Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) continues to expand its presence in the Hindi movie broadcast space with the launch of Sony MAX 1, a new channel designed to elevate the cinematic experience for linear TV audiences across the country. Carrying the vibrant brand promise, “Filmon ka aisa chaska, jo dekhe hakka bakka”, the channel brings an interesting mix of movies curated to captivate and entertain. Slated to go live on 1st May 2025, across major DTH and cable platforms, Sony MAX 1 is set … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India expands its Hindi movie universe with the launch of Sony MAX 1
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Asian Cricket Council Announces New Media Rights Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) (Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited) has secured the exclusive Media Rights for all ACC tournaments from 2024 to 2031. This landmark deal marks more than a 70% increase from the previous media rights cycle, highlighting the growing global stature and appetite for ACC Asia Cup tournaments. The deal encompasses all editions of the Men’s and Women’s Asia Cups, Men’s and Women’s Under-19 Asia Cups, and … [Read more...] about Asian Cricket Council Announces New Media Rights Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India
SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces a significant leadership transition within its Kids and Animation portfolio. Leena Lele Dutta, who has spearheaded the portfolio—including the kids' linear channel Sony YAY! — since its launch in 2017, will step down as Business Head towards the end of this fiscal year. Under her stewardship, Sony YAY! has become a leading destination for children's entertainment, celebrated for its engaging animated series, original content, and expansion into … [Read more...] about SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
TV Asahi and SONY Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have announced a collaboration to produce a new sequel to the cult kids’ animation series Obocchama-kun (26 x 22’ or 52 x 11’). Based on the hugely popular 1986 manga written and created by Yoshinori Kobayashi, Obocchama-kun became a cultural phenomenon in Japan sparking a major boom when it first aired in 1989. Now, 30 years later the series is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in India. With this renewed interest a collaboration between … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
Bundesliga International and Sony Pictures Networks India extend partnership
Bundesliga International has agreed to a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) for the exclusive media rights to broadcast Bundesliga matches in India and the subcontinent, which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. Indian football fans can continue to catch live action from the Bundesliga on Sony Sports Network and their on-demand OTT platform, SonyLIV. The deal, which runs until the end of the 2025-26 season, ensures that SPN … [Read more...] about Bundesliga International and Sony Pictures Networks India extend partnership
Sony Kal Hindi launches on Xumo in the U.S.
Sony Pictures Networks (SPN), in association with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), announced that Sony KAL Hindi, its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, has launched on Xumo in the U.S. This comes on the heels of Sony KAL Hindi’s debut on TCL Channel in the U.S. and Canada in August. SPN’s general entertainment destination featuring celebrated and award-winning drama and comedy television series direct from India is now available on Xumo, the TCL Channel, SLING TV, LG … [Read more...] about Sony Kal Hindi launches on Xumo in the U.S.
