Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s streamer JioCinema is making a play to become India’s top streaming service by introducing cheap premium tier plans.
From April 25, the service’s existing INR999 ($12) annual plan for international premium content is being replaced by a monthly plan of INR29 (35 cents) for a single device or INR89 ($1.05) monthly for a family plan that covers four devices. The new plans are branded JioCinema Premium and will be up to 4K streaming quality.
JioCinema’s sports content that includes the lucrative Indian Premier League (Ipl) cricket tournament will continue to be available for free as an AVOD service. In 2022, Ambani’s Viacom18, which owns JioCinema, had paid $3 billion for digital rights to the Ipl, outbidding then rival Disney, who paid a similar amount for only the broadcast TV rights. Viacom18 and Disney’s Star India are in the process of merging in an $8.5 billion deal.
Last month,...
From April 25, the service’s existing INR999 ($12) annual plan for international premium content is being replaced by a monthly plan of INR29 (35 cents) for a single device or INR89 ($1.05) monthly for a family plan that covers four devices. The new plans are branded JioCinema Premium and will be up to 4K streaming quality.
JioCinema’s sports content that includes the lucrative Indian Premier League (Ipl) cricket tournament will continue to be available for free as an AVOD service. In 2022, Ambani’s Viacom18, which owns JioCinema, had paid $3 billion for digital rights to the Ipl, outbidding then rival Disney, who paid a similar amount for only the broadcast TV rights. Viacom18 and Disney’s Star India are in the process of merging in an $8.5 billion deal.
Last month,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The India heads of some of the world’s top media groups outlined their growth plans for the market at the Mumbai’s Ficci Frames media conference.
The conference is organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci). Kevin Vaz, chair, Ficci media and entertainment committee and CEO, broadcast entertainment, Viacom18, stressed the importance of sports in the Indian market at a panel on navigating the future of the media and entertainment industry. Streamer JioCinema is a subsidiary of Viacom18. The company won the rights for the immensely popular Indian Premier League cricket tournament in 2022 and streamed it free on JioCinema in 2023, winning millions of eyeballs from then rival Disney+ Hotstar in the process.
“Cricket is one of the biggest reach drivers in this country. It’s the only piece of content that works across the length and breadth of this country, and advertisers value this...
The conference is organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci). Kevin Vaz, chair, Ficci media and entertainment committee and CEO, broadcast entertainment, Viacom18, stressed the importance of sports in the Indian market at a panel on navigating the future of the media and entertainment industry. Streamer JioCinema is a subsidiary of Viacom18. The company won the rights for the immensely popular Indian Premier League cricket tournament in 2022 and streamed it free on JioCinema in 2023, winning millions of eyeballs from then rival Disney+ Hotstar in the process.
“Cricket is one of the biggest reach drivers in this country. It’s the only piece of content that works across the length and breadth of this country, and advertisers value this...
- 3/6/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Indian media and entertainment industry grew 8% in 2023 to reach a value of $27.9 billion, according to the annual Ey report released during the ongoing Frames conference in Mumbai, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci). The growth was 21% above its pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
The report collates data from television, digital media, film, animation and VFX, out of home media, live events, music, radio, online gaming and print.
While television remained the single largest component of the M&e sector in 2023, with a valuation of $8.3 billion, it shrank 2% from 2022 levels, due to advertising declining by 6.5% thanks to a slowdown in spending by gaming and direct-to-consumer brands. The sector is forecast to rebound to $8.6 billion this year.
Digital media was the second largest component of the sector, valued at $7.8 billion in 2023 and growing to $9 billion in 2024.
Filmed entertainment is projected to grow from $2.3 billion in 2023 to $2.5 billion in 2024.
New media,...
The report collates data from television, digital media, film, animation and VFX, out of home media, live events, music, radio, online gaming and print.
While television remained the single largest component of the M&e sector in 2023, with a valuation of $8.3 billion, it shrank 2% from 2022 levels, due to advertising declining by 6.5% thanks to a slowdown in spending by gaming and direct-to-consumer brands. The sector is forecast to rebound to $8.6 billion this year.
Digital media was the second largest component of the sector, valued at $7.8 billion in 2023 and growing to $9 billion in 2024.
Filmed entertainment is projected to grow from $2.3 billion in 2023 to $2.5 billion in 2024.
New media,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
A-list Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji and Turkish star Hande Ercel will be among the luminaries speaking at the Frames conference in Mumbai.
Organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), the annual confab is one of the largest media and entertainment industry events in Asia. The theme of Frames 2024 is “Rrr: Reflections, Realities and Road Ahead.”
Participants this year also include Arjun Nohwar, senior VP and general manager, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery; Sushant Sreeram, country director, Prime Video India; Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India; Danish Khan, executive VP and business head, SonyLIV and StudioNext at Sony Pictures Networks India; Sandhya Devanathan, VP and head, Meta India; and Irina Ghose, managing director, Microsoft India.
Also among the roster of speakers are Ajay Bijli, managing director of PVR Inox, South Asia’s largest multiplex chain; Emmy-winning producer Ektaa R. Kapoor; Akshaye Widhani, CEO of leading Indian studio Yashraj Films; S.
Organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), the annual confab is one of the largest media and entertainment industry events in Asia. The theme of Frames 2024 is “Rrr: Reflections, Realities and Road Ahead.”
Participants this year also include Arjun Nohwar, senior VP and general manager, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery; Sushant Sreeram, country director, Prime Video India; Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India; Danish Khan, executive VP and business head, SonyLIV and StudioNext at Sony Pictures Networks India; Sandhya Devanathan, VP and head, Meta India; and Irina Ghose, managing director, Microsoft India.
Also among the roster of speakers are Ajay Bijli, managing director of PVR Inox, South Asia’s largest multiplex chain; Emmy-winning producer Ektaa R. Kapoor; Akshaye Widhani, CEO of leading Indian studio Yashraj Films; S.
- 2/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
We have the first official trailer for Fighter, the Airborn drama starring a trio of India’s biggest names, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor (Slumdog Millionaire), and Hrithik Roshan (Jodhaa Akbar).
The pic is directed by Siddharth Anand (Pathaan). The synopsis reads: Militant activities are going out of control in the Srinagar Valley, so a new and elite unit, Air Dragons, is commissioned by the Air Headquarters. They are now the first responders to any hostile activity. They comprise the best combat aviators handpicked from across the Iaf. Fighter is the story of Air Dragons who are willing to give it their all for the nation while going through the highs and lows of their internal and external battles.
Fighter comes from Viacom18 Studios in association with Marflix Pictures. Neeraj Goswamy of Viacom18 is handling sales and distribution. The producers are Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb,...
The pic is directed by Siddharth Anand (Pathaan). The synopsis reads: Militant activities are going out of control in the Srinagar Valley, so a new and elite unit, Air Dragons, is commissioned by the Air Headquarters. They are now the first responders to any hostile activity. They comprise the best combat aviators handpicked from across the Iaf. Fighter is the story of Air Dragons who are willing to give it their all for the nation while going through the highs and lows of their internal and external battles.
Fighter comes from Viacom18 Studios in association with Marflix Pictures. Neeraj Goswamy of Viacom18 is handling sales and distribution. The producers are Mamta Anand, Ramon Chibb,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Bear Grylls, known for thrilling, action- packed adventures along with his fierce survival skills, will feature in an exclusive and specially curated two hour block on National Geographic in India. With a promise to bring alive the adventurer in every fan, Sunday Thrills with Bear Grylls’ will feature the biggest, daring and most thrilling experiences of Bear Grylls.
This India special will include shows such as Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls, Mission Survive With Bear Grylls, and Britain’s Greatest Adventurers With Bear Grylls. The shows will take viewers on an awe-inspiring journey offering unlimited adventure, accompanied by stunning visuals and breath-taking cinematography, in true National Geographic style.
"Life has truly been challenging for so many people around the world this last year, but if the wild has taught me anything, it is the importance of resilience and a never give up spirit. With...
This India special will include shows such as Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls, Mission Survive With Bear Grylls, and Britain’s Greatest Adventurers With Bear Grylls. The shows will take viewers on an awe-inspiring journey offering unlimited adventure, accompanied by stunning visuals and breath-taking cinematography, in true National Geographic style.
"Life has truly been challenging for so many people around the world this last year, but if the wild has taught me anything, it is the importance of resilience and a never give up spirit. With...
- 5/21/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The successful talk show ‘Koffee with Karan’ entered its 4th season on Star World premiering in December, creating waves with the first episode featuring the ever-elusive Salman Khan. The popularity of that episode has not waned as the show continues to maintain the top position in its category for 11 straight weeks since its launch. In its premiere week itself it delivered 222 Tvt and it currently owns 58% viewership on the primetime slot of Sunday at 9pm.
With the first season hitting the small screen in 2004, Koffee with Karan has come to be known as the go-to destination for an insight into the lives of celebrities. With his witty repertoire and unbeatable charm Karan has managed to get the juiciest bits of gossip from the celebrities he invites onto his show. His dynamics with the biggies of Bollywood make it effortless for the director/producer to tease and joke with them about rumours,...
With the first season hitting the small screen in 2004, Koffee with Karan has come to be known as the go-to destination for an insight into the lives of celebrities. With his witty repertoire and unbeatable charm Karan has managed to get the juiciest bits of gossip from the celebrities he invites onto his show. His dynamics with the biggies of Bollywood make it effortless for the director/producer to tease and joke with them about rumours,...
- 3/16/2014
- by Pooja Rao
- Bollyspice
Pacific Rim | Monsters University | The Deep | Blancanieves | Trap For Cinderella | The Moo Man | We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks | Citadel | Cleopatra | Play | Les Invisibles | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Pacific Rim (12A)
(Guillermo del Toro, 2013, Us) Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi. 131 mins
You can boil this sci-fi spectacle down to Transformers vs Godzillas, but with Del Toro at the helm it's the thinking person's big, dumb blockbuster: an unironic, city-stomping smash-up mixing state-of-the-art effects with curiously antiquated action-movie dynamics. There's just enough human interest to sustain it, but this is all about giant machines, giant aliens and deafening destruction.
Monsters University (U)
(Dan Scanlon, 2013, Us) Billy Crystal, John Goodman. 110 mins
Animal House for pre-schoolers? The college setting is questionable and the originality scarce, making this an acceptable, colourful prequel rather than another Pixar triumph.
The Deep (12A)
(Baltasar Kormákur, 2012, Ice) Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jóhann G Jóhannsson. 93 mins
Visceral but unsensational...
Pacific Rim (12A)
(Guillermo del Toro, 2013, Us) Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi. 131 mins
You can boil this sci-fi spectacle down to Transformers vs Godzillas, but with Del Toro at the helm it's the thinking person's big, dumb blockbuster: an unironic, city-stomping smash-up mixing state-of-the-art effects with curiously antiquated action-movie dynamics. There's just enough human interest to sustain it, but this is all about giant machines, giant aliens and deafening destruction.
Monsters University (U)
(Dan Scanlon, 2013, Us) Billy Crystal, John Goodman. 110 mins
Animal House for pre-schoolers? The college setting is questionable and the originality scarce, making this an acceptable, colourful prequel rather than another Pixar triumph.
The Deep (12A)
(Baltasar Kormákur, 2012, Ice) Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jóhann G Jóhannsson. 93 mins
Visceral but unsensational...
- 7/13/2013
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Ruben Östlund’s Play is yet another fine piece of contemporary cinema to hail from Scandinavia, as this Swedish production further promotes the current golden age of cinema we’re witnessing from this European region. In what is an innovative study of bullying and immigration, Play is harrowingly true to life, making for a feature that is extremely difficult to watch at the best of times.
Based on real events, we follow a trio of young teenagers who are pursued by a group of older, troublemaking youths who have taken to mugging innocent children in the streets for their mobile phones. Using a psychological role reversal technique whereby they make the victim the culprit, implying that they had stolen the phone in the first place from their brother, one member of the gang is intelligently deployed – in this case Kevin (Kevin Vaz) – to play mediator, pretending to be on the side of the prey.
Based on real events, we follow a trio of young teenagers who are pursued by a group of older, troublemaking youths who have taken to mugging innocent children in the streets for their mobile phones. Using a psychological role reversal technique whereby they make the victim the culprit, implying that they had stolen the phone in the first place from their brother, one member of the gang is intelligently deployed – in this case Kevin (Kevin Vaz) – to play mediator, pretending to be on the side of the prey.
- 7/12/2013
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
New Delhi, Dec 11: There's good news for lovers of Bengali cinema. Star Jalsha is strengthening its bond with viewers by launching a new Bengali movie channel, called Jalsha Movies.
The channel will commence its journey with the world television premiere of Jeet-starrer blockbuster "Awara". The channel goes Dec 16.
"We are happy to launch Jalsha Movies with a promise of bringing the best of Bengali blockbusters to our audience. This channel is an extension of our commitment to constantly delight viewers by offering the best in entertainment," Kevin Vaz, president and general manager, Star Jalsha and president, Ad Sales at Star India Pvt..
The channel will commence its journey with the world television premiere of Jeet-starrer blockbuster "Awara". The channel goes Dec 16.
"We are happy to launch Jalsha Movies with a promise of bringing the best of Bengali blockbusters to our audience. This channel is an extension of our commitment to constantly delight viewers by offering the best in entertainment," Kevin Vaz, president and general manager, Star Jalsha and president, Ad Sales at Star India Pvt..
- 12/11/2012
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Bill Skarsgård, Simon and the Oaks Best film Apflickorna / She Monkeys Producer: Helene Lindholm Play Producer: Erik Hemmendorff Simon och ekarna / Simon and the Oaks Producers: Christer Nilson, Per Holst Best Foreign Language Film Kynodontas / Dogtooth Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Jodaeiye Nader az Simin / A Separation Director: Asghar Farhadi Winter's Bone Director: Debra Granik Best Director Lisa Aschan for Apflickorna / She Monkeys Lisa Ohlin for Simon och ekarna / Simon and the Oaks Ruben Östlund for Play Best actress in a leading role Ann Petrén for her role as Jonna in Happy End Magdalena Poplawska for her role as Marta in Between 2 Fires Helen Sjöholm for her role as Karin Larsson in Simon och ekarna / Simon and the Oaks Best actor in a leading role Mikael Persbrandt for his role as Johan in Stockholm Östra / Stockholm East Sven-Bertil Taube for his role as George in En enkel till Antibes / A One-way to...
- 1/9/2012
- by Steve Montgomery
- Alt Film Guide
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