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INTERVIEW: Pocket Films Founder, Saameer Mody
The managing director of Mumbai-based short films platform Pocket Films explains how demand for alternative content is growing in mobile-obsessed India.
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India’s Viacom18 To Launch OTT Service VOOT
India’s Viacom18 is launching an over-the-top (OTT) streaming service, VOOT, at the end of this month.
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INTERVIEW: Eros Digital CEO, Rishika Lulla Singh
The CEO of Eros International’s digital division talks about ErosNow's content and pricing strategies and the growth of India’s VOD sector.
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Netflix To Stream 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' As Mini-Series
Netflix will stream Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs Of Wasseypur as an eight-part mini-series in the US and Canada in the first week of December.
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Asian Content In Demand And On-Demand
Western streaming giants are making their first forays into Asia, but will they be able to negotiate different cultural tastes, piracy and local competitors to win over audiences?
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Snapshot Of Asian Content VOD Platforms
A snapshot of streaming services either based in Asia or focusing on Asian content but with headquarters outside of the region.
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BBC Worldwide Signs VOD Deal With Tata Sky
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the UK broadcaster, has signed a distribution pact with direct-to-home provider (DTH) Tata Sky, marking its first VOD deal in India.
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ErosNow Enters Original Programming
ErosNow, the streaming arm of Bollywood studio Eros International, has announced its upcoming movie line-up along with plans to enter the production of original TV shows.
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ErosNow Signs With Pakistan’s HUM TV
Eros International’s entertainment portal ErosNow has signed an exclusive content acquisition deal with Pakistan’s HUM TV.
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INTERVIEW: Manish Mundra On Financing Indian Films
Indian producer Manish Mundra, who was drawn into the film business via Twitter, explains how social media is set to revolutionise India's indie film scene.
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Amazon Prime Eyes Launch In India
Amazon is reportedly looking to launch Amazon Prime along with its movie and music streaming service in India later this year.
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Crouching Tiger 2: Not Coming To A Cinema Near You Soon
Netflix’s announcement that it is planning a global day-and-date release for martial arts action epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend is meeting with strong resistance from cinema chains worldwide.