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Entertainment industry faces crossroads: Slowing production and shifting trends

With rising costs, content fatigue, and regional cinema gaining ground, how will the picture play out for Bollywood and streaming platforms?

2025 – The Year Of…: AI-driven features making OTT platforms more inclusive, says ZEE5’s Manish Kalra

Manish Kalra, CBO, ZEE5

“AI has a multifaceted role in content creation and enhancing overall user experience. It helps us gain insights into the viewing patterns and habits of the audience and hence facilitating personalized content recommendations,” says Manish Kalra, CBO, ZEE5.

India’s top schools spur debate over OTT censorship, seek regulation

Earlier, in March 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some cases, pornographic content.

To mitigate exposure to adult OTT content, many schools have implemented strict monitoring of online activities and are conducting regular workshops to educate students about safe online practices and the potential risks of ‘vulgar’ content.

NFRA fines Deloitte Rs 2 cr for audit failures in Zee Entertainment, imposes penalties on CAs

Zee Entertainment reported a 180 percent jump in its profit in the December quarter.

In its investigation of ZEEL, the NFRA found that Deloitte auditors had failed to address multiple red flags.

EXCLUSIVE: Control ‘vulgarity’ on OTT or we will bring a new law, Govt tells industry bodies

The committee invited three industry organizations: the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), will meet relevant stakeholders in second week of January to discuss issues raised by the government.

OTT Regulation: Understanding the drug depiction advisory through a legal lens

Independent legal counsel Gowree Gokhale evaluates the government’s advisory regarding the depiction of drug consumption in content on OTT platforms.

EXCLUSIVE: Parliamentary Committee, MIB meet stakeholders; discuss vulgarity in OTT content

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Industry bodies will now meet OTT platforms responsible in creating content to address the issues raised by the government.

Parliamentary Committee’s OTT Meet: Stakeholders to discuss ‘censorship’ today

The committee, chaired by Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey, is set to deliberate on the topic, “Emergence of OTT Platforms and Related Issues,” on November 20.

NBDA urges TRAI to withdraw its consultation paper

NBDA had pointed out that the consultation paper’s assumptions about broadcasting’s classification within telecommunications appear both unfounded and counterproductive

NBDA also stated that the telecommunication relates to person-to-person communication, while broadcasting disseminates programming to a general audience.

Warner Bros. Discovery splits linear business, restructures for future challenges

This restructuring is intended to provide more clarity and focus for each division, setting the stage for potential future spin-offs.

The company announced through its board of directors, the implementation of reorganization plans intending to boost its strategic capabilities and offer shareholders enhanced value.