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This Good Friday long weekend, prepare for a cinematic extravaganza with a range of thrilling movies hitting the screens. From 'The Goat Life,' a gripping tale of survival, to the epic clash of titans in 'Godzilla X King Kong,' there's excitement for all. 'Crew' brings glamour and intrigue, while 'Knox Goes Away' offers a thrilling journey. Get your popcorn ready for an unforgettable experience at the movies.
Vodafone Idea launched Vi Movies and TV app for subscribers in New Delhi, providing access to over 13 OTT apps and 400+ live TV channels. Priced at Rs 202 for prepaid and Rs 199 for postpaid users, the app simplifies viewing experiences with one subscription for multiple platforms.
The events covered in both deals are the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup 2025, the ICC Mens Champions Trophy 2025, the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, and the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025.
JioCinema has achieved nearly 200 million viewers in the first six matches of IPL 2024, aiming for 650 million viewers. The platform's strong adoption on mobile and CTV has led to a household reach of 1820 million. JioCinema also introduced premium IPL stickers for a new revenue stream.
Ram Charan, the renowned Telugu actor-producer, celebrates his 39th birthday today, known for his stellar performances in blockbusters like Magadheera. With accolades like two Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards, he's a fixture on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list. Married to Upasana Konidela, their combined net worth of Rs 2,500 crore solidifies them as India's richest celebrity couple, boasting luxury possessions and philanthropic ventures.
The 3M Program Special Committee has advised business verticals like Margo Networks (Sugarbox), Teleplay & Zindagi, Hipi, Weyyak, and English Cluster of Linear TV Business to substantially reduce losses and enhance their performance levels. The special committee, which comprises chairman R Gopalan and Audit Committee chairman Uttam Prakash Agarwal, has also asked the management to reduce the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) expenditure by 50% for FY25.
Tata Play's revenue from its core direct-to-home (DTH) business is expected to decline in the medium term due to a slowdown in its subscriber base. However, this decrease is anticipated to be balanced by growth in broadband and over-the-top (OTT) businesses. Operating margins may face pressure in FY24 and FY25 due to the subscriber base moderation, although partly offset by improved metrics from Tata Play Binge and expected breakeven from Tata Play Broadband.
ARCUREA, organized by SRFTI, celebrates Manipur's film preservation leadership, highlighted by SN Chand Cine Archive & Museum's contributions. The event showcased Manipur's cinematic legacy and commitment to advancing archival efforts, emphasizing the state's unique position in Indian film preservation.
In his previous role as CEO, Devang focused on leveraging Cinepoliss international strategies adapted for the Indian landscape and spearheading development plans tailored to the Indian market. Under his guidance, Cinepolis India has experienced remarkable expansion nationwide while consistently delivering unparalleled customer experiences through innovative offerings and world-class facilities.
JioCinema has roped in Dream11 as a co-presenting sponsor, while Tata Motors, PayZapp by HDFC Bank, SBI, Cred, AMFI, Upstox, Charged by Thums Up, Britannia, Pepsi, Parle products, Google Pixel, Haier, Jindal Steel, Vodafone, Dalmia Cements, Kamla Pasand and Rapido have joined hands as associate sponsors. The streaming platform said that this season has seen advertiser interest from both conventional digitally-inclined categories like automobiles, mobile handsets, banking, online broking & tradin