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Google says India court order not to remove Disney app is interim Google said on Wednesday an Indian court's directive that the company cannot remove Disney's streaming service from its app store in the country is interim in nature. A temporary 4% in-app fee will apply as legal proceedings play out, the U.S. tech giant added.
Google says India court order not to remove Disney app is interim
Google says India court order not to remove Disney app is interim
Source: Reuters
19/07/2023 12:49:02 PM
Global in-app spending hits record $67.5 bn, India largest market for Google Play The global mobile market hit a record $67.5 billion regarding in-app consumer spend and registered 76.8 billion app downloads across iOS and Google Play in the first six months of this year, a report showed on Thursday. Positive growth in mobile consumer spend returned at a healthy 5.3 per cent year-over-year in H1 2023 after a decline in 2022. App downloads were also up by 3.2 per cent, according to data.ai, the leading mobile data and analytics provider. India, Brazil and Indones...
Global in-app spending hits record $67.5 bn, India largest market for Google Play
Global in-app spending hits record $67.5 bn, India largest market for Google Play
Source: IANS
13/07/2023 11:04:41 AM
Disney exploring sale or partners for India business, source says Walt Disney is exploring options to sell or find a joint venture partner for its India digital and TV business, a source with direct knowledge said on Wednesday. The talks are in a "very, very nascent" stage and no potential buyer or partner has been approached so far, and it remains unclear how the process will pan out, the person added. "Talks have begun internally (on) what makes sense to do," said the source, adding discussions were being driven by executives at ...
Disney exploring sale or partners for India business, source says
Disney exploring sale or partners for India business, source says
Source: Reuters
12/07/2023 12:11:48 PM
Anil Kapoor enjoys what Shelly Rungta brings to the table in 'The Night Manager' Seasoned actor Anil Kapoor, who has once again captured our hearts and minds with his hard-hitting portrayal of arms dealer Shelly Rungta in the gripping espionage thriller, 'The Night Manager', said that he has thoroughly enjoyed exploring the character and what it brings to the table with his aura and power. From the very first frame, Anil's presence is magnetic, stealing every scene with his striking intensity and unwavering commitment. His ability to seamlessly transition f...
Anil Kapoor enjoys what Shelly Rungta brings to the table in 'The Night Manager'
Anil Kapoor enjoys what Shelly Rungta brings to the table in 'The Night Manager'
Source: IANS
6/07/2023 6:16:24 PM
'Elio' teaser-trailer promises a thrilling intergalactic adventure The official teaser-trailer of the upcoming animated feature film, 'Elio' has been unveiled. The teaser shows extremely fluid and detailed animation contrasted by more cartoonish character designs. It also revealed additions to the voice cast: Jameela Jamil and Brad Garrett. The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organisation with representatives from galaxies...
'Elio' teaser-trailer promises a thrilling intergalactic adventure
'Elio' teaser-trailer promises a thrilling intergalactic adventure
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 3:23:53 PM
Disney to offer free mobile streaming of cricket in India like rival JioCinema Walt Disney Co's Hotstar will offer free streaming of cricket tournaments in India on mobile devices, a move similar to its top rival JioCinema, as it aims to court more users in the cricket-crazy country. Hotstar on Friday said it will offer the Asia Cup and ICC Men's Cricket World Cup tournaments at no cost to users. The company lost the streaming rights for the highly popular Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament to Reliance Industries' JioCinema earlier this yea...
Disney to offer free mobile streaming of cricket in India like rival JioCinema
Disney to offer free mobile streaming of cricket in India like rival JioCinema
Source: Reuters
9/06/2023 1:29:04 PM
JioCinema breaks world record with over 3.2 cr viewers during IPL final  JioCinema, the official digital streaming partner of IPL (Indian Premier League) 2023, has broken the world record for the most concurrent views to a live-streamed event on Monday as over 3.2 crore viewers witnessed the finale of this year IPL, featuring Chennai Super Kings versus Gujarat Titans. During Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2023, JioCinema recorded over 2.57 crore concurrent viewers witnessing the sensational century by Shubhman Gill in the first innings between Gujarat Titans and ...
JioCinema breaks world record with over 3.2 cr viewers during IPL final
JioCinema breaks world record with over 3.2 cr viewers during IPL final
Source: IANS
30/05/2023 10:15:02 AM
Indian billionaire Ambani`s JioCinema unveils pricing in fight with Netflix, Disney Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s streaming platform JioCinema announced premium pricing of 999 Indian rupees ($12) a year, its first step to move away from a free content model to fight global rivals such as Netflix and Disney in the country. The move comes weeks after a Reliance's Viacom18 struck a content deal with Warner Bros, that will make available popular HBO and Warner titles such as "Succession" and those featuring the character Harry Potter on the JioCinema ...
Indian billionaire Ambani`s JioCinema unveils pricing in fight with Netflix, Disney
Indian billionaire Ambani`s JioCinema unveils pricing in fight with Netflix, Disney
Source: Reuters
13/05/2023 3:00:22 PM
Apple launches 20 new games to its Arcade service Apple has launched 20 new games to its game subscription service Apple Arcade, that offers unlimited access to over 200 fun games. The new titles include WHAT THE CAR?, TMNT Splintered Fate, Disney SpellStruck, and Cityscapes: Sim Builder, all of which are only available on Apple Arcade, according to Apple. The expansion also adds popular games from the App Store to the service, including Temple Run+, Playdead's LIMBO+, PPKP+, and more. "Today's launch boosts our award-w...
Apple launches 20 new games to its Arcade service
Apple launches 20 new games to its Arcade service
Source: IANS
6/05/2023 10:11:18 AM
`Avatar: The Way of Water` earns $855 million globally in 10 days The James Cameron-directorial 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is the fifth-highest grossing movie of the year. The Disney and 20th Century's big-budget epic has collected $855 million in global ticket sales after 10 days on the big screen, reports 'Variety'. So far, James Cameron's long-delayed sequel has generated $253.7 million at the US domestic box office and $600 million internationally. Even with harsh winter weather in North America and rising cases of Covid...
`Avatar: The Way of Water` earns $855 million globally in 10 days
`Avatar: The Way of Water` earns $855 million globally in 10 days
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 12:01:14 PM
Banijay Asia to roll out Indian adaptations of `House` and 'Suits` Indian adaptations of popular series 'House' and 'Suits' are in the works at Banijay Asia, CEO Deepak Dhar revealed to Variety at the Asia Television Forum and Market. Further details and the platform they will be on will be revealed in early 2023, Dhar said. Banijay Asia's Indian adaptation of 'The Good Wife', starring Kajol, will be on Disney+ Hotstar early next year and 'Captain', the Indian version of 'The Night Manager', also for Disney+ Hot...
Banijay Asia to roll out Indian adaptations of `House` and 'Suits`
Banijay Asia to roll out Indian adaptations of `House` and 'Suits`
Source: IANS
9/12/2022 2:48:19 PM
Shashank Khaitan was surprised on meeting Trupti Khamkar after audition Actress Trupti Khamkar, who will soon be seen in the upcoming streaming movie 'Govinda Naam Mera', had a funny incident when she met the director of the movie Shashank Khaitan for her role in the film. The director was surprised when he met her after the auditions. Trupti who did well in her audition of a househelp, went to meet the director decked up in an urban attire. Shashank, whose mind was consumed by Trupti's image from the audition, couldn't believe that she was the...
Shashank Khaitan was surprised on meeting Trupti Khamkar after audition
Shashank Khaitan was surprised on meeting Trupti Khamkar after audition
Source: IANS
6/12/2022 3:31:00 PM
Kartik Aaryan says his `Freddy` character is twisted, like twist in the plot Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who is gearing up for his streaming movie 'Freddy', has called his titular character in the film a twisted person much like the twist in the plot of the film. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram to share a video asset of the film which describes how this particular role is a departure from Kartik's earlier roles of a quintessential Bollywood hero with shades of romance and humour. He wrote in the caption, "Freddy 'alag' hai...
Kartik Aaryan says his `Freddy` character is twisted, like twist in the plot
Kartik Aaryan says his `Freddy` character is twisted, like twist in the plot
Source: IANS
27/11/2022 2:05:40 PM
Disney set to reduce its workforce, freeze hiring amid revenue drop Facing a slow revenue growth, Disney has reportedly planned to reduce its workforce and freeze hiring. According to an internal leaked memo from Disney CEO Bob Chapek, seen by CNBC, the company is "limiting headcount additions through a targeted hiring freeze". "Hiring for the small subset of the most critical, business-driving positions will continue, but all other roles are on hold. Your segment leaders and HR teams have more specific details on how this will apply to y...
Disney set to reduce its workforce, freeze hiring amid revenue drop
Disney set to reduce its workforce, freeze hiring amid revenue drop
Source: IANS
12/11/2022 11:30:40 AM
Disney+Hotstar adds 8.3 mn subscribers, hits 58.4 mn users  Disney+Hotstar has added 8.3 million subscribers in the company's third fiscal quarter that ended on July 2, reaching 58.4 mn subscribers in India and Southeast Asia. The Walt Disney Company also updated subscriber guidance for Disney+ Hotstar, to up to 80 million subscribers by the end of its fiscal 2024. "We intend to refine this target over time as subscriber visibility in India will be clearer once the ICC and BCCI cricket rights sales processes are completed," s...
Disney+Hotstar adds 8.3 mn subscribers, hits 58.4 mn users
Disney+Hotstar adds 8.3 mn subscribers, hits 58.4 mn users
Source: IANS
11/08/2022 11:04:30 AM
Arjun reveals the moment he had a black-eye because of Sonam  Actress Sonam Kapoor has candidly shared how she was once asked to leave the basketball court in school by a school bully and inadvertently turned to her elder brother Arjun Kapoor for recourse, after which the actor ended up with a black eye. Arjun said: "I went up to him, telling him how can you talk to my sister like that. I imagined it would be like Shah Rukh Khan in 'Josh' where two gangs fight but I just got socked in the eye! I had a black-eye and I got suspended ...
Arjun reveals the moment he had a black-eye because of Sonam
Arjun reveals the moment he had a black-eye because of Sonam
Source: IANS
10/08/2022 4:45:38 PM
Aamir denies being a 'party pooper' on `Koffee With Karan` As the chat show 'Koffee With Karan' continues to serve delectable gossip and quirky chats, the fifth episode of the show, featuring Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to take the game notch higher. As the stars of the upcoming film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' take the couch for a fun banter, Aamir revealed the reason behind why he drifted to corners during Bollywood parties. He also denied the allegation that he is a 'party pooper'. Aamir Khan is known to be a r...
Aamir denies being a 'party pooper' on `Koffee With Karan`
Aamir denies being a 'party pooper' on `Koffee With Karan`
Source: IANS
4/08/2022 11:19:27 AM
Kareena gives a `minus' to Aamir`s fashion sense on `Koffee With Karan` Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan and superstar Aamir Khan will be seen as the next guests in filmmaker Karan Johar's popular tongue-in-cheek show 'Koffee With Karan'. Raising the laughter quotient in the new episode, Aamir and Kareena, who will be seen together in the upcoming film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' will be seen opening up and letting their funny side out. In the latest promo, Karan is seen asking Kareena: "Quality sex after babies myth or reality?" ...
Kareena gives a `minus' to Aamir`s fashion sense on `Koffee With Karan`
Kareena gives a `minus' to Aamir`s fashion sense on `Koffee With Karan`
Source: IANS
2/08/2022 12:27:39 PM
Nazara Technologies gains after its arm inks pact with Disney Star Nazara Technologies is currently trading at Rs. 1073.30, up by 0.85 points or 0.08% from its previous closing of Rs. 1072.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1065.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1093.40 and Rs. 1056.00 respectively. So far 6889 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 4 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 3354.40 on 11-Oct-2021 and a 52 week low of Rs. 1050.05 on 12-May-2022. Last one week high and low of the scri...
Nazara Technologies gains after its arm inks pact with Disney Star
Nazara Technologies gains after its arm inks pact with Disney Star
Source: Accord Fintech
17/06/2022 12:05:38 PM
Key News - Upgrad, GE Energy Financial Services, Ford, Uber, Disney, Adani Group By ARETE Securities Key News Edtech unicorn Upgrad doubles valuation with $225-mn funding round An education technology unicorn built by a cable TV-era entrepreneur almost doubled its valuation after raising $225 million in fresh funding, balking a frosty global venture capital environment. India’s UpGrad Education Pvt, founded by Ronnie Screwvala, increased its valuation to $2.25 billion in the round that included billionaire James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems LLC and US testing and assessment provi...
Key News - Upgrad, GE Energy Financial Services, Ford, Uber, Disney, Adani Group By ARETE Securities
Key News - Upgrad, GE Energy Financial Services, Ford, Uber, Disney, Adani Group By ARETE Securities
Source: ARETE Securities Ltd
16/06/2022 9:58:10 AM