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  • Discovery+ bolsters content portfolio, changes pricing

    Discovery+ bolsters content portfolio, changes pricing

    KOLKATA: Discovery+ on Wednesday announced its largest content portfolio expansion to make it the go-to app for viewing families. Starting from June, over 100 new shows for Kids and library content from A+E Networks (including from History TV18) will be added to its content slate.

    The platform has also changed its pricing. The old rate of Rs 299 will be available only till 8 June 2021, post which subscription will be priced at Rs 399.

    With the largest addition to its content library across sub-genres like reality, sports, kids, learning, food, travel, history et al since its inception, discovery+ will be a one stop destination for wholesome a family viewing experience across seven languages, to include English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali, the company stated.

    Covering shows from a wide array of genres, audiences across different age groups and interests will now have access to diverse exciting, informative and entertaining content. From fresh weekly episodes of key acquisitions like Hell’s Kitchen featuring  Gordon Ramsay, the chef with a cult following, live races from thrilling 2021 FIM MotoGP World Championship, to highly appreciated motoring television series, Top Gear America hosted by Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry, and Jethro Bovingdon.      

    Be it walking with migrating elephants in Walking with Elephants ft. Levison Wood, or navigating love under overbearing mothers’ eyes in I Love A Mama’s Boy, along with new episodes of the most loved franchise Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City, the discovery+ audience is assured of entertainment in more ways than one.

    The plaform will be expanding its library even further with the acquisition of global and local titles from the A+E Networks’ (including from History TV18) library. From top-rated reality TV series like Pawn Stars based on a family-owned pawn shop to America’s favourite treasure hunters, Storage Wars to OMG! Yeh Mera India, the longest-running and most successful History TV18 franchise hosted by Krushna Abhishek and Kumbh: Among The Seekers based on a famous religious festival amongst other enthralling titles, users will have world-class content available at their fingertips. 

    Adding to the delight, a special curated kids content slate including exciting and appealing new shows like Mr. Bean, Little Singham, Kids Baking Championship, My Little Pony, Hanuman, Mister Maker among other fun titles are to be introduced. Children will be able to immerse into the world of fantasy and never-ending adventure while increasing their knowledge through informative titles like How Do Animals Do That, MythBusters Jr, to name a few.

    Expanding its local original production in 2021, with standout titles including Star vs. Food, Secrets of Sinauli: Discovery of the Century, Mission Frontline, Ladakh Warriors and Vande Bharat Flight IX 1344: Hope To Survival, the app has become home, to strong locally differentiated content in the real-life entertainment and learning space. 

    Discovery Inc South Asia managing director Megha Tata said: “We at discovery+, have always strived to provide world-class infotainment content to our users. Our partnership with A&E is a testament of how innovation for consumers remains core to discovery+ and reinforces our commitment to our audience by bringing to them content they like consuming under one platform. While we have our broad and engrossing portfolio for adults from varied genres, with the addition of kids we now have more content catering to the entire family. She also added, “We are confident that these additions will further strengthen our family, facts & fun premises that bring us close to our aspiration of being an aggregate platform catering to every member of the family.”

  • Warner Media-Discovery merged outfit named Warner Bros.Discovery

    Warner Media-Discovery merged outfit named Warner Bros.Discovery

    MUMBAI: When two well-known media firms fuse, there’s always a big debate about what the new organisation should be called? But the folks at Discovery and AT&T have kept their life simple: they have decided to call the proposed global entertainment outfit being born out of the merger between Hollywood entertainment powerhouse Warner Bros and  the firm founded by John Hendricks as ‘Warner Bros.Discovery.’

    A press release issued by Discovery stated that “The Warner Bros. Discovery name will honor, celebrate and elevate the world’s most-storied creative studio in the world with the high quality, global nonfiction storytelling heritage of Discovery.”

    David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery and the future CEO of the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery combined company, unveiled the new name to WarnerMedia employees from the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank, CA, where he said:

    “Warner Bros. Discovery will aspire to be the most innovative, exciting and fun place to tell stories in the world – that is what the company will be about.  We love the new company’s name because it represents the combination of Warner Bros.’ fabled hundred year legacy of creative, authentic storytelling and taking bold risks to bring the most amazing stories to life, with Discovery’s global brand that has always stood brightly for integrity, innovation and inspiration. There are so many wonderful, creative and journalistic cultures that will make up the Warner Bros. Discovery family. We believe it will be the best and most exciting place in the world to tell big, important and impactful stories across any genre – and across any platform: film, television and streaming.”

    The initial wordmark for the proposed company includes the iconic line from the Maltese Falcon, “the stuff that dreams are made of,” an additional homage to the rich legacy of Warner Bros. and the focus of what the proposed company will be about.

    In May, AT&T and Discovery reached a definitive agreement to combine WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading nonfiction and international entertainment and sports businesses to create a single company.

    Warner Bros. Discovery will bring together leadership teams, content creators, and high-quality series and film libraries in the media business, while accelerating both companies’ plans for leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming services for global consumers. The new company will unite complementary and diverse content strengths with broad appeal — WarnerMedia’s robust studios and portfolio of iconic scripted entertainment, animation, news and sports with Discovery’s global leadership in unscripted and international entertainment and sports.

    The “pure play” content company will own one of the deepest libraries in the world with nearly 200,000 hours of iconic programming and will bring together over 100 of the most cherished, popular and trusted brands in the world under one global portfolio, including: HBO, Warner Bros., Discovery, DC, CNN, WB Games, Turner Sports, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Food Network, TNT, TBS, Turner Classic Movies, Wizarding World, Adult Swim, Eurosport, Magnolia, TLC, Animal Planet, ID and many more.
    Warner Bros. Discovery will be able to increase investment and capabilities in original content and programming; create more opportunity for under-represented storytellers and independent creators; serve customers with innovative video experiences and points of engagement; and propel more investment in high-quality, family-friendly nonfiction content, says the press release.

  • Liongate Play’s June offerings: Cosmic Sin to Blood Circus

    Liongate Play’s June offerings: Cosmic Sin to Blood Circus

    Mumbai : Lionsgate Play, one of the fastest-growing OTT platforms in India, is now showing unmatchable content across various genres in June. Lionsgate Play has announced an impressive line up of the biggest blockbusters for the Indian audience. 

    Indiantelevision.com presents you with a list of six movies that audiences may watch on the OTT platform. 

    Cosmic Sin

    Cosmic Sin is a high voltage sci-fi action thriller starring Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo in lead roles.  The film is set in the year 2524, where humans have colonized other planets. At this point in time, retired general James Ford gets called back into service following a hostile alien fleet attack on soldiers located on a remote planet. The threat against mankind soon escalates into an interstellar war as Ford and his team of elite soldiers try to stop the imminent invasion before it is too late.

    Directed by Edward Drake, this movie is produced by Corey Large. Apart from Willis and Grillo, the film also stars Brandon Thomas, Corey Large, Perrey Reeves, CJ Perry, and Lochlyn Munro in other prominent roles. Cosmic Sin is available on Lionsgate Play in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. 

    Unlocked

    Another action thriller from the Lionsgate store is Unlocked. Directed by Michael Apted, this British-American film revolves around CIA agent Alice Racine who fails to apprehend the terrorist behind a Paris attack that claimed dozens of lives. She is then working under cover in London when her mentor drafts her into an operation in which she has to stop a deadly terrorist attack. 

    Written by Peter O’Brien,  Unlocked stars Noomi Rapace, Orlando Bloom, Michael Douglas, John Malkovich, and Toni Collette in lead roles. 

    Warm Bodies

    Warm Bodies is an American paranormal romantic film directed by Jonathan Levine. The film is based on Isaac Marion’s 2010 novel by the same name, which in turn is inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 

    Starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Analeigh Tipton, and John Malkovich in lead roles, the film is set in the backdrop of a terrible plague that segregates the population between zombies and humans. 

    Liberty Stands Still

    Blade hero Wesley Snipes’ 2002 movie Liberty Stands Still is a high voltage crime thriller. Directed by Kari Skogland. The movie revolves around the life of Liberty (Linda Florentino), a gun manufacturer’s wife who is held hostage by Joe (Wesley Snipes) who has lost his daughter in a high school shooting incident. 

    Liberty Stands Still will be available on Lionsgate Play on 25 July. 

    The Glass Castle

    The Glass Castle is an American biographical drama directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The movie narrates a heart-wrenching story about a dysfunctional family. The Glass Castle stars Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, and Woody Harrelson in lead roles. 

    The film will be available on Lionsgate Play on 18 June. 

    Blood Circus

    Directed by Jacob Cooney, Blood Circus is an American action film that revolves around the life of a retired MMA fighter caught up in a deadly underground fight club called Blood Circus. To protect his family, the MMA fighter has to win the fights against deadly enemies. The film stars Jamie Nocher, Tom Sizemore, and Robert La Dardo in lead roles. Blood Circus will be streamed on Lionsgate Play on 11 June. 

    The app is available on :

    Desktop- https://lionsgateplay.com/

    IOS- https://apps.apple.com/in/app/lionsgate-play/id1532066585

    Android- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lionsgateplay.videoapp

  • Amazon Prime Video tops Nielsen’s original movies list in US

    Amazon Prime Video tops Nielsen’s original movies list in US

    Mumbai : Amazon Prime Video’s Without Remorse has topped the most-watched list of original movies released by the US-based information, data, and market measurement firm Nielsen. Amazon Prime Video’s run to the top spot was unexpected, with Netflix dominating the list over the past few weeks with movies like Stowaway and Thunder Force. 

    Without Remorse sets OTT on fire

    Directed by Stefano Sollima, Without Remorse is based on the book with the same name written by Tom Clancy. The film stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mitchell, and Guy Pearce in lead roles. It revolves around the life of John Kelly, a US Navy Seal who sets out on a path of revenge after his pregnant wife and unit members are killed by Russian assassins. The film has received mixed to positive reviews, while critics have lauded Michael B Jordan for an amazing performance in action sequences. 

    The Mitchells vs. The Machines that is now available for streaming on Netflix bagged second spot in Nielsen’s original movies list. Directed by Mike Rianda, this computer-animated science-fiction comedy film was produced by Sony Pictures Animation. The film revolves around the life of young Katie Mitchell who embarks on a journey with her parents and younger brother. Things take an unexpected turn when all electronic devices in the world suddenly come to life and stage an uprising. 

    Things Heard and Seen grabbed the third spot, followed by Netflix’s Stowaway in the fourth spot. Other movies in the Nielsen list in the most-watched category of original films include Moana (Disney+), Green Zone (Netflix), Soul (Disney+), Thunder Force (Netflix), Frozen (Disney+), and Madagascar (Netflix). 

    Hulu marks its presence in the series category

    Netflix topped the series category with its new series Shadow and Bone created by Eric Heisserer. This fantasy series is based on two books; Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows, written by American author Leigh Bardugo. Actors Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, and Amita Suman essay lead roles in the series. 

    Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale was an unexpected entry in this week’s Nielsen list of most-watched original series. Created by Bruce Miller, the series is based on the 1985 novel with the same name penned by Canadian author Margaret Atwood. The series is set in the backdrop of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States, ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treats women as property of the state. However, things take an unexpected turn when one woman decides to fight against all the odds in society. 

    The other original series that made their way into the Nielsen list are The Circle (Netflix), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+), The Crown (Netflix), The Great British Baking Show (Netflix), Life in Color with David Attenborough (Netflix), Invincible (Amazon Prime Video), Longmire (Netflix), and Lucifer (Netflix). 

    The section of acquired series did not witness many changes from last week. All the ten inclusions in this list are from Netflix’s arsenal which includes, NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Cocomelon, Heartland, Supernatural, Nicky Ricky Dicky, and Dawn, Schitts Creek, Gilmore Girls, and New Girls. 

  • Salman Khan’s Dabangg-The Animated Series on Disney+Hotstar

    Salman Khan’s Dabangg-The Animated Series on Disney+Hotstar

    Mumbai: Superstar Salman Khan’s iconic character Chulbul Pandey in the Dabangg franchise has now made its grand return to the television screen with Dabangg-The Animated series. The first eight episodes of this animated series are now available for streaming on Disney+Hotstar VIP, in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. 

    An adaptation and reimagination of the blockbuster Bollywood franchise, the action-comedy series chronicles the day-to-day life of police officer Chulbul Pandey, who faces up to evil to keep the city safe. Pandey is now joined by his younger brother Makkhi, also a police officer.  

    Produced by Cosmos-Maya and Arbaaz Khan Productions, Dabangg – The Animated Series marks the latest addition in an extensive collection of kids’ content that ranges from all-time favourites like Toy Story, Doraemon, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Sound of Music, to contemporary super hits including, Selfie With Bajrangi, Chacha Chaudhary and Sofia the First. 

    To ensure a safe, entertaining, and controlled experience, parents can navigate through the platform’s unique kids-safe mode to access age-appropriate content. 

    Speaking about the return of Chulbul Pandey, Salman Khan said, “I couldn’t be happier that Chulbul, Makkhi, and Rajjo are returning in animated avatars to entertain the children of our country. I cannot wait to binge-watch all episodes of Dabangg – The Animated Series with my nieces and nephews while at home. Animation has opened up yet another dimension for this character and I’m thrilled Cosmos-Maya did that. I hope that all children, along with their families, take time out and enjoy watching this together.” 

    “Dabangg, for me, goes beyond just a film or a franchise; and to see it coming to life in an all-new format is overwhelming and we were on board with the idea, the moment we met team Cosmos-Maya. They have revolutionized Indian animation & I couldn’t have asked for a better animation studio partner for our Dabangg. I’m happy to have collaborated with Disney+ Hotstar VIP to bring kids and their parents all episodes of this fun and entertaining series that they can watch at their convenience, from the safety of their homes,” said Dabangg producer Arbaaz Khan. 

    “Audiences of all ages love Salman Khan, and we’re delighted to be bringing his iconic character and movie in a form that can be enjoyed by kids and their families. Time spent indoors can be made entertaining with this latest series along with engaging offerings like the new season of the popular show, Selfie with Bajrangi, successful Disney titles and much more. We have had a wonderful collaboration with Cosmos-Maya and are happy to further build this with a blockbuster Bollywood franchise reimagined in a creative yet entertaining manner,” said the Disney spokesperson. 

    Cosmos-Maya CEO Anish Mehta said, Dabangg is a landmark IP launch for Cosmos-Maya as it marks the 10th year of original Indian IP creation. “We are privileged to have such an iconic franchise which fits in the Cosmos-Maya formula of ‘familiarity with novelty’. We couldn’t have asked for a bigger & better character for our 20th show, than my personal favourite, the cult icon Chulbul Pandey who has been immortalized by Salman Khan, while working beside Arbaaz Khan and a fabulous platform partner like Disney+ Hotstar VIP,” he said.

  • EPIC launches digital originals on YouTube

    EPIC launches digital originals on YouTube

    New Delhi: Expanding its digital footprint, EPIC – the infotainment channel from the house of IN10 Media Network has launched EPIC Digital Originals with a 12-episode historical series on food titled – Power Foods and Veshbhusha.

    While the digital space continues to witness numerous offerings from various broadcasters and creators in multiple genres, EPIC Digital Originals will specifically cater to the 18-40 age group and aims to break the clutter with exclusive Indian-specific content in the non-fictional space.

    The channel is now set to launch the digital slate on Travel & History namely Epic Explorers and Epicpedia, respectively. The two shows will explore voyages that have documented the evolution of India and dig deep into unknown facts about the country.

    Commenting on EPIC Digital Originals, EPIC, AVP-content, and strategy, Nisha Thakkar at IN10 Media Network said, “The launch of EPIC Digital Originals is a step towards our commitment, of showcasing premium factual content, as we look to expand our reach among the digital-savvy audience. Our vision is to create best-in-class original content that is made for the digital platform and is culturally relevant.”

    The EPIC Digital Originals plans to deepen the channel’s engagement with its audience via YouTube and Facebook and further solidify its standing in the infotainment genre in the country, said the company on Monday.

  • Google, Facebook updating website as per new IT rules

    Google, Facebook updating website as per new IT rules

    New Delhi: Tech giants Google and Facebook have started updating their websites to reflect the appointment of the grievance officers as per the new IT rules that came into effect on 26 May.

    The companies have shared the details with the ministry of electronics and information and technology, reported PTI citing government sources. However, Twitter is yet to inform the Centre if it is complying with the norms. Google’s ‘Contact Us’ page shows details of Joe Grier as a contact person with an address from Mountain View, US. It also contains details on the grievance redressal mechanism for YouTube.

    The new IT (guidelines for intermediaries and digital media ethics code) rules, 2021 notified by the Centre on 25 February recommend a three-tier mechanism for regulation of all online media, which confers blocking powers to an inter-ministerial committee. As per the rules, each significant social media intermediary is required to appoint a chief compliance officer, a nodal contact person for 24×7 coordination with law enforcement agencies and a resident grievance officer. All three should be resident Indians. They will also have to publish a monthly compliance report mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.

    The intermediaries are also required to prominently publish on their website, app or both, the name of the grievance officer and his/her contact details as well as the mechanism by which a user or a victim may make a complaint. The grievance officer would be required to acknowledge the complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days from its receipt.

    The platforms would also be required to ensure online safety of users, especially women and remove/disable access of any such morphed content, within 24 hours of the complaint, which can be filed either by the individual or by any other person on his/her behalf. The government has also asked the significant social media intermediaries providing services primarily in the nature of messaging “to enable identification of the first originator of the information.”

  • The Family Man 2 to Xtreme: OTT shows you do not miss

    The Family Man 2 to Xtreme: OTT shows you do not miss

    Mumbai: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, and Netflix, the most popular OTT platforms in India have lined up movies of multifarious genres for audiences this week. From thrillers to drama, these movies are expected to enthral audiences providing a whole new world of home entertainment. 

    Indiantelevision.com lists the must-watch movies on OTT, to be released this week. 

    The Family Man 2 (Amazon Prime Video)

    The Family Man 2 is undoubtedly the most anticipated series among Indian audiences. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 04 June. The series has already succeeded in creating a huge pre-release hype, as the Tamil Nadu government recently sought a central government ban on the series claiming that this Amazon original portrayed Tamil Eelam (struggle) in a bad light. 

    Created by Raj and DK, The Family Man 2 revolves around the life of a middle-class man who secretly works as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictitious branch of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The Family Man 2 stars Manoj Bajpayee, Samantha Akkineni, and Priyamani in the lead roles. 

    The Dead Don’t Die (Netflix)

    Last week, Netflix had released Army of the Dead, a zombie movie that received rave reviews from all corners. And this week, the OTT giant is releasing a 2019 movie named The Dead Don’t Die for zombie movie lovers. 

    Directed by Jim Jarmusch, the film stars Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Tilda Swinton, Tom Waits, Danny Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, Rosie Perez, Iggy Pop, Carol Kane, and Selena Gomez in the lead roles. The Dead Don’t Die revolves around the life of a team of police officers who are on a mission to combat a zombie invasion. The film will be streamed on Netflix on 04 June. 

    Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney+Hotstar)

    Raya and the Last Dragon, one of the most acclaimed animation movies released this year will be streamed on Disney+Hotstar on 04 June. The film takes audiences on an exciting journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. However, when an evil force invaded the land, dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. 

    Directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, this animated movie’s voice cast includes Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, and Izaac Wang. 

    Dom: Season 01 (Amazon Prime Video)

    Brazilian series Dom: Season 01 will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video on 04 June. The series which is originally shot in Portuguese will be available in other languages that include English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. 

    Dom revolves around the life of Victor, a police officer who is determined to demolish the narcotic mafia in the country. Apart from wiping out the evil forces from society, Victor should also help his son Pedro, a drug addict who became one of the most wanted criminals in Brazil. The series stars Gabriel Leone, Flávio Tolezani, and Filipe Bragança in the lead roles. 

    Xtreme (Netflix)

    Netflix is offering a treat to action movie lovers with the movie Xtreme, which will be streamed on 04 June. The film is directed by Daniel Benmayor, and it stars Oscar Jaenada, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Óscar Casas, Luis Zahera, and Teo García in the lead roles. 

    The film revolves around the life of a retired hitman, along with his sister and a troubled teen who takes revenge on his lethal step-brother. 

  • One Digital talent Prajakta Koli gets global recognition

    One Digital talent Prajakta Koli gets global recognition

    MUMBAI: It’s champagne-popping time at One Digital. For both COO and cofounder Gurpreet  Singh and One Digital talent Prajakta Koli otherwise known as Mostly Sane.   For starters, a  short film starring her is to be screened in a prestigious New York festival in mid-June. Twelve days later, when the forty-eighth daytime Emmy Awards show is telecast  on Paramount+ it will become clear whether the Emmy-nominated  YouTube Original documentary  2020 Creators for Change  will hold aloft the shiny globe carrying golden lady. 

     

    The documentary features former First Lady Michelle Obama in conversation with Prajakta, Liza Koshy and Thembe Mahlaba and tracks the experiences of adolescent girls in Vietnam, India, and Namibia overcoming adversity to pursue their education. Prior to her rendezvous with Michelle Obama, Prajakta had travelled to Lucknow and interacted with the students of Prerna Foundation to get a better perspective on the challenges of education in smaller districts and towns of India.

     

     

    Aside from this massive feat, her maiden acting innings will be recognised globally with her short film, Khayali Pulao, being screened at north America’s oldest and most prestigious Indian film festival, the New York Indian Film Festival which will be held from 4 June  to 13 June 2021. The film, produced by One Digital Entertainment, revolves around a 17-year-old small town girl’s attempt to get into the local girl’s handball team. The film navigates between her struggles as an amateur handball enthusiast to her triumph in breaking ancient stereotypes and traditional archetypes associated with womenfolk. With grassroot-level girl empowerment forming the crux of the narrative, the film which has won critical acclaim subjectively touched upon themes like inevitability of freedom of choice, banishment of archaic prejudices and importance of street hustle.

     

    Says Prajakta: “..this news is unbelievable. The Emmys are such prestigious awards. Being nominated for a project this special is a win in itself. Big hugs to YouTube and Michelle Obama for giving me the opportunity of being a part of something so amazing.  Another very special project has been Khayali Pulao. A film, very very close to my heart. Getting noticed across the globe on such a precious platform is our honour. Thanks to the jury of the New York Indian Film Festival.”

     

    On the workfront, after her notable acting stint in Netflix’s Mismatched, Prajakta will be seen essaying a pivotal role in Jug Jugg Jeeyo also starring Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani.

    With over 6.1 million subscribers on YouTube and over 3.7 million followers on Instagram, MostlySane is a household name acknowledged for narrating relatable comic skits that have a strong connect with viewers.  Known for being an active campaigner for socially relevant youth centric issues, she tackled subjects such as body image and online bullying with “Shameless” as part of her campaign #iPledgeToBeMe which she launched on World Mental Health Day in 2016.

     

    Being a global ambassador for YouTube’s Creators For Change, she threw light on trolling, female subjugation and homophobia through No Offence which was showcased on International Tolerance Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York. In 2018 Prajakta was seen in WhatsApp’s first ever TVC which addressed the importance of not spreading fake news. Later in the same year she partnered with YouTube for Social Impact Girl’s Education campaign, with Instagram on their Safer Internet Week campaign and One.org for their Girl Education campaign. In 2019 she was invited by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their annual Goalkeepers Summit.

     

    Recently India’s foremost female content creator announced Pretty Fit, a light-hearted six-episode fitness-based chat show featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sanya Malhotra, Malishka Mendonsa, Mithila Palkar, Neha Kakkar and Sumukhi Suresh. Being one of the first creators in the world to interview American technology veteran, Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube , Pretty Fit also marked a first for the 26-year-old digital superstar who became India’s first content creator to have her own YouTube Originals. Prajakta was part of Unite, a 24 hours live streamathon organised by Call to Unite and Room To Read to promote education amongst children during this pandemic and included global personalities like George Bush, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner and many more.

     

  • Rahul Sarangi quits MX Player to join Disney+Hotstar

    Rahul Sarangi quits MX Player to join Disney+Hotstar

    KOLKATA: Senior media professional Rahul Sarangi has joined Disney+Hotstar as vice president- head of short form & new content initiatives.

    Last year, when streaming service MX Player branched out into short-format video through MX TakaTak , it had appointed Sarangi as MX Player new business vice president and head.

    Sarangi was earlier with TVF, one of the pioneers in the online content ecosystem of India, as global head-content and business.

    He is an Emmy nominated content creator with nearly two decades of experience across digital and linear content as well as production & content operations (short and long formats across scripted, unscripted & live Sports), with a comprehensive understanding of media business across geographies. He is also an active angel investor.

    In the early days of his career, Sarangi worked with MTV Asia as the senior supervising producer. He worked in India and Singapore in the content team and was also part of the MTV’s regional brand solutions team. Later, he was also a part of the launch team of Colors.