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  • Nodwin Gaming brings the third edition of Dreamhack to Hyderabad

    Nodwin Gaming brings the third edition of Dreamhack to Hyderabad

    Mumbai: Nodwin Gaming will bring DreamHack, the immersive gaming lifestyle experience, to Hyderabad, India from 4-6 November at halls one and three, Hitex Exhibition Center, Hitec City.

    The company said that India’s gaming industry has seen an accelerated rise. With the footfall it commands, DreamHack will bring together the entire collective of gaming enthusiasts from the country under one roof. At the opening ceremony on 4 November 2022, fans will witness gaming experiences, meet and greets surrounded by a community of gamers enjoying music, bright lights, pure joy, and fun!

    DreamHack’s signature, the BYOC or BYOD (bring your computer or device), remains the festival’s soul and will be making its return. This edition too will allow registered participants access to BYOD non-stop for three straight event days to come together and play with fellow gamers and friends.

    This event is India’s own gaming carnival and will be thronged by top content creators and celebrities on the ground. On the agenda, there are several meet and greets with YouTubers, influencers, and gamers. A plethora of esports tournaments, old-school games at the retro zone, the expo, cosplay competitions, DreamHack merchandise, and plenty of fun activities are all set to make this a holistic gaming experience.

    “We are excited to have the world’s largest digital festival in Telangana for the first time. Hitec City is a prime location for all the young, tech-savvy crowd who are always on the lookout for new experiences. DreamHack being synonymous with everything digital, it’s sure to provide a fun and entertaining weekend for the people of Telangana,” said principal secretary of the industries & commerce (I&C) and information technology (IT) departments, Telangana Jayesh Ranjan.

    “DreamHack is not just a gaming event, it is a festival for our community to come together, have fun, meet old friends, play the games they cherish, and watch esports battles! The community has been waiting to come together again and experience DreamHack like never before, and this edition in Hyderabad promises to do the same. It is going to be three long days of endless fun!” said Nodwin Gaming co-founder & MD Akshat Rathee.

    The festival promises to meet and greet with icons of gaming, music and culture; live music performances; the newest launches and tech demos; along with esports; retro gaming; tabletop gaming; and much more.

    The choice of ticketing partners will be varied as fans can choose from Insider, Book My Show, and Mera Events.

  • BookMyShow Stream adds exclusive content to its movie library

    BookMyShow Stream adds exclusive content to its movie library

    Mumbai: With Indian audiences confined to their home due to the second wave of coronavirus outbreak, BookMyShow Stream is offering engaging content to the viewers. From drama to action thriller, BookMyShow Stream will be streaming movies like The Secrets We Keep, Daniel, and Redemption Day to the viewers starting 21 May. 

    Viewers can buy or rent these films and pay only for the content they like. 

    ·The Secrets We Keep: Directed by Yuval Adler, the movie stars Joel Kinnaman, Chris Messina, and Naomi Rapace in the lead roles. The drama-thriller revolves around the life of a woman who rebuilds her life in the suburbs with her husband. Later, she kidnaps her neighbour and starts seeking vengeance for heinous war crimes he committed against her during the time of World War II. 

    ·Daniel: Directed by Neils Arden Oplev, it is a drama that narrates the story of a young Danish photojournalist who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIS). The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to cope with the fear that they may never see their son alive again. At the centre of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing.

    ·Redemption Day: An action thriller directed by Hicham Hajji it revolves around the life of a war hero whose life turns upside down when his girlfriend gets kidnapped. To seek vengeance, the war hero starts his deadly operation to hunt down the shadowy forces. 

  • ShemarooMe launches Box Office, a platform to release new movies directly on Digital

    ShemarooMe launches Box Office, a platform to release new movies directly on Digital

    KOLKATA: With the unprecedented times and restrictions on movements especially across entertainment activities and with the unavailability of theatres has all led to the film circuit in India to look at newer ways to cater to the entertainment needs of movie enthusiasts. In line with this, ShemarooMe announced the launch of ‘ShemarooMe Box Office’, a platform that gives cinema curators/producers an opportunity to unlock the true value for their films by offering them access to digital avenues like never before.

    ShemarooMe Box Office is poised to create an ecosystem for small budget Bollywood and Regional movies that have an audience but limited avenues to reach out to the viewers. To widen the scope of relevant audience reach for such films, ShemarooMe has also inked a strategic partnership with BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination to ensure more cine-goers have access to the rich content made available by ShemarooMe. 

    ShemarooMe Box Office is the right platform which gives an opportunity to the producers, to not only present their creations to a whole new set of audiences but also gives viewers a chance to enjoy small budget, critically acclaimed movies at the comfort of their homes. Viewers can book their tickets for these films by logging on www.bookmyshow.com or directly on the ShemarooMe App or www.ShemarooMe.com. Once booked, users can watch the film on ShemarooMe any number of times over three days from the booking period. 

    Under this business model, Shemaroo will market the films to a wider audience base and build awareness about the new releases. This will further assist film producers to unlock newer monetization opportunities for the films as well, and post the viewing window on ShemarooMe, these films can be offered to Satellite, SVoD and other syndication avenues as well. Thereby creating an opportunity for producers to extract value on the back of heightened visibility and content appreciation through this transparent model along with providing real time reporting of ticket sales to the producers. ShemarooMe Box Office hence is an ideal solution to the temporary challenges faced by the entertainment industry. On one hand viewers get access to some of the most critically acclaimed movies while on the other the producers get to unlock a new set of audience that matches the TG of these films.

    Commenting on the launch, Shemaroo Entertainment Limited CEO Hiren Gada said, "During these trying times when moviegoers are missing watching new releases in theatres, we are glad that we can bring home some great releases. With ShemarooMe Box Office, we are creating a model for the film industry and audiences. Our association with BookMyShow will further redefine the consumer movie-going experience and bridge the gap for cinemagoers across India. We are absolutely confident that when cinemas are able to reopen safely, the public will once again respond to the unsurpassable big-screen experience, meanwhile our platform will be bridging the gap by entertaining audiences thereby living by the traits of Shemaroo being the platform for movie lovers at all times.

    Adding to the launch, Shemaroo Entertainment digital COO Zubin Dubash said, “Covid 19 has made every organisation, innovate at the speed of light. ShemarooMe Box Office is an innovation that helps not only one organisation but the entire ecosystem – viewers get to watch new releases, producers get a transparent platform for release, ticketing partners get a model for the new normal. And ShemarooMe ensure it lives up to its promise of entertainment at all times.”

    BookMyShow Cinemas COO Ashish Saksena said, "We are glad to partner with ShemarooMe to bring cinematic entertainment to the comfort and safety of audiences' homes. We look forward to keep bringing newer options to experience entertainment for all our users.”

    My Client’s Wife will be the first movie to premiere on ShemarooMe Box Office on the 31 July 2020, featuring Sharib Hashmi, Anjali Patil and Abhimanyu Singh followed by award winning film – Scotland, Sharman Joshi’s drama entertainer – Graham Staines Ek Ankahi Sachhai The Least Of These based on true events and action thriller packed movie – The Hidden Strike are sure to keep audiences glued to their screens.

    The digital first release of movies as a concept has been accepted globally by patrons and will soon become a trend amongst Indian audiences as well. With the launch of ShemarooMe Box office, the company is all set to partner with producers and introduce new movies on the platform. The brand new initiative by ShemarooMe will have two legged benefits where they are sure to satiate the needs of all the Bollywood buffs with new releases and will also definitely give a boost to the entire film industry by opening newer avenues for unreleased movies to be showcased.

  • Sony YAY! to host ‘The Giant Wheel Festival’ in Kolkata

    Sony YAY! to host ‘The Giant Wheel Festival’ in Kolkata

    MUMBAI: Sony Yay! – The kid’s entertainment channel is all set to host its first ever funday for the entire family called ‘The Giant Wheel Festival’ (TGWF), which will be held in Kolkata at Nicco Park, Plaza III from 04 January to 05 January 2020. The initiative has been proposed for people to spend some quality time with their families.

    Sony Yay! Has consistently been working to evolve their consumer outreach programs with an intent of being more inclusive with kids and the key stakeholders in their lives. With TGWF, the channel has innovated with a proposition for every member of the family. The first of its kind on-ground initiative – ‘The Giant Wheel Festival’ aims to be the ultimate destination of fun and frolic for the entire family. The festival promises to be a vibrant mix of wide-ranging activities that promise to engage, interact and entice every member of the family.

    The channel, known for its fun mix of characters on its channel, with TGWF promises to bring together all the kids favorites under one roof. The carnival aims to bring the best of experience through adventure, learning and fun zones for a day-cation. The highlight of the festival is specially curated art-workshops for kids which will be hosted by the much-revered Lalon- kid’s favorite art genius. An array of workshops like pottery, science crazy lab and cooking workshops will enable the kids to learn something new. The flea market zone is touted to be the hub for shopping lovers. All the fun planned for the family will be served with Kolkata’s favorite handpicked scrumptious cuisines in the nibble corner.

    The channel has roped in Book My Show as their ticketing partner and the bookings have already started in full swing.

    Sony Pictures Networks India, Kids’ Genre business head Leena Lele Dutta said “Consumers often look out for a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with their families and crave for a one stop family destination. The channel’s endeavour with TGWF is to curate a property to help families create fond memories together and look forward to it year on year. With TGWF, we are taking a huge leap from being the ultimate entertainers for kids to creating an experiential platform that engages the whole family.”

  • BookMyShow appeals to parents on Children’s Day

    BookMyShow appeals to parents on Children’s Day

    MUMBAI: This Children’s Day, BookMyShow has a special message for all parents

    Conceptualised and executed by BBH India, this children’s day film beautifully addresses the stigma that many Indian parents continue to face regarding the sexual orientation of their children. In consonance with the recent Section 377 verdict, it strikes an emotional chord and urges parents to love their children for who they are, regardless of who they love. 

    In the light of the historic Supreme Court judgement on section 377, BookMyShow and BBH chose to play out a story of love and acceptance against the backdrop of the magic of the movies. 

    BookMyShow SVP of marketing and business intelligence Marzdi Kalianiwala says, “Pursuant to the recent historic verdict of decriminalisation of Section 377, we wanted to put across our perspective and what better way to portray it than through the lens of entertainment. This film is our attempt in reaching out to all parents and asking them to accept their children for who they are.”

    BBH India CCO and managing partner Russell Barrett adds, “The world of entertainment is probably the most egalitarian. There are no walls and no divisions here. In fact entertainment brings people together, across geography, language, religion, sexual preference and class. We were keen to cast a real couple in the lead roles for so many reasons, the most important being, it was the right thing to do. We are so very proud to partner a brave, aware and modern brand like BookMyShow in this initiative and hope to do much more going forward.”

  • Q3-2015: Network18 reports improved results

    Q3-2015: Network18 reports improved results

    BENGALURU: Network18 Media & Investments Limited (Network18) reported better results in Q3-2015 as compared to Q2-2015. Improved performances by its media operations, web and publishing operations helped buoy the company’s topline. Q2-2015 was a bad quarter overall for the media and entertainment (M&E) industry in India. Is the Ambani habit of reporting good results rubbing on to its newly-taken over companies – TV18 and Network18; minnows when compared to the giant that the Mukesh Ambani run Reliance Group of Industries is? Only time will tell.

    Note: 100,00,000 = 100 Lakh = 10 million = 1 crore

     The company reported 11.7 per cent growth in Income from Operations at Rs 839.1 crore in Q3-2015 from Rs 744.8 crore in Q2-2014 and 14.3 per cent more than the Rs 727.6 crore in Q3-2014. During 9M-2015, Network18 Income from Operations improved 16.9 per cent to Rs 2285.1 crore from Rs 1954.1 crore in 9M-2014.

     Network18’s Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items (PBT) improved to Rs 22.4 crore in Q3-2015 from a loss of Rs 14.8 crore in Q2-2015 and 15.7 per cent more than the Rs 19.3 crore in Q3-2014. For 9M-2015, loss at Rs 36.4 per cent was lower than the loss of Rs 65.6 crore in 9M-2014.

     Let us look at the other numbers reported by Network18:

     The company’s operating profit (Profit before depreciation, interest and tax – PBDIT) in Q3-2015 at Rs 67.1 crore was almost quadruple (up 3.8 times) than the Rs 17.4 crore in Q2-2015 and 12.7 per cent higher than the Rs 59.5 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For 9M-2015, PBDIT at Rs 97.2 crore was 2.5 times the Rs 39 crore reported for 9M-2014.

     Network18 reported 5.6 per cent higher Total Expense (TE) at Rs 788.5 crore in Q3-2015 versus the Rs 746.9 crore in Q2-2015 and 14.7 per cent more than the Rs 687.6 crore in Q3-2014. In 9M-2015, the company’s TE at Rs 2268.9 crore was 15.2 per cent more than the Rs 1969.5 crore in 9M-2015.

    Programming cost in Q3-2015 at Rs 202.1 crore was 13 per cent more than the Rs 178.8 crore in the immediate trailing quarter and 30.8 per cent more than the Rs 154.5 crore in Q3-2014. In 9M-2015, programming cost at Rs 546.5 crore was 37.8 per cent more than the Rs 396.5 crore in 9M-2014.

     Network18’s distribution, advertising and business (DAB) expense in Q3-2015 at Rs 214 crore was 3 per cent lower than the Rs 220.7 crore in Q2-2015 and 3.3 per cent less than the Rs 221.3 crore in Q3-2014. In 9M-2014, the company reported 5.2 per cent lower DAB expense at Rs 626.6 crore versus the Rs 660.7 crore in 9M-2014.
     
    Depreciation and amortisation cost (depreciation) in Q3-2015 at Rs 23.8 crore was 22.7 per cent lower than the Rs 19.4 crore in Q2-2015 and 22 per cent less than the Rs 19.5 crore in Q3-2014. Depreciation in 9M-2015 at Rs 80.9 crore was 48.7 per cent more than the Rs 54.4 crore in 9M-2014.

     Network18 says that its digital content operations – moneycontrol.com, Ibnlive.com, Firstpost.com and News18.com and its digital commerce operations bookmyshow.com and Homeshop 18 performed well in the current quarter with a monthly average reach of approximately 25 million visitors for first two months in this quarter.

    Its television business also performed well. The company said that its business news operations (CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, CNBC Bajar and CNBC-TV18 Prime HD) sustained their leadership position in the genre. CNBC Bajar showed accelerated growth in viewership with a 182 per cent increase in Q3-2015 over Q2-2015. CNN-IBN stood at No.2 position in the English General News category in Q3-2015 with a market share of 25 per cent. In the entertainment segment, Colors was the No.1 channel on weekend prime time with a market share of 28.3 per cent in Q3-2015. History TV18 ended the year 2014 with No.1 position in December 2014 with a market share of 25 per cent in 6 Metros and garnered the maximum time spent per viewer at 178 minutes in 6 Metros and 132 minutes in all India. The company’s regional news and entertainment group of channels under the ETV umbrella also performed well.