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  • Motivational cricket anthem ‘Bolo Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ on Ultra Music for cricket lovers

    Motivational cricket anthem ‘Bolo Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ on Ultra Music for cricket lovers

    Mumbai: The anthem aims to infuse immense enthusiasm among Indian cricket lovers & citizens. It will be available in Hindi in both video & audio formats from 6 October 2023. This anthem is to invigorate the spirits of every Indian & instil a sense of excitement & pride in our Indian Cricket team.

    The anthem will showcase the Cricket fever in India in its complete frenzy. It will have crowds cheering & praying for their team, fans hysteria in the stadium, Players celebrating each other & many more enchanting moments. The motivating lyrics for this anthem are penned by Deepak Chauhan & the resounding music has been composed by the dynamic duo Neel & Nataraj. Neel is also the lead vocalist for the same.

    The music video will be streamed on the Ultra Music YouTube channel and will also be simultaneously streamed on: Gaana, Spotify, JioSaavn, Amazon Music, iTunes, Wynk Music  & other leading music streaming platforms.

    This anthem of pride & glory is an ode to our nation. It’s a call for unity & a reminder of the unified strength that lies in our diversity. It will resonate deeply with every Indian & invigorate their love & trust in our Indian Cricketers & fuel the sportsman spirit of our Indian cricket team as they embark on their journey to conquer the world.

    This Anthem also goes beyond the boundaries of the cricket pitch, it infuses an unparalleled sense of excitement and can be proudly watched & played at any patriotic events & celebrations. All thanks to the energy and positivity it exudes.

    Ultra Media and Entertainment Group director Rajat Agrawal said: “India has performed phenomenally both in Cricket & Asian games recently. We all are just waiting for them to bring in the most coveted title in International Cricket & close this year with a bang. “Bolo Bharat Mata Ki Jai” is a drive to awaken every Indian to the promise that lies in our cricketers & give them the needed boost to put India on the world map & bring in the biggest accolades to our nation in this World Cup”

  • Moneycontrol’s podcast tops the iTunes’s ‘Most Downloaded News Shows of 2018’ chart

    Moneycontrol’s podcast tops the iTunes’s ‘Most Downloaded News Shows of 2018’ chart

    MUMBAI: Moneycontrol, India’s leading financial destination, is set to end the year on a high note. Their podcast, launched earlier this year, has bagged the coveted #1 spot for Most Downloaded News Shows of 2018 on Apple iTunes. To top it off, their webcomic on Elon Musk earned a special mention in the Tesla news section of Evannex’s blog. As the year comes to an end, moneycontrol has dispersed content in multiple formats this year, including text, video-on-demand, live streaming and photo-story formats, comics and audio, and received a positive response.

    With five podcasts being published on a daily basis, moneycontrol’s reach and brand recognition enabled it to deliver more than 75,000 hits in a little over a month of publishing, no small feat indeed. From news and market updates and business storytelling, it is truly reaching out to the new-age audience in an accessible manner not seen before. The Podcast section has five diverse shows, from the pre-market opening podcast titled ‘A morning walk down Dalal Street’ to ‘Stock Picks of the Day’ and the post-market ‘An evening walk down Dalal Street’ podcast update. There is also an ‘Editor’s Pick of the Day’ that covers and reflects on the leading story of the day and ‘Digging Deeper with moneycontrol’ that covers the essence and history of Indian business and finance through a unique storytelling format.

    Given the massive community of listeners, podcasts serve as a valuable format that makes consumption of news convenient to the audience. Being the present leader of the ‘Most Downloaded News Shows of 2018’ list on Apple iTunes is surely a testament to the quality and diversity of topics that is covered on their podcasts. With the help of AudioBoom as the distribution partner, the riveting podcasts are available on Apple podcasts, Cashbox, Deezer, Saavn, Spotify, TuneIn and Google Play podcasts as well as other audio-based platforms in addition to moneycontrol’s platforms.

    In addition to their podcasts, moneycontrol’s webcomics have also been very well received by their viewers as they are easy-to-consume and are less time intensive. With a series of graphic novels on a host of interesting topics, such as the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, Mumbai Dabbawalas, Kishore Biyani and Indra Nooyi, they have managed to reach out to a wider set of audience. Their edition on Elon Musk was even mentioned in the Tesla news section of Evannex, the specialists in aftermarket accessories for the Tesla Model S. The webcomics also cover the business aspect of various established companies such as Amul, Netflix, NIRMA et al.

    Gautam Shelar, Business Head at moneycontrol remarks, “Innovation in today's modern age is absolutely critical in order to stay ahead of the game. Given the creative talent housed at Network18, this is a new approach to storytelling that we believe will engage millennial audiences and impart valuable knowledge to them. The content formats such as podcasts and webcomics have huge potential to grow owing to the consumption patterns of millennials.”

    Commenting on the success of the webcomics, Avinash Mudaliar, Head of Product at Network18 says “Given the changing behavior of news consumption, it is absolutely imperative for us to engage our audience in ways that are fresh and immersive. We are exploring innovative ways to make news interesting for the readers while maintaining the quality and depth of the content. One such way is to narrate the story in the form of pictures and that’s how the idea of moneycontrol webcomic germinated.”

    As a brand, moneycontrol has always endeavored to adopt new and innovative mediums to reach their audience, and the podcast and webcomics are just the latest feathers in their cap.  With the rise in demand for alternate formats, moneycontrol has successfully utilized its in-house expertise and capabilities for breakthrough journalism & storytelling by entering the sphere of captivating podcasts and webcomics.

  • Apple TV will come powered by Dolby Atmos audio

    Apple TV will come powered by Dolby Atmos audio

    NEW DELHI: Hold your breath guys. Apple TV now will come backed by the innovative Dolby Atmos-supported audio for the 4K cinematic experience, taking the service to a new level. Hang on, you’d have to wait till iOS12 is launched as this new service and many such others come with Apple’s proposed software upgrade, the beta version of which was released yesterday to the members of the company’s developer programme.

    Previewing the tvOS 12, the powerful operating system designed for enjoying entertainment on the big screen, which takes the cinematic experience of Apple TV 4K to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos audio, the company said there were convenient new features to easily access shows and movies and breathtaking aerial shots from space.

    Apple TV 4K has been gaining traction since its debut last fall, offering customers the largest collection of 4K HDR movies, including free 4K HDR upgrades to previously purchased movies in customers’ iTunes libraries. This fall, iTunes will be home to the largest collection of Dolby Atmos-supported movies anywhere, and these titles will also include Dolby Atmos audio for free.

    With tvOS 12, the company claimed, Apple TV 4K will be the only streaming player both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos certified. New aerial screensavers on Apple TV were shot from space by NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

    An international tech magazine, while commenting on the new announcements made by Apple yesterday and streamed live on its website, said: “Dolby Atmos object-based audio is coming to the Apple TV set-top box, bringing you overhead sounds as well as standard surround sound (provided you’ve got compatible Dolby Atmos speakers, of course). If you’ve got existing titles that support Dolby Atmos in your iTunes library, they’ll automatically be upgraded to support the new audio format.”

    In a media statement the San Jose-based company said that Charter Communications, the second-largest cable operator in the US, will begin offering Apple TV 4K to its customers. “Later this year, customers in nearly 50 million households will have access to live channels and tens of thousands of on-demand programs via an all-new Spectrum TV app on their Apple TV 4K, iPhone and iPad, seamlessly integrated with Siri and the Apple TV App. In addition, as part of this collaboration, Charter will be offering iPhone and iPad to customers as they grow their mobile presence. Charter joins AT&T’s DirecTV Now in the US, CANAL+ in France and Salt in Switzerland, which have begun offering their customers Apple TV 4K with their services,” Apple Inc added.

    Available on Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone, the Apple TV App is a prime destination to find and watch TV shows, movies and more from more than 100 participating video apps in 10 countries. Single sign-on for Apple TV and iOS will allow users to sign in once to get access to all the video apps available through their cable subscription. With tvOS 12, Apple further simplifies the authentication process with zero sign-on.

    Apple TV simply detects the user’s broadband network and automatically signs them in to all the supported apps they receive through their subscription – no typing required. Zero sign-on begins with Charter later this year and will expand to other providers over time, the company said.

    Additional tvOS 12 features for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV 4th generation make it easier for customers to access the shows and movies and the highlights are the following:

    With iOS 12, users can securely AutoFill passwords from iPhone and iPad to Apple TV to easily sign in to Apple TV apps.

    The Apple TV remote will be automatically added to Control Center on iPhone or iPad for Apple TV users, giving users quick access to Apple TV controls.

    Home control systems like Control4, Crestron and Savant can be used to control Apple TV, including using Siri for voice search and control.

    Media reports suggested that Apple has already started toying with original content, with Carpool Karaoke as an example. It has also put more than $1 billion toward original programming, with its first efforts due to launch sometime in March 2019.

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  • Disney, Pixar & Marvel movies available on Hotstar; exclusive deal signed

    Disney, Pixar & Marvel movies available on Hotstar; exclusive deal signed

    MUMBAI: This year Disney India has witnessed spectacular success with its Hollywood movies setting benchmarks that reflect the increasing popularity of English movies in the country. Similarly, Hotstar has emerged as a market leader signaling the rise of digital and mobile entertainment platforms. Hotstar has now announced a new studio partnership with Disney India to dramatically augment its Premium service. It has inked a multi-year SVOD deal with Disney India to showcase the studio’s biggest hits exclusively on Hotstar Premium in India which includes movies like Lucasfilm Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney’s The Jungle Book and Moana, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange, Disney.Pixar’s Finding Dory amongst others.

    In addition, Hotstar premium subscribers will also have access to popular movies and classics from Disney’s library including Disney.Pixar’s Ratatouille, Brave, Toy Story 3; Disney’s The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as well as popular American TV series from ABC Studios such as Castle and Desperate Housewives. Hotstar subscribers will be able to access this content conveniently through Disney, Marvel and ABC Studios branded sections on the homepage of Hotstar.

    Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan said, “Over the last 6 months, we have established Premium as an exciting new service for an Indian audience that is interested in international stories. The deal with Disney is in line with our strategy of bringing the best of new shows and movies from around the world to our Premium subscribers. This partnership signals our continuing strategy: we will invest deeply and widely with the best story tellers in the world to ensure that Premium continues as the standout streaming service in the country.”

    “Our movies have met with much success in theatres this year. This deal is important for us as it enables us to offer our movies across Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar brands and our ABC Studios’ TV shows to our audience wherever they are. Hotstar Premium is an ideal home for our content and it gives subscribers across the country, the chance to revisit their loved stories,” said Disney India VP Studios Amrita Pandey.

    Setting its sights on shaping the connected TV experience in India, Hotstar recently appropriated the top spot on iTunes as Apple TV’s App of the Year for India 2016. The recognition came on the back of a breakthrough year in which Hotstar continued to lead and disrupt the Indian market place. The service now has more than 140 million downloads to date. According to third party tracking provider App Annie, that tracks app usage of video streaming platforms, more than 50 million users used the service in India in the month of December.

  • Disney, Pixar & Marvel movies available on Hotstar; exclusive deal signed

    Disney, Pixar & Marvel movies available on Hotstar; exclusive deal signed

    MUMBAI: This year Disney India has witnessed spectacular success with its Hollywood movies setting benchmarks that reflect the increasing popularity of English movies in the country. Similarly, Hotstar has emerged as a market leader signaling the rise of digital and mobile entertainment platforms. Hotstar has now announced a new studio partnership with Disney India to dramatically augment its Premium service. It has inked a multi-year SVOD deal with Disney India to showcase the studio’s biggest hits exclusively on Hotstar Premium in India which includes movies like Lucasfilm Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney’s The Jungle Book and Moana, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange, Disney.Pixar’s Finding Dory amongst others.

    In addition, Hotstar premium subscribers will also have access to popular movies and classics from Disney’s library including Disney.Pixar’s Ratatouille, Brave, Toy Story 3; Disney’s The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest as well as popular American TV series from ABC Studios such as Castle and Desperate Housewives. Hotstar subscribers will be able to access this content conveniently through Disney, Marvel and ABC Studios branded sections on the homepage of Hotstar.

    Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan said, “Over the last 6 months, we have established Premium as an exciting new service for an Indian audience that is interested in international stories. The deal with Disney is in line with our strategy of bringing the best of new shows and movies from around the world to our Premium subscribers. This partnership signals our continuing strategy: we will invest deeply and widely with the best story tellers in the world to ensure that Premium continues as the standout streaming service in the country.”

    “Our movies have met with much success in theatres this year. This deal is important for us as it enables us to offer our movies across Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar brands and our ABC Studios’ TV shows to our audience wherever they are. Hotstar Premium is an ideal home for our content and it gives subscribers across the country, the chance to revisit their loved stories,” said Disney India VP Studios Amrita Pandey.

    Setting its sights on shaping the connected TV experience in India, Hotstar recently appropriated the top spot on iTunes as Apple TV’s App of the Year for India 2016. The recognition came on the back of a breakthrough year in which Hotstar continued to lead and disrupt the Indian market place. The service now has more than 140 million downloads to date. According to third party tracking provider App Annie, that tracks app usage of video streaming platforms, more than 50 million users used the service in India in the month of December.

  • 2016: Hotstar is Apple TV’s & Voot Google Play’s top app

    2016: Hotstar is Apple TV’s & Voot Google Play’s top app

    MUMBAI: Hotstar has appropriated the top spot on amazing iTunes as Apple TV’s app of the year for India 2016. The app was launched on Apple TV in August and the recognition comes on the back of a breakthrough year in which Hotstar continued to lead and disrupt the Indian market place. Indiantelevision.com also reported about a similar recognition in the digital space yesterday. In its year of launch, Viacom18’s video-on demand platform, Voot made it to the prestigious -Best Apps of the year 2016 India list on Google Play.

    2016 saw Hotstar introduce a host of new tech features and content proposition for its ever-increasing number of consumers, which currently stands at a whopping 130 million downloads.

    “India is the only country in the world where a streaming platform like Hotstar exists where the best TV shows from around the world, movie premieres and live sports are available on a single platform. The Indian consumer today is absolutely at the frontiers of mobile video: no consumer in any other part of the world has access to better options than the Indian consumer. Now, we are setting our sights on shaping the connected TV experience in India,” said Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan.

    While innovation on live sports streaming continued to draw fans with the deeply engaging coverage of the Vivo IPL 2016, Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Premier League football and Kabaddi World Cup on Virtual Reality, the entertainment offerings were significantly beefed up when Hotstar launched its premium service in April making the best of international shows available in India alongside their US airing.

    The lineup on the premium service includes Emmy award-winning TV shows such as Game of Thrones, The Night Of, Westworld, Veep, and American Crime Story that are all exclusively available in India on Hotstar.

    Also Read:

    Viacom18’s Voot ranked among 2016’s best apps on Google Play

  • 2016: Hotstar is Apple TV’s & Voot Google Play’s top app

    2016: Hotstar is Apple TV’s & Voot Google Play’s top app

    MUMBAI: Hotstar has appropriated the top spot on amazing iTunes as Apple TV’s app of the year for India 2016. The app was launched on Apple TV in August and the recognition comes on the back of a breakthrough year in which Hotstar continued to lead and disrupt the Indian market place. Indiantelevision.com also reported about a similar recognition in the digital space yesterday. In its year of launch, Viacom18’s video-on demand platform, Voot made it to the prestigious -Best Apps of the year 2016 India list on Google Play.

    2016 saw Hotstar introduce a host of new tech features and content proposition for its ever-increasing number of consumers, which currently stands at a whopping 130 million downloads.

    “India is the only country in the world where a streaming platform like Hotstar exists where the best TV shows from around the world, movie premieres and live sports are available on a single platform. The Indian consumer today is absolutely at the frontiers of mobile video: no consumer in any other part of the world has access to better options than the Indian consumer. Now, we are setting our sights on shaping the connected TV experience in India,” said Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan.

    While innovation on live sports streaming continued to draw fans with the deeply engaging coverage of the Vivo IPL 2016, Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Premier League football and Kabaddi World Cup on Virtual Reality, the entertainment offerings were significantly beefed up when Hotstar launched its premium service in April making the best of international shows available in India alongside their US airing.

    The lineup on the premium service includes Emmy award-winning TV shows such as Game of Thrones, The Night Of, Westworld, Veep, and American Crime Story that are all exclusively available in India on Hotstar.

    Also Read:

    Viacom18’s Voot ranked among 2016’s best apps on Google Play

  • Vista, Zoo Digital tie up for regional India expansion

    Vista, Zoo Digital tie up for regional India expansion

    MUMBAI: Zoo Digital has partnered with Vista India Digital Media Group to increase the latter’s presence in Mumbai for localisation into eight of the most popular Indian languages. This deal supports Zoo’s services for online platforms such as Amazon, iTunes and Google Play that are seeking to capitalize on the major opportunity presented by the Indian market.

    Located in Mumbai, Vista India delivers premium content to global platforms for major studios operating in India including Disney, Eros, PVR, Sun Network, Epic Channel, Red Chillies and several other independent content providers.

    Vista India Digital media director of operations Rajiv Raghunathan said that they were thrilled by the opportunity to combine their knowledge of the Indian market with Zoo’s word-class technology and expertise. Zoo had an unrivalled, 15-year track record of software innovation which they would leverage to localise premium TV and movie content for Indian audience.

    Vista India is the latest addition to Zoo’s network of affiliates around the world, which also includes partners in the Middle East, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam and China. The network has been established to offer global online retailers a local partner in every territory. Each partner benefits from using ZOOcloud, ZOO’s world-class technology. This underpins the delivery of a comprehensive range of connected services enabling premium entertainment content to be seen and heard around the world quickly and cost-effectively.

    Zoo Digital president Gordon Doran said that those were exciting times for global online platforms wanting to reach the Indian audience. Vista India had a robust understanding of the challenges of the digital supply chain specific to Indian content and of this diverse marketplace.

  • Vista, Zoo Digital tie up for regional India expansion

    Vista, Zoo Digital tie up for regional India expansion

    MUMBAI: Zoo Digital has partnered with Vista India Digital Media Group to increase the latter’s presence in Mumbai for localisation into eight of the most popular Indian languages. This deal supports Zoo’s services for online platforms such as Amazon, iTunes and Google Play that are seeking to capitalize on the major opportunity presented by the Indian market.

    Located in Mumbai, Vista India delivers premium content to global platforms for major studios operating in India including Disney, Eros, PVR, Sun Network, Epic Channel, Red Chillies and several other independent content providers.

    Vista India Digital media director of operations Rajiv Raghunathan said that they were thrilled by the opportunity to combine their knowledge of the Indian market with Zoo’s word-class technology and expertise. Zoo had an unrivalled, 15-year track record of software innovation which they would leverage to localise premium TV and movie content for Indian audience.

    Vista India is the latest addition to Zoo’s network of affiliates around the world, which also includes partners in the Middle East, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam and China. The network has been established to offer global online retailers a local partner in every territory. Each partner benefits from using ZOOcloud, ZOO’s world-class technology. This underpins the delivery of a comprehensive range of connected services enabling premium entertainment content to be seen and heard around the world quickly and cost-effectively.

    Zoo Digital president Gordon Doran said that those were exciting times for global online platforms wanting to reach the Indian audience. Vista India had a robust understanding of the challenges of the digital supply chain specific to Indian content and of this diverse marketplace.

  • IFFI 2016: Abhay Deol acquires three films;explores digital release

    IFFI 2016: Abhay Deol acquires three films;explores digital release

    NEW DELHI: Actor producer Abhay Deol has acquired critically acclaimed festival favourite independent films to explore their release on digital platforms at the ongoing Film Bazaar at the International Film Festival of India in Goa.

    The films are Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s Venice Film Festival and National Award Winner – “Labor Of Love”; Payal Sethi’s critically acclaimed multi-award winning ‘UN Women’ Selection – “Leeches”; and Brahmanand’s heartbreaking documentary on Ghazal Maestro Jagjit Singh “Kaagaz Ki Kashti”, among others.

    Deol said: “I saw “Labour of Love” at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and was blown away with Aditya’s aesthetic sensibilities, and his ability to spin a story without any spoken dialogues! Payal’s Leeches is an important film that people need to watch. She has beautifully woven a compelling story around an issue that is anathema to our social fibre and well-being. My most recent select is “Kaagaz Ki Kashti”, which pays homage to Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh and premiered at MAMI this year. Brahmanand is a savant behind the lens and succeeds in powerfully bringing the legend back to life. I strongly believe in these films and want to ensure that audiences across the world watch them.”

    On being asked about the strategy of exploring the release the films on digital platforms, Deol said, “The way we consume content has changed. While it is no secret that we have a limited number of screens in India, the economics to engage in a theatrical release don’t make sense for Independent films. Minimum P&A budgets required to secure a decent release add unhealthy weight on a small film. What we need now is to adopt alternate avenues of distribution that are widely available thanks to platforms like iTunes, Netflix and Amazon Prime, all of which are effectively reaching global audiences. I’ve been in touch with some filmmakers who increasingly understand this changing environment. Pulkit’s recent directorial debut “Maroon,” is a fine example of an indie release done right. Vivek Kajaria and his team strategically released the film day and date on iTunes Worldwide, straight from MAMI. The potential reach that a film can achieve adopting this route is significant and can no longer be ignored.”

    Sengupta said, “We’re very excited about this opportunity to collaborate with Abhay Deol and take the next step in this incredible journey of Labour Of Love. Abhay has been a champion for the film right from the beginning and will help in introducing the film to an even wider audience. I’m also happy about the fact that he is taking the initiative to further the movement of Indian independent cinema.”

    Payal added, “This is the start of a new movement for Indian indies, which need to look towards innovation, not just in filmmaking, but distribution as well. I applaud Abhay’s trail-blazing stance, which is a huge boost for films such as mine that have proven capable of winning accolades on the world-stage. This initiative gives our films a digital lease on life and empowers us to build audiences beyond a successful festival run.”

    Brahma whose documentary has been the talk of the town said, “I feel initiatives and eyes for films like these by ambassadors like Abhay is needed for the film to reach its rightful audience in the longer run …A film is a film and the key is to keep you hooked to the narrative and legends like these needs to be remembered and perpetuated for posterity.

    Everyone from the maker to champions of them like Abhay as well as distributors and platforms like Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime etc need to come together to drive these initiatives to its rightful viewers.”

    On the topic of monetization via release on digital platforms and online distribution masquerading as piracy, Deol says. “Piracy is not a matter of choice, but stems primarily due to the unavailability of content on legitimate digital platforms. If your film is made available in a timely manner, then I truly believe that audiences would prefer to pay and watch it on a platform legally. Moreover, monetization through digital distribution is increasingly resulting in a positive return on investment (ROI). Licensing platforms are offering fair payouts, potentially paving a way for audiences around the world to watch and appreciate South Asian Content.”

    Abhay Deol will continue to curate films he loves and present them to audiences the world over by collaborating with Digital Platforms.