Information and Broadcasting Ministry requests DTH and Cable operators for uninterrupted service
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has urged all the broadcasters, DTH providers, MSOs and LCOs to continue to provide uninterrupted services to their respective subscribers and cooperate with other players within the distribution chain. This request comes in the interest of the viewers and larger...
ALTBalaji initiates ‘One Meal at a Time’ campaign during the lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown challenges at every sector possible in the country. Under the effects of the lockdown which might extend further, the daily wage earners, labourers and the underprivileged are the worst affected lot and are struggling to make ends meet. To provide a helping...
Disney to make a live-action movie of ‘Robinhood’
Disney is adding to its live-action remake list, with its 1973 classic animated film Robin Hood getting a remake to go straight to Disney Plus. Based on the classic film, the story focuses on Robin Hood, portrayed as a fox, as he fights against Prince John’s excessive taxation of...
French animation company Dandeloo to launch season 2 of preschool series ‘Petit’
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has announced the launch of the second season of Ibero-American-produced preschool animated series Petit, directed by Bernardita Ojeda. Nominated for the 8th International Emmy Kids Awards, a further 26 brand new episodes (currently in production) will continue the adventures of...
Keith Chapman Productions partners with Toonz Media for new TV series
Keith Chapman, creator of kids’ IP, and Toonz Media Group are uniting forces on the Keith Chapman and Emily Chapman created Paddypaws and Pals, a 52×11’ CGI preschool series. Paddypaws and Pals is planned to be launched in October to coincide with Mipcom ’20. The production and distribution are...
Disney to take measures to contain Coronavirus after the withdrawal of restrictions
Walt Disney has decided to have its theme park visitors’ temperatures checked after they reopen after Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings are withdrawn. Disney executive chairman Bob Iger informed this in an interview published on 7 April. The House of Mouse is seriously considering the idea to ensure...
Warner Music signs deal with Fred Rogers Production for ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood’
Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division has partnered with Fred Rogers Productions for its successful animated children’s TV series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. The Emmy-winning show is based on the fictional Neighbourhood of Make-Believe from the iconic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and features popular characters from the original programme....
Cartoon Network introduces a new gaming app for kids
To keep kids happy and entertained while at home during the COVID-19 lockdown, Cartoon Network (CN) has launched an exciting new gaming app, Cartoon Network GameBox. It is a virtual toy box with all fan favourite Cartoon Network web games inside. Available on the iOS App Store and...
PUBG Mobile introduces a new challenge to keep the gamers entertained in the lockdown
The makers of PUBG Mobile, Tencent Games has introduced a new seven days challenge in India named ‘7 Days of StayHome’ challenge. This new event in the game has been modelled asking players to stay at home. Various gaming companies are working with the WHO in the...
ZEE Enterprises announces help for Lockdown affected daily wagers
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL), to contribute in the nation’s fight against Covid-19, has announced to offer financial relief to over 5000 daily wage earners, working directly or indirectly for the company in its overall production ecosystem. Gauging the unprecedented impact caused to all daily wage earners due...