INDIA MOVIES 2023
Amazon tops up India payments business with Rs 600 crore
Amazon Pay India intensified competition with Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay, receiving a capital infusion of Rs 600 crore. The company invested Rs 950 crore in the platform and Amazon Seller Services, facing challenges due to RBI actions. With tie-ups for various services, Amazon Pay India reported significant operational revenue and narrowed net losses.
Zomato in talks to acquire Paytm's movies, ticketing business; deal pegged at around Rs 2,000 crore
Zomato’s interest in acquiring Paytm's events and movie ticketing business is in line with the Gurgaon-based company's efforts towards capturing consumer demand across categories like food, grocery and entertainment. If the transaction goes through, it will be the second biggest acquisition for Zomato after it acquired quick commerce platform Blinkit in 2022 in an all-stock deal for Rs 4,447 crore.
"Haven't reached my best yet, not satisfied with my throw," says Javelin Throw champion Neeraj Chopra
Olympic and World champion Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra believes he has not yet reached his peak. He said that his most satisfying throw being in the World Under-20 Championships in 2016. He showcased his javelin skills to cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold.' He also revealed his off-court interests on the show. Chopra withdrew from the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 due to an adductor issue and has prioritised his health ahead of the Paris Olympics.
IndiGo, Air India upgrade playbooks to keep up with India's rising middle class
India's rising affluence is driving a significant shift in the lifestyle of the middle class, with a growing preference for premium products and experiences, both on the ground and in the sky. Airlines are capitalizing on this trend by offering luxurious amenities to cater to the surging demand, such as roomier seats, gourmet meals served on designer tableware, and lavish vanity kits.
Indian movies, shows clock over 1 billion views on Netflix in 2023, says streamer in new report
Netflix's second engagement report for 2023 revealed that Indian series and movies surpassed 1 billion views on the platform. The report, titled "What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report", showed that subscribers worldwide watched about 90 billion hours of content in the second half of 2023. The most watched movies from India were "Jaane Jaan" by Sujoy Ghosh, followed by "Jawan" by Shah Rukh Khan and "Khufiya" by Vishal Bhardwaj. Other popular titles included "OMG 2", "Lust Stories 2", "Dream Girl 2", and "Curry & Cyanide".
Ranveer Singh quashes divorce rumours with Deepika Padukone, shows off wedding ring with pride
Singh quelled all speculation about a potential split. During the debut of a luxury jewelry brand in Mumbai, the 'Gully Boy' luminary expressed that his wedding and engagement rings hold the utmost significance for him. Additionally, he flaunted his gold band with pride at the occasion. earlier, the actor's team had said he did not delete but had archived all the photos of his wedding with Deepika Padukone on Instagram.
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'After a record 2023, box-office kitty may decline this year'
Ormax Media projects a 15% decrease in 2024 Indian box-office collections to ₹10,360 crore from the 2023 high of ₹12,226 crore. Hindi films had the largest share, followed by Telugu and Malayalam. Q1 2024 saw notable performances.
Smart TV prices to go up this year, shipments down 16 pc in India in 2023: Report
A report suggests that prices of smart TVs may increase in the first half of the year due to rising panel costs in the global market. Brands are expected to pass on the cost hike to consumers. However, the report forecasts a 9% increase in smart TV shipments this year, driven by higher demand for premium models and larger screens. The trend towards online purchases for premium TVs is also expected to rise, boosting the market's average selling price.
Prime Video unveils 69 Indian shows, Varun Dhawan's 'Citadel' & Ananya Pandey's 'Call Me Bae' in line-up
The streamer unveiled a total of 27 new shows across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages; five returning series, including new seasons of "Pataal Lok" and "Mirzapur"; eight original movies, including Boman Irani's directorial debut "The Mehta Boys" and "Chhorii 2" with Nushrratt Bharuccha; and 29 features that will be available on Prime Video post their theatrical run.
Prime Video India to release 70 series, movies over next two years
Prime Video's upcoming originals feature a diverse slate of series and movies in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, showcasing local stories and movies across languages, including thrillers, dramas, comedies, and musical dramas.
Imax inks strategic ticketing pact with BookMyShow
Imax Corporation and BookMyShow have formed a strategic partnership to enhance Imax's visibility. BookMyShow will promote Imax releases, starting with Dune: Part Two. Imax had its best year at the Indian box office in 2023, and plans to release more films in 2024.
Entertainment sector leasing registers 179% Y-o-Y growth
The entertainment sector, including movie theatres, gaming arcades, and children's play areas, experienced a doubling of space take up in 2023. Consumer demand for entertainment experiences within retail spaces increased significantly due to factors like technology advancements and the release of blockbuster hits. Urban cities, including Bangalore, returned to normalcy with notable brands securing space in retail spaces.
Watch out for a new line of glossier Pakistan-fixated Hindi films fighting to the gallery
The past decade has witnessed a spate of Pakistan-fixated Hindi films, many of which have earned massive monetary returns. Knowing this industry's penchant for jumping on to the safest bandwagon in sight, a probable after-effect of Fighter's struggles is that production houses will return to the drawing board to find more innovative ways of playing to the gallery.
From ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath’ to ‘RRR’, a brief history of India’s tryst with Golden Globes
No Indian films or original soundtrack have made the coveted Golden Globe nomination this year. Nevertheless, our country does have a long history with the Globes!
2023: AI becomes hashtag, goes mainstream; India sets guardrails for data privacy, user safety
From excitement and awe around Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the virality of OpenAI's ChatGPT and India's crackdown on deepfakes to New Delhi's determined moves on digital sovereignty, dramatic twists and turns in the tech landscape defined an eventful 2023.
2023 in rewind: From 'Animal' to ' Tejas' a list of box-office darlings & catastrophes
Here is the list of some of the major hits and misses of 2023.
'Anyone But You': Here’s all you may want to know about movie’s release dates on Netflix in US, UK, Europe and other areas
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell's rom-com "Anyone But You" hits theaters on December 22, 2023, with a Netflix release varying globally. In the US, expect it on Netflix around April 20, 2024, while other regions, like India and Europe, will experience staggered releases over 2-3 years.
It’s a wrap! A look at Bollywood’s year of comebacks and India’s 2023 cinematic odyssey
In 2023, India's entertainment scene transformed drastically, offering unique experiences and emotions. Bollywood witnessed Shah Rukh Khan's triumphant return after five years, along with Sunny Deol's highly anticipated comeback in Gadar 2, thrilling movie lovers. It marked a remarkable year in curated entertainment, where audiences embraced both familiar cinema and explored new territories of live entertainment.
Netflix's top new films for December 2023
In this coming month, there are a lot of movies that will be available on Netflix. Plus it is the holiday season which will be perfect for people to watch all the latest movies and series.
Top credit cards for movie tickets for discounts, free tickets, freebies
ET Wealth Online lists credit cards for movie lovers from the top banks in India (based on RBI’s data on credit cards outstanding as of September 2023 ).
‘12th Fail’ joins hit club of 2023 as Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s movie crosses Rs 50 cr mark
Along with the Vicky Kaushal-Sara Alia Khan's romantic drama 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke', '12th Fail' emerges as the second 'surprise hit' of the year.
National Cinema Day: Watch your favourite new release on big screen for just Rs 99!
National Cinema Day is being celebrated by over 4,000 multiplex chains all across India. It is an attempt to bring audience back to the movie theatres.
‘Black’, ‘Mohabbatein’, ‘Taare Zameen Par’: 4 movies to revisit on Teacher’s Day
As we gear up to celebrate Teacher’s Day on September 5, here are some of the best Bollywood films that celebrate the teacher-student bond!
Labor Day 2023 boosts 'The Equalizer 3' box office, Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', Barbie continue glorious run
Labor Day in USA has provided boost to box-office business of The Equalizer 3. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' and Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' continue witness collections in the international box-office.
Oppenheimer box office: Christopher Nolan's film becomes 4th highest-grossing movie in 2023. Details here
'Oppenheimer', directed by Christopher Nolan, has collected $700 million mark in global box office which includes international earnings and collections at the US domestic box office.
Cannes 2023: Indiana Jones, Asteroid City, Jeanne Du Barry, Killers of the Flower Moon - top films to watch out for
Here’s our guide to five Hollywood films to watch at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 in May.
May 2023’s OTT Releases: See movies and web series to watch
In May 2023, there is a long list of upcoming movies and web series on OTT.
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