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As Walmart, AT&T and Disney join stalwarts such as Netflix in streaming video and creating original shows, a reality sets in: Not all will survive. (Photo: AP)

Risk of streaming fatigue as Walmart, AT&T, Disney join fray

Walmart announced plans to partner with MGM Studios on original shows.

12 Oct 2018 10:26 AM

Emraan Hashmi to begin shooting for Bard of Blood

Bollywood’s serial kisser is all set begin filming with the team within a couple of days, once he accustomed to the temperature conditions.

10 Oct 2018 12:05 AM

His condition can be compared to game addiction which was recently categorised as a disorder (Photo: AFP)

26-year-old man from Bengaluru found to be suffering from Netflix addiction

Binge watching shows caused disturbance to his sleep patterns along with strain to eyes and fatigue.

09 Oct 2018 7:22 PM

Friday during the hearing on the PIL, issued notices to the information and broadcasting ministry, electronics and information technology ministry, law and judiciary ministry as well as home ministry.

‘Curb violence, porn content in web series’

“The screening of pornographic contents, vulgar gestures and talks are overriding the Indian culture and morality,” the PIL said.

06 Oct 2018 5:03 AM

Vishal Bharadwaj to adapt Midnight’s Children for Netflix

Vishal Bharadwaj whose last offering, Pataakha, was based on a short story by Charan Singh Pathik, is ready to adopt a book for Netflix India.

01 Oct 2018 12:27 AM

As early as 2013, Xender started successfully as a tool application, with its speed and convenience, Xender has won over thousands of million users. (Representational Image)

Xender, SONY join hands to create Indian version of 'Netflix'

For the movie industry, this partnership between Xender and SONY India has reached a whole new level in the content business.

28 Sep 2018 7:13 PM

Online release for Rajma Chawal

Talking about her upcoming release, Leena says, “The father-son dynamic is a universal human theme.

27 Sep 2018 12:27 AM

Kiara Advani signs Arjun Reddy remake

Kiara, who was most recently seen in Netflix’s Lust Stories, will essay the role of Shahid’s love interest.

26 Sep 2018 12:07 AM

People do just 90 minutes of physical activity a week, which is an hour less than the minimum recommended by health officials. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults spend 8 times longer watching on-demand TV than exercising, says study

The average person now spends 12 hours a week streaming programmes on platforms such as Netflix.

25 Sep 2018 8:32 AM

This is not the first time a psychic’s been employed by Helena, who’ll play Princess Margaret opposite Olivia Colman as The Queen. (Photo: AP)

Bonham-Carter hired psychic to contact Princess Margaret for new role

Actress insists Her Royal Highness told her she is “doing a great job” as she films the royal drama The Crown.

20 Sep 2018 10:40 AM

Boyd Holbrook with Ellen Harris and Tatiana Pajkovic, Cara Buono (below), at Toronto Film Festival. (Photo: AP)

Toronto fest: Diversity, with incredible grace

But then, warm embrace of the outlier, the other, the refugee is in Toronto’s DNA.

08 Sep 2018 6:57 AM

The one-hour stand-up special premiered on Netflix India in June 2018, and features Australian comedienne and writer Hannah Gadsby.

Oh my Gadsby!

One of the best examples of Gadsby’s thought-provoking logic is her reference to the sex scandal involving Bill Gates and Monica Lewinsky.

08 Sep 2018 12:22 AM

Lights, camera, action, repeat

Netflix too has taken this sportingly with a new teaser that has cast her in every role of the new project Omnipresence.

30 Aug 2018 12:00 AM

Telecom major Airtel on Monday said it has partnered US-based Netflix, under which its users will be able to pay for the subscription of the video streaming service as part of their postpaid mobile and broadband bills.

Airtel inks partnership with Netflix

Subscribers of select Airtel Postpaid and V-Fiber Home Broadband plans will receive a three-month Netflix subscription for free.

27 Aug 2018 5:28 PM

Netflix is reportedly trying to insert video promos in between episodes of a show.

Netflix tests video ads between episodes and users aren't in favour

Netflix is testing the feature to run full-screen video promos which are personalized based on the user's viewing history.

19 Aug 2018 7:56 AM

First adopted in South Korea in 2012, the system is being launched in the U.K. and theatre chain Cineworld plans to add over 100 new screens to the worldwide count of 151. (Photo: AP)

Netflix under threat? Movie theatres try new tricks

Instead of one screen, there are three - one at the front, and two on the sides - to add to the experience you can’t get from the home TV.

16 Aug 2018 11:33 AM

Wells will remain with Netflix until his successor is found. (Photo: AP)

Netflix finance chief David Wells to step down

Netflix Chief Financial Officer David Wells will step down after eight years in the role.

13 Aug 2018 7:42 PM

The discussions included how to equip youth and their guardians to use online tools and other techniques which ensure that they have a safe and age-appropriate experience online. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Government, Netflix and NGOs join hands to deliver a message on online safety

The focus of this event was on how to enable children and youth to benefit from the advantages that the Internet has to offer.

11 Aug 2018 3:01 PM

The lawsuit says Principal Travis Aslesen told her in a closed-door meeting that the phrase refers to casual sex. (Photo: AP)

Ex-student sues district over reaction to 'Netflix n' Chill'

Court documents say Aslesen removed Ludwig from honors study hall and her role as the newspaper's editor.

09 Aug 2018 6:46 PM

Though a price for the upcoming entertainment service hasn’t been set, Iger told analysts during a conference call that the price will reflect a lower volume of shows and movies. (Photo: AP)

Disney says its new streaming service won’t rival Netflix

Disney is building the streaming service as more people switch from traditional cable TV bundles to streaming online.

09 Aug 2018 11:40 AM

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