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Naman Ramachandran In a move bridging traditional South Indian music with global audiences, acclaimed Indian-American vocalist, musician and composer Sid Sriram has unveiled a joint venture with Warner Music India, marking a new chapter in his boundary-pushing career. The partnership launches with the release of “Sivanar,” a devotional track dedicated to Hindu God Murugan that holds profound personal significance for Sriram. The song draws from a 14th century Tamil anthology called “Thiruppugazh,” written by saint poet Arunagirinathar.

Naman Ramachandran In a seismic shift for Bollywood’s premier superhero franchise, megastar Hrithik Roshan will make his directorial debut with “Krrish 4.” The actor, who has headlined all three previous blockbusters in the series, will pull double duty as both director and star in the hotly anticipated sequel. Leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films, led by Aditya Chopra, will produce the tentpole in association with franchise creator Rakesh Roshan, marking a significant new chapter for India’s homegrown superhero saga.

Naman Ramachandran In their first interview since a South Korean court blocked their attempt to leave record label Ador, K-pop phenomenon NewJeans told the BBC they will continue to fight despite the setback. “This fight is necessary.

Naman Ramachandran In a post-pandemic world where audiences demand premium theatrical experiences, Imax is betting big on the Asian market, with China’s animation boom leading the charge. “Ne Zha 2” has shattered box office records, grossing over RMB14.8 billion ($2.06 billion) in mainland China, according to Maoyan Entertainment data. The animated sequel has been particularly strong for Imax, which saw approximately 55% of its screenings in the 3D format.

Naman Ramachandran In a significant expansion of LGBTQ+ content in Asia, OUTtv is set to debut its first-ever channel in the region through a partnership with Taiwan‘s largest telecom provider, Chunghwa Telecom. The expansion marks a strategic milestone for OUTtv, which bills itself as the world’s leading LGBTQ+ television and streaming service.

Naman Ramachandran In a deal unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart, Korean filmmaker July Jung’s emotionally charged drama-thriller “Next Sohee” will make its long-awaited stateside theatrical debut in May through Zurty Studios and Echelon Studios, following a celebrated international festival run. The film, which closed the 2022 Cannes Critics’ Week to a seven-minute standing ovation, offers a harrowing narrative inspired by true events.

Naman Ramachandran In an post-screening Q&A ahead of the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, filmmaker Neo Sora discussed his nominated feature “Happyend,” a contemplative exploration of fractured friendship against the backdrop of political unrest in near-future Japan. In the film, in near-future Tokyo, the threat of a catastrophic quake looms.

Naman Ramachandran In a blockbuster streaming deal, Korean streamer Coupang Play has inked a major content partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery that will bring some of HBO and Max’s most acclaimed series to Korean viewers starting March 21. The agreement delivers current and future seasons of premium titles including “Game of Thrones,” “Succession,” “House of the Dragon” and “Euphoria,” alongside fan favorites such as “Sex and the City” and “Band of Brothers” to Coupang’s streaming platform.

Naman Ramachandran In what’s being positioned as “India’s ‘Mad Max,'” star Nani and acclaimed director Srikanth Odela have unveiled details for “The Paradise,” an examination of societal prejudice set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad. The film follows a marginalized tribe stripped of their rights who find hope in an unlikely leader — a character described simply as “a bastard” — who guides their fight for citizenship and recognition in a system designed to keep them oppressed.

Naman Ramachandran In a measured earnings call that revealed ITV‘s strategic pivot toward digital revenue streams, chief executive Carolyn McCall sidestepped persistent questions about potential deals for ITV Studios while underlining the British broadcaster’s successful transformation efforts. “We won’t comment on any speculation,” McCall stated firmly when asked about rumors of RedBird IMI’s All3Media merging with ITV Studios.

Naman Ramachandran In a significant victory for Britain’s newest news network, the High Court has ruled in favor of GB News in its judicial review against U.K. media regulator Ofcom over decisions related to politician-presented programs. Justice Collins Rice found on Friday that Ofcom made errors of law when it ruled that two episodes of “Jacob Rees-Mogg’s State of the Nation” breached broadcasting rules.

Naman Ramachandran In a strongly worded open letter to BBC leadership, a group of U.K.-based film and television professionals have condemned the broadcaster’s decision to remove the documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone” from its streaming platform iPlayer. High-profile signatories include Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, Gary Lineker and Riz Ahmed. The letter has more that 450 signatories, Variety understands.

Naman Ramachandran In a spirited panel discussion at Mip London, leading production executives shared insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming content creation while highlighting opportunities for independent producers to gain competitive advantages over traditional studios. Jason Mitchell, founder of The Connected Set, demonstrated Storyboarder.ai, a $50-per-month animation tool that converts scripts into storyboards through generative AI. “What it’s going to do here is basically turn your script into a storyboard that you could then give to your human animator, although their product roadmap is to eventually do the animation in the product itself,” Mitchell explained.

Naman Ramachandran In a major push into the Asian streaming market, global FAST network wedotv has inked a deal with Indonesian platform Dens.TV to launch four of its flagship channels, marking wedotv’s first foray into the region’s television landscape. The pact, announced by Dens.TV chief content officer Ario Bagus Widyatmiko and wedotv co-CEO Philipp Rotermund, brings female-focused wedotv movies, outdoor/reality hub wedotv BIG stories, telenovela destination wedotv amor, and sports-centric wedotv sports to Indonesian viewers. Dens.TV, which streams across mobile, set-top boxes, Smart TVs and web browsers, is enhancing its FAST channel offerings.

Naman Ramachandran In an era where global upheaval dominates headlines, Indian filmmaker Girish Malik is stepping forward with an ambitious docu-drama that aims to offer ancient solutions to modern problems. “Mahamantra,” his latest directorial venture, is being presented at the European Film Market, and weaves together Vedic philosophy, contemporary science and urgent social commentary in what he describes as “a cry from the soul.” “The genesis of ‘Mahamantra’ was born from the ashes of personal struggle and a world seemingly teetering on the brink,” Malik says. “Recent years have felt like a relentless assault — wars, environmental collapse, pandemics … a constant barrage of chaos.” The film, produced by Malik’s Clapstem Prods., marks a bold departure from Malik’s previous works, including his Netflix hit “Torbaaz” (2021) and the politically leaning musical “Band of Maharajas” (2024).

Naman Ramachandran In the latest shockwave to hit Washington’s premier performing arts institution, multi-hyphenate creator Issa Rae has pulled the plug on her upcoming Kennedy Center appearance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s installation as chair.

Naman Ramachandran In a landmark move that reshapes India‘s streaming landscape, JioStar has unveiled JioHotstar, merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The unified platform, launching Feb. 14, boasts nearly 300,000 hours of content and claims a user base exceeding 500 million.

Naman Ramachandran In a wide-ranging conversation at the British Film Institute ahead of his new film “Mickey 17,” Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho revealed that Mark Ruffalo‘s antagonist character bears an uncanny resemblance to a certain U.S. president who once criticized “Parasite’s” historic Academy Awards sweep.

Naman Ramachandran In a major move that signals its ambitious expansion plans, Mumbai-based Bhanushali Studios Ltd. has named entertainment industry veteran Neeraj Vyas as its new CEO, bringing aboard an executive with over three decades of experience to steer the production house’s next phase of growth. The executive brings 34 years of industry experience, including 29 years at Sony, with expertise spanning sales, content strategy, and programming across films, music, fiction, and non-fiction entertainment.

Naman Ramachandran In a power move that signals its serious play for India’s streaming wars, Amazon MX Player showcased its ambitious strategy at its inaugural StreamNext event, rolling out plans for over 100 new shows in 2025, including 40 Hindi-language originals. The Mumbai-based event, which drew heavyweight industry figures like Martin Sorrell and Benedict Evans, turned heads with its star-studded lineup featuring Bobby Deol (“Aashram 3”), veteran action stars Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff (“Hunter 2”), and reality TV personalities Remo D’Souza and Malaika Arora (“Hip Hop India 2”).

Naman Ramachandran In a major digital restoration initiative, Shout! Studios is bringing five seminal Jet Li martial arts classics to 4K resolution, marking a significant moment for fans of Hong Kong action cinema. The legendary martial artist’s collaborations with directors Gordon Chan, Woo-Ping Yuen and Corey Yuen will debut on digital platforms Feb.