DocuBay, streaming platform for documentaries, set for launch

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DocuBay, a new, global, subscription-based streaming service and video-on-demand platform featuring international documentaries, will launch this summer and will include India in its first phase. DocuBay will be available in India with a distinctive global catalogue for Indian audiences, and several titles exclusive to the country. IN10 Media showcased a first look of DocuBay at … Read more

Romeo Akbar Walter collects Rs21 crore on first weekend, Kesari continues its strong run in 3rd weekend

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Romeo Akbar Walter, starring John Abraham, managed to touch Rs21 crore on its first weekend at the counters, according to reports from Boxofficeindia.com. The film, directed by Robbie Grewal, managed to add Rs15.75 crore on Saturday and Sunday to its collections. While the spy thriller opened low on Friday with Rs5.25 crore, it was expected … Read more

OTT platform Voot commissions over 30 originals

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Voot, Viacom18’s OTT service in India, has commissioned more than 30 original shows across genres. The titles include legal drama Law and Honour, drama Naaz, romantic drama Love All, thriller The Raikar Case, drama Marzi and crime thriller Asura, reports Variety.com. Now three years old, the service claims some 40 million monthly active users, with … Read more

SC refuses to stay ban on PM Narendra Modi biopic, says ‘premature’ to ban before CBFC issues certificate

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The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, dismissed the petition by lawyer and Congress member Aman Panwar, seeking a stay on the release of the biopic, PM Narendra Modi, citing the violation of the model code of conduct. The court stated that the responsibility of determining the violation lies with the Election Commission, and it would be … Read more