Industry Updates

Trailing Netflix and Amazon, Hulu Looks for First Original Hit 30 April 2015

After seven years online and two turns on the auction block, Hulu is looking for its first original hit. The VOD service, owned by 21st Century Fox Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Comcast Corp., offers an array of popular shows that … Continue reading

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange To Appear In Netflix’s ‘Iron Fist?’ 29 April 2015

Doctor Strange will reportedly appear in Marvel’s upcoming Netflix show, “Iron Fist.” While its uncertain whether the Sorcerer Supreme will be played by Benedict Cumberbatch as he is in the upcoming movie slated for next year, or will just be … Continue reading

Net Neutrality: it is all about consumer interest 29 April 2015

Both the telecom companies and the Praetorian Guard-like defenders of net neutrality have resorted to fear-mongering to win over public opinion. Of course, one could accuse the telcos of ending up with their noses a wee bit longer every time … Continue reading

India to see fourfold increase in OTT services by 2019, says Calvin Koh 29 April 2015

According to the FICCI-KPMG Media and Entertainment 2014 report, with 168 million TV households, India is the second largest TV market after China. However, there is scope for further growth in India’s broadcast industry. Concurring with the same is Singapore … Continue reading