Netflix to reduce network tariff rates in India
Netflix announced yesterday, 24 March, that it is lowering its traffic on network providers by 25 per cent in India for 30 days. Netflix made this announcement after a similar decision was taken for the European market, to reduce the congestion on internet pipelines due to home...
Asterix’ comic creator Albert Uderzo dies at the age of 92
French comic-book artist Albert Uderzo, the creator of hugely popular character Asterix (with writer Rene Goscinny) has passed away at the age of 92. According to his family, “Uderzo died in his sleep at his home in Neuilly from a heart attack unrelated to the coronavirus. He...
During Social distancing, Amazon launches free Kid’s content
Stir-crazy homebound kids will soon have more options to pass the time, as Amazon has announced it is opening up free streaming access to more than 40 children’s series (including Amazon Originals) previously available only with a Prime subscription to all of its customers, worldwide. The newly...
Viacom 18 launches a new campaign #PauseForACause amidst Coronavirus pandemic
Supporting Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s appeal towards social distancing and call for a Janta Curfew on Sunday, 22 March, leading media and entertainment conglomerate Viacom18, launched #PauseForACause. Cheer and Applause. campaign across all its media assets. #PauseForACause. Cheer and Applause is a social awareness and...
Disney to release ‘Onward’ sooner on Disney+
Disney has announced that its latest Pixar animated movie, Onward, will be getting an early release for digital download and will hit Disney+ in the U.S. on 3 April. The film premiered in theatres on 6 March and earned rave reviews from audiences. Last weekend already saw...
Gaming company Square Enix reduces the price of its ‘Final Fantasy’ games series
Square Enix has revealed that all of the main Final Fantasy games available on the Switch are on sale for 40 to 50 per cent off, and titles from Square Enix’s other RPG series like Romancing Saga and Star Ocean have been discounted as well as an...
During Social Distancing, ACK Media to provide kids with free subscription
The growing coronavirus pandemic may have made many office-goers stay at home happily, with no daily travels and relief from crowded trains and metros, the kids are definitely feeling stuck at home. The vacations have come early, but meeting friends, playing out is a strict no-no. Given...
Minions: The Rise of Gru’ global release dates delayed due to Coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic shelves yet another major movie release, with Universal Pictures pulling Illumination Entertainment’s family animation sequel Minions: The Rise of Gru from its summer dates. The movie was set for June release in some offshore markets and for 3 July release in the U.S. Illumination’s Mac Guff...
Marvel Comics to introduce its first ‘non-binary’ character in ‘New Warriors’
Marvel Comics is all set to launch brand new superheroes who’ll be promoting diversity. The comics behemoth is finally introducing its first non-binary character, Snowflake and Safespace, as part of the New Warriors reboot. While the announcement has been received with mixed reviews and feedback, Daniel Kibblesmith...
ViacomCBS and Sky announces partnership for pre-school series ‘Pip and Posy’
ViacomCBS and Sky have announced to have partnered for their first co-production, pre-school CG animated series Pip and Posy (52 x 7′). The animated series will premiere exclusively on Channel 5’s free-to-air service Milkshake!, Sky’s on-demand service Sky Kids in the U.K in early 2021, and Nick Jr. a...