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Netflix continues its monthly routine of content changes, bidding farewell to several movies and series in the United States throughout October 2023. This ongoing rotation is primarily driven by Netflix's content licensing agreements and policies, which require periodic removals to make room for new titles and ensure a diverse streaming library. Here are the titles set to depart Netflix on October 1st, along with the reasons:

postpaid segment, Vodafone Idea has rejigged its postpaid plan structure with a feature called Vi Max which allows the customers choose the benefits they want with their plan. The new plans are available as individual and family plans with the choice of benefits across four major segments – entertainment, food, travel, and mobile security, the cash-strapped telco said in a statement Saturday. “Vi Max is not only about connectivity but also designed with an intent to empower our valued customers to determine the features that are most useful for an optimal experience as well as value for money,” Avneesh Khosla, chief marketing officer, Vi said in the statement. All plans will continue to offer use of Vi’s content features like Vi Games, Vi Music, Vi Jobs & Education, Vi Movies & TV, in addition to features like ‘set your own limit’ which allows users to set the credit limit on their account, and priority customer service. Vi’s partners for these benefits include Amazon Prime, Disney+Hotstar, SonyLiv, and SunNXT in entertainment, EazyDiner in the food category, EaseMyTrip and MakeMyTrip in the travel category, Norton Anti-Virus in the security category. Since mobile usage patterns differ from person to person as per their requirement, choice allows the users the ability to choose their preferred benefits across the four segments, the telco said in a media statement. So far, telcos have offered higher priced postpaid plans with multiple benefits across OTT content platforms and subscriptions to digital services, but they have been pre-bundled with no choice in choosing the benefit to avail. The number of benefits customers can choose from while using Vi Max depends on the price of the plan.

Aha Video, primarily known for Telugu language content, has announced a new reality show called Family Dhamaka that will launch on September 8. It is a remake of Family Feud, an international game show and has been produced by Fremantle India. Aradhana Bhola, managing director, Fremantle India said the format has been successfully produced in 63 territories worldwide.

Shah Rukh Khan showcased the trailer of Jawan at the iconic Burj Khalifa building in Dubai where he spoke about the universal appeal of cinema and how his fans will see him in a bald avatar for the first and the last time. The actor, who has a massive fan following in the UAE, has been on a promotional spree ahead of the film's release on September 7 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.Shah Rukh performed with a dance troupe on the song 'Zinda Banda' from the film at the event, also attended by director Atlee and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The actor said the film will offer something unique to all the people and he will be seen in «6 to 7 getups» «I'm even bald in the film, so that's something I'm never ever going to be in my life.

₹17.60 apiece levels, logging around 5.50 per cent steep rise from its intraday low of ₹16.70 apiece on NSE. The privat4e bank stock witnessed big spurt in trade volume as well.

Blue Bloods fans will have to wait longer than expected for season 14 due to ongoing strikes. As of August 2023, neither the writing nor filming of the new season has begun. Both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are on strike, unable to reach agreements with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on new contracts. The strikes have brought the entertainment industry to a standstill, affecting many beloved shows, including Blue Bloods. As writers and actors in these unions have been prohibited from working on AMPTP-contracted projects since May and July, respectively, the production of Blue Bloods season 14 has been put on hold. Fans eagerly awaiting a release date for the new season will have to remain patient. Due to the strikes, no progress has been made in preparing for the season, making it unlikely that any updates on a release date will surface until later in the year. It's anticipated that the season may not air until 2024. However, CBS will continue to air rerun episodes of the show on Fridays as per its schedule.

IBC) during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the company. Mumbai-based ND’s Art World was promoted by celebrated art director Nitin Desai, who allegedly committed suicide after the company was admitted under the CIRP by the National Company Law Tribunal. Thereafter, an FIR was filed against the senior officials of Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd and Edelweiss Group along with the company’s interim resolution professional. Subsequently, the company’s IRP Jitender Kothari, through his lawyer Nausher Kohli approached the tribunal to seek immunity against any action by the lenders or the disciplinary committee of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for any ‘unintentional delay’ in the matter. The tribunal, in its order of August 28 observed that a police case for abetment of suicide under IPC came to be registered in this matter consequent upon suicide by one of the suspended directors of the corporate debtor on the ground that the initiation of CIRP proceedings caused him to commit suicide.

By Chibuike Oguh and Bansari Mayur Kamdar

NEW DELHI : In a marked departure from the traditional ways of marketing a movie, filmmakers and studios are increasingly turning to influencers to woo audiences to the theatres. According to entertainment industry experts, social media influencers like Kusha Kapila, Ashish Chanchlani and Bhuvan Bam, who regularly collaborate with movie projects, command 40-60% of overall social media budgets. Prominent influencers who produce sketches leading up to the release of a movie, often featuring lead actors, charge ₹2-3 lakh for a post and ₹5-15 lakh per reel, they added.

E-recruitment activities in India fell by 5% in August compared to the same month last year as companies are cautious following challenges posed by inflation and the slow growth of other major economies such as the US, a report said on Friday. Sequentially also, the e-recruitment activities witnessed a 3% decline in August, foundit's (formerly Monster APAC and ME) 'foundit Insights Tracker (fit)' revealed. «While hiring has slowed down overall in several sectors in the country, our nation's economy maintains its resilience amidst global uncertainties. A large contributing factor to this stability is the government's emphasis on nurturing sectors such as shipping, finance, and travel,» foundit, a Quess company, CEO Sekhar Garisa said.

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Bollywood heartthrob Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer 'Dream Girl 2' stood on its own at the box-office despite the roaring success of movies like 'Jailer' and 'Gadar 2'. On completion of its one-week-long run at the box-office, the comedy-drama minted Rs 67 crore (nett) since its release on August 25. 'Dream Girl 2' made Rs 10.69 crore on its opening day. During its first weekend, it added Rs 14.02 crore on Day 2 (Saturday) and Rs 16 crore on Day 3 (Sunday) — taking its opening weekend total to 40.71 crore. The movie is the sequel to 'Dream Girl' which was released in 2019.

Supreme Court judge P K Mishra on Friday recused himself from hearing the bail plea of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested Jain on May 30 last year on the charge of laundering money through four companies allegedly linked to him. As the matter came before the bench headed by Justice A S Bopanna, he told senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Jain, that it would not be able to take up the matter. «We are unable to take it up before this bench,» Justice Bopanna said. The bench directed that the matter be placed before Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud to get appropriate orders for reassignment to a bench. «Obtain orders from the Chief Justice to place it before a bench of which one of us (Justice Mishra) is not a part,» Justice Bopanna said.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. traded 0.05 per cent up at Rs 262.4 at 11:16AM (IST) on Friday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex gained 188.18 points to 65019.59. The scrip had closed at Rs 262.25 in the previous session.

BCCI’s international bilateral cricket matches held in India as well as domestic competitions for ₹5,963 crore for a period of five years to 2028. The bid, however, is lower by ₹175 crore than the ₹6,138 crore Disney Star had paid for the previous fiveyear cycle, a sign that the value of bilateral cricket will be under pressure due to declining viewer interest in the Test and ODI formats. It translates to a payout of ₹67.76 crore per match, about 10% higher than in the previous cycle that had more matches. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said Thursday's e-auction has propelled BCCI into the upper echelons of permatch media rights valuation. “Throughout this process, we have steadfastly upheld the principles of transparency and fairness, ensuring that all stakeholders are treated equitably,” he said. Sources close to the development said Viacom18 bid ₹3,101 crore for digital rights and ₹2,862 crore for TV rights, with the difference between the two sets of rights being a mere ₹239 crore. They added that Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) was the only other bidder in the fray as Disney Star sat out of the e-auction, having already committed $4.5 billion for Indian Premier League (IPL) TV rights and International Cricket Council (ICC) digital rights. One of the sources said Sony's bid of ₹5,863 crore was ₹100 crore lower than Viacom18's bid.

Reliance Industries: Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd, a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), secured the media rights for all bilateral cricket matches to be played in India during the next five years for ₹5,963 crore through the e-auction conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday. The RIL-run broadcaster outbid Sony Pictures Networks India across digital and television, while the third bidder, Disney Star, placed just a couple of bids, according to two people familiar with the development.

Neil Mitchell will step down from his top-rated Melbourne morning radio show after 34 years in the role. His final show will be December 1.

Charlize Theron and Blackpink member Jisoo have struck an unlikely friendship, and fans can’t have enough of them! Recently, Jisso and Charlize were seen in a selfie, where the Fast X actor is seen giving a close hug to Jisoo from behind. This ‘hug selfie’ of two of the most popular females in the entertainment industry has gone viral. The candid selfie was shared by Jisoo on her Instagram stories, with a heart and an ‘I can’t believe it’ emoji.

Something has finally come from Howard Marks’ trip Down Under, some 11 months after the legendary investor arrived from the United States.

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