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1. Hisense 189 cm 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV The Hisense 75-inch bezel-less TV offers 4K resolution paired with 120 Hz high refresh rate. This 10-bit display panel creates 1 billion colours for poppy and true-to-life colours.

Roland Emmerich's 'Those About to Die.' Anthony Hopkins stars in this Peacock series, diving into the gritty world of Roman gladiators. The trailer, unveiled during WrestleMania, sets the stage for a gripping saga of power, politics and bloodshed. Plot

Bridgerton created a spell on the audience since its very first season. While the first chapter focused on the eldest sister Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings Simon’s love story, the second season spotlighted the eldest brother Viscount Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. The third season is set to release, focusing on the love story of Penelope Featherington, aka Lady Whistledown’s love interest with Colin Bridgerton.

MUMBAI : Eyebrows were raised when The Walt Disney Co. agreed to merge its India unit with Reliance Industries Ltd entities at a valuation of $3.12 billion, since the business was seen to be worth much more when Disney acquired it nearly seven years earlier. However, documents accessed by Mint reveal a different picture.

Crunchyroll is releasing a new anime show "Kaiju No 8". The new anime show comes amidst the rampaging box-office performance by "Godzilla x Kong: the New Empire", as per a report in dexerto. Kaiju No 8 will be released on Crunchyroll on April 13.

documentary 'Secrets of the Buddha Relics' made its debut on OTT platforms, captivating audiences with its storytelling and exploration of ancient mysteries. After premiering on the Discovery Channel, the documentary received acclaim, ranking among the top 5 shows in the factual genre and becoming one of the highly-rated Indian originals on the channel. It also claimed the top spot on the discovery+ OTT platform.

NEW DELHI : The coming together of Walt Disney and Reliance Industries is set to drive consolidation in India's streaming landscape as smaller, regional-language platforms explore merger and acquisition opportunities (M&A) to avoid getting crushed by a much larger entity that will potentially dominate the OTT ecosystem, experts said. The big challenge for M&As at the moment, however, remains arriving at a price point that parties can agree upon, given that even smaller players have hit a ceiling with paid subscriptions, but believe they have a valuable offering because of their targeted approach, a claim that may not always work for bigger entities that are themselves looking to expand their reach.

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, has been under the spotlight recently due to speculations about his romantic involvement with Brazilian model-turned-actress Larissa Bonesi. The rumours gained traction after a video of them attending Martin Garrix's concert together went viral last year, sparking curiosity among fans about their relationship status. The latest buzz surrounds another old video showcasing Aryan and Larissa partying alongside Martin Garrix, which has resurfaced on social media and stirred up discussions about their alleged romance.

Bandhan Bank, Hindustan Copper, Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee). While Hindustan Copper, SAIL and Zee entered the ban list last week, Bandhan Bank is the latest entrant.

'Those About to Die' will be released soon. The epic drama is based on Daniel P. Mannix's nonfiction classic of the same name and it exposes the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. The dirty business of mass entertainment, the mob that wants to watch blood in sports, all are depicted vividly keeping in mind the time of the Roman Empire.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Advance Booking: Action packed Bollywood movie staring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' registered a promising start whose advance booking began on Saturday, April 6. The action entertainer film advance booking for Day 1, the release day, has managed to gross ₹29.43 lakh so far, as per early estimates. Ali Abbas Zafar directorial film has earned around ₹69.61 lakh all India, with blocked seats, as per reports of industry tracker Sacnilk.

Wheel of Fortune," Pat Sajak, will bid farewell to the iconic game show with his final episode set to air on Friday, June 7, marking the Season 41 finale. Sajak has been a fixture on the show since 1981, when he took over as host of the daytime version, later also hosting the nighttime edition since 1983. Sajak, aged 77, who has been a fixture on «Wheel of Fortune» since 1983, announced his decision to step down last June after an incredible 40-year stint. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on June 12, 2023, Sajak expressed his gratitude for the memorable journey, stating, «I've decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.» He added, «It's been a wonderful ride, and I'll have more to say in the coming months”, a USA Today report quoted Sajak as saying.

Arvind Kejriwal arrest news: Former AAP MLA Sandeep Kumar has approached the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of arrested party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the post of chief minister of the national capital. The petition is listed for hearing before Justice Subramonium Prasad on Monday.

Rajasthan Royals have launched an initiative to support women-led development in Rajasthan, announcing that they will power 6 houses with solar power for every 6 hits by both teams during their #PinkPromise match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday in Jaipur. Prior to the match against the RCB, the team unveiled a special pink jersey as part of a campaign in which they pledged to pay ₹100 for each ticket purchased for the #PinkPromise match and to donate all sales earnings to the foundation.

sharing plan in June, said Disney CEO Bob Iger, as per a report in Deadline. Disney+ Password Sharing Plan is set to revolutionize the streaming landscape, initially debuting in select markets in June before a widespread launch slated for September, Iger told CNBC. This innovative approach acknowledges the evolving dynamics of digital consumption, offering flexibility while ensuring equitable access to content.

From the start, WrestleMania was born to be different

NEW DELHI : ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd will lay off an estimated 15% of its staff as managing director and chief Punit Goenka moves to implement a leaner and more streamlined management structure, aimed at reducing costs and achieving the company's targeted objectives. The move will impact an estimated 500 people. The company said on Friday that a proposed new structure, presented to the Board, seeks to establish a cost-efficient operational model.

NEW DELHI : Punit Misra, president of content and international markets at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), has quit the company. During his tenure, Misra was instrumental in managing content for Zee's linear television networks and its digital platform, ZEE5, catering to both domestic and international audiences. He also spearheaded the company's global business initiatives.

Alia Bhatt. The advertisement, showcasing Bhatt in Gucci attire, has garnered significant attention, particularly on social media platforms. The image, initially shared on Reddit and Instagram by user Anabibazon_, features Bhatt in a stylish blue shirt complemented by sleek sunglasses, embodying the essence of Gucci's fashion aesthetics.

Nazara Technologies will acquire intellectual property rights pertaining to Ultimate Teen Patti from Games24x7 for Rs 10 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. Launched in 2015, Ultimate Teen Patti (UTP) is a free casual card game for entertainment purposes only and does not offer any real money to the players. «Next Wave Multimedia Private Limited, a subsidiary of the company, at their meeting held today i.e. on April 04, 2024, has approved the acquisition of all the Intellectual Property rights pertaining to the 'UTP — Ultimate Teen Patti' casual freemium card game software and associated trademarks,» the filing said.

IDBI Bank and Axis Bank challenging the Zee-Sony merger which has been called off. The appellate tribunal will decide on 15 April whether the challenges to legal sanction of the Zee-Sony merger could be heard when the merger itself has been called off. IDBI Bank and Axis Bank had urged NCLAT to defer the pending case until the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) decides on Zee's plea to enforce the merger.