Anand said ZEE5 Global s primary target audience is the 40 million strong South Asian diasporas that are spread out globally. Its key markets include the US, UK/Europe, and Middle East, besides Australia and Singapore. ZEE5 Global, which claims to have become the top South Asian OTT player in the US, hit the 1 million active user base mark in the market in October. As part of its next phase of growth, the platform has launched the Add-ons aggregation service in the US.
The Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) has filed an application with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to oppose the proposed merger between Star India and Novi Digital Entertainment. The IPRS, which protects the rights of music artists, argues that the merger could impact its rights as it is a creditor to both companies.
Unauthorized streaming of live sporting events has become a growing problem for legitimate broadcasting companies around the world in recent years. So much so that numerous companies had to file lawsuits against pirate operators this year. Two recent instances of legal action included a case against a group of five British nationals in the UK
Novi Digital Entertainment, the owner of Disney+ Hotstar, has begun the process of merging with its parent company, Star India, which is owned by Walt Disney Company. The companies have filed a merger scheme with the National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai. The aim of the merger is to restructure their streaming, broadcasting, and distribution businesses, achieving economies of scale and operational efficiencies.
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