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'Euphoria' is HBO's second-most watched show after 'Game of Thrones'
The Zendaya-led drama hit yet another series high with its Season 2 finale episode Sunday, drawing 6.6 million viewers. According to HBO, 'Euphoria' Season 2 episodes are now averaging 16.3 million viewers, the best performance for any season of an HBO series over the past 18 years, other than 'Game of Thrones'.
Sumeet Vyas, Nidhi Singh spill beans on new season of 'Permanent Roommates'
The comedy series is returning with its third season after the second season streamed in 2016. The show's lead actors Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh recently spoke with IANS about the third installment coming out as audio only series, revisiting old places in their subconscious for the sake of their characters and their experience of working on the audio only medium.
Prestigious OTT project lined up for Ram Charan
'RRR' actor Ram Charan is reportedly being considered for a prestigious project which will be produced by Netflix. Apparently, Netflix is orchestrating an interesting series, which will be made with a huge budget. As soon as possible, the OTT giant intends to talk with Charan about the web series.
'#Homecoming' trailer is vibrant mix of youthful energy and drama
The trailer captures the life of a disbanded college theatre group and travels back and forth in time to show glimpses of their college life and the present life. It tells the story of a group of friends from Kolkata who reunite after seven years on the occasion of Durga Puja at their old theatre rehearsal space. The challenge that they face is of the rehearsal space getting converted into a heritage hotel.
K-Drama 'Snowdrop' to have OTT premiere on Feb 9
The series, which explores the forbidden love between a young couple trapped in a time of political turmoil, has been written by Yoo Hyun-mi and directed by Jo Hyun-tak, the duo behind the 2018 thriller 'Sky Castle'.
Raj & DK collaborate with Netflix for crime-thriller 'Guns & Gulaabs'
Inspired by the misfits of the world, 'Guns & Gulaabs' is a coming-of-age story that depicts love and innocence, set in a world of crime. The series is set to uniquely blend the romance of the 90s with a crime thriller while effortlessly lacing it in humor.
Rasika Dugal kicks off second schedule of 'Spike'
The schedule was earlier timed to begin on the actor's birthday on January 17. However, owing to the rising safety concerns with the third wave of Covid-19, the team at 'Spike' postponed it. The versatile powerhouse will be stationed in Dev Bhoomi for five days. The said series marks her first sports drama that will witness her in the role of a volleyball coach. Thrilled about learning new skills for her role, Rasika trained in volleyball for three months in Mumbai before she kicked off the shoot for Spike.
PIL in SC seeks stay on 'Why I Killed Gandhi' online release
Seeking removal of all contents of the controversial film from all online platforms, petitioner Sikandar Behl, through advocate Anuj Bhandari, also sought the prohibition of any exhibition or publication of the film or any of its contents in any manner whatsoever on any OTT platform or social media. If the release and exhibition of the said movie is not stopped, it would irreparably tarnish the image of the Father of the Nation and would cause public unrest, hatred and disharmony, the plea read.
Naga Chaitanya in talks to make OTT debut
Touted to be a thriller, the web series will have '24' fame Vikram Kumar as the director. It is being reported that Naga Chaitanya is prepping to play a never-before-role, as he is also working on his physical appearance for the much-hyped web series. Inside talks suggest that Chaitanya will be seen in a role with multi-layered idiosyncrasy, while he plays a journalist.
7 in 10 Indian consumers frustrated with navigating content on OTT platforms
According to a new report from global professional services company Accenture, 46 per cent of those surveyed indicate they spend more than six minutes searching for something to watch.
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