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The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules on Friday forcing them to invest in Canadian content while some Canadian industry organizations said the rules are in line with what this country has required for decades. The groups are reacting after Canada’s broadcast regulator, the CRTC, said Thursday large TV streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content.That’s three times the initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.The CRTC made the decisions as part of its implementation of the Online Streaming Act, which the United States has identified as a trade irritant ahead of negotiations with Canada...

After seven years of intriguing plots, jaw-dropping action and unfiltered superhero satire, The Boys dropped its curtains with the Season 5 finale. But there’s still more left to explore in the Vought Cinematic Universe. Prime Video has unveiled the first look of Vought Rising, the much-awaited prequel set in the universe of The Boys. Starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, the series explores the dark origins of Vought International in the 1950s and promises another twisted chapter from the hit franchise ahead of its 2027 premiere. Vought Rising first look out Prime Video today revealed the first look at Vought Rising, the highly anticipated new series set within the world of the multi-Emmy Award-winning global phenomenon, The Boys, starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash. The electrifying tease...

U.S. President Donald Trump called late-night host Stephen Colbert “no talent” after the final broadcast of The Late Show aired on Thursday night. “Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long!” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday night. “No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”In a followup post on Friday, Trump said Colbert’s “firing from CBS was the ‘Beginning of the End’ for untalented, nasty, highly overpaid, not funny, and very poorly rated Late Television Hosts.”“Others, of even less talent, to soon follow. May they all Rest in Peace,” Trump added. ...

Given how Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel explored themes of caste and power, actor Kumud Mishra was certain that he wanted to be part of the series. But he made a request to director Jai Basantu Singh before stepping into the role of the antagonist. “I said I won’t use a lot of abusive words, unless it is important,” recalled Mishra. The actor’s decision stemmed from an observation he made over the past few years. He shared, “Whenever we go into Hindi heartland, abusive words become a tool to make a series dramatic. The director strongly agreed [with me]. Of course, abuses are used in society on an everyday basis. I am not judging that; even I use abusive words. But in art, it should be deployed where its impact is felt. If it’s in every other dialogue, then it’s being used for effect.”  Sourc...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Large online streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content, the federal broadcast regulator said Thursday. That’s three times the five-per-cent initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers, including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.Contribution requirements for traditional broadcasters, which currently pay between 30 and 45 per cent, will be lowered to 25 per cent.“The total contributions are expected to stabilize the funding at more than $2 billion in support of Canadian and Indigenous content, such as French-language content and news,” the regulator said in a press release.The CR...

After creating a massive impact at the box office and emerging as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, Dhurandhar is now gearing up for its digital premiere. The Ranveer Singh-starrer will begin streaming on JioHotstar from May 22 in a special “RAW and Undekha” version, promising audiences an even more immersive experience than its theatrical run. Dhurandhar set to stream its raw and undekha version The makers announced that viewers across India from metropolitan cities to smaller towns will now be able to explore the gritty world of Dhurandhar from the comfort of their homes. Unlike the theatrical version, the streaming release is said to feature unseen moments and a more raw presentation of the film, giving audiences a deeper look into its intense narrative and larger-than-life a...

Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts about the White House throwing U.S. President Donald Trump’s name into the ring as the search for the new James Bond begins. On Saturday, the White House’s official X account reacted to the announcement that Amazon is searching to find its next 007 by sharing a black-and-white image of Trump dressed in a tuxedo while holding a pistol with a silencer. Story continues below advertisement Kimmel shared his thoughts on the White House’s fan-casting during an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!“The White House jumped on the crazy train and posted this, suggesting that Trump would be the next James Bond,” he said as he shared the image on screen. “Grab him by the octopussy! We got a new James Bond in town.”“I think 007 i...

Director Palki Malhotra is celebrating a major milestone as Campus Beats successfully reaches its sixth season. In an exclusive conversation with Mid-day, Palki reflected on the long and challenging journey behind bringing back feel-good youth content at a time when darker and grittier narratives dominated the entertainment space. Palki Malhotra on reaching 6th season with Campus Beats Opening up about the emotional moment of reaching season six, Palki admitted that the achievement only truly sank in after fans began reacting online. “Who does not want to make history? Every individual dreams of making history,” she said. While the team had initially celebrated reaching season five, she realised that several Indian TV and OTT shows had also crossed that milestone. “So I thought we have to ...

James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly said “reality is settling in” three months after the death of the actor, who died on Feb. 11 at the age of 48, just over a year after being diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Kimberly shared an emotional tribute to her late husband and said that “words just don’t capture what grief is.”“Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement. Words just don’t capture what grief is. The comforts of shock have worn off. The reality is settling in… and I miss him,” her post began. 4:22 James Van Der Beek GoFundMe for 6 kids and widow surpasses $1M ...

For a theatre actor, adapting to screen acting should be a piece of cake — or so we believe. For Ranjana Aanjjan Srivastav, however, moving to films and OTT after 15 years in theatre was a difficult pill to swallow, until the COVID-induced lockdown pushed her to experiment. After shooting for her yet-to-be-released OTT show, Ranjana is now making her film debut with Chand Tara. Directed by Padmashree Mohammad Ali Baig, the period film may differ from a play, but the actor felt at home owing to the theatre background of the cast and crew. And what better platform than the Cannes Film Festival to showcase art? Ranjana with father Aanjjan Srivastav Source link