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| Hollywood earns big at India box office | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:04:48 | |
Hollywood films have managed to earn ₹1,200 crore to ₹1,300 crore in box office collections in India in 2022, making for about 12-13% of overall box office earnings in the country last year. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| Pongal weekend brings cheer for theatres | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:04:27 | |
Movie theatres, particularly across South India, were hoping the big Pongal weekend could help start the year on a good note for film business. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| Bollywood sees dullest Diwali in years | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:04:48 | |
Hindi films have seen a relatively muted response during the Diwali week, despite movie theatres operating at full capacity for the first time in nearly three years during the festivals. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 49: India braces for more direct-to-digital releases | Class of ’83 disappoints | 27 Aug 2020 | 00:06:06 | |
India’s film industry may increasingly be inclined to take its offerings direct to video streaming sites even after the covid 19 crisis is over and allow pay-per-view screenings on various mainstream platforms. In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 48: Bollywood misses Independence Day weekend | Netflix brings ‘Gunjan Saxena’ | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:06:26 | |
In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha talks about the impact of COVID on the Independence day releases. The weekend is a big revenue source for many films, however, OTT platforms takes advantage of this. Netflix releases 'Gunjan Saxena'. Tune in to find out more.
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| 47: India loses 10-12% of movie screen count thanks to covid. | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:05:59 | |
In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment. The Indian movie screen market is estimated to have lost about 10% - 12% of its screens in the last few months.
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| 46: Cinemas remain under lockdown, ‘Shakuntala Devi’ starts streaming | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:06:02 | |
The government has continued to keep cinema halls under lockdown as part of guidelines brought out by the ministry of home affairs for Unlock 3.0. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 45: ‘Dil Bechara’ starts streaming while multiplexes prep for reopening | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:06:04 | |
In the latest episode, Lata talks about the much-awaited movie from late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 'Dil Bechara'. A critical analysis of the movie and its financials along with an insight into the different measures being taken by theater owners getting ready for the unlock.
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| 44: Netflix ready with 17 new titles as theatres collapse | 21 Jul 2020 | 00:06:28 | |
American streaming platform Netflix has announced a bunch of new web shows and Bollywood films for direct-to-digital release. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 43: TV viewership, smartphone usage slump as India enters Unlock 2.0 | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:06:05 | |
TV viewership and smartphone usage have lost the rapid pace of growth acquired in the initial phase of the COVID lockdown. In the latest episode of its show ‘Business of Entertainment,’ Mint’s Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 42: Disney+ Hotstar acquires 7 Bollywood titles | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:05:51 | |
The big news this week is the acquisition of seven Bollywood titles by Disney+ Hotstar for a direct-to-digital release, a move that busts the myth that only mid-sized films are skipping a theatrical release during COVID-induced lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 41: TV shoots resume, ‘Bulbbul’ shines on Netflix | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:05:52 | |
The government’s permit to resume TV shoots across states earlier this month has meant some breather for television producers and broadcasters. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 40: Single screens shut down, OTT content disappoints | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:06:47 | |
More than 50% of India’s 6, 000 plus single screens will find it difficult to restart business in the post-pandemic world as the uncertainty around film exhibition remains. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| ‘Doctor G’ new release, single screens fight Hollywood studios | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:05:04 | |
Single screen owners are in a tussle with Hollywood studios which insist on higher ticket prices, minimum guarantees and virtual print fee that makes these films less attractive for small-town theatres. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 39: Multiplexes report losses but line up releases post-October | 16 Jun 2020 | 00:06:19 | |
India's top multiplex chains, PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure Ltd, have reported losses for the March-ended quarter but believe big-ticket releases will bring people back to theatres post October. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 38: Shooting to gradually resume, Netflix out with ‘Choked’ | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:06:25 | |
The big news this week is that shooting of films and web projects will restart soon, with the ministry of home affairs considering the feasibility of opening up movie theatres while TV may start earlier. In this episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 37: TV viewership, smartphone usage lose pace as lockdown is relaxed | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:05:28 | |
Both television viewership and smartphone usage have lost pace in India as the country relaxes lockdown restrictions. In this episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 36: Bollywood records dullest Eid in years | 26 May 2020 | 00:06:50 | |
Sans a Salman Khan film, Bollywood has recorded its dullest Eid in years thanks to the COVID-19 scare and theatre shutdown across the country. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 35: ‘Gulabo Sitabo,’ ‘Shakuntala Devi’ go digital, cinema owners panic | 19 May 2020 | 00:06:46 | |
The big news this week is the coming of several Indian films, originally meant for theatrical release, to digital streaming platforms. In the latest episode of 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 34: Zee, one of the 1st media houses to go Digital | 12 May 2020 | 00:16:25 | |
As TV viewership sinks, online streaming platforms have seen a boom during the lockdown. In an exclusive interview with Mr. Tarun Katial (CEO, Zee5), Mint's Lata Jha talks about the immediate and the post-COVID future of OTTs.
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| 33: 'Mrs. Serial Killer,’ ‘Thappad’ now streaming as TV nosedives | 06 May 2020 | 00:07:05 | |
TV viewership and smartphone usage in India seem to have slowed down as the country gets used to the lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 32: ‘Extraction’ on Netflix, reruns dominate TV | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:07:26 | |
India’s two big metros Mumbai and Delhi have reported the highest growth in television viewership in the country during lockdown. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 31: ‘Four More Shots Please!’ on Amazon, DD shows continue to reign | 21 Apr 2020 | 00:07:03 | |
Comedy-drama Four More Shots Please! is out with a second season on Amazon Prime while Doordarshan continues to reign with its reruns of old shows. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 30: ‘Angrezi Medium’ on Disney+ Hotstar; DD most watched channel during lockdown | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:06:49 | |
Comedy drama Angrezi Medium is already streaming on Disney+ Hotstar while Doordarshan has emerged as the most watched TV channel in India with the return of its old shows. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| Theatres mull cheaper tickets, ‘Goodbye’ new release in cinemas | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:05:03 | |
Theatre owners, producers and distributors are trying to tempt more viewers with cheaper tickets. The rethink follows the success with pricing tickets at Rs. 75 on National Cinema Day last month. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 29: Ramayana’ on TV, ‘Panchayat’ on Amazon for viewers during lockdown | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:06:41 | |
The nation-wide lockdown has meant viewers have turned to their television screens and hand-held devices for entertainment. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 28: Netflix has ‘Maska,’ Amazon ‘Parasite’ for you at home | Business of Entertainment | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:06:26 | |
The shutdown of theatres supplemented with flops has resulted in a Rs. 450-500 crore loss for Bollywood this quarter. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 27: Covid-19 halts new movie releases but streaming shows still abound | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:06:49 | |
The corona scare worsens with each passing day, which means there are no new movie releases. However, Netflix, Amazon, Hotstar and others line up offerings. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 26: 'Angrezi Medium, ‘Pushpavalli 2’ major offerings of the week | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:05:12 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include comedy-drama Angrezi Medium and Amazon Prime Video original Pushpavalli- Season 2. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 25: ‘Baaghi 3’, ‘Guilty’ major entertainment offerings of the week | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:06:06 | |
Baaghi 3 has made Rs. 53 crore over the weekend. It opened to 30-35% occupancy on Friday morning. It made Rs. 17.50 crore on Friday after advance bookings slowed down. Thappad ended its first week with collections of Rs. 23.50 crore. The Taapsee Pannu-starrer was unable to build on the positive word-of-mouth.
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| 24: ‘Thappad’ big entertainment offering of the week | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:06:07 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Taapsee Pannu-starrer Thappad besides a new Netflix original I Am Not Okay With This. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 23: 'Love Aaj Kal’ heads Valentine’s Day offerings | 18 Feb 2020 | 00:05:34 | |
The Valentine’s Day weekend was high on the romantic vibe with Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal and Netflix original To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 22: ‘Malang,’ ‘Shikara,’ ‘Little Women’ big releases of the week | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:05:09 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Bollywood films Malang and Shikara and Hollywood Oscar nominee Little Women. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 21: ‘Jawaani Jaaneman,’ ‘What the Love!’ new entertainment offerings of the week | 04 Feb 2020 | 00:07:03 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Saif Ali Khan-starrer Jawaani Jaaneman and Netflix original What the Love! With Karan Johar. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 20: ‘Street Dancer 3D,’ ‘Panga’, ‘The Forgotten Army’ make for exciting week | 28 Jan 2020 | 00:06:50 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include two Bollywood films—Street Dancer 3D and Panga and Amazon Prime Video original, The Forgotten Army. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| ‘Vikram Vedha,’ ‘Ponniyin Selvan:1’ big releases in cinemas | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:05:06 | |
There are two big film releases in cinemas this week-Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan's Vikram Vedha, the remake of a Tamil film by the same name and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan:1. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 19: 'Tanhaji' continues run with 'Sex Education 2' as new offering of the week | 21 Jan 2020 | 00:06:12 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Ajay Devgn's period drama Tanhaji- The Unsung Warrior that continues its box office run while Netflix is out with a new original, Sex Education 2. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 18: ‘Chhapaak,’ ‘Tanhaji,’ ‘Darbar’ compete in theatres this week | 14 Jan 2020 | 00:05:40 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak, Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji- The Unsung Warrior and Rajinikanth’s action drama Darbar. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 17: 'Ghost Stories,'Bombshell' make for exciting new year | 07 Jan 2020 | 00:06:24 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Netflix's new original film, Ghost Stories and Hollywood biographical drama Bombshell. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 16: ‘Dabangg 3’ sustains over opening weekend amid CAA protests | 24 Dec 2019 | 00:05:40 | |
The biggest entertainment offering of the week, Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg 3 has sustained thanks to its lead actor’s star power amid raging CAA protests in the country. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 15: ‘Mardaani 2,’ ‘Jumanji’ ‘Queen’ big offerings of the week | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:05:52 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include action thriller Mardaani 2, Hollywood flick Jumanji: The Next Level and a new web show titled Queen. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 14: ‘Panipat,’ ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’ big offerings of the week. | 10 Dec 2019 | 00:06:14 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include war epic Panipat and comedy drama Pati Patni Aur Woh. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 13: ‘Commando 3’, ‘Inside Edge 2’ big offerings of the week | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:05:30 | |
The entertainment news this week includes the box office analysis of action thriller Commando 3 and a chat with filmmaker Ritesh Sidhwani. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 12: Frozen II, Pagalpanti, Out of Love are the big offerings of the week | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:05:15 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Disney’s animation flick Frozen II besides a new Hotstar original titled Out of Love. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 11: ‘Marjaavaan’, ‘One Mic Stand’ big offerings of the week | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:05:55 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include romantic action drama Marjaavaan and new Amazon Prime original, One Mic Stand. In its latest show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 10: ‘Bala,’ ‘Little Things’: The week's big offerings | 13 Nov 2019 | 00:06:05 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Bala besides Netflix’s new India original, the third season of romantic comedy Little Things. In its latest show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| ‘Chup’ releases in cinemas, Amazon streams ‘Hush Hush’ | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:04:28 | |
The new Hindi film release in cinemas this week is R. Balki's Chup: Revenge of the Artist starring Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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| 9: ‘Housefull 4,’ ‘Drive’ dominate the week | 05 Nov 2019 | 00:06:13 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include Netflix’s new original film, Drive and Diwali releases like Housefull 4 and Saand Ki Aankh that have spilled over.
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| 8: ‘Housefull 4’, ‘Saand Ki Aankh,’ make for exciting Diwali weekend | 29 Oct 2019 | 00:06:56 | |
The entertainment offerings this Diwali weekend included ensemble comedy Housefull 4 besides comedy drama Made In China and sports drama Saand Ki Aankh.
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| 7: ‘The Sky Is Pink’ competes with ‘War’, ‘Joker’ | 21 Oct 2019 | 00:06:07 | |
The entertainment offerings this week include biographical family drama The Sky Is Pink that competes with older releases like War and Joker. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.
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