Ahead of its merger with Disney, 21st Century Fox's Hotstar service expands its portfolio in India with its first originals slate, taking on rivals Netflix, Amazon and other platforms. To date, Hotstar has largely drawn on its fully owned subsidiary Star India's content library -- from soaps to Bollywood movies....
Four U.S. Companies Make Big Moves in India
During Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to the U.S. to address the joint meeting of members of Congress, several U.S. businesses announced investments into the Indian market, reports Huffington Post. Star India, a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, announced it will invest an additional $5 billion in the country over...
News Corp Founder's Son James, Meets Prime Minister Modi
21st Century Fox Company CHief Operating Officer James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, CEO of Fox's Star India, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Details of what was discussed at the meeting are not available. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Star India operates more than 40 networks, reaching...
Fox's Star India Acquires ‘Screen’ News Publication
According to a press release, Star India Private Ltd., the broadcast network of 21st Century Fox has entered into an agreement to acquire the Indian Express Group's Screen, a weekly movie entertainment publication, for an undisclosed amount. VCCircle.com reports that as part of the deal, Star India will get exclusive...