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Apple likely to announce new TV streaming service on 25 March
MUMBAI: Apple is all set to reveal new details of its upcoming TV streaming service officially, later this month on 25 March, according to various reports.
Apple had sent out an announcement revealing that it will hold a press event at 10 am PT at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. The company has not given any details on the products that would be launched during the event, but the the video gives a clue by a brief countdown gif, which simply ends with the Apple logo and the tagline “It’s show time.” This likely means that the company could be launching its much-rumoured subscription services for video and news.
CNBC reported that the service will offer iPhone and iPad owners access to free original shows. It will also contain the option to sign up for other streaming services, like Starz and Showtimes, though it will likely be available outside of iOS as well. Rumors about the the company’s new video streaming services will be an attempt to rival Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu with its original programming. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple has invested over a billion dollars to produce shows for its video-streaming services.
Buzzfeed reported that during the event, Apple would also launch premium news subscription services. The company has partnered with several publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, etc. However, publishers are allegedly resistant to this “Netflix for news” service, as Apple purportedly intends to keep 50 per cent of its revenue.
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
