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The Screen Patti ties up with BigRock to release it’s new web show – Zeroes
When we say 4 people trying to do a start up the first thing that pops up in the mind is Pitchers. Well that’s what motivated our SINGLES’ (an established TSP property) to step out in the sun and begin with their own startup. Badri, Shivankit and Abhinav, later joined by Jassi, are on their own in the startup world now and the reality is a lot different, wacky and overwhelming than they expected. Watch the trailer here.
TSP released the first episode of the 3 episode series and it has already crossed 1mn views in 3 days. Episode 2 releases on 9th Feb on TSP’s Youtube Channel.
Parikshit Joshi, Writer – Zeroes, says: As a writer I loved creating characters who are a little delusional about themselves, just like me. The fun thing about these characters is that they can do pretty much anything without knowing whether it’s right or not. And this time, these four delusional characters were thrown in the world of start-up.
Talha Siddiqui, Writer – Zeroes, says: For me, Zeroes is about the story of characters who create an impression of having ‘No Value’. You would never want them in your team. But if these Zeroes are placed properly, the more zeroes you have on your side, the bigger you are.
Shreyansh Pandey, AVP – Content Strategy says: After recently crossing 1 MN subscribers on the channel, we are coming up with our second web show ZEROES which revolves around 4 average guys trying to start-up. TSP is known for it youthful humor and that’s what we’re trying to do with this show as well. That’s why, we are trying to experiment with these characters who we describe as sometimes hungry, always foolish.
At BigRock, we are always looking at ways to simplify the process of getting businesses online. With internet penetration in India reaching over 450 million users, the need to get online is now more important than ever before. In the past year, India has seen an influx of over 1000 tech startups alone. A major part in the journey of building a brand begins with finding the right domain name”, says Shashank Mehrotra, Managing Director, APAC at Endurance International Group (EIG).
“Through our partnership with Neustar and TVF, we aim to reach out to young Indian aspirants who may have groundbreaking ideas which can be turned into successful businesses, but very often do not know where to start. We believe we can help them kick-start their journey by offering them a .co domain name which is not only widely available, but also demonstrates credibility when networking with investors and customers.”
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Netflix cuts jobs in product division amid restructuring
Layoffs hit creative studio unit as leadership and strategy shifts unfold.
MUMBAI: The streaming wars may be fought on screen, but the latest plot twist is unfolding behind the scenes. Netflix has reportedly begun laying off several dozen employees from its product division as part of an internal reorganisation, according to a report by Variety. The cuts are believed to have primarily affected the company’s creative studio unit, which works on marketing assets such as in app trailers, promotional visuals and live experience content for the streaming platform.
The company has not disclosed the exact number of employees impacted.
According to the report, the layoffs were not tied to employee performance. Instead, the restructuring eliminated certain roles while other employees were reassigned to different teams within the organisation.
The roles affected are understood to include designers, producers and creative specialists responsible for marketing and brand experience initiatives.
The job cuts come as Netflix adjusts its leadership structure and reshapes its product and creative teams. Last month, Elizabeth Stone was promoted from chief technology officer to chief product and technology officer, giving her oversight of product, engineering and data operations across the company.
Earlier, in December 2025, Netflix also appointed Martin Rose as head of creative for global brand and partnerships, a move seen as part of a broader restructuring of the company’s brand and product functions.
Despite the layoffs, Netflix remains one of the largest employers in the streaming sector. The company is estimated to employ around 16,000 people globally, with roughly 70 percent of its workforce based in the United States and Canada. In 2023, the company reported approximately 13,000 employees, indicating that its headcount had grown significantly before the latest restructuring.
The workforce changes arrive at a time when Netflix is navigating a shifting financial and strategic landscape in the global entertainment industry.
The streaming giant recently secured $2.8 billion in additional cash after receiving a breakup fee from Paramount Skydance following its withdrawal from a deal involving Warner Bros. Discovery.
Speaking to Bloomberg, Netflix co chief executive Ted Sarandos explained that the company had evaluated multiple scenarios during the negotiations but chose not to match the competing offer once it learned that a higher bid had been submitted.
Netflix had capped its offer at $27.75 per share and ultimately stepped back rather than pursue Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition deal, which included a personal guarantee.
Sarandos also cautioned that the financing structure behind the Paramount Skydance transaction could have ripple effects across the entertainment industry.
According to him, the debt heavy deal could trigger significant cost cutting, with David Ellison, chief executive of Paramount Skydance, expected to eliminate about $16 billion in costs and potentially cut thousands of jobs as part of the integration process.
For Netflix, the current restructuring appears to be part of a broader attempt to streamline operations while continuing to invest in product, technology and global content even as the streaming industry enters a new phase of consolidation and financial discipline.
