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Lionsgate Play to livestream three prestigious awards in January 2024
Mumbai: The Global Awards Season honoring the best from the world of entertainment is just around the corner, and Lionsgate Play, the undisputed go-to streaming platform for the world’s most renowned awards shows, has yet again upped its ante. After announcing the exclusive live streaming of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in January 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, Lionsgate Play has now announced to exclusively live stream the 81st Golden Globe Awards and the 29th Critics Choice Awards in India, Philippines, Indonesia, and SAARC (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan) in the same month.
Talking about bringing the global awards to Indian audiences, Lionsgate Play EVP Amit Dhanuka said, “Over the years, we have set a benchmark for bringing the best of international content to our audience. Viewers across the world look forward to the awards season and we are elated that Lionsgate Play, once again is the ‘Home of Global Awards’. In addition to the 75th Emmy Awards in January 2024, we are now excited to LIVE stream the 81st Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards for viewers in the same month. We endeavour to continue curating experiences that transcend the ordinary and look forward to consistently bring global entertainment closer to India.”
Home to premium English content, Lionsgate Play constantly looks to bring global phenomena to local audiences in India, and yet again 2024 will see the best of awards on the platform. Lionsgate Play will LIVE stream 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, 81st Golden Globe Awards and the 29th Critics Choice Awards in January 2024. Watch the space for more announcements, coming soon!
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Tata Play Binge adds Pocket Films to micro drama platform Shots
Over 210 micro dramas and 220 hours of content strengthen short form play
MUMBAI: Short stories are getting shorter and sharper. Tata Play Binge is doubling down on snackable storytelling, adding Pocket Films to its micro-drama hub Shots as it looks to capture India’s fast-growing appetite for quick-consumption content. The move expands Shots into a deeper, more diverse catalogue, now featuring over 210 micro-dramas and 220 hours of short-format programming across genres such as action, drama and thriller. The content spans Hindi and key regional languages, reflecting the increasingly local yet mobile-first nature of viewing habits.
Pocket Films brings with it a library of emotionally driven, culturally rooted narratives, including micro-dramas like Chaturanga, Vidushi, Maasa, Silent Cycle and Pilibhit, alongside short films such as Lock-up, Dubki and The Disguise. The addition builds on existing partnerships with Bullet and Stage, strengthening Shots as a one-stop destination for bite-sized storytelling.
Designed for vertical viewing, the platform leans into scroll-friendly interfaces, auto-play sequencing and seamless discovery mirroring the habits of always-on, digital-first audiences. The content remains ad-supported and is available within the Tata Play Binge app at no additional cost.
The integration also sits within a broader aggregation strategy. Tata Play Binge currently offers access to 30 plus OTT services including Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5 and Apple TV+ through a single subscription and interface, aiming to simplify fragmented streaming consumption.
As platforms race to keep up with shrinking attention spans, Tata Play Binge’s bet is straightforward: when stories get shorter, the catalogue needs to get bigger and faster.
