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Studio Blo sets sights on US with AI space series
MUMBAI: Space may be the final frontier, but Studio Blo seems determined to get there first with a story that lifts off before a rocket even launches. The Mumbai based AI film studio has unveiled its first United States co-production, joining hands with Hollywood’s Disruptor Studios for an ambitious AI powered non fiction series titled Alyssa Carson: Ready for Liftoff.
The series follows the remarkable journey of Alyssa Carson, the 24 year old space enthusiast and astrobiologist who has been preparing for a future mission to Mars since she was three. Using advanced AI, the show will transport viewers to the red planet and visualise what life on Mars could realistically look like in the next ten, fifty and even one hundred years.
Developed in collaboration with Alyssa herself and a global roster of planetary scientists and AI experts, the series promises cinematic storytelling grounded in scientific rigour. The aim is to reimagine the future of human exploration in a way that feels both aspirational and credible.
Studio Blo co-founder and CEO Dipankar Mukherjee, said the project represents a landmark moment for the studio and for Indian innovation in entertainment. He noted that the collaboration with Disruptor Studios showcases what becomes possible when technology and imagination work in harmony and added that the team is proud to take an Indian AI driven project to a global audience.
Disruptor Studios executive producer and founder Chad Greulach, said the partnership demonstrates the creative power of AI at a time when much of Hollywood is still navigating how best to use it. He said the series will show that AI is not a threat but a tool that can bring to life scenes that would otherwise be too costly or complex to produce.
Studio Blo, already known for its collaborations with leading creators, continues to build momentum as it expands its global footprint. With this project, the studio strengthens the bridge between Indian innovation and international storytelling, pushing AI driven entertainment into a bold new orbit.
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T20 World Cup ’26: India–England semi-final sets global streaming record of 619 million views on JioHotstar
India–England semi-final records 65.2 million peak streams
MUMBAI: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set a new milestone in global sports streaming, as the India–England semi-final drew record digital audiences on JioHotstar.
The match on 5 March registered 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers, the highest ever recorded for a live event on any streaming platform worldwide. The semi-final also generated 619 million views, making it the most streamed T20 international match in history.
The landmark audience numbers were driven largely by viewers in India, setting a record achieved within a single market, rather than through aggregated viewership across multiple countries.
The high-scoring encounter between India national cricket team and England cricket team produced 499 runs across both innings, fuelling widespread fan engagement across platforms.
According to the International Cricket Council, the digital record surpassed the previous global benchmark of 65 million concurrent viewers, set in November 2024 by another international streaming platform.
Across television and digital platforms combined, the semi-final reached more than 320 million viewers, while total watch time exceeded 23 billion minutes, making it the most watched T20 international match ever.
“This World Cup demonstrates the immense passion of cricket fans and the progress made in bringing the game closer to audiences worldwide,” said ICC chairman Jay Shah.
“This moment reflects the scale of cricket fandom in India and the technological capability required to serve hundreds of millions of viewers simultaneously.”
JioStar vice-chairman Uday Shankar, said the audience surge underscored the future of large-scale digital entertainment.
“One in every three Indians tuned in to watch the second semi-final. Delivering such an experience at scale requires the very best of technology,” he said.
The 619 million views during the match also eclipsed the 533 million views recorded during the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
With the final yet to be played, the 2026 tournament has already set multiple benchmarks in audience reach and digital engagement.
India will face the New Zealand national cricket team in the final on 8 March at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.
