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Watch the 75 Primetime Emmy Awards, streaming live exclusively on Lionsgate Play
Mumbai: D-Day is approaching and we simply can’t keep calm! As the 75 Primetime Emmy Awards come closer, fans are eagerly waiting to see their favourite television stars light up their screens. From Zendaya’s fashion pro paux’s to Jeremy Allen White’s undeniable charm, the creme de la creme of Hollywood is all set to grace this highly anticipated night of glamor. The awards are sure to bring heartfelt odes, iconic red carpet moments and the perfect blend of entertainment and recognition. Get ready for a saga of emotions and celebrations, as Lionsgate Play is set to LIVE stream the 75 Primetime Emmy Awards on 16 January 2024, starting 5:30 AM.
Four reasons you shouldn’t miss the Awards:
The Best of Television
The Primetime Emmy Awards is a night of prestige and recognition for the best in broadcast television, celebrating shows and actors alike for their ovation worthy performances over the past year. The awards are purely given on artistic and technical merit, foregoing any possible biases. In addition to this, the night sees some long awaited reunions with the ‘who’s who’ of the industry eager to attend.
A Striking Red carpet!
As televisions finest come together, they dress their fashionable best! From dropped jaws to bedazzled eyes, stars get their ‘model’ on, either carrying on trends or creating their own. Either way, the night is an extravaganza and how!
Anthony Anderson makes you laugh
Every good show needs a great host and when you have the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, You need a great host! Who better to take on this role than the legendary Anthony Anderson? With more than 2 decades experience in making people laugh till they cry, his comedy is the perfect addition to the awards.
Tough Competition – who will win? Can’t wait!
The nominations this year are stacked, making it one of the most competitive years to win these awards. With the likes of The Last of Us, Succession, The Bear and Beef in the mix, the stakes are higher, making the win even more satisfying. With shows like this, the prediction game has been ever so interesting.
Lionsgate Play is bringing the magic of the Primetime Emmy Awards to all South-East Asian audiences as the official broadcaster of television’s most prestigious night. The awards will stream live exclusively on the platform in India on 16 January at 5:30 AM IST.
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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.
