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Amazon Prime Video Channels users will now be able to subscribe to many channels from a single hub; Netflix, Disney to face tough competition India’s streaming arena is flush with a variety of services and customers have been queueing up to subscribe to almost all of them. The latest on that front that is sure to get headline space is a move by Amazon which is aimed at winning customers in the country by the thousands. Amazon has rolled out a new platform christened Prime Video Channels in India, and it enables customers to subscribe to eight streaming services, all at one go. The streaming services that customers can subscribe to from the single hub of Prime Video includes popular ones such as Discovery + and Mubi. Customers will now be able to log in and pay for additional streaming services from the Amazon Prime Video website or app, said a TechCrunch report. Further, Amazon…

[ad_1] Unified Brainz celebrated the glorious careers of prominent leaders from around the globe, leading by example with resilience, diligence, and perseverance on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The launch showcased the first edition of the unique dark mode Coffee Table Book, “Who’s Who of The World,” which was unveiled during its virtual event. This exquisite ceremony saw the presence of trailblazers from various industries who have scaled massive heights of success and have shared their passion journey. You may not believe in fairy tales, but ask anybody who has been touched by the magic of Tricia-Kay Williams, and they will convince you that she is the Fairy Godmother reincarnate. As an experienced certified Counsellor, Tricia has touched the lives of thousands by helping them overcome trauma, anxiety, transitional/ career and relational issues, and today, she’s the CEO of Metamorphose Counselling and Consultation Ltd. Tricia’s journey inwards began…

With Om Raut roped in to helm the reincarnation of Shaktimaan, film buffs will look for some thrilling desi super hero action on screen A few years after Doordarshan made its advent, the Indian television audiences were presented with one of the most thrilling stories. The kids had a frolicking time watching Shaktimaan, as the truly desi super hero fought his way into villain’s dens to establish justice.Now after so many years since Shaktimaan’s debut and his subsequent disappearance, the kids of today, and of course the grownups who grew up watching Shaktimaan and his exploits, are set to have a modern day version of the iconic super hero on the big screen. The grapevine had earlier hinted at the reincarnation of Shaktimaan on the silver screen, but after a few news snippets, the story seemed to have died down. However, talk of the new Shaktimaan film is back again on cyberspace and it looks…

State government-owned OTT platform CSpace will enable film lovers to access a wide range of films, short films and documentaries of their choice It’s to be known as CSpace, and is expected to revolutionise the way the people of Kerala watch movies. In what is termed as a forerunner for the whole of the nation to emulate, Kerala will kick start its own state government-owned OTT platform that would bring to film buffs a wide range of films, short films and documentaries of their choice. CSpace, which boasts of several unique features, will be unveiled on November 1, the Kerala state formation day. Saji Cheriyan, Kerala’s Minister for Culture, stated that this would be a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, and that CSpace will mark a new beginning that will considerably help in the growth of Malayalam cinema. OTT platform not to impact theatre business Assuring that the new OTT will not create crisis for the…

[ad_1] Shincheonji Church of Jesus and HWPL participated in blood donation and contributed 18000 blood donation, this number was recorded as the largest group blood donation in the country Blood shortages due to COVID-19 are prevalent across the world. In January, the American Red Cross declared “a national blood crisis” poising a great risk to patient care. In March, a US-based non-profit organization Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) declared the blood “emergency” due to a lack of the stock of type O blood at only 1-2 day supply and appealed to the public participation in a single blood donation that can save up to three lives. According to the Red Cross, blood is used for a variety of purposes, including serious injuries caused by accidents, surgical procedures, anemia, childbirth, and cancer treatment. But since blood cannot be artificially produced, experts say the only solution to the blood supply lies in donating blood. In South Korea, in…

[ad_1] The Distance Education School is working as a link between prestigious universities and candidates looking for better distance education. Everyone is aware of the value of a graduation degree, be it a student in school or a working professional. In today’s world, a candidate with a higher education degree has more chances of getting prosperous career opportunities in comparison to a candidate without a degree. Therefore, getting a graduation degree is a must for everyone if you are looking to have a better employment prospect. A large number of students opt for a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Also, after the introduction of advanced technologies, most students are opting for online degree courses. So, there are many institutes in the country that offer distance education degree courses to the students. When it comes to pursuing distance education courses, the reputation of the colleges or institutes plays an important role. But, distance colleges, being…

Bruce Willis has aphasia, a medical condition said to hinder the ability to communicate Worldwide fans of Bruce Willis, the American actor, are in for some major disappointment. The 67-year-old actor is reportedly moving away from the movie cameras after having been diagnosed with aphasia, a medical condition said to hinder the ability to communicate. Willis’ family has sent out a statement stating that the actor has been experiencing health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia. The medical condition is impacting his cognitive abilities, and so he will be stepping away from his acting career. The family statement further said that this is a really challenging time for the family. Aphasia forces Bruce Willis to step aside Bruce Willis’ wife Emma, ex-wife Demi Moore, and daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, and Evelyn, said in the statement that, “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that”. Aphasia…

The Academy Awards nominations left out Lady Gaga, and that has made her fans in China infuriated Till the nominations were read out, Lady Gaga was a top contender for the Academy Award. Such was the reviews she had received for portraying the role of Patrizia Reggiani in “House Of Gucci.” The role had been lauded at many an international awards too, and that had led fans and film goers expect a nomination for the pop star-actor. However, disappointment dawned on everyone looking up to the Academy Awards nominations. Lady Gaga failed to receive a nomination, and this has infuriated fans across the world. The upsetting news has also irked Lady Gaga fans even in China, where the pop star is banned. Lady Gaga gets love from China fans The social media saw a sudden surge of tweets that expressed resentment in not nominating Lady Gaga for her House of Gucci role. Twitter has been…

The original Swat-Kats: The Radical Squadron produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons had been No.1 syndicated animated show of 1994 Swat-Kats, the iconic 90s animation show, is set for a revival with the Kerala-based animation major Toonz Media Group tying up with show creators Christian and Yvon Tremblay. As part of associating with them, the Trivandrum Technopark-based Toonz will co-produce a brand new series of Swat-Kats, as many as 28 years after the original series was produced. The cult animation show featuring high-flying anthropomorphic feline fighters is all set to make a thrilling comeback with this collaboration.  The new series Swat-Kats Revolution will be co-produced by Tremblay Bros and Toonz Media Group, and will be targeted at 5 to 11-year-olds and will include a slew of new characters alongside the classic protagonists and villains. The new series will also feature a range of futuristic arsenals including a new jet fighter plane for the heroes, along with other…

Content plan with a direct-to-consumer strategy will be seen as a high priority by Disney. Great content is a priority area for The Walt Disney Co as it wrapped up overall spending for the 2022 fiscal. Disney has made known its plans to push up spending on content for the year, and has earmarked close to $33 billion for the fiscal that got started on October 1. The company’s annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission talks of an approximate increase of $8 billion to the company’s fiscal 2021 spending. The 2021 spend stood at $25 billion. The proposed spend of $33 billion would include content sports rights and other content for ESPN, ESPN Plus and other platforms. Disney content spend would focus on streaming As expected, Disney’s content spend would ride on its bid to capture a major streaming share, with platforms of the likes of Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus…

Two-time Academy Award winner Sir Michael Caine is calling it quits at the age of 88 Iconic actor Sir Michael Caine is calling it quits. The 88-year-old actor who has mesmerised audiences with a variety of roles all through his long career has announced that he will retire from acting soon after his final outing in the flick Best Sellers. Sir Michael Caine, who has been decorated twice with the Academy Awards, said he has decided to retire as he has turned 88 and that there aren’t many many scripts that have a leading man who’s 88, coming up. The actor, whose part in the movie Best Sellers is his last, was not seen on-screen over the past couple of years as he had issues with his spine and that affected his legs. Sir Michael Caine won 2 Academy Awards and 3 Golden Globes Sir Michael Caine who has given us brilliant acting performances in…

The ‘American Horror Story’ franchise kicked off in 2011 with the flagship ‘Murder House’ installment The upcoming tenth season of ‘American Horror Story‘ has hit another delay.Production on the latest iteration of the FX anthology series, titled ‘American Horror Story: Double Feature’, has been brought to a halt after a positive case of COVID-19 was detected, according to Variety. An actor on the show tested positive, in what is known as “Zone A” in COVID-19 production protocol. Production will pause “for the next few days,” the outlet reported.Production on the series’ tenth season was originally scheduled to begin last year before it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season is now scheduled to premiere on August 25 on FX.Earlier this year, show co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed in a social media post that the upcoming season will revolve around “two horrifying stories, one by the sea…the other by the sand.” ‘American Horror Story’ Season…