Film and television producers met
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday and offered full support for measures being taken to control the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the state. Interacting with Hindi and Marathi film and TV producers online, Thackeray sought suggestions and cooperation, a statement from the chief minister s office (CMO) said. On Saturday, the CM had interacted with drama producers, multiplex and single screen owners as well as gym owners to ascertain their views on the spike in COVID-19 cases. Nitin Datar, president of Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India told PTI he had suggested that, if the government so wished, he could speak to single screen owners, whose properties are closed due to the pandemic and various other reasons, to see if they can be used as COVID care centres.
Trade experts on ‘No OTT release’ clause: ‘Top actors can do that. Akshay, Aamir or Salman can dictate terms’
It was recently reported that Ayushmann Khurrana has included a ‘NO OTT’ clause for Abhishek Kapoor’s Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. Reportedly, a lot more stars are following suit. We reach out to some trade experts for their opinion on this move Written By
Avinash Lohana 1336866 reads Mumbai Updated: February 2, 2021 03:12 pm Trade experts on ‘No OTT release’ clause: ‘Top actors can do that. Akshay, Aamir or Salman can dictate terms’
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A lot has changed in the film world following the COVID-19 pandemic, including the filming style and choice of the release platform. Considering everyone was in a state of lockdown last year, not many films were shot and whichever were ready took the OTT route for release. However, things have started to open up and most of the artists would prefer to unveil th