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Top News:
1. Netflix to Set Up Post-Production Facility in Mumbai
Netflix is setting up its first global, fully owned, live-action, full-service post-production facility in Mumbai. It will have 40 offline editing rooms designed as a flexible, collaborative, and inspiring environment for showrunners, directors, editors, and sound designers. As per exchange4media, this will be fully operational by June 2022.
2. WarnerMedia Appoints Amit Malhotra as MD, HBO Max in SEA and India
WarnerMedia has appointed Amit Malhotra as managing director for HBO Max in Southeast Asia and India. He will report to Johannes Larcher, head of HBO Max International, and will be responsible for the rollout and management of WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer platform in Southeast Asia. As reported by afaqs, he most recently served as regional lead for Disney+ in Southeast Asia.
3. Facebook Announces ‘FITS’ Program
Facebook India has announced a new initiative – the Facebook India Tech Scholars (FITS) program – for law students in the country. The program aims to provide a platform for research and mentorship on topics related to technology law and policy. As per exchange4media, the first edition will offer 8 law students an opportunity to work on a research project with leading Indian think tanks who will also extend mentorship support to the students.
4. L’Oréal Paris Announces Kate Winslet as Global Ambassador
L’Oréal Paris has announced Kate Winslet as global ambassador, to share the mission for women “never doubt yourself; we’re all worth it” according to The Economic Times. The actress has vowed to empower women in her upcoming campaign with the beauty brand. She joins the likes of Viola Davis, Eva Longoria, Aishwarya Rai and Dame Helen Mirren in the role.
5. Benetton India Appoints Ramprasad Sridharan as CEO & MD
Benetton India has appointed Ramprasad Sridharan as the retailer’s new chief executive officer and managing director for the country. In his last role Sridharan was president, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand at footwear retailer Clarks. As noted by livemint, he will take on the new role on 7 June 2021.
