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Headlines in the month of January

*	India and the Cannes Film Festival
*	Creative Eye Q3 net profit at Rs 3.3 mn
*	Star looks to give mobile users a Plus experience
*	Nick ramps up Feb-schedule with two new shows & SpongeBob 'Pakda Pakdi' contest
*	IFJ Protests Ulfa threat to journalists over reports of 'secret deal' with Assam government
*	'TOI' ties up with Tata Sky for marketing in Delhi
*	BES Expo booming and globally accepted
*	CNN launches documentary strand
*	Moser Baer set to enter Kerala home video market
*	NDS' Q2 net profit up 17 % at $ 30 million
*	Mobile ent. market could hit $ 77 billion by 2011'
( 31 January 2007 )

*	ETV channels to go pay, price at Rs 10
*	Sony beefs up 10 to 11 band with new soaps
*	HT Media unveils business daily 'Mint' priced at Rs 2
*	It's raining diamonds on Big 92.7 FM
*	B.A.G declares Q3 net profit up 33% at Rs 12 million
*	The History Channel to hit Scandinavia on 1 February
*	Nickelodeon unveils virtual community playground 'Nicktropolis'
*	News Corp takes 5% stake in web video firm Roo
*	News Corp, VeriSign close Jamba deal
*	WWIL plans to raise up to $250 million
( 30 January 2007 )

*	WWIL Q3 net loss at Rs 159 million
*	TV18 net up 67% at Rs 193 million
*	Ratings: Star Movies tops English film genre despite absence in Mumbai
*	Space Systems/Loral wins contract to build satellites for Echostar & Intelsat
*	Asian Film Awards to be held at 31st Hong Kong Intl Film Fest on 20 March
*	Inox reports 40% YoY increase in Q3 net profit
*	SPTI signs development agreement with Base Camp Films
*	Broadband demand drives highest telecom growth since 2000
*	Eros Intl claims Rs 500 mn opening weekend gross for 'Salaam-e-Ishq'
*	'Grey's Anatomy', 'The Office' triumph at Sag Awards
*	Zee News net profit Rs 93 million
*	BBC World Service using Wegener to make the transition to a DVB based distribution platform
*	News Corp to launch MySpace in China in a few months time
*	MTV US using search for a video game concept to spread awareness of Aids menace
*	Clare Pizey to lead the creative direction for BBC's formats
*	ESPN Star goes off China's airwaves
*	earthTV to launch in Korea next month
*	Deferred live on DD: Nimbus to file reply 9 February
*	Sun TV net jumps to Rs 598 million
*	BBC launches a kids magic reality hunt in the UK
*	Time Broadband to manufacture Amino IPTV boxes in India, plans to raise $70 million
*	Hungama TV announces the winning pair of 'OralB John Aur Kaun'
*	Shilpa Shetty trots away with 'Big Brother' win
*	Blackstone to invest $ 275 million in Ramoji
*	Star to form JV with Balaji for Telugu channel
( 29 January 2007 )

*	4Kids Entertainment licenses 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles- Fast Forward' to major international broadcasters
*	Flying Bark Productions Licences Khufu The Mummy to iToys for DVD-based board game
*	Measat-3 enters commercial service
*	US ready for pay mobile TV: study
*	Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards celebrated in Shanghai
*	Yuan promoted as MTV China GM
*	Star News special features track North Indian politics
*	Time Warner inducts COO Bewkes onto board
*	BenQ to unveil range of products
*	Tata Sky reaches deal to air India cricket
*	International cinema exhibition next month in Chennai
( 27 January 2007 )

*	Cricket knocks 'KBC' down the ratings ladder
*	Cartoon Network to telecast 'Justice League - Starcrossed:The Movie' on 28 January
*	Times Now gears up for Republic Day weekend
*	MySpace looking to double global presence
*	Super Soccer 2007 on NDTV Profit
*	NSS - 8 satellite launches Friday
*	Ofcom launches PSP consultation
*	StarHub, Visiware to bring triple play gaming to Asia
*	IBN 7, Loksatta partner for BMC election coverage
*	Big FM, IBN 7 to co-produce musical show
*	CNN reveals the world of fashion photographer Mario Testino
*	BBC launches mobile news service in Dhaka
*	B4U bags exclusive rights to 3 Bachchan movies
*	Maneesh Dhir to head AOL's intl ops
*	A fistful of digital 'fury'
*	UTV targets June launch of youth channel with Astro
( 25 January 2007 )

*	Hearings continue in Trai rulings validity case
*	Balaji Telefilms forms movie business subsidiary
*	Sahara Filmy to present 'Live and Filmy'
*	CNN IBN announce 'Indian of the year' awards
*	Pogo to air 'Mr. Bean Special' on Republic Day
*	Kids & parents in the US vote TV as top relaxation tool: Nickelodeon study
*	Max gears up for the cricket World Cup
*	'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' travels to China
*	Zoom adds 'Bollywood Laffs' to humour quotient
*	Deepa Mehta's 'Water' in Oscar race
*	Ofcom faults BBC's download plans
*	MTV Euro chief Simon Guild quits
*	MTV, Verizon Wireless launch live music series 'MTV Live'
*	NGC unleashes 'Fists of Fury' next month
*	FCC to examine relationship betweeen TV ads and obesity in kids
*	Telefonica puts Endemol up for sale
*	Princess Diana TV interview voted number one in UK poll
*	BBC World introduces a new on-air look
*	Prasar Bharati moves Delhi HC against deferred live telecast
*	Warner Bros. Interactive Ent. to launch 'Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal' videogame on Xbox 360 & Wii
*	Microsoft bullish on India expansion strategy
*	Amrita TV to launch interactive kid's program 'Good English Game Show'
( 24 January 2007 )

*	Bharti floats subsidiary company for DTH
*	Big FM launches in Bikaner, Jhansi
*	Sirius Satellite Radio launches urban comedy channel
*	MSN India streams 'Showgirl' Kylie's Homecoming Tour
*	Music industry ponders digital future
*	WWE opens 2007 with strong ratings in US
*	Nick selects best buddy duo to win 'Masti Dosti' contest
*	CASBAA inducts new members
*	AXN issues formal apology to I&B ministry
*	Reliance teams up with Yahoo! India to offer instant messaging service
*	DD to telecast cricket with 7-minute time lag
( 23 January 2007 )

*	Disney's Ugly Betty sits pretty as No.1 show in NZ
*	Space capsule recovered
*	Aaj Tak, Headlines Today launch global feed
*	Nimbus-DD talks fail, I&B may issue ordinance
*	Warner creates animated version of 'Smallville' for mobile
*	Security concern over social networking, user-generated content: Deloitte
*	Oprah is America's favourite TV personality for fifth year in row
*	MTV US acquires college destination site Ratemyprofessors.com
*	Natpe focuses on online presence of TV stations
*	Murdoch to leave BSkyB later this year
*	IBM launches new software service
*	Star World celebrates world of 'Heroes' from Wednesday
*	BBC World to cover specials on World Economic Forum
*	Moser Baer acquires home video rights for Telugu movies from Baba Arts
*	Zee Entertainment Q3 net up 179 per cent at Rs 958 million
*	Nimbus receives Rs 5.5 billion from 3i, Cisco, Oman Fund
*	CFOs to play bigger role in media and entertainment business: E&Y
*	Cartoon Network to celebrate Republic Day with premiere of 'Krishna: Makhan Chor'
*	Adlabs Films completes acquisition of Synergy Communications
*	Rajshri.com to offer episodes of 'Malgudi Days' and 'Fauji' for download
*	Star announces Nair, Mukerjea's exit
*	Zee TV to soon have entertainment channel sibling; Zee Next working title
( 22 January 2007 )

*	No cricket on DD as Nimbus refuses to buckle
*	Orange partners with record labels to extend its music portfolio, offer unlimited music videos
*	Sexual assault lawsuit filed against MySpace, News Corp
*	Digital music sales estimated to double to around $2 bn in 2006
*	StarHub launches HDTV in Singapore
*	'American Idol' sets a ratings record on Fox
*	Fox's new reality show to put a spin on gender roles
*	BBC World re-launches travel programme 'Fastrack'
*	BBC licence fee to rise by 3%
*	Last-ditch attempt on for cricket broadcast on DD, AIR
*	Huge market in rural areas through Mobile Value Added Services
*	Radio Mirchi Q3FY07 turnover rises 31%, net profit up 14%
*	Oprah tops 'Forbes' list of richest women in entertainment
*	TDSAT adjourns Tata Sky vs Zee case
*	Nick Jr US to celebrate Valentine's Day with special programming
*	Big 92.7 FM announces Nakli No.1 winners
*	SAB, Visa to give 'Fame X' winner opportunity to sing Indian Cricket anthem
*	Radio players place bulk order for transmitters
( 20 January 2007 )

*	Disney Pixar's animated movie 'Wall-E' to release in 2008
*	'Koffee with Karan' to simulcast on Star One, World
*	India-WI series: DD, Nimbus talks fail; govt looks set to ram through ordinance
*	Indian Music Industry felicitates Julio Ribeiro on contribution towards IPR protection
*	BBC World to host golf tournament in partnership with Ministry of Tourism
*	Endemol looks at more formats, fiction
*	Madhuri Dixit shares her 'kahani' on Radio City
*	Hathway implements Oracle E-Business Suite
*	Miditech production Super Cyclone premieres on National Geographic
*	Zoom adds movies to prime time slot
*	Eros International signs mobile content license deal with Mauj Telecom
( 19 January 2007 )

*	Big Bro loses sponsor over racist bullying row
*	HC adjourns Sony case against Trai to 24 Jan
*	BabyUniverse & HarperCollins Publishers ink video content partnership deal
*	Ban on AXN: IBF seeks meeting with I&B minister
*	Star unveils downloadable video content on indya.com
*	Marar replaces KS Sarma as Maa TV CEO
*	NDTV floats subsidiary in Netherlands; Q3 net profit up 85% at Rs 48.8 million
( 18 January 2007 )

*	Metros to be fully 'Cas'ed: Das Munshi
*	Tam increases number of peoplemeters to 6917
*	Intelsat board of directors chairman Conny Kullman to be inducted into SSPI Hall of Fame
*	Paramount debuts films on iTunes
*	Licence fee payers to help set the BBC's agenda
*	LG earns Cablelabs certification for two-way interactive digital cable HDTV
*	Skype founders looks to put the Joost in online TV
*	Horlicks 'Wiz Kids Exam Ka Bhoot Bhagao' initiative helps Mumbai kids to cope with exam pressure
*	Chess Grandmasters now on Zapak.com
*	Fisher-Price unveils 'Galli Galli Sim Sim's' Elmo singing & dancing to the 'Hokey Pokey'
*	TV Today plans Rs 230 million buy back of shares
*	DD to host new green series
*	Star to unveil music video with 'KBC' host sporting the 'Don look'
*	Former Intelsat chairman inducted into satellite pros hall of fame
*	Fremantle inks deal for Martha Stewart show globally
*	Discovery, British High Commission launch 'Future Living 2020' partnership
*	CNBC Asia Pacific appoints director, news and programming
*	Disney licenses 'Ugly Betty' to Spanish broadcaster Cuatro
*	Ofcom hits Gamecast UK with £100,000 fine
*	I&B bans AXN for 'objectionable' content
*	Title sponsorship for Star's 'Antakshari' goes to Colgate Maxfresh; Juhi Parmer to co-host
*	International Datacasting Corporation wins contract from Shin Broadband for New Asia IPTV service
( 17 January 2007 )

*	Star plans radio re-entry, to pick up 20 per cent in Radio City
*	Subhash Chandra's mother passes away
*	Taffy Ent. unveils multi-platform kids' service 'Kabillion' in US
*	Insat-4B launch set for early March
*	The Gotham Group inks deal with Yahoo! Studios to produce original animated content
*	CNN rides high on appeal among Indian elite
*	Neo Sports challenges Trai decision on price cut for its sports channels
*	Eros, Intel team up to bring Bollywood movies from PC to TVs
*	IAMAI to kick off India Digital Summit on 18 January
*	Media Development Authority of Singapore unveils two-tier license framework for IPTV
*	Mukta Arts sells music rights to T Series for Rs 60 million
*	Chinese Telematics and Infotainment Market set for high growth in five years
*	Ugly Betty bags two Globes in its first season
*	Tandberg TV provides interactive applications to coverage of Golden Globes
*	Digital cinema co. Interworld releases first production on 19 January
( 16 January 2007 )

*	India Bulls promoter Sameer Gehlaut to buy 25 per cent in B.A.G Films
*	New season of 'American Idol' to hit Star World on 17 January
*	Excel Home Videos unveils Sarina Jain's 'Masala Bhangra Workout' album on DVD
*	Zee demerger scheme for Dish TV gets nod
*	Dip Trix & Cry tour Mumbai to promote children's rights
*	MTV networks COO Michael Wolf quits
*	Digital rights management market to cross billion dollar mark by 2011: Study
*	Television maverick Mark Burnett to produce the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
*	Tata Indicom launches an online store for mobile connections; builds on Vas offerings
*	Hungama Mobile, GSM Association, Roamware unveil a mobile Bollywood film initiative
*	TV18 goes live from NSE TV18 Media Centre
( 15 January 2007 )

*	NDTV Networks Plc, UK, seeks FIPB nod
*	Pyramid Saimira plans Rs 3 billion film funding, ties up with banks
*	The Children's Place Retail Stores appoints Ivy Ross as Sr VP & chief creative officer of Disney Store North America
*	Yahoo! India Answers unveils 'Ask the Planet' series to its knowledge sharing platform
*	Countdown begins to 9th Bollywood awards in US
*	Honda Civic bags 'NDTV Profit Car & Bike Award' Car of the Year
( 13 January 2007 )

*	Action against TV channels for insulting Mahatama Gandhi
*	Trai slashes Nimbus bouquet price by Rs 21.25
*	Tourism Australia ties up with BBC for "Peschardt's People"
*	IOL Broadband to raise $390 million via QIP
*	Cricket reality show 'Cricket Star' to kick off on DD & Zee on 14 January
*	Star World to telecast 'Golden Globes' live on 16 January
*	Guild submits representation on piracy and censorship to Shabana Azmi
*	Hungama TV to announce winning pair for 'Oral-B John Aur Kaun' on 13 January
*	Paul Aiello named Star CEO after Guthrie exit
( 12 January 2007 )

*	Disney to postpone 'Hungamathon' in Delhi and Kolkata
*	Cellcast launches Sumo.TV in India
*	MSOs on prowl, Incablenet to support Home Cable in Delhi
*	Disney powers it up with the first 'Power Rangers' tour in India
*	Apple launches iPhone, Cisco lawsuit
*	Radio Mirchi to launch Ghosle Ki Khoj on 13 January
*	Kasenna announces IPTV services innovation
*	Indian film industry to target 5% of global market share
*	Visiware releases IPTV game channel
*	Vijay TV brings 'KBC' in Tamil
*	CNN International head Chris Cramer announces retirement
( 11 January 2007 )

*	Nickelodeon inks deal with Movie Park Germany to set up theme park 'Nickland'
*	Cinemax sets IPO price band at Rs 135-155
*	Animax partners Sify for 'Gaming Challenge 2007'
*	SC reserves order in Sea vs Star case
*	IDBI, Bank of Baroda pick up 20 per cent in B.A.G Infotainment
*	Pix celebrates a High Voltage month
*	50 mn TV shows, two billion songs sold on iTunes
*	Endemol buys back Endemol France from Telefónica
*	Cas effect: net reach of TV genres down in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata
*	Apple launches TV interface
*	Scooby Doo creator Iwao Takamoto passes away
*	WWIL, Zee News begin trading; price range as per market expectations
*	IDM R&D unveils initiatives to support local, international R&D needs
*	UFO Moviez raises $22 million from 3i
*	Channel [V] celebrates 13th b'day with Mentos Big [V] Concert
*	Baajate Raho Awards by Red FM
*	Animax to premiere two 'Inu Yasha' feature films in January
*	PSLV launches four new satellites
*	Fever FM to launch in Mumbai on 15 January
( 10 January 2007 )

*	IPTV subscribers in Asia Pacific expected to reach 27.4 million by 2013: Frost and Sullivan report
*	Global Broadcast News sets Rs 230-250 price band for public issue
*	Radio One launching in Chennai Wednesday
*	BBC Entertainment enters Malaysia on Astro
*	Bennett Media Worldwide licenses select library programming to Microsoft for Xbox 360
*	Dasmunsi urges diaspora role to reflect changing India
*	Disney's Robert Iger unveils redesigned Disney.com at Consumer Electronics Show
*	Casbaa Convention 2007: It's all about content
*	Rive Gauche Television to slate array of reality, docu shows at Natpe
*	Sahara One to launch 'Ghar Ek Sapnaa' on 15 Jan
*	Korean Broadcasting, BBC to back Miptv's Content 360
*	SC tells ESPN to call on it, if govt. seeks to coerce
*	FTA subscription sharing: TDSAT for expanded review by Trai
*	Zee ramps up prime time schedule with 'Maayka Saat Zindagi Bhar Ka'
( 9 January 2007 )

*	Zee's 'Ravan' to get spicier as Interactive Realities Intl. partners production studio
*	Star Plus prepares ground for 'KBC' arrival
*	Verizon looks to take convergence between TV, mobile, net to the next level
*	Sony Electronics focusses on transformation this year
*	Panasonic, Comcast join forces to test interactive digital cable-ready television
*	Grouper partners with Sony to put user-generated video on TV
*	Fujitsu Siemen's new product looks to take entertainment on the PC to the next level
*	Discovery focusses on 'Planet Earth' with an in-depth portrait
*	Lance Armstrong to feature in CNN special on cancer
*	BBC World invites entries for a show on Indian weddings
*	Iamai to organise digital summit later this month
*	Times Now show 'The Game' sports new look
*	Second season of 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Lost' on DVD
*	Cartoon Network crowns video gaming champ at 'Toonami: Game On' competition
*	CNN-IBN Indian of the Year awards: nominees for final three categories short-listed
( 8 January 2007 )

*	Broadcast bill may look at news on pvt FM channels
*	Mattel Children's Foundation Intl. Grants Program awards grants worth more than $1 mn
*	Australia Network kicks starts 2007 with week long kid's based programming
*	Saregama to launch entertainment portal
*	Dominic Coles is BBC COO Journalism Group
*	Bob Bakish appointed president, MTV Networks International
*	Trai MSOs warns against analogue streaming
*	Intel, CinemaNow advance the burn-to-DVD entertainment experience
*	Celador completes first stage of buyout
*	Brazil Court orders Youtube to take down steamy video
*	Warner, LG look to resolve confusion in HD DVD arena with hybrid offerings
*	Digital media connectivity fuels TV viewing in the US: Study
*	Paramount Pictures goes mobile
*	Fox to take off 'The OC'
*	MTV Networks names global digital media team
*	Star Gold’s Sabse Favourite Kaun garners good viewership
*	JumpTV adds 12 new TV channels; announces changes in management structure
( 6 January 2007 )

*	Mumbai school wins Disney Channel’s My School Rocks competition
*	Hungama TV names board of directors for this year
*	China to have over 32 million mobile video users in 2008
*	New Golf Launchpad edition offers unique gaming experience
*	NDS, CyberLink to deliver TV entertainment to PCs
*	Tam’s Elite Panel data goes live
*	Honda Civic is CNBC-TV18's Autocar of the Year 2007
*	Zapak.com ropes in Bipasha Basu; launches Zapak.tv
( 5 January 2007 )

*	Tandon out of LS TV, reportedly 5th exit in last few months
*	STBs moving fast in Mumbai, Delhi
*	Disney to unveil redesigned website with interactive features
*	CNN-IBN announces nominees for Indian of the Year Award
*	Trai orders access providers to comply with SMS short code guidelines
*	Cellular broadband wireless data revenues to reach $2.5 billion by 2011: Research and Markets
*	'Open Season' comes to your home this new year
*	Autonet Mobile to launch internet service for cars
*	Spice Telecom plans $150 mn IPO
( 4 January 2007 )

*	Anil Ambani plans foray into TV channel business
*	Mobile Vas services could touch Rs 45.6 billion in 2007: study
*	IOL Broadband to soft launch IPTV services on BSNL network in Mumbai
*	HBO launches mobile Vod service in Korea
*	Celebrities set to present at Golden Globe Awards
*	Dilip Jayaram leaves ESS for Procam International
*	China's cartoon production sees rapid growth
*	AZN adds shows for the year
*	Rainbow Media signs deals for Mag Rack Vod content
*	Star Movies goes 'Into The West' from Thursday
*	NDS completes acquisition of Jungo
*	BSky reaches two million DVR boxes
*	Mobile video to boost sports services market: Juniper report
*	ImaginAsian TV launches Anime block
*	63 mn IPTV subscribers by 2010: Study
*	Britannia Tiger Hungamathon 2006-2007 kicks off on 7 January
*	Prem and Pooja win Garnier Fructis Jodi No 1
( 3 January 2007 )

*	Cas: MSOs strain to meet demand for boxes
*	Insat 4A services disrupted due to minor glitch
*	Toon Disney is FTA in Chennai, Trai clarifies
*	Iraq orders closure of TV station office
*	CNN-IBN celebrates the few who made a difference
*	Zee Sports to launch cricket talk show
*	Shemaroo releases comedian Jaswinder Bhalla on VCD, DVDs
*	IBN 7 rebrands 'Breakfast Show' to 'Breakfast News From Kumbh' during festival
*	Indian Express, CNN-IBN journalists win MS Oberoi media awards
*	FiddleFork Online to launch new cartoon series
*	Tata Sky, Zee Turner case: TDSAT asks for Trais’s position on DTH operations
( 2 January 2007 )

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