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Headlines in the month of April

*	UTV Bindaas rolls out 'Beg, Borrow, Steal'
*	Eurosport to pedal with cycling world tour broadcast rights for Asia-Pacific
*	Lachlan Murdoch picks up 9% in Prime Media
*	Toei Animation and Zaoza launch mobile products in France
*	CN's night programming block acquires BBC's 'The office'
*	Airtel, Alcatel form managed services JV for broadband & telephone services
*	UTV’s broadcast biz takes Rs 282.7 mn loss in FY'09
*	Plex issue forces radio stations to change marketing plans
*	Trai to issue DTH tariff recommendations within 2 months
*	BBC to play a key role in broadband uptake
*	Discovery HD on Skycable for Filipino viewers
*	Time Warner Q1 revenue falls 7% to $6.9 bn
( 30 April 2009 )

*	Channel Guide launches Punjabi TV on Dish Network for US viewers
*	Uefa awards SkyPerfecTV with 2009-12 rights in Japan
*	Real content head Gitanjali Murari exits
*	MGM launches HD channel in Brazil
*	Disney launches educational games for kids
*	'Life on Mars' to air on AXN Beyond
*	DHX Media's 'The Latest Buzz' has six international takers
*	CN's Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends ends on 3 May
*	Aksh Optifibre extends time shift feature to pay channels
*	Nat Geo goes mobile
*	New ideas form a key part of BBC programming policy
*	BBC and radio rivals join forces to digitise radio
*	Big TV's 'Express' service to address customer queries
*	BCCI opens the door to ICL players
*	Star Plus bounces back to No. 1
*	Shishir Joshi launches Journalism Mentorship initiative
*	IPL ratings hold steady
*	Vikram Singh quits Radio City to start own venture
( 29 April 2009 )

*	World Cup 2011: India emerges as key host with 29 matches
*	Jonas Brothers to host Fox's Teen Choice Awards in August
*	NBC, MTV to launch new programming model
*	MPA to organise Indonesia Broadcasting Summit on 4 May
*	Dish TV eyes Rs 12.5 bn revenue in FY'10
*	Time Warner Cable adds Smithsonian channel to its HD platform
*	Intelsat 22 Satellite to be launched in 2012
*	CN bags broadcast license for Jimmy Two-Shoes in Asia and Australia
*	Juan Mayne joins ABC-ESPN Television as VP programme distribution Iberia
*	Dish Network revamps senior management team
*	UTV Q4 net slumps 51% to Rs 132 million
*	Star India EVP Yash Khanna resigns
*	Christie TV stitches six figure deal with VBN.tv
*	Global pay TV set-top box market to peak in 2012
( 28 April 2009 )

*	Astro to pick up stake in Sun's radio subsidiary
*	Radio Netherlands ties up with Incablenet to expand reach in India
*	Ofcom pulls up Sony TV for product placements on Indian Idol
*	Cartoon Network & Pogo to air 9 animated movies under ‘May all mighty’ & ‘May movie magic’
*	BBC Afrique launches FM relay in Central African Republic
*	Zee Cinema to air Mithun Chakraborty's films in May
*	Chad Cohen to anchor Discovery Studios' science production unit
*	Tata Sky to cool down summer with interactive services
*	NDTV in pact with BT for distribution of 2 channels in US
*	GMR may buy Liverpool soccer club
( 27 April 2009 )

*	Maran sends legal notice to Jayalalitha
*	Zee to launch a Telugu movie channel
*	Nick topples CN to become No. 1 in HSM
*	Hollywood in a showdown with RealNetworks over DVD piracy tool
*	Fortune Star revamps site
*	ACT TV selects Verismo for IPTV services
*	Insite Digital launches nine online political games
*	Adobe to extend Flash platform to digital TV
*	T-Series acquires audio rights of Maruti Mera Dosst
*	IPL issues public advisory notice regarding trademark
*	Dish Network launches Earth Channel
*	BBC launches language guide for journalists in Ukrainian
*	Orange inks partnership deal with Wikimedia Foundation
*	Nina Hahn is elevated to senior VP at Nick
*	Arup Ghosh to take legal action against NewsX
*	Zapak launches 'The Battle of Brawlers' toys
*	Wimax Forum takes place in Singapore next week
*	9 Story Ent. inks three broadcast deals
*	ITV’s Niall Sloans to speak at Soccerex London Forum
( 25 April 2009 )

*	Star World to premiere fourth season of Lost on 30 April
*	New Corp appoints Van Natta as MySpace CEO
*	AMD, XFX announces technology partnership
*	Cable, IPTV, VoD resistant to economic downturn in the US
*	Jade Goody musical to find its star via reality show
*	HomeShop18 launches 'Reebok 20:20 Cricket Mania'
*	ETC Networks in tough year of topline growth
*	Nick, Raell Padamsee help kids to 'Reach for the Stars'
*	Arup Ghosh is out of NewsX
*	ABC acquires Canadian series Copper
( 24 April 2009 )

*	Zee appoints Canis Media to sell radio biz assets in UK
*	Daro Films bags 'King of the Camp' TV rights for Eastern Europe, Africa
*	Viacom’s BET & MTV join forces to launch new channel
*	IPL ratings take a rain wash
*	UTV to show The Counterfeiters on 25 April
*	Zee News Ltd crosses Rs 5 bn revenue, Q4 net drops
*	Raj Thackeray's MNS ties up with Zapak.com
*	Dish Networks, ION Television renew pact
*	Amazon.com ties up with TiVo for films, TV shows on HD
*	ESPN Star Sports renews TV rights for Wimbledon for 6 years
*	Turner acquires DQE's TV feature Omkar for India
*	MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe to step down
*	Star Plus to reach Houston viewers via Comcast's cable
( 23 April 2009 )

*	ABC's Pushing Daisies finds new life in DC Comics
*	Star Jalsha dethrones Zee Bangla to be top Bengali GEC
*	Recession hits Zeel, Q4 net slips 7% on low ad revenue
*	The Wanderers in South Africa to host eight IPL games
*	Sony displays new HD technologies at Nab
*	BBC's HD channel available via BBC iPlayer
*	ibibo.com launches virtual trading game CricEx
*	CBBC unveils two children's entertainment shows
*	Cisco, Avail Media partner for IPTV
*	Viewers move to multiple platforms for TV content: Study
*	Fifa to earn $2.7 bn from 2010 World Cup TV rights
*	Colors remains No 1
*	IPL2 bats on a sticky first day wicket
( 22 April 2009 )

*	MTNL to launch 3G services in Mumbai by May
*	TV sector in India to see moderate growth in 2009: MPA
*	RRSat announces launch of Global Internet TV
*	NDTV Convergence launches new-look NDTV.com
*	Two top Disney Channel execs put in their papers
*	CNN International to focus on global environmental issues
*	New series of 'Austin Stevens Adventures' begins from 26 April
*	T-Series secures injunction against India News channel
*	SES Astra, Yahsat partner for DTH in MENA region
*	OnMobile to provide speech-enabled services to Vodafone
*	Wipro snaps up Nokia's mobile TV unit
*	I&B sets final deadline to 14 channel applicants
*	Fox Pan American Sports joins Intelsat for HD platform
*	Broadband subscribers touch 6.22 mn: Trai
( 21 April 2009 )

*	Harmonic to display video delivery solutions at Nab 2009
*	Digilogue Communication launches its services in India
*	Prime Kagiso provides IPL updates to radio stations in India
*	Optibase EZ TV system enhances its support of Amino IP STBs
*	ICC rejects application to recognise ICL
*	Apple premieres movies on the iTunes Store in Germany
*	ABS-CBNi chooses Intelsat’s satellite to expand DTH capacity
*	Nickelodeon partners with CalArts to roll out scholarship programme
*	NDTV launches production house
*	DQE gets Rs 465 mn service contract for Little Prince
*	BBC Parliament channel gets a fresh look
*	YouTube in content deal with Sony, CBS and Lionsgate
*	BBC steps up commitment to bridge digital divide
*	SintecMedia expands offering for media companies
*	UAE govt to curb unauthorised Dish TV dealers in country
*	NBC Universal Q1 profit down by 45% to $391 mn
*	Sony's 'Hanuman: Boy Warrior' faces online protests
( 20 April 2009 )

*	IPL2 opens on a lower ratings score
*	Mary Hockaday is BBC Multimedia newsroom head
*	News channels line up array of programming for IPL
*	Network18 selects July Systems for election coverage on mobile
*	ICC rejects application to recognise ICL
*	Big TV announces drops prices in special summer offer
*	MTV to launch reality show 'Gone Too Far'
*	French broadcaster TF1 to acquire part of AB assets
*	Sony to change positioning, lines up slate post IPL
*	Viz Media launches five animation series on Funimation
*	Slumdog Millionaire creative team joins Avid at Nab
*	Idea to connect cricket fans with Mumbai Indians
*	Star World kick off Lipstick Jungle series on 23 May
*	Orange, Nokia extend partnership with new mobile email
*	MBC extends output deal with Warner Bros
*	ICC moves cricket World Cup out of Pakistan
*	CBBC orchestrates introduction of classical music to children
( 18 April 2009 )

*	NBA.com to add five video channels
*	Trai extends date for consultation on DTH to 24 April
*	Fox Pan American Sports joins Intelsat Network for HD platform
*	Nat Geo to observe eco week with
*	ETC Networks' broadcast biz slips in FY'09
*	Sony to support digital conversion of theatres
*	Dainik Bhaskar inks content-sharing deals for elections
*	Mononoke to be showcased in Nippon Connection film festival
*	Sportscasting icon John Madden resigns from NBC
*	Saam Marathi beefs up afternoon programming with live women-centric shows
*	NDTV Good Times launches in Singapore
*	Zee Muzic to hunt for anchors in new reality series
*	IPL to select South African fan for role in Bollywood
*	Star Plus to co-sponsor Kolkata Knight Rider
( 17 April 2009 )

*	Tata Indicom launches Facebook on SMS
*	Nat Geo Intl co-produces First Ascent with Sender Films
*	IPL launches fan voice community
*	Tata Sky to show 'Hannah Montana' from 10 April
*	Star India chooses IBM for SAP implementation
*	Raj TV Q4 net loss at Rs 30.76 million
*	Real introduces daily movie block; realigns programming
*	Tokyo Disneyland unveils new ride based on Monsters Inc
*	Neil Chakravarti quits Zeel, Atul Das to take over
*	DMG launches 'Novanation' and 'Koffee' digital radio stations
( 16 April 2009 )

*	EC bars media from publishing opinion, exit polls
*	AIR to have special programmes on elections
*	Sirius XM Radio to air Stanley Cup Playoffs 2009
*	Avid introduces free video editing solution: VideoSpin 2.0
*	Bombay High Court slaps DD with a fine of Rs 1 million
*	ICC to consider ICL's application this week
*	ICL season 3 sticks to schedule
*	Zee News Ltd prefers pay cuts to layoffs
*	Lucian Sârb is Euronews director - news and programmes
*	UTV Bindaas to launch 'Blue Carpet' on 17 April
*	Funskool launches new range of toys & games based on animated characters
*	Big 92.7 FM Hyderabad to campaign for Deccan Chargers
*	Colors dislodges Star Plus to become No 1 GEC
( 15 April 2009 )

*	Nick lines up an array programmes to celebrate Spongebob Squarepants' 10th anniversary
*	Spacetoon launches its first animation IP with Fafa & Juno
*	FM radio stations cut on broadcast hours to battle recession
*	IPL adds more seats for inaugural encounters
*	Former HBO executive joins Saavn as prez and COO
*	Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to release 7 games in India
*	Goenka journalism awards: Karan Thapar tops in broadcast media
*	UTV inks movie syndication deals with Star and B4U
*	Discovery elevates Kelly Day to COO digital media
*	MDMK to launch TV channel by yearend
*	NDTV Convergence CEO Sanjay Trehan quits
( 14 April 2009 )

*	Max to add Extraa zing to IPL; targets 50% jump in revenues
*	SC asks cable ops to charge at Rs 132-260 in non-Cas areas
*	Adtec Digital to showcase new encoders at Nab
*	Hungama to treat 'Hungamalogy' winners with exclusive preview of Doraemon
*	Zee Cinema to battle IPL with movies for kids in May
*	UTV launches mobile music video channel
*	Verizon, ESPN360.com bring Uefa action to the US
*	Discovery appoints Darcy Tomlin as VP
*	Turner to use social media platforms in NBA Playoffs campaign
*	DD employees to continue agitation on Commonwealth Games issue
*	NGC commissions Parthenon Entertainment for a series
*	BBC appoints Mark Kortekaas as controller
*	Infomedia18 plans to raise Rs 1 billion via rights issue
( 13 April 2009 )

*	Yahoo, Microsoft in talks for ad partnership
*	Nickelodeon to celebrate Earth Day with green-theme
*	Sony's payout is Rs 49.2 bn for IPL TV rights in subcontinent
*	Increase in timeshifted viewing over programmes during 10 pm slot: Study
*	NBC postpones telecast of mini series 'Meteor' and 'Storm'
*	Lionsgate teams up with Olive Productions
*	Dish Network in pact with MTV Networks for HD feed
*	Dish Network, NFL settle over carriage
*	IPL, news media agencies agree on terms of coverage
*	YouTube, Universal tie up for premium services
*	Tandberg to unveil new products at Nab
*	'ER' to be honoured at TV Land Awards
*	BBC, BFI to open up public access for their archives
*	bbcvietnamese.com dons a new look
( 11 April 2009 )

*	Wasp3D to unveil latest version at Nab show
*	ESPN to launch Chicago-focused website
*	ABC unveils summer slate
*	Cartoon Network lines up new shows for APac region
*	Zee TV to replace ‘Maa’ with game show from 20 March
*	Big TV launches interactive election news with CNN-IBN
*	Swisscom to introduce IP telephony services
*	B4U forays into film distribution, plans production
*	News Broadcasting Standards Disputes Redressal Authority slaps India TV with fine
*	Radio Mirchi rejigs top rung; Bhatt replaces Bagga as marketing head
( 10 April 2009 )

*	Colors' Krishna to woo Raj TV audiences
*	RockeTalk allies with Indiatimes
*	Nat Geo Music to celebrate Earth Day through concert
*	Fox History to air The Legend of Bhagat Singh on 12 April
*	Digilogue launches client digital publishing and brand communication services
*	Virgin Media to take 9.9% stake in NetPlay TV
*	Alterna' TV adds three channels to Comcast Chicago network
*	Spacetoon kids TV firms up summer lineup with 8 new shows
*	Fox to turn recession into a 'reality' series
*	Total Sports Asia brings Giants Live to Asia
*	Ron Berryman to deliver keynote address at Banff World TV Festival
*	Sun TV to launch Telugu and Kannada kids channels on 12 April
*	Pyramid Saimira to exit gaming biz
( 9 April 2009 )

*	Tata Sky to premiere Aa Dekhen Zara at Rs 50 per view
*	WatchIndia.tv outsources customer support to Tata subsidiary
*	ENM launches TV tracking site for Lok Sabha polls
*	Star World to air comedy series Reaper from 13 April
*	Walt Disney, Hk Disneyland Resort renew alliance with Visa
*	Nat Geo to celebrate Earth Day on 22 April
*	Sun Direct eyes Rs 10 bn in FY'10, launches HD service
*	BBC Persian Channel launches on YouTube
*	Kangaroo TV in pact with MM MerchandisingMedia
*	ESS ropes in Manjrekar as its exclusive commentator
*	BBC announces 'A History Of Christianity'
*	NBA sets up first basketball court in India, plans more
*	JMD Telefilms acquires two Rajasthan territory music firms
*	Ten Sports signs $15 mn syndication deal with Fox Sports
( 8 April 2009 )

*	twofour54 Abu Dhabi debuts at MipTV
*	Orkut launches community for elections
*	Discovery US unveils upfront slate
*	CommunicAsia2009 & BroadcastAsia2009 expect strong participation
*	Disney Channel's Hanna Montana heads for a new season on 10 April
*	Star India appoints Sanjay Gupta as COO
*	Rajasthan Royals chooses TCS as its tech partner
*	Max to live telecast 'Clash of the Champions' match
*	MipTV sets the industry agenda
*	DRM to become $2.4 billion industry by 2015: Study
( 7 April 2009 )

*	India Cements sees IPL in South Africa as a brand building opportunity
*	Google wins IPR case against two Indian firms
*	UK’s RDF Kids inks multiple distribution deals for Tricky TV, Finger Tips
*	Star World to premiere 3rd season of Bones from 8 April
*	Lehren to be available on Nautanki.tv
*	Indiagames plans to launch full game download service
*	Google partners HT Media to launch online election centers
*	Zee to pull down shutters on radio biz in UK
*	AB Intl. Distribution acquires action show Rush
*	Star Sports to telecast World Combat League from 7 April
*	BBC to make the election journey with 'India Election Train'
*	Netflix, MTVN to show Comedy Central and Nickelodeon series
*	Zee launches news channel for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarkhand
*	Network18 acquires advisory biz of Capital18 Media Advisors
*	Singapore invites bids for Motorsports and leisure hub initiative
*	Airtel offers 16 Mbps broadband in India
*	Polish channel bags TV rights for Euro 2012
*	Motorola, Time Warner Cable partner for DVR solution
*	Anne Mensah is BBC head of independent drama
( 6 April 2009 )

*	Google in talks to buy social networking site Twitter
*	DD to make prime time news accessible to hearing impaired
*	'Pilot Season' to premiere on My Damn Channel
*	'Indian Matters' to air on Radio Spice in UAE
*	Tivo to launch in New Zealand later this year
*	Sky Digital Media ties up with Admax Network
*	Break Media snaps up HBOLabs
*	FUNimatation Entertainment inks digital content deal with Toei Animation
*	Disney axes 1900 jobs at theme parks
*	Dish TV adds 2 mn subscribers in FY'09, crosses 5-mn mark
*	MTV realigns biz strategy, reduces flab
( 4 April 2009 )

*	HDFC revamps website to educate customers
*	BBC World News to air 'Peschardt’s People' new series from 11 April
*	Pogo to air The Jungle Book & Chhota Bheem from 5 & 6 April
*	NBA eyes India, webcasts live matches
*	Yahoo! unveils mobile web portal
*	Sony Pictures TV extends deal with Vince Gilligan
*	Channel NewsAsia, China Multimedia to present reality biz series
( 3 April 2009 )

*	Ignou, Maac to offer animation courses
*	Disney extends local content; launches new show on 27 April
*	Disney-ABC-ESPN TV close VoD deal with Holland's Ziggo
*	WWIL banks on HITS, moves corporate base to Delhi
*	UTVi, UK Trade & Investment to crack 'The Deal' from 4 April
*	Sanjay Sharma is IBN Lokmat COO
*	DTS, Qube Cinema join hands to market digital cinema products
*	BroadcastAsia to debate on how to take digital forward
*	BBC Trust publishes review of licence fee collection
*	Disney acquires Canadian kids and family online sites
*	110 pay channels are on cable networks in India: Trai
( 2 April 2009 )

*	Four finalists for Trai’s chairman post
*	IPL to be on Channel 8 in Bengali; Max will have Hindi, English audio feeds
*	W.O.A Records partners with Universal Music Australia
*	Essar's MobileStore plans to raise $75 million through PE
*	Mark Whitehead is BBC Worldwide Channels Asia GM, senior VP
*	T-Series seeks injunction against lehren.tv
*	The Simpsons show gets stamp of approval
*	Toonz, Spectra to produce animated TV series for $7 mn
*	Tandberg to showcase ad insertion within a time-shifted TV programme
*	Casbaa satellite forum takes place in Singapore in June
*	Sony Pictures unveils mobile game slate
*	DreamWorks Animation movies to premiere on FX
*	Reebok launches juniors concept store
*	BBC Worldwide unveils global deals for its formats
*	Discovery signs global deals for two series
*	Paramount, Gaumont to produce interactive thriller 'Section 8'
*	Kathy O’Hearn returns to CNN to helm Chriatiane Amanpour's show
( 1 April 2009 )

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