Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 18 Mayl 2019 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad 07

18 May 2019 | Volume 70 - Issue No: 50


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iWorld | OTT

7% Netflix viewers may cancel subscription after Disney+ launch

	After dominating the digital entertainment space for the last few years, Netflix's reign is now being challenged by upcoming Disney+. The direct-to-consumer platform of Walt Disney Co has been even touted as a "Netflix killer". However, a recent survey is showing that the new entrant will not pose a great threat to the Reed Hastings-led streamer after its debut. continue reading...

iWorld | Telecom

Airtel, Vodafone Idea's user base plunges after minimum recharge plan rollout

Two leading telecom operators, Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) and Airtel have faced a significant reduction in user base after the rollout of minimum recharge plans. The companies took the step to clean up low-paying subscriber base for focusing on higher average revenue per user (ARPU).
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Television | TV Channels

Star ReImagine Awards 2019: Netflix wins 'best creative digital', Bisleri bags 'best creative TV'

After a successful first edition, the Star Re-Imagine Awards returned this year in a bigger and better avatar with Bisleri (Best Creative TV) and Netflix (Best Creative Digital) bagging top honours. Showcasing excellence in creativity (Best Creative on TV and Best Creative on Digital), these campaigns were broadcast on TV and Digital during the recently concluded, VIVO IPL 2019 on Star Sports Network.
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Television | TV Channels

Avinash Kaul promoted to broadcast CEO in Network18 restructuring

In a new development, the Network18 group has elevated some of its executives to new positions with Avinash Kaul being promoted to Network18 broadcast CEO. Kaul was named chief operating officer last year, taking over the sales responsibilities later in the year.
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	TRAI mulls regulating apps streaming TV channels
	Telecom woes: BSNL expects normalcy in liquidity position by September quarter
	Source: ET

	OTT services beat TV in customer satisfaction in India
	'Big Bang Theory' exits TV airwaves with emotional episode
	Source: BS

	Netflix takes on 'Mission Runway' with unique competition collection co-hosted by Routine Survey neatly-known person
	Amazon now sells flight tickets in India
	Source: National times

	Tata Sky Brings Streaming Apps & TV to Fire Stick For Rs 249
	Source: The Quint

	Lions Gate offered to sell Starz to CBS for $5.5 billion: sources
	Source: Reuters

	Delhi High Court nullifies TRAI order; bans long term plans for DTH users
	Source: BGR

	Realme 5G devices will be ready before network services in India start, says CEO
	Source: Indian Express

	BSNL partners Google to expand WiFi footprint in India
	Source: ETTelecom


	Times editor defends paper's coverage of transgender issues
	Facebook job offers 'shunned by top talent after data scandal'
	Source: The Guardian

	Google Is Shutting Down Its Jump VR Video Program
	Relix Live Music Conference Puts Spotlight on Gender Parity, Privacy
	Source: Variety

	Amazon leads $575M investment in Deliveroo
	Under the hood on Zoom's IPO, with founder and CEO Eric Yuan
	Source: Tech Crunch

	'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' to Conclude After This Season
	The CW Prepares for Life After Netflix Deal
	Source: Broadcasting Cable

	Deeper Dive - Takeaways from the Pay TV Show
	Limelight Networks opens 100th PoP, says global capacity has increased 40%
	Source: Fierce Video

	German commercial broadcasters reject Vodafone's concessions
	Super RTL selects 3SS for Kividoo SVOD relaunch
	Source: Broadband Tv News

	TNT, TBS Brands to Evolve Content Under WarnerMedia
	Source: Multichannel

	WarnerMedia Touts Scale, Results for Advertisers
	Source: Multichannel

Movies | Movies on mutiple platforms

Biopics & sports-based films help popularise sporting culture in India

"Sattar minute, sattar minute hai tumhare paas ... shayad tumhari zindagi ke sabse khaas sattar minute ... (Seventy minutes, seventy minutes is what you have ... may be the most important seventy minutes of your life..)".
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Movies | Hollywood

MNX announces 'King of Hollywood'

MNX, Hollywood's wild child, launches its biggest property 'King of Hollywood', starting December 17, 2018, Monday to Friday @9pm. MNX, the channel that resonates with the youth through its stylish, edgy, fast-paced, new-age, premium content has crafted the property, 'King of Hollywood' with an aim to find the biggest Hollywood movie buff of all time.
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