16 May 2013 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 38 - Issue No: 70
 
 
 
 
Headlines
Former Walt Disney India head Mahesh Samat opens up about Epic TV

He says the channel will have fictionalised programming based on India's rich historical past. A group of investors - including Anand Mahindra - are funding his pioneering initiative.
I&B Ministry launches multi-media campaign prepared by DAVP on flagship schemes

The multi-media initiative captures the journey of development in the last nine years across various sectors through the programmes and policies of the Government.
InMobi study reveals that Indians love mobile phones more than TV

Indian mobile web users spend an average 2.25 hours a day using their mobile device; TV has tough competition from mobile now.
 
 
Why Pogo and CN got a ratings spike in TAM week 18
 
India returns to the Olympics fold
 
Movies OK faced 24-hour closure for telecast of adult film earlier this month
 
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb pushing for Sony spin off
 
Sky Sports bags rights for Uefa Euro 2016, Fifa 2018 WC Qualifiers
 
Fox to spend more on content
 
BBC to make a comedy film on Shakespeare
 
Discovery looks at hidden infrastructures of cities
 
Star Trek into Darkness appreciated at the Hollywood premier
 
Casbaa to hold forum on Thailand's TV industry
 
Marvel's foray into television drives ABC's upfront
 
Times Internet sees 52 per cent growth in viewership for IPL
 
Aereo to launch in Atlanta next month
 
Madhuri at 46 shakes a leg with Ranbir in YJHD
 
Go Goa Gone rakes in Rs 13.2 cr BOX OFFCIE!
 
News Releases
#Getmusical in May with NDTV Good Times
RW Promotions take Kon Hoeel Marathi Crorepati hot seat to the interiors of Maharashtra
Excel Home Entertainment teams up with Rhythm & Hues to decode the ‘Life of Pi’ Special Effects
Now enjoy your favorite videos anytime on Airtel digital TV with On Demand TV
CNBC-TV18 launches new mini-series ‘Rules of the Start-Up Game’
Focus bags the creative duties for ICA
ApnaCircle.com introduces its new Android App
“THE FIGHTERS”: NEW FEATURE-LENGTH CNN FREEDOM PROJECT DOCUMENTARY
 
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
Google kicks off showcase for devices, services
Ex-Disney India Head Mahesh Samat to launch Epic TV Channel
Kotak Bank seizes Deccan Chronicle’s Hyderabad press assets
Copyright owners can't sue Google's YouTube as a group: Judge
IPL season 6 recorded 52% growth in viewership on Internet
Amazon gets help to lure big business to the cloud
LinkedIn now has more than 20 million users in India
Google inks music service deals with Sony, Universal: Report
Source: Economic Times
   
New channel Epic TV to showcase India’s heritage
Viber messaging app now extends to the desktop
Microsoft to offer Windows 8.1 update free
Microsoft starts campaign to raise awareness about data protection
Google CEO Larry Page has rare vocal cord problem
Japan govt directs Coca-Cola Japan to fix TV commercial
Source: Hindu Business Line
   
Abhay Deol moves to television
Source: Indian Express
   
Airtel Digital TV DTH launches On Demand TV
Source: Think Digit
   
Internet Broadcasting Expands Video Capabilities
Source: IT News Online
Google launches streaming music service ahead of Apple
Pallavi Purohit makes B’wood debut
There was no onscreen chemistry with Aamna: Raqesh Vashisth
LinkedIn user base touches 20 million mark in India
Meiyang Chang & Chris Gayle shoot for TV commercial
Source: Times of India
   
US media coalition protest seizure of phone logs
New Yorker launches online anonymous tip system
Source: Livemint
   
Airtel digital TV launches on-demand video service
Former Disney India MD Samat to launch Hindi entertainment channel
STAR India to launch action movies channel
Source: Business Standard
   
LinkedIn now has more than 20 million users in India
Source: Financial Express
   
Avika Gor dances to Madhuri's song
Source: DNA
   
Bollywood touch at Cannes opening ceremony
Source: Hindu
   
Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty's 'Dhadkan' to return
Abhay Deol moves to television
IIFA to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, Abhishek Bachchan will perform
Source: Indian Express
 
International News
Warner Bros. Confirms Rosenblum's Exit, Outlines Management Changes
NBCU's Telemundo in Business With Ryan Seacrest, Donald Trump
Source: TV Week
   
Dish Network raises $2.5bn in debt
15% of Sky customers interested in BT sports channels
Source: Advanced Television
   
News International to charge £2 per week for Sun+ access
Source: Media Week
   
Fox Sports to Launch Two National Cable Channels
Source: Los Angeles Times
   
Dish's iPad Giveaway Portends Pay TV Marketing Wars
Source: Variety
   
MPAA Unveils Site To Help Viewers Access TV Shows, Movies Online
Source: Deadline.com
   
Google to Unveil New Subscription Music Services
Source: The Verge
 
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