19 August 2016 | Volume 68 - Issue No: 42       visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   iWorld | Over The Top Services Youth-targeted Olympic Channel launches 21 August A new channel will launch just as dusk settles on the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games on 21 August. Called the Olympic Channel, it will be available for worldwide audiences as an OTT offering via mobile apps for Android and IoS devices and online at olympicchannel.com. continue reading...           Television | TV Channels Saluting TV technicians, the Beyond Dreams way As an audience, whenever we watch a film or a TV show we only know and remember the faces of our heroes and heroines. continue reading...     Television | TV Channels ESPN ropes in Jasdeep Pannu as India TV initiatives head Leading global sports network ESPN is slowly but steadily rebuilding itself in the Indian television space, after exiting its 50:50 sports broadcasting joint venture with Star India in 2012. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels ABP News takes differentiation tack with Anupam Kher-anchored Bharatvarsh This show will come as a releif for viewers weary of all the shouting matches that come under the garb of prime time news on news channels. continue reading...       DTH | DTH Operator Videocon d2h brings on Zee's global news channel WION   Regulators | TRAI TRAI gives MSOs-LCOs 15 days to sign interconnection agreements         Quikr raises Rs130 crore from BCCL's private treaty arm GST bill a historic landmark but formidable challenges lie ahead High court rulings take sting out of ED probe into NSEL scam   Source: Live Mint     Viacom and controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone agree on settlement - sources   Source: BS     HRD Ministry to launch 32 edu TV channel   Source: News Today     Reliance Jio Says Not Provided Sufficient Interconnect Points by COAI   Source: NDTV     Reliance Communications looks to tap data-based calling   Source: ET     Singtel to acquire 7.4% stake in Bharti Telecom, to pump in $1.8 bn in mobile cos ​   Source: First Post     Jet Airways may offer internet on board   Source: ET Telecom     ItzCash eyes Rs 5,000-cr from entertainment segment by FY18 Tax Talk: GST - Impact on goods may be less than services   Source: FE     No clarity in permit to seek compliance from telcos: Trai   Source: TOI     DoT says TRAI can impose penalty of up to Rs 10 crore, no imprisonment   Source: Zee Biz             Sky News' Poppy Trowbridge to be chancellor's special adviser TV presenter Charlie Webster in coma in Brazil after getting malaria Source: The Guardian     Donald Trump Says He Regrets Some Comments He's Made Philippe Dauman Ousted From Viacom, Ending Nasty Feud With Redstone Family Source: Variety     Facebook is building its own Steam-style desktop gaming platform with Unity A pocket-sized power bank that'll help your laptop stay alive Source: TC     Round Five: FCC's Spectrum Auction Bids Total $10.587 Billion Report: Viacom Board to Meet on Settlement Source: Broadcastingcable     CNN Creates Drone Unit Auction Net Inches Over $10 Billion   Source: TV Technology     Ericsson puts IP video products into shiny new package dubbed 'TV as a service' Pivot shuts down after just 3 years despite ample backing and carriage Source: Fierce Cable     Jon Stewart To Appear On Final 'The Nightly Show' Source: Multichannel     Magine establishes Asia unit in Hong Kong Bundesliga to start UHD live coverage   Source: Broadband TV News     Brazilian Authorities Accuse U.S. Swimmers of Vandalism, Want Apology   Source: TV Week         Movies | Hindi Pramod Arora becomes Director in Carnival Cinemas, confident of 1000 screens by next year Pramod Arora, who has vast experience in the film and financial fields, has joined as Director of Carnival Cinemas, the Carnival Group has announced. continue reading... Movies | Hollywood AXN presents back to back seasons of Orphan Black It's time to put on our thinking caps and get mind rushed as one of the most entertaining and popular sci-fi drama Orphan Black is back, right from the beginning. continue reading...               Punit & Amit Goenka win MIPTV 2016 Medaille D'Honneur Award   MAM | Marketing LeEco India signs on three strategic digital marketing partners   MAM | Media and Advertising Blush and Castrol Activ Scooter joins to make 'Chal Udte Hain'   MAM | Media and Advertising Sony Pictures Network to LIVE telecast UFC 202 in India     MAM | Marketing Ola shutting down TaxiForSure, adds value-based services for customer convenience   MAM | Media and Advertising Sony Pictures Network to LIVE telecast UFC 202 in India   MAM | Media and Advertising Blush and Castrol Activ Scooter joins to make 'Chal Udte Hain'   Movies | Hindi Pramod Arora becomes Director in Carnival Cinemas, confident of 1000 screens by next year   MAM | Marketing IPG Mediabrands launches mobile marketing Ansible, to work out of three venues   MAM | Media and Advertising Liqvd Asia to handle digital media and marketing for RR Kabel   Television | TV Channels ESPN ropes in Jasdeep Pannu as India TV initiatives head   To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add tvlinx@indiantelevision.in to your address book today. 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