06 January 2016 | Volume 50 - Issue No: 69       visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   Cable TV | DAS Over 70% digitisation completed in Phase III across India: Chrome Amidst huge confusion of how much of the Phase III of Digital Addressable System (DAS) has actually happened on ground, Chrome Data Analytics & Media released extensive data on the status of digitisation. continue reading...         Regulators | I&B Ministry Adcap case on 11 February to consider if pay channels have right to show commercials The Delhi High Court, which is slated to hear the advertising cap (adcap) challenge case on 11 February, today agreed to consider contentions on whether pay channels should be permitted to carry commercials in view of subscription fee charged by them. continue reading...   Regulators | TRAI Q1-2016 TRAI report: Radio industry performance improves The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released combined advertisement (Ad) revenues of 239 private FM radio stations for the quarter ended 30 June, 2015 (Q1-2016) a few days ago. There were a total of 243 radio stations in the India as on that date. continue reading...   Regulators | High Court Odhisa HC recognises Ortel's representation on DAS Phase III; urges MIB to give it two months Is another state joining the ranks of those who have asked for - and have been given - time to be able to implement digitisation in Digital Addressable System (DAS) Phase III areas? If initial indications are to be believed, the answer is yes. continue reading...   iWorld | Over The Top Services LukUp Media names Tata Sky's Mukund Sharma as EVP Content specialist Mukund Sharma, who is currently serving his notice period at the direct to home (DTH) company Tata Sky, has been roped in by on-demand and multi-screen TV service provider Lukup Media as executive vice president content, services and commercial. continue reading...       Television | TV Channels Maharashtra One names Abhay Ojha as chief biz officer; network to launch movie channel   iWorld | Over The Top Services LukUp Media names Tata Sky's Mukund Sharma as EVP   REGULATORS | High Court Odhisa HC recognises Ortel's representation on DAS Phase III; urges MIB to give it two months   iWorld | Over The Top Services Netflix & Dreamworks Animation expand global deal excluding China   iWorld | Social Media Facebook invites entries for FB Awards; small businesses to get special attention   iWorld | Social Media Social media & e-mail marketing top preferred channels for Indian marketers in 2016   iWorld | Broadband Broadcom launches low power combo chip for mobile platforms   iWorld | Over The Top Services ErosNow ties up with Idea to provide Bollywood content on 4G   iWorld | Over The Top Services Spuul premieres Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Jazbaa'         SITI Cable hits 52-week high as RBI raises FII investment limit   Source: FE     Officers to Monitor Cable TV Digitisation   Source: Indian Express     Facebook answers Trai queries on Free Basics in fresh email Telecom companies threaten to raise tariffs to make up for call drop fine   Source: ET     Government backs Trai in tussle on call drops Source: TOI     Free Basics: TRAI asks supporters to avoid using set template for comments Source: First Post     New Penalty Rule for Telecom Operators to Be Finalised Soon: Prasad   Source: Gadgets Ndtv     Govt Terms DAS Rollout A 'Success' Despite Teething Troubles Source: Business World     Five trends for Indian telecom in 2016   Source: Forbes India     Govt Supports TRAI, Rejects Telcos' Call Drop Compensation Claim Impact Source: FitNHit     India to Launch Fifth Navigation Satellite on January 20   Source:Silicon India     I&B Ministry's new rules for VVIP coverage after PM pix goof-up   Source: Deccan Herald     'Chhoti Anandi' to enter TV world with animated makeover Working with Amitabh Bachchan was a 'dream come true', says Aditi Rao Hydari Source: Ibn Live     TV White Space technology can bridge India's digital divide: Microsoft chairman Bhaskar Pramanik   Source: Telecom     Priyanka Chopra to attend People's Choice Awards   Source: IE         Jenna Fischer Joins NBC's 'The Mysteries Of Laura' As Recurring 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Vs 'Avatar': It's A Different Picture Overseas Netflix Orders Psychological Thriller 'Gypsy' Donald Trump Returning To 'The Tonight Show' Next Week Source: Deadline     Michael Weatherly to Exit 'NCIS' Alexander Skarsgard, James Tupper Join HBO's Nicole Kidman-Reese Witherspoon Drama Source: Hollywood Reporter     FCC delays Charter-Time Warner Cable merger review by two weeks Dish unveils 16-tuner 'Hopper 3,' announces major UI changes to Sling TV CES: Nagra rolls out managed, cloud-based 4K video platform for pay-TV operators Source: Fierce Cable     Cable unbundling will devastate Canadian TV production: report Source: Ottawa Citizen     The Hopper 3 Is the Most Ludicrously Powerful Cable Box Ever Source: Wired     CBS Television Distribution Promotes Bingaman, Schildhouse NCTC Head: Flexibility Key to AMC Agreement Source: Broadcasting Cable     Cable Channel Changes Its Mind, Scraps Comedy Series Source: Tv Week     Xfinity On Demand Top 20 TV for the Week of December 21 - December 27 Source: Business Wire     Golden Globes Grow More Worldly on TV Front NBC Taps Allison Rawlings as Senior VP, Corporate Communications Source: Variety   Yahoo Closes Down Yahoo Screen Hub Source: Media Post     BBC Three announces rebrand Source: TvBEurope   NCTC, AMC ink carriage agreement, avoiding a blackout Source: RapidTvNews         Movies | Hindi Box Office: 'Bajirao Mastani' tots Rs 132 crore; 'Dilwale' collects Rs 127 crore There has not been a single new release in last two weeks and the only two films in contention are Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani, which released simultaneously on 18 December, 2015. continue reading... MOVIES | Hollywood Worldwide 2015 box office sets new record with $38+ billion The global box office crossed the $38 billion benchmark, making 2015 the highest-earning year at the global box office in movie history according to Rentrak. continue reading...               Pakistani Oscar winner Ms. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at MIPCOM 2015 on Social responsibility - Media's Role in Creating and Provoking Global Change   Television | TV Channels COLORS extends Anandi's legacy through first-of-its-kind animated series on Hindi GECs with 'Chhoti Anandi'   Specials | Year Enders 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Jashn' to 'ICC World Cup' What's hot on the Indian OTT scene   Cable TV | DAS DAS Phase III stayed in 5 states including Maharashtra as Bombay HC issues restraining order   Movies | Hindi Box Office: 'Bajirao Mastani' tots Rs 132 crore; 'Dilwale' collects Rs 127 crore   Television | TV Channels Rashmi Sharma Telefilms upbeat with 7 shows on air; mulls comedy show   Television | TV Channels Colors lines up new shows; 'Krishnadasi' to replace 'Bigg Boss 9' on weekdays   Television | TV Channels AXN to premiere 'Sherlock: The Abominable Bride'   Television | TV Channels Maharashtra One names Abhay Ojha as chief biz officer; network to launch movie channel "You are receiving this mailer either because you have signed up at www.indiantelevision.com or we thought this might be of interest to you" If You wish to UNSUBSCRIBE - CLICK HERE Visit: www.indiantelevision.com   |   Feedback   |   Advertise   |   Contact us The TV Linx Reporter is an Indian Television Dot Com Publication. © 2001-2016. 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