24 May 2016 | Volume 67 - Issue No: 70       visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   iWorld | Over The Top Services Sports only OTT service Veqta to launch in June With the aim of expanding its portfolio, Veqta, a digital broadcast network dedicated to sports is all geared up to launch its OTT service in June 2016. With the launch of the platform, the venture will also roll-out its application followed by content in various regional languages. continue reading...         Television | TV Channels 300 hours eligibility criteria for e-auction of slots on DD National Doordarshan, which recently decided to invite eligible producers to create and market fresh content on the channel for a fixed tenure extending up to three years by buying slots through e-auction. continue reading...   DTH | DTH Operator FY-16: Dish TV adds 15 lakh subscribers, subscription revenue Rs 2,827 crore This is the second consecutive year that direct to home (DTH) company Dish TV India Limited (Dish TV) has reported growth across important financial and operational parameters including operating revenues (TIO), profit after tax (PAT) and subscription numbers. continue reading...     Television | TV Channels SPN launches regional language feeds for UEFA EURO 2016 in India Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has launched multi-language feeds for its international football property UEFA EURO 2016. continue reading...     Television | TV Channels Times Now partners with Sky Media for ad sales in the UK In a move to strengthen its ad sales in the UK market, Times Now has signed a deal with Sky Media. continue reading...     Satellites | Satellite Launches ISRO successfully flight tested India's Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) On May 23, 2016 ISRO successfully flight tested India's first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime. continue reading...     Cable TV | Multi System Operators MSM Media Distribution is now Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India MSM Media Distribution (MSMMD), the distribution arm and wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) today has announced a change in its name and will now be called Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Pvt. Ltd. continue reading...         Television | TV Channels SPN launches regional language feeds for UEFA EURO 2016 in India   Satellites | Satellite Launches ISRO successfully flight tested India's Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)   Television | TV Channels Star World hosted a gourmet galain in Mumbai to celebrate success of MasterChef Australia   Cable TV | Multi System Operators MSM Media Distribution is now Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India   Television | TV Channels Times Now partners with Sky Media for ad sales in the UK   Television | TV Channels Star World's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' show to host Donald Trump & Bernie Sanders   Television | TV Channels Modi lauds AIR for Mann ki Baat simulcast across radio, TV, DTH, internet   Television | TV Channels Reduced DD terrestrial viewership has led to decline in IEBR in last two years                 Dish TV adds 0.51 million net subscriber in Q4 FY16 Trai must ensure an open internet; low spectrum costs at core of net neutrality Will consider bringing law on call drops to protect interest of consumers: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Telecom Minister   Source: ET     Trai takes step towards improving resource management in broadcast distribution Right to offend qua defamation | Manish Tewari   Source: Live Mint     Sacked trustees fire back in battle for Viacom and CBS HC dismisses petition regarding Trai's failure to address call drop issue   Source: TOI     TRAI proposes bringing DTH, Cable TV, HITS, IPTV operators under unified QoS framework   Source: Medianama     SAP Shows How Businesses Are 'Live' in the Digital Economy   Source: Ad Age India     More users are paying their DTH, mobile bills via Bitcoin: Zebpay   Source: Hindustan Times     ISRO's reusable satellite launch test: It's all about lowering the cost   Source: Indian Express     Live telecast of CM swearing in Oscar, Cannes entries to get govt. support   Source: The Hindu     Edit: Get net-neutrality right, piecemeal TRAI consultation makes it worse   Source: FE     Reliance Jio Set to Lose Big as Government Favours Uniform Spectrum Usage Charge   Source: The Wire     I&B Ministry May Give Up To Rs 1 Crore To Film Competing In Oscar   Source: Huffington Post     All India Radio to launch mobile app for its Persian service   Source: BGR     DD invites proposals from production houses under slot sale   Source: BS         Lenny Henry joins Broadchurch after previously saying drama was too white ITV News report on London mayoral election accused of anti-Ukip bias Source: The Guardian     Casey Bloys Upped to President of Programming at HBO Facebook Says Investigation Revealed 'No Evidence of Systemic Political Bias' Source: Variety     Netflix touts Disney partnership to remind U.S. subscribers it still has movies Google and Oracle present closing arguments in battle over Java Source: TC     Casey Bloys Named HBO Programming President Redstone Asks Court to Confirm Trust Change Source: BC     Indy 500 Aims to Speed into Living Rooms Source: TV Technology     Cable One using FICO scores to qualify video customers, Might says Comcast's Cavanagh: DreamWorks kids animation will be used for SVOD   Source: Fierce Cable     Fox Staffers Leaving Today Via Buyouts Include PR, Affiliate Execs Viamedia Sues Comcast Over Claims of Spot Ad Dominance Source: Multichannel     Sir Martin Sorrell to keynote IBC 2016 AirBeamTV launches Mac screen mirroring to Samsung TVs Source: Broadband TV News     ABC News Announces New Prime-Time Series Whoopi Goldberg's New TV Series May Surprise You Source: TV Week     Twitter NFL Feed Will Only Offer 'Low-Level Streaming': NeuLion Whistle Sports Says Focus on the Story, Avoid Clickbait: Video Source: Streaming Media     Arri joins TVBEurope 2020 as Masterclass Partner Sir Martin Sorrell to give Keynote address at IBC2016 Source: TV Beurope     MENA pay-TV spikes in 2015 Source: Screen Africa     Movies | Hindi Box Office: Baaghi and The Jungle Book - great run Sarbjit, with its choice of subject and casting, was not expected to carry much appeal and it did not. With its lacklustre treatment, length and lack of soul, it failed to touch the audience. The film had a poor opening day with a marginal increase on Saturday and Sunday. continue reading... MOVIES | Hollywood Star Movies & Star Movies Select HD to air 'Whiplash' and 'Fantastic Four' Films have always had the power to have audiences live in a world other than their own. It seeks to be a form of a dream, an experience that showcases a life through multiple genres, be it action, romance, drama, comedy and even horror. continue reading...                       Punit & Amit Goenka win MIPTV 2016 Medaille D'Honneur Award   iWorld | Over The Top Services 4k Media Continues To Expand International Streaming Media Partnerships For The Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise   Television | TV Channels Sony Pix to air 'Paddington' movie on 29 May   MAM | Marketing Flipkart announces 'Watch Exchange' in partnership with Fossil and Goonj   Television | TV Shows Early bird tickets for 10th edition of Sunburn open from 26 May     MAM | Media and Advertising Don't cover-up imperfections: says Grey's new campaign for Kamdhenu Paints   MAM | Media and Advertising Lukup Media appoints JWT as its advertising Agency   Television | TV Channels CNN-News18 to look back at Modi Government's Two Years through Exclusive Programming   MAM | Marketing Housejoy breaks the stereotype through their campaign 'ShesTheFan'   Movies | Hindi Box Office: Baaghi and The Jungle Book - great run   iWorld | Over The Top Services 4k Media Continues To Expand International Streaming Media Partnerships For The Yu-Gi-Oh! 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