26 May 2016 | Volume 67 - Issue No: 72       visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   Cable TV | Multi System Operators FY-16: Siti Cable revenue up 29.4 percent, EBIDTA up 92 percent Siti Cable Network Limited (Siti Cable) reported 29.4 percent growth in total revenue (including other revenue) for the fiscal ended 31 March 2016 (FY-16, current fiscal). The company reported total revenue of Rs 1213 crore in FY-16 as compared to Rs 937 crore in the previous year. continue reading...               iWorld | Broadband ACT leads in wired broadband subscriber additions in 2016 Atria Convergence Technologies Private Limited (ACT, ACT Broadband) leads in net wired broadband subscriber additions in calendar year 2016 (CY-2016) with 80,000 subscribers added during the first quarter of CY-2016 . continue reading...     Television | TV Channels Star Utsav Movies to launch on 28 May; focuses on being truly rural With an extensive portfolio of channels under it, Star India is all set to add one more feather to his hat. The network will launch its free to air (FTA) Hindi movies channel Star Utsav Movies on 28 May. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels Life OK carries Sci-Fi trend with Nagarjuna At present, Indian television is going through a phase of super natural, mythical and larger than life shows. After the steaming success of many such shows, Beyond Dreams is set to air the all new Mahabharata inspired show Nagarjuna - ek Yodha on Life OK from 30 May at 900 PM. continue reading...     Regulators | TRAI Panel of experts checks possibility of STB inter-operability: TRAI A panel of 12 experts from institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore is working on the challenge of overcoming the problem relating to inter-operability of set top boxes (STB). continue reading...     iWorld | Over The Top Services Hotstar and Akamai renew web streaming partnership Video streaming platform Hotstar and content delivery network Akamai Technologies Inc. today announced the renewal of their partnership to support Hotstar in delivering live sports content and the expected surge in viewership with the help of Akamai's Intelligent Platform. continue reading...     Television | TV Channels FY-16: Zee Media board proposes 15 percent dividend The board of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL), the erstwhile Zee News Limited has recommended payment of equity dividend of Re. 0.15/- per equity share of Re. 1/- each (equivalent to 15 percent on the paid up equity capital), to the equity shareholders for the year ended 31 March 2016 (FY-16, current year). continue reading...     Television | TV Channels Anil Kapoor acquires 'Prison Break' rights; moots Indian version Versatile actor Anil Kapoor, who is currently busy finishing the second series of his television series 24, has acquired the rights of another American TV series Prison Break. continue reading...         Television | TV Channels FY-16: Zee Media board proposes 15 percent dividend   DTH | DTH Operator E-auction for DD Freedish slots on 30 May, reserve price at Rs 4.3 crore   Television | TV Channels Anil Kapoor acquires 'Prison Break' rights; moots Indian version   Television | TV Channels Crome week 20: Movies Now leads the loser's list   Television | TV Channels Star World HD to bring back S2 of Wayward Pines   Regulators | TDSAT TDSAT rejects MSO Honey Sky Vision's petition against Sai Media   Television | TV Channels Infinity-On-Demand launched wherein viewers get complete control on the shows   Television | TV Channels 'The Bridge' draws to an end   iWorld | Video On Demand Dia Mirza stars in India's first Horror Web Series - 'Shockers'   Television | TV Channels Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd launch 'SadabaharHitz'   iWorld | Social Media Twitter to simplify its 140 character rule   Television | TV Channels Snapdeal's top Silicon valley talent Anand Chandrasekaran quits as CPO   iWorld | e-commerce Airtel Digital TV and Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd launch 'SadabaharHitz'   Television | TV Channels French channel TV5Monde now available on RealVU   Television | TV Channels Subhash Chandra resigns; R K Arora appointed as Zee Media CEO   Television | TV Channels SPN acquires exclusive broadcast and digital rights for 2016 Copa America Centenario in India   DTH | DTH Services FY-16: Videocon d2h adds 16.8 lakh subs, Op Profit up 32.5 percent               ISRO wants DTH companies to share transponders on one satellite Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Kajol to figure in Modi government's 2nd anniversary celebrations   Source: ET     Trai reaches out to tech-experts to make set-top boxes interoperable Dish TV shines on adding 0.51 million net subscribers in Q4FY16   Source: Live Mint     Stop gatekeepers of the internet: A new Trai consultation paper puts net neutrality under threat, again We scored because we kept off cable TV and social media, say SSLC exam toppers Video gaming returns to TV with new league Telephone subscriber user base grows to 105.88 crore in March: Trai   Source: TOI     Airtel Digital TV partners Shemaroo to launch 'SadabaharHitz' TRAI reviews regulatory framework of broadcasting sector   Source: BS     TRAI ropes in experts for inter-operability of set-top box Tata Sky ties up with TechProcess for digital payments   Source: The Hindu Business Line     FTV's Bikini Show Obscene, Denigrate Women: I&B Ministry   Source: Huffington Post     For 800 million citizens, Modi's Digital India highway is a bridge to nowhere   Source: Scroll     Bharti Airtel buys Videocon's 1800MHz spectrum across 6 circles   Source: Medianama     Congress attacks Centre over Amitabh Bachchan's role in NDA show   Source: DNA India     TRAI looks to IIT, IISc expertise to make Set Top Boxes inter-operable   Source: FE     Court strikes down U.S. FCC broadcaster sales rules   Source: Reuters     EU to probe deeper relations between web platforms and businesses   Source: India Today     View latest films at home, thanks to Cineview Panchami   Source: New Indian Express         BBC's Tony Hall: greater NAO scrutiny must not undermine editorial freedom Chris Evans says tabloid Top Gear criticism was 'perfect storm' Source: The Guardian     Bernie Sanders Continues Attack on Disney Over Worker Pay YouTube Star Arrested After Climbing Hollywood Sign Disney CEO Slams Bernie Sanders Over Low Pay Allegations Source: Variety     SpaceX continues ambitious launch schedule with next mission, fifth one this year For Peter Thiel, revenge on Gawker may have been a dish best served cold Supercomputers supercharge NASA's simulated storms and improve hurricane forecasts Source: TC     FCC's Wheeler Signals JSA Rule Could Return FX Picks Up Final Seasons of Spy Saga 'The Americans Source: BC     Report: US Video Streaming Market Showing Signs of Slowing   Source: TV Technology     Law firm selected in combined, nationwide class-action suit against DirecTV/NFL Sunday Ticket Showtime's Christie: SVOD not cannibalizing core linear channels   Source: Fierce Cable     Wheeler Signals JSA Rule Could Return D.C. Weighs In on FCC JSA Smackdown House Appropriations Bill Would Delay Set-Top Proposal Source: Multichannel     Samsung tries TV gaming ATX Networks highlights five new products ABox42 stages IPTV breakfast Source: Broadband TV News     Producer on HBO Show Arrested in Woman's Death CBS Officially Cancels Drama Cable Channels Lay Off Staffers Source: TV Week     Sports Streams Jump to 4K, But Consumers Need to Catch Up: Video For Branded Video Success, AOL Says Authenticity Is Key: Video Source: Streaming Media     Disney and Lucasfilm heading to Netflix Ooyala predicts state of the media industry Source: TV Beurope     Durban FilmMart announces full programme for its 7th edition Source: Screen Africa     Movies | Hindi Kashish International Queer Film Festival scores its highest, here's how! Society's acceptance is expanding to acceptance of new ideas, cultures and beliefs. The twenty first century is about moving forward with acceptance to new change, and as media is a mirror for and of society. continue reading... MOVIES | Hollywood Cinepolis targets having 400 screens in India by 2017 In a bid to provide the best-in-cinema experience coupled with state-of-the-art technology, Cinepolis India, today announced the launch of its first International multiplex in Rohini in the NCR region. continue reading...                       Punit & Amit Goenka win MIPTV 2016 Medaille D'Honneur Award   Television | TV Channels Season 4 of 'Runway to Success' from Lufthansa and Times Network takes off   Television | TV Channels ET Now brings 'Kem Cho Gujarat' on 26 May   MAM | Marketing Air Asia touches 2.5 million guests   Television | TV Channels Cheer comedy festival to go live   MAM | Marketing UNICEF India launches 'Fair Start' for Every Child     Television | TV Channels Season 4 of 'Runway to Success' from Lufthansa and Times Network takes off   Television | TV Channels ET Now brings 'Kem Cho Gujarat' on 26 May   MAM | Media and Advertising Inshorts attempts to create awareness about app through first TVC   MAM | Marketing Air Asia touches 2.5 million guests   Television | TV Channels Cheer comedy festival to go live   MAM | Marketing UNICEF India launches 'Fair Start' for Every Child   MAM | Media and Advertising FCB Ulka bags the creative duties of mid-day   "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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