Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 29 October 2016 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad 11

29 October 2016 | Volume 68 - Issue No: 01

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Satellites | Satellite Launches

ISRO to launch 83 satellites on single rocket, create world record

	The Indian space agency ISRO, in a move to set a world record, is planning to put into orbit 83 satellites -- two Indian and 81 foreign -- on a single rocket in early 2017, said a top official of Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). continue reading...

Regulators | TRAI

TRAI to review terms for captive VSAT licences

Telecom regulatory authority TRAI has started a comprehensive review of various fee and charges related to captive VSAT (very small aperture terminal) licences, including entry fee, licence fee, bank guarantee and royalty charges.
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iWorld | E Commerce

e-comm: Amazon gung-ho on India sales; dares Flipkart

Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, paid Rs 40 crore to acquire Westland Ltd's publishing arm, thus giving it access to local content and a library of popular books, which continue to be a popular item on India's e-commerce. It aims to push higher sales of its Kindle readers in India.
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DTH | DTH Operator

Q2-17: Dish TV adds 2.59 lakh subscribers

Indian direct to home (DTH) company Dish TV India Limited (Dish TV) has reported growth across important financial and operational parameters including operating revenues (TIO) , EBIDTA and subscription numbers.
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Television | TV Channels

Disney India acquires rights of 'Freaktown'

Disney India has acquired the Canadian animated comedy series 'Freaktown' from Portfolio Entertainment. Broadcasters in the UK and Denmark have also acquired the rights for the same movie.
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Television | TV Channels

Nat Geo to showcase 'Before The Flood' TVC-free

On the heels of last Friday's theatrical release of the critically acclaimed film 'Before the Flood' in New York and Los Angeles, National Geographic Global Networks CEO, Courteney Monroe.
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Cable TV | Multi System Operators

Hathway rebrands in-house channels

Hathway Cable and Datacom Limited has given a new dimension to some of its key channels through a rebranding move that includes new packaging and graphics of the five new channels launched earlier this year.
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Television | TV Channels

ZMCL to demerge print biz into DMCL, list; approves new home shopping channel

Television | TV Channels

DD D-G Sahu elected Asia-Pacific Broadcasting vice-president

Movies | Hindi

Ajay Kapoor's experience will benefit our film venture: Wadhawan Group

Television | TV Channels

Star Movies presents 'Films To See...' every weekday starting 7 Nov


	Dish TV posts Q2 net profit at Rs 70.1 crore
	Telecom minister to meet telco CEOs on November 1 on call drop issue
	Source: ET

	Telecom minister Manoj Sinha to meet telco chiefs on call drop issue on 1 Nov
	Zee Media to demerge print business
	Source: Live Mint

	Here's one telecoms merger that makes some sense
	Broadband privacy rules approved despite industry pushback
	Source: ET TELECOM

	Hurdles will slow timing of AT&T M&A bond offering
	Source: Reuters

	Results to watch out for! Vedanta, Eicher Motors, Dish TV in focus
	Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd's Q2FY17 standalone net profit rises 38.52% yoy to Rs.169 crore : Beats Estimates
	Source: IIFL

	PlayStation Vue: Sony's streaming service comes to Android TV; PC and Mac web support to follow
	Source: First Post

	YouTube rising star in Google's success
	Source: IE

	TRAI to review terms, conditions for captive VSAT licences
	Source: BS

	Robbers attack manager of finance firm at Besant Nagar
	Source: The Hindu


	Imam loses libel action against BBC over Sunday Politics show
	Seven drops legal action against Nine in battle for breakfast TV top spot
	Source: The Guardian

	NATPE Conference Adds Music Track, Scripted Focus and Station Summit
	'Deadpool 2' Eyes 'John Wick's' David Leitch as New Director
	Source: Variety

	Tesla's Powerwall 2 packs over twice the energy storage
	Three reasons carriers are building new cell networks for the Internet of Things
	Source: Tech Crunch

	Recipients Announced for 2016 Diversity Leadership Awards
	FCC Backs FTC's Challenge to Ninth Circuit Ruling
	Source: Broadcasting Cable

	Tribune signs extension with Scripps, signaling intent to keep stake in network
	Twitter chops down Vine as social media platform goes into austerity mode
	Source: Fierce Cable

	Reports: CenturyLink Nears Level 3 Hookup
	IFC To Offer Early Halloween Airing Of 'Stan Against Evil'
	Source: Multichannel

	Motorvision TV ends Sky D tie-up
	Digi declares sufficient funding
	Source: Broadband TV News

	Dylan Breaks His Silence About Winning the Nobel Prize
	CBS Developing New Crime Drama From 'NCIS: LA' Creator
	Source: TV Week

Movies | Hindi

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: Youthful fun in parts

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' deals in romance and music, something that Karan Johar is good at. What is different here is that this film is not about the usual pursuit of love till the families object, then agree and all ends on a happy note. .
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Movies | Hollywood

Sony Pictures signs three-film deal with international producers

Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) has inked a deal with Mexico and Los Angeles-based producers Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. With this multi-picture development, the producers will write and produce three new feature films with the studio.
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