04 January 2017 | Volume 68 - Issue No: 56       visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   Television | TV Channels Hindi GECs to be bigger and better in 2017 As the new year 2017 begins, broadcasters across Hindi general entertainment channels, are all set to come up with their big bang shows. Be it Star Plus, Colors, Sony Entertainment Television, Zee TV, Life OK, &TV or Sab TV. continue reading...         DTH | DTH Services DTH adds 14 lakh active subscribers in Q2-17 as per TRAI data The DTH industry in India has added about 14 lakh (1.4 million) active subscribers in the quarter ended 30 September 2016 (Q2-17, current quarter) as compared to the immediate trailing quarter (Q1-17). continue reading...   Regulators | TRAI Respond to Vodafone's TRAI challenge in two weeks, govt directed Terming it as "premature", the central government has opposed a plea by the telecom major Vodafone Mobile Services challenging TRAI's recommendation to impose Rs 1,050 crore penalty for not providing interconnectivity to Reliance Jio. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels PWL: All eyes on Geeta-Marwa, Sandeep-Amit bouts After a solid start to the season, reigning defending champions Mumbai Maharathis in the inaugural match, the Haryana Hammers are upbeat for their next encounter against UP Dangal in the second season of Patanjali Powervita Pro Wrestling League (PWL) on Wednesday. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels Saaibaba musicals & comedy, Balaji dramas may lift DD's fortunes from Feb Starting February, pubcaster Doordarshan is geared up to launch television shows following the prime time programming slot auction in December. continue reading...   iWorld | VOD Sony's 'We Liv to Entertain' gets 10 million views in a week When it comes to delivering unparalleled experiences to viewers, SonyLiv, the complete digital entertainment platform with content for audiences across genres has never ceased to surprise and delight its users. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels Pogo welcomes New Year with new shows, movie mania Pogo opened the year with announcing the launch of a brand new show Grizzy and the Lemmings which premiered on 2 January The shows airs every Monday to Friday at 6 pm. continue reading...   World | VOD Viu Originals to feature two new shows by Vikram Bhatt & Culture Machine Bollywood director, producer and auteur Vikram Bhatt is all set to launch two new premium shows on Viu, the OTT video on demand entertainment service of Vuclip. continue reading...             Vodafone plea against TRAI recommendation premature: Centre DoT to firm up policy on backhaul spectrum this year: Telecom Secretary   Source: BS     GTPL Hathway files draft prospectus with Sebi to float IPO   Source: ET     367.46 m Internet connections in India; Tamil Nadu has highest broadband   Source: Medianama     Deals buzz: Bharti Airtel in talks to buy Telenor's India business for $350 million   Source: Live Mint     Dish AirTV Android Streaming Box Merges Netflix, Sling TV, Local TV   Source: PC Mag     Airtel Launches 'V-Fiber' Broadband Services in Indore   Source: News18     Information Broadcasting ministry hopes key policy changes in 2016 will give fruit in 2017   Source: Indian Express     SpaceX reveals cause of rocket explosion, plans new launch on January 8   Source: Hindustan Times         Christmas Day TV ratings fall to lowest on record Gary Barlow: Let It Shine will avoid the nastiness of other TV talent shows Source: The Guardian     Dish Debuts AirTV Device to Bring Free Broadcast Television to Sling TV Roku Grows U.S. Smart TV Market Share to 13%, Introduces New Models at CES   Source: Variety     Zuckerberg's 2017 challenge is to meet and listen to people in all 50 states Qualcomm kicks its automotive ambitions up another gear, partners with VW and more   Source: TC     House Votes to Sanction Live Streaming From Floor Telco ISPs Ask FCC to Reverse Broadband Privacy Rules Source: Broadcasting Cable     Comcast unable to get $100M Washington suit thrown out New NBC Boston station launches amid challenges Source: Fierce Cable     CES 2017: VR Headset Unit Sales to Reach 2.5M in 2017 Source: Multichannel     Hearst and Cox TV Stations Taken Off DirecTV Inside Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve Disaster on Live TV Source: TV Week     Streaming Video Alliance Begins First Tests of Open Caching Source: Streaming Media     Movies | Hindi One-horse race Dangal sweeps box office It has been a one-horse race at the box office as Dangal sweeps the box office setting new records. The film crossed the Rs 100-crore mark in its first weekend and continued to enjoy a healthy run through rest of the week to almost make it to the Rs 200 crore mark in its first week as it collected Rs 197.55 crore. continue reading... Movies | Hollywood Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Foxcatcher in India "A coach is a father. Coach is a mentor. Coach has great power on an athlete's life," says John Du Pont, the coach of team Foxcatcher. continue reading...               One on one discussion with Jagdish Kumar M D & CEO   Television | TV Channels Victoria's Secret Fashion Show '16, on 31 Dec 11pm onwards only on Zee Cafe   iWorld | Telecom Airtel, Vodafone lead market; UP East adds max subs   Television | TV Channels Courteney Cox, Nick Jonas, Vanessa to feature in 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls'   iWorld | Ecommerce FbStart, Amazon Launchpad nurture e-com startups   Television | TV Channels Sherlock s4 to premiere on AXN; partners Uber for campaign   To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add tvlinx@indiantelevision.in to your address book today. 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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