Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 02 October 2017 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad 11

02 October 2017 | Volume 70 - Issue No: 63

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iWorld | OTT

Epic TV launches OTT, sets million subs target

	MUMBAI: Aditya Pitte modestly says he does not have much experience in mainstream television. But, the lead distributor of Patanjali's products loves to listen and learn, and play catch-up quickly. Over the years, he has been doing a lot of listening. And, learning and doing well at the TV business. continue reading...

Television | TV Channels

Zeel channels continue to rule Hindi GEC in steady across genres' list

The channels present in the top 10 channels Across Genres list for week 38 of 2017 (Saturday, 16 September 2017 to Friday, 22 September 2017) by Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) remained the same as in week 37 of 2017.
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iWorld | OTT

Regional news' online viewership is billion-plus every month: Vidooly

News genre is emerging in popularity across leading online video platforms in India and crossing a billion-plus online viewership every month.
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Regulators | I&B Ministry

Indian radio services set for global expansion

All-India Radio (AIR) is all set to expand global services for its Indian audience, which will cover Japan, Germany and Canada.
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Cable TV | MSO

TN advisory: LCO licences may be cancelled if they bully Arasu subs into buying STBs

A Tamil Nadu state advisory has informed subscribers of Arasu Cable not to pay money to the local cable operators (LCOs) for set-top boxes (STBs) which are actually being provided to all for free.
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	Government should help resolve hyper-competition, debt issues after RCom-Aircel deal collapse: Experts
	For ZTE, 5G future is now, starts trials with top telcos
	Source: ET

	Set top boxes free, do not pay operators: Arasu cable
	Source: TOI

	Cartoon Network at 25: sketching out a cutting-edge future
	Source: The Hindu

	PM Narendra Modi determined to give Doordarshan, AIR image makeover: Prasar Bharati CEO
	Source: India Today

	Pak, China plan cross-border cable network to avoid surveillance by India: report
	Source: DC

	Reliance JioPhone delivery will complete before Diwali, company reaffirms
	Source: IB Times

	China's ZTE increasing investments in India to capture 5G opportunity
	Source: ET Telecom

	HFCL group firm eyes Rs 20cr business from school security solution
	Source: FE

	Telcos' services revenues drop by 25%: TRAI
	Source: IIFL


	ITV targets Newsnight in battle for late-night viewers
	Letter from Sadiq Khan to Ofcom's Sharon White
	Source: The Guardian

	Altice Reaches Deal With Disney, Averting Blackout of ESPN and Other Channels
	O.J. Simpson Released From Prison After Nine Years
	Source: Variety

	Apple open-sourced the kernel of iOS and macOS for ARM processors
	Zuckerberg asks forgiveness, but Facebook needs change
	Source: TC

	Dish: Lilly Stations off Satellite Service
	Source: Broadcasting Cable

	OTT TV episode & movie revenues to reach $83 billion
	Source: Broadband TV News

	Why Adult Swim's 'Rick and Morty' Is Millennials' Favorite TV Show
	Source: Fortune

	Norwegian TV Series 'Occupied' Hints At U.S. Leaving NATO, And Russia Invading
	Source: Forbes

	Top regulator says Saudi Aramco IPO carries execution risk but is confident in the mega-listing
	Source: CNBC

	Facebook Blocks Chinese Billionaire Who Tells Tales of Corruption
	Source: NY Times

Movies | Hindi

Judwaa 2….Rides on long weekend

Ideas are in short-supply. Shortcuts are the norm. And, as a producer of repute, if you are getting a package deal to make some quick money, why not?
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Movies | Hollywood

Special screening of Maharaja Duleep Hollywood biopic at Cannes

Even though no Indian feature film has been selected for the 70th Festival de Cannes this year, an award-winning historic film biopic on the poignant life story of the last King of Punjab - Maharajah Duleep Singh.
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