07 October 2017 | Volume 70 - Issue No: 68   Facebook Twitter YouTube YouTube
 
 
 
Television | TV Channels
ZEEL acquires 9X Media for Rs 1.6 bn
Rumours around this acquistion have been doing the rounds for sometime. And they were denied for reasons of corporate and stock market compliance. But now Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has finally announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Pradeep Guha-headed 9X Media and its subsidiaries from private equity firm New Silk Route and other shareholders for an all cash consideration of Rs. 1,600 million.
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Regulators | I&B Ministry
MAELS 2017: Free traditional media from regulations, don't impose these on OTT services
Traditional linear television needs to be free from the chains of regulations, and OTT entertainment platforms need to be left clear from any fresh legislation.
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Mam | Marketing
ASCI dismisses HUL plaint against two Emami products
The Independent Review Committee (IRC) of The Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI), chaired by Justice Mohit Shah (retired), has summarily dismissed two complaints filed by HUL against Emami Limited's Fair and Handsome Instant Fairness Facewashes over the last six months.
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Television | TV Channels
Govt to help revitalise DD under 'autonomous Prasar', dubs censors as 'facilitators' within law
Union information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani on Friday said the government saw agencies including the Censor Board "as facilitators" within the ambit of the law. Irani was speaking at a World Economic Forum-India Economic Summit session moderated by film maker Karan Johar in New Dlhi.
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iWorld | Social Media
Nick and Colors Kannada among top FB, YouTube monthly views: Culture Machine analysis
Culture Machine, a subsidiary of The Aleph Group, Singapore, has established a leaderboard for publishers across multiple categories in India. Founded by Sameer Pitalwalla and Venkat Prasad in 2013.
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Mam | Media And Advertising
Hero MotoCorp TVC shows Indian super-skills as FIFA U-17 WC starts
Hero MotoCorp, the national supporter of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, has kicked off its campaign with a TVC and digital engagement. The TVC titled "#PLAYINSPIRE" has been conceptualised by Law & Kenneth Saatchi & Saatchi creative team and produced by Elements.
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Technology | Software
Tata Comm to deliver Motorsport videos on global devices
Tata Communications will now deliver video content for Motorsport.tv viewers' all devices over its global network. The two have partnered to power the growth of the network's internet television platforms.
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Television | TV Channels
GEC: Star Plus regains lead, Zee TV slips to third position in urban market
The leader in the GEC urban market in BARC week 38 Zee TV has slipped to the third position and Star Plus regained the numero uno position. Star Plus jumped two slots to the third position in the GEC urban plus rural market, whereas Star Bharat slipped a slot to the fourth position.
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iWorld | OTT
ALTBalaji identified local talent for regional language comedy shows, says Manav Sethi
ALTBalaji, an OTT platform for original and exclusive shows, has launched regional stand-up comedy in Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati and more Hindi videos on its digital platform.
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Television | TV Channels
English Ent: Comedy Central, Star Movies lead respective genres, Star World slips 3 slots
BARC week 38's leader in the English entertainment genre Colors Infinity slipped to the third position this week, albeit with a slight growth in the ratings. Star World slipped three slots to the fifth position this week.
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- Tower companies pare service to RCom on rental defaults
- PM Narendra Modi is instilling faith back in people: Smriti Irani
  Source: ET
   
- BSNL-Mobikwik wallet registers Rs 10 million GMV
- Isro celebrates seven September space anniversaries
  Source: TOI
   
- Centre tells states to facilitate easy filmmaking in country
  Source: DNA India
   
- Tech Mahindra has filed an insolvency petition against RCOM
  Source: Medianama
   
- Netflix Raises Prices for 2 Plans in the US: Here's Why
  Source: NDTV
   
- Trai extends deadlines for comments on data security, ownership, privacy paper
  Source: ET Telecom
   
- Zee Entertainment to acquire 9X Media; ends JV with Turner
  Source: Vccircle
   
- Murdoch's UK paper arm admits computer hacking, fuelling criticism of Sky takeover
  Source: Zee Biz
   
- Motorsport.tv, Tata Communications in a video delivery pact to any device across the globe
  Source: ET CIO
   
- Lawmakers Block Mini-Satellites That Could Spy on North Korea
  Source: BQ
   
   
- Harvey Weinstein to take 'leave of absence' as sexual harassment allegations surface
- Social media stars breaching rules on promoting brands, watchdog says
Source: The Guardian
   
- Magic Leap Gets Mixed Reality Comics With Madefire Partnership
- Amazon Echo Show Sales, Review Ratings Down After YouTube Removal
Source: Variety
   
- Puerto Rico governor says 'Let's talk' after Elon Musk offers to solve the island's power crisis
- Kaspersky hearing with House committee set for late October
 

Source: TC

   
- FCC Creates Hurricane Recovery Task Force
- Hillier Named VP, Original Series at Disney Channel
Source: Broadcasting Cable
   
- Mediacom rolls out Gigasphere in Delaware, Maryland and Michigan
- Fierce Innovation Awards Deadline Extended Through Friday, October 13th
  Source: Fierce Cable
   
- Mediacom Expands Reach of DOCSIS 3.1 Service
- Cable-Tec Expo: SCTE•ISBE to Demo 3D-Powered Training
  Source: Multichannel
   
- Vivendi offices raided in Mediaset probe
- Ziggo adds TV5Monde educational app on Horizon
  Source: Broadband TV News
   
- Monty Hall to Be Remembered With All-Day Programming Marathon
- Fox Lands High-Profile Legal Drama, Now Has at Least Four of Them in the Works
  Source: TV Week
   
Movies | Hindi
Chef: Where is the audience?
Chef is a remake of 2014 Hollywood film of the same name, written, directed and co-produced by Jon Favreau, who also essayed the lead role. Once in a while, an English movie story fits to the T catering to the Indian tastes.
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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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IDOS 2017 Opening Remarks
 
Television | TV Channels
Kapil Dev on ABP News: How Indian cricket team can become number one across all formats
 
Television | TV Channels
MTV, HD+ to air 'Bigg Boss Extra Dose' for youth on weekdays from 9 Oct
 
iWorld | VOD
Hoichoi launches 'Paranoia' thriller series
 
Television | TV Channels
@FIFAHindi: We have taken care of growing 'football' conversations, says Twitter exec Madani
 
Television | TV Channels
Indiacast rejigs top management to streamline expansion plans
 
Specials | Event Coverage
Broadcast India show to take place from 12-14 Oct
 
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