Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 20 February 2019 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad 07

20 February 2019 | Volume 70 - Issue No: 78


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Television | TV Channels

GEC, regional channels' viewership to dip further this year due to IPL, Elections

	This summer, India is set to witness two major events, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the much awaited General Elections, clash for votes and viewership. For the broadcast industry, those with general entertainment channels (GECs) are likely to see even further dip in eyeballs because of this. continue reading...

Regulators | Trai

TRAI to take action against errant service providers

In order to address customer concerns regarding the new tariff regime that came into effect from 1 February, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken considerable steps to educate and inform people.
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iWorld | OTT

SonyLiv brings a bunch of all new international shows across genres

To live up to the promise of bringing the best of international shows, SonyLiv, India's first premium video on demand (VOD) service, has brought an all new line-up of shows. With each passing month, SonyLiv adds fresh and entertaining content to its watch list.
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	BSNL allays Niti Aayog's 'fears' on 4G rolloutRAI's New Rules For Cable And DTH: Dishtv, Sun Direct and Tata Sky Try to Reduce NCF Burden on Subscribers
	Huawei says awaiting approval from DoT for 5G trials
	Source: ETTelecom

	New rules to benefit TV channels, not TN subscribers
	Source: TOI

	It's Confusing
	Source: Business Today

	Protesting FTII students seek I&B's intervention, accuse administration of targeting those who speak up
	Source: Indian Express

	Bombay HC election transparency case: Google and FB submit ad policies
	Source: Medianama

	Netflix Toronto production hub to create 1,850 jobs annually
	Source: Reuters

	Debt-laden MTNL seeks DoT bailout to stay afloat, submits plan to govt
	Source: BS


	National Press Awards: Guardian and Observer receive 33 nominations
	Alastair Campbell: Radio 4's Today should be less middle class
	Source: The Guardian

	Whistle Taps Refinery29's Alison Meyer as VP of Marketing
	Snapchat Expands NHL Pact to Add Hockey Highlights, Curated Stories
	Source: Variety

	The SEC is looking to make it easier for any company to test the IPO waters
	Airtable CEO Howie Liu on the continued importance of getting a 'unicorn' valuation
	Source: Tech Crunch

	FCC: Digital Divide Has 'Substantially' Narrowed
	Netflix Cancels 'Jessica Jones' and 'The Punisher'
	Source: Broadcasting Cable

	Hulu's live TV service catches up with DirecTV Now, TDG says
	Cisco predicts video will account for 79% of global mobile data traffic by 2022
	Source: Fierce Video

	Czech Prima launches VOD service
	Source: Broadband Tv News

	Apollo Buying Majority Stake In Cox TV Stations
	Source: Tv Technology

Movies | Movies on mutiple platforms

Biopics & sports-based films help popularise sporting culture in India

"Sattar minute, sattar minute hai tumhare paas ... shayad tumhari zindagi ke sabse khaas sattar minute ... (Seventy minutes, seventy minutes is what you have ... may be the most important seventy minutes of your life..)".
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Movies | Hollywood

MNX announces 'King of Hollywood'

MNX, Hollywood's wild child, launches its biggest property 'King of Hollywood', starting December 17, 2018, Monday to Friday @9pm. MNX, the channel that resonates with the youth through its stylish, edgy, fast-paced, new-age, premium content has crafted the property, 'King of Hollywood' with an aim to find the biggest Hollywood movie buff of all time.
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