Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 16 July 2019 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad 07

16 July 2019 | Volume 70 - Issue No: 99


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Television | TV Channels

Doordarshan's future roadmap hinges on new tech, content development & monetisation

	Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is waking up from its slumber. With technology redesigning the media industry, the pubcaster has to quickly adapt to upgradations like ultra-high definition (UHD) along with focusing on over-the-top reach and tapping the huge digital base. continue reading...

Cable TV | LCO

Cable TV subscription drives Hathway revenue growth in Q1 FY 2020

Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd (Hathway) reported 38 percent growth in subscription revenue from its cable TV business (CATV) for the quarter ended 30 June 2019 (Q1 2020, quarter or period under review) as compared to the corresponding year ago quarter (y-o-y) Q1 2019.
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iWorld | OTT

Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5 in talks for partnership

Two strong players in the Indian over-the-top (OTT) ecosystem i.e, Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5 are in talks for a partnership. According to a report in the Economic times, the platforms are currently negotiating for a platform deal.
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Television | TV Channels

Tiranga TV fires more than 200 employees, confiscates equipment

Kapil Sibal-led Tiranga TV has allegedly fired more than 200 employees and has confiscated their equipment as tweeted by senior journalist Barkha Dutt. Earlier, some employees had made similar allegations against the channel and had conducted in Delhi on 3 July.
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	DCC may not back Trai penalty on telcos, may go for nominal sum
	Huawei to invest $3.1 bln in Italy, add 1,000 jobs in 3 years- country CEO
	Source: ETTelecom

	Jio partners with GSMA for digital literacy among women
	Source: ET

	Afghan radio station shuts down after threats by suspected Taliban
	Source: TOI

	Amazon Prime Day Sale: A New Tata Sky HD Connection Becomes Even More Affordable
	Source: News18

	Explained: Behind Chandrayaan-2's GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch today
	Source: Indian Express

	BSNL gives unlimited free calls with latest prepaid plan: Price and validity are surprising
	Source: India Today

	GTPL Hathway shares rise 73% in 3 days on better-than expected Q1 results
	Source: CNBCTV18

	Adidas Creators Premier League back for Mumbai's corporate
	Source: Inside Sport

	I&B Ministry Targets Trai Recommendations on Cable Monopoly Due to Multi Dimensional Implications
	Source: Telecom Talk


	4.5 million Britons watch Cricket World Cup final on Channel 4
	Theresa May refuses to defend journalists' right to publish leaks
	Source: The Guardian

	Dish's AirTV Releases New Android TV Streaming Stick
	BMI Promotes David Levin to Senior VP of Digital Licensing
	Source: Variety

	Dish's AirTV launches an $80 streaming stick for accessing Sling TV, Netflix & broadcast channels
	On Prime Day, Amazon workers and immigrants' rights organizations are protesting
	Source: Techcrunch

	Klarman Named EVP of Marketing at Fox News
	Boomer Esiason Headed for NY State Broadcasters Hall of Fame
	Source: Broadcasting Cable

	Ooyala sells Flex media platform business to Dalet
	Amino buys online video firm 24i Media for $24M
	Source: Fierce Video

	Jeroen Bergman to head Film1
	Canal+ Group buys Rok
	Source: Broadband Tv News

	'Fungies!' Get Greenlight From Cartoon Network
	Source: Multichannel

	Mediaset content lands on TIMvision
	Source: Tvb Europe

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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