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

20 June 2019 | Volume 70 - Issue No: 77


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iWorld | OTT

Young Indians under 35 years of age drive OTT consumption

Although users of all age groups are consuming over-the-top (OTT) platforms, young Indians under 35 years of age accounted for 89 per cent of OTT platform users. The age groups of 16-24 and 25-35 contributed equally to the overall market, Counterpoint Research's India OTT Video Content Market Consumer Survey revealed. Moreover, male users account for 79 per cent of the total users.
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iWorld | Telecom

RIL likely to infuse Rs 20,000 cr in Reliance Jio

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is likely to infuse Rs 20,000 crore in Reliance Jio to boost its broadband and 5G services. As per a Mint report, Reliance Jio will issue 4 billion non-cumulative optionally convertible preference shares to its parent at Rs 50 each for cash.
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Television | TV Channels

NDTV promoters get stay on SEBI order banning them from security market

An order that was passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), barring New Delhi Television (NDTV) promoters Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy from holding managerial positions at the news television network, was stayed by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).
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	Avoid indecent representation of kids on TV: Ministry
	Barkha Bisht excited about her first historical show
	Source: TOI

	I&B Ministry issues advisory to TV channels on portrayal of children in dance reality shows
	What customers want from 5G, Ericsson says users willing to pay 66% more premium for services
	Source: Financial Express

	Buying a Dishtv DTH Connection? DishNXT HD At Rs 1,590 With One Month Free Subscription And More
	Source: News18

	Bangladesh, South Korea state channels now on DD Free Dish
	Source: Livemint

	Mexico Broadcasting Giant Invests $5 Million in Esports Company
	Source: Bloomberg Quint

	ICC World Cup 2019: Rains wash away ₹1.8 billion for insurers-- and there may be more claims ahead
	Source: Business Insider

	Notice to CBFC on plea against telecast of Haasan's 'Bigg Boss'
	Sports minister Kiren Rijiju felicitates Indian archers
	Source: BS


	Imam and solicitor suspended from jobs after BBC Tory debate
	William Hill and Paddy Power ads appeared in app aimed at children
	Source: The Guardian

	'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' to Launch This Week
	Google, PRX Unveil Second Slate of Their Podcasts Creator Program (EXCLUSIVE)
	Source: Variety

	fuboTV inks Discovery deal, adds 13 more networks to its live TV streaming service
	YouTube partners with Universal to upgrade nearly 1,000 classic music videos to HD
	Source: Techcrunch

	Social Media Should Remove Offensive Posts
	FCC Releases 'Modest' Kids TV Reforms Item
	Source: Broadcasting Cable

	FuboTV adds Discovery Channel, TLC and more through expanded deal with Discovery
	AT&T's planned DirecTV streaming service may run on third-party hardware
	Source: Fierce Video

	Altice and RTP stage Portugal's first 5G TV transmission
	Nickelodeon Play VOD expands in CEE
	Source: Broadband Tv News

	Cineo Lighting Acquired By NBCUniversal
	Source: Tv Technology

	Fuse Media Expected to Emerge from Bankruptcy Soon
	Source: Multichannel

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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