13 July 2002 Volume 4 Issue no: 5


 

 


 








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Headlines
SET pitches Madhuri show as next big thing after 'KBC'
In a conference hall which had the festive look of a wedding pandaal, including facilities for girls to put on mehndi and an astrologer, Sony Entertainment Television India today announced in Delhi the launch of four new shows led by what the company hopes will be the small screen's next BIG blockbuster - the Madhuri Dixit-hosted marriage reality show Kahin Naa Kahin Koi Hai. More



Sony may look at IPO post-restructuring
Sony Entertainment Television, part of the Japanese conglomerate Sony, is in a restructuring mode both in Singapore and India. Though company executives did not provide any specifics, media analysts feel this is a precursor to an initial public offer (IPO) in India, which may come some time in the second half of 2003. More

100 per cent declaration unfeasible, says NCTA
Underdeclaration has been the way out thus far; 100 per cent declaration is an impractical option. CAS is the effective solution in the foreseeable future. That about surmises what the New Delhi-based National Cable Telecommunication Association feels about the cable scenario in the country. More

Only $84 m. in revenues last fiscal, but Dasgupta confident SET will net profits this year
Striking a bullish note, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India feels it will make profits after tax (PAT) at the end of the current financial year ending 31 March, 2003. The company netted revenues of about $ 84 million in the last fiscal. More

Disney plans TV series and video sequel for 'Lilo & Stitch'
Walt Disney's latest flick 'Lilo & Stitch' that raked in impressive box office collections, will soon appear as a television series and a video sequel. More

CNN wins 2 Golden Nymph Awards at Monte Carlo Television Festival
CNN has been awarded top honours at the 42nd Monte Carlo Television Festival, considered one of Europe’s most prestigious competitions. More

Roopa Das heads new programing cell at Creative Eye
The Dheeraj Kumar-promoted production house Creative Eye has recently created a new programming cell headed by Roopa Das, former senior executive producer of Sony Entertainment Television. More

Zee Tele Q1 results on 18 July, 2002
The ZeeTelefilms Ltd board is scheduled to meet on 18 July to consider and take on record the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30 June, 2002, an official release states. More

Discovery heads south; launches Tamil feed
Discovery's mission is clear. Build up the audience base by offering content in regional languages. With this objective in mind the channel on Wednesday announced the launch of a Tamil-language broadcast fuelled by the encouraging response to its 24-hour English and Hindi language feeds. More


Media Advertising and Marketing Watch
CNBC India launches forum for Indian telecom industry
Business channel CNBC India has linked up with Computer Associates to launch 'Telecom Turf', touted as the first of its kind corporate colloquium of the Indian telecom Industry. More

AMN New Media personalises TV style messaging on the Net
AMN New Media has announced that it will begin licensing its newest product called 'Intellimmercial'. More

Media Stockwatch
Selective Media Stocks Gain
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Technology Update
Thirdspace, G-cluster form partnership to deliver gaming service on standard TVs More
iFire and Sanyo collaborate on development of flat panel television technology More

Tube Talk
Ten Sports brings feast of wrestling and golf this weekend More
Highlights from England's Glastonbury Music Festival on CNN's 'Music Room' More
Source: www. indiantelevision.com



Other Headlines
Will Madhuri Magic Work For Sony? More
Grace Under Competition More
Source:The Finanacial Express

Flexi-pricing of cinema tickets soon More
SET posts revenue of Rs 420 crore More
Sony IPO likely in second-half of '03 More
The Sidhu special More
Delhi HC cracks down on piracy of ESPN signals More
New UK film on football, Indians aims to raise $5.4mn
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Playboy new video strategies drive sales gains
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British reviews trash Devdas
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Source:The EconomicTimes

Court restrains illegal Nat West series telecast More
SET clocks $84m revenues in FY02 More
Source: Business Standard


Madhuri to make debut on small screen
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Source: The Hindu

Broadcasting industry keen on regulatory body More
SET hopes to make profits this year More
Vijay to launch reality show More
Will Madhuri magic work for Sony? More
Volatility in Hinduja TMT More
Burson Marsteller, Genesis PR tie up More
Sachin, Shah Rukh have top recall value: Study More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

ETC Network depends on advertising for growth More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Current Affairs: Banish Those Power-Cut Blues For Good
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Amitabh Bachchan is not giving up yet More
Manisha gets her act together More
Delhi's Asian film fest finds its feet More
Movie pirates rule waves on Malaysian streets More
Source: The Hindustan Times

Zee shuts down two channels More
Madhuri to play matchmaker in reality show More
Malaysia bans Kylie Minogue music video More
Release of Jackson's 9/11 charity single in doubt More
Talk-Show pioneer Phil Donahue returns More
Devdas: Drunk on love More
Vivendi director denies report of resignation More
Shakalaka Baby is on song in the UK More

The show must go on More
Patna film team to discuss piracy with Advani More
Source: The Times of India

Formula 1
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I&B ministry polices TV advertising
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DD’s inter-galactic saga
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DD outsmarts satellite channels
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CHANNEL [V]’S PROMAX SWEEP
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STAR plans more game shows
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Lowe study on FM radio impact
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Saudi- English TV to improve Muslims’ image
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Source: Screen

Madhuri launches Sony’s ‘televised classified’ in city More
Movie hall fire as Devdas plays More
Aamir to judge at Locarno More
Source: The Asian Age

In Bollywood, the mob’s on the phone again More
Man from Bollywood who put cabaret on screen More
Source: The Indian Express

"It may be unethical. It may be immoral. But it makes great television." -Movie Preview for "Mad City"
International Headlines
Cast Breaks TNT on Breaking News Pullout
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Dinosaurs to Roam on A&E
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Scripps’ Loss Widens in 2Q
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CBS Takes Thursday
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AOL Unit Seeks Pittman Successor
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Western Show Forms Organizing Committee
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Initiative: Summer Originals Trump Repeats
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Kent Eyes Adelphia Systems
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Tough Market Boosts Summit's Relevance
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Source:www.tvinsite.com

Star shines in ABCs
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Bloomberg pulls out of LBC bid
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Hannezo quits Vivendi
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PJ evicted from Big Brother House
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BBC drops Behr from Saturday Show
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Price war over £29 digital kit
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ITN journalists braced for cuts
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BBC doubles Dinosaur budget
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Children's TV dating programme condemned
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