3 May 2002
Volume 3 Issue no: 47


 

 




 




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Headlines
Zee's Tony D'Silva joins Star as distribution head
Tony D'Silva, the Zee Network's former head of international operations, took charge today as rival Star India's head of distribution. More

CAS report expected to go before cabinet early next week
A small victory is in sight for cable operators who have been lobbying hard for the implementation of the conditional access system (CAS)... More

James Murdoch meets cable ops; makes another pitch for easing of DTH terms
Chairman of the Hong Kong-based Star Group Ltd, James Murdoch, met up with some cable operators in a five-star hotel in Delhi on 2 May. The agenda: CAS and under-declaration of cable households by most cable operators in the country. More

Popstars to prove their mettle on 25 May

The much promoted [V] Popstars band will stage its first public concert on 25 May. More

Fifth 'Survivor' to take place in Thailand

CBS Television Network has confirmed that the fifth instalment of the reality show Survivor will take place in Thailand on the island of Tarutao. In India the show will air on AXN. More

Technology Update
Cable 2002 to showcase cutting edge consumer technology
Exhibitors at Cable 2002, the 51st Annual Convention & International Exposition of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) taking place next month in New Orleans, will demonstrate a variety of technologies, products, and services comprising the latest advancements in the consumer's broadband experience. More

Tube Talk
HBO lines up summer bonanza
HBO has announced a beat the heat 'Summer Special Bonanza'. From May till July viewers can expect special programme bands like 'Boogie Nights', 'Toonland', 'Summer Action Marathon'. More

MTV Video Music Awards on 29 August
The '2002 MTV Video Music Awards' will air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York on 29 August, it has been announced. More

Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch
Ads.com launches TV ads websites
Seattle based Ads.com has launched what it claims is the first-ever comprehensive consumer website for accessing television commercials and related product/promotional information. More

Monster signs cross platform deal with Viacom Plus
Monster and Viacom Plus, the cross-platform sales and marketing unit of Viacom Inc, have announced an extensive media partnership across multiple platform channels. More
Source: www. indiantelevision.com

Other Headlines
Alliance Cap, Reliance Cap buy 6% in Adlabs More
Mukta Arts net soars 237% More
Clinton wants $50m a year for talk show
More
April brings cheer to Tamil film industry
More
Source: The Economic Times

TV18 says it expects a price-led growth More
Videocon International Q4 net down 23.73% More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Business Day Goes Off The Air After DD, Nimbus Tiff
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BMG Crescendo Makes A Debut In Hindi Film Music More
Source: Financial Express

LG to launch soccer ball-shaped CTVs More
LG Electronics eyes rural areas to boost market share
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Telivoice in talks with cell phone operators More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Television Eighteen India: Entertainment division falters again More
Source: www.capitalmarket.com


KBC to get a face-lift More
Networks race to capture gay audience
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Fire guts Shaheed's sets More
Tamil actress Devika dead
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Student-run TV show rankles women More
Source: The Times of India

"Remember its ONLY television!"
-- Sign outside KRPN TV production studios

International Headlines
Hollings Stays Strong in Bell Opposition More
Tyson-Lewis to Pass 50M Homes More
Disney Tops 80M Mark More
OpenTV Strikes License Deal with Sony More
Liberate Passes S-A Apps Test More
EchoStar's Numbers Look Good More
Copps Wants Media to Clean It Up More
Cable Beats B’Cast in April Primetime More
Source: www.tvinsite.com

Clinton eyes £40m talk show deal More
Prebble falls on his sword More
Chronicle of a death foresworn
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Big Brother kicks off before World Cup More
Clash of the Titans More
Journalists ordered to reveal soldiers' identities
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Telewest axes 1,500 jobs More
Smith casts doubt on digital timetable
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ITV1 is Wednesday's Weakest Link More
ITV at crossroads over soap More

Source: www.mediaguardian.co.uk

Worldspan launches travel-themed home shopping channel More
Vin Di Bona pilot blends reality, situation comedy More
Taylor to co-anchor KING-TV morning, noon newscasts More

Source: www.emonline.com

Joy TV Appeals for Continuation of Broadcasting
More
TV Africa Ready for World Cup More
Source: www.allafrica.com

Showtime Event Television Releases First Quarter 2002 Pay Per View Event Industry Summary More
United Airlines returns to television
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Source: www.hoovnews.com


 

 

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