27 Sep 2002 Volume 5 Issue no: 66


 













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Executive Dossier
"I see Cartoon Network as a lifestyle brand"
An Interview with Ian Diamond senior vice-president and general manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia Inc More


Headlines
New Zee readies for battle again
Ad professionals cautiously laud Zee TV boss Sandeep Goyal's new programming strategy... More


Cricket delivers ratings for MAX
Cricket related programming (branded 'Extraa Innings') as well as non-India matches have pulled in positive TVRs... More

Star World lines new shows beginning October
Star World is gearing up to grab attention with a string of adrenaline pumping reality shows as well as ones seeking laughter... More


Zee News says it scored some firsts in terrorism coverage
In a press statement, Zee News' deputy editor Alka Saxena has said this was for the first time in the history of Indian broadcast media that an anti-terrorist operation was covered live... More


New companies, programs join MIP screenings
Eight new companies will join the 14 distributors already signed up to showcase product at MIP Screenings, the new screenings format held at MIPCOM... More


Raj TV to sing new tune from October, to launch Telugu channel
Close on the heels of Star's Vijay TV, which claims to have inched past number two Tamil channel KTV, another regional player, Raj TV, is also sprucing up... More

Cartoon Network celebrates Diwali with 'Ramayan'
To add a sparkle to the Diwali celebrations this year, Cartoon Network will bring alive the epic tale of the Ramayan with the launch of Ramayan-The Legend of Prince Ram on 5 October 2002... More

Four Emmys on CNN's platter
CNN bagged four awards at The 23rd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, ... More

HTMT to merge media units, plans IPO
Hinduja TMT may merge its media subsidiaries into a single entity and opt for an initial public offering (IPO) by next year... More

410 m homes to view 1st MTV Latin American Awards
The first annual MTV Video Music Awards Latin America will be broadcast in Spanish to more than 410 million households around the world ... More

New features on Abu Dhabi TV's IT show
Click, Abu Dhabi TV's IT show, is set to begin a new season with new additions and interactive competitions offering cash prizes to viewers... More

ESS revamps event management group, adds new responsibilities
ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has announced the expansion of the role of Richard Young, vice-president of the company’s event management group ... More

AXN's 'CSI', 'Alias' win Emmys
Action Alias and CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) - both broadcasting exclusively on AXN in India - received accolades at the 2002 Emmy Awards on 22 September 2002... More

Media Advertising & Marketing Watch
itraffic and Discovery launch innovative online advertising
itraffic, the interactive marketing and advertising subsidiary of AGENCY.COM Ltd, has been selected by Discovery Networks, US to develop 13 online advertising campaigns... More

Tube Talk
'Talk Asia' interviews Nissan President & CEO Carlos Ghosn More
Pandey Pillai back on etc More

Technology Update
TeraLogic introduces advanced digital TV system on a chip More

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Other Headlines
ETC entry in US, Britain to add to revenue stream More
AXN series bag Emmy awards More
Funds fancy Balaji Telefilms More
Disney's kids channel nixed More
WorldSpace to launch two new receiver models More
Saregama changing track for comeback More
Saregama says jarring notes may continue More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

TV Channels Dole Out Freebies To Cablewallahs More
Cinevistaas Sets Aside Rs 24 Cr For Two Films More
Rival Music Majors In Common Portal Chorus More
CTV Market: Philips To Strengthen Position In Hospitality Segment More
Source: TheFinancial Express

Two TV software firms in merger talks More
SET Max claims higher viewership for ICC tourney More
Cricket bowls out soaps on prime time TV More
Want a job? Take part in TV show More
DD rules in rural areas, cable channels in cities More
Sony plans TV recording function for PlayStation 2 More
Ramayan on Cartoon Network from Oct 5 More
Study finds faults in media focus on copyright piracy More
CTV makers slash prices by up to Rs 5,000 on MRP More
Saregama expects to make profits next financial year More
Shaolin monks fight for history, trademark More
CNN CEO says not close to ABC deal More
Spears to appear in TV ads on piracy More
Vivendi utility unit says parent could reduce stake in March More
Vivendi shakes up board, sets out asset sale strategy More
Source:The EconomicTimes

Zee says subscription growth healthy, ads flat More
Saregama issues grim outlook for FY03 More
Source:www.moneycontrol.com

AXN gets aggressive in the 9.00 pm slot More
DD reach tops newspapers, C&S channels: IRS More
Source:www.agencyfaqs.com & efe via agencyfaqs

Southern Spectrum TV awards More
Media held 'captive' More
Tamil Nadu : It's curtains for Film City More
TV head asked to quit Bangladesh More
Film industry expresses solidarity with Govt. More
Telling the story of Ramayana through sketches More
Some quiz, some humour More
Make way for the boys More
Source:The Hindu

Yeh Antara ki baat hai! More
Miss Universe - a duty pageant? More
Deep impact More
Jolie ke peeche kya hai? More
Source: Mid Day

Spandana to be telecast from Sept 30 More
Salman harassing me, says Aishwarya More
Double jeopardy for Martha More
Sony plans TV recording function for PlayStation 2 More
Saregama eyes profit in 2003/04 More
US box-office ruffles Shekhar’s feathers... More
Ram Gopal Varma filmmaker, on the motivation behind his movies More
Take a bow, Dev saab More
Source: The Times of India

The power of bad news More
Indian-born Rohinton Mistry shortlisted for Booker More
Activist interrupted More
Has Ramu hit the right Road? More
Source: The Hindustan Times

Indian models hit on Libyan TV, Gaddafi woos them for hours More
Kannada and Telugu film industries lead the race More
A bash with Ash More
‘I am a very violent person’: Nana Patekar More
Source: The Asian Age

Multiplex for Cantonment? More
Bollywood’s Tribute: Panchamda, Remixed More
Source: The Indian Express

"Imitation is the sincerest form of television."
--- -Eric Sevareid

Neighbours
Reintroduce ETV programmes: A popular demand More
Source:The Daily Star (Bangladesh)

International Headlines
Liberty-Backed OpenTV Acquires ACTV, Wink More
Source:www.internetnews.com

IPO would bring AOL back to basics More
Source:CBS Marketwatch

ESPN Readies HDTV Feed More
23 Million Watch New CBS Crime Show More
CNN, ABC News Talk About Merger More
Peabodys Also Award TV Achievements More
Vivendi CEO Vows to Cut Debt More
Disney Board Approves Eisner Plans More
Family Channel receives five Gemini Award nominations More
Idol's Single Sets Billboard Record More
Liberate Announces First Quarter Results More
Lisa Wins $500,000 in 'Big Brother 3 More
Source:www.tvinsite.com

GE's Upstart TV Network Plans To Pitch Drugs to the Bedridden More
Source:The Wall Street Journal

BSkyB confirm Champion's League win More
SMS TV market brings in the revenue but faces challenges More
Source:www.europemedia.net

Canal Plus' Couture to give priority to 1st division football More
Source:Ananova

Recording TV shows via PlayStation? More
Source:CNN

Vivendi boss flags 12b euro asset sell-off More
Source:ABC News

Broadcasters, Cable Angle for Digital TV Advantage More
Source:Yahoo News

Ad man says tax break would boost TV industry More
Congress May Speed Digital TV Rollout with Legislation More
Source:Hoovers

Journalist killed in Chechnya More
Shake-up at Radio 5 Live More
Messier evicted from luxury flat More
Disability drama draws 3m More
Daytime sex offends ITC to tune of £10k More
BBC1 eyes Anne Robinson drama More
CNBC Europe sheds more than 25 jobs More
Meet the parents More
Source:mediaguardian.co.uk
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