20 August 2003 Volume 8 Issue no: 35

 








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Headlines
Sahara set to launch 2 news channels
Sahara Samay MP, Sahara Samay Mumbai region-specific news channels to witness soft launch 1 September.
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Relaunched 'Karishma' to sport new faces
The show will now have actors like Vikas Bhalla and Deepshikha in meatier roles.
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'Saara Akash' takes a large bite of TRP pie
The 1st episode of the lavishly produced series notched up a TVR of 7.3, marking the 16th spot in the CS4+ rankings...More

Insat-3E launch delayed due to presence of faulty units
Insat-3E, India's next generation communication satellite, slated to be launched on 3 September, from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guyana has been delayed yet again...More

[V]'s 'Popstars 2' band ready and raring to go
The chosen four have finally arrived. Star's music arm, Channel [V], in a televised version of Coke Popstars 2 announced the final band, a special media introduction is scheduled on Friday.
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AXN announces eight 'Hot 'n Wild' finalists
AXN TV has shortlisted eight finalists for its 'AXN Hot 'n Wild Contest' in India, a company press release stated today...More

UTV pitches new innovative shows with channels
Ronnie Screwvala's UTV is ready with a series of new shows that are being pitched with channels. The list includes India's first silent comedy sitcom and India's first prime time animation serial...More

TV producer Asit Modi plans to make a feature film
Television producer Asit Modi of Neela Telefilms is planning to make a feature film. However, he insists that TV serials and shows will be the primary area of focus for his production house...More

Sun rises on the UK horizon
Sun TV launched in the UK on Sunday, the only Indian regional broadcaster to telecast 'live' internationally, according to Sun TV chairman and managing director Kalanithi Maran...More


Playtime Creation plans new shows across genres
Playtime Creation, promoted by actor Hemal Thakkar along with his good friends Bollywood star Paresh Raval and Anand Mundra, is planning a series of new shows...More

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Actor's Interview
"It's not been instant and immense fame, but I am a very satisfied person today"
Interview with actor Deepshikha
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Other Headlines
Digikore inks $5-million animation contract More
Group on uplinking submits report More
Entertainment is big biz in global markets More
Source: The Economic Times

‘We’re In Talks For Distributing Geo-TV Channel In India’More
Dhirubhai Voted Top Businessman In Zee News Poll More
Source: The Financial Express

HT vice-chief meets finance secy on Star partnership More
Mapping the Indian filmgoers More
Source: Business Standard

Star, Zee battle on cable carriage More
Fortune to set up 10,000 terminals across country More
IMG gives recommendations on uplinking issue More
MPs plead case for documentary film makers More
Source: The Times of India

Karishma serial to be launched on Aug 25 More
Fortune lottery payments More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Prasar Bharati: Which master’s voice? More
Authors see royalty relief as best news for literature More
My Name Udham Singh, Pooja Bhatt Husband More
Source: The Indian Express

MEDIA condemns police assault on DD team during Kalam's visit More
Bollywood stars may go on stage in Pakistan More
Shekhar: Original livewire More
Wanted: Spunky desi fun for the couch potato More
Source: Hindustan Times

Arnie ready to debate, plans ad blitz on TV More
Source: The Asian Age

Seven new shows on B4U More
Source: Mid Day

Incablenet, Hathway yet to negotiate prices More
Source: www.moneycontrol.com

Neighbours
KARACHI: Arrest warrants for TV channel staffers issued More
Source: www.dawn.com

International Headlines

Special Report: 100 Leading Media Companies More
Assessing Donald Trump As Reality Show And Celebrity Brand More
Source: AdAge

Vivendi, Messier Face Off in NY Court Over Payout More
ABC/Money consumer confidence advances - report More
EchoStar could bid $1.45 bln for Loral assets More
Vivendi weighs cash versus equity bet More
Source: Reuters

Birt backed Campbell in BBC row More
And for Blaine's next trick... More
Channel 4 hits opposition for six More
US troops 'crazy' in killing of cameraman More
Cash boost for BBC's Restoration More
£1m haul in raid on star's home More
Source: MediaGuardian

Study shows cost of satellite TV falls behind cable More
Source: USA Today

ABC cancels ``The Real Rosanne Show'' More
Source: www.sfgate.com

V12 Delivers X Games On-Air Identity to ESPN More
Source: www.uemedia.com

CNN Blackout Coverage Dominates Ratings More
Source: www.tvweek.com

Opening salvos Friday in Fox's Franken lawsuit More
Source: Hollywood Reporter
















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