22 October 2003 Volume 8 Issue no: 87







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Executive Dossier
"Around the world, successful pay TV operators give away the STB"
NDS Asia-Pacific director solutions James Field
...More

Headlines
Question mark on DD News relaunch
The Election Commission has sought clarification from DD whether the Nov. relaunch breaches poll code of conduct...More

NGC to launch production unit in Singapore
In 2004, Nat Geo will set up its global production unit in Singapore, to produce shows relevant for global audiences...More

Nat Geo film library to have local presence in Asia-Pacific
National Geographic has signed the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) to represent its interests in the Asia-Pacific region...More

Indian Telly Awards set up special jury meet
The special jury will brainstorm and zero in on one personality who has made 'Lifetime Contribution' to Indian television...More

Intelsat wins Loral’s N American satellite assets auction
Intelsat Ltd yesterday announced that it has advanced to the next phase in its effort to acquire the North American satellite assets of Loral Space and Communications Corporation...More


Intelsat to provide satellite-based broadband direct-to-home service in Middle East
In a joint venture with Orbit Data Systems Limited (ODSL), Intelsat announced plans for a two-way, satellite-based broadband Internet access service to be available directly to consumers and small office/home office users in the Middle East, yesterday...More



Media Advertising & Marketing watch

Trendz tie up with Nift to offer budding designers a platform
Trendz, the fashion and style channel from the Zee stable, has announced a tie up with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to encourage and promote budding fashion designers in India, today...More


Daily Media Stock Watch
BAG Films scurries ahead, Zee loses ground
...More


Tube Talk
Channel [V]'s Diwali special 'Goddess Festival'... More
Source: www.indiantelevision.com


The CAS victims More
Of film bazaars and flop shows More
Bollywood dreams More
Source:Business Standard

DD News launch under EC lens More
High tax, piracy killing showbiz More
Sci Fi Channel may sue US govt for UFO More
Source: The Economic Times

EC shadow over DD's news channel More
Source: The Hindu

Mid Day Multimedia shows better results More
Soap marriage; for the first time on TV More
Jhamu presents Black Friday More
Source: Mid Day

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Doordarshan makes Rs 1.5 cr from Afro-Asian Games More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Hollywood eyes Indian box office
More
Kunal Dasgupta, co-chairman of FICCI's Entertainment Commitee, On his new role to boost the industry More
Source: The Times of India

Time To Don The Mantle More
Source: The Financial Express

J.Lo to appear on talk show More
Source: The Asian Age

DD hopes to lure viewers with star presenters More
Sonu Nigam to launch English album in US More
No pornography in film theatres: Anupam Kher More
Return of the Mummy More

Pay royalties, US court tells radio webcasters More

Source: Hindustan Times

Viva goes to Bollywood More
Source: The Indian Express

House Dems Urge Reversal of FCC Media Rules More
Fox News' Snow to Get Own Radio Gig More
Family Friendly TV Forum Changes Officers More
Increased Acceptance for Portable People Meter More
Will Smith to Appear on Network TV More
Source: Mediaweek

Search begins for Green's replacement More

Pompeii gives BBC1 ratings landslide More
Investors lose faith in BSkyB recruiters More
This was your life, say BBC bosses More
Too much war on TV, say viewers More
Source: MediaGuardian

Three U.S. states eye EchoStar interest in Loral More
Carlton directors stay on for ITV merger-source More

SCI FI Channel May Sue Government for UFO Documents More
Don't Call Chai TV a Jewish CNN or Al-Jazeera More
Source: Reuters

Spike TV Announces News Division More
Source: www.tvweek.com

J.Lo Will Appear on Show Hosted by Sister More
Source: Yahoo! News


Scottish companies win MTV contracts More
Source: scotlandtoday.scottishtv.colo.ednet.co.uk

Prime-Time Nielsen ratings More
Source: www.sfgate.com


Viacom: a real threat to ITV More
ABI to fire warning shot at BSkyB over board appointments More
Source: news.independent.co.uk













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