23 August 2004 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 11 - Issue No: 34









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FTV plans on-ground line extensions
Branded line extensions like bars and lounges as well as merchandise will be up and running by 2005.


'Times' targets upwardly mobile with 'ngage'
The fortnightly tabloid aims at providing wholesome ent, fun-info & interactive content for people on the move.

AXN kicks off India Pak challenge in Mumbai
Mumbai qualifying round of AXN's 'Extreme India Vs Pakistan Challenge' attracts 'decent' response.

Hungama announces its 20 TV Captains
Hungama TV has announced the 20 TV captains who will eventually "decide" the programming of the channel. Kids from Bangalore, Lucknow, Indore, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Jaipur and Ludhiana figured in the winners list.

Star Group revenues up 20%: report
Group's revenues for 2003-04 $ 408 million; ad revenues up 21%, driven primarily by Star Plus: MPA report.

'MTV Hero Honda Roadies 2' hits the trail

Satellite tops US customer satisfaction survey

Animal Planet brings in new shows, fresh anchors

Zee Telefilms fixes book closure

Fame Adlabs' takes a leaf from TV's success

Producer speaks
'In this industry, very few people are actually doing original animation'
Interview with Vaibhav Kumaresh

Tube Talk
Star World to air summer music extravaganza'

Media Stock Watch
Balaji hog the limelight

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (1 August 2004 to 7 August 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (1 August 2004 to 7 August 2004)
Star Plus
Star Sports
ESPN
DD1
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India

Govt To Check Out Global Models On Cross-media Holdings

Expose Game

  Source:The Financial Express
   
`Ethics needed in PR'
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Prasar Bharati eyes ad pie
Bipin Chandran: Reddy to take centre-stage
  Source:Business Standard
   
Children's film festival begins on Aug. 24
Smart move
CHATTING for a cause
Silent episode
Twin time
  Source:The Hindu
   

Big B in Bangla films after 15 years
  Source:Mid-day
   
Cablescape needs transparency
Manoj Bajpai to star in two Sahara films
  Source:Times of India
 
BCCI rights on sticky wicket
Brand extension is no kid's stuff
  Source: The Economic times
   
Sahara felicitates Manoj Bajpai
  Source:www.glamsham.com
   
For BECIL, future is in TV and radio
Bangladeshi editors concerned over threats to daily
Digital films: The hassle-free option
Waqar sets a new pace
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
Ludhiana: VJ Mini Mathur was in the city

...And Bush milks Games in TV promos

Shoot at sights
Tube Talk
  Source:Indian Express
   
BBC censors Olympic Sports presenter's assets!:
  Source:www.newkerala.com
   
Ozzy records theme song for a TV show!
Sept 20-30 window for India's education satellite launch
  Source:www.123bharath.com
International News
US broadcasts TV Marti into Cuba from aircraft
  Source: Yahoo
   
Russian mobster makes TV drama of real crime life
  Source: Chicago Sun Times
   
From comics to TV: a success story
  Source: Joongang Daily
   
NBC Sues Paxson on Investment Terms
  Source: Forbes
   
Kristin Davis Developing Own HBO Series
Palestinians Cheer 'Superstar' Contestant
  Source: Yahoo
   
The battle for cricket broadcasting rights begins
The Bollywood summer continues for British Asians
  Source: Asians In Media
Olympics spur record use of Interactive TV
  Source: CIOL
   
Cable TV rates seen rising by 50%
  Source: money.inq7.net
   
GOOD news forecast on media front
  Source:The Age
   
Taboo TV comes to Pakistan living rooms
  Source: SF Gate
   
Content providers have access to 31 million mobile subscribers in the Middle East
  Source:Ame Info
   
'TVRI' biased towards Mega, says media watchdog
  Source: Jakarta Post
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