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Sun TV, Astro Malaysia in $ 25 mn JV
JV to launch Bengali channel in India, Tamil channel in Malaysia; to produce TV, film content in 6 languages.

FIPB clears 26% Balaji stake sale to Star
FIPB on 10 December finally clears proposal for Star Group's acquisition of up to 26 % stake in Balaji Telefilms Ltd.

Govt to address DTH issues with legislation
The government says it is planning a legislation to address concerns relating to DTH services in the country.

ESPN to court: Can't share cricket revenue with DD

Zee switch-off: Asianet charges Trai violation

Zee acquires telecast rights of 'Raincoat'

Pehla offers 3-channel Bangla subscription package

B4U lines up blockbuster movies for 2005'

Fremantle's David Lyle to head Reality Channel

'American Idol' most searched TV show on AOL

J&J's Cheung appointed Walt Disney (China) MD

Christina Aguilera to host MTV Asia Awards 2005

ITF announces excellent ratings for Davis Cup

Trump to host 'The Apprentice' for 3 more seasons

Discovery to offer HD channels globally in 2005

BBC Radio's mp3 initiative gets positive response

Amazing kids, Hrithik light up Pogo awards

'Business Today' crowns HDFC as India's Best Bank

Samsung to come out with MTV themed mobile phone

Nielsen to deliver reports on US video game industry

Telly Chakkar
Sony in make-over mode

Media Stock Watch
Media scrips faired well

Tube Talk
Double dose of Christmas magic on Star Movies

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (5 December 2004 to 11 December 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (5 December 2004 to 11 December 2004)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Sony Entertainment
Eenadu TV

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

ESPN not for revenue sharing with Doordarshan

TV actor run over by train

Sun TV forms joint venture

Reuters acquires Moneyline

Birmingham Theatre chief says Sikh play 'not offensive'
  Source:The Hindu
   
Bidders shortlisted for AP broadband project
Law to regulate DTH broadcasting service
Sun Network ties up with Malaysia's Astro
DTH channels: Govt plans law to address security, obscenity issues
  Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
Ansh bitten..
Three city kids bag Pogo awards
Kahaani serial ki
Flopshow
  Source:Mid-day
   
Television Eighteen puts on a good show

Asian Age may opt for FDI

  Source: Money Control
   

Hrithik, Zinta, Sachin among winners of POGO amazing awards

Zee you later, says Asianet

  Source: www.newindpress.com
   
Independent News to expand into India
  Source:Business Standard
   
Broadcasting regulation under consideration
Electronic Arts to buy 20% of Ubi Soft
  Source:Financial Express
 
Raj TV loses teleport licence
Reuters acquires Moneyline Telerate
DTH broadcasting to be regulated
ESPN refuses to share revenues on DD's term
Left gets to see the light of DD
  Source:The Economic Times
   
For TV comrades, purge starts with COO
MPs may get free DTH from Prasar Bharati
Govt to regulate DTH service
ZEE MOVIE - From Andheri chawl, a step towards fame
Hathway-ESPN tiff spoils weekend for sports fans
Vamps to Villains

We mean business

Ear shot

Shaadi Ka Laddoo

PRO-FILE - Tisca Chopra of Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Astitva Ek Prem Kahani

  Source:IndianExpress
   
Bitter rivals set for TV debate
  Source: Times of India
   

DD's political show: Sonia gets 8-hour footage

  Source: Rediff
   

Government to set up 400 new FM radio stations

  Source: Express Newsline
International News
Comcast subscribers flock to free TiVo recorders
  Source: News.com
   
Q&A: Roger Ailes, Fox News, Chairman & CEO
  Source: C Span
   
Enpocket signs pan-European mobile content deal with Orange
Podcasting’ takes off in the Netherlands
  Source: DM Europe
   
BBC reins in online commercial functions
The verdict is positive as Ofcom reaches its first anniversary
  Source:Media Week UK
Digital Growth for Cable Is on Tap in '05
Feds Want More Time To Mull Ownership Stance
  Source: Media Week US
   
Cable majors rationalise European shareholdings
Viasat makes new agreement with Warner Bros
AMC-16 Launches From Cape Canaveral
  Source:Advanced Television
   
Japanese broadcaster makes on-air apology
  Source: C News Canada
   
SEC Slaps Disney on Disclosure
  Source: The Street

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