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Sony spruces 8-9 slot; 'war' officially on
After the 9-10:30 band, SET makes a serious play to take on Star in the 8-9 band with shows targeting the young.

Cartoon Network, Pogo aim at all DTH platforms
Cartoon Network & Pogo are not likely to restrict themselves to the Zee & ASC Ent-promoted Dish TV DTH platform.

ESS interactive show targets mobile users
ESS & OnMobile launch interactive programme through which people can interact with ESS commentators during Asia Cup.

B'lore cable tragedy: CEIG finds fault with Bescom
As the search for a scapegoat for the Bangalore cable tragedy continues, Bangalore Electric Supply Company (Bescom) has found itself at the receiving end yet again. An inquiry report by the chief electrical inspector to the government (CEIG) has placed the blame squarely on Bescom.

Prasar claims having earned more than it spent in '04
Star Gold lines up 'Asambhav's' sneak peek
Screwvala lunches with corp biggies in new BBC series
Kannada film producers call for one day strike
UK audience want BBC more independent
Its all about being in synch; etc adorns a new avatar
Comcast, Disney join hands for broadband venture
Fame Adlabs spins the web

TAM ADEX Asia Cup 2004 Brand Scorecard
Activity Reports for ALL Brands - Updated throughout the day!

Tube Talk
Jurassic Park II on Vijay TV

Media Stock Watch
Mixed day for media stocks

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (4 July 2004 to 10 July 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (4 July 2004 to 10 July 2004)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Sony Entertain
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
India, China To Add 83 Million Multi-channel TV Households
New Generation Internet Protocol Launched: ICANN
  Source: Financial Express
   
Turner to focus on merchandising to up revenue
Sony Ent. to woo youngsters with 2 serials in prime time
Cartoon Network plans Toon games event in four cities
HCL Info plans foray into home entertainment
Spiderman cometh
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   

Internet radio to hit India soon

Govt. to supply set top boxes to remote areas

Exercise time for toons
  Source: The Hindu
   

Brands try to swing with Spider-Man 2

Total entertainment
  Source: Business Standard
   

VSNL laying two undersea optic fibre cables

  Source: Money Control
   

Congress report for CBI probe into IFFI affairs

  Source:The Navhind Times
 

Digi copies not to be considered for govt movie award

DreamWorks to spin off animation unit

Bollywood pitches for cricket limelight
Source: The Economic Times
 

Natwar appeals on Arab TV for release of hostages
Govt considers merger of Hindustan Cable with BSNL
  Source: Hindustan Times
   

Press Academy to hononur five veteran journalists

  Source:Deepika Global
   

Soaps with substance

TV ke chakkar mein

Russian gangsters make own TV show
  Source:Mid-day
   

Radio Mirchi sings new tune

Kher plans to 'edit' music video tapes
  Source: Times of India
International News
$3.4 Billion In Traditional Ad Sales Propel Viacom's Q2 Results, Company Leads Ad Expansion
MRC To Vote On L.A. People Meters, Canada Okays Portable Ones
Parenting Study Gives Birth to New Media Strategy: No Media
Nielsen Creates Dual DVR Currency, Will Issue 'Live-Only' And 'Live' Plus 7-Day Ratings
  Source: Media Post
   
Jowell wobbles on firm switchover date
Ofcom rules out food ad ban
  Source: Media Week (UK)
   
Viacom Boosts CEO Redstone's Salary
  Source: Reuters
   
Cowell to appear in 'Apprentice'-style show
  Source : Digital Spy (UK)
   
Jakks reports record sales, TV Games line of EA titles
  Source:Gamespot
Albrecht: 'Sex' Movie Dead; Extra 'Sopranos' Episodes Possible
Calif. Supreme Court to Hear 'Friends' Harassment Case
Starcom Hires Broadcast Investment Exec
National Geographic Names Cascio Senior VP, Production
TLC Announces Town-Size Makeover Show
  Source: TV Week
   
First TV Advertising Channel Planned
  Source: BBC News
   
Megan Larson's TCA Notebook -- 7/22/04
Arbitron's PPM Passes Milestone in Canada
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
BBC news chief given global role
BBC Broadcast signs 5-year contract with Ch4
  Source: Advanced Television
   
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