9 June 2004 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 10 - Issue No: 73












 

Executive Dossier

















Jaipal reaffirms Prasar autonomy cause
BBC Interview with information and broadcasting minister Jaipal Reddy - Excerpts

Headlines
Flextronics takes over Hughes in $226m. deal
Hughes Network Systems has sold its entire 55% stake in Hughes Software to Singapore-based Flextronics.

Celeb show heralds Zee afternoon band revamp
Zee TV is revamping its afternoon band with the launch of a weekly celebrity couple chat show called 'Hum Aur Tum'.

Nick poaches Hejmadi from Turner
In its bid to build the best team in the kids' television space and build the Nick brand, MTV Networks India has managed its best poach yet in the form of Turner's research director.

UTV's Hungama TV unveils its logo
UTV's to be launched channel for kids Hungama TV unveiled its brand identity today. Scheduled to be launched in August - September 2004, the 24-hour channel's new orange-yellow-green logo is designed so as to "symbolise freshness, joy and vibrancy".

Akbar threatens to sue government in 'IHT' case row
Mudra Videotec to do shows for Gemini, Udaya, Sun
Zee reschedules Delhi's 'India's best' auditions
Disney contemplates Miramax sale

Tube Talk
 Copa America 2004 live and exclusive on Ten Sports
Nandini tops 'Yogya bahu' category of Star Parivaar
etc's 'Home Theatre' celebrates silver jubilee
History presents Ronald Reagan biography on 12 June

Media Stock Watch
 Media scrips tell a sorry tale; Zee gains 4.05 per cent

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (23 May 2004 to 29 May 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (23 May 2004 to 29 May 2004)
Star Plus
Sony
Sun TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Reddy’s One-liners
IHT Case: Govt May Tighten Print Laws
Animation Business Quite Different From A Typical BPO
Nanotech Applications Making Waves Across The Animation World
  Source: Financial Express
   

Flextronics buys 55% of Hughes Software

Army holds workshop to discuss media policy

Army to set up nodal agency for media relations
Source: Business Standard
   

Malayalam Film industry headed for another crisis

Drawing inspiration from Bollywood

WorldSpace receives NDTV channel

Flextronics buys 55 pc stake in Hughes

Source: The Hindu
 
Actress held for credit card theft

Govt will move court against IHT
MTV eclipses Eminem's moon
Flextronics buys 55% stake in Hughes
  Source: Times of India
   

TV remote, biggest cause of discord amongst couples!

  Source: New Kerala
   

Bits n Pieces
  Source: Mid-day
 

I &B ministry to file caveat against IHT's publication

Audio Stream Solutions to step into India
Source: The Economic Times
   

Dabur asks channels to stop airing Emami's ad

IHT: Govt files caveat in anticipation of stay

UTV unveils logo for kids channel

Samsung plans to sponsor other popular sports — To enhance brand viability

  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Flextronics to buy Hughes Software
Apple to launch European version of iTunes next week
Indian TV series shoot in UK
  Source: Hindustan Times
   

TV responsible for domestic strife
  Source: Daily Times (Pakistan)
   

Asia Cup: Dalmiya calls rights shots

Flextronics buys Hughes Soft for Rs 1,386 cr

Music industry readies new wave of Net piracy lawsuits

  Source: Indian Express
International News
BBC to allow reporters to have armed guards
  Source:Digital Spy (UK)
   
Nielsen Announces Task Force Appointees
DirecTV Sells Indian Subsidiary
Liberty Completes International Spinoff: Shares in Liberty Media
  Source:TV Week
   
ESPN prepares to debut high-tech 'SportsCenter'
  Source:Arizona Central
   
VH1 Unveils New Series for Summer
Family Friendly Forum Supports 3 New Network TV Series
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
Bell seeks cable TV carrier status
  Source:The Globe & Mail
   
Netflix, Yahoo! lead Internet stock charge
  Source:Hollywood Reporter
Tidal wave of TV series coming to DVD
  Source: NY Daily News
   
MTV takes on Popworld brand
On-demand movies to soar by 2010
  Source:Media Week (UK)
   
Demand Builds For Cable, Wanes For Broadcast, Upfront Nears A Wrap
  Source: Media Post
   
U.S. Public More Polarized in TV News Viewing Habits - Survey
  Source: Dow Jones Newswires/Excite
   
Ratings-wise, Tony Awards lay an egg
  Source:www.medialifemagazine.com
   
TV programme exposes security gaps in Dutch airline and government wireless networks
ITunes Europe to launch next week

Apple gadget brings iTunes music to PC users? home stereos wirelessly

  Source :Digital Media Europe
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