3 March 2004 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 9 - Issue No: 92












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Ten Sports plans to play it 'Straight'
On programming, no-frills off-match shows, partnerships with news channels. On distribution, ready for the ramp-up.
 

'Frames 2004' develops unique themes for each day
Frames 2004 , the global convention on the business of entertainment will kick off in two weeks' time in Powai. The three-day event takes place from 15-17 March and the organisers have come up with a unique theme for each day.

C'AS and when it happens
 Optimism, stoicism marked a panel discussion on 'Television: Threats and Opportunities' organised by CNBC-TV18 on 1 Mar.

I&B secretary beckons to radio
 

[V] revs into election gear
Shunning the ballot box, a common trend in our country, will be tackled by Channel [V] with an election awareness drive called [V] The Big Vote in an endeavour to enlighten the youth of India on the key issue of casting one's vote.

[V]'s new line up on air soon
 March seems to be a month full of action on [V] with the launch of three new shows apart from the [V] The Big Vote, which is a youth initiative campaign.

Other Headlines
Discovery hopes to cash in on dinosaur interest
BBC Radio gets UK rights to India Pak series
NATPE invites entries for video, film prodn awards
Tunberg is MGM intellectual property enforcement VP

Technology Update
HP, Phillips developing new copy protection tech
Foxtel's deal with UEI for remote control solutions

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (15 February 2004 to 21February 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (15 February 2004 to 21February 2004)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Sony
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
BJP HQ can now pass off as a film set
Sony Pictures faces class action suit over fake critic
Got fat, aggressive kids? Blame it on video games
Source: The Economic Times
   
 
   
Jassi jaisi? Not even Aishwarya
Bangla film awards in Big Apple
Source: The Times of India
 
FTII revives acting course after 26 years, ‘focus on actors, not stars’
Rationalise cable rates: ‘Overcharged’ consumers
Source: The Indian Express
 
Channels ready for election blitz
  Source: Business Standard
 
   
Mid-day Multimedia gets set for big screen foray
Bengali films to get `showcased' in US
CAS: The loose links
CAS is `dead', long live confusion
`Flat-screen TV segment all set for rapid growth'
Source: The Hindu Business Line
 
Ten Sports signs up Imran, Ian Chappell
Media marketing professionals form association
Parishat moots cooperative body for cable TV business
Source: The Hindu
   
Time Warner closes sale of Warner Music Group
Space TV plans Rs 1,611 crore investment
Disney board drums up support for Eisner
Source: Hindustan Times
 
CAS ka kya?
Source: Mid Day
International News
BBC: 'no plans' for Collymore
Ofcom chief blesses merger talks
Desmond offloads porn magazines, keeps TVChannels
Source: Media Guardian (UK)
 
NCTA Intros Indecency Initiative for the Public
Gemstar Reports Narrow Q4 Loss
Cablevision Says End of Probe in Sight

Source: TV Week
 
CBS Hopeful Sitcom 'Raymond' Will Return...
Source:Sunspot.net
 
'Seinfeld' Cast Settles DVD Dispute

Source: Fox News
TV One Hires Lee Gaither for Programming, Production
USA Network to Air 23 Hours of U.S. Olympic Trials
DeLay: Cable Should Unbundle to Help Fight Indecency
Turner Launches Aggressive New Development Slate
Designer Mizrahi Signs Development Deal With NBC Enterprises
Source: Media Week
   
Digital formats find place in newsrooms
  Source: Hollywood Reporter
   
Record-breaking BBC broadcaster Cooke retires at 95...
Source: Yahoo
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