Zee puts in Rs 1 billion behind star hunt
Rs 1 billion budget also includes production cost of two films that will be made around the two stars that are ultimately chosen.

EC endorses prompt FM fees payment
Election Commission today said that deferring FM radio license fee payment would breach the poll model code of conduct.
I&B to refer FM issue to EC

Casbaa releases Fast Facts 2004 handbook
Casbaa has launched Fast Facts 2004, a 92-page digest of pay-TV data, on the growth of C&S audiences across Asia Pac.

Government keen on community radio
The government is keen to encourage community radio and has already opened access to this sector to well established educational institutes, information and broadcasting secretary Pawan Chopra said today.

40-50 million viewers to watch 'Friends' finale
America's hit serial from NBC, Friends will air its final episode on Thursday 6 May. NBC estimates that 40 to 50 million viewers will experience the finale.

Vivendi Universal first quarter revenues decline
Media giant Vivendi Universal has reported results for the first quarter. Cconsolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2004 amounted to 5,973 million euros a drop from the 6,232 million euros figure that had been recorded for the first quarter of last year.

US women get first porn network 'Playgirl'
Al Gore's INdTV acquires Newsworld Intl
Panamsat reports revenue rise for Q1 2004
Diane Nelson promoted at Warner Bros. Entertainment
Bertelsmann up by 186 mn euros in Q1 2004
UTV launches movie studio model
The Great Escape... Indianised

First Take
YMLH- A divergent view of Gujarati life
Sony attempts to portray a realistic picture of the quintessential urban Gujarati family and gets it right, almost.

Media Stock Watch
Media scrips put up a good show

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