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Zee MGM to be re-christened Zee Movie Zone
Starting 1 October, Zee MGM is being renamed as Zee Movie Zone (ZMZ) and will also be sporting a new golden logo.

Bharat Ranga appointed biz head Zee Cinema, Music

BCCI: Sony to t'cast, production by Ten
Subject to SC's orders, Sony to manage telecast, distribution and marketing, Ten Sports to provide feed.

Hathway's digital service to launch by Oct end
Hathway Cable & Datacom is set for a digital cable TV rollout by October-end with 140 channels in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore.

NDTV India: no 2 among Hindi news channels

Need to regulate cable TV pricing: CUTS Survey

SET Asia announces 4th Sports Personality awards

BBC's appoints Luthra as Colombo correspondent

Disney-Pixar new distribution deal may go sour

BBC launches global financial index

Media execs applaud change in venue of ATF, AFMC

Trendz to telecast Bridal Asia 2004

BBC relaunches Azeri language website

Haber brings 'Dog The Bounty Hunter' to Cannes

Gandhi voted top 10 greatest S. Africans of all time

'Shirdi Ke Saibaba' feature on Zee TV

Stage set for seminar on Indian online industry

Sony launches 'Jassi' games on mobile

Media Stock Watch
Market and media sector shine

Tube Talk
Journey of 'Stuart Little 2'on HBO
'Boogie Woogie Top Ten' action on Sony

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (12 September 2004 to 18 September 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (12 September 2004 to 18 September 2004)
Star Plus
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
Gemini TV
MAX

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Sahara to wash hands of star-studded soaps
India's early exit from ICC trophy hits SET
Outsider Sony takes Australia series
  Source: Business Standard
   

BCCI likens cricket to beauty pageants

Trai to set norms for satellite radio
  Source:The Financial Express
   
`Telecom, entertainment sectors poised to be big online spenders'
`Team India plays for BCCI, not Govt'
  Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
Visual media criticised for putting Gudiya on trial
Pay only Rs. 100 for cable TV: Lok Satta
10,000 pirated CDs, DVDs seized
Broadband policy held up in inter-Ministerial consultations
Uma blames media for row over yatra
  Source: The Hindu
   
Sony to telecast India-Australia Test series
Govt can’t prove it controls BCCI
Indian journos to visit PoK in Nov
Intel, Disney start symphony broadband service in Japan
SET appears the winner
Saas-bahu soap as 35mm masala
TV’s new hosts
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
Live TV Viewing For Airtel Users
  Source:Techtree.com
   
New cricket boss springs TV plan
  Source: Telegraph
 
360 Degrees acquires 'Indian Idol' business'
Sony to telecast Australia series: BCCI
SC to hear cricket telecast case Tuesday
SC unimpressed with arguments to prove BCCI as 'state'
Full Toss: BCCI asks Sony to telecast cricket series
Film on Indians tops US charts
Star value: ET's now a Superbrand
For whom do the men in blue play?
ET powers ahead, crosses 1-m mark
Censorship is unacceptable in a democracy
Let a public body of experts decide
  Source: The Economic Times
   

Sony to telecast Australia series

Howzatt! Test series to be telecast on DD and cable
MTV drops ad after protests
360 Degrees acquires Indian Idol business
What the FAQ is BCCI?
Tamil Nadu: Film awards for three years announced
Microsoft appeals EU anti-trust ruling
  Source: Times of India
   
Zee looks on as BCCI, Govt fight it out at apex court
Sahara to host India’s first Mrs World pageant by year-end
Four held for threatening Jassi
CBS leads ratings race in first week of TV season
  Source:Indian Express
   

Star intensifies efforts to get govt nod on DTH project
  Source: Press Trust of India
   
Sony to broadcast Ind-Aus series: BCCI
  Source: Mid-day
   
3 non-Kannada films to hit screens today
  Source:Deccan Herald
International News
Can Televisa Conquer the U.S.?
  Source:BusinessWeek
   
IBM's 'Marvel' to scour Net for video, audio
  Source:CNet News
   
TV-on-DVD revs at 30% growth rate, report says
DaveTV users tailor own program skeds
  Source: Hollywood Reporter
   
Ofcom proposes new service to incetivise PSB
Chrysalis founder returns to TV industry
New home shopping channel: 'Eezee' TV
  Source:Advanced-Television
   
   
WB Picks Up Jack & Bobby For Full Season
DirecTV to Participate in Nielsen Tivo Panel
NBC Gives Joey The Full-Season Nod
  Source: Media Week US
   
Cambell Serves Up 'American Dream'
VNU, Arbitron Renew Quest For 'Holy Grail,' Join Single Media, Marketing System Using PPM
  Source: Media Post
   
Sky One pacts for more U.S. skeins
Liberty, Hicks told to split sports webs
  Source:Yahoo News
Internet TV will force overhaul of Ofcom role, says Currie
Ofcom wants £300m new public service channel to rival BBC
BSkyB in £75m advertising push
  Source: Independent UK
   
Sky launches rebranding campaign
Daily TV Marketplace - Public's appetite for soaps remains healthy
Ofcom proposes new "public service publisher"
  Source: Media Week UK
   
Beer brand consider DTV channel launch
Ofcom reports on PSB future
ITV pushing for logo adverts
Nickelodeon to take over ITV kids slot?
ntl VOD rollout to begin in early 2005
Gay 'Simpsons' character revealed
  Source: Source: Digital Spy UK
   
KOREA: YS to lead defectors' broadcasting
THAILAND: Visanu denies passing buck to NCCC
  Source: Asia Media
   
UPDATE 2-Netflix, TiVo to develop Internet movie product
Avril Lavigne Soaks Up 'SpongeBob' Theme
Singer Braxton Pacts with WB for Sitcom
  Source:Reuters
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