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MSO alliance takes Trai, Govt. to court over CAS
The Delhi High Court today issued notices to the Govt of India and Trai on a petition filed by an MSO body relating to Cas.

Zee Sports name of Chandra's new chnl
Zee Telefilms' new channel, which is scheduled to launch on 2 October, will be called Zee Sports.

Zee makes initial payment of $ 20 million to BCCI

'Indian Idol' kicks off 1st leg of 4-city swing in Kolkata
Sony's Katial asserts 50,000 registrations have come in for auditions in Kolkata alone.

Disney's Eisner tags No. 2 Iger as his successor

Sony bags 2004 surprise hits 'Murder', 'Masti'

Creative Eye produces two shows for Hungama TV

Israel cable network to launch 'Hot Bombay' channel

Let's not undervalue our content: Vaswani

ESS' 'SportsCenter' version for Hong Kong

Three bids invited for BBC Worldwide

Sony, Time Warner battle for MGM intensifies

Reality TV renews distribution deal with ADD

Alpha Punjabi launches 'Music Night'

Hallmark adventurous with 'King Solomons Mines'

UK viewers want more controls on sexual images

Great response for BBC's int Olympics feature

Viacom consolidates CBS, Paramount TV's ops

Telly Chakkar
I am like Karan….very sensitive and caring!
Gupshup - Gauri leaves for Switzerland minus Hiten
Short Takes - Manav Gohil
Nausheen Gets A New Sheen
Deepshikha delivers
Meet the telly Kareena!
Interview with Cezanne Khan

Media Stock Watch
Media scrips stay in the slow lane

Tube Talk
44th National Open Athletics Champ. on DD Sports
Star World to air Tony Awards on 10 September

TV Ratings
TAM Top 10 Programmes (22 August - 28 August 2004)
 Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

TAM Top 100 Programmes on different Channels (22 August - 28 August 2004)
Star Plus
MAX
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
DD Sports

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Time Out now in Mumbai
Discovery plans to air feature on tech wonders
Zee may have to share cricket footage
BBC to sell BBC Worldwide
DoT delicenses 2.4-2.48 Ghz band to boost broadband
  Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
Kolkata cable TV standoff takes ugly turn
Zee's new channel named "Zee Sports"
Hunting for young talent
What about serials?
B'lore: New Kannada films may be released tomorrow
We don't need media hype: YSR
  Source:The Hindu
   
Zee may securitise ad cash for cricket deal
Got a business idea? Play it on television
ESPN-StarSports writ picks holes in BCCI-Zee deal
Music industry seeks change in classification of CDs, cassettes
Senior Group to launch news channel in Delhi
Josey Puliyenthuruthel: Music upgraded
Kanika Datta: What about the fans?
  Source: Business Standard
   

BCCI: Zee Likely To Name Partner Today

AIR To Train Casual Anchors For A Fee

The Celebrity Cult Is Turning Into A Religion

  Source:The Financial Express
   
Ekta Kapoor's adult thriller
You too can dress like Jassi!
  Source: Mid-day
   
Indian soap turns the corner
DD to launch DTH service in NE soon
Zee regains lost ground
  Source: Sify
   
Zee may lose $ 28 mn from cricket telecast
  Source: www.moneycontrol.com
 

Is this TV Office just like yours?

Sony still in negotiations to buy MGM

Hollywood fills up screen with desi importers
BBC to sell £2-bn sales & publishing arm

Asian newspaper publishing market logs 3.4% growth

Mobile gaming comes of age

11.8 mn pirated discs seized from Asia

UTV bags animation projects

Spinning a web
  Source: The Economic Times
   
Zee seeks production partner
Warrants against Sony TV officials
A sprinkling of soap stars
Sony to sell rear-projection televisions in China
Sony says still in talks to buy MGM
CNN’s Veronica drops anchor in Delhi
Major cricket events aired on Indian channels
Sex on TV encourages teenagers into early sex
  Source: Hindustan Times
   

TV airs Russian terror video

ESPN-Star no-balls Centre

TV airs inside video of Beslan school
  Source: Times of India
   
Executive shake-up unveiled at CBS, Paramount TV
Maya’s brigade hits streets against Hindi daily
  Source:Indian Express
   
Zee names sports channel
Zee-Turner switch-off greeted with STAR, Sony blackout
Idol worship with instant stardom
  Source: Telegraph
   
A New 24-hour Kannada channel from WorldSpace Satellite Radio
  Source:press.xtvworld.com
   
Now, explore the final frontier with 'Star Trek's' online game!
  Source: www.123Bharath.com
International News
India's state broadcaster eyes up slice of British Asian pie
  Source: Asians in Media
   
BBC Worldwide sale on the starting blocks?
Bertelsmann profits triple
Eutelsat: positive full year results
Spain's local stations want a say in the new local DTT map
Cable TV gets closer to satellite broadcast in Hong Kong
E! and SubTV ink licensing deal
  Source: Advanced Television
   
THAILAND: Provincial cable firms up in arms against government's pay-TV plan
THAILAND: Lawyers for Thaksin win delay in libel case
BANGLADESH: Report on satellite channel law this week
  Source: Asia Media
   
Broadcasters to support Community Channel
Ozzy to appear on 'Weakest Link'
  Source: Digital Spy (UK)
   
Germans will spend €11bn online this year - research
France Telecom, Canal+ widen TV over ADSL service
Canal Plus Holland sold
  Source: DM Europe
   
On-Demand: Market Grows But DVR Supply Fails To Meet Demand
  Source: Media Post
Bertelsmann in talks with BBC
  Source: IHT
   
DirecTV's New Satellites to Expand High-Definition
PBS Rides Off with 'Noddy' Deal
L.A. Times Gets in the Ring with TV Boxing Shows
Steamy Side of Peacekeeping Coming to TV Screens
'Joey' Flies Solo and Trump Returns on NBC
Fox TV's Boxing Show Starts Off on the Ropes
Bertelsmann Profit Up; Eyes Purchases
Medallion Sells Unit to Clear Channel for $33 Mln
  Source: Reuters
   
Fears over job losses as BBC chief warns of radical shake-up
  Source: Independent (UK)
   
BBC Worldwide review prompts head scratching among bankers
MTV reveals award sponsors
How Mr Sulu got entangled in the battle of the People Meters
Soapy deal for Ant & Dec
  Source:Media Week (UK)
   
Nielsen Forms Alliance With the Velasquez Institute
ESPN Launches College Sports ESPNU
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
Weather Channel beats cable nets
Moonves shakes up CBS, Par
'Friends' Spinoff Is Full of Laughs
Hicks Muse to Buy Cable Company in P.R.
Boxing Reality Show Hits Airwaves
  Source:Yahoo News
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