17 March 2005 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 13 - Issue No: 4








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Come clear on FM, TDSAT tells government
The govt has come under pressure on the issue of FM radio policy with TDSAT, asking it to come clear on it by 26 April.

UTV Communications to list on 17 March
IPO closed on 25 Feb, size of issue was Rs 910 mn at upper price band of Rs 130.

ESS pouches daily highlights package
From Kolkata Test onwards, Star Sports will air highlights programme titled 'Showdown' on all match days.

BBC to host conference on Africa

Fox to beam 'American Idol' finale in May

NBC in restructuring mode for series development

VH1 will uncover Michael Jackson's Secret Childhood

Banff Television Festival shakes hands with the devil

FCC to conduct satellite seminar on 21 March

Mirchi Kaan Awards take place next month

Mobile content player Mauj teams up with Filmkraft

Telly Chakkar
Who wants to kill Smriti Iraani?
Another telly shaadi in the offing

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (20 February 2005 to 26 February 2005)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (20 February 2005 to 26 February 2005)
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
MSOs will pay entertainment tax, says SC
Govt asked to firm up views on FM radio
Now, Indian Idol host feels the sting
Tulsi recieves threat calls
Ignou to have FM radio station soon
Critics take sting out of TV tale
  Source: Times of India
   
``States can levy entertainment tax on MSOs''
Digital cinema poised for big leap
Sangeeta Nataka Akademi awards announced
  Source:The Hindu
   
Pakistan: 16 FM radio licenses issued
NA body approves drafts of PNNABR and PEMRA bills
  Source: Daily Times
   
TDSAT irked at govt’s dilly-dally
  Source:Statesman
   
Yes the casting couch exists
Hansika quits the industry
Gaurav Chopra in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kahaani serial ki
Tulsi seeks police protection
  Source:Mid-day
 
Star has right to appoint DTH venture CEO
  Source: Business Standard
   
Music channels tune in to trailers to rake it in
Govt asked to firm up views on FM radio
Murdoch on a 5-day trip to India this weekend
  Source:Economic Times
   
Aman Verma files complaint against Illiyasi
Karthikeyan to promote Bahrain Grand Prix
  Source:Hindustan Times
   
IndusInd Media & Comm clarifies
Govt. must decide on FM radio by Apr.26
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Sting sequel has TV soap star running to cops
Rana on TV, alert sounded
  Source:Indian Express
   
Kollywood taking the Mickey out of itself
  Source:News Today
International News
Viacom Explores Dividing Company Into Two
White House Names Martin as New FCC Chair
Jackman to Host CBS' Tony Awards
MTV Nets Name Scannell, Roedy Vice Chairmen
  Source:Media Week (US)
   
Australia's Seven, Ten To Jointly Bid For AFL Rights
Southern Cross To Buy Satellite Music For A$11.7M
  Source:Yahoo Biz
   
Withdrawn 'Idol' contestant still under contract
ITV1 hits lowest peaktime share of 2005
'EastEnders' axes new Moon brothers
  Source:Digital Spy (UK)
   
CNN Renews Deal with Talk Show Host Larry King
Disney to Release Films for Sony PSP Game Device
"Amazing Race" Bets Eliminated
  Source:Yahoo
   
New comedy hopes to entice audiences with Chicken Tikka Masala
  Source:Asians in Media
   
Israel: HOT, Yes shift responsibility of porno film screening to Play TV
  Source:www.haaretz.com
   
Logo fills its executive suite
  Source:www.advocate.com
Bush Picks FCC's Martin to Be Chairman
INTERVIEW-Iger Plans Steady Change at Disney, Eyes Pixar
  Source:Reuters
   
Senior CPC official meets media mogul Rupert Murdoch
AsiaSat 3S satellite transmissions attacked by illegal signals
  Source:People's Daily Online
   
Viacom's Redstone May Split Company Into Two Parts
  Source:Bloomberg
   
NTL close to Ireland sale?
25m IPTV viewers by 2008
Crown Castle mobile
  Source:Advanced-Television
   
Chinese TV station hauls Eutelsat into French court, ruling on March 22
  Source:www.eubusiness.com
   
Sony BMG puts faith in SubTV
Triumph for News of the World at British Press Awards
  SourceMedia Week (UK)
   
Spike TV puts the smack down on pro wrestling
  Source:HoustonChronicle.com
   
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