28 March 2005 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 13 - Issue No: 11





Special Report






 

Dubbing a success story
It's boom time in TV's language dubbing, but returns are sliding due to mkt fragmentation.

Headlines
Sun set to buy out RPG Netcom
'Sun Network is all set to acquire RPG Netcom, a move which will mark company’s foray into cable TV biz in the non South market.

Star Plus aims for a TRP of 7 for 'Millie'
'Millie' the latest offering from Star Plus is positioned as a show that will appeal to 6 - 60 years target group.

Discovery Travel & Living lines up five new shows

FremantleMedia North America CEO calls it quits

Government not opposed to FDI in media: Reddy

SAB TV VP sales (South) Madhusudan to join Maa TV

Intl. Chnl in US rebrands as AZN Television on 28 March

Pakistan broadcaster Aaj TV joins Asiasat platform

Computer mistake forces Fox to do an 'American Idol' revote

Miditech does a 'Vultures: Death Watch' special for NGC

ESS renews rights for Augusta Masters Golf

BBC World growing faster than other Asian news channels: Pax 2004

US broadcaster ABC strictly dances to BBC's tune

UK unions up in arms over BBC's proposed job cuts

Sony, Zee line up Holi fare

Chinese cable op uses BigBand Digital TV mgt to expand programme lineup

Flim Mart
New territories opening up for Indian content
Filmart offers glimpse into digital future
Hong Kong animation whiz kids feted at Digi Ent Awards
New York shows the way as a location shoot destination

FICCI Frames 2005
Entertainment sector to be worth Rs 450 billion by 2009
Zee partners with Frames convention
Animation high on Frames' agenda

Telly Chakkar
'Oon Pauus' to replace 'Avantika' on Alpha Marathi
Siddhanth moves out of court
Tease, Soak, Smear and Splash… It's Holi!
'I am a dimwit...!': Rupali Ganguli
Zee celebrates Holi on screen
Out in the cold

Tube Talk
How blind is the law on 'Insaaf ka Taraazu'

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (06 March 2005 to 12 March 2005)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (06 March 2005 to 12 March 2005)
Star Plus
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
Zee Cinema
DD Sports
DD1

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Govt revokes CineWorld's licence
Modi was a close friend of Smriti
'Kyunki' writer scripts a terror tale
FT may raise stake in Business Standard
  Source: Times of India
   
High-end set top box launched
E Buzz: Entertainment to zoom past economy rate
E for entertainment & its zooming
  Source:Economic Times
   
Sting operations to continue: India TV
Patriotic theme triumphs at Zee Awards
Chennai : FM stations run into programming roadblock
Chennai : Broadcast content proves to be a challenge
Kerala : Cinemas to remain closed from tomorrow
`Law soon to check obscene scenes on TV'
Karnataka : TV serial shooting attracts many
Democracy took roots in India due to Gandhi: Jaipal Reddy
Film producers thank Chief Minister
Strive for excellence, women journalists told
Sops to film industry will hit revenues
  Source:The Hindu
   
Jaipur lawyer is Channel V Super Singer
Now, a TV soap opera glorifies the power of ‘Sindoor’
  Source:New Kerala
   
First shot in war against TV smut
  Source:Telegraph
   
Reddy for uniform entertainment tax
  Source:NDTV.com
   
Casting couch not for me: Priyanka
Hungama gets new programming head
Instant Khichdi meets Sarabhais!
Kavya's love turns out to be a ghost!
  Source:Mid-day
 
Zee channels to sport new logos
Centre mulls new Act to eradicate piracy
New labels, niche sounds
Google to support R&D in Indian varsities
  Source:Business Standard
   
Kerala AIR programme on irrigation
Call for uniform entertainment tax
Slab system in AP cinema theatres to go
Film funding: The changing scenes
Tata-Murdoch DTH venture clearance may take a while
Sting journalism
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
3 newspaper giants buy web news monitor
Warner to distribute Fox’s films in India
Ambani feud delaying RIC broadband plans
Baazee is now eBay
  Source: Financial Express
   
Ministry revokes channel’s licence
TALKING POINT with Mona Wasu
Money trail
Baramati’s new morning raga: agri bulletin
Express staffer receives 7th Polestar Award
Cricket matches on television and their silly points
Two held for threatening Smriti Irrani
Pregnant pause
  Source:Indian Express
   
Govt revokes Mumbai channel's licence for airing obscene films
  Source:Newindpress
   
Srilanka ; LTTE launches satellite TV from Wanni
  Source: Keralanext
International News
Hulbert to Head Hallmark Channel International
Thirteen Movies from PorchLight at MIPTV
  Source:www.worldscreen.com
   
Peter Fincham named BBC One controller
Kaplinsky signs new BBC deal
ABC1 to carry ads from April
Examining Channel 4's Freeview options
  Source:Digital Spy (UK)
   
Al Jazeera's Beirut Bureau Receives Bomb Threat
  Source:Voice of America
   
Dyke 'Approached to Head Up Endemol'
  Source:Scotsman
   
'Beverly Hillbillies' Creator Dies at 93
Schwarzenegger to Tout Solar on TV Show
Is Oprah Eyeing Vacation Rental Business?
  Source:Yahoo
   
Maori TV Marks One Year On Air
  Source:Xtra News, New Zealand
   
Local Internet TV Takes Off In Austria
  Source:Slashdot
   
Boxing icon backs Muslim TV network silently, winningly
  SourceChicago Tribune
Peter Liguori Named Fox Entertainment President
Jerry Springer Joins Air America
CNN Headline News Improving After Revamp
MindShare: TV Viewers Approve of Product Placement
  Source:Media Week (US)
   
Ban on Emmy-nominated tapes angers media
  Source:Seattle Post-Intelligencer
   
News Corp. Names New Fox Entertainment President
Disney Largely Disbands Strategic Planning Unit
  Source:Reuters
   
SciFi Channel, ABC Scores With Hugo Nominations
  Source: SyFy Portal
   
Search for Tamil movie talents to be aired on TV
  Source: Malaysia Star
   
Ruby Kuraishe takes up Factual Entertainment role at C4
  Source:Asians in Media
   
ADB unveils HDTV set-top box offering PVR, IPTV capabilities
  Source:DM Europe
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