19 April 2006 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 16 - Issue No: 34







 

 

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Cable operators black out Star channels in Kolkata
A majority of cable networks in Kolkata have blacked out the Star group of channels, protesting against a 7% rate hike.
 
 

Special Report
Star makes a mark in regional space: IRS 2006
IRS Round I on regional TV space presents an improved show from Star; Sun's flanking strategy pays off.

Other Headlines
Radio Mirchi launches in Bangalore, Jaipur
ENIL which runs radio stations by the brand name - Radio Mirchi, has launched FM radio stations in Jaipur and Bangalore under the same brand name.

Government demarcates listed sports events

Isro unveils Satellite Integration & Testing Est.

TV18 to pump in Rs 2.5 billion in new ventures

UTV in sale agreement with Media Footing

Zee launches dramedy 'Jabb Love Hua'

Crown Media Holdings not to sell Hallmark Channel US

Nike and Maven Networks introduce JogaTV

NBC offers entertainment at gas stations

Professional video gaming set for TV debut in the US

AOL and Shanghai Media Group to beam programs

Verizon Wireless, Univision team up for mobile content

Isro to ramp up number of satellite launches

Nick Mobile launches on Sprint Phones


Highlight - Deal goes in for new set to match new host
Mohnish Behl to play Anu's dad!
Tony and Deeya Singh back to Zee after Banegi Apni Baat
Ravi Rai to set up media academy
Zee's Cinestar finalist bags Sony show
"I don't care about being stylish!'' - Shabbir Ahluwalia
Short Takes - Karan Mehra
Interview with Priya Badlani
Grapevine - Shaktiman to endorse POGO chips
The Week Ahead - Watch Marlon Brando on PIX

Technology Update
Sony Corporation adopts Synopsys' PSM technology

News Releases
Lintas' Northpoint announces 2nd post grad advt prog

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (02/04/2006 to 08/04/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (02/04/2006 to 08/04/2006)
Star Plus
DD1
Star One
Sun TV
Sahara One
Zee TV
Sony Entertainment
MAX
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Star plans to enter 5 new businesses
Prime Focus may buy 55% in VTR
TV 18 to raise Rs 250 cr for acquisitions
Sahara Filmy`s marketshare 7%
Jagran Prakashan net at Rs 13 cr
Sahara Filmy expects new shows to get viewers
Maya Academy to tap regional animation talent
21.3 mn 3G users in India by 2010
Print proliferation
The digital being
NDTV: Weak signal
Take your TV along
  Source:Business Standard
   
Star Plus seeks landing rights in Pakistan
  Source: www.newkerala.com
   
‘‘TV is bad...Page 1s are frivolous... Public money must fund serious journalism’’
China starts new investigation of journalist
  Source: Indian Express
   
Apara quits Smriti's play
Kumud ban gayi Kinnari
Hiten Tejwani's internet blues
3 countries and a honeymoon
Kahaani serial ki
  Source:Mid-day
 
TV9 Karnataka launch in June
Radio Mirchi now in Jaipur, Bangalore
Mumbai outdoes Delhi in out-of-home viewing
  Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
Cannes and able: 3 Indians are selected
I don't want to settle down, says Eijaz Khan
TV actor Vaishnavi commits suicide
Jab Love Hua: A cute love story
Video makers turn the tables on pirates
I love polka-dotted innerwear, says Swetta Keswani
Indian innovative literacy drive gets Google support
  Source:DNA
   
Prime Focus buys 55% in media services co
BCCL picks up 7.4% in Alchemy Biotech
Mobile music market earns to tune of Rs 720 cr
Music's beat; cell tones spew cash
  Source: Economic Times
   
Yahoo loses users to Google
  Source:Financial Express
   
Radio Mirchi goes on-air in Bangalore, Jaipur
  Source: The Hindu
International News
Eisner makes foray into Internet TV
  Source:Monsters and Critics
   
China issues slew of regulations to curb media
Source: www.itnews.com.au
   
Gemstar-TV Guide appoints finance chief
  Source: Business Week
   
VNU to face dissenting investors at meeting
XM Satellite in talks with GM on possible prepayments
  Source: Reuters
   
Russia: Protests against Kremlin control of broadcast media
  Source:www.cpj.org
   
MTV launches VOD broadband service in UK
UKTV People timeshift closes
  Source: Digital Spy (UK)
   
Verizon, Univision to offer mobile coverage of World Cup in Spanish
  Source: DM Europe
   
Japan replaces extreme TV shows with duller fare
  Source:Scotsman
   
DAB backers to kick start China mobile TV market
  Source: EETimes.com
Lewis Promoted to Senior VP at Fox TV Stations
NBCU Unveils New Division Focusing on New Media
Logo Orders Six Episodes of Rosie O'Donnell Show
  Source:TV Week
   
PAKISTAN: US-based firm seeks help of PM, president against 'violation' of agreement by PTV
INDONESIA: 'Forbes Indonesia' to hit newsstands
CHINA: TVB takes copyright action on mainland
  Source:Asia Media
   
Alias Added to iTunes, and ABC.com
USA Network Tops Cable Ratings
MyNetworkTV Adds Nine Affils; Ups Coverage to 65%
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
MySpace Moves Into The TV Space
  Source:Media Post
   
Mobile TV Gets Free Ride from CRTC
  Source: www.cablecastermagazine.com
   
New satellite for NZ broadcasters and internet
  Source:New Zealand Herald
   
ITU standards boost for IPTV
  Source:Advanced - Television
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