13 December 2006Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 18 - Issue No: 33








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Measat-3 satellite successfully launched
Proton-M carrier places Measat-3 into orbit; satellite to provide for DTH applications in Indian subcontinent, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Comprehensive law to impose on exaggeration advertisements
Government has constituted an inter-ministerial committee to look into violations of the Programme and Advertising Codes.

Central Government takes measures to promote ent. industry
With the intent of promoting the entertainment industry of India the Central Government has taken up various measures making it easier for the industry to explore avenues.

188 AIR stations/offices to be computerised in 06-07

Agricultural programmes find space on DD channels

Brainstorm for movie channels, Treat for audience

HBO to premiere "Tsunami: The Aftermath" in Asia

Cable ops may be forced to carry DD's Urdu channel

DTH TV Group, Romania selects MagnaQuest for its digital services

NBA renews agreement with Intelsat for Intl dist.


Toonz Animation inks MoU with Kinfra to acquire 6 acres


Highlight - "The storyline of Kesar will witness major twists" - Prachi
Grapevine - Will Kulvaddhu counter SRK's KBC?
Milind Gunaji to make travel documentaries
Bhavna skits with Johny!
Anuj launches Blue Waters!

News Releases
Future Group awards media duties to Starcom
Wild Card Entry to Bigg Boss house The return of one evicted housemate

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (26/11/2006 to 02/12/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (26/11/2006 to 02/12/2006)
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Sun TV
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• TRAI seeks RWAs' help to implement CAS
    		• Karnataka CM's wife to start TV channel
    Source: Times of India
      
    		• Raj TV plans to beam into Europe, South America
    		• Kumudam to enter FM market
    		• Mid Day, Times group ink strategic business pact
    		• M-commerce gets added boost
    Source: Business Standard
      
    		• Kerala film industry urges govt for anti-piracy law
    		• Pyramid Saimira to tap capital mkt with maiden issue
    		• Indiatimes to showcase art for potential buyers
    		• Check out Kinfra's animation school
    		• Big media taps new set of digital gurus
    		• Anita Nayyar to be CEO of MPG
    Source: Economic Times
      
    		• Cartoon Network set to woo adults with movies, theme parks
    		•  ‘Durgesh Nandini’ to replace ‘Bigg Boss’
    		• Online travel firms going offline
    		• Yahoo opens revamped ad system to new US customers
    		• After ‘Jassi..’ what?
    		• Ash on TV?
    Source: DNA
     
      
    		• Cartoon Network set to woo adults
    		• Monster jobseeker base tops 1 cr
    		• BIG 92.7 FM to be launched in Jammu
    		• K Sera Sera launches `Lemon' channel
    		• Kinfra to set up animation school
    Source:The Hindu Business Line
      
    		• 'Hanuman' in educational CDs and games
    		• Kerala film chamber for law to check CD piracy
    		• New technologies should be used for cinema: Mani Kaul
    		• TV serial `Selvi' coming to an end
    		• State urges Centre to ban online lotteries
    		• Nudity per se not obscenity: Court
    Source: The Hindu
      
    		• HBO pays tribute to tsunami survivors
    Source: India eNews.com
      
    		• As CAS deadline nears, TRAI seeks RWAs’ help
    Source: Indian Express
     
    International News
    		• Disney considers options amid Shanghai park doubt
    		• Liberty gets sports channels in News Corp deal: WSJ
    		• Weinstein Co. strikes TV production deal with RHI
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Sony Pictures names chief technology officer
    Source: www.bizjournals.com
     
    		• The Global Television 'Deal Or No Deal' Model Search…Revealed!
    Source: Channel Canada
     
    		• Asian Winter Games Choose China.com For Exclusive Online Partner
    Source: www.chinatechnews.com
     
    		• Ex-CNBC employees launch appeal
    Source: Gulf News
     
    		• here! Launches 24/7 Premium Channel on Verizon FiOS TV
    Source: Business Wire
     
    		• Modeo's CEO quits as mobile TV struggles in U.S.
    Source: www.eetimes.com
     
    		• Channel 4 Selects Cape Clear for New Video-on-Demand Services
    Source: home.nestor.minsk.by
     
    		• New portal launched by MediaCorp Radio
    Source: Channel NewsAsia
     
    		• Nintendo Wii Wins Major Television Award
    Source: www.revolutionportal.com
    		• FCC Hears Arguments for, Against Easing Ownership Rules
    		• C-SPAN to Telecast Indecency Arguments
    		• Nick to Televise Animated Series From 'SNL's' Poehler
    Source: TV Week
     
    		• Taiwan to digitize terrestial TV ahead of schedule by end of 2008
    Source: www.digitimes.com
     
    		• Singapore’s MediaCorp Launches HD Broadcasts on New Omneon Spectrum™ Server Platform
    Source: Broadcast Newsroom
     
    		• Spielberg expands Fox TV ties
    Source: Monsters and Critics.com
     
    		• Nielsen: Ad Spending Up 5.1%
    		• Daily Reel Inks Original Video Content Deal
    Source: (Media Week (US)
     
    		• Logo gains wider carriage in US
    		• London market setting for new UKTV Food show
    		• BBC confirms second series of 'Torchwood'
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		• Flextech channels may go free in Sky row
    		• News Group unveils new mobile initiatives
    Source: Media Week (UK)
     
    		• ASC launches enhanced VoIP recording solution for Windows
    Source: DM Europe
     
    		• BBC trials "Push-VoD" technology
    Source: Advanced - Television
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