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Ficci Frames 2006
Decision on CAS appeal post 27 March: Arora

Govt will take a call if it should move the SC only after meeting with various B'dcast stakeholders on 27 March.

Subscription revenues to touch Rs 306 bn in 2010
Subscription revenues will drive growth in the television segment, jumping 29 per cent compounded annually over the next five years, from an estimated Rs 86 billion to Rs 306 billion in 2010.

TV industry needs to address structural issues to absorb capital

'Create high impact content to unite audiences & then monetise'

Studio vs independent filmmaker; debate

UK's Jowell emphasize Indo-UK film treaty

 
 
 
 

Viacom to co-produce films in India: Freston
Viacom is looking to co-produce films in India instead of merely exporting its films in to the country though its partner UIP.

I&B finalizing terms of law on b'dcast regulator
At Ficci Frames, SK Arora says that terms of reference of a law to bring about a separate b'dcast regulator are almost ready.

IT, Ent. industries complement each other:Premji

Intl firms must localise, creative evenness is vital

Ashok Amritraj to form JV with animation firm

Home video segment to boost biz revenues

 
 

Headlines
Adlabs forms SPV for radio business
Adlabs Radio Pvt Ltd is a special purpose vehicle formed by ADAE for its radio business.

Endemol India upbeat as 'Fear Factor' opens well
Endemol India is upbeat as the opening numbers of 'Fear Factor' on Sony India have come in. It with TVRs of 4.6 in HSM.

Cable ops push for SAARC Electronic Media Asscn.

Convergence 2006: tech & trends galore

Maharashtra Budget; tax on cable TV up by 50%

MIPTV selects 24 finalists for 'Content 360'

Talent show targeted by Chinese regulators

Al Jazeera to host intl television production festival

BBC outlines online strategy

FILMART
Hong Kong Music Fair kicks off

HAF awards announced

'Fifi & The Flower Tots' to launch on Hungama TV on 20 March


Highlight - Sudhanshu Pandey back with Sony show!
Rajeev Mehra's next on Star Plus!
Minding those tresses!
Interview with Barkha Bisht
Nimmo mania catches on!
Grapevine - Kid speak!
The Week Ahead - Fire fighting!

News Releases
'Quest' goes in search of spirituality in March
The Coveted Dr Covey live on Times Now
Zee News to show ‘Aye Vatan Tere Liye’ documentary on Bhagat Singh

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (26/02/2006 to 04/03/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (26/02/2006 to 04/03/2006)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Star One
Sony Entertainment
Gemini TV
Zee TV
Star Gold
DD1

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
I&B meet on March 27 to sort out CAS
Entertainment & media sector to grow 137% by 2010
Media Videotech scoops 4 realty firms for Rs 67 cr
Cable operators brace for rate hike
Tata Elxsi to open design centre in Pune
CII session on sustainable economic growth
Distraction managment
  Source: Business Standard
   
Viacom to enter Bollywood
I&B ministry seeks industry opinion on CAS
Emerging sectors to be key growth drivers in entertainment
No hefty fund infusion likely
Indo-British treaty to boost business by £100 million
Microsoft’s Windows delay threatens to erode demand
ITV rejects takeover offer led by Apax, Blackstone
Maharashtra urged not to ban lotteries
Sebi warns India Infoline to exercise caution over content
  Source:Financial Express
   
Intel capital's 7th annual global CEO summit in Mumbai
ISRO signs agreement for collimator
  Source:The Hindu
   
BSNL Advts on Sun TV: HC Permits Impleading Of Jaya TV
  Source: Indlaw.com
   
Prachi's tantrums: Kasamh Se!
Tassnim resumes work
  Source:Mid-day
 
Zee Telefilms to consider revamp plan
Viacom to co-produce feature films in India
Samsung starts SlimFit TV production
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Sticky viewership is one helluva trick
Indo-UK deal will sire 10 flicks
Viacom to co-produce feature films in India
Yahoo launches instant messenger phoning in US
The mall-and-multiplex combo is a force multiplier
Rohit to get the party started
Microsoft does a Sony, delays release of Windows Vista to Jan
Sony to launch online service with PlayStation 3
  Source:DNA
   
Govt asks for six-month extension for CAS rollout
Entertainment & media industry seen growing to Rs 87k cr by '10
Videocon to launch DTH TVs
Viacom eyes digital,film biz in India
Beg pardon for sleazy songs, else....
  Source:Economic Times
   
Indian cinema must get act right in US: Amritraj
  Source:DailyIndia
   
Raunchy remixes invite govt wrath
I will get him, says model Shrivastava
Naukri.com gets legal notice
  Source:Times of India
International News
UK broadcaster ITV rejects private equity approach
Yahoo launches instant message phone in US
Viacom eyes film co-production, digital in India
Cingular to offer American Idol ringtones
EU approves UK Premier League TV rights deal
  Source:Reuters
   
ATN Announces Record Year End Results
  Source: www.broadcastermagazine.com
   
Yahoo! Canada introduces new version of mail
  Source:Digital Home Canada
   
Australia: Watchdog seeks ideas for TV channels
  Source:Seven
   
Editor under fire for using BBC magazine to plug his own book
  Source: Independent
   
Judge denies EchoStar's request to delay Tivo trial
  Source: Marketwatch
   
Disney passes 4 million mark on iTunes
  Source:www.macnn.com
   
MPG hires MTV's Rotherham as head of international
  Source: Brand Republic
"American Idol" hits new ratings high note
MTV, Rolling Stone Join for Reality Series
  Source: Yahoo
   
Verizon Strikes Carriage Pact With NYC Regional Sports Channel
Warner Bros. Promotes Noonan to Senior VP at Home Entertainment Group
MyNetworkTV Signs 12 New Affiliates
  Source:TV Week
   
ANA: TV Execs Must Be Open to Advertisers' Needs
Spike TV Unwraps Action-Packed Lineup for Young Males
CMT Draws on New Broadband Channel Loaded
  Source:Media Week (US)
   
Gallup Poll to sever ties with CNN
  Source: www.calendarlive.com
   
Apple Says France's Copyright Bill Promotes Piracy
  Source: Bloomberg
   
Monitoring Use Of Bahasa Malaysia On Radio & TV
  Source: Bernama
   
China: digital TV standard soon
  Source: Advanced - Television

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