9 May 2006 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 16 - Issue No: 50






Headlines






2 days for downlink deadline: TV channels slumber on
As the deadline to adhere to downlink norms looms, channels are still attempting to push back the D-day amidst a lot of confusion.
 
 

VSNL to buy Indian ISP for Rs 750 million
Videsh Sanchar Nigam to buy out Direct Internet for Rs 750 mn; move seen to strengthen its broadband presence in SME segment.

Sahara One bags telecast rights of Rockstars 2006
Sahara One Television bags telecast rights of the Rockstars 2006 Bollywood concert to be held in Canada, US and UK.

Executive Dossier
'Our aim is to give history a more broad based appeal, which is why we are focussing on entertainment'
Interview with The History Channel India MD Nikhil Mirchandani

Zee Cafe to launch three comedy shows

Star Chinese Movies invests in high definition content

Radio Mirchi felicitates Mother's Day on 14 May

Sky News' head Nick Pollard to quit in September

BBC Worldwide appoints new management team in Hong Kong

Amrita TV shines at Kerala state TV awards

TV producer elley to be honoured at Vision Awards

Destiny’s Child, Korn triumph at MTV Asia Awards

Black Sabbath song tops VH1’s list of best metal songs

Brand Access Forum US to kick off from 8 May

Electronic Entertainment Expo begins on 9 May at LA

BBC's Grade emphasises quality delivery at low price

Kiefer Sutherland plans to make ‘24’ into a movie

NDS to deploy solutions to Romania's Boom TV DTH

CBS launches ad supported broadband network

Activision gets license from MGM for Bond games

Universal Studios creates mobile division

Mobile ent symposium US to look at new mrktg models

In-game advtg market to touch $700+ million 2010

Disney completes Pixar acquisition


Highlight - Bansilal Jumaani is no more
"Leap without me," says Disha
Hiten follows Gauri into Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai
Tom, Dick and Harry on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
Dil Dil Kya Chahta Hai cast demand their dues!
"I just spend 50 to 60k a month on myself” - Manoj Bohra
Grapevine - Are Narayani and Nana just good friends?
The Week Ahead - Nat Geo Reveals The Unseen

Telly Scope
Jassi bids adieu; long overdue but no denying impact

News Releases
SRK, Rani win Star's Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards
CNBC, ICICI awards felicitates promising SMEs for 2005
Catch some more Shararat on Star Utsav
Star World presents 'Dance Fever'

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (24/04/2006 to 30/04/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (24/04/2006 to 30/04/2006)
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sun TV
Star One
Gemini TV
Zee Marathi

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
WorldSpace expands to 4 more cities
Weston launches DTH ready TV sets
Balaji Telefilms cautiously progressing on film production
VSNL to buy Direct Internet for Rs 75 cr
SunTec launches IPTV billing solution
  Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
DTH-ready TV introduced
Kiran refuses Balaji show yet again
Bengal to turn Left: Exit polls
Exit Jaya, enter Karunanidhi?
The A to Zee of fashion
Celeb diet
VSNL to buy Direct Internet
  Source:DNA
   
CNN-IBN races ahead of competition
  Source: Moneycontrol.com
   
Assam headed for hung assembly: Times Now exit poll
  Source:India eNews.com
   
B'wood bockbusters fuel mobile gaming industry
VSNL to acquire Direct Internet
  Source: Economic Times
   
Amita's hidden passion
Nach, bhai nach!
Kahani serial ki
  Source: Mid-day
 
NRI plans 24x7 Hindi news channel
Bollywood pens a new script, set to dominate virtual world
City Pulse owner to set up film institute
India ranked 20th on global piracy ladder
Under no pressure
Coke takes fizz out of Pepsi`s Fifa Cup plans
  Source:Business Standard
   
Critics forsee trouble screening Indian movies in Pak.
Andy Garcia, Marc Anthony among honorees at Alma Awards
When stars came Film stars make voting fun for the public
VSNL to acquire Direct Internet
  Source: The Hindu
   
UK's NTL to axe 6,000 jobs, eyes India
Microsoft is No. 1 on Internet
  Source:Financial Express
   
Exit sign for Jaya; Left set to sweep Kerala, Bengal
  Source:Times of India
   
MTNL goes long distance
Apple Corps loses legal battle over apple logo use
Yahoo speeds up web ad-search battle
Spilling the beans...
  Source: Indian Express
International News
Warner Bros. names Cohen head of independent film unit
Christina Aguilera Set for MTV Awards
'Gilmore Girls' Plans Big Finale
  Source: Yahoo
   
CNN's Cooper to contribute to CBS '60 Minutes'
Fox orders two pilots; "ER" may shift nights
  Source: Reuters
   
Africans eye revenues from Pan-African Games TV transmission
  Source: People's Daily Online
   
Israel: Commercial breaks on Channels 2 and 10 to be extended
  Source: Haaretz
   
Flip Media wins 14 Pan Arab Web Awards
Orbit scores multi-season NBA TV deal
  Source: AME Info
   
Emmis CEO proposes US$567 million buyout of broadcaster
  Source: Canoe Money
   
Japan prepares for online TV showdown
  Source: VNUNet.com
TiVo to let viewers search for extended commercials
  Source: CNN Money
   
MTV to Stream its Top Shows
Initiative Builds Ent. Unit for CBS, Showtime
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
Cowell earns £20m per 'Idol' season
  Source: Digtal Spy (UK)
   
3 Italia to launch mobile TV ahead of World Cup
  Source:DM Europe
   
Apple Beats Beatles in Trademark Ruling
  Source:Times of London
   
Desi DNA to come back for fourth series
  Source: Asians in Media
   
Arts broadcasting: BBC's position comes under threat
  Source: Independent
   
Chicago exchange and Reuters to be partners
  Source: IHT
   
KOREA: NHN's first-quarter profit jumps three-fold
  Source: Asia Media
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