26 April 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 19 - Issue No: 45











Headlines







Star may rework Balaji's stake in JV for Bengali GEC
Star Group may have to rework its JV equity arrangement with Balaji Telefilms specifically for the Bengali GEC.

Sun TV to launch kids channel Chutti TV on 29 April
Sun TV Network's kids channel Chutti TV to launch on 29 April; targets kids in 2-14 year age group.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa to make a comeback with global appeal on 4 May
Zee TV is set to go the whole hog with a fresh season of it's musical talent hunt show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa across US, UK, UAE, South Africa and Pakistan.

Vidyasagar elevated to Star India president, content and new media
Star India elevates Ajay Vidyasagar to president, content and new media; other key executive anouncements made.

BroadcastAsia to fous on digital convergence tec
BroadcastAsia 2007 to showcase latest digital technology, professional equipment and services.

CG Overdrive event looks to propel Asia's animation industry forward

Indian channels among ten banned in Bangladesh Dhaka

ETV offers Ortel digital signals without decoders

'History Rocks' on The History Channel

Big FM acquires PPL, T-Series & Yashraj music copyright

Discovery Travel looks to put viewers in fine spirits

My FM launches in Jalandhar

BBC Worldwide signs clips deal with CCTV

Online consumers unhappy with Indian cricket squad

No FIPB decision yet on Vodaphone-Hutch Deal

Philips promotes ‘Entertainment on the go’

Mobi TV, Intel in alliance

SPTI in VoD deal with Korea's Daum Communications

Lavigne to provide 'Manga' shorts to Anime Network

Nickelodeon, NFL partner for 'Let's Just Play' campaign


Highlight - The heat is on!
Karan's Koffee with Rakhi Sawant!
Celebrities galore at Star One Antakshari

News Release
"Ta Ra Rum Pum Spirit contest with Rani and Saif on NDTV
CNN launches new feature show THE SPIRIT OF…
UEFA Cup Semi Finals- Werder Bremen v Espanyol Live on Ten Sports
Irrfan Khan, Konkana Sen Sharma mingle on Shaadi.com through the site's tie up with 'Metro' - the upcoming blockbuster
Celebrity Masti on Antakshari - The Great Challenge!

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (08/04/2007 to 14/04/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (08/04/2007 to 14/04/2007)
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sun TV
Star One
MAX
Sony Entertainment TV


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
  • TV 18 ties up with HK PE fund
  • Sun TV to launch children's channel
  • Broadband to go free in 2 yrs
  • Pyramid Saimira plans to float film content fund
    Source: Economic Times
     
  • Sun TV seeks nod for stock split
  • `India is among top priorities of Yahoo!'
  • Sun TV launching children's channel
  • EarthTV, Mediascope in pact
    Source:The Hindu Business Line
     
  • Indians willing to pay lowest for downloads: survey
  • Maran now plans free broadband
    Source: Financial Express
     
  • Star 'Plus' makes mobile entertainment easier
    Source: NewKerala
     
  • ``Wage boards for journalists in a few days''
  • Google campaign for cricket lovers
  • TV channel scribe hurt in attack by wild tuskers
  • Big B show for small screen
  • Yahoo puts 20 Indian tier-1 and 2 cities `on the map'
  • J&K to host international film festival
    Source:The Hindu
     
     
  • Bangladesh bans 10 foreign TV channels
  • Yahoo! offers links to Indian cities, maps
  • MySpace to serve politics, reality TV combo in US election menu
  • Yahoo! unveils expansion, while AOL will announce APAC foray
  • ‘Why should I deny Kavita’s existence?
  • Sanjeeda's second coming
  • Indian cinema, still far away from the global
    Source: DNA
     
  • Samsung to revamp audio product line
    Source: Business Standard
     
  • TV giant creates virtual world
    Source: Times of India
     
  • After OneIndia, Maran plans free broadband
  • Yahoo head sees sense in Bangalore
    Source: Indian Express
     
  • Pak court suspends show-cause notice issue on TV channel
    Source: Zee News
     
    International News
  • CanWest MediaWorks To Bring E! to Canada
    Source: www.channelcanada.com
     
  • Disney products unit taps CFO
    Source: Variety
     
  • Universal To Debut Ride For TV Simpsons
    Source: Guardian
     
  • NUJ backs opponents of BBC.com adverts plan
    Source: www.journalism.co.uk
     
  • Pehla and NDTV 24x7 renew partnership
    Source: AME Info
     
  • Yahoo! China found guilty of aiding music piracy
    Source: ww.chinaknowledge.com
     
  • Lanka: Tamils challenge BBC to provide evidence
    Source: www.sibernews.com
     
  • TELETOON Launches VOD and Mobile TV
    Source: www.broadcastermagazine.com
     
  • SLT to introduce internet protocol television
    Source: www.dailynews.lk
  • FCC presents ways to control TV violence
    Source:Yahoo
     
  • Google to Sell Online Ads on China Telecom Web Sites
    Source: Bloomberg
     
  • NMR to Report DVR Universe Estimates
  • Lifetime CEO Cohen Resigns
    Source: Media Week (US)
     
  • Intelsat stops Tamil Tiger satellite broadcasts
    Source: Reuters
     
  • Nielsen Reports 'House,' 'Lost' Most Time-shifted Shows
    Source: TV Week
     
  • THAILAND: Advert-free future for former iTV
    Source: Asia Media
     
  • Telenor contracts Thales Alenia Space to build DTH TV satellite
    Source: DM Europe
     
  • Sci Fi picks up third 'Doctor Who' in US
  • Fremantle launches online comedy showcase
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)

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