6 April 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 19 - Issue No: 28






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Implement Cas in the entire metros: MSOs, LCOs to Trai and ministry
Unanimity among MSOs, LCOs that Cas be implemented in entire areas of 3 metros and neighbouring areas and cities.

Turner eyes Chandigarh for third Pogo theme park
Turner India eyeing Chandigarh as a third destination for Pogo branded theme park, expected to be ready by the end of 2008.

Sun TV board approves stock split
In move to enhance liquidity, Sun TV Ltd splitting face value of its Rs 10 share into two shares of Rs 5 each.

Star to air Princess Diana Tribute Concert in July

Zee Cinema presents two minute love story

Films division earns around Rs 40 million in nine months

'American Idol' song writing competition launched

Channel 4's performance likely to deteriorate: Ofcom

Lifetime, TF1 to produce, distribute TV movies globally

Arabic version of France 24 launched

MGM to distribute MTV's 'Kaya' and 'Living Lahaina'

Adnan Sami launches his new album on Channel [V]

The History Channel to expand into the Benelux

One third of Americans watch TV away from home

Sony pictures ent. signs services deal with IBM

Solid foundation in place for WiMax in AsiaPac: In-Stat

China’s Xiamen CATV using BigBand to deliver VoD

Digital Media pushes growth in European car audio mkt

MTV, Harmonix, EA to unveil interactive music video

Warner signs pay per view VoD deal in the UAE

Percept exits WebPercept, plans new online venture

Murjani Group launches ‘Build A Bear Workshop’ store
Adam Sandler, Dakota Fanning, Beyonce triumph at Nick's Kids Choice Awards
Time Warner Cable, Disney announce distribution agreements


Highlight - Rucha negates rumours of Bhabhi going off air
Binaifar hits a four on Sab TV
Sangam might replace Kesar
The Week Ahead - India's original disco dancer on Star One!

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (18/03/2007 to 24/03/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (18/03/2007 to 24/03/2007)
MAX
Star Plus
SAB
Zee TV
Sun TV
DD1
Zee Cinema


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Music rights may lead Adlabs to launch label
    		• Soon, CAS will be mandatory in all metros, satellite towns
    Source: Economic Times
      
    		• Sun TV joins hands with Malaysia's Astro
    		• Chennai: Cable TV operator hacked to death
    		• 'Bollywood awards in Britain can help boost industry's popularity'
    		• Google joins the technology push into sub-Saharan Africa
    		• Playboy editor acquitted
    Source:The Hindu
      
    		• Sony, IBM sign $3.8 mn contract for 5 yrs
    Source: Financial Express
      
    		• Bomb hoax at Express office
    		• Chandigarh: MC to take action against 65 cable operators
    		• Badal meets journalists, promises sops
    Source: Indian Express
     
     
    		• ABC plans channel launches outside AP
    		• Yahoo! promises spicier search
    		• Sun TV board announces 1:2 stock split
    		• Archies, Star division in pact
    Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		• Adlabs plans to launch visual radio services
    		• Newsmaker: Subhash Chandra
    		• DTH threat: Cable industry makes CASe for full rollout
    		• BS alliance with Desh Pardesh Ni Aajkaal
    		• Moser Baer wants video rental firms to license content
    Source: Business Standard
      
    		• Google's executive billionaires take $1 salaries
    Source: DNA
     
    International News
    		• Academic Michael Lyons named BBC chairman
    		• Time Warner Cable sells $5 bln in 3 parts - source
    		• US baseball signs cable TV deal with iN DEMAND
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Jackie Chan finds successors through TV show
    Source: Xinhuanet
     
    		• Australia: Pay-TV advertising shake-up looms
    Source: The Australian
     
    		• Sony BMG pushing mobile music in China
    Source: ZDNet
     
    		• Russia’s First Animated Cartoon TV Channel Starts Broadcasting
    Source: www.russia-ic.com
     
    		• Beijing TV Station Gets Mobile TV License, Partners With China Mobile
    Source: MocoNews
     
    		• Disney Nets Record 112 Million Visitors Worldwide In 2006
    Source: www.allheadlinenews.com
     
    		• CTV Named Exclusive Canadian Broadcaster of 'Concert for Diana'
    Source: www.broadcastermagazine.com
    		• Nickelodeon European undergoes image makeover
    Source: DM Europe
     
    		• Discovery to Go Green With Revamped Channel in '08
    		• Discovery to Launch Weekly Web-Based iPremieres
    Source: Media Week (US)
     
    		• CAB Pulls Out of eBay Online Media Exchange Trial
    Source: TV Week
     
    		• Sky suffers without Virgin Media customers
    		• CNN revamps flagship morning show
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		•  TAIWAN: TVBS protest sparks political tug of war
    		• INDONESIA: 'Playboy' editor-in-chief found not guilty
    Source: Asia Media
     
    		• Google Adds Customized Online Maps With Photos, Links
    Source: Bloomberg
     
    		• Paris threatens MTV
    Source: www.news.com.au
     
    		• BBC pays out over Wilson drama
    Source: Gaurdian
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