19 December 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 21 - Issue No: 49




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Network18, Jagran in JV to launch Hindi biz daily
Network18 enters into 50:50 JV with Jagran to launch Hindi business daily in 2008; also to roll out in other Indian languages.

BCCI unveils franchisee bidding prospectus for IPL
 BCCI releases prospectus for Indian Premier League's team franchise bidding; also unveils revenue sharing with franchisees.

Mallika makes yet another cameo
 Already firmly in the saddle as lead actress, Mallika Sherawat continues to be seen as a one song wonder in films.

Delhi HC fallout: NBA chastises motivated stings

New reality show on Sony not to have viewer votes

ACK Media establishes design studio in Bangalore

ESPN to telecast FIFA World Player 2007 awards live

Amrita TV to celebrate Christmas with special shows

BBC appoints Val Gooding as non-executive director

Moneycontrol service extends to Blackberry users

MSOs in US face bandwidth crisis

AT&T expands HD channel lineup

Texas Instruments launches 2 ADCs for wireless in China

Nielsen to provide ratings for HBO's SVoD services

EyeQube Studios to add 250 VFX artists

MTV, Central European Media sign licensing agreement

Turner promotes Eslinda to senior VP for Asia Pacific


Cartoon Network updates site

Highlight - Crossing over to Gautami

“I won because I am more popular,” Prachi Desai
Smita Jaykar returns to TV as a vamp

2 new actors to enter Dil Mill Gayye

And now Bobby sings the Ekta song
“I want to be graceful like Madhuri Dixit” Ragini Khanna
Karisma Kapoor to appear on L'il Champs

News Releases
Indian Shakira Mauli Dave on The Best of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
Doon Kya EK Lakh celebrity special on Radio Mirchi 98.3FM
Zee Cinema's 'Meri Duniya' contest winners have a ball interacting with Aamir Khan

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (02/12/2007 to 08/12/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (02/12/2007 to 08/12/2007)
Zee TV
Star Plus
Sun TV
DD1
Sony Entertainment TV


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Sony offers to buy out SET partners at a big discount
    		• American firm announces investment in NDTV, IndiaTV
    		• Festive period key battleground for broadcasters
    		• US FCC seen easing media ownership rules
    		• Stray incidents of sting do not warrant censorship: NBA
    		• In video: Interview with Krishna Bharat Google News creator
    		• Google News: Newspapers should love us
    		• Online to garner maximum ads in 2008
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Animation park next on state IT agenda
    		• Local search to drive Internet advertising
    		• GBN may buy Jagran stake in IBN 7
    		• Sify wants to open more gamedromes
    		• Low cost doubles Net access via cellphones
    Source: Business Standard
      
    		• Ad spend rise to benefit Web 2.0 firms
    		• 'HC move on stings could muzzle free media'
    Source: Times of India
     
    		• ‘We’ve rediscovered our relationship’
    		• Ektaa Kapoor on allegations of rigging Prachi’s win
    		• PCB stands by Yousuf in ICL-IPL dispute
    		• IPL unveils franchise prospectus
    Source: DNA
     
    		• Fox News to provide content for Star’s mobile service
    		• INX News ropes in Sourav
    		• Google in India’s fast lane; Orkut fast rising search query
    		• PowerGrid plans foray into entertainment business
    		• ACK Media eyeing teen entertainment, education space
    		• Rediff picks Solix solution
    Source: Hindu Business line
     
    		• Pak. SC seeks responses from govt, PEMRA to Geo's appeal
    		• Hollywood writers' Union rejects Oscars' request
    		• IPL unveils franchise prospectus
    Source: The Hindu
     
    		• Mahatma clicks on net after Munnabhai
    Source: Indian Express
     
    		• Social networking sites may cost you dearly
    		• Google may launch cross-language search facility here
    Source: Finanical Express
      
    		• Jagran, Network18 sign JV for Hindi business daily
    		• Trai plans to allow mobile TV without technology restrictions
    Source: Livemint
     
    International News
    		• US FCC votes to ease media ownership restrictions
    		• Hong Kong Disney crowds disappoint for second year
    		• Warner, XM in talks to settle suit: source
    		• RPT-Bertelsmann promises more value and growth by 2015
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Debut Broadcasting Takes TV Guide Brand to Radio
    		• Ericsson, Other Vendors Test MBMS Mobile TV Technology
    Source: CNN
     
    		• BBC reality shows swamping quality TV, say viewers
    Source: Guardian
     
    		• David Beckham debuts in Chinese TV show
    Source: China
     
    		• Viola Communications launches V Final Cut for TV and film production
    Source: www.arabianbusiness.com
    		• Ofcom expresses pay TV concerns
    Source: BBC
     
    		• Tribune Entertainment Ends Distribution Operation
    Source:TV Week
     
    		• WGA denies waivers for Oscars, Globes
    		• ITV defends Leon's 'X Factor' win
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		•  Time Warner Cable Appoints Deputy CFO
    		• IPTV equipment sales up 23% in 3Q07
    Source: Yahoo
     
    		• CBS Fuels Market Presence With Gas TV Deal
    Source: Media Week
     
    		• Quebec broadcaster TQS in creditor protection
    Source: CBC
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