28 March 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 19 - Issue No: 20






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E! Networks looks to launch two channels in India
E! Networks aims to bring both its flagship E! channel and also Style, which will launch internationally in September.

UTV to launch world cinema channel, DVDs
UTV world cinema venture - 'Olive Collection' - that will have a television channel, a DVD label and theatre presence.

Walt Disney MD Rajat Jain quits
Walt Disney India managing director Rajat Jain has put in his papers, but he will continue to work alongside Walt Disney International president Andy Bird.

Executive Dossier
'In-house researches are very questionable'
Interview with Red FM COO Abraham Thomas.


Asia to emerge as next hub for media & ent
Progress in the realm of IPR discussed
Frames debates on 'Content is King'
Radio dis 'content' with programming
Monetization is key for User Generated Content
MSOs should market Cas: Ortel director Jagi Panda

Taboid market gets ready to swamp Indian youth

Gore to get Emmy for creating environmental awareness

Entry of new media no threat to print media

Deadline for CNES media fellowship extended

A Jamboree of film festivals in South Asia

Hasbro unveils Spider-Man 3 merchandise worldwide


Highlight - Interview with Harsh Chhaya
Shveta Salve’s Goa retreat
Grapevine - Rakshanda may be bumped off in Kyunki

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (11/03/2007 to 17/03/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (11/03/2007 to 17/03/2007)
MAX
Star Plus
Zee TV
SAB
Sun TV
Star One


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• T-Series drags Google to court, alleges copyright infringement
    		• Community radio policy soon; content code to be finalised
    		• India Today, Associated Newspapers ink tabloid JV
    		• Treat regional cinema at par with Bollywood, says film fraternity
    		• Pressure on media buyers for discount on ad spots
    		• Net to spread Indian films` reach: Kapur
    		• Cricket`s loss is cinema`s gain
    		• Growing Appetite
    		• www.orissatour.com a hit with visitors
    Source: Business Standard
     
    		• India Today Group ties up with Daily Mail
    		• No renegotiating contracts: SET Max
    		• `Digital cinema is future of Bollywood'
    		• Disney India MD puts in his papers
    		• No show
    Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		• Bollywood to burst into mobile gaming
    		• TV nanny is gone, or has it?
    		• Warne to star in TV show
    Source: Times of India
      
    		• Raj TV to picture on Singapore screens
    Source: Myiris.com
      
    		• India’s Cup of woes spills loss for DTH service providers
    		• GoM meet on Prasar Bharati deferred
    Source: Indian Express
     
      
    		•  EA eyes strategic partners in India
    		•  UTV plans Olive TV to bring world cinema closer to you
    		•  Sony & advertisers may sign truce today
    		• Admen eye middle path to share losses
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• ISA objects to ad agency body stance
    		• Ficci, USIBC to fight against piracy
    		• ‘Post CAS, consumer is aware’
    		• Content innovation to drive new media
    		• Harry Potter trio signed on for next two sequels
    		• It's advertisers Vs broadcasters over India exit
    Source: Financial Express
      
    		• Disney MD Rajat Jain quits
    		• Disgruntlement’s in the air over radio blah-blah
    		• Music retailers plan to offer downloads
    		• FICCI meet throws light on anti-piracy measures
    		• Bollywood movies power online games
    		• ‘They were dissatisfied with Pooja’
    Source: DNA
      
    		• Big leap predicted for media, entertainment industry
    		• Tiruchi : AIR special programme
    		• APNA condemns attack on Siasat Editor
    Source:The Hindu
     
    International News
    		• Malaysia Set To Convert To Full Digital TV In 2015
    Source: Bernama
     
    		• Asian Television Network reports annual profits rise to $2.5M from $1.46M
    Source: Canoe
     
    		• Showtime Arabia adds CNBC Europe to its leading portfolio
    Source:AME Info
     
    		• National Geographic Launches Kids.NationalGeographic.com
    Source: www.mediainfo.hu
     
    		• ARABSAT’s satellite launch to generate more business
    Source: www.arabianbusiness.com
     
    		• Fuji TV sues Livedoor for $292 million
    Source: Business Week
     
    		• Canadians opposed to new channels on basic tv tier
    Source: Digital Home
     
    		• CBC retains NHL rights through 2014
    Source: Monsters and Critics
     
    		• BT Vision in Warner Bros deal
    Source: /www.mad.co.uk
    		• MobiTV Inks Yahoo for Ad Network
    Source: TV Week
     
    		• Nick's Kids Choice Awards a global goo-fest
    Source:Yahoo
     
    		• Sky Anytime TV unveiled on HD boxes
    		• Goody and Galloway join reality TV debate
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		• FCC Officially Approves Sale of Univision
    		• Ratings: USA Wins Again, But Discovery Strikes Gold With 'Planet'
    Source: Media Week (US)
     
    		• Canada's first business news radio station to launch in Toronto
    Source: www.ottawabusinessjournal.com
     
    		• Motorola invests in GoTV Networks
    Source: DM Europe
     
    		• HONG KONG: HKBN brings home computer video files to TV
    Source: Asia Media
     
    		• Russian Biz channel links with Eutelsat
    Source: Advanced - Television
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