19 May 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 19 - Issue No: 64






Headlines







I&B ministry mum on Al Jazeera 'ban'
 I&B ministry yet to receive communication from home ministry about refusal to Al Jazeera to downlink into the country.

Eros International unveils anniversary logo, content alliances
 Eros Intl begins 30th anniv bash at Cannes by unveiling special logo, announces series of further content alliances.

Box Populi
Music for the eyeballs
The airwaves are buzzing with musical talent these days. If you can call it musical talent, that is.

PDM International bags rights for Lanka-Pak series

Majority of Prasar staff want to return to govt: Survey

Metro rakes in Rs 65 million in four days

Channel [V] presents Get Gorgeous

New Madonna song exclusively on LiveEarth.MSN.com

Cayin to release digital signage players

PC World names itasveer.com as best Indian website in digital photo printing

International licensing event in Bangalore covers anti-piracy issues

Disney, MySpace give fans a 'Piratized' avatar
Vivendi Visual Ent. inks DVD deal for 'Mustard Pancakes'


Bipasha and John sizzle in Cannes
Screwvala turns on the charm at Cannes
CNN celebrates 60th anniversary of Cannes Film Festival
Review - Fincher's Zodiac an engrossing thriller

Feature - One Friday, three mega launches
Gautami Kapoor: "I watch Kasamh Se with great regularity!"
'Work less, get paid more' is Gaurav Gera's funda
Interview with Parizaad Kolah

News Releases
'Zaika India Ka' - NDTV India's new Street Food show
Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg Search for the Next Great Filmmaker
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom launches its music
Worldspace presents new programmes this May
CNN International Launches First Health Show
Radio Mirchi Mumbai to throw Khoobsurat Kitty Party
Idol fever strikes!

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (22/04/2007 to 28/04/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (22/04/2007 to 28/04/2007)
Star Plus
MAX
Zee TV
Sun TV
Star One
SAB


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• DTH, cable guys, DD black out cricket
    Source:Times of India
     
    		• Net TV subscriber base may touch 1 m by 2011
    		• Equity funds hike holdings in select media stocks
    		• Digital music growth threatens CD existence
    		• Flawless awaits BSE nod for shares issue to Bennett Coleman
    Source:The Hindu Business Line
     
    		• Spider-Man & Dip Trix spin a web of delight in India
    Source: Moneycontrol
      
    		• Yash Chopra honoured at House of Commons
    		• UTV adds 20 prints of Metro in its second week
    Source: DNA
     
    		• MS to pay $6 bn for online ad firm in its largest buy
    		• TALKING POINT with Aruna Irani
    		• Background scores
    		• Chaos mars ‘Sa Re Ga...’ auditions
    		• Cry baby
    		•  CHATTER BOX
    Source: Indian Express
      
    		• I think I'm all over the place: Karan
    Source: IBN Live
     
    		• Musical war hotting up
    		• Doli arriving on Zee
    		• Manava Naik’s scooty scare
    		• Aek Chabi Hai Pados Mein is brilliant
    Source: Screen
     
     
    		• ADAG defining rules of media business
    		• BCCI likely to invite discounted bids
    		• Microsoft acquires online ad agency aQuantive for $6 bn
    		• Move to stop Bollywood-Hollywood piracy
    		• India Sinc
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• 'Shrek' will leave legacy in film animation: Banderas
    		• Karuturi Networks buys Delhi-based ISP provider
    		• BSNL to resume issuing broadband connections
    		• CBI to probe Dinakaran office attack case
    Source:The Hindu
     
    		• SBI Mutual Fund adds Dish TV India; exits Atul Limited
    Source: www.myiris.com
     
    		• Hurry burry curry
    		• Koffee with Saran
    		• Rly stations to have Wi-Max Internet
    Source: Business Standard
     
    		• IBN7 consolidates its position
    		• Microsoft to buy Web ad firm for $6 bn
    		• International sporting events will boost infrastructure: survey
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		• Doordashan and DTH disappoint cricketing public
    Source: Hindustan Times
     
    International News
    		• CRTC rejects TV network fees
    Source: The Star
     
    		• US-Backed Arab TV Network to Be Investigated by Congress
    Source: Arab News
     
    		• GE Korea interested in cable TV business
    Source : Korea Herald
     
    		• CNN MultiChoice African Journalist finalists
    Source: Bizcommunity.com
     
    		• Telesat to Operate RADARSAT-2 Satellite
    Source: Broadcaster Magazine
     
    		• Lord of the Flies goes live for reality TV
    Source: Guardian
     
    		• Head of Australian TV network quits
    Source: Radio Australia
     
    		• Discovery to close retail stores, cut 1,000 jobs
    Source: Bizjournals
    		• BSkyB sees no early end to Virgin Media row
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Donald Trump to NBC: "You can't fire me, I quit"
    		• Cowell says he can't predict "Idol" winner
    Source: Yahoo
     
    		• Microsoft to Acquire Holding Co. aQuantive for $6 Bil.
    Source: Media Week (US)
     
    		• BBC opts for more 'Apprentice'
    		• Michael Grade scouting for talent
    		• Sky scraps Sky+ subscription charge
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		• THAILAND: FM station raided and shut down
    		• HONG KONG: I-Cable looks for diversification opportunities
    Source: Asia Media
     
    		• Portugal focus on DTT at home and in Europe
    		• Spain's Cuatro relies on Internet to sell TV production
    Source: Advanced - Television
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