1 October 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 20 - Issue No: 83






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Zee looking to create major buzz at Mipcom
 Zee will have a major presence at next month's television trade event.

Mukta Arts sells remake rights of 'Karz' to T-series for Rs 30 million
 Subhash Ghai promoted Mukta Arts sells remake rights of 'Karz' to music supremo T-Series for Rs 3 million.

Future Group media spends at Rs 7 billion per year
 Future Group's aggressive expansion plans will see ad spends climbing to Rs 6-7 billion per year over next three years.

Indian media far closer to rest of world now: Raj Nayak

TSA growing as an integrated firm in India

Sahara One launches 'Main Aisi Kyun Hoon'

Chak De! song tunes in to Indian sport revival

Animax concludes its search for 'Wacky Jockey'

BBC Ent. introduces 10 comedy & drama series to India

Film artists can use popularity to play constructive role

Hindi feature film on TV sting may flare new controversy

Radio Mirchi launches in Madurai

BBC Vision launches new multiplatform strategy

Viewsonic looks to enhance the LCD

BBC Worldwide ramps up digital delivery team

CNN launches site dedicated to politics

TNS to merge media intelligence, audience measurement ops

Travel Org Holidays on board 2nd seaason of 'Cricket Star'

Hungama TV begins its search for Borad of Kid Directors

CBeebies introduces raft of new children's programming for festive season

Highlight - Paresh Rawal ready with Main Aisi Kyun Hoon

More than Jhalak at Kino's Cottage
"I'm not like other snooty models" Tapur Chatterjee
"Simplicity is my best style mantra" Tanaaz Currim
Shama Sikander's back with a bang
VOI contestants meet Lata Mangeshkar
Grapevine - Main aisa hi hoon!

News Releases
 Travelguru's new marketing initiative 'Hotel Ka Guru'

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (09/09/2007 to 15/09/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (09/09/2007 to 15/09/2007)
Zee TV
Star Plus
ESPN
Sony Entertainment TV
Sun TV
Gemini TV


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• ‘Re-draft Broadcasting Services Regulations Bill’
    		• Indian Oscar entry faces charges of biased selection
    		• I&B Ministry sees red; sends notice to Red FM
    		• FM service to go on air in Dharmapuri from tomorrow
    		• Regional human rights court vital for press freedom, says Harymurti
    		• Websters Media tie-up with EC21
    		• Media observes “black day”
    		• ICL seeks explanation from Yousuf
    		• Hello, this is 106.4 FM
    Source: The Hindu
     
    		• SICA launches Web site
    		• Autodesk targets animation space
     Source: Hindu Business Line
     
    		• TV channel for the deaf
    Source: Newindpress
      
    		• Documenting the success of community radio in India
    Source: Mangalorean.com
      
    		• A fresh dose of reality
    		• Go surfing with Shahrukh Khan
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		• Idol row: I&B Ministry showcause notice to Red FM
    Source: Indian Express
     
      
    		• Moser Baer to buy Ultra Videos' movie library
    		• Eklavya choice for Oscars biased: HC
    		• Show cause notice to Red FM
    Source: Economic Times
      
    		• TimesofMoney is now Times Financial Services
    		• Eklavya print already dispatched to the Oscars
    		• Govt orders FM station to explain RJ's remark
    		• Nepal PM meets Indian Idol Prasant Tamang
    		• Pak journalists mark 'Black Day' to condemn attack against lawyers
    Source:Times of India
      
    		• Kalaignar storms TN airwaves
    		• City-specific channels find favour with broadcasters
    		• A`bad chapter of PR society launches website
    Source: Business-Standard
      
    		• BCCI richer despite cut in media earnings
    Source: The Statesman
     
    		• Restaurants seeks clarity from music industry over royalty
    		• Shah Rukh or Salman may perform at Ekta's show
    Source: DNA
     
    International News
    		• BBC to rein in salaries of top stars as part of massive budget cut
    Source: Independent
     
    		• Fox Business to give Web preview on Oct. 1
    		• Egypt's al-Azhar wants tv channel for fatwas
    Source: Reuters
     
    		•  Warner Bros, NBC Universal finalize three TV deals: L.A. Times
    Source: Marketwatch
     
    		•  CRTC approves Rogers, Astral media acquisitions
    Source: Canada
     
    		•  Olympic broadcasters to use new technology
    Source: China Daily
     
    		•  Potter wins film awards hat-trick
    Source: BBC
    		• BBC to premiere an American newscast
    		• YeboTV brings music-store performances to the Web
    		• TV producer Martin Manulis dies
    Source: Yahoo
     
    		• C4 to open archive on More4, 4oD
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		• China internet advertising to rise 50% this year
    Source: China Daily
     
    		•  Nickelodeon off-air to boost play
    Source: BBC
     
    		•  Samsung, LG Likely to Expand TV Business in North Korea
    Source: Korea Times
     
    		•  Sri Lankan media rights group slams action against state TV journalists
    Source: www.lankabusinessonline.com
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