15 March 2008Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 22 - Issue No: 21





Headlines






Pyramid Saimira promoter firm buys 51% in Spize TV
 Pyramid Saimira Theatre MD PS Saminathan's company Saimira Access Technologies acquires 51% in Spize TV, a pan-European DTH TV platform offering Asian & niche content.

Supreme Court lifts ban on Jodhaa Akbar for two more months
 Supreme Court extends interim order lifting ban on the screening of UTV Motion Picture's Jodhaa Akbar in various states across the country by two months.

Hindi GECs to roar with ‘laughter’ shows
 Following the success of stand-up comedy shows in 2007, Hindi GECs to come up with more stand-up comedy gags.

Cricket Club of India not to host IPL matches
 CCI reluctant to host any of IPL matches as its members will not be allowed to watch free of cost.

DD conclave to probe TRPs, Tam ratings

Maurice van Sabben to join Nat Geo as president

AOL acquires social network Bebo for $850 mn

R Chopra is director for Windows Live commercial

Dharmendra, Rishi, Gulzar win big at MAMI

NDTV Imagine, Wizcraft promote Producers' Guild Awards


Nick showcases new ad ideas at 2008 upfront presentation

Miss Congeniality, Sanjeeda Shaikh
No laughter on Comedy Champions
Katrina to sizzle on the small screen
Love triangle in Radha Ki Betiyaan
No laughter on Comedy Champions
Sony goes to Warr
Mi Marathi to pull off three shows.

News Releases
Pond's Flawless White Range launches its 7 Day Challenge Campaign
Cerruti 1881 launches limited "Hitman" edition of watches

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (24/02/2008 to 01/03/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (24/02/2008 to 01/03/2008)
Zee TV
Star Plus
Star Sports
Sun TV
DD1
Sony Entertainment TV


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Govt to rationalise tax on DTH, cable companies
    		• Pyramid Saimira shines on tie-up with Spize TV
    		•  IIM-A grad to manage IPL`s Delhi team
    		•  Flamenco`s Indian roots...
    Source: Business Standard
     
    		• Pyramid Saimira in partnership with Spize TV
    		• Kingfisher likely to be IPL umpire sponsor
    		• DQE plans animation academy in Kolkata
    		• Pyramid Saimira to raise funds
    		• Online video ad firm Jivox begins India operations
    Source: Hindu Business Line
     
    		• Pyramid aligns with UK’s Spize TV
    		• Kareena denies being part of ICL
    		• Spears' TV co-star all praise for her
    Source: DNA
     
    		• Verizon allies with P2P users to speed download of movies
    		• Jodhaa Akbar: SC issues notice to film producer
    Source: Indian Express
     
    		•  Jodhaa screening in UP to continue: SC
    		•  Ram Gopal Varma files cheating, forgery case against T-Series
    		•  'Microsoft, Yahoo discuss merger'
    Source: Times of India
     
    		• I&B ministry sets up panels to rationalise high entertainment tax
    		• Compact Disc ropes in Gary Molen of Jurassic Park fame to produce movie
    		• Pyramid Saimira to raise $ 400 million through securities
    		• Screening of 'Jodhaa Akbar' can continue: SC
    		• SC refuses relief to SEBI against analyst cum commentator
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Stay on ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ ban extended
    		• No IPL matches at Brabourne
    		• Pyramid Saimira partners Spize TV
    		• Film, Television Producers Guild award nomination announced
    		• World cinema undergoing a lot of change: Spanish filmmaker
    Source:The Hindu
     
    		•  DQE to set up shop in Kolkata
    		•  Celebrity obsession harming kids: study
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		•  FM radio to go newsy
    Source: Central Chronicle
     
    International News
    		• Warner Bros. takes over New Line movie slate
    		• Gray Television posts lower 4th-qtr profit
    Source: Reuters
     
    		•  STAR's Channel [V] hires Tan
    Source: Variety
     
    		• Van Sabben Named President at NatGeo Int’l
    Source: www.animationmagazine.net
     
    		• Diller blasts Liberty CEO
    		• Lionsgate to invest in Asia TV
    Source: Hollywood Reporter
     
    		• UTV sees substantial synergies in Virgin Radio acquisition
    Source: Hemscott
     
    		• Russia's Sistema scripts TV, film production deal
    		• ITV to show F1 grands prix online
    Source: Guardian
    		• Ofcom confirms release of 'L-Band' spectrum for mobile TV
    		• ZON Multimédia to acquire TVTEL for €99m
    Source: DM Europe
     
    		• Clear Channel says completes TV sale for $1.1 bln
    Source: Yahoo
     
    		• OMD Taps Geraci as Top TV Buyer
    Source: Media Week
     
    		• Sri Lanka state television stops live programs in protest
    Source: www.lankabusinessonline.com
     
    		• DirecTV to launch an on-demand service via IPTV
    Source: Beta News
     
    		• Arsenal TV to make delayed Virgin debut
    		• BT Vision plans more games, teleshopping
    		• Horror-themed reality show on the way
    Source: Digital Spy
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