13 Jan 2009 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 24 - Issue No: 67
 
 
 
 
 






 

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From Matinee to Prime Time
 Boundaries are blurring and changing the landscape of Indian film and TV industry, says Colors CEO Rajesh Kamat.YEARENDER!

Turner targets 11% ad growth from CN, Pogo
 Kids channels under recession cloud; Turner aims to maintain 11% ad growth in 2009 from its two chnnls.

AR Rehman wins Golden Globe Award
 Rahman bags best original score award at the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards for Slumdog Millionaire.

Star Plus extends run of Aap Ki Kachehri by 52 episodes

Sony ropes in Bhandarkar for TV series

Big 92.7 FM to celebrate Sankranti with slate of shows

CNN-IBN to air series Are we Battle Ready from 12 Jan

Radio Mirchi Chennai launches new show 'Devaragam'

GlobeCast Asia elevates Darby Sanchez to CEO

Disney-ABC-ESPN strikes content deal with Videoload

Trai extends date for views on interconnect issues

Fame Cinemas to go heavy on Chandni Chowk to China

Fever FM launches ‘Fever Ek Sau Chaar bus’ campaign

Pogo unveils programming for January

Abhas ventures into films
Jhalak… all set to arrive
Vineet Raina may return to Maayka
Why Sharad said no to Jhalak…
Saroj Khan can't judge Dancing Queen
Soni to die in Maayka
A cricket based reality show on DD
Mona jaisi koi nahin

News Releases
CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2008 kicks off
Ultimate Discovery’s resounding success
Amitabh Bachchan…on Inside Bollywood with Rohit Roy

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (21/12/2008 to 27/12/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (21/12/2008 to 27/12/2008)
Star Plus
Colors
Sun TV
Zee TV
Neo Cricket


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
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    Broadcasters oppose govt's authorised feed on emergency events

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    Bollywood’s on a roll despite slump

    • Brand Rahman scores big too

    • Slumdog now in Hindi

    • Slumdog Rahman rules golden globe

    Source: Economic Times
      
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    Slumdog who touched hearts

    • ING bets on TV ad to improve connect

    • 3G auctions put off again

    Source: Hindu Business Line
      
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    'Slumdog Millionaire' bags four Golden Globe awards

    Source: Hindu
     
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    Taking plays to unusual venues

    Source: Livemint
     
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    Sony and MTV networks bring popular shows on PlayStation Network

    Source: TechShout
     
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    AT&T Cruisecast car-based satellite TV service launched

    Source: TechWhack
     

    • DoT seeks legal opinion on 3G price

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    Slumdog sweeps Golden Globe

    Source: Financial Express
     
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    Gameloft Inks License Agreement for the Official Mobile Game of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

    Source: IT News Online
      
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    PNB offloads pledged shares of Pyramid Saimira

    • 3G spectrum auctions may be delayed again

    • Demand for Slumdog prints soars after Golden Globe triumph

    Source: Business Standard
      
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    CBS upgrades TV.com to stream shows

    Source: The Money Times
      
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    Global ride on 4-Globe Slumdog

    Source: Calcutta Telegraph
      
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    Slumdog Millionaire shows the way to Indian film-makers

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    Lazy’ Ashutosh’s marathon plans

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    Saas-bahus face the heat!

    Source: DNA
     
    International News
    		• `American Idol' back with new tune for season 8
    		• Ray Romano returning to TV with male drama
    Source: Yahoo News
     
    		• 'WWE' Is a Winner for MyNetTV
    Source: STV Week
     
    		• Zee Radio joins Sky EPG
    		• Sports presenter Vine dies, 73
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		• THAILAND: PM says opposition will get state TV airtime
    Source: Asia Media
     
    		• Orange IPTV probe
    Source: Advanced Television
    		• BBC chief supports merger of Channel 4 and Five
    Source: FT
     
    		• Hollywood Finds Headaches in Its Big Bet on 3-D
    		• Quietly, AOL Becomes an Overseer of Niche Sites
    		• CBS Pumps Up TV.com to Create a Destination
    Source: NY Times
     
    		• Mideast 'set to produce next group of global brands'
    Source: Arabian Business
     
    		• 'WALL-E' soars to Golden Globe animation win
    Source: Examiner
     
    		• Internet connected televisions now with added widgets
    Source: Informitv
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