Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 30 May 2009 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

30 May 2009

Volume 25 - Issue No: 80

Headlines

IPL2 final clocks 10.7 TVR in 6 metros

IPL 2 final lower than inaugural edition's TVR of 11.7 in 6 metros; Bangalore with 14.9 TVR gets highest ratings.

I&B Minister Ambika Soni meets senior I&B and Prasar Bharati officials; to officially take charge on 1 June.

Big TV to add 8 regional channels from 1 June; the other new channels in the bouquet will be WB and Korea’s KBS.

News Releases

TV Ratings

Top 10 Programmes (17/05/2009 to 23/05/2009)

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

Today's Newsbreakers.......India News

	Tax signals crisscross broadcasting
	Multiplex owners, producers standoff may be resolved
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	Aishwarya to perform at IIFA again
	PMK cadres protest against Makkal TV blackout
	Source: Hindu

	The new 'Kolkata fiction' genre
	Source: Livemint

	MTV show holds Delhi round to pick stunt biker
	Source: Indian Express

	Mallika, Malaika to sizzle on TV show
	Source: India-Forums.com

	New I&B minister to focus on Commonwealth Games telecast
	Google Android smart phone plays 'Catch-Up' in Japan
	Source: Business Standard

	C'wealth Games broadcast is Soni's main priority
	Source: Times of India


	Virgin Media launches search for young telly fans
	Ambika Soni is India's new Information & Broadcasting Minister
	Bangkok Broadcasting Files Court Order to Halt Illegal Copying
	Source: Media News International

	Reliance BIG TV to add 10 new channels
	Fated To Fame: Prakash Mehra
	Cracks begin to appear in multiplex lobby
	Small film makers face heat of recession
	Govt to discuss content code for TV news channels: Soni
	Source: Economic Times

	Don't honour Rekha, MNS tells govt
	Source: DNA

	Introducing A New Television Show: Mumbai Calling
`	Source: Bollywood Spice

	Dish TV to raise $200 million through FCCB
	Source: TopNews

International News

	DIY Network, MLB Network Launch ‘Man Cave’ Contest
	Source: TV Week

	ITV 'must continue to be constrained'
	Source: Digital Spy

	Sky’s trump bid on Virgin channels
	Sky live on Xbox
`	Source: Advanced Television

	Digital TV Test Breaks FCC Help Line Record
	Source: TV Guide

	Lions Gate sells 49% interest in TV Guide
	Source: Biz Journals

	THAILAND: Self censorship plagues net
	Source: Asians in Media

	DreamWorks Animation Plans to Boost Film Production
	Source: Bloomberg

	Disney’s ESPN Eliminates 100 Jobs
	Source: labusinessjournal

	TiVo swings to loss as subscriptions decline
`	Source: Market Watch

	BSkyB to offer gamers live TV without a dish through Xbox
	Source: Guardian

	UK 360s tuning in Sky TV
	Source: gamespot

	BSkyB bids $250 mln for Virgin Media channels-FT
	Source: Reuters

	BBC Appoints Head of Children’s to Launch CBeebies Channel in U.S.
	Source: mediabuyerplanner

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