Govt to set up coordination committee with news broadcasters
Govt to set up coordination committee with news broadcasters for self-regulation in coverage. (10 December 2008)

NBA to create emergency protocol for news channels
News Broadcasters Association under the chairmanship of former chief justice of India JS Verma, will work towards creating an emergency protocol for all news channels within 10 days. (10 December 2008)

SC issues notice to Times Now & Jaya TV
SC issues notice to 2 news channels to produce tapes containing Baalu's 'contemptuous' remarks. (10 December 2008)

Sun Direct eyes break even in 6 years; launches in Mumbai
Sun Direct launches its DTH service in Mumbai with an aggressive pricing; eyes break even in six years. (8 December 2008)

Big TV bets on MDUs to gain DTH subscribers
Big TV's next big offensive in gaining subscribers is via MDU installations; targets 40% of this market.(9 December 2008)

Cenvat cut: DTH ops to get small boost
Govt reduces Cenvat to 10%; DTH operators feel the 4% drop will provide small relief to them. (8 December 2008)

Disney, promoters up stake in UTV to 83 per cent
After open offer, Walt Disney and promoters shore up their combined holding in UTV to 83.3 per cent. (6 December 2008)

DQE inks deal with Disney for three TV animated series
DQ Ent. inks 3-year licensing deal with Walt Disney for TV series Ratman, Sandra, and Twisted Whiskers. (9 December 2008)

Disney ups stake in Jetix to 96 per cent
Walt Disney Co. to boost its holding in Jetix Europe to 96%; to buy shares at a price of $14.15 each. (8 December 2008)

Hindi GECs recoup, Star Plus stays No. 1
Hindi GEC genre jumps 11.6% to enjoy share of 33.6% during fresh content week; Star Plus is No. 1. (11 December 2008)

Hindi news channels fall from record viewership
During the week following the live terror strike coverage in Mumbai, viewership of news channels have seen a dip as audiences have migrated back to Hindi general entertainment channels to watch fresh content of their popular shows. (11 December 2008)

ESS inks syndication deals with multiple broadcasters
Shemaroo Entertainment forays into World Cinema in DVD format with the launch of three titles. (11 December 2008)

Sun TV to park Rs 1 bn a year in film rights for TV
Sun TV earmarks annual spend of Rs 1 bn for purchase of movie rights for telecast on its channels. (6 December 2008)

Zee Studio adds mini-series to content lineup
Zee Studio is adding mini-series into its content lineup; inks content deal with BBC Worldwide. (5 December 2008)

Salon Media floats Rs 3.3 billion media fund
Salon Media floats Rs 3.3 bn Singapore-based media fund for production of films, TV, animation & gaming. (10 December 2008)

Vh1 brings Big Brother to India from 14 December
Vh1 to launch reality show Big Brother, the international version of Bigg Boss, starting 14 Dec. (5 December 2008)

BAG Films’ SVP Chadda to join Endemol as director
BAG Films & Media senior VP Rajesh Chadda resigns; to join Endemol India as director. (6 December 2008)

Shemaroo launches ‘World Cinema’ label; releases 3 titles
ESPN Star Sports inks 2-year syndication deals with PTV, willow TV and ATN–Canada for ICC events. (11 December 2008)

Marvel Entertainment to tap Indian properties for movies
Marvel Entertainment is hunting for Indian properties to produce movies and animated TV series. (5 December 2008)