11 August 2011 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 32 - Issue No: 41
 
 
 
 
 
 
Headlines
Sony set to expand, music channel launch in September

Multi Screen Media is likely to launch Hindi music channel Sony Mix on 1 September; is in advanced talks to gobble up regional broadcaster ETV's entertainment channels.
 
Sony in hot pursuit, eyes No.3 spot with KBC

For the third time in the year, Sony Entertainment Television is trailing behind Zee TV by just three GRPs; KBC launch on 15 August could shake up the third position.

 
Bharti Airtel gets separate CEOs for DTH & broadband biz

Shashi Arora is CEO of DTH/media and Rajiv Rajgopal of broadband/data services; both to report to Bharti Airtel Consumer Business president K Srinivas.

 
 
Discovery Network launches Tamil channel
 
Pogo to launch new show Soori Poori
 
FoodFood spreads to the Middle East via Etisalat
 
Ormax predicts Aarakshan to collect Rs170mn in opening weekend
 
Warner Bros to release Dev Anand's Chargesheet
 
 
Russel Brand launches production house
Michael Moore wants Matt Damon as next US prez
 
Bilingual film with Dhoni as role model
 
NCSC wants 'Aarakshan' release to be deferred
 
Breakaway to have its world premiere at Toronto fest
 
YRF to release digital poster of Salman Khan's EK Tha Tiger
 
Chowdhuri is TV9 Kannada SVP -- national sales
 
News Releases

Mayor hails the efforts of Prime Connect

Hot Smartphone deals on Naaptol.com

 
TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (24/07/2011 to 30/07/2011)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (24/07/2011 to 30/07/2011)
Star Pravah
Imagine TV
Sun TV
Maa Telugu
SAB
Zee Cinema
Star Plus
Zee Marathi
Star Jalsha
Colors
Gemini TV
Star Cricket
Star Gold
Sony Entertainment TV
Zee TV
MAX
 
 
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
    		• Airtel appoints CEOs for broadband, DTH biz
    Source: Hindu Business Line
       
    		• DD India's most watched TV channel
    		• DTH game goes for more frills in hot competition
    Source: Hindustan Times
       
    		• Verismo Acquires Sab Kanauji's Entertainment Services Start-up DECI
    Source: VC Circle
       
    		• Viacom Cablevision settle iPad streaming dispute
    Source: Money Control
       
    		• Sony hopes to double revenues from KBC 5
    		• Trai likely to be asked to review spectrum, lock-in suggestions
    Source: Business Standard
       
    		• Turner Broadcasting launches online creative hub for advertisers
    Source: India Infoline.com
       
    		• Preity Zinta gets 'up close and personal' with new chat show
    		• Anil Kapoor and John Abraham signed for 'Shootout at Wadala'
    Source: Indian Express
     
    International News
    		• Well-Known Cable Exec Takes Position With MSG Entertainment
    Source: TV Week
       
    		• Good growth for multi-screen services
    Source: Advanced Television
       
    		• Official Xenoblade Chronicles Video Series Launched
    Source: Electronic Theatre
       
    		• New Dutch 'golden oldies' TV channel
    Source: Radio Netherlands
       
    		• News Int prepares for job cuts across its 380-strong commercial division
    		• Facebook moves into instant mobile messaging
    Source: Media Week
    		• ATV Austria to get sister channel
    Source: Rapid tv news
       
    		• Charlie's Angels descend on UK
    Source: C21Media
       
    		• Music Producer Don Was to Join Jazz Label
    Source: Hollywood Reporter
       
    		• Cablevision adds iPhone TV app amid controversy
    Source: Long Island Business News
       
    		• MTV Networks expands Dutch bouquet
    Source: Broadband TV News
       
    		• IFP launches online TV channel
    Source: MyIntroducer.com
     
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