14 Jan 2013 Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 36 - Issue No: 69
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Headlines
RBNL to launch Bhojpuri channel by January-end

RBNL's new channel to be called Big Magic Bihar and Jharkhand; to be distributed on cable networks like Den, Maurya and Darsh and on DTH by Reliance Digital TV.
Recapping 2012

Digitisation, deals, dispute over ratings agency, exits and channel launches mark 2012. YEARENDER!
Kids TV genre needs to expand amid more channel launches By Ex-Turner International India GM, Entertainment Networks, South Asia Monica Tata

Kids preferred watching more of fewer shows in 2012; genre needs to go beyond TV to explore revenue optimisation from online, mobile and L&M, says Monica Tata. YEARENDER!
 
 
Zee TV fiction head Sukesh Motwani quits
 
Colors experiments with seasonal format of fiction show
 
Discovery Kids acquires rights of Tintin for Indian market
 
DD Bharati to do a live telecast of Maha Kumbh from Allahabad
 
TV drama production in L.A. falls by 20% in 2012
 
Digitisation the potential game changer for kids TV : Nina Elavia Jaipuria
Kids broadcasters gear up to play in India's digital era
Infotainment, lifestyle genre gets sprightly
Specialised channels: The growing flavour of entertainment
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MTG's fourth FTA channel to go on air from 1 Feb
 
Discovery Networks to launch show on international gangs
 
Netherlands’ Exset to tap cable ops in India
 
Star India partners TELiBrahma’s ‘Buzz’
 
SeaChange puts multi-screen video experiences center stage at CES
 
 
Javier Bardem and Dame Judie Dench nominated for BAFTA
Bradd Pitt to paly Pontius Pilate, the one who killed Christ
 
Exset makes two key appointments
 
Matru Ki Bijlee...: Bharadwaj fails to enthrall
 
Haasan approaches CCI in Vishwaroopam release row
 
Karan Johar titles next film as Hasee Toh Phasee
 
 
News Releases

MTunesHD to strike a higher note in 2013
 
TV Ratings

Top 10 Programmes (27/05/2012 to 02/06/2012)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes


Top 100 Programmes (27/05/2012 to 02/06/2012)
SONY MAX
Star Plus
Z Zee TV
Colors Viacom18
SONY ENTERTAINMENT TV
SONY SAB
Life OK
Sun TV
Star Pravah
Star Jalsha
Disney XD
GEMINI
Star Gold
ETV Marathi
Z Marathi
 
 
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
    		• Steven Spielberg eyes gold as Hollywood gathers for Globes
    		• Oscar snubs leave Globes with also-ran nominees
    		• 'Lincoln, 'Argo,' Tina Fey, Amy Poehler on Golden Globes menu
    		• Controversy over Jayashri's Oscar-nominated 'Pi's Lullaby'
    		• Big Boss 6: Urvashi Dholakia surprised at winning reality show, says Imam Siddique deserved it
    		• Anil Ambani’s Reliance Entertainment hits Oscar jackpot with Lincoln
    		• Critics' Choice Awards: Argo, Silver Linings Playbook dominate
    		• Kamal Haasan moves Competition Commission on 'Vishwaroopam'
    		• Google's ultrafast Internet draws startups to Kansas City
    Source: Economic Times
       
    		• Reliance Broadcast launches Bhojpuri channel
    		• TRAI says existing tariff regime to continue
    		• Govt to push for domestic production of set-top boxes, says Tewari
    		• Twitter may file for $15-b IPO next year
    Source: Hindu Business Line
       
    		• Xerox CFO to join Apple
    		• CBFC to showcase censored movie scenes
    		• Surrogate ownership in broadcasting worries govt
    Source: Times of India
       
    		• Urvashi Dholakia wins Bigg Boss 6
    Source: NDTV
       
    		• Reliance Broadcast adds Bhojpuri channel
    		• When TV crosses the digital divide
    		• Inox Leisure said to be in talks to buy out Essel Group's multiplex business
    Source: Business Standard
       
    		• 'Twitter likely to come up with $15 bn IPO next year'
    		• Bigg Boss 6: Urvashi Dholakia emerges winner
    		• Kamal Haasan moves Competition Commission on 'Vishwaroopam'
    Source: Financial Express
       
    		• Star India may buy out minority stakeholders in Asianet
    Source: Livemint
       
    		• Oscar nomination, a high note for Carnatic music
    		• Kamal moves Competition Commission
    Source: Hindu
       
    		• Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola collects Rs7.02 crore, biggest for Bhardwaj
    		• Urvashi Dholakia wins Bigg Boss 6
    Source: DNA
       
    		• Kamal Haasan knocks Competition Commission of India door
    		• Filmmakers eye TV profit, go for cuts to lose 'A' tag
    		• Bigg Boss 6: Urvashi Dholakia emerges winner
    Source: Indian Express
     
    International News
    		• Famed Hollywood Landmark Gets a New Name
    Source: TV Week
       
    		• STV wins Scottish local license
    Source: Advanced Television
       
    		• Google accused of 'abusing' search dominance
    Source: Media Week
       
    		• TV executives stand by violent programming as ‘escapism’
    Source: The Globe and Mail
    		• Ravens-Broncos game pulls in TV viewers
    Source: Yahoo
       
    		• Reddit co-founder's death ignites journal access debate
    Source: ABC