8 Aug 2002 Volume 5 Issue no: 26


 

 











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Headlines
AXN continues focus on reality shows with 4 new programmes
MUMBAI: Action oriented channel AXN is set to send pulses racing with four new shows set to premiere this month. ... More


Discovery Networks International appoints vice-president of new media MUMBAI:Discovery Networks International (DNI), today announced the appointment of Tanya Field to the newly created post of vice-president, new media, DNI... More

Entries invited for second CASBAA UNICEF Child Rights Awards
The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has invited entries for the second ABU/CASBAA UNICEF Child Rights Award More

Murdoch hedging bets on reality programming with new channel

MUMBAI: News Corp is reportedly examining the possibility of launching a new network devoted entirely to the reality genre... More

Intelsat sponsors 'One Child - One Voice' in aid of UN World Summit on sustainable development
Intelsat is sponsoring the global distribution of a half-hour television special called "One Child - One Voice," ... More

CNN gets top credibility rating among US news networks
MUMBAI: According to a recent study CNN tops all TV news organizations in the US as far as credibility is concerned... More

Media Advertising and Marketing watch
Prasar Bharati calls for bids to hawk airtime for BCCI events telecasts
MUMBAI: The Prasar Bharati has thrown open the air time sales of all BCCI events conducted by the latter in India to private parties. The period for which media sales partners are being sought is up to 30 September 2004... More

'MTV's Direct A Video Contest' launched in the US
MUMBAI: MTV will celebrate its 21st birthday this month by launching MTV’s Direct A Video Contest, marking the channel’s first search across America for a new music video director for the 21st Century... More

HLL's 'Ek Din Ka Raja' promo gets kudos from PMAA
MUMBAI: A million participants for a contest and now an award... More

'TrendsIndia-Winter 2002-03' unveiled at Lakme India Fashion Week
NEWDELHI: 'TrendsIndia - Winter 2002-03', probably the country's first formal Trend Forecast was unveiled at the ongoing Lakme India Fashion Week 2002... More

First Take
SABe TV's Ramkhilawaan C.M.
Sabe TV's spoof on Bihar CM Laloo Prasad Yadav is a cut above the usual slapstick comedy. More

Media Stockwatch
Media stocks continue to remain flat More

Technology Update
Front Porch Digital acquires content management software division from ManagedStorage More
iVAST, Oracle Japan and Sun Microsystems K.K. forge alliance More

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Other Headlines
Basic Question: How Much Will FTA Bouquet Cost? More
Broadcasters Meet Tomorrow To Discuss Post-CAS Scenario More
MSOs Cautious On Buying Out Last Mile Operator More
IMG India To Launch New Platform With Bridal Asia More
AsiaSat To Launch Fourth Satellite By Year-end More
Source: The Financial Express

No business in Parliament on fourth day More
Source: Business Standard

Discreet launches animation software More
Source: The Hindu Business Line

The war begins..(an article on CAS) More
More sex in the closet More
Is that pot of gold transparent? More
Addicted to fame, sleep & MARTIAL ARTS More
Source: The Daily Pioneer

Govt may move ordinance on CAS More
US copyright law has hackers on guard More
Playboy TV posts narrower Q2 loss More
Laloo planning to sue producers of TV serial More
BPL is CTV king but LG is breathing down its neck More
Source:The EconomicTimes

Film Chamber asks govt to regularise cable operators More
A brand name called Sachin Tendulkar More
Kapil vs Vishnu clash for movie promo More
Demanding divas raise tone of pop More
Parched and sleepless in Mohali More
Lubna Adams, Choreographer, On how to steal the show from behind the scenes. More
MICKEY CONTRACTOR, Make-up professional, On the changing look of Bollywood More
Does Tabu have a photo phobia? More
Indian Summer in Switzerland More
Big B to teach in Bombay University More
Laloo to sue TV serial producers More
Jackie-Ayesha: Boom time again More
Hollywood weaves magic in India More
Sony develops copyrights protection tech More
Source: The Times of India

Film chamber urges GO to check piracy More
Source: The Hindu

Spontaneous Simone Takes Life As It Comes More
This marriage won’t work More
The truth about police encounters More
Angelina makes father Voight cry More
Source: The Hindustan Times

Armoured for the act More
Ga Di Ma’s work released More
Don’t go nuclear: Play More
Lights, camera action! More
Source: The Indian Express

Murdoch son testifies about One.Tel collapse More
Jonathan F. Miller to take reins of America Online More
When Holly met Hillary More
Source: The Asian Age

Playwin appoints O&M, Ambience for new online lotteries More
Source: www.agencyfaqs.com

Bollywood connection with the underworld More
Source: www.samachar.com

Surya TV case: Shobhana George MLA's involvement suspected More
Murali- Actor with substance More
Source: www.kaumudi.com

"Theater is life. Film is art. Television is furniture." -- reported by Murray Wilson

Neighbours
TV viewers to watch only 8 pay channels More
Source:The Independent (Bangladesh)

PBC denied Morocco Cup broadcasting rights More
Licences of five cable operators cancelled More
Pakistan launches satellite project More
'Question Time Pakistan' More
In search of 'Jannat' More
Filming without the film More
'I don't sing for the awards' :Lucky Ali More
Source:The Daily Jang (Pakistan)

Middle East
Safadi appointed JRTVC director general More
Source:The Jordan Times

Jordan shuts down Al Jazeera TV operation More
Source:Khaleej Times

International Headlines
The Mega-media Business Model: Doomed to Fail, or Just Ahead of its Time? More
Source:www.knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu

Raiders protest lack of TV games More
Source:The Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Playmate widow wows viewers with `trailer trash' television More
Source:The Advertiser(Australia)

Phyllis Furman: CNN chief finding TV a tough task More
Source:www.nydailynews.com

Radio's titan hits the skids More
Source:www.salon.com

The Louse in the Mouse House Why Disney's Michael Eisner should be fired. More
Source:www.msn.com

Miller Called a Master of Collaboration NBA, USA Networks Veteran Known as 'Builder' and Team Player More
Source:The Wshington Post

TiVo Might Rue Arrival of DTV More
Source:www.wired.com

Reality TV Thrives in Nielsens More
Source:Hoovers

Official: Russia to Monitor TV More
Source:www.mediaconference.com

Jury out on Neil's Newsnight debut More
Minister urges football overhaul More
Murdoch close to grabbing Telepiu from Vivendi More
Three in court on Millionaire charges More
SMG meets raiders at the pass More
Cook back on sleuth's trail More
AOL chooses outsider to perform cyber rescue More
£3m handcuffs for BSkyB boss More
Miller set to replace Pittman at AOL More
Source:www.mediaguardian.co.uk

TV Coverage Link To Stress Disorder More
Source:www.newsday.com

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