2 February 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 18 - Issue No: 74








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Cabinet clears decks for must provide law
Cabinet oks promulgation of ordinance making it compulsory for pvt b'casters to share feed of cricket events with pubcaster.

Broadcasting Bill to be fair and open: Dasmunsi
When broadcasting bill is ready, stakeholders will realise government's policy is open: I&B minister PR Dasmunsi.

NBC Universal's Wright calls for greater cooperation between govts for piracy fight
NBC Universal CEO Bob Wright calls for governments and businesses to join forces to combat piracy and counterfeiting.

Neo Sports to telecast Ranji Trophy finals live

Eros Intnl acquires global distribution rights for 3D film

ICC pilots Media Notes publication in build up to WC

Warner's revenues for the year rise marginally

Atari to bring video game 'Godzilla: Unleashed' to Wii, Nintendo DS & PSP

IMG acquires mobile media solutions provider Nunet

HDTV alliance established in Beijing

Youtube is affecting TV viewing in the US

PC sales in first half of 2006 touch 2.96 million

Samsung strengthens DTV position in the US

IPTV touted as the new growth frontier for telecom, internet service providers

BBC iPlayer gets a cautious go-ahead from Ofcom

[V] to be largest pay-TV music service provider in S'pore

PayMate partners OnMobile to allow consumers to pay bills via mobile phones

Casbaa to organise satellite industry forum in Singapore in June

Cartoon Network outdoor ads set off terror alert in Boston
Disney's BVITV-AP brings 'Toon Disney' block to Vietnam


Highlight - Sachin Sharma, the new Shaurya of Kulvaddhu!
Sumeet replaces Eijaz in Kwahish
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs strike back!
A college show for Sony!
Interview with Dolly Sohi
The Week Ahead - Zee TV presents Titan Antakshri Khalnaika special

News Releases
It's the season for award winning movies on HBO
Golf - Dubai Desert Classic Live on Ten Sports
Radio One now finds listeners a 'Valentine'
Discovery Travel & Living gives global cuisine the attention it deserves in its premiere series - Chic Eats

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (14/01/2007 to 20/01/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (14/01/2007 to 20/01/2007)
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Zee TV
Sun TV
Gemini TV
Star One
Sony Entertainment TV
Sahara One

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Digital broadcasting to play vital role: minister
    		• Ordinance forcing pvt players to share feed with DD cleared
    		• Google’s $1bn net brings no cheer
    		• Fido Dido, now on your mobile
    Source: Financial Express
      
    		•  Channels have to share live feed with DD, AIR
    		• Yahoo goes regional to woo users
    		• Pyramid Saimira, Subhash Projects, Teledata, TVS-E Q3 rsults
    Source: Business Standard
      
    		• Editors Guild condemns ULFA statements
    		• Ordinance to share sports feed
    		• Director Johnnie To is the man to beat at Hong Kong Film Awards
    Source: The Hindu
     
    		• We are losing money by sharing feed: Nimbus
    		• Cabinet passes ordinance on sharing of live sports feed
    Source: Times of India
     
    		• Dish TV alleges DD getting 'inferior' cricket feed
    		• CAS hook-up moves to billing stage
    		• News channels woo cable chiefs to increase reach
    		• Karan's back on the coffee table
    Source: Hindustan Times
     
      
    		• Cricket, Big B outdo Shah Rukh on KBC 3
    		• Way cleared for sharing sports live feed with DD
    		• Essel Propack Record Date on Feb 15
    Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		•  Govt clears ordinance to ensure sports feed on DD
    		•  Pvt broadcasters an unhappy lot
    		• You can now watch cricket live on DD
    Source: Economic Times
      
    		• Police investigate new 'Big Brother' race claim
    		• Googles and fits
    		• Anchoring a new passion
    		• Shilpa to start new innings
    		• Monk's life: There was no sex in the ‘Bigg Boss’ house’
    Source: DNA
     
    		•  Pvt broadcasters will have to give DD live feed of matches: Govt
    		• NETV sticks to stand, alleges link between Govt and ULFA
    		• A multiplex in all cities
    Source: Indian Express
     
    International News
    		• MacLellan Named President of New Group at Comcast
    Source: Broadcast Newsroom
     
    		• Apple to begin selling TV shows in Europe 'this spring'
    Source: TechDigest
     
    		• Vivendi Fourth-Quarter Sales Rise 1.2% on Games, TV
    Source: Bloomberg
     
    		• CCTV-China to create ‘objective’ documentary about Japan
    Source: Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
     
    		• BBC Ashes blog generates 3.6m page impressions for December
    Source: Digital Bulletin
     
    		• AOL offers free movie to download beta testers
    Source: iTnews
     
    		• Egyptian satellite TV for youths coming soon
    Source: Alarab Online
     
    		• New Line Cinema near $350 mln RBS finance deal: report
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Lachlan Murdoch makes AIDS plea to businesses
    Source: www.news.com.au
     
    		• BBC World to promote SA tourism
    Source: MWeb
      
    		• Comcast Q4 Net Income Up Nearly 200%
    		• Arbitron and Nielsen Extend 'Project Apollo'
    Source: TV Week
     
    		• Howie to head UKTV commissioning
    		• Baby TV launches on Sky
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		• APTN To Launch 'Cricket Plus'
    		• CBC-TV Appoints Director of Independent Documentary Programming
    Source: Broadcaster Magazine
      
    		• Turners' Cartoon Net Promo Causes Terror Scare
    		• NBCU Shuffles Digital Distribution, Sales Ops
    		• MyNetworkTV Shuffles Schedule
    Source: Media Week (US)
     
    		• THAILAND: iTV seeks partners to raise funds for fees
    Source: Asia Media
     
    		• Hollywood demands Canada do more to fight piracy
    Source: www.ctv.ca
     
    		• 61% of Americans unaware of DTV transition
    Source: Advancved - Television
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