4 October 2007Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 20 - Issue No: 86






Special Report









Virtual library of cultural assets coming up in DD
 With just five permanent staff members working out of a temporary accommodation, Doordarshan Archives.

Headlines
Disney ABC Intl TV showcasing 11 new shows at Mipcom
 Disney ABC International Television will be showcasing 11 new shows, 12 returning ones at Mipcom.

Eros International acquires 100+ new Hollywood titles
 Eros International has announced plans to expand its library of Hollywood films by acquiring 146 English titles.

Content firms entry of into cable good for industry: Patel
Zodiak to showcase 10 new formats

Language media more resilient than English papers: PM

Zee Sports America launches on Dish Network

GV Films modifies demerger scheme

SPTI opens India office, Leena Dutta to head

SPTI announces format deals for 'Power Of 10'

E! Entertainment joins Asiasat 2 MCPC platform

BSkyB may have to sell ITV stake

BBC Films announces new structure

BBC Worldwide acquires Lonely Planet

Som Mittal to take over as Nasscom president in Jan

Raja suggests focus group for accelerating IT growth

Microsoft revamps Zunes, targets mid-November release

TinselVision eyes social networking space

Publishers support Adobe Media Player

Nokia inks content deals with CNN, Sony Pictures

More home-grown kids programming required: Ofcom report


Highlight - "I'm in no mood of doing daily soaps" Shweta Kawatra

Hum Tum on Zee Next.
Aroona Irani's Icchadhari Naaginn
Alexx O'Neil bowled over by Isha Koppikar
Daughter's performance moves JD to tears
Weeek Ahead - Star Voice of India

News Releases
 Watch Russell Crowe on Inside the Actor's Studio this Sunday at 7 pm only on PIX
Indian cricket celebrates 75 years at Castrol Awards ceremony
Konkana Sen Sharma and Kunal Kapoor in Amul Star Voice Of India
Animal Planet plans "Tiger Week" on World Animal Day

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (16/09/2007 to 22/09/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (16/09/2007 to 22/09/2007)
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sun TV
ESPN


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Dish TV signs on Shah Rukh
    		• Big 92.7 FM coming to Vizag
    		• Big 92.7 FM tunes into Kollywood for more content
    		• G V Films to be split into 3 cos
    		• Cricket is back with a bang
    		• Korean co ties up with Websters Media
    		• Evolution of financing in Bollywood
    		• Mediaone Global plans 5:1 bonus issue
     Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		• DishTV ropes in Shahrukh Khan
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Press Act may cover online, foreign papers
    		• Girls ask me out on dates: Aditya
    Source: DNA
     
    		• Doctor accuses TV journalist of fake sting op
    		• Big newspapers’ latest circulation mantra: Small is beautiful
    Source: Indian Express
     
    		• I&B now sets sights on online news
    		• North Korea’s Kim Jong-il gets perfect gift: illegal films
    		• SRK & his mansion together on TV
    		• Som Mittal named Nasscom President
    Source: Financial Express
      
    		• Karan to host Ekta's award night
    		• T20 bowls over women TV viewers
    Source:Times of India
     
    		• BSNL to launch IPVT, VoD by March
    		• Online delegate registration for IFFI
    		• ODI, T20 are of high public interest: Centre
    Source: The Hindu
      
    		• Bollywood pins its hopes on Nov 9
    		• DTH likely to be a costly affair for new entrants
    Source: Business-Standard
     
    International News
    		• ABC News expands foreign bureaus
    		• Time Warner Telecom CEO Calls for Policies to Promote Ethernet
    Source: CNN
     
    		• Jumptv Offers Live Coverage Of 2007 Pakistan Election News
    Source: Canadian Press
     
    		• British TV writer takes on Tintin movie
    Source: Guardian
     
    		•  PBA refutes Pemra allegations
    Source: www.thenews.com.pk
     
    		•  Future TV network coming to Indian retail
    Source: www.digitalsignagetoday.com
     
    		•  Disney Taps Hollywood Talent for Turok Relaunch
    Source: Game Daily
     
    		•  Google Stock Approaches $600 as Web Ad Spending Soars
    Source: Bloomberg
     
    		•  Joost Opens Its IPTV Service to the Public
    Source: www.ehomeupgrade.com
    		• TV network sued over use of song in U.S. show
    Source: Yahoo
     
    		• MTV launches channel in Hungary
    Source: DM Europe
     
    		• History Channel Renews ‘Universe,’ ‘Underworld’
    Source: TV Week
     
    		• Moira Stuart quits BBC News
    		• VLV reacts to Ofcom's kids' TV report
    		• Nielsen to re-evaluate ratings rule
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		• Westwood One Signs Pact With CBS Radio
    Source: Media Week
     
    		•  Viacom to sell $500 million senior notes
    Source: Boston
     
    		•  American TV shows sweep Top 10 in Canada
    Source: Digital Home
     
    		•  Viacom pushes for stronger DRM
    Source: Advanced - Television
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