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8 Dec 2008	Newsletter Subscription	Email this Page	Volume 24 - Issue No: 38

Headlines

Sun TV to park Rs 1 bn a year in film rights for TV
Sun TV earmarks annual spend of Rs 1 bn for purchase of movie rights for telecast on its channels.

Disney, promoters up stake in UTV to 83 per cent
After open offer, Walt Disney and promoters shore up their combined holding in UTV to 83.3 per cent.

BAG Films’ SVP Chadda to join Endemol as director
BAG Films & Media senior VP Rajesh Chadda resigns; to join Endemol India as director.

Lessons from the terror front: Comments

Samir Kale, managing director, CMCG India

News Releases
Hear Milind Deora speak up on the recent Mumbai terror attack only on Idea Bindass Live

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News

	Videocon's DTH rollout on hold
	Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury buys Wisden cricketers' almanack
	Source: Economic Times

	Nokia unveils ‘mobile computer’, aims at Net-savvy
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	Beyonce to perform in 'X Factor'
	Cinematic delight for film buffs
	Journalists urged to always tell the truth
	Source: Hindu

	3G auctions will leave most players without spectrum
	Source: Times of India

	Broadcasting public anger
	Mediums, and the message
	Source: Livemint

	Bigg Boss runner-up Raja Chaudhary arrested
	Source: Times Now

	UK TV presenter wins £250K ageism payout
	Source: The Asian Age

	Now, entertainment on local trains, first TVs to be in place by new year
	Maradona works his magic once again
	Source: Indian Express


	3-D movie plans stall as theatres curtail spending
	Steven Spielberg's debt plans for DreamWorks deferred till April
	ESPN's Champions League contract may start next year
	Angelina Jolie tops actress salary list
	Oprah entertainment world’s most powerful woman
	'Web 2.0 strategy a powerful tool to reach connected customers'
	Name calling
	Source: Business Standard

	Bollywood, TV look to thwart terror pangs
	"I am choosy about Indian films"
	The video wars continue
	Source: Financial Express

	Warner in talks with Daredevils, Knight Riders
	ICC president urges Indian fans to support Test series
	Millionaire quiz show a hit with Afghan audience Sunday
	Shweta Tiwari has no issues
	Perfect start for bigger challenges ahead
	Letters reveal Trai, DoT war of words
	Katrina cancels her New Year plans
	Source: DNA

	TV actress Akanksha Gilani learns to be a ghost
	Source: Real Bollywood

International News

	Discovery's Bear Grylls injured in Antarctica
	NBC names David Gregory host of 'Meet the Press'
	Grammys stumble with new TV special for nominees
	Source: Yahoo News

	Chernin not interested in top Yahoo spot
	Source: Biz Journals

	Continental alters LiveTV contract to take new 80-channel system
	Source: Flight Global

	Viacom Layoffs Could Mean Shut-Down of NY Nickelodeon Studio
	Source: awn.com

	Ning Adds Fresh Face to Social Networking
	Source: The Street

	Fox Series begins broadcasting in Middle East
	Source: The National

	CEO of Australia's Fairfax Media resigns
	Source: Google

	Rupert Murdoch Named Co-Chair of the Partnership for New York City
	Source: mediabistro.com

	BSkyB Launches Live Online Sky Player TV Service
	Source: ispreview

	Vivendi Entertainment to Distribute 'Boogie Town'
	Source: Market Watch

	David E. Kelley Is Frustrated With Broadcast TV
	Source: Broadcast News Room

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