11 February 2008Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 21 - Issue No: 92




Headlines




NBCU to launch Sci-Fi, Universal channel in India
 After acquiring 26 per cent stake in NDTV Networks, NBC Universal NBCU is set to launch two channels in India - Sci-Fi and Universal channel.

Trai warns broadcasters against manipulating a la carte rates
 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India finds broadcasters quoting higher rates of some channels which were earlier priced lower; warns against such manipulative offers.

Special Report
Dubbing to ride on 'Firangi' content
 Indian broadcasters are ready to experiment heavily with dubbed international content in 2008.

Other Headlines
Star in syndication deal with Filmy for blockbuster films
 Star India syndicates blockbusters Rang De Basanti and Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd to Sahara's movie channel Filmy.

Shemaroo releases song compilation 'Fragrance of Love'

Asianet’s Malayali of 2007 award goes to AK Anthony

Tatweer, DreamWorks to launch theme park in Dubai

TV viewing among youth in UK to rise by 4.6% over 5 yrs

BBC Worldwide sells shows to Australia's Seven Network

Sofia Milos to receive Award of Excellence at 29th Banff

Google troubled over Microsoft's bid for Yahoo!

Gefen's new solutions to enhance HDTV experience

Outcast to use Tanla for video communication platform

Thomson takes part in mobile TV service in S America

BigFlicks.com celebrates 14 Feb with 'Jab We Met'


Pogo to air Shrek on 10 Feb
Nick, 2K Play launch video game versions of 'Go, Diego, Go!' in North America

Budgets suggestions for our FM.
India finds its future leader
Ravee to do B.R. Chopra's Saanjh
Imaginary tiff between Neha and Shilpa
Kapil Nirmal’s back up plan
I am a self-made person - Tarana Raja Kapoor

News Releases
BIG 92.7 FM's Special Offering on Valentine's Day

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (20/01/2008 to 26/01/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (20/01/2008 to 26/01/2008)
Zee TV
Star Plus
Sony Entertainment TV
Sun TV
DD1
Zee Telugu


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• TV9 group in talks for stake in Kolkata TV
    		• Bennett, Coleman to launch public relations agency
    Source: Livemint
      
    		• TRAI may set FDI norms for broadcasting, cable services
    		• Text messages in 11 regional languages
    		• Ticketvala.com offers easy bus ticket refund
    Source: Hindu Business Line
     
    		•  Ganguly chases Gilchrist for Shah Rukh's team
    		•  ‘Make ICL official’
    		• NFDC digs out old gems for re-release
    		•  Shah Rukh Khan as popular as Pope: German media
    Source: DNA
      
    		• Unidentified gunmen fire at NETV chief
    		• TV channel says sorry for comment on Chelsea
    		• Pakistan: the reality show
    Source: Indian Express
     
    		•  Hollywood vs Bollywood: Which is better?
    		•  Animator MIFFed at being ignored
    		•  Internet services in India, Middle East restored
    Source: Times of India
     
    		• Net telephony stays free as law ministry rejects Trai proposal
    		• Alternative reality
    		• Guiding light
    Source: Financial Express
     
      
    		• Mirchi Movies to foray into southern market
    		• Moser Baer to invest $1.5 bn in solar power
    		• Over 40% Indians net latest job online
    		•  'Atonement' named Best Film at BAFTAs
    		• Govt plans get make films to propagate women welfare messages
    		• After 60 years, Polaroid quits instant film business
    		• Shah Rukh unravels plans to make sequel to 'Don'
    		• Sunflower seed co sends 6k snack bags to save sci-fi TV show
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		•  Mullick - pioneer of Indian TV broadcasting dies
    		•  'Juno' take top honour at Writers Guild of America Awards
    		• Internet services in India, Middle East restored
    		•  Kudos to AIR
    		• Celluloid star has designs on television out of the box
    		• Broadcast of phone-in programme
    		• IPL player’s auction on Feb. 20
    Source: The Hindu
      
    		• Expanding platform
    		• `Smart` non-traditional Cricket ad firms score high
    		• 92% China villages covered by broadband internet
    Source: Business Standard
     
    International News
    		• FCC's Martin wants agency to OK Liberty/DirecTV deal
    		• Yahoo investor met with Microsoft on offer-report
    		• CNET shares, options up on Google rumor
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Bell ExpressVu proposes `market oriented' TV
    Source: www.thestar.com
     
    		• Disney World plans American Idol attraction
    Source: Telegraph
     
    		• TV sporting events face legal threat from Uefa
    Source: Telegraph
     
    		• ITV expands DTT presence
    Source: www.broadbandtvnews.com
     
    		• US Online Video Views Top 10 Billion
    Source: InformationWeek
    		• Partial list of Grammy winners
    		• Daniel Day-Lewis scoops Best Actor BAFTA
    		• Writers' union backs deal to end Hollywood strike
    		• Kids Choice Awards announces nominees
    Source:Yahoo
     
    		• Samak keen on opening an independent TV station

    Source: www.nationmultimedia.com
     
    		• Charlotte Church is ready for TV return
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		• IPTV Bets on Interactivity to Lure Customers
    Source: chosun
     
    		• BBC appoints US tech reporter
    Source: Guardian
     
    		• Ericsson's IPTV solution chosen by Valtech
    Source: www.financials.com
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