24 May 2008Newsletter Subscription Email this Page Volume 22 - Issue No: 79




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UTV's subsidiary company completes IMPL buy
 UTV's subsidiary United New Media Ventures to hold 80% of IMPL after completion of acquisition process.

Govt open to foreign players in 3G spectrum auction
 Foreign investment can't be ruled out in 3G spectrum auction, says communications & IT minister A Raja.

Adlabs launches India's first 6D cinema in Agra
Adlabs Cinemas has launched India's first 6D cinema in Agra that is based on the Cinema Park format.

Maa TV to launch serial with film actress Simran

CNBC-TV18 to focus on 'Government at Work'

IPL extends internet and mobile rights

RPG Cellucom eyes 500 stores by fiscal-end

Fame to showcase plays on weekends

Indian film included in US university syllabus

Radio City appoints Bates 141 as its creative agency


All India Radio's kids programme bags best award at Iran
Disney announces live action series Welcome to Mollywood
Nick to organise jam session for kids at Mumbai's Mega Mall

Yasir to enter in Jiya Jale as parallel lead
Himani is the new Champion
Richa mesmerises all on Jo Jeeta Wohi..
Ali Merchant on a ‘car’ousel
Yeh Leela Aprampaar Hai - Lubna Salim
Jay wants to host Indian Idol 4
How well do you know your American Idol?

News Releases
Spice Telecom introduces ‘Small Ways to Talk Big’ plan in Karnataka
Duncans Tea in distribution tie up with IRCTC
Zayo Bandwidth Selects Infinera for Northeastern Network
Naye Parivaar Ki Nayi Leher - Nomination Special episode II
Listeners experienced Jannat at Radio Mirchi with Emraan Hashmi & Mahesh Bhatt

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (04/05/2008 to 10/05/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (04/05/2008 to 10/05/2008)
MAX
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sun TV


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
    		• Asianet Digital TV offers new channels
    		• Adlabs launches first 6D cinema
    		• 3G services launch by early next year likely
    		• SRK takes blame for dipping TRPs of "Paanchvi Pass"
    		• IPL Twenty20 a landmark time in cricket: Gilchrist
    		• Journalist abducted, assaulted
    Source:The Hindu
     
    		• Adlabs Cinemas launch first 6D cinema experience near Taj Mahal
    		• SRK takes blame for dipping TRPs of Paanchvi Pass
    		• Cannes critics cool as film competition nears end
    		• Mumbai, Delhi love SRK's IPL team more than their own
    		• Cannes is no great shakes this year, say critics
    		• Top of the charts: Making sure bands fit the brands
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Paanchvi Paas on mobile, DTH and gaming medium soon
    		• Internet surfing through mother tongue
    		• Microsoft looks to tackle software piracy
    		• Moser Baer gets board nod to raise up to $150 m
    Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		• SRK takes blame for dipping TRPs of 'Paanchvi Pass'
    		• Wizcraft terms racism charges against it as 'publicity stunt'
    		• Digital platform hasn’t changed TV times in Indian homes
    		• Mukta Arts change the name
    		• Writing on the screen
    Source: DNA
     
      
    		• SRK takes blame for low TRPs of Paanchvi Pass
    		• Entry no bar: Foreign players can participate in 3G auction
    		• MS scouts for other acquisitions
    Source: Times of India
      
    		• 3G spectrum auction goes to law ministry
    Source: Financial Express
      
    		• 'Ads turning into advertainments'
    		• Yahoo postpones showdown with Carl Icahn
    		• CocaCola to focus on non-traditional media
    		• It`s the real thing
    Source: Business Standard
     
    		• For two points and bragging rights
    		•  Hizb chief asks Pakistan Govt to stop ‘Junoon’ from performing in Srinagar
    Source: Indian Express
      
    		• Curbs on political ads hurt TV channels
    Source: Livemint
      
    		• Miguel Forbes Named President, Forbes TV and Licensing
    		• US Major Studio Film Entertainment Revenue Will Approach $42
    Source: TechWhack
     
    International News
    		• PEMRA issues 8 Satellite TV, 10 FM radio licenses
    Source: Online News
     
    		• James Murdoch set to join PA board
    Source: Guardian
     
    		• French budget minister rules out TV licence hike
    		• News Corp to move Journal from financial district
    		• Nokia signs Internet services deal with Orange
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• FCC proposes fine for TV station
    Source: Reporter News
     
    		• Universal Gets Toonz’s R.L. Stein Toon
    Source: Animation Magazine
     
    		• DirecTV unveils search engine to find blacked out sports broadcasts
    Source: Biz Journals
     
    		• Dauman to give keynote at Mipcom
    Source: Variety
     
    		• Satellite TV more popular in Wales than rest of UK
    Source: Ic Network
     
    		• Redstone: CBS Will Never Reunite With Viacom
    Source: Media Week
     
    		• Disney-ABC to Unveil New Version of Online Player
    		• Univision Agreement Doesn’t Cover VOD Right
    Source: World Screen
     
    		• BBC to take part in Super Hi-Vision trials
    		• Edinburgh seeks young television talent
    		• McDonald 'in talks to leave News At Ten'
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		• Terrell Owens is ready to take on more TV jobs
    Source: Yahoo News
     
    		• Google’s Page talks TV ‘white space’ plan
    		• Viewing behaviour shifts as IPTV gains traction
    Source: Advanced Television
     
    		• Cubans to follow Beijing Olympic Games by TV and radio
    Source: Xinhuanet
     
    		• Bioshock Confirmed To Be Headed To Sony PS3
    Source: DB Techno
     
    		• Viasat to sell pay-TV packages in Telia IPTV network
    Source: DM Europe
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