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MUMBAI: Television format creator, producer and licensing company FremantleMedia has appointed Cecile Frot-Coutaz as the new CEO for the US. Frot-Coutaz is currently FremantleMedia North America...
NEWDELHI: With a public interest petition pending in Kerala, Prasar Bharati has not only rejected Ten Sports offer related to the tri-series in Sri Lanka, but...
NEW DELHI: In what may turn out to be a boon for general entertainment channels like Star Plus, Sony and others with foreign holding, the government...
NEW DELHI: The government today said that it has taken several steps to curb piracy, which is resulting in heavy losses for the entertainment industry. Information...
MUMBAI: It is the turn of another popular sitcom to come to an end. Fresh off its own series record of 15 Emmy Award nominations last...
MUMBAI: Discovery International has appointed Melanie Honnor as VP of new ventures for the Discovery New Media Group. Honnor will be responsible for generating new media...
MUMBAI: In a joint venture that capitalises on the huge potential of multi-platform live entertainment programming, AEG, a world-leading sports and entertainment presenter; America Online, the...
MUMBAI: Kids are soon going to be empowered and how! Pogo is back with its Amazing Kids Choice Awards. This time round the kiddies channel will...
MUMBAI: Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm FremantleMedia, has successfully brokered a key deal with US studio Miramax and Harvey and Bob Weinstein’s new company,...
MUMBAI: Reed Midem is launching a new event – the telenovelas screenings. The screenings will coincide with Mipcom and Mipcom Junior in October. Telenovelas have been...
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today poured cold water on pubcaster Doordarshan’s efforts to arm-twist the terrestrial feed from Ten Sports for the upcoming tri-series cricket...
MUMBAI: The newly launched Asianet channel targeting the youth, Asianet Plus, has devoted a major chunk of its programming to music-related shows. The shows range from...
MUMBAI: Zee Telefilms is in talks with a media company to produce a localised TV channel for the South East Asian region. “We are in discussions...
MUMBAI: Joining the esteemed ranks of inventions such as the tooth brush, seat belt, computer and alarm clock, several Tivo inventions are featured in a new...
MUMBAI: BBC World Service is launching its first online soap opera aimed at English language learners around the world. From 1 August, The Flatmates features a...
MUMBAI: The Raghav Bhal promoted Television Eighteen has recorded a net profit of Rs 80.05 million for the quarter ended 30 June 2005. The group has...
MUMBAI: Pakistan prime minister Shaukat Aziz announced that the government would launch four new channels in provincial languages on 14 August. According to Aziz, a sports...
MUMBAI: Zee Telefilms is in talks with a media company to produce a localised TV channel for the South East Asian region. “We are in discussions...
MUMBAI: International lifestyle channel Discovery Travel & Living has lined up three unique shows this month to launch a ‘Sunday Special band’. With these new shows...
MUMBAI: FremantleMedia has inked a significant deal with leading UK independent producer, Impossible Pictures, the multi-award winning creators of the Walking With Dinosaurs series. FremantleMedia’s distribution...
MUMBAI: Zee TV is turning bullish on the gameshow genre with two big ticket properties in the pipeline. It is a known fact that the channel...
MUMBAI: Interactive Television Networks, Inc. (ITVN) has signed a licensing agreement with Academy Entertainment for the rights to over 1400 classic cinema titles featuring such stars...
MUMBAI: BAG Films Ltd’s net profit rose 40.8 per cent to Rs 8.8 million for the quarter ended 30 June 2005, as against Rs 6.2 million...
MUMBAI: Eutelsat and Japan’s pubcaster NHK have signed a contract for a full transponder on the Atalntic Bird 3 satellite for February 2006. The capacity will...
MUMBAI: Whatever be the problems as far as India cricket is concerned, two areas that ESPN Star Sports has built a very strong equity around are...
MUMBAI: California-headquartered broadband systems vendor Redback Networks has been selected by China Netcom’s Heilongjiang Communications Corporation to supply its SmartEdge 800 Service Gateways for a converged...
MUMBAI: National Geographic Channel (NGC) US has announced that it has commenced the search for America’s top kid explorers. 15 of them will win the field...
MUMBAI: Sharp Corporation and Sharp Laboratories of Europe have developed a new LCD panel, which can simultaneously display different information and image content in right and...
MUMBAI: NBC Universal has set up a new original content unit within the NBC Universal Television Distribution group to develop and create local programming in global...
MUMBAI: Cisneros Group of Companies chairman and CEO Gustavo Cisneros has been named as the Mipcom 2005 Personality of the Year by Reed Midem. Cisneros will...
MUMBAI: Telecom service provider Tata Indicom has unveiled the latest in the range of its value added service offerings. The interactive audio episode Inspector Baaz powered...
MUMBAI: CNBC TV18 and Airtel has announced plans to bring to India, the inaugural India Business Leader Awards (IBLA). The Awards programme is part of the...
BANGALORE: Unibic Biscuits India Pvt Ltd (UBIPL) today announced the ‘Unibic 20/20 for Bradman Cup’ tournament to be held at the Chinnaswami stadium in Bangalore from...
BANGALORE: FIL Industries Limited (FIL) announced the South-India launch of TUK3, the all seasons fruit drink in India with a unique combination of Seabuckthorn (Ladakh Berry),...
NEW DELHI: The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) now has its own website. The site was launched by information and broadcasting minister Jaipal Reddy on Wednesday....
MUMBAI: The MSO Alliance, a representative body of the cable TV industry, has demanded that the government should create a level playing field that would allow...
MUMBAI: After hitting the Indian shores, US network ABC’s blockbuster series Desperate Housewives continues its Asian exploration. Next in line is China as a dubbed version...
MUMBAI: Rediff.com India Ltd recorded a 53 per cent jump in revenues to $4.2 million for the first fiscal quarter ended 30 June 2005, as compared...
MUMBAI: US media conglomerate Viacom has announced that its cable network TV Land will start Chasing Farrah.The reality show follows Hollywood actress Farrah Fawcett, as she...
Animal Planet captures the first 365 days in the life of wild animals, raised by their 'human parents' through a new show Growing Up Wild. Growing...
MUMBAI: European telecom player Telecom Italia has intensified its plans to launch an IPTV service. The company has gone into large-scale trials in four cities with...
MUMBAI: ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has re-launched its sports news bulletin, SportsCenter in Hindi. Former Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram will be the show’s new host. The...
MUMBAI: US broadcaster NBC has picked up a new drama series – Windfall. The show goes on air later this year. NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly...
MUMBAI: Discovery Networks India VP programming Pankaj Saxena has put in his papers. Saxena quit several days ago. While confirming the news Aditya Tripathi...
MUMBAI: Adlabs Films Limited founder-promoter Manmohan Shetty has acquired 6.06 per cent (1516234 shares) stake on 15 July, taking his total holding to 33.16 per cent...
MUMBAI: Tamil general entertainment channel Vijay TV has a new soap in its line up. Produced by popular Tamil film director Vasanth, the serial En Thozhi...
NEW DELHI: Pubcaster Doordarshan is yet to revert to Ten Sports on an offer made by the Dubai based broadcaster relating to the forthcoming India Sri...
MUMBAI: Creative Eye is venturing into production of an English movie. Behind The Painted Veil will be co-produced with Roger Christine, who had directed John Travolta’s...
MUMBAI: Following the success of Oprah’s 19th Season Premier last year and Donald Trump’s boardroom in The Apprentice last spring, Pontiac once again joined hands with...
Pop Ki Andhi will feature Remo Fernandez in a celebrity chat show 'Chit Chaat' on 27 July 2005 from 7.30 pm. Remo is in news with...
Platforms get three years to add features for hearing and visually impaired
Strong word-of-mouth turns Pongal satire into remake pick
Streaming giant bets on a seasoned marketer who helped build Amazon and Netflix into household names
Communications leader exits after three years spanning MD office strategy and media outreach.
Cricket star named face of Delhi Khel Mahakumbh to fuel youth talent hunt.
Kolkata-based beverage maker reports stronger revenues and profits for December quarter.
A crime thriller steps out of the shadows as Telugu storytelling claims centre stage.
From boards to bytes, chess readies for a nation-first showdown in Riyadh.
Leadership change follows layoffs, protests and a bruising battle over trust.
Revenue rises 4.3 per cent to Rs 10,209.33 crore while deferred tax gain lifts bottom line sharply
Akshay Kumar and stars launch awards at NSCI Dome on Feb 28
Merger creates one-stop hub for content, digital, and delivery
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul...
MUMBAI: For decades, creative storytelling has been the cornerstone of brand communication. The “big idea” amplified through catchy jingles, striking...
MUMBAI: Zepto has elevated Ahmad Muneeb to vice president – HR centre of excellence, placing him at the helm of...
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