NEW DELHI: Sports infrastructure is to get industry status in a bid to scale up the availability and accessibility of sporting facilities in the country. Making...
MUMBAI: For those who have wondered and often cribbed about why popular channels have mostly nothing original to offer in the afternoon, and later had reluctantly...
MUMBAI: For those who have wondered and often cribbed about why popular channels have mostly nothing original to offer in the afternoon, and later had reluctantly...
MUMBAI: With the industry buzz word for 2016 being ‘digital content,’ much has been spoken about the vista of prospects that the medium poses for content...
MUMBAI: With the industry buzz word for 2016 being ‘digital content,’ much has been spoken about the vista of prospects that the medium poses for content...
NEW DELHI: The Indian broadcast, cable and direct-to-home (DTH) sectors have been demanding a infrastructure status for the industry as well as seeking all benefits and...
NEW DELHI: The Indian broadcast, cable and direct-to-home (DTH) sectors have been demanding a infrastructure status for the industry as well as seeking all benefits and...
The comedy genre on Indian television has witnessed considerable growth over the last few years. While Sony Pictures Networks India’s comedy channel Sab TV has carved...
The comedy genre on Indian television has witnessed considerable growth over the last few years. While Sony Pictures Networks India’s comedy channel Sab TV has carved...
The factual entertainment channels’ genre in India has seen rapid growth over the last couple of years. While the big daddies of factual entertainment like Discovery,National...
Children are a dynamic audience and their entertainment preferences are constantly evolving. The kids’ category in India is therefore reposed with the challenging task of keeping...
The launch of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, a joint industry body, in 2015 was one of the biggest developments of the year in the...
MUMBAI: The latest buzz about town is how Netflix is all set to launch in India later this week. But even without the American Video On...
MUMBAI: As 2016 rolls in after an action packed 2015, people are now rolling up their sleeves setting tougher goals to meet new challenges and touch...
‘Main zindagi ka saath nibhaata chala gaya,’ is the song that you hear when you call him. With a journalistic experience of 26 years in print...
On 16 April, 2000, The Times of India arrived on the doorsteps of millions of Indian households with its front page blank! It carried only the...
MUMBAI: Ratings, ratings from the BARC, who’s the leader of them all? ‘Twas the question on many a lips as the new Indian television ratings body...
MUMBAI: 2015 saw India retain its title of being the world’s third leader in start-ups. What is interesting to note is that entrepreneurship not only thrived...
2015 rang true with the anticipated digital growth and enthusiasm. Mobile led and ‘download the app’ became an almost expected byline. Popular companies saw fit to...
NEW DELHI: Ambuja Neotia Group chairman Harshavardhan Neotia took over as the president of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) at the conclusion...
SINGAPORE: Interesting revelations came forth on Day 3 of Asia TV Forum (ATF) 2015 where formats were the pivotal topic of discussion. At the onset...
MUMBAI: Singapore-based production & distribution agency, Bomanbridge Media has renewed the rights to UK & Canada format Chef in Your Ear for 2016 to Korean powerhouse CJ E&M. CJ...
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network in Asia Pacific has cemented its ongoing relationship with Xilam by taking up the new series of the popular animated show, Oggy And...
SINGAPORE: It seems the pre-market conference is looking to set the tone for the rest of the market as well. Everyone, who is either involved in...
SINGAPORE: After DJ Lee set the tone for the day’s proceedings, it was Maker Studio’s René Rechtman’s turn to elaborate on the ‘Development and Expansion in...
MUMBAI: The Asia TV Forum kicked off proceedings this time around with a keynote by CJ E&M president, media content business DJ Lee speaking about the...
MUMBAI: The world’s largest TV content market Mipcom was hit by a freak storm and floods. It all started on Saturday 5 October when late in the evening...
MUMBAI: Tandem Productions has optioned thriller novel Code To Zero penned by New York Times best selling novelist Ken Follet. While attending MIPCOM in Cannes, Tandem partner and...
MUMBAI: FremantleMedia International has closed deals for a new cooking show Simply Nigella and Nigella’s Christmas Special. Four major networks consisting of Prime (New Zealand), Foxtel (Australia), TV2 (Norway)...
MUMBAI: France is the latest international market to be captivated by Paul Abbott’s No Offence produced by AbbottVision for UK’s Channel 4. Public broadcaster France Télévisions has acquired the cop...
MUMBAI: Keshet International is launching an international production hub in partnership with Telefe Argentina for the game show Boom! The hub is available for use by...
MUMBAI: Fox International Channels (FIC) has inked a deal with Keshet International (KI) for the exclusive first window rights to the drama False Flag (8 x 45’). ...
MUMBAI: Lionsgate and Skydance have formed a global television distribution pact. The launch of newly-created label Skydance International, which will feature Skydance Media’s current and emerging premium...
MUMBAI: Berlin-based earthTV is all set to launch its brand new production system at MIPCOM 2015. The software system will enable broadcasters and producers, to create...
CANNES: Ever since Star Sports broadcast a few important matches in 4K Ultra HD featuring the Indian team during the ICC Cricket World Cup earlier this...
MUMBAI: Japanese pay TV broadcaster Wowow has acquired exclusive Japanese broadcast rights to two new US TV series namelyThe Player from Sony Pictures Television; and Zoo from CBS Studios...
MUMBAI: The television business is dramatically transforming as broadcasters scale up production of premium content and delivery of an enhanced viewing experience. As the industry lines...
MUMBAI: FremantleMedia International has sold its gripping German language spy thriller Deutschland 83 (8 x 60) to multiple countries at Mipcom 2015. So far the show has been...
MUMBAI: Portfolio Entertainment has signed its first set of international sales deals for the series Freaktown (52 x 11’) with leading kids’ networks – Cartoon Network in Asia...
MUMBAI: Singapore-based production and distribution agency Bomanbridge Media has inked an international distribution deal with Imagine Group Entertainment, which created and produced Fit For Fashion, a transformational fashion-fitness...
CANNES: Even as the picturesque French Riviera was hit by deadly flash floods, the global market for entertainment content across all platforms – Mipcom 2015 kicked off...
CANNES: The animation industry globally is going through a renaissance period, wherein we get to see many success stories from not just the larger well known studios...
MUMBAI: In a year of undeniable sea-change within the broadcast industry, the debate at this year’s CASBAA Convention at its new venue at Hong Kong’s Intercontinental...
GOA: The penultimate session of the Indian Digital Operators Summit (IDOS) 2015 was a panel discussion on ‘The Broadband Drive.’ The session was moderated by...
GOA: Even as he reiterated that there will be no further extension of date for the third phase of Digital Addressable System (DAS) slated for 31...
GOA: Producers of content for television feel that they are not creating value as the intellectual property rights go to the channels. However, they are ready...
GOA: While the direct-to-home (DTH) sector has managed to attract investment from private investors because of its growth, the cable industry will be able to do so only if multi-system...
GOA: Collaboration is the only way for the Indian digital industry to go forward – particularly if it involves the last mile operator (LMO) as well...
MUMBAI: An exciting line up of bold and energetic titles are on their way to this year’s MIPCOM, set to grab the attention of worldwide TV...
MUMBAI: Having announced the acquisition of the two new series Dead Again (9 x 60’) and You Can’t Like Your Elbow (6 x 30’) earlier this year, Alfred Haber, President of Alfred...