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The ‘Only Smiles, No tears‘ entertainment channel SAB TV is raring to go places. The channel, which has carved a niche for itself with its humour...
Deepak Segal had films in his blood but hated watching them as a kid. Aeroplanes is what excited him. Segal is a walking encylopeadia on...
There is no method in his madness, yet delivering mind-blowing content is what drives Channel [V]’s new captain, Amar Deb. The 30-something creative powerhouse is obsessed...
MUMBAI: While in India it is Star Plus that rules, looking at the Asian region as a whole, leading English movie channel HBO is the winner...
It‘s that time of year again, when channels try every trick in the book to attract the viewer, and consequently, the advertiser. Star Plus set off...
MUMBAI: It was a befittingly glitzy affair in the city yesterday as Indian cinema’s biggest brand Amitabh Bachchan marked his 61st birthday by relaunching ABCL as...
MUMBAI: A change of face on Sab TV this week. The women centric talk shows on the ‘all laugh no tears’ channel, Kuch Diiil Se will...
NEW YORK: Barry Fischer, the Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) executive directly responsible for developing Media at the Millennium has been named executive vice president of market...
MUMBAI: Hinduja TMT (HTMT) has been ranked second after GE Capital among the top 15 BPO companies as per the final rankings of the Dataquest –...
MUMBAI: Has Tarun Katial, Star India’s senior vice-president, programming, content and communication, put in his papers following his transfer to Star Asia’s head office in Hong...
PARIS: The winners of the sixth Hot Bird TV Awards were announced a few days ago at a ceremony in Venice. Organised by Eutelsat and Eurovisioni,...
MUMBAI: While Star Plus’ claim to fame can be Saas Bahu genre, it’s thrillers that rule the rooster at Sony Entertainment Television. Come October 10 and...
For someone who was pursuing geology at Kumaon University in the beautiful and quiet town of Nainital; National School of Drama (NSD) sure was a different...
When the 20-something Sushanto Roy was named CEO of Sahara India’s media and entertainment division, sceptics tittered that it was father and chairman Subrata Roy’s way...
MUMBAI: While NBC’s enormously popular Friends has already stepped into the 10th and final season on US television, Zee English is all set to welcome the...
CALIFORNIA: Ensuring a seamless transition and continued management stability, Jamie Kellner the founder of The WB Television Network will step down. He will turn over the...
If the formula works, then indulge it. That seems to be Star India‘s motto regarding programming strategies for this quarter. And the name of the game...
His booming voice quite belies his age. 29-year-old Yugander V V joined B4U Television Network as head of promos. He took over as the creative head...
MUMBAI: Zee Cinema has ventured into the next phase of its revamp with a new initiative ‘Ek Bajega Ekdum Style Se’. The channel, after having driven...
HONG KONG: Global market research company Synovate has announced its full acquisition of Blackstone Market Facts in India. Mumbai headquartered Blackstone Market Facts is one of...
MUMBAI: The Sagar Arts promoted Sagar Film and TV Academy has just completed its third batch of its three month long comprehensive course in acting. Spread...
MUMBAI: The shareholders of Saregama India Ltd have approved a scheme of arrangement for transferring the company’s television software business to a wholly-owned subsidiary Saregama Films...
LOS ANGELES: It had 16 Emmy nominations, but ended up getting only one award. And that too in the technical category. The producers of the series...
By 30 June 2003 multichannel and digital TV penetration are estimated to have increased to 49.8 per cent and 45.5 per cent of UK households respectively,...
MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television (SET) is making a return to the tried and tested as far as the supernatural thriller format is concerned. Taking a leaf...
NEW DELHI: The Subrata Roy-promoted Sahara India is “actively exploring” a foray into ground distribution of television channels. This is because the channel is facing competition...
MUMBAI: And now we have one more eager beaver taking position to ride the recent spurt of TV channels. The board of Mid Day Multimedia has...
MUMBAI: Jeet, a new one hour drama based on Fox’s Boston Public, will fill the 8.30 pm slot vacated by the Aman Verma hosted game show...
LONDON: The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has announced that its public consultation on proposed changes to its Programme Code has now ended. ITC is the body...
MUMBAI: Sahara Samay-Mumbai, Sahara Group’s western India-specific news channel, which was supposed to officially launch tomorrow (26 September), will make a “test launch at 9 am”,...
MUMBAI: It looks like UTV’s Kehta Hai Dil (KHD) is all set to give Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand a run for its money if one...
NEW DELHI: India today dumped onto the backburner its attempt to have an over-arching law for the convergence era (telecom, broadcasting and infotech) with a high-powered...
Ever since HBO launched in India three years ago, the English movie channel scene has seen a jump in terms of the quality of films aired....
NEW DELHI: The Superbrands Council comprising eminent professionals from the corporate world has recently listed Exide among the top brands in India. According to an official...
MUMBAI: UTV’s post-production and special effects division, USL-WOA has acquired a specialized post-production studio, STV. Close on the heels of acquiring Western Outdoor Advertising (WOA) earlier...
MUMBAI: While the Roadies will be buzzing the television screens in mid October with sights and scenes across India, MTV has plans for some ‘phoren darshan’...
MUMBAI: CNN’s Jakarta bureau chief Maria Ressa addressed a bunch of budding journalists at a conference held at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai...
MUMBAI: Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny may have fallen flat on its face in the ratings game, but Sahara Manoranjan is continuing to find new...
PARIS: Eutelsat and EADS Astrium have announced the signature of a contract for the construction the Hot Bird 8 broadcast satellite. This will be launched in...
Mumbai: Zee Cinema has announced that Ikke Pe Ikka which it claims is the longest running countdown show in the history of Indian television completed 400...
MUMBAI: The President of ETC Punjabi and Alpha Punjabi Rabindra Narayan has been honoured by the Punjabi Academy, Government of NCT. He has been given the...
MUMBAI: Television actor Anuj Saxena, who stars in serials like Kkusum and Saara Akaash, has opted out of Asha Parekh’s Kucch Pal Saath Tumhara. The serial...
NEW DELHI: Leoarts Communications, Delhi-based animation, documentary and film production house, has been commissioned a 30-minute program titled 12PM on the prime ministers of India by...
MUMBAI: Creative Eye Mamah Shivay Enterprises have entered the Limca Book of Records for producing the highest number of mythologicals by a single production house. It’s...
MUMBAI: Seems like Sahara and glamour go hand in hand or rather hand in glove. After roping in the film stars for its entertainment channel, Sahara...
MUMBAI: It is not merely a story but an epic saga! This is the tagline that MAX is using for its latest programme initiative. This will...
MUMBAI: A little over two and a half years have gone by since internet company America Online merged with Time Warner. Now the chickens have come...
NEW DELHI: Star India CEO Peter Mukerjea and the owner-publisher of the Anand Bazar Patrika (ABP) group Aveek Sarkar paid a courtesy call to senior government...
MUMBAI: At this rate, Sahara Manoranjan should be having all the Hindi film stars moonlighting as television actors. Close on the heels of Bollywood stars Karisma...
NEW YORK: With the popularity of auto and motorcycle racing growing, the time seems right for a show that allows viewers a peek into the lives...
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...
