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Category: Music and Youth

  • Red FM’s Valentine’s special ‘Date with Dino’

    Red FM’s Valentine’s special ‘Date with Dino’

    Valentine’s round the corner and as part of the celebrations RED FM, India’s most popular FM station, is bringing to its listeners a Valentines’ Week Bajaate Raho style.

    Red FM gives Mumbai girls 2 fun options for Valentine’s Day :

    “Date with Dino” As part of a weeklong programming initiative, RED FM will give-away – ‘a date with one of the sexiest men in Mumbai – Delicious Dino Morea’.

    This Valentines don’t stick at home watching those old romantic films on television or try to jostle for space in overcrowded malls. Just tune into Red FM 93.5 from 7th February 2006 and write a four-line poem proposing to the delicious Dino Morea. If he likes a poem, the girl gets a Valentine’s Day Date with Dino. And even if you don’t make it to the lucky three, your poem still gets aired on Red FM 93.5 and who knows, someone else might just ask you for that magic date.

    THE RED FM LOVE TEST
    How loyal is your love? This will be the Red Fm’s Love Test.
    Red FM 93.5 will run promos inviting listeners to take part in this test – all they have to do is nominate their Boyfriend or Husband. RED FM will call up their Boyfriend / Husband – LIVE ON AIR

    Watch out – Dangerous Mamla Hai ! RED FM will do this all day on the 14th of FEB – ONE BOUQUET PER HOUR.

    Says, Abe Thomas, COO – RED FM, ” These are two very ‘bajaate Raho Ideas’ that Mumbai has come to expect from RED FM. RED FM, 93.5 is differentiating itself from the other stations on the basis of its “we play only hit music” promise and a youthful attitude that stimulates the people of the city on issues that concern them.”

  • Music airplay: ETC, T-Series at loggerheads

    Music airplay: ETC, T-Series at loggerheads

    MUMBAI: The Zee Network owned music channels ETC and Zee Music have decided to take on T-Series, the audio company which controls a large of chunk of the Bollywood music market, over what they assert are pending dues amounting to over Rs 70 million.

    ETC Networks has issued a notice declaring that it has “with immediate effect stopped accepting bookings for telecasting of film trailers and promos of film and non film music from Super Cassette Industries Ltd (T-Series).”

    Countering the charge, T-Series has denied any outstandings and has retaliated by claiming that it is Zee that has infringed on the intellectual property rights of the entire film industry, including T-Series.

    The ETC release, meanwhile, points out, “All concerned producers who have made bookings through Super Cassette Industries may kindly note that their trailers and promos will not be telecast by us on account of deliberate and purposeful default of payment.”

    ETC has also highlighted that “all producers who are interested in telecasting their film trailers and promos of film and non film music with immediate effect as well as in future are requested to directly approach the company.” The statement further says that ETC is ready to provide “new revised and reduced rates and terms” specially for producers.

    T-Series holds the audio rights of some big upcoming releases in 2006 including Babul, Salaam-e Ishq, Jaaneman and the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Don, so how the face-off plays out could well have far-reaching implications across the industry.

  • MTV charts a Viacom growth path for India

    MTV charts a Viacom growth path for India

    MUMBAI: Freeing of cash flow and focus. That primarily is what the split of Viacom into two entities at the beginning of the year means in practical terms for the MTV Networks India team headed by Amit Jain.

    What Jain has before him is a five-year growth plan that sees India contributing “significantly” to the global revenues of Viacom Inc. That Viacom president and CEO Tom Freston is an “Indophile” seems to be a huge plus as far as Jain is concerned, particularly because India, South America and Europe (in that order) are seen as the key growth markets for the media conglomerate over the next five years.Questioned as to how and where he saw revenues coming considering that music channels have been steadily losing share of voice and mind in the broadcast space, Jain had this to offer.

    According to Jain, broadcast would remain the key revenue source for his network in India but its share would go down to two thirds in the course of the next five years. The remaining one third revenues will come from new media platforms like mobile and broadband and also from the movies business (Paramount’s acquisition of Dreamworks will mean significant ramp ups on the animation side as well, particularly as India is seen as a strong outsource hub).
    MTV BRAND TO BE LEVERAGED

    The three channels that MTV has launched in India will pretty much set the template as far as the network’s broadcast script unfolds.

    First there is Brand MTV, which will be at the centre of a slew of undertakings ranging from market activation, creative solutions, youth understanding, client branding. The central premise of all this is that “Viacom brand solutions can be devised and tailored to unique brand needs”.

    NICK TO GET MAJOR PUSH

    From a long term channel growth perspective, it is Nick that will provide the momentum, not MTV. And while Jain admits that the kids channel in his network, despite early mover advantage, has singularly failed to make an impact, he believes that is all about to change. And sooner rather than later.

    The first task, according to Jain, is to get back to the basics and get the programming, scheduling, packaging and distribution on track. Once these issues have been sorted out and “cleaned up”, then budgets for driving the channel forward will not be an issue, he asserts.

    The fact of the matter though is that a home grown channel like UTV’s Hungama and an international powerhouse like Disney, despite having entered the Indian market years after Nick first made its debut, have all gone ahead. So its going to require a committed and sustained effort for Nick to be anywhere in the reckoning. Whether Viacom will seriously show Nick the money is the moot point.

    VH1 WILL ULTIMATELY BE A DTH STORY

    It’s been 18 months since international lifestyle and music channel Vh1, which targets an older TG, launched in India and the management is more than satisfied with its performance, asserts Jain. Vh1 is on target both as regards advertising and distribution revenues, he points out. “By the end of the year (Viacom has a January to December fiscal) Vh1 will hit break even,” says Jain.

    But Jain does admit that Vh1 and other niche offerings from the MTV Networks stable like Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, Spike TV and the like can only offer any real returns if they are on addressable platforms. For these channels therefore, it will be the rollout of DTH in the country that will likely determine their arrival.

    MOVIES AND NEW MEDIA

    Jain’s reference to the movies ties in with what Freston had to say while speaking at the Ficci Frames media convention in Mumbai earlier this year. Which was that Viacom was looking to co-produce films in India instead of merely exporting its films in to the country through its partner United International Pictures (UIP).

    The India movies picture remains a hazy one at present though, considering that about the only products of note have been the spoofs dished out by MTV’s movie making unit (and aptly titled) Fully Faltoo Films. Its most recent offering Ghoom, which was a spoof on last year’s action hit Dhoom from the Yash Raj Films banner, only serves to emphasise the quirky nature of MTV India’s movie offerings.

    As for mobile and broadband, it will depend again on bandwidth capacities that telecom players in particular will be able to roll out.

    While MTV Asia Pacific has been able to enter into a collaboration with Korean multimedia developer Wizmax to launch a customizable on-demand music and entertainment broadband and mobile community platform in Korea called MTV BoomBox, something similar in India looks to be a while away.

    Having said that, it is MTV BoomBox that will serve as a model for customisable MTV platforms in the broadband and wireless content services arena in India as well.

  • Verizon to offer IMF music feed

    Verizon to offer IMF music feed

    MUMBAI: Verizon has inked a deak with IMF: The International Music Feed Network. It is the 24-hour music television network featuring hit music from the United States and around the world. 

    IMF will supply its music video channel and on-demand programming for Verizon’s fiber-optic-powered television service, FiOS TV.Under the terms of the agreement, Verizon will offer the IMF channel in its FiOS TV Premier package and provide on-demand IMF programming and individual music videos. FiOS TV customers soon will be able to choose from 1,000 music videos and IMF music programs, performances and specials representing an unprecedented 100 hours of programming per month, according to an official release. 

    TVN, Verizon’s video-on-demand transport agent, is coordinating the delivery of the content.

    “IMF will deliver an extensive lineup of top domestic and international music videos to FiOS TV customers, advancing our already strong commitment to content choice and diversity,” said FiOS TV VP content strategy and acquisition Terry Denson. “It’s another way we differentiate ourselves in our markets and add value to our FiOS TV service.”

    IMF president Andy Schuon said, “We are delighted to join with Verizon through their exciting new FiOS TV service. The collaboration between Verizon and IMF is an excellent example of how we can enhance the music experience for fans everywhere. With the IMF channel and our video on-demand offering, Verizon and IMF will bring music on television to a whole new level.”

    IMF programming includes a mix of the top music videos from the United States and the world. Categories include Hip Hop Society, The Bridge (Latin), One World (chart-topping global hits), Passage to India (Indian), Raw Feed (exclusive artist interviews), and Hello World (music and pop-culture from dozens of countries), among others.

    At present, Verizon FiOS TV provides more than 400 digital video and music channels, two dozen high-definition channels, 2,500 on-demand titles and features such as FiOS TV Widgets, which supplies on-touch, on-demand access to real-time local weather and traffic.

    Verizon offers FiOS TV in more than 50 communities in parts of seven states: California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia and Texas.

    IMF is unit of Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company, with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 75 countries.

     

  • JENNIFER LOPEZ on ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ on Pix

    PIX, Sony’s new English movie channel is all set to bring home to its viewers the best of Hollywood stories and shows. The popular Hollywood talk show, Inside the Actors Studio launched successfully on PIX with ANGELINA Jolie the celebrity guest. So, get ready as PIX airs another exciting episode of ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ with Jennifer Lopez as she chats up with James Lipton this Sunday, 30th July at 7.00pm only on PIX.

     

    About Inside the Actors Studio

    This unique talk show has been on air in the US for more than eleven years and is now broadcast in over 125 countries. James Lipton, the host and the Executive Producer of “Inside the Actors Studio” since its conception in 1994, has interviewed more than 200 of the world’s most talented and accomplished artists – ranging from actors and directors to musicians and comedians. While other Hollywood talk shows focus on gossip and glitz, Inside the Actor’s Studio focus’s on the craft of acting. The penetrating and extremely fascinating interviews of celebrities have led to countless awards including 11 Emmy award nominations and The New York Festival Award for the World’s Best Talk/Entertainment.
     
  • Sun channels to be priced Rs 5 for Cas areas in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata

    Sun channels to be priced Rs 5 for Cas areas in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata

    MUMBAI: TRAI had issued press releases on 15/10/06, 25/10/06, 14.11.2006, 30.11.2006 and 14.12.2006 placing the details of Maximum Retail Prices fixed by the broadcasters in respect of CAS areas on the basis of the reporting done by them in terms of clause 7 (ii) of the Tariff Order of 31/8/2006.

    Subsequently, the Authority was informed that some of the pay channels listed in the website are not pay channels in some of the notified areas and also some new pay channels for the CAS notified areas, have been reported. A list of such channels as per reporting done now given below:-

    Name of the Broadcaster and Channel Remarks

    M/s SUN TV Limited

    i) Sun TV

    		 Pay channel at a price of Rs 5/- (excluding of taxes) in notified areas of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. The channels will however be free to air in Chennai CAS area

    M/s Udaya TV Limited

    i)Udaya Movies , ii) Udaya Varthegalu

    		 Pay channel at a price of Rs 5/- (excluding of taxes) in notified areas of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. The channels will however be free to air in Chennai CAS area

    M/s Gemini TV Limited

    i) Gemini Music, ii) Gemini News, iii) Gemini Cable Vision

    		 Pay channel at a price of Rs 5/- (excluding of taxes) in notified areas of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. The channels will however be free to air in Chennai CAS area

    An updated list has been placed on TRAI’s website www.trai.gov.in

  • BIG 92.7 FM’s “Nakli No.1”- the first ever on-air mimicry hunt

    MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM is currently airing an innovative on-air talent contest for Mumbai’s mimicry enthusiasts called “Nakli No. 1.” This first ever FM mimicry hunt, aims at those passionate about impersonating their favorite celebrities. The contest will offer them the opportunity to display their talent to the public and the best of all mimics stands to win a year long contract with BIG FM as an RJ.

     

    Arjun Singgh Baran, Station Head 92.7 FM, Mumbai commenting on the contest said “We are excited to be hosting a show that gives us the chance to reach out so many talented individuals and discover hidden gems that have the power to entertain the public. Mimicry is something that everyone enjoys as the voice of our favourite stars is the next best thing to the actual celebrity! Also the medium of radio, works to the advantage of the participants as there is more emphasis on how they sound rather than the way they look”.

     

    He adds, “Most great comedians in India have worked their way up by impersonating their idols. I am confident that through Nakli No. 1, BIG 92.7 will discover the next BIG comedian of the country.”

     

    To enter Nakli No 1, one can call from the mobile phone on 5055454 (For Idea, Hutch & Airtel users) or from 1255554 for MTNL/BSNL mobile users and record their voice, exhibiting their mimic talent. Alternatively one can message “SMS NAKLI” to 5454, and they will be contacted to seek their voice clip.

     

    One can also tune into BIG 92.7 FM for more details or log on to www.big927fm.com

     

    The short listed entries will be heard on BIG 92.7 FM and the grand finale of the Mumbai contestants will conclude in a gala event with the best mimicry talent across Mumbai on December 23, 2006.

  • John Abraham unplugged! only on Zee Muzic

    John Abraham unplugged! only on Zee Muzic

    MUMBAI: Zee Muzic presents a collector’s edition calendar with John Abraham – the hottest youth icon, shot by the ace photographer Subi Samuel. The Zee Muzic – John Abraham 2007 Calendar is one-of-its-kind and presents exclusive pictures of the urban Adonis John Abraham, for each month of the year. The calendar has been shot at beautiful and exotic locales in Goa and presents John, a nature lover in a sizzling avtaar that brings out the 5 S’s – Sun, Sand, Sea, Skin and loads of Sex appeal!

    Thrilled at the upshot, John Abraham said, “I am very excited to be part of this initiative. We had a blast shooting the calendar. Subi has done a terrific job. My fans can take a sneak peek of this exclusive calendar also on my official website along with information on my upcoming releases – Babul, Kabul Express & Salaam-e-ishq.”

     

    Speaking on the Calendar and shooting with John, ace photographer Subi Samuel says, “The look of this calendar is highly stylized. John is the quintessential youth icon. He’s a unique amalgamation of great looks, a chiseled physique and a childlike quality, which makes him the perfect subject for this calendar. ”

     

    Speaking on this unique initiative, Irshwin Balwani, Business Head, Zee Muzic, said, “Zee Muzic stands for all that symbolize youth and John Abraham is the hottest youth icon today. The visuals are an embodiment of what John is about – natural, rugged, adventurous and exciting. We are optimistic our viewers and John’s fans would love this visual treat.”

    Sita Narayan Swamy, Zee Network Marketing Head says, “John is unique. He is cool. He always stands for somet

    hing and makes a statement. The same is true of Zee Muzic.”

    Watch the making of the Zee Muzic – John Abraham 2007 Calendar exclusively on Zee Muzic.

     

    Zee Muzic has launched some exciting new shows and properties this year. The recently launched “Wild 10” hosted by Rohit Roy, presents the wild side of fashion, parties, destinations and much more and now the channel has launched B News! All the gossip on Bollywood, get to know the celebrities as they are exposed only on B News!

    With its line up of hot new shows, some of the biggest names from the entertainment & music world and of course your favorite muzic, for your viewing and listening pleasure, Zee Muzic is all set to rock your world in the year ahead!

  • Zee Muzic anchors to host Promax Awards

    Zee Muzic anchors to host Promax Awards

    – Roshni Chopra & Mayank Anand turn anchors for live show –

     

    New Delhi, July 7, 2006: Zee Muzic anchors Roshni Chopra and Mayank Anand, will host The Annual Promax Awards this year. Roshni hosts Cinemascope on Zee Muzic, while Mayank hosts the popular show Cine Song.

     

     

    Speaking about her excitement on anchoring the Promax awards, Roshni Chopra said, “I am very comfortable with the idea of hosting a show, as I do Cinemascope on Zee Muzic. However, a live show is a different ball game altogether. There is a lot of energy & excitement as it is happening then & there. I am looking forward to the awards.”

     

     

    About Roshni Chopra
    Roshni Chopra began her career as a PR executive for a well known PR firm, but destiny led her to the entertainment field. She was signed on as the anchor for Cinemascope, a daily show on Zee Muzic that takes the viewers through the latest films that are due for release, sprinkled with lots of anecdotes and gossip from Bollywood. Smart, perky, sexy & intelligent, Roshni thrives on meeting people and interacting with them. Today, she is one of the lead actors in ‘Kasamh Se’ on Zee TV and continues being one of the Hottest anchors on Zee Muzic.

     

     

    About Mayank Anand
    Educated in Chicago, in English Writing & Theatre performance, Mayank Anand moved to Mumbai a couple of years ago to pursue a career in acting. Cine Song on Zee Muzic was his first show as an anchor, which gives our viewers the best scenes and songs of their favorite movies in just one hour. He is also a part of the ensemble cast of Bombay Talking on Zee Cafe. He has a natural flair for interviews and to chat up celebrities. Today, he’s one of the most sought after anchors on Zee Muzic.

     

     

    About Zee Muzic
    Newer, brighter, colourful and a brand new look… That’s Zee Muzic! Zee Muzic is a 24-hour music channel from Zee Network. The target audience being SEC ABC, 15-34 yrs, Zee Muzic is on a mission to reinvent itself. The glossier & brighter Zee Muzic in its current form reaches out to Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Fiji, Hong King, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Japan, Maldives, Thailand & Middle East. A separate beam of Zee Muzic is also available in UK & US. With brand new shows and vignettes, the programming aims to carve a separate niche for itself in the arena of music channels. The USP of the channel is its Bollywood content and with some innovative programming and fresh content, the aim is to create a recall value amongst consumers. It promises to get you addicted!