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  • Broadcasting Bill: No timeline set says Jaitley

    Broadcasting Bill: No timeline set says Jaitley

    “No specific time line has been set to get a broadcasting bill in place. But we are trying our best to get it out at the earliest.” Thus spoke Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley at the ‘International Conference on the Business of Entertainment: India – Opportunities in the 21st Century’ on 30 March in Mumbai.

    He was making the inaugural address at the two day seminar. He added that the Broadcasting Draft has been sent to the law ministry. “It will come back to us soon. But I cannot say when it will be sent to Parliament.”

    “We are trying to link legislation for entertainment with telecom. The Bill would take into consideration issues of convergence, and consultations are on with the Telecom Ministry for this”, Jaitley said. “A broad framework for convergence is to be laid down which will help legislate the entetainment industry.”

  • ‘Quote-Unquote’ What the top brass supporting Ficci Frames have to say…

    ‘Quote-Unquote’ What the top brass supporting Ficci Frames have to say…

    Into its second year, Ficci Frames 2002, Global Convention on the Business of Entertainment, is much bigger this time round in terms of scale and scope. A look at what some of those who will be attending this high-powered media event have to say.

    “Ficci has immense pleasure in bringing to you Frames 2002 which will be in: its third edition this year. In Ficci we have given special attention to the entertainment industry as a part of our ongoing thrust on knowledge based industry. It shall be our endeavour to continue with our hard work for the development of the entertainment industry. Frames is a culmination of our efforts made throughout the year and we trust that Frames 2002 will be biggest event held in the subcontinent on the business of entertainment.”  

    RS Lodha
    President FICCI


    Sushma Swaraj
    Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting     		“Ficci Global Convention on the Business of Entertainment has now been institutionalised and the entire industry looks forward to this annual event. For the government, this event is equally significant as we receive authentic first hand feedback and important inputs for our policy formulation. I am delighted to inaugurate this event for the second year.”

    “I am glad to learn that Ficci is organising Frames 2002 on March 15-16 2002 that brings together experts from the entertainment industry and financial sector. The Indian entertainment industry is one of the largest in the world and has tremendous potential for growth as also for generating export earnings. I do hope that the deliberations at the conference would generate valuable feedback from the industry on the recent initiative taken by FI’s in this field and help us in evolving an efficient framework for financing this high growth industry in a viable manner”
    PP Vohra
    Chairman and MD IDBI


    Dr Patrick Cross
    MC BBC World

    		 “Innovation in broadcasting is vital if a channel is to survive and prosper. In my four years at BBC World, I’ve witnessed many changes from the early in India to our current total of over 200 million household across the word. In India, the broadcasting landscape has changed beyond all recognition last year switched our signal across south Asia from analogue to digital, as part of our ongoing technological development and innovation, enabling us to deliver the highest quality signal to cable operators in India. In programming terms, we continue to pioneer new formats -such as introducing India viewers to the genre of reality programming -and deliver ground breaking television. I look forward to bring part of the distinguished Ficci programme and to discussing these important issues further.”

    “From the development of the Asian region in the 21st century, the possibility of television media is infinite. In particular, role of the public space offered by public broadcasters is pivotal to the development of information- and-entertainment-based society. I wish you the best of success with the Frames.”


    Yoshinori Imai
    DG International Policy and Broadcasting Department NKH Japan


    Yash Chopra
    Chairman FICCI Entertainment Committee

    		 ” Ficci is happy to once again present Frames the global convention on the business of entertainment. Over the years Frames has become a well recognised forum for the entertainment industry in which the best minds from the national international arena participate, discuss and deliberate on critical issues of the entertainment industry.”

    “Frames symbolises the buoyant growth of the Indian Entertainment Industry. In three years not only has it become the most important gathering of entertainment professionals in India, Frames has also become synonymous with major policy initiatives both from the Industry and the Government. Frames 2002 will provide a forum for exchange of ideas and visions of the new and fast changing world of entertainment and the business opportunities it offers.”


    Amit Khanna
    Chairman FICCI Convergence Committee

    Michael Connors
    Senior VP (Asia Pacific) Motion Pictures Association of America Michael Connors     		“The world entertainment community including the Motion Picture Association of America has been following with great interest the economic and commercial scene in lndia. We are seeing an increasingly vibrant Indian film industry moving clearly to a greater leadership role in the world entertainment scene. Certainly a top priority will be to discuss how best to protect our entertainment form piracy; whether that be film, home video or television. The new digital technologies bring new opportunities as well as new challenges, and the time could not be more appropriate. We have every confidence that Frames 2002 will be a major event in this year’s world calendar.”

    “We are delighted to support Frames 2002 through our participation in the Broadcast session and participate in its efforts to shape the global vision for this dynamic industry. This is in line with our mission to provide a comprehensive environment and cutting-edge infrastructure to catalyse the growth of the media industry.”

     

    Saeed Al Muntafiq
    CEO Dubai Media City

    Andre Chaubeau DG International federation of Film Producers Association “New technologies raise difficulties and concerns but can also create major opportunities for the distribution of filmed entertainment. The Indian Film Industry will have to face, like all film industries in the world, these new developments. With its long standing tradition in motion pictures making, India can be a major contributor to find the appropriate answer. FlAPF is therefore particularly delighted to support the initiatives of Frames 2002, and thanks the Film Federation of India, one of FIAPF major members, and Ficci, for their initiative in bringing together this event which is to become a major event not only for India, but also for the world wide motion pictures industry.”
  • ‘Quote-Unquote’ What the top brass supporting Ficci Frames have to say…

    ‘Quote-Unquote’ What the top brass supporting Ficci Frames have to say…

    Into its second year, Ficci Frames 2002, Global Convention on the Business of Entertainment, is much bigger this time round in terms of scale and scope. A look at what some of those who will be attending this high-powered media event have to say.

    “Ficci has immense pleasure in bringing to you Frames 2002 which will be in: its third edition this year. In Ficci we have given special attention to the entertainment industry as a part of our ongoing thrust on knowledge based industry. It shall be our endeavour to continue with our hard work for the development of the entertainment industry. Frames is a culmination of our efforts made throughout the year and we trust that Frames 2002 will be biggest event held in the subcontinent on the business of entertainment.”  

    RS Lodha
    President FICCI


    Sushma Swaraj
    Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting     		“Ficci Global Convention on the Business of Entertainment has now been institutionalised and the entire industry looks forward to this annual event. For the government, this event is equally significant as we receive authentic first hand feedback and important inputs for our policy formulation. I am delighted to inaugurate this event for the second year.”

    “I am glad to learn that Ficci is organising Frames 2002 on March 15-16 2002 that brings together experts from the entertainment industry and financial sector. The Indian entertainment industry is one of the largest in the world and has tremendous potential for growth as also for generating export earnings. I do hope that the deliberations at the conference would generate valuable feedback from the industry on the recent initiative taken by FI’s in this field and help us in evolving an efficient framework for financing this high growth industry in a viable manner”
    PP Vohra
    Chairman and MD IDBI


    Dr Patrick Cross
    MC BBC World

    		 “Innovation in broadcasting is vital if a channel is to survive and prosper. In my four years at BBC World, I’ve witnessed many changes from the early in India to our current total of over 200 million household across the word. In India, the broadcasting landscape has changed beyond all recognition last year switched our signal across south Asia from analogue to digital, as part of our ongoing technological development and innovation, enabling us to deliver the highest quality signal to cable operators in India. In programming terms, we continue to pioneer new formats -such as introducing India viewers to the genre of reality programming -and deliver ground breaking television. I look forward to bring part of the distinguished Ficci programme and to discussing these important issues further.”

    “From the development of the Asian region in the 21st century, the possibility of television media is infinite. In particular, role of the public space offered by public broadcasters is pivotal to the development of information- and-entertainment-based society. I wish you the best of success with the Frames.”


    Yoshinori Imai
    DG International Policy and Broadcasting Department NKH Japan


    Yash Chopra
    Chairman FICCI Entertainment Committee

    		 ” Ficci is happy to once again present Frames the global convention on the business of entertainment. Over the years Frames has become a well recognised forum for the entertainment industry in which the best minds from the national international arena participate, discuss and deliberate on critical issues of the entertainment industry.”

    “Frames symbolises the buoyant growth of the Indian Entertainment Industry. In three years not only has it become the most important gathering of entertainment professionals in India, Frames has also become synonymous with major policy initiatives both from the Industry and the Government. Frames 2002 will provide a forum for exchange of ideas and visions of the new and fast changing world of entertainment and the business opportunities it offers.”


    Amit Khanna
    Chairman FICCI Convergence Committee

    Michael Connors
    Senior VP (Asia Pacific) Motion Pictures Association of America Michael Connors     		“The world entertainment community including the Motion Picture Association of America has been following with great interest the economic and commercial scene in lndia. We are seeing an increasingly vibrant Indian film industry moving clearly to a greater leadership role in the world entertainment scene. Certainly a top priority will be to discuss how best to protect our entertainment form piracy; whether that be film, home video or television. The new digital technologies bring new opportunities as well as new challenges, and the time could not be more appropriate. We have every confidence that Frames 2002 will be a major event in this year’s world calendar.”

    “We are delighted to support Frames 2002 through our participation in the Broadcast session and participate in its efforts to shape the global vision for this dynamic industry. This is in line with our mission to provide a comprehensive environment and cutting-edge infrastructure to catalyse the growth of the media industry.”

     

    Saeed Al Muntafiq
    CEO Dubai Media City

    Andre Chaubeau DG International federation of Film Producers Association “New technologies raise difficulties and concerns but can also create major opportunities for the distribution of filmed entertainment. The Indian Film Industry will have to face, like all film industries in the world, these new developments. With its long standing tradition in motion pictures making, India can be a major contributor to find the appropriate answer. FlAPF is therefore particularly delighted to support the initiatives of Frames 2002, and thanks the Film Federation of India, one of FIAPF major members, and Ficci, for their initiative in bringing together this event which is to become a major event not only for India, but also for the world wide motion pictures industry.”

  • EnterMedia 2001 moots broadcaster-MSO promoted regulatory body

    EnterMedia 2001 moots broadcaster-MSO promoted regulatory body

    It may sound Utopian, but the Entertainment Report, put out by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Ernst & Young, believes that a self-regulatory body comprising MSOs and broadcasters can solve most of the ills plaguing the television industry in the country.

    The report, EnterMedia 2001, was released yesterday during the inauguration of the two-day conference on “The Business of Entertainment” organised by the CII in Mumbai.

    The report suggests the following measures that can bring about a healthy MSO-broadcaster relationship:

    • Developing a model for pricing of channels

    • Supervising cable operators‘ operations

    • Fighting piracy

    • Developing a TRP model

    • The issue of under reporting of the subscriber base, which has been the cause of friction between the MSOs and broadcasters can be tackled by developing a model for channel pricing, the report says. This can be achieved by taking into account channel TRPs, viewership demand, and service tax, competition and entertainment duties. Such a model will benefit both parties due to comprehensive coverage of all aspects.

    • The new system that is envisaged presupposes regularly updating of the subscriber base through the MSOs to the broadcasters, increasing awareness of IPR legislations among cable ops through leading channels and developing a rating measurement system that reflects the true worth of a programme.

    • Again, the report leaves the finer and more tedious business of developing such a model to a happy co-operation between the two warring parties.

    Whither DTH?
    For direct to home broadcast to become a viable option, the report recommends that the government reconsider the 20 per cent cap on broadcasters‘ equity in any new DTH venture, which restricts the primary investor‘s majority shareholding. The government also needs to create a level playing field to ensure that the first player who invests in setting up a customer base in an Open Architecture model does not suffer with the entry of other players. DTH, the report notes, is likely to throw up several problems like a mismatch between the set top box design and the DTH service configuration in the Open Architecture System. The consumer‘s range of options is likely to be governed by the alternatives permitted by the access card provided by the DTH operator.

    The report has a pat on the cable ops‘ back for laying a network that reaches 40 million households in less than 10 years, thus covering nearly half the television set owning population in the country. At the same time, it castigates the ops for the lack of proper monitoring and supervisory system that has led to underreporting, the main bone of contention between them and the MSOs. On the issue of customer addressability, the cable ops have the sympathy of the report, which points out that MSOs are often arm twisted by broadcasters into telecasting a ‘bouquet of channels‘, including even the ones that do not have adequate viewership.

    What The government Can Do
    Television content, which has burgeoned into a Rs 25,000 million industry, generating demand for 40,000 hours of original software for 43 channels in FY 2000, needs to be granted ‘preferred industry‘ status by providing incentives similar to the IT software indstry, the report says. Among the proposals mooted are:

    • Creation of special economic zones for TV production studios

    • Exemption of income on export of TV software for a period of five years

    • Lowering of import duties on production equipment similar to exemption on cinematographic equipment.

    Get In Some Professionalism
    The TV software industry needs an injection of professionalism, the report says, mooting the setting up of technical training institutes for improving the quality of content. This sector is poised to register a strong growth because of the increase in demand for content, programming rates and revenues from ads accruing to content producers. The report suggests the government‘s infrastructure support in establishing such institutes will go a long way in beefing the qaulity of software to international levels.

    The television content segment, essentially a seller‘s market, will eventually regain a balance between demand and supply following the imminent shakeout among the channels. The report however warns that the segment will come under tremendous pressure to keep up with the demands of viewers.

    It recommends that Indian content companies should invest in infrastructure and expand operations rapidly across media segments. At the same time, the report says, they should aim to become global content players by leveraging on their cost advantage and developing content for the international market.