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  • Madras HC issues interim injunction against sexually explicit ads

    Madras HC issues interim injunction against sexually explicit ads

    KOLKATA: The Madurai bench of the Madras high court has issued an interim injunction against programmes or advertisements on TV channels displaying obscenity. In addition to that, the judges sought response from MIB on censorship of programmes telecast on channels.

    “Some advertisements though look like promotion 'Aphrodisiac' popularly known as 'Love Drugs', it looks like a porno film. Nudity is exhibited in those advertisements, which is punishable under Section 16 of the Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act, 1995,” the order stated.

    It also mentioned that the programmes/advertisements, which are aired on television in the name of selling condoms, aphrodisiacs, and inner wear are violating rules under Cable TV act. 

    Acting on a plea by KS Sagadevaraja who had petitioned the court to curb the telecast of sexually explicit ads, the court noted that there are numerous TV channels that telecast such programmes round the clock and that the same are likely to affect the minds of young audiences.

    "Nudity is available in the name of doctor's advice as well as advertisements and it is freely available and is being viewed by all including the children. It will definitely affect the minds of youngsters and children. Interest of justice requires to issue a direction as prayed for and also to safeguard the children and women," it pronounced.

    The matter has been adjourned to 1 December.

  • I&B Minister asks broadcasters to make shows accessible to the hearing-impaired

    I&B Minister asks broadcasters to make shows accessible to the hearing-impaired

    MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the implementation of accessibility standard for TV programmes for persons with hearing impairment from 16 September 2019.

    I&B minister Prakash Javadekar announced that all news channels will carry a news bulletin with sign language interpretation at least once per day and all TV channels and service providers will run at least one programme per week with subtitles / captioning.

    The overall implementation of the standards will be done in a phase-wise manner in the next five years. The government will review the policy after two years.

    The announcement was made in order to enhance the accessibility of television programmes for the hearing impaired which will be done through the provision of captioning and Indian Sign Language.

    Live news, live and deferred live content/events such as sports, live music shows, award shows, live reality shows, live debates, scripted/ unscripted reality shows, etc. and advertisements/ teleshopping content have been exempted.

    Javadekar also announced that accessibility standards for films for visually impaired through provision of narration facility in between dialogues are also under examination.

  • Deadline extended for Apollo awards

    Deadline extended for Apollo awards

    NEW DELHI: The last date for receiving entries for the Apollo Awards for films, television, television commercials and music has been extended to11 April due to the overwhelming requests.
     

    The Apollo Awards is an initiative by Contineo Media, which will be held in Singapore on18 June.  The Awards aims at honouring the best in production and post-production across Asia Pacific, with a strong focus on the creative and technical mastery behind the scenes.

     

    Those in the media and entertainment business that comprises films, TV programmes, TV promotional spots, opening sequences, TVCs or music videos, within the qualifying period are eligible for submission.

    The entries will be judged by a jury that combines extensive academic knowledge and industry expertise with many years of experience in the fields of technical and creative.

     

    Headed by Ian Bailie, art director and production designer (Reign of Fire, Pride & Prejudice and Atonement), the jury consists of animation stalwart Suresh Eriyat from India. Other members include: Dayne Cowan, renowned director of film VFX (Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Batman Begins, Stranger Than Fiction); Simon Dobbin, production designer/ art director (Contagion, Uninhabited, Preacher’s Kid, Management, Hotel de Love, Kingdom Come, Jason’s Lyric and Bring it on); Emilio Batungbacal, colourist; Kerry Farrell, Senior editor; Rennie Gomes, managing director and sound specialist; Simon Rosenthal, executive producer (Ted, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, The Pacific, Australia, Charlotte’s Web); Derek Wong, senior director, production and David Wood, visual effects and finishing artist / solutions engineer, among others.

     

    There are seventeen categories for the awards:

     

    1.      Directing – Long form

    2.      Directing – short form

    3.      Cinematography – Short form

    4.      Cinematography – long (factual/drama)

    5.      Art Direction

    6.      Music Composition – Short Length versions

    7.      Music composition – full length versions

    8.      Sound Design – short form

    9.      Sound Design – long form

    10.  Editing – long form (factual/drama)

    11.  Editing – Long form (entertainment/reality)

    12.  Editing – short form

    13.  Motion Graphics (2D/3D/Claymation, etc. – short form)

    14.  2D Animation

    15.  3D Animation

    16.  Visual Effects/CGI – Long Form

    17.  Visual Effects/CGI – Short Form

    18.  Colour Grading

  • BCCC asks TV channels to be content sensitive to minorities in their reports

    BCCC asks TV channels to be content sensitive to minorities in their reports

    NEW DELHI: The Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) has said TV Channels must rely upon its discretion while depicting any content that leads to the stereotyping of minorities.

     

    While reiterating that it wanted to ‘avoid being a pre-censoring agency or intrude upon the freedom of media’, the Council said channels should approach content of sensitivity to the minorities with caution and, when necessary, ensure that any such depiction is preceded by a declaration that it is a work of fiction and bears no resemblance to any community, caste or creed.

     

    Addressing issues and complaints regarding portrayal of content sensitive to the minorities in various TV programmes, it said ‘due diligence should be adopted to ensure that an entire community is not projected as fanatic, intolerant or criminal.’

     

    ‘The objective is to create an atmosphere congenial to communal harmony, peace and amity without telecasting content that hurts the sentiments of communities and religious groups,’ it added.

  • Half of internet users in UK unsure if content legal: Ofcom

    Half of internet users in UK unsure if content legal: Ofcom

    MUMBAI: Nearly half of all internet users in the UK are unsure whether the content they are accessing online is legal, UK media watchdog Ofcom‘s research has found.

    However, one in six people online believed they downloaded or accessed content illegally over a three-month period this year.

    The findings come from the first wave of a large-scale consumer study into the extent of online copyright infringement among internet users aged 12 and above.

    This ongoing research will identify trends over time, examining infringement of copyright on music, films, TV programmes, software, books and video games.

    According to the report, 47 per cent of users cannot confidently identify whether the online content they download, stream or share is legal or not, highlighting the importance of increased efforts to educate and inform consumers.

    In June, Ofcom published a draft Code that would require large fixed internet service providers (ISPs) to inform customers of allegations that their internet connection has been used to infringe copyright, and to explain where they can find licensed content on the internet.

    Under the amended Communications Act 2003, Ofcom will report to the Government on efforts made by content owners to invest in awareness campaigns to help educate consumers about the impact of copyright infringement.

    The consumer study also found that:

    • One in six (16 per cent) internet users aged 12+ downloaded or accessed online content illegally during the three month period from May to July 2012;
    • Reported levels of infringement varied considerably by content type: eight per cent of internet users consumed some music illegally in the three months, but just two per cent did so for games and software;
    • The most common reasons cited for accessing content illegally were because it is free (54 per cent), convenient (48 per cent) and quick (44 per cent). Around a quarter (26 per cent) of infringers said it allows them to try before they buy;
    • Infringers said they would be encouraged to stop doing so if cheaper legal services were available (39 per cent), everything they wanted was available from a legal source (32 per cent) or it was more clear what content was legal (26 per cent). One in six said they would stop if they received one notifying letter from their ISP;
    • Those who consumed a mixture of legal and illegal online content in the form of music, films and TV programmes reported spending more on legal content in these categories over the three-month period than those who consumed entirely legal or illegal content.
  • Orange partners with record labels to extend its music portfolio, offer unlimited music videos

    Orange partners with record labels to extend its music portfolio, offer unlimited music videos

    MUMBAI: To coincide with the Midem music trade show, mobile firm Orange is bringing out a new unlimited subscription plan for video-on-demand, available on Orange TV in France.

    A catalogue of music programmes will be on offer for 4.99 euros a month with more than 300 long clips like concerts, documentaries, TV programmes, etc and 2,000 video clips.

    The new offer is the latest addition to the extensive Orange music portfolio which covers nine countries and allows customers to access an international catalogue of 1 million titles following agreements with both major international and independent record labels.

    The new offer gives Orange TV subscribers in France unlimited use of a wide choice of music content. They can enjoy on-demand access to the entire catalogue of music programmes with leading artists including Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson, Beyonce and Shakira.

    Subscribers can select a title from more than 300 longer clips (concerts, documentaries, TV programmes, etc.) and 2,000 video clips from any musical genre. These titles are made available through partnerships with:

    * Sony BMG

    * EMI Music

    * I-Concerts

    * Eagle Rock

    The forthcoming arrival of two new partners, Warner Music and Universal Music, will further enhance the offering.

    A portfolio of music services available in nine countries.

    This latest addition to Orange’s impressive line-up of music services is available to Orange mobile customers in nine countries (Belgium, France, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Spain, Slovakia, Switzerland and the UK) and internet customers in three countries (France, Spain, and the UK):

    Orange customers can access music through the following services:

    * Orange Music Store: gives access to an international catalogue of 1million titles,

    * Orange Music Player: a multimedia player for downloading music or videos;

    * Orange Music Cast: personalised mobile and internet radio. Launched in May 2006, Orange Music Cast is a mobile application that gives customers (with a compatible phone), access to a package of theme-based radio stations, which users can adapt to their own musical tastes (Urban, Pop/Rock, Latin, Jazz,…) as well as access their own favourite radio stations. Orange Music Cast is available both in a subscription service (EUR9.99) or in a 24 hour service (EUR2) ;

    * Live Radio: This the firm says is the first independent wifi radio, lets users listen to thousands of radio stations from around the world and on the web, as well as podcasts and audio books, even without turning on your computer;

    * SMS Jukebox, a new service which is being premiered at the Wifi Café Orange during Midem 2007. A playlist of songs is presented in a menu with a code for each one. All customers have to do is select a song and send the corresponding code by SMS. They then receive a message specifying the waiting time before the song is played… in the restaurant or cafe. Orange is looking to reinvent the jukebox, with a new mobile dimension.