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"I have focused on Milkha’s love for his country, not his records"Legendary Indian long-distance runner Milkha Singh was appropriately the star of the event that…
Salman Khan With YRF AgainThe first time this lethal combination worked together, they produced a huge success in Ek Tha…
3D Film For Salman KhanHe’s not signed a film that will be shot in 3D but Salman Khan is toying with converting a film…
First Half Of Disney UTVAt the end of the day, it’s the numbers that count, right? And judging by the numbers, Disney UTV…
Rajkumar Santoshi To Direct Ghayal 2It’s no news that Rahul Rawail is no longer part of Sunny Deol’s Ghayal 2. When this happened,…
Blessing In DisguiseShe made her foray into filmdom with a disaster, Teen Patti, and everyone said her career was over.…
Blockbuster ExpressIt would be no exaggeration to call her ‘blockbuster actress’ as the collections of her films…
Fukrey Lukewarm; YJHD Continues Winning StreakThis week, Hollywood release Man Of Steel has taken over our box office counters, leaving behind…
Home Entertainment
IPTV: More In The Net
India is likely to rank third in the number of IPTV homes globally; service providers, broadcasters gear up
It was the dark horse of the broadcast industry but Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) might finally be finding a foothold in the country. According to a recent study by the ...
Chat Masala
A post-mortem on Satyamev Jayate reveals some interesting observations on the show and its star host
tar India’s flagship show Satyamev Jayate, which marked the television debut of actor Aamir Khan, ended on July 29. The show, which surprised industry players by carpet-bombing an extensive marketing plan, was applauded ...
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Audience, Satyamev Jayate, show, Star Plus
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Spoil Sport!
Reined in and shut out… Olympics 2012 casts a cloud over news and movie channels
The London 2012 Olympic Games kick started yesterday. But whilesports aficionados are awaitingthe most prestigious sporting event in theworld, some broadcasters are left in thelurch. The international event that is heldevery four years will go on ...
Feeling Blu?
Blast those monsoon blues away with Sony’s new home theatre system
Here’s one reason to cheer if you’re rained in this monsoon. Sony India has rolled out its new product offering, launching a new 3D Blu-ray home theatre system, which enhances video content immensely, thereby creating an ultimate 3D ...
Cutting The Cord
Digitisation might just breathe new life into the broadcast space. A recent study by a UK company, Digital TV Research, has predicted that India might overtake the US in digital TV subscriptions.
The study, titled Digital TV World Household Forecasts, claims India is expected to overtake the US in ...
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Tagged Datacom Ltd, digitisation, DTH, hathway, K Jayaraman, MD and CEO of Hathway Cable, Videocon
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Yes Sur!
Broadcasters discover that sharing TV shows could multiply TRPs
Aamir Khan made media plannerssit up and take note when hemade his TV debut with his chatshow Satyamev Jayate. Not known toplay by the rules, the actor released theshow not only across the Star Network,but also on the national channel ...
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, Remo D'Souza, Satyamev Jayate, Sur Kshetra
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Yanking The Cable
Analogue-to-digital switchover hits a speed bump; broadcasters will have to wait for benefits
The much talked-about mandatory digitisation of analogue TV broadcast has hit a roadblock. The first phase of the digitisation process which covers the four metro cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai – was earlier mandated ...
Tablet: The Sweet Pill
The Indian tablet market is yet to warm up but this device is a potentially lucrative revenue stream for content owners
Owning an iPad or a tablet might have become much more than a style statement. As more and more consumers are opting for entertainment on-the-go, this new device ...
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Tagged Apple, ComScore, comScore SVP of Mobile, Mark Donovan, Micromax, Samsung
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A Plus
The I&B regulation on airing A-certified films post-11 pm could work to the advantage of broadcasters
The hue and cry over the telecast of The Dirty Picture on the small screen may have brought heartache for the channel that was to broadcast the A-certified movie at prime time. But ...
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Tagged I & B Ministry, Ragini MMS, SET Max, The Dirty Picture
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High Five
As HDTV gains traction, broadcasters are hoping content will keep pace to drive this cutting-edge format forward
It was nascent for quite a while after it was launched in India. But, as they say, seeing is believing. Thus, a handful of years after High Definition TV (HDTV) launched in ...
Just Kidding!
Vacation time spells boom time for children’s channels as an exciting new line-up promises to keep boredom at bay
The summer vacation is here and it’s not just the kids who are rejoicing. It’s a happy time for broadcasters too as kids’ channels are experiencing a sharp increase in ...
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L’il Feat
Zee’s new dance show for kids teaches broadcasters a lesson: You don’t need a celeb to hit the jackpot
Reality shows are the most bankable genre for television channels and the latest ratings only corroborate this trend. Emerging as winner on the current TRP charts is Zee TV’s dance ...
Khan Beat This!
With Aamir Khan carpet-bombing us with his debut chat show, all eyes are on the ratings. Will it be worth the money?
Aamir Khan made a compelling debut on the small screen at 11am on Sunday, May 6. Kicking off his chat show, Satyamev Jayate on the Star Network ...
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Tagged Aamir Khan, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Nikhil Rangnekar, Satyamev Jayate, serial, Star Plus, TAM ratings, TV
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More Movies, OK?
Why is Star TV Network launching a second Hindi movie channel?
His magnetic charm and mass appeal make him one of the biggest draws in Hindi cinema. Not surprisingly, News Corp-owned Star TV Network is capitalising on Salman Khan’s charisma to hype the buzz around its soon-to-be-launched new Hindi ...
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Tagged Bodyguard, Life OK, Ready, Salman Khan, STAR Gold, Star TV Network
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Multiple Choice
Broadcasters cash in on TV premieres of hit films by experimenting with time slots
Ratings! Ratings! Ratings! And we all know what that translates into– ad revenue.
The satellite space has gained momentum in the last couple of years, with blockbusters premiering on television soon after their theatrical ...
Project Four!
New home theatre projector takes TV viewing to a new level of realism. But will this pricey product sell?
4K was a term that was restricted mainly to describing the clarity of digital cinema screens across the country. Now this technology has invaded our living rooms, with consumer electronics ...
Fear Factor
TV channels feel there’s nothing like a healthy dose of horror to counter IPL fatigue
Everyone loves a few spooks when it comes to entertainment. And it is this belief that has worked wonders for the horror genre. So while film producers of late dabbled into horror films and ...
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Tagged Haunted Nights., Jennifer’s Body., Omen, The Exorcist
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An analysis by TAM Sports on all the seasons of the IPL
IPL 4 registered an average rating of 3.5%
IPL 4 reached 161 Mn. viewers i.e. 81% of the universe
IPL 4 saw least average rating of 3.5% compared to the previous 3 seasons
The time spent by universe also witnessed a dip ...
Fiction Over Fact
With the ratings of reality shows plummeting, the fiction genre is once again getting top billing on the small screen
To stay in sync with fickle audience’ preferences, the idiot box is acquiring a new face. So if non-fiction, reality shows ruled the small screen for years, broadcasters are ...
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Batting for Eyeballs
The official broadcaster of the IPL takes fresh guard with a publicity blitz to hike TRPs
It’s that time of the year again. The Indian Premier League (IPL) matches are all set to kick off from April 4 and this time, the official broadcaster MAX, has planned an elaborate ...
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It’s All Ads Up
Hindi movie channels discover that less is more – slashing commercial breaks hikes TRPs
Keeping both viewers and advertisers happy is like being in a no-win situation but Hindi movie channels believe they have finally found the right balance. It wasn’t easy. Despite the rising cost of film acquisition ...
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Tagged Business Head, MAX, Neeraj Vyas, STAR Gold, Zee Cinema
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The Mood Is Blu
HD television sets boost Blu-ray technology, home video companies thrilled
The anticipated domino effect in the Blu-ray market has begun, giving the flagging home video companies the much-needed encouragement. In other words, there has been a surge in the sale of high-definition television sets sold in the Indian market, ...
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It’s All Ads Up
Keeping both viewers and advertisers happy is like...
Keeping both viewers and advertisers happy is like...
Fear Factor
TV channels feel there’s nothing like a healthy do...
TV channels feel there’s nothing like a healthy do...
Multiple Choice
Broadcasters cash in on TV premieres of hit films ...
Broadcasters cash in on TV premieres of hit films ...
More Movies, OK?
Why is Star TV Network launching a second Hindi mo...
Why is Star TV Network launching a second Hindi mo...
Khan Beat This!
With Aamir Khan carpet-bombing us with his debut c...
With Aamir Khan carpet-bombing us with his debut c...
High Five
A handful of years after High Definition TV (HDTV)...
A handful of years after High Definition TV (HDTV)...
A Plus
The hue and cry over the telecast of The Dirty Pic...
The hue and cry over the telecast of The Dirty Pic...
Tablet: The Sweet Pill
Owning an iPad or a tablet might have become much ...
Owning an iPad or a tablet might have become much ...
Yanking The Cable
The much talked-about mandatory digitisation of an...
The much talked-about mandatory digitisation of an...
Yes Sur!
Aamir Khan made media plannerssit up and take note...
Aamir Khan made media plannerssit up and take note...
Feeling Blu?
Blast those monsoon blues away with Sony’s new hom...
Blast those monsoon blues away with Sony’s new hom...
Spoil Sport!
The London 2012 Olympic Games kick started
The London 2012 Olympic Games kick started
