London - BBC Worldwide has received down-linking permission from India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and is expected to introduce two new TV channels in India to provide entertainment programming and children's programming. A spokesperson from the commercial arm suggests the technical formalities will be completed in a matter of months.In offering a new children's channel, BBC Worldwide will enter the fray against rivals such as the Disney Channel and Turner … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch two new channels in India
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Fashion TV out of fashion–and off air- for two months in India
New Delhi: Following the recent ban on AXN, the Indian government has sent FTV (Fashion TV) to the sin bin for two months. The Ministry of Information against good taste and decency, denigrate women and are likely to adversely affect public morality."The Ministry singled out a programme on satellite channel FTV.com India, entitled Midnight Hot, which it said showed "skimpily dressed and semi naked models." FTV.com's web site lists a number of "hot and spicy" video … [Read more...] about Fashion TV out of fashion–and off air- for two months in India
UTV in three-pronged approach to distribute World Cinema films
Mumbai - UTV will invest Rs. 70 crores (US$16.2 million) to launch its UTV Palador initiative consisting of a World Cinema movie channel, a DVD label and World Cinema theatres in India, including special film clubs and corporate screenings.Offered across the different platforms is the Olive Collection, an archive of over 1000 films from 20 countries that have won more than 3,000 awards from the likes of BAFTA, Cannes, Pusan, Berlin, Venice and Toronto. The films will go out in their original … [Read more...] about UTV in three-pronged approach to distribute World Cinema films
Digital cable TV booming in China
Beijing - The number of digital cable TV subscribers in China jumped to 12.66 million last year, up 200% from 2005's 4.13 million, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. SARFT also announced the release of the first mobile TV chip manufactured completely in China, Interfax reported. The chip uses China's Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) industrial standard. In other news in China, Beijing police detained as many as 19 second-hand mobile phone retailers … [Read more...] about Digital cable TV booming in China
SMG partners Nielsen to measure and develop new media in China
Shanghai - Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and The Nielsen Company (Nielsen) are collaborating to measure usage of outdoor media and the internet, as well as the development of new media technology in China. The partners aim to bring international expertise and media technologies to the Chinese media and entertainment markets. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the SMG office on March 28 by Li Ruigang, President of SMG, and David Calhoun, Chief Executive Officer of Nielsen.Nielsen will study … [Read more...] about SMG partners Nielsen to measure and develop new media in China
Singapore regulator reviews Media Code
Singapore - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is conducting its first triennial review of the Media Market Conduct Code and is seeking public feedback. MDA aims to issue the revised Code in the fourth quarter of 2007.First implemented in April 2003 to address competition issues related to broadcasting and print, the Code is being revised to address changes in the media industry. Ling Pek Ling, Director, Media Policy, MDA, said, "The media landscape has changed since 2003 … [Read more...] about Singapore regulator reviews Media Code