Mumbai - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and its affiliates have entered into definitive agreements to acquire TEN Sports Network from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and its subsidiaries for US$385 million. Completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition will add South Asia's leading sports network to SPN’s existing portfolio of channels. The TEN Sports channels acquired includes TEN 1, TEN 1 HD, TEN 2, TEN 3, TEN Golf HD, TEN Cricket, TEN … [Read more...] about TEN Sports sold for US$385 M
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Ten Sports unveils its New Network Logo
Mumbai − As the Indian national cricket team embarks on a new journey to Zimbabwe with #TheNewBlue led by Ajinkya Rahane, Ten Sports unveiled the new Network Logo at the stroke of midnight on 10 July. The network launch is the first phase of the branding exercise where all existing channels are consolidated under the umbrella of Ten Sports Network. A new identity has been created for the network logo which was revealed at the first hour of 10 July. The new network logo flaunts the elements … [Read more...] about Ten Sports unveils its New Network Logo
Arun Kapoor departs ZEEL
Mumbai − Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the resignation of Arun Kapoor, CEO, Taj TV-Distribution Business, who has decided to move on to pursue his alternate career interests outside the group and the elevation of Rajesh Sethi to CEO-Taj TV Ltd. Presently, the Global CEO of Ten Sports, Mr. Sethi will be taking charge of Taj TV Ltd, overlooking the Sports and Distribution Business w.e.f 1 May. He will continue to report to ZEEL MD & CEO, Punit Goenka. … [Read more...] about Arun Kapoor departs ZEEL
FIM MotoGP™ World Championship begins
Mumbai – The new season of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship will begin this weekend, with the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar in Doha. MotoGP fans will not miss a minute of the action, with all race weekends being covered in full, starting with the qualifying session on Saturday and concluding with the main race on Sunday. The broadcast will include full coverage of Moto2 and Moto3 as well as the elite category - MotoGP. Indian audiences will get a whole new MotoGP viewing … [Read more...] about FIM MotoGP™ World Championship begins
Ten Sports and WWE® expand partnership
Mumbai and Stamford – WWE (NYSE:WWE) and Ten Sports have extended their television distribution agreement for five more years through 2019 while growing their partnership beyond WWE’s weekly flagship programming to include localised content, more languages and live events. In addition to the continued broadcasts of WWE’s flagship programs Raw®, SmackDown®, NXT™ and monthly pay-per-view specials, starting January 1, 2015, Ten Sports will introduce a new one-hour … [Read more...] about Ten Sports and WWE® expand partnership
Ten Sports secures rights to Commonwealth Games 2018
Mumbai – Ten Sports has moved to secure the Indian sub-continent broadcast rights for the next Commonwealth Games which will be held on Australia’s Gold Coast from April 4 – 15, 2018. Rajesh Sethi, Global CEO of Ten Sports, said, “After the enormous success of Glasgow 2014, we are very happy to extend our partnership with the Commonwealth Games Federation for the 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia. The ever increasing … [Read more...] about Ten Sports secures rights to Commonwealth Games 2018