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Headlines in the month of February

*	STBs apart, industry feels left in the cold
*	ESS bags b'cast rights of Bangalore Open for 3 years
*	Star Majha launches shows on real estate, investments
*	Nick announces Nick Holi Splash contest
*	Disney-ABC TV launches new media content studio
*	ICL 20's Grand Champ kicks off on 9 March, adds two new teams
*	Nielsen to study video consumption in US
*	B.A.G's News24 is now available on Tata Sky
*	Prasar Bharati gets Rs 3.3bn loan for b'cast centre
*	Desiclub launches reality show for Bollywood hopefuls
*	STB duties waived, duty on convergence products cut to 5%
*	'Paanchvi Paas' will be telecast in the UK and US: Akash Sharma
(29 Feb 2008 )

*	Multiplex owners demand uniform entertainment tax
*	ZDF to showcase 'The Miracle of Berlin' at MipTV
*	Star One to launch daily game show 'Kisko Milega Cash'
*	DQ Entertainment acquires 20% in Method Films
*	CNN-IBN, Hindustan Times to present 'Mumbai Makeover'
*	Social site Indyarocks.com introduces free casual games
*	NGC celebrates feats of survival, bravery with 'Trapped'
*	Sahara One extends primetime with Mera Sasural
*	Manoj Tiwari to host 9X's 'Chak De Bachche'
*	Ten Sports renews West Indies cricket rights
*	Pyramid Saimira launches mini-series Simran Thirai
*	Fremantle launches DVD label in Australia
*	Globecast to showcase broadcast trends at Nab 2008
*	News Corp completes share swap deal with Liberty Media
*	Sony launches HD home theatre component systems
*	Granada acquires distribution rights for Captain Mack
*	Vijay TV launches transgender-hosted talk show at 10 pm
*	MySpaceTV, TMZ partner for video content
*	EBU in contract with CNC for Beijing Olympics
*	BBC Worldwide, Beijing TV, MDA co-produce new series
*	Mobile internet, GPS drive Chinese smartphone market
*	ICL signs three Australian cricketers
(28 Feb 2008 )

*	Home theatre revenue in US to touch $11 bn in 2012
*	Zee TV to launch dance reality show Rock-N-Rock Family
*	Cas extension not being put on hold: Govt
*	Amrita TV announces 'Great India Race'
*	FM operators demand lower import duty, 8-year tax holiday
*	Apology for 'India TV's dispute with CCL' report
*	Mob attacks Zee Marathi's 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' set
*	MIB may submit report on Content Code issue to HC by mid-March
*	Music industry seeks protection of IPR
*	Lenovo launches online Olympic philanthropic auction
*	Walt Disney Resorts signs premier partnership with PATA
*	BBC's TV distribution event kicks off in Brighton
(27 Feb 2008 )

*	Star Plus to fight with 'Mahabharata'
*	BBC Worldwide strengthens India team
*	Red FM announces Bingo Red FM Bajaate Raho Awards '07
*	UTV Movies gets 250 titles, plans Rs 300 mn promo
*	Trai recommendation on FM radio under study: Govt
*	Ficci for 10-year tax holiday to animation, gaming sector
*	MyToday, ZipaZap to provide movie guide on SMS
*	Tata Communications, China Entercom partner for VPN
*	NGC kicks off student docu competition in Hong Kong
*	Input Media to produce Intl Super Signal for French Open
*	PopCap to develop multiplayer mobile games for Nokia
*	Speechwriter Bill McGurn is News Corp VP
*	Sky Italia bags rights for 2012 Olympic Games
*	Vidiator to power CNN video clips on Nokia N95 models
*	CBC TV to host training on game show format at Banff
*	UK broadcaster Setanta bags IPL rights for 5 years
*	AOL launches dedicated portal in Mexico
*	IBN Lokmat set for launch by March-end
*	HBO launches channel on YouTube
*	Soft toy manufacturer Hanung forays into retail
*	ESS renews deal with Australian Open for 7 years
*	BBC celebrates Easter with 'Passion'
*	Disney-ABC TV launches 'fast-forwarding-disabled' VoD
*	Transcend launches high-capacity flash drive
(26 Feb 2008 )

*	Zee Network launches Zee Radio in London
*	Time Broadband signs MoU with Stanton Tech
*	FM poised for major growth, says President Patil
*	Broadcast Bill unlikely in Budget session
*	B4U Music joins UK Asian Music Awards as media partner
*	INX News ropes in Karan Thapar's ITV as editorial advisor
*	GreyCells18 launches education channel Topper
*	Cartoon Network partners 3P for World Maths Day
*	Trai starts debate on entry of political parties into broadcast sector
*	Electronic Arts offers $2 billion for Take-Two
(25 Feb 2008 )

*	Get set for a mythological crossfire in Hindi GEC space
*	DD Direct to add channels, woo subscribers
*	News Corp appoints Mark Williams as CFO Europe and Asia
*	BBC iplayer attracts new users
*	Oscars channel launched on YouTube
*	Reed Elsevier puts B2B magazine division on sale
*	Singapore to host 1st Youth Olympic Games in 2010
*	Sports to drive consumption of TV online: Report
*	Zee Studio partners Palador for world cinema
*	Nick to air 'Roary the Racing Car' from 25 Feb
*	de Rothschild, Wall to focus on Green TV at MipTV
*	Orange, Thomson, Sagem join hands for multimedia
*	NDTV to expand documentary slot from mid-March
*	News Corp increases stake in German pay-TV opt Premiere
*	Producers of 'Lost' to address Nab convention
*	Microsoft launches Windows Live SkyDrive
*	Dubailand, Hit Entertainment in strategic alliance
*	Harris delivers 100th Nexio AMP server for broadcasters
*	Guruji.com launches Gujarati language search
*	Disney to create theme park attraction based on 'American Idol'
*	BBC Magazines to launch new weekly football magazine
*	Amazing Race Asia 2 strikes a chord in Singapore, Malaysia
(23 Feb 2008 )

*	TV18 promoters for creeping acquisition to up stake in Co.
*	Dish TV's deal for 5% equity to Biyani's private equity firm off
*	Broadband subscribers cross 3-million mark in India
*	CineMaya launches India Plus on DirecTV
*	Hike FDI cap, allow FM radio to broadcast news: Trai
*	Social Media forays into TV, partners Kalaignar
*	Movin 92.5 starts the hunt for Seattle's Baby Idol
*	Spice mobile launches multi-feature camera phone
*	Varma joins aMap as CEO
(22 Feb 2008 )

*	Channel [V] to make first 'live' Bollywood movie
*	Wireless operators launch price war with unlimited calls
*	Sony BMG gets music rights of 'Jannat'
*	Indiagames, Metaflow ink licensing agreement
*	Internet music radio listenership up 26% in the US: Report
*	MySpace to compete with Apple iTunes
*	Pirate movie burner lab raided in Bangkok
*	Penguin India partners Mobifusion for books on mobile
*	UTV channels to be available on Sun's DTH platform
*	Disney appoints Amselem as SVP for channel distribution in EMEA
*	CNBC-TV18 revamps weekend programming
*	FXLabs partners Zapak, Sify to launch game Agni
*	RCom to start mobile services in Uganda
*	Goldstone Tech launches IPTV in Thailand
*	GlobeCast extends deal with IEC for sports marketing
*	DHX Media signs licensing deal with Cartoon Network
*	Amrita TV to air finale of Super Dancer Junior live
( 21 Feb 2008 )

*	IPL auction ends; Dhoni top scores with $1.5 million
*	CEC to suggest 14 team format for 2011 WC
*	Sony PIX to launch reality show 'Gateway' on 24 Feb
*	Kreeda is official Indian gaming partner for Kode5
*	China Unicom joins CDMA Certification Forum
*	Manoj Kohli joins GSM Association board
*	Vehrnon Ibrahim to join Radio One as national programming head
*	District, state-level TV committees to monitor content
*	Walt Disney integrates TV distribution for EMEA
*	Reliance Globalcom is RCom's global brand
*	BBC World takes a look Inside China in March
*	Sahara to launch 5 channels, Bengali in the list
*	Kolkata takes Ishant Sharma for close to $1 million
*	Autodesk to acquire Kynogon SA
*	India's T20 World Cup team win big money
*	Irfan tops IPL all-rounders with $925,000
*	Budget 2008: IBF wants no customs duty on STBs
*	Hyderabad wins Andrew Symonds with $ 1.35 million bid
*	IPL auction Rd 2: Mumbai mops up Jayasuria, Harbhajan
*	Eenadu chairman Ramoji Rao surrenders
*	IPL auction on; Chennai wins Dhoni for $ 1.5 million in 1st round
( 20 Feb 2008 )

*	Indian promoters file petition in Mumbai HC against Sony
*	GMR launches its IPL team 'Delhi Daredevils'
*	Stage set for IPL auction, 80 cricketers up for 'sale'
*	Moving Picture in JV with Movie Makers to produce serials
*	Fujitsu showcases premium notebook PCs in Bangalore
*	Sun TV's SFM to launch in Thrissur and Mangalore
*	Idol to show up on iTunes
*	BookMyShow.com launches ticketing facility on mobile
*	MTVN acquires Babunga.com to expand parental reach
*	Componex Nepcom 2008 to kick off on 20 Feb
*	Rajesh Pavitharan to join Applause Entertainment as CEO
*	Star Plus to refurbish afternoon band with Grahasti
*	Idea Cellular, Geodesic tie up for mobile internet radio
*	Compact Disc India bags $15.7 million animation contract
*	Behavioural differences among online video viewers
*	13 mn US homes not yet ready for DTV conversion
*	SPTI to represent Strix TV catalogue in Asia
*	Hathway to launch first cable DVR service, selects NDS
( 19 Feb 2008 )

*	HC sacks ESPN Star Sports' suit against news channels
*	Adlabs modifies scheme of amalgamation; to merge EOIL
*	UTV to put in $10 million, hold 20% in biz news channel
*	B4U Music joins DD's DTH platform
*	Radio Indigo, Black Dog bring Alain Brunet to Bangalore
*	McDonald's partners Paramount and Nick Movies for Spiderwick merchandise
*	Janson Media releases docu film 'Mystic India' for DVD, TV
*	CNN-IBN to air 'Exam Fever' series for students
*	Radio Mirchi completes launch of 32 stations in India
*	Toshiba gives in to Sony, plans to unplug HD DVD
*	Tellabs launches solution for high-end 3G services
*	B.A.G Films and Media's Dhamaal 24 launches 3 stations
*	Tarun Rai is BBC-Times magazine JV CEO
*	Bhaskar Group's My FM launches in Jabalpur
*	Motorola completes Soundbuzz buy
*	Discovery's revenue for 2007 up 8% to $3.1 billion
*	Eutelsat net income up 18.5 per cent in FY08 1st half
*	ICC to hold CEC meeting over next two days
*	Stephanie Flanders is BBC News' economics editor
( 18 Feb 2008 )

*	Walt Disney to up stake in UTV to 32%, invest Rs 9.2 bn in full deal
( 17 Feb 2008 )

*	Zee may move court against Trai's mobile TV regulation
*	Dish TV to line up $100 million debt
*	FICCI elects Chandrasekhar as president
*	Wal-Mart to exclusively back Blu-ray
*	Creasey is BBC Worldwide VP research for global TV sales
*	Sony introduces motion sensing mobile game
*	News Corp launches web incubator Slingshot Labs
*	Nat Geo commissions new series Perfect Weapon
*	News Corp appoints Mark Hurd to board of directors
*	NBC to bring back scripted series as WGA strike ends
*	Education key in reducing illegal downloads by teens
*	MGM HD expands distribution in US
*	Shoaib Akhtar says yes to IPL
*	Eurosport draws 80.5 mn viewers for Africa Cup of Nations
*	Star Cricket to air 10 matches of Under 19 Cricket WC
*	CNN launches unsensored online community site iReport
*	BBC's 'Top Gear,' 'Top of the Pops' boost circulation
*	Airtel, RIM launch BlackBerry Pearl smartphone in India
( 16 Feb 2008 )

*	Star Plus to launch reality show 'Rock N Roll Soniye'
*	DQ Ent, Japanese firm sign $24 mn deal
*	CNN-IBN to showcase 'India's Incredible Homes'
*	India TV settles CCL dues; to shift base by 2009-end
*	Nickelodeon, Viacom to launch slew of products based on Neopets
*	James Murdoch could get $20 mn pay packet
*	Star Gold to air blockbusters in weekday primetime slot
*	GBN to change name to ibn18 Broadcast
*	Yahoo says Microsoft's $44.6 mn offer is low
( 15 Feb 2008 )

*	Business Standard to launch Hindi business daily
*	Reliance's Big TV starts test run with 60 channels
*	Microsoft, HP, Lifeware, Taylor Morrison to develop Disney's Dream Home
*	RCom ties up with CanvasM to launch MMG
*	CN, Pizza Hut team up to celebrate birthdays
*	Zee Super Sixes Corporate Cricket kicks off on 1 March
*	Rive Gauche sells content to major broadcasters
*	Dot Asia gives Kapil Dev a cyber identity & website
*	iPass, O-Zone open Indian Wi-Fi for business
*	Yahoo starts talks with News Corp for alliance
*	Clear Channel gets $19.5 billion buyout approval
*	4Kids Ent signs major players to broadcast Dinosaur King
*	Rajesh Kaul exits ESS, to head Set Discovery South Asia
( 14 Feb 2008 )

*	Turner Broadcasting buys TV rights of animated Star Wars
*	Australia’s Ten Network bags rights for IPL
*	ICL lures Pakistani players with lucrative deals
*	Bharti Airtel dials to 60 million customers
*	SanDisk, SK telecom launch solution for mobile TV
*	Tata Communications to invest $2 bn for expansion
*	Murdoch sells 500,000 News Corp shares for $10 million
*	Turner gets clearance for Rs 850 million FDI
*	Goa's Pala Flicks launches infotainment series for TV
*	Sesame Workshop, Cartoon Pizza announce 2nd season of 'Pinky Dinky Doo'
*	Praveen Malhotra is national sales head Big FM
*	WGA strike comes to a close after over three months
*	Nokia unveils new converged devices, Internet services
*	Sunil Bharti Mittal bags GSMA Chairman's Award 2008 at MWC
*	IAAF launches a new site
*	Walt Disney Internet Group unveils six mobile games
*	CBeebies announces pre-school quiz show
*	BBC, 4 Digital Group confirm digital radio commitment
( 13 Feb 2008 )

*	UTV in JVs with Smriti, Shekhar for content ramp up
*	CNN-IBN launches 'Whose City is it Anyway?'
*	Star Plus' SRK game show to also air on Star Vijay
*	IG Fun, Indiagames to offer 'Bioshock' on mobile
*	ARM celebrates 10 years of operation in mobile market
*	Trai reviewing need for regulating last mile operators
*	Yahoo acquires Maven Networks for $160 million
*	Apple launches MacBook Air in India
*	No STB upgrade dole to DTH ops: Trai
*	Toei Animation to premiere new episodes of 'Master Hamsters' at Kidscreen Summit
*	ZTE launches first SDR base station at GSMA MWC 2008
*	Adness Entertainment signs in major licencees for 'Crack & Bonky'
*	Wind River announces collaboration with NEC at MWC
( 12 Feb 2008 )

*	Sensex plunges, so do Media stocks
*	Percept Picture Company CEO Preet Bedi quits
*	Radio City launches in Ahmednagar
*	Pratik Basu quits B.A.G. Films
*	WGA strike coming to an end, mixed response to deal
*	Tata Elxsi launches mobile TV software platform
*	Sunfeast Udaya Kannada film awards slated for 9 March
*	Content-based social networking site 'Corners' launches
*	Animal Planet walks down 'Lemur Street'
*	NBC-Universal's Ben Silverman to receive Honourary Rose
*	Dave Stewart to help improve Nokia's artists deals
*	Alfred Haber bags intl. rights to CBS' Céline Dion special
*	Jack Black to host Nick US' Kids' Choice Awards
*	Neha Jain triumphs on 2nd edition of 'Nat Geo Junior Hunt'
*	DVB-SH players to give live demo on S-Band mobile TV
*	BESCOM to pay up for electrocution death: KSCDRC
*	9th Zee Gaurav awards presented
*	BBC, RMS renew deal for cash schemes reprocurement
*	Sunil Lulla joins Alva Brothers as director, group CEO
*	NewsX starts dry run, to launch brand campaign
( 11 Feb 2008 )

*	Asianet’s Malayali of 2007 award goes to AK Anthony
*	Trai warns broadcasters against manipulating a la carte rates
*	Star in syndication deal with Filmy for blockbuster films
*	NBCU to launch Sci-Fi, Universal channel in India
*	Pogo to air Shrek on 10 Feb
*	Nick, 2K Play launch video game versions of 'Go, Diego, Go!' in North America
*	TV viewing among youth in UK to rise by 4.6% over 5 yrs
*	Shemaroo releases song compilation 'Fragrance of Love'
*	Gefen's new solutions to enhance HDTV experience
*	Outcast to use Tanla for video communication platform
*	Google troubled over Microsoft's bid for Yahoo!
*	Thomson takes part in mobile TV service in S America
*	Tatweer, DreamWorks to launch theme park in Dubai
*	BBC Worldwide sells shows to Australia's Seven Network
*	Sofia Milos to receive Award of Excellence at 29th Banff
( 9 Feb 2008 )

*	UTV launches World Movies; to add Hindi movie channel on 24 Feb
*	Pinnacle Systems launches video transfer device
*	HITS: Trai reduces net worth criteria to Rs 100 mn
*	MyToons animation site inks deal with YouTube
*	Genie In The House to be showcased at MipTV
*	Bharti Airtel, Hungama to present Indian mobile industry at MWC 2008
*	Zee News signs licencing, distribution deal with BBC Worldwide
*	MTV president Christina Norman quits
*	Wasp3D to provide digital gfx to Turk TV and Kanal A
*	Web18 launches TV style programming on Biztech2TV
*	Star World premieres Bionic Woman
( 8 Feb 2008 )

*	9X to launch metro vs rural talent show 'Chak De Bachche'
*	Neo Sports bags tennis rights for Fed Cup, Davis Cup
*	Soros buys 3% in Reliance Ent for $100 mn
*	Hughes, Comat to provide broadband at 10,000 kiosks
*	Nick announces 'Bhoot Bhagao' contest
*	Cartoon Network enhances interactive features of website
*	Time Warner to split AOL, may spin off Warner Cable
*	Regulatory bill for TV channels soon, Govt tells SC
*	Viewing of TV shows online getting popular in US: Study
( 7 Feb 2008 )

*	Salil Mehta joins NBC Universal as president, biz operations
*	Kohinoor Broadcasting plans to raise Rs 1.3 billion via GDR
*	MTV Roadies goes international
*	DD annual awards 2007 to telecast on 10 February
*	Microsoft signs content deal with MTV and Sony BMG
*	VSNL ties up with iPass to boost Wi-Fi roaming in India
*	Sanghvi returns full time to Hindustan Times
*	Disney 1Q revenue up 9 per cent to $10.5 billion
*	Big FM launches in Kota
*	HITS to create cable monopolies: COFI
*	Satcom Networks chooses Viaccess for digital cable
*	News Corp Q2 operating income up 24% to $1.4 billion
*	ESS moves HC against news channels' using footages
( 6 Feb 2008 )

*	Web18 plans ADR issue, to dilute 10-15%
*	Web18 launches online shopping portal Storeguru.com
*	Sun TV's SFM launches in Thiruvananthapuram
*	Reliance Telecom acquires licence for CDMA in Assam, NE
*	Zee Café premieres final season of 'The Orange County'
*	Tata Sky slashes set-top box prices by 50%
*	IBN 7 for makeover to catch aspirational young viewers
*	Bose launches Lifestyle V-Class home theatre systems
*	New realty channel Space TV to launch on 16 February
*	ESS starts grassroots football league for school
*	Cartoon Network to open theme park in Kuwait
*	Star World to telecast 50th Annual Grammy Awards live
*	Satlink boosts European presence on Eutelsat W2
*	TV revenue can ride on mobile to get a $2 bn boost in US
*	Warner Imaging, Prime Focus form strategic alliance
( 5 Feb 2008 )

*	Bharat Kapadia joins Jagran-TV18 JV as CEO
*	Discovery finds partners for Planet Green initiative
*	Fremantle in multi-year deal for 'Live from Abbey Road'
*	NGC Asia expands Nat Geo Junior block to other countries
*	Prithvi Information bags Rs 3 billion order from BSNL
*	Animal Planet undergoes makeover in US
*	Fireworks secures global sales rights to 'Border'
*	BBC Worldwide inks content deal with MySpace
*	Govt to air educational programmes via EDUSAT
*	Granada in development deal with Zig Zag
*	EBU announces radio pact with Uefa
*	Archery gets 950 million TV viewers
*	Rs 50 million prize money in Star Plus' game show with Shah Rukh as host?
*	INX News ropes in Arup Ghosh as newsroom head
( 4 Feb 2008 )

*	NDTV Imagine makes strong debut
*	Universal Music, Sony BMG ink digital licensing pact
*	Karanjia set new landmarks in journalism: PM
*	MGM to launch movie channel in India
*	Disney-ABC brings Sam Raimi to produce weekly series 'Wizard's First Rule'
*	Walt Disney renews CEO & president Iger's contract by 5 years
*	MTV UK repositions website
*	Wal-Mart to offer merchandise based on Disney's 'Hanna Montana'
*	BBC, Hardy and Sons & Left Bank Pictures in 3-way venture
*	Verizon tops one million FiOS TV customers
*	Super Bowl to air in Neural-THX surround technology
*	Sony Q3 profit up 25%
*	DirecTV, TNS tie up for audience measurement
*	Secure Path uses Oracle for digital media supply chain
*	CBS to use Tivo's research resource
*	BBC Worldwide makes appointments in audio, music biz
*	Amazon.com to acquire Audible.com for $300 million
( 2 Feb 2008 )

*	Dasmunsi weighs in to NewsX fracas
*	Bhaskar Group's My FM launches in Kota
*	VSNL recovers cable snafu, restores Internet services
*	Star Den announces core team
*	Bay Talkitec raises $ 2.5 mn from NEA-IndoUS Ventures
*	Microsoft makes $44.6 bn offer to acquire Yahoo!
*	Motorola may hive off mobile device biz
*	SaharaOne launches supernatural show 'Neeli Aankhen'
*	Radio Mirchi to launch 'Business Guru' this Sunday
*	Nick's Coleman to head animation at Walt Disney TV
*	Editors must take a call: I&B ministry
*	Chintamani Rao to join Times Now as CEO
*	Reuters pulling out of Times Now JV
( 1 Feb 2008 )

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