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National Geographic’s axing of ‘channel’ to coincide with ‘Mars’

November 12, 2016, 6:09 pm
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After expanding the joint venture with 21st Century Fox last year, National Geographic has gone in for a rebranding across all of its commercial and non-profit ventures. This includes dropping the word “Channel” both on air and off, using consistent fonts across all print, and embracing a global tagline “Further” to its logo.

The word “Channel” will cease to exist around the world beginning 14 November. The rebrand will touch every aspect of National Geographic, including the visual presentation of the global channels in 171 countries, the iconic magazine, nationalgeographic.com, all of the company’s social and digital platforms.

National Geographic will air the series ‘Mars’ from 14 November at 9 pm to coincide with the re-brand that has the new global tagline – ‘Further’. The series is the epic story of mankind’s quest to inhabit Mars, executive produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.

Said Fox Networks Group and National Geographic India business head Swati Mohan, “This is a proud moment for us at National Geographic and FNG as we set forth on a journey that will redefine the way in which the genre will be seen, experienced and consumed. Our new proposition of ‘Further’ underlines the vision of a brand that has always championed the cause of a better and deeper understanding of the world around us. It also comes at a point where the need to scratch beyond the surface and explore territories we never thought possible, is more pressing than ever before.”

The new global tagline “Further” embodies the ethos and spirit that have defined the National Geographic brand for over 128 years. Embracing the company’s purpose to be the leading premium content destination for science, exploration and adventure, “Further” captures the aspirations of the National Geographic audience and serves as a rallying cry for its employees, explorers, photographers, producers and other constituencies as well as a promise to advertisers, affiliates, educators and other external partners.

“’Mars’ is a perfect example of our ambition on ‘Further’, as it tells the story of the inevitability of inter planetary existence of mankind. The show also launches a first-of-its-kind format that combines scripted with stunning visual effects and high-class documentary sequences. And yet, this is just the beginning of a whole new world of National Geographic, which we are confident will stun and amaze its audiences like never before,” said Mohan.

Globally premiering on 14 November at 9 pm on National Geographic across 171 countries and 45 languages, ‘Mars’ is set both in the future and in the present day. This series aims to redefine television storytelling by combining feature-film-quality scripted drama and visual effects with best-in-class documentary sequences to drive forward a cohesive, edge-of-your seat story of mankind’s thrilling quest to inhabit Mars.

The six-part series ‘Mars’ is a joint product by National Geographic (NG), Academy Award and Emmy-winning producers Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Michael Rosenberg of Imagine Entertainment; and Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning producer Justin Wilkes and Dave O’Connor of RadicalMedia.

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News India TV wins ITA Award for ‘ Best Hindi News Channel ’

November 13, 2016, 7:31 pm
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India TV has won the viewers choice Best Hindi News Channel Award at the ITA Awards ceremony held in Mumbai.
India TV MD and CEO Ritu Dhawan said, “India TV is all about the people of this great nation. We have achieved many milestones in the past and we continue to do so. First it was TAM now its BARC, we have broken all rating records. The ITA award is indeed yet another special achievement, specially when the viewers have chosen us directly for the honour.”
Commenting on the feat, India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma said, “The relentless pursuit for excellence in news gathering and delivery is at the core of our success. The team has indeed been doing a great job and I am very pleased with the effort


http://www.televisionpost.com/television...s-channel/
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ABP ASMITA Added On Dish TV

November 13, 2016, 8:21 pm
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ABP ASMITA Added On Dish TV @ LCN 894
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Dish TV promoters likely to buy 8-9% stake from principals of Videocon d2h

November 13, 2016, 9:14 pm
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The promoters of Dish TV are likely to buy 8-9% stake from the principals of Videocon d2h to increase their holding in the merged company.
With the additional purchase after the amalgamation, the Dish TV promoter holding will likely go up to 44-45% in the merged company. The holding of Videocon d2h promoters will then fall to 19-20% in the merged company, to be named Dish TV Videocon.
While announcing the merger proposal, the two companies had said that the Dish TV promoters are in discussion with the Vd2h principals to purchase some of the latter’s shares in Dish TV Videocon after the amalgamation. The details of this are to be finalised soon, they had said.
As per the merger proposal, the Dish TV promoter holding in the enlarged new company will be 36% while the Videocon d2h promoters will own 28%. The remaining 36% will be with the public.
Dish TV promoters will be able to increase their stake in the merged entity if the promoters of Videocon d2h agree on diluting their stake in a supplementary transaction.
Dish TV promoters will also have the right of first offer in case Videocon d2h promoters decide to further sell their stakes in the merged company.
Videocon d2h will delist from Nasdaq. Dish TV Videocon shall continue to be listed on the NSE and the BSE in India and on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange in the form of GDRs. Holders of Vd2h ADRs will receive their new shares in the form of GDRs, unless they elect to receive and hold new shares directly.
The proposed transaction will have to pass regulatory muster, including from SEBI, the stock exchanges, shareholders and creditors of both companies. It will also have to sail through the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
Dish TV expects the deal to close in the second half of 2017.
Dish TV Videocon will become the second largest DTH company in the world by subscribers, behind DirecTV. As of 30 September 2016, the combined net subscriber base stands at 27.6 million. The enlarged company will have a 16% share of the digital pay TV market in India.
Dish TV Videocon will become a leading media company by sales. Combined revenue of Rs 5,920 crore (Rs 59.20 billion) in FY16 is higher than Zee Entertainment’s sales of Rs 5,850 crore.
In FY16, combined EBITDA is Rs 18,262. EBITDA margin is 31%.


http://www.televisionpost.com/dth/dish-t...d-company/
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Goel & Dhoot speak Dish TV-Videocon d2h merger

November 13, 2016, 10:18 pm
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It was earlier this year that mainstream media was going berserk with the speculation that India’s largest pay TV operator Dish TV was going to acquire the the Dhoot family run rival DTH service Videocon d2h. Repeated denials by Dish TV did nothing to restrain hacks from reporting that an acquisition was almost done. But the facts are out now. Speaking to CNBC TV18 last weekend Dish TV India managing director Jawahar Goel said that “the arrangement of the scheme is merger and we never envisaged a buyout.” Which is probably why most journos got it wrong.
Goel informed CNBC TV18 that he would be chairman & managing director of the new entity, while Saurabh Dhoot will be the deputy managing director. The Dhoot family can also appoint another nominee as vice-chairman of the board. The merger will result in a new pay TV operator with 27.6 million subscribers, commanding 16 per cent or so of the Indian pay TV market.
“The two brands Dish TV and Videocon d2h will continue to operate as distinct brands in the market,” Dhoot clarified to the business news channel.
He added that “both the families - the Goel family and the Dhoot family are very closely associated since a decade, this is really a family affair.”
Post the merger, Dish TV and the public will end up with 36 per cent equity each, while Videocon d2h will have 28 per cent of the equity of Dish TV Videocon. Dhoot further clarified that “Dish TV shareholders would comprise of in terms of ownership of the new entity of 55.4 percent and so around 45 percent would be owned by Videocon D2H shareholders. Dish TV shareholders would own something like 1066 million shares, Videocon d2hshareholders would own 857 million shares and this is an all stock combination swap ratio reflecting the relative values of each business across operating like financial and trading metrics. So subscribers and subscriber addition is factored in, revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and growth is factored in and trading metrics are also factored in, so the combination combine Dish’ scale and profitability with d2h scale and growth and the scale and efficiency benefit emanating from such a combination will be a win-win for all stakeholders.”
Goel pointed out that the merger will likely take around seven to eight months and the benefits of the reasonably debt cost that Dish TV enjoys will be passed on to the merged entity. Said he: (The debt) will be around Rs 2,100 crore and EBITDA as reported in the last financial numbers in the past it is around Rs 1,800-1,900 crore…. and the debt will definitely will be the Dish TV debt, which will be coming at the same price or a better price going forward - - so the problem of high cost of debt should not be there.”
But, most importantly, added Dhoot that “the merger would lead to significant cost synergies as well as enhance our ability to grow alternate revenue streams like carriage, advertising, value added services, new channel launches and these are all highly margin accretive. So the proposed combination shall create scale benefits for all stakeholders. There will be better growth opportunities for employees, sales and service networks, larger distribution network, but from an economic standpoint for our shareholders, which includes the existing Dish TV and Videocon D2H shareholders the merged entity will drive value unlocking from combine sourcing, purchasing, product development, improved distribution, customer service and net support, network and infrastructure consolidation and capex. “
Clearly, one plus one could end up being more than two in this case.

http://www.indiantelevision.com/dth/dth-...ger-161114
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" zee marathi HD" will launch on 20th November

November 14, 2016, 1:51 am
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२० नोव्हेंबर संध्याकाळी ७ पासून नात्यांचं सेलिब्रेशन होणार हाय डेफिनेशन..! झी मराठी HD..."नवी ओळख, नवं स्टेटस"
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Sun Direct New HD Connection Offers

November 14, 2016, 2:53 am
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Sun Direct DTH offers value packs for its New HD customers. Choose from a range of packages available with Sun Direct that suits your need at the lowest price. There are different add-on packages for everyone at home and enjoy watching TV all day.

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CNN -News 18 wins ITA Award for Best English News Channel

November 14, 2016, 3:32 am
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CNN-News18 has won the ‘Best English News Channel’ award at the 16th Indian Television Academy Awards on Sunday.
The channel has won the award eight times in the last 10 years.
A + E Networks | TV18 MD, Strategy, Product and Alliances president Avinash Kaul said, “We are delighted to add another accolade to our endeavour in continuing to be the ‘Best English News Channel’ in the country. Winning this accolade reaffirms our standing as the most awarded English news channel in India. This is the eighth time that the academy has awarded the channel as the best in English news category. I am proud to share that in just about six months of the refreshed identity of the channel we have won this award that goes a long way in establishing the successful brand refresh. Not only this award but even the ratings talk of our success story. Eleven weeks running now, we are the clear number 1 English news channel in metro cities of the country.”

http://www.televisionpost.com/television...s-channel/
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India- NZ ODI series is top -rated bilateral ODI series in last 3 years

November 14, 2016, 3:36 am
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The India-New Zealand ODI series was the highest-rated bilateral ODI series in the last three years, Star Sports has said.
The ODI series delivered 7,397 (‘000) average impressions on Star Sports network, making the India-South Africa 2015 ODI series the second highest with 6, 153 (‘000)* average impressions. To complement its scale, the broadcast was bolstered by new look graphics and the best of experts on the commentary panel, cutting across demographic boundaries and capturing the imagination of a diverse fan base.
India’s ‘Home Season of cricket’ had started with the campaign ‘Har Session Mein Action’.
Star Sports CEO Nitin Kukreja said, “Cricket outshines all formats of programming consumed by television audiences and Star Sports has consistently taken the sport to newer heights. The India-NZ ODI series setting a new record benchmark as the highest-rated bilateral ODI series in the last 3 years further affirms that nothing is adored like quality cricket in this country. With a packed home season of cricket coming up with world class opponents like England and Australia visiting India, Star Sports network is committed to delight cricket fans across India with the most comprehensive coverage of this sport.”

http://www.televisionpost.com/television...ree-years/
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Right to be gay: new show on NDTV Prime from 25 Nov

November 14, 2016, 6:56 am
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Live and let live. The launch of this show on TV is one of those days when your happiness knows no bounds.
Director and writer Amit Khanna, who created the first ever LGBT web-series called All About Section 377, has added one more feather in his cap. The series which won hearts in the digital space, is all set to make its debut on the Indian television from 25 November. Not only is this the first LGBT serial on TV, but it is also the first web-series that has been picked up by a broadcaster.
With Hitachi on board as the title sponsor, the show will be aired on NDTV Prime every Friday at 9pm. The repeat telecast will be aired on every Saturday and Sunday though the channel has not yet decided a time slot, yet. Khanna said, “The response has been terrific. In fact, I am so happy with the way viewers have poured comments on the YouTube channel; it has been very motivating for the entire team. This encouragement has led to such a big move and this will be the very first time an LGBT web-series will be showcased on National Television.”
All about Section 377 is about freedom of love, love in its purest form. It connects to each and every individual irrespective of age from anywhere in the world. The web-series is a light and fun representation of the dilemmas faced by homosexuals.
It takes a light-hearted look at a gay couple’s life as seen through the eyes of straight homophobic man. It is about Suresh who comes to Mumbai from Delhi to pursue acting and modeling. Being a homophobic, his worst nightmare comes alive when he realizes that his cousin, who he is supposed to live with, is gay and also lives with his boyfriend in the same apartment. Hence begins the journey of a homophobic man who lives with a gay couple and how his perceptions change over a period of time. The response towards this web series has been overwhelming. Khanna has received some heart-throbbing letters and messages from those who belong or are staying with a person belonging to the community. He has also received tremendous appreciation for his acting skills in the web-series.
“I am touched by the effect of this web-series. A lot of youth have come out of the closet. Boys and girls have been living a life where they can't express freely. A mother wrote a letter to me, thanking me for creating the web-series. It actually changed her perception towards her son who is gay,” added Khanna. Khanna and his team are currently working on the series’ second season which will be launched shortly.

Right to be gay: new show on NDTV Prime from 25 Nov | Indian Television Dot Com
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Discovery to air ‘Gold Rush’ from 15 Nov

November 14, 2016, 6:57 am
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Enjoy Children's day with kids add-on pack

November 14, 2016, 8:44 am
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Museum Film open @ no.2 in Japan while Your Name remain No.1

November 14, 2016, 4:53 pm
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Makoto Shinkai's your name.anime film stayed at #1 during its 12th weekend at the Japanese box office. The film had topped the Japanese charts for nine straight weeks since it opened on August 26, and in its 10th weekend dropped to #2 to Death Note Light up the NEW world, before regaining the top spot in its 11th weekend. The film has now earned 18.49 billion yen (about US$171 million).

The film is the seventh highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, the fourth highest-grossing Japanese film in Japan, and the fourth highest-grossing anime film in Japan. The three highest-grossing Japanese films in Japaninclude Spirited Away (30.8 billion yen), Howl's Moving Castle (19.6 billion yen) and Princess Mononoke (19.3 billion yen). your name. isprojected to possibly approach 20 billion yen (US$200 million).


The live-action Museum film debuted at #2 during the November 12-13 weekend. The film adapts Ryōsuke Tomoe's Museum (Museum - The Serial Killer is Laughing in the Rain) suspense horror manga, which centers on a series of bizarre murders by a man wearing a frog mask. The man calls himself a vigilante and performs the murders based on themes such as "dogfood punishment," or "punishment of knowing a mother's pain." Detective Sawamura is leading the investigation, but becomes aware that his wife is one of the killer's targets.

Additionally, the Death Note Light up the NEW world live-action film fell from #2 to #4 in its third weekend. The live-action Oboreru Knifefilm fell from #4 to #6 during its second weekend. The Eiga Mahō Tsukai Precure! Kiseki no Henshin! Cure Mofurun! anime film dropped from #5 to #7 in its third weekend.


Sunao Katabuchi's (Mai Mai Miracle, Black Lagoon) In This Corner of the World anime film debuted at #10. The film is based on Fumiyo Kono's To All The Corners Of The World(Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) manga. The award-winning manga follows a bride named Suzu Urano as she moves to her new life in Kure City on the coast of Hiroshima Prefecture. Suzu perseveres through World War II with pluck and determination. Katabuchi wrote and directed the film.

The live-action Yamikin Ushijima-kun The Finalefilm fell off the ranking in its fourth weekend.

Source: Kogyo Tsushin
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/201....1/.108796
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Vh1’s brand refresh and expansion plans

November 14, 2016, 7:39 pm
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No TV channel licence issued by MIB in October

November 14, 2016, 7:57 pm
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The process of granting TV channel licences seems to be slowing down as the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) did not issue any licence in the month of October.
This makes October the only month in 2016 when no fresh licence was issued.
As on 31 October, the MIB issued 69 TV channel licences during the year. This is higher than the 60 licences it had issued in 2015, which was the highest in the last three years.
The BJP-led government at the Centre has time and again stated that it is streamlining the process of granting licences so that broadcasters do not have to wait too long for launching their channels.
The sign of slowdown in granting licences was visible when the MIB granted only one licence in September to Sky Star Entertainment. The company had received non-news uplinking licence under the name Sky Star.
Before September, the slowest month for TV channel licence in 2016 was June when only three licences were issued. Licences were issued at a brisk pace in the first half of the year. As many as 58 licences were issued until June. However, only 11 licences were issued between July and October.
In 2016, the ministry also cancelled permissions of 35 TV channels till 30 October 2016.
To date, the MIB has granted permission to 1,042 private TV channels. The permission of 161 channels has been cancelled.
In effect, 881 channels have valid permission to operate in India. Of these, 399 channels are in news and current affairs space while 482 channels are non-news and current affairs.
The ministry has permitted 772 TV channels to uplink from India as well as to downlink into the country. These include 395 non-news channels and 377 news channels.
According to MIB data, 22 TV channels have been permitted to only uplink from India. This number includes 15 non-news channels and seven news channels.
There are 87 channels that can only be downlinked into India. According to MIB data, 72 of these are in the non-news category while the rest are in the news genre.


http://www.televisionpost.com/television...n-october/
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Sun Direct Childrens Day Special Add-on Pack

November 14, 2016, 11:27 pm
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Enjoy popular Cartoon Channels with Sun DTH Kids Mega Add-on Pack at just Rs.35.

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Channels Removed From Reliance Digital

November 15, 2016, 12:36 am
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Channels Removed From Reliance Digital 

Star Sports HD 4
NGC HD
Nat Geo Music
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2 Channel LCn Changed By Reliance Digital Tv

November 15, 2016, 12:38 am
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2 Channel LCn Changed By Reliance Digital Tv

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Makkal TV Old Lcn 656  New LCN 678

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Star Sports Select HD 1 And HD2 Added By Reliance Digital Tv

November 15, 2016, 12:43 am
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Star Sports Select HD 1 And HD2 Added By Reliance Digital Tv

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Star Sports Select HD1 Added @ LCN 525

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Star Sports Select HD 2 Added @ LCN 526

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Vijay Super Added By Reliance Digital Tv @ LCN 656

November 15, 2016, 12:45 am
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Vijay Super Added By Reliance Digital Tv  @ LCN 656


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