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A week after an ad for Eastman Kodak was unveiled on the side of the International Space Station, the industry’s journey into the final frontier has taken a further small step, with the news that Dentsu is to film a TV commercial in space. The ad, for Otsu

exchange4media Staff Oct 24, 2001 8:35 AM

Calcutta City Cable Network (CCCN) plans to go ahead with plans for nationwide interactive television productions, following the green signal from the department of telecommunications, which will provide the leased line connections.

exchange4media Staff Oct 24, 2001 8:35 AM

UTV plans to merge UTV Interactive with itself, as it is unable to sustain the subsidiary as an independent entity. UTV was floated as a separate company with the expectation that it would raise funds for itself.

exchange4media Staff Oct 24, 2001 8:34 AM

Vijaya Mallya, through his private investment entity Pharma Trading Company, has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Rifa Publications, which runs the popular film magazine Cine Blitz. He also has the option to acquire the balance 49 per cent stake by 31 Octob

exchange4media Staff Oct 24, 2001 8:33 AM

The Walt Disney Company plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in India. The Indian arm will be initially capitalised at $30 million (around Rs 150 crores). It will launch and distribute its popular cable channel, The Disney Channel. The proposal is yet

exchange4media Staff Oct 24, 2001 8:33 AM

Prasar Bharati Corporation plans to launch a pilot project involving digital terrestrial broadcasting in four metros. The corporation has set up a task force to negotiate with private players to join a six-channel bouquet, which would be offered by Decembe

exchange4media Staff Oct 24, 2001 8:32 AM