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Price cuts on pay-per-view movie platforms draw more viewers
In September, the Salman Khan action movie Dabangg smashed the box office and collected rave reviews as well. Barely a month after its exit from multiplexes, the film is appearing on Tata Sky Ltd’s pay-per-view movie platform, Showcase, at an affordable Rs.25. And within a week of its release on Showcase, Dabangg was ordered by more than 100,000 subscribers, according to Vikram Mehra, chief marketing officer at Tata Sky. For the record, Dabangg appeared on the direct-to-home (DTH) movie platform way before its debut on television. Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd’s general entertainment channel Colors »»»
“DABANGG” special on Tata Sky Watch it in only for Rs. 25/-
MUMBAI: Tata Sky Ltd., the JV between the Tata Group and STAR will show the sensational movie ‘Dabangg’ on its pay-per-view (PPV) service, ‘SHOWCASE’. Priced at Rs. 25/-, the mega blockbuster would showcase on 13th November and would be available till 13th December, 2010. All Tata Sky subscribers can now order and watch the most talked about movie of 2010 starring superstar Salman Khan with their entire family from the comfort of their home 24×7. Dabangg, the masala entertainer that was lapped up by cinegoers all over the country created Bollywood box-office history after breaking »»»
Media Track is marketing partner for Airtel digital TV PPV platform
MUMBAI: Airtel digital TV has appointed Sam Mall-promoted Media Track as the exclusive marketing partner for their pay-per-view (PPV) platform. Media Track is Mall’s start-up venture, which provides innovative marketing solutions to brands. Mall has over 25 years of experience in the domain of media sales and marketing. “Airtel has been the frontrunner in acquiring digital airing rights of latest movies. Media Track’s expertise in conceptualising and providing innovative marketing solutions to brands will help further strengthen plans for offering varied content for customers,” Mall said. Source: »»»
Need a job? Or film tickets? Switch on the TV
Did you ever imagine that you could book movie tickets, find a job or learn English through your TV? Now you can with direct-to-home (DTH) services providing an array of value-added services (VAS) such as high definition gaming, pay-per-view movies, shopping, insurance calculators, English learning programmes, style, spa and many other interactive services. These services have opened a new stream of revenue for DTH service providers. Industry experts said VAS contributes four to five per cent to total revenue across the DTH industry. “The space is growing as it is a pre-mature market. The »»»
Airtel digital TV to premiere The Twilight Saga
MUMBAI: As part of its pay- per- view (PPV) portfolio, Airtel digital TV has announced the TV premiere of the Hollywood blockbuster, The Twilight Saga: New Moon. The film, adapted from the best selling novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer, brings together Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart for the second time after Twilight. The Twilight Saga: New Moon is directed by The Golden Compass fame director Chris Weitz and this critically-acclaimed romantic thriller won both Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart numerous awards including MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards. Kirsten Stewart won »»»
UTV blockbusters now available on Tata Sky HD
Mumbai, July 22, 2010 : Tata Sky, one of the leading DTH satellite television providers in India, today announced the availability of UTV Motion Pictures’ blockbuster movies like Jodhaa Akbar, Race, Kaminey & Kurbaan on the latest digital revolution – Tata Sky HD With great picture quality, incredibly vivid colors, sharper images and stunning surround sound, viewers can tune into these classics from the UTV Motion Pictures’ bouquet and enjoy a better television viewing experience on Tata Sky HD. Jodhaa Akbar, 2008’s biggest blockbuster, is a sixteenth century love story about a »»»
Airtel digital TV premieres Invictus
Airtel digital TV, the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, announced the TV premiere of the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Invictus’ on its Pay Per View (PPV) service on Indian television. Directed by Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood, the film brings together screen veterans Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon who were nominated for the Oscars for ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’ respectively. Airtel digital TV is the only DTH player showing this title in India. Announcing this on Airtel digital TV’s PPV platform, Sugato Banerji, Chief Marketing Officer, DTH – Bharti Airtel said, »»»
