Breaking CCI Released Detailed Notification on Viacom - Star Merger

[Shark]

If im not mistaken, Zee, Sony and Sun cannot participate in buying the Star-Viacom channels. Therefore, the only suitable buyers for these channels are Enter19, ETV and Warner Bros.

Even if Zee, Sony and Sun were to get permission to buy the Star-Viacom channels, Zee shouldnt consider buying Hungama & Super Hungama, as they dont have any kids content in their library to run those channels. However, Sony could buy Hungama and Super Hungama if they receive permission. If not Warner Bros has a higher chance of acquiring them.

They'll not let Hungama TV to go so easily, isn't it possible Network18 buys the Hungama TV?

These are the conditions for Buyer
Zee, Sony, Sun and connected company with RIL-Disney can't buy any channel
ETV also can't buy as RIL has around 25% Stake in ETV Group

 

[PowerStar]

Just Came to Know this. Then Most of this channels will Shutdown. This is very bad Move by CCI , They Should have allowed the broadcaster who are not present in Particular Market.

Spoiler: Source

 

[Vadirocks]

According to Me Selling Channels are Perfect for

Colors Super - Sony
Jalsa Movies - Since Sun is not present Movies sub Segment, Better they can go for this Channel, Also they will get access for Movies library for Certain time.
Colors Marathi - ETV
Hungama / Super Hungama - Zee [ Not Present in Kids Segment]

Sources Say, They May Shut Down And Not Selling Off!

 

[Manu]

According to Me Selling Channels are Perfect for

Colors Super - Sony
Jalsa Movies - Since Sun is not present Movies sub Segment, Better they can go for this Channel, Also they will get access for Movies library for Certain time.
Colors Marathi - ETV
Hungama / Super Hungama - Zee [ Not Present in Kids Segment]

No zee pls.... we know zee will ruined hungama....in past zee ruined.many channel ls Smile tv , zee next and big magic

 

[daydreamer18]

Sources Say, They May Shut Down And Not Selling Off!

Nobody willing to buy this channels channels only option is to shutdown... shinchan episodes of hungama will be telecast in nick or sonic still their is audience for shinchan

I'm felt bad only for colors marathi .. recently they rebrand and many new shows are in lineup i think 2 daily new soap is coming soon this is Very shocking news for that channel employees hope the 4 new serials will telecast on star pravah after shutdown or they have to telecast and finish before the shutdown

 

[hike]

Just Came to Know this. Then Most of this channels will Shutdown. This is very bad Move by CCI , They Should have allowed the broadcaster who are not present in Particular Market.

That was obvious shutting down the channel will only bring positive growth in television business. It will be hard to manage lots of brands at one period of time.
Hungama is not just watched by kids but, by the adults too. Only, reason is Shinchan.

Out of context, there are chances many channel which will get merged like

Star Kiran and Colors Odia
Star Jalsha and Colors Bangla
Star Vijay and Colors Tamil

Best part is JV already has only one GEC in each language like, Star Maa in Telugu, Asianet in Malayalam.

P.S : Star Suvarna and Colors Kannada are performing well in ranting. So, no chances.

 

[Prashant Shridhar]

What is the future of sports channels like SS3,SS First, Sports18 2&3,I think sports18 khel will be continue for dd fd viewers..

 

[PowerStar]

Out of context, there are chances many channel which will get merged like

Star Kiran and Colors Odia
Star Jalsha and Colors Bangla
Star Suvarna and Colors Kannada

Best part is JV already has only one GEC in each language like, Star Maa in Telugu, Colors Tamil in Tamil, Asianet in Malayalam.

Are you serious? Why they will Merge Channels? They will loose the ads Revenue and Subscription Revenue. Also there is Star Vijay in Tamil and Colors in Hindi

 

[hike]

Are you serious? Why they will Merge Channels? They will loose the ads Revenue and Subscription

Generated revenue is very less than, the amount of money they spend on management and keeping the channel run.

Also there is Star Vijay in Tamil and Colors in Hindi

Correction made. Thank You for pointing out.

 

[PowerStar]

P.S : Star Vijay and Colors Tamil are performing well in ranting. So, very less chances.

Reply for Edited Part. Then what About Colors Kannada and Star Suvarna?

Ratings of Week 40

Top 5 Channels - Karnataka, 2+
1 Zee Kannada 1371.62
2 Colors Kannada 1169.42
3 Star Suvarna 521.5
4 Udaya TV 413.83
5 Udaya Movies 344.9

Ratings of Week 41

1 Zee Kannada 1410.15
2 Colors Kannada 1127.37
3 Star Suvarna 502.22
4 Udaya TV 449.07
5 Udaya Movies 375.19