MUMBAI: Sonic Solutions, the leader in digital media software, announced that Global Digital Media Xchange (GDMX), a key Hollywood authoring facility, has selected Sonic’s Scenarist HDMV and BD-J authoring and CineVision AVC video encoding...
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Jaman.com offers free women-oriented films
MUMBAI: In honor of International Women’s Day (8 March), the leading online destination for quality international and independent entertainment, Jaman.com, is offering free downloads of an exciting collection of films reflecting the experiences of...
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Dish Network, Star strike multi-channel distribution deal
MUMBAI: Star Group announced the launch of five popular Asian television channels on the Dish Network platform. Dish Network is one of the largest satellite TV service providers in America. The deal represents the...
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Thought Equity inks library license deal with Paramount
MUMBAI: Thought Equity Motion, supplier of online motion content licensing and management services, and Paramount Pictures announced a collaboration to offer the entertainment production community digital access to Paramount Pictures’ stock footage library. "Whether...
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Geoffrey Ammer is president at Marvel Studios
MUMBAI: Geoffrey Ammer has been named president of worldwide marketing and home entertainment for Marvel Studios, the Hollywood division of Marvel Entertainment. The announcement was made by Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel. One of...
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IFC Entertainment, Blockbuster ink rental deal
MUMBAI: In a move designed to make independent films available to a wider audience, IFC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, and Blockbuster Inc. have inked a two-year agreement that gives Blockbuster...
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iTunes behind only Wal-Mart in music retail
MUMBAI: Apple’s iTunes is now the number two music retailer in the US, behind only Wal-Mart, based on the latest data from the NPD Group. Apple also announced that there are now over 50...
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Global & US box office hit all-time highs in 2007: MPAA
In 2007, eleven movies grossed $200 million or more in the US, which is nearly twice that of 2006; global box office grew 4.9% to $26.7 billion....
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Nielsen announces team for Entertainment Group
MUMBAI: Nielsen Business Media has promoted three executives to senior leadership roles within the organization’s recently created Entertainment Group. The new team includes: Howard Appelbaum, who was named vice president/publisher of Billboard; Eric Mika,...
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SPTI promotes Kalle to SVP, Chien as VP
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television International’s (SPTI) international networks group announced that Superna Kalle has been promoted to senior vice president with oversight of the group’s television networks business in India. SPTI vice president international...
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