MUMBAI: In a major victory for Veoh Networks and other online video sites, a federal judge in Los Angeles threw out a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group. The court’s awarding of...
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Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man 4 to release in May 2011
MUMBAI: Columbia Pictures will be releasing Spider-Man 4 worldwide on 5 May, 2011. The movie will also simultaneously release on Imax theatres with the film’s worldwide release. The fourth installment of the successful Spider-Man...
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Vivendi Entertainment acquires Genius Products’ home entertainment assets
MUMBAI: In a move that significantly alters the landscape of the independent home entertainment industry, Vivendi Entertainment has acquired from Genius Products, the exclusive distribution rights to a collection of marquee brands including World...
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3D Entertainment pockets distribution rights for Air Racers 3D
MUMBAI: 3D Entertainment has acquired the distribution rights for Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight, produced by Los Angeles-based Pretend Entertainment and Stereoscope. Through the eyes of first-time competitor and rookie pilot Steve Hinton...
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Guinness Book names Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp as most powerful actors
MUMBAI: Capping off the first decade of the 21st century, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Daniel Radcliffe, and scores of other Hollywood A-listers are getting the red carpet treatment from Guinness World Records. Some of...
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M*A*S*H writer Larry Gelbart passes away
MUMBAI: Larry Gelbart, the award-winning comedy writer best known for developing the landmark television series M*A*S*H, co-writing the book for the Broadway musical smash A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum...
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DivX inks licensing deal with Motorola for DivX certified IPTV STBs
MUMBAI: DivX, Inc and Motorola have signed a licensing agreement to adopt DivX technology and certify a new series of Motorola IPTV set-top boxes. To be initially available in Europe, these set-tops will support...
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XpanD is official 3D supplier for Venice Film Festival
MUMBAI: XpanD has been selected by the Venice Film Festival as the Official 3D Supplier to deliver their new line of X101 active glasses to be used during a series of 3D screenings. Among...
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Guillermo Del Toro partners with Disney for Double Dare You label
MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Studios, in collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, is launching a new production label called Disney Double Dare You (DDY), to create new animated films for audiences of all...
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Hollywood’s authentic movie props, antiques on auction
MUMBAI: Super Auctions will be auctioning over 70,000 items from 20th Century Props, one of the largest memorabilia and prop houses in the world. The liquidation goes through 14 September, from 10 am to...
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