MUMBAI: MTV and OurStage have formed a partnership to create engaging experiences for up-and-coming musicians and their fans via the OurStage platform. To kick off the partnership, musicians across the U.S. have been participating...
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Sony, Paramount, Warner, Lionsgate join hands with DivX for digital movie downloads
MUMBAI: DivX, Inc. and Film Fresh have joined hands with major Hollywood studios like Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution to offer movies in the high-quality secure DivX...
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Inspired signs games distribution deal with ROK Entertainment Group
MUMBAI: ROK Entertainment Group’s specialist gaming subsidiary company ROK 8 has signed a distribution agreement with games provider Inspired Gaming Group plc, for the deployment of a suite of virtual games through ROK’s online...
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Paula Abdul to host VH1 Divas live concert event
MUMBAI: Multiple Emmy and Grammy awards winner Paula Abdul will be hosting VH1 Divas live concert event. Joining the list of Divas performers is one of America’s favorite pop idols Jordin Sparks. Previously announced...
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Universal Music Group Distribution partners Echospin
MUMBAI: Furthering its mandate to provide unique digital solutions that empower record labels and artists to easily sell and promote content directly to fans, Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), has entered into an agreement...
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Delgo makers Fathom Studios may sue James Cameron’s Avatar
MUMBAI: In a landscape of sequels and remakes, one of the most expensive films in history, Avatar, is being compared to a low-budget, independent, CG-animated feature, Delgo, produced by Fathom Studios. The much anticipated...
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Yahoo! to acquire Arab portal Maktoob.com
MUMBAI: Yahoo! Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maktoob.com, the online community in the Arab world, with more than 16.5 million unique users. "This acquisition will accelerate Yahoo!’s strategy of expanding...
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Kelly Bumann named SVP in Starz Entertainment marketing group
MUMBAI: Kelly Bumann has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president, consumer marketing for Starz Entertainment. Starz Entertainment executive vice president, marketing Nancy McGee said, "Kelly’s hard work, leadership and...
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Walt Disney names Jayne Parker as EVP & chief HR officer
MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Company has appointed Jayne Parker as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Parker will report to Walt Disney Company president and CEO Robert A. Iger and will be...
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Target joins hands with iTunes store to offer exclusive albums
MUMBAI: Target has joined hands with the iTunes Store to provide a special Target area on iTunes for exclusive album content. The first album to be featured will be Pearl Jam’s forthcoming ninth studio...
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