MUMBAI: Redbox Automated Retail filed a suit in Delaware Federal Court against Warner Home Video on 18 August, 2009, to protect consumers’ rights to access new release DVDs. Redbox filed the action in response...
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Carmike Cinemas signs agreement to open 12-Plex in Alabama
MUMBAI: Carmike Cinemas, Inc has signed an agreement with Stephen Benson, Principal of Blackrock, LLC, to build a 12-screen theatre with 2,600 seats to be located in the Capps Landing development in Opelika, AL....
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Dolby brings surround sound experience to Lenovo Netbook PCs
MUMBAI: Dolby Laboratories, Inc. showcased the first netbook computers incorporating Dolby Headphone technology. The new Lenovo IdeaPad S12 and S10-2 are lightweight, ultraportable PCs that offer an equally enthralling surround sound experience as desktop...
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Turner Classic Movies & Bloomingdale’s partner for Lights, Camera, Fashion
MUMBAI: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Bloomingdale’s have partnered on a major, multi-faceted initiative celebrating the fashion of Hollywood’s leading men and leading ladies. Lights, Camera, Fashion will bring the art of film fashion...
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Jeremy Marsh named vice-chairman for Warner Bros Records UK
MUMBAI: Warner Music UK has engaged the services of Jeremy Marsh as vice-chairman of Warner Bros Records UK. He will report to Warner Music UK CEO and Warner Bros Records UK chairman Christian Tattersfield....
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Disney Home Entertainment extends Blu-ray combo pack efforts
MUMBAI: In a time when price, quality and value are top of mind with consumers, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) has extended its Blu-ray Combo Pack initiatives worldwide, providing extended utility of DVD...
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Court allows Redbox to proceed in Universal antitrust suit
MUMBAI: The United States District Court for the District of Delaware has allowed Redbox to pursue the Antitrust suit against Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The court has denied Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s motion to...
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Blockbuster inks mobile handset integration deal with Motorola
MUMBAI: Blockbuster Inc. plans to feature the Blockbuster OnDemand movie download service in select Motorola phones, giving Motorola access to the Blockbuster OnDemand service and furthering Blockbuster’s digital strategy by providing its library of...
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Warner Home Video to enter into direct relationships with vendors
MUMBAI: Come October and Warner Home Video (WHV) will engage solely in direct relationships with kiosk and mail-order subscription vendors. Through a direct relationship, WHV can ensure that its titles are available through a...
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HDNet Movies to premiere sneak preview of Robin Williams starrer World’s Greatest Dad
MUMBAI: HDNet Movies will present a special Sneak Preview of the dark comedy World’s Greatest Dad, starring Robin Williams and written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait on 19 August. A thoughtful but outrageous comedy...
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