Mumbai: The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) closed with a stunning award ceremony to recognize the best films in the festival and in the AsiaAfrica and Arab Muhr Competitions. The Muhr Awards was expanded...
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Fifth edition of DIFF breaks all previous records
MUMBAI: As the curtain falls on the fifth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), organizers have released figures that indicate that the 2008 event was the most successful yet. A total of...
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Mamma Mia! The Movie DVD sales touch $30 million on Day 1
Mumbai: The first day sales of Mamma Mia! The Movie DVD and Blu-ray totaled over $30 million. Universal Studios Home Entertainment sold over 2.25 million units of the Golden Globe-nominated blockbuster on 16 December....
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Gumpert upped as president, business affairs, administration at Columbia Pictures
Mumbai: Andrew Gumpert has been promoted to president of business affairs and administration for Columbia Pictures; it was announced by Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) chairman and CEO Michael Lynton and SPE Motion Pictures Group...
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Universal Music Group emerges as one of US’ top 10 online music destinations
Mumbai: Universal Music Group (UMG) has surpassed its competition to become one of the country’s Top 10 online music destinations, according to new data just released by comScore, a recognized leader in measuring the...
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ADA UK, VP Records, Greensleeves Records ink distribution deals
Mumbai: ADA (UK) has entered into exclusive international distribution agreements with VP Records and Greensleeves Records for the world excluding North America, Japan and The Caribbean. The agreement will see all physical and digital...
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Legendary soul singer Van Morrison returns to EMI Music
MUMBAI: Soul singer and songwriter Van Morrison has returned to EMI Music, with a live recording slated for release in early 2009. The album marks the first record to be issued on Morrison’s own...
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SBS Broadcasting, Warner Music sign ‘Popstars’ partnership
Mumbai: SBS Publishing & Licensing B.V and Warner Music Benelux B.V have inked a partnership that will see Warner Music become the record company for the winners of ‘Popstars’, currently airing on SBS 6...
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EMI Music launches website with digital features
Mumbai: EMI Music has launched its new website, EMI.com. EMI.com is one of many ways EMI Music will experiment with new digital platforms in order to develop a deeper understanding of how consumers interact...
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Dubai International Film Festival ends on a high note
Mumbai: As the curtain falls on the landmark fifth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), the foremost cultural event on Dubai’s yearly calendar, organizers have released figures that indicate that the 2008...
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