Mumbai: Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group has signed an agreement with Muvico Entertainment that will outfit its existing and new complexes with Sony’s 4K projection technology. Muvico’s Rosemont, Ill., theater was...
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Bertelsmann launches new music rights business
Mumbai: Bertelsmann has launched a new music rights business called BMG Rights Management, under the well-known BMG brand. BMG Rights Management, headquartered in Berlin, plans to offer custom-tailored services for songwriters and performers who...
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RealD goes green with Walt Disney Pictures’ Bolt
Mumbai: When Walt Disney Pictures’ newest animated comedy adventure Bolt opens Nov. 21 audiences in more than 1,000 theatres will not only enjoy a family film about an action-star dog who believes he has...
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Lionsgate’s Jon Feltheimer signs new long-term agreement with company
Mumbai: Lionsgate co-chairman and chief executive officer Jon Feltheimer has signed a new long-term agreement with Lionsgate extending his tenure until March 2014. His previous contract ended March 2011. Michael Burns has also reached ...
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Canadian filmmaker selected to direct film in Cannes
Mumbai: MIPCOM has selected Toronto filmmaker Mark Terry to direct a one-hour film based on this year’s Opening Night Gala. Eight filmmakers were selected from around the world to serve as directors of this...
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GDC Technology inks alliance with Christie to expand in the US
Mumbai: In parallel with the signing of national service agreements with some industry players, GDC Technology has made a similar arrangement with Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. to expand its servicing network throughout the...
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Universal Studios Hollywood to keep gates open on Thanksgiving, X-Mas
Mumbai: For the first time in its history, Universal Studios Hollywood will remain open on both Thanksgiving and Christmas day to offer families a chance to celebrate two of the year’s most traditional holidays...
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Virgin Media’s On Demand TV platform launches advertising trial
Mumbai: Virgin Media has launched the first advertising trial on its on demand TV platform. Brands including Kelloggs, John Lewis and Royal Mail, will have their ads broadcast around selected on demand programs from...
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MovieTickets.com becomes Southern Theatres’ online ticketing partner
Mumbai: MovieTickets.com has expanded its exhibitor program by signing an exclusive online ticketing agreement with New Orleans-based Southern Theatres L.L.C., which became the 25th new exhibitor to join MovieTickets.com in 2008. MovieTickets.com currently boasts...
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Redbox files lawsuit against Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Mumbai: Automated DVD rental service Redbox Automated Retail filed a suit in Delaware Federal Court against Universal Studios Home Entertainment and three of its affiliates on 10 October. The action was filed because Redbox...
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