McDonald’s and Lucasfilm Ltd. have teamed up to create a Happy Meal program for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which will be available for a four-week period (15 August – 11 September). "We’re very...
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MPA and Singapore film industry launch anti-camcording campaign
MUMBAI: On 15 August, distributors and cinema exhibitors in Singapore together with the Motion Pictures Association (MPA) jointly rolled out anti-camcording warning messages in all cinemas in Singapore. This campaign, supported by the HIP...
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Disney.com adds new entertainment features
MUMBAI: Disney.com, part of the Disney Interactive Media Group, has added several new features on the site including new game, video, community and character portals accessible from the homepage. Disney.com is also rolling out...
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Warner Music & Microsoft ink music video deal for Xbox
MUMBAI: Warner Music Group and Microsoft have entered into a music video agreement for Xbox Live Online Entertainment Service. Warner Music Group will make its music videos available to Microsoft’s Xbox Live community around...
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Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince release postponed to 2009
Warner Bros. Pictures has moved back the release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to summer 2009. The sixth installment of the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise will now open day-and-date domestically and...
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Universal Pictures crosses $1 billion at overseas box office
Mumbai: As of 13 August, Universal Pictures International (UPI) has grossed more than $1 billion in box-office revenue for the year-to-date. The announcement was made by Universal Pictures’ chairman Marc Shmuger and co-chairman David...
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MPA unearths DVD burner lab in Bangkok army camp
Mumbai: Five members from the 11th Infantry Regiment of the King’s Guard were arrested on 9 August during a police raid, dealing a major blow to pirate syndicates in Bangkok and neighbouring Nonthaburi and...
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Recording devices officially banned in Manila cinemas
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) welcomed the introduction of a City Ordinance that criminalizes the unauthorized recording of movies in cinemas in Manila. The Film Protection Ordinance was passed by the Manila City Council...
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Lo-Jack hit leads Florida police to movie pirate
Mumbai: Hialeah, Florida a man was taken into custody after a lo-jack hit led the Hialeah Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit to a stolen vehicle at the man’s residence. Further investigation revealed that the...
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Pure Play Music partners with HSBC for free music downloads
Mumbai: Pure Play Music and HSBC will team up to provide students free access to music through their "Fresher Sounds" promotion. The promotion is a scaleable incentive program targeted at students, which will give...
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