Mumbai: Disney Interactive Studios announced a partnership with Music for Relief, a non-profit organization founded by music band Linkin Park. Ultimate Band, due out this fall on Wii home video game console, will feature...
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Sony picks all U.S. distribution rights for Planet 51
Mumbai: Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group (SPWAG) has acquired all U.S. distribution rights for the new CG animated family film Planet 51. The announcement was made by SPWAG president Steven Bersch, Ilion Animation Studios...
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Blair appointed alternative promotion VP, Universal Republic Records
Mumbai: Dennis Blair has been appointed Vice President of alternative promotion for Universal Republic Records, announced Universal Republic Records promotion and artist development senior vice president Joel Klaiman. "Dennis is a great addition to...
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Philippine DoJ rejects Cable operator’s plea
Mumbai: The Philippine Department of Justice (DoJ) has reiterated rejection of a motion for re-consideration by alleged cable pirate Maguindanao Skycable. The Philippines Secretary of Justice, Raul M. Gonzalez, said the DoJ had made...
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Youth-rated movie DVDs to include anti-smoking PSAs
Mumbai: The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that the six major studios would include anti-smoking public service announcements produced by the California Health and Human Services Agency on millions of youth-rated DVDs of motion...
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Pandora launches online music service on Apple’s iPhones
Mumbai: Pandora Media has made available its Internet music offering on the iPhone from Apple computer. The announcement marks the first time that Pandora’s service will be offered free on a mobile platform. The...
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Vivendi, Premise sign Expelled distribution agreement
Mumbai: Vivendi Entertainment and Premise Media have finalized a distribution agreement for this year’s number one documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. Vivendi will distribute Expelled on DVD, video rentals, digital downloads and television. The...
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Last.fm launches artist royalty program for unsigned bands
Mumbai: Last.fm announced the official launch of its Artist Royalty Program. The program gives unsigned and independent artists the opportunity to accrue royalties from their music direct from Last.fm, every time their tracks are...
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MGM acquires and greenlights Cabin In The Woods
Mumbai: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) has acquired and green lit the Cabin In The Woods, written by Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, on which Goddard will also make his directorial debut and Whedon will produce....
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Warner Home Video to launch new Tom and Jerry series on DVD
Mumbai: All new adventures from Tom and Jerry are showcased on Tom and Jerry Tales: Vol. 5, which will be released by Warner Home Video (WHV) 12 August. This fifth instalment of the hit...
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