MUMBAI: Miles Teller (Footloose) has signed on to star in the comedy 21 and Over, written and to be directed by The Hangover writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. Produced by Mandeville Films’ David...
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Miramax names Lindsay Gardner & Bob Cook as strategic advisors to CEO
MUMBAI: Miramax has appointed Lindsay Gardner and Bob Cook as strategic advisors to the company, reporting to Miramax CEO Mike Lang. They will work with the Miramax management team, including Eric Doctorow (EVP, worldwide...
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Deluxe/EchoStar signs satellite distribution deal with Rave Cinemas
MUMBAI: Deluxe/EchoStar LLC has signed an agreement with Dallas-based Rave Cinemas, LLC, the fifth largest exhibitor in the US, for satellite distribution of content to Rave’s circuit of 817 digital screens in 20 states...
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MTG inks deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution
MUMBAI: Modern Times Group MTG AB announced that Viasat Broadcasting has signed an exclusive four year pan-Scandinavian distribution agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. The deal is the first of its kind in...
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Image Entertainment to acquire The Confession starring Kiefer Sutherland
MUMBAI: In its most recent agreement, Image Entertainment, Inc. is in final negotiations to obtain the rights to release the cutting-edge web series, The Confession starring Kiefer Sutherland. The series will be reformatted into...
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Hollywood film, TV & music associations show support for Protect IP Act
MUMBAI: An unprecedented cross-section of organizations representing millions of American workers are uniting behind the PROTECT IP Act on the eve of its scheduled vote before the US Senate Judiciary Committee. In 48 hours,...
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Justin Bieber & Eminem lead wins for 2011 Billboard Awards
MUMBAI: Justin Bieber and Eminem were the top winners at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, each taking home a total of six awards. This was Bieber’s first ever Billboard awards show, and he was...
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European Commission draws new plans to curb piracy, music rights
MUMBAI: The European Commission (EU) has laid down new plans to overhaul intellectual property rules in the 27-nation bloc, including enforcement of rules on digital piracy, creating a legal framework for cross-border management of...
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James Cameron’s Titanic to get 3D release on 6 April, 2012
MUMBAI: Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment jointly announced that James Cameron’s Titanic will be re-released worldwide on 6 April, 2012. The release, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting...
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Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer begin shooting for Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows
MUMBAI: Filming has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ Dark Shadows, which brings the cult classic television series to the big screen under the direction of Tim Burton. The film’s all-star...
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