MUMBAI: China.com, an Internet services provider in China and a Hong Kong listed subsidiary of CDC Corporation, announced that Google will provide its search engine technologies to more China.com sites that will further enhance the...
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Fox unveils worldwide Blu-ray release plans
MUMBAI: Cementing its intention to release at least one state-of-the-art title per month, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (TCFHE) announced worldwide Blu-ray new release plans for the $267 million global box-office family favorite Fantastic...
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MPA applauds anti-camcording law in Japan
MUMBAI: The Motion Picture Association (MPA) welcomed the introduction of legislation that criminalises the recording of movies in cinemas in Japan. The Law Concerning Prevention of the Unauthorized Photographing of Cinematographic Works, which...
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Owen Wilson backs out of DreamWorks movie
MUMBAI: Hollywood actor Owen Wilson has backed out of his upcoming movie – Tropic Thunder – with Ben Stiller. The actor is reportedly recovering from a recent suicide attempt. Tropic Thunder is an...
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Disney, MTV shows now on iTunes in the UK
MUMBAI: Apple’s iTunes has got on board television programming from Disney Channel, MTV, ABC Studios, Nickelodeon and Paramount Comedy, which are now available for £1.89 an episode in the UK. iTunes customers can choose...
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New download site to take on UK music industry
MUMBAI: FireGigs.com, a specialist music venture, is launching a web 2.0 site that offers background music to UK businesses at a low set fee of £20 while promoting unsigned talent. At present, UK...
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George Reyes to retire as Google CFO
MUMBAI: Google Inc. announced today that George Reyes has informed the company of his intention to retire as chief financial officer. Reyes indicated that he will remain to assist in the search for a...
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Mattel epands its games portfolio
MUMBAI: Mattel, Inc. has acquired the rights from Out of the Box Publishing, Inc., to manufacture, distribute and market several games properties, including the award-winning Apples to Apples, Snorta and Blink. “We are...
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CNN.com, Google ink advertising agreement
MUMBAI: CNN.com and Google have inked an agreement that enlists Google’s AdSense advertising program to deliver site targeted advertising to CNN.com. Through this collaboration, the AdSense service places contextually relevant ads alongside CNN.com content,...
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AccessIT installs 3,000th digital cinema
MUMBAI: Digital cinema company Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. has installed its 3,000th digital cinema system. The company is continuing to work toward its goal of completing its initial 4,000-screen deployment by the end of...
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