MUMBAI: The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has announced a new structure and leadership for its worldwide government affairs operations. Greg Frazier has been promoted to executive vice president for Worldwide Government Policy...
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Imperia screens ‘Say it in Russian’ at Cannes
MUMBAI: Imperia Entertainment’s new feature film, Say it in Russian, was screened on 20 May 2007 at the Cannes film festival, to a group of interested distributors and buyers from Germany, the UK, Denmark and...
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Jolie’s A Mighty Heart to release on 22 June
MUMBAI: Angelina Jolie’s next film, based on the killing of journalist Daniel Pearl – A Mighty Heart, is scheduled to release in theaters across North America on 22 June this year. The movie features...
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Shrek 3 collects record $ 122 million
MUMBAI: DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc’s Shrek 3 recorded $ 122 million in weekend sales; breaking the record for animated films held by Shrek 2, which was $ 108 million in its debut. The film opened...
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Cars video game creates sales record
MUMBAI: THQ Inc. announced that the Cars video game based on the Disney/Pixar film has achieved yet another major sales milestone by becoming a recent addition to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and PSP...
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Warner inks animation deal with Animal Logic
MUMBAI: Warner Bros. Pictures and Animal Logic have signed a deal to develop animated feature films. The announcement was made by Warner Bros. Pictures president production Jeff Robinov and Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian. Through...
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Lebanese films to showcase at Cannes
MUMBAI: The Lebanese motion-picture industry takes centerstage on the All the Cinemas of the World program, an effort to show a broad range of films being produced in the world with a country-by-country presentation...
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Disney launches publishing program for Pirates
MUMBAI: Disney Book Group will continue its publishing program for live action films with the release of multiple new titles for the forthcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Close to two million...
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MGM Studio World unveiled in Shanghai
MUMBAI: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has signed a licensing agreement with Hong Kong’s Tengxun Entertainment and Management Ltd., with the participation of Shanghai Tianhong Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd., for the development of MGM...
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Malibu Ent picks interest in Blonde & Blonder
MUMBAI: Looking to further establish itself as a leader in the worldwide media and entertainment industry focusing on licensing, production, and distribution content, Orbit Brands Corporation’s Malibu Entertainment Group Inc has acquired a 15...
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