MUMBAI: Husband-wife pair of choreographer Farah Khan and director Shirish Kunder (Jaan-E-Mann) will be seen in an exclusive tête-Ã -tête with Star World’s Rendezvous with Simi Garewal on 22 October. When the world talks...
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Yash Raj Films releases music of Dhoom:2
The music of Yash Raj Films’ <i>Dhoom:2</i> hit music stores on 20 Oct; audio CD & MP3 format released simultaneously....
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N Chandra’s next will be Breaking News
Filmmaker N Chandra's next film is titled <i>Breaking News</i>, which will start in November; to star Anupam Kher....
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Eros acquires Unns for overseas
MUMBAI: Bhupendra J. Gupta’s maiden venture Unns has been acquired by Eros for the overseas market. The makers have also tied up with UFO Moviez. The film, which has been in the making for almost...
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Balaji Telefilms opens office in Dubai
Ektaa Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms opens office in Dubai; to produce serials for Geo TV and Ary Gold....
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Don does it right with brand placements
Since Shah Rukh Khan is the main lead of <i>Don</i>, some of his brands like Compaq & Tag Heuer were roped in by default....
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Don preview in the UK garners £33,000
The preview of <i>Don</i> was held in the UK on 19 Oct across 45 screens; film grossed £33,000+ on its previews....
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20th Century Fox’ movies on the internet
MUMBAI: After Universal Studios, Instant Media (I’M) will now offer Twentieth Century Fox’ new release movies and popular television shows via broadband. The IM service allows viewers to order and download their favorite...
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Entertainment will drive US mobile revenues
MUMBAI: Non-voice services will account, on average, for 13.3 per cent of total service revenues for US mobile operators in 2006 and this is set to grow to 24.5 per cent by 2011, according...
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New Blu-ray titles from Warner Home Video
MUMBAI: Warner Home Video will release six new high definition titles on 14 November. Making their HD DVD debuts are Casablanca, the spectacular 1962 Marlon Brando remake of Mutiny on the Bounty, and the...
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GV Films to make first animated Tamil film
MUMBAI: GV Films Ltd has inked an MOU with SunBeam Pictures for production of an animated film Om Murga, which will be the first ever animated film in the annals of the Tamil film...
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Jaan-E-Mann: A darling all the way
Jaan-E-Mann Rating: 4/5 Director: Shirish Kunder Cast: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta, Anupam Kher and Aman Verma. Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala (Nadiadwala and Grandsons Entertainment) Synopsis: Salman Khan (Suhaan Kapoor) and Priety...
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Varma barred from using Sholay in title
<i>Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay</i> will have to have a new title and a new name for the character of Gabbar Singh....
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Adlabs rolls contest around Jaan-E-Mann
MUMBAI: Adlabs Cinemas is upbeat on the festive season and has planning something special for patrons at all their multiplexes – Fame Adlabs, Huma Adlabs, Imax Adlabs, R Adlabs, Metro Adlabs and Pacific Mall...
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Brands make presence felt in Jaan-E-Mann
The film has brands like Spykar Jeans, Diet Coke, Bournvita and Armani in various sequences throughout....
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Rituparna going strong in Bollywood
MUMBAI: Rituparna Sengupta, who has conquered hearts in her home town Calcutta, is now making her mark in Bollywood. She has already signed a few films. Presently she is shooting for producer R. Mohan’s...
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Madhur’s films screened at Asian Film Fest
MUMBAI: Madhur Bhandarkar’s Chandni Bar, Page 3 and Corporate are being screened at the 4th Asian Film Festival, which is being held in Pune from 12 – 20 October. Recently Page 3 and...
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Sunny Deol to star in Jaya Pradha’s film
MUMBAI: Jaya Pradha, who launched her own production house, has roped in Sunny Deol for her first film. The film will be directed by Kittu Ghosh and will also star Priyanshu Chatterjee and Irrfan...
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RGV to remake Kannada film Cyanide
Ram Gopal Varma to launch his next venture <i>Cyanide</i>, which is based on a hit Kannada film....
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‘Don’ Khan on Zee’s Bollywood Tonight
MUMBAI: The Badshah of Bollywood talks his heart out to Komal Nahata on Bollywood Tonight on 20 October at 8 pm. Shahrukh talks about his professional life and how excited he is for...
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Lage Raho Munnabhai to complete 50 days
With the release of <i>Jaan-e-mann</i> and <i>Don</i>; <i>Lage Raho Munnabhai</i> will complete 50 days of theatrical screening....
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Ganesh Acharya turns producer-director
Choreographer Ganesh Acharya has turned writer, producer & director with Swamy starring Manoj Bajpai, Juhi Chawla....
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Chandra’s Hope… wins best film award
Tanuja Chandra's <i>Hope and a Little Sugar</i>, won the best feature film award at the South Asian Film Fest....
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Vatsal Sheth upbeat on Hostel
MUMBAI: Vatsal Sheth, who made his debut in Bollywood with Gordhan Tanwani’s Tarzan – The Wonder Car, is upbeat on his upcoming film – Hostel. The actor has started living in a hostel and...
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Real Image gets aggressive on D-Cinema
Digital cinema player Real Image has aggressive plans to digitize screens across the globe in the coming years....
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HBO to air Ocean’s Twelve on Diwali
MUMBAI: This Diwali on HBO will air Ocean’s Twelve on 20 October at 9 pm. The film stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta Jones, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon. The film...
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Star Movies to air Thirt13en Ghosts
MUMBAI: With Halloween around the corner, Star Movies will be airing horrifying thrillers with Hallow Scream all through the month. On 18 October at 11 pm, Thirt13en Ghosts will be aired. Thirt13en Ghosts...
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Preity Zinta to screen Jaan-E-Mann for kids
MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta will be holding a special screening for kids of her upcoming film release Jaan-E-Mann. The film, which stars Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher along with Zinta, will be...
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Adlabs takes over Johnny Gaddaar
Jhamu Sughandh's <i>Johnny Gaddaar</i>, directed by Sriram Raghavan has been taken over by Adlabs....
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Gulzar to launch Jaan Nisaar Akhtar’s book
MUMBAI: Lyricist Gulzar will launch a book – Nigahon ke Saaye, which has songs written by Jaan Nisaar Akhtar. The book will be launched in Mumbai on 18 October at Crosswords book store. Javed...
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Jabbar Patel’s next film is Mahatma Phule
MUMBAI: After making a movie on the life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in nine languages, director Jabbar Patel is now all set to make a film on another historical personality – Mahatma Phule. The...
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A-Pac mobile music revenues soaring
MUMBAI: From almost nothing five years ago, the mobile music market in Asia Pacific grew to $3.3 billion in 2005, and will reach $9.3 billion by 2010, according to market research firm In-Stat. ...
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Warner to transform user-generated content
MUMBAI: Warner Music Group Corp. has inked a strategic business agreement with muvee that gives users a quick, easy and legal way of weaving their personal video clips and photos into original artist music...
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One Night With The King in Top 10 grossers
MUMBAI: Gener8Xion Entertainment, Inc’s epic feature film One Night With The King has grossed over $4 million in its debut weekend, landing the film in the top 10 bracket of highest grossing films in...
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New social network site for music industry
MUMBAI: Social networking company, Zorpia Co. Ltd., has announced the beta-launch of Zorpia Music (http://www.zorpia.com/music). The new feature allows aspiring artists to post MP3 music files, lyrics, videos, and to interact with fans around...
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Streisand continues to break house records
MUMBAI: Barbra Streisand has broken records at all five venues she has played to date on her 2006 Streisand Tour. Her latest top grossing records were set at the Verizon Center in Washington...
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Zulfi Sayed works in lingerie boutique
PRESS RELEASE Model turned actor Zulfi Sayed finds a job in a lingerie boutique. That’s not surprising as you might think. He plays Lucky who finds a job in lingerie store in London in...
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Sunny Deol shops in London for Aalim
PRESS RELEASE Sunny Deol, who is a regular customer at Image Stylist Hakim Aalim Salon, was recently at his appointment when Aalim happened to profess a liking to an unusual pair of jeans...
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Aarti Chabbria in a new avatar as Anamika
PRESS RELEASE Aarti Chabria is all set to play Anamika in Anant Mahadevan’s new film by the same name and boy is she excited about it! She plays the title role of Anamika, a...
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Excel launches Corporate DVD with games
Madhur Bhandarkar’s <i>Corporate</i> will be India’s first Bollywood DVD with interactive games; launched by Excel....
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Rang De… wins best film award in Sydney
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s <i>Rang De Basanti</i> has bagged the best film award at the Indian film fest in Sydney....
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FICCI and CBC hold conference in London
FICCI & the Commonwealth Business Council organised the Indo-UK partnership conference in London on 16 October....
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Bollywood versus Hollywood this Diwali
On 20 October, <i>Don</i> and <i>Jann-E-Mann</i> will release alongside Sony Pictures' <i>Open Season</i> & Warner Brothers' <i>Ant Bully</i>....
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Third Eye Asian Film Fest screens 99 films
MUMBAI: The week-long Third Eye Asian Festival, which is being held at four venues in Mumbai (Y.B. Chavan Centre, Metro Adlabs, Plaza Cinema and Fun Republic), will conclude on 19 October. A total of...
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Amitabh Bachchan, Paresh Rawal in Happy Birthday
Amitabh Bachchan & Paresh Rawal to star in Gaurang Doshi's <i>Happy Birthday</i>, which also stars John & Aishwarya....
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Sanjay Gupta to direct Alibaug
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Dutt’s company White Feathers Entertainment is on a roll with multiple projects in the pipeline with various directors. Gupta, on the other hand is planning to embark...
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Sony’s Open Season ties up with Sanctuary
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Releasing of India Ltd is releasing its first animated film Open Season this Diwali. In an effort to reach out to kids and seeking their involvement in protecting nature and wildlife...
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Injunction against Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay
G P Sippy's grandson Sascha Sippy seeks injunction from High Court against the film since they hold the copyright....
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Adlabs launches credit cards with Citibank
MUMBAI: Watching movies at Adlabs Multiplexes will now usher incentives for moviegoers by using a different kind of credit card. The Anil Ambani owned Reliance ADAG has joined hands with Citibank to launch exclusive credit...
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Jaan-E-Mann advance booking from 16 Oct
MUMBAI: Producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s Jaan-E-Mann is due to release this Friday (20 October) and the advance booking for the film has begun today (16 October) across the country. Incidentally, Farhan Akhtar’s Don is also...
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Mammootty to endorse South Indian Bank
The South Indian Bank Ltd has appointed Malayalam film actor Mammootty as its brand ambassador....
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Zee Telefilms, T-Series bury the hatchet
MUMBAI: The on-going legal conflict between Zee Telefilms’ ETC and T-Series has finally been resolved. The promos of T-Series’ latest films Jaan-e-Mann and Don, which are due for release on 20 October, are being...
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Yash Raj Films plan trilogy on Dhoom
The third series of <i>Dhoom</i> to star Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Ranbir Kapoor & Uday Chopra....
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Meet Asha Bhosle’s new friend – Munna Bhai
MUMBAI: It’s called Asha Bhosle and Friends… this music album by the legendary songstress saw Asha’s first friend Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt recording a song with Asha Bhosle at Mumbai’s Sangeet Studio called –...
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Farrell, Willis to promote Special Olympics
MUMBAI: Special Olympics, one of the world’s leading movements for people with intellectual disabilities, named several Hollywood heavy hitters as Official Spokespeople for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Actors Colin Farrell...
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Ambedkar film to re-release in 9 languages
<i>Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar</i>, which released in 2000, will be re-released in nine languages in December....
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K Sera Sera music channel to launch in November
K Sera Sera to launch music channel by end of November; sigs Rumi Jaffrey for Sanjay Dutt & John Abraham starrer....
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SRK, Preity crowned MTV Lycra style icons
MTV Lyrca Awards crowned Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta as the most stylish icons in Bollywood....
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Double celebration time for Akshaye Khanna
MUMBAI: The pedigree of the Khanna is in no doubt… It was a celebration time for the Khanna’s household two days earlier as the ever charismatic Vinod Khanna celebrated his 60 birthdays both Akshaye...
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TAG Heuer unveils ‘Don’ Khan’s watch
The Shah Rukh Khan Monaco Sixty Nine watch will be seen in <i>Don</i>, which is scheduled to release on 20 Oct....
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Ravi Chopra’s Baabul to release on 8 Dec
<i>Baabul</i> starring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Mailini, Salman Khan, John Abraham & Rani Mukherjee to release on 8 Dec....
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Universal Studios’ movies now on broadband
MUMBAI: Instant Media (I’M) will offer movie titles from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, utilizing I’M’s recently released commerce capabilities to allow viewers to download their favorite movies over the internet. The agreement with...
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Utthan fails to uplift
Utthan 1/5 Director: Ujwal Chatterjee Producer: Kumar Sanu Cast: Neha Dhupia and Priyanshu Chatterjee A leading journalist has set himself political ambitions and can go to any extent to...
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Brooke Shields in new ad for Colgate
MUMBAI: Colgate-Palmolive and Brooke Shields have partnered once again to create a new ad for Colgate Total. Shields, who first debuted in a now classic print ad for Colgate in the 1970s, candidly...
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Donald Trump animation series on the cards
MUMBAI: Premiere Publishing Group, Inc. with its wholly owned subsidiaries Sobe Life, LLC (publisher of Trump Magazine) and Poker Life Magazine, LLC (publisher of Poker Life Magazine) will be rolling out an animation series...
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El Capitan delivers tricks for Disney film
MUMBAI: Hollywood’s movie palace, The El Capitan Theatre, will celebrate the debut of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3-D on 19 October with special opening night tricks, treats (including the...
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Buyers liable to more meetings at MIPCOM
PIX head of programming Gitanjali Murari narrates her experience at MIPCOM 2006 that is held in Cannes....
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Payal Rohatgi in an ad with Bachchan
MUMBAI: Payal Rohatgi, who has acted in films like Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, Plan, Rakht, Police Force, 36 China Town and Corporate, has been signed by Crescendo Promotions and Management. With this,...
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Jackie Chan to endorse Salton’s grills
MUMBAI: Salton, Inc. has inked an agreement with actor Jackie Chan to endorse a line of George Foreman branded electric grills in the Asian market. Jackie Chan will team up with George Foreman...
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Nikhil Panchamiya signs Kaushik for film
Producer Nikhil Panchamiya has signed <i>Sehar</i> director Kabir Kaushik to direct his next starring Arshad Warsi....
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Chatterjee plans movie on serial blasts
MUMBAI: Like Madhur Bhandarkar, director Ujjwal Chatterjee, is also known as a realistic filmmaker. His next film after Utthan is titled Life TV, which will be produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Limited. The...
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ATS director meets Police Jt. Commissioner
MUMBAI: Writer – director Neeraj Pathak, who is currently working on his film ATS (Anti Terrorist Squad), recently met the Joint Commissioner of Police Subhash Avate for research on his film. ATS is...
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Friday the 13th unlucky for media stocks
Sensex touched an all time high of 12736.42 on 13 Oct; surprisingly the media and ent. stocks took a beating....
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Akbar Khan to start Taxi Driver
Akbar Khan to produce, direct and act in <i>Taxi Driver</i> before his next magnum opus titled <i>Changez Khan</i>....
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Portal on Marathi film industry launched
A portal on the Marathi film industry www.marathitaraka.com was launched on 12 October in Mumbai....
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‘My conman is not like the one in Bluffmaster or Bunty Aur Babli‘ – Apna Sapna Money Money director Sangeeth Sivan
What is the story of your forthcoming film Apna Sapna Money Money? As the title suggests, the film is about money. It is an inter-connected story of how certain people who want money create...
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Rakhi Tandon to anchor Zee’s Johny Aala Re
MUMBAI: Zee TV’s comedy show Johny Aala Re will have a new anchor in Rakhi Tandon. Known best for her hilarious role of ‘Sweetie’ in Hum Paanch, Rakhi has started shooting in special...
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Red FM ties up with Jaan-e-Mann
Red FM ties up with Sajid Nadiadwala's <i>Jaan-e-Mann</i>; to air exclusive chats with Salman, Akshay and Preity....
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Entertainment tax benefit for Fame Hiland Park
MUMBAI: Fame chain of multiplexes, owned and managed by Shringar Cinemas has yet another reason to celebrate the Diwali season. “Jt.Secretary & Ex-officio Director of Film,†Govt of West Bengal has vide their notification...
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Eros acquires rights of Mr Black Mr White
Suniel Shetty - Arshad Warsi starrer <i>Mr Black Mr White</i>'s worldwide rights acquired by Eros....
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Mukta sells satellite rights of 12 films to Zee
Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts has sold the satellite rights of its 12 films to Zee Telefilms for Rs 220 million....
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Excel Home Videos to release Lagaan DVD
Aamir Khan Productions and Excel Home Video will be releasing <i>Lagaan</i> on DVD for the first time in the country....
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S’pore cops destroy 435,000 pirated VCDs
MUMBAI: On 3 October, following the admission by a Singaporean optical disc manufacturer that it had illegally abetted copyright infringing activity, Singapore Police destroyed 435,000 pirated VCDs seized during a raid on a warehouse...
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UFO Moviez celebrations with Jaan-E-Mann team
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MPA busts Malaysian piracy operations
MUMBAI: Earlier this month, the Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) officers, accompanied by Motion Picture Association (MPA) representatives, raided a clandestine printing factory in Sepang, Selangor, arresting three men and...
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Saif and Esha Deol to endorse Provogue
After John Abraham and Fardeen Khan, Provogue has roped in Saif Ali Khan and Esha Deol as its brand ambassadors....
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Minerva Cinema to be demolished
Minerva, which was bought over by Neville Tuli for Rs 300 million is going to be demolished; last screening 8 Nov....
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Sony Pictures’ film & TV content on mobile
MUMBAI: Thumbplay Inc., the online retailer of mobile entertainment content, has inked an agreement with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) to distribute products from Sony’s motion picture and television portfolio. Thumbplay is the first...
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Sahara One’s Dor still going strong
MUMBAI: Sahara One Motion Pictures and director Nagesh Kukunoor’s Dor is drawing huge audiences. The film has garnered critical acclaim from the media and special screenings were held for the likes of Sachin...
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Bollywood content now on UAE mobiles
MUMBAI: Hungama Mobile and the Dubai-based Koohiji Group have formed a business alliance to provide Middle East and North African (MENA) wireless consumers access to a wide range of Bollywood content comprising movie songs....
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Hollywood Film Fest unveils line-up
MUMBAI: The Hollywood Film Festival, co-chaired by Paula Wagner will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. In keeping with its mission to bridge the gap between established Hollywood and the global creative community, the festival...
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Superman Returns DVD release on 28 Nov
MUMBAI: The fight for truth and justice continues when Superman Returns soars onto DVD on 28 November from Warner Home Video. Superman Returns delivers an epic story with special effects and is directed by...
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Warner Home Video to release 7 HD titles
MUMBAI: On 31 October, Warner Home Video will release seven new high definition titles. Making their debuts are V for Vendetta and Excalibur on HD DVD and The Phantom of the Opera, The Searchers...
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Dhoni’s day with Hakim Aalim
MUMBAI: Indian cricketer Mahinder Singh Dhoni has just got another hair make over done. Gone are the days when he used to sport the typical long hair. A visit to Hakim’s Aalim from his...
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Salman releases music of Apna Sapna…
The music of Subhash Ghai's next film <i>Apna Sapna Money Money</i> was released today by Salman Khan....
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Jaan-E-Mann misses SAIF Festival premiere
The world premiere of Nadiawala's <i>Jaan-E-Mann</i> was not held at the South Asian International Film Fest on 8 October....
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Ehsaan rides on Don‘s musical success
Ehsaan Noorani eagerly awaits the release of Farhan Akhtar's <i>Don</i>, whose music is composed by his group....
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Shemaroo celebrates Bachchan’s birthday
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Video Pvt. Ltd has re-launched the Blazing Bachchan VCD pack to celebrate the birthday of Amitabh Bachchan. The pack, which contains VCDs of three of his blockbuster movies – Satte Pe...
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Disney’s Mermaid DVD sells 4 mn units
MUMBAI: In its first week of availability, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Platinum Edition two-disc DVD release has become the best animated October DVD debut ever with sales topping four million units in retail sales...
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