MUMBAI: Vikram Bhatt, after joining hands with producers Surendra Sharma, Amita Bishnoi and Bhagwanti Gabrani under the banner of ASA Films Pvt. Ltd., is marching ahead with the first venture Mumbai Salsa. The...
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Eros International to back Sujoy Ghosh’s Aladdin
After Ramesh and Rohan Sippy backed out, Eros will now be financing Sujoy Ghosh's film titled <i>Aladdin</i>....
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Madhur Bhandarkar finalises Fashion’s title
MUMBAI: Director Madhur Bhandarkar, known for his penchant for realistic films, has zeored in on a title for his next film. The movie, which will focus on the fashion industry, will be called Fashion...
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Hindi Channels: 20 – 26 May 2007
Market: Hindi Speaking MarketTG: CS 4+ YearsPeriod: Week 21, 2007 (20-05-2007 – 26-05-2007) Relative Shares Top 5 Movies Source: TAM Peoplemeter System Also see:English Channels: 20 – 26 May, 2007...
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English Channels: 20 – 26 May 2007
Market: All IndiaTG: CS 15+ YearsPeriod: Week 21, 2007 (20-05-2007 – 26-05-2007) Relative Shares Top 5 Movies Source: TAM Peoplemeter System Also read:Hindi Channels: 20 – 26 May, 2007...
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Apne Movie Stills
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Tom Alter speaks for Sherlock Holmes on Pogo
MUMBAI: Kids channel Pogo has roped in theatre and television artiste Tom Alter as the voice of Sherlock Holmes, for the channel’s new show, The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. Alter is supported by another film,...
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Viasat, Sony Pictures TV ink content deal
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) and Scandinavian broadcaster, Viasat Broadcasting have signed a multi-year licensing deal for SPTI’s feature films and television programming to be aired on six Viasat channels in Denmark, Norway...
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Columbia Tristar promotes Gargotta to SVP
MUMBAI: Tommy Gargotta has been named senior executive vice president, worldwide creative advertising at Columbia TriStar Marketing Group (CTMG). As part of Gargotta’s expanded duties within the division, he will serve in an integral...
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Walt Disney’s Wiertz joins Sony Pictures
MUMBAI: Erica Wiertz has been named executive director of employee communications at Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). The announcement was made by SPE senior executive vice president and chief administrative officer Beth Berke. Wiertz, who...
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Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay
Film: Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay Director: Ram Gopal Varma Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Nisha Kithari, Gaurav Kapoor, Mohanlal, Rajpal Yadav, Urmila Matondkar, Sushant Singh, Ajay Devgan , Abhishek Bachchan, Prashant Raj Producer: Ram Gopal Varma Music...
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AMD’s Opteron enhances Shrek The Third
MUMBAI: DreamWorks Animation artists have availed of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) powered Opteron processors to enhance the artistry and render the detailed characters of Shrek The Third and simultaneously work on props and environments...
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Osian’s Cinefan fest in Mumbai on 8 June
MUMBAI: The Mumbai premiere of the 9th Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema on 8 June 2007 marks Osian’s diversification into the fields of film financing and production. The company’s arts and...
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Aurora owners acquire Sivaji rights for Bombay
MUMBAI: Owners Nambi and Rajan of Aurora cinema at King’s Circle, Mumbai, have acquired the Bombay circuit rights of the Rajnikant starrer Sivaji: The Boss. The film has been directed by S Shankar, who...
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Preeti Jhangiani to do item number in Sindhi film
MUMBAI: Preeti Jhangiani has been signed on to perform an item number in a Sindhi film. The film, titled as Pyar Kare Dis: Feel The Power of Love, is directed by Kamal D Nathani...
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Ballary’s Bheja Fry completes 50 day run
MUMBAI: Director Sagar Ballary’s low budget film Bheja Fry has emerged as the surprise hit of 2007, completing 50 days this Friday. The film, after a modest opening, has picked up well, catching the...
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Pix announces short film festival
MUMBAI: Sony’s English movie channel Pix has announced a contest for aspiring short filmmakers. The Pix Short Film Festival will open doors for first time directors to showcase their creativity to the large discerning...
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Tips, Handygo ink mobile content deal
MUMBAI: Tips Industries Limited has signed a contract with Delhi based mobile entertainment content provider Handygo. Handygo has acquired worldwide copyright to develop ringtones (polyphonic and monophonic), themes, wallpapers, video clips, picture messages, logos...
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Shemaroo steps up on intl distribution business
MUMBAI: Home entertainment major Shemaroo is amplifying its international distribution frontage. Sources reveal that the overseas rights for Anil Sharma’s Apne have been acquired by Shemaroo for an estimated Rs 35 million (Rs 3.5...
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Sajid Nadiadwala postpones Heyy Babby
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has postponed the release of his next film, <i>Heyy Babyy</i> to August 2007....
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Action, sobriety click at the box office
MUMBAI: This Friday had its own share of apprehensions. But in the bargain, the box-office had a satisfactory run as far as the earnings were concerned. Shootout At Lokhandwala managed to rake in more...
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Kevin Spacey launches IWC’s Da Vinci range
MUMBAI: Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey appeared as a star guest in a self-produced stage play held recently by Swiss watch manufacturer, IWC Schaffhausen for the launch of its Da Vinci range, in Geneva. Oscar...
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Jodhaa Akbar
Film: Jodhaa Akbar Cast: Hritik Roshan, Aishwariya Rai, Sonu Sood, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Suhasini Mulay, Raza Murad Director: Aushutosh Gowarikar Producer: Ronnie Screwvala and Aushutosh Gowarikar Music Director: A.R Rahman Release date: 12 October 2007...
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‘Our vision is to make cinema for the international markets’ – WSG Pictures CEO Sheetal Talwar
A relatively new entrant, WSG Pictures has already made its presence known with its debut offering Dharm, one among the seven films that were screened at the Cannes Film Festival this year. In...
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Film Review: Fool N Final
Film: Fool N Final Director: Ahmed Khan Producer: Firoz A Nadiawala Cast: Sunny Deol, Shahid Kapur, Ayesha Takia, Johny Lever, Paresh Rawal, Vivek Oberoi, Om Puri, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Pandey, Gulshan Grover, Arbaaz Khan,...
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Shekhar Suman’s music album launch
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Pirates of the Caribbean Premiere
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Radio City unveils music video
MUMBAI: Radio City 91.1 FM has unveiled the music video for its station song ‘Bolo Whatte Fun’. The station has also launched the ‘Bolo Whatte Fun’ music CD in association with YBR Records. It...
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MSN India to host exclusive Pirates content
MUMBAI: MSN India has announced exclusive content for the final act to the Pirates of the Caribbean – At World’s End, where Captain Jack Sparrow and his friends once again fight to bring justice...
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ITC’s Candyman ties up with Shrek 3
MUMBAI: The Candyman range of confectioneries from ITC Foods has tied up with Shrek 3 to create, generate and recall excitement in the kids’ space with the film. The company says Candyman wanted to...
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Future Group launches eZone Movie Dhamaka
MUMBAI: eZone, the electronics specialty retail format from Home Solutions Retail, a part of the Future Group, has launched the ‘eZone Movie Dhamaka’, a festival dedicated to celebration of the movie experience, from 2...
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Frankfinn forays into film production
MUMBAI: Frankfinn Aviation Services has forayed into movie production with an outlay of about Rs 250 -300 million (Rs 25 – 30 crore). The company plans to produce at least three medium budget movies...
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Yorkshire readies for IIFA awards
MUMBAI: Yorkshire, UK, is all set to host the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards for the first time ever, on 9 June 2007. Performing live at the IIFA Awards at The Hallam fm,...
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HBO to showcase original movie Mrs Harris
MUMBAI: HBO has readied an assorted mix of comedy, romance, drama and adventure for the vacation season. The channel returns with the final season of the award winning original series Deadwood, and a new...
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Richard Gere, Diane Lane reunite in movie
MUMBAI: Actors Richard Gere and Diane Lane will be seen together on screen yet again in Nights in Rodanthe, which is currently in production for Warner Bros Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. Principal photography...
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Three convicted in Hong Kong piracy case
MUMBAI: 30 May 2007 saw the conclusion of a three year investigation and prosecution of organised crime gang members arrested for the mass production and retailing of pirated movies and computer software in Hong...
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MPA unveils anti-camcording trailer in Taiwan
MUMBAI: The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has jointly launched a new anti-camcording trailer in Taipei. With assistance from the Government Information Office (GIO), the trailer is to...
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Hoffman film premieres at Seattle Film Festival
MUMBAI: David Hoffman’s The Fever of ’57, a documentary-style movie, will have its world premiere screening at the SIFF Cinema theater during the ongoing Seattle International Film Festival. Hoffman will hold a Q&A session...
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Xero appoints Christine Peters on board
MUMBAI: Wireless service provider Xero Mobile has named Christine Peters to its board of directors. Peters’ company CFP Productions, a Paramount partner, produced the more than USD 400 million-grossing worldwide blockbuster How to Lose...
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Jaman to premiere 30 NFDC films online
MUMBAI: Online community for world cinema Jaman.com, has announced a 30 film distribution deal with India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Under the agreement, films made by internationally acclaimed Indian directors will be available...
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UTV signs three-film deal with Priyanka
MUMBAI: UTV Motion Pictures has inked a three-film non-exclusive deal with actor Priyanka Chopra for four years. As per the details of the three-film association, Chopra will be involved in the creative brainstorming process...
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Cheetah Yagnesh Shetty turns director
MUMBAI: Action master Cheetah Yagnesh Shetty, who had produced the Govinda starrer Hum Tumpe Marte Hain, is now wielding the megaphone for an action flick. The film will be produced by Mohammad Fasih under...
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Shaan, KK croon duet for Rafoo Chakkar
MUMBAI: Singers Shaan and KK have teamed up once again to sing the title track ‘Sabko Khuda Hafij Hum To Ho Gaye Rafoo Chakkar’ for the forthcoming film, Rafoo Chakkar – Fun on the...
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Film Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Director: Gore Verbinski Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Jack Davenport, Bill Nighy, Jonathan Pryce, Naomie Harris, Tom Hollander, Chow Yun Fat Rating:...
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Jag Mundhra’s Shoot on Sight rolls in London
MUMBAI; Cine Boutique Entertainment has started shooting with Naseeruddin Shah in London for its upcoming film Shoot On Sight, according to producer Aron Govil. The film, directed by Jag Mundhra (who last directed Provoked...
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Sahara inks 3 film deal with Sagar Ballary
MUMBAI: Sahara One Motion Pictures, which has been lying low after it broke away from Percept Picture Company, has now commissioned Bheja Fry director Sagar Ballary to direct three films. The script of his...
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Film Review: Shrek The Third
Film: Shrek The Third Director: Chirs Miller and Raman Hui Cast (Voice Overs): Mike Myers, Cameroon Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, Larry King, Rupert Everett, John Cleese Rating: 2.5/5 In...
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