MUMBAI: Sun TV Network’s subsidiary – South Asia FM Ltd (SAFL) has picked up a 48.9 per cent stake in Red FM by acquiring equity of the holding companies of Red FM at par....
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Pritish Nandy acquires remake rights of Sholay
MUMBAI: Even as Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, which has been inspired by the timeless classic Sholay, is slated for a release tomorrow (30 August), Pritish Nandy Communications has bought the remake rights of the...
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Balaji acquires Sarkar Raaj for Rs 380 mn
MUMBAI: Balaji Motion Pictures has acquired the worldwide rights of Adlabs’ Sarkar Raaj being directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The rights include India and overseas theatrical and satellite rights. Balaji Motion Pictures CEO Ramesh...
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‘I still need a Sanjay Dutt or a John Abraham for my film’s success’ – Arshad Warsi
He stirred national interest with his comic capers in the Munnabhai series. Arshad ‘Circuit’ Warsi has been in this industry for more than a decade and has finally carved his own identity in the...
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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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Subhash Ghai on jury for 35th Emmy Awards
MUMBAI: The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has invited producer – director Subhash Ghai to represent India by being a juror for final selection of the 35th International Emmy Awards in the...
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Chak De! India finds place in Oscar library
MUMBAI: More and more Indian scripts are finding their way into the coveted Oscar library. After the likes of Namaste London and Eklavya – The Royal Guard amongst others, now the script of Yash...
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Eros to release Nanhe Jaiselmer in September
MUMBAI: Bobby Deol starrer, Nanhe Jaisalmer will be released by Eros International worldwide on 14 September. Directed by Samir Karnik and also featuring young talent Dwij Yadav, Nanhe Jaisalmer is a story of...
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Cinemax India inks slew of tie-ups
MUMBAI: Multiplex chain Cinemax has inked a slew of tie-ups in order to enhance patrons’ movie-watching experience. The first of it being the partnership with Voice Mentor Softwares, which is into providing mobile ticketing...
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Anuj Saxena to endorse men’s fairness cream
MUMBAI: Elder Healthcare launched Fair One Man with the company’s managing director Dr. Anuj Saxena as the brand ambassador. Shahnaz Hussain, the lady behind the product, seems extremely confident of product and is expecting...
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Rajshri.com unperturbed; welcomes rivals
MUMBAI: With new entrants like Bigflicks.com and Indyaondemand.com making their foray into the online movie download service, one would expect the pioneer in this space – Rajshri.com to be in overhaul mode. On...
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