MUMBAI: Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by the Motion Picture Association of America’s (MPAA) executive vice president and director of worldwide anti-piracy operations John G. Malcolm, announced the seizure of thousands of...
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China.com and Google expand partnership
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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Tauba Tauba sequel to release in September
MUMBAI: The sequel of comedy film Tauba Tauba titled Phir Tauba Tauba, is slated to release on 28 September. The sequel stars Sadhikka Randhawa and is directed by T.L.V. Prasad, who also directed Tauba...
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Mitashi Edutainment unveiles HD DVD players
MUMBAI: Consumer electronics manufacturer Mitashi Edutainment unveiled HD DVD players for the Indian market. Continuing to outpace the competition in sales of dedicated high definition players and responding to increased consumer demand, Mitashi...
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UTV’s Bindass to go on air on 17 September
MUMBAI: UTV will be launching its Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) Bindass on 17 September, 2007. The Hindi GEC is the first manifestation of Brand Bindass, UTV’s entertainment brand aimed at young India- ...
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Eros acquires Mehbooba,God Tussi Great Ho
MUMBAI: After acquiring the overseas distribution rights of T-Series’ two films – Darling and Bhool Bhulaiya, Eros International has now acquired another two films. The company will be distributing Mehbooba and God Tussi Great Ho...
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Ahmed Khan to direct 2 films for Nadiadwala
Ahmed Khan, who directed <i>Fool N Final</i>, will be directing the films for Nadiadwalas Base Industries Group....
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Drop in rates alters home video sale graph
MUMBAI: A massive plunge in prices of VCDs and DVDs, which began earlier this year with Moser Baer’s entry into the market has made an impact on the home video market – for content owners....
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Shemaroo upbeat on content for mobile VAS
Shemaroo ties up with telecom service providers to make available their games and videos for consumers....
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Shemaroo releases Manorama Six Feet Under music
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment launched the music of their upcoming film Manorama – Six Feet Under. The music release was attended by the cast of the film comprising Abhay Deol, Gul Panag and Raima Sen....
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Film Review: Dhokha
Film: Dhokha Director: Pooja Bhatt Producer: Mahesh Bhatt Cast: Muzzamil Ibrahim, Tulip Joshi, Gulshan Grover, Anupam Kher Rating: 2.5/5 When one is well prepared that the next two hours...
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Biggest Loser Jeetega finale on 1 September
MUMBAI:After 16 weeks of strenuous exercise regime, challenges, eliminations and emotional moments, the final moment has arrived. Biggest Loser Jeetega, Sahara One’s reality show, will telecast the finale on 1 September at 8 pm. ...
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Analogue prints delayed, UFO comes to rescue
MUMBAI: Digital cinema chain UFO India saved the day for Fame Tapadia in Aurangabad when the analogue prints of Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag did not reach the entire Nizam territory in time because they were...
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Salman Khan gets bail in poaching case
MUMBAI: Actor Salman Khan was granted bail by the Jodhpur bench of Rajasthan High Court today (31 August) in the Chinkara (black buck) poaching case. According to media reports, Khan’s lawyer Dipesh Mehta...
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Big FM syndicates with US-based Asian FM
MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM has joined hands with US based Asian FM, which serves the South Asian community. As part of the alliance, BIG 92.7 FM will syndicate content to Asian FM, which will...
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Fun Cinemas launches in Guwahati
MUMBAI: E-City Ventures promoted Fun Cinemas launched its new property – a single-screen cinema with a capacity of 255 seats – in Guwahati. The first movie to be screened there was Heyy Babyy....
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Sony appoints P9 for marketing Saawariya
MUMBAI: P9 Integrated has been appointed as the exclusive marketing partner for Sony Pictures Releasing of India and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming film Saawariya. P9 will conceptualise, plan and execute various branding and advertising partners...
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