MUMBAI: Enlighten Film Society bestowed the ‘Taj Enlighten Tareef Award’ to veteran actress Waheeda Rehman for her outstanding contribution to cinema. The Taj Enlighten Film Society acknowledges contributions made by individuals in world cinema....
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Blockbuster and NCR to launch DVD vending kiosks
MUMBAI: Blockbuster Inc. and NCR Corporation have entered into an agreement to deploy Blockbuster-branded DVD vending kiosks in a pilot program. The initial deployment of 50 Blockbuster-branded kiosks should begin in the third quarter...
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Harry Sloan to continue as MGM chairman & CEO
MUMBAI: Harry E. Sloan has signed a new three year agreement to continue as the chairman and CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. On behalf of the MGM Board, Providence Equity Partners CEO Jonathan Nelson...
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Lionsgate inks distribution deal With Disney-ABC Domestic Television
MUMBAI: Lionsgate and Disney-ABC Domestic Television have entered into an agreement where Lionsgate obtains the home entertainment distribution rights to select primetime series and library titles from ABC Studios. The announcement was made by...
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Maya Academy appoints Waerkar as chief creative officer
MUMBAI: Maya Entertainment Ltd. (MEL) has roped in animation industry expert Sanjiv Waerkar to be the chief creative officer at its education vertical Maya Academy (MAAC). Waerkar has over 17 years experience in the...
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Universal Republic Records inks deal with Ironworks Music
MUMBAI: Universal Republic Records has entered into an agreement with Ironworks Music to exclusively distribute Ironworks’ roster in the US. The imprint includes actor/producer Kiefer Sutherland and singer, songwriter and producer Jude Cole among...
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Katrina replaces Aishwarya as Nakshatra brand ambassador
Actress Katrina Kaif has replaced Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the brand ambassador Gitanjali's Nakshatra Diamond jewellery....
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The Happening grosses over $150 million at box office worldwide
MUMBAI: UTV Motion Picture’s third Hollywood venture The Happening directed by M Night Shyamalan has grossed $ 150 million at the worldwide box office so far. The film, which was made on a budget...
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BIG FM appoints Tripathi as Delhi station director
MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM Delhi has appointed Manisha Tripathi as station director. With over 10 years of experience in various industries, Tripathi will be spearheading her new role in BIG 92.7 FM based in...
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Sony to acquire Bertelsmann’s 50% stake in Sony BMG
Sony BMG to be renamed Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America....
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