Mumbai: Universal Music Group (UMG) has surpassed its competition to become one of the country’s Top 10 online music destinations, according to new data just released by comScore, a recognized leader in measuring the...

Mumbai: ADA (UK) has entered into exclusive international distribution agreements with VP Records and Greensleeves Records for the world excluding North America, Japan and The Caribbean. The agreement will see all physical and digital...

MUMBAI: Soul singer and songwriter Van Morrison has returned to EMI Music, with a live recording slated for release in early 2009. The album marks the first record to be issued on Morrison’s own...

Mumbai: SBS Publishing & Licensing B.V and Warner Music Benelux B.V have inked a partnership that will see Warner Music become the record company for the winners of ‘Popstars’, currently airing on SBS 6...

Mumbai: EMI Music has launched its new website, EMI.com. EMI.com is one of many ways EMI Music will experiment with new digital platforms in order to develop a deeper understanding of how consumers interact...

Mumbai: As the curtain falls on the landmark fifth edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), the foremost cultural event on Dubai’s yearly calendar, organizers have released figures that indicate that the 2008...

Mumbai: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures has attached Barry Sonnenfeld to direct and produce the action comedy The How-To Guide for Saving the World, from writer BenDavid Grabinski. The announcement was made by Worldwide Motion Picture Group,...

Mumbai: The Dubai International Film Festival honored two of its three 2008 Lifetime Achievement Awards recipients. Tsui Hark, a major Hong Kong filmmaker, and Rachid Bouchareb, an Algerian-French director, were present to discuss their...

Mumbai: In a move that consolidates Sony Pictures’ worldwide theatrical distribution activities under one roof, the company has named Mark Zucker as president of Sony Pictures Releasing International, whereas Rory Bruer has been promoted...

Mumbai: Social gaming network Viwawa has partnered with Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) to offer Disney-inspired avatar customizations for its subscribers in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Now with hundreds of Disney outfits and accessories...

Mumbai: MGM Home Entertainment will be releasing Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull on Blu-ray Disc (BD) for the first time on 10 February 2009. Raging Bull garnered eight Academy Award nominations, taking home the Oscars...

Mumbai: The Dark Knight took the world by storm on Blu-ray and DVD, breaking records for 2008. The blockbuster hit from director Christopher Nolan became an instant must-own classic with Blu-ray sales of over...

Mumbai: The Walt Disney Company, through one of its subsidiaries, and Media-One Holdings Limited, a broadcaster operating assets in the regions of Russia, have formed a joint venture to launch a Disney-branded television channel...

Mumbai: Spin Master Ltd. and Universal Pictures have entered into a development deal in which Universal and Stuber Productions will produce a film based on the strategic game and anime series Bakugan Battle Brawlers....

Mumbai: EMI Classics has appointed Eric Dingman as its new president. Dingman, who will take up this global role in January 2009, previously worked at WPP, the international marketing and advertising group, where he...

Mumbai: Scottish actor Robert Carlyle has been cast in the leading role of Dr. David Rush on SCI FI’s highly anticipated new original series, Stargate Universe, the latest adventure in the Stargate franchise produced...

Mumbai: Lionsgate’s AMC drama Mad Men and Showtime comedy Weeds received a total of five Golden Globe nominations, including nods for Best Television Series – Drama, and Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical,...

Mumbai: Image Entertainment, Inc, a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with BKN Home Entertainment Inc, a wholly...

Mumbai: Desert Door Productions has announced a $ 125,000 award for budding Arab talent at the 2008 Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). The Desert Door DIFF Work in Progress Award will support Arab cinema...

Mumbai: Will Smith choreographed the dance at the movie premiere at the request of Bernard Berrian, who wanted to tap Smith’s success as a rapper to achieve a touchdown dance like no other. Should...

Mumbai: Hugh Jackman will host the 81st Academy Awards telecast, producer Laurence Mark and executive producer Bill Condon announced. This will be Jackman’s first time center stage at the Oscar show, although he has...

Mumbai: Sony is introducing a new series of its MicroVault Click USB flash drives pre-loaded with music and movies. "We’re excited to provide consumers with a new way to enjoy some of today’s most...

Mumbai: Market America has launched a new website called MA MY World with the first channel of the new website dedicated to music. The site will allow users to download songs from their favorite...

Mumbai: The Kyoto District Court sentenced 33-year-old Sendai resident Kazushi Hirata to two years in prison for violation of Japan’s Copyright Law. Hirata, also known as ‘Tikal’, is one of the most prolific pirate...

Mumbai: Effective 1 April, 2009, Imax Corporation co-Chairman and co-CEO Bradley J. Wechsler will become the sole chairman of the board. Richard L. c, currently co-Chairman and co-CEO, will become the sole CEO, reporting...

Mumbai: Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has promoted Keith Le Goy to president, distribution. Le Goy continues to manage all distribution for Sony Pictures Entertainment’s international television division, directing the company’s licensing operations outside...

Mumbai: Karen Barragan has been promoted to vice president, media relations, Sony Pictures Television (SPT). The announcement was made by SPT president, marketing Robert Oswaks, to whom she reports. In this role, Barragan oversees...

Mumbai: Mindy Moore Borman has been named executive producer of the new syndicated series DR. OZ (working title) from Harpo Productions and Sony Pictures Television, starring Dr. Mehmet Oz, which will premiere next fall....

Mumbai: Marketing veteran Jim Fredrick has joined Screen Gems as executive vice president marketing, it was announced by Sony Pictures chairman worldwide marketing and distribution. In his new role, Fredrick will oversee all aspects...

Mumbai: Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has won an award for Best Original Programming, Mobile at the 2008 Mobile Excellence Awards. The award winners were announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles. SPTI’s win...

Mumbai: Universal Republic Records has signed Emmy winning comedy troupe, The Lonely Island, it was announced by Universal Republic Records president & CEO Monte Lipman, and Universal Republic co-president & COO Avery Lipman. Dubbed...

Mumbai: The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) hosted an award ceremony in which actor Nicolas Cage presented DIFF’s Outstanding Filmmaker of the Year Award to long-time collaborator, prolific producer Charles Roven. Roven is one...

Mumbai: The Producers Guild of America has formed a strategic relationship with Massachusetts-based Plymouth Rock Studios (PRS). As part of the new two-year commitment PRS will serve as the presenting partner of the PGA’s...

Mumbai: Paramount Pictures and Imax Corporation has announced that Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams will be simultaneously released to both Imax and conventional theatres worldwide on May 8, 2009. Star Trek, which chronicles...

Mumbai: Time Warner Inc.’s board of directors has elected Jeffrey L. Bewkes as the company’s chairman of the board, effective January 1, 2009, succeeding Richard D. Parsons who has decided to step down as...

Mumbai: The Centre for Content Protection (CCP) has announced that more than 200 executives participated in the second annual Digital Future Symposium, an anchor event of the Asia Television Forum co-organized by the CCP...