MUMBAI: The Indian media and entertainment industry’s turnover is expected to exceed Rs 1 trillion (Rs 1 lakh crores) by 2011 – 12 according to a recent report – India’s Digital Revolution Impact on...
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AXN to pump 15% of annual mkting spends on Action Awards
Approximately 15 - 20 per cent of AXN's yearly marketing spends will be channelised for this year's AXN Action Awards....
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Eros International to showcase three films at Cannes Film Festival
MUMBAI: Eros International will be showcasing its forthcoming films like Kambakkht Ishq, Love Aaj Kal and Aladin at the Cannes Film Festival. Kambakkht Ishq produced by Sajid Nadiadwala will signify the first ever Indian...
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Inox opens plex in Hyderabad; to add 4 in Andhra by 2010
Inox plans to set up two multiplexes in Vishakhapatnam by end 2009 & a four screen multiplex in Warangal by mid-2010....
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Zapak ties up with Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR
MUMBAI: After launching the Kolkata Knight Rider’s online game last year, Zapak tied up with KKR to promote the team in the internet gaming space for the second time. Zapak.com, as the official online...
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Arbaaz Khan turns blogger
MUMBAI: Arbaaz Khan has joined the latest list of actors blogging on the net. Being a huge fan of Sachin Tendulkar, Arbaaz took up his new profession on the day of the cricketer’s birthday,...
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Mukta Arts posts net loss of Rs 18 million in Q4
MUMBAI: Subhash Ghai promoted Mukta Arts has posted a net loss of Rs 18.36 million (Rs 1.83 crores) for Q4 period ending 31 March 2009. The company had posted a net profit of Rs...
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Universal Pictures to begin filming Emma Thompson starrer
MUMBAI: Universal Pictures and Working Title Films – in association with Three Strange Angels Productions – will begin the principal photography early next month on Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang. Oscar-winning actress and...
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NBC Universal Global Networks expands channel offerings in Greece
MUMBAI: NBC Universal Global Networks will launch its channel brands for the first time in Greece with Universal Channel debuting exclusively on Conn-x TV, the IPTV platform of OTE, one of the leading telecom...
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Virtual Images produces 3D movie posters for Ice Age 3
MUMBAI: With the dawning of 3D movies and entertainment, studios are looking to promote their pictures in new and exciting ways — ways that connect with movie goers and expand the 3-D experience beyond...
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Hindi music industry locks horns over royalties, copyright
Hindi film music composers & lyricists have come together to fight a legal battle against music labels for copyright & royalties....
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The Indian Film Company unveils Cannes plans
MUMBAI: The Indian Film Company has announced its line-up for the Cannes Film Market, which kicks off on 13 May. Indian Films-Studio18’s slate includes Jab We Met, Welcome, Singh Is Kinng and Golmaal Returns....
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Brawn GP partners Terminator Salvation at F1 Grand Prix
MUMBAI: In advance of the worldwide release of Terminator Salvation, Formula One championship leaders Brawn GP will join Sony Pictures Releasing International to feature imagery from the film on their cars at the Grand...
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Rajshri Productions’ next to go on floors in July
Rajshri Productions' next film, which is being directed by debutant Aarti Bagdi, will go on floors in July....
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BIG FM Kolkata appoints Chakraborty as sales head
MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM Kolkata has appointed Sirsendu Chakraborty as its sales head. With over seven years of experience across several industries, he will be spearheading the sales function for the Kolkata Station. He...
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Disney rolls out Christmas Carol 3D train tour
MUMBAI: Disney is pulling out all the whistle stops and taking its show on the road with a spectacular immersive and interactive 40-city train tour including a 3D sneak peek of film footage from...
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EMI Music appoints Ronn Werre & David Kassler as COOs
MUMBAI: EMI Music has appointed Ronn Werre and David Kassler as chief operating officers. Reporting to EMI Music CEO Elio Leoni-Sceti, Werre and Kassler will oversee EMI’s operations in 32 countries and help the...
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UK Film Council celebrates British films at Cannes Film Festival
MUMBAI: The UK industry celebrates this year’s Cannes Film Festival with four feature films and three UK short films selected for screening in the official sections of the festival, and a further 190 British...
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