MUMBAI: If one is under the impression that there is an economic slowdown and that the film industry has gone slack because of the multiplex and producer impasse, they could not be more incorrect....
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Intex launches two multi-utility DVD players
MUMBAI: In the wake of multiplexes and Hindi film producers’ dispute that has led to no fresh movies being released theatrically for the last two months, DVD player manufacturer Intex Technologies has introduced two...
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Karma- Crime, Passion, Reincarnation to screen at Shanghai Film Fest
MUMBAI: Karma – Crime, Passion, Reincarnation has been selected as an official entry in the International Panorama of the 12th Shanghai International Film Festival in Shanghai. The festival will be held from 13 –...
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BIGFlix launches special DVD rental plan in lieu of film strike
MUMBAI: Reliance ADAG’s DVD rentals company BIGFlix.com has introduced a special offer of Rs 299 monthly rental plan for unlimited movies, which is valid till 15 June 2009. The offer is introduced in lieu...
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Mithun Chakraborty unveils music of Zor Lagaa Ke Haiya
MUMBAI: The music of Zor Lagaa Ke Haiya! was recently launched by Mithun Chakraborty in Mumbai. The movie, produced by Gemini Motion Pictures stars Mithun, Mahesh Majrekar, Riya Sen, Seema Biswas, Glushan Grover along...
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Saregama launches Jaswinder Singh’s ghazal album
MUMBAI: Saregama India has launched the music album Ishq Nahin Asaan comprising songs sung by ghazal singer Nawaaz Jaswinder Singh. The launch was attended by Javed Aktar, Shabana Azmi, Kailash Kher and Rakesh Bedi....
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Bharti Airtel to premiere 8×10 Tasveer on DTH & IPTV
MUMBAI: Bharti Airtel will premiere the Akshay Kumar starrer 8×10 Tasveer on its direct-to-home (DTH) service Digital TV and IPTV service. Produced by Percept Picture Company and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, 8×10 Tasveer will...
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Sony Ericsson offers free movies with phone purchase
MUMBAI: Sony Ericsson has strengthened its commitment to providing unique entertainment experiences on the mobile handset with the launch of PlayNow arena with movies, the latest addition to the PlayNow arena content delivery platform....
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Kodak Cinema World Shanghai showcases networked D-Cinema solution
MUMBAI: Kodak Cinema World (KCW) has installed a fully automated and networked Digital Cinema Solution in its Shanghai JV multiplex. All four screens are equipped with Christie 2K digital cinema projectors and Kodak Screen...
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Disney Online completes acquisition of Kaboose internet assets
MUMBAI: Disney Online has completed the purchase of key Internet assets from Kaboose, Inc., including Web sites Kaboose.com, BabyZone.com, AmazingMoms.com, and ParentZone.com, among others. As a result of the acquisition, a new group of...
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Lionsgate inks deal with Paris Hilton’s My New BFF for Dubai
MUMBAI: Lionsgate Television International, Ish Entertainment, Uniqon and Paris Hilton Entertainment have entered into a new co-production agreement for a Dubai based version of Paris Hilton’s My New BFF. The announcement was made by...
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Columbia Pictures to adapt Capt. Richard Phillips’ life into movie
MUMBAI: Columbia Pictures has acquired the life story rights to Richard Phillips, the captain of the Maersk Alabama, whose capture by Somali pirates and subsequent dramatic rescue by the United States Navy commanded the...
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THQ to launch new video game on Disney-Pixar’s Cars
MUMBAI: THQ Inc. plans to bring a new video game called Cars Race-O-Rama based on Disney Pixar’s film Cars, to all major systems worldwide beginning in fall 2009. Cars Race-O-Rama is currently in development across...
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38 Studios acquires Big Huge Games from THQ
MUMBAI: 38 Studios, an entertainment and original IP creation company, has acquired Big Huge Games (BHG) from publisher THQ Inc. The acquisition is a step in 38 Studios’ strategy to deliver a broad range...
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Digital Serial Numbers likely to deter illegal downloads & uploads
MUMBAI: The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) announced key findings from a recently commissioned survey on piracy deterrence. The study, conducted by Interpret, aimed to determine whether the inclusion of Digital Serial Numbers (DSNs) in...
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Inox Leisure forays into film production; readies first movie
National mutliplex chain Inox Leisure has forayed into film production and is ready with its debut venture titled Morning Walk....
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Adlabs gets government nod for radio business demerger
Anil Ambani-promoted Adlabs Films has received government approval to transfer its radio business to Reliance Unicom....
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Angels & Demons grosses Rs 22.4 mn across single screens
Angels & Demons, which was released on 135 screens across single screens in India has grossed Rs 22.4 million (Rs 2.24 crores) in the first four days....
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EXCLUSIVE: Abhishek Bachchan to perform at IIFA Awards
Abhishek Bachchan loves to dance & this year at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, the actor will be shaking a leg....
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