Two film old director, Suparn Varma is ready to release his action packed film, Acid Factory on 9 October. Speaking to Businessofcinema.com, the director talks at length on directing a fine motley of characters....
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Wake Up Sid, Do Knot Disturb open well at box office
New movie releases Wake Up Sid and Do Knot Disturb have done fairly well at the box office, which is good news with many films not doing business as expected....
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BIGFlix Movie Rental goes mobile
MUMBAI: The movie rentals division of BIGFlix.com unveiled the BIGFlix Smart Client and the BIGFlix WAP Site demonstrating its next generation mobility-centered hybrid service enhancement. With these services BIGFlix subscribers can now borrow and...
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Manna Dey selected for Dada Saheb Phalke Award
MUMBAI: Eminent singer Shri Manna Dey has been selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2007. The award is given by the Government of India for outstanding contribution in the field...
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Music of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani launched
MUMBAI: The cast and crew of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (APKGK) recently launched its music on World Smile Day. Director Raj Kumar Santoshi is making a comeback in the genre of comedy with...
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Shiney Ahuja finally gets bail
MUMBAI: Actor Shiney Ahuja who was arrested on 14 June for raping his maid has been in custody since. The case was transferred from a sessions court to a fast-track court in Sewri last...
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BIG Animation showcases Little Krishna at MIPJunior
MUMBAI: Evergreen Entertainment has beaten strong competition to represent BIG Animation’s Little Krishna the 3D animated series at MIP Junior and beyond. “What attracted us to the project were the high end production values....
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Shemaroo to focus on films, animation content at MIPCOM
Shemaroo Entertainment to showcase variety of content at MIPCOM 2009 including films & animation to lifestyle content to suit international audiences....
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Lionsgate Music names Tracy McKnight as VP, Film Music
MUMBAI: Tracy McKnight has been named vice president of Film Music for the music arm of Lionsgate. The appointment is paired with the recent promotion of Russell Ziecker to head Lionsgate’s television music operations....
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UTV World Movies signs in-flight entertainment deal with Kingfisher Airlines
MUMBAI: UTV World Movies has signed an in-flight entertainment deal with Kingfisher Airlines to showcase nine movies in the next three months starting October 2009. The movies to be showcased are – Ariel, Match...
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Fever FM & Saregama launch Ameen Sayani’s album
MUMBAI: Fever 104 FM in association with Saregama launched Ameen Sayani’s latest album, Geetmala ki Chaaon mein (Vol 6-10). The compilation comprises rare interviews and interactions with Bollywood veterans and celebrities of yesteryears like...
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TAG Heuer renews Shah Rukh Khan’s endorsement contract
TAG Heuer has renewed its brand endorsement contract with Shah Rukh Khan. Khan has been endorsing the brand since 2003....
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FujiFilm launches world’s first 3D camera
MUMBAI: FUJIFILM India, has launched its new imaging technology, the FinePix REAL 3D System. It is the world’s first 3D (three dimensional) digital imaging system that lets users enjoy 3D images with naked eye...
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Hangover director Phillips to direct Due Date for Warner
Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures' Due Date, which is being directed by Todd Phillips. Movie to star Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galifianakis. ...
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Air Supply’s latest two releases hit Asia Pacific market
MUMBAI: Air Supply’s two recently released independent recordings, Free Love and The Singer and the Song, will now be available across the Asian continent. Odds On Records, the Las Vegas based indie label marketing...
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Maggie Heim upped to SVP Litigation for Sony Pictures Entertainment
MUMBAI: Maggie Heim has been promoted to senior vice president Litigation for Sony Pictures Entertainment. She reports to Sony Pictures Entertainment executive vice president Litigation Leonard Venger. Heim is responsible for litigation related to...
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Sony 4K Technology brings multi-player gaming to D-Cinema theaters
MUMBAI: Sony is joining forces with movie theaters across the country to create a unique series of multi-player gaming events that highlight the potential of alternative content as an additional revenue source for exhibitors...
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Whistling Woods International signs Entertainment Partners
MUMBAI: Whistling Woods International (WWI) recently announced their partnership with Entertainment Partners as their Technology Partners. Through this affiliation, Entertainment Partners movie production software EP Budgeting & Scheduling will now be available to the...
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Singh Is Kinng sequel to go on floor in 2010
Vipul Shah is making plans to start the sequel to Singh Is Kinng next year. Akshay Kumar to star, director yet to be decided. ...
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Sony Pictures Television promotes Stuart Baxter to Senior EVP European Distribution
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has promoted Stuart Baxter to senior executive vice president, European distribution. Based at SPT’s European headquarters in London, he will oversee the distribution of all of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s...
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Sony Pictures Entertainment redesigns museum web site
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment launched a completely re-designed museum web site offering a look at the studio’s storied lot and productions ranging from On the Waterfront to Spider-Man. Sony Pictures established a web-based museum...
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