MUMBAI: Regal Entertainment Group has entered into an agreement to acquire nine theatres from AMC Entertainment Holdings, in exchange for cash and two Regal theaters. The proposed acquisition will enhance Regal’s presence in Illinois,...
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Saffron Digital provides technology for NBC Universal International’s digital video platform
MUMBAI: Saffron Digital will be powering a new video digital platform developed by NBC Universal International. The video delivery platform will be used on websites in 20 countries worldwide. The new platform will extend...
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My Name Is Khan to be telecast across DTH platforms in India
MUMBAI: The Shah Rukh Khan starrer My Name Is Khan will be telecast across all Direct To Home (DTH) platforms namely Tata Sky, Dish TV, Sun Direct, Airtel Digital TV, Videocon D2H and Big...
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UTV and Gravitas Ventures sign multiple film VOD deal for US
MUMBAI: Gravitas Ventures and UTV Motion Pictures have signed a deal in which the latest offerings from the UTV Motion Pictures stable will be available on Video On Demand (VOD) for Bollywood aficionados in...
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Warner Bros. surpasses $1 billion box office mark for 10th consecutive year
MUMBAI: On the strength of powerful overseas openings for films such as Valentine’s Day, Clash of the Titans and Sherlock Holmes, Warner Bros. Pictures International (WBPI) has surpassed the $1 billion threshold in overseas...
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Two movie camcorders arrested in Hong Kong
MUMBAI: Hong Kong frontline cinema staff helped in arresting two men who were illegally camcording movies from cinema screens. The staff have been acknowledged and rewarded by the presentation of letters of appreciation and...
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Streetdance 3D – biggest ever opening weekend for a lottery funded film
MUMBAI: UK Film Council-financed Streetdance 3D not only claimed number one spot in cinemas nationwide this weekend, but it also made its way into the history books to score the biggest ever opening weekend...
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MTV Networks joins ATAC
MUMBAI: The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) today announced that MTV Networks Asia has joined the Asia TV Advertising Coalition (ATAC) – an alliance of Asian broadcasters dedicated to generating new...
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DIFF shines the spotlight on Dubai at Cannes Film Festival
MUMBAI: The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) underscored the emergence of Dubai as the Middle East’s hub in promoting the regional film industry at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in France. DIFF showcased...
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New Game brings Bruce Lee’s martial arts to Apple iPad, IPhone & IPod Touch
MUMBAI: Bruce Lee’s martial arts mastery comes to the iTunes, App Store with Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, developed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The game, which brings Bruce Lee’s history and legacy...
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