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PVR Pictures appoints Kamal Gianchandani as its President
PVR Pictures today, announced that Kamal Gianchandani has joined the group as President, PVR Pictures. He will be based out of Mumbai and will lead the entire operations of PVR Pictures. Kamal Gianchandani, 38, has spent his 15-year career in a range of general management, new media, film financing, co-production, distribution, licensing, syndication, film exhibition, multiplex operations positions.
Percept and Shiamak Davar join hands to make a social difference through DANCE
Shiamak Davar, Guru of contemporary dance in India and Percept, India's leading EMC conglomerate have established themselves in time to be pioneers and leaders in each of their respective fields. These two forces representing the talent and the business of entertainment shall now embark upon a journey to leverage their established equity to create a movement through the medium of DANCE and ENTERTAINMENT
NFDC to organize CO- PRODUCTION MARKET at Film Bazaar (IFFI 2010 - GOA)
National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC) will organize Co-production Market as part of the Film Bazaar India' 10, a film market specially designed for the filmmakers will be held alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. This initiative undertaken by NFDC aims to offer selected filmmakers the opportunity to present their feature film projects (in all languages and at any stage of production) to co producers, bankers, funds, sales agents, distributors, TV stations and other potential financiers from India and abroad
Octopian Boy, an inspiration from Paul Octopus
Octopian Boy, an inspiration from Paul Octopus.
The Twilight Saga Eclipse opens with US$ 261 Million worldwide collections ~The film is scheduled to be released in India on 30th July~
PVR Pictures, the flagship film production and distribution arm of PVR Group is all set for a nation-wide release of the 3rd installment of the successful Twilight franchise, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on July 30, 2010.
Ken Films to Host a Private Screening of Geng
Ken Films Pvt Ltd, a new age media company in association with Les' Copaque and IndiaTales Media Pvt Ltd, will be organizing a special private screening of the Malaysian blockbuster: Geng-The Adventure Begins, for a special group of audience from within the fraternity on the 24th of June 2010
Suresh Menon to direct a Tamil feature film
Suresh Menon is venturing to direct a Hi-Definition digital Tamil feature film
PVR Pictures to bring an impressive line up from Cannes Film Festival 2010 to India
Includes a host of highly anticipated movies like Rabbit Hole, Bel Ami, Butter, Jack, Ledge to name a few
PVR Pictures all set to enthrall audiences with the much awaited romantic drama 'Remember Me' on May 14, 2010
- A romantic drama on themes of love, loss & life starring Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin - Robert Pattinson (after the Twilight series) in an all-new avatar as a rebellious young man! - Compelling drama and strong star cast including Chris Cooper and the inimitable Pierce Brosnan
Brooke Bond Taj Mahal presents Satyajit Ray Film Festival at Taj Enlighten Film Society
Brooke Bond Taj Mahal presents Stayajit Ray Film Festival at Taj Enlighten film Society. 'The Satyajit Ray Film Festival' would be held at Cinemax and Metro Big Cinemas from 2nd May to 16th May.
Pravesh Rana to host Commonwealth Games curtain raiser on DD National broadcaster
With Pravesh Rana hosting the show, our endeavour would be to attract more & more youth, added Rahul Mittra
Tollywood Superstar Victory Venkatesh will be their Brand Ambassador for Andhra Pradesh
Tollywood Super Star Victory Venkatesh has signed with Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Ltd (MAGFIL) (www.manappuram.com), India's Largest listed ,highest capitalized and highest credit rated gold loan company , as their Brand Ambassador for Andhra Pradesh.
Jagmohan Mundhra's film Apartment set to release next week
Leading brand promotions company Brandsmith rolled out a grand promotion for the upcoming psychological thriller "Apartment," with the star cast in the capital city today.
English language Indian feature to emulate Slumdog success
Shot mainly in India, Bombay Boulevard, the latest international production to jump on the India bandwagon, promises to be different.
First IDU debate set for 22nd May; BookMyShow becomes official partner
The IDU is India's inspirational new platform for public debate.
Tisca Chopra joins Twitter
Twitter is becoming the new buzzword among Indian actors. The micro blogging service which is highly popular among celebrities has yet another fan. Tisca Chopra, the much loved 'Maya Awasthi' from Taare Zameen Par, has joined twitter recently.
"The Japanese Wife" brandishes love beyond boundaries
Recently in Cinemax Mumbai, a Press Conference was held by Saregama India Ltd. for their film "The Japanese Wife". Almost the entire team of "The Japanese Wife" was present at the conference including ace filmmaker Aparna Sen, Actor Rahul Bose, Veteran Moushumi Chatterjee, Apurv Nagpal (MD of Saregama). The promos were showcased to the media which was present in large number.
Ishqiya's leading pair dazzles at Bandra's Reliance TimeOut
Blockbuster Hit released on DVD
Ganesha beats Don and Krishh in sequel race!
While the makers of 'Don', 'Krishh' and 'Golmaal' are still in the process of launching their latest sequels, the 'My Friend Ganesha' series is all set to release its third part next week (March 26), taking a clear lead in the race for sequels in Bollywood.
Aparna Sen makes a comeback with "The Japanese Wife - A Love poem"
Saregama films bring together the hit team of Mr & Mrs Iyer - Director Aparna Sen and Rahul Bose in film "The Japanese Wife" with star-cast Raima Sen, Chigusa Takaku and Moushumi Chatterjee. The film is set to release on April 09, 2010. This time, too, Aparna Sen makes an unusual film with an unusual message: How far will you go for love?
Pearls Wave Presented Magnificent Awards at Mumbai
Pearls Wave- Ek Leher (NGO) with the slogan Nari Shakti Ko Salam celebrated Pearls Wave gala award night at MMRDA ground on 20th February to salute and celebrate the Indian women against violence.
Ample Entertainment Co.'s HELLO ZINDAGI releasing on 5th March 2010
Ample Entertainment Co.'s, HELLO ZINDAGI hits the screen on 5th March 2010. The movie is produced by Suresh Menon & Amit Garg of Ample Entertainment Co. and Directed by award winning Raja Unnithan. The Movie is set to release on 5th March 2010. The Starcast includes Mrunmayee Lagoo (daughter of Reema Lagoo), Kanwaljit Singh, Neena Gupta, Kitu Gidvani, Milind Gunaji & Amit Behl.
Festival of Iranian Films at AAFT
International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of film and Television in association with Iran Cultural Centre, Embassy of Iran inaugurated three days festival of Iranian Films at Marwah Studios, Noida film city. Some of the finest films were selected for this special festival opened by the Director of Cultural Centre of Iran Embassy.
Awards Declared for 3rd International Festival of Cellphone Cinema
The jury consists of renowned film makers like N.Chandra, Karl Rordosh, Gurbir Garewal, Arun Anand, R.K.Singh, Raghav Marwah and Kalyan Sarkar presented their final report of results to the president of the festival Sandeep Marwah to declare internationally.
65th Festival of Short Digital Films at AAFT
"The films must leave an impact on the viewers that is how we plan and produce films at Asian Academy of Film and Television" said Sandeep Marwah president of Marwah Studios while introducing the guest on the dice at the inauguration of 65th Festival of Short Digital Films at Noida Film City.
India Backs Khan
My Name Is Khan has got huge advance booking across the country. Delhi, UP & East Punjab is equal to the previous biggest opening, which is 3 Idiots. Tickets till Sunday for the entire weekend in the Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) has been sold out. For single screens in West Bengal it has already broken the advance booking record. The advance is on par with '3 Idiots' in all the South territories.
Reliance Big Pictures and Filmkraft's most awaited romantic film Kites to release on 21st May, 2010
Hindi & English versions of Kites will release worldwide simultaneously on 21st May First look trailer will be unveiled in 1700 screens worldwide on 12th February