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  • Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons to act in the upcoming Superman-Batman film

    Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons to act in the upcoming Superman-Batman film

    MUMBAI: Warner Bros. Pictures announced today in an official press release that, Jesse Eisenberg has been set to star as Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons will play Alfred in the upcoming Zack Snyder untitled Superman/Batman film. The dual announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

     

    In the official press release, Snyder stated, “Lex Luthor is often considered the most notorious of Superman’s rivals, his unsavory reputation preceding him since 1940. What’s great about Lex is that he exists beyond the confines of the stereotypical nefarious villain. He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”

     

    The director further added in the release, “As everyone knows, Alfred is Bruce Wayne’s most trusted friend, ally and mentor, a noble guardian and father figure. He is an absolutely critical element in the intricate infrastructure that allows Bruce Wayne to transform himself into Batman. It is an honor to have such an amazingly seasoned and gifted actor as Jeremy taking on the important role of the man who mentors and guides the guarded and nearly impervious façade that encapsulates Bruce Wayne.”

     

    Eisenberg has received Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and BAFTA Award nominations for his starring role as Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher’s The Social Network. He also starred in Woody Allen’s To Rome with Love and Louis Letterier’s Now You See Me. He will next be seen in The Double and Night Moves.

     

    Irons won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Claus von Bülow in Reversal of Fortune. His work in the film also garnered him a Golden Globe Award. He won an Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for his performance in the TV miniseries Elizabeth I, opposite Helen Mirren, and recently starred on the small screen as Rodrigo Borgia in Neil Jordan’s highly acclaimed Showtime series The Borgias, for which Irons earned a Golden Globe nomination. He was recently nominated for a SAG Award for the PBS Great Performances television miniseries The Hollow Crown, for his performance as Henry IV.

     

    Snyder’s film stars Henry Cavill, reprising his role as Superman/Clark Kent, Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince. The film also reunites Man of Steel stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.

     

    The new film is currently being written by Chris Terrio (Argo), from a screenplay by David S. Goyer (Da Vinci’s Demons). Charles Roven (The Dark Knight) and Deborah Snyder (300, Suckerpunch) are producing, with Benjamin Melniker (Constantine), Michael E. Uslan (The Spirit), Wesley Coller (Watchmen), David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns (Smallville, Arrow) serving as executive producers.

     

    The film is set to open worldwide on May 6, 2016, and is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, Batman characters created by Bob Kane, and Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment.

  • Firstpost.com launches new business portal, Firstbiz

    Firstpost.com launches new business portal, Firstbiz

    MUMBAI: Nearly three years after the successful launch of Firstpost.com (9 May 2011), India’s first exclusively digital newsroom debuts www.firstbiz.com a stand-alone, business news and views site, today.   

    While Firstpost has in the past covered business, economy, investing and brands as a part of its general news coverage, this stand-alone approach comes at a time when India gears up for its giant, general election where economic and business agendas are set as much as the political. Firstpost believes that users must engage with economy and business, as deeply as with politics.

    And from this emerges Firstbiz – the business offering from Firstpost.

     R Jagannathan, Editor-in-chief says:  

    “With Firstpost, we walked right into the middle of a rising tide of public anger against poor governance and corruption. By reflecting a diverse range of public opinion that mainstream media was slow to respond to, Firstpost made a space for itself.  

     
    With Firstbiz, which is targeted not just at business and entrepreneurs, but all economic agents driven by aspiration, the need for a quick turnaround on news and views is even more vital. Digital media is best-placed to serve this growing community of participants in the India growth story with its unique take on developments. We will be there wherever you are: first on your desktop or laptop, and soon enough on your iPad, your Android smartphone, or whatever device you use to get to information.”

    Durga Raghunath, CEO Firstpost adds:

     “With Firstbiz, we hope to do the following:
     
    One, rethink posting around Business. We know that Business news consumption on digital has plateaued, but there is a way to coax every reader to become a business news reader. We also believe, that CEOs can use digital media more, if content was tailored and useful.

     
    Two, make Business inclusive. Digital media by its very nature allows us to focus on the niche. We don’t have constraints of inches or minutes, we can afford to have a very long tail. So we will cater to big business, small business and very small entrepreneurs.

     
    Three, with this launch we are also thrilled to take Biztech, that was previously a stand-alone property into our fold. Enterprise technology is a phenomenally important space that we will build a multitude of experiences around. We will focus on great depth in this area, both online and offline. And finally, this is a beta production. We will change a lot along the way, as we did with Firstpost, based on user feedback and analytics.”

     

  • Witness the rise of a Megastructure – Terminal 3

    Witness the rise of a Megastructure – Terminal 3

    MUMBAI: One of Asia’s largest, Terminal 3, is a symbol of India’s fast paced infrastructure growth and emerging economic status. With a capacity of 34 million passengers per year (mppa), it turned Indira Gandhi International Airport into South Asia’s most important aviation hub. A mammoth task completed in a record time of 37 months against the backdrop of a looming deadline to the Commonwealth Games 2010.

    On February the 9th at 7 PM, get set to witness this incredible journey called ‘Megastructures: Delhi IGI Airport – Terminal 3’ on National Geographic Channel. A one-hour special documenting the construction of India’s largest post-independence building, spearheaded by the GMR group, the show will follow the emergence of this gigantic structure, from conception to realization.

    Commenting on the challenges posed by the megaproject, Mr. I. Prabhakara Rao, CEO, Delhi International Airport (P) Limited said, “The task to provide India’s capital, a world-class international airport – was nothing short of daunting. 16 million domestic and international travelers were already flying through Delhi annually, and the milestone to be achieved was to provide for actual traffic of 36 million passengers in just over three years. There was much to be done and very little time. But we had some of the brightest minds from across the world, as well as extremely dedicated teams of workers, on our side to erect the megastructure that would change the landscape of Delhi NCR, as we knew it. We couldn’t be happier about Nat Geo joining us on this thrilling ride.”

    Commenting on the documentary, Ms. Debarpita Banerjee, VP, Marketing, National Geographic and FOX International Channels, said, “Terminal 3 revolutionized air travel for residents of Delhi and India alike. For the National Geographic team to have been associated with the process of history being created hence, was an honor. And as always, with the ‘Megastructure’ franchise, Nat Geo patrons have a compelling and a great story to look forward to.”

    Watch the transformation of a barren stretch of land into this spectacular Megastructure in record time, on ‘Megastructures: Delhi IGI Airport – Terminal 3’ premiering on Sunday, 9th February at 7 PM only on National Geographic Channel.

     

  • STAR Plus Veera campaign encourages first time voters to make a difference

    STAR Plus Veera campaign encourages first time voters to make a difference

    MUMBAI: We all know that we cross a major landmark in life when we turn 18 years old. You are bestowed upon with many privileges – you get a license to drive, can rightfully enter a disco and even choose your life partner! But what about the fundamental privilege of the right to VOTE? How many of us exercise this?
     

    A government by the people, for the people just can’t work without its people. With the thought of mobilizing the youth and taking its’ Nayi Soch agenda forward, STAR PLUS has introduced an initiative to encourage first time voters to register for the upcoming General Elections. Led by its  popular face & youth icon – Veera. The campaign will see a series of public service messages, prompting young viewers to register, vote and make a difference.
     

    “In India, the number of potential first time voters during this election,  is estimated at a massive 12 crores. In light of this, we at Star Plus, wanted to spread awareness about voting rights amongst first time voters and mobilize the youth. We want to encourage them to exercise their vote and contribute to the country’s progress. However a lot of them are still not aware the registration is an important prerequisite to voting. This first phase of our campaign aims to address that, “said Nikhil Madhok, Senior Vice-President Marketing & Content Strategy, Star Plus.

    Veera is one of the most influential young protagonists on television currently, as her progressive outlook to life is inspiring young viewers all over the country.  “Voting is a very important right of every citizen of India, and we must all exercise our right. The youth of this country are the ones who are the most impacted by decisions taken by the government. So it becomes important that they play a key role in the election process, to provide a better future for themselves and their country,” says Veera.

     

  • PVR celebrates 86th Academy Awards

    PVR celebrates 86th Academy Awards

    NEW DELHI: PVR Cinemas, the largest cinema exhibition company in India, announces the opening of the PVR Oscar Film Festival in India, starting from 31st January till 6th February 2014. With this endeavor, PVR brings globally acclaimed movies which have been nominated for this year’s Academy Awards to the nine cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Kochi.

     

    PVR has always aimed to give the best to its audience by offering world class cinema. This year, besides bringing movies like ‘American Hustle’, ‘The Wolf of the Wall Street’, ‘12 years a Slave’ which have received major nominations at the Oscars, PVR cinemas will also showcase ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ and ‘August Osage County’ at the OSCAR Film Festival almost a month before the scheduled theatrical release of these two films in India.

     

    Talking about the festival, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Joint Managing Director, PVR Ltd, said, “PVR has consistently worked towards offering the best cinema experience to the Indian audience. People from the film fraternity as well the audience look up to the Academy Awards for the quality cinema that it entails. Keeping up with our promise we are very excited to host PVR Oscar Film Festival in India.”

     

    The Oscar Film Festival by PVR is hosted to keep the cities entertained with movies of immense action and drama. The multiplex is expected to witness heavy footfalls with movie connoisseurs excited for their favorite movies.

     

    About PVR Limited

     

    PVR is the largest and the most premium film entertainment company in India. It is listed as India’s Most Trusted and Most Attractive brand – The Brand Trust Report, 2013 in the Category of Entertainment and Display. PVR is currently amongst the top 10 cinema companies in the world with respect to the terms of admissions per screen, entering the World Economic Forum’s List of Fastest-Growing ‘Global Growth Companies’. The brand currently operates a cinema circuit comprising 408 screens in 95 cinemas spread across 39 cities in India.

     

    The company acquired the Cinemax properties in 2012 and currently serves 65 million patrons at PAN India level. From PVR’s Gold Class and Mainstream Cinemas to Director’s Cut, PVR has made exceptional technology like the IMAX® and the ECX (Enhanced Cinema Experience) accessible to its audience. PVR as a brand is known for cultivating and spreading international movie culture countrywide and supports independent filmmakers under the banner of ‘Directors Rare’.

     

    PVR Ltd, the integrated ‘film and retail brand’ has PVR Cinemas as its major subsidiary. Its other two subsidiaries are PVR Leisure and PVR Pictures. PVR Leisure focuses on rolling out F&B and retail entertainment concepts. It’s one of a kind venture, ‘PVR BluO’ is the largest bowling chain in India comprising of 135 cosmic bowling lanes which spreads across 6 centers. PVR Leisure’s first casual dining concept ‘Mistral’ is another venture that offers patrons a high quality experience. Adding to the portfolio, PVR Pictures has been a prolific distributor of non-studio/ independent international films in India for many years.

     

    For any further information, please refer to the enclosed link

    http://www.pvrcinemas.com/corporate/about-us.aspx

     

    For any media query please contact:

    Avian Media

    Silky Chopra/ Kanika Berry / Chinmoyee Kalita

    9650303863/ 9810744517 / 9999874549

  • BroadcastAsia2014 returns to Singapore

    BroadcastAsia2014 returns to Singapore

    SINGAPORE: BroadcastAisa2014, Asia’s most acclaimed exhibition and knowledge platform for the international broadcasting, film and digital multimedia industry, will return to Marina Bay Sands Singapore from 17 to 20 June 2014. Showcasing the newest innovations and cutting edge technologies, this business event is recognised by industry professionals as the most relevant arena for business networking opportunities. Gather topical knowledge and insights, and get to exchange ideas with leading industry players and thought leaders at the conferences. 

     

    ProfessionalAudioTechnology2014, incorporated with BroadcastAsia2014, is an international showcase for professional audio equipment, services and technology. Featuring the latest in professional audio technology and solutions, ProfessionalAudioTechnology draws industry professionals from radio broadcasting, audio production / post-production and live event and entertainment production.

     

    The BroadcastAsia International Conference and Creative Content Production Conference will bring together thought leaders and like-minded professionals from the broadcasting and media arenas to share business strategies for future broadcasting and content production. Visit www.Broadcast-Asia.com for more information.

     

     

     

    BroadcastAsia2014 at a glance:

    Show:

    BroadcastAsia2014 (In conjunction with CommunicAsia2014 and EnterpriseIT2014)

    Incorporating:

    ProfessionalAudioTechnology2014

    Date:

    17 – 20 June 2014

    Venue:

    Marina Bay Sands Singapore

    Opening hours:

    17 – 19 June: 10.30am – 6pm

    20 June: 10.30am – 4pm

    Admission:

    Business and trade professionals only

    Registration:

    www.broadcast-asia.com

     

    BroadcastAsia2014 International Conference:

    Date:

    17 – 20 June 2014

    Venue:

    Marina Bay Sands Singapore

    Admission:

    Registered delegates only

    Registration:

    http://www.broadcast-asia.com/index.php/conference/fees-registration/

     

    The Creative Content Production Conference:

    Date:

    17 – 20 June 2014

    Venue:

    Marina Bay Sands Singapore

    Admission:

    Registered delegates only

    Registration:

    http://www.broadcast-asia.com/index.php/conference/fees-registration/
  • Ross Video Appoints Yevgen Khovanskyi as Sales Director

    Ross Video Appoints Yevgen Khovanskyi as Sales Director

    MUMBAI: Ross Video is very pleased to announce that Yevgen Khovanskyi has joined the company as Sales Director for the Russian Federation. Yevgen joins Ross Video from Riedel Communications where he worked firstly as International Sales Manager for Russia, the CIS and Baltic states before helping to establish the company’s Moscow office and taking the role of Sales Director for Russia.  
     

    “Ross Video is a company that I’ve always admired,” notes Yevgen. “The company has enjoyed 23 straight years of incremental growth and that’s an incredible achievement given that it spans two recessions. There’s no doubt in my mind that Ross has the right product range and the right philosophy to become the number one player in live production in EMEA.”

     
    “We are really excited to welcome Yevgen to the Ross EMEA team,” comments David Dowling, Director of Sales for EMEA. “He’s a highly experienced sales professional with an enviable track record in the region. This appointment is our fourth new addition to the team in the last six months and, given our ambition for Ross in EMEA, I would expect to be making several similarly exciting announcements over the six months to come.”

  • Big Magic bihar & jharkhand launches police files season 2

    Big Magic bihar & jharkhand launches police files season 2

    MUMBAI: Encouraged by the grand success of season 1, BIG MAGIC Bihar and Jharkhand is all set to launch the second season of Police Files. Highlighting the various stories of crime, retaliation, presence of mind and bravery from the Hindi heartland, the show is hosted by Bhojpuri actor Vinay Anand. This new season hinges on the core principle ‘Surakshit Samaaj, Ek Abhiyaan’ that encourages people to be more socially responsible for those around them. The show launches on 3rd February, every Monday to Friday at 7.30pm and 10pm only on BIG MAGIC Bihar & Jharkhand!

    In its newest season, the show strives to evoke ‘Suraksha’ for everyone with the campaign ‘Surakshit Samaj Ek Abhiyaan’, and urges people to stand against crime and take preventive measures against them. Through the show, host Vinay Anand will narrate to viewers, various stories of impending crime, bravery and quick wittedness. The new season will be slotted in themes – Rakshak (the stories of super-cops going beyond their call of duty), Viruddh (the stories of senior citizens fighting crime), Naari Suraksha (highlighting the brave women of the region), Zameen (stories of fightbacks against Bhumafias), Rishton ki Raksha (stories of brave families) and stories of crimes against indigenous tribes / adivasis in Jharkhand.

    The company said in a statement, “Continuing to offer audiences in the Hindi heartland locally relevant and insightful programming, we are excited to launch season 2 of Police Files. Vinay Anand is a great host and we are confident that he will resonate very well with our viewers and that our advertisers will find great value in associating with the show.”

    Police Files is not just another crime show, but one that features real life stories from incidents that have taken place in the Hindi Heartland that are used to empower audiences to protect themselves from such crimes. The Hindi Heartland is known for its high crime rate ranging from crime against women, drug trafficking, extortion, murder for hire, homicide, kidnapping, theft, land mafia and more. This new show brings to life, real high profile cases through recreation and also goes a step further by empowering audiences to be better equipped to deal with these criminal situations.

    The new season will be promoted through an aggressive multi media campaign, featuring TV, Radio, OOH, Print, and Digital across the Hindi Heartland. The channel will also promote the show through various locally relevant on-ground campaigns and associations.

     

  • Nat Geo kick starts the second season of ‘Covershot’

    Nat Geo kick starts the second season of ‘Covershot’

    MUMBAI: The only reality TV show on photography is back! Nat Geo’s ‘Covershot’ franchise returns with its second season in a brand new avatar to unlock ‘Mission North-East’. And to get the season off to a grand start, National Geographic Channel has organized a photo exhibition of the masterpieces clicked by last year’s contestants.

    Targeting leading agencies, such as Group M, Madison, ZO, Starcom, Lodestar and Mediacom, across Delhi and Mumbai, from 27th January to 4th February for the photo exhibition, Nat Geo aims to create a buzz and conversation-starters around the very coveted, aspirational field of photography and their hugely successful ‘Covershot’ property in its latest season. While the exhibition in itself is a treat for the layman and photography enthusiasts alike, what comes across most poignantly yet again is the fact that the show served as a brilliant platform for amateurs to showcase their talent. And in addition to the more obvious attractions, at a time when National Geographic Channel is primed to launch one of its biggest properties for the year, the photo exhibition stands out as a pertinent, yet engaging go-between to reach out to multiple stakeholders, including their key partners.

    Commenting on the importance of engagement through varied approaches, Ms. Debarpita Banerjee, VP, Marketing, National Geographic and FOX International Channels, said, “When the show itself is such a visual treat, the best way to announce the launch would but naturally be through its visuals. A walk down the exhibition aisle would demonstrate the length and breadth of talent showcased on Covershot.”

    10 exciting episodes, 10 illustrious contestants, 1 cut-throat competition – ‘Nat Geo Covershot: Mission North-East’ will take you on the exquisite north-eastern trail this season, with host Shibani Dandekar and judges Rajiv Laxman and Lana Šlezi? – launching early April.