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  • Sony to release ‘Spiderman 3’ in May 2007 in Imax

    Sony to release ‘Spiderman 3’ in May 2007 in Imax

    MUMBAI: Imax and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that Columbia Pictures’ Spiderman 3 will be simultaneously released at theatres throughout the world and at Imax theatres on 4 May 2007.

    Spiderman 3 will be directed by Sam Raimi, who also directed the first two installments of the franchise. The film will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of Imax.

    In Spiderman 3, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. As Spider-Man basks in the public’s adulation for his accomplishments and he is pursued by Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), who rivals M.J. for his affections, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most.

    His newfound self-assuredness is jeopardised when he faces the battle of his life against two of the most feared villains ever (Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace), whose unparalleled power and thirst for retribution threaten Peter and everyone he loves

  • Catch the ultimate in “Ab Aakhri Jung”on Star Gold’s Sabse Favourite Kaun

    April 1, 2006: The Sabsey Favourite Kaun Election Express vans have covered 45 towns, traveled 24,000 kms and collected almost 1 Lakh votes across the length & breadth of the country. In the last two weeks we have announced the nominations of the zonal short list. However that’s not all…. That’s not where the fun stops…there’s a whole lot more… because here comes the final short list.

    Who Is In…? And Who Is Out ….? Nomination Special
    If you have not clipped your fingers nails… then you don’t need to… For this week Schwarzkopf Palette Sabse Favourite Kaun brings you Suspense Sunday. The channel is not airing “Bhoot” but is airing the final nominations. Who will it be? Who will make it to the top 10?…If the election express has come to your zone and you have voted then you cant miss this final nomination episode. Even if you know who the winner of your Zone is, you can never be sure if he has made it to the final short list. It’s full of surprises!!! Every zone has its own super star. A hit in one zone might be a complete miss in the other. To find out more tune into “Ab Aakhri Jung” On Schwarzkopf Palette Sabse Favourite Kaun starting Sunday April 9, 2006 at 12: 30 pm Only On Star Gold.

    Election Commissioner T.N. Shoshan played by none another than veteran actor “Asrani” will announce the shortlist for every category. And the nominees are….Oops … we do not want to give it out…. You just have to watch it on Star Gold Catch“ Ab Aakhri Jung” On Schwarzkopf Palette Sabse Favourite Kaun starting Sunday April 9, 2006 at 12: 30 pm only.

    A sneak peak into Arshad Bole To:

    Bhataodekar says, “Arre baba…Aajkal murgi aani porgi…donoich danger hai…” to which Himmesh Chammiya Tara Singh harmoniously hums “Ek baar aaja aaja aaja aaja”! but Jumman Miyaan does not wish to be left behind so he along with his two-shayar friends Irshaad & Barbaad say…. “Kajra Re Kajra re tere gijre gijre naina… Aaj kal to tu free hai Zara akele mein aakar milna…”

    Dekho Kya Kehna Hai Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailer Ka:

    Election Commissioner T N Soshan orders… “Below 18 no problem, already voted no problem, Age no bar… Only Voting Baar Baar…Don’t let your favourite stars down … keep those fingers clicking … just so that YOUR NUMBER ONE can be INDIA’S NUMBER ONE.”

    Once all the votes in the zones are tallied, the nominees are picked. Voting is now thrown open to the entire nation to vote for the winners in all categories. Voting in the final phase happens through SMS(7827); Internet (www.indya.com) and televoting, apart from it, all the INOX multiplexes across the country will also be a part of this voting process. To find out more about Schwarzkopf Palette Sabsey Favourite Kaun keep watching Star Gold or log onto www.indya.com to get loads of action and excitement as it happens!

  • Landmark rolls out national expansion plans

    Mumbai, April 13, 2006: Landmark, the largest book and music retailer in India today announced the launch of its first store in Mumbai, which will kickstart the company’s national roll out plan. The Mumbai store, which marks its foray into the western region, is located at Infiniti Mall, Andheri. With this launch, Landmark will now be present in Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai.

    Spread across 18,500 sq. ft, the new Landmark store in Mumbai will offer a wide range of books, music, movies, stationery, gifts, toys and accessories amongst others. The undisputed leader in the book and music category, Landmark boasts of an exhaustive range of over 1,00,000 titles in books and music alone. With superior customer service and value pricing coupled with an inviting and comfortable environment, Landmark is all set to become the preferred destination for book and music lovers in Mumbai.

    Announcing Landmark’s foray into Mumbai, Ms. Hemu Ramaiah, CEO, Landmark said, “Landmark aims to be a point of cultural and social interaction, where authors, poets and musicians will hold court. For us, Landmark goes beyond business…the product mix ensures a platform for intellectual entertainment.”

    Adds Mr. Himanshu Chakrawarti, COO Landmark,”We are delighted to kick off our national expansion with the first store in Mumbai. Andheri is a very vibrant market and we expect the Landmark experience to make an impact with the evolved customers in this part of the city. Whether it is the depth of our collection or the nature of initiatives that we bring to our customers, Landmark will soon create a brand new experience in book and music retailing across the country.”

    Landmark today has the distinction of pioneering a number of innovations and has always been the first to adopt technology, thereby enhancing customer experience at the store and also provide substantial efficiencies at the back end.

    Landmark enjoys the distinction of being the first:

    Large format book retailer in India
    Integrated Online Retail Store chain in India.
    Retailer to introduce the concept of E-tailing
    Retailer in Asia to be Accredited ISO 9002 and was also awarded British European and International Standard certification BSEN ISO 9002-recognition of Service & Quality

    Launched in Chennai in 1987 Landmark has over the past 19 years nurtured and built its stores on the foundation of providing customers the widest choice and a great overall experience in its stores. In August 2005, Trent Limited acquired a 76% strategic interest in Landmark and its subsidiary firms for a consideration of Rs.103.6 crores.

    For further Information, please contact:
    Shiraz Bhavnani / Poonam Nikam
    Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
    Tel: 022-5656 8787 / 5656 8715
    Fax: 5656 8788

     

     

  • CNBC-TV18’s Banking Industry Vector Series in Mumbai

    The business landscape of BFSI sector is quickly evolving. With their extensive IT budgets, BFSI players continue to create major revenue opportunities for IT solutions providers. TCS, i-flex solutions Ltd, Oracle etc are front runners in this respect. Globally, financial services firms are among the biggest spenders in the $72 billion enterprise software market. Services specifically ATM, phone banking, net banking etc require a greater level of integration and stronger networking capabilities.

    Banks are increasingly relying on computerized services to address the growing needs of the consumers. But in the process of computerization and integration of these services, are banks beginning to lose the “Human” touch? Has convenience, and the quantum strides of computing power, turned banks into gigantic, faceless Teller Machines?

    The discussion brought forth the salient features of these arguments and different perspectives were highlighted by Mr. H N Sinor, Chief Executive, Indian Banks Association alongwith Omkar Goswami, CERG India founder and India’s leading economist with CNBC-TV18’s Vivek Law.

    Commenting on the Industry Vector Series, Omkar Goswami said, “The Industry vector series on CNBC-TV18 promises to be an in-depth journey to the heart of the Indian industry”.

    The Industry Vector series is an 8 episode series on CNBC-TV18 focused on 8 hot sectors specifically: Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Media, Pharma, Logistics, Banking & Financial Services Industry, Education and ITES. Dedicated to industry verticals, Industry Vectors seek industry opinion, highlight burgeoning issues and encourage industry doyens to come together and address them.

    The series will be telecast only on CNBC-TV18 on Saturdays at 10:30pm and on Sundays at 2:30pm.

    About CNBC-TV18:
    CNBC-TVI8 is India’s No.1 business medium. CNBC-TV18 is the undisputed leader in the business. The channel’s benchmark coverage extends from corporate news, financial markets coverage, expert perspective on investing and management to industry verticals and beyond. CNBC-TV18 has been constantly innovating with new genres of programming that helps make business more relevant to different constituencies across India. CNBC-TV18 is currently available in over 20 million households in India.

  • Discovery Channel Celebrates The World Cup in “More Than A Game”

    Chronicles the emergence of the greatest teams & the evolution of the World Cup as a tournament

    New Delhi, April 26, 2006: The football World Cup has evolved into a cultural event that unites the entire world for one exhilarating and unforgettable month. Nothing compares to the anticipation, excitement, intensity, joy and tears that this global event generates. Over the years it has had far flung influences which go beyond the playing field. More than just a sporting extravaganza, it has impacted the economy of countries and their presence on the global map.

     

    In a premiere six-part series MORE THAN A GAME, featuring the six giants of the game – Brazil, Germany, France, England, Argentina and Italy, Discovery Channel will chronicle the emergence of international football’s greatest teams and players interwoven with the story of how the World Cup evolved as a tournament and shaped the nature of football worldwide.

     

    Made in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and featuring exclusive footage from FIFA’s film archive and recollections from some of the world’s greatest players including Beckham, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Platini and Zoff, MORE THAN A GAME is the definitive account of the World Cup – its glorious goals, legendary players, fanatical fans and enduring appeal. With previously unseen footage from matches dating back over 40 years, viewers will get a fresh perspective on even the most familiar football legends. They will also witness how winning or losing a game can change the fortunes of a nation.

     

    Discovery Channel will premiere this six-part series every Friday at 9 pm, starting April 28th. Each episode will be repeated on the following Saturday at 10 am.

    Discovery Channel’s spokesperson said, “MORE THAN A GAME showcases how the World Cup has been a carnival of innovation, advancing both the game and the business of football. It presents the fascinating account of the extraordinary brilliance and the gallant failures of the superpowers of world football. Identifying and capturing the defining moments of the football World Cup is what makes MORE THAN A GAME so captivating.”

     

    The Ambassador of Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Jose Vicente Pimentel, said “I am delighted to be part of this special programme by Discovery Channel which will provide the football enthusiasts in India an insight into the history of the World Cup. Each of the six nations covered in the programme represent football in its truest form. Each episode will give viewers an insight into the various manifestations of the sport and how single-handedly football can bind an entire nation.”

    MORE THAN A GAME – Programme Schedule:

    • Brazil – April 28, 9 pm
    The World Cup has defined Brazil as a nation. The five-time winners have given the world legends like Pele, Carlos Alberto, Tostao, Socrates and Ronaldo. In this episode, you can also watch 17-year-old Pele leading the Brazilian charge to their first World Cup win in 1958 and then taking it to the event to its greatest height: the superlative final of 1970.

    • Argentina – May 5, 9 pm
    Argentina’s Diego Maradona became the biggest football star since Pele. Never has one man so dominated the World Cup. But after the bravura and brilliance of 1986, it has all been downhill for Maradona. His well-publicised descent into drug addiction and psychological deterioration mark a sad end to an incredible career. Also see the memorable celebrations in Buenos Aires in 1978 after Argentina won against a background of intimidation and corruption with a military junta governing the country.

    • England – May 12, 9 pm
    The British boycotted the World Cup till 1950 and have won it only once – in 1966. They were the first nation to win as hosts. With a passionate (and infamous) fan base and the superstar status of their players, it has always shared a love-hate relationship with the sport they invented. Their story of the World Cup ranges from disaster to gallant failure.

    • Germany – May 19, 9 pm
    It’s hard to imagine a time when Germany was not a footballing superpower. But in the 1954 final, they were definitely the underdogs against the talented Hungarians. An extraordinary comeback set the foundations for future dominance, and till now they remain one of the most difficult sides to overcome. Watch how the World Cup has helped Germany to emerge as one of the leading nations in world football.

    • Italy – May 26, 9 pm
    Paolo Rossi’s hat-trick helped Italy beat Brazil 3-2 in one of the greatest World Cup games. Their World Cup victory in 1982 ended a fifty-two year wait for their demanding supporters. The famous Azzuri are characterised by their stubborn, defensive approach that has, according to their critics, overshadowed the beauty of their game. They have, however, won the World cup three times and those who underestimate them, do so at their own peril.

    • France – June 2, 9 pm
    The 1998 World Champions had included 15 squad players from different ethnic backgrounds embodied by Zidane, Desailly and Lizarazu. As the most racially troubled country in Europe, France was divided by the question of immigration. The multiracial make up of the French national team was openly criticised till their stunning 3-0 victory over favourites Brazil, which led to four days of euphoric celebrations across the nation. The win also summed the international nature of a sport which is ‘MORE THAN A GAME’.

     

    Discovery Communications, Inc.
    Discovery Communications is the leading global real-world media company.
    Discovery has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in 170 countries and territories with nearly 1.4 billion cumulative subscribers. Discovery Networks International offers 17 television brands, reaching 687 million cumulative subscribers. In India, three Discovery brands reach 78.5 million cumulative subscribers with programming available in English and Hindi. Discovery Communications is owned by four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company’s Founder and Chairman.

     

    For further information, please contact: Rajiv Bakshi
    Associate Director – Marketing and Communications Discovery Networks India
    Tel: 98109-99796; 011- 41491164 Luna / Priyadarshani Hanmer & Partners
    Tel: 98106-28989 / 98110-30502

  • SpiceJet reports an overwhelming success

    BANGALORE: 2006 has been registered as a historic day in the Indian aviation industry as the fastest growing low-frill airlines SpiceJet is the first airline to cross 95 percent passenger load factor barrier. The airline achieved all time high 95.4 percent passenger load factor on April 18th, and remained undisputed load factor leader among all the domestic airlines.

    On 11 sectors the airline registered 100 percent passenger load factor, while on 17 sectors SpiceJet maintained the load factor between 95 per cent & 99 per cent. The sectors which registered 100 percent load factor mark include; Ahmedabad – Delhi, Bangalore – Ahmedabad, Mumbai – Delhi, Hyderabad – Delhi, Jammu – Delhi, Chennai – Bangalore, Pune – Delhi and Srinagar – Jammu.

    After getting such an overwhelming response from the passenger’s, the airline has started a new sector from Mumbai to Hyderabad. While, it has also added more flights on existing sectors of Delhi – Hyderabad – Chennai, Delhi – Srinagar and Delhi – Pune.

    Commenting on achieving remarkable passenger load factor figure, SpiceJet Director Mr. Ajay Singh said, “India is at the threshold of a new wave of growth. We are seeing unprecedented growth in the aviation sector here. This will continue for some time. We are very confident that we will receive even better response in days to come. We will continue to fly our passengers on time and at reasonable fares, qualities that have enabled SpiceJet to achieve the highest load factor in of all airlines in India.”

  • Shahid Kapoor to feature in ‘Super Mard’ on ETC

    Shahid Kapoor to feature in ‘Super Mard’ on ETC

    Mumbai April 24, 2006: ETC walks hand in hand with Hindi Film and Music industry. ETC Super Mard’ is one more interesting dimension to this commitment. This exclusive and Power Packed slot is bringing witty and polite Shahid Kapoor as the Super Mard. Witty because, he gave all the correct answers and polite because he tolerated nonsensical questions from Suresh Menon with a tolerant smile.

     

    ETC Super Mard is dedicated to leading men of Hindi cinema. ETC devotes fifteen days of the month to one male artiste wherein the hero of the film is featured in one shows. In a chat show called Chit Chaat ETC anchor holds an uncensored conversation with the star. In the special half an hour dedicated show Super Mard talks to the anchor about himself, his favorite moments, his costars, his role and the efforts he has put in to develop the character. ETC also shows songs and clippings from the film of Super Mard for one half of the month.

     

    ETC Super Mard Shahid Kapoor is talking to Suresh Menon on Friday April 28, 2006 at 8.00 PM. ( Repeats on Saturday 1.30PM)

     

    During the show Suresh asks him about his concept of a Super Mard and Shahid Quips, “To be Super Mard you have to be kind.” And Muscles? Shahid doesn’t believe that it is essential to have a perfect muscular body to be a star. It is more of acting caliber one requires to be an actor.

    About his character in the film 36 China Town Shahid tells that it is the role of a struggling actor who has come here after a fight with his parents. “He has told them that he will come back only after making it big in the industry and here he gets stuck in a sticky situation.” But according to Shahid “besides thrill and secret this film also has its funny moments from Paresh Ji, Johnny JI and ofcourse me.”

    And how was it working with Kareena? “Beyond a point it was like any other costar”.

     

    So catch this Star at his bindaas best on ETC on 28th April at 8.00PM.

     

    ETC is a music based entertainment channel with music dominating more than 98% of the programming content. In all India markets, ETC enjoys the largest reach amongst all the music channels. ETC is watched by more then 30 million households.

    For more information contact:
    Corporate Communication
    ETC Networks Ltd
    Tel: 022 – 2673 2033-7
    Email: corpcomm@entertainmenttv.com
    Log on to: www.entertainmenttv.com

  • The Rolling Stones and Snoop Dogg join QUEST in a Search for Music

    QUEST airs: Indian Standard Times

    Sat, April 29 at 1130am and 1930hrs

    Sun, April 30 at 1130am

     

    The Rolling Stones, BB King, Snoop Dogg and James Blunt are some of the world’s biggest musical stars who join Richard Quest in his search for rhythm in this month’s QUEST on CNN.

     

    Legendary rock stars The Rolling Stones were recently granted permission to perform in China and Richard meets up with Mick, Keith, Ronnie and Charlie as they embark on a global tour and prepare to play in Shanghai. Also in Shanghai, Richard discovers that China has its own rock god in the form of singer Cui Jian.

     

    He then heads off to the MTV Asia Music Awards in Sydney where he meets critically acclaimed rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg and forms part of his entourage on the red carpet. He also talks to British chart sensation James Blunt about his phenomenal success and best-selling album.

     

    Continuing on his quest for music, Richard travels to Los Angeles to meet up with Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren. Recognised as the pre-eminent songwriter of her generation, Warren has written songs for acts as diverse as Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Meatloaf and Cher, resulting in more than 90 top ten hits in the US and the UK alone. Warren gives him a lesson in song writing and shows him the ingredients needed to make a hit record.

     

    Richard then takes his song to LA Reid, the head of Def Jam Records in Los Angeles.

     

     

    Rapper Kanye West and soul diva Mariah Carey are just two of the star names on his books and he can make or break a music career by pressing ‘play’ or ‘eject’. He tells Richard what makes a successful musician and how to get a start in the often cut throat business.

     

    The ‘King of Blues’ BB King talks to Richard as he prepares for his 10,000th live performance at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. 2006 has been a landmark year for the legendary 80 year old bluesman whose musical journey has taken him from sharecropping in Mississippi to the concert halls of the world and 14 Grammy Awards.

     

    New York’s famous Juilliard School of Music is also celebrating a birthday. Richard witnesses the school mark its 100th anniversary with a star-studded concert of alumni, including greats from the worlds of jazz and classical music, such as trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, violinist Itzhak Pearlman and America’s top soprano Renee Fleming.

     

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  • TV18, Balaji scrips shine on strong Q1 results

    TV18, Balaji scrips shine on strong Q1 results

    MUMBAI: This is a result investors may have been waiting for. Television Eighteen put up a robust first quarter performance, pulling the scrip up by Rs 13 to close today in the BSE at Rs 605 in a market that slipped 61 points after four days of continuous rise.

    On the television front, TV18 has doubled its revenues over the year-ago period while net profit has jumped 65 per cent to Rs 138.21 million. The company now has four channels – two in the business space and two general news channels.

    The Group’s internet business is also poised for a scale up, having crossed $1 million (Rs 46.75 million) in the quarter. TV18 is eyeing acquisitions and will soon re-launch jobstreet.com and yatra.com. The company has already announced plans to hive off the internet business which will make it attractive for strategic investors.

    “The scrip could lift up further, based on these results. The valuation of the internet business will also be interesting,” a market analyst says.

    Balaji Telefilms, which announced its first quarter results yesterday, is the other media scrip which climbed 4.34 per cent to close the day at Rs 109.45 in the BSE. Analysts say this was on the back of a 39 per cent jump in the TV content producer’s net profit to close the quarter at Rs 173.77 million.

    The market is yet to be enthused by UTV’s deal with Walt Disney Company, shedding marginally in the BSE to close 1.8 per cent down at Rs 168.65. The global media major had bought out Hungama TV and taken a 14.9 per cent stake in UTV for a total consideration of $44.5 million (approximately Rs 2 billion).

    “The scrip will gain value once Disney chalks out a joint plan with UTV. It is not clear yet where Disney wants to take UTV forward,” says a market analyst.

    Among the other media stocks to fall are Zee Telefilms (2.24 per cent to Rs 257.20) and NDTV (from Rs 156.2 to Rs 155.30). TV Today almost stayed flat to close at Rs 76.60.

  • MGM channel gets distribution deal in Africa

    MGM channel gets distribution deal in Africa

    MUMBAI: The MGM Channel will be broadcast to subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa via the new DTH platform, My TV.

    The MGM Channel will join networks such as BBC World and Fox Sports on the growing My TV satellite service.

    MGM Networks executive VP Bruce Tuchman says, “This agreement represents a very positive development for us in the African marketplace and fits nicely into our preferred strategy of providing more and more local viewers with choice in channels and choice in platforms.

    “We believe that the launch of My TV, and the emergence of new opportunities across the region, will help spur higher multi-channel penetration and create even more attractive business prospects for channels across this burgeoning television market.”

    My TV COO John Tydeman says, “The inclusion of western movies on the MGM Channel in the My TV bouquet will complement the news, music, children’s, sports, documentaries and local African programming currently available.

    “My TV offers entertainment for African families across the sub-Sahara at an affordable price. MGM’s decision to join My TV is a further endorsement by the international programming community of the My TV proposition.”

    The MGM Channel broadcasts handpicked selections from the MGM library, the world’s largest collection of modern films, on a 24/7 basis. The agreement with My TV is non-exclusive and follows a number of breakthrough deals in other parts of the world announced by MGM Networks in the last several months, including the launch slated for later this year of the MGM Channel into Central/Eastern Europe, in partnership with Liberty Global’s chellomedia division, as well as a slew of new distribution deals for the MGM Channel in Asia.