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  • Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires video game developer Bungie

    Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires video game developer Bungie

    Mumbai: Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will acquire video game developer Bungie in a deal that is estimated to be worth $3.6 billion.

    “Bungie’s world-class expertise in multi-platform development and live game services will help us deliver on our vision of expanding PlayStation to hundreds of millions of gamers,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan. “Bungie is a great innovator and has developed incredible proprietary tools that will help PlayStation Studios achieve new heights under Hermen Hulst’s leadership.”

    Bungie is the developer behind the popular gaming franchise “Halo” and massively multiplayer online game “Destiny.” Post the acquisition, Bungie will continue to independently develop and publish games and will continue to be present on all platforms and not just Playstation.

    “In SIE, we have found a partner who unconditionally supports us in all we are and who wants to accelerate our vision to create generation-spanning entertainment, all while preserving the creative independence that beats in Bungie’s heart,” said Bungie CEO Pete Parsons. “We will continue to independently publish and creatively develop our games. We will continue to drive one, unified Bungie community. Our games will continue to be where our community is, wherever they choose to play.”

    “I have spent a great deal of time with the senior team at Bungie and it is clear their experience and skills are highly complementary to our own,” said Playstation Studios head Hermen Hulst. “We will be ready to welcome and support Bungie as they continue to grow, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this incredible team.”

  • Zee World lines up three new shows

    Zee World lines up three new shows

    MUMBAI:  Zee World is all set to pep up its programming line up with the launch of three new shows. Come 18 May and the channel will premiere Breaking Free, Destiny and Eternal Love in the daily 6 – 8 pm slot.

     

    Zee TV South Africa CEO Harish Goyal said, “We are excited to introduce you to our new characters as they go through all the drama and action that you have come to expect from our brand. Zee World prides itself in delivering the best in entertainment for you and your family. To deliver on our promise, the channel brings you your favourite series in seasons ensuring that you experience the best of our award winning shows.”

     

    The series will offer diverse content, reflecting the channel’s efforts in providing relatable entertainment.

     

    Breaking Free, which will be aired from Monday to Friday at 8 pm, is a story of a young girl called Sugni, who attempts to change the age old tradition, which the corrupt society will never let go off.

     

    On the other hand, the channel’s second new show Destiny revolves around a family that depicts the mindset of most of the middle and upper class families of the society. It shows the psychology of individuals who believe that the society can be run and governed by men only. It will be aired from Monday to Friday at 7 pm.

     

    The third show, Eternal Love is a story of three individuals, Sahiba, Ranveer and Daljeet with a number of twists and turns in their lives. They find themselves in a completely new world where love becomes the driving forces. The show will be aired from Monday to Friday at 6 pm.

  • Destiny’s Child, Korn triumph at MTV Asia Awards

    Destiny’s Child, Korn triumph at MTV Asia Awards

    MUMBAI: The Siam Paragon venue in Bangkok was illuminated with international and Asian stars celebrating the fifth spectacular MTV Asia Awards 2006 on 6 May.

    Destiny’s Child got the Special Achievement in Music Award. In a special presentation during the show, MTV Asia Awards host Kelly Rowland accepted the Award on behalf of Destiny’s Child. The award winners included Korn’s Twisted Transistor which won for Favourite Video.

    The multi-platinum trio consisting of Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams, Destiny’s Child were honoured for their contribution to the music world and their immeasurable impact on pop culture.

    While Latin heart throb Ricky Martin was the viewers choice for Best Male Singer, the winner of the first edition of American Idol Kelly Clarkson was their choice for Favourite Female. The Backstreet Boys were voted the Favourite Pop act while Simon Webbe was the Favourite Breakthrough Artist.

    The Asian winners included India’s Jal, Vicki Zhao from China, Twins from Hong Kong and Thai singer Tata Young. Winners were determined by MTV viewers throughout Asia, who voted via SMS and online.

    The night started off with Korn performing their song Twisted Transistor. The 4,600 capacity-crowd were treated to a true blend of East and West throughout the night.

    Host city Bangkok got a special treat as Thai hip-hop group Thaitanium jammed with Simon Webbe in a performance of No Worries and Webbe’s Blue bandmate Lee Ryan partnered with Young for their version of the classic ballad Endless Love.

    Taiwanese favourite Jolin Tsai performed Dancing Diva. Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter got behind the piano and sang his hit Bad Day. The night ended with Korea’s Kangta joining forces with Taiwan’s Vanness Wu for a duet performance of 2nd Scandal.