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  • Copyright infringement: Kross awarded injunction against ‘Pushpaka Vimana’, hearing on 12 Apr

    MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has issued an ad-interim injunction restraining further exhibition and distribution of the Kannada film, “Pushpaka Vimana” in any manner or in any medium including cinema theatres, television, CDs/DVDs. 

    Kross Pictures is a cross-border film and television production company with offices in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Mumbai. 

    The order restrains the film-makers from awarding any rights in relation to satellite or telecast rights of the film for its exhibition. The Court further directed defendants to disclose to the court the earnings from the film and all contracts with artists involved with the movie.

    The Bombay High Court stated that the Kannada film prima facie appears to be a copy of the Korean film called “Miracle In Cell No. 7” the rights to which are owned by Kross Pictures India. The original film was released on 23rd January 2013, first in Korean and then on Youtube in English in 2014. Kross Pictures had moved the Bombay High Court claiming copyright infringement against the producers of the Pushpaka Vimana. Dr. Birendra Saraf, instructed by Anirudh Rastogi of TRA and Ankita Singh of A&P Partners, appearing for Kross Pictures drew the court’s attention to at least fifteen instances where producer AR Vikhyat  of Vikhyat Chitra Productions has publicly admitted that he ‘adapted’ the screenplay of the Korean film for Pushpak Vimana.

    Kross acquires high-concept and proven intellectual property to produce localized films in different languages.  Kross’s Indian operation started in 2015, and has produced the 2016 Hindi film “TE3N” which is based on the Korean film “Montage”, and is currently producing “Suspect X” (directed by Sujoy Ghosh) for Amazon India.

    The court order can be seen here:

  • Netflix-iPic Entertainment tie up; to release original films

    Netflix-iPic Entertainment tie up; to release original films

    MUMBAI: The subscription led video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming service Netflix has partnered with iPic Entertainment theater chain to release selective original films. These movies will shown simultaneously on the streaming service and at iPic theaters across the US.

    With this deal, several reports have surfaced mentioning the red light on rival theater owners.

    The partnership is set to launch from Friday with Netflix’s war thriller The Siege of Jadotville, opening at iPic theaters in Los Angeles the same day it’s released on the streaming service.

    “Consumer choice is a pillar of our philosophy and the unparalleled level of comfort and hospitality offered at iPic made this a natural partnership,” said Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos in a statement.

    The movie chain operates 15 theaters with 113 screens nationwide, including in New York, Miami Beach, Houston and Scottsdale, Ariz.

    iPic Entertainment president and CEO Hamid Hashemi added, “ This is a significant game changer for consumers and fans, paving way for a new frontier in shared experience viewing of Netflix entertainment.”

    Netflix has previously released its original films in theaters, like 2015’s Beast of No Nations, bypassing the exclusive theatrical window viewed as vital to many movie chains.

    “Movie theaters are worried. Netflix is already their biggest competitor right now,” voiced Exhibitor Relations analyst Jeff Bock to USA Today. “This represents a direct hit to their business that shakes them to the core.”

    The president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners John Fithian has also opined his unhappiness with this practice. “Simultaneous release, in practice, has reduced both theatrical and home revenues when it has been tried. The theatrical window is a longstanding industry practice that has benefited studios, theaters and moviegoers. We all should tread lightly and be mindful that over the years, the film industry’s success is a direct result of a highly successful collaboration between filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors,” said Fithian in a statement.

  • Netflix-iPic Entertainment tie up; to release original films

    Netflix-iPic Entertainment tie up; to release original films

    MUMBAI: The subscription led video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming service Netflix has partnered with iPic Entertainment theater chain to release selective original films. These movies will shown simultaneously on the streaming service and at iPic theaters across the US.

    With this deal, several reports have surfaced mentioning the red light on rival theater owners.

    The partnership is set to launch from Friday with Netflix’s war thriller The Siege of Jadotville, opening at iPic theaters in Los Angeles the same day it’s released on the streaming service.

    “Consumer choice is a pillar of our philosophy and the unparalleled level of comfort and hospitality offered at iPic made this a natural partnership,” said Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos in a statement.

    The movie chain operates 15 theaters with 113 screens nationwide, including in New York, Miami Beach, Houston and Scottsdale, Ariz.

    iPic Entertainment president and CEO Hamid Hashemi added, “ This is a significant game changer for consumers and fans, paving way for a new frontier in shared experience viewing of Netflix entertainment.”

    Netflix has previously released its original films in theaters, like 2015’s Beast of No Nations, bypassing the exclusive theatrical window viewed as vital to many movie chains.

    “Movie theaters are worried. Netflix is already their biggest competitor right now,” voiced Exhibitor Relations analyst Jeff Bock to USA Today. “This represents a direct hit to their business that shakes them to the core.”

    The president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners John Fithian has also opined his unhappiness with this practice. “Simultaneous release, in practice, has reduced both theatrical and home revenues when it has been tried. The theatrical window is a longstanding industry practice that has benefited studios, theaters and moviegoers. We all should tread lightly and be mindful that over the years, the film industry’s success is a direct result of a highly successful collaboration between filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors,” said Fithian in a statement.

  • Maxus strengthens global board with three additions

    Maxus strengthens global board with three additions

    MUMBAI: Maxus has announced the strengthening of its global senior management team with three new appointments to its executive board.

    Benedict, Rudi Symons and Pam Sullivan are joining the ExCo. Benedict and Symons have both been promoted to new roles. Benedict becomes worldwide chief client officer, while Symons has been named worldwide chief talent officer. Sullivan, will continue in her role as managing director of Maxus Los Angeles.

    Benedict joined Maxus as a managing partner in 2014 from MEC where he was the global client lead. In his new role, Benedict will continue to help develop both the ever-expanding Maxus global Huawei relationship and GroupM’s global L’Oréal account across 19 markets, as well as spearheading the Maxus Client Leadership practice.

    Rudi Symons, newly appointed worldwide chief talent officer, joined Maxus in September 2015 as EMEA head of talent and culture. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing the global talent and culture strategy across 55 markets. Since joining, Symons has launched a number of HR initiatives at Maxus.

    Pam Sullivan joined Maxus in 2011 as the managing director for Maxus Los Angeles, leading the launch of the new office. She also heads Maxus’s largest client in North American, leading the NBCU film and television business, for which she oversees and leads strategic planning, implementation and stewardship for all products. In her five years at Maxus, Sullivan has increased the Los Angeles office’s billings fourfold.

    Lindsay Pattison, worldwide CEO, said, “Our talent delivers highly creative, award winning campaigns that grow our clients’ businesses.”

    Dan said: “With Maxus’ unique client-centric culture my new role is firmly about supporting clients through this time of peak complexity. The key is ensuring local knowledge delivers global impact.”

    Sullivan will continue to be based in Los Angeles and report into both Steve Williams, Maxus Americas CEO, and Lindsay Pattison, Maxus Worldwide CEO. Benedict and Symons will continue to be based in London and report to Pattison.

  • Maxus strengthens global board with three additions

    Maxus strengthens global board with three additions

    MUMBAI: Maxus has announced the strengthening of its global senior management team with three new appointments to its executive board.

    Benedict, Rudi Symons and Pam Sullivan are joining the ExCo. Benedict and Symons have both been promoted to new roles. Benedict becomes worldwide chief client officer, while Symons has been named worldwide chief talent officer. Sullivan, will continue in her role as managing director of Maxus Los Angeles.

    Benedict joined Maxus as a managing partner in 2014 from MEC where he was the global client lead. In his new role, Benedict will continue to help develop both the ever-expanding Maxus global Huawei relationship and GroupM’s global L’Oréal account across 19 markets, as well as spearheading the Maxus Client Leadership practice.

    Rudi Symons, newly appointed worldwide chief talent officer, joined Maxus in September 2015 as EMEA head of talent and culture. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing the global talent and culture strategy across 55 markets. Since joining, Symons has launched a number of HR initiatives at Maxus.

    Pam Sullivan joined Maxus in 2011 as the managing director for Maxus Los Angeles, leading the launch of the new office. She also heads Maxus’s largest client in North American, leading the NBCU film and television business, for which she oversees and leads strategic planning, implementation and stewardship for all products. In her five years at Maxus, Sullivan has increased the Los Angeles office’s billings fourfold.

    Lindsay Pattison, worldwide CEO, said, “Our talent delivers highly creative, award winning campaigns that grow our clients’ businesses.”

    Dan said: “With Maxus’ unique client-centric culture my new role is firmly about supporting clients through this time of peak complexity. The key is ensuring local knowledge delivers global impact.”

    Sullivan will continue to be based in Los Angeles and report into both Steve Williams, Maxus Americas CEO, and Lindsay Pattison, Maxus Worldwide CEO. Benedict and Symons will continue to be based in London and report to Pattison.

  • YouTube to create original music with new Foundry music app, aims to compete with Facebook Live

    YouTube to create original music with new Foundry music app, aims to compete with Facebook Live

    NEW DELHI: Not satisfied with having gained fame as the social media app where people share their music videos, YouTube is now setting up Foundry to help new musicians to gain name and fame.

    Music makes up more than 30 percent of videos watched on Google’s YouTube, and Foundry is its latest product to create original music. Content from Foundry will be hosted on YouTube itself as well as in the YouTube Music app. The company will highlight videos from Foundry artists in its music app via a playlist feature, and has floated similar initiatives with music industry executives.

    YouTube has already hosted workshops with over 25 artistes at its production facilities in Los Angeles and London to teach them how to better use the site. Videos of live sessions recorded during those workshops will first appear on YouTube.

    For more read here:

  • YouTube to create original music with new Foundry music app, aims to compete with Facebook Live

    YouTube to create original music with new Foundry music app, aims to compete with Facebook Live

    NEW DELHI: Not satisfied with having gained fame as the social media app where people share their music videos, YouTube is now setting up Foundry to help new musicians to gain name and fame.

    Music makes up more than 30 percent of videos watched on Google’s YouTube, and Foundry is its latest product to create original music. Content from Foundry will be hosted on YouTube itself as well as in the YouTube Music app. The company will highlight videos from Foundry artists in its music app via a playlist feature, and has floated similar initiatives with music industry executives.

    YouTube has already hosted workshops with over 25 artistes at its production facilities in Los Angeles and London to teach them how to better use the site. Videos of live sessions recorded during those workshops will first appear on YouTube.

    For more read here:

  • Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    MUMBAI: Garry Emmanuel Shandling, the famous American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director has died at the age of 66. Born in Chicago, the comedian was known for his neurotic observational humour, particularly about romantic relationships and his lancing of showbiz in his inventive TV shows.

    Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Herrera has confirmed his death but the cause of death was not mentioned.

    Shandling is best known for his work in It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show. It’s Garry Shandling’s Show was created in 1986 and aired on premium cable satellite television network Showtime while The Larry Sanders Show was created in 1992 and aired on HBO. He was also a formidable host. Shandling hosted the Grammys in 1990, 1993 and 1994, and the Emmys in 2000 and 2004.

    Shandling has won the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a comedy series in 1998. During his three-decade career, Shandling was nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, along with many other awards and nominations.

  • Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    Comedian Garry Shandling no more

    MUMBAI: Garry Emmanuel Shandling, the famous American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director has died at the age of 66. Born in Chicago, the comedian was known for his neurotic observational humour, particularly about romantic relationships and his lancing of showbiz in his inventive TV shows.

    Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Herrera has confirmed his death but the cause of death was not mentioned.

    Shandling is best known for his work in It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show. It’s Garry Shandling’s Show was created in 1986 and aired on premium cable satellite television network Showtime while The Larry Sanders Show was created in 1992 and aired on HBO. He was also a formidable host. Shandling hosted the Grammys in 1990, 1993 and 1994, and the Emmys in 2000 and 2004.

    Shandling has won the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding writing for a comedy series in 1998. During his three-decade career, Shandling was nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, along with many other awards and nominations.

  • Stand up comic Tushar Singh to produce and host ‘Peacock Comedy’

    Stand up comic Tushar Singh to produce and host ‘Peacock Comedy’

    MUMBAI: Stand up comedy in India is going through an amazing revolution. In 2009 there were only a handful of active comedians in the country with only a couple places to perform.  Since then there has been a boom in the number of comedians, venues and audience members. Now for the first time Rooftop Comedy in association with Audible.com is producing the first live audio comedy album to be released for an International audience, tapping into the top comedians India has to offer.  

    Producing and hosting these shows is Tushar Singh, a stand up comedian, host and producer from Los Angeles, CA who has recently moved to Mumbai to be part of the scene.  Since starting in New York in 2005, he has performed at various clubs, colleges, festivals and private shows across the country.  

    Upon moving to Los Angeles in 2012, Tushar co-created Unnecessary Evil, a weekly stand up comedy showcase at the Westside Comedy Theatre in Santa Monica. In May of 2015 he was featured on the Fox television show Laughs with a performance at the Hollywood Laugh Factory. He is also the subject of feature length documentary called American Hasi that explores the emerging stand up comedy scene in India. The movie is set to release in 2016.

    Here is a blurb about the show.

    Rooftop presents Peacock Comedy, a live album recording to showcase the top comedy talent in India – performing in English for an international audience. Join for two very special nights in Mumbai’s famed Canvas Laugh Club to be part of this unique and hilarious stand-up comedy event hosted by Tushar Singh. Limited seating available for the 10:30 pm shows on Friday, 25 March and Saturday, 26 March.

    Lineups:

    Friday, March 25:

    Abish Mathew Live, Addy Mitzy, Ashish Dash, Aamer Peeran, Sanjay Manaktala, Azeem Banatwalla, Kan Surka, Anuvab Pal!

    Tickets: https://in.bookmyshow.com/mumbai/events/peacock-comedy-25th-march/ET00039579

    Saturday, March 26:

    Kanan Gill, Kunal Rao, Sundeep Rao, Karunesh ‘C’ Talwar, Rohan Danger Desai, Kunal Kamra!

    Tickets: https://in.bookmyshow.com/mumbai/events/peacock-comedy-26th-march/ET00039582