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  • RIM lines-up music and movie content providers for BlackBerry 10

    RIM lines-up music and movie content providers for BlackBerry 10

    MUMBAI: Research In Motion (RIM) has said its new BlackBerry World storefront for BlackBerry 10 will feature the best of TV shows, movies and music from world‘s leading content producers and music publishers.

    The new BlackBerry World will include an extensive catalog of songs as well as movies and TV shows, with most movies coming to the store the same day they are released on DVD, and next day availability of many current TV series.

    The offering will feature content from all major studios, music labels and top local broadcast networks. Customers will be able to preview tracks and access the content using multiple payment options.

    "Music and video content is an integral part of a rich mobile experience. People want easy and convenient access to their favorite music, movies and TV shows wherever they are," said RIM CMO Frank Boulben.

    "RIM is committed to working with content providers to bring the best, most up-to-date content to our customers with BlackBerry 10, and to make it easy for them to get what they want."

    The video download and rental section in BlackBerry World will initially be available in the US, UK and Canada.
    Varying by region and distributor, customers will have access to movies from the following studios and independents: 20th Century Fox, Entertainment One (eOne), Lionsgate, MGM, National Film Board of Canada, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (US), Starz Digital Media, StudioCanal, The Walt Disney Studios, Universal Pictures (UK), Warner Bros.

    Customers will also have access to TV shows from the following broadcasters and studios: ABC Studios, BBC Worldwide, CBC/Radio-Canada, CBS, DHX Media, ITV, National Geographic, NBCUniversal (UK), Nelvana, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (US), Starz Digital Media, Twentieth Century Fox Television, Univision Communications Inc, and Warner Bros.

    The BlackBerry World storefront‘s DRM-free music download section will feature an extensive catalog from all major and independent labels including: 4AD Records, Domino Recording Company, finetunes, Matador Records, [PIAS] Entertainment Group, Rough Trade Records, Sony Music Entertainment, The Orchard, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, XL Recordings and Zebralution.

    The music section will initially be available in 18 countries: Canada, USA, UK, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Australia, India, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore.

  • Ranbir Kapoor made first brand ambassador for BlackBerry

    NEW DELHI: Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor is its first brand ambassador in India and will endorse BlackBerry products across various platforms and also feature in upcoming multimedia ad campaigns in India.

    Known for his unconventional roles as a young and vibrant actor, Ranbir Kapoor is also widely known as a tech savvy star.

    Speaking on the occasion Ranbir Kapoor said, “I am ecstatic to be part of the BlackBerry boys’ family. As an actor I recognize the power of communication so naturally, and the need to stay connected with friends within and outside of our industry and loved ones. BlackBerry is known for its unique and powerful communication experience; an experience that I have relied on over years to stay informed and connected to things that matter so closely to me while on the move. BlackBerry is a brand that has a legacy of bringing innovative products keeping in mind the Indian market and I am keenly looking forward to this association.”

    RIM (India) MD Sunil Dutt said, “We are excited to announce Ranbir Kapoor as our first brand ambassador in India. Ranbir truly personifies all the attributes that we endeavor to offer to our customers –enthusiasm, exuberance, persistence, excellence, fun, youthfulness, innovation and connecting with people and we recognize this great synergy between us. Moreover, we admire the fact that he is not only the face of contemporary Indian Cinema but he is also someone who represents the ideal source of inspiration for the youth of the current generation.”