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I'm not getting married this year: Shilpa Shetty
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2009 | 9:13 am SRK gets Shahid, Priyanka, together for MJ tribute
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2009 | 8:47 am SRK gets Vishal-Shekhar, Hrithik, Shahid, Priyanka, Katrina for MJ tribute
Some of the biggest names from the film industry would be seen paying tribute to Michael Jackson on his 51st birthday. Come 29th of August and Shah Rukh Khan, Vishal and Shekhar, Shahid Kapoor, Shankar Mahadevan, Prabhu Deva, Priyanka Chopra and Yuvraj Singh amongst others would be featuring in a music video titled 'Make it Large- A tribute to Michael Jackson'.
It was Shah Rukh Khan's idea to get a tribute rolling for the music legend who passed away on 25th June this year.
Says Vishal Dadlani of Vishal-Shekhar duo, "The entire world was upset about his demise and so were Shekhar (Ravjiani) and I. We happened to meet Shah Rukh and he also expressed his thought about doing something that would be befitting the stature of the man who entertained us for decades. This is how the idea around the music video was born."
Vishal and Shekhar soon set a task for themselves and began working on the song. It was decided that the music video would be launched on 29th August to coincide with Michael Jackson's birthday. While Vishal also wrote the lyrics for the song, some of the best singers in the industry - Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, KK and Shreya Ghoshal - were roped in come behind the mike.
"For the moment, the idea is to launch the music video across all music channels just for one day. It is available on Red Chillies Entertainment website though", informs Vishal who is currently holidaying in London.
Directed by Samar Khan, a close associate of Shah Rukh and director of films like Shaurya and Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye,'Make it Large- A tribute to Michael Jackson' is also special since it features Prabhudeva who is yet again seen at his dancing best.
Also, the video features testimonials on Michael Jackson from Shah Rukh Khan himself along with Shahid Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Yuvraj Singh.
To extend the tribute, Vishal and Shekhar would also be allowing free download of the song at their website beginning 29th August.
"The video wasn't created for making money. It's a tribute and I am sure there are millions out there who would want to grab a copy of the song for themselves. We are more than glad to share our sentiments with the rest of the world", concludes
Vishal.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Aug 2009 | 8:30 am SRK gets Shahid, Priyanka, together for MJ tributeFrom Shahid Kapoor to Vishal-Shekhar, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has roped in the biggest names in the business for a music video to pay tribute to the late pop legend Michael Jackson.Source: Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2009 | 8:15 am Nausheen ready for Bollywood debut
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 28 Aug 2009 | 6:57 am "I will ask my 'Cool Daddy' to 'Toss' the coin and decide" - Aarti Chhabria
Starting from Awara Paagal Deewana to Shootout At Lokhandwala, Aarti Chhabria has been enjoying an eventful journey in Bollywood. She may not have hit the top bracket over the years gone by but Aarti is happy that she has survived well to create at least a small place for herself in the industry. As she gets ready for a double bill this Friday with Daddy Cool and Toss hitting the screens, she speaks to Joginder Tuteja about the journey so far and how she intends to do better work in time to come.
This Friday sees the release of two your films - Daddy Cool and Toss. Proves the saying that 'Bhagwaan jab deta hai to chappar phaad ke deta hai'?
[Laughs] Very true, it is actually a 'chappar phaad' moment. Of course I am excited and nervous but in a way tremendously happy too. This shows that I am pretty much alive and kicking in the industry. Last three weeks especially have been such a roller coaster ride while doing the promotion of both films. It has actually been a 24X7 job and a very tiring and hectic schedule. But do I mind that? Naah, not at all. I wish I have more such weeks in future as well.
Last three weeks especially have been such a roller coaster ride while doing the promotion of both my films- Toss and Daddy Cool.
You must be happy though that from genre perspective, Toss [thriller] and Daddy Cool [comedy] are different.
Of course yes. Toss has me playing the role of Sasha who is someone you would either love or hate. She is someone who hails from Goa and hence being sexy comes natural to her. She doesn't try to be sexy though but it's the boldness in her attitude that brings that element out. She is certainly not the girl next door either. There is nothing regular about her and her actions are extreme.
You seem to be really excited talking about this film.
Do you think I am being hyper? Arrey nahi, by nature I have always been very expressive. In fact as a child I was called as a 'chanchal bachcha' because of this nature of mine [laughs].
By nature I have always been very expressive. In fact as a child I was called as a 'chanchal bachcha' because of this nature of mine
And how much of a 'chanchal bachcha' do we see in Daddy Cool which happens to be a fun and entertaining comic outing?
Now that one is a really amusing outing that I found myself in. More than being 'chanchal', I play this really nagging wife of Suneil Shetty. As Nancy, I can't stand my mother in law [Suhasini Mulay]. I may look at her and smile but my inner voice would always be like 'you bi#$h'!
Aarti, you have been around for some time now and have been a part of a few successful films, starting from Awara Paagal Deewana to Shootout At Lokhandwala. Why have you not been aggressive in pushing yourself hard in this industry?
Well, actually it is high time that I start doing that. I need to give that 'black coffee' shot to this industry and make them wake up to the work that I have been doing. In fact I am doing so much good work down South as well. The best part of Daddy Cool and Toss coming together has been that I have managed to be much more visible amongst the industry folks and media today. There have been great feelers that I have received during the last 3-4 weeks gone by.
I need to give that 'black coffee' shot to this industry and make them wake up to the work that I have been doing.
So what are your future plans from here?
Well, it has been a long time on the runway and it's time to take off now [smiles]. In fact I haven't signed any new movie for the last 1.5 years and am actually waiting for the best work to come to me. It was crucial for me to be saying no to things that didn't excite me. There is no point doing something that I wasn't convinced about and I am sure that this wait won't go waste.
Do you feel more publicity around you would help?
See, all of that stays at the peripheral but what matters eventually is your work in the end. I may not be an Ash in terms of popularity but in my own ways, I have managed to make a place for myself in this really HUGE industry. I feel like a part of it at least, even though it could be relatively smaller. I know that there are people out there who trust my capabilities and are sure that I will prove myself eventually.
Ok, so on a parting note, which of your two movies would you watch First Day First Show in theaters?
[Laughs] Did you really think that I hadn't thought about it myself? Well, I will ask my 'Cool Daddy' to 'Toss' the coin and decide it for me!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Aug 2009 | 6:55 am "Today Jackie Shroff is filling the gap that Dilip saab left behind" - Arbaaz Khan
It was a good 2008 for Arbaaz Khan as he was seen in diverse roles in films like Fashion, Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Naa and Woodstock Villa and appreciated for his performances. Though Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye, Jai Veeru and The Stoneman Murders didn't make any ripples this year, Arbaaz Khan is positive that Kisaan would certainly be noticed and appreciated for its theme, treatment and performances. Talking to Joginder Tuteja, he reemphasizes the fact that Kisaan remains entertaining (with box office in sight) even as the film takes audiences to a family in an Indian village.
In most of your films, you have played an urban guy. Was it challenging for you to actually adapt the psyche of someone who has a village as his origin?
Actually, my character in the film is urban since he has lived in the city for some part of his life for education purpose. Yes, but from origin perspective, he still has a village backdrop so those roots aren't missed. He was born and brought up in a village up to a certain age so as an actor I actually enjoyed the best of both worlds. It wasn't really difficult understanding what this character was all about.
This one appears to be a mix of a social film with a family drama at the centre of it. Is it the right way to describe it?
Bang on! Yes, Kisaan is a family drama with a backdrop of a 'kisaan' household. See, at the end of the day, a story has to be placed in some geography. Even if your story revolves around a father (Jackie Shroff) and his two sons (Sohail and myself), you need to have a backdrop. Now it could be a village or a city and we decided to take our film to the former.
Kisaan is a family drama with a backdrop of a 'kisaan' household.
Does the film explore issues like farmer suicide that are prevalent in villages across the country?
Dekho, hai to mainly yeh ek kisaan ke ghar ki kahani! But beyond that, we are not talking about facts and statistics and stuff like that. Yes, we do touch upon the life of this farmer family which inadvertently brings in the kind of problems that are faced by it; whether personal or environmental. In any case, we are not looking at making any huge statements here. After all there are problems that families face in cities as well. Pressures could be different there but then they are there for sure.
Well, farmer suicide is not prevalent in cities...
Agreed and so do things like draughts and famines which do not impact them directly; though indirectly they do for sure. There are topics that generally effect people in villages, including return of bank loans, and we have touched upon them though in a subtle way without pegging the entire narrative of the film on them. Ultimately, at its core, the film remains to be a drama about a father and two sons. Even though there are issues that have been raised, Kisaan stays on to be a mainstream film. It has been taken care that entertainment quotient isn't compromised throughout the film's narrative.
You have mentioned a couple of time about Kisaan telling the story of a family with a father figure at the top. In the film you have Jackie Shroff as your father. It must have been some experience working with a veteran like him, right?
Absolutely. He is a stalwart in his own right, a great actor and a fantastic human being. He has done such fabulous work in Kisaan and people will see him in a new light as he plays the role of a man who is much older than his actual age. He has played his part with such conviction; hats off.
Jackie Shroff has come up with such a powerful act and I am sure you would be so happy to see him in an author backed role in Kisaan
You seem to be in awe of him...
He has come up with such a powerful act and I am sure you would be so happy to see him in an author backed role in Kisaan. I can confidently say that today he is filling the gap that Dilip saab left behind during the days of Vidhaata and Shakti. There was a time period when actors were not seen in such roles but Jackie Shroff is inching towards playing such powerful and intense characters. I am sure Kisaan is just a start.
When the entire world is making rom-coms or comedies or action flicks, what made you go for a theme like this?
Arrey bhaiyya yeh kyo bhool jaate ho that a huge population in our country is made of kisaan! When as a country we are known for our agricultural base, why is it such a scandalous thought to be making a film with farming as the backdrop? Why do we sound so shocked with a title like Kisaan? Why should the film be looking risky for a few out there?
Wasn't it a worrying thought about how audiences would be receiving the film?
As long as we can make a good story about the most popular and important people in our country, we are not worried. See, due to this entire multiplex culture, people start questioning that 'arrey yeh picture ka title kaisa hai', 'yeh picture kis segment of audience ke liye bani hai' etc. etc. When we can expect a title like Company and appreciate it by stating - 'Kya experiment hai yaar?', why not respect something which is a part of us?Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Aug 2009 | 6:53 am I check out beautiful women: Randeep
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Kaminey is a good success, both critically as well as commercially, and now all of a sudden Shahid Kapoor finds himself in the super big league. While the Khans (Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman) have been dominating from the top along with Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan, the success of Kaminey means that both Shahid Kapoor as well as Saif Ali Khan (who again delivered a huge money spinner in Love Aaj Kal) are already making actors in the Top-5 uncomfortable. As this Vishal Bhardwaj film continues to fetch audiences and reactions for itself in it's second week, Joginder Tuteja catches up with Shahid Kapoor who feels that the biggest success point for Kaminey is the fact that massy as well as niche audiences have given a Thumbs Up to a subject and a genre that has been hitherto unexplored.
For a film like Kaminey, even you would have expected mixed and extreme reviews, right? So weren't you surprised when you saw universally superb reviews coming the film's way?
Personally speaking, over and above the fact that the reviews have been very positive, what worked for me most was that Kaminey was a very well made film. Also, it was a difficult role that I had done which further makes the success sweeter. Now that people have liked the movie and appreciated me tremendously, something which is being reflected at the box office as well, the success thing has hit me hard. The film was a big risk in all ways.
Why do you say so?
It was a big risk to be going ahead with such a wide release for a film. Normally, a film belonging to such subject and genre would arrive at around 500-600 prints. However, we went all out with Kaminey and released it on 1300-1400 screens. My last film, Kismat Konnection, had come on 950 odd screens and that was my most wide spread release. So yes, in all ways it has been a great outing with Kaminey.
A project like this was always meant to be risky. So what do you think still worked in the film's favour that it got such wide spread appreciation.
The very fact that it was out of the box. In fact from the success of Kaminey, we can learn something. See, just a couple of years back we had Omkara. Till today we talk about it and it saw such huge critical acclaim coming its way. Unfortunately, it wasn't a big success commercially. Now two years down the line, we saw Kaminey which is something that's again different and out of the box. So what has really changes is the audiences' perspective in the time period gone by. Today they have opened up and are far more forthcoming and receptive to such cinema.
Today audiences have opened up and are far more forthcoming and receptive to such cinema
Can you please elaborate?
See, they would rather see something different like this than run of the mill stuff. This is a learning for me too and a pleasant experience for sure. We can now see that even 'aam junta' is ready for such stuff and not just niche audience. It's no more just an intelligent and intellectual audience that is interested in such treatment; we are steadily finding universal acceptance. Frankly, while we were making the movie, we realized that it was a difficult movie to be pushed and get the audiences. Thankfully, things fell in place and we succeeded.
Coming to your performance in Kaminey, one thing is for sure that you would be nominated for Kaminey when the best of the best are announced for year 2009. Now the question is whether it would be for the best actor in the main lead or the best actor in a negative lead? Personally whom would you want the award to go - Guddu or Charlie?
[Laughs] Now I am all for this compliment! On a serious note though, I guess if at all I am nominated, both the actors would fall under just plain and simple 'Best Actor' category. After all it was a double role that I played and it should be looked in the perspective of both the actors being put together; you can't have them split. The film would be incomplete without Guddu or Charlie. [Smiles] In fact I remember that when Priyanka (Chopra) was being asked the same question, she said that she wanted the best of both worlds by having someone who had the heart of Guddu and looks of Charlie. Jokes apart, no point speculating about awards because honestly I don't like thinking about tomorrow.
I guess if at all I am nominated, both the actors would fall under just plain and simple 'Best Actor' category
You are being diplomatic...
No, I am not. See, there are so many huge stars and established actors today. The very fact that people consider this performance of mine to be carrying good potential to win an award is rewarding enough.
Barely has the euphoria for Kaminey settled down that you are all over again with Dil Bole Hadippa. And then there is Chance Pe Dance round the corner too. Isn't it too much happening all on one go?
[Smiles] Ask me! And you forgot the Parmeet Sethi film with Anushka (Sharma) for which I am currently shooting for. Believe me, these are some insanely busy times. At the moment, I can't get over with all the reactions that are still coming in for Kaminey. Within a month from now, Dil Bole Hadippa will release (18th September) and I am gearing up for that. A day after the film's release, I leave for USA. Then soon after I would be back to promote Ken's Chance Pe Dance. Honestly speaking, it's all so crazy. I don't really have time to breath though honestly, it's a happy problem to be a part of!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Aug 2009 | 3:56 am Megan Fox enjoys kissing girlsWashington, (ANI): Megan Fox has revealed that she feels more comfortable kissing girls."I feel much safer with girls, so I felt more comfortable kissing her in the movie than kissing any of the other people that I had to kiss," UsSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2009 | 3:55 am Wilkinson, Kardashian eager to breastfeedWashington, (ANI): Mums-to-be Kendra Wilkinson and Kourtney Kardashian are eager to breastfeed despite implants."I was so scared that I wasn't going to be able to nurse that when I saw stuff come out of my nipples the other day, I wasSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2009 | 3:51 am Jordan likes sex in the darkWashington, (ANI): Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan's Latino lover has revealed that the glamour model likes to get intimate in the dark. Brazilian banker Andre Pinto, who had a passionate fling with the 31-year-old star after they met on the Spanish partySource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 28 Aug 2009 | 3:51 am Shiney Ahuja's case transferred to fa... - Sify
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Rakhi Sawant is worried and excited about her role in Dil Bole Hadippa.
"It's a major role. Lekin mujhe pataa nahin kitna mera role rakha hai ya nahin rakha hai. Maine bharpur kaam kiya hai. Mere bharpur scenes hai. Now let's see how much of my role is finally visible on screen when the film releases."
Prod Rakhi about who would tamper with her role and she backtracks. "Who knows? I shot for four months with them. Along with three songs I've 5-6 scenes. I play Shanno Amritsari, the nautankiwali. So I've been given the maximum number of songs. I don't know how much of it will remain."
Interestingly, Rani's item song with Shahid Kapoor is all that we see in the trailers whereas Rakhi who claims to have the major portion of the music is barely visible in the promos.
Rakhi is worried. "I owe my career to Jesus. I don't trust anyone. I've always been let down. Kabhi kissika bura nahin socha. I don't claim to be perfect. But I know my worth. I love myself. I'm self-made. And the industry takes advantage of self-made people."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 28 Aug 2009 | 3:28 am Akshay Kumar turns ruthless for Blue
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 27 Aug 2009 | 3:15 pm Dev Benegal's 'Road Movie' to premiere at Toronto festDev Benegal's much-talked about Hindi film "Road Movie", that has Abhay Deol and Tannishtha Chatterjee in lead roles, will be premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) starting from Sep 10.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 2:57 pm Akshay Kumar's son excited abut 'Blue'Akshay Kumar's son Aarav is excited about his father's film "Blue" where the Bollywood star plays a greedy, ruthless guy who spends most of his time underwater looking for treasure.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 2:43 pm Puri seer demands ban on 'Kaminey'Puri Shankaracharya Nishchalanand Saraswati Thursday demanded a ban on the Hindi film 'Kaminey' for allegedly demeaning Lord Jagannath.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Aug 2009 | 12:00 pm Live Chat: Aarti Chhabria on August 28 at 1600 hrs IST
If there is one word that describes this PYT, it is 'versatile'. She is none other than the gorgeous Aarti Chhabria, the ex-Miss India Worldwide and the present day super actress, who has to her credit of having worked in films like Lajja, Awara Paagal Deewana, Shaadi No. 1, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyon, Anamika, Dhoom Dhadaka etcâ¦
She is all set to captivate the cinegoers hearts yet again with her stunning acting in the forthcoming Daddy Cool, where she will be seen alongwith the likes of Sunil Shetty, Ashish Chowdhary,
Tulip Joshi, Aftab Shivdasani, Javed Jaffrey, Kim Sharma and gang. Bollywood Hungama gives you the opportunity to get up, close and personal with this lass on August 28 at 1600 hrs IST.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Aug 2009 | 11:48 am "I don't know Shah Rukh" - Salman Khan
"You work with people you don't know. I don't know Shah Rukh so I don't mind working with anybody," says Salman Khan on the prospect of working in a film with friend-turned-foe Shah Rukh Khan. "If there's something good, I wouldn't have a problem that's if he doesn't have a problem. As long as those 100 days go off peacefully and don't have any problems," Salman adds. He rates Karan Arjun as one of his favourite films (where he created magic with Shah Rukh Khan).
Salman is known for his big heart and helping nature. In a cut throat industry, he is quite a rarity. "I don't have any insecurity or jealousies that ye bada star banega and he is going to take over and we are going to be thrown out. I don't care about that stuff at all. Woh apni mehnat par hai, apne fans ke upar depend karta hai, how long you're going to be there. Fans are saying jab tak you want us to see you, we will see you," Salman says with a smile.
With the buzz around his next release Wanted gaining a huge momentum and the promos of Main Aur Mrs Khanna and London Dreams attracting attention, it is a unanimous perception that Salman Khan is all set to make a lethal comeback this year. In a no holds barred exclusive video interview with Bollywood Hungama, Salman bared his heart out on his forthcoming films, prospects of a sequel of Andaz Apna Apna, the arduous task of maintaining his chiseled frame and lots more. Guys, the interview is coming really soon. Don't miss it for anything.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 27 Aug 2009 | 11:06 am Robin Williams not playing Susan Boyle in biopicActor Robin Williams has reportedly dismissed reports that he will play Britain's Got Talent participant Susan Boyle in a movie about her life.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 27 Aug 2009 | 10:17 am Nasscom lowers forecast for Indian animation & gaming
IT-BPO industry body Nasscom has revised its 2012 forecast for animation industry from USD 1060 million to 830 million and for the gaming industry from USD 1163 million to 1000 million.
Factors which accounted for the revision were the global economic downturn, the poor showing of animation movies at the domestic box office and the proof of concept/IP creation not being up to expectations.
A recently launched report by Nasscom and Ernst & Young pegs the gaming industry to grow at a CAGR of 49% to reach USD 830 million and animation to grow at CAGR of 22% to reach USD 1 billion by 2012.
Despite the lowered projections, the report projects growth in the visual effects (VFX) component of the industry from USD 65 million in 2008 to 174 million in 2012, while animation education is expected to grow from USD 67 million to 173 million in the same period.
Som Mittal, President, NASSCOM said "The industry in 2008 was estimated to gross revenues of US $661 million in 2008, up from US $364 million in 2006.
Farokh Balsara, Partner & National Leader, Media & Entertainment Practice, Ernst & Young says,"India's pursuit to establish itself in the global animation and gaming arena is facilitated by quality and lower cost advantage, large scale availability of manpower along with cultural and English language synergies. We believe that this combined with growing consumer demand from the domestic market would provide the required boost for the industry in India."
The entry of global entertainment majors leading to co-production of movies, end-to-end production out of India, original IP creation and growth in the domestic market have been the main triggers for growth in animation, the report says.
Major animation films and vfx-heavy films expected later this year and in 2010 include Eros' Aladin and Toonpur Ka Superhero and UTV Motion Pictures' Alibaba and the 41 Thieves.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Aug 2009 | 10:08 am Megan Fox not to play CatwomanMegan Fox will not play Catwoman, as it was earlier speculated. People magazine reports that Warner Bros. has not selected the sexy actress; in fact, there is no project at all for her to be cast in.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 27 Aug 2009 | 10:07 am Nauheed Cyrusi happy playing small rolesActress Nauheed Cyrusi, best remembered for her sweet and demure looks in the song Piya basanti re, says she prefers small parts in movies rather than a full-fledged lead role.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 27 Aug 2009 | 10:04 am Orissa to send winning dance group to London, New YorkOrissa will soon send the state's Prince Dance Group, the winner of the TV reality show 'India's Got Talent', to perform in London and New York, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said Thursday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Aug 2009 | 10:01 am Rani terrific, Priyanka incredible: Toronto festival chiefBollywood is set to steal the limelight at the Toronto International Film Festival starting here on Sep 10.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 9:25 am Suniel Shetty not happy with today's comediesHe loves doing comedies and has in the past made audiences laugh in movies like Hera Pheri, but Suniel Shetty says he is unhappy with the quality of humour in films nowadays.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 27 Aug 2009 | 9:21 am EA announces Diwali-Christmas game line-up
International gaming major Electronic Arts has announced the launch of four new IPs and the latest versions of its famous NFS and FIFA franchises, along with several other titles. The IPs include the upcoming Dante's Inferno, The Saboteur, Brutal Legend and Dragon Age Origins titles.
Other games which were announced and showcased included Army of Two- The 40th Day, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Dead Space Extraction, GI Joe- The Rise of Cobra, Grand Slam Tennis, Madden NFL, Mass Effect 2, MySims Agents, Need For Speed NITRO and Spore Hero- Arena.
In a chat with Bollywood Hungama on the sidelines of the press conference in Mumbai, Christopher Ng, General Manger, Electronic Arts Asia Pacific, shared the company's India strategy, "The gaming entertainment business is a very big worldwide. With the low-priced PS3 and Xbox Arcade, we will see more penetration in India. India is one of out focus areas but we also need to prioritize."
On the reason behind closing its India office, Christopher said, "With the financial crisis that's been looming for the past year, a management decision had to be taken to shut the India office. We have been working with three distributors (Excel, Milestone Interactive and Redington India) for a long time and they are doing a good job. End of the day (the presence or absence of an office in India) doesn't really make a difference."
Since downing the shutters of its India office in February this year, EA has been handling the marketing from its Singapore office.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Aug 2009 | 9:09 am Akshay Kumar's son excited abut 'Blue'Akshay Kumar's son Aarav is excited about his father's film 'Blue' where the Bollywood star plays a greedy, ruthless guy who spends most of his time underwater looking for treasure.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Aug 2009 | 9:00 am SRK turns lawyer......not to file a case against US authorities of course, but for a film. King Khan is all set to put on the lawyer's garb for his forthcoming film Jolly LLB, to be directed by...Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 27 Aug 2009 | 8:34 am 'Quick Gun?' doesn't make fun of anyone: lead actorThe movie 'Quick Gun Murugun - Misadventures of an Indian Cowboy' neither makes fun of Tamil thespian Rajnikant nor Hollywood movies, says Rajendra Prasad, who plays the lead in the comedy.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Aug 2009 | 8:32 am Delhi to host film festival on the marginalisedA three-day film festival showcasing everyday challenges of the urban poor and plight of marginalised will begin here Friday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Aug 2009 | 8:30 am Dev Benegal's 'Road Movie' to premiere at Toronto festDev Benegal's much-talked about Hindi film 'Road Movie', that has Abhay Deol and Tannishtha Chatterjee in lead roles, will be premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) starting Sep 10.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 27 Aug 2009 | 8:30 am Why Irrfan kissed Dia on lipsIrrfan Khan who was asked by his director to plant a peck on Dia's cheek, kissed the actress on her lips instead. Read on to know why he did this.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 27 Aug 2009 | 7:51 am Shashi Kapoor to get lifetime award at Mumbai festYesteryears actor Shashi Kapoor, who enthralled cinegoers with his performances in blockbusters like "Deewar" and "Namak Halal", will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the 11th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) to be held here on Oct 29-Nov 5.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 7:21 am Shilpa Shetty to marry Raj Kundra in autumn
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 7:14 am Delhi High Court orders Zee Telefilms Ltd. to compensate T-SeriesThe Honourable Delhi High Court has recently passed an order in IA No. 5670 of 2009 in Civil Suit No. 769 of 2009 which would act as a deterrent against willful infringement of copyright content owners by Satellite Television Channels. The Suit was filed by T-Series against M/s Zee Telefilms Ltd., asking for permanent injunction and damages against infringement of its copyright. In this Suit, an Interim Application was moved by T-Series praying for an interim injunction since Zee was using its copyright content without a valid license. The Court was pleased to pass an order directing Zee to pay an amount running into several crores in favour of T-series, as an interim measure. This order of Hon'ble High Court will act as a big deterrent for others who feel that the copyrighted content could be infringed with impunity without payment of license fee/royalty. In the hotly contested matter T-Series was represented by Mr. Dushant Dave, Senior Advocate for T-Series while Zee was represented by Mr. Harish Salve, Senior Advocate with Ms Pratibha M Singh. The dispute between the parties concerned relates back to the month of April 2009. In the earlier years, Zee had entered into a licensing arrangement with T-Series for using its copyrighted content in its programmes especially music based shows such as 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'. However, once the period of said license was over on 31st March 2009, renewal arrangement could not be entered into for the period commencing from 1.4.2009 as Zee was not willing to pay the license fee which other contemporary Satellite Channels such as Sony, Star, Colors, etc. were paying to T-series. Not only that, Zee was also not willing to pay the outstanding dues of Rs.69 lacs originating from the earlier agreement which expired on 31.3.2009. Since Zee continued to use the copyrighted content of T-Series even after the expiry of the license agreement on 31.3.2009, being aggrieved, T-Series was constrained to file a Suit for permanent injunction and damages before the Hon'ble Delhi High Court. The matter was hotly contested before the Court by both the parties. T-Series pressed for an interim injunction against the violations being committed by Zee by using its content without a valid license. Alternatively, T-Series contended that if Zee wanted to use its content, payment should be made on the basis of its tariff card which was uniformly applicable for all Satellite Channels. The defence raised by Zee, inter alia, included that since the application for compulsory license under section 31 of the Copyright Act is pending before the Copyright Board, an injunction at this stage would be detrimental to its business and especially for its popular programmes such as 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa', which was a show for encouraging new talent. Another argument put forth by Zee was that T-Series was not owner of copyrighted content being used by Zee and, therefore, no case for infringement was made out. After hearing arguments of both the parties, a very important proposition of law was laid down by the Hon'ble Delhi High Court holding that there is no implied ouster and implicit bar on the Court to grant relief against infringement by mere filing of an application for compulsory license before the Copyright Tribunal at the behest of the Defendants. The reliance being placed by Zee on the decision of Apex Court in Entertainment Networks case was held to be misplaced by the Hon'ble Delhi High Court as it held that the decision of the Apex Court does not discuss/lay down this proposition in the manner relied upon by the Defendants. The Hon'ble Delhi High Court also reached a finding that the act of Zee in using the copyrighted content of T-Series are unlicensed acts for the year 2009-10 and, therefore, prima facie infringing acts within the meaning of Copyrights Act, 1957. The Court also dismissed the plea of the defendants that prima facie infringing acts constitute fair dealing as they are for promotion of talent or imparting training. The last plea raised by the Defendants that T-Series does not have any valid rights of works and, therefore, no case of infringement was made out was also dismissed by the Court by holding that there are several circumstances which established that these submissions are not correct such as - entering into earlier license agreement with T-series, paying license fee in the past and filing an application to the Copyright Board for compulsory license. It was finally held by the Court that a prima facie case had been made out for grant of injunction against infringing activities of Zee but on account of mitigating factors such as the injunction if granted would result in stoppage of popular programmes such as 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa', the Court maintained equity between the parties by directing Zee to pay past dues to T-Series and license fee amount running into several crores for the Financial Year 2009-10, after expiry of which, T-Series is at liberty to file a fresh application for injunction. Further Zee has been directed to furnish accounts pertaining to usage of copyrighted content owned by T-Series for the period 1st April 2009 to 1st August 2009 within two weeks of the date of the order and shall continue filing the same on monthly basis. The final quantum of damages on the basis of rate card of T-Series shall be determined by the Court and will be considered at the time of final stage of the Suit. The above order of Hon'ble Delhi High Court would act as deterrent for people who have scant respect for copy right law and will be a welcome relief to the copyright owners who invest substantial amounts in acquiring/creating original music.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 27 Aug 2009 | 7:05 am Time gap in Jackson death could prove key to case
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 6:54 am Shilpa Shetty to marry Raj Kundra in autumnBollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who became a household name here after her win on the reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2007, is set to marry businessman Raj Kundra this autumn, her father has revealed in an application to an Indian court.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 6:45 am SRK, Hrithik and Abhishek in Dhoom 3!Lates buzz goes that Aditya Chopra is too keen on signing his favourite actor SRK along with Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan for his directorial venture Dhoom 3.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 27 Aug 2009 | 5:55 am I'm not keen to act in Bollywood: southern star VikramHe is a superstar down south and has done over 40 movies.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 4:08 am Very few comedies are worth watching now: Suniel ShettyHe loves doing comedies and has in the past made audiences laugh in movies like "Hera Pheri", but Suniel Shetty says he is unhappy with the quality of humour in films nowadays.Source: Entertainment News | 27 Aug 2009 | 3:17 am
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