FTN: Has entertainment TV been re-defined?

FTN: Has entertainment TV been re-defined?

Aamir Khan's TV show 'Satyamev Jayate' got a thumbs up from Bollywood and a large number of viewers. ...
11:59 PM, May 07, 2012

Turner Broadcasting to shut 'Imagine TV' in India

Turner Broadcasting to shut 'Imagine TV' in India Mumbai: US-based Turner Broadcasting System Inc, a Time Warner company, has decided to shut its Hindi general entertainment channel 'Imagine TV' in India as poor ratings hampered any further investment in it, a senior company official said. Turner had bought a majority stake in the channel from Indian broadcaster NDTV in 2009 for $117 million. The channel's India and international feed 'Imagine Dil Se', which will be shut with effect...
04:07 PM, Apr 12, 2012

Sony launches 4 new in-car entertainment systems

Sony launches 4 new in-car entertainment systems New Delhi: Sony has announced the launch of four new Xplod in-car entertainment systems - the XAV-701BT, XAV-601BT, XAV-64BT and XAV-63. The new Passenger App Control allows users to connect an iPod or iPhone via USB to display their favourite TV shows, movies, and compatible applications onscreen. Besides, Bluetooth connectivity on the XAV-701BT, XAV-601BT and XAV-64BT with an external microphone enables true hands-free calling while driving. The XAV-701BT and 601BT...
01:11 PM, Apr 11, 2012

In pics: Exotic dancers at Mexico's Entertainment Expo

The Sex and Entertainment Expo is an annual event.In the Sex and Entertainment Expo vendors in the sex industry promote their goods and local strip clubs offer a glimpse of their establishments. Dancers in body paint pose for pictures during a news conference to promote the 'Expo Sex and Entertainment' adult exhibition in Mexico City February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo
07:11 PM, Mar 16, 2012

'I, Me Aur Main' to release July 27

'I, Me Aur Main' to release July 27 New Delhi : John Abraham and Chitrangada Singh starrer 'I, Me Aur Main' is set to hit theatres July 27. The Reliance Entertainment, Rose Movies and Pollen Entertainment co-production is set against an urban backdrop and narrates the story of a man and his relationship with five women. It marks the directorial debut of Kapil Sharma, son of noted astronaut Rakesh Sharma. Apart from Chitrangada, the other women in John's...
04:09 PM, Feb 25, 2012

T'puram soon to be hub of entertainment

T'puram soon to be hub of entertainment THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thiruvananthapuram will soon turn into an entertainment hub of the country with the Union Government according Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status to the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra) Film and Video Park (KFVP) at Kazhakkoottam. Kinfra Film and Video Park, an ISO 14001: 2004 certified company, is the first Infotainment Industrial Park in the country in a beautifully landscaped area of 75 acres of land. The Park is...
10:46 AM, Feb 17, 2012

No rift between me and Ritesh Sidwani: Farhan

No rift between me and Ritesh Sidwani: Farhan Mumbai: Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidwani, the producer-director duo behind Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Don 2', has quashed rumours of a rift. Akhtar and Sidwani run Excel Entertainment, which completed 10 years recently. "2011 has been an extremely special year for us...when we read rumours about there being differences between us " not only we laugh as they are untrue but they encourage us to do what we love the...
02:21 PM, Jan 10, 2012

Celebrities at Star Entertainment Awards

A lot of Bollywood and TV stars were spotted at the recently held 2nd BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2011 Kareena Kapoor poses for cameras after receiving an award at the BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2011.Ranbir Kapoor at the award function.
01:05 PM, Dec 19, 2011
Who will be the Indian entertainer of the year?

Who will be the Indian entertainer of the year?

On this episode we bring you the nomination in the entertainment category for the Indian Of The Year awards. ...
11:53 PM, Dec 14, 2011
Nominees for Indian of the Year 2011 in Entertainment

Nominees for Indian of the Year 2011 in Entertainment

Here's a look at the nominees of CNN-IBN's Indian of the year in the category of Entertainment. ...
09:26 AM, Dec 14, 2011

Simbu's Osthe uncertain as Reliance turns screws

Simbu's Osthe uncertain as Reliance turns screws Chennai: Adding impetus to the demands of the Tamil Nadu Film Exhibitors Association, Reliance Entertainment has threatened to terminate the satellite rights agreement with Sun TV Network for the film 'Osthe', if the latter did not pay up the dues it owes theatres or get a no objection certificate from theatres. This announcement comes following a decision by theatre owners in early November to boycott films produced, distributed or even...
05:03 PM, Dec 05, 2011

Entertainment tax structure to be relaxed: Soni

Entertainment tax structure to be relaxed: Soni Panaji: The entertainment tax structure in the country will be much relaxed after it is brought under common head in central taxes, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said today. Talking to reporters after inaugurating Film Bazaar at International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Soni said that there has been a demand by filmmakers to lower the entertainment tax structure in the country. "Indian filmmakers are complaining of...
06:02 PM, Nov 24, 2011

Yash Raj Films launches company in Hollywood

Yash Raj Films launches company in Hollywood Mumbai: Yash Raj Films has forayed into the international market by launching a Hollywood-based production and financing company that will produce international content. The company named 'YRF Entertainment', will focus on developing and producing feature films for the US and the international market. YRF Entertainment is funded by Yash Raj Films, the 41-year-old studio that was founded by filmmaker Yash Chopra. His younger son, Uday Chopra will serve as the...
11:56 AM, Nov 23, 2011

How Pentamedia defrauded its shareholders

How Pentamedia defrauded its shareholders New Delhi: In October 2005, the Bombay Stock Exchange suspended trading in Pentamedia Graphics stocks after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) found attempts to rig the market. Following this, the Pentamedia group was pushed to the brink, the group's majority businesses in the US dried up and cash flow was hit badly. Owner Dr V Chandrasekaran had anticipated it all since 2000 and came up with a...
06:55 PM, Nov 09, 2011

Marilyn, Elvis team up for 'Retro World' game

Marilyn, Elvis team up for 'Retro World' game Raleigh: Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe, both long dead, get new lives in an online game aimed at the 40-and-over crowd that seeks to tap into the Hollywood legends' eternal, and lucrative, popularity. Presley and Monroe are both "starring" characters in Entertainment Games' episodic, free-to-play adventures of Retro World, which will launch on Facebook on November 8 before expanding to Google+ and tablet devices. But in an unusual twist, Presley...
12:49 PM, Nov 05, 2011
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