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- Salman Khan With YRF Again
The first time this lethal combination worked together, they produced a huge success in Ek Tha…
- 3D Film For Salman Khan
He’s not signed a film that will be shot in 3D but Salman Khan is toying with converting a film…
- First Half Of Disney UTV
At the end of the day, it’s the numbers that count, right? And judging by the numbers, Disney UTV…
- Rajkumar Santoshi To Direct Ghayal 2
It’s no news that Rahul Rawail is no longer part of Sunny Deol’s Ghayal 2. When this happened,…
- Blessing In Disguise
She made her foray into filmdom with a disaster, Teen Patti, and everyone said her career was over.…
- Blockbuster Express
It would be no exaggeration to call her ‘blockbuster actress’ as the collections of her films…
- Fukrey Lukewarm; YJHD Continues Winning Streak
This week, Hollywood release Man Of Steel has taken over our box office counters, leaving behind…
- I actually think I can be an action hero: SRK
When Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) meets the media, expect to be entertained. Wearing his trademark sense of…
Tag Archives: Motion Picture Distributors Association
Power-off!
If the anti-piracy campaign is to click, the government must ban the humble camcorder in cinema halls
The movie and television business is of international scale, with the financial success of films and television shows contributing significantly to local economies.
This is evident from the statistics that reveal the contribution ...
MPDA Partners With WWI
(MPDA) has announced a partnership with Whistling Woods International (WWI) to manage a selection process, which will identify a promising new filmmaker to attend the MPA CICE Film Workshop in Beijing on December 1 and 2.
The workshop aims to bring together senior international and Indian film industry professionals and ...
Size And Contribution Of The Indian Film Industry
Last week we carried exclusive excerpts from a PricewaterhouseCoopers report commissioned by MPA (Motion Picture Distributors Association, India) quantifying the economic impact of international films in India. This week we examine the Indian film industry.
Overview
On an overall basis, the size of the Indian film industry is estimated ...
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Tagged Andhra Pradesh, Bollywood, Chandni Chowk To China, computers, Economic Contribution Of Indian Film And Television Industry, English Films, Hindi film, Hollywood, Kaminey, Karnataka, Kerala, Kollywood, Motion Picture Distributors Association, MP3 players, MPA, MPDAI, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ramesh Sippy, Regional Films, Roadside Romeo, Tamil Films, Tamil Nadu, Telugu Films, The Entertainment Tax, The Indian Film Industry, Tollywood, Vishal Bhardwaj, Walt Disney, Yash Raj Films
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International Film Industry in India
What is the economic impact of international films in India? Exclusive excerpts from a PricewaterhouseCoopers report commissioned by MPA (Motion Picture Distributors Association, India)
Overview
The U.S. / International film industry in India had an estimated size of Rs 300 crores (USD 66 million) in FY 09 and is ...
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Tagged 3D movies, Avatar, Bahu Aur Sensex, Bhojpuri, Chandni Chowk To China, Cinepolis, Economic Contribution Of Indian Film And Television Industry, English, Harry Potter, Hindi, IMAX prints, International Film Industry, Kamal Haasan, Marmayogi, Motion Picture Distributors Association, Night At The Museum, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ramesh Sippy, Roadside Romeo, Rohan Sippy, Saas, Taare Zameen Par, Tamil, Tandav Films, Telugu, Vipul Shah, Yash Raj Films
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Budget 2010 – Hit Or Flop?
What are the implications of the 2010 Union Budget on the Media & Entertainment industry? Sagorika Dasgupta talks to a cross-section of people from across the media spectrum
At 11 am on Friday, when Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, rose to present the Union Budget in Parliament, the media ...
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Tagged Budget 2010, Digital cable operators, Ernst & Young, film, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, gaming, Head End in the Sky, Indian cinema, Inox Leisure, Intellectual Property Rights, Motion Picture Distributors Association, music, Parliament, PricewaterhouseCoopers India, Service Tax on IP, the media and entertainment industry, UTV Broadcasting, UTV WM and UTV Action, Zapak Digital Entertainment
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Haunted So-So, The End For Luv
Compared to last week, which saw six releases, jus...
Compared to last week, which saw six releases, jus...
Ah, Africa!
Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is ...
Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is ...
Sonic Boom
Viacom 18’s new channel zeroes in on the youth wit...
Viacom 18’s new channel zeroes in on the youth wit...
Tele Vision
It’s been a very dynamic year for the Indian telev...
It’s been a very dynamic year for the Indian telev...
Mediterranean Magic
Malta is growing as a popular filming destination ...
Malta is growing as a popular filming destination ...
14th Annual RiverRun International Film Festival
April 13–22, 2012 What’s It All About? The ...
April 13–22, 2012 What’s It All About? The ...
Will You Mary Me?
An old hand at film production with a tempting tax...
An old hand at film production with a tempting tax...
Mera Circuit Mera Genre
Thanks to the multiplex era, films that are breaki...
Thanks to the multiplex era, films that are breaki...
Does Not Roar
Ek Tha Tiger is an average album, which is disappo...
Ek Tha Tiger is an average album, which is disappo...
“Editing is not a stepping stone to direction”
Sanyukta Kaza shopped around for editing courses ...
Sanyukta Kaza shopped around for editing courses ...
Murder 3
Murder 3 is the third instalment of the successful...
Murder 3 is the third instalment of the successful...
"The time is the right for a thriller"
Vashu Bhagnani and writer Mushtaq Sheikh were rece...
Vashu Bhagnani and writer Mushtaq Sheikh were rece...















