Correction: Hollywood-Independent Films storyJune 22nd, 2009 Correction: Hollywood-Independent Films storyLOS ANGELES — In a June 15 story about DF Indie Studios, The Associated Press reported erroneous claims by the company and founders Mary Dickinson and Charlene Fisher. In a news release and in interviews, DF Indie Studios and the founders said their movies will be produced by such Hollywood figures as Ridley and Tony Scott.
New independent movie studio, hoping to fill a vacuum, boasts $300 million in financingJune 15th, 2009 Indie film studio launches with $300M, big goalsLOS ANGELES — A self-styled independent movie studio is announcing its launch Monday by putting together the two things that independent films lack most: distribution and financing. DF Indie Studios, headed by two New York corporate restructuring experts, is starting with about $300 million in loans and distribution deals, and is about halfway to raising $100 million in equity, its founders say.
'Deal or No Deal' game show taping to move from California to ConnecticutMay 1st, 2009 'Deal' game show taping to move to Conn.WATERFORD, Conn. — Connecticut officials say a deal has been sealed to bring taping of the "Deal or No Deal" syndicated daily game show to their state starting this summer.
Swine flu scrambles Hollywood studios' summer releases in MexicoMay 1st, 2009 Hollywood delays summer film releases in MexicoLOS ANGELES — With movie theaters in Mexico shut down to contain the spread of swine flu, Hollywood studios have delayed plans to kick off the summer movie season there. The country is regularly among the top 12 foreign markets for U.S.
Disney joins NBC and News Corp. with Hulu stake, adding films and ABC shows to the video siteApril 30th, 2009 Disney joins NBC and News Corp. with Hulu stakeLOS ANGELES — Disney movies and ABC TV shows will be available on Hulu.com now that Walt Disney Co.
Cruise, Holmes beat stress by watching moviesApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes unwind themselves by watching back-to-back movies. The couple, who have a three-year-old daughter Suri, love watching several films in a row after a busy day at work, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Amazon customers to be able to rent HD movies, purchase TV shows for home viewingApril 22nd, 2009 Amazon launches HD movie rental, TV show salesSEATTLE — Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday it is adding high-definition video to its on-demand service, offering consumers the ability to rent movies and purchase television episodes shown in HD.
Recession-hit Hollywood movie bosses to remake 80s classicsApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - With recession taking its toll on many industries, Hollywood movie bosses have decided that the best way to make money is by remaking a number of the 80s classics. Movies like 'Robocop', 'Romancing The Stone', 'Footloose' and 'The Karate Kid' are slated to go into production in the next few months, to be followed by Dudley Moore's 1981 comedy 'Arthur', 'Ghostbusters', 'Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Clash of the Titans'.
Rajnikant daughter's tie-up with Hollywood studio endsApril 19th, 2009 CHENNAI - Rajnikant daughter Saundarya's tie-up with Hollywood major Warner Bros for 'Goa' has ended, sources in the know said Sunday. 'Though the separation in this deal is mutual and final, other major co-production ventures including the animated film 'Sultan, The Warrior', which has a voice-over by Rajnikant whose main character resembles the thespian and directed by Saundarya are still on between the two entities,' a source said.
Hollywood studios and actors reach tentative pay agreementApril 18th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Hollywood's movie studios Friday reached a tentative pay agreement with the Screen Actors Guild, the largest actors' union, ten months after the previous contract expired. The Los Angeles Times reported that the proposed contract contains some minor improvements over previous offers but is largely similar to the one studios presented to SAG nine months ago.
YouTube strikes deal to stream movies, TV contentApril 17th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - YouTube has struck deals with major Hollywood TV and film studios to distribute full length movies and TV shows on the Google-owned video streaming site, the company announced Thursday. YouTube, which is the internet's largest video site, announced a string of deals with entertainment companies CBS, Sony Pictures, MGM and the BBC, to post their content online.
Three arrested with 25,000 pirated CDs in ChennaiApril 12th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu police Sunday arrested three people here with 25,000 CDs of pirated Hollywood movies, including 5,000 pornographic films, a top official said. 'We arrested a 40-year-old man, A.K.
Samuel L. Jackson signs 10-movie deal with MarvelFebruary 27th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson has been signed up for a 10-movie deal with Marvel.
Disney to distribute Anil Ambani-DreamWorks moviesFebruary 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - Walt Disney Studios will distribute movies that the Steven Spielberg-promoted DreamWorks Studios produces in partnership with Reliance Big Entertainment, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. Under the terms of a long-term arrangement, Disney will handle distribution and marketing of approximately six DreamWorks films each year.
Kate Hudson upset over fewer female-centric filmsJanuary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Kate Hudson is disappointed over the dearth of female centric films in Hollywood. Contactmusic.com quoted her as saying: 'It is very hard to get female-driven movies made.
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