Documenting the history of Asian cinema
December 10th, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The semantics of Asian cinema has got a new archive - a comprehensive anthology "Asian Film Journey: Selections From Cinemaya" that has compiled 93 best articles published ... Read more...
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‘Lost’ Star Yun-Jin Kim Attends Pusan Film Festival
October 11th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Yun-Jin Kim, the US TV superstar, who wowed the audience with her role in ‘Lost’ is having a homecoming this week as she went to attend ... Read more...
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Memories In March’ Gets Selected For Pusan IFF 2010
September 4th, 2010 - 12:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Bengali film industry is riding high this year, the well known directors have come out in full force with their offerings to International cinema. In ... Read more...
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I don’t want to lose grip on Tollywood: Rituparna Sengupta (Interview)
August 24th, 2010 - 9:30 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Bengali film superstar Rituparna Sengupta says she has worked hard to reach where she is and does not want to lose her position in the ... Read more...
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Asian alternative cinema battles paucity of funds, platforms
August 22nd, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Alternative and art house cinema in Asia is battling shrinking resources, poor distribution channels and dwindling viewership to survive in the greater cultural ethos and ... Read more...
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Hong Kong filmmakers shoot ‘world’s first’ 3D porn film
August 9th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, August 09 (ANI): Filmmakers in Hong Kong have started shooting what they claim will be the first 3D pornographic film in the world.The US 3.2 million dollars 3D 'Sex and Zen: ... Read more...
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Amitabh Bachchan has no plans of retiring as yet
March 23rd, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan has revealed at the recent Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong that he has no plans of retiring as yet.Bachchan, 67, who has ... Read more...
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Hong Kong International Film Fest to honour Amitabh Bachchan
March 13th, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13 (ANI): Indian screen star Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at The Hong Kong International Film Festival's Asian Film Awards.The actor, 67, will accept ... Read more...
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Sonam Kapoor nominated for fourth Asian Film Awards
January 21st, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, Jan 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is the only Indian to have been nominated for the fourth Asian Film Awards.
The 24-year-old has been nominated in the best newcomer ... Read more...
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Sudeep to work with Ram Gopal Varma again in ‘Phoonk II’
October 18th, 2009 - 9:41 am ICT by IANS
By R.G. Vijayasarthy
Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Actor Sudeep, who worked with director-producer Ram Gopal Varma in two of his films, will start shooting for the sequel of successful horror flick "Phoonk" ... Read more...
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007 studio ‘considers move to the Far East’
September 20th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 20 (ANI): Pinewood Shepperton, the studio home of the cinematic James Bond series, is considering a move to the Far East, say reports.According to the Telegraph, the studios group behind ... Read more...
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Soha finally teams up with mom Sharmila Tagore for a film
April 27th, 2009 - 6:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Soha Ali Khan shall finally team up on screen with mom Sharmila Tagore in a yet untitled, Brit-Asian to be directed by debutante director Sangeeta Datta.Sources reveal, "The film tells ... Read more...
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With seven awards, it’s been a ‘fantastic’ start: Priyanka Chopra
April 6th, 2009 - 9:00 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) It's not even halfway down the year, but Priyanka Chopra already has reasons enough to say 2009 has been "fantastic" for her. The star has already ... Read more...
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INDIA’S TOP FEMALE FILM STAR, PRIYANKA CHOPRA
March 18th, 2009 - 4:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
TO RECEIVE THE NIELSEN BOX OFFICE AWARD, PRESENTED BY THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, AT3RD ANNUAL ASIAN FILM AWARDSTwenty-five-year-old Indian cinema sensation and former Miss World, Priyanka Chopra will receive the Nielsen Box ... Read more...
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Priyanka Chopra to be honoured at the Asian Film Awards
March 17th, 2009 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra will receive the Nielsen Box Office Award for outstanding contribution to Asian cinema.
The award will be presented during the 3rd Annual Asian ... Read more...
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BIG Cinemas wins CineAsia award
November 18th, 2008 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) BIG Cinemas, part of the the Anil Ambani-promoted Adlabs Films Ltd, will be given the 'Exhibitor of the Year' award at this year's CineAsia-2008 convention in Macau, China. ... Read more...
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Twentieth Century Fox, Star to jointly foray into Asian films
September 9th, 2008 - 10:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) International production house Twentieth Century Fox and Asian media company Star Tuesday announced the formation of a joint venture, Fox Star Studios, to produce local language films ... Read more...
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Jet Li bags best actor gong at Hong Kong Film Awards
April 15th, 2008 - 1:41 pm ICT by admin
London, April 15 (ANI): Martial arts star Jet Li was honoured with the best actor prize at the Hong Kong Film Awards for his performance in the film The Warlords."If I ... Read more...
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