Chennai gets a 360-degree immersive dome theatre
Sun Dance by Casagrand is said to be India’s first 360 degree immersive dome theatre. Source: Chennai gets a 360-degree immersive dome theatre – The Hindu
No solution in sight in the battle between producers and theatre owners
A joint meeting of Malayalam film producers and distributors held here on Tuesday decided to give movies for screening only to theatres recognised by the Producers’ Digital Cinema, a content mastering unit set up under the aegis of the Kerala … Continued
Disney Inks $8.5B Deal to Merge India Business With Reliance Industries
Reliance will invest $1.4 billion into the joint venture, which is valued at $8.5 billion, while Disney will provide a content license. Source: Disney Merges India Business with Viacom18 and Reliance in Major Deal
‘Pushpa’ star Allu Arjun talks rise of Indian cinema worldwide and trilogy plans
Producers from Mythri Movie Makers met with buyers during the European Film Market (EFM) to discuss securing distribution for Pushpa 2: The Rule, which is in the middle of filming and is due to open theatrically on August 15 ahead … Continued
New biz models, revenue streams emerging for film industry
The digital revolution is visibly impacting distribution and exhibition of films in India as the industry marches towards completion of 100 years with revenue projection of Rs 128 billion by 2015, up 56 per cent from Rs 81.9 billion last … Continued
‘In the Belly of a Tiger’: India Village Tale Touts World Cinema Icons
Indian director and cinematographer Jatla Siddhartha has assembled several of the biggest names in world cinema in service of “In the Belly of a Tiger.” The film has its premiere next week at the Berlin Film Festival. Pitched as a … Continued