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MUMBAI: Eros International has inked a four movie output
deal with Goldie Behl’s Rose Movies, which will commence
with Drona, a costume drama starring Abhishek Bachchan
and Priyanka Chopra in December 2006.
Eros’ association with Rose began when it distributed
Bhel’s first film Bus Itna Sa Khwab Hain.
Following on from the association on Omkara, Eros
has taken a 64 per cent stake in Big Screen. Big Screen has
signed up Ajay Devgan for future projects as well as directors
like Rohit Shetty, Soham and Anil Devgan, asserts an official.
Two productions are already underway, one of which titled
No Smoking starring John Abraham. The movie is expected
to be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2007.
Eros International chairman and CEO Kishore Lulla said, “Since
our flotation we have focused on pursuing our key strategic
objectives as a vertically integrated group within the Indian
media and entertainment arena. The success of these initiatives
has contributed to strong organic growth and coupled with
the phenomenal growth in the Indian media sector, we believe
that Eros is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities
presented by the sector."
The releases that are now lined up from Eros are Salaam-e-Ishq,
Provoked, Speed, I See You and Nanhe
Jaisalmer.The Film Music albums and soundtrack planned
for release by Eros during the financial year ending March
2007 include I See You, Kudiyon Ka Hain Zamana,
Mr Black Mr White, Chinni Kum and Provoked.
In addition to cinema distribution, the group continues
to focus on expanding the home entertainment mainstream distribution
network. Eros titles are now available through HMV, Virgin,
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Amazon amongst others channels.
Eros plans to launch its first set of high definition titles
in the near future with current box office releases and digitally
remastered classic titles from the catalogue. The Group plans
to focus on expanding its extensive global distribution network
with special focus on syndication, new media while tapping
into the growing Indian market, adds the release.
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