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Julian Stanford joins IMAX for EMEA region
MUMBAI: IMAX Corporation has appointed Julian Stanford as GM – theatre development, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Based in London, he will report directly to EVP – theatre development Larry O’Reilly. Stanford will be responsible for accelerating IMAX‘s growth throughout EMEA and increasing IMAX‘s presence as the premiere venue to experience Hollywood films.
At present, there are 55 IMAX theatres in EMEA, and 15 additional IMAX theatres are scheduled to be open in the region by the end of 2011.
Prior to IMAX, was working with video gaming company Aristocrat Technologies. He has also served as the head of sales (EMEA) for United International Pictures (UIP), where he oversaw film distribution and sales for Paramount, Universal and DreamWorks films.
“Stanford‘s experience and understanding of the industry and market make him an ideal choice to take on this critical role at IMAX, especially when the IMAX film slate includes some of the most impressive titles in Hollywood,” said Reilly. “His personal relationships and knowledge of the industry and the nuances of conducting business throughout EMEA will be extremely helpful as well.”
“Given his background with film distribution strategy and on-the-ground experience, Stanford will be a valuable addition to the IMAX team,” added IMAX Co-CEOs and Co-Chairmen Richard L Gelfond and Bradley J Wechsler. “The European market holds much growth potential as IMAX rolls out IMAX digital and seeks more joint venture relationships with exhibitors, and Julian‘s expertise will be an important boost to our efforts in EMEA.”
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Rashmika Mandanna, Shanaya Kapoor and Naila Grrewal climb IMDb’s Indian celebrity rankings
Upcoming films and returning shows are driving fan interest across Bollywood and streaming
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s popularity contest has a new weekly scorecard, and the numbers are telling. IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for this week places Shanaya Kapoor at number six, buoyed by buzz around her film Tu Yaa Main. Naila Grrewal slots in at seven on the back of the returning comedy series Maamla Legal Hai, while Rashmika Mandanna climbs to eighth, riding mounting anticipation for Cocktail 2.
The list, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week, drawing on data from more than 200m monthly visits to the platform worldwide.
Further down the rankings, Raaka is keeping two of its biggest names in the spotlight. Deepika Padukone holds 11th position, with Allu Arjun close behind at 13th, as the film continues to find traction with audiences.
The list offers fans a weekly pulse on who is breaking through, who is holding steady, and who is fading. It is a barometer as unsparing as the box office itself.
