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Warner Home Video and Film Life Ink in deal to distribute urban films on DVD
MUMBAI: In a move furthering home entertainment’s new commitment to premiere high caliber films on DVD, Warner Home Video and Film Life Inc. have announced a partnership that will brand and distribute high quality urban films on DVD.
The announcement was made today by Jeff Baker, WHV’s SVP and GM of Theatrical Catalog and by Jeff Friday, Film Life’s founder and CEO.
As per the exclusive arrangement, Warner Home Video will distribute the films under the American Black Film Festival label. Spearheading the new initiative for WHV will be Eva Davis, VP of Targeted Acquisitions and Marketing, who noted that WHV will leverage its dedicated multicultural marketing and sales expertise to build unique campaigns for the movies distributed under the new label. Davis also said plans call for partnerships with other Time Warner sister companies to co-promote and co-market individual projects.
Said Davis, “We’re very proud to be partnering with the American Black Film Festival. These movies will allow African American filmmakers to display their skills, talent and vision as well as to enjoy the potential of being extremely successful in the DVD marketplace by providing retailers with a slate of appealing and relevant films that meet the needs of their diverse consumer base.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Warner Home Video on this exciting new venture,” said Friday. “Film Life’s mission has always been to make and market movies that go beyond the stereotypical portrayals of the Black experience — films that enlighten and inspire but also entertain. Jeff, Eva and Warner Home Video share our vision, and we’re delighted that they want to develop this DVD label.”
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
