MUMBAI: Reliance Home Video has released the supper hit action blockbuster of 2011, "Bodyguard" on Home Video. Viewers can now enjoy the film on DVD (Rs.299) and VCD (Rs.115).

"Bodyguard" is produced by Alvira Agnihotri, Atul Agnihotri & Reliance Entertainment and is written & directed by Siddique. It stars Salman Khan (Lovely Singh) and Kareena Kapoor (Divya Rana) "Bodyguard" is a film that has broken many records upon its release. Within the first day of its release, it went on to become the highest opening day grosser breaking all earlier records. The movie collected Rs 1.05 billion in its first week, bettering performances from other super hits, Bodyguard has become the second highest grossing Bollywood film ever worldwide after "3 Idiots". "Bodyguard" is the story of conflict- between innocence and mischief, love and power and life and death! When it comes to being punctual and doing his duties perfectly, Lovely Singh is unmatchable. Summoned for an assignment of guarding Divya, the daughter of Sartaj Rana, a business tycoon Lovely Singh accompanies her to her campus, but ends up rubbing her the wrong way with his over-protective nature and paranoia about security. She finds him to be a major obstacle in leading a regular campus life. To throw him off-track and get him out of the way, she comes up with a ?master-plan?- that of trapping him in a fake love affair. She becomes an anonymous admirer of his and starts hounding him, expressing her ?feelings? in no uncertain terms. Lovely Singh however proves to be a tough nut to crack. But once she succeeds in doing so, he transforms into a completely different person. But things take an unexpected turn when she learns a few things about Lovely Singh. And she soon finds herself trapped in a dilemma that she?s unable to resolve! And with her, soon enough, Lovely Singh finds himself ensnared in a web of lies, trickery and deceit!

Sweta Agnihotri, COO of Reliance Home Video said, "Reliance Home Video is very proud to release the record breaking film "Bodyguard" on home video, a family entertainer with great action, songs & bonus features. We expect the home video of "Bodyguard" to continue its successful run on home video as well".
 

MUMBAI: Lowe Lintas, one of India?s largest and most storied communication groups has won a staggering number of new accounts across the country this year. In just the first 9 months of this year, the agency has signed on 80 new clients; and with 3 months left to go this year, is hoping to cross the 100 mark for the year. Lowe Lintas has won these businesses across the country - in both metros and non-metros; and in advertising and in specialist communication fields like PR, Healthcare, Rural and Design.

So while wins for Lowe Lintas? advertising division include names like DLF, Suzlon, 3M, Tata Interactive, Birla Ultratech, Videocon D2H, GE Healthcare, UIDAI, Muthoot Pappachan Group and Expedia; its specialist PR division, LinOpinion?s wins include businesses like Tourism Victoria, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Samsonite and Times Now. Lowe Lintas? specialist Healthcare division, LinHealth?s wins include Cadila Pharmaceuticals, Bayer Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharma; its specialist Rural Communications division, LinTerland has been signed on by Johnson & Johnson and Nokia.

Speaking on this performance, Joseph George, CEO, Lowe Lintas India said, ?I personally believe that the tremendous equity that Lowe Lintas enjoys is under leveraged. Which is why, we set ourselves an aggressive growth target for 2011 and simultaneously went about putting in place an ?enabling eco system?. I am happy to say that the first 3 quarters have been spot on plan; with every win making everyone across levels and functions hungrier the subsequent quarter. What is equally gratifying is that we have been able to win businesses across not just diverse categories, but also across all our offerings ? Lowe, LinOpinion, LinHealth, LinTerland, LinProductions, LinTeractive and dCell.?

Editor?s Notes: Lowe Lintas is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Interpublic Group, and one of the star offices in the Lowe+Partners network. Besides advertising, Lowe Lintas India offers holistic marketing services that include Public Relations, Corporate Identity and Design, Digital Solutions, Direct Marketing and CRM, Rural Communication, Branded Content, Healthcare Communication and Film Production. Employing over 650 people across eight cities in India, Lowe Lintas is the agency that gave the country its very first Indian television commercial, and is today a household name synonymous with exceptional communication platforms. Its client portfolio includes both long standing relationships with companies such as Hindustan Unilever, Idea Cellular, Tata Tea, Johnson & Johnson, Dabur, Bajaj Auto, ICICI Life Insurance, BPCL, Britannia, Maruti Suzuki, Titan, Tanishq, MRF and new successful partnerships with Havells, Micromax, ET Now, Tata Croma, Hindustan Times and Axis Bank.

MUMBAI: The International Advertising Association India Chapter (IAA-IC) in collaboration with MAMI (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is organizing a Master Class with Mr. Hugh Hudson who has been immortalized by his much awarded cult film Chariots of Fire (1981).This event will be sponsored by hungama.com.

Hugh Hudson is a director-producer-writer, who has to his credit many award winning documentaries, ad films and feature films like Greystoke ? The Legend of Tarzan (1984), Revolution (1985), Los Angeles (1989), My Life So Far (1999), I Dreamed of Africa (2000) and Revolution Revisited (2008).

Speaking on this occasion, Kaushik Roy? President, IAA-IC said, "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for advertising and film professionals here in Mumbai, to hear the legendary film maker share his experiences and insights about his award winning work. He is one of the few recipients of the special Cannes Lion that was presented on the 50th Anniversary of the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, to those who have won the Cannes Grand Prix more than once!"

During the course of this Master Class, Hugh Hudson will show and share his thoughts about some of his advertising masterpieces likeBritish Rail, British Airways, Fiat Strada, Benson&Hedges and more.

This event, will be held on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 at 7.00 pm at Cinemax, Infinity Mall, Off New Link Road, Versova, Azad Nagar, Andheri (W), Mumbai ? 400 053.

Entry is by invitation only, to members of IAA-IC and MAMI. There will be a few seats reserved for advertising and film professionals and students.

Mumbai: UTV Action, India?s number one Hollywood action channel is all set to kick off the festival with ?Diwali Action Daredevils?. The 20 day festival offers movie buffs a star studded treat of Hollywood?s biggest action blockbusters that await them every night at 8.45pm from 7th to 27th October only on UTV Action.

The power packed package starts with Kung Fu Hustle and includes gripping films like Salt, Angels and Demons, Resident evil ? Afterlife, Karate Kid, Hancock and many more. Adding to the celebrations Diwali Action Daredevils will also feature several new titles like V for Vendetta, The Other Guys, The Cell for the very first time on the channel. Diwali Action Daredevils will be supported by an on air and extensive outdoor campaign comprising of hoardings, bus panels, branded kiosks and ambient branding in multiplexes.

Speaking on this initiative, Arjun Sankalia, Director: International Music & Special Products said "International music has witnessed a huge surge in India and artists like Shakira, Pitbull, Beyonce have become extremely popular across age groups. Our association with Vodafone will provide music aficionados access to new international music and also win some exciting prizes."

Commenting on the festival, Sameer Ganapathy, Business Head, UTV Action said, "UTV Action has always taken the lead in giving viewers access to the best of Hollywood action content. Taking forward the brand proposition, Diwali Action Daredevils adds a punch to the festive fervour with a high energy line up of Hollywood blockbusters and several new titles being showcased for the first time on the channel."
 

Mumbai, October 07, 2011: ET NOW, the 24hr English Business News Channel, consolidates its leadership stance to become the No.1 business news channel for the second consecutive week.

As per the latest Television Audience Measurement data, ET NOW leads the English Business News Genre with 40% market share in All India 1Mn+ Market amongst the core audience from CS AB Males 25+ Yrs, in Week 40 (25 September, 2011 to 01 October, 2011). ET NOW also leads in the 6 Metro & 8 Metro Markets for the second consecutive week, with a market share of 40% & 41% respectively.

Effective market trading strategies, sector specific trading calls & hot stock tips from India?s leading technical analysts, opinions & advice from the biggest market experts and also the channel?s continuous attempts to foster the viewer?s knowledge on trade analysis, market related anecdotes and effects of macro-economic policies have helped achieve a steadfast leadership position.

So stay tuned to ET NOW for more stock tips, trading strategies, sectorial calls, stock market trends and exclusive interviews.
 

New Delhi: This weekend NewsX brings an exciting line up of shows you have always been waiting for! Tune in to an exciting discussion with India?s famous drummer A.Sivamani. Join a group of ten bikers in an exciting road trip across Nepal, get a dose of laughter with Bollywood?s famous comedians and get all the information and reviews you need on the latest gadgets & gizmos being launched in the market .All this and more only on NewsX!

Details of Weekend programming are as under:

ART TALK :This week on ?Art Talk?, host Jujhar Singh gets up close and personal with India?s most famous drummer, A. Sivamani. During the discussion, Mr. Sivamani tells why Zakir Hussain once described him as "a phenomenon who walks the planet just once or twice a century". On the show, he also makes amazing rhythms not just from drums, but also from pots, pans, cushions - even cycle bells! The master percussionist also talks about his close friendship with A.R. Rahman and the cooking and the music they do together. Finally get to see his latest music band - Sri Saranam - with Louis Banks, Runa Rizvi and Ravi Chari.

Telecast details: Saturday, 8th Oct, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

Repeat: Sunday, 9th Oct, 2011 @ 1.30 pm & 8.30 pm

CATCH A STAR : Tickle your funny bone with this special episode titled ??Kings Of Comedy? as we look at some of the funniest comedians that the bollywood industry has produced. Telecast details: Saturday, 8th Oct, 2011 @ 9:30 pm Repeat: Sunday, 9th Oct, 2011 @12.30 pm & 10.30 pm

FLASHBACK: This week on Flashback watch out for the trend of remixing songs which has evolved in a big way in Bollywood . We look at how modern music directors pick up these songs, add a little to it to make it sound more contemporary and these melodies become hits. Telecast details: Saturday, 8th Oct, 2011 @ 1:30 pm Repeat: Sunday, 9th Oct, 2011 @ 4.30 pm

LIVING CARS : This episode of ?Living Cars?, goes on a week long road trip across the beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Join a group of ten bikers as they explore this majestic country from West to East and North to South for a memorable journey. Telecast details: Saturday, 8th Oct, 2011 @ 5:30 pm

Repeat: Sunday, 9th Oct, 2011 @ 11.30 am

TECH & YOU : In this episode of ?Tech & You? get first hand reviews of the four newly launched gadgets in the market: iPhone 4S , LG Slim Laptop p430, Acer mini-Projector, and Philips Xenium-cellphone Telecast details: Saturday, 8th Oct, 2011 @ 11:30 am Repeat: Sunday, 9th Oct,2011 @ 9.30 am & 5.30 pm