Chum Intl to launch channel in the Middle East
MUMBAI: Chum International (CI) which is the development and distribution arm of US media firm Chum has signed a form
Mumbai: Spectacular action, stunning visual effects, non-stop thrills and fan-favorite characters, including OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and Sam Witwicky, rocketed Transformers: Dark of the Moon into the stratosphere, with the latest installment of the wildly popular TRANSFORMERS franchise surpassing its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office. The breathtaking film redefines the scale, scope and emotional impact of what a blockbuster can be with the ongoing epic story of the mighty AUTOBOTS in a thrill-packed adventure that the whole family can enjoy. The film will debut on Blu-ray? and on standard DVD on November 1st, released by Reliance Home Video.
From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, Transformers: Dark of the Moon explodes with high-octane action when a mysterious event from Earth?s past erupts into the present day threatening to bring a war to Earth so big that the TRANSFORMERS alone will not be able to save the earth. Shia LaBeouf (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), Josh Duhamel (Life As We Know It), Tyrese Gibson (Four Brothers) and John Turturro (The Good Shepherd) have returned along with a host of new stars including Patrick Dempsey ("Grey?s Anatomy"), Frances McDormand (Fargo) and John Malkovich (Beowulf). The film also features the voices of Leonard Nimoy ("Star Trek") and Hugo Weaving (Captain America: The First Avenger) and introduces newcomer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
"For fans who can?t wait, the Blu-ray? release will deliver an awesome ride with the movie in stunning high definition and a 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack that was personally overseen by our phenomenal supervising sound mixer just for the Blu-ray?," said director Michael Bay.
"As you know, we put a lot of effort into the 3D experience for the theatrical release and I want to make sure we get it right for home viewing-and that process takes time. So stay tuned for an even more incredible release that will include the film on Blu-ray? 3D and loads of bonus features."
The Blu-ray? 3D is slated for a later release.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon will be available on Blu-ray? in high definition 2D (Rs.1299), as well as on single-disc DVD (Rs.599). A box-set including all the three films of Transformers will be released on DVD (Rs.999) & Blu-ray? (Rs.2999) formats. The movie is also available in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu 5.1 Dolby digital audio on DVD (Rs. 149).
Sweta Agnihotri (Chief Operating Officer, Reliance Home Video) has to say, "The Transformers franchise has set a very high standard for action and adventure films. Reliance Home Video is proud to release this highest grossing film in the Transformers series."
The Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray? and DVD debut will be supported by a massive marketing and promotional campaign befitting the mega-hit status of the franchise. A stellar array of allies has joined forces with Reliance Home Video to transmit the AUTOBOTS? message to all inhabitants of the globe.
A special pre-booking offer was announced at select retail stores & on Flipkart. Consumers who pre-booked the Blu-ray? or DVD got themselves a free Transformers PC game worth Rs 499.
Consumers stand a chance to win a trip to Egypt through a lucky draw contest - courtesy Cox & Kings, on purchase of Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray? and DVD.
Cinnabon, famous for its cinnamon rolls, will promote the movie across all their stores.
HDFC Bank Debit Card customers can avail a special offer on the title.
One can also participate in exciting contests on radio to win DVDs.
Facebook trawlers can avail special offers on the product as well. Fans can also download the movie ring-tone and wallpapers from the Reliance Home Video Facebook page for free.
In Conversation with Upen Roop Rai:
I begin my day with
With some green tea and later I hit the gym. About thrice a week for about half an hour, I do cross-training and weights. Of course, I do it under proper guidance and have a personal trainer who sort of takes me through the routine.
I am a very sporty person
Not many people know but I used to play cricket and represented the State of Rajasthan during the early 80s in the Ranji Trophy tournament. I love the game, though now I don't really find the time to pursue it.
My diet mantra
I don't follow any strict diet regime but I make it a point to eat everything in moderation. I avoid oily food and freak out on Chinese and Continental food. In Mumbai, I prefer dining out at the Olive Bar and Salt Water Grill. I also love the food at Royal China.
Shopping
I love to shop and prefer shopping for myself instead of someone else buying stuff for me. I mostly pick up stuff while travelling abroad. One of my favourite shopping destinations internationally is Oxford Street in London.
My Stress Buster
My work keeps me shuffling between Delhi and Mumbai. Over weekends, I play golf with a group of friends at the DLF country club in Delhi. That's an amazing stress buster for me and so is spending time with my thirteen year old son. I am still an amateur at the game of golf and currently I am training under someone.
I have a fetish for
Movies and Music. I prefer thrillers and James Bond sort of movies. Recently, I quite enjoyed the animated film Madagascar. Though I am not really into the Bollywood bandwagon I recently quite enjoyed watching - Mangal Pandey:The Rising. As far as music goes, I listen to Eagles, Rod Stewart and Led Zeppelin
On Books
I love reading fiction. Also stuff which is racy and which gives me a whole lot of ideas. I am currently reading The Broker by John Grisham which is racy and pacy. It follows the story of Joel Backman, a newly pardoned man who tries to broker a deal to give the world's most powerful surveillance system to the highest bidder.
Travel Destination
Everyyear, I along with my family make it a point to travel to one destination. This year we travelled to South Africa and Egypt. Egypt was quite a disappointment because of the bureaucracy prevalent in the country. On the other hand, South Africa was out of this world really. I still carry memories of Captetown and Port Elizabeth.
Favourite Car Brands
I drive the Mitubushi Lancer which is spacious and functional.
Gadgets & Gizmos
I am really hooked on to my Cellphone -O2 XDA PDA. This gadget is really like a friend and a constant companion. It's also like a virtual office, which keeps me in touch with the world while shuttling between Delhi and Mumbai.ZING STRESS BUSTER FOR ME
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