The B2B meetings at Mumbai’s annual Frames media conference have now bloomed into the full-fledged Global Content Market under the guidance of veteran producer Bobby Bedi.
Bedi’s credits include some of the landmark titles of Indian cinema, including Shekhar Kapur’s international breakthrough film “Bandit Queen” (1994), Deepa Mehta’s controversial “Fire” (1996), Rani Mukerji-starring relationship drama “Saathiya” (2002), Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Macbeth” adaptation “Maqbool” (2003), Stanley Tong’s Jackie Chan starrer “The Myth” (2005) and Gurvinder Singh’s Rotterdam title “Crescent Night” (2002).
The market, which was buzzing from the get go, boasted a significant international presence from the U.K., Korea, Turkey, Spain, Germany and Saudi Arabia, besides a sizeable Indian contingent. Bedi said that the word ‘Asian’ suggests mainly content from the Far East and the Frames market plugs the gap for South Asian and Middle Eastern content. Differentiating the market from the Indian government’s Film Bazaar in Goa,...
Bedi’s credits include some of the landmark titles of Indian cinema, including Shekhar Kapur’s international breakthrough film “Bandit Queen” (1994), Deepa Mehta’s controversial “Fire” (1996), Rani Mukerji-starring relationship drama “Saathiya” (2002), Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Macbeth” adaptation “Maqbool” (2003), Stanley Tong’s Jackie Chan starrer “The Myth” (2005) and Gurvinder Singh’s Rotterdam title “Crescent Night” (2002).
The market, which was buzzing from the get go, boasted a significant international presence from the U.K., Korea, Turkey, Spain, Germany and Saudi Arabia, besides a sizeable Indian contingent. Bedi said that the word ‘Asian’ suggests mainly content from the Far East and the Frames market plugs the gap for South Asian and Middle Eastern content. Differentiating the market from the Indian government’s Film Bazaar in Goa,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Alaya F and her mother Pooja Bedi celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special dance reel.They danced to the iconic song ‘Pehla Nasha’ from the 1992 film ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’.Pooja Bedi’s memorable supporting role in the film made their performance even more special.
Actress Alaya F chose a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by sharing a heartwarming dance reel for her mother, Pooja Bedi. The duo danced to the iconic song ‘Pehla Nasha’ from the 1992 film ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’, in which Pooja Bedi played a memorable supporting role.
Alaya F posted an Instagram reel with her mother on social media:
In the video, Alaya and her mother showcased their synchronized dance moves, spreading joy and love through their delightful performance. Alaya took to Instagram to share the special moment, captioning the post, “Impromptu Valentine’s Day dance reel with a very special surprise!
Actress Alaya F chose a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by sharing a heartwarming dance reel for her mother, Pooja Bedi. The duo danced to the iconic song ‘Pehla Nasha’ from the 1992 film ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’, in which Pooja Bedi played a memorable supporting role.
Alaya F posted an Instagram reel with her mother on social media:
In the video, Alaya and her mother showcased their synchronized dance moves, spreading joy and love through their delightful performance. Alaya took to Instagram to share the special moment, captioning the post, “Impromptu Valentine’s Day dance reel with a very special surprise!
- 2/15/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Warner Bros Discovery’s international restructuring has continued with James Gibbons setting out the shape of his Asia Pacific team, with Japanese Country Manager Masami Takahashi choosing to retire.
Last month, long-serving Wbd exec Gibbons was handed a new brief as President of Asia Pacific and today he has unveiled a new-look structure.
Reporting to him will be regional chiefs Tony Qiu, Arjun Nohwar, Magdalene Ew, Lynn Ng, Shonali Bedi and Jae Chang. Takahashi, Wbd Japan Country Manager and Head of Studios, had decided to retire and will exit at the end of 2024. Recruitment for a Tokyo-based replacement will commence soon.
Of those remaining Qiu will be General Manager, Greater China & Southeast Asia, leading a regional cluster of Sea, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Nohwar will be Gm, South Asia, based in Mumbai, while Ew is Head of Content, Streaming, Apac. Ng will be Head of Content, Networks,...
Last month, long-serving Wbd exec Gibbons was handed a new brief as President of Asia Pacific and today he has unveiled a new-look structure.
Reporting to him will be regional chiefs Tony Qiu, Arjun Nohwar, Magdalene Ew, Lynn Ng, Shonali Bedi and Jae Chang. Takahashi, Wbd Japan Country Manager and Head of Studios, had decided to retire and will exit at the end of 2024. Recruitment for a Tokyo-based replacement will commence soon.
Of those remaining Qiu will be General Manager, Greater China & Southeast Asia, leading a regional cluster of Sea, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Nohwar will be Gm, South Asia, based in Mumbai, while Ew is Head of Content, Streaming, Apac. Ng will be Head of Content, Networks,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
New Delhi, May 23 (Ians) Hp Inc led the India traditional PC market, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, with a share of 33.8 per cent in the first quarter this year, a new report showed on Tuesday.
While some government and education orders helped its commercial segment clock a share of 34.7 per cent, strong demand in offline channels helped its consumer segment, as it held a share of 32.6 per cent there, according to an Idc report.
Lenovo was second with a 15.7 per cent share despite witnessing a decline of 37.5 per cent YoY. The vendor struggled in the government segment even though this quarter was driven by government orders, according to the Idc report.
Vickram Bedi, Senior Director (Personal Systems) Hp India, told Ians that they sincerely thank customers and partners for their unwavering trust in Hp, which has allowed them to maintain the leadership in India’s PC market.
“We take...
While some government and education orders helped its commercial segment clock a share of 34.7 per cent, strong demand in offline channels helped its consumer segment, as it held a share of 32.6 per cent there, according to an Idc report.
Lenovo was second with a 15.7 per cent share despite witnessing a decline of 37.5 per cent YoY. The vendor struggled in the government segment even though this quarter was driven by government orders, according to the Idc report.
Vickram Bedi, Senior Director (Personal Systems) Hp India, told Ians that they sincerely thank customers and partners for their unwavering trust in Hp, which has allowed them to maintain the leadership in India’s PC market.
“We take...
- 5/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 18 (Ians) As India’s growing economy presents a significant opportunity for the expansion of PC usage particularly in smaller towns and rural areas, PC and printer major Hp Inc on Tuesday launched a new PC portfolio to meet the evolving demands of consumers in the country.
Hp introduced its latest Pavilion Plus notebooks in the country. The Hp Pavilion Plus laptops are equipped with 13th Gen Intel Core processors to keep up with the consumers’ fast-paced lifestyle.
The company also introduced Hp 14 and Hp 15 laptops with improved performance, design and security features.
The Hp 14 is available at a starting price of Rs 39,999, the Hp Pavilion X360 will start from Rs 57,999 and the Hp Pavilion Plus 14 is available at a starting price of 81,999.
“We have seen strong demand for PCs in smaller towns, and we hope to see this trend extend deeper into India’s hinterland, or ‘Bharat...
Hp introduced its latest Pavilion Plus notebooks in the country. The Hp Pavilion Plus laptops are equipped with 13th Gen Intel Core processors to keep up with the consumers’ fast-paced lifestyle.
The company also introduced Hp 14 and Hp 15 laptops with improved performance, design and security features.
The Hp 14 is available at a starting price of Rs 39,999, the Hp Pavilion X360 will start from Rs 57,999 and the Hp Pavilion Plus 14 is available at a starting price of 81,999.
“We have seen strong demand for PCs in smaller towns, and we hope to see this trend extend deeper into India’s hinterland, or ‘Bharat...
- 4/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 18 (Ians) Actor Angad Bedi, who is known for films such as ‘Pink’, ‘Soorma’, has won a silver medal in a sprinting tournament held in Mumbai. Bedi completed a 400 metre race within 66 seconds in the 31-40 years category.
After weeks of intense training under the guidance of coach Brinston Miranda, Angad Bedi was able to secure a podium finish second in the tournament.
Talking about the sporting event, the actor said, “I have always been drawn towards sports, and I wanted to push myself to see how far I could go in a new field. The past few weeks have been intense, but the silver medal makes it all worth it”.
Angad comes from a sports background as he is the son of Padma Shri awardee and former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi.
“I am grateful to my coach and my team for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this journey”, he added.
After weeks of intense training under the guidance of coach Brinston Miranda, Angad Bedi was able to secure a podium finish second in the tournament.
Talking about the sporting event, the actor said, “I have always been drawn towards sports, and I wanted to push myself to see how far I could go in a new field. The past few weeks have been intense, but the silver medal makes it all worth it”.
Angad comes from a sports background as he is the son of Padma Shri awardee and former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi.
“I am grateful to my coach and my team for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this journey”, he added.
- 4/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Angad Bedi, has won a silver medal in his first official sprinting tournament held in Mumbai. Bedi, known for his acting skills, has always had a passion for sports and decided to test his abilities by venturing into competitive sprinting. Angad has always been a true spirited sportsman having trained and been an ex cricketer in his school and college days back in Delhi.
Anyone who follows the actor’s social media would be aware that Angad Bedi has always had a mind of a sportsman especially when it comes to fitness, and took up sprinting to expand his horizon on fitness and to face a brand new challenge.
After weeks of intense training under the guidance of coach Brinston Miranda, Angad Bedi was able to secure a podium finish in the tournament. The actor’s victory comes as a testament to his determination and hard work, proving that with enough dedication,...
Anyone who follows the actor’s social media would be aware that Angad Bedi has always had a mind of a sportsman especially when it comes to fitness, and took up sprinting to expand his horizon on fitness and to face a brand new challenge.
After weeks of intense training under the guidance of coach Brinston Miranda, Angad Bedi was able to secure a podium finish in the tournament. The actor’s victory comes as a testament to his determination and hard work, proving that with enough dedication,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Reverend Richard Coles has been flooded with messages of support after sharing his “frustration” at the quiet announcement of his departure from Radio 4.
The TV personality will present his last show as the host of Saturday Live this weekend (25 March), as the show is relocated to Cardiff.
Despite Coles having co-hosted the weekly show since 2011, his departure from the BBC show was announced on Tuesday (21 March) with little fanfare.
In an interview with The Guardian, Coles shared his disappointment that the news hadn’t been shared publicly sooner, saying that he hadn’t had a single message from his supporters about his exit.
“I haven’t heard from any listeners yet,” he said. “I don’t think it’s been on Twitter or anything. Perhaps people just think, ‘Oh well.’”
Following the release of the article, Coles received numerous messages of support, with the member of the clergy tweeting his...
The TV personality will present his last show as the host of Saturday Live this weekend (25 March), as the show is relocated to Cardiff.
Despite Coles having co-hosted the weekly show since 2011, his departure from the BBC show was announced on Tuesday (21 March) with little fanfare.
In an interview with The Guardian, Coles shared his disappointment that the news hadn’t been shared publicly sooner, saying that he hadn’t had a single message from his supporters about his exit.
“I haven’t heard from any listeners yet,” he said. “I don’t think it’s been on Twitter or anything. Perhaps people just think, ‘Oh well.’”
Following the release of the article, Coles received numerous messages of support, with the member of the clergy tweeting his...
- 3/23/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
The Reverend Richard Coles has admitted feeling “frustrated” after news of his departure from Radio 4 was quietly announced five days before his final show.
The member of the clergy and TV personality has hosted Saturday Live on the station for 12 years, but will present his last show on Saturday (25 March), following the BBC’s decision to move the weekly programme from London to Cardiff. Both Coles and his co-host Nikki Bedi were given the option to relocate with the show; Coles declined the offer, while Bedi will continue in the role.
The news of Coles’s departure was announced on Tuesday (21 March) night as part of a press release about this weekend’s programming. A major announcement was not made as the BBC was in talks with Coles about his involvement in future projects on Radio 4.
However, speaking to The Guardian, Coles shared his disappointment that the news hadn’t...
The member of the clergy and TV personality has hosted Saturday Live on the station for 12 years, but will present his last show on Saturday (25 March), following the BBC’s decision to move the weekly programme from London to Cardiff. Both Coles and his co-host Nikki Bedi were given the option to relocate with the show; Coles declined the offer, while Bedi will continue in the role.
The news of Coles’s departure was announced on Tuesday (21 March) night as part of a press release about this weekend’s programming. A major announcement was not made as the BBC was in talks with Coles about his involvement in future projects on Radio 4.
However, speaking to The Guardian, Coles shared his disappointment that the news hadn’t...
- 3/22/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
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