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Stock News Bot Date: January 15, 2007 08:00:00 AM
INTC News Intel, Eros Take On-Demand 'Bollywood' Entertainment Worldwide
LONDON & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accelerating the availability of on-demand, broadband-delivered
entertainment to PCs connected to TVs, Intel Corporation and Eros
International today announced the debut of Eros’s
premium Bollywood service on Intel® Viiv™
technology-based PCs. Eros International is a London AIM-listed leading
studio and distribution house within the Indian film industry known as “Bollywood.”
Accenting the new service’s availability, the
companies announced plans for the pre-DVD online premiere of “I
See You,” a top Bollywood film within
weeks of its global theatrical release.
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Eros and Intel demonstrated the
new service which delivers access to one of the largest and most
compelling online selections of Bollywood entertainment, including
high-definition movies, music videos, day and date premieres, evergreen
blockbusters and timeless classics, from the Web to Intel Viiv
technology-based PCs for viewing and enjoyment on large screen TVs. The
Eros service will offer rental, subscription, download to own at launch
and even download to burn models in the future.
“Our effort with Intel will give us the
opportunity to serve an even broader audience worldwide, enter new
markets and gain new revenue streams, while exploring and embracing a
variety of exciting new digital distribution technologies, such as Intel
Viiv technology,” said Kishore Lulla,
Chairman and CEO of Eros. “We are a content
company that believes in empowering consumers so they can watch what
they want, when they want, how they want.”
“Through Intel Viiv technology and our
collaboration with Eros, we’re bringing the
world directly into consumers’ living rooms
at the touch of a button,” said Kevin
Corbett, vice president, Intel’s Digital Home
Group and general manager of the Content Services Group. “Intel’s
goal is to accelerate the availability of broadband-delivered
entertainment into every home. And, with Intel Viiv technology, we’re
helping to change the economics of distribution and allow more people
around the world to enjoy exciting content, irrespective of their
physical location.”
Building on the availability of the ‘Bollywood’
service, Eros will debut the broadband premiere of “I
See You” starring Arjun Rampal on Intel
Viiv technology-based PCs within weeks of its global theatrical release
on Dec. 29 and ahead of its release on DVD.
Intel Viiv technology-based PCs powered by Intel Core™
2 Duo processors deliver a best-in-class entertainment media PC
experience. The technology helps connect the PC and TV, and enables
consumers to access, manage, share and enjoy a growing assortment of
digital entertainment, including Hollywood movies, TV shows, music
videos, sports, games and more.
About Intel
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies,
products, and initiatives to continually advance how people work and
live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
About Eros Group
Eros International plc, an integrated media and entertainment company,
is a global player in the Bollywood arena. Being integrated across the
value chain means Eros produces Bollywood films as well as distributes
them globally through all available windows - theatres, home
entertainment, television and new media channels. Eros has also nurtured
a Hollywood home video market for India.
Established in 1977, Eros has three decades of market leadership in the
multi billion dollar sector that is experiencing a double digit growth.
Eros operates in over 50 countries with worldwide offices in India, UK,
USA, Dubai, Australia, Fiji and Isle of Man. It has built a business
model combining the release of 25-30 new films every year with the
exploitation of a valuable film library containing more than 1,300
titles making it one of the largest content owners in the business.
Some of Eros's new media alliance partners are Intel Corporation,
Comcast Cable, Movielink, Rogers Cable and RTL Holland.
Intel and Intel Viiv are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of
others.
Eros International is a trademark or registered trademark of Eros
Worldwide FZ LLC or its subsidiaries or associate companies.
