Summary Box: Federal Communications Commission allows blocking of outputs on set-top boxes

Summary Box: FCC allows blocking of outputs

THE RULING: The Federal Communications Commission says Hollywood can use so-called “selectable output control” technology to prevent illegal copying of movies.
HOW IT WORKS: Video programming is encoded with a signal to remotely disable set-top box output connections.
PROS AND CONS: Hollywood says this will make movies available for home viewing … Original article on : Summary Box: Federal Communications Commission allows blocking of outputs on set-top boxes.

Warsi gets dose of Gandhigiri for smoking in public

PANAJI – Noted actor Arshad Warsi, who played ‘Circuit’ — the eccentric, lovable sidekick in “Munnabhai M.B.B.S.” and its popular sequel “Lage Raho Munnabhai”, is at the receiving end of a ‘Gandhigiri’ sermon.
The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), in a letter to Warsi Friday, censured him for smoking in an educational …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Warsi gets dose of Gandhigiri for smoking in public.

Bruce Willis facing #18,600 legal battle – over a stained rug!

LONDON – Action star Bruce Willis has been hit with a lawsuit over a red wine stained rug.

Willis’ facing 18,600-pound legal battle over a stained rug as his interior decorator picked up a handmade wool silk rug from a fine rug store in December (09) for his Los Angeles home, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bruce Willis facing #18,600 legal battle – over a stained rug!.

Bethenny Frankel In Labor

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- “The Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel is in labor pain and is soon to deliver a baby. Reports claim that Bethenny Frankel had entered the labor pain a month before the expected time. She was due on June but on late on Thursday night her labor pain began. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bethenny Frankel In Labor.

Heidi Klum gushes about her marriage to Seal

LONDON – Supermodel Heidi Klum sometimes pinches herself to make her believe that she’s lucky in love.

Klum, 36, mum-of-four gushes about her marriage to Brit singer Seal in a US magazine, reports the Daily Star.

“I don’t know why I got so lucky. I have to pinch myself … Read more : Heidi Klum gushes about her marriage to Seal.

Gallagher to unveil ‘Beatles’ film plans

LONDON – English musician Liam Gallagher is set to unveil a new film project about the final years of the “Beatles” at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival.

Gallagher, who has been a fan of the “Beatles”, has reportedly acquired the film rights from Richard DiLello’s memoirs.
Gallagher will announce the film project based on …. Original source  : Gallagher to unveil ‘Beatles’ film plans.

Gallagher to unveil ‘Beatles’ film plans

LONDON – English musician Liam Gallagher is set to unveil a new film project about the final years of the “Beatles” at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival.

Gallagher, who has been a fan of the “Beatles”, has reportedly acquired the film rights from Richard DiLello’s memoirs.
Gallagher will announce the film project based on …. Source article  : Gallagher to unveil ‘Beatles’ film plans.

“Badmash Company” Torrent Rocks India!

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the ‘Badmaash Company’ torrent has indeed engulfed the country. With the film being a Yash Raj production, viewers were already anticipating the release of the film. Needless to say ‘Badmaash Company’ was already a semi-hit even before its release yesterday.
The film centers around a group …. Source article  : “Badmash Company” Torrent Rocks India!.

Gallagher to unveil ‘Beatles’ film plans

LONDON – English musician Liam Gallagher is set to unveil a new film project about the final years of the “Beatles” at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival.

Gallagher, who has been a fan of the “Beatles”, has reportedly acquired the film rights from Richard DiLello’s memoirs.
Gallagher will announce the film project based on …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Fox to bring prequel of Planet of the Apes in June 2011

May 08, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): 20th Century Fox which was trying to revive the 1968 epic science fiction film, Planet of the Apes, has announced June 24, 2011 as the release date for its prequel, Rise of the Apes. Way before it made the Tim Burton version in 2001, Fox was trying to make … Read more : Fox to bring prequel of Planet of the Apes in June 2011.

Don Cheadle “Improvised” In “Iron Man 2???

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Don Cheadle says his ‘Iron Man 2′ role is quoted with heavy improvisation. The actor told the media in a recent interview that his role demands heavy physical activity wearing the suit and moving around. As a matter of fact, Jeff Bridges had declared on a public note last year that Robert … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Don Cheadle “Improvised” In “Iron Man 2″.

Indo-Pak co-production Virsa receives mixed response

Islamabad, May 8 (ANI): Virsa – the first international Punjabi film, which was premiered at CineStar this Thursday – has received mixed responses from audiences.

The story revolves around a rich, spoilt boy who falls in love with a conservative girl. Arya Babbar, an … Read more >>>.

Anthony La Pagliaseen

Anthony La Pagliaseen out riding his motorbike in Soho.New York City.
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Actresses eye ‘… The Dragon Tattoo’

LONDON – Hollywood actresses Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart and Keira Knightley are reportedly being considered for the lead role in “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”.

“An Education” actress Carey Mulligan and “Juno” star Ellen Page are also reportedly keen to take on the lead role in the new version of the film based on …. Original article  : Actresses eye ‘… The Dragon Tattoo’.

Federal Communications Commission allows blocking of output connectors on set-top boxes

FCC allows blocking of set-top box outputs

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are endorsing Hollywood’s efforts to let cable and satellite TV companies turn off output connections on the back of set-top boxes to prevent illegal copying of movies.
The decision by the Federal Communications Commission, announced late Friday, is intended to encourage movie studios to make movies … Read more >>>.

‘Inception’ Trailer Out Now

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- This weekend the movie buffs who are flocking to the theaters to catch the much anticipated ‘Iron Man 2′ will also get the chance to have the first glimpse into another exciting and upcoming movie. Ace Director Christopher Nolan is ready with his new flick named ‘Inception‘ and the trailer …. Source article  : ‘Inception’ Trailer Out Now.

Karans Double Clash Kandha and Kanagavel Kaakha

May 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Actor Karan happens to be the busiest actor in Kollywood for he has been shooting for 5 films at the same time. With couple of his films – Kandha and Kanagavel Kaakha scheduled to hit screens on May 21, there seems to be a sort of pettifoggery between two film …. Original article  : Karans Double Clash Kandha and Kanagavel Kaakha.

People think I am grungy: Kristen

LONDON – Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart says people think she is “grungy” as she rarely wears glamorous clothes.

“People think I’m grungy now – and I know that I’m being photographed!” femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.
Kristen admits she enjoys being choosy during fashion shoots. “I’m fine when I’m chilling with my hair and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Guru Shishyan stirs up trouble with Sakthi

May 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): With continuous promos on airs vigorously publicizing the film ‘Guru Shishyan’, the duo Sathyaraj-Sundar C have been persistently addressed as Guru and Shishya. But now, the onscreen master and protégé have seemingly turned infuriated against their producer-director Sakthi Chidambaram.
According to the sources, the actors weren’t settled completely with their …. Original source  : Guru Shishyan stirs up trouble with Sakthi.

Actresses eye ‘… The Dragon Tattoo’

LONDON – Hollywood actresses Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart and Keira Knightley are reportedly being considered for the lead role in “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”.
“An Education” actress Carey Mulligan and “Juno” star Ellen Page are also reportedly keen to take on the lead role in the new version of the film …. Read the original article  : Actresses eye ‘… The Dragon Tattoo’.