Month: May 2010

Reliance BIG Pictures to launch KITES music on 29th March at 9.30 p.m. across 40 TV channels to mark Hrithik’s debut as a singer

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Mumbai, 26th March, 2010: Reliance Big Pictures and Rakesh Roshan’s highly anticipated film Kites unfolds yet another surprise! Kites marks the debut of actor Hrithik Roshan as a singer on the silver screen. To commemorate this Reliance BIG Pictures is launching the music of Kites on national television as a roadblock by airing Hrithik debut song `Kites in the Sky”, in English along with some behind the scenes footage on 29th March at 9.30 p.m. across 40 television channels.

Commenting on this, Sanjeev Lamba, CEO, Reliance BIG Pictures, says, “We are delighted to bring to fans across the globe the wonderful music of Kites and Hrithik’s debut as a singer. This roadblock across all major channels is our way to commemorate this unprecedented occasion”.

Hrithik Roshan says, “I was nervous to make my debut as a singer considering I come from a family that is well known in the world of music, but for this very reason my chacha (Rajesh Roshan) and Anurag were most certain that I could sing. I have given this song my best and honest shot, but I still don’t consider myself a professional singer.”

Director Anurag Basu says, “I first noticed Hrithik’s singing talent when we were casually jamming one evening after dinner. After that when I told him to sing for Kites, he wasn’t too sure initially but he agreed to give it a try. He is a natural singer and has the talent in his genes; I only did my job by tapping it. Hrithik has a good career ahead as a singer and I feel fortunate that we have a song sung by Hrithik in Kites.”

On 29th March at 9.30 p.m. this will also be simultaneously streamed on the official website of Kites- www.kites- the film.com, facebook.com (http://www.facebook.com/officialkites) and youtube.com (http://www.youtube.com/user/Officialkitesmovie).

Kites has music by Rajesh Roshan and lyrics by Nasir Faraaz. The music (released on T series) will be available in stores from March 29th onwards. The music of Kites is also available on SD & USB cards and for download in a digital format (as a single song or entire album) through T Series, Hungama, iTunes and other popular websites.

Kites Soars High With All Time Record Opening

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Mumbai, 21st May, 2010: Reliance BIG Pictures and Rakesh Roshan’s `Kites’ has set new benchmarks in Bollywood’s box office history. The first day’s collection point to an all time high first weekend box office collections worldwide.

`Kites’ has opened in 2000 screens in India and 500 screens overseas making it the biggest Indian release so far. It is also the first film to play in 10,000 shows daily across Indian theatres.

Commenting on this Sanjeev Lamba, CEO, Reliance BIG Pictures says, “We are extremely delighted with the film’s initial response at the box office and expect the film to set new benchmark for Indian film business.”

Producer Rakesh Roshan adds, “I am overwhelmed by the response both in Indian and abroad.”

Hrithik Roshan remarks, “My Dad and I are extremely grateful to Reliance Big Pictures for the extraordinary release given to Kites worldwide and the tremendous love showered on the film by cinegoers.”

On 28th May, Brett Ratner’s version titled Kites: The Remix will also be released in 300 screens worldwide.

The international press has raved about the film. Some reviews below:

“Mr. Hrithik Roshan requires viewing uncut: writhing on the dance floor or just gazing into space, the man was made to drive women crazy, one movie at a time.”- New York Times

“A romantic adventure set in Las Vegas, the Southwest and rural Mexico, “Kites” has been given the no-holds Bollywood treatment by producer Rakesh Roshan and director Anurag Basu. The result is an exhilarating escapist entertainment that plays out like a violent and floridly poetic allegory.”- Los Angeles Times

“This is opera. This is the big stuff, folks. This is a choir, a drum machine, a synthesizer, a 17-piece orchestra and an echo chamber all screaming “Love! Love! Love!” Go in smirking, but by the time it’s over, you’ll believe.”-San Francisco Chronicle

“Hrithik Roshan anchors the film with a solid, believable performance and a palpable chemistry with his co-star that will remind audiences just how hot a good Bollywood romance can be.”- The Hollywood Reporter

“Deliriously entertaining.” – Variety

About Reliance Big Entertainment:

Reliance BIG Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL) is the flagship media and entertainment arm of India’s Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, with a significant presence in film entertainment (film production, distribution, and exhibition), broadcasting and new media ventures.

RBEL’s motion picture brand, Reliance BIG Pictures (www.reliancebigpictures.com) has built a impressive film production slate in Hindi, English & other Indian languages, which it markets and distributes worldwide. Following Reliance BIG Pictures’ association with IM Global, the company now benefits from an international sales team with an excellent reputation and global presence dedicated to selling its Bollywood and regional language slate.

In Hollywood, Reliance BIG Pictures has partnered with Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider on the formation of DreamWorks Studios and has development deals with Nicolas Cage’s Saturn Films, Jim Carrey’s JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney’s Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus’ 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks’ Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, Jay Roach’s Everyman Pictures, Brett Ratner’s Rat Entertainment, Julia Roberts’ Red Om Films and Brian Gazer and Ron Howards’ Imagine Entertainment. RBEL’s group company, Reliance MediaWorks Limited (www.reliancemediaworks.com) is India’s largest film processing, exhibition and entertainment services company. It operates BIG Cinemas, India’s largest cinema chain with over 525 screens spread across India, US, Malaysia, Nepal and Netherlands. Reliance MediaWorks has a dominant and comprehensive presence in Film Services: Motion Picture Processing and DI; Visual Effects; Film Restoration and Image Enhancement; Animation; 2D to 3D Conversion; Digital Mastering: Studios and Equipment rentals with presence across at US, UK, Japan and India. Reliance MediaWorks’ television venture, BIG Synergy, is among the top players in the television programming industry.

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (www.relianceada.com) is amongst India’s top 3 business houses and has interests in telecommunications, energy, financial services, infrastructure and media and entertainment.

Kites’ London premiere

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Kites’ London Premiere
TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2010
At the Odeon West End

On Tuesday 18 May, the stars of one of the most ambitious and truly international films to emerge from India will bring a touch of Bollywood romance, Latino passion and Hollywood action-adventure to the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square.

Kites is the widest ever release for any Indian film production to date and heralds a new milestone in international filmmaking. The film is directed by Anurag Basu (Life in a Metro, Gangster), one of the most forward-thinking directors to emerge from India, fearless in his vision of breaking the conventions associated with Indian filmmaking. KITES stars Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan (Jodhaa Akbar, Koi Mil Gaya) one of India’s most idolised artists, who sets screens ablaze with the on-screen chemistry he shares with smoldering Mexican beauty, Barbara Mori (La Mujer De Mi Hermano, Violanchelo), the South American screen icon who has been creating waves across the international film circuit. Kites has been produced by veteran of Indian cinema, Rakesh Roshan (Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai, Koi…Mil Gaya), with haunting ensemble tracks composed by Rajesh Roshan.

Following hot on the heels of the release, in an unprecedented approach to film-making, renowned Hollywood action director Brett Ratner (The Rush Hour series, X-Men: The Last Stand), in association with Reliance BIG Pictures, presents KITES: THE REMIX – the same film, played to a different rhythm and reworked with a younger, hipper, faster edge for action audiences.

Kites centres around two immigrants – one from India and one from Mexico, both navigating life in North America in pursuit of their dreams. Destiny unites them through the most unexpected twist of fate, which culminates in a mortally wounded man being left for dead in the harsh terrain of the Mexican desert. The man is ‘J’, but barely recognizable as the once carefree and street-smart trickster that he was. The only thing now keeping him alive is his quest to reclaim the love of his life ‘Linda’.

Premiere Timings
4.15pm Media Enclosures Open
5.30pm Outside Photographers Position Allocation
5.45pm Media Enclosures Close
6.00pm Talent Arrivals Doors Open
6.45pm Audience Seated

Kites to release in over 2300 screens worldwide

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Reliance BIG Pictures plans biggest ever release for an Indian film globally

Mumbai, 17th May, 2010: Reliance BIG Pictures and Rakesh Roshan’s eagerly awaited romantic film ‘Kites’ will release on 21st May 2010 in over 2300 screens worldwide. Of these over 1800 screens are in India and over 500 screens overseas, making ‘Kites’ the biggest ever Indian release till date globally.

In its first phase, ‘Kites’ will release in India, US, UK, UAE, Australia, South Africa and 30 other countries on 21st May. In the second phase, it will release in additional 30 countries, which include various non-traditional markets. Starring Hrithik Roshan with Mexican actress Barbara Mori in an intensely romantic story directed by Anurag Basu, ‘Kites’ is a one-of-its kind film produced in India, with Reliance BIG Pictures executing the marketing and release of the film on a truly international scale. Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Rakesh Roshan, Rajesh Roshan, Anurag Basu and Brett Ratner have travelled to New York and London for the promotion of Kites with Barbara Mori and Brett Ratner doing additional promotion in Miami and Los Angeles.

Brands such as Reliance Mobile, BIG FM, Acer, Provogue, Zapak, Bookmyshow and Ibibo have participated in the marketing and promotion activities of ‘Kites’. The film is being aggressively marketed with an innovative and extensive outdoor, TV, print and online campaign to ensure maximum visibility.

According to Sanjeev Lamba, CEO, Reliance BIG Pictures, “Kites is a film which has a team of winners behind it – an extremely talented and versatile star cast, an incredibly gifted director and of course, Rakesh Roshan. The movie’s universally appealing story is sure to enthrall viewers across the world and it deserves the largest release, not just in India, but also overseas. We have immense faith in the film and have supported it to the fullest in terms of marketing and distribution.”

Imran & Deepika starrer “BREAK KE BAAD” being co-produced by Reliance Big Pictures & Kunal Kohli Productions

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Mumbai, 20th March, 2010: Reliance Big Pictures is co-producing Kunal Kohli’s “Break ke baad” starring Imran Khan & Deepika Padukone

The movie is the first directorial venture of Danish Aslam who was first assistant director to Kunal Kohli on films like “Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic”, “Faana” and Yahsraj Films’s “Ta ra rum pum” and “Salaam Namaste”. The film has music by Vishal Shekhar and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi”Break Ke Baad” is a modern day love story that tracks a couple after their break up. Sharmila Tagore plays a pivotal role in the film as a beautiful retired actress. The film also stars Shahana Goswami and Yudi of Channel V fame.

Commenting on this association Kunal Kohli said, “Reliance Big Pictures has been for some time now partnering with only the best in the business both in India & USA. As partners, each of us brings our strengths to the table. Reliance Big Pictures has ended last year with a bang after Rock On, Paa and 3 Idiots. This year too they have the most awaited films like Kites and Ravana to be followed by Break ke Baad. So here’s to continuing the good cinema & some very interesting films ahead.”

Sanjeev Lamba, CEO, Reliance Big Pictures added, “We have wonderful films lined up this year, “Break ke baad” being one of them. Kunal has always been a great storyteller and we are hoping that this association will result in a great cinema watching experience for all movie-goers across boundaries.”

About Reliance Big Entertainment: Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL, www.rbe.in) is the flagship media and entertainment arm of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (www.relianceada.com). It has a significant presence in filmed entertainment (film production, distribution, exhibition and TV content), broadcasting, studio infrastructure, processing, digital services, music, home video, animation, events, out of home, gaming and new media.

Reliance BIG Pictures (www.reliancebigpictures.com), RBEL’s motion picture brand, has built a formidable Indian film production slate in English, Hindi and several other Indian languages, which it markets and distributes worldwide. The slate has projects with leading production houses and marquee Indian directors, both mainstream and arthouse, including Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Mani Ratnam, Rakesh Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Kunal Kohli, Priyadarshan, Madhur Bhandarkar, Sudhir Mishra, Shaji N. Karun, Shyam Benegal, Rituparno Ghosh, Surya and others.

RBEL has partnered with Steven Spielberg & Stacey Snider in the new DreamWorks Studios. Additionally RBEL also has unique creative partnerships for film development and production with Brian Grazer & Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment, Nicholas Cage’s Saturn Productions, Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, Tom Hank’s Playtone Productions, George Clooney’s Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus’ 1492 Pictures, Jay Roach’s Everyman Pictures, Jim Carrey’s JC 23 Entertainment, Brett Ratner’s Rat Films, Julia Robert’s Red OM Films, Deepak Nayar’s Kintop Pictures and others. Reliance MediaWorks Limited, member of Reliance ADA Group is India’s largest film processing, exhibition and services company.

Reliance ADA Group (www.relianceada.com) is among India’s largest private sector, business houses and has interests in communications, financial services, health, energy, infrastructure and media & entertainment.

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