Ganesh: March 2007

Thursday, March 29, 2007

The nephew on Rahman's way

Young music composer G V Prakash goes his uncle's way. Rahman after a great start to his career in Tamil ventured to Bollywood with success.

Now Prakash is all set to try his luck in Bollywood.

Acclaimed Marathi director Nishikanth Desai are busy giving final touches to his maiden Tamil venture Evano Oruvan. Starring Madhavan and Sangeetha in lead roles, the movie has musical score by G V Prakash.

Says the director, "I listened to some songs in Veyyil. Impressed with the music, approached Prakash to work in Evano Oruvan. Prakash has given amazing tunes for my movie. Amazed by his mastery, I have assigned him to work in my forthcoming Hindi film."

After Veyyil, Prakash is busy with Kireedom. The movie starring Ajith and Trisha has six songs.

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Ganesh Muthiah

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

An Interview with MS' India Country Manager

Love him or hate him but you just can't ignore the face of the Xbox 360 in India; no, I'm not talking about Yuvraj Singh (although you would love to hate him now) or Akshay Kumar; I'm talking about Mohit Anand, Country Manager, Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Division.

The Xbox 360 has been officially launched in India for a while now and from the way it's selling, it's pretty evident that it's here to stay. But even then there are a disgruntled few who seem pretty disappointed about certain "facilities" that should have been available at launch. To (hopefully) put things into perspective, we have a hearty chat with Mohit Anand who talks about Microsoft's plans in India.

How well has the Xbox 360 been selling in India? Has it exceeded your expectations?
The Xbox 360 has evoked a phenomenal response among gamers in India and we are much ahead of our targets.

Why is it so tough to get a VGA cable in India? Is it because of some sort of a customs problem?
Well it is not a custom problem but there are certain legal statutory requirements such as power cables that need to be ISI certified even if the plug does not need certification, but we assure you that we are working towards it and the legal statutory requirements would shortly be put in place for convenience.

When can we expect Live in India? What's causing the delay? As and when Live does get launched, can we expect regional content on the Marketplace as well? Do you plan on retailing XBL subscription/prepaid cards in India?
I would like to confirm hereby that we would be launching Live in India this calendar year, hence request you to stay tuned for exact date and time.

Will India get a movie distribution service like the XBL Marketplace in the US?
As I mentioned to you earlier that we will soon be launching Live in India and would share more details closer to the launch.

Crackdown was released here nearly 5 days before its American release; can we expect the same treatment for other titles as well?
We are committed to bring the latest games on Xbox 360 to India very soon. We are committed to working with third party gamers so that we can bring the most awaited games on time to our gaming patrons. In India gaming is still in a very nascent stage and Xbox 360 is blazing the trail, which nobody is following, so to get wide eco system we have been successful in launching around 45 titles which we have today and would be launching many more, in times to come.

Do you game yourself? Have you played the 360 system seller; Gears of War?
Whenever I get time I do try my hand on my favorite console and and yes, I have played Gears of War.

What are your views regarding the PS3 and the Wii?
We always welcome competition. As the first entrant in the Indian market, we're pleased to be able to bring Indian gamers what they want, much ahead of any other console. Gamers in India have been craving next-generation gaming and entertainment experiences, which only Xbox 360 can offer. We believe, that for ultimately winning the hearts and minds of gamers, it isn't about raw console power alone but innovative and connected high-definition digital entertainment and all of that is available on the Xbox 360 today.

Will we have official vendors that will provide free shipping for 360 titles in India?
We do have an E- Store on E Bay site as a Microsoft Store and is run by our key retails partners. All gamers ordering through that store today are given free shipping across India. We will add more such options in times to come

Has the budget affected the price of the console or the games? If so kindly elaborate.
The budget has not affected the prices of the console as well as games, though we are disappointed since the lowering of duties and the subsequent benefits would have been passed on to the consumers at large. Nevertheless, we are committed to continue working with the government.

Can you pass on any info regarding the "Zephyr" (which by the way is now called the Elite)?
We would not like to respond to any kind of rumors and speculations.

What are your future plans regarding the Xbox 360?
Well the future plan is to create gaming as the third pillar of entertainment in India, after Movies and Sports.

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Ganesh Muthiah

Wii for all Ages

Wii for all Ages

If you doubted that the Wii would appeal to the masses, it's time to put your foot in your mouth (need some toe-jam on your bread?). Since the launch of Nintendo's little bundle of joy, the console's been selling like hot-cakes amongst people of all ages. It seems now, that even the elderly are catching the Wii fever (or Wii-ver rather).

One such lady who fell victim to the Wii-ver is 82 year-old Ruth Ebert, who started playing Tennis on the Wii at her home in the Virginia retirement community. "I played tennis, if you can call it that, as a high school student. I had such fun doing it", she said. Ruth says that swinging the Wiimote reminded her of the days when she actually played tennis in her youth.

Here's another testament to the Wii's popularity amongst the elderly; Flora Dierbach, 72, who's part of an entertainment committee for a retirement community, helped arrange a bowling tournament. "It's a very social thing and it's good exercise ... and you don't have to throw a 16-pound (7.25-kg) bowling ball to get results," said Dierbach. "We just had a ball with it. You think it's your grandkids' game and it's not."

It's really great that through their console, Nintendo is helping bridge a generation gap, by introducing people who've never played a video game in their youth, to the joy of gaming.

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Ganesh Muthiah

Thursday, March 22, 2007

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Monday, March 19, 2007

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Sunday, March 18, 2007

Vijay's Films Music Directors

Movie Name

Music Director

Udhaya, Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (To be released)

AR Rehman

Rajavin Parvaiyile, Chandralekha, Kadaluku Mariyadhai, Kanukkul Nilavu, Friends

Ilayaraja

Coimbatore Maapillai, Nilave Vaa, Thirumalai, Ghilli, Madurey, Aadhi

Vidyasagar

Sendhoorapandi, Rasigan, Deva, Vishnu, Manbimigu Manavan, Kalamellam Kathiruppen, Once More, Naerukku Naer, Ninaithen Vandhai, Priyamudan, Nenjinile, Minsara Kanna, Kushi Bagavathi

Deva

Poove Unakkaga, Thullatha Manamum Thullum, Priyamanavale, Vaseegara

SA Rajkumar

Shajahan, Youth, Thirupachi, Pokkiri (To be Released)

Mani Sharma

Sachein, Thirupaachi

Devi Sri Prasad

Pudhiya Geethai

Yuvan Shankar Raja

Sivakaasi

Srikanth Deva

Thamizhan

D.Imman

Selva

Sirpi

Badhri

Ramana Gokula

Sukkran

Vijay Antony

Thirupachi

Dhina

Love Today

Shiva

Endrendum Kadhal

Manoj Bhatnagar

Naalaya Theerpu

Manimegalai

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Vijay's Films Music Directors

	Movie Name	Music Director
	Udhaya, Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (To be released)	AR Rehman
	Rajavin Parvaiyile, Chandralekha, Kadaluku Mariyadhai, Kanukkul Nilavu, Friends	Ilayaraja
	Coimbatore Maapillai, Nilave Vaa, Thirumalai, Ghilli, Madurey, Aadhi	Vidyasagar
	Sendhoorapandi, Rasigan, Deva, Vishnu, Manbimigu Manavan, Kalamellam Kathiruppen, Once More, Naerukku Naer, Ninaithen Vandhai, Priyamudan, Nenjinile, Minsara Kanna, Kushi Bagavathi	Deva
	Poove Unakkaga, Thullatha Manamum Thullum, Priyamanavale, Vaseegara	SA Rajkumar
	Shajahan, Youth, Thirupachi, Pokkiri (To be Released)	Mani Sharma
	Sachein, Thirupaachi	Devi Sri Prasad
	Pudhiya Geethai	Yuvan Shankar Raja
	Sivakaasi	Srikanth Deva
	Thamizhan	D.Imman
	Selva	Sirpi
	Badhri	Ramana Gokula
	Sukkran	Vijay Antony
	Thirupachi	Dhina
	Love Today	Shiva
	Endrendum Kadhal	Manoj Bhatnagar
	Naalaya Theerpu	Manimegalai

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Ganesh Muthiah

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Thursday, March 29, 2007

The nephew on Rahman's way

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

An Interview with MS' India Country Manager

Wii for all Ages

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Movie Links To Download Files

Monday, March 19, 2007

Fwd: Beautiful Oman......

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Vijay's Films Music Directors

Vijay's Films Music Directors

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