Attorney says 'phonetic similarity' doesn't despoil copyright
NEW DELHI -- What's in a name? Not all that much, the producers of "Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors" argued Friday in the Delhi High Court.
Mumbai-based Mirchi Movies counsel told Judge Reva Khetrapal that Warner Bros.' copyright violation suit here is basically a case of judgement a book by its cover.
In his deposition, Arun Jaitley -- a well-known Indian politician and lawyer -- argued that the "phonetic similarity" between the Bollywood title and Warner Bros.' "Harry Potter" fails to constitute a right of first publication violation, arguing that one needs to "look at the spelling, pronunciation, setting, language and relevance of words in (the) language."
"Puttar" means "word" in Punjabi, and the Indian film's main grapheme is a boy named Hari Prasad Dhoonda, whom the father refers to as Hari Puttar.
Just "because somebody crataegus oxycantha mispronounce 'Hari Puttar' as 'Harry Potter' or regular 'Jaikishan' (a common Hindu name) as 'Jackson,' that alone cannot be case for legal action," Jaitley said, wHO pointed out that the word "Puttar" was used several times in Gurinder Chadha's "Bend It Like Beckham."
Warner Bros. first sent a sound notice to Mirchi in 2005 when "Hari Puttar" was announced and filed its causa Aug. 28, but Jaitely said that "if Warner had asked us to change the title back in 2005, we would have done so." "Puttar" is ascribable to be released Sept. 19.
In explaining the film's dissimilarity to J.K Rowling's best-selling books, Jaitley aforementioned that the story is about a boy "world Health Organization has to safeguard a special software program chip invented by his father that is beingness sought by two villains."
Later in the hearing, Judge Reva Khetrapal was shown trailers of "Hari Puttar," prompting him to remark, "This looks quite like to 'Home Alone.' "
The next earshot is slated for Monday. Warner is being represented by New Delhi-based direction Anand & Anand.
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Tuesday 9 September 2008
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Stereolab, Chemical Chords
Analogue synths, vaguely cheesecore lounge-isms, abdominal external oblique muscle wordplay (by and large in French). Yes, Stereolab are back.
The anglo-gallic conjugation of Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier has long been giving us a kind of strangely platonic ideal adaptation of alternative pop account. Theirs is a world where everyone loves the bubbly synth stylings of the late 60s, when the Moog was the size of a Welsh dresser. On this, their ninth album, Sean O'Hagan's horn and string charts signify not only Brian Wilson's zenith, but too the steamy horns of Fred Wesley. Well, to be more accurate, the brainy horns. The groove doesn't really take flight. It's an intellectual excercise in gabardine dance music.: Kinder-funk that makes Talking Heads wait like the Ohio Players. What's more than it detracts from the band's most endearing quality; their greenhouse rhyme ease, imbued with degree-level smarts.
But this is the paradox with the Stezzas; their meandering, repetitive ditties signify innocence and fun, merely as soon as Laetitia intones those oblique, situationist lyrics the jollity seems a small arch. The whole software tends to work c. H. Best if you reject the (undoubtedly bourgeois) concept of the isaac M. Singer as stress point and relegate her flat tones to the role of instrumentation. With this in mind it's the more than varied palette of glockenspiel, harpsichord or even wobbly guitar that leaps out. Overall making Chemical Chords a definite move away from the band's normal fare. Mind you, it has taken them ashcan School albums and 16 long time to find here.
Opener neon Beanbag (it seems almost like they're parodying their have song titles these days) tells us, ''There's cipher to be sad about'', and Daisy Click Clack (see what I hateful?) intones "Clap clap clap clap all will unite in/Tap tap tap tap simple rhythm'', but then ends with the typically cryptic, ''sensing the symbiotic forces''. This balance of childlike wonder and junior thesis will always make the band a cultus proposition.
Elsewhere the usual mix of Beach Boys atmospherics (Chemical Chords) and motorik drumming is reliably on the money. Having said this The Fractal Dream Of A Thing actually manages to incorporate awry offbeats that make the terrain slightly less monotonous. On their own terms Stereolab are on stonking form here. But as many people discovered about ten eld ago, how much room can you make in your life for some other of their albums, when the results are closely always the same, no matter how clever? Fans can jubilate, the rest of us can move along...
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Sunday 10 August 2008
Trae And Z-Ro
Artist: Trae And Z-Ro
Genre(s):
Rap: Hip-Hop
Discography:
Assholes By Nature (cd2)
Year: 2003
Tracks: 15
Assholes By Nature (cd1)
Year: 2003
Tracks: 15
Tuesday 1 July 2008
Sin Bandera
Artist: Sin Bandera
Genre(s):
Latin
Rock
Folk
Pop
Discography:
Hasta Ahora
Year: 2007
Tracks: 18
20 Grandes Exitos
Year: 2007
Tracks: 20
Pasado
Year: 2006
Tracks: 10
Manana
Year: 2005
Tracks: 13
Sin Bandera
Year:
Tracks: 10
De Viaje
Year:
Tracks: 17
Blessed with a melodic allude that made them a sensation right out of the gate, Sin Bandera enjoyed tremendous acclaim and commercial success with their self-titled debut in 2002 and continued to record superlative romanticistic Latin pop in the years that followed. Formed in 2000, Sin Bandera ar comprised of Leonel GarcÃa and Noel Schajris; the other is from Mexico, the latter Argentina, and both ar musicians, composers, and singers. Schajris had already released a solo record album, in 1999, but when the 2 GarcÃa played guitar, Schajris played piano, and confrere musician Aureo Baqueiro put on the use of producer, as well contributing assorted instrumentality. The guys decided to bill themselves as Sin Bandera (Without a Flag) because of their mixed heritage as well as their belief in unity among divers peoples. They debuted with the song "Entra en Mi Vida," an expressive dearest vocal that was chosen to be the main theme of a Mexican telenovela, Cuando Seas MÃa. Other singles followed, including "Kilómetros" and "Sirena." Released in early 2002, Sin Bandera steady found international success, principally in Mexico simply also in Spain, Argentina, and the United States -- that is, all the major Latin markets -- in addition to littler markets like Costa Rica. The album won that year's Latin Grammy for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and it too webbed a criterion Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. Other awards showered on the duo included an MTV Latino Award for Best Group and a Lo Nuestro Award for Best Pop Album.Following this blizzard of gaolbreak success, Sin Bandera returned to the studio quickly and recorded a follow-up record album, De Viaje (2003), with Baqueiro once again producing and performing a large number of instruments. De Viaje sold even better than Sin Bandera had, and it featured the duo's starting time Hot Latin Tracks chart-topper, "Mientes Tan Bien." Other singles include "Que Lloro," a Top Five slay, and "De Viaje," which bust into the Top 20. This arcsecond round of success was topped sour with another Latin Grammy win for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Also in 2003, Sin Bandera toured America and Spain in support of Spanish whiz Alejandro Sanz, wHO was on the route promoting No Es Lo Mismo (2003), some other of the biggest Latin pop albums of the year. In 2004, they mounted a tour of duty of their have, covering all of Latin America, fifty-fifty small markets like Bolivia and Paraguay.For their third record album, Mañana (2005), GarcÃa and Schajris reached beyond Baqueiro, reeling in such collaborators as contemporary R&B producer Brian McKnight, transcriber Bill Meyers, Latin rapper Vico C, and Italian pop whizz Laura Pausini. The result was their well-nigh stylistically divers record album so far, for certain their to the highest degree urban -- non unlike No Es Lo Mismo in this regard, as that record album had set up Sanz toughening up his profound with urban flourishes. Mañana became their number one album to break out into the Billboard cc; it was also their number one to founder into the Top Five of the Top Latin Albums chart. "Suelta Mi Mano" was the biggest slay among the singles, with "Que Me Alcance la Vida" too charting well. Pasado (2006) followed shortly subsequently. An album of covers, Pasado showcases Sin Bandera reinterpreting songs by such well-known modern-day Latin pop influences as Sanz ("Lo Ves"), Ricardo Montaner ("Será"), Aleks Syntek ("Mis Impulsos Sobre Ti"), and Rosana ("Si Tu No Estas AquÃ").
Thursday 19 June 2008
Boots and Braces
Artist: Boots and Braces
Genre(s):
Rock: Punk-Rock
Discography:
11 Pints of Oi!
Year: 2001
Tracks: 11
Friday 13 June 2008
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz “have everything they want”, says pal
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are “cool” and have “everything they want”, says the Fall Out Boy rocker’s rapper pal Tyga.
Tyga — who’s signed to Wentz’ Decaydance label — insists the pair — who wed Saturday — do not need wishes of luck as they embark on their new marriage — because they already have everything they want.
He says, “They’re cool. They don’t care about the media, they don’t care about being famous, the money � they’re young and having fun.”
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Sunday 8 June 2008
Fcc's Test Market Doesn't Know It's Being Tested
Wilmington, DE may be the first city in the nation to switch from analog to digital-only television on Sept. 8, but only 18 percent of the residents of the city are aware that the switch is coming early, according to a survey by the National Association of Broadcasters. Wilmington has been singled out as a test market by the FCC to determine what problems, if any, might occur when the nation as a whole is required to make the switch to all-digital next February 17.
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Saturday 7 June 2008
Thurman Stalker Is A 'Wonderful Son'
The mother of Uma Thurman's stalker insists her son can move on and still has a "bright future" after being convicted of harassing the actress. Jack Jordan, 37, escaped jail this week (beg02Jun08), despite being found guilty of stalking and harassing the star in New York City in 2005. He was ordered to stay away from her for five years and placed on three years probation. Jordan is back living with his mother and father at their luxurious Maryland home - with his mother Beth convinced he can change his ways. She tells the New York Post, "Jack plans to move on with his life. He's a wonderful son and we're here to support him. He's got a bright future. He's well educated. He can do anything he wants."
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Andy Abraham - Eurovision Line-up Complete With Portugal Back In
The final line-up for this year's Eurovision contest has been confirmed.
After the second semi-final in Belgrade, Portugal's Vania Fernandes was selected to perform on Saturday, the first time in five years the country has made it through to the final.
Sweden, Denmark and Iceland all made it through to the final also.
With the final 25 performers now selected, Britain's Andy Abraham was chosen to perform second in tomorrow night's song contest in Serbia.
Macedonia, Bulgaria, Switzerland and Ireland all failed to make the grade after the two semi-final contests this week.
Abraham will be looking to improve on last year's result which saw Scooch finish 23rd out of 24 entries after picking up just 19 points for their song Flying the Flag (for You).
The BBC will once again broadcast the annual event with Terry Wogan providing his usual dead-pan commentary.
23/05/2008 12:07:52
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Boston Fans Try to Jock Block Kobe
If you really want to piss off Kobe Bryant, click here!
A Boston Celtic's fan is ripping a page from the Tony Parker how-not-to-play book, by creating cut outs of Vanessa Curry, the former Laker's cheerleader Bryant reportedly hooked up with. Kobe denies the alleged misdeed and has fired off a legal letter to the website that spread the rumor.
Anywho, at tonight's game, Boston fans are gonna hold up lots of pics of Vanessa. Will it distract Kobe? We're thinkin'....he's used to it.
Stay tuned!
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A Boston Celtic's fan is ripping a page from the Tony Parker how-not-to-play book, by creating cut outs of Vanessa Curry, the former Laker's cheerleader Bryant reportedly hooked up with. Kobe denies the alleged misdeed and has fired off a legal letter to the website that spread the rumor.
Anywho, at tonight's game, Boston fans are gonna hold up lots of pics of Vanessa. Will it distract Kobe? We're thinkin'....he's used to it.
Stay tuned!
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Cripple Bastards
Artist: Cripple Bastards
Genre(s):
Other
Hardcore
Discography:
Desperately Insensitive
Year: 2003
Tracks: 19
Almost Human
Year: 2001
Tracks: 50
Misantropo A Senso Unico
Year: 2000
Tracks: 16
Frammenti Di Vita
Year: 1995
Tracks: 7
Life's Built On Thoughts 7
Year: 1993
Tracks: 1
Champion's League final: Chelsea v Man Utd musician face-off
Manchester United and Chelsea are preparing to square up tonight (May 21) in the Champions League final in Moscow.
But which stars from the music world will be cheering on who come 7.45 (BST)? We've come up with a Musician's XI for each team, made up of supporters of each.
Manchester United Musician Supporters' XI
GK: Ross Millard, The Futureheads
LB: Richard Ashcroft, The Verve
CB: Mani, Primal Scream
CB: Peter Hook, New Order
RB: Ed O'Brien, Radiohead
LM: Mick Hucknall
CM: Ian Brown
CM: Russell Watson
RM: John Squire
F: Tim Burgess, The Charlatans
F: Gaz Coombes, Supergrass
Chelsea Musician Supporters' XI
GK: Martine McCutcheon
LB: John Taylor, Duran Duran
CB: Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin
CB: Damon Albarn
RB: Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode
LM: Bryan Adams
CM: Suggs
CM: Paul Oakenfold
RM: Johnny Borrell, Razorlight
F: Dave Gahan
F: Madonna
What do you think of our selections? Should we have put Madonna between the sticks? Maybe given Ian Brown a free roaming role behind a front two? Or do you know any closet Chelsea or Man Utd fans in bands.
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But which stars from the music world will be cheering on who come 7.45 (BST)? We've come up with a Musician's XI for each team, made up of supporters of each.
Manchester United Musician Supporters' XI
GK: Ross Millard, The Futureheads
LB: Richard Ashcroft, The Verve
CB: Mani, Primal Scream
CB: Peter Hook, New Order
RB: Ed O'Brien, Radiohead
LM: Mick Hucknall
CM: Ian Brown
CM: Russell Watson
RM: John Squire
F: Tim Burgess, The Charlatans
F: Gaz Coombes, Supergrass
Chelsea Musician Supporters' XI
GK: Martine McCutcheon
LB: John Taylor, Duran Duran
CB: Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin
CB: Damon Albarn
RB: Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode
LM: Bryan Adams
CM: Suggs
CM: Paul Oakenfold
RM: Johnny Borrell, Razorlight
F: Dave Gahan
F: Madonna
What do you think of our selections? Should we have put Madonna between the sticks? Maybe given Ian Brown a free roaming role behind a front two? Or do you know any closet Chelsea or Man Utd fans in bands.
Sign in to MyNME and leave your suggestions below.
'Sisterhood' release date moved up
Getting out two days early in front of a packed weekend
Warner Bros. has moved up the release date for its ensemble flick "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" two days, to Aug. 6.
Going out on a Wednesday will help "Pants" get out in front of a busy late-summer weekend. And more importantly, it will provide additional time for positive word of mouth to circulate on a pic that's been playing well in pre-release screenings, Warners distribution president Dan Fellman said.
"It gives us a couple days of extra summer play time," Fellman said. "So it just looked like a smart thing to do."
Two rival wide releases are set unspool Aug. 8 -- Sony's Seth Rogen starrer "Pineapple Express" and Lionsgate's Little League drama "The Perfect Game." Disney tried a similar Wednesday release with its "Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement," which unspooled Aug. 11 and rung up an extra $8 million ahead of the following weekend.
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Olsens coffee 'spiked' with full fat milk
If you've been noticing that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been piling on the micrograms in recent weeks, a US gossip magazine has unearthed the horrible truth - a barista has been putting full-cream milk in their non-fat lattes.
Scarlett Johansson - Johansson Eyes Music Festival Debut
SCARLETT JOHANSSON would love to display her vocal talents at a music festival - if only she could combat her stage fright.
The actress released her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head this week (begs19May08) - and is so pleased with the disc of Tom Waits covers, she wants the chance to play them live.
But she'd have to conquer her stage fear first.
She says, "It would be sad to not get everybody (band members) together. Whether it's at a festival or somewhere that's kind of fun.
"(But) I have horrible stage fright, so it would have to be overcome. People approach me (about playing live) and my usual answer is, 'Ah, I'll think about that'.
"When I do think about it, I start to get really sweaty and uncomfortable and itchy around the neck."
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