Hanoi authorities have approved the addition of the long-delayed Soc Son multi-purpose entertainment complex and horse racecourse project to the city's master plan on socio-economic development to 2020 with orientation until 2030. The total investment for this project is currently estimated at about $500 million. The project is expected to go into operation after 2021. According to the city authorities, the addition of this project to the master plan would not heavily affect the state budget as it would only be required to pay for land clearance and project management, because the planned site is mostly agricultural land. Once put into operation, the project will employ an estimated 5,000 direct laborers and 20,000-25,000 indirect laborers, generating a relatively large, regular revenue for the city' budget. The project, which will be built in a planned tourist area in the northern area of the capital city, will add a high-quality tourism product to Soc Son District in particular and … [Read more...] about Hanoi revives $500 million horse racing, entertainment complex
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Burke to replace Dungey as ABC Entertainment chief
FILE PHOTO - A logo for ABC is pictured atop a building in Burbank, California February 5, 2014. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (Reuters) - Karey Burke will replace Channing Dungey as president of Walt Disney’s (DIS.N) ABC Entertainment, the company said on Friday. Burke is currently head of original programming for Disney’s cable channel Freeform. Dungey, the first African-American to lead a U.S. broadcast network, will stay through a transition period as Burke assumes her new role. “I’m excited to tackle new challenges,” Dungey said. Disney is trying to transform itself into a broad-based digital entertainment company as audiences move to Netflix Inc (NFLX.O), Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) YouTube and other digital options. Disney is also on the verge of gaining new film and television properties from its purchase of assets from Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA.O) for $71.3 billion. After the completion of the Fox deal, Burke will report to Dana … [Read more...] about Burke to replace Dungey as ABC Entertainment chief
Karey Burke to replace Channing Dungey as ABC Entertainment president
FILE PHOTO - A logo for ABC is pictured atop a building in Burbank, California February 5, 2014. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (Reuters) - Karey Burke will replace Channing Dungey as president of Walt Disney’s (DIS.N) ABC Entertainment, the company said on Friday. Burke is currently head of original programming for Disney’s cable channel Freeform. Dungey will stay through a transition period as Burke assumes her new role, Disney said. Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel … [Read more...] about Karey Burke to replace Channing Dungey as ABC Entertainment president
Amar Akbar Anthony preview: This masala entertainer sees Ravi Teja in three avatars
Sreenu Vaitla’s upcoming film ‘ Amar Akbar Anthony’ starring Ravi Teja and Ileana in lead roles is slated for release on November 16. Featuring music by Thaman S, the film’s promotional material has all been received well, including the recently released trailer that has been trending on YouTube, raking in millions of views. The film that will see Ravi Teja essay the roles of three men Amar, Akbar and Anthony and Ileana play a woman named Mother Theresa, sees the return of the latter to Telugu cinema after six long years. Claiming that she has not quit Tollywood to pursue films in Bollywood, Ileana reportedly clarified that it was only lack of time and exciting offers that kept her away all these years. She also revealed that she got the offer for ‘Barfi’, her Bollywood debut, while shooting for ‘Julayi’ and that she had okayed the script after speaking to director Trivikram. She also reportedly said, “There couldn’t have … [Read more...] about Amar Akbar Anthony preview: This masala entertainer sees Ravi Teja in three avatars
US, Việt Nam entertainment groups jointly produce videos on YouTube
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — NBCUniversal Media, a New York-based multinational media group, and its Vietnamese partner, POPS Worldwide, are working together to produce and distribute entertainment videos on YouTube. They will launch POPS TV, an entertainment video website, containing celebrity news and hot reality series. The website will consist of three categories: E!Zone, Entertainment and Music, which will feature TV shows on fashion, beauty, kids, movies, music and hot news about international and local superstars, along with many more. POPS Worldwide will also localise and distribute E! Zone channel’s top hot reality shows produced by NBCUniversal, such as Keeping up with the Kardashians, Citizen Rose, E! News Asia Special and Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. They later will produce and distribute Vietnamese versions based on E! formats. “E!Zone will be the ultimate female-focused brand covering celebrities, entertainment and pop culture including a number … [Read more...] about US, Việt Nam entertainment groups jointly produce videos on YouTube