HD DVDs coming soon:

As I've been preaching for the last several months my theory that HD-DVDs will
replace the current dvds, here's the first article I've seen on it.
-Anup

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/11/11/spark.dvd/index.html

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SCREENWRITING EXPO 3 WORTH IT

The Screenwriting Expo 3 held at the LA convention center was so worth the $60
(actually, less because it includes a 1-yr subscription to the magazine). The
best part were the guest speakers which included: William Goldman (Butch
Cassidy, Princess Bride, etc), Paul Attansio (Donnie Brasco), and many more. I
took notes and hope to turn it into an article for Filmmaker Interviews, but the
priority is pretty low. However, I am willing to share the notes as it is
informational and inspirational. But due to its raw unformatted nature, I don't
want to put it on here. Email me if you're interested and I'll send you a copy
of it.

-Anup
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Netflix to Send DVDs to Independent Film Award Voters


In a move to raise its profile as a purveyor of art films, online DVD rental
outfit Netflix Inc. has agreed to provide free copies of films to 9,000 voters
who will choose the winners of the Independent Spirit Awards next year, a
Netflix spokesman said on Monday...

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/va/20041129/110178650700.html
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Bollywood Superstar Lends Voice to Hollywood Movie

Following an old Hollywood tradition of distinguished stars lending their voices
to animated screen characters, the voice of Bollywood's top leading man will
feature in a Hindi language version of "The Incredibles."

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/va/20041130/110181329000.html