Reliance MediaWorks#2005–2008
{{Short description|Indian film and entertainment services company and member of the Reliance Group}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Reliance MediaWorks Limited
| former_name = Adlabs Films Ltd. (1975–2009)
| type = Private
| logo = Reliance MediaWorks.svg
| caption =
| foundation = {{start date and age|1975}}, Mumbai
| founder =
| location_city = Goregaon, Mumbai{{cite web |url=http://www.reliancemediaworks.com/contactus.aspx |title=Contact Us |publisher=Reliancemediaworks.com |access-date=31 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101230235017/http://www.reliancemediaworks.com/contactus.aspx |archive-date=30 December 2010}}
| location_country = India
| area_served =
| key_people = Venkatesh Roddam (CEO)
| num_employees = 1,566 (2011)
| revenue = {{INRConvert|8.5|b}} (2011){{cite web |url=http://www.bseindia.com/bseplus/StockReach/AdvanceStockReach.aspx?scripcode=532399 |title=BSE Plus |publisher=Bseindia.com |access-date=31 December 2010}}
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| assets =
| equity =
| industry = Mass media
| subsid = BIG Synergy, Lowry Digital & Reliance Mediaworks UK{{cite web |author=Diwaskar Chettri |url=http://www.medianama.com/2010/01/223-reliance-mediaworks-acquires-london-based-ilab |title=Reliance MediaWorks Acquires London Based ilab |date=8 January 2010 |publisher=MediaNama |access-date=31 December 2010}}
| parent = Reliance Group
| products =
| website = [http://www.reliancemediaworks.com/ Official Website]
}}
Reliance MediaWorks Limited (RMW) is a film and entertainment services company and a member of the Reliance Group.
The company is one of India's film and entertainment services companies with a presence across several media businesses including the theatrical exhibition of films, television content production and distribution, and film and media services. The company facilities have been MPAA certified. Services provided by the company include Motion Picture Processing and DI, Digital Distribution, Audio Restoration and Image Enhancement, 2D to 3D conversion, Digital Master, Studios and Equipment rentals, Visual Effects, Animation and Post Production for TV Advertisements. RMW's operations are spread across India, UK and the US.[http://www.phoenixtheatres.com/aboutus.asp Phoenix Big Cinemas]. Phoenixtheatres.com (30 September 2012). Retrieved on 2013-12-06.
RMW's television venture BIG Synergy is engaged in the television programming industry housing popular shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati and Indian Idol.
Reliance MediaWorks' sound stages have also been utilized for events such as The Filmfare Awards, the movies Singham and Agneepath, and numerous television commercials.
History
= 2005–2008 =
The company was initially established as Adlabs Films Limited in 1975 by Manmohan Shetty.{{cite news |title=Manmohan Shetty in a HardTalk Extra interview screened on 25 May, Noel Thompson talked to Manmohan Shetty, one of the business brains behind the Bollywood film industry |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/hardtalk/5031614.stm |publisher=BBC |date=31 May 2006}}{{cite news |title=Mr. Manmohan Shetty comes on board to create rich quality content and raise the entertainment quotient in Bollywood |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mr-manmohan-shetty-comes-on-board-to-create-rich-quality-content-and-raise-the-entertainment-quotient-in-bollywood-11696721.html |work=Firstpost |date=25 November 2022 |language=en}}
In 2005, the Reliance ADA Group became a majority stake holder in Adlabs, and in 2009, it was renamed Reliance MediaWorks Limited.[https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213459/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2005-07-01/news/27503817_1_reliance-capital-adlabs-films-manmohan-shetty Reliance Cap buys 51% in Adlabs for Rs 360 crore], The Economic Times, 1 July 2005
= 2008–2009 =
RMW expanded by setting up Asia's first Digital Intermediate Lab with a 4K facility. The lab was accredited by the Federation Against Copyright Theft.[http://www.rbe.co.in/news-adlabs-13.html Reliance Big Entertainment – Adlabs]. Rbe.co.in (5 September 2008). Retrieved on 2013-12-06.
In 2008, RMW acquired a 100% stake in Lowry Digital, a renowned image restoration and enhancement services company based in Burbank, California.[https://variety.com/2011/digital/news/reliance-mediaworks-to-restore-and-beyond-1118035578/ Reliance MediaWorks: To restore and beyond], Variety, April 2011 Working on projects such as Avatar.[http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/10/mar/09-reliances-lowry-digital-enhance-images-for-avatar-031015.asp Reliance's Lowry Digital enhance images for AVATAR], 9 March 2010
On the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing on 16 July 2009, NASA tasked RMW to restore original video footage of the missing Apollo Moon landing tapes. Neil Armstrong expressed his appreciation, stating that "your restored video is now a valuable contribution to space exploration and space communication history…thanks for all you did beyond the call of duty. Our grandchildren and their grandchildren will benefit.[http://www.reliancemediaworks.com/testimonials Testimonials]. Reliance Media Works. Retrieved on 2013-12-06."
= 2010 =
In early 2010, RMW acquired iLAB UK, a film processing and post production facility located in Soho, London.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160306214956/http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-45255820100108 Reliance Mediaworks buys Ilab in UK], Reuters, 8 January 2010{{cite news |title=Reliance MediaWorks acquires ilab UK |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/reliance-mediaworks-acquires-ilab-uk/articleshow/5421651.cms?from=mdr |work=The Economic Times |date=8 January 2010}}
= 2011 =
In March 2011, RMW received a patent called "Obsidian" for creating a method for removing semi-transparent artifacts from digital images caused by contaminants in the camera's optical path. This process received a significant amount of recognition within the entertainment industry, resulting in RMW receiving a Scientific and Technical Oscar from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[http://dearcinema.com/article/reliance-mediaworks-lowry-process-wins-technical-oscar/3742 Reliance MediaWorks’ ‘Lowry Process’ wins Technical Oscar], Dear Cinema, 10 January 2012
= 2012 =
In September 2012, RMW along with China's Galloping Horse acquired post production assets from Digital Domain, a legendary Hollywood studio founded by James Cameron.[http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/digital-domain-to-be-partly-owned-by-reliance-mediaworks-112092400027_1.html Digital Domain to be partly owned by Reliance MediaWorks], Business Standard, 24 September 2012
= 2013 =
By 2013, Reliance MediaWorks expanded its business by teaming with a variety of production companies as equity investors. Hiring Academy Award winning George Murphy as the company's Chief Creative Officer in April 2013,[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reliance-mediaworks-names-george-murphy-435217 India's Reliance MediaWorks Names VFX Veteran George Murphy Creative Head], The Hollywood Reporter, 9 April 2013 RMW signed multimillion-dollar deals with Ethyrea Films[http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/film/20130430183572.htm Ethyrea Films Announces Multi-Million Dollar Deal with Reliance MediaWorks]. Indiaprwire.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06. and Random Cow.[http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/tag/random-cow-pictures-and-reliance-mediawoks-to-deliver-mega-3d-theatrical/ Random Cow Pictures And Reliance MediaWoks To Deliver Mega 3D Theatrical | Box Office India : India’s premier film trade magazine]. Box Office India (18 March 2013). Retrieved on 2013-12-06.
In August 2013 RMW signed director Vadim Perelman as their Creative Director in India.[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/indias-reliance-mediaworks-names-vadim-599912 India's Reliance MediaWorks Names Vadim Perelman Creative Director], The Hollywood Reporter, 6 August 2013 The following month, the company tied up with Turner International India for post production services of its entertainment channels.[http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/turner-ties-up-with-reliance-mediaworks-for-post-production-113093000555_1.html Turner ties up with Reliance MediaWorks for post-production], The Business Standard, 30 September 2013
= 2014 =
= Awards =
- RMW received an Oscar in Scientific and Technical Excellence from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in 2012 for the development of the 'Lowery Process', a unique and efficient system for "Reduction of noise and other disturbances", thereby providing high-quality images required in the film-making process.[http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/reliance-mediaworks-oscar-academy-awards/1/21512.html Reliance Mediaworks' image-processing technique bags Oscar], Business Today, 9 January 2012{{cite news |last1=Bhushan |first1=Nyay |title=Reliance company basks in 'Avatar' glory |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/reliance-company-basks-avatar-glory-21444/ |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=9 March 2010}}
Recent credits
- Ninja Hattori-kun (2012 anime){{cite web |url=http://www.reliancemediaworks.com/animation |title=Animation {{!}} Reliance Media Works |website=reliancemediaworks.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627050920/http://www.reliancemediaworks.com/animation |archive-date=2013-06-27}}
References
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