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RioKingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its alliance with Twentieth Century FOX Entertainment, a global leader in Entertainment, to offer special "RIO" themed packaged DataTraveler 101 4GB USB Flash drive and ValueRAM. This is a strategic partnership with the Twentieth Century Fox, who will be releasing the animated feature film RIO, in cinemas worldwide.

ScreenSingapore adds to its line-up of activities; from conferences, forums, masterclasses and more

ScreenSingaporeThe Media Development Authority (MDA) together with organiser Experia Pte Ltd, today announced the Asian Short Film Awards as part of the inaugural edition of ScreenSingapore, which will take place from 5 to 12 June 2011. Legendary filmmaker and three-time Oscar winner Oliver Stone will head the Jury, comprising international filmmakers, curators and film professionals.

Tapaas ChakravarthiDQ Entertainment, the global entertainment animation production and distribution company, today announced its 3D feature film release slate currently under development, to be released starting 2012 onwards through 2014.

The Company will release three 3D feature films starting 2012-13, with one release planned every year:

1. The Jungle Book (2012-13)

2. The New Adventures of Peter Pan (2013-14)

3. The Phoenix and the Flying Carpet (2013-14)

Pipelinefx - QubePipelineFX, makers of Qube!™ - the leading render farm management software for digital media announced today the creation of a Board of Advisors comprised of leading industry veterans in the field of software development and digital media production: Michel Besner, Troy Brooks and Phil Peterson.

Autodesk, Inc, a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, today announced that the AutoCAD for Mac software will be commercially available in India. This version of AutoCAD, one of the most widely used software for professional design and engineering, runs natively on Mac OS X and will increase choice of hardware for the design fraternity in India. Further, AutoCAD WS mobile application, a new app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available in India, allowing users to edit and share their AutoCAD designs while on the go.