Luxe.tv

LUXE TV is a worldwide TV network broadcasting content related to "luxuries". The channel is based in Luxembourg but broadcasts across the world.

History

LUXE TV was started by Jean Stock and his son Jean-Baptiste in June 2006. Jean Stock is known in the media industry as co-founder of French leading private channel M6, his early work with RTL Radio and RTL Télé Luxembourg, his position as general secretary of the European Broadcasting Union and his time as Chairman and CEO of international French-speaking channel TV5MONDE. LUXE TV HD was one of the first HD channels in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Sergey Pugachyov's OPK Luxadvor S.A. holding company acquired a 72% controlling stake in the channel from its founders in April 2009. The remainder of the company was held by European media industry personalities including Jean Stock and Charles Ruppert. On 24 September 2010, Jean Stock resigned as president of DVL.TV, while remaining as a member of the board of directors.

In early August 2010, twenty-four of the thirty-seven employees of the TV station had been fired and all production activities had been stopped. OGBL, the Luxembourg Confederation of Independent Trade Unions, was told that the business model didn’t work out.

Luxé

Luxé is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.

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SPI Cinemas

Coordinates: 13°03′23″N 80°15′33″E / 13.056355°N 80.259151°E / 13.056355; 80.259151

SPI Cinemas is an Indian multiplex chain and film production company owned by the SPI Group, headquartered in Chennai. It operates multiplexes in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Originally named Sathyam Cinemas after its first multiplex, the company was later renamed SPI Cinemas as it introduced several other multiplexes. SPI is often lauded for its premium quality and inexpensive pricing. Its theatres, primarily Sathyam Cinemas, are often used by filmmakers for film premieres and audio launch events.Popcorn served at SPI Cinemas has received considerable praise from filmgoers and the media.

SPI is notable for being the first multiplex operator in India to equip its screens with the Dolby Atmos and Auro 11.1 sound systems. SPI also introduced the first IMAX screens in Chennai with its Luxe Cinemas and Palazzo Cinemas brands.

History

Sathyam Cinemas was originally named the "Royal Theatre Complex" and was built by Raja from Venkatagiri in April 1974. With a capacity of 1,255 seats, it was the largest multiplex built in Chennai at the time.