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ENTERTAINMENT, ART, FASHION, TECHNOLOGYFrantic Films Soars With Superman
Suntimes.com Now Accessible on Mobile Devices Reflects Next Step in Sun-Times News Group's Strategy to Make Content Readily Available Across Multiple Distribution Platforms
CBS and RealNetworks Enhance TV on the Web with Launch of 24/7 Live 'BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS' Video Service New Service Strengthens 'Big Brother' 24/7 Experience; Chat, Blogs, Message Boards, and Polls Make it Easy for Fans to Connect
Second-Annual Hot Stove, Cool Music: The Fenway Park Sessions Adds Howie Day, American Idol Semi-Finalist Ayla Brown, Cowboy Mouth and Furvis to All-Star Performance Line Up :Red Sox GM Theo Epstein To Lead July 12 Charity Concert Benefiting the Foundation to Be Named Later: Tickets on Sale Now
Poison's 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues With Expanded Capitol/EMI Catalog Releases Poison's Multi-Platinum Albums Look What The Cat Dragged In, Open Up And Say ... Ahh! and Flesh & Blood Remastered With Bonus Tracks in Expanded 20th Anniversary Editions Poison's '20 Years Of Rock' Tour Tearing Up the Road Through August In Stores: August 1, 2006
Corinne Bailey Rae Launches Debut Album With U.S. Tour and Series of National Television Appearances, Including 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' Tonight VH1, VH1 Soul and VH1.com 'You Oughta Know' Cross-Platform Campaign Kicks Into High Gear With 'Put Your Records On' Upped to Gung Ho Rotation at VH1 Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts at #17 On the Billboard 200
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Frantic Films Soars With Superman Superman Returns showcases Frantic's largest visual effects project to date
Frantic Films, one of Canada's leading production and post-production companies for film and television, will culminate 18 months of visual effects (VFX) work with the release of Warner Bros. Pictures' SUPERMAN RETURNS.
Frantic delivered 140 VFX shots for the blockbuster, which officially opens on June 28. Having previously worked with director Bryan Singer on X2: X-Men United, Frantic was again enlisted for six major sequences. In the process, the company used their current proprietary software and created new VFX technology for Singer's epic vision.
The company also helped redefine the deadly potential of Kryptonite. Frantic used Image Savant's Spore technology alongside their own custom particle renderer to make organic lighting effects and particle-dense representations of Kryptonite's inherent instability. The company created spontaneously growing Kryptonite crystals by building a custom 3ds Max script, which was adapted for use by the film's other VFX teams.
Frantic hit new levels of nautical realism in two scenes -- the Atlantis Project and the Metropolis Disaster -- by developing innovative ocean surface software. Based on a statistical model of ocean waves, the program accurately reproduced natural oceanic flow; early results had producers and industry professionals debating whether the shots were real footage or CGI.
At a late stage in post-production, Frantic was asked to recreate Krypton's destruction for the film's main titles. For this full-CGI scene, Frantic rendered up to 700 million particles per frame to detail the explosion. Amazingly, this sequence was conceived and delivered in less than five weeks.
About Frantic Films
Consistently on the cutting edge of VFX production, Frantic Films has established a reputation as one of North America's most dynamic and successful creative resources. With offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg, Frantic offers accessible and localized consultation for all elements of film production. Frantic Films strives to move creative ideas from concept to completion by offering a wide array of services: from previz and look development to custom software solutions and postproduction visual effects. For more information, visit http://www.franticfilms.com/.
Source: Frantic Films
Web site: http://www.franticfilms.com/
Suntimes.com Now Accessible on Mobile Devices
Reflects Next Step in Sun-Times News Group's Strategy to Make Content Readily Available Across Multiple Distribution Platforms
The Sun-Times News Group ("STNG") today announced that http://www.suntimes.com/ can now be easily accessed on mobile devices. Beginning today, the website content is available in a format designed to be read on smaller screens for all Web-enabled cell phones and handheld data devices.
Fred Lebolt, vice president of new media for STNG, said, "Making http://www.suntimes.com/ accessible on mobile devices is another step in our strategy of making our content easily available across many distribution platforms. Whether in print, online, or now on mobile devices, we can effectively reach multiple audiences with compelling content, and connect those audiences to our advertisers."
In recent months, STNG has announced a series of initiatives designed to leverage the strength of its news content and the breadth of local information it provides by expanding its distribution resources to reach audiences across the Chicago area. These include the creation of STNG Wire, a Web-based, 24- hour news and headline service used by major Chicago media outlets. The Group has also partnered with La Raza Newspaper to provide Hispanic-focused content, in both English and Spanish, to STNG Wire subscribers. In addition, the Group announced a partnership between The Chicago Sun-Times and WMAQ-TV/NBC5, which allows both news outlets to share information and resources in serving their audiences.
The suntimes.com site is being mobilized by Unified Mobility Corporation (unifiedmobility.com), which is responsible for the mobile editions of media properties across the country.
The Sun-Times News Group includes the Chicago Sun-Times, Pioneer Press, Daily Southtown and Star, Naperville Sun, Post Tribune of Northwest Indiana, and suburban newspapers in Joliet, Aurora, Elgin and Waukegan. It is owned by Hollinger International Inc. (NYSE:HLR) .
Source: Hollinger International Inc.
Web site: http://www.suntimes.com/
CBS and RealNetworks Enhance TV on the Web with Launch of 24/7 Live 'BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS' Video Service
New Service Strengthens 'Big Brother' 24/7 Experience; Chat, Blogs, Message Boards, and Polls Make it Easy for Fans to Connect
CBS and RealNetworks(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:RNWK) , the leading creator of digital media services and software, today announced that they will offer an exclusive 24- hour-a-day service streaming video from the BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS house, allowing fans to watch live and unedited houseguest activity, much of which never appears on TV.
This service, available through RealNetworks' SuperPass(TM) subscription service, brings TV to the Web in an entirely new way by combining around-the- clock footage with blogs, chats, message boards, polls and other interactive features that build on the drama and excitement of the BIG BROTHER television experience.
The webcast premieres on Thursday, July 6, immediately following the East coast broadcast of the show at 8:00PM ET. Subscribers to the 24/7 video stream can watch any one of four live camera feeds from the BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS house or catch all of the action at once with the special quad-cam view, which allows fans to simultaneously see four different video feeds. In addition, Real and CBS are enhancing the BIG BROTHER 24/7 experience with the introduction of new interactive features that bring together the fan community. Fans can interact with one another in BIG BROTHER-focused blogs, chat rooms, message boards, and weekly polls, and get much more information on the show and houseguests.
The entire three-month season of BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS is available through SuperPass. Fans who want to see everything that happens in the house, including things they won't show on TV, can sign up for the webcast via the official BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS website at www.CBS.com and through Real's SuperPass website at www.real.com/bigbrother. Fans can subscribe for $14.99 monthly or $39.99 for a discounted three-month subscription, with a free trial for everyone who signs up.
"Together, CBS and Real are delivering TV on the Web in an entirely new way," said Harold Zeitz, senior vice president of media software and services for RealNetworks. "Real's 'Big Brother' offering begins where reality TV leaves off, blending around-the-clock streaming video with blogs, chat and other fan-friendly features that allow fans to stay immersed in the Big Brother experience."
"The Big Brother web offering is even better this year, with the addition of new ways for fans to interact with each other and stay engaged with the show 24/7," said Brinley Turner, Vice President and General Manager, CBS.com. "We're thrilled to be partnering with Real to enhance the 'Big Brother' experience by enabling fans to check in on houseguests at anytime and watch as the action unfolds."
Subscribers can also access other components of the official CBS BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS website, including: detailed summaries of all the events and challenges that happen during each televised broadcast; popularity and opinion polls; photo galleries; and a houseguest section with complete profiles for each contestant.
In addition to BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS, SuperPass subscribers also have access to a compelling mix of features, including news and entertainment video, free music downloads from the RealPlayer(R) Music Store, free downloadable games, premium Internet radio, Real(R) PhotoVideo for sharing personal photos and video clips, security software, and more.
To preserve the drama for BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS television viewers, CBS may block or delay the webcast for a limited number of real-time events that transpire in the house.
Arnold Shapiro, Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan are the executive producers of BIG BROTHER: ALL-STARS for Arnold Shapiro & Allison Grodner Productions, in association with Endemol Entertainment.
ABOUT CBS.com
CBS.com, the official website of the CBS Television Network, has become the top web destination among all Network television websites. CBS.com has been the most trafficked website among its Entertainment competitors with more unique visitors every month for the past two years. With its proven success of intersecting traditional television with new media, CBS.com attracted a record high of more than 12 million unique visitors in May 2004 as a result of the "Survivor: All Stars" finale and online voting for America's Tribal Council. Home to the official websites for all CBS television series, CBS.com's notable sites include "Survivor," "CSI" and "CSI: Miami," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Late Show with David Letterman."
ABOUT REALNETWORKS, INC.
RealNetworks, Inc. is the leading creator of digital media services and software including Rhapsody(R), RealPlayer(R) 10, and casual PC and mobile games. RealNetworks has more than 2.4 million paid subscribers to its premium digital media http://www.real.com/. Broadcasters, network operators, media companies and enterprises use RealNetworks' products and services to create and deliver digital media to PCs, mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/company.
NOTE: RealNetworks, RealPlayer and SuperPass are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. Other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: RealNetworks, Inc.
Web site: http://www.realnetworks.com/
Second-Annual Hot Stove, Cool Music: The Fenway Park Sessions Adds Howie Day, American Idol Semi-Finalist Ayla Brown, Cowboy Mouth and Furvis to All-Star Performance Line Up
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein To Lead July 12 Charity Concert Benefiting the Foundation to Be Named Later: Tickets on Sale Now
Organizers of the "Hot Stove, Cool Music" concert series today announced the addition of artist Howie Day, former American Idol semi-finalist Ayla Brown, New Orleans rock band Cowboy Mouth and well-known Boston area rock band Furvis to their all-star performance lineup. The second annual charity fundraiser takes place on Wednesday, July 12 at Fenway Park beginning at 6:00 p.m.
This special benefit concert also features performances by a host of Boston sports, music and entertainment all-stars including Kay Hanley; Buffalo Tom featuring Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein; The Hot Stove All-Stars; The Gentlemen; The Click Five; and Red Sox pitcher Lenny DiNardo. Mike O'Malley, former star of the hit CBS show Yes Dear, will emcee the show. Concert organizers will announce additional artists and special guests as the event approaches.
Howie Day's flawless voice, unforgettable melodies and guitar talent establish him as one of today's most recognizable artists. Day broke into the music scene in 1997 with his independently released and self-financed debut, Australia. By word of mouth alone, the album sold more than 30,000 copies and today sales have surpassed 100,000. Australia went on to earn Day a 2001 Boston Music Award for "Best Debut Album by a Singer/Songwriter" and a 2002 award for "Best Male Singer/Songwriter." In 2003 Day released his second album, Stop All The World Now, which includes the smash hits and fan favorites "Collide" and "She Says."
Wrentham native Ayla Brown is back in the spotlight after wowing audiences this winter as one of the final contestants competing on the popular TV show, "American Idol." She sang her heart out on numbers like "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield and "I Want You to Need Me" by Celine Dion. The multi-talented artist will tour throughout New England this summer before heading to Boston College on a basketball scholarship this fall.
Cowboy Mouth has been rocking the stage for more than a decade with songs like "Everybody Loves Jill," "Hurricane Party," and "Jenny Says." Their most recent album, Voodoo Shoppe debuted earlier this year. Well-known local rockers Furvis, who have been the buzz among the Boston rock scene for the past two years, complete the list of additions. They are currently in the studio at Q Division finishing up their first record with producer Ed Valuskas.
Tickets for Hot Stove, Cool Music: The Fenway Park Sessions are $50, $75 and $100 and are on sale now at redsox.com or by calling the Red Sox ticket office at 877-RED-SOX9. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and the entertainment will begin at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Epstein's 'Foundation to Be Named Later,' a branch of the Red Sox Foundation. Last year's concert raised more than $300,000 for the Foundation to Be Named Later.
"Hot Stove, Cool Music has become a staple on Boston's entertainment event calendar," said ESPN Commentator and Hot Stove, Cool Music Founder Peter Gammons. "The concert blends two of my passions, music and baseball, while benefiting a very worthy cause. I am grateful to the entertainers, the Boston Red Sox and the sponsors who have given their time and effort to make this event possible. It is yet another homerun for local charities and the Boston sports and music community."
"We wanted to lead-off the second half of the season with a special event, while raising money for important causes," Theo Epstein said. "Combining baseball and music in a city that is passionate about both will yield great rewards for the community. Add in the history of Fenway Park and you have a great event."
About Foundation To Be Named Later
The Foundation To Be Named Later (FTBNL) was launched in Spring of 2005 by Paul Epstein, a social worker in the Brookline Public School system, and his brother, Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein, with the mission of raising funds and awareness for non-profit agencies in the Greater Boston area serving disadvantaged youth.
The chief fundraiser for FTBNL is the Hot Stove, Cool Music Concert Series. In July 2005, the FTBNL benefited from the inaugural summer concert, Hot Stove, Cool Music: The Fenway Park Sessions. In October of 2005, FTBNL distributed its first round of gifts to eight non-profit agencies chosen for their outstanding work with youth. The principal beneficiaries of FTBNL are: BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life), The Home for Little Wanderers, Horizons for Homeless Children, Molo Care, Roxbury Youthworks, Steps to Success, Treehouse Foundation and West End House Boys and Girls Club.
About Hot Stove, Cool Music
Hot Stove, Cool Music is a bi-annual charity concert and musical variety show held at the Paradise Rock Club and Fenway Park. ESPN Commentator and former Boston Globe Baseball Columnist Peter Gammons and Boston Herald Sports Writer Jeff Horrigan created the event in December of 2000. Over the past six years, Hot Stove, Cool Music has raised more than $500,000 for the Jimmy Fund and has become a staple on Boston's entertainment calendar. Last year's inaugural Hot Stove, Cool Music: The Fenway Park Sessions raised more than $300,000 for Theo Epstein's newly formed Foundation to Be Named Later, a branch of the Red Sox Foundation.
Source: The Foundation To Be Named Later
Poison's 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues With Expanded Capitol/EMI Catalog Releases
Poison's Multi-Platinum Albums Look What The Cat Dragged In, Open Up And Say ... Ahh! and Flesh & Blood Remastered With Bonus Tracks in Expanded 20th Anniversary Editions
Poison's '20 Years Of Rock' Tour Tearing Up the Road Through August
In Stores: August 1, 2006
As Poison raises the roofs of more than 50 concert venues across the U.S. this summer on the band's VH1 Classic and Live Nation-presented "20 Years Of Rock Tour," Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing is preparing for the August 1 reissue of Poison's first three multi-Platinum albums in expanded 20th Anniversary Edition CD packages. Digitally remastered with rare and previously unreleased bonus tracks, Poison's triple-Platinum 1986 album debut, Look What The Cat Dragged In, the septuple-Platinum Open Up And Say ... Ahh! and the Platinum Flesh & Blood will be released in commemorative 20th anniversary CD packages, honoring the band's exciting and enduring career and their ever-growing tally of more than 25 million albums and DVDs sold around the world.
Poison's 20th anniversary catalog campaign began this spring with Capitol/EMI's April 4 release of a new hits collection, The Best Of Poison: 20 Years Of Rock, which debuted at #17 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart, marking the band's first return to the Top 20 since 1993. The CD packs 18 hits, including the band's explosive new version of Grand Funk Railroad's "We're An American Band," produced by Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan). The Best Of Poison: 20 Years Of Rock -- Deluxe Tour Edition was released on May 16, on the eve of the band's national anniversary tour. The expanded CD/DVD package contains the 18-track CD and a companion DVD with the band's most rocking music videos and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of "We're An American Band."
Perhaps VH1's Behind The Music special on Poison, one of the network's highest-viewed specials, said it all, encompassing everything about this band: sex, drugs, fun, violence and rock 'n roll. Poison's Bret Michaels (lead vocals, guitar), C.C. Deville (lead guitar, vocals), Bobby Dall (bass) and Rikki Rockett (drums), crashed hard onto the 1980s LA music scene. Voted Most Popular Band two years in a row by Music Connection magazine, Poison's unheard of mix of rock, Americana, pop and punk musical styles, their over-the-top stage show and blue-collar, hard-working mentality shot the band into Billboard's Top 5 with the 1986 independent release of Look What The Cat Dragged In. The album's singles, "Talk Dirty To Me," "I Want Action," and "I Won't Forget You," all launched into the Top 40. After years of hard work, touring and controversy, radio and MTV finally took notice of the band and their music, propelling Poison into superstardom. Look What The Cat Dragged In peaked at #3 on Billboard's Albums chart and sold more than three million copies.
The band's 1988 follow-up, Open Up And Say ... Ahh! went Platinum two weeks after its release. The single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" hit #1 on Billboard's Singles chart and the album sold more than seven million units. 1990's Flesh & Blood featured a second Gold single, "Unskinny Bop," and the album went multi-Platinum.
In 1991, amidst inner fighting, alcohol, drug abuse and road stories that would make a porn star blush, guitarist C.C. Deville and singer Bret Michaels collided in an all out fist-fight seconds after leaving the stage of the MTV Music Video Awards (right between Cindy Crawford's high heels and Eddie Van Halen's sneakers). C.C. Deville left the band.
Poison continued to tour arenas and amphitheatres and recorded the Platinum Native Tongue and Crack A Smile. After five years of not speaking, Michaels and Deville met up in 1999 and, with their chemistry and friendship quickly rekindled, the band went into the studio to record Power To The People. One of the most successful reunion tours of all time followed the album's release.
For up-to-date band and "20 Years Of Rock" tour information, please visit Poison's official Website: www.poisonweb.com and Bret Michaels' official Website: www.bretmichaels.com.
All Deluxe Tour Edition CD/DVD packages for The Best Of Poison: 20 Years Of Rock include a code for Poison fans to logon to www.20yearsofrock.com to buy one concert ticket and receive one free ticket for the "20 Years Of Rock Tour" as a thank you to fans. "Poison is bringing the kind of summer tour package that rock fans have been waiting for," said Live Nation Senior Vice President of Touring, Bruce Kapp. "We are so happy that both Poison and Cinderella decided to spend their 20th birthdays on the road -- it's a terrific tour at a great price." To coincide with the bands' 20th anniversaries, and keeping with Poison's tradition of staying loyal to their music and their fans, lawn tickets for each of the outdoor amphitheatre dates are priced at $20 or less.
2006 continues to be "Nothin' But A Good Time" for Poison and their fans as they celebrate 20 YEARS OF ROCK!
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Look What The Cat Dragged In: 20th Anniversary Edition
1) Cry Tough
2) I Want Action
3) I Won't Forget You
4) Play Dirty
5) Look What The Cat Dragged In
6) Talk Dirty To Me
7) Want Some, Need Some
8) Blame It On You
9) #1 Bad Boy
10) Let Me Go To The Show
11) I Want Action [7" single remix] *
12) I Won't Forget You [7" single remix] *
13) Don't Mess Around With Jim *
Open Up And Say ... Ahh!: 20th Anniversary Edition
1) Love On The Rocks
2) Nothin' But A Good Time
3) Back To The Rocking Horse
4) Good Love
5) Tearing Down The Walls
6) Look But You Can't Touch
7) Fallen Angel
8) Every Rose Has Its Thorn
9) Your Mama Don't Dance
10) Bad To Be Good
11) Living For The Minute *
12) Band Interview *
Flesh & Blood: 20th Anniversary Edition
1) Strange Days Of Uncle Jack
2) Valley Of Lost Souls
3) (Flesh & Blood) Sacrifice
4) Swampjuice (Soul-O)
5) Unskinny Bop
6) Let It Play
7) Life Goes On
8) Come Hell Or High Water
9) Ride The Wind
10) Don't Give Up An Inch
11) Something To Believe In
12) Ball And Chain
13) Life Loves A Tragedy
14) Poor Boy Blues
15) Something To Believe In [acoustic version] *
16) God Save The Queen [instrumental demo] * previously unreleased
* = bonus tracks
20 YEARS OF ROCK TOUR (remaining U.S. tour dates)
Presented by VH1 Classic and Live Nation
DATE CITY, STATE VENUE
Jun 29 Lemoore, CA Tachi Casino*
Jun 30 Concord, CA Chronicle Pavilion
Jul 01 San Bernardino, CA Hyundai Pavilion
Jul 02 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion
Jul 04 Las Vegas The Joint
Jul 06 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre*
Jul 07 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Music Centre*
Jul 08 San Antonio, TX Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul 09 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
Jul 11 Nashville, TN Starwood Amphitheatre
Jul 12 Lansing, MI Common Ground Music Festival
Jul 13 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Jul 15 Comstock, NE Comstock Rock Festival*
Jul 16 Denver, CO Coors Amphitheatre*
Jul 18 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
Jul 19 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center*
Jul 20 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
Jul 22 Kansas City, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul 23 Cadot, WI Rock Fest/Chippewa Valley Music*
Jul 25 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
Jul 26 Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion
Jul 28 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Jul 29 West Bend, WI Washington County Fair Park*
Jul 30 Columbus, OH Germain Amphitheater
Aug 01 Toronto Molson Amphitheatre*
Aug 02 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts
Center
Aug 04 Clearfield, PA Clearfield County Fair*
Aug 05 Boston, MA Tweeter Center
Aug 06 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug 08 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach Theater
Aug 09 Hartford, CT Dodge Music Center
Aug 11 Hershey, PA Hershey Park Star Pavilion
Aug 12 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug 13 Wildwood, NJ Wildwood Convention Center
Aug 15 Raleigh, NC Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Aug 16 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug 18 Birmingham, AL Verizon Wireless Music Center
Aug 19 St. Petersburg, FL Times Forum*
Aug 20 West Palm Beach, FL Sound Advice Ampitheatre
Aug 22 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
Aug 23 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues*
Aug 25 Atlanta, GA HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
Aug 26 Memphis, TN Mud Island*
Aug 27 Little Rock, AR Riverfest Amphitheatre*
Aug 29 St. Paul, MN Minnesota State Fair*
*Not Live Nation Events
All dates, cities and ticket prices subject to change.
Source: Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing
Corinne Bailey Rae Launches Debut Album With U.S. Tour and Series of National Television Appearances, Including 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' Tonight
VH1, VH1 Soul and VH1.com 'You Oughta Know' Cross-Platform Campaign Kicks Into High Gear With 'Put Your Records On' Upped to Gung Ho Rotation at VH1
Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts at #17 On the Billboard 200
On July 24th, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae will launch her first proper U.S. tour in support of her self-titled debut album, which debuted at #17 on The Billboard 200 with sales of over 40,000 copies. Tonight she'll perform "Put Your Records On," her current single, on "The Tonight With Jay Leno" -- the latest in a string of national television appearances that has included "Good Morning America," "Live with Regis and Kelly" and "The Tavis Smiley Show." Bailey Rae is also scheduled to appear on A&E's "Breakfast With The Arts" on July 16th.
"Put Your Records On" is currently #10 at the Smooth Jazz radio format and #22 at AAA radio. Beginning next week, VH1 will increase the accompanying video to Gung Ho rotation (the channel's highest rotation) -- the newest development in a massive cross-platform VH1, VH1 Soul and VH1.com "You Oughta Know" campaign for Bailey Rae. The video has also been added by MTVU and BETJ. Bailey Rae was recently nominated for the "BETJ Cool Like That" award and was voted "Best New Act" in Mojo's annual readers' poll.
In mid-July, Bailey Rae will be the featured artist for Yahoo! Music's "Critical Eye," part of their Who's Next program. And following her pick as an AOL Breaker, she is featured on AOL and Network Live airing from last month's Rock In Rio show from Lisbon. The concert is available on demand here:
http://music.aol.com/network_live/concert_videos/corinne_bailey_rae/ondemand
In a four-star Critic's Choice album review, People magazine described Bailey Rae's voice as "a sublime instrument -- part Billie Holiday, part Erykah Badu -- that slays you with its sultry allure, quirky charms and jazzy, understated cool." USA Today observed "the newcomer's songs take us on a distinctive, delightful journey ... a gorgeous summer soundtrack."
Reviewing a recent show in London, The Hollywood Reporter said she "commands the stage, whether standing at the microphone or sitting on a stool playing guitar ... A confident and swinging new star." In March, Corinne Bailey Rae became the first female British artist to enter the U.K. album chart at #1 with a debut album of original songs. Her album is currently certified double Platinum there, and Gold in numerous other countries, with worldwide sales already well over one million.
Confirmed U.S. headlining shows are as follows:
July
7/24 Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe
7/25 Portland, OR Lola's in Crystal Ballroom
7/27 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club
7/29 San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
7/31 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy Theatre
August
8/12 Dallas, TX Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom
8/13 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
8/14 Austin, TX Antone's Nightclub
8/16 Atlanta, GA Vinyl
8/18 Annapolis, MD Ramshead Tavern
8/20 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
8/21 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
8/23 New York, NY Venue TBD
8/25 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
8/29 Chicago, IL Park West
8/30 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
http://www.corinnebaileyrae.net/
Source: Capitol Records
Web site: http://www.corinnebaileyrae.net/
Upcoming C4-Sports Show to Host Sports Book Summit
Sony, Panoram Technologies, Cobalt Entertainment, and Harris Will Demonstrate New Technologies for Sports Books and Fantasy Services
C4-Sports, the first electronic media trade show dedicated wholly to sports technology, announced today that it will be hosting a Sports Book Summit on July 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The summit will provide a forum for sports books, fantasy services, and entertainment managers to discuss the technological issues that can impact their business, increase revenue opportunities, and enhance the overall experience of visitors to sports book facilities.
"As C4-Sports integrates itself into the sports technology community, we wanted to be cognizant of the challenges that exist in the Las Vegas community, namely the sports book and gaming service industries," said Gene Sanders, general manager, C4-Sports. "This invitation-only summit will directly address the challenges faced by these industries and will offer individuals an opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art technologies that can ultimately help them to enhance the experience of their patrons."
At the Sports Book Summit, regulatory issues impacting sports services such as bandwidth, illegal gambling, and competition from Internet gambling sites will be addressed. Data and content security and digital asset management issues specific to sports books will be explored, as well as alternative technologies for content delivery such as video display screens, digital signage, projection, wireless, and next-generation delivery methods.
"With new technologies, a sports book has the opportunity to become the visual centerpiece of a casino," said John Kaloukian, general manager, Sony Electronics' professional display group. "Sony's SXRD(TM) projection technology gives players more visual information to help them decide how to place their bets. The addition of command and control functionality gives sports books the control to add specific events to the screen in windows of various resolutions and formats, as well as the ability to change out advertising or promotional videos, which represents incremental revenue opportunities."
"Sony and Panoram Technologies have teamed up to show casino operators how to enhance the sports book experience in their casinos through new capabilities of display technologies, like our PixelBlaster, that are magnificent to look at, easily programmable, interactive, reliable, and compatible with key strategic trends that directly affect casinos," said Theo Mayer, president and CEO, Panoram Technologies.
In addition to Sony and Panoram Technologies, other participants at the Sports Book Summit include leaders from the sports book industry including Matt Rose, president of the proposed Ultimate Sports Resort in north Las Vegas, as well as representatives from The Wynn, Mirage/MGM Grand hotels, Excalibur, Harris Corporation, and Cobalt Entertainment.
"The sports business is increasingly being driven by the live broadcasts of games and special events, and our company is focused on helping organizations like sports books make the transition from 2D to 3D to remarkably enhance the viewing experience," said Steve Schklair, founder and CEO, Cobalt Entertainment. "Hollywood studios are already using 3D digital projection and it's just a matter of time until the sporting industry makes the transition, in order to keep up with the rising visual literacy and demands of sports fans throughout the world."
"Harris considers this event an effective vehicle to reach an important market segment and we will be showing audio and video production equipment and providing digital signage for the entire venue," said Rich Hajdu, vice president, graphic and post sales, Americas, Harris Broadcast Communications Division. "This is an opportunity for Harris to showcase our entire portfolio of solutions-based products and we are looking forward to participating at the summit."
For more information about the Sports Book Summit contact Kim Nichols at 410.403.1528 or knichols@c4-events.com. To register for the C4-Sports show online, visit http://www.c4-sports.com/.
About Harris Broadcast Communications Division
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. With headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual sales of over $3 billion and more than 13,000 employees - including 5,500 engineers and scientists - dedicated to the development of best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and microwave communications. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.
About Cobalt Entertainment, LLC
Cobalt Entertainment is a market-leading provider of 3D digital production services and proprietary technology to the film, computer, and broadcast television industries. Its current clients and development partners include NFL Films, Ideal Entertainment, and Dreamworks.
About Panoram Technologies
Panoram Technologies, Inc. develops, markets and manufactures advanced, extreme-resolution display solutions for facilities, workgroups, and single user applications. Panoram's display solutions create visualization environments, which allow users to "see more, understand better and decide quicker." For commercial use, the Company's offerings are enabling project teams in oil/gas, in manufacturing of aerospace and automotive systems, as well as researchers in scientific computing to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity and effectiveness. For military and government applications, Panoram provides an array of systems and solutions that enhance visualizing capabilities for C4ISR as well as tactical field operations. To learn more about Panoram Technologies, visit their Web site at http://www.panoramtech.com/.
About C4-Sports
C4-Sports is the only exclusive exposition and conference dedicated to the sports content industry. Attracting athletic directors, facility managers, sports broadcasters, coaches, and athletes from across the nation, it will provide exhibitors with the unique opportunity to network with these professionals. More than 5,000 sports professionals are expected to converge in Las Vegas on July 17-19 for this dynamic marketplace of sports technologies, products, services, and ideas. More information about C4-Sports is available online at http://www.c4-sports.com/.
Web site: http://www.c4-sports.com/
http://www.harris.com/
http://www.panoramtech.com/
'When Do We Eat?' Available on DVD on August 22, 2006
'I Loved It. Totally Charming. Magical. A Classic Holiday Comedy.' Cathleen Falsani, Chicago Sun Times
Best Screenplay San Diego Film Festival
Best Comedy San Francisco World Film Festival
Hart Sharp Video, Pictures From the Fringe, Sneak Preview Entertainment, and Lantern Lane Entertainment are proud to announce the DVD release of "When Do We Eat?", "the first Passover comedy." Arriving on August 22, 2006 for the suggested retail price of $24.98, the film provides an unpredictable and hilarious look at a Jewish family's Passover Seder. The well-rounded ensemble cast includes veteran actors Jack Klugman ("The Odd Couple") and Lesley Ann Warren ("Desperate Housewives") along with Ben Feldman ("The Perfect Man") and Michael Lerner ("Elf").
Bonus Features
* Director's Commentary -- Salvador Litvak and his wife/co-writer, Nina
Davidovich, give their insights into the making of the film.
* The Rabbis' Mystical Seder -- A conversation between three prominent
rabbis as they analyze the hidden meanings of the film
* Visual Inspiration -- The Szyk Haggadah -- A discussion with the curator
of The Szyk Society concerning Polish artist Artur Szyk, who created
the illuminated Passover Haggadah that inspired the look of the film.
* Deleted Scenes
* Actors Auditions
* Behind The Scenes Footage
Synopsis
"When Do We Eat?" tells story of the "world's fastest Seder" gone horribly awry. It's about an old school dad (Lerner) who's as tough on his sons as his father (Klugman) is on him. On this night, however, one of the boys (Feldman) slips Dad a dose of special, psychedelic Ecstasy in order "to give him a new perspective." Meanwhile, Mom (Warren) brings a handsome stranger to dinner and the kids take sides. By the end of the night, however, Dad's visions turn him into a modern day Moses intent on leading this hungry group to the promised land of family forgiveness. Of course they're all so stubborn, it'd be easier to part the Red Sea.
For more information please visit: www.whendoweeat.com.
CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Salvador Litvak
Written By: Nina Davidovich & Salvador Litvak
Produced By: Steven J. Wolfe, Salvador Litvak
Executive Producers: Horatio C. Kemeny
Director of Photography: M. David Mullen, A.S.C.
Production Designer: Bernt Capra
Edited By: Richard Halsey, A.C.E.
Costume Designer: Carin Jacobs
Music By: Mark Adler
Cast: Jack Klugman, Lesley Ann Warren, Michael Lerner, Ben Feldman
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Street Date: August 22, 2006
Pre-Order Close: July 25, 2006
Price: $24.98 SRP
Selection Numbers: 670384
Running Time: 93 Minutes
Layers: Single Layer
Aspect Ratio: 16 X 9 (WIDESCREEN)
Rating: R (For Drug Use, Language and Some Sexual Content)
Technical Info: English 5.1, English 2.0
Source: Hart Sharp Video
Sharp Video
Web site: http://www.whendoweeat.com/
Solidica Awarded Technology Gold Award at 2006 Sensors Expo
Cutting edge wireless sensor technology combined with an ultra-rugged, tamperproof enclosure yields Best of Show Highest Honor
Solidica, Inc. was awarded Sensors Magazine's prestigious "Best of Sensors Expo" Gold award for their Chorus(TM) ultra-rugged wireless sensor and condition monitoring technology. Uniquely integrated into a compact rugged package, the sensor measures system health such as temperature, vibration, and three-dimensional acceleration, all while providing integrated GPS and RFID functionality.
The new Chorus(TM) device instantly captures sensor input in the harshest of environments, provides localized embedded signal processing, and transmits user programmable alerts to Solidica's turnkey Pantheon(TM) sensor network, diagnostic, and telematics hardware. This flexible system operates within the framework of multiple commercially common wireless protocols, including the ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 standards using 2.4 GHz digital radio and microcontroller technology. In addition to this, the award-winning Chorus(TM) device allows new and/or existing analog inputs to be directly connected, instantly transforming legacy vehicles, equipment, or shop floors into intelligent wireless sensing networks. Solidica reports that field trials of the Chorus(TM) and Pantheon(TM) technology are currently underway for a variety of military and commercial customers.
Dawn White, Solidica CEO notes that, "The Chorus(TM) device is a dramatic example of a merger between Solidica's solid state ultrasonic consolidation fabrication technology and our industry-leading expertise in wireless electronics. It's simply another example of the unique best of breed technology combinations that our customers have come to expect from us."
This most recent synergy appears to not only have award winning potential, but also promises the ability to unlock longstanding electronics design barriers. Illustrating the striking potential of such an approach, Solidica recently unveiled a version of the Chorus(TM) sensor which embeds a sub- millimeter integrated MEMS device directly between the 0.006" fabrication layers of metal during the manufacturing process, enabling truly in-situ health monitoring. The end result is a fully enclosed sensor, impervious to environmental conditions, that cannot be removed, tampered with or easily destroyed; all while providing the latest technology in signal conditioning and wireless transmission capability.
Rick Fortson, Solidica's Vice President of Wireless Technology, notes, "These sensors are so rugged that you could run one over with a truck, heat it to over 180 degrees Fahrenheit, immerse it in battery acid, and it will continue to report accurate data without breaking a sweat."
About Solidica
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, Solidica is a rapidly growing technology company that provides advanced materials, electronics and solid-state fabrication solutions. Their proprietary Ultrasonic Consolidation technology combines the ability to quickly "grow" dense metal parts, novel material, and injection tools with the option of embedding fibers and advanced electronic elements. The company leverages its expanding internal research and product development resources to provide customers with innovative solutions in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, rapid prototyping/tooling, electronics, and military. Source: Solidica, Inc.
Web site: http://www.solidica.com/
The Who Makes History at Hard Rock Presents Hyde Park Calling
On Sunday, July 2nd, at Hard Rock presents Hyde Park Calling, a piece of rock history will be made. For the very first time, one of the world's greatest rock bands -- The Who -- will allow their whole live set to be broadcast as a pay-per-view download benefiting various charities supported by Pete Townshend's Double O charity, including: the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Michael J. Fox Foundation (Parkinson's Research), the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (for underprivileged children) and the Robin Hood Foundation (which funds and supports innovative poverty-fighting organizations in New York City).
For just 99 cents, viewers will be able to download not just three tracks, as the band has been making available on previous tour dates, but the entire set from http://www.thewholive.tv/.
Hard Rock Cafe, is promoting the Hyde Park concert, will also broadcast the live link at its Cafes in New York, Chicago, Orlando, Hollywood (Fla.), Hollywood (CA), Rome, Barcelona and Paris.
"No band has ever committed to webcasting live music from their entire show. No band has promised that all profits from webcasting will be passed to charity. No band has ever committed to provide their fans with a way to access their live events from any part of the world, and to be able to download or buy high quality CDs and DVDs of every show in the certain knowledge that the profits will go to charity," said Pete Townshend. "It is hoped that this world Who tour will generate an extraordinary seven- or even eight-figure sum for charitable organizations, and that Who fans everywhere can feel rightly proud that they are the principle benefactors in this circle of good will."
"For those not joining us in Hyde Park, this weekend's concert can be seen at select Hard Rock Cafes around the world. We are thrilled to partner with The Who on this groundbreaking project," said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO Hard Rock International. "It's terrific that the band is making the show available to their fans, and at the same time, helping some great global charities from the online broadcast."
Hard Rock Presents Hyde Park Calling is the first event of Hard Rock's Ambassadors of Rock Tour, a global series of concerts celebrating music and Hard Rock International's 35th anniversary. Additional concerts are planned this summer in Chicago, Osaka, Tokyo, Japan, Caracas, Hollywood (Fla.), Orlando and New York. The London event in the famous Hyde Park will feature Roger Waters on Saturday and The Who on Sunday.
About Hard Rock International
With 121 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes, 11 Hotel & Casinos and two stand-alone Casinos in more than 41 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally-recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by The Rank Group Plc (RNK.L). For more information on Hard Rock, visit http://www.hardrock.com/.
Source: Hard Rock International
Web site: http://www.thewholive.tv/
http://www.hardrock.com/
Tribune TV Stations to Air 'Two and a Half Men'
Hit CBS Comedy Will Debut Off-Net in Fall 2007; Syndication Agreement Includes Rights to Stream Video on Station Websites
-- Tribune Broadcasting, a division of Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB) , today announced it has acquired off- network syndication rights to "Two and a Half Men" from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. The popular CBS comedy series will air on all Tribune stations beginning in fall 2007.
"The show fits our programming needs very well," said John Reardon, Tribune Broadcasting president. "High-quality off-net sitcoms are valuable properties, so acquiring 'Two and a Half Men' was an easy decision. It's a clear winner that will help drive our local ratings and revenues."
"Two and a Half Men," starring Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer, finished the 2005-06 season, its third, as the number one network sitcom among adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen. It currently anchors CBS's Monday night prime-time lineup.
"This is the best off-net show to enter the syndication market since 'Everybody Loves Raymond,'" said Marc Schacher, Tribune Broadcasting vice president/programming and development. "Our stations are always looking to refresh their lineups in the valuable fringe time periods. 'Two and a Half Men' should have a very positive impact."
The multi-platform distribution agreement with Warner Bros. includes Internet streaming rights. Tribune stations will be able to offer five episodes of "Two and a Half Men" each week on their websites, free to viewers. This supports Tribune Broadcasting's goal of developing additional revenue opportunities on the Internet, and addresses a growing interest among advertisers to be associated with video on the Web.
Tribune Broadcasting owns and operates 26 television stations concentrated in major markets and Superstation WGN on national cable. The group's combined reach is more than 80 percent of U.S. television households. Tribune Broadcasting also includes Los Angeles-based Tribune Entertainment, a developer and distributor of first-run television programming for the Tribune station group and for national syndication; Chicago's WGN-AM; and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Investment interests include Comcast SportsNet Chicago (25% owned) and TV Food Network (31%).
Source: Tribune Company
Web site: http://www.tribune.com/
Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment Spawns TV Reality Show
NBC's SCI FI Channel has announced a July 27, 2006 launch date for Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment's (Pink Sheets: POWN) new Reality Television Show "WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO?"
POW! Entertainment along with the SCI FI Channel and Nash Entertainment (Meet My Folks, For Love or Money, Who Wants to Marry My Dad?), are producing this new six-episode, one-hour weekly competition reality series that will challenge a lucky few to create their very own superhero and reward the winner with the best reality competition prize yet: immortality!
Each contestant begins with an original idea for a superhero, a self-made costume, and their best superhero mojo. From thousands of hopefuls, Stan Lee chooses 11 lucky finalists who must live together during the entire competition in a secret lair. There they will begin their transformations -- and the competition begins for the opportunity to become real-life superheroes. Over the course of the series, they will test their mettle, try to overcome their limitations, and do what it takes to prove that they truly are super.
The finalists will leave their former lives behind and live as their brainchild heroes 24/7, and Stan Lee in Donald Trump fashion, will be both Judge and Jury. As each week progresses, POW!'s aspiring heroes will be challenged with competitions designed to test their true natures. The superhero contestants will be tested for courage, integrity, self-sacrifice, compassion, and resourcefulness -- all traits that every true Stan Lee superhero must possess.
In the end, only one aspiring superhero will have the inner strength and nobility to open the gates to comic-book immortality. The winner of this six-week competition will walk away with their character immortalized in a new comic book created by Stan Lee himself. And that's not all -- the winning character will also appear in an original SCI FI Channel movie!
Stan Lee and Gill Champion will be credited as Executive Producers along with Co-Executive Producers, Yuka Kobayashi also of POW! Entertainment and Gabriel Grunfeld of G & G Entertainment (Producer - Stepford Wives).
"Who Wants to Be a Superhero?" is yet another POW! Production that is now beginning to hit the streets.
For more information visit: http://www.whowantstobeasuperhero.tv/
Stan Lee, world-famous comic-book and motion-picture icon, founded POW! (Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment Inc. (Pink Sheets: POWN), an advanced media and entertainment company, together with award-winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual-property specialist Arthur Lieberman, Esq.
Many of Stan Lee's former co-creations -- such as Spider-Man*, the Fantastic Four*, the Hulk*, Daredevil* and the X-Men* -- dominated the comic-book genre and now have successfully transcended to the big screen, breaking all-time box-office records and grossing billions of dollars in revenues.
* These are properties and trademarks of Marvel Characters Inc.
Source: POW! Entertainment Inc.
Web site: http://www.whowantstobeasuperhero.tv/
http://www.powentertainment.com/
Singer/Songwriter Lisa Loeb to Host 2006 'Netflix Rolling Roadshow'
Netflix Brings Famous Movies to Famous Places With Interactive-Themed Screening Events at Original Film Sites
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) , the world's largest online movie rental service, today announced that Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and television personality Lisa Loeb takes on a new role this summer as host of the 2006 "Netflix Rolling Roadshow."
The 10-city movie tour will screen 10 modern day classics at the locations they helped make famous. Taking place throughout the month of August, the tour will visit such iconic film locations as the baseball field in Dyersville, Iowa, that served as the centerpiece of "Field of Dreams," the spooky Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo., that was the inspiration for "The Shining," and the infamous Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay, where "Escape from Alcatraz" was made. More information on the tour can be found at www.netflix.com/roadshow.
Ms. Loeb will accompany the "Netflix Rolling Roadshow" as its spokesperson and ambassador. "We are thrilled to have Lisa on the road with us," said Leslie Kilgore, chief marketing officer for Netflix. "Her effervescence, style and pop-culture acumen will no doubt enrich the tour experience and bring great energy and wit to this national event."
A movie lover and pop-culture aficionado, Ms. Loeb will play tour-guide for audiences as the "Netflix Rolling Roadshow" treks through communities large and small across the United States.
"I am very excited to be working with Netflix to host the unique and creative events that make up the 'Netflix Rolling Roadshow'," said Ms. Loeb. "I am looking forward to traveling around the country and sharing my passion for movies with everyone who will attend the screenings. It'll be a great night out with a date, friends and family, or at least a bucket of popcorn."
Ms. Loeb made a big splash on the music scene in the early '90s with her Grammy-nominated song "Stay." Featured in the 1993 film "Reality Bites," the song went on to become a #1 hit on the Billboard charts. During the following decade, Ms. Loeb was a constant on the radio airwaves with such hits as "I Do" and "How." She has released a total of 8 CDs, including the "Best of Lisa Loeb" earlier this year. In addition to her musical career, Ms. Loeb's television credits include the weekly culinary series "Dweezil and Lisa" on the Food Network and, most recently, the unscripted series "#1 Single" on E! Entertainment Television. Ms. Loeb's complete credits can be found at www.lisaloeb.com.
Netflix teamed up with Austin's Alamo Drafthouse to produce the "Netflix Rolling Roadshow." Named by "Entertainment Weekly" as the nation's number one movie theater in 2005, the Alamo specializes in unique movie watching experiences.
About Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is the world's largest online movie rental service, providing more than four million subscribers access to over 60,000 DVD titles. The company offers a variety of subscription plans, starting at $9.99 a month. There are no due dates, no late fees and no shipping fees. DVDs are delivered for free by the USPS from regional shipping centers located throughout the United States. Netflix can reach more than 90 percent of its subscribers with generally one business-day delivery. Netflix offers personalized movie recommendations to its members and has more than one billion movie ratings. Netflix also allows members to share and recommend movies to one another through its Friends(SM) feature. For more information, visit www.netflix.com.
Source: Netflix, Inc.
Web site: http://www.netflix.com/
Small Businesses Now Have Greater Exposure on Search Engines Helping Them Increase Sales to Qualified Customers!
Homestead Technologies, Inc. Launches Full-Service Search Engine Advertising that Guarantees Qualified Customers to Business Websites and Eliminates Costly, Time-Consuming Efforts and Unpredictable Results
Homestead Technologies, Inc. (http://www.homestead.com/), provider of website creation software, ecommerce solutions and online marketing products and services for small businesses, today launched SearchLight (http://www.searchlight.homestead.com/), an affordable and efficient way to deliver advertising to small business websites from over 20 different search engines, including Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask.com and more. Homestead is providing the service to both Homestead subscribers and small business owners who host their websites with other web service providers. Homestead helps small business owners become successful online by making their websites appear more prominently and frequently within appropriate search engine results - enabling potential customers to find their products or services faster and more easily.
"SearchLight solves one of the greatest challenges faced by small businesses online," said Justin Kitch, Homestead founder and CEO. "Small businesses are losing valuable sales because potential customers simply cannot find them online. Their business websites are not visible within search engine results, or they're buried in the results by the national chains, making them virtually non-existent to qualified and motivated customers. This growing trend is having a damaging effect on the success of small businesses as we move into the Internet Era. SearchLight strives to level the playing field with the larger, national businesses that are reaping most of the benefits from internet advertising and eroding the prospects of small, local businesses that make our communities unique."
There has never been a better time for small businesses to participate in online marketing and ecommerce. Jupiter Research expects online retail spending to increase from $81 billion in 2005 to $95 billion in 2006. Larger- sized companies attempting to capture this online retail growth have responded by increasing their advertising spend. The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recently reported that Internet advertising revenue reached a record high of $3.9 billion in Q1, 2006, with a forecast of steady growth. Small businesses that do not leverage the power of online advertising run a substantial risk of being excluded from the internet's vibrant, global marketplace.
SearchLight Illuminates the Difficult Path to Search Engine Advertising Success
Homestead makes successful search engine advertising easy by eliminating the time and hassle associated with launching and managing a search engine advertising program. Increasing a website's organic or "natural" search ranking is complicated, time consuming and often concludes with varied and unpredictable results. Small business owners attempting to optimize their websites without expertise can encounter a number of unexpected roadblocks: sudden search engine rules that change often and without warning, rule violations that can result in search engine delisting, and lengthy website probation periods for newly registered websites.
Says Ryan Wyrten, owner of cheaptravelconsulting.com, a newly formed travel consultancy, "I've only signed up with SearchLight for about six weeks now, but I've already received a substantial return on my investment. I've attracted about 25-30 visitors per day on the site and fielded three emails from customers in the first week, who've all come from SearchLight. They're not just emails asking for information; they are actually interested in buying, so I've gotten really good, qualified leads."
The Beacon Guiding the Right Customers to Your Website
Homestead SearchLight makes search engine advertising simple and affordable. Professional SearchLight Consultants handle all aspects of managing a customer's advertising, from key word selection and bid management to ad copy development and search engine submission. SearchLight Consultants also provide a personal review session with customers to improve website conversion and help stimulate or increase sales. All SearchLight packages include tracking, reporting and ongoing campaign optimization.
"We've had ups and downs with this business, including sporadic income with long gaps in between. At times there were thoughts of dissolving the business due to the stress that my wife and I have endured," Says Cory Harris, owner of pcexpressmarketing.com, a marketing and event management company. "I'm grateful for Homestead SearchLight because it gave us the ability to reach customers we were unable to reach through other means in the past, and we've now had inquiries and sales from international and domestic customers. We have generated more revenue in the month since we've signed up for SearchLight, than in the past year of operation. I'm not exaggerating, when I say that SearchLight has rejuvenated our business and we're glad that we've persevered."
Pricing & Availability
Homestead SearchLight is available for Homestead subscribers and non- Homestead subscribers who host and manage their websites with other web services providers. Package levels include Starter, Standard and Turbo priced at $29.99, $49.99 and $99.99 per month, respectively. Annual pay-per-click levels for each package start at 240, 400 and 800, with booster packages available for 800, 1,600 and 3,200 for additional annual clicks. SearchLight is billed monthly with a three month minimum commitment. Certain business categories are considered premium, due to the market-value of certain high- demand search terms. Premium Starter, Standard and Turbo packages are $79.99, $134.99 and $269.99. Please visit the SearchLight website located at http://www.searchlight.homestead.com/ for additional information and a list of categories associated with SearchLight premium pricing.
About Homestead Technologies, Inc.
Homestead Technologies, Inc. (http://www.homestead.com/), provides a suite of easy-to-use, non-technical website creation products, ecommerce solutions and online marketing products and services for small businesses that wish to establish or enhance their presence online. Homestead Storefront provides the ultimate "one-stop" ecommerce solution for business owners who want to manage their online businesses professionally, smoothly and efficiently. More than 12 million people have used Homestead's award-winning design, ecommerce, marketing and hosting capabilities to create feature-rich, professional- quality websites in minutes. For over ten years, Homestead has helped small businesses succeed online, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including CNET "Editor's Choice," PC magazine, "Editor's Choice," PC World, "Best of the Web, and Forbes, "Best of the Web." Homestead is based in Menlo Park, California and its services are available at http://www.homestead.com/.
NOTE: Homestead and Homestead Storefront are trademarks of Homestead Technologies, Inc., located in Menlo Park, CA. All other product or company names are used for information or identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Web site: http://www.homestead.com/
LG & Jermaine Dupri Get Together to Auction Limited Edition So So Def FUSIC Phone for Charity
Phone Will Be Put on eBay to Benefit the Jermaine Dupri Foundation With LG Matching Funds Raised
Last night, June 27th, LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and Jermaine Dupri presented the FUSIC Launch Party. All of Hollywood's finest including Janet Jackson, Dem Franchize Boyz, DJ AM, Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliot, Shaquille O'Neal and many more were on hand for a night of celebration and glamour with a star-studded guest list at a Hollywood hot spot. The celebration continues today with the announcement that Jermaine Dupri and LG will pair up once again to auction off the Limited Edition So So Def FUSIC Phone by LG.
"As much fun as the LG & Jermaine Dupri FUSIC Party was last night, I am very pleased that LG has agreed to help me raise funds to support the Jermaine Dupri Foundation, an organization that I started as a way of giving back to the kids in local communities around the U.S. There is no better feeling to me than being able to raise money to support our future generations," said Jermaine Dupri. "The auction of the Limited Edition So So Def FUSIC Phone by LG allows fans to be able to get special content, including my favorite songs, while helping to raise money for a great cause."
The Limited Edition So So Def FUSIC Phone by LG comes with the same features as the traditional FUSIC including a FM transmitter, microSD memory port, ring tone composer, camera/camcorder, four interchangeable faceplates, and the ability to access your entire music collection on the handset -- but this FUSIC has so much more! Jermaine Dupri added his personal flair to the phone by helping to create the Swarovski crystal design that blings out the front and back of this limited edition phone. The phone also includes So So Def content including videos, songs, and photos and personal content from JD and is appropriately packaged with your very own Afroman doll and blinged out portable speakers.
"We here at LG are excited to continue our relationship with Jermaine Dupri and are proud to match up to $5,000 in donations raised by the auction of the Limited Edition So So Def FUSIC Phone by LG," said senior director of marketing for LG MobileComm USA, Inc. Jon Maron. "We recognize the great work that Jermaine is doing through the Jermaine Dupri Foundation and look forward to helping out in any way we can for this auction and in the future."
To bid on the Limited Edition So So Def FUSIC phone by LG and to find out more information about FUSIC, the party, and the auction please visit www.LifewithLG.com. The phone with be auctioned off on eBay starting June 28, 2006 and all proceeds will go to the Jermaine Dupri Foundation.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
LG Electronics, Inc., is the leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications. The company has more than 72,000 employees working in 77 subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. LG Electronics is the world's largest producer of CDMA handsets, optical storage devices, residential air conditioners and home theater system. With total revenue of more than USD 35 billion (consolidated USD 45 billion), LG Electronics is comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading manufacturer of WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA. The company provides a total range of wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it cultivates international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit www.lgusa.com.
Background on Jermaine Dupri Foundation
Jermaine "JD" Dupri, President of Urban Music for Virgin Records USA, CEO of So So Def Recordings, Inc., renowned artist and producer understands the need to impart his knowledge and acquired accomplishments back into the youth of America. JD is as committed to producing a hit record as he is in making his voice heard in the community. The many examples of the community service provided by the Jermaine Dupri Foundation include his assistance with victims of Hurricane Katrina from sponsoring two families who relocated to Atlanta, to performing at local charity concerts, providing autographed items for various Katrina-related auctions as well as undisclosed monetary donations and being a part of the BET Telethon. In addition to his work with the Hip Hop Action Network, JD is also a board member of Hip Hop 4 Humanity. Whether through the Jermaine Dupri Foundation or from his personal wallet, JD is very committed to anything that he can do to help underprivileged children. Along with good friend Nelly, JD hosted Atlanta's Biggest Christmas Party in 2004 where they distributed toys to more than 3,000 children from shelters in the Atlanta-metro area. In 2005, JD created limited edition Cartier eyewear with 20% of the proceeds benefited various charities related to Hurricane Katrina.
From sponsoring an Atlanta-based Little League Baseball team to purchasing Christmas gifts, Jermaine "JD" Dupri proves over and over again that he has a heart for the community and is committed to do whatever he can to make a difference in their lives.
The Jermaine Dupri Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and has been established to provide funding to children's organizations that help improve children's quality of life.
Source: LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
Web site: http://www.lifewithlg.com/
Web site: http://www.lgusa.com/
DIRECTV Entertainment Package Now In 415,000 Verizon Customers' Homes
All-Digital Service Beats Cable on Value; Gives Calling and Data Customers a Triple-Play Option for as Little as $91 a Month
Verizon voice and Internet customers who have had it with cable companies continue to complete their service "triple play" by choosing to bundle DIRECTV all-digital entertainment with their Verizon calling and DSL services, creating one of the best values in telecommunications today.
More than 415,000 Verizon homes now get DIRECTV service, saving as much as $60 a month or more off the non-promotional prices of competing bundles from cable. Verizon reported recently that more than 66,000 Verizon customers discovered the value of the bundle in the first three months of this year.
"We're finding that customers who try DIRECTV love it, not only for the quality of the all-digital picture and the unique sports programming, but because when they bundle it with a Verizon Freedom calling plan and Verizon Online DSL, they get the best value in the marketplace today," said Bob Ingalls, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon.
DIRECTV is available to Verizon customers in all its 28 states and the District of Columbia. When packaged with a calling plan and DSL, the overall cost of the package can be as much as $16 off list prices and bests most non- promotional prices for cable service bundles.
"Our new TV commercials about the young men doing a documentary on why customers choose Verizon drive home the value of a bundle with DIRECTV," Ingalls said. "The commercials boldly remind customers that we offer calling, Internet and TV."
DIRECTV, the nation's leading digital television service, recently received the highest score for customer satisfaction among satellite and cable TV companies rated by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Of the satellite and cable TV companies included in the ACSI survey, DIRECTV posted a significantly higher index score (71) than any other cable or satellite company.
Verizon and DIRECTV signed a marketing agreement two years ago, and Verizon customer service representatives have been vigorously promoting the "triple play" when customers call for voice or Internet service. According to Ingalls, having DIRECTV as an entertainment option is proving very valuable to calling and Internet customers. Although Verizon is building a new all-fiber- optic network of its own and can offer Verizon FiOS TV over that network, the DIRECTV choice remains a popular one for customers and gives them a great alternative to cable in areas where FiOS is not available.
Verizon's best offer for a "triple play" is available in New York and New Jersey, where a Freedom unlimited any-distance calling plan, DSL at 768 Kbps (kilobits per second) and DIRECTV's TOTAL CHOICE(R) PLUS programming package are available for as little as $90.93 a month. Bundle prices are not promotional and do not balloon after a fixed period, like some cable companies' $30-$30-$30 promotional bundles designed to attract customers below the $100 price benchmark. "Our customers love DIRECTV and they love our Freedom calling plans and Internet speed choices, as well," Ingalls said. "They can assemble a bundle that fits their lifestyle and price target, choosing from as many as five Freedom plans, five Internet plans and several DIRECTV and FiOS entertainment plans. That's customized service."
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) , a Dow 30 company, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million customers nationwide. Verizon Business operates one of the most expansive wholly-owned global IP networks. Verizon Telecom is deploying the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network to deliver the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services to customers. Based in New York, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 250,000 and generates annual consolidated operating revenues of approximately $90 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.
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Source: Verizon
Reality Television Programs are Especially Popular Among Video-on-Demand Users, According To Scarborough Research
Scarborough Research, the leading market research firm for identifying the shopping, media and lifestyle patterns of adults, released an analysis of video-on-demand (VOD) Users* - those consumers who live in households that used VOD during the past month. The analysis found that VOD Users are 27 percent more likely than all consumers to cite reality programs as a television genre that they typically watch. Nationally, seven percent of consumers live in a household that used VOD during the past month.
Music videos (VOD Users are 24 percent more likely to tune in to music videos), News magazines (22 percent more likely than all consumers to watch), science fiction (21 percent more likely) and dramas (18 percent more likely), round out the top television genres among VOD users as compared to the general population.
"Consumer usage of VOD services is gaining momentum across the country and marketers are seeking ways to use it to their advantage," said Carol Edwards, vice president, cable services, Scarborough Research and Arbitron Inc. "As VOD providers seek to broaden their distribution of services and present this as a new advertising platform, understanding VOD users' lifestyles, demographics, television viewing habits, and spending patterns, will enable them to enhance their offering for the consumer and for the advertiser."
Video-on-demand enables consumers to select and watch video content. Consumers can pause, start, stop, fast-forward, rewind, or play programs with similar functionality as they would with a DVD player or VCR. It is primarily available via cable systems. Both premium cable networks (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc.) and basic cable networks are using VOD to expand their audience and provide the viewer more programming options and control.
Today's VOD Users hail from upscale, young families. According to the Scarborough analysis, VOD Users are 27 percent more likely than all consumers to be ages 18-24; 20 percent more likely to have two or more children in the household; and more than twice as likely as all consumers to have an annual household income of $150k+. VOD Users are 27 percent more likely than all consumers to be African-American.
VOD Users are avid consumers of entertainment and information technologies. VOD Users are 50 percent more likely than all consumers to spend 20 or more hours online weekly. They have high-speed Internet connections, and are more likely than all consumers to have a cable modem, DSL or wireless Internet connection. VOD Users are 38 percent more likely than all consumers nationally to have purchased something on the Internet in the past year. Thirty-nine percent of VOD Users use online services for travel reservations and 47 percent of VOD users use on-line services for news. VOD Users are almost three times as likely as all consumers to have purchased pay-per-view (PPV) five or more times during the past year.
When it comes to advertising categories, home improvement is a top category among VOD Users. Seventy-three percent of VOD Users live in a household that has bought hardware, building, paint, or lawn and garden items in the past year. They are 15 percent more likely than all consumers nationally to have spent $3,000 or more on all home improvements in the past year.
SOURCE: Scarborough Research, 2005, Scarborough USA+ (Release 2 2005).
About Scarborough Research
Scarborough Research (www.scarborough.com, info@scarborough.com) measures the lifestyle and shopping patterns, media behaviors, and demographics of American consumers. Products and services include local market consumer insight studies in 80 Top-Tier Markets (comprised of the Top Cities in the US) and 6 Mid-Tier Markets (comprised of smaller U.S. cities), Scarborough USA+ (a national database), Scarborough Multi-Market Database, Hispanic studies, customer relationship management and database integration solutions. With more than 30 years of experience, Scarborough measures more than 1,700 categories and serves a broad client base of more than 3,500 subscribers including marketers, advertising agencies, electronic and print media, broadcast and cable television, radio stations, sports teams and leagues, and out-of-home companies. Surveying more than 210,000 adults annually, Scarborough is a joint venture between Arbitron Inc. and VNU Media Measurement & Information.
Scarborough's Cable Services are sold and serviced by Arbitron Cable, a division of Arbitron, Inc. Nearly 200 cable networks, MSOs, interconnects and cable systems in the U.S. rely on the business solutions provided by Arbitron Cable.
* VOD Users are those consumers who live in households that used VOD
during the past 30 days.
Source: Scarborough Research
Web site: http://www.scarborough.com/
LiveDeal.com's Free Local Online Classifieds Marketplace Ideal for Local Antique Stores Who Want to Increase Web Presence At No Cost
Top 10 Local Online Classifieds Site Provides Antique Store Owners an Innovative Way to Reach New Customers and Drive Traffic into Their Stores
LiveDeal.com (http://www.livedeal.com/), one of the nation's leading free local online classifieds sites, today announced that its Furniture and Merchandise marketplaces continue to be one of the site's fastest-growing categories and an ideal way for antique store owners to quickly and affordably increase their online presence. With LiveDeal, antiques store owners can build new relationships with local and national customers who use the Web to shop for antiques. In a matter of minutes, antique stores can open a free "Basic Store" on LiveDeal.com and post detailed descriptions and photos of their most desirable merchandise.
According to comScore Media Metrix, LiveDeal.com is consistently one of the top 10 most visited online classifieds sites on the Web. By opening a Basic Store on LiveDeal.com, antique store owners can broaden their reach to the more than one million unique users who visit LiveDeal.com each month looking for merchandise.
"With nearly 75 percent of American adults now online, it's advantageous for antique merchants to have an online strategy," said Steve Chaffin, vice president of marketing for LiveDeal. "But building, maintaining and driving traffic to a Web site can be costly and time consuming for small, independently owned antique stores. LiveDeal's free local online classifieds marketplace is a fast and affordable way for antique store owners to get online and market their most sought-after merchandise, which will ultimately drive more foot traffic into their stores."
Because LiveDeal.com is searchable by zip code or city/state, it's an effective tool for connecting antique stores with interested buyers from their local community. Consumers can research and preview antiques online at LiveDeal.com and then visit stores in person to inspect, purchase and pick-up items. Antique stores interested in reaching a national audience can also take advantage of LiveDeal's e-commerce capabilities and sell items directly through the LiveDeal.com site.
Antique stores can enhance their presence on LiveDeal.com by upgrading from a free Basic Store to a Premium Store for $9.95 a month. Premium Stores feature a company logo or store photo, and useful contact information such as a company phone number, business hours and a map. All merchandise posted by LiveDeal Premium Stores receives the added visibility of being viewed above LiveDeal's Free Listings as a Premium Listing. Antique stores can try LiveDeal's Premium Stores Program at no charge for the first 30 days.
About LiveDeal
LiveDeal is one of the leaders in the free local online classifieds market with more than $5 billion worth of goods listed for sale, in every city and zip code across the U.S. Buyers and sellers come together through the vast LiveDeal.com marketplace, which is ideal for trading items you want to see before you buy, such as pets, automobiles, furniture, appliances, real estate and more. LiveDeal also partners with online and offline media to quickly and cost effectively power their classifieds via its dynamic LiveDeal classifieds platform. LiveDeal was founded in 2003 by Rajesh Navar, an original member of eBay's engineering team, with executives from other pioneering Internet companies. As part of its global expansion, LiveDeal recently launched LiveDeal Canada (livedeal.ca) in partnership with Torstar Corporation. For more information about LiveDeal, see http://www.livedeal.com/.
Source: LiveDeal
American Video Classics, Movie Soundtracks and Pearl Jam on VH1 Classic This Independence Day
VH1 Classic Counts Down Viewer Choices for Top 20 Movie Soundtracks of All Time Throughout 4th of July Weekend Beginning Saturday, July 1 at 10 AM
'VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam' Makes its VH1 Classic Debut on Tuesday, July 4 at 9 PM
VH1 Classic fires up the 4th of July with some American classics: Pearl Jam, viewers' all-time favorite movie soundtracks and All-American videos.
VH1 Classic Crowns "Top 20 Classic Soundtracks" on Saturday, July 1 at 10:00 AM
On Saturday, July 1 at 10:00 AM VH1 Classic presents the "Top 20 Classic Soundtracks" chosen by the VH1 Classic viewers through online voting at www.vh1classic.com. Shot on location at the 7th Annual Maui Film Festival, the 2 1/2 hour countdown hosted by Lynn Hoffman features some of the greatest soundtracks of all time including "Saturday Night Fever," "Fame," "Footloose" and the viewers pick for their favorite soundtrack of all time.
During the countdown Hoffman spoke with three-time Academy Award nominee Joan Allen, who revealed that the soundtrack for "Last Tango in Paris" is her favorite movie soundtrack. Allen was being honored by the Maui Film Festival with the 2006 Galaxy Award. Hoffman also sat down with Patricia Clarkson (Six Feet Under, The Station Agent) who was being honored by the Film Festival with the 2006 Pathfinder Award and said the "Philadelphia" soundtrack featuring Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel and Neil Young was her favorite pick. The special will re-air on Sunday, July 2 at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 3 at 1:30PM and Tuesday, July 4 at 5:00 PM.
VH1 Classic Salutes "All-American Videos" on Saturday, July 1 at 3:00 PM
To help kick-off the July 4 weekend VH1 Classic salutes "All-American Videos" on Saturday, July 1 at 3:00 PM. Hosted by Lynn Hoffman, the special four-hour video salute pays tribute to influential American artists and classic American themed songs including Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," "American Pie" by Don McLean and James Brown's "Living in America." The special was shot on location at the Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Times Square in New York City.
"SuperGroup" Sayonara Premieres on VH1 Classic on Sunday, July 2 at 1:00
PM
The season finale of the VH1 series "SuperGroup" airs on VH1 tonight, but rock fans can catch up on VH1 Classic during a marathon of previous episodes beginning at 1:00 PM to see how Ted Nugent, Sebastian Bach, Scott Ian, Evan Seinfeld and Jason Bonham have fared in their attempt to put together a band that must perform live 10 days after meeting. The marathon also includes the VH1 Classic exclusive "SuperGroup" post-shows where the band members gather and discuss what went on behind-the-scenes of each week's episode. The final post-show show debuts on VH1 Classic at 11:00 PM.
"VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam" Sparks on VH1 Classic on Tuesday, July 4 at
9:00 PM
"VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam" premieres on VH1 Classic on Tuesday, July 4 at 9:00 PM and 12 midnight. Pearl Jam performed to a packed house at Avalon in New York City for a taping of VH1 Storytellers on May 31. The band (Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Jeff Ament and Matt Cameron) performed new songs from their latest self-titled album Pearl Jam in addition to past hits. The show will follow in the "Storytellers" format and include questions from fans as well as a new interview with the band about their new album and the stories behind the songs.
Viewers will get a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration behind such hits as "Betterman" and "Alive" and from their new album Pearl Jam, "Worldwide Suicide," "Life Wasted" and "Gone."
For more information on these specials visit www.vh1classic.com.
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more.
Source: VH1
Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/
Mobestar Trials Lads Lounge, Targets 100,000 New Customers in TV Campaign
Mobestar Holdings Plc (LSE: MOBS.L), the mobile community and content specialist, today announced the results of a user trial for its direct-to-consumer mobile glamour content offering - the Lads Lounge. 11,800 users purchased content from the Lads Lounge WAP portal over the two-month trial period.
Customers downloaded a variety of content including wallpapers, picture packs and videos. All Lads Lounge videos and pictures are created at Mobestar's end-to-end mobile content production studio located in Saffron Walden, Essex. Mobestar used push-message advertising only to generate consumer demand during the trial phase.
Mobestar is now planning to promote the Lads Lounge via a TV advertising campaign targeted on three UK digital TV channels, addressing in total five million UK viewers. The company is targeting to win 100,000 regular customers by the year end from this initiative.
About Mobestar
Established in the UK in 2004, Mobestar develops mobile video technology and content solutions that enable mobile network operators and major brands to drive new revenues from their customers over 2.5G and 3G networks. The company has two business divisions: a mobile technology division which develops white label, community-focused solutions based around a patented live video calling platform, and a mobile content division which films, edits and formats video-based content specifically for distribution to mobile devices. Mobestar employs 15 staff, based in Guildford and Saffron Walden. The company registered its shares for public trading on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market on 25 April, 2006, under the symbol MOBS. For further information please visit www.mobestar.com.
Source: Mobestar Holdings Plc
Ten Superscape Mobile Games Come to Metro PCS Customers
Superscape Group plc (LSE: SPS) announces that ten of its 2D and 3D mobile games titles are now available to customers of the Metro PCS network.
Kevin Roberts, CEO, Superscape Group plc said: "Metro PCS has chosen many of our 3D titles for their consumers, including Bop It!, which is one of our newest games. This is a great noisy game to play both on your own or to share around at parties in the 'Pass n' Play mode."
The titles are:
Scuba Solitaire 3D: this game takes the universal appeal of the one person card game and combines it with fantastic 3D graphic effects. The action takes place underwater with the impression that the game is being played on a glass bottom boat. Underwater creatures and breathtaking scenery surround the players in this twist on one of the world's most popular card games.
Bop It 3D: this is a game of physical skill. Players must compete to the beat as commands test their reflexes across three different games, earning points as they go.
Andretti Racing 3D: this game stars the celebrated Mario Andretti and his F1 car. Nine challenging circuits across the globe and three different game modes make this a championship racing event.
JAWS(TM) 3D: based on the blockbuster movie, this is an action-packed game where players strive to stay alive in the face of bloodthirsty attacking sharks. The storylines from the movies and the main characters are featured in the 3D game across fifteen increasingly difficult levels of gameplay.
Ivan Ironman Stewart 3D: a series of off-road challenges across hills, ditches and jumps
Street Hoops 3D: a street-style basketball game with up to seven different opponents, played on some of the best-known street courts.
AMF Xtreme Bowling 3D: a fast-paced bowling game from the number one name in the sport. The game features three levels of difficulty, multiple characters and three different lanes from which to choose.
Evel Knievel Evel-ution 2D: this is an extreme sports stunt game based on the exploits of the world-famous daredevil rider.
Harlem Globetrotters 3D: a pick up and play game based on the world's most famous sporting team
Independence Day 4 3D: a game based on the 20th Century Fox film, players must save the world from alien invaders.
About Superscape
Superscape is the world's leading publisher of 3D mobile games. The company was the first in the world to develop and launch international standard (JSR 184) compliant solutions for the delivery of innovative games on mass-market handsets. Superscape is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has corporate offices in Hook, Hampshire (UK) and San Clemente, California (USA), together with development and production facilities in Moscow.
Trademark acknowledgements
AMF(R) Xtreme Bowling(TM) (c) 2005 Vir2L(R) Studios LLC. A ZeniMax Media company. Vir2L(R) and ZeniMax are registered trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. AMF(R) and Xtreme Bowling(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of AMF(R) Bowling Worldwide.
Andretti Racing 3D, licensed by Global Wireless Entertainment Inc.
Evel Knievel Evel-ution, licensed by Global Wireless Entertainment Inc
Bop It!, licensed by Global Wireless Entertainment
Harlem Globetrotters, licensed by Global Wireless Entertainment Inc.
Independence Day and ID4 (TM) & (c) 2005 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
All rights reserved.
Ivan Ironman Stewart, licensed by Global Wireless Entertainment Inc
JAWS is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved
Street Hoops (c) 2005 Activision, Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Source: Superscape Group plc
Creator of Islamic Superheroes Recognized With Prestigious Cartoon Award
An award was presented last week to Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa at The Cartoons and Comics Festival in Recife, Brazil in recognition of his creation of the comic book project The 99. The 99 is the world's first superhero team based exclusively on Islamic culture. It is being released for publication through Teshkeel Media Group, a company that Dr. Al-Mutawa founded.
"Although I am honored to be the recipient of such a prestigious award," said Dr. Al-Mutawa, "the real winners here are The 99 themselves. This is a concept whose time has come and one that will forever change the way our children view such things as multiculturalism, cooperation and our own cultural heritage."
The FIHQ award has had its share of illustrious recipients in the past. Included are the late American comic writer, artist and entrepreneur, Will Eisner; Don Rosa, who served as an illustrator for Disney for many years; French cartoonist Jano; as well as Peter Kuper, whose comic illustrations appear regularly in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, and MAD magazine.
About Teshkeel Media Group, KSC
Teshkeel Media Group, KSC (http://www.teshkeel.com/) is one of the Middle East's leading developers of comics and children's entertainment. Based in Kuwait with offices in New York, the Company fills a void by providing positive, high-quality children's content in the region. The company's multimedia offerings will soon include print and electronic media, films and television. Teshkeel is already working in partnership with global publishers like Marvel, DC and Archie Comics in the Middle East and North Africa. Teshkeel's premier property, The 99, will commence publication in September 2006.
About FIHQ-2006 - Festival Internacional de Humor e Quadrinhos
The FIHQ-2006 is a Cartoons and Comics Festival promoted by the ACAPE - Association of Cartoonists of Pernambuco, together with the FUNDARPE - Culture Foundation of the State of Pernambuco, to continue and expand the activities carried out in the previous seven Festivals.
NVIDIA Professional Graphics Offer Customers Enhanced Performance and Features on Mobile and Desktop Workstations
NVIDIA Quadro(R) FX Solutions Redefine Performance with Improved Features for High-Quality Graphics
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) , the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, announces NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics solutions offering customers next-generation architecture, NVIDIA High-Precision Dynamic Range (HDPR) technology and refined vertex and pixel programmability for advanced graphics, are now being integrated into many of the newest mobile and desktop workstations from companies such as Hewlett-Packard.
"Industry-leading NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics are being adopted across a variety of workstation configurations, providing customers with the power, flexibility, and features they need to get the job done," said Dan Vivoli, senior vice president of the Professional Solutions Group at NVIDIA. "Companies, such as HP, with proven track records of delivering high-performance mobile and desktop workstations, continue to redefine performance for customers by offering the latest NVIDIA Quadro FX solutions for professional graphics."
NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics solutions continue to be one of the industry's top choices for professional graphics applications.
-- NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 -- Delivers up to 33.6GB/sec. memory bandwidth,
512MB GDDR2 frame buffer memory, 256-bit memory interface and support
for 2 ultra-high resolution (3840 x 2400) digital panels
-- NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 -- Offers a new level of graphics performance and
is fast becoming a standard high-end configuration for major OEMs and
enterprise customers worldwide
-- NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 -- The first mid-range solution to offer
high-performance coupled with two dual-link DVI connectors, 256MB GDDR3
frame buffer memory and HD video output
-- NVIDIA Quadro FX 560 -- Introduces dual-link DVI, fast DDR3 128MB
graphics memory and HD video output
"HP customers have long taken advantage of the range of NVIDIA Quadro solutions offered in our desktop workstations," said Jim Zafarana, vice president of marketing, Workstation Division, HP. "We are pleased our customers can now get the same professional graphics in the HP Compaq nw9440, the most powerful mobile solution we have ever offered, delivering workstation-caliber processing and graphics performance wherever your work takes you."
The HP Compaq nw9440 mobile workstation comes standard with NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500M graphics with 256MB of GDDR III video memory and delivers the performance, quality, and stability required for the most demanding projects. In addition, the latest desktop solutions -- the HP xw6400 and HP xw8400 workstations -- will offer a range of graphics to suit the diverse needs of HP customers. These include the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500, NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 and the NVIDIA Quadro FX 560 solutions announced in April 2006.
"HP and NVIDIA play an instrumental role in providing the hardware platforms that allow our customers to make, manage, and move their media," said Marc Stevens, vice president and general manager of Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc. "When SOFTIMAGE(R)|XSI(R) -- the leading 3D character animation software -- is paired with NVIDIA Quadro graphics on HP workstations, our customers can count on stable, certified workstations that accelerate the creative process and streamline their workflow."
For more information on these and other NVIDIA Quadro products, please visit www.nvidia.com/quadro.
NVIDIA Corporation
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.
Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, the features, benefits, performance and capabilities of the NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics solutions and the HP Compaq nw9440, HP xw 6400 and HP xw8400 workstations, workstations into which our products are integrated, and our role in the industry are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, delays in ramping new products into production, loss in performance when products are used together, delays in integrating products, changes in customer preferences and demands, acceptance of new products and technologies by the market, development of new technologies, manufacturing or software defects, adoption of a competitor's product instead of one of our products by our customers, general industry trends including cyclical trends in the semiconductor industry, the impact of competitive products and pricing alternatives, changes in industry standards and interfaces, and other risks detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended April 30, 2006. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
NOTE: All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Source: NVIDIA Corporation
Web site: http://www.nvidia.com/
Live Nation Offers Purchasers of Korn: Live on the Other Side DVD An Exclusive Ticket Offer to This Summer's Family Values Tour
Live Nation, a leading live event, venue and digital distribution company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans, has announced a special offer to consumers who purchase the Korn: Live On The Other Side DVD. Those fans of the trend-setting, Grammy-Award winning band will receive a voucher within their DVD allowing them to redeem 2 free Lawn Tickets to the Family Values Tour after purchasing 2 Lawn Tickets. This special offer is for a limited time only. The voucher can be found within the first 70,000 retail units of the DVD. Korn: Live On The Other Side, which is In Stores Now for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Gathering up 50 contest-winners from Europe on their private 757 jet, the band delivers an unforgettable, sold-out performance in New York City. Making the DVD a true collectible, a slew of bonus extras including rare behind-the- scenes footage, never before seen interviews with the band members, music videos and more are featured. The DVD, presented on a special dual layer DVD9, is produced in Hi-Definition video and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
KORN belts out songs from their smash hit album See You On The Other Side as well as songs that made KORN famous including "Blind", "Freak On A Leash", "Here To Stay", "Got The Life" and "A.D.I.D.A.S". Live On The Other Side bonus features include a special 37 minute documentary, "Coming Undone" music video, and even shows the band playing LIVE on the plane (37,000 feet above ground!) as they head out to their concert with those lucky contest winners.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is a leading live event, venue and digital distribution company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans. Live Nation owns, operates or has booking rights for 153 venues worldwide and produced more than 29,500 events in 2005. Live Nation operates more than 60 websites globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV." For more information regarding Live Nation and its businesses, please visit the company's website at www.livenation.com.
Source: Live Nation
Web site: http://www.livenation.com/
Games Industry Veteran Jim Merrick Named President and CEO of Mobliss, Mobile Entertainment Publisher
Mobliss, an Index Group Company, known for powering American Idol SMS voting and bringing entertainment brands like Family Feud(TM) and the New York Times Crossword(TM) to mobile, today announces a new president and CEO. Jim Merrick, a 12-year entertainment industry veteran hits the ground running with firm plans on expanding the company's space in creative mobile entertainment, including beefing up the company's focus in the mobile-phone gaming arena which is one of the fastest growing segments of the $27.5 billion global interactive entertainment industry.
Merrick joins Mobliss after a long history with Nintendo. His diverse roles have included head of software, hardware and brand marketing across Europe, as well as technical director for Nintendo in the US, developing new technologies and leading a support team dedicated to helping licensees develop games for Nintendo systems.
Merrick will oversee all Mobliss operations, which include game licensing and development, mobile messaging and Mobliss' proprietary SMS voting platform.
"Jim's years of experience at one of the world's biggest gaming companies, where he oversaw initiatives in the areas of technology, development and marketing, make him the clear choice to lead Mobliss into the future," said Yoshimi Ogawa, President of Index Holdings.
"Mobile phones are a part of everyday life for millions of consumers. That number just keeps growing," notes Jim Merrick. "Mobliss is a pioneer and already has proven people want to do more than just use phones to chat. They love to play video games and they love to communicate instantly in many different and edgy ways. Growing this is my sole focus."
"Jim's deep and virtually unique background in both technical and marketing expertise should benefit Mobliss greatly," notes well-known industry analyst P.J. McNealy, Senior Analyst at American Technology Research. "The field of mobile gaming and entertainment is a growing market, and the timing of this move looks solid."
Mobliss develops some of the most creative concepts in wireless gaming that incorporate the latest in wireless technology. This includes the first multiplayer cross-carrier game, Family Feud(TM), as well as mobile access to the daily New York Times Crossword. With an experienced track record developing and publishing BREW, J2ME, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, Mobliss connects carriers, game developers and brands.
About Mobliss
Mobliss(R), an Index Group company, has become one of the most trusted names in mobile messaging, mobile gaming, and mobile content delivery. The company offers a full spectrum of proprietary applications, delivery systems, and platforms for brand owners to capitalize on the rapidly growing capabilities of wireless devices. Over the last 5 years Mobliss has been recognized both for introducing some of the world's biggest brands to wireless gaming space, including Family Feud(TM), The Price is Right(TM) and the New York Times Crossword(TM) and powering the record setting SMS voting campaigns for American Idol for the last 4 seasons.
Globally, Index Group holdings link Mobliss clients and services to a worldwide network, encompassing innovations from the Japanese, European, and Chinese markets. Mobliss North American clients and partners include The Coca-Cola Company, FOX, PRIMEDIA, ESPN, Viacom, Yahoo! and FremantleMedia. Mobliss is headquartered in Seattle, Wash. Additional company information may be found at www.mobliss.com.
Source: Mobliss
Web site: http://www.mobliss.com/
AVRev.com Announces Their List of Top 100 Rock Bands of All Time
Announcement coincides with AVRev.com's tenth year as the Internet's leading online audio/video publication
To celebrate their pending tenth anniversary on July 1, 2006, AVRev.com has compiled its list of the Top 100 Rock Bands of All Time. Unlike past lists that are based on mere opinion, the AVRev.com "Top Rock Bands" list uses the same type of analytical tools employed by sports franchises and applies them to rock bands to objectively determine which bands are the best. Among the categories considered were: U.S. Sales (100 points), Songs/Songwriting (100), Technical Ability (100), Live Performance (50), Consistency vs. Longevity (50) and Random (50). Random is a category that allows a judge to vote on how likely he or she is to want to hear a band's songs on their iPod playlist.
Topping the list with a total of 525 points was Led Zeppelin. All of the judges gave Led Zeppelin high marks not only for their songs/songwriting ability, but also their consistency as a band through the years.
The Top Ten is as follows:
1. Led Zeppelin - 525 points
2. The Beatles - 514 points
3. Pink Floyd - 506 points
4. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - 503 points
5. Van Halen - 496 points
6. Queen - 493 points
7. The Eagles - 479 points
8. Metallica - 468 points
9. U2 - 455 points
10. Bob Marley and the Wailers - 454 points
The 100 band nominees range from the usual suspects that make up classic rock playlists, but also include more out-of-the-box sleeper bands from the 1950s through today's most popular bands. The list doesn't include solo artists such as Michael Jackson or Elvis.
Voting on the list was done by an esteemed panel of judges including: former Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni, University of Southern California Thornton School of Music professor Ken Lopez, Xhifi desktop speaker company president Howard Schilling, as well as AVRev.com founder and publisher Jerry Del Colliano Jr. and AVRev.com's music editor Charles Andrews.
A downloadable form allows you to create your own list and a link on the page allows you to email AVRev.com the names of bands you would have liked to have seen in the nominee list.
Results for the entire 100-band list of nominees can be found at http://www.avrev.com/bands.
About Audio Video Revolution
Continuing with the Audio Video Revolution tradition, ModernHomeTheater.com will include attractive home theater showcases, How-To articles, DVD and feature film reviews -- all this is free for Internet users. For interested builders, installers and architects, ModernHomeTheater.com is currently seeking new homes to showcase in upcoming issues.
Web site: http://www.avrev.com/
http://www.avrev.com/bands
NAMI Honors the CBS Television Network Public Service Campaign on Depression
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will honor the CBS Television Network with its Outstanding Media Award for Public Service for the network's CBS Cares public service awareness campaign on depression, during its annual national convention this week.
"CBS Cares has made an extraordinary commitment and contribution to public education about depression," said NAMI executive director Michael J. Fitzpatrick. "The network has helped remove stigma surrounding mental illness. They have encouraged people to get help when they need it -- particularly men, who often are reluctant to do so."
During the past year, CBS Cares has aired 30-second, 15-second and 10- second public service announcements (PSAs) during prime-time hours. They have focused on fighting stigmas associated with the disease and reinforcing understanding that depression is a treatable medical illness.
The PSAs have featured CBS's Greg Gumbel (CBS Sports), Anthony LaPaglia (Without A Trace), Mandy Patankin (Criminal Minds), Danny Pino (Cold Case) and Mike Wallace (CBS News).
The CBS Cares campaign includes the website http://www.cbscares.tv/ developed in partnership with New York Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, and other leading experts whereby viewers can find general information on depression such as causes, treatments, medication and recommended resources. The Harvard School of Public Health has called it a "breakthrough website."
"CBS Cares has done an amazing job," said NY Presbyterian CEO Herbert Pardes, M.D., a former head of the National Institute on Mental Health. "The website is the most expansive and detailed presentation on depression I have ever come across from a national media network. It is vast in scope, but accessible and understandable for people seeking critical health information. I am certain that many CBS viewers have benefited from the campaign."
"We are honored to have CBS Cares recognized by NAMI," said Martin Franks, Executive Vice President, Planning, Policy and Government Affairs, CBS Corporation. "Serious depression affects millions of Americans, and CBS wants to help them as well as their family members and friends. We are very committed to continuing to bring our viewers information and resources to help them deal with this medical disease."
CBS Cares is highly regarded for leadership in effectively taking on stigmatized and under-served causes. With network PSAs as its fulcrum, the campaign has been built into a public service project, involving every media asset of CBS. In addition to depression, the PSAs have addressed HIV/AIDS, alcohol abuse, breast cancer, child abduction, child abuse, diversity/tolerance, drug abuse, education, literacy, the V-Chip and women's heart disease.
NAMI, the nation's largest grassroots organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious mental illnesses, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, will present the award July 1, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
Source: NAMI
Web site: http://www.nami.org/
http://www.cbscares.tv/
Seagate Wins 2006 World Class Award From PC World
Seagate Portable Hard Drive Earns Number Five Spot in Best 100 Products of 2006 for Innovative Storage Technology
-- Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX) announced today that its Seagate 160GB Portable Hard Drive has been honored with a 2006 World Class Award from PC World, one of the most widely-read computer and business magazines with a total audience of 4.8 million. On newsstands now, the magazine's July issue features Seagate's pioneering mobile storage solution in the fifth-ranked spot overall in the list of "The 100 Best Products of the Year."
The publication's annual World Class Award winners span a wide range of products and services such as remote access software, power notebook computers, portable hard drives, home-theater receivers and online bargain trackers. PC World editors selected the award winners from hundreds of products based on exemplary design, features, performance, innovation and price.
"Our cutting-edge storage solutions are designed to help consumers get the most out of their busy digital lifestyles, whether at home, work or on the go," said Jim Druckrey, senior vice president and general manager, Seagate Branded Solutions. "Winning this World Class Award reflects our legacy of innovation and leadership in delivering the most intuitive, powerful and easy-to-use storage solutions on the market. Seagate continues to make trend-setting products that help set industry standards and raise the bar for creativity."
The Seagate 160GB Portable Hard Drive is the industry's first mobile storage solution with perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR), a technology the company has used to deliver the highest capacity in a 2.5-inch, external hard drive. The company's portable solution provides 30 percent more capacity than comparably sized drives, enabling PC and Mac users to carry a massive array of digital music, photos, videos, games, and business files in a sleek, ruggedized package that weighs less than one pound. The mobile storage solution also leverages the unique properties of PMR technology to deliver more reliable, faster performance, making it ideal for applications withstanding high temperature and extreme operating environments.
The Seagate 160GB Portable Hard Drive also features a robust, internal shock-mounted design and aluminum alloy enclosure to protect its data from drops or inadvertent bumps or jolts. It's powered through a computer's USB port, eliminating the need for a power cord, and delivers a sustained throughput speed of up to 480 Mbps, optimal for transferring large amounts of data. The portable solution includes the award-winning BounceBack Express(R) software, making file and data backups easier and more secure than ever.
About PC World
PC World Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of IDG, is the publisher of PC World, PCWorld.com (www.pcworld.com), and home of the PC World Test Center. The winner of the 2005 Maggie Award for Best Computer Magazine/Consumer, PC World is the most widely-read computer or business magazine with a readership of over 4.9 million (IntelliQuest CIMS 2005: Total unduplicated, combined Average Issue Audience: Business, Home, and Dual Studies). With an average of over 6.4 million unique visitors per month (HitBox, February - April 2006), PCWorld.com, winner of the 2005 Neal Award for Best Web Site, is a leading online resource for technology product buyers and users.
About Seagate
Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide-range of applications, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Branded Solutions. Seagate's business model leverages technology leadership and world-class manufacturing to deliver industry-leading innovation and quality to its global customers, and to be the low cost producer in all markets in which it participates. The company is committed to providing award-winning products, customer support and reliability to meet the world's growing demand for information storage. Seagate can be found around the globe and at
.NOTE: Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. One gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will vary based on various factors, including file size, file format, features and application software.
Source: Seagate Technology LLC
Web site: http://www.seagate.com/
RadioShack Introduces Exclusive Line of Remote Control Toy Cars Based on the Disney*Pixar Movie 'Cars'
Limited Edition 1:16 Scale RCs and 1:64 Scale ZipZaps Micro RCs Based on Characters From the Hit Movie Disney*Pixar 'Cars' Available at Most RadioShack Stores Nationwide, Online at RadioShack.com
-- RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH) has introduced a limited-edition line of remote control cars based on the main characters from Disney*Pixar's "Cars," the new Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios blockbuster summer feature film.
"Cars" presents the tale of Lightning McQueen, a hot shot rookie race car who gets lost in Radiator Springs in Carburetor County. Lovable characters from the movie, including Lightning McQueen, Sally, Mater, and Ramone are represented by three collectible ZipZaps 1:64 scale micro RCs and two 1:16 scale RCs.
Lightning McQueen, Sally, and Mater ZipZaps micro RCs come pre-assembled with working headlights and quick-charge in about one minute, allowing almost continual racing enjoyment. They include a full-function remote and are the perfect size for on-the-go fun. Each ZipZaps model also comes with a collectable trading card.
The two larger scale 1:16 size RCs are patterned after Lightening McQueen and Ramone. These units can reach speeds up to 546 feet per minute. They include an easy-to-use controller with a 65-ft. range and a climbing angle of up to 15 degrees.
The Disney*Pixar's "Cars" ZipZaps micro RCs, retailing for $19.99 each, and 1:16 scale RCs, retailing for $29.99 each, are available while supplies last at RadioShack stores and online at http://www.radioshack.com/ . Additional information, including a virtual showroom, tuning tips, wallpaper and screensaver downloads can be found at http://www.zipzaps.com/ . For more information, customers can also call 1.800.THE.SHACK or visit http://www.radioshack.com/ .
About RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas-based RadioShack Corporation is one of the nation's most trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers and a growing provider retail support services. The company operates a vast network of sales channels, including: nearly 6,000 company and dealer stores; over 100 RadioShack locations in Mexico and Canada; and more than 800 wireless kiosks. RadioShack's knowledgeable and helpful sales associates deliver convenient product and service solutions within minutes of where 94 percent of all Americans either live or work. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/ . To learn more about RadioShack products and services or to purchase items online, visit http://www.radioshack.com/ .
Web site: http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/
http://www.radioshack.com/
http://www.zipzaps.com/
Pam Anderson's Naked Crusade for PETA Helps Push her to new Number One on List
Web Users continue love affair with American Idol reject Elliott Yamin, who sees biggest jump this week
The Lycos 50 for Week Ending June 24, 2006
Lycos, Inc.(http://www.lycos.com/), an entertainment destination for creators and consumers of quality content, today announced the following information from The Lycos 50(TM), the 50 most popular Internet search results for the week ending June 24, 2006. For a complete list of The Lycos 50(TM) and for in-depth text of The Lycos 50 Daily Report, go to http://50.lycos.com/. Readers of The Lycos 50 can also share their thoughts on Internet trends and pop culture on The Lycos 50 Blog located at http://lycos50.tripod.com/blog/.
Biggest Movers and Shakers over the Past Week Ending June 24, 2006:
1. Used Cars 313 %
2. Anna Benson 233 %
3. LSAT 231 %
4. Wedding Gifts 228 %
5. Wicca 212 %
6. Mary Jo Eustace 209 %
7. Yoga 207 %
8. Rhianna 197 %
9. Rhyme Dictionary 195 %
10. Crystals 193 %
Notes of Interest:
Pamela Anderson (#1) and Paris Hilton (#2) have been hanging out at or near the top slot on The Lycos 50 over the past few weeks, engaging in new projects, continuously keeping them in the news. Anderson's latest crusades involve raising publicity for HIV Testing Day (June 27th), as well as preparing to strip naked with a group of other models in the window of Stella McCartney's London boutique as part of an anti-fur demonstration for PETA. Meanwhile, Paris is gearing up for the release of her new album, which is due later this summer. The first single, "Stars are Blind" was released last week, and is currently riding high on the charts. The song is in the iTunes Music Store's Top 10 most downloaded chart and it was the weekend's most-requested song on a number of Top 40 radio stations across the country. And it appears web users just can't get enough of "American Idol" reject Elliott Yamin (#12) who saw the biggest jump this week, up from number 21 last week.
Other Notes of Interest:
The biggest sporting event in the world is still hanging tough on this week's Lycos 50, with World Cup coming in at number 8 this week. Soccer is down a few points at number 21, but newcomer FIFA enters the 50 at number 42. FIFA -- the Federation Internationale de Football Association -- is the world governing body for the sport. Does the U.S. audience really care about World Cup? Check out a totally irreverent look at World Cup with "Balls," produced in conjunction with Emerson College, only on Lycos TV, available at http://worldcup.lycos.com/. Meanwhile, as the animated Pixar feature "Cars" speeds straight up to the number 18 slot on this week's Lycos 50, the new Adam Sandler comedy "Click," also makes its first-ever appearance on this week's list at number 39. And although it hasn't managed to crack The Lycos 50 just yet, the new "Superman Returns" is causing a big stir online, with search activity up 40 percent over the past week.
The Lycos 50(TM) Top 10 Search Terms for the Week Ending June 24, 2006:
1) Pamela Anderson 6) Spyware
2) Paris Hilton 7) Pokemon
3) RuneScape 8) World Cup
4) Poker 9) Britney Spears
5) MySpace 10) Naruto
About Lycos, Inc.
Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com/) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daum Communications Corp., a leading Internet portal and e-commerce destination in Korea with a growing presence throughout the Asian markets. Lycos, Inc. creates and operates search, community and technology lifestyle sites including Lycos.com, Hotbot.com, Wired.com, Tripod.com and Angelfire.com. Other Lycos products and sites include Lycos Mail, Lycos Games, Lycos Planet, Lycos Phone and GetRelevant. Lycos was acquired by Korean Daum Communications Corp. in October 2004 and has its U.S. headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Daum Communications Corp. is traded on the KOSDAQ: 035720, http://www.daum.net/.
All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Source: Lycos, Inc.
Web site: http://www.lycos.com/
C-SPAN Uncovers the Hidden Corridors Under the Capitol Dome in Original TV Series, The Capitol
Complementing July 4th celebrations, The Capitol airs July 6-8 featuring a never-before-seen on TV look at the history, art and architecture of the U.S. Capitol Building
For Americans that can't make it to Washington, D.C. for the Fourth of July, C-SPAN is taking viewers inside the U.S. Capitol building for a tour they couldn't take even if they were here, as part of the network's July presentation of The Capitol.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
The Capitol, a three-part, nine-hour series airing on Thursday, July 6 through Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m. ET, offers a rare look inside a building that reflects the nation's history. Through interviews with historians and Members of Congress, tours, and unprecedented access into the building's public and private spaces, C-SPAN presents a groundbreaking view inside this American icon.
"This is the most extensive look at the history and the art and architecture of the Capitol ever seen on television," said Brian Lamb, CEO of C-SPAN. "The project just made sense for C-SPAN. We've spent 27 years covering events inside this building. Telling the story of the Capitol building helps tell the story of the United States."
The Capitol's highlights include:
-- George Washington's tomb was built in the basement of the Capitol and
remains there today ... empty ... Learn why in part one.
-- Explore the Old Senate Baths located in the crypt, where 19th century
Senators would bathe before engaging in the era's great debates.
-- Exclusive looks as Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) opens the doors to the
Republican Majority Leader's office, located in the oldest section of
the Capitol, and Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) gives a tour of his
personal hideaway space.
-- Locate the bullet holes that remain in the House of Representatives
chamber after a shooting by Puerto Rican nationals in 1954.
The recently debuted series was recorded in high-definition to capture the beauty of the Capitol building. Each part is approximately three hours long and includes taped video segments and studio interviews with historians and viewer phone calls from the series' premiere on May 31. Part one is called, "An American Icon," and explores the history of the Capitol; part two is titled, "The U.S. House of Representatives;" and part three is called "The U.S. Senate."
Photos provided by C-SPAN. To schedule an interview with the series producer, a
Web site: http://www.c-span.org/
SPYMAC ANNOUNCES “CLUB 4 FREE” PROMOTION:
Get 6 Months of Club for Free - Sign up 5 Friends for a Free Trial
Socialize with Over 1 Million Spymac Members through
Blogs, Postings, Photos, Movies & Music
Spymac http://www.spymac.com, the largest Macintosh community with over 1 million members, announced today its “Club 4 Free” Promotion. Anyone can download Spymac Club for free for a 30-day trial (no credit card or personal information required) and if they get 5 friends to do the same, they’ll get 6 months of Club for free (offer available for a limited time). Their 5 friends don’t have to sign-up for a permanent Club account, they only need to apply for the 30-day free Club trial.
Basic Spymac membership is still free as always, but the added Club benefits, such as additional storage space, ad-free viewing, and more, make signing up for Club a great value at only $25/year or 6 months for free with the “Club 4 Free” promotion.
Spymac Club Membership Includes:
- Share files or create a website with 3GB storage
- Send and receive large files with 3GB of email
- Publish movies, pictures and music to the Web with 3GB of Gallery space
- Write and manage your blogs from the desktop with “BlogSpinner”
- Access exclusive Club-only news and features
- Drag-n-Drop Site Creator and other Internet Applications
- Share your bookmarks with friends over the Web
- Browse Spymac ad-free
... and much more!
“Club 4 Free” – “Spread the Word” Icons and HTML Code Generator
Spymac has made it easy for users to sign-up 5 friends to try Club. From within Club, there is an invitation system that will help users invite friends. Icons for “Spread the Word” and “Club 4 Free” are on the top right of every page, making it easy to invite others to join. You can also use the code generator http://www.spymac.com/invites/generate.php to create HTML code you can embed in your forum posts and Web sites telling friends to join.
About Spymac Club
Spymac Club provides everything you need to play, work and live online. Socialize, build relationships and have fun sharing and exploring files, bookmarks, multimedia, schedules and other content with your friends and family. Included in the Spymac Club membership is software for web creation and blogging, free 3GB email account, 25MB of email attachments, virus/spam protection, website space of 3GB (v. 1MB for non-Club members), iTunes integration, large file sharing storage of 3GB (v. 1MB for free), advertisment-free browsing, and Spymac Back-up, Sync, priority technical support, premium news content, screensaver features, and much more.
The “Club 4 Free” promotion is available immediately for a limited time at www.spymac.com. Basic membership is free, with Club membership available for $25/year. For more info, go to the website: www.spymac.com. The Spymac marketplace is supported by the world’s largest Mac site with 1 million members.
About Spymac
Spymac Network Inc. is a New York City corporation with offices in Dusseldorf, Germany and Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Originally launched as a Macintosh enthusiast site, Spymac has now grown to the largest international Macintosh community with nearly one million registered users. Spymac boasts innovative multimedia galleries, the first fully Mac-compatible drag-n-drop homepages, an iPod marketplace, member communities and much more.
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TELECOM NEW ZEALAND USES DORADO SOFTWARE TO MANAGE NEW IP VPN SERVICE ON MPLS NETWORK
TNZ Expands RedcellTM Deployment to Configure & Manage New IP Services
Dorado Software, Inc., a leading provider of infrastructure management software, today announced that Telecom New Zealand (TNZ) has deployed a RedcellTM network configuration and security management solution to manage the company’s latest service offering, a low-cost Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) service deployed over a shared Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) network. Redcell gives TNZ visibility and control over a distributed multi-vendor network from the core-to-the-edge and out to the customer located network equipment.
TNZ’s new services include IP LAN and VPN services, as well as remote and branch office VPN services and network access. Business IP VPN services are provided under TNZ’s “One Office” product line. The new network is based on the Juniper Networks E-, M- and T-series routing platforms, as well as Cisco customer located network equipment (CLNE), and all this equipment is configured and managed via Redcell infrastructure management software from Dorado Software.
Redcell offers TNZ a single, uniform management system with visibility across the entire multi-vendor network. Telecom New Zealand had previously deployed another Dorado Redcell solution – including Redcell Management Center, Redcell Policy Manager, Redcell NetConfig and Redcell Assure – to manage Juniper Networks E-, M- and T-series routing platforms at the network core and Riverstone equipment at the edge of the company’s NGN (Next Generation Network) serving 325,000 customers. To configure and manage the VPN equipment, TNZ upgraded to the latest version of Redcell and added new Redcell applications including Redcell Inventory Manager and Redcell Change Manager. Redcell Inventory Manager delivers real-time visibility into TNZ’s network inventory and reporting, while Redcell Change Manager provides real-time status of changes in the network and allows proactive management of these changes.
The use of Dorado Software’s Redcell has made the development of an IP VPN over MPLS a practical option for Telecom New Zealand, enabling the company to reduce the costs of traditional circuit switches, and eliminate the need to build multiple overlay networks, as well as boost revenue and competitiveness by delivering new affordable, scaleable and manageable VPN services to enterprise customers.
“The ability to provide our enterprise customers with a leading edge VPN service that is affordable provides us with a significant competitive advantage,” said David McGrath, Investment Manager Data Networks Telecom New Zealand. “Redcell enables the deployment of multiple services over a single MPLS IP based network, saving us on deployment and maintenance costs, and allowing us to pass on these savings to our customers.”
“Dorado Software’s Redcell solution lets Telecom New Zealand view and manage their multi-vendor network, and also the services on the network,” said Simon Mansfield, Vice President Asia Pacific Dorado Software. “By providing one console with the capabilities to both automate manual processes and consolidate the management of the network, Telecom New Zealand can improve the efficiency of the delivery and management services to their customers.
About Telecom New Zealand
Telecom New Zealand is the leading telecommunications provider in New Zealand, providing a variety of networking services throughout the region. It is constantly expanding its capabilities to provide advanced services to businesses and consumers. For more information, visit the TNZ web site at http://www.telecom.co.nz.
About Dorado Software
Dorado Software is the leader in infrastructure management software for uniform access, control and monitoring of heterogeneous network and IT assets. Dorado’s products increase operational efficiencies while they let network administrators quickly deploy new applications and services. For more information about Dorado Software, visit http://www.doradosoftware.com or send email to info@doradosoftware.com
MapQuest's New Multi-Stop Route Builder Feature Provides Cost-Efficient Planning for Summer Travels
Just in time for the busy July 4th travel weekend, MapQuest.com has launched a beta (http://www.mapquest.com/maps-directions/) of its new multi-stop Route Builder feature. This new tool lets travelers save time and money by mapping out their entire journey - and multiple destination stops in between - in one convenient step.
MapQuest's Route Builder feature was the #1 requested feature among the millions of MapQuest consumers. MapQuest.com recently had a record 50 million unique monthly visitors, two and a half times more than the leading competition.*
"Despite record gas prices, most Americans are still planning to drive to their annual Fouth of July and summer vacation destinations," said Jim Greiner, VP and GM, MapQuest. "MapQuest.com continues to be the leading resource for people to find places and get reliable directions. And now the new Route Builder feature lets travelers map out driving directions between multiple stops - saving them time, gas money and frustration."
MapQuest's Route Builder lets users:
-- Add up to 10 location destinations along a route;
-- Search for destination by address or place name;
-- Optimize route to avoid highways or toll roads;
-- Find gas stations, hotels, restaurants, ATMs, and other places along the way;
-- Re-order stops by dragging and dropping and automatically recalculate driving directions;
-- Print, or email route; and
-- Choose to show or hide directions as the route is plotted.
So, whether it's figuring out various stops for the kids' car pool, dropping off deliveries across town or a cross-country field trip to visit Aunt Tilly, hitting as many minor-league ballparks along the way, MapQuest can get users beyond just Point A and Point B.
According to the May 2006 MapQuest Road Trips survey, more than half of Americans are taking road trips this summer, and July 4th weekend ranks highest for road trips at 17%, with Memorial Day and Labor Day tying at 12%.
Other findings from the survey:
-- 72% of those planning to take a road trip this year said that gas prices were affecting their summer travel plans.
-- Nearly one in 10 said they plan to cancel trips altogether to avoid the pain at the pump.
-- But despite the prices, nearly half of Americans (49%) plan to take a road trip this summer nevertheless, according to the report.
-- Travel volume will remain relatively consistent over the summer months, with August as the most popular time for summer travel (29%), followed by July (27%) and June (24%).
-- 25% of Americans were undecided on their summer travel plans.
MapQuest Summer Road trips Survey Methodology
The MapQuest poll was conducted online from May 3-8, 2006, by ICR of Media, PA. ICR interviewed a national sample of 1,023 adults who have online access. In addition to the national sample, 3,000 interviews were conducted in the top 20 US cities.
* comScore Media Metrix, May 2006
About MapQuest
MapQuest helps people find places. MapQuest offers Internet, mobile, business solutions, and published products worldwide. MapQuest.com, both the top mapping and directories site on the Web according to comScore Media Metrix, served more than 50 million users in May, 2006. MapQuest, a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL LLC, is based in Denver, Colorado.
About AOL
AOL and its subsidiaries operate a leading network of Web brands and the largest Internet access subscription service in the United States. Web brands include the AOL.com(R) website, AIM(R), MapQuest(R) and Netscape(R). AOL offers a range of digital services in the areas of education, safety and security, communications and music. The company also has operations in Europe and Canada. AOL LLC is a majority-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. and is based in Dulles, Virginia.
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SECRETARY OF ENERGY APPOINTS JADOO POWER
TO HYDROGEN TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jadoo Power President and CEO Selected From More than 100 Submitted Nominees
Jadoo Power Systems Inc. (Jadoo) www.jadoopower.com, the leading supplier of portable fuel cell power systems, announced today that Jadoo Power President and CEO Larry Bawden has been appointed to the recently formed Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC). HTAC was formed in accordance with the 2005 Energy Policy Act as a key component of President Bush’s Advanced Energy Initiative.
As one of 25 committee members, selected from over 100 submitted nominees, Bawden will be asked to give recommendations to the Secretary of Energy regarding Department of Energy’s (DOE) programs, plans and activities, as well as regulatory, economic and environmental issues related to the commercialization of hydrogen-based fuel cell products.
“It is an honor to be selected as a representative on the HTAC. The success of the Hydrogen Economy will be measured in steps,” said Larry Bawden, President and CEO, Jadoo Power. “We believe one of the first steps is designing, manufacturing and selling usable fuel cells to consumers today; thus demonstrating what will be available on a larger scale in the future.”
Following the Energy Policy Act of 2005 guidelines, DOE will deliver a biennial report to Congress containing committee recommendations, providing rationale for the recommendations and describing how DOE will implement those recommendations that are chosen.
Members will elect a chairperson at their first meeting to be held in the coming months and will meet approximately twice per year. Meetings will be announced in the Federal Register.
About Jadoo Power Systems
Jadoo Power Systems, Inc. is a market-focused company that develops and sells next-generation, portable energy storage and power generation products. Jadoo is financed by Mohr Davidow Ventures, Venrock Associates and Sinclair Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
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Jadoo Power Systems, 181 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA 956030
AOL CityGuide Picks the 2006 'Top 11 Booms with a View' for Fourth of July
AOL CityGuide names this year's "Top 11 Booms with a View" which recognizes the best Fourth of July fireworks across the country and lets Web users vote on which one deserves top honors this year. Votes can be cast on the Web at http://www.aolcityguide.com or at http://www.aol.com. The winner will be revealed Tuesday, July 4 on the site.
AOL CityGuide is a leading online local entertainment guide with city-specific listings for beaches, theme parks, zoos, patriotic landmarks and much more under the comprehensive Family Activity Planner. AOL CityGuide's Summer Concert Guide, for example, details what's happening in a specific city and how to get tickets, even when they may seem sold out. The City's Best(TM) rankings list top restaurant picks for a variety of cuisine and atmosphere, ranging from a romantic night out or a place to take the kids.
The nominated fireworks displays were selected based on size, location, family-friendliness, accessibility and additional attractions.
AOL CityGuide's 2006 nominees for "Top 11 Booms With a View" are: *
1. New York, NY - Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks at Macy's Fourth
of July Viewing Platform
2. Washington, D.C. - Fourth of July Fireworks on the Mall at
The National Mall
3. Chicago - City of Chicago Independence Eve Fireworks
Spectacular at Grant Park
4. Philadelphia, PA - Sunoco Welcome America at Philadelphia
Museum of Art
5. Orlando, FL - Fourth of July at Walt Disney World at Walt
Disney World Resort
6. Lake Tahoe, CA - Lights on the Lake at South Lake Tahoe
7. St. Louis, MO - Fair St. Louis at St. Louis Riverfront
8. Miami, FL - 4th of July Mega Fest at Bayfront Park
9. San Diego, CA - Big Bay Fireworks Show at San Diego Bay and
Harbor
10. Houston, TX - Chevy's Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley
(Buffalo Bayou) Park
11. New Orleans, LA - Go Fourth on the River at Woldenberg Park
* This list is ranked according to votes received through
aolcityguide.com at time of release and subject to change.
A one-stop destination for people who want to know where to go and what to do in more than 300 cities, AOL CityGuide's information offerings focus on restaurants, bars, and events, with detailed information like directions, editorial recommendations, and live event tickets to more than 40,000 events at more than 6,000 venues, making it the most comprehensive ticketing resource online. Formerly known as the Digital City(R) service, AOL CityGuide is available free on the Web through both http://www.aolcityguide.com and http://www.aol.com.
About AOL
AOL and its subsidiaries operate a leading network of Web brands and the largest Internet access subscription service in the United States. Web brands include the AOL.com(R) website, AIM(R), MapQuest(R) and Netscape(R). AOL offers a range of digital services in the areas of education, safety and security, communications and music. The company also has operations in Europe and Canada. AOL LLC is a majority-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. and is based in Dulles, Virginia.
AOL Teams with Fusion to Launch Groundbreaking Action Sports Network on the Web: Lat34.com
AOL: Online Network to Feature Events, Breaking News, User-Created Video,
Blogs and In-Depth Coverage of Action Sports
Jeep(R) Brand Signs On as Charter Advertiser
AOL and Fusion Entertainment today announced a joint venture called Lat34.com ( http://www.Lat34.com ), the first comprehensive interactive network dedicated to action sports, including skate, BMX, FMX, surfing, snowboarding and more. This surging category already claims upwards of 100 million U.S. fans.** The new network will emphasize both programmed and user-generated content, including action sports video on-demand, event coverage, action sports athletes up close and in-depth coverage of all aspects of the action sports culture.
Lat34.com - named for the company's location in Los Angeles (34 degrees N/118 degrees W), considered the unofficial home of action sports in the U.S. - is dedicated to bringing the most comprehensive action sports information to the Web. Capitalizing on AOL's leadership in online video, Lat34.com promises dynamic and timely video coverage of action sports wherever they occur. In addition, Lat34.com will offer fans the chance to contribute by uploading their video, photos, blogs and more.
The Jeep(R) brand has signed on as the charter advertiser and is currently running teaser ads for the all-new 2007 Jeep Compass which will be in dealerships later this summer. Jeep Compass is a compact Jeep 4X4 that delivers fun, freedom, utility and capability, and more - all at a great value - making it an ideal advertiser for the action sports enthusiast. Jeep will also be showcasing video ads on the site to highlight new models shortly. Lat34.com will allow advertisers to tap into the strength of the surging action sports category and action sports fans, in turn, will benefit from targeted and relevant ads that address their needs and interests. The network will offer instream advertising opportunities, including pre-roll, ad curtains and banners.
"The action sports world is a passionate, underserved community that, until now, has had to rely on individual sport sites, product driven print publications or scheduled television programming. Lat34.com is a 24/7 broadband network, combining Fusion's quality programming with content submitted by this passionate community," said Jim Bankoff, AOL's Executive Vice President of Programming and Products. "This joint partnership gives action sports fans an unparalleled experience by providing them with a powerful video platform and popular social networking tools, including AIM and AIMPages."
"Fusion Entertainment's extensive library of action sports video footage will be a vital component of Lat34.com," said Doug Allen, CEO, Fusion Entertainment. "Action sports fans want to connect with each other and generate buzz about the sports they love. This new network will provide a forum to share amateur and professional videos and photos."
"Lat34.com creates a central online hub where marketers and advertisers can reach this pivotal audience in a more targeted way," said Jeff Rowe, President and CEO, Lat34.com. "Action sports enthusiasts can be ensured that the marketing and advertising is relevant and appeals to their interests."
Key features of Lat34.com will include:
-- Comprehensive action sports event coverage and calendar, up-to-the-minute action sports news, action sports video on-demand, athlete profiles, action sports movie previews, gear information and connecting fans of specific sports together via AIM social network platform, blogs, meet-up groups and provide tools for uploading video and photos;
-- Video and photo highlights of action sports culture, including fashion, music, movies, local events and links to some of these popular sites;
-- An in-depth action sports database with vertical search capability to access athletes' past stats and current records, events, gear, tricks, movies, sites, etc. built by users;
-- Original programming such as athlete Blogs and profiles, photo galleries and video programming;
-- On-demand footage of various action sports events around the country; and
-- "Trick of the Day" - where users can upload their own video of action stunts and features and enter to win a weekly prize.
Lat34.com, currently in beta, will roll out additional features and content areas throughout the summer.
** American Sports Data Inc., May 2004
About AOL
AOL and its subsidiaries operate a leading network of Web brands and the largest Internet access subscription service in the United States. Web brands include the AOL.com(R) website, AIM(R), MapQuest(R) and Netscape(R). AOL offers a range of digital services in the areas of education, safety and security, communications and music. The company also has operations in Europe and Canada. AOL LLC is a majority-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. and is based in Dulles, Virginia.
About Fusion Entertainment
Fusion Entertainment is a full service Hi-Definition video production company which has built a solid reputation as one of the world's largest and most respected providers of action sports programming. Fusion produces and distributes action sports television to over 140 countries and has provided action sports programming domestically to networks such as NBC, ESPN/ESPN2, OLN, Spike TV, MTV/MTV2, FUEL TV, FUSE, USA Network, iNDEMAND INHD and Fox Sports Network. Fusion specializes in the entire spectrum of action sports from exotic adventure travel to event coverage to core lifestyle programming. Fusion is independently owned and has headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
