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o Encryption Provider Digital Media On Demand Raises $12.5 Million
o Atom Films Co-Produces Three Shorts With Ford Motor Company
o Sony Acquires Game Developers Red Zone Interactive, Naughty Dog
o IBM "Superdistribution" Software To Offer Security For Peer-to-Peer
o Video Chip Maker EndPoints Raises $7 Million in Second Round
o Virgin Records, Zomba Music, InterTrust Launch Club For Daft Punk Fans
> Digital Media Wire Networking Event: New York City
o Briefly Noted: Liquid Audio - Roadrunner Records, MP3.com's the Insider,
Video Networks - Pathfire, dot-TV
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> Job Postings: VP Biz Dev/Sales, Senior Web Designer, Tech Writer, Account
Exec./Sr. Account Exec.

> Events: "Interactive Gaming on the Internet"

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o Encryption Provider Digital Media On Demand Raises $12.5 Million

Boston -- Digital Media On Demand, a provider of encryption and digital
rights management technology, announced on Monday that it has raised $12.5
million in its second round of venture funding. Pilot House Ventures led
the investment round; the Intel 64 Fund, Greylock Partners and Sage Hill
Partners also participated. Boston-based Digital Media On Demand provides
encryption for music and other multimedia files, and is a member of the
Secure Digital Music Initiative. The funding will go to additional
research and development, as well as to hiring additional executives to
expand the company into other markets and industries.
http://www.dmod.com
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o Atom Films Co-Produces Three Shorts With Ford Motor Company

Park City, Utah -- Atom Films announced on Monday that it will premiere
three short films co-produced by the Ford Motor Company and J. Walter
Thompson at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The comedic
films -- "gulp" by Jason Reitman, "Little Man on Campus" by Morgan Lawley
and "The Kiss" by Anthony and Joe Russo -- all feature a 2001 Ford Focus
that plays a "supporting role," according to a statement. In addition to
having co-produced the films, Ford will also market them in some of its
promotions for the cars.
http://www.atomfilms.com/about/press/01-01-22.asp
http://www.focusinfilm.com
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o Sony Acquires Game Developers Red Zone Interactive, Naughty Dog

Foster City, Calif. -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced
on Monday that it has acquired game developers Red Zone Interactive and
Naughty Dog, Inc. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
Santa Monica-based Naughty Dog created the "Crash Bandicoot" racing game
for Sony's original Playstation console. San Diego-based Red Zone is a
developer of video games including the 989 Sports "NFL Game Day" series.
Red Zone will maintain its current 65-member staff and offices. The
company was founded by members of the in-house development team for the
now defunct Sony Interactive Studios America. "We are proud to rejoin the
company responsible for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system,
which we believe will revolutionize the future of not just videogaming,
but also home entertainment," said Red Zone president Chris Waley. Sony
said the company will continue to develop exclusively for the sports
catalog of its Playstation and Playstation 2 game consoles.
http://www.naughtydog.com
http://www.redzoneinteractive.com
http://www.sony.com
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o IBM "Superdistribution" Software To Offer Security For Peer-to-Peer

Cannes, France -- IBM announced enhancements to its Electronic Media
Management System (EMMS) software on Monday that will allow the secure
distribution of music and e-books on a peer-to-peer file-sharing network.
The "superdistribution" feature lets content owners stipulate to whom an
MP3 or other file can be distributed, and what rights the recipient has to
play or further distribute the file. It can also impose geographical
restrictions on media files. The superdistribution software -- which has
the potential to impede users from sharing files on other networks like
Napster -- will work with San Diego-based MusicMatch's Jukebox or
RealNetworks' Real Jukebox. "For digital distribution to succeed as a
business, content owners need to be compensated for their intellectual
property," said Dick Anderson, general manager, IBM Global Media and
Entertainment Industry. "EMMS' security features and new superdistribution
capabilities are designed to meet these needs." Companies including record
label BMG, music distributor Handleman Company and Japanese wireless firm
NTT DoCoMo currently use the EMMS software.
http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/01/222.phtml
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o Video Chip Maker EndPoints Raises $7 Million in Second Round

Bedford, Mass. -- EndPoints, a manufacturer of computer chips used in
digital cameras for image capture, announced that it has raised $7 million
in its second round of venture capital financing. IndexIT led the
investment round; Invesco, Lion Trust, Quest For Growth Technology Fund,
West Landesbank and Williams Debroe also contributed. Massachusetts-based
EndPoints develops chips that are used in video cameras for PCs, USB
connections and web cameras.
http://www.endpoints.com
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o Virgin Records, Zomba Music, InterTrust Launch Club For Daft Punk Fans

Cannes, France -- EMI subsidiary Virgin Records announced on Monday that
it has partnered with digital rights management provider InterTrust,
independent music publisher Zomba Music and French musical act Daft Punk
to provide fans with an online club that includes a secure peer-to-peer
song exchange. Fans who purchase the band's upcoming album -- which will
include proprietary software from Santa Clara-based InterTrust -- will be
able to insert the CD into a computer and download software from the disc
that let them access the free music in the file-sharing network. The
downloaded software is in the form of a player that dictates where files
can be distributed.
http://www.intertrust.com/main/pressroom/pressreleases/2001/012201-daft.html
http://www.virgin.com
http://www.daftpunk.com
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> Digital Media Wire Networking Event: New York City

Digital Media Wire will host its next networking event in New York City on
Tuesday, January 23, 2001 for subscribers and those interested in the
convergence of entertainment, technology and the Internet. Light hors
d'oeuvres will be served and there will be a cash bar. There is no charge
for the event and registration is not necessary.

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2001
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Location: Bar 13
35 E 13th St. - New York City

For additional details: http://www.digitalmediawire.com/dmw_event1.html
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o Briefly Noted:

(Redwood City, Calif.) Liquid Audio, a provider of software and services
for Internet music delivery, announced on Monday that New York-based
Roadrunner Records will make its catalog available to download through
Liquid Audio's distribution software. Songs from hard rock bands including
Slipknot, Sepultura and Fear Factory will be sold at Redwood City-based
Liquid Audio's network of partner websites.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010122/ca_liquid_.html
http://www.liquidaudio.com
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com

(San Diego) MP3.com announced on Monday a service called the Insider, a
companion information window that automatically opens each time a user
accesses a playlist or music chart on MP3.com. The windows contain song
titles, a means to connect to artists and the ability to send individual
songs to others through email. Users will also be able to use the service
to add songs to a My.MP3.com digital locker account.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010122/ca_mp3_com.html
http://www.mp3.com

(Atlanta, Ga.) Video Networks, a business-to-business provider of digital
media content distribution and management services, announced on Monday
that it has changed the name of the company to Pathfire. Atlanta-based
Pathfire's services allow companies to manage distribution of ads, news,
movies, syndicated productions, stock footage and other types of video
content. The company raised $66 million from investors in November.
http://www.pathfire.com

(Los Angeles) Domain name registrar dot-TV announced on Monday the
appointment of current COO Craig Frances to the position of president and
COO. Previously, Frances served as managing director of Internet-company
incubator Idealab. Los Angeles-based dot-TV registers domain names that
end with a .tv suffix for entertainment companies. The company raised $28
million in funding during November 2000.
http://www.tv

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> Sonata, Director/VP Biz. Dev./Sales - Wireless Internet - New York City

Venture-backed wireless company specializing in the next generation of
location-based applications and wireless advertising seeks executive to
initiate, negotiate and close deals. Cultivation of business contacts,
structuring deals, negotiation of contracts and being part of an effective
business development team will be essential. Familiarity with advertising,
high-tech software or Internet products. Must have a passion for emerging
technology. Send resumes to hr@sonatainc.com
http://www.sonata.com
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> Lucid Designs, Senior Web Designer - Los Angeles

This is an opportunity to join a young, growing company with established
high-profile clients. Should have a minimum of two years design
experience, and a thorough knowledge of web standard design software such
as Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. Experience with Dreamweaver, DHTML,
CD-ROM or print production are pluses, but not required. Position includes
benefits and generous salary. Send resumes and examples of on-line work to
jobs@luciddesigns.com
http://www.luciddesigns.com
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> Static, Tech Writer - Los Angeles

Software company that transforms the desktop into a peer-to-peer
distributed network for businesses and consumers seeks writer to document
cool software. Needs to have moderate programming/coding skills
(especially C/C++), as well as clear, concise and creative writing skills.
Experience with some sort of document layout software is needed. Send
resumes and tech-writing samples to cooljobs@static.com
http://www.static.com
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> Ruder Finn, TECHNOLOGY-Account Exec./Sr. Account Exec. - San Francisco

Global independent public relations agency seeks executives to help handle
explosive new business growth in dynamic and fast-moving office. Requires
excellent written/oral communication, organizational and problem-solving
skills, as well as a passion for client service. Sr. level positions
require strong program planning, client counseling and staff mentoring
skills. Great accounts, smart programs, competitive compensation and
benefits. Send resumes to careers@ruderfinn.com
http://www.ruderfinn.com

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> DMW Panel: "Interactive Gaming on the Internet"

Interactive gaming is a $6.5 billion market with sales rivaling those of
the motion picture box offices. Forrester Research forecasts that
interactive gaming will be a $26 billion market by 2005. Which
technologies and business models will drive this expanding market? Will
entertainment companies profit from gaming on the Internet? Digital Media
Wire will hold a dinner and panel discussion: "Interactive Gaming on the
Internet: Recent Developments and New Opportunities" on Tuesday, February
15, 2001 at the Argyle Hotel in Los Angeles. Moderator: Victor Hwang, COO,
larta. Confirmed panelists: George Alexander, VP Media & Entertainment,
CAP Gemini Ernst & Young; Jim Charne, Attorney and former President,
Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences; Brian Dearth, CEO, Hollywood
Stock Exchange; Chris Kantrowitz, CEO, The Groove Alliance.
For more information and to register:
http://www.digitalmediawire.com/panel1.html
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