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o Sony
Cancels Release of Football, Basketball Video Games for 2004
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Napster Signs Distribution Deal with U.K. Electronics Retailer
Dixons
o BBC
Announces Three Finalist Bidders for BBC Technology Unit
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Electronic Arts Announces Games to be Previewed at E3 Expo
o Mobile Multimedia Platform
Developer Tao Group Raises $7 Million
o Device Browser Developer ANT
Limited Secures $6.1 Million
> DMW Announcements:
--Washington Digital Media Conference - June 18,
2004
--Digital Media Law Report - Volume 3 - March/April
> Featured
Advertisement:
--PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook
--Digital Media Content Manager
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Briefly Noted: MobiTV - MLB
games, Major League Baseball - online ticket sales, SnapStream -
Firefly PC remote, AOL - Golden Gloves, Jakks Pacific - Lucasfilm,
Majesco - Game Boy Advance applications, Atari - Ecko Unlimited, THQ
- WWE, Eidos, Sorrent - "Baldur's Gate," Indiagames - "The Day After
Tomorrow," Sony Online Entertainment - "Omens of War," Rockstar
Games - "Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition"
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Digital Media Content Manager
--Free Microsoft Security Strategies Roadshow - Nashua, NH, May
12
--Account Manager: Technology Communications
--Director of Marketing & Communications - D.C.
--IT Perm and Contract Placement Services
--HireStrategy - Treasury Manager
--Account Executive
--Regional Manager, Business Development
--Director Business Development (DBD)
--Sr. Account Executives
--2nd Annual BNA Contracting and Homeland Security Forum -- May
10-12
--Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago,
IL
--Customize Your Corporate Logo With Quality Products!
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o Sony Cancels Release of Football,
Basketball Video Games for 2004
Foster City, Calif. -- Sony Computer Entertainment America has
announced that its 989 Sports division will not release updates for
a number of its sports games this year, following a similar move
made by Microsoft's XSN Sports in light of competition in the sector
from independent developers like Electronic Arts. Sony said that it
will not release new pro or college football or basketball titles
for 2004, instead choosing to focus on developing more compelling
versions for release in 2005. Sony said the decision will not affect
its baseball, hockey, soccer or Olympics sports titles.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?E29932B38
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o Napster Signs
Distribution Deal with U.K. Electronics Retailer Dixons
London -- Music download service Napster announced this week that
it has signed an exclusive agreement with U.K.-based consumer
electronics firm Dixons to help with the launch of its U.K. service,
planned for later this summer. Under the terms of the deal, Dixons
will promote Napster through Dixons, Currys, The Link and PC World
stores throughout the U.K. Furthermore, Dixons will preinstall
Napster 2.0 software on all of its own-brand PCs, the company said
in a statement. Napster President Brad Duea described the deal as an
"extremely important" one for his company. Although Napster has
referred to the agreement as "multiyear", neither a full timescale
nor financial details have been released. Santa Clara,
California-based Roxio, which owns former peer-to-peer network
Napster, previously planned to roll out a music-download service in
the U.K earlier this spring; problems with licensing agreements,
however, forced the company to delay the launch until this summer.
Rival Apple also plans to launch a version of its iTunes Store in
the U.K. by the end of the year.
http://www.roxio.com/en/company/news/archive/prelease040504.jhtml
http://www.dixons.co.uk
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o BBC Announces
Three Finalist Bidders for BBC Technology Unit
London -- The BBC on Thursday announced a shortlist of three
companies that have emerged as final bidders for its BBC Technology
unit, an advanced video and interactive TV production business the
company is selling to reduce costs. Accenture, CSC or Siemens are
the three firms in line to buy the division, and along with it a
contract to provide outsourced production services to the BBC, which
the company said is worth up to $3.6 billion. "The shortlisted
bidders have shown their ability to invest in technology innovation
and enable us to revolutionize the way we make programs over the
next ten years," said BBC chief technology officer John Varney. The
BBC expects to announce a finalized deal in the fall.
http://www.accenture.com
http://www.csc.com
http://www.siemens.com
http://www.bbctechnology.com
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o Electronic
Arts Announces Games to be Previewed at E3 Expo
Redwood City, Calif. -- Video game developer Electronic Arts on
Thursday announced the slate of titles it plans to preview at next
week's Electronic Entertainment Expo video game convention in Los
Angeles. The company announced its support for Sony's new PSP
portable gaming device, pledging to deliver four titles at launch
and 10-12 more within the year. EA's successful sports games
division will show the 2005 editions of franchises including Madden
NFL, FIFA Soccer, NBA Live, NASCAR, NCAA Football, NCAA March
Madness, NHL and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. EA will showcase 12 other
titles under its EA Games brand, including "GoldenEye: Rogue Agent,"
Battlefield 2," "Catwoman," "Def Jam Fight for NY," "Harry Potter
and The Prisoner of Azkaban" and "The Lord of the Rings, The Battle
for Middle-earth." The company's EA Partners division will also
display three titles that EA is co-publishing with other companies.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040506/65323_1.html
http://www.ea.com
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o Mobile
Multimedia Platform Developer Tao Group Raises $7 Million
Reading, U.K. -- U.K.-based Tao Group announced on Thursday that it
has secured $7 million in venture capital in a round led by Atlantic
Capital Partners, which invested in the group for the second time.
Privately held Tao is a manufacturer of the Intent multimedia
platform for mobile and other digital devices. "With the additional
funding led by Cross Atlantic, we will be able to pursue a much more
aggressive go-to-market program in Europe, Asia and North America,"
said Tao chairman Francis Charig. To date, the company has raised
more than $45 million in private equity, with nearly $37 million of
that being raised within the last three years.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?O18452A38
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o Device
Browser Developer ANT Limited Secures $6.1 Million
Cambridge, England -- ANT Limited announced this week that it has
secured $6.1 million in new funding. ANT provides browser, user
interface and content rendering software for interactive TV, set-top
boxes, DVD and other consumer electronics devices, industrial
appliances, service operators and silicon vendors. "Over the last
three years since we last went to the venture market, ANT has become
profitable and cash-generating," said ANT CEO Simon Woodward.
"Having built a robust base for the business in a difficult economic
climate, we now feel the time is right to invest in growing more
aggressively." Woodward also said the funding would allow ANT to
capitalize on "what we see as a sweet-spot" in the market and target
new opportunities for growth.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?B2F232A38
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> DMW Events:
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Digital Media
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June 18,
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www.digitalmediaconference.com
OVERVIEW
Media and entertainment companies are
going through a digital transformation, which is impacting
traditional business models and changing the way we distribute,
access and market media and entertainment.
Washington Digital Media Conference
brings
together decision-makers from the leading
media, entertainment and technology
companies in the Greater Washington, DC area
for a 1-day executive forum
focused on business, legal/policy and
technology
developments impacting digital media.
Get a unique view of the future of media and entertainment from
the inside. Gain insight into new business opportunities driving
the transformation of entertainment and media businesses. Take a
hard look at how traditional challenges to sustainable business
models are dissolving, only to be replaced by new obstacles, and
how we can prepare now to overcome them. Examine media and
entertainment-based technologies emerging today and explore how
these technologies are driving the transformation of the media
and entertainment industries.
How are traditional business models being
reinvented? What are the challenges and opportunities involving
digital media? What do you need to do to stay competitive in the
technology age? Be a part of this inaugural event, which brings
together the business and government leaders who are transforming
the Greater Washington, DC area into a center for digital media
innovation and development.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration: $195 (until May
24th)
Pre-Registration: $295 (until June 11th)
Registration: $395 (after June 11th)
Online :
http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1067
Phone: 323-822-0936
To submit speakers for
or request information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2004
conference, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing & Events,
Digital Media Wire, Inc. at:
tinzar@digitalmediawire.com.
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Media Law Report
New Featured Section
- Volume
3 - 2004
We are pleased to announce that we have added a "Featured
Section" to Digital Media Law & Policy Report.
We will use this
section to provide in depth coverage of certain cases, events and
policy developments each month.
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> Digital Media Content Manager
Manage content acquisition and launch for various Digital Media
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to obtain Digital Media Content for catalog· Manage relationships
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operational processes for posting of products Coordinate with
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o Briefly Noted: (Berkeley,
Calif.) Idetic, developer of the MobiTV service that streams audio
and video content to cell phones, announced on Thursday that it has
partnered with Major League Baseball to offer live streaming audio
and post-game video highlights to mobile users. Mobi-MLB Gameday
Audio will offer coverage of all games for $9.99 per month, while
the video highlights will be offered as part of MobiTV's regular
$9.99 monthly service content. Currently, both services are only
available for Sprint PCS Vision subscribers.
http://www.mobitv.com
(New York) Major League Baseball Advanced Media said on Thursday
that it has it has already sold more than 5 million tickets online
for both 2004 spring training and regular season games, a 72%
increase over the 2.9 million tickets sold online at this same time
last season. MLB says that last season it sold a total of 7.6
million tickets online.
http://www.mlb.com
(Houston) SnapStream, a developer of PC-based entertainment
products, announced on Thursday the release of its Firefly PC
remote, which allows users to wirelessly control the music, TV,
video, photos or DVD applications on their PCs with a TV-style
remote control. The $50 device is compatible with Microsoft's
Windows XP Media Center software and SnapStream's own Beyond Media
media center software, and can access programs including Windows
Media Player, Musicmatch, WinDVD and Beyond TV.
http://www.snapstream.com/products/firefly
(Dulles, Va.) America Online said on Thursday that it will
provide its AOL for Broadband members with live, online video from
the final rounds of the 2004 Golden Gloves National Championships.
Following the conclusion of the national TV broadcast of the amateur
boxing tournament, AOL will continue to provide live coverage of
late-round final matches on Sunday, May 9.
http://media.aoltimewarner.com/media/press_view.cfm?release_num=55253965
(Malibu, Calif.) Toymaker Jakks Pacific said on Thursday that it
has signed an agreement with director George Lucas' Lucasfilm to
create a line of its "TV Games" products based on the "Star Wars"
saga. Malibu, Calif.-based Jakks Pacific's devices plug directly
into a TV and house a combination of videogames, with all of the
hardware built right into the controller. The company said it will
create TV Games titles for each "Star Wars" film, slated for release
in the fall of 2005.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040506/lath032_1.html
http://www.lucasfilm.com
http://www.jakkstvgames.com
(Edison, N.J.) Video game developer Majesco announced on Thursday
that it plans to release two new applications for Nintendo's Game
Boy Advance handheld that enable instant messaging and advanced
wireless connectivity, pending Nintendo's approval. Majesco's
Wireless Messenger would allow users to send instant text messages
via the Game Boy Advance, while its Wireless Link would allow play
of any game link-compatible multiplayer game.
http://www.majescogames.com
(New York) Game publisher Atari said on Thursday that it has
partnered with fashion designer Marc Ecko, creator and founder of
the urban lifestyle brand Ecko Unlimited, to create an authentic
video game based on urban culture and graffiti art. "Marc Ecko's
Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" is being developed by The
Collective for release in June 2005, and will be previewed at next
weeks' E3 Expo.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040506/65177_1.html
http://www.atari.com
http://www.eckounltd.com
(Calabasas Hills, Calif.) Video game publisher THQ and partner
Jakks Pacific on Thursday announced the slate of WWE-branded titles
they plan to release in the next year. "WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw" for
PlayStation 2, created by Japanese developer Yuke's Co., and "WWE
Survivor Series" for Game Boy Advance will both be released in the
fall. "WWE WrestleMania 21," developed by Chicago-based Studio
Gigante, will ship in early 2005.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040506/65378_1.html
http://www.yukes.co.jp
http://www.studiogigante.com
http://www.wwe.com
(San Francisco) U.K. game developer Eidos said on Thursday that
its "Thief: Deadly Shadows" title for Xbox and the PC has gone gold
and will ship to retailers on May 26. The action-stealth title was
developed by Dallas, Texas-based Ion Storm.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040505/sfw071_1.html
http://www.eidos.com
http://www.ionstorm.com
(San Mateo, Calif.) Wireless game publisher Sorrent announced on
Thursday that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Atari to
develop wireless games based on "Baldur's Gate," a part of the
"Dungeons and Dragons" franchise owned by Wizards of the Coast.
Atari holds a license of the property from toymaker Hasbro, which
owns Wizards of the Coast.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040506/65177_1.html
http://www.atari.com
http://www.sorrent.com
(Mumbai, India) Mobile game developer Indiagames said on Thursday
that it has obtained a license from Fox Licensing & Merchandising's
Wireless Entertainment Group to develop games, ringtones and other
mobile content based on the upcoming global warming-themed film,
"The Day After Tomorrow."
http://www.indiagames.com
http://www.thedayaftertomorrow.com
(San Diego) Sony Online Entertainment on Thursday announced that
it will release "Omens of War," an expansion pack for its popular
massively multiplayer online roleplaying game "EverQuest," in July.
The expansion will be released online as well as in stores for $29.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040506/lath047_1.html
http://www.omensofwar.com
(New York) Rockstar Games, a development studio of publisher
Take-Two Interactive, on Thursday announced the development of
"Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition" for PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
Rockstar's San Diego studio is developing the street racing game
with partner DUB magazine, an urban automotive lifestyles magazine,
for release in the fall.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040506/65264_1.html
http://www.dubmagazine.com
http://www.rockstargames.com
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Manage content acquisition and launch for various Digital Media
products. Coordinate with partners and Nextel Business
Development to obtain Digital Media Content for catalog· Manage
relationships with publishers and aggregators of Digital Media
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Coordinate with marketing and partners for promotion of Digital
Media products· Send resume and cover letter to
chris.allison@nextel.com.
Support field and marketing on application questions
www.nexteljobs.com
60461.
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> Account Manager: Technology Communications
Stanton Communications, The Holmes Report's 2003 Best Small
Agency, seeks a professional with a proven ability to develop and
retain media relationships, and can demonstrate success preparing
written materials such as by-lined articles and speeches, and
utilizing electronic tools for reaching the media. A minimum of
3-5 years experience communicating about technology products and
services preferred. Agency experience a plus. Visit
http://www.stantoncomm.com
Send resumes to
pstanton@stantoncomm.com
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> Director of Marketing & Communications - Washington, DC
This emerging homeland security company that provides products
and services to first responders is looking for an experienced
professional to build its marketing and communications
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corporate parent and working with its subsidiaries to organize
trade shows, advertising campaigns, public relations, marketing
materials, and events. A min. of 10 years experience required
with a strong background in developing, executing, and managing
marketing strategies. Send resumes to:
ldorrow@globalsecureholdings.com
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> Inside and Outside Sales Representatives
OpenAir Technonolgies, Inc. has several sales positions open for
account executives that will be responsible for cold-calling,
proposal preparation, gathering requirements, and closing the
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Generation IP-PBX Phone Systems to commercial customers. Prefers:
2 plus yrs exp. in phone system (PBX), voice, and/or data sales.
Please send resume and salary requirements to:
sales@openairtech.com
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> HireStrategy - Treasury Manager
Candidate will oversee a staff of two and will perform servicing
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> Account Executive
Account Executive and Inside Sales position available for highly
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custom web-based, mission critical, database applications.
Commissions based on gross sales with no limit on commission
earnings. Send resumes to
Resumes@InfoConcepts.com
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> Regional Manager, Business Development
New Business Sales Executive needed by a Web training company
located in Washington, DC. Successful candidate will have the
ability to prospect, propose and close training and consulting
solutions with Fortune 1000 and technology companies.
Requirements include professionalism, strong communications
skills, knowledge of the internet, and a successful track record
of exceeding sales objectives. Competitive base plus incentives
and benefits. Send resumes to
lgant@westlake.com
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> Director Business Development (DBD)
Major, Hagen & Africa is the world's largest attorney recruiting
firm with the top in-house and law firm placement record
globally. The DBD will be responsible for client sourcing
strategies and the relationship development process with C-level
executives, General Counsels, CFO's and VP's of HR. Minimum of
two years' consultative selling experience including knowledge of
the Bay Area business sectors, preferably within the bio-tech/pharma
industry; JD or advanced degree is a plus. Submit resume and
salary requirements. Send resumes to
jmckinlay@mhaglobal.com
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Technical Staffing Solutions specializes in recruiting the hard
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> 2nd Annual BNA Contracting and Homeland Security Forum -- May
10-12
Homeland security forum speakers from the Department of Homeland
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