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o PlayStation 3 to Debut on Nov. 17 With $599 Price Tag
o Nintendo to Launch Next-Generation Wii Console in Fourth Quarter
o Warner Bros. to Distribute Movies, TV Shows on BitTorrent P2P Network
o Fox to Sell Downloadable Episodes of 16 TV Series on iTunes

o AOL to Cut 1,300 Call-Center Jobs, Close Facility
o "Grand Theft Auto IV" to Ship in October for PS3, Xbox 360

o Blizzard, Legendary Pictures Team on Live-Action "Warcraft" Movie
o Winners Named for 10th Annual Webby Awards
o Report: Mobile Game Purchases Soar 53% During First Quarter
o International CES Again Named Largest North American Trade Show

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DMW Announcements
  3rd Annual Digital Media Conference -  June 23, 2006 - Washington, DC

Featured Advertisements
  Musicane Empowers Content Owners to Market
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
  P2P Media Summit – Discount for Digital Media Conference Attendees

 

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Briefly Noted

o Nintendo: Over 100 DS Game Titles to Ship This Year
o NBC to Release "Will & Grace" Series Finale DVD 12 Days After Premiere
o Sony Launches "Greatest Hits" Program for PSP Game Titles
o Take-Two Interactive Opens Development Studio in Shanghai
o VH1 Launches Video Game Site, Blog
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Sirius Satellite Radio Introduces Sportster4 Radio
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Comcast: NFL Draft VOD Content Generates 400,000 Views
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AOL Hires Former ESPN Editor for AOL Sports
o Square Enix Announces Details of "Final Fantasy XIII"

o THQ Wireless Announces Roster of E3 Titles
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Turner's GameTap Service Adds Two Game Titles
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Adidas Launches World Cup Site With Multiplayer Soccer Game
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Danish Developer The Game Factory Details E3 Titles
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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds
 
Sr Analog and Digital Audio Electrical Design Engineer - Logitech - Vancouver, WA
  Director/VP, Interactive Product Management - Live NationBeverly Hills, CA
  Associate - Time Warner, Inc. - NY, New York
  Content Operations Manager, Digital Media - Amazon.com - Seattle, WA
  Manager, Finance - Sony Pictures Digital – Culver City, CA
  Program Manager - TiVO - San Jose, CA
  Senior Director of B2B Sales - Helio - Westwood, CA
  Acquisition Marketing Manager -  DirectTV - New York, NY
  Manager, Corporate Development - Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Culver City, CA
  Online Editor - Bravo - Burbank, CA
  Director, Digital Media - ABC - Burbank, CA
  UCLA's Global Entertainment Executive Program
- June 19-23 - Los Angeles, CA
 
Broadband Policy Summit - May 9-10, 2006  - Washington, DC
 
2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles
  PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009
 


Top Stories

o PlayStation 3 to Debut on Nov. 17 With $599 Price Tag

Los Angeles - Sony Computer Entertainment of America on Tuesday unveiled its next-generation PlayStation 3 video game console, which will go on sale in North America on Nov. 17 as part of a worldwide simultaneous launch. From the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Sony said the console will sell for $599 with a 60GB hard drive, or in a less fully-featured version with a 20GB hard drive for $499. Both versions will feature the Cell processor and be able to play movies on Sony's next-generation DVD format, Blu-ray; other features include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and support for output of high-definition video up to 1080p. Sony has also designed a new controller for the PS3, featuring a six-axis motion-sensing system. The company aims to ship 4 million PS3 consoles by Dec. 31, and 2 million more by March 31, 2007.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060508/sfm131.html?.v=42
http://tinyurl.com/f94s2 (CNET)
http://www.us.playstation.com
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o Nintendo to Launch Next-Generation Wii Console in Fourth Quarter

Los Angeles - Nintendo announced on Tuesday that its next-generation Wii (pronounced "we") video game console will be released in the fourth quarter of 2006 and be "priced affordably for the mass market." The console will feature the Wii Remote, an unorthodox controller design that features an embedded speaker and uses elaborate motion-sensors to direct gameplay. Games in development for the Wii include a new "Metroid Prime" title, a new Mario game and "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess," which will be available at launch.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/nytu004.html?.v=43
http://www.nintendo.com
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o Warner Bros. to Distribute Movies, TV Shows on BitTorrent P2P Network

Burbank, Calif. - Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group on Tuesday announced an agreement with peer-to-peer file-sharing software distributor BitTorrent, that will see film and TV content distributed in the U.S. over the network once targeted with copyright infringement lawsuits by the movie studios. The announcement comes after the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) struck a deal with BitTorrent to prevent film piracy and promote innovation in digital distribution. BitTorrent's "file-swarming" technology, wherein bulky video files are broken into small portions (torrents) to speed delivery across the network, will be used to distribute Warner content via video-on-demand and paid downloads, and in some cases for movies day-and-date with their DVD release. Slated to launch this summer, the service will initially feature more than 200 titles, including "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "North Country," "The Matrix" and TV shows "Babylon 5" and "The Dukes of Hazzard". "Entering into agreements such as this to distribute our content is not only a better way to reach existing and new customers but a reflection of the critical role distribution technologies play in the future of the entertainment industry," said Darcy Antonellis, executive vice president of distribution technology and operations for Warner Bros. Technical Operations.
http://tinyurl.com/gpll7
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/print/0,20858,1122681,00.html
http://tinyurl.com/lzrae (CNET)
http://www.bittorrent.com
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o Fox to Sell Downloadable Episodes of 16 TV Series on iTunes

Los Angeles - Fox Entertainment Group announced on Tuesday that it has placed episodes of TV shows from its Fox, FX, Speed, Fuel TV networks and the 20th Century Fox television library for sale on Apple's iTunes Store. Fox will offer $1.99 episodes of 16 series, including the current "24," "Prison Break" and "The Shield," and library titles like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Firefly" and "Lost in Space". The move from Fox follows similar offerings on iTunes from ABC, NBC, CBS, MTV Networks and other broadcasters and content providers. Apple said iTunes now offers over 90 TV shows for viewing on a computer or video iPod.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/sftu053.html?.v=53
http://www.itunes.com 
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o AOL to Cut 1,300 Call-Center Jobs, Close Facility

Dulles, Va. - Responding to a continuing decline in the number of subscribers to its dial-
up Internet service, AOL on Tuesday announced plans to cut about 1,300 jobs, or about 7% of its total workforce. The company said that it will close its call center in Jacksonville, Fla., and cut positions from call centers in Ogden, Utah, and Tucson, Ariz. AOL, which said that its call center volume has decreased 50% over the past two years, also cut about 700 call center jobs last fall. The moves come as AOL is attempting to reinvent itself, shifting from a provider of Internet access to an advertising-supported portal along the lines of Yahoo and Google. As of March 31, the company had 18.6 million subscribers, down from a high of 26.7 million in 2002.
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=57259
http://www.aol.com
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o "Grand Theft Auto IV" to Ship in October for PS3, Xbox 360

New York - Rockstar Games, a unit of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, announced on Tuesday from the Electronic Entertainment Expo that it plans to publish "Grand Theft Auto IV," the latest installment in its top-selling game franchise, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in October 2007. In development at Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, the game will ship on Oct. 16 in North America and in Europe on Oct. 19, 2007. Rockstar and Take-Two had to recall copies of the last installment of the franchise, after it was discovered that a sexually explicit mini-game hidden in the game's source code could be unlocked with a key downloaded from the Internet. The game was given a more stringent "Adults Only" rating and removed from many retailers' shelves while the publisher readied an alternate version that removed the offensive code. Take-Two is still facing a number of class action lawsuits and an FTC probe over the matter.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060509/20060509006185.html?.v=1
http://www.take2games.com
http://www.rockstarnorth.com
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o Blizzard, Legendary Pictures Team on Live-Action "Warcraft" Movie

Irvine, Calif. - Blizzard Entertainment, a game publishing label within Vivendi Games, announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with production company Legendary Pictures ("Superman Returns," "Batman Begins") to create a live-action feature film based on Blizzard's "Warcraft" game franchise. Since launching in 1994, Blizzard has released several Warcraft titles, the most popular being "World of Warcraft," a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game that claims over 6 million subscribers worldwide. The companies said that details such as naming a director, cast and release date would be announced in coming months.
http://tinyurl.com/jqhm6
http://www.blizzard.com
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com
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o Winners Named for 10th Annual Webby Awards

New York - Winners of the 10th Annual Webby Awards, including the founders of MySpace.com, Thomas Friedman, Mark Cuban, The Gorillaz and Internet co-inventor Dr. Robert Kahn, were announced on Tuesday by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The Webby Awards recognized the top websites, people or companies in 69 business, consumer and culture categories from a total of 5,500 entries from 40 countries. A June 12 ceremony hosted by Rob Corddry of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" will be held in New York to honor the winners, each of whom will give an acceptance speech limited to just five words. A full list of winners in all categories is available from a link below.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/cltu517.html?.v=35
http://www.iadas.net
http://www.webbyawards.com
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o Report: Mobile Game Purchases Soar 53% During First Quarter

San Francisco - Wireless users bought more than 8.2 million games on their phones during the month of March, up 53% from January, according to new figures from communications research firm Telephia. The number of unique mobile game buyers also jumped significantly, surging 44% to about 5 million. Top revenue generators included EA Mobile, I-Play, Gameloft and Namco, which together accounted for more than half of all sales in the sector. About one in eight game downloads were free.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060509/20060509005963.html?.v=1
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o International CES Again Named Largest North American Trade Show

Arlington, Va. - For the fifth straight year, the Consumer Electronics Association's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has topped the list as the largest annual tradeshow in the U.S. and Canada, accounting to Tradeshow Week. The 2005 version of the event drew more than 140,000, a 9% increase over the previous year. The size of the show floor also increased 11%, with exhibitors using 1.5 million square feet of space. The 2007 International CES will be held in Las Vegas in January.
http://www.ce.org/Press/CurrentNews/press_release_detail.asp?id=11016 

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DMW Announcements

 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference - June 23, 2006

                                                     www.digitalmediaconference.com

                                An Executive Briefing on Emerging Business, Policy,
                                        and Technology Issues & Opportunities

 
         June 23
, 2006  |  8:30 AM - 6:30 PM  |  McLean, Virginia

Mark your calendars!  The 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference is set for Friday, June 23, 2006 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia. This is a must-attend event for media, entertainment and technology businesses, educational institutions and government agencies involved in the digital distribution of media, including information, education & entertainment products. The Washington Post calls the event: "a confab of powerful communicators and content providers in the region."

Panels include:

  • The State of Digital Media: Research Perspectives & Insights
  • The Battle for the Digital Consumer: Who’s winning, who’s losing, and for how long?
  • Industry Roundtable: Perspectives from Leading Associations & Interest Groups
  • Music Matters: Reflections & Predictions from the Old New Guard on the Industry’s Digital Future
  • FCC Outlook: Insights, Predictions & Analysis of the Hot Button Issues
  • Television: The Future is Now - Programming Anytime, Anywhere, On Any Device
  • The Other Gaming Industry - Is the Legalization of Online Gambling Inevitable?
  • Mobility is the Message: Opportunities for Media on the Go and on the Handset
  • Digital Dilemmas: Issues Shaping the Future of the Internet & Digital Media
  • Marketing to the Millennials: The Life & Times of a Digital Generation
  • The State of Online Advertising: Where the Money is Flowing and Why

Confirmed speakers for the event include:

KEYNOTES
Dawn L. McCall, President, Discovery Networks International (DCI)

Hugh Panero, President & CEO, XM Satellite Radio

FEATURED ANALYSTS
Joe Laszlo
, Research Director, JupiterKagan
Kurt Scherf
, Vice President & Principal Analyst, Parks Associates
Adam Toll
, Co-Founder & COO, BigChampagne

PANELISTS & MODERATORS
Dave Ulmer
, Senior Director, Marketing, Digital Media Services, Motorola
Paul Condolora
, SVP and GM, Cartoon Network New Media
Joshua Freeman
, VP, Strategy & Business Development, AOL Video
Gary Cohen
, President, AOL Music Now
Todd Alberstone
, Chief Privacy Officer/Assoc. General Counsel, RealNetworks
Fritz Attaway, EVP & General Counsel, MPAA
Matt Baker
, Founder & SVP, Kajeet
Aydin S. Caginalp
, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Rick Chessen
, Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Ted Cohen
, SVP, Digital Distribution & Development, EMI Music
Colin Dixon
, Director of IP Media Practice, Senior Consultant, TDG
Jim Griffin
, CEO, Cherry Lane Digital
John Harrobin, VP, Marketing Communications, Verizon Wireless
Gary Arlen
, President, Arlen Communications
Ray Hopkins
, Chief Operating Officer, Yes Network
Tony Kern
, Deputy National Managing Partner, TMT, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Hoseok Kim, EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Wider Than
Lee Knife
, General Counsel, Digital Media Association
Jeff Lee, President, Proteus
Lydia Loizides
, Principal & Analyst, Paphion
Steven Marks
, General Counsel, RIAA
Stevan Mitchell
, VP, Intellectual Property Policy, Entertainment Software Association
Carol Mattey
, Director, Reg. Consulting, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Vince Messina
, Entertainment Category Development Officer, Yahoo!
David D. Oxenford
, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Gigi Sohn, President & Co-Founder, Public Knowledge
David Pakman
, President & CEO, eMusic
Michael Petricone
, CP, Technology Policy, CEA
Steven Shepard
, President, Shepard Communications Group
Ned Sherman
, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Paul Sherman
, Editor-in-Chief, Tech Wire Publications
Mike Vorhaus
, Managing Director, Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc.
Mark Walsh
, Managing Partner, Ruxton Associates, LLC
Daniel Blackman
, Strategic Partner Development, Google Video
more to come…

Registration Rates:
$299 - Early Bird rate until April 30th
$399 - Pre-Registration rate until June 16th
$499 - Registration after June 16th
To Register online
Click here
Phone: (310) 855-0033
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P2P Media Summit – Discount for Digital Media Conference Attendees

The
P2P MEDIA SUMMIT is scheduled for June 22, the day before Digital Media Conference. The event, which features 3 keynotes, 8 panels, luncheon and networking cocktail reception with live entertainment, focuses totally on the rapidly emerging high-growth P2P industry. The conference is produced by the DCIA and is being held at the Intercontinental Holiday Inn at Tysons Corner. Digital Media Conference attendees are entitled to a fifty-percent (50%) discount when registering for the P2P MEDIA SUMMIT.  
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Briefly Noted

o Nintendo: Over 100 DS Game Titles to Ship This Year

Los Angeles - Nintendo said on Tuesday that by the end of the year over 100 game titles will be available for its handheld DS console, which has sold more than 16 million units worldwide. DS titles in development include a new "Super Mario Bros."; "The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass"; "Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol"; "Elite Beat Agents," a U.S. version of the Japanese title "Ouendan"; "DK: King of Swing"; "Hotel Dusk: Room 215"; and "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team". Nintendo also plans to introduce a slimmer, lighter "DS Lite" in North America on June 11, which will sell for $129.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/nytu003.html?.v=36
http://www.nintendo.com
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o NBC to Release "Will & Grace" Series Finale DVD 12 Days After Premiere

Santa Monica, Calif. -
NBC and film studio Lionsgate announced on Tuesday that they will release the series finale of NBC's sitcom "Will & Grace" on DVD less than two weeks after its first airing on the network. The 45-minute episode, in addition to cast and crew interviews and a behind-the-scenes featurette, will begin selling for $9.98 on May 30, following the episode's premiere on May 18.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060508/lam084.html?.v=44
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o Sony Launches "Greatest Hits" Program for PSP Game Titles

Foster City, Calif. -
Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday launched a "Greatest Hits" program for games for its PSP handheld game device. The program will discount top-selling titles to $19.99. Initial selections for the category include Sony's own "Ape Escape: On the Loose"; "ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails"; "Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee"; "Twisted Metal: Head On"; and "Wipeout Pure". The company said 15 third-party titles will be added to the roster in the near future.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060508/sfm141.html?.v=24
http://www.us.playstation.com
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o Take-Two Interactive Opens Development Studio in Shanghai

New York - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, creators of the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise, announced on Tuesday that it has opened a new development studio under its 2K label in Shanghai, China. 2K Shanghai is currently developing a Chinese-language version of "Sid Meier's Civilization: IV" for PC, expected to ship this summer. The new unit will develop original titles and co-develop products with other 2K studios, as well as serve as a hub for sales, marketing, development and outsourcing opportunities in China.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060509/20060509005418.html?.v=1
http://www.2kgames.com
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o VH1 Launches Video Game Site, Blog

New York - MTV Networks' VH1 on Tuesday announced the launch of VH1 Games, a site that will offer word, action and puzzle games as well as gaming news and commentary. The site's online and downloadable games for purchase will include titles based on VH1 programming and pop culture; classic arcade titles from Midway Games like "Spy Hunter" and "Joust"; and other titles from publisher Big Fish Games. The site's "VH1 Game Break" blog will offer news and features in addition to coverage of classic arcade games, independent games and innovation in the industry.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/nytu127.html?.v=54
http://games.vh1.com
http://gamebreak.vh1.com
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o Sirius Satellite Radio Introduces Sportster4 Radio

New York - Sirius Satellite Radio on Tuesday introduced the Sportster4 plug-and-play satellite radio receiver. The $169 radio, which will become available later this month, measures 4.5" x 2.5" x .6" and weighs 4.2 ounces.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/nytu182.html?.v=42
http://www.siriusradio.com
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o Comcast: NFL Draft VOD Content Generates 400,000 Views

Philadelphia - Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, said on Tuesday that subscribers have viewed its free video-on-demand segments featuring NFL draft prospects nearly 400,000 times, including 66,000 views during the weekend of the draft. Viewing of Comcast's NFL Network Draft Vignettes on Demand, which featured 69 five-minute player profiles this year, was up 30% over a year ago; the company's library of video-on-demand titles have racked up more than 2 billion views since 2004.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/phtu015a.html?.v=1
http://www.comcast.com
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o AOL Hires Former ESPN Editor for AOL Sports

Bristol, Conn. - Looking to further beef up its sports content, AOL on Monday named former ESPN executive Neal Scarbrough as its general manager and editor of sports, overseeing the news and programming content for AOL Sports. Scarbrough most recently served as ESPN's vice president and news editor, and also spent time as the editor-in-chief of ESPN.com. Scarbrough also previously served as the sports editor for The Denver Post and The Tennessean newspapers. AOL Sports provides news and scoreboards, as well as features such as blogging, video streams and fantasy leagues.
http://press.aol.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=980&section_id=15
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o Square Enix Announces Details of "Final Fantasy XIII"

Los Angeles - Japanese video game publisher Square Enix on Tuesday announced details of its upcoming "Final Fantasy XIII: Fabula Nova Crystallis" title for PlayStation 3. The multi-platform release will actually include two titles for PlayStation 3 -- "Final Fantasy XIII" and "Final Fantasy Versus XIII" -- in addition to "Final Fantasy Agito XIII" for mobile phones, and other facets to be announced later. Separately, Square Enix announced that it will publish "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers" for the Nintendo Wii and "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates" for Nintendo DS.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060508/lam057a.html?.v=1
http://www.square-enix.com/na/company/press/2006/0508_3
http://www.square-enix.com
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o THQ Wireless Announces Roster of E3 Titles

Agoura Hills, Calif. - THQ Wireless, the mobile games division of the Agoura Hills, Calif.-based video game publisher, on Tuesday announced the titles it will display at this week's E3. Upcoming mobile games from THQ Wireless include "Star Wars: Imperial Ace"; "NFL Football 2007"; "The Sopranos Poker"; "Destroy All Humans! 2"; "Saints Row"; "NBA Basketball 2007"; "MotoGP 3"; "SpongeBob SquarePants"; "Worms"; "Juiced: Eliminator"; and "Company of Heroes".
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/latu046.html?.v=57
http://www.thqwireless.com
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o Turner's GameTap Service Adds Two Game Titles

Los Angeles - Turner Broadcasting's GameTap subscription-based broadband games and entertainment service announced on Tuesday that it will add two new games to its network of more than 500 on-demand game titles. The $9.95 per month service will now feature "Sam & Max," co-produced by GameTap and TellTale Games, and "Uru Live," the online version of developer Cyan Worlds' "Uru: Ages Beyond Myst". GameTap also announced the launch of two new original programs: "GameTap News," a weekly recap of industry news; and "GameTap 10: Taste of Chaos Edition".
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/nytu085.html?.v=52
http://www.gametap.com
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o Adidas Launches World Cup Site With Multiplayer Soccer Game

London - Adidas on Tuesday introduced its Virtual World Cup website, created in conjunction with Typhoon Games and hosting provider Outblaze. In addition to Typhoon's massively multiplayer online soccer game "Impossible Team Online," the site will create an online community and offer various free downloads. The free online game is scheduled to launch in mid-May.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/nytu177.html?.v=45
http://www.typhoongames.com
http://www.adidas.com/football
http://www.myplus10.com
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o Danish Developer The Game Factory Details E3 Titles

Los Angeles - Denmark-based independent video game developer The Game Factory on Tuesday announced its third and fourth quarter product line, consisting mainly of titles based on international children's characters from film and TV. Upcoming Game Factory titles include "Cartoon Network Racing"; "Code Lyoko"; "Legend of the Dragon"; "Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties"; "Strawberry Shortcake: Strawberryland Games"; and "Strawberry Shortcake Adventures in the Land of Dreams".
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060509/sftu078.html?.v=55
http://www.gamefactorygames.com

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Classifieds -- Advertise

Sr Analog and Digital Audio Electrical Design Engineer - Logitech - Vancouver, WA

We are growing, and need another great engineer to join our world class design team. The winning candidate will drive the electrical design, from prototype to mass production, of self-powered digital and analog speaker systems. This person will apply strength in cost effective analog and mixed-signal design, low-noise grounding and shielding techniques, debugging of PCBs for performance and stability, embedded controller programming, circuit simulation tools, and analytical/mathematical circuit analysis. Please follow this link to learn more and apply, click here.
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Director/VP, Interactive Product Managemet – Live Nation – Beverly Hills, CA

Live Nation, formerly Clear Channel Entertainment, is looking for a talented and experienced mid-level professional to be responsible for translating business strategies and technical requirements into new product and services for the internet, related content, and applications. This position is responsible for overall project success, from kick-off through completion and is equal parts consumer business strategy and web production management. Must have proven track record of delivering innovative interactive consumer products on-time and on-budget.  Bachelors Degree req.  MBA or advanced degree prefered, plus 4+ years experience developing consumer web content or tools. To apply, send resume and detailed cover letter explaining qualifications and salary requirements to livenationjobs@gmail.com.
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Associate – Time Warner, Inc. - New York

Time Warner, Inc. is seeking an Associate in its Time Warner Investments Group. The Investments Group focuses on investment opportunities that directly enhance Time Warner's ability to meet strategic goals such as the delivery of new services, enhancement of existing products, entry or expansion into key strategic markets, and completion of strategic partnerships. Candidates should possess two to four years of investment banking, consulting, private equity or venture capital start-up experience, likely pre-MBA. For a complete description, please visit: www.timewarner.com/careers. Please submit your resume to  recruitment@timewarner.com.
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Content Operations Manager, Digital Media Group  - Amazon.com - Seattle, WA

This position requires someone with strong data management skills, account management competencies and knowledge of the media industry. This person will be responsible for managing the process through which vendors deliver digital media content to Amazon, confirming necessary clearances and then publishing that content into the service. This person will be accountable for managing the quality, thoroughness and throughput or this process and the resultant inventory. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Manager, Finance – Sony Pictures Digital – Culver City, CA

Sony Pictures Digital leads Sony Pictures Entertainment's efforts to create and distribute digital entertainment services and create new media marketing. Business units include game studio for online and mobile entertainment, SPiN, Sony Online Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, and Imageworks. This position is accountable for all aspects of SPD consolidation and financial/business support for the mobile entertainment division. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Program Manager - TiVO - San Jose, CA

The Program Manger will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, learn and understand proprietary assets and applications in order to drive legal issues to closure. Provide ROI analysis for production tools and resources and to drive scoping and spec'ing of production processes, infrastructure and tools requirements. This position must also, manage timely receipt of project deliverables and changes and be able to communicate project status, issues and risks to all stakeholders.  For more information and to apply, click here.
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Senior Director of B2B Sales - Helio - Westwood, CA

HELIO is a new mobile brand dedicated to giving young, passionate consumers the type of wireless experience we've been waiting for. HELIO launched in the spring of 2006 with mind-blowing devices and services and uncompromising, straightforward pricing and customer care. This position will build and execute business channel strategy to achieve company goals. Provide strong leadership and vision to grow the business channel to 15% of total revenue and gross add volume and create a strong partnership with parent company, EarthLink, to capitalize on customer base. For more requirements and for instructions on how to apply, click here.
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Acquisition Marketing Manager - DirectTV - New York, NY

The Marketing Manager for Multi-cultural Programming will be responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of all WorldDirect multi-cultural programming and content subscriber acquisition marketing programs. This position will also coordinate campaigns, media plans, budgets and billing with advertising agencies, partner with regional multi-cultural-programming marketing managers and programming/content providers to development and implement co-op marketing, advertising and promotions and work with the Research Department to manage the production of weekly subscriber acquisition reports. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Manager, Corporate Development - Sony Pictures Entertainment - Culver City, CA

Sony Pictures Entertainment Corporate Development Group is seeking an individual with proven financial and strategic skills with a strong interest in the entertainment industry. The Manager will be responsible for synthesizing in-depth financial and market analysis in support of Corporate Development deals and strategic initiatives covering motion pictures, home entertainment, digital media, and television. The Manager will have opportunities to work with both internal clients in operating groups and third parties. For more information, click here.
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Online Editor - Bravo - Burbank, CA

The Online Editor will work in Bravo's fast-paced on-air promotion department, onlining promos edited by writer/producers. Must have extensive online editing experience with Avid Symphony systems. Must also be very skilled in graphics integration, effects editing, titling and conforming of network promotion spots for broadcast air. Thorough knowledge of digital audio and video signal parameters and operation of online recording equipment required. Attention to detail is mandatory. Overtime may be required with little notice. Must be willing to switch gears and help out in other areas as required to meet deadlines. For more information and to apply, click here.
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Director, Digital Media - ABC - Burbank, CA

We're looking for a proven leader with demonstrated experience in creating exciting, innovative digital content with a focus online and multi-platform entertainment programming. Our ideal candidate is creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about developing innovative online entertainment content for the digital generation (consumer ages 14 to 34). For more information and to apply, click here.
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UCLA's Global Entertainment Executive Program - June 19-23 - Los Angeles, CA

This program delivers strategies for entertainment, media executives and hones their strategic visioning, management, and leadership skills to beat the challenges unique to entertainment and its various sectors. UCLA Anderson faculty and industry experts will help you focus on strategic change, new industry directions and dynamics, and key management strategies to be competitive and better prepared for your next career move. GREAT networking! Reserve your place NOW!  +1 (310) 825-2001 or click here.
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Broadband Policy Summit - May 9-10, 2006 - Washington, DC
 
The 2nd Annual Broadband Policy Summit 2006 will be held on May 9 -10 in
Washington, DC. This unique event tackles the tough questions plaguing lawmakers,
regulators and business executives as Congress and the FCC sort through the thicket of
outdated laws that govern communications services. Last year, 200 leading policy
makers, attorneys, technologists and investors attended the summit. This year's event will examine the latest information on broadband and IP communications business, legislative and regulatory trends, and how policy makers plan to grapple with the unprecedented pace of broadband-related service advances. For more information and to register: www.broadbandsummit2006.com/
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2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory - 1,000+ Company Profiles

Digital Media Wire's d
irectory is the definitive resource for companies prospecting clients and sales in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment and media industries. This highly unique resource is an ideal time-saving shortcut for several types of corporate activities: business development; direct marketing; sales prospecting; market research & competitive analysis; and recruitment. To order a copy, click here.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts revenue for the global entertainment and media market will reach $1.8 trillion by 2009. For a comprehensive look at the forecast for the entertainment and media industry including analyses and five year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major region of the world, purchase PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009. Online distribution of music, films, books and video games is beginning to fuel end-user spending but what impact will rising interest rates and higher energy costs have on the expansion. Click here for more.
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