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o Poor Sales, Takeover Rumors Send Game Developer Eidos' Shares 32% Lower
o New Italian Law Provides Jail Time for P2P File-Swappers
o IFPI, Greek Police Jail Man for Three Months for Buying Two Pirate CDs
o Report: Mobile Entertainment to Generate $8 Billion in Europe by 2008
o GameSpot Editors Name "Best of E3" New Video Game Titles
o SportsLine.com Seeking "Strategic Alternatives," Engages Investment Bank

 > DMW Announcements:
 --Washington Digital Media Conference - June 18, 2004

 > Featured Advertisement:
 --PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook
 --Digital Media Law Report - Volume 3 - March/April  
 

o Briefly Noted: Delphi - XM Satellite Radio, Atari - "Shadow Ops: Red Mercury" - "Duel Masters: Sempai Legends," Agetec - "Wild Arms Alter Code: F," RSS Newsreaders, Fugazi - "burn-by-request" live CDs

 
> Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--Senior Director - Corporate Communications
--Internet Marketing Manager
--2-Day Workshop:"Developing Successful Products" Philadelphia-May 26-27
--Account Manager: Technology Communications
--Director of Marketing & Communications - D.C.
--Communications and Writing Services for Early-Stage Cos.
--Free Webinar - Getting Started with Web Events - May 25, 12:00 p.m. ET
--Join Xybernaut and McGraw-Hill Companies For Homeland Security Summit
--IT Perm and Contract Placement Services
--HireStrategy - Treasury Manager
--Account Executive
--Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago, IL 
 


o Poor Sales, Takeover Rumors Send Game Developer Eidos' Shares 32% Lower

London -- Shares in U.K.-based video game publisher Eidos plummeted by nearly a third on Thursday after the company warned investors that sales of "Hitman: Contracts" -- the company's biggest game of the year -- would not meet targets. The company, which has been taking pains to quell recent rumors that it is the subject of a takeover bid, attributed the poor sales to "recent and unexpected softness" in the U.S. games market. Such "softness" could hit the company hard, lowering operating profits this year by as much as 9 million pounds ($16.1 million), Eidos said. While Eidos shares reached a 52-week high of 184 pence on Monday, they closed 32% lower at 120.50 pence on Thursday after the company denied a rumored takeover bid. In a statement, the board of directors announced that it had "received no such approach" and that it was currently "not in discussion with any party concerning a possible offer".
http://corporate.eidos.co.uk/eidos/media/news/release.jsp?ref=79  
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o New Italian Law Provides Jail Time for P2P File-Swappers

London -- Italian legislators have passed a law that imposes penalties of up to three years in jail, and fines of up to $1,240, for anyone found to be uploading or downloading unauthorized copyrighted materials on peer-to-peer file-sharing services, The Register reported. The penalties extend existing Italian copyright laws, which previously only targeted those who profit financially from their actions, to include anyone who uploads or downloads unauthorized files, regardless of motive. In addition to jail time and fines, Italian P2P users will face confiscation of their hardware and software, although the Italian Senate has agreed to further debate and reconsideration of all of the penalties.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/20/italy_p2p_law   ____________________________________________

o IFPI, Greek Police Jail Man for Three Months for Buying Two Pirate CDs

London -- A new crackdown on tourists who buy pirated CDs from street vendors in Greece was recently launched by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), with a man being arrested and jailed for three months after buying two CDs from a vendor in Athens last week, the BBC reported. The new focus on buyers of pirate CDs in Greece, which has the worst piracy rate in western Europe, comes as the country prepares for an influx of tourists during the Olympics this summer. "This is not a symbolic measure. We are determined to prosecute the buyers and we have the support of the authorities," IFPI spokesman Ion Stamboulis told the BBC. "Until now, we were focusing on the sellers, but Greek courts generally hand them light suspended sentences and they resume their trade as soon as they are released."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3731861.stm 
http://www.ifpi.org 
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o Report: Mobile Entertainment to Generate $8 Billion in Europe by 2008

London -- Mobile consumer applications like video games, ringtones, video and music will drive the take-up of data and generate traffic and revenues for mobile operators of just under $8 billion in Western Europe by 2008, according to a new study from market research firm IDC. Operators including Vodafone, O2 and DoCoMo have already launched some video and music services in Europe, although IDC notes that video and especially music streaming or downloading services will take a bit longer to deploy than did ringtones or mobile games, which are already extremely popular. "This underlines that the wireless industry will not see the one killer application that many are still seeking and talking about," said IDC senior analyst Paolo Pescatore. "All these applications -- ring tones, gaming, video, and music -- will eventually find their place on a mobile. Clearly operators need to start marketing and selling mobile data services, which is something they have not been used to, as previously voice sold itself."
http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=pr2004_05_17_104704 
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o GameSpot Editors Name "Best of E3" New Video Game Titles

San Francisco -- GameSpot, a video games site operated by CNET Networks, on Friday announced its "Best of E3" Awards, recognizing the most impressive and anticipated new titles on display at last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo video game industry trade show. Developer Ubisoft's "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3" took both the titles of "Best Game of the Show" and "Best PC Game," and Gameloft's mobile version of the title also won the award for "Best Mobile Game." Sony's own "God of War" was named "Best PS2 Game," while Microsoft's "MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf" won for "Best Xbox Game." GameSpot's editors also recognized Capcom's "Resident Evil 4" as "Best GameCube Game" and Nintendo's "The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap" as "Best Game Boy Advance Game."
http://www.gamespot.com 
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o SportsLine.com Seeking "Strategic Alternatives," Engages Investment Bank

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- Saying that its current share price does not reflect the true value of the company, Florida-based SportsLine.com, a provider of online sports-related content, said that it has engaged the investment bank Perseus Group to help explore strategic alternatives for the company. "We believe that Perseus Group will provide valuable assistance in evaluating strategic alternatives in a variety of areas, including our future Viacom commitments," said Michael Levy, chairman and CEO of SportsLine.com. The company publishes CBS SportsLine.com, as well as the official websites of the NFL, PGA TOUR and NCAA Sports.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040520/flth013_1.html 
http://www.sportsline.com   

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 > DMW Events:

Washington
Digital Media Conference

June 18
, 2004  |  Washington, DC
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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> PricewaterhouseCoopers' Entertainment and Media Outlook

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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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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) Car audio equipment maker Delphi and partner XM Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite-delivered digital radio programming, on Friday introduced a new version of their plug-and-play satellite receiver for the car. The $120 Delphi XM Roady2 is smaller in size than its predecessor, and is also capable of displaying up to 20 customized stock quotes.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040520/deth002_1.html 
http://www.xmradio.com 
http://www.delphi.com

(Los Angeles) Game publisher Atari on Friday announced that its "Shadow Ops: Red Mercury" title for Xbox has gone gold, and will be released in North America on June 15 and in Europe on June 18. The game was developed by Seattle-based Zombie, Inc., and features a score composed by Inon Zur and performed by the Seattle Symphony. Atari also said it plans to release a limited edition version of its "Duel Masters: Sempai Legends" title for Game Boy Advance that includes five limited edition cards from the Wizards of the Coast trading card game. The title is scheduled to ship on June 1.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040521/215302_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040521/215093_1.html 
http://www.zombie.com 
http://www.shadowopsgame.com 
http://www.wizards.com/duelmasters

(Sunnyvale, Calif.) Video game publisher Agetec said on Friday that it will release its "Wild Arms Alter Code: F" for PlayStation 2 this winter. The game is being developed by Japan-based Media Vision, and was published in Japan by Sony Computer Entertainment.
http://www.agetec.com 
http://www.media-vision.co.jp

(San Francisco) Wired News on Friday provided a review of several different Web content aggregators -- also called newsreaders or RSS readers -- which allow users to automatically receive headlines and updates from hundreds of news sites and blogs. After installing a program such as SharpReader, NewsGator, Bloglines or KlipFolio on their computers, users may click on the small, orange XML or RSS tabs on websites and blogs that support the technology and then organize the incoming information by topic and other parameters.
http://www.wired.com/news/infostructure/0,1377,63538,00.html

(Washington) Legendary D.C. punk band Fugazi are making virtually every live performance from their 17 years as a band available to fans on a burn-by-request basis from their website, Pitchfork Media reported. The band, which has recorded the majority of their own live shows, has already made a selection of 20 concerts available, including their first-ever performance in 1987 at D.C.'s Wilson Center. The live albums will cost $8 or $10, depending on whether they fit on a single disc. "These are very much the original recordings without any attempt to correct for things like volume changes, strange mixing effects, or the occasionally out-of-tune guitar," reads a statement on the Dischord website. "Though the sound quality on these tapes does vary, if a show was too poorly recorded it didn't make the cut."
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/news/04-04/20.shtml#story2
http://www.dischord.com 

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> Classifieds:
 
> Senior Director - Corporate Communications

Direct and manage the Corporate Communications Team's strategic planning, researching, writing and editing of all press releases, bylined articles, collateral, client success, internal communications and other creative pieces regarding Manugistics' demand and supply chain management solutions and services.. This person will be the primary contact for Media Relations, manage global press release calendar and manage the outside PR Firm. Proven experience communicating and interacting at the Executive level and ability to develop and execute Corporate Communication Plans. 10-12 years of exp. in Marketing, PR or Media Relations. Experience with technology or software is highly desirable. Please send resumes to Lmartin@manu.com
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> Internet Marketing Manager

You will be responsible for assisting the Web Strategy Department monitor industry trends with focus on search engines, evaluating new technologies, improving client performance, collecting and analyzing data, testing and implementing new internet strategies. Require 2-5 yrs exp. and ability to resolve challenges in a timely manner. Candidate should have strong knowledge of: html, web Analytical Software, Microsoft Office and Dreamweaver. Familiarity with: Search engine algorithms, Paid Search Engine Marketing. Send resume and cover letter detailing salary history to bbrown@thayerinteractive.com
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> 2-Day Workshop:"Developing Successful Products" Philadelphia-May 26-27

Learn unique approach to creating, developing, & launching products. Includes: Market research, segmentation, value proposition, positioning, requirements writing, business case, working with development, leading a cross-functional product team, devising business cases, & orchestrating a successful product launch, & post-launch audit. CALL Sequent Learning Networks to register $995. Go to sequentlearning.com for FREE prod mgmt/mktg/templates. Send inquiries to sjhaines@sequentlearning.com 
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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 capabilities. The position entails building the brand of the 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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> Communications and Writing Services for Early-Stage Cos. - DC Area

Exact Words provides experienced, affordable writing and strategic PR services to growing tech companies and nonprofits - Web site copy, press releases, case studies, bylined articles, media/analyst relations and PR planning. Exact Words specializes in helping organizations that are at critical stages in their development and need reliable communications guidance to reach target audiences effectively. Visit http://www.exactwordsinc.com  for more information. Send inquiries to sbeller@exactwordsinc.com
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> Free Webinar - Getting Started with Web Events - May 25, 12:00 p.m. ET

Interested in conducting a web event? Confused by the different options and terminology? Simply need to know about this market and its technologies? This 30-minute webinar is the first in a series of educational webinars from Intellor Group. Targeted to marketing, training, and HR professionals, the series addresses the many elements relating to conducting and managing events on the Web. Register Today http://www.intellor.com/links/?pg=ptw1  Send inquiries to info@intellor.com
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> Join Xybernaut and McGraw-Hill Companies For Homeland Security Summit

Register today to attend the International Conference on Wearable Computing, one of the McGraw-Hill Companies Homeland Security Summit and Expositions featured programs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how mobile and wearable technologies are impacting your everyday life June 2-4 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Visit http://www.xybernaut.com/icwc/  to register or call 1-888-992-3777. Send inquiries to mgray@xybernaut.com
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> IT Perm and Contract Placement Services

Technical Staffing Solutions specializes in recruiting the hard to find candidates with or without high level DoD security clearances. We can provide your firm with solutions ranging from 1 permanent employee to a team of technical consultants for the duration of your short or long term engagement. Send inquiries to Skip Kearnes at skearnes@techstaffsolutions.com  or call 703-451-3882 for more information.
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> HireStrategy - Treasury Manager

Candidate will oversee a staff of two and will perform servicing reports for 3 Lines of Credit, Cash allocations for the lines of credit, forecast using a cash mgmt model, oversee wire transfers/cash transfers, work with investment bankers and deal teams, and handle business loan trusts. Qualified candidates will have 4-7 years of exp. with an accounting foundation. Financial services experience is preferred. Please send resume to mmolinas@hirestrategy.com or visit http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire185.asp
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> Account Executive

Account Executive and Inside Sales position available for highly motivated individuals with success selling software development services to private sector customers. Since 1982, Information Concepts (http://www.InfoConcepts.com) develops fixed-price, 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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> Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004, June 21, Chicago, IL

The Supplier Diversity Summit at SUPERCOMM 2004 in Chicago is a forum for MWDVBEs and corporate supplier diversity teams to stay current on the latest business, political, regulatory and technical activities in the telecommunications industry. For more information on the summit, visit http://www.tiaonline.org/events/supplierdiv2004.cfm  Send inquiries to lream@tiaonline.org

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