Entertainment Newswire
1 - JanSport® Sets the Stage for Its Second Online Battle of the Bands Competition
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - JanSport, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced its second annual Battle of the Bands competition in conjunction with The Forecastle Festival, the...
2 - VH1 and Zoom Media & Marketing Connecting TV to Live, Interactive Out-of-Home Screens and Social Media Websites In Breakthrough Marketing Program
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Zoom Media and Marketing, a leading provider of targeted and digital out-of-home media programs for brand advertisers, and VH1, the world wide authority on all things pop culture, today announced that VH1 program The Great Debate will feature a...
3 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music Receives Growth Capital Investment from Sterling Partners
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music (or “School of Rock”), recognized for changing the way music is taught in America, today announced that it has received a growth capital investment from Sterling Partners. The capital will be used to provide the...
4 - Sony Creates Special Award for DB Schenker’s Outstanding B2C Service
FREEPORT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Sony’s B2C group awarded DB Schenker with their “Special Recognition” award at their 2009 Annual Transportation Conference held in San Diego, Calif., on June 1, 2009. “DB Schenker truly deserves this award for an amazing performance on the Sony...
5 - “The Hangover” Crosses the Threshold of a Summer Blockbuster, Earning More Than $200 Million and Counting
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ smash hit comedy “The Hangover” has crossed the $200 million mark, it was announced by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. The film earned $11,268,413 over the...
6 - Statement on Los Angeles Court Decision Affirming Michael Jackson’s Wishes Expressed in His Will
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Howard Weitzman, counsel for John Branca and John McClain, named executors for Michael Jackson, today issued the following statement in response to the decision by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff: “We believe Judge Beckloff made the...
7 - Sizzlin’ Summer Savings at Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City
BUENA PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Don’t let your finances stand in your way of enjoying your favorite summer destinations. Taking your family to Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City doesn’t have to break the bank. At Knott’s Berry Farm, now through July 31, when you buy...
8 - Sculptors Chosen for the Chance to Recreate the “Angel of Music” at Gravesite of Legendary American Composer & Pianist Louis Moreau Gottschalk in Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery
BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Five renowned sculptors have been chosen to participate in a competition to recreate the “Angel of Music,” an intricate sculpture that once graced the gravesite of legendary 19th century American composer and pianist Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829...
9 - NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 3,700 Backpacks to Chicagoland Children in Need
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™, will...
10 - Electronic Press Kit Service myPPK.com the Service of Choice for Startups, Stars and Legends like Jennifer Batten (Guitarist for Michael Jackson)
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Electronic press kit service, myPPK™ – Power Press Kits™ (www.powerpresskits.com) – developed by Impact Artist Promotions, LLC (IAP) – has quickly grown to become the promotional service of choice for startups, stars and legends from around...
11 - Research and Markets: IPTV in Asia/Pacific: Profit Picture Fuzzy, But Momentum Building Analyzes the Challenges Facing IPTV Providers
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Telecom Insider / Vol. 1, No 3, Edition 6 - IPTV in Asia-Pacific: Profit Picture Fuzzy, but Momentum Building" report to their offering. Despite the massive investments necessary in...
12 - WMS to Expand Global Market Reach with Entry into Australia’s New South Wales Gaming Market
WAUKEGAN, Ill. & SYDNEY-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), today announced that it will expand the global market penetration of the Company’s popular fully digital Bluebird2 gaming machines with its entry into Australia’s New South...
13 - Telemundo Delivers Best June Primetime Ratings in Network History among Key Demos
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Telemundo, a leading producer of high-quality content for Hispanics in the U.S. and audiences around the world, announced its June NTI results today. According to Nielsen Media Research, Telemundo is the fastest growing Spanish-language broadcast network with...
14 - Hoberman Makes Barco’s Ground-Breaking Video Screen Transform for the U2 360° Tour
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Hoberman Associates, Inc., a New York-based design firm, assisted Innovative Designs and its parent company Barco, in creating the centerpiece for the U2 360º tour – the Expanding Video Screen – that debuted on June 30, 2009 during the band’s opening...
15 - Canwest Notice of Teleconference Call
WINNIPEG-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - You are invited to participate in a teleconference call to review Canwest Global Communications Corp.’s third quarter and first nine months financial results for the 2009 fiscal year. Canwest’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Leonard Asper will be...
16 - BOLT Mobile Browser Renders 1 Million Pages in a Single Day as New Users Flock to Latest Version
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - In the first 24 hours since releasing its newest version of its acclaimed BOLTTM mobile browser, dubbed Beta3, Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) recorded more than 1 million pages rendered for the first time since BOLT debuted at Mobile World Congress in...
17 - Blue Sky Studios Deploys Sun Solution for Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Film
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced that Blue Sky Studios, a wholly-owned unit of Fox Filmed Entertainment, deployed Sun Blade(TM) servers and Sun Ultra(TM) workstations for the rendering of its new animated feature Ice Age: Dawn of...
18 - Amazon.com Announces “Best Books of the Year…So Far”
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced its picks for the annual Best Books of the Year…So Far list. This mid-year retrospective highlights the best books that have been released in 2009 from January through June. Customers looking for vacation reads will...
19 - Fan Favorite YETISPORTS Launches on Mobile Devices in North America
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world’s leading developer of connected games and applications, has teamed up with development studio XENDEX and ROOT9 MediaLab in bringing the phenomenon of YETISPORTS to a broad range of mobile devices. Mobile consumers can...
20 - Research and Markets: The Survey of American College Students: Use of Blogs, Listservs, Webcasts & Podcasts
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Survey of American College Students: Use of Blogs, Listservs, Webcasts & Podcasts" report to their offering. The 40+ page report gives extensive data on use of blogs, listservs, podcasts and...
21 - Danoo to Acquire IdeaCast; National CineMedia and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to Take Significant Stake in New Entity
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Danoo, a leading digital location-based media network with interactive video screens in popular retail locations, has acquired IdeaCast, the leading provider of advertising in the rapidly expanding captive television category. This combination creates one...
22 - Monster Jam Stars at Desert Sage Library
-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Phoenix Public Library WHAT: Meet and greet the stars of Monster Jam: Dennis Anderson, Tom Meents, Chad Fortune and Alex Blackwell. Dennis Anderson and Tom Meents will share books with kids. WHO: *Monster Jam’s Dennis Anderson, Tom Meents, Chad Fortune...
23 - Shakira to Release First Single, She-Wolf, from Forthcoming New Album on 7/13
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - International superstar SHAKIRA is set to release the first single, She-Wolf, from her forthcoming album on July 13th, 2009 on CD and digitally worldwide. Shakira wrote and produced She-Wolf with John Hill (Santogold) and penned the, as usual, quirky lyrics...
24 - LA Hotels Offer Special Rates for Michael Jackson Fans
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 5, 2009 - LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau has partnered with the Michael Jackson fan club to make it easier for out-of-town fans planning to attend the Michael Jackson memorial on Tuesday, July 7th. A number of hotels across Los Angeles are...
25 - Nike Celebrates Roger Federer’s Historic 15th Grand Slam Title
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 5, 2009 - Nike (NYSE:NKE) today introduced a 30-second video celebrating tennis great Roger Federer’s record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title. The tribute, broadcast on various networks around the world and posted on www.niketennis.com, features sports icons...
26 - TV Guide Network to Telecast Michael Jackson Memorial Service Live and Commercial Free on Tuesday, July 7
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 5, 2009 - Continuing its up-close, behind-the-scenes coverage of Michael Jackson, TV Guide Network announced today that it will provide live and commercial free coverage of the pop icon’s memorial service on Tuesday, July 7 starting at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT...
27 - Liberty Mutual Group Renews Sponsorship of Boston Pops Fourth of July Concert on the Esplanade
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2009 - Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group today announced that it would continue its sponsorship of the Boston Pops Fourth of July Concert on the Esplanade through 2012, which coincides with the company’s 100th anniversary. The multi-year sponsorship agreement with...
28 - Research and Markets: In 2008, the Automotive Audio & Infotainment Market Valued Approximately US$18.7 Billion and After-Market US$ 6.5 Billion
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2009 - Research and Markets Pioneer Shinwa Alpine Clarion Delphi Visteon Hangsheng Electronics Panasonic Fujitsu Ten Aisinaw Denso Panyu Juda Car Audio Equipment Co., Ltd. Mobis Shanghai Sonavox Coagent Electronic S&T Co., Ltd Shenzhen Baoling Tianjin Zenmay JVC...
29 - ION Media Networks Receives Final Court Approval for $150 Million Financing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2009 - ION Media Networks, Inc. (“ION” or “Company”), owner and operator of the ION Television network, today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”) has granted final approval for...
30 - ngmoco Is on a Roll with Rolando 2 on Apple App Store
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - ngmoco , now available on the Apple App Store. Building on the huge success of the award-winning Rolando, which took the App Store by storm in December 2008, Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid spans the seas on the way to the mysterious island of...
31 - Coca-Cola Gives Back to the City of New Orleans and Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Essence Music Festival
WHAT: This year, in recognition of the 15th anniversary of the Festival, The Coca-Cola Foundation will make two donations of $15,000 each to two local nonprofit organizations to help continue the renewal of New Orleans. The first gift supports the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation’s “Save...
32 - Image Entertainment Receives Going Concern Opinion for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, announced today that its audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009...
33 - NAMCO BANDAI Games Obtains All Platform Rights for Dragon Ball® Videogames
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today confirmed that it has secured exclusive North American rights to publish future official videogames for the longstanding classic anime and manga series, Dragon Ball®, across...
34 - ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS Freezes over Transformers
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - The “dawn” of the extended holiday weekend box office commenced with Twentieth Century Fox’s animated feature ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS freezing out the mega-grossing sequel “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” grossing an estimated $13.8...
35 - Fall Out Boy Voices Support for @15
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Best Buy Co., Inc. today unveiled a new TSA (“Teen Service Announcement”) featuring pop-punk band Fall Out Boy at www.at15.org. Fall Out Boy participated in the TSA as supporters of @15, the teen-led social change platform underwritten by Best Buy to...
36 - Akamai Announces Variable Bit Rate Streaming Support to Deliver Live High Quality Video Content to iPhone and iPod touch
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, today announced variable bit rate streaming support for live and high quality video content on the iPhone and iPod...
37 - Schwan’s Home Service to the Rescue
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Sons of American heroes got the break they deserve thanks to the generosity of Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., which contributed full sponsorship for the production of (www.sonsofthefallen.com.) The two-hour television special honors 25 boys...
38 - Coca-Cola “Opens Happiness” at the 2009 Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola
NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Coca-Cola continues its long-standing support of the Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola, the summer’s largest African-American music and empowerment event in the country. This year, Coca-Cola will bring Mike Bivins, Janelle Monae, Premier, DJ...
39 - Kevin Jonas Chooses a Jacob & Co. Ring for His Engagement
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - When deciding on the perfect engagement ring for his longtime girlfriend, teen musical sensation Kevin Jonas, from the hit group The Jonas Brothers, turned to luxury jeweler Jacob & Co. Known for creating stunning timepieces and fine jewelry, Jacob &...
40 - Michael Jackson Radio Airplay Stays Strong According to Mediabase
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Nearly one week after his passing, radio airplay of Michael Jackson’s music remains strong according to Mediabase, the leader in radio airplay monitoring. While it has tapered off a bit, it is still dramatically stronger than it was prior to Jackson’s...
41 - Windstream Offers DISH Remote Access Service to Give Customers Anywhere Access to DVR
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Windstream (NYSE: WIN) is offering DISH Network’s DISH Remote Access service, a new feature that gives customers a convenient way to access their DVR anytime, anywhere broadband service is available. With DISH Remote Access, customers will never...
42 - Research and Markets: Emerging IPTV and Mobile TV Models: Market Opportunities, Challenges and Key Vendors
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Research and Markets and free satellite will be a major leap forward in the provision of digital TV to the public. 'Emerging IPTV and Mobile TV Models: Market opportunities, challenges and key vendors' is a report published by Business Insights that examines...
43 - No Vacation for Nancy Drew This Summer as Her Interactive Announces Nancy Drew® Dossier™ ‘Resorting to Danger’
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - With the casual game market for women one of the driving forces behind the tremendous expansion of video games into the mainstream, Her Interactive, the designer, developer and distributor of the award-winning Nancy Drew PC games, today announced the...
44 - SouthPeak Delivers Roogoo™ for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ onto Retail Shelves
MIDLOTHIAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTCBB: SOPK) today announced the release of two new additions to the growing family of their addicting, fast-paced Roogoo™ series: Roogoo™ Twisted Towers for Wii™ and Roogoo™ Attack! for Nintendo DS™. The...
45 - Key Trade Groups Release Comprehensive Privacy Principles for Use and Collection of Behavioral Data in Online Advertising
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - A group of the nation's largest media and marketing trade associations today released self-regulatory principles to protect consumer privacy in ad-supported interactive media that will require advertisers and Web sites to clearly inform consumers about data...
46 - Fight on Land, Sea or Air in Battlefield 1943 on July 9
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that Battlefield 1943™ will be exclusively available July 8th on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace and July 9th on the PlayStation®Network. Battlefield 1943 is an all-new download-only action...
47 - Mafia Wars Celebrates One Year of Crime Game Domination
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Zynga, the largest developer of social games, today announced the one year anniversary of social gaming’s most popular crime-based game, Mafia Wars. Since its launch in June 2008, Mafia Wars has grown to more than four million daily active users; in the...
48 - Big Machine Design Relies on MAXON CINEMA 4D to Create Futuristic CGI Video Trailer for Highly Anticipated Upcoming Game Title, Front Mission Evolved
NEWBURY PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - MAXON Computer: Link to story: http://www.maxon.net/en/news/singleview-default/article/big-machine-design-relies-on-maxon-cinema-4d-to-create-futuristic-cgi-video-trailer-for-highly-antic.html Images: http://tiny.cc/kGiXr : Big Machine Design...
49 - Tetherball Springboards Mobile Loyalty Program for Qdoba
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Tetherball, an industry leader in mobile loyalty and rewards solutions, today announced the launch of Qdoba Mobile Rewards. The Mexican fast-casual franchise will use Tetherball’s powerful mobile loyalty solution to expand on their existing loyalty...
50 - Smith Micro Software Announces New Content Paradise Online Marketplace
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) Productivity and Graphics Group, today announced the relaunch of Content Paradise™ (www.contentparadise.com), a leading online marketplace for hobbyists, artists and graphics professionals to buy and...
51 - Lance Armstrong to Provide Exclusive Daily Updates and Connect Directly with Fans from the 2009 Tour de France on LIVESTRONG.COM
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - LIVESTRONG.COM, the definitive online destination for health, fitness and lifestyle-related information, announced today that it will provide exclusive blog posts, videos and photos directly from Lance Armstrong during the 96th Annual Tour de...
52 - Cumulus Media Inc. Announces CFO Resignation
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ: CMLS)(the “Company”) announced that effective today Martin R. Gausvik, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned from the Company to pursue other opportunities. J.P. Hannan, currently Vice President and...
53 - Mohegan Sun’s Winter Entrance Re-Opens with New Dining by Nationally-Renown Chefs and Local Favorites
UNCASVILLE, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Mohegan Sun is celebrating the re-opening of the Winter Entrance complete with major new dining outlets: Bobby’s Burger Palacesm (BBP) by Bobby Flay, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Fidelia’s Market featuring Jasper White’s Summer Shack...
54 - Ginuwine Has the #1 R&B Album in the Country
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - R&B superstar Ginuwine has entered Billboard’s Top 200 at #9 with his 6th studio album, A Man's Thoughts. The album, out June 23 on Notifi/Asylum/Warner Bros. boasts a Bryan Michael-Cox produced hit single “Last Chance,” which has implanted...
55 - WPT Enterprises, Inc. Regains Compliance with NASDAQ Listing Standard
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - WPT Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WPTE) today announced that it has received notification from The NASDAQ Stock Market that it has regained compliance with the $1.00 per share minimum closing bid price requirement of Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). To regain...
56 - DIRECTV to Offer HD Local Channels in 133 Markets
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - DIRECTV, Inc., the nation’s No. 1 satellite television service, continues to strengthen its HD presence with the addition of seven new HD local channel markets, providing local HD broadcast channels in 133 cities, representing more than 91...
57 - EVE: The Burning Life
REYKJAVIK, Iceland-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - CCP is pleased to announce a grand space opera set in the universe of EVE Online, the largest and most successful science fiction Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) today with over 300,000 subscribers worldwide. EVE: The Burning Life will be...
58 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Expands Nickelodeon and Viacom Licensing Agreement in Canada
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. America’s Cleaning Company™, (OTCBB: SPNG), today announces that the Company has expanded its licensing agreement with Nickelodeon and Viacom to market SpongeTech®’s SpongeBob Soap-Filled Bath Sponges in Canada...
59 - Kaylah Marin, Alternative Neo-Soul Singer Songwriter, a Longtime Fixture on the Arts Scene in San Francisco, is ‘Loving Life’ with the Release of Her Debut CD Produced by Five Time Grammy Winner Narada Michael Walden
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Kaylah Marin (www.kaylahmarin.com) wrote “Loving Life,” the soulful and soaring title track to her recently released breakthrough album, as a tribute to the artistic group of friends she grew up with in the Bay Area who were finally living their...
60 - Proposed Settlement with CBS and Toy Retailers to Give Refunds for ‘CSI’ Toy Fingerprint Kits That May Contain Asbestos
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Public Justice and the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization announced today that a proposed settlement of a nationwide class action against CBS Broadcasting, Inc. and major toy retailers, if approved, will give cash refunds to consumers and effectively...
61 - Kid Rock and Drinks Americas Announce “AMERICAN BADASS BEER COMPANY™” to be Born on the Fourth of July
WILTON, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd. (OTC BB: DKAM) (“Drinks Americas” or the “Company”) announced today that on July 4th it will commence brewing and filling kegs for the launch of Kid Rock’s “AMERICAN BADASS BEER COMPANY™”. Kid Rock plans...
62 - “So You Think You Can Dance” – Local Senior Community Supports Resident’s Grandson as He Competes on Hit TV Show
ANDERSON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The competition is heating up to find out who will be the next winner of FOX’s hit television show “So You Think You Can Dance,” but some local residents have already chosen their favorite contestant. The residents and employees at Anderson Place...
63 - ASMP Launches New Website with Expanded Resources
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) has announced that it has launched a newly designed website, www.ASMP.org, with expanded resources available for all members of the photographic community. ASMP is the premier trade association for...
64 - San Jose Jazz and Tech Museum of Innovation Announce Partnership for 20th AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - San Jose Jazz and The Tech Museum of Innovation today announced their partnership for the 20th AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival to be held August 7-9, 2009 in downtown San Jose. This partnership builds on the work begun at the 2008 festival and adds a...
65 - Yamaha Selects TwonkyMedia Server to Power MusicCAST2 Home Audio Product Line
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - PacketVideo (PV) announced today that Yamaha Corporation has selected PV’s award-winning TwonkyMedia™ server software to enable the seamless sharing of digital music content on its new line of home audio products named MusicCAST2, which includes the new...
66 - Greg London Doubles His Pleasure on the FMQB AC40 Radio Chart!
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - This week, Greg London (www.gregorylondon.com) boasts an incredible achievement on the FMQB AC40 Radio Chart that even his superstar cohorts—including Miley Cyrus, Rob Thomas, Daughtry, Pink, Jason Mraz and The Fray — rarely lay claim...
67 - ZapMyTV Enters Into VOD and SVOD License Agreement with Paramount Digital Entertainment
WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - ZapMyTV, a family-friendly web portal that broadcasts live cable programming via the Internet across multiple social networking platforms and offers theatrical motion picture content on a video-on-demand and subscription video-on-demand basis, today...
68 - Rixty’s Cash-Based Payment System Now Available at More Than 10,000 Retail Locations Nationwide
BERKELEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Paying for online entertainment without a credit card just got easier, thanks to Rixty. The innovative e-commerce company launched today its new cash-based payment system at more than 10,000 retail locations. Now anyone with cash and coins can...
69 - Executors Named by Michael Jackson File Last Will in Los Angeles County Superior Court
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The last will of Michael Joseph Jackson was filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court by the executors named by Mr. Jackson. The will, which was signed by Mr. Jackson on July 7, 2002, sets forth Mr. Jackson’s wishes and desires with regard to the...
70 - Investors Seek Opportunity at Oppenheimer’s 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. has assembled an impressive list of over 70 companies for its 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference. The event, considered one of the leading investor conferences for consumer companies, will be held in Boston...
71 - Listen To Books Online Launches Two New Websites for Listening to Audio Books
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Today, two new Internet radio websites were launched to cater to those who love books. The first site, ListenToBooks.com (www.ListenToBooks.com), will air a combination of new, classic and original material, which will be available free 24 hours a day. A...
72 - viaRadio Announces HEARO Network Participants
MELBOURNE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - viaRadio Corporation announced at the Florida Association of Broadcasters conference the formal launch of the HEARO Network in Florida. At kick-off, seventeen radio stations have come onboard to support the HEARO Network. The network consists of FM...
73 - Mimis Cafe® and the San Diego Zoo Team up to Offer Special Promotion
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Mimis Cafe, the all day fresh cafe, announced today a summer partnership with the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, offering special deals for restaurant guests. From July 1 through August 31 guests who dine at any of the 39...
74 - Michael Jackson Fans Flock to Sprint Music Store – and America’s Most Dependable 3G Network – for Quick, Vast and Handy Song Downloads
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - While music stores and online sites were overloaded with fans seeking Michael Jackson songs after his death last week, the Sprint Music Store – fueled by Sprint’s (NYSE:S) powerful, nationwide 3G network – seamlessly offered customers a...
75 - Roomlinx Wins Global Business Planning Competition in Wales, U.K.
DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Roomlinx, Inc. (OTC: RMLX), the innovative supplier of hospitality in-room Interactive TV products, has been chosen as the winner of the International Technium Challenge, a global business planning competition sponsored by the Technium network of business...
76 - The Orchard Partners with National Lampoon and Other Major Independent Film Companies
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Today, The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) announced that it has formed comprehensive marketing, distribution, and services partnerships with National Lampoon, IndiePix Films & Independent Film Sales. With these collaborations, The Orchard expands its robust and...
77 - Nike Debuts Limited Edition Transformers Basketball Shoe Collection
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced a limited edition set of three performance basketball shoes commemorating the worldwide premiere of the Transformers film sequel. The collaboration includes the Nike Zoom Flight Club, Nike Zoom FP and Nike...
78 - Research and Markets: World Pay-TV Video Encoders Market - Analysis the Trends in the World Pay-TV Video Encoders and Transcoders Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "World Pay-TV Video Encoders Market" to their offering. Encoding is defined as the process of turning analog signals into digital. This research service is the second in...
79 - 2K Sports Announces NBA® 2K10: Anniversary Edition to Commemorate 10 Years of NBA 2K Franchise and 2 Million Units Sold of NBA® 2K9
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - To celebrate 10 years of the popular NBA 2K franchise, and the milestone of having sold two million units of NBA® 2K9 worldwide, 2K Sports today announced that the NBA® 2K10: Anniversary Edition is planned for release in North America this fall for the...
80 - STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Comcast's WiMax Bundle Puts Pressure on AT&T and Verizon
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Comcast’s announcement of its “High-Speed 2go” service, which bundles Clearwire’s WiMax service with its own broadband products, will put new pressure on competitors AT&T and Verizon, according to analyst firm Strategy Analytics. The service, set...
81 - Painting by American Artist Donray is among Top Three Sellers at Auction Sale
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - During a recent auction at Stair Galleries Auction House in Hudson, New York, well-known American artist Donray sold a painting entitled Butterfly #20 for a price exceeding the artist’s existing record. The painting, measuring 15.5 inches by 19 inches, was...
82 - Renowned Aussie Horse Trainer and Clinician Clinton Anderson at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum August 1-2
ARDMORE, Okla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Spectators of Clinton Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Tour at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore August 1-2 will be able to watch the results of this popular horse training Method unfold in eight separate demonstrations using untrained horses. After...
83 - Zong Partners with Leading Freemium Online Game Destination Outspark
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Zong (www.Zong.com), the most frictionless payment service for gaming and social media publishers, today announced that it has partnered with Outspark, the leading online virtual playground combining Freemium based online games with personalized...
84 - New Book Proposes Reinvention of Defined Contribution System
TACOMA, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Russell Investments’ Managing Director of Investment Strategy and Consulting Bob Collie and Co-Chair of Global Consulting Don Ezra have written a new book on retirement along with former associate Matthew X. Smith, now a senior vice president and the...
85 - JAKKS Pacific® Gives Notice to Extend WWE Videogame License; THQ Disputes Notice
MALIBU, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) announced that it has notified World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) that the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS intended to exercise its option to renew the WWE videogame license, which would otherwise expire...
86 - Dancers of All Ages, Who Danced in the Heyday of Famed La Monica Ballroom on the Santa Monica Pier, to Get a ‘Second Time Around’ Chance to Relive Those Heady Times
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Those dancers who once were swept up among throngs of dancers reveling in the vast and ornate La Monica Ballroom, a palatial-like structure built in 1924 on the Santa Monica Pier, will get another chance to a relive those heady days. Now 85 years...
87 - Tony Stewart and Office Depot Invite Fans to Be Part of the Team with New ‘Show Us Your 14’ Online Photo Contest
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The proof is in the pictures! That’s why Office Depot® and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ champion Tony Stewart are asking fans to send in their pictures to the new Office Depot “Show Us Your 14” online photo contest. Office Depot...
88 - Full House Resorts Amends Nevada State Bank Credit Facility
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Full House Resorts (NYSE Amex US: FLL) announced today that it has amended its Nevada State Bank Credit Facility to increase the size of the facility by $750,000. The expanded facility size has been used to repay in full the Peters’ Family Trust...
89 - Groupon Launches in Atlanta and Los Angeles
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Groupon , an online community launched in 2007 for organizing group action. For more information, visit http://www.groupon.com.
90 - Visa Signature Partners with Fandango for Exclusive Movie Ticket Perks
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced an agreement with Fandango, the nation’s leading moviegoer destination, that gives Visa Signature cardholders online access to exclusive movie ticket offers including discounts and advance screenings. “Visa’s...
91 - Digital Animation Studio Plastic Wax Announces Latest High Profile Projects and Expansion in Services and Technology
SILVERWATER, Australia-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Plastic Wax, a leading digital animation studio specializing in videogame production and premium entertainment, today announced another year of growth fueled by new projects involving top intellectual properties and serious investments in new...
92 - Elie Dekel to Join Saban Capital Group as a Managing Director
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Saban Capital Group, Inc. (SCG), a private investment firm specializing in the media, entertainment and communications industries, today announced that Elie Dekel will join the Firm as a Managing Director, effective today. Dekel, previously head of...
93 - On Call Communications and Intelsat Cover Michael Jackson’s Passing Using QuickSPOT IP Based Satellite News Gathering Service and Intelsat’s Video Fiber Network
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - On Call Communications and Intelsat sprung into action Thursday afternoon upon reports of Michael Jackson’s hospitalization to provide crucial uplinks to television reporters from around the world at the multiple venues in the Los Angeles area...
94 - Lakes Entertainment Added to Russell 3000 Index
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Today, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced it has been added to the Russell 3000(R) Index after the Russell Investment Group reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on June 29, 2009. Russell indexes are widely...
95 - Wizzard Media Sees Podcast Advertising Growth
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Wizzard Media (NYSE Amex:WZE), the world’s largest podcasting network today announced that it served over 13,700,000 podcast ad impressions through its Alchemy advertising technology in the quarter ending June 30, 2009. The 13.7 million ads served in the...
96 - Research and Markets: Digital Cable in Central and East Europe - Providing Services to 30-35 Million Homes across the Region
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Research and Markets , leading players such as Liberty Global's UPC are in the vanguard of new service offerings. Its digital cable services were already received in 300,000 homes in the Czech Republic in Q1 2009, along with over 150,000 in Romania and 100,000...
97 - ClubWPT.com Giving Players a Shot at Millions
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - World Poker Tour’s legal subscription poker website for the United States—www.ClubWPT.com—is giving players their shot to play for a million dollars next month. Two ClubWPT.com members will win a seat into the $10,000 Season VIII World Poker...
98 - California Assembly Recognizes July 1, 2009 as “DTS 7.1 Day”
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - On Wednesday, July 1, Agoura Hills Mayor Denis Weber will issue a proclamation celebrating DTS, the world’s leading sound technology company, with a resolution declaring July 1, 2009 to be “DTS 7.1 Day” in honor of their cutting edge 7.1...
99 - 100 Million Playfish Games Installed in Only 18 Months
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Playfish, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing social games companies, today announced that 100 million of its games have been installed by players only 18 months after the company was founded. The sheer number and rapid rate at...
100 - Chickipedia’s Top 100 Most Wanted Women
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Chickipedia, the world's first wiki-based database of famous women, today named the Top 100 most searched for women in the month of June on Chickipedia. For a full year, actress Megan Fox, currently seen in the hit film Transformers 2, has reigned as the #1...
101 - Break.com’s Top 25 Most Viral Videos
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Break.com, the leading video entertainment website for guys, offers the top 25 viral videos for the month of June. Coming in at number 1 with 1.2 million views is Cancelled WoW Account Meltdown, featuring a teen’s all-out meltdown after his parents cancel...
102 - SkyCross Expands Its Global Reach by Acquiring Shanghai Universe
VIERA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - SkyCross, one of the world’s leading antenna solutions companies, announced today that it has acquired Shanghai Universe Communication Electronics Co. Ltd., an innovative antenna manufacturer. This strategic acquisition enables SkyCross to provide...
103 - SES Successfully Places € 650 Million Euro Bond
LUXEMBOURG-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - SES S.A. (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), operator of a global fleet of 40 communication satellites, has successfully placed a €650 million five-year Euro bond. The bond, issued by SES Global Americas Holdings GP, was priced at 99.433 with a coupon of 4.875...
104 - The Health Insurance Advocate Radio Show Moves to THE BIG STICK
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Cary Hall, host of The Health Insurance Advocate Radio Show, hits the airwaves on News Radio 980 KMBZ this July 4, 2009, making the big move from Talk Radio 710 KCMO. The weekly one-hour program will be heard each Saturday in its new time slot of...
105 - Sodexo Announces an 8.8% Increase in Revenue, and Organic Growth of 3.4% for First Nine Months of Fiscal 2009
Regulatory News: Food and Facilities Management Services, + 2.9%: Health Care and Seniors, Education and Defense contribute to continued growth Service Vouchers and Cards, + 15.2%: strong development SODEXO (PARIS:SW) (OTCBB:SDXAY), a leader in Food and Facilities Management Services, today...
106 - ILS Proton Successfully Launches SIRIUS FM-5 Satellite
BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - ILS International Launch Services (ILS), a world leader in providing mission and launch services to the commercial satellite industry, successfully carried the SIRIUS FM-5 satellite into orbit today on an ILS Proton. This was the third...
107 - Howard Murad, M.D. Inducted Into AIA Academy of Legends
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Howard Murad, M.D., dermatologist, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and founder of Murad, Inc., has been selected by the Aesthetic International Association (AIA) for induction into its Academy of Legends. The AIA Academy of...
108 - Entertainment Properties Trust Announces Amended and Restated Credit Facility
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE: EPR) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of an amended and restated $215 million revolving credit facility to replace the existing revolving credit facility that was set to mature in January 2010...
109 - Canwest and ad hoc committee of 8% noteholders continue recapitalization of Canwest Media Inc. discussions
WINNIPEG-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Canwest Global Communications Corp. announced today that its subsidiary, Canwest Media Inc. (“CMI”), is continuing discussions with the members of an ad hoc committee (the “Ad Hoc Committee”) of 8% noteholders of CMI regarding a recapitalization...
110 - Wide World of Stocks Secures Agreements with WNBC and ION Television Networks
PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Wide World of Stocks, a new 30-minute pre-recorded television and website program that features microcap companies, has secured agreements with WNBC Channel 4 in New York and ION Television Network. As a result, the program is expected to reach...
111 - “Old Boy” Legal Dispute Should Not Affect Hollywood Version, Says Japanese Publisher Futabasha
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - A legal dispute between the publisher of the Japanese manga comic book “Old Boy” and the South Korean filmmakers who produced a film version of the story should not interfere with plans for a new Hollywood version, says Japanese publisher Futabasha. On...
112 - Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown is Certified Gold by the R.I.A.A.
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - 21st Century Breakdown, the latest studio album from Reprise Records’ Green Day, has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album was released by Reprise Records on May 15th, 2009, and debuted at No. 1 on the...
113 - Los Angeles Welcomes Anime Expo 2009
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Anime Expo® 2009, the nation’s largest Japanese animation and manga (comics) convention, will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 2 - 5, 2009. The Anime Expo, celebrating its 18th year, emphasizes cutting-edge, creative thinking as it...
114 - Larry the Cable Guy to Release 4th of July Special Digitally
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Jack Records/Warner Bros. Records Comedian Larry the Cable Guy will release his first 4th Of July Special, Tailgate Party, digitally on the holiday. The digital download package will be distributed exclusively by Basecamp Productions and will be...
115 - Mitchel Musso Announces Summer 2009 Tour Dates
WHO: Mitchel Musso, from the Disney Channel hit series “Hannah Montana”, recently released his Walt Disney Records self-titled solo album on June 2 which debuted at #19 on Billboard’s 200 chart. The album also hit #2 on the iTunes Pop chart (second only to Lady Gaga) and #5 on iTunes...
116 - R.E.M. to Release Live Digital EP — 'Reckoning Songs from the Olympia' — Through All Digital Retailers on July 7th
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - R.E.M. will release a live digital EP, entitled Reckoning Songs From The Olympia, through iTunes and all digital service providers on July 7th, 2009. The EP features live versions of four songs from the band's beloved second album Reckoning that were...
117 - Outdoor Toys, Games and Crafts Add Sparkle to Fourth of July Barbecues and Backyard Fun
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Eating and playing outdoors are favorite pastimes, especially when there are children around to help build the holiday spirit. As families come together to celebrate the nation’s 233rd birthday, Toy Industry Association suggests a dozen great outdoor...
118 - 3D Entertainment Summit Unveils New Partnership with Variety and Announces Entertainment Technology Center at USC as Presenting Partner
MILFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The 3D Entertainment Summit, co-produced by Bob Dowling and Unicomm LLC, has established a joint venture agreement with Variety (a Reed Business Information publication). Variety will provide significant industry outreach, marketing and sales support...
119 - Trusteer Security Researcher Can Dissect Twitter Account Hijacking
-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Trusteer WHO: Amit Klein is a noted internet security researcher and CTO of Trusteer. He is an expert on DNS, browser, and endpoint security. Mr. Klein has discovered and reported several high profile DNS vulnerabilities, and is credited with discovering...
120 - Book Launch Reveals Secrets to Finding Passion in Life, Creating More Happiness, Conquering Fear, Improving Relationships and Achieving Greatness
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Michelle Prince, President of Prince Performance Group, has embraced personal development, goal-setting and the desire to improve her life since the age of 18. She has been exposed to, and worked for, some of the most influential motivational teachers...
121 - PRI Welcomes Marguerite Steed Hoffman to Its Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Public Radio International (PRI) announces the appointment of Marguerite Steed Hoffman to its Board of Directors. A respected leader in business and philanthropy, Hoffman chairs Custom Food Group, a vending company that has been owned by the Hoffman family...
122 - Hoberman Associates Partners with Leading Design Teams to Create the Expanding Video Screen for U2’s 360º Tour
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Hoberman Associates, Inc. Resources & Graphics (Click any asset to be directed to FTP site)Fact SheetTechnical SpecificationsHoberman Associates LogoImages of the Expanding Video ScreenVideo of the Expanding Video ScreenChuck Hoberman Photo Hoberman...
123 - Canwest Agrees to Sell Two Conventional Television Stations to Channel Zero
WINNIPEG-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Canwest Global Communications Corp. (“Canwest” or the “Company”) announced today that its subsidiary, Canwest Television Limited Partnership has entered into an agreement to sell CHCH-TV (“CHCH”) in Hamilton and CJNT-TV (“CJNT”) in Montreal to...
124 - Motorola Joins Via Licensing Joint Licensing Program for Near Field Communications
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Via Licensing Corporation announced today that Motorola, Inc. has joined its joint licensing program for patents essential to the practice of Near Field Communications (NFC) as a licensor. NFC technology provides short-range, standards-based wireless...
125 - Murder, Mayhem and Dysfunctional Families Reside in ION Television’s “Durham County”
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - What you don’t know about your neighbors could kill you. That’s just everyday reality in “Durham County,” the new original scripted prime time series premiering this Fall to U.S. audiences on ION Television. “Durham County,” an...
126 - Citygarden. — An Urban Oasis Blooms in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - It has no real equivalent anywhere: a public garden with spectacular landscaping and internationally renowned modern and contemporary sculpture in a completely open, accessible downtown setting. Citygarden, which was dedicated today, is an oasis in the City...
127 - DigiTise Media Partners with American Humane Association to Provide Animal Health and Safety Information; Adds Dr. Marie McCabe as the ‘Veterinary Voice’ of PetTales.TV
LAKEWOOD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - DigiTise Media is a leading New Media Company delivering Private Television Networks and Audio Channels via broadband to commercial and professional spaces. One of DigiTise’s premium channels is PetTales.TV, which is designed for animal lovers and...
128 - Independent Developer Pavilion Launches at Macworld 2010
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The Independent Developer Pavilion, a show floor area dedicated exclusively to independent Mac software developers, is launching at Macworld 2010, IDG World Expo announced today. Companies participating in this new Pavilion have the opportunity to...
129 - NCsoft and City of Heroes Continue Fifth Anniversary Celebration with Launch of “Issue 15: Anniversary”
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - NCsoft®, the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), today launched Issue 15: Anniversary, the next exciting chapter of City of Heroes®, the premier comic-book inspired MMO. Commemorating the game’s recent...
130 - ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ Advances on 7-Eleven® Stores
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - 7-Eleven, Inc. reports for duty this July as it joins forces with Paramount Pictures to promote the Aug. 7 release of the new action movie, “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” At the center of the promotion, starting Wednesday, is a new G.I. JOE-themed true-blue...
131 - Forget about IDOL, Rock The Next American Star Regional Finals with Celebrity Headliner VANILLA ICE LIVE at the Fillmore Irving Plaza July 1st!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Move over Idol, The Next American Star Young Adult Rock East Regional Finals are LIVE at The Fillmore Irving Plaza NYC, featuring the East’s top unsigned bands. The East Regional Finals follow packed houses at the House of Blues in Chicago and Dallas last...
132 - Regal Entertainment Group Announces Grand Opening Details for River Point Stadium 14
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the world, today announced grand opening details for the new Regal Cinemas in Sheridan, Colorado. River Point Stadium 14 will...
133 - THIRTEEN, Kunhardt McGee Productions and Inkwell Films, in Production on New PBS Series, Faces of America
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - America is a nation of immigrants, and the richly diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and religious heritage that truly defines the American experience is the focus of Faces of America, a new four-part PBS series from the producers of African American Lives...
134 - Gaylord Entertainment Company to Present at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 12:05 P.M. ET
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) announced today that it will present to attendees of the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, July...
135 - Glu Mobile Announces Lineup of Games for Summer 2009
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced its lineup of games for summer 2009. These additions to Glu’s portfolio include never-before-seen brands from Glu, as well as a sequel from one of Glu’s...
136 - Giant Realm, Inc. Makes Ecommerce Play With the Introduction of the Giant Realm Store
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Giant Realm Inc., the online media company that delivers millions of 18 – 34 year old males to advertisers via its publisher group of entertainment enthusiast communities, today announced its foray into ecommerce with the Giant Realm Store. The Giant...
137 - Disney Interactive Studios and Disney Press Announce New Novels Based on the Popular Spectrobes Video Game Franchise
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Disney Press will publish the new middle-grade series based on Disney Interactive Studios' best-selling Spectrobes videogames. The sci-fi story of two planetary officers and the mysterious Spectrobes creatures will be told through these original junior...
138 - GE-CIA Collaboration Reveals Future with Flexible Paper-Thin OLED Technology
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - GE’s ongoing development of a revolutionary, energy-efficient light source of the future—flexible, paper-thin, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDS)—and its collaboration with industrial design students from the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) show...
139 - LEDs Color Historic Light-Art Concert with Future Lighting Solutions
MONTREAL-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - A historic light-art concert in Jena, Germany, featured a color-changing performance by 170 LED-illuminated weather balloons in a custom installation engineered by a team assembled by Future Lighting Solutions. Super-sized balloons hung throughout the concert...
140 - StudioGPU Ships MachStudio Pro — Supercharges 3D Workflow with Real-Time Finishing and Compositing
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - StudioGPU announced today the immediate availability of MachStudio Pro™, a professional 3D workflow and rendering package created by artists for artists. MachStudio Pro offers a seamless way to create and interact with cinematic quality 3D objects and...
141 - Maloof Money Cup Makes Its Videogame Debut in the Critically Acclaimed Skate 2
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that starting July 9 gamers can download and compete in Skate 2’s Maloof Money Cup Pack, based on the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding. The pack will be...
142 - EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Videogame Flies Onto Store Shelves This Week!
GUILDFORD, England-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ videogame will be available in stores across the globe this week. Available on...
143 - Legendary Game Designer Brian Reynolds Joins Zynga as Chief Designer
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Zynga, the largest developer of social games, today appointed Brian Reynolds to the newly created position of chief designer. Reynolds will lead the product development team and will be responsible for developing new social strategy games. Reynolds, an...
144 - Blue Rhino Offers Safety Tips For Firing Up This Fourth of July
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) more than two-thirds of Americans will fire up their grill, smoker or fryer for the Independence Day holiday this year, the most popular outdoor cooking holiday. Blue Rhino, the leading...
145 - Global Gaming Factory X: Acquisitions of The Pirate Bay and New File - Sharing Technology, p2p 2.0
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The listed software company, Global Gaming Factory X AB (publ) (GGF) acquires The Pirate Bay website, http://www.thepiratebay.org, one of the 100 most visited websites in the world and the technology company Peerialism, that has developed next generation...
146 - SES ASTRA Signs Long-Term Contract With BSkyB For 24 Transponders
LUXEMBOURG-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), announced today that it has renewed contracts with BSkyB (Sky) for 24 transponders on a long-term basis on ASTRA’s 28.2 degrees East orbital position. In total Sky is using 31 transponders on the ASTRA...
147 - UCLA Anderson School of Management Announces 2009 Gerald Loeb Award Winners
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Journalists from across the nation gathered tonight at the New York Athletic Club for the 2009 Gerald Loeb Awards Banquet. The Loeb Awards are among the highest honors in journalism, recognizing the work of journalists whose contributions illuminate the world...
148 - Cumulus Media Inc. Announces Third Amendment to Credit Facility
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ: CMLS) (the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its senior secured credit facility, which was overwhelmingly approved by the lenders. The amendment provides the Company with compliance relief...
149 - Testronic Labs Founding Member of MESA
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Testronic Labs, global multimedia quality assurance and localization specialists, announces that it has become a founding member of MESA, the Media and Entertainment Services Alliance. MESA, a global federation of service providers to the entertainment...
150 - Cinemark, Inc. Announces Early Settlement and Receipt of Requisite Consents in its Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for its 9¾% Senior Discount Notes due 2014
PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Cinemark, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) announced today that, pursuant to its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation (the “Offer”) for any and all of its 9¾% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”), holders of $402,458,768...
151 - Hurley and Warner Bros. Records Set to Release The Drifter — a Film Documenting Rob Machado's Time Spent Soul-Searching in Indonesia — to Be Released This Fall
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Authentic youth lifestyle brand Hurley and Warner Bros. Records will release The Drifter, iconic surfer Rob Machado's much-anticipated autobiographical movie, this fall. The film will have limited theatrical screenings across the country and will...
152 - Circus Vargas to Give Free Tickets to Anyone Unemployed in California!
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - With unemployment in California over 11 percent, CIRCUS VARGAS, America’s Favorite Big Top Circus, is doing its part to help those hit hardest by the economic downturn and will allow those who are unemployed to bring their families at no charge to...
153 - TV Guide Network Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson with “Stars Reflect on Man in the Mirror” and “Michael Jackson: Music Legacy” TV Specials This Week
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - TV Guide Network will pay homage to the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson in two television specials airing this week. “Stars Reflect on the Man in the Mirror,” premiering on Tuesday, June 30, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT will include performance highlights...
154 - Research and Markets: 2008 3D Television Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 3D Television Report" report to their offering. The Need: Historically, the 3DTV market has been very small, with the solution being add-ons that only worked with CRT displays. Advances in display...
155 - Coors Light Brings Cold Refreshment to the 2009 Essence Music Festival
GOLDEN, Colo. & MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Coors Light — "The World's Most Refreshing Beer™" — is proud to serve as the official beer sponsor of the 15th Annual 2009 Coca Cola Essence Music Festival, which takes place over the 4th of July weekend in New Orleans...
156 - Coca-Cola’s New Interactive Vending Machine Wins Gold at Cannes Lions 2009 International Advertising Festival
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - A new interactive Coca-Cola vending machine with a large format touch-screen and Bluetooth capabilities has taken home the Gold Lion in the Point of Sale category at the 2009 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. The festival, widely considered as...
157 - Nine-Year-Old “Chef” Jack Witherspoon Teams with Beckstrand Cancer Foundation in Support of Pediatric Cancer Patients
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - In the United States, 33 children are diagnosed with cancer each day, a statistic that hits home for nine-year-old Jack Witherspoon. As a two-time pediatric cancer survivor and aspiring chef, Jack has raised more than $75,000 to date for leukemia...
158 - New Authors and Reality TV Stars Added to Third Annual Exclusive Premier Women's Empowerment Conference & Expo from EPremier
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - EPremier LLC today announced several new speakers, including prominent authors and reality TV stars, who have been added to the conference schedule for the third annual Exclusive Premier Women's Empowerment Conference and Expo at the Long Beach...
159 - CEA Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision in Remote DVR Case
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - The United States Supreme Court today denied the petition for a writ of certiorari upholding the legality of Cablevision’s remote digital video recorder (DVR). The technology is functionally identical to a home DVR, and allows viewers to record...
160 - Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday Celebration from Madison Square Garden: A Great Performances special airing on PBS this summer
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - With a career spanning more than half a century, renowned folk artist, political activist, and avid environmentalist, Pete Seeger, turned 90 in May of 2009. In honor of the milestone birthday, a multi-generational roster of artists, whose music has been...
161 - ION Media Networks Launches Digital Broadcast “Triple Play” in New York City and Washington, D.C.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - ION Media Networks today announced the launch of its Digital Broadcast “Triple Play” in New York City and Washington, D.C. The DTV “Triple Play” includes the broadcast of the Company’s flagship network, ION Television, in...
162 - Research and Markets: By 2012, the Cost of a CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) Backlight Unit for a 46" LCD TV Will Be Reduced By Nearly 50% to $122
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Research and Markets , the cost picture is much different. The grand total for the BLU in 2008 is $388, an 83% premium over the CCFL BLU. By 2012, this premium falls to only 13% as the cost of the BLU is about $138. History has shown that adoption of a new...
163 - MLB and ‘PEOPLE’ Announce 30 Community “All-Stars” to Be Honored at All-Star Game
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Major League Baseball and PEOPLE today announced the 30 winners of the “All-Stars Among Us” campaign, which recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways. The winners will be honored during the pre-game ceremony at the...
164 - NASCAR to Unveil First Hall Nominees on SPEED™
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - SPEED will air an exclusive one-hour special Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET from the site of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., as NASCAR unveils the 25 nominees for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “There are a limited...
165 - Research and Markets: Digital 3D Entertainment: From Theater to the Home - Why, How & Opportunities Explores Market Issues and Technologies Involved
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Research and Markets Table 15 - 3D Television Vendors and Technology employed Table 16 - Digital Signage 3D Display Companies Table 17 - 3D Codec Vendors For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/39da8d/digital_3d_enterta
166 - Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg Puts Tri-State Players in the Spotlight with New Name, New Boat and New Gaming Experience
LAWRENCEBURG, Indi. & WYOMISSING, Penn.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - The curtain lifts on a new gaming experience today in Lawrenceburg as the former Argosy Casino Hotel owned by Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) unveils a new $336 million casino boat and becomes Hollywood Casino...
167 - USADATA Helps Swimming Pool Companies Glide to New Customers
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Swimming pool builders and service companies are finding direct mail to be a profitable channel for customer acquisition, and the company they’re turning to for targeted mailing lists is USADATA, a trusted provider of mailing lists and sales leads for...
168 - Freeverse Releases Warpack: Grunts by Strange Flavour on Apple App Store
BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Freeverse, Inc., a leading developer and publisher of games for iPhone and iPod touch, today announced the release of the fun new game Warpack: Grunts from UK partner company Strange Flavour. This pick-up-and-play squad based shooter springs to life...
169 - New Book by Dr. J. Brant Darby Stresses Importance of Childrens’ Dental Health
MEDFORD, Ore.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Dr. J. Brant Darby has written and released a new book titled, “How to Successfully Prepare for Your Child’s First Dental Visit.” The book, which contains beautiful photography and artwork created by children, is full of important information...
170 - Find Your Color Personality With the Help of Danielle Hirsch on HGTV.com
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Tired of coloring within the lines and seeing the same neutral shades every day? Make your room pop — and make a statement — by selecting the right hues with the help of HGTV.com and Danielle Hirsch of HGTV’s Color Splash. Danielle’s helpful...
171 - Disney Interactive Studios Pioneers 3-D Console Experiences This Summer with G-Force and Toy Story Mania! Video Games
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Three-dimensional experiences are taking over the film experience at movie theaters in 2009 and Disney Interactive Studios is leading the way in video games by introducing innovative stereoscopic 3-D features in two of its premier games this summer...
172 - The Santa Monica Pier Relives Its Iconic Place in Ballroom Dancing History with the La Monica Ballroom Redux on July 23, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Since 1924, the La Monica Ballroom resonated as the heart of ballroom dancing until it gave into age on the Santa Monica Pier in 1962. Now, 85 years later, on July 23, 2009 what would be the anniversary of La Monica, the original experience of the...
173 - Wayne Stopak Crowned 2009 Virtual U.S. Open Champion
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - The United States Golf Association (USGA) and World Golf Tour (WGT) are pleased to announce Ohio resident Wayne Stopak, known as NASAGolfer, the inaugural Virtual U.S. Open Champion with a round of 66, four strokes under par. Stopak qualified with a...
174 - Rock/Heavy Metal Personality Eddie Trunk Launching Live Video Chats on EddieTrunk.com
Popular nationally syndicated FM and satellite radio personality Eddie Trunk, THE respected voice on rock and heavy metal music in radio and television, is no longer content to have his fans just listen – he wants to engage the rock and metal community in a new way with fully interactive online...
175 - Jungle Bloxx Swings into Apple App Store
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Digital Chocolate, a quality leader in mobile games for iPhone and iPod touch, today announced Jungle Bloxx is now available on Apple's App Store! Created for iPhone and iPod touch, Jungle Bloxx comes packing heat with up to 90 unique levels...
176 - TV Guide Network Announces “Hollywood Summer Movies” Line-up for July
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Friday night is movie night on TV Guide Network this summer, as the network today announced plans to debut full-length feature films in July. TV Guide Network’s “Hollywood Summer Movies” line-up includes four star-studded features that will air in...
177 - New Silicon Run Film, MEMS: Making Micro Machines, Provides Inside Look at MEMS Manufacturing
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Filmmaker Ruth Carranza has done more to document semiconductor and computer manufacturing than almost anyone in the business. With a seven-part educational film series on the subject already under her belt, Carranza will soon showcase the first in a...
178 - Magician David Blaine Teams up with Partners 1993 to Bring His Favorite Close-up Card Magic, See-A-Card, to Apple’s App Store
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - The coolest new app for the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod touch lets users perform famed magician David Blaine’s amazing card effect that astounds audiences everywhere, thanks to the skills of software engineering firm Partners 1993. The user-friendly app...
179 - Overnight Success: Retro TV Expands Classic Programming Delivery With SES
PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Home to the most innovative and popular television networks and programming, SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES, a division of SES S.A. (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), today announced it has signed a multiyear agreement to deliver Retro TV’s classic content lineup...
180 - CDC Games Expects the Highly Anticipated Launch of The Lord of the Rings Online™ in the Second Half of 2009
ATLANTA & SHANGHAI-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - CDC Games, a business unit of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and a pioneer of the “free-to-play, pay for merchandise” model for online games in China, announced today that it expects to launch The Lord of the Rings Online in China during...
181 - Multimedia Games’ First Community Gaming Product Installed at Oklahoma’s Largest Gaming Venue
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Marking the commercial launch of its Community Gaming series, Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) (“Multimedia”) announced today the first installations of Sport of Kings at the Chickasaw Nation’s WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma. This first bank...
182 - Elixir Gaming Provides Update on Ramp of Operations in Philippines Market
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: EGT) (“Elixir Gaming” or “the Company”), a provider of gaming technology solutions to the Pan-Asian gaming industry, today provided an update on the expansion of its electronic gaming machine operations in...
183 - Digitalsmiths Unveils VideoSense® 2.0, Applying Unparalleled Metadata Intelligence to the Creation, Aggregation and Distribution of Digital Media
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Digitalsmiths, the innovative multi-screen media analysis, operations and publishing technology provider, today unveiled VideoSense® 2.0, a new product that applies the company’s proprietary media analysis and operations capabilities to...
184 - CSR and SiRF combine to launch a new era of connectivity and location
CAMBRIDGE, UK & SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - CSR plc (LSE:CSR): CSR plc (‘CSR’) and SiRF Technology Holdings Inc, ('SiRF') on Friday 26 June completed the merger between SiRF and a wholly owned subsidiary of CSR, creating a leading pure play provider of connectivity and...
185 - California Punk Band CUBICLE Creates “Ponzi Scheme” Music Video Featuring a Dancing Bernie Madoff
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - The California punk rock band CUBICLE has created a song and viral video appropriately entitled “Ponzi Scheme” to commemorate the sentencing of Bernie Madoff for the $65 billion Ponzi scheme that he admitted to running. “You say you want to make more...
186 - Lance Armstrong and Nike “Driven” TV Commercial to Premiere Tonight at 8pm EST
-(Business Wire)-June 28, 2009 - NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE): What: Nike and the Lance Armstrong Foundation joined forces in an integrated media and grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong, world-class athletes, celebrities and survivors, in a call-to-action to join the global fight against...
187 - Wristbandfactory.com Creates Wristband in Honor of Michael Jackson
BENTON CITY, Wash.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Wristbandfactory.com created the “R.I.P King of Pop” wristband in honor of Michael Jackson. This wristband is the first of Wristbandfactory.com Celebrity Wristbands. Wristbandfactory.com already has over 250 wristband designs, and the...
188 - DIRECTV and DISH Network Applaud Kentucky Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Law that Allowed Local Governments to Tax Satellite TV
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) and DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) released the following statement today: “DIRECTV and DISH Network applaud the Kentucky Supreme Court's unanimous decision today to strike down the Kentucky law...
189 - Air Supply Returns to the States for Fourth of July Show at the Beaumont Cherry Festival in Riverside, California and Announces More 2009 Tour Dates
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - After a typically jam packed exotic spring touring everywhere from Australia to Central America and Asia (Hong Kong, Tapei, Singapore), Air Supply (www.airsupplymusic.com) is coming home to America for Independence Day. The '80s hit making duo of Graham...
190 - 16 Second Stare: Tampa-Based Emerging Rock ‘N Roll Band Motors a Performance Spot at This Year’s Love Ride 26
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Rock powerhouse 16 Second Stare (www.16secondstare.com) has gained a live performance spot on Saturday, October 24 during California Bike Week. Part of the three–day motorcycle rally includes Love Ride 26 (www.loveride.org), the largest ride for...
191 - Veteran Family Law Expert Available to Discuss Custody of Jackson’s Children
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Family Law attorney Fred Silberberg, an expert in child custody matters and who has represented numerous entertainment figures, is available to talk about the future of Michael Jackson’s three children. The matter is complicated by the fact that the...
192 - ‘The King of Pop’ Rules the Jukebox World
BRISTOL, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - The unexpected passing of Michael Jackson on Thursday afternoon had jukeboxes around the country spinning in tribute to the King of Pop, with the AMI Entertainment Network reporting an astounding 2,000 percent spike in music plays across its...
193 - CIGNA Joins Effort to Support Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Build in Connecticut
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - The ABC-TV Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s rebuilding of a home for a Suffield, Conn. family will bring community members together from across the state, united in the goal to help a family in need. Joining this effort is local health service...
194 - All Michael Jackson Streaming Channel Debuts On TheRadio.Com
CHARLESTON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Webcaster TheRadio.Com launched an all Michael Jackson channel today to pay tribute to the life and music of the Pop icon who died yesterday. The Michael Jackson channel will join other music channels currently available at TheRadio.Com, a free online...
195 - 2009 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition Names Judging Panel
AZUSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services for lawns, gardens, agriculture, golf courses, sports arenas, and commercial developments, today announced its expert panel of judges for the 2009 Intelligent Use of...
196 - Statement by David R. Glew (Retired Chairman of Epic Records) on the Death of Michael Jackson
TUCSON, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - The following is a statement from David R. Glew, retired Chairman of Epic Records: "I join with my colleagues at Epic Records and Sony Music, along with music fans all over the world, in mourning the loss of my dear friend Michael Jackson. I had the...
197 - Research and Markets: Global Gaming Almanac Provides Complete Overview of Gambling Worldwide 2009 - 2010
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Research and Markets within the jurisdiction. Other summarized statistics include casino square footage, convention square footage, number of rooms, restaurants, entertainment venues, parking spaces, and number of employees. Third, more than 2,600 gaming...
198 - Harry Potter Star Tom Felton to Make a Special Appearance on Friday, July 10 at Hot Topic at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), along with its prominent retail partner, Hot Topic Stores (Nasdaq: HOTT), has announced an enchanted and exclusive, one-time fan event in Paramus, New Jersey, featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton, in support...
199 - Coca-Cola Asks African American Teens: “Do You Speak Coke?” with TV Spot Debuting on the “BET Awards ‘09” This Sunday, June 28
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - What does a hip-hop-loving dog have in common with a rock-and-roll-loving, bald-headed body builder? On the surface not much, but take a closer look and there are more commonalities than you might think. That’s the message behind a new television ad from the...
200 - BMI Mourns the Loss of Its Icon and Longtime Songwriter Michael Jackson
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) mourns the loss of its BMI Icon and longtime songwriter and publisher Michael Jackson. BMI has set up a section on its homepage – www.bmi.com – for some of its most performed songwriters to comment on Michael and his legacy...
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