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ArchivesReport: News Corp, Liberty in Talks to Swap DirecTV StakeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:41am.
New York - News Corporation CEO Rupert Murdoch is in talks with Liberty Media chairman John Malone, on swapping News Corp.'s estimated $9 billion, 38% stake in U.S. satellite TV provider DirecTV for Liberty's 20% holding in News Corporation, Reuters reported. The initial story from CNBC stated that Murdoch has soured on the U.S. satellite TV business, partly due to his inability to offer high-speed Internet without partnering with the telephone companies.
Ted Leonsis To Step Down From Management Role At AOLAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:40am.
Dulles, Va. - Ted Leonsis, the vice chairman of AOL and president of its Audience business, announced that he will retire from a management role at the company on January 1. Leonsis will remain vice chairman of the company, after stepping down from day-to-day management roles. Leonsis joined AOL in 1993, following the acquisition of Redgate Communications, one of the first new media marketing companies.
Video Compression Firm DivX Files for $118 Million IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:32am.
San Diego - DivX, a provider of video compression technology, announced this week that it plans to raise $118 million next week in an initial public offering of 9.1 million shares, at a price of $12 to $14 per share. Founded in 2000, the San Diego-based firm's DivX codec is available as an alternative to Windows Media or QuickTime for encoding video; its software has also been embedded on more than 50 million DVD players and other consumer electronics devices.
Sportingbet Chairman Resigns After Being Allowed to Return to U.K.Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:31am.
London - The chairman of U.K.-based online gambling firm Sportingbet, who was the second executive to be arrested by U.S. authorities for allegedly breaking U.S. laws against online gambling, resigned his position on Friday after a judge allowed him to leave the U.S., Reuters reported.
Taiwan Song-Swapping Service Kuro Agrees to Shut Down, Pay DamagesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:28am.
London - The recording industry's campaign against illicit file-sharing sites claimed another victory this week, as Taiwan-based Kuro agreed to shut down and pay the industry unspecified damages for copyright infringement. Kuro, which counted an estimated 500,000 registered users for its commercial, subscription-based download service, announced plans to re-launch as a legitimate service that will compensate copyright holders.
tags: Law | Lawsuits | Settlements | Tech | Music | Copyright | Closings | File-Sharing | Taiwan | Kuro |
Sony Pays $22 Million for Stake in Online Golf Game Publisher GamepotAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:26am.
Tokyo - Sony Communication Network Corp. announced on Friday that it will pay $22 million to acquire a 27% stake in Gamepot, the operator of an online golf game in Japan. The Sony unit also operates the Japanese Internet service provider So-net. In the U.S., Sony operates Sony Online Entertainment, an online games division whose titles include "EverQuest" "PlanetSide" and "Star Wars Galaxies."
tags: Games | Deals | Sports | Sports Games | Casual Games | Sony | Japan | Golf | Investments | Gamepot |
News Corp.'s FX to Test "DVR-Proof" TV CommercialAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:24am.
London - News Corp.'s FX network plans to introduce a new TV commercial format designed to retain impressions even when users fast-forward through spots using their digital video recorders (DVR), Reuters reported. The experimental ad for FX's new drama series, "Brotherhood," will consist of a single image displayed for the duration of the 30-second commercial, which the company says will ensure an impression even if the ad is fast-forwarded at 12x speeds. The DVR-proof ad is slated to premiere in the U.K. on Sept. 22.
FCC Details Process for Use of Freed Spectrum from Digital TransitionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:22am.
Washington - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week announced additional details on how the spectrum freed by the transition from analog to digital broadcasting in 2009 will be used, Reuters reported. Lab tests that will set interference specifications for wireless devices that will utilize the free airwaves are due by July 2007. The FCC anticipates that such devices will be available in stores at the time that the analog spectrum becomes available in February 2009.
Toshiba Introduces Second-Generation HD DVD PlayersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:19am.
Denver - Japanese consumer electronics firm Toshiba this week introduced its second-generation HD DVD players for the U.S. market. The new entry-level HD-A2, which will sell for $499 upon its release in October, will output HD DVD content through the HDMI interface in 720p or 1080i, while the high-end HD-XA2 will output at 720p, 1080i, or 1920 x 1080p -- the highest HD signal currently available. The HD-XA2 is slated for release in December and will retail for $999.
Report: Global 3G Subscribers to Reach 1 Billion by 2010Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:17am.
Boston - Subscribers to 3G mobile network services are on target to reach 167 million worldwide by the end of the year, and will climb pass the 1 billion mark in 2010, according to a report from market research firm Strategy Analytics.
Adobe to Launch Site for Sharing of Videos, Photos, Flash ContentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:15am.
San Jose, Calif. - Adobe Systems, the developer of Photoshop and distributor of Flash, this week announced details of a forthcoming media-sharing service that will allow users of its desktop publishing software to upload photos, videos and Flash-based media. Set to launch within a month, Photoshop Showcase will be free for up to 1,000 items, $3.99 per month for 5,000 items and $7.99 per month for unlimited storage.
Yankee Group Acquires Tech Market Research Firm TransmediaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:14am.
Boston - Yankee Group Research, a Boston-based technology market research firm, has acquired Transmedia, a Massachusetts-based provider of researched media products and conferences for emerging technology markets. Terms between the two private companies were not disclosed. This is the first acquisition in Yankee Group's history.
Comcast to Offer CBS Primetime Shows for Free on VODAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:03am.
Philadelphia - Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, has announced a deal with CBS to make eight of the network's prime-time shows available for free through Comcast's video-on-demand service. The new deal replaces a previous agreement, where Comcast sold CBS shows for 99 cents each in markets served by CBS owned and operated stations. The free on-demand programs will include paid commercial spots sold by CBS, and will be available to Comcast digital subscribers nationwide. The programs will be posted the day after they air, and remain available for a month.
Fox Posts Preview of "My Name is Earl" Season Premiere on MySpace, AmazonAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:00am.
Century City, Calif. - 20th Century Fox has announced that it will post an exclusive sneak preview of the first 10 minutes of the premiere episode of the second season of its sitcom "My Name Is Earl" for streaming on Amazon.com, and also the show's profile page on News Corp.'s MySpace. The preview will remain on MySpace through Sept. 21.
tags: Video | Marketing | TV | MySpace | Comedy | Fox | Promotions | Amazon | Previews | Sneakpeaks |
STATS to Provide Content to Newly Launched NBCSports.comAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:54am.
Morton Grove, Ill. - STATS, a joint venture between the Associated Press and News Corp. that provides sports information for TV, print, Internet and wireless services, said this week that its content will be featured on the newly launched NBCSports.com website. NBC Sports Digital said STATS will provide AP sports editorial, features, headlines, previews and recaps of sporting events.
Motorola, Cingular Introduce $249 MOTORAZR v3i Music PhoneAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:52am.
Libertyville, Ill. - Motorola and wireless carrier Cingular this debuted the MOTORAZR v3i handset, Motorola's latest music phone, which includes Apple's iTunes software. The phone features a 512MB MicroSD card, and is available for $249.
Blip.tv Vlog Content to be Distributed on Akimbo VOD ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:50am.
New York - Blip.tv, a video-sharing site that hosts and distributes video blogs and Web-based TV shows, said this week that its programming will be made available through the Akimbo Internet video-on-demand service in the U.S. and Canada. The Akimbo service requires a broadband connection and costs $9.99 per month plus $199 for the Akimbo player set-top box.
Crisp Wireless Creates Mobile Portal for Premiere MagazineAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:42am.
New York - Crisp Wireless, a provider of mobile content management and delivery technology, said this week that it created a mobile portal for Premiere Magazine, published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. The site features articles, movie reviews, celebrity photos and film-related content.
tags: Mobile | Online Publishing | Magazines | Crisp Wireless | Hachette Filipacchi | Premiere Magazine |
Turner's GameTap Enhances Parental Controls, Adds Kid-Friendly TitlesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:41am.
Atlanta - Turner Broadcasting's GameTap broadband entertainment network said this week that it has added enhanced parental controls and new kid-friendly entertainment and educational games. New filtering lets parents set individual settings for multiple children, based on game ratings (E, E10+, T). The site features over 115 games rated E or less and will soon add 20 more, including "Oregon Trail," "Carmen Sandiego" and "Math Blaster." The $9.95 per month service also includes video entertainment content.
Destineer Developing "Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy" for Nintendo DSAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:40am.
Minneapolis - Game publisher Destineer this week announced development on "Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy" for the Nintendo DS, based on the manga that has also spawned a TV series on Adult Swim and a feature film. Developed by Bandai, the game is scheduled for release in the fall.
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