Discussions have centered on technology and business models like advertising-sponsored services.

Verizon Communications COO Denny Strigl said on Monday that Verizon Wireless carries out conversations with many companies, including Google, but offered no specifics.

Today France Telecom denied [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/google-discusses-adding-its-apps-to-verizon-phones/feed 0 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/nbc-universal-to-sell-in-game-ads-through-iga-worldwide http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/nbc-universal-to-sell-in-game-ads-through-iga-worldwide#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger New York – NBC Universal Digital Media has partnered with IGA Worldwide to sell ads on the company's in-game advertising network, following its participation in IGA's $25 million July financing round through its Peacock Equity Fund. Under the terms, NBC Universal will sell a portion of IGA's premium inventory, and also create customized campaigns for its marketing clients.

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Related Links:http://blog.messenger.yahoo.com/blog/2007/10/29/new-yahoo-messenger-90-beta [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/yahoo-adds-media-player-2gb-file-transfers-to-messenger/feed 0 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/capcom-sony-pictures-team-on-resident-evil-cg-animated-film http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/capcom-sony-pictures-team-on-resident-evil-cg-animated-film#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger Los Angeles – Japanese video game developer Capcom has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan to create a 3D animated film based on its "Resident Evil" game franchise, which to date has sold 33 million units worldwide. "Biohazard: Degeneration" is scheduled for release in the second half of 2008. A trio of live-action movies based on "Resident Evil" have already been released; "Resident Evil: Extinction" has so far earned $50 million at the U.S. box office since its release [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/capcom-sony-pictures-team-on-resident-evil-cg-animated-film/feed 0 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/music-choice-licenses-emi-music-videos-for-tv-online http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/music-choice-licenses-emi-music-videos-for-tv-online#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger New York - Music Choice, a provider of digital music services for cable TV providers and mobile carriers, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a licensing agreement with major label EMI Music, giving it the rights to stream EMI's entire music video library on TV and online in the U.S. The videos will be available through Music Choice's free on-demand network from cable operators, and its free online music service for broadband subscribers.

Related [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/music-choice-licenses-emi-music-videos-for-tv-online/feed 0 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/disney-to-employ-zinios-cdvu-format-on-upcoming-releases http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/disney-to-employ-zinios-cdvu-format-on-upcoming-releases#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger San Francisco – Zinio, a provider of digital publishing and distribution for magazines and books, said on Tuesday that Disney Music Group will implement its CDVU+ format on upcoming releases next year from artists including Atreyu, Hillary Duff, Jesse McCartney and Vanessa Hudgens. The CDVU+ format — which eliminates the traditional CD booklet and jewel case — includes interactive "digital magazine" elements and band photos that can be printed at home, as well as song lyrics, behind the scenes [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/disney-to-employ-zinios-cdvu-format-on-upcoming-releases/feed 1 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/natalie-portman-ioda-team-on-finca-benefit-compilation http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/natalie-portman-ioda-team-on-finca-benefit-compilation#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger San Francisco – IODA, a digital distributor of independent music, on Tuesday announced the iTunes-exclusive release of "Big Change: Songs for FINCA," a compilation album for charity that was executive produced by actress Natalie Portman. FINCA is an international microfinance organization that provides financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs, helping them to create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living. The $7.99 compilation album features tracks from artists including Beirut, Antony & The Johnsons, Devendra Banhart, [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/natalie-portman-ioda-team-on-finca-benefit-compilation/feed 0 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/rockstar-games-ships-manhunt-2-to-retailers http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/rockstar-games-ships-manhunt-2-to-retailers#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger New York – Rockstar Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive, on Tuesday shipped its controversial "Manhunt 2" title for the Wii, PSP and PlayStation 2 to retailers. The game was initially given a dreaded "AO" Adults Only rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in June, which would have precluded its release on many platforms and stocking by many retailers. The company resubmitted an altered version in August that was granted the less-restrictive "M" Mature rating — although [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/rockstar-games-ships-manhunt-2-to-retailers/feed 0 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/lucasarts-bioware-partner-on-interactive-entertainment-product http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/lucasarts-bioware-partner-on-interactive-entertainment-product#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger San Francisco - LucasArts, the video game arm of George Lucas' Lucasfilm, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Electronic Arts' BioWare game studio to develop an "interactive entertainment product," further details of which will be announced at a later date. The companies previously collaborated on the game "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic." "Through our previous collaborations, we know that BioWare has an impressive ability to blend gripping stories with technological advancements, and we believe that [...].]]> http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/lucasarts-bioware-partner-on-interactive-entertainment-product/feed 0 http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/mtvs-harmonix-details-tracklist-for-rock-band-game http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/10/30/mtvs-harmonix-details-tracklist-for-rock-band-game#comments Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Hefflinger Cambridge, Mass. - MTV Games' Harmonix video game studio has announced the list of tracks that will be included in its "Rock Band" music-themed video game, which will include guitar, drum and voice accessories and sell for $170 when released on Nov. 20. The 58-song tracklist, which spans the 60s through today, will be augmented with additional tracks made available for download over time.

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