Los Angeles - Activision (NASD: ATVI) will include the music and likeness of rock legend Jimi Hendrix in the next iteration of its "Guitar Hero" franchise, via a deal with Experience Hendrix, the Associated Press reported. "Guitar Hero: World Tour," slated for release Oct. 27, will include the songs "The Wind Cries Mary" and a live version of "Purple Haze," as well as other tunes to be later added as downloadable tracks for the game. In related news, Activision partner Hands-On Mobile on Friday announced the release of "Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass" for mobile phones.

San Francisco - Mobile games publisher Hands-On Mobile has announced that its mobile version of "Guitar Hero III" has sold a record nearly 1 million downloads, and was the top-selling mobile game on Verizon (NYSE: VZ) phones in the first quarter. The company said that more than 250,000 songs are played daily by U.S. mobile subscribers, who pay $4.49 for monthly access or $11.99 outright for "Guitar Hero III Mobile."

Redwood City, Calif. - Video game developer and publisher Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) announced on Thursday that it will acquire the assets of Hands-On Mobile Korea, the Korean mobile game development unit of the U.S.-based company.

Basking Ridge, N.J. - Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) on Thursday announced that it acquired exclusive rights to distribute the mobile version of Activision's (NASD: ATVI) "Guitar Hero III," developed by Hands-On Mobile, to its subscribers. The game will cost $4.99 per month or $11.99 for unlimited use.

San Francisco - Mobile game publisher Hands-On Mobile said on Tuesday that it has partnered with game publisher Activision (NASD: ATVI) to release a mobile version of the popular "Guitar Hero" game in the coming weeks. The mobile game will come with 15 songs, while new songs will be made available for download and play within the game each month.

San Francisco - Greystripe, a distributor of free, ad-supported mobile games, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered game publisher Hands-On Mobile, to offer seven of its titles free to consumers. The selection includes mobile versions of popular console titles like "Call of Duty 2" and "True Crime: Streets of LA," as well as "LEGO Bricks" and "World Poker Tour: 7 Card Stud."

New Frontier Media, Inc., a worldwide producer and distributor of general and adult-themed motion picture entertainment, today reported its 2008 fiscal first quarter results and also announced the hiring of Matthew T. Pullam as its new Chief Financial Officer.  A financial professional for nearly twenty years, Mr. Pullam most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Quovadx, Inc., a publicly held worldwide provider of software and services to enterprise customers in the health care, financial services and telecommunications sectors.

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San Francisco - Mobile game publisher Hands-On Mobile announced on Monday an agreement with Activision, to bring the popular "Guitar Hero" franchise to mobile devices. The music-based console game was first launched in 2005, and a recently released sequel was the best-selling console and handheld game in dollars for the U.S. during the month of December, according to NPD data.

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Marvel Entertainment announced today that David Maisel has been named Chairman, Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige has been named President of Production. Marvel Studios has solidified its infrastructure with the recent hiring of a number of industry executives. Joining Marvel is:

Hands-On Mobile, a global publisher of mobile lifestyle, games and personalization products, today announced the promotion of Keith McCurdy to Chief Operating Officer. McCurdy was previously President of Studios and Products at Hands-On Mobile. In his expanded role as COO, Mr. McCurdy will now be responsible for North America carrier sales, marketing and business development initiatives, in addition to overseeing the company's U.S. games and product development.