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ThomsonThomson Introduces Lossless "mp3HD" Audio FormatAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 23, 2009 - 12:54pm.
Paris
- Media industry equipment maker Thomson, co-developer of the MP3 format, on
Monday introduced mp3HD, a new audio file format the company says allows for
"mathematically lossless compression of audio material while preserving
backward compatibility to the mp3 standard." "Over the past years,
most of the music download services have adopted mp3 as their format of choice.
By introducing this new mp3HD format, Thomson enables users and content
providers to enjoy ultimate audio quality while preserving the convenience of
the mp3 format," said Rocky Caldwell, general manager of MP3 and audio licensing
for Thomson.
Thomson's Technicolor Digital Cinema to Equip ArcLight CinemasAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 7, 2008 - 12:13pm.
Paris - Thomson (NYSE: TMS) said on Friday that its Technicolor Digital Cinema unit has signed an agreement to provide digital cinema systems for ArcLight Cinemas. The deal includes ArcLight Hollywood and the Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood. EU Approves Thomson Purchase of Reuters, with ConditionsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 19, 2008 - 8:19am.
Brussels - Financial news and information publisher Thomson (NYSE: TOC) has won conditional approval from the European Commission to acquire international news agency Reuters (NASD: RTRSY), agreeing to divest certain businesses that include databases with financial information products before the deal proceeds. Thomson to Install Digital Cinema Projectors for 3 Theater ChainsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 27, 2007 - 12:43pm.
Paris - Thomson's (NYSE: TMS) Technicolor Digital Cinema unit said on Tuesday that it has signed agreements to install digital projection systems for theater owners Clearview Cinemas, iPic Entertainment and Cinemaworld. Thomson intends to complete its first rollout of digital projection systems in up to 5,000 screens over the next three to four years, with 15,000 screens in the United States and Canada planned over the next 10 years. Audiovox to Acquire Thomson's Audio/Video Electronics UnitAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 16, 2007 - 12:52pm.
Hauppauge, N.Y. - Audiovox, a supplier and value-added service provider to the consumer electronics industry, on Tuesday announced that it has agreed to acquire Thomson's U.S., Canada, China and Hong Kong consumer electronics audio video business. Thomson Acquires Content Delivery Network SyncCastAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 4, 2007 - 8:50am.
Paris - Thomson, a developer of digital video technologies for the media and entertainment sectors, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired SyncCast, a provider of content delivery network services for digital media. Thomson's Technicolor to Convert Mann Theatres to DigitalAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:46pm.
Burbank, Calif. - French electronics firm Thomson announced on Monday that its Burbank, Calif.-based Technicolor Digital Cinema unit has installed digital projection systems in several Mann Theatres locations in Los Angeles, as part of its North America beta test of digital cinema equipment. The test includes projectors at Grauman's Chinese Theatre and Mann Chinese 6 in Hollywood, as well as the Village, Bruin, Criterion 6 and Marketplace 4 theaters. Thomson aims to install digital projection systems in up to 5,000 screens over the next 3-4 years, and at least 15,000 screens in the U.S. and Canada over the next 10 years.
Thomson to Install Digital Cinema Systems for National AmusementsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 29, 2006 - 1:34pm.
Burbank, Calif. - French electronics firm Thomson announced on Tuesday that its Technicolor Digital Cinema unit has signed an agreement with movie theater owner National Amusements, to install and maintain digital cinema systems in at least 120 theaters.
Thomson Signs Digital Cinema Firms to Use Watermarking TechnologyAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 16, 2006 - 4:18pm.
Paris - Digital video equipment maker Thomson announced on Wednesday that its NexGuard digital cinema watermarking technology has been adopted by what the company estimates to be 75% of the server marketplace.
Thomson Debuts Three New RCA MP3 PlayersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 2:10pm.
Indianapolis - Consumer electronics firm Thomson on Tuesday introduced three new RCA-branded MP3 players, all of which support Microsoft-powered portable subscription services.
Thomson to Offer Sirius Radios, Debuts Portable Media PlayerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 4, 2006 - 7:26am.
Las Vegas - French consumer electronics firm Thomson announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Sirius Satellite Radio, to offer Sirius programming on RCA and GE home audio devices. The products include a $299 RCA Bookshelf Audio System, a $299 RCA Home Theater System and a $119 GE Spacemaker under-cabinet kitchen audio system. Separately, Thomson on Wednesday introduced the Lyra X3000 Personal Multimedia Recorder, a $399 device with a 3.6-inch screen that can store and play video including recorded TV programs from the DirecTV 2Go portable satellite TV service.
Akimbo, Thomson to Develop Co-branded VOD Set-topAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 4, 2006 - 7:25am.
Las Vegas - Akimbo, a provider of video-on-demand programming and delivery technology, on Wednesday said it partnered with French consumer electronics firm Thomson to create a co-branded Akimbo Player. The $199 RCA Akimbo Player will offer some 8,000 titles over broadband lines to subscribers, from 150 providers including Movielink.
Digimarc Licenses Watermarking Tech to Thomson for Digital CinemaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 19, 2005 - 7:46am.
Beaverton, Ore. - Digimarc, a developer of digital watermarking technology, announced on Monday that French video equipment maker Thomson has licensed its technology for use in digital cinema, forensic tracking of pre-release movies, and authentication of video content. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thomson provides equipment and technology to movie studios, broadcasters and other content owners and distributors.
Thomson Signs Digital Cinema Distribution Deal With 20th Century FoxAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2005 - 7:33am.
Paris - Digital video equipment maker Thomson announced on Wednesday that it has signed a long-term digital cinema equipment usage agreement with Twentieth Century Fox. Under the terms, Fox will distribute films digitally in U.S. and Canadian theaters and pay a virtual print fee to Thomson's Technicolor Digital Cinema unit. Technicolor has similar agreements with DreamWorks, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Thomson intends to deploy at least 15,000 digital cinema screens in the U.S. and Canada over the next 10 years.
Thomson, Studios Partner to Deploy 15,000 Digital Cinema SystemsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 10, 2005 - 8:16am.
Burbank, Calif. - French video equipment maker Thomson announced on Thursday that it has signed agreements with a number of Hollywood movie studios aimed at accelerating the deployment of digital cinema projection systems in North American movie theaters. Under the terms, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. will each pay a "virtual print fee" to distribute their films digitally through Thomson's Technicolor Digital Cinema systems in movie theaters. Thomson said the studios will support the roll-out of digital cinema systems for up to 5,000 movie theater screens over the next 3-4 years; the company plans to deploy at least 15,000 digital systems in the U.S. and Canada over the next ten years, at an estimated cost of $90,000 - $100,000 per screen. Thomson plans to begin deployment of digital cinema systems under the agreement in the first quarter of 2006.
Thomson Acquires Digital Watermarking Developer MediaSecAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 1, 2005 - 4:36am.
Paris -- Thomson, a France-based provider of equipment and services to the broadcast and media industries, announced this week that it has acquired MediaSec Technologies, a German developer of digital watermarking and copy detection technologies. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. MediaSec's technology embeds invisible and inaudible digital watermarks into media files like video, images or audio, so that the files may be tracked and authenticated by copyright holders. Thomson, which also this week acquired Inventel -- a provider of voice and data services to telecoms and ISPs -- said that MediaSec will be integrated in its software and technology solutions business unit. "MediaSec's portfolio of patents and software products will be adapted to the needs of the Media & Entertainment industries and complement Thomson's existing content protection offer," said Thomson senior executive vice president Jean-Charles Hourcade. Thomson, along with partners Microsoft and Time Warner, also recently acquired joint ownership of digital rights management firm ContentGuard.
French Media Services Group Thomson Acquires InventelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 30, 2005 - 7:35am.
Paris -- Thomson, a France-based electronics and media services group, announced that it has acquired Inventel, a Paris-based, privately held specialist in broadband and wireless communications. Under the terms of the acquisition, Inventel will be incorporated into Thomson's access platforms and gateways business unit, which provides services for satellite, cable and terrestrial operators. "Increasing our already substantial business with telecom operators is one of our important areas of development, as highlighted in our Two-Year Plan," said Thomson CEO Frank Dangeard. "This acquisition, which is likely to be followed by others, will further Thomson's objective of strengthening its role as a strategic supplier and partner to this important customer base." While Thomson did not disclose financial details, it did say the cost was in line with its acquisition criteria.
Thomson Buys Digital Effects Firm Moving Picture Company for $101 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 9, 2004 - 3:29am.
Paris -- Thomson, a developer of video equipment and services for the media and entertainment industries, announced on Thursday that it has acquired digital effects post-production firm The Moving Picture Company (MPC) from British broadcaster ITV for $101.5 million. London-based MPC has worked on effects for films including "Alexander," the "Harry Potter" films, "Alien vs. Predator" and "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider," as well as commercials for Nike, Motorola and Coca-Cola. The company generated sales of $85 million over the past 12 months. Paris-based Thomson said the acquisition goes toward its renewed focus on providing services to the media and entertainment industries, adding to its visual effects offerings that include Hollywood-based Technicolor and Toronto-based VFX.
Thomson, VeriSign Partner on Secure E-Commerce Service for Music, MoviesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 23, 2004 - 4:27am.
Paris -- Thomson, a provider of video equipment to media and entertainment firms, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with VeriSign, a provider of e-commerce security software, to create an on-demand content authentication and authorization service to support the secure delivery of music, movies, games and other media over the Internet. The companies say they have already demonstrated the service with entertainment, telecom and technology firms and plan a commercial launch by mid-2005. Paris-based Thomson and Mountain View, Calif.-based VeriSign are also developing proprietary technology to provide secure authentication and authorization of digital content over home networks and devices like PCs, digital video recorders and recordable media. Yesterday, Thomson announced that it purchased a 33% stake in ContentGuard, a digital rights management joint venture with Microsoft and Time Warner.
Thomson Invests in ContentGuard Venture with Microsoft, Time WarnerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 22, 2004 - 4:42am.
Paris -- Thomson, a French provider of video technologies for media and entertainment firms, announced on Monday that it has agreed to purchase a 33% stake in ContentGuard, a developer of digital rights management technologies jointly owned by Microsoft, Time Warner and Xerox. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. When Microsoft announced last year that it planned to purchase Xerox's stake in ContentGuard, European antitrust regulators announced an investigation, saying a 50-50 joint venture with Time Warner could create a Microsoft monopoly for digital rights management technologies. It is not clear what effect the addition of Thomson as a third investor will have on that probe. The companies said that ContentGuard's aim is to promote the development of inter-operable digital rights management systems, accelerate the deployment of new consumer devices and content distribution channels that support such technologies.
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