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WWECourt Dismisses WWE Claims Against THQ, JakksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 2, 2008 - 8:10am.
WWE to Offer Weekly, Pay-Per-View Programs in HDAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 14, 2008 - 1:14pm.
Stamford, Conn. - World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) (NYSE: WWE) said on Monday that next week it will begin offering its various weekly programs and pay-per-view events in HD. Programs to be offered in HD include "Monday Night RAW" and "A.M. RAW" on USA; "ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling" on SCI FI Channel; and "Friday Night SmackDown" on The CW. WWE said its programming reaches 16 million people per week in the U.S. Federal Judge Dismisses WWE Suit Against JakksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 20, 2007 - 7:36am.
Malibu, Calif. - Toy and video game maker Jakks Pacific (NASD: JAKK) announced on Thursday that a federal judge has dismissed all federal claims brought against the company by World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE), over video games created for the company by Jakks. Microsoft Releases Silverlight Web Video Plug-inAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 5, 2007 - 1:46pm.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft on Wednesday officially launched Silverlight, its answer to Flash video, and said World Wrestling Entertainment, HSN and "Entertainment Tonight" will be among the first to implement the cross-platform Web browser plug-in. "Entertainment Tonight" will feature the video technology on a mini-site dedicated to its Emmy Awards coverage, while Silverlight will become the primary video player for delivering the more than 14,000 streaming video clips available on WWE.com. Microsoft also announced that it will work with Novell to deliver Silverlight support for Linux. Lycos Reports Boom in Search Activity for WWE's Chris BenoitAuthored by Scott Goldberg on June 27, 2007 - 11:33am.
 Today Lycos released search data for the week ending June 23, and perhaps a bit of a surprise was the enormous interest in the story of Chris Benoit, the WWE wrestler who was found dead in his home last week along with his wife and son. Bizarre facts of the case have begun to emerge and search interest reflected the developments of the case as the term “Chris Benoit” rose 3,638% from Monday to Tuesday. It is believed Benoit strangled his wife to death, and more than a day later suffocated his son. Benoit apparently waited some time to then hang himself using a weight machine as a pulley. Lycos’s search data reveals other interesting trends in the week as well:
THQ to Publish "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008" in the FallAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 30, 2007 - 2:56pm.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ announced on Friday that it plans to publish "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008" in the fall. The title is currently in development for Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS and wireless devices. AT&T Debuts WWE Mobile Video ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 7, 2007 - 5:01pm.
San Antonio, Texas - AT&T announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to create a number of mobile entertainment services. WWE Mobile services for AT&T subscribers will include "WWE Ringside," a $4.99 per month premium package; a basic package that includes various short-form videos; WWE ringtones and voice tones priced at $2.49 each; and WWE graphics that will sell for $1.99. "WWE Smackdown vs. RAW" Game Added to Sony Greatest HitsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:32pm.
Agoura Hills, Calif. -Video game publishers THQ and Jakks Pacific said on Monday that their "WWE Smackdown vs. RAW" title has been added to Sony's "Greatest Hits" collections for the PlayStation 2 and PSP, signifying sales of 400,000 and 250,000, respectively. THQ and Jakks are embroiled in several lawsuits with WWE over the wrestling game license, which WWE is seeking to have revoked and claims was obtained through a "commercial bribery scheme."
WWE Sues THQ, Jakks Over Wrestling Video GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 19, 2006 - 3:28pm.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publishers THQ and Jakks Pacific have announced that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) filed suit against the companies on Oct. 12 in Connecticut state court, alleging improper sales of WWE video games in Japan and other countries in Asia. The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages and a termination of the license WWE granted to THQ and Jakks in 1998 to make branded wrestling video games.
WWE Taps mBlox for Mobile Content DistributionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 13, 2006 - 1:19pm.
Los Angeles - Mobile payment services firm mBlox said on Wednesday that it will provide its services to World Wrestling Entertainment. WWE will use mBlox to distribute made-for-mobile content including video, text news alerts, schedules, ringtones wallpapers, a fantasy ticker and other features.
Comcast Launches WWE 24/7 On Demand VOD ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 15, 2006 - 12:04pm.
Philadelphia - Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with WWE to offer WWE 24/7 On Demand to its subscribers.
WWE Acquires 75,000 Hours of Wrestling Footage Dating to 1950'sAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 5, 2006 - 1:32pm.
Stamford, Conn. - World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on Monday detailed how it plans to monetize a collection of over 75,000 hours of wrestling video dating back to the 1950's that it has acquired from national and regional promoters.
WWE, Bango Partner on Original Mobile ContentAuthored by dmw on May 3, 2006 - 10:16am.
New York - World Wrestling Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it has developed a slate of original mobile entertainment content, including news, trivia, highlights and commentary on pro wrestling. The WWE partnered with mobile distributor Bango on the service, which promises at least 75 videos a month, ranging in length from two to five minutes. The service will also offer ringtones, wallpapers and text alerts.
On Command Adds WWE Programming to Hotel VOD ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 8, 2006 - 4:00am.
Denver, Colo. - On Command, a unit of Liberty Media that provides video-on-demand systems in over 1 million hotel rooms, announced that it has signed an agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment, to offer WWE pay-per-view programming on its hotel TV systems.
Toymaker Jakks Pacific Faces Shareholder Suit Over WWE Bribery ChargesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 17, 2004 - 5:02am.
Bala Cynwyd, Pa. -- A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against toymaker Jakks Pacific, in connection with the company's alleged engagement in bribery and fraud in order to obtain a license to create video games with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The shareholder action, filed by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP, argues that the company's stock and shareholders have been negatively affected by the alleged bribery scheme; shares of Jakks Pacific have fallen from $24.15 before the WWE lawsuit was filed to under $13 per share, and are now hovering just above $17 per share.
WWE Sues Jakks Pacific, THQ for Bribery Over Wrestling Game LicenseAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 20, 2004 - 8:21am.
Stamford, Conn. -- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has sued toymaker Jakks Pacific, video game publisher THQ and others for allegedly bribing a WWE licensing agent in order to acquire the rights to make WWE wrestling video games. The suit alleges that the licensing agent conspired with a former WWE senior vice president to accept $100,000 in bribes from Jakks Pacific in order to hide competing bids to make WWE games, from publishers including Activision. Jakks Pacific and THQ were jointly awarded the license, and have released several successful wrestling video games, such as "WWE SmackDown." WWE is seeking treble, punitive and other damages, and is asking the court to invalidate the Jakks/THQ license. In a statement, THQ said it is not directly accused of wrongdoing in the suit and was and is not aware of any alleged bribery by Jakks. The company also "is committed to preserving its rights under the videogame license with the WWE," and, "believes the WWE is pleased with the manner in which THQ has managed their brand in the video game category."
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