Licensing (Entertainment) Newswire
1 - Michael Jackson Estate Files Lawsuit Against “Heal the World Foundation” and Related Entities
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Michael Jackson Estate’s Special Administrators today sued two California corporations with no connection to the legendary singer for exploiting his death by unlawfully seeking trademarks using the name “Michael Jackson” as well as such...
2 - Maple Jam Music Group Announces Passing of President and Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Greg Ladanyi
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Statement from MAPLE JAM MUSIC GROUP: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maple Jam Music Group President, Greg Ladanyi, today, at the age of 57. Ladanyi sustained severe head trauma following an on-stage accident last...
3 - 7-Eleven® Stores Face Total Domo-Nation
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Domo, the fuzzy brown creature with a trademark enigmatic open-mouth expression, takes 7-Eleven® stores by storm this fall. From collectible Slurpee® cups filled with Fuji Frost by Fanta, and flocked Slurpee character straws to Big Bite® hot dog...
4 - NanoTech Entertainment Rounds Out Pinball Library
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - NANOTECH ENTERTAINMENT (OTCBB:NTEK) in further establishing itself as the premier provider of Pinball content announces that Timothy Moffett of Tii Pinball has agreed to offer his extensive library of original pinball designs to be featured in...
5 - Fox International Productions, Star and Huayi Brothers Join Forces to Produce and Distribute the Romantic Comedy, Hot Summer Days
BEIJING & HONG KONG & LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Fox International Productions (FIP), Star Television Asia Limited (STAR) and China-based Huayi Brothers Media today announced a collaboration to produce and distribute a Chinese-language romantic comedy, HOT SUMMER DAYS. HOT...
6 - Sports Law Attorney Mark Rosenthal Offers Advice for Protecting Brand Sponsorship Exclusivity
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - In a recent article for Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal, Mark Rosenthal, Chair of the National Sports Law Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP, advised brand sponsors — and the sports teams they sponsor — that the...
7 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Partners with DiBella Entertainment for October 2nd ShoBox Event
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. (“SpongeTech”) “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTCBB: SPNG - News), announced today that the Company has partnered with DiBella Entertainment ("DiBella"), a full-service sports and entertainment company and New...
8 - Marvel Sets Record Date for Stockholders Entitled to Vote on Disney Merger
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL), a global character-based entertainment and licensing company celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding in 1939, today announced that it has set September 29, 2009 as the record date for the determination...
9 - “Oklahoma Johnny” Hale to Host Seniors Tournaments on NLOP
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The Zen Gaming Network, through its subsidiary the National League of Poker (“NLOP.com” or the “Company”), announced today that world renowned poker icon Oklahoma Johnny Hale has partnered with NLOP.com to offer Oklahoma Johnny’s Free Online...
10 - Baby Genius® Brand Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Launch of 24 New Toys at Walmart Stores Nationwide and International Book Line Distributed by Simon & Schuster
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Pacific Entertainment Corporation (Pink Sheets:PENT), the company formed by Larry Balaban, Howard Balaban, Mike Meader and Klaus Moeller, who created the groundbreaking Baby Genius® brand in 1999 and built Baby Genius into a world-renowned brand of...
11 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces the Launch of Scooby-Doo! First Frights Action-Adventure Game for the First Time on Nintendo Wii
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the launch of Scooby-Doo! First Frights in stores now on Wii™, PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo DS™ in North America, marking the first Scooby-Doo! game published by...
12 - Seth Green Named as Official ‘Mouthpiece’ for BUTTERFINGER®, First Celebrity to Represent Brand in Nearly a Decade since Bart Simpson
GLENDALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - On the heels of his two Emmy® award nominations, Seth Green will take on one of the sweetest roles of his career yet: BUTTERFINGER® Mouthpiece. An acclaimed writer/producer, director and actor, Green lends his clever and comedic personality...
13 - NMA Entertainment & Marketing Appoints Mark Owens President
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Norm Marshall, Founder and Chairman of NMA Entertainment & Marketing, announced today that Mark Owens has been appointed as company President and partner, effective September 1, 2009. Working from NMA's Los Angeles headquarters, Owens’ role as...
14 - PokerTek Receives NASDAQ Bid Price Notification
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - PokerTek, Inc., (NASDAQ: PTEK), today reported that it received a letter on September 15, 2009 from The NASDAQ Stock Market indicating that the closing bid price of its common stock had fallen below $1.00 for the 30 consecutive business days from...
15 - Diverse Media Group Inc. (DVME) Options Six Titles From Elio Pictures
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Diverse Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DVME) has optioned to purchase a 30% interest in six titles from Elio Pictures. Diverse Founder and CEO Chris Nassif describes the move as an important building block in acquiring a library of titles for...
16 - GMX Secures Marquee Lineup of International Distributors and Broadcasters for October 1st Online Marketplace Launch
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Global Media Exchange (GMX), the online media content marketplace powered by Ascent Media Group, has lined up more than 150 film and TV program buyers and sellers to be part of its soft launch October 1st at www.gmxmarket.com. Among the first...
17 - Mad Catz Enters into Multi-Year Agreement with Sega for North American Rights to Sonic the Hedgehog Videogame Accessories
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has secured a license from Sega® of America, Inc., a leading developer and publisher of videogames, to produce...
18 - Image Entertainment Receives Staff Deficiency Letters from the Nasdaq Stock Market
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISK), a leading independent licensee and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, reported today that it received Nasdaq Staff Deficiency Letters on September 15, 2009. The first letter...
19 - Movie Fans Flocking to Web for Authorized and Unauthorized Promotional Clips, According to New BayTSP Report
LOS GATOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Movie fans are increasingly flocking to the web for authorized - and unauthorized – teasers, trailers, featurettes and sizzle reels in advance of film releases, according to a new study published by BayTSP. Clips posted to YouTube were...
20 - New Boyz Launch iJerkin’ App on the App Store
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Warner Bros. Records and the New Boyz are pleased to announce the availability of the duo’s iJerkin’ App on the App Store. The iJerkin’ App allows fans to use their iPhone or iPod touch to make their own dance video to the New Boyz’s...
21 - Synergy Brands Announces Celebrity Cook Paula Deen Signs Off On Licensing Agreement with Quality Food Brands for Spices and Specialty Foods
SYOSSET, N.Y. & MONROE, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Synergy Brands (OTCQX:SYBR) today announced that Paula Deen Enterprises, of Savannah, GA, headed by Paula Deen, Food Network’s celebrity cook, best selling author and entrepreneur, has licensed Quality Food Brands, a subsidiary...
22 - Pacific Entertainment Brings Baby Genius® to Bookshelves with Meadowbrook Press
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Pacific Entertainment Corporation has extended its world-renowned Baby Genius® brand of musical edu-tainment for infants and toddlers to retail bookshelves through a licensing deal with publisher Meadowbrook Press. Distributed by Simon &...
23 - Diverse Media Group Inc. (DVME) Finalizes Joint Venture to Create Celebrity Superhero Franchises
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Diverse Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DVME) has completed the acquisition of a 50% equity interest in Celebrities in Action, Inc. (“CIA”) in a joint venture to create new superhero character franchises based on real-life Hollywood celebrities...
24 - Jenner, Theismann & Wahlberg Headline Fox Sports Broadcasts Coverage of Big Shots Titans at the Tee
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Big Shots Titans at the Tee, which pairs golf's best long drivers with celebrities and sports legends in a challenge that tests power, skill and accuracy, airs its 2009 championship the next two Sundays -September 20 and September 27...
25 - Music Reports Announces Distribution of More Than $5 Million in Mechanical Royalties on Behalf of Digital Music Service Clients
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Music Reports Inc. (“MRI”), the leading provider of music rights administration services in the United States, today announced that it has distributed more than $5,000,000 in statutory mechanical royalties on behalf of its digital music...
26 - Toy Story Mania! Brings Amusement Park Attraction to the Living Room Available Now for Wii™
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Toy Story Mania!, a bi-coastal star attraction at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, is now available for the Wii™ system. The newest title from Disney Interactive Studios brings classic Disney•Pixar Toy Story...
27 - Comcast International Media Group Signs With Computer Applications Development for MediaRights™ Rights Management System
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) has signed a deal with Computer Applications Development, Inc. (CAD), a leading developer of software solutions for media companies, providing the new rights management system MediaRights™ to the...
28 - FanFeedr Satisfies Football Junkies with A Personalized Real-Time Football News Fix
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Football fans have many reasons to rejoice this September – college football season has begun, the first NFL game kicked off on September 10, and now there’s a better, faster way for fans to keep track of all the action: FanFeedr...
29 - PokerTek Announces Debt Conversion
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - PokerTek, the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables, announced today that it has entered into agreements to extinguish $1.2 million of its outstanding debt in exchange for 1,445,784 shares of common stock. Lyle Berman...
30 - Mad Catz Enters into Multi-Year License Agreement with Technology Innovator amBX for PC Peripherals
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with amBX UK Limited (“amBX”). Pursuant to the agreement, Mad...
31 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Pre-Launch Event for Scribblenauts, an Innovative, Award-Winning, New Action-Puzzle Game for Nintendo DS
-(Business Wire)-September 13, 2009 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment hosted a pre-launch event for Scribblenauts, an innovative, award-winning, new action-puzzle game for Nintendo DS. Two photos of the event are available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress. Photo one: Julie...
32 - Mark Whitacre Against All Odds How “The Informant” and His Family Turned Defeat into Triumph
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Passionate booklovers and avid readers of distinctive life stories are in for another inspiring read as author Floyd Perry releases through Xlibris Mark Whitacre Against All Odds, a remarkable biography that takes you into the cavernous spaces...
33 - Elvis Presley Affinity Rewards Credit Card to Be Available Fall ‘09
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - There’s a new, convenient and rewarding way for Elvis fans to celebrate the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll while helping fund the work of The Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation (EPCF). Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and CardPartner, Inc. have...
34 - No Bull – Go Daddy Sponsoring ‘Most Dangerous 8 Seconds in Sports’
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - GoDaddy.com has sponsorships in NASCAR and IndyCar. The Internet powerhouse also sponsors spokespeople who compete in professional poker and golf… now you can add professional bull riding to the list. The dominant domain name registrar and...
35 - BayTSP, NTT DATA Corporation Announce Reseller Agreement to Market Online Intellectual Property Monitoring, Enforcement, Business Intelligence and Monetization Services in Japan
BayTSP and NTT DATA Corporation announced today that NTT DATA will resell BayTSP’s online intellectual property monitoring, enforcement, business intelligence and monetization services in Japan. Japanese content is tremendously popular online and has a worldwide audience. Fans of a popular...
36 - Mad Catz® Announce Licensed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Accessory Range for Consoles & PC
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today announced a full range of licensed Modern Warfare® 2 accessories for Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION® 3 and PC, which are expected...
37 - Screenlife and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announce Scene It?® Bright Lights! Big Screen! ™
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Screenlife today announces the latest home console iteration of the bestselling Scene It?® brand. Scene It?® Bright Lights! Big Screen!™ will be the first videogame in the Scene It? franchise available for Wii™ and PlayStation®3 computer...
38 - NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 4,000 Backpacks to Atlanta-Area Children in Need
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup...
39 - Rockstar Games Announces Beaterator for iPhone™ and iPod® touch
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Rockstar Games and Timbaland present Beaterator will be coming to the iPhone™ and iPod® touch this fall. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, the...
40 - Disney Announces Acquisition of Marvel Entertainment Inc. via Video Statement
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Robert A. Iger, president and CEO, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), today announced that Disney will acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters (the complete press release follows this alert). A video statement of...
41 - Disney to Acquire Marvel Entertainment
BURBANK, Calif. & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies...
42 - Global Entertainment Corporation Reaches Profitability in Fiscal Year 2009
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Global Entertainment Corporation (OTCBB: GNTP) today reported revenue of $13.2 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, up 6.0% compared to revenue of $12.4 million in the prior fiscal year. Income from continuing operations was up 105.3% to $0.2...
43 - Hasbro Announces Exclusive Jurassic Park Toy Line at Toys“R”Us Stores Nationwide
PAWTUCKET, R.I.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) has announced plans to unleash the legendary dinosaurs from Universal Pictures’ Jurassic Park, one of the most powerful franchises in motion picture history. This fall, under a licensing agreement with Universal...
44 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces the Launch of The Clique: Diss and Make Up Social-Adventure Nintendo DS Game Based on the Best Selling Book Series
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the launch of The Clique: Diss and Make Up, in stores now on Nintendo DS™. This new videogame is based on the New York Times best-selling young adult book series by author Lisi Harrison, which has...
45 - A Sanctuary for R&R Turns to Sabotage as Her Interactive Launches Nancy Drew® Dossier™ ‘Resorting to Danger’
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - As casual gameplay continues to take over mainstream gaming, Her Interactive, the designer, developer, and publisher of the award-winning Nancy Drew PC adventure games, today announced that the second title in the hit Nancy Drew Dossier series...
46 - Cast a Spell This Summer with Disney Interactive Studios’ Release of Wizards of Waverly Place for Nintendo DS™
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Teen wizards in training are creating magic and mayhem on Waverly Place. Wizards of Waverly Place the video game for Nintendo DS™, inspired by the popular Disney Channel television series, is available now at all major retailers. The video game...
47 - Image Entertainment Acquires “44 Inch Chest” – Plans Early 2010 Theatrical Release
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:DISK), a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, announced today that it has acquired all U.S. rights to the film “44 Inch Chest” and will be releasing the...
48 - Madison Square Garden Names Gavin Harvey as General Manager of Fuse
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Madison Square Garden announced today that Fuse, the only network dedicated to music, named Gavin Harvey, executive vice president, general manager of Fuse. Reporting to Michael Bair, president of MSG Media, Mr. Harvey will lead the network’s strategic...
49 - Baby Genius® Pre-School Toys to Launch Nationwide at Walmart This Month
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Pacific Entertainment Corporation (PINK SHEETS: PENT), creator of the award-winning Baby Genius® brand of musical edu-tainment for infants and toddlers, is launching a new line of Baby Genius pre-school learning and development toys at Walmart (NYSE...
50 - Pacific Entertainment Corporation Announces Quotation on the Pink Sheets in the United States
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Pacific Entertainment Corporation is pleased to announce that its common shares began trading on the Pink Sheets Electronic OTC Markets under the ticker symbol “PENT”. “We are pleased to have become a publicly quoted company and would like to thank...
51 - EA’s The Sims 3 World Adventures to Feature Global Artists
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - The Sims fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack* for the PC and Mac this fall. The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that in The Sims...
52 - Peer Media Technologies Creates the Leading Content Protection Company in the World
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - ARTISTdirect, Inc.’s (OTC: ARTD) Media Defender and Media Sentry units have begun doing business together under the name Peer Media Technologies as a result of the company’s recent acquisition of Media Sentry. The announcement was made today by...
53 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Motion Picture & Video Distribution Industry Report - Order Now
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Research and Markets , and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including film exchange services, video distribution services, and film rental services. Industry Definition NAICS 51212: Motion Picture & Video Distribution . This industry comprises...
54 - Warner Home Video to Enter into Direct Relationships with Kiosk and Mail-Order Subscription Vendors
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Warner Home Video (WHV) today informed its wholesalers that beginning in October, WHV will engage solely in direct relationships with kiosk and mail-order subscription vendors. Through a direct relationship, WHV can ensure that its titles are...
55 - Image Entertainment Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009. “Despite...
56 - Discovery Channel to Join Comcast’s Nationwide On Demand Online Trial Beginning This Week with Some of Network's Most Popular Shows and Worldwide Premieres
SILVER SPRING, Md. & PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) today announced that Discovery Channel has joined Comcast’s technical trial of On Demand Online. Discovery Channel’s...
57 - Rockstar Games Announces Release Dates for Beaterator on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and PlayStation®Network
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce a September 29 and October 2, 2009 release date in North America and Europe, respectively, for Beaterator, presented by Rockstar Games and...
58 - Audible Announces New “Modern Vanguard” Line of Audiobooks
NEWARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Audible, Inc. today announced the launch of a new line of audiobooks, “Audible Modern Vanguard,” which will bring to unabridged audio landmark fiction and nonfiction works from the 20th century by leading literary innovators such as Saul Bellow...
59 - Mad Catz Secures Exclusive North American License for Use of Kukuxumusu Designs and Trademarks in PC and Videogame Accessories
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (NYSEAmex/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has secured a multi-year license from the owners of the Kukuxumusu intellectual property (“Kukuxumusu”) for...
60 - Image Entertainment Signs Agreement with Avail-TVN for Distribution of Programming to Video-On-Demand Providers across North America
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading independent licensee, and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today announced it has signed an agreement with Avail-TVN to provide video-on-demand entertainment...
61 - The Orchard Brings Unprecedented Number of Songs Across Many Western Music Genres to Powerful China Telecom Network, Following Partnership with Global Mobile Infrastructure Leader ZTE
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) announced that it has entered into an exclusive, multi-tiered marketing and licensing partnership with China’s leading next generation mobile infrastructure and services provider, ZTEMT. Utilizing The Orchard’s top one hundred...
62 - Mad Catz Licenses Rights to Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Likeness and Trademarks for Videogame and PC Game Accessories
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with JRM Licensing, LLC providing Mad Catz the rights to produce gaming accessories...
63 - All-Star Roster of Celebrity Producers Celebrate the Most Thrilling Entertainer of All Time with the Release of MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Universal Motown Records has enlisted the hottest producers in the game to pay homage to Michael Jackson by remixing their favorite tracks from The Jackson 5’s timeless catalog of gems and jams. Akon, Swizz Beatz, Q-Tip, Ryan Leslie, and Rodney Jerkins...
64 - Clear Channel Outdoor Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) today reported results for its second quarter June 30, 2009. The Company reported revenues of $692.1 million in the second quarter of 2009, a 24% decrease from the $914.8 million reported for the second...
65 - KSM and ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses Announce Reality-Based Web Series Debuting August 10
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - On August 10, ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses and all-girl teen rock band KSM will debut the reality-based web series “KSM: READ BETWEEN THE LINES Presented By ACUVUE® Brand” at www.teen.com/KSM. From the executive producers of “Jonas...
66 - CKX, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Six Month 2009 Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - CKX, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKXE) today reported financial results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, revenue increased to $161.0 million from $153.7 million for the comparable period in 2008. Operating...
67 - 4Kids Entertainment Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), the global children’s entertainment and merchandise licensing company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 totaled...
68 - 2nd Annual Supergirl Pro Junior Surfing Contest Hits the Waves on August 15 & 16 in Oceanside, CA
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - The 2009 Supergirl Pro Junior surfing contest, which identifies and celebrates the emerging stars in women’s surfing, will take place August 15 and 16 at the Oceanside Beach Pier in Southern California. The sport’s top 20-and-under female surfers look...
69 - Penn National Gaming Announces Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of Its 6⅞% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011
WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“Penn”) announced today that it is commencing a cash tender offer for any and all of the $200 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of its 6⅞% senior subordinated notes due 2011 (CUSIP No...
70 - Image Entertainment Announces Its First Quarter Conference Call Set for Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 4:30 PM Eastern
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, will hold a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at 4:30 PM EASTERN TIME to review the...
71 - Scratch DJ Game, LLC Announces New Development Team
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Scratch DJ Game, LLC, a joint venture between Numark Industries, LLC and Genius Products, LLC, announced today that it has recently hired Commotion Interactive, the music and party game division of Bedlam Games Inc., to complete development of...
72 - WWE® Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Revenues totaled $138.8 million as compared to $129.7 million in the prior year quarter. Operating income was $28.1 million as...
73 - Crown Media Holdings Announces Operating Results for Second Quarter of 2009
STUDIO CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWN) today reported its operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. Operating Highlights for the Quarter Popular original programming. With six original movie premieres in the second...
74 - EPIX and Samuel Goldwyn Films Enter Exclusive Output Agreement For Up To 20 Films Across All EPIX Platforms
LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Samuel Goldwyn Films and EPIX have entered into an exclusive output agreement in which up to 20 of Goldwyn's films slated for theatrical release in 2010 and 2011 will begin playing across all EPIX platforms, including its linear channel...
75 - Marvel Super Heroes Soar into Old Navy for Back-to-School
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - To help celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding in 1939, Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a global character-based entertainment licensing company, has partnered with Old Navy for a back-to-school promotion launching in all stores in the U.S. and Canada in...
76 - Image Entertainment Signs Agreement with DISH Network® to Provide Pay-Per-View/Video-On-Demand Content
CHATSWORTH, Calif. & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, today announced it has signed an agreement with DISH Network, L.L.C., a subsidiary of...
77 - RHI Entertainment Announces Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - RHI Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RHIE), a leading developer, producer, and distributor of made-for-television (MFT) movies, miniseries, and other television programming, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009...
78 - Hudson Entertainment Scores with Wii Players by Dropping the DECA SPORTS Price
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - To commemorate the ongoing popularity of DECA SPORTS™ and the upcoming release of DECA SPORTS™ 2, Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, has lowered the game’s retail price from $29.99 to $19.99. With 2 million...
79 - Steven Spielberg to Direct “Harvey” as Next Film
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - Steven Spielberg will direct as his next film a contemporary adaptation of Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Harvey,” a co-production between Twentieth Century Fox and DreamWorks Studios. The announcement was made today by Fox Chairmen Jim...
80 - Image Entertainment Amends Convertible Note
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, announced today that it had entered into a Second Amendment and Exchange Agreement (the "Exchange Agreement...
81 - Image Entertainment Acquires Sundance Favorite “Dare,” Set for Theaters November 13
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, announced today that it has acquired all North American rights to “Dare,” starring Emmy Rossum (“The...
82 - The ISAN International Agency (ISAN-IA) Is Proud to Announce the Arrival of Three New Investors
GENEVA-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - The three companies are existing ISAN Registration Agencies in France, Spain and the US and, through their investment, bring additional strength and resources to ISAN-IA. ISAN-IA was established in 2003 by AGICOA (International Association for the Collective...
83 - S2 Licensing Announces Availability of Additional Licensing Model for DVB-S2 Compliant Professional Products
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - S2 Licensing announced today that it has made available an alternative licensing program to manufacturers and sellers of Professional Products that use the DVB-S2 Standard. Licensees may now elect to license Professional Products – defined as...
84 - mun2 Announces Phil Schoen and Marcelo Balboa as Commentators for English-Language Broadcast of Rumbo Al Mundial – Mexico vs. USA World Cup Qualifier
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - mun2 (moon-dos), the lifestyle cable network for bi-cultural Latinos 18-34, announced today the commentators for the network’s broadcast of the August 12, 2009 Rumbo Al Mundial – Mexico vs. USA World Cup qualifier match. Play-by-play veteran...
85 - Music Advertising and Brands Establish Keys to Partnership Success
PARIS-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - For the first time, 17 international experts from music, brands and advertising have defined 10 ‘Commandments’ designed to optimize partnerships between the three sectors. Brought together at MIDEM 2009 as part of the Music Marketing Forum, the 17 experts...
86 - Comcast First to Launch HBO On Demand® HD
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, today announced that it is the first cable provider to offer the full HBO On Demand service in HD, bringing the ultimate HBO...
87 - The Hollywood Reporter Recognizes Greenberg Glusker Attorneys as 2009 Power Lawyers
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Greenberg Glusker today announced that two of the Firm’s attorneys, Bert Fields and Bonnie E. Eskenazi, are included in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2009 Power Lawyers list, which recognizes the 100 most influential attorneys in the entertainment industry...
88 - Mattel Launches Industry’s First Toy Line Featuring Augmented Reality Technology at Comic-Con 2009 with Action Figures for Twentieth Century Fox’s “Avatar”
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) will preview at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 a new line of action figures based on Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming epic action-adventure film, “Avatar,” that will incorporate augmented reality technology, marking the...
89 - Aliens in the Attic, Ashley Tisdale and Robert Hoffman Take Over Mall of America
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Ashley Tisdale and Robert Hoffman will help the Aliens (in the Attic) take over the Mall of America on Thursday, July 23. It’s all part of a very special movie and music event on behalf of the family comedy ALIENS IN THE ATTIC. Tisdale and Hoffman have...
90 - NXT Nutritionals Signs Blair Underwood as National Spokesperson
HOLYOKE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc. (“NXT Nutritionals”) (OTCBB: NXTH), a developer and marketer of proprietary, patent-pending healthy natural sweeteners, food and beverage products, announced today that American television and film actor, director...
91 - Merscom to Publish Shutter Island Game
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. & SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Merscom announced today at the Casual Connect conference in Seattle that it is developing and publishing Shutter Island, a casual game based on the upcoming feature film “Shutter Island” by Paramount Pictures. Merscom will publish...
92 - Award Winning Songwriter Lamont Dozier Says, “Stop! In the Name Of the Law”
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - A complaint was issued today on behalf of award winning songwriter and producer Lamont Dozier, against the New York law office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as well as Deutsche Bank Trust Company America, successor in interest to Banker’s Trust...
93 - John Fusco to Write Screenplay for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Motion Picture
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - TMNT Productions, in association with Mirage Studios, has signed veteran screenwriter John Fusco to create the script for the upcoming live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theatrical film targeted for release in 2011. Fusco joins the creative team with...
94 - Disney Book Group to Publish Original Graphic Novel Based on Walt Disney Pictures’ and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ Upcoming Action Adventure Film “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Disney Book Group announced today the Prince of Persia graphic novel anthology, the first-ever graphic novel written by the creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner. Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Spider-man) created exclusive art to be featured on the cover...
95 - Disney Interactive Studios Deploys G-Force on Mission to Retail Shelves
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - A unique group of pint-sized heroes is ready to save the world. G-Force, the video game inspired by the highly anticipated feature film “G-Force” from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, is available now at all major retailers...
96 - MTV Games’ Rock Band Network Features Up-And-Coming Pop Star, Sarah Vonderhaar
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - VerveLife Entertainment announces that Sarah VonderHaar will be included in the closed beta trial for MTV Games’ Rock Band Network, as reported by Billboard Magazine late last week. Building on Sarah’s momentum that includes being featured in several brand...
97 - Image Entertainment Acquires Three Stand-Up Comedy Titles for November Release
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:DISK), a leading independent licensee, and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today announced it has acquired the North American rights to three live comedy titles from comedians Greg...
98 - Boost Mobile and Club Deportivo Guadalajara (‘Chivas’) Together for the First Time
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 20, 2009 - Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S) offering quality wireless phones and flexible service plans with no contracts or activation fee, is teaming up with Mexico’s Club Deportivo Guadalajara (CD Guadalajara), the popular soccer team...
99 - Marvel Entertainment Welcomes Theo Paphitis to International Advisory Board
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 20, 2009 - Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL), a global character-based entertainment and licensing company celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding in 1939, announced today the addition of Theo Paphitis to the company’s International Advisory Board...
100 - Crush Films Acquires Minority Stake in Emmett/Furla Films
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - Crush Films' Gordon Bijelonic and Michael Matthias have recently acquired a minority stake in Randall Emmett and George Furla’s independent production company Emmett/Furla Films. EFF, who have produced over fifty-five movies over the past ten...
101 - Mad Catz Secures Exclusive Global License for Use of Skellramics Designs and Trademarks in PC and Videogame Accessories
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (NYSE Amex/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has secured a multi-year license from the owners of the Skellramics intellectual property (“Skellramics”) for the...
102 - Christina Aguilera Lends Powerful Voice in Fight to End Hunger as Global Spokesperson for World Hunger Relief Effort this Fall
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 15, 2009 - Yum! Brands announced today that five-time Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera is giving hunger a powerful voice by becoming the global spokesperson for World Hunger Relief. Aguilera will help raise awareness of the hunger issue this fall by...
103 - Marvel to Report Q2 Results on Tuesday, August 4th and Host Investor Webcast at 9:00 A.M. ET
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 14, 2009 - Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL), a global character-based entertainment and licensing company, will release financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009 prior to the market's opening on Tuesday, August 4th. Marvel will then host a...
104 - EA’s NCAA Football 10 Hits Shelves Today
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 14, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that NCAA® Football 10 is now available in North American retail stores. As the best-selling college football video game franchise for over a decade*, EA SPORTS™ NCAA Football provides an...
105 - MLB Properties Extends Partnership with Getty Images
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - Getty Images, Inc., the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and other digital media, today announced a multi-year extension with Major League Baseball Properties (MLBP) to continue as the exclusive commercial photo partner of Major...
106 - Marvel and Hallmark in Strategic Licensing Alliance for Social Expressions Category
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a global character-based entertainment licensing company celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding in 1939, announced today an expansive licensing agreement with Hallmark Cards, Inc. covering the social expressions...
107 - CKX’s 19 Entertainment Announces New Partnership with Ryan Seacrest
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - 19 Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (Nasdaq:CKXE), today announces a new partnership with Ryan Seacrest. The award-winning television and radio host, successful producer and entrepreneur has committed to a new, long-term agreement that...
108 - Harry Potter Star Tom Felton Casts a Magical Spell on Fans to Unveil Exclusive New Products at Hot Topic Stores Nationwide
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 11, 2009 - Last night, Harry Potter star Tom Felton hosted a special, one-time fan event in Paramus, New Jersey, to introduce an exclusive, new line of products in support of the highly anticipated film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from Warner Bros...
109 - Starz Entertainment to Join Comcast’s on Demand Online Trial
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 9, 2009 - Starz Entertainment, LLC, which operates 16 premium movie channels including the flagship Starz and Encore brands, and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) today announced that selections from the programmer’s vast lineup...
110 - Universal Music and Gemalto Join Forces to Distribute Music Through Combination of DVD and SIM Card
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands-(Business Wire)-July 9, 2009 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced it has signed a partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, to jointly promote the Smart Video Card as a new...
111 - Bertelsmann and KKR Join Forces in the Music Rights Business
GÜTERSLOH, Germany & LONDON-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - Bertelsmann AG and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”) announced today that they have agreed to create a joint venture to develop a global music rights management business to which Bertelsmann AG will contribute its BMG...
112 - Forever The Sickest Kids Release Deluxe Album and Three Shorter Albums
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - Universal Motown Records will release a deluxe version of the debut album from Forever The Sickest Kids entitled, Underdog Alma Mater - Deluxe, today. Since releasing their first full-length album over a year ago, the six-man band from Dallas has been...
113 - Jim Connelly, Former NFL Executive, Joins WWE®
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. has named Jim Connelly as Senior Vice President, Consumer Products. Connelly will oversee WWE's Global Licensing, Home Entertainment, Book and Magazine publishing. He will report directly to Donna Goldsmith, Chief...
114 - NAMCO BANDAI Games Obtains All Platform Rights for Dragon Ball® Videogames
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today confirmed that it has secured exclusive North American rights to publish future official videogames for the longstanding classic anime and manga series, Dragon Ball®, across...
115 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Expands Nickelodeon and Viacom Licensing Agreement in Canada
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. America’s Cleaning Company™, (OTCBB: SPNG), today announces that the Company has expanded its licensing agreement with Nickelodeon and Viacom to market SpongeTech®’s SpongeBob Soap-Filled Bath Sponges in Canada...
116 - The Orchard Partners with National Lampoon and Other Major Independent Film Companies
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Today, The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) announced that it has formed comprehensive marketing, distribution, and services partnerships with National Lampoon, IndiePix Films & Independent Film Sales. With these collaborations, The Orchard expands its robust and...
117 - JAKKS Pacific® Gives Notice to Extend WWE Videogame License; THQ Disputes Notice
MALIBU, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) announced that it has notified World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) that the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS intended to exercise its option to renew the WWE videogame license, which would otherwise expire...
118 - Motorola Joins Via Licensing Joint Licensing Program for Near Field Communications
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Via Licensing Corporation announced today that Motorola, Inc. has joined its joint licensing program for patents essential to the practice of Near Field Communications (NFC) as a licensor. NFC technology provides short-range, standards-based wireless...
119 - Statement by Thomas J. Barrack, Chairman and CEO of Colony Capital, on the Death of Michael Jackson
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news today about Michael Jackson. Over the last year, I have had the opportunity to know and work with this gentle, talented and compassionate man. We were privileged to help support his return to public life for his...
120 - 24-7 Entertainment Together With Its Client, TDC PLAY Wins Mobile Entertainment Forum’s 2009 Meffy Award for ‘Music Service’
LONDON & COPENHAGEN-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - The Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF) jointly bestowed 24-7 Entertainment and TDC PLAY, with the coveted 2009 Meffy Award for ‘Music Service’. As the industry’s official benchmark for measuring success and rewarding innovation, the Meffys...
121 - Research and Markets: Entertainment Marketing Sourcebook; Instant Access To 3,000+ Sponsors, Entertainment & Media Companies, Retail Chains & Service Providers
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Entertainment Marketing Sourcebook" report to their offering. The annual directory that delivers instant access to more than 3,000 sponsors, entertainment and media companies, retail chains and service...
122 - Univision Announces Multi-Year Carriage Agreement with Mediacom Communications; Signs More Than 100 Deals in First Half of 2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States, announced today a multi-year distribution agreement with Mediacom Communications, the nation’s eighth largest cable television company and the leading cable...
123 - Multi-Platinum Band The Fray Lend Track to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Soundtrack
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Multi-platinum band The Fray will lend their latest hit single, “Never Say Never” to the upcoming soundtrack to the hotly anticipated feature film from director Michael Bay, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The soundtrack will be released on June...
124 - go2 Media Launches Dynamic Content Marketing
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - go2 Media™ (www.go2.com), a mobile media company that delivers personalized local information and entertainment content, announced a new mobile advertising product called Dynamic Content Marketing, which is being launched initially for the movie industry...
125 - Where Do Ten Million People Go to Find out What’s Happening? Eventful Community Surpasses 10 Million Registered Users and 75,000 Performers
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Eventful, the leading digital media service for discovering and promoting local events, today announced that its community has surpassed ten million registered users. The company also announced that over 75,000 performers use Eventful’s unique ‘Demand...
126 - 2K Sports Congratulates Four-Time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant and Reveals Final Fan Voting Results for NBA® 2K10 Box Cover
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - 2K Sports today congratulates cover athlete and spokesman of NBA 2K10, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, on his fourth career NBA championship after recently defeating the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Finals. Bryant, who averaged over 32 points, five...
127 - Bug Music and Kings Of Leon Co-Venture to Launch New Record Label Imprint
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Bug Music, the largest independent contemporary music publisher in the world, has launched a new record label imprint with global chart-topping rock innovators Kings Of Leon, it was announced today by Bug Music CEO John Rudolph. Details of the first...
128 - Witness the Rebirth of Lil Wayne
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Cash Money/Universal Grammy Award winning recording artist Lil Wayne is gearing up to release his eighth album Rebirth this summer and word has already spread to the masses. Curiosity is mounting to see what Lil Wayne will deliver. Not one to disappoint...
129 - Rising Country Singer Shane Wyatt Partners with Farm Boy® & Farm Girl® Brands
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Rising country singer-songwriter Shane Wyatt (www.shanewyatt.com) has entered into a sponsorship with Farm Boy & Farm Girl brands (www.farmboybrand.com), fresh clothing and accessories capturing the heartfelt pride of the farming lifestyle. The...
130 - 2K Sports Signs NHL Superstar Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals as Cover Athlete for NHL® 2K10
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - 2K Sports announced today that Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, the 2009 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Award winner and Hart Memorial Trophy candidate, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for the next iteration of the popular NHL 2K...
131 - Licensing International Expo's New Venue & New Features Mean Growth in New Attendees
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Licensing International Expo's 29th annual convention wrapped up last week with over 113 new exhibiting companies and 130 new retailer attendee companies, show organizers announced today. With the move from New York to Las Vegas after 28...
132 - WMS and Hasbro Extend and Expand Licensing Relationship
WAUKEGAN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - WMS Gaming Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), today announced that it has extended through 2016 its long-term license agreement with Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) and Hasbro International, Inc. for exclusive worldwide rights...
133 - The Leverage Agency Signs Four Time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield for Marketing and Endorsement Opportunities
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - The Leverage Agency, one of the world’s fastest growing sports and entertainment brand marketing and sales agencies, today announced that they have signed four time World Heavyweight Champion boxer Evander Holyfield to a representation deal for marketing...
134 - Illinois College Rock Band Edges out More Than 700 Others to Win Briggs & Stratton Battle of the Bands
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Briggs & Stratton, whose music-loving CEO sits on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame board, today announced the winner of its international Briggs & Stratton Battle of the Bands contest — The Run Around from Normal, Ill. The online contest, which...
135 - VerveLife Insures Against a Too-Successful Future
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - VerveLife, the digital shop that brings bands together with brands, has added redemption insurance to its risk-management arsenal. “Promotions energize brands, but extremely successful ones can risk budgets,” said Sanj Rathi, VerveLife’s SVP, in...
136 - “OBLIVION” Video to Premiere on MySpace Beginning Tomorrow
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Starting today, Tuesday, June 9, MASTODON fans will finally have the opportunity to watch the amazing new mini-epic video for “OBLIVION,” from their new album, CRACK THE SKYE. The clip was directed by the famed Roboshobo and is viewable on...
137 - Paid, Inc. Revenues to Date Up Over 100% Over All of 2008, Expects to Be Cash Positive in 2009
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Paid, Inc. (OTCBB: PAYD) has started off 2009 by adding new celebrity services clients, expanding its service offering, continuing to market its intellectual property and boosting revenues dramatically. Increased Revenue for 2009 Paid, Inc. has generated more...
138 - Eyestorm Wins Two Golden Trailer Awards, Sweeping Videogame Category
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - Venice-based Eyestorm Productions received two Golden Trailer awards on Thursday for its creative work on two of last year’s most acclaimed videogame titles. Kyle Ruddick and Michael Klima, co-founders and creative directors of the 4-year-old production...
139 - Glu Mobile Launches the TRANSFORMERS™: Revenge of the Fallen
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the launch of the TRANSFORMERS™: Revenge of the Fallen game for mobile handsets worldwide. The game features explosive action based on the upcoming film...
140 - FL Marlins Major League Baseball Star Jeff Conine Joins ShopToEarn
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2009 - It’s the major leagues for direct sales company ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth (Twitter @shoptoearn or @shoptoearth) with the news of Jeff Conine joining the business network. The Florida Marlin’s All Star recently signed as a ShopToEarn broker for...
141 - Odyssey Provides Additional Update on “Black Swan” Case
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Since the announcement of the Magistrate’s recommendation in the “Black Swan” case, intense international media coverage has led to many questions that Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMEX) would like to address. What was this recent court...
142 - Comcast Brings NBA TV to Digital Classic Customers Increasing Distribution of League’s Network
NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information, and communications products and services, has entered into a long-term agreement with NBA Digital to expand its distribution of NBA...
143 - Ashley Tisdale's New Album — Guilty Pleasure — Due July 28th on Warner Bros. Records
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Pop singer and actress Ashley Tisdale will release a new album, entitled Guilty Pleasure, on Warner Bros. Records on July 28th, 2009. With an edgy, guitar-driven pop-rock sound, Guilty Pleasure is a creative and mature leap forward for this appealing...
144 - 4Kids Entertainment Back in Compliance with NYSE Listing Criteria
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), the global children’s entertainment and merchandise licensing company, today announced that NYSE Regulation, Inc. (“NYSE Regulation”) has notified the company that 4Kids is in compliance with the revised continued...
145 - Rambus to Present at the UBS Global Technology and Services Conference
LOS ALTOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS), one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory architectures, today announced that Harold Hughes, chief executive officer, and Satish Rishi, chief financial officer, will...
146 - Licensing Expo: Fundex Games Selects Counterpoint Systems’ ProFiles to Manage Licensing Contracts
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - At the Licensing International Expo, Counterpoint Systems, the leading provider of software solutions for rights management, royalty accounting and product licensing, has announced that Fundex Games, an Indianapolis maker of board games, dice games and card...
147 - Photo of Disney Consumer Products' and LEGO's Buzz Lightyear Model at the Licensing International Expo Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Disney Consumer Products: EVENT: Disney Consumer Products and LEGO unveil 5'3" LEGO model of Buzz Lightyear at the Licensing International Expo PHOTO GALLERY: http://dcp.smugmug.com/gallery/8373158_aVZ3v/1/552928073_6Zqju#553014253_brvaw PHOTO: A 5'3" LEGO...
148 - Strategy Analytics: Xbox Changes the Game at E3
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Strategy Analytics games analyst, Martin Olausson, anticipates a strengthened market position for Microsoft’s Xbox360 game console following a solid showing at this year’s E3 Expo in Los Angeles, CA. After all three console manufacturers...
149 - "Schlepit" Licensing Products Launched
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - The creator of the most recognized military mascot logo, the United States Marine Corps Bulldog logo, has launched “Schlepit.” Diann Wall Wilson has once again come up with a great branding campaign for licensing opportunities. The design will...
150 - Multimedia Games Awarded Seven Year Contract Extension from New York Lottery
AUSTIN, Texas & SCHENECTADY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Multimedia Games, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) (“Multimedia” or the “Company”) announced today that the New York Lottery (the “Lottery”) has awarded the Company a seven year contract extension (through December 31, 2017) for the...
151 - Nintendo Introduces New Social Entertainment Experiences at E3 Expo
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - For decades, Nintendo has endeavored to provide the most creative and immersive experiences in the world of video games and to lead the industry in new directions. At its media briefing in advance of the E3 Expo, the video game industry’s premier trade...
152 - Disney Consumer Products and Key Character Franchises Poised for Breakout Growth at Retail
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today announced new content and product line extensions behind its renowned portfolio of character franchises starting with the return of the classic Toy Story franchise, the addition of two Disney Princess characters, new...
153 - Breaking LICENSING International Expo 2009 News Distributed by Business Wire and Virtual Press Office Available
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - As the official news release distribution services for LICENSING International Expo 2009, Business Wire/Virtual Press Office will be posting exhibitor news releases and electronic press materials on a dedicated show news archive within the official show site...
154 - Licensing Business Remains Recession Proof
-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - As consumers across the country continue to cut non-essential purchases amid the current economic downturn, merchandisers, retailers and manufacturers are left wondering, “What’s Next?” However, while retail chains recorded a 35 year low in sales in 4th QTR last...
155 - THQ Reveals E3 Line-up Featuring Brand New Internally Developed Properties and Fresh Installments of Popular Franchises
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced its Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2009 line-up featuring games for both core and casual gamers across all across all major platforms to be displayed in booth #5300, in the West Hall of the Los Angeles...
156 - Converse Announces Fall 2009 Music Focused Product Collaborations with AC/DC and Metallica
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Converse launches its Fall 2009 collection of collaborations with legendary rock and metal artists AC/DC and Metallica. Iconic band graphics and visuals inspire this unique collection of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star shoe designs that celebrate...
157 - Hasbro Accelerates the Leveraging of Company’s Vast Global Brand Portfolio Through Entertainment and Licensing
PAWTUCKET, R.I.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - The Entertainment & Licensing Division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today announced that it will arrive at the International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas on June 2, 2009, to showcase global powerhouse brands such as TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, MONOPOLY...
158 - Universal Pictures and Hasbro Inc. Announce Stretch Armstrong Set for Release in 2011; Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Hasbro to Produce
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. & PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Executives from Universal Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) today announced that the first feature film to be released under Universal and Hasbro’s six-year partnership, Stretch Armstrong, has been dated for...
159 - Wilmer Valderrama & Handy Manny Character to Appear at Licensing International Expo 2009, Las Vegas
Disney Consumer Products: WHAT: Join Wilmer Valderrama, star of Disney Channel's hit multicultural animated preschool series, "Handy Manny" along with the Handy Manny character and Disney executives Andy Mooney, Chairman of Disney Consumer Products, and Rich Ross, President, Disney Channels...
160 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group Announce LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are teaming up with the LEGO Group, to merge two of the world’s most popular brands with the creation of LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4. Based on the first four Harry Potter books and movies that...
161 - Mattel Announces Extensive Portfolio of Licensing, Promotional and Distribution Partners for Launch of New Hot Wheels® Battle Force 5™ Entertainment Property
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) is announcing a full complement of licensing, promotional and distribution partners to support the launch of its new original animated series debuting on the Cartoon Network, Hot Wheels® Battle Force 5™, at Licensing...
162 - JAKKS Pacific® to Participate in Piper Jaffray 29th Annual Consumer Conference
MALIBU, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK) announced today that the Company will participate in Piper Jaffray’s 29th Annual Consumer Conference to be held June 9 and June 10, 2009, at Westin New York Times Square, New York City. JAKKS’ Chief Financial...
163 - Duels.com® Hosts 200,000,000th Battle, Shatters Records and Crowns New World Champion
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - It was a record-breaking week for Duels.com®, the massively multiplayer online player vs. player (PVP) game developed by Austin game studio Challenge Online Games, Inc. (Challenge Games®). Not only did the game host its 200,000,000th (yes, that’s...
164 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces a Game Franchise Based on The Lord of the Rings Literary and Film Library and First Franchise Title “The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest”
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced a long-term partnership with The Saul Zaentz Company and New Line Productions, Inc. for literary and film rights to develop and publish games based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As part of the...
165 - THQ Is Weighing-In with the Announcement of The Biggest Loser Video Game Exclusively for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that The Biggest Loser interactive health and fitness video game is currently in development exclusively for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ and is scheduled for release this fall. The Biggest Loser video game is...
166 - LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - LICENSING International Expo 2009 takes place June 2 - 4, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Business Wire is the official news wire for LICENSING International Expo 2009. Breaking news releases, advisories, photos, and multimedia are...
167 - BSkyB Licences S3’s StormTestTM to Automate Testing of its Set-Top Boxes
COLOGNE, Germany-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - S3, a leading provider of products, services and IP to the Digital TV industry, today announced that BSkyB (Sky) has licensed its StormTestTM product in order to automate testing of its Set-Top Boxes (STB). StormTest is a STB test and analysis...
168 - Electronic Arts, Konami, SKECHERS USA, Liverpool Football Club Join More Than 100 New Exhibitors at Licensing International Expo 2009
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 26, 2009 - More than 100 leading brand and property owners, including Electronic Arts, Konami, Skechers USA, and Liverpool Football Club will be exhibiting at Licensing International Expo 2009 for the first time, it was announced today by Advanstar...
169 - Akoo Launches the Most Advanced Interactive Entertainment Platform in the Digital Out-of-Home Marketplace, Combining On-Demand Premium Video Content, Mobile Interactivity, and Accountable Advertising
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-May 26, 2009 - Akoo International Inc. today announced the national launch of the most advanced interactive entertainment and advertising platform in the digital out-of-home marketplace. The “Akoo” network combines premium video entertainment – including music videos...
170 - Office Depot and Two-Time NASCAR® Champion Tony Stewart Announce Winner of ‘At the Speed of Smart’ Sweepstakes
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - Eddie Bell visits his local Office Depot store every week to stock up on the items he needs to take care of business, but the Tulsa, Okla., resident’s recent run for office supplies was anything but routine. Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), the Official...
171 - 4Kids Entertainment Announces Approval of All Company Proposals at Annual Meeting of Shareholders
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), a global provider of children’s entertainment and merchandise licensing, today announced shareholders approved all corporate proposals at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held in New York, on Friday, May...
172 - Forever The Sickest Kids Team up with Selena Gomez
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Universal Motown Records’ rock band, Forever The Sickest Kids will re-release their hit single “Whoa Oh (Me vs. Everyone)” as a newly recorded collaboration with Hollywood Records’ artist and Disney Channel star Selena Gomez (“Wizards of Waverly...
173 - Marvel to Present at the Cowen and Company Technology, Media and Telecom Conference Thursday, May 28th at 1:05 p.m. ET
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL), a global character-based entertainment and licensing company celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding in 1939, today announced that Rob Steffens, SVP Financial Planning & Investor Relations, will present at...
174 - Gamble & Huff Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - Leading music rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its 57th Annual Pop Awards last night, honoring Gamble & Huff as BMI Icons. Songwriter of the Year honors resulted in a record-setting eight-way tie this year, saluting Colbie Caillat...
175 - GE/NBC Universal’s Peacock Equity Fund Invests in BlogHer
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - Peacock Equity, a joint investment fund of GE Capital’s Media, Communications & Entertainment business and NBC Universal, today announced it has participated in a $7MM investment round for BlogHer, a leading participatory news, entertainment and...
176 - Actress Kate Hudson and Hairstylist David Babaii Launch Hair Care Line at Sally Beauty Supply Stores Nationwide
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - Actress Kate Hudson and her hairstylist David Babaii will announce today that David Babaii for WildAid, an innovative eco-friendly line of hair care products, will be introduced at Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide beginning June 1, 2009. David Babaii...
177 - Music Reports Announces Launch of Industry’s First Online Royalty Accounting for Digital Music Services
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - Music Reports, Inc., the leading provider of music rights administration services in the United States, today announced that it has started accounting to more than 12,000 music publishing administrators representing over 50,000 individual music...
178 - ION Media Networks, Inc. Reaches Agreement with Holders of the Majority of Its First Lien Debt on Full Debt-to-Equity Conversion and $150 Million of Growth Funding
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - ION Media Networks, Inc. (“ION”), owner and operator of the ION Television network, today announced that it has reached an accord with a group of holders of over 60% of its first lien senior secured debt on the terms of a pre-negotiated financial...
179 - Counterpoint Systems to Debut ProFiles Express at Licensing Expo
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - At the upcoming Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, Counterpoint Systems will launch a new product designed to help small to mid-sized companies manage licensing agreements and process royalty payments. ProFiles Express is based on the core...
180 - DreamWorks Studios Acquires Life Rights to Martin Luther King, Jr. Story
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - DreamWorks Studios has acquired the life rights to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. from The King Estate it was announced today by Stacey Snider, CEO and Co-Chairman of DreamWorks Studios. Steven Spielberg, Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones...
181 - Imperia Entertainment Signs DVD Distribution Agreement for “Autograph”
CANNES, France-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IMPN) announced today that it has signed a worldwide DVD distribution agreement with Celebrity Video Distribution Said Jeff Ritchie, CEO of Imperia, “We are excited to have placed two of our three existing...
182 - Affinity Mediaworks Corp. To Attend Major Film Festivals
MONSEY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - Affinity Mediaworks Corp. (OTC BB: AFFW) Affinity is pleased to announce that it’s management and production teams will be showcasing its current slate of films at all the major global film festivals such as the Berlin, Toronto and Vancouver...
183 - “Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series” Explodes Online as the First Long Form Dramatic Machinima Production
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - Halcyon Games, a division of The Halcyon Company along with Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the first full length Machinima series titled “Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series.” Produced in association...
184 - D3Publisher to Bring Cartoon Network’s Hit Series THE SECRET SATURDAYS to Video Game Systems This Fall with THE SECRET SATURDAYS™: BEASTS OF THE 5TH SUN
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - D3Publisher announced today that it will bring Cartoon Network’s hit original action-adventure television series THE SECRET SATURDAYS™ to video game systems for the first time this fall with THE SECRET SATURDAYS: BEASTS OF THE 5TH SUN for Wii...
185 - National Geographic Entertainment and Imagenation Abu Dhabi Join Exclusive Media Group and Spitfire Pictures to Co-Produce Six-Time Academy Award® Nominee Peter Weir’s ‘The Way Back’
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - National Geographic Entertainment and Imagenation Abu Dhabi will join Exclusive Media Group and Spitfire Pictures in producing “The Way Back,” written and directed by six-time Academy Award nominee Peter Weir (“Master and Commander,” “The Truman...
186 - Leverage Becomes Exclusive National Representation Sales Agency in Multi-Year Agreement
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - Leverage Agency, a leader in sports sponsorship, has secured an exclusive national multi-year sponsorship and branding deal with the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball tour announced Jason Hodell CEO of AVP Pro Beach Volleyball and Ben Sturner, Leverage Founder...
187 - Microcinema International Acquires “Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup”
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - Microcinema International DVD (www.microcinema.com) today announced the acquisition of “Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup” (www.loosechange911.com), the latest installment in the series from director Dylan Avery and producers Matthew Brown and...
188 - Coveroo Brings Superheroes and Basketball All-Stars to Your Personal Electronics
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - At the AlwaysOn OnHollywood conference today, Coveroo continued to fulfill its vision to create a world where personal electronics are truly personal by unveiling unique additions to its line of custom replacement cell phone covers. Coveroo now...
189 - Paramount Home Entertainment Licenses Macrovision’s Protection Technologies
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) today announced that Paramount Home Entertainment has agreed to license Macrovision’s content protection products, ACP and RipGuard. ACP and RipGuard provide protection against unauthorized copying...
190 - Kenny Loggins’ New Disney Pearl Album All Join In Features Irresistible Renditions of Pop/Rock Classics
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2009 - Kenny Loggins, one of pop music’s greatest hit makers with over 25 million albums sold worldwide, is back with All Join In, a lovingly crafted, extremely entertaining, up-tempo collection of songs – a musical gumbo to please long time fans...
191 - TapouT Signs Licensing Agreement with Champion Nutrition
GRAND TERRACE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2009 - TapouT, the premier mixed-martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, announced today a licensing agreement with Champion Nutrition to offer sports enthusiasts TapouT Sports Nutrition products. Under this relationship, Champion Nutrition...
192 - World Duels® Championship Announced for May 12-24
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2009 - Challenge Online Games, Inc. (Challenge Games®), developer of the massively multi-player online fantasy game Duels®, announces today the 2009 World Duels Championship (WDC). Beginning May 12, 2009 at 12:00pm CDT/8pm GMT fans the world over will...
193 - Interactive Industry Expands Presence at Annual Licensing International Expo
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 28, 2009 - With the recent move from New York to Las Vegas, the Licensing International Expo 2009 continues to grow its presence in the flourishing $9.1 global interactive licensing industry, highlighted by the addition of four new exhibitors – Konami Digital...
194 - Universal Motown Signs Grammy Winner Ne-Yo’s Protégé Jadyn Maria
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 27, 2009 - Universal Motown Records announces the signing of Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo’s protégé Jadyn Maria. The gifted singer-songwriter prepares to introduce herself to the world with her debut single, “Good Girls Like Bad Boys,” featuring Flo-Rida. The...
195 - Planetstorm® Besieged by Alien Invasion™ In First Expansion Set
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2009 - Austin game developer Challenge Online Games, Inc.® (Challenge Games®) today unleashes a swarm of aliens into Planetstorm®, the online trading card game science fiction saga, with the game’s first expansion set, Invasion™. With the introduction...
196 - KIDZ BOP® and McDonald’s® Rock Today’s Most Popular Music with a New Happy Meal®
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2009 - Kids have a new reason to get moving this spring when they enjoy a McDonald’s Happy Meal. KIDZ BOP, the most popular and most recognized music product in the U.S. for kids ages five to 12, and McDonald’s are joining together for the first time, making...
197 - ARRI Teams with Cinnafilm and Digital Film Central to Bring Texture Control to the DI Suite
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - ARRI announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to develop and sell an innovative new Texture Control software tool for digital intermediate (DI) and mastering facilities. Powered by Pixel Strings™, a high performance GPU-based motion...
198 - Become an “Age of Conan” Barbarian with Big Stage Entertainment and GGL Global Gaming
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - Big Stage Entertainment, Inc., the leading service for consumer projection of self into digital life, and GGL Global Gaming, one of the world’s largest social communities for gamers, have teamed up to offer gamers the ability to put their faces into...
199 - United Football League Announces Former NFL Coaches Jim Fassel, Dennis Green, Jim Haslett & Ted Cottrell as Head Coaches for “UFL Premiere” Season
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - The United Football League, a new professional outdoor football league, announced four former standout NFL coaches as the league’s first head coaches for its “Premiere” season this morning at a press conference in San Francisco. The League also...
200 - The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will announce fiscal second quarter 2009 financial results via a live audio Webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 (results will be released at approximately 4:01 p.m. EDT...
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