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o N.Y. Senator Calls for Retail Ban of "Cop-Killer" Video Game "25 to Life"
o Report: NFL, Wireless Carriers in Talks on Cell Phone Video Clips
o "BadApple" Software Adds Podcast Support to Apple's iTunes Player
o Chinese Firm Haier Introduces Ultra-Wideband Wireless HDTV Set
o LodgeNet to Offer Widescreen Movies, HDTV in Hotel Rooms


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o Briefly Noted: Sirius Satellite Radio - BBC Radio 1, On Command, OverDrive - Naxos of America, MovieTickets.com - Mann Theatres, American McGee's "Alice" - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Electronic Arts - "Battlefield 2," Buena Vista Games - "Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded," THQ, Majesco, Microsoft Game Studios, Planetwide Games, Jakks Pacific - FremantleMedia, Mobliss, Kayak Interactive - The Three Stooges
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--Project Manager
--Director, IT Planning and Program Management - Biotech
--Technical Account Manager (TAM)
--Account Executives, Integration Software & Solution Sales - Software AG
--IT Workers Assert Their Rights To Overtime Pay
--Sales Manager
--Digital Music Counsel
--Vice President/Media Director
--Sr. Product Manager
--Internal Communications/ Strategic HR Consultant
--Channel Sales Director
--IT Solutions and Services Sales - Financial/Insurance Vertical
--Information Architect
--Senior Java Developer
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
 


o N.Y. Senator Calls for Retail Ban of "Cop-Killer" Video Game "25 to Life"

Washington -- Calling the game an "all-time low," U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called on New York retailers not to sell an upcoming video game that enables players to become gang members who shoot and kill police officers. "25 to Life" was developed by Salt Lake City, Utah-based Avalanche Software and is slated for release this summer by U.K.-based publisher Eidos. Schumer, who said games like "25 to Life," "Grand Theft Auto" and "Manhunt" have "lower(ed) the common denominator of decency," also called on Sony and Microsoft to terminate their licensing agreements with Eidos. "Little Johnny should be learning how to read, not how to kill cops," Schumer said. "There is nowhere that the value of the police force is felt more strongly than here in New York, and to sell a video game that denigrates their value is simply unacceptable." Microsoft was quick to defend Eidos, with both companies pointing out to GamesIndustry.biz that the game was not intended for, and will not be marketed to, children under the age of 18. Schumer's targeting of "25 to Life" comes amid a climate where legislators in California, Washington state, Missouri and other municipalities have either tried unsuccessfully to enact bans on the sale of violent games to minors, or have had successful legislation consistently struck down by courts as unconstitutional on First Amendment free speech grounds.
http://tinyurl.com/9goel
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=9650
http://news.com.com/2010-1071_3-5741217.html
http://www.eidos.com
http://www.avalanchesoftware.com
http://www.25tolife.com
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o Report: NFL, Wireless Carriers in Talks on Cell Phone Video Clips

New York -- The National Football League (NFL) is in talks with a number of wireless carriers to distribute video clips to cell phones, Reuters reported, citing coverage in SportsBusiness Journal. The NFL is reportedly close to signing a five-year, $200 million agreement with Sprint, which could increase in value to $600 million when factoring in advertising revenue.
http://tinyurl.com/d67us
http://tinyurl.com/ahn9p
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o "BadApple" Software Adds Podcast Support to Apple's iTunes Player

San Francisco -- A start-up called BadFruit has released a plug-in software application for Apple's iTunes music player program that supports direct downloading of podcast radio programs, CNET News.com reported. The "BadApple" software was released before Apple's planned application that will also support podcasts, due for inclusion in iTunes version 4.9. "BadApple is NOT from the Beatles," the company said in a note on its website. "It's also not from Apple Computer Inc. It's definitely not endorsed or approved by Apple. In fact, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't want you to use BadApple." News.com reported that BadFruit appears to have some connection with MP3.com founder and current MP3Tunes.com head Michael Robertson.
http://tinyurl.com/8xav3
http://www.mp3tunes.com
http://www.badfruit.com
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o Chinese Firm Haier Introduces Ultra-Wideband Wireless HDTV Set

Orlando, Fla. -- Chinese consumer electronics firm Haier Corporation and Freescale Semiconductor on Tuesday introduced what they say is the industry's first Ultra-Wideband-enabled (UWB), high-definition LCD television, which eliminates the need for a connection to a set-top box -- allowing for placement anywhere in the home. The technology is capable of transferring up to 110 Mbps at distances of up to 20 meters. "UWB gives consumers the freedom to place the television anywhere they would like in the room, without requiring a physical connection to a set-top box, digital video recorder or media server," said Haier vice president Yu Zi Da. Haier plans to ship the 37-inch TV and accompanying digital media server in China later this year, and in the U.S. by 2006.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050621/215718.html
http://www.haier.com
http://www.freescale.com
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o LodgeNet to Offer Widescreen Movies, HDTV in Hotel Rooms

Sioux Falls, S.D. -- LodgeNet, a provider of interactive TV and broadband services to hoteliers, announced on Tuesday that it signed a number of agreements to begin offering widescreen format movies and premium high-definition programming in the hotels it serves. The company said its implementation of LG Electronics' Pro:Idiom content protection technology helped cement the agreements, which will bring widescreen Hollywood films to its systems. LodgeNet said that DirecTV, HD Net and K2 Communications will provide high-definition programming. DirecTV will provide channels like HDNet Movies, ESPN HD and Universal HD, while K2 will bring on-demand, high-definition IMAX film titles to LodgeNet systems. Separately, South Dakota-based LodgeNet said it currently working with Movielink, a studio-backed Internet video-on-demand venture, to enable movie downloads to guests' laptop computers over its interactive TV and broadband access systems.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/cgtu026.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/cgtu016.html 
http://www.movielink.com
http://www.lodgenet.com

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o Briefly Noted:

(New York) Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming, announced on Tuesday an agreement with BBC Radio International, to broadcast a feed of BBC Radio 1 on Sirius. The channel, which counts a weekly U.K. audience of more than 12 million, will be broadcast on a time-shift basis, so that listeners hear Chris Moyles' Breakfast Show in the morning, and so forth.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/nytu039.html
http://www.siriusradio.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1 

(Denver) On Command, a provider of in-room interactive entertainment to hoteliers, announced on Tuesday that it has incorporated security technology from NDS to protect video-on-demand and other digital and high-definition content offered on its systems from piracy. Separately, Denver-based On Command said it signed a deal with ESPN to offer the network's GamePlan and Full Court pay-per-view college football and basketball services. The company also signed a six-year agreement to provide its video-on-demand and other services in Fairmont Hotels in Canada. The agreement will cover 9,500 guest rooms across 18 Fairmont properties.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/latu055.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/latu074.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/latu042.html
http://www.oncommand.com 

(Chicago) OverDrive, a provider of digital text and audio lending technologies to libraries, announced on Tuesday that it has expanded a partnership with classical music label Naxos of America, and will now add Naxos albums to the archive it provides to libraries for online lending. Music files will be downloadable to a PC and may be transferred to a portable MP3 player for the lending period -- typically 14 to 21 days -- before they expire and are made available for download by other patrons. Ohio-based OverDrive added that many of the Naxos downloadable tracks will come with an associated e-book.
http://www.overdrive.com
http://www.naxos.com
http://www.dlrinc.com 

(Los Angeles) MovieTickets.com, a provider of advance online movie ticket sales, announced on Tuesday that it has renewed a multi-year agreement to provide Internet movie ticket sales for Mann Theatres, including at its flagship Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. The Los Angeles-based company provides advance ticket sales for nearly 60 theater chains.
http://www.manntheatres.com
http://www.movietickets.com 

(Los Angeles) Universal Pictures has signed "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar to star in a film adaptation of video game developer American McGee's PC game "Alice," an unusual take on Lewis Carroll's novel. Adapted by Erich and Jon Hoeber, the film will follow the game's storyline, which begins after Alice's family is killed and she enters an insane asylum.
http://www.variety.com/av_result.asp?articleid=VR1117924768&query=mcgee
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=9661
http://alice.ea.com 

(Redwood City, Calif.) Electronic Arts on Tuesday shipped Swedish developer Digital Illusions' "Battlefield 2" PC game to retailers. The game was recently named Best Online Multiplayer title shown at E3 at the Game Critics Awards.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050621/215447.html
http://www.dice.se
http://battlefield2.ea.com

(Burbank, Calif.) Disney's Buena Vista Games on Tuesday announced the release of its "Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded" title for Game Boy Advance, based on the upcoming feature film starring Lindsay Lohan. The title was developed by U.K.-based Climax Group and published by Buena Vista's Disney Interactive label.
http://www.climaxgroup.com
http://www.buenavistagames.com
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/herbie 

(Calabasas Hills, Calif.) Video game publisher THQ announced that it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with developer Gas Powered Games, with whom it will collaborate on a PC real-time strategy game called "Supreme Commander." Calabasas Hills, Calif.-based THQ also on Tuesday shipped its "Destroy All Humans!" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox to retailers. Developed at Los Angeles-based Pandemic Studios, the game allows players to take the part of an invading alien force coming to destroy the earth.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/latu038.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050620/lam093.html
http://www.gaspowered.com
http://www.pandemicstudios.com 

(Edison, N.J.) Game publisher Majesco on Tuesday shipped the PlayStation 2 version of its "Psychonauts" title to retailers. Developed by San Francisco-based Double Fine Productions and Las Vegas-based Budcat Creations, the PS2 version joins the Xbox release, which shipped to retailers in April.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/nytu041.html
http://www.majesco.com
http://www.doublefine.com
http://www.budcat.com
http://www.psychonauts.com 

(Redmond, Wash.) Microsoft Game Studios on Tuesday announced the release of its "Conker: Live & Reloaded" title for Xbox. The latest installment in the franchise was developed at Microsoft's U.K.-based Rare studio.
http://www.rareware.com
http://conker.xbox.com 

(Costa Mesa, Calif.) Online games developer and publisher Planetwide Games on Tuesday shipped its "RYL: Path of the Emperor" massively multiplayer online roleplaying PC game to retailers. To promote the release, the company launched a $1 million tournament for players of the game, with the finals to be held during E3 2006.
http://www.planetwidegames.com
http://www.ryl.net 

(Malibu, Calif.) Toymaker Jakks Pacific said on Tuesday that it has extended an agreement with FremanteMedia, producer of TV shows including "American Idol" and "The Price Is Right," to offer expansion packs for its "Family Feud" TV Games product. The expansion pack will add new themed games and quiz questions to the device, which offers game titles embedded in a game controller that plugs directly into a TV.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050621/latu047.html
http://www.fremantlemedia.com
http://www.tvgames.com 

(Seattle) Mobile game publisher Mobliss on Tuesday released Washington-based developer Sandlot Games' mobile version of the PC puzzle game "Slyder" to U.S. wireless carriers. The title is now available for $2.99 per month to Sprint subscribers, and will soon be available on additional carriers.
http://www.sandlotgames.com
http://www.mobliss.com 

(San Mateo, Calif.) Kayak Interactive, a mobile entertainment publisher, said on Tuesday that it has signed a licensing deal with C3 Entertainment that will result in the creation of a mobile game based on the comedy of The Three Stooges. "The Three Stooges: Making Dough," slated for release next month, will include authentic voices and sound effects from original Three Stooges films and TV series.
http://www.kayakinteractive.com
http://www.c3entertainment.com

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> Project Manager

Cauldron Solutions, a leading provider of technology solutions that manage the production, distribution and transaction exchange of on-demand content, is seeking an experienced Project Manager. The right candidate will possess a strong track record of delivering large-scale media or technology projects on time and on budget. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, PLC discipline, and strong client-relationship management skills are essential. Visit www.cauldronsolutions.com and send resumes to jobs@cauldronsolutions.com.
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> Director, IT Planning and Program Management - Biotech

Key member of IT organization; senor management position within IT. Manage staff of 3-4 professionals; partner with CIO in managing IT planning, program management and administration. Prepare and track IT budget; determine performance measures; lead program management across all business functions; establish standards. Requires experience managing multiple large IT projects across diverse business units. Send resumes to fsltd@earthlink.net
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> Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Springfield, VA

Verio is a global industry-leading hosting and service provider. We are currently offering a position within our Technical Account Management group. The selected candidate will be responsible for the detailed tracking/resolution and day-to-day operational management of our dedicated hosting clients. The TAM will facilitate and assist with the troubleshooting of escalated client issues(24x7). Technical account/project management skills, preferably in a hosting environment, are desired. Bachelor's degree required. For more Information please visit http://ver.hrdpt.com Send resumes to cmerritt@verio.net
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> IT Workers Assert Their Rights To Overtime Pay

Tired of working late and on weekends without extra compensation? Whether you are a salaried or hourly pay employee, your company may be required to pay you overtime wages. Do not assume that you are not entitled to overtime. For a clear, concise summary of the law for IT workers, visit http://www.lieffcabraser.com/itovertime.htm or contact attorney Jahan Sagafi of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, at jsagafi@lchb.com
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> Account Executives, Integration Software & Solution Sales - Software AG

Established for over 30 years, Software AG is an expert in world-class enterprise modernization and information integration. We seek Account Executives with an advanced understanding of integration, middleware solutions, BPM, and workflow delivery software to sell our portfolio of software, solutions, and services. Visit http://www.softwareagusa.com/ or email resume to kim.burger@softwareagusa.com
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> Sales Manager

Muze Inc. offers an exciting career opportunity to sell products and services, and manage a growing sales staff for this industry leader in entertainment product information and e-commerce services. This high visibility position is responsible for identifying and negotiating customer and business relationships with an emphasis on e-commerce, data licensing and consultative sales. Position is also responsible for managing and mentoring the sales team, including hiring and training, sales forecasting and territory plans. Successful candidates must have 5-7 years sales and sales mgnt experience, preferably in the e-commerce, internet, cable, communications or home entertainment media industries. BA in a related field, excellent sales, presentation and interpersonal skills required. This position reports to the SVP of Sales & Client Services offers competitive salary and benefits in a casual Soho setting.  Please forward confidential resume & salary history to:
Humanresource@muze.com, fax # 212/824-0422. www.muze.com.
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> Digital Music Counsel

RealNetworks is seeking a lawyer to focus on its digital music business, including Rhapsody, RealPlayer Store, RadioPass, RollingStone.com and mobile music services. Duties include negotiating and drafting content licensing agreements with record labels and music publishers & distribution, marketing and promotion agreements with broadband service providers, websites, etc. Candidate must have IP background, JD w/ 5-8 years legal exp., pref in new media licensing, admission to at least one state bar.  Apply on-line at www.real.com
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> Vice President/Media Director - Boston

Our client, one of the top interactive and analytical data marketing firms in their space, is searching for a Vice President / Media Director. Candidates should have at least 10 years of strategic media planning experience, large team management and strong client relationship building experience. P&L responsibility along with new business media lead pitch & win experience is required. The client will pay for full relocation for the right candidate. Reports to EVP/ Media. Boston. Requires relocation to Boston. Send resumes to dhonig@market- search.net
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> Sr. Product Manager - Walnut Creek

The Product Manager is the worldwide owner of assigned products throughout the product life cycle, including market analysis, definition of feature requirements, product positioning, competitive analysis, partner identification, and product launch. Require: 5 years enterprise software or hardware appliance product mgmt, understanding of IT environments in general and network troubleshooting in particular, strong communication and writing skills, strong strategic and analytical skills, ability to work in and foster a collaborative team, BS/BA required, MS/MBA preferred. Visit http://www.wildpackets.com Send resumes to hr2005@wildpackets.com
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> Internal Communications/ Strategic HR Consultant

Innovative and fast-growing strategic communications firm is seeking an exceptional internal communications Campaign Director responsible for the strategy and day-to-day execution of high-visibility communication projects. Contract Position. Min 3 to 5 years internal communications exp. Organizational development, change mgmt, and HR exp. Branding and communications design exp. Project mgmt exp. with emphasis on delivering projects on-time and on budget. Willingness to travel throughout US and Europe, possibly as much as 50 percent of the time. Highly motivated, dynamic personality. Send resumes to jobs@bonfiresf.com Visit http://www.bonfirecommunications.com
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> Channel Sales Director

ExtenDB is searching for a Channel Sales Director to be responsible for developing and implementing partner strategies to grow company revenue through resellers, system integrators, and technology partners. The ideal candidate has experience in channel management or business development within the Business Intelligence or database markets. About us: ExtenDB leverages open source and commodity computing to offer exceptional value for BI solutions. Send resumes to jobs@extendb.com
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> IT Solutions and Services Sales - Financial/Insurance Vertical

Software AG seeks an Account Executive to sell IT Solutions and Professional Services in the New York City/NJ/Philadelphia area. Qualified candidates will have previous experience selling Integration/middleware solutions and Services within Insurance and Financial Services companies. Familiarity with XML and integration platforms essential. Visit http://www.softwareagusa.com/ or email resume to kim.burger@softwareagusa.com
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> Information Architect

This exciting role is an opportunity for a seasoned Application Developer with Java and Websphere experience. Must have five or more years exp. in systems engineering with a large business enterprise with revenues of $100 million reqd. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency and exp. in any of J2EE (4 years), EAI (Websphere Family), Unix, and Oracle. Require financial/accounting applications, Network operating systems and client/server systems environments. Please submit your resume to vbhatia@hirestrategy.com, or visit http://www.hirestrategy.com/quicklinks/hire266.asp
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> Senior Java Developer

Looking for software engineers interested in helping us build a worldwide info mgmt system. Our preferred candidate is someone with demonstrated application development/software engineering exp. creating web-based applications using Java, JSP, EJB, JDBC, Struts, Hibernate, Spring, Ant, and WebLogic. Knowledge of Oracle DBMS and Plumtree Portal Server is also desired. A solid understanding of n-tiered application architecture and enterprise design patterns is essential. Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or a similar degree. Send inquiries to careers@nearinfinity.com
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> Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel

Enter the Blogosphere prepared - Enhance your sales and marketing programs. Take advantage of blog relations and blog technology at its forefront. As blogging matures and becomes a prevailing force in communications, allow Strategic Communications Group to assist you in meeting your sales, profitability and corporate valuation goals. Contact us for a free white paper. Send inquiries to info@gotostrategic.com or call 301.408.4500. Visit http://www.gotostrategic.com/blogptw.html  for more info.
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