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o N.Y.
Senator Calls for Retail Ban of "Cop-Killer" Video Game "25 to Life"
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Report: NFL, Wireless Carriers in Talks on Cell Phone Video Clips
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"BadApple" Software Adds Podcast Support to Apple's iTunes Player
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Chinese Firm Haier Introduces Ultra-Wideband Wireless HDTV Set
o LodgeNet to Offer Widescreen
Movies, HDTV in Hotel Rooms
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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Job/Event/Marketplace Classifieds:
--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
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--Information Architect
--Senior Java Developer
--Strategic Communications Group Offers Blog Relations Counsel
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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
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Information please visit
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cmerritt@verio.net
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> Account Executives, Integration Software & Solution Sales -
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Established for over 30 years, Software AG is an expert in
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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Science or Computer Information Systems, or a similar degree.
Send inquiries to
careers@nearinfinity.com
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