Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Television from Business Wire EON 2008-10-07T23:08:48Z http://eon.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://eon.prweb.com/atom10/television.xml 2008-10-06T12:25:06Z Bret Michaels’ tour bus was already stopping in South Central Texas Oct. 11 as headliner for Gonzales Thunder Rally, a three-day rock festival and bike rally Oct. 10-12, but the Poison frontman just announced that he’s also bringing along the VH1 production crew and rock ‘n’ roll ladies to shoot footage for “Rock of Love Bus,” the third season of the popular “Rock of Love” reality show. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/gonzales_thunder/thunder_rally/prweb1434754.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/gonzales_thunder/thunder_rally/prweb1434754.htm 2008-10-02T08:15:02Z This week's Socially Speaking, Sun's Internet Radio show focused on the latest in social media, will feature Jim Louderback, CEO for Revision3. Jim, a pioneer in the online space has spent over 16 years in various media and technology roles and is a leading innovator in the Internet TV space. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/socially_speaking/jim_louderback/prweb1418074.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/socially_speaking/jim_louderback/prweb1418074.htm 2008-10-01T10:22:17Z Grey Goose Vodka and Ryan Leslie, producer, songwriter, label entrepreneur – and now recording artist are taking the excitement of his records from the dance floor to the live stage with an 8 city national tour starting in L.A Oct. 2nd. Harvard class of ’98, brought special news to his 10th class reunion recently with his new single, “Addiction” featuring Cassie off his long-awaited first U.S. album release, the self-titled RYAN LESLIE, on the Next Selection/Universal Motown imprint. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/ryan_leslie/grey_goose/prweb1412934.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/ryan_leslie/grey_goose/prweb1412934.htm 2008-10-01T10:27:00Z Flowgram(TM) Inc. (www.flowgram.com), maker of the next generation of web-based communication and sharing tools, today introduced its flagship product, a new web platform that enables any person or organization to combine, annotate and share digital content as an interactive multimedia experience. This free, innovative new service allows users to combine various digital assets into a unified package with a guided audio narrative called a Flowgram. Like the Internet, Flowgrams are interactive, nonlinear, and live – but they also leverage the best aspects of presentation software and screencasts. Consumers and businesses can now use web pages, PowerPoint presentations, videos, documents, and other web-based elements to easily make Flowgrams for virtually any purpose (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/flowgram/multimedia_experience/prweb1406004.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/flowgram/multimedia_experience/prweb1406004.htm 2008-10-01T10:58:52Z Nero, creators of liquid media technology, has solved one of the most common problems facing consumers today – too many devices and too many types of digital content in a range of file formats that are simply not compatible. With the introduction of Nero Move it, even the most non-technical consumer can quickly and easily convert music, videos, and photos from one file format to another for use across a broad range of portable devices. Nero is empowering users to take control of their music, photo and video libraries and is making liquid content distribution, anytime, anywhere and on any compatible portable device and online community a reality. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/nero_move/liquid_content/prweb1400784.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/nero_move/liquid_content/prweb1400784.htm 2008-10-01T11:00:29Z Nero, creators of liquid media technology, and TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), announced today the unveiling of Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC. This new offering revolutionizes the way consumers experience television by offering an enhanced TiVo DVR experience directly from the PC. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/tivo_pc/nero_liquidtv/prweb1400794.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/tivo_pc/nero_liquidtv/prweb1400794.htm 2008-10-01T11:01:07Z Nero, creators of Liquid Media technology, today announced breakthrough new software offerings that will enable content to be easily created and distributed anytime, anywhere and on any device. Nero’s vision for Liquid Media debuts today via two new additions to its product portfolio: Nero Move it and Nero LiquidTV™ | TiVo® PC. In addition, Nero launches Nero 9, the latest version of the world-renowned digital media suite. All three solutions build on Nero’s established technology leadership and leverage the company’s commitment to platform neutrality and platform interoperability to truly enable the digital home and lifestyle. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/nero_move/nero_liquidtv/prweb1400804.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/nero_move/nero_liquidtv/prweb1400804.htm 2008-10-01T11:26:30Z Darryl Wu, the winner of the 2008 MATHCOUNTS National Competition (www.mathcounts.org), was declared this year’s winner of the Relly Award for Best Junior Achiever on September, 26, 2008 on “Live with Regis and Kelly.” This marks the second year in a row that a Mathlete® has won the popular vote for Jr. Achiever. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/relly_award/darryl_wu/prweb1391014.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/relly_award/darryl_wu/prweb1391014.htm 2008-10-01T11:35:13Z Attention all Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, Liberals and Independents – the real era of Change is here and is represented by the Bootylicious, LAMB, and Single Mom Y’all parties. If you’re tired of the current Presidential choices, expand your online options as Celebripresident.com (the newest addiction from Celebrifantasy.com), introduces a month long March Madness style tournament pitting 64 A-list (and D-list) celebs against each other in a fictitious race for the White House. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/madness_style/style_tournament/prweb1386054.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/madness_style/style_tournament/prweb1386054.htm 2008-10-01T13:02:19Z The papers of legendary conductor, arranger and broadcaster André Kostelanetz have been donated to the Library of Congress by his estate. Kostelanetz died in 1980. The gift is a veritable treasure trove for students of 20th century music and broadcasting. The archive of Kostelantez’ personal property, papers, clippings, letters, sound recordings, posters, and photographs spans some 73 crates. It documents in detail the career of one of America’s most remarkable men of music. The gift from Kostelanetz’ estate will complement the gift of scores and parts for many of his arrangements Kostelanetz made to the Library of Congress. His papers will join those of George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Lorenz Hart, Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner, and Irving Berlin, among others in the Library’s collection of material belonging to eminent American musicians. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/new_york/york_philharmonic/prweb1368264.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/new_york/york_philharmonic/prweb1368264.htm 2008-09-18T07:00:02Z Digital media company On Networks® (ON) announces an original series aimed at young girls called Smart Girls at the Party. The show is created by and stars actor/writer Amy Poehler, and friends Meredith Walker, former senior producer for Nickelodeon’s Nick News, head of talent for Saturday Night Live, and Amy Miles, recording artist and performer, host of PBS children’s show LOMAX: Hound of Music. Smart Girls celebrates young girls who are changing the world by being themselves. The show aims to help girls find confidence in their own aspirations and talents. In each episode, Amy Poehler interviews a girl with a unique talent, community interest or point of view. The conversation ranges from the serious to the hilarious. Girls offer witty truths and show that you don’t have to be famous to be interesting or to make a difference in the world. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/girls/network/prweb1352974.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/girls/network/prweb1352974.htm 2008-09-16T06:00:53Z Breathless Video Productions, LLC is pleased to announce its concentration in the infomercial industry. Led by Sherry Thomas, President and CEO, Breathless Video Productions produces Corporate Video, Training Films, Commercials, Infomercials, WebSite Video, VNRs, Exercise Video, Music Videos, and other various types of video for the production industry such as Corporate Events and high-end Weddings and Mitzvahs. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/video/infomercial/prweb1341244.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/video/infomercial/prweb1341244.htm 2008-09-16T12:55:01Z Silver Starr Art Studios LLC: (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/washington/artists/prweb1343894.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/washington/artists/prweb1343894.htm 2008-09-11T05:05:01Z NBC Universal (NBCU), one of the world's preeminent media companies, has partnered with Greystripe, the leader in ad-supported mobile games distribution, to provide Greystripe’s entire catalog of games to NBCU’s mobile Web properties. In addition, Greystripe will distribute select NBCU mobile game titles from Bravo, SCI FI Channel and NBC to users through their 100 distribution partners. This partnership reinforces NBCU’s expanding commitment to mobile content, including gaming and cross-platform distribution for Java-enabled phones and the iPhone. Greystripe will initially roll out their catalog of games on the Bravo, SCI FI Channel and NBC.com Mobile Web sites. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/greystripe/mobile/prweb1319974.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/greystripe/mobile/prweb1319974.htm 2008-09-09T00:20:01Z Flanked by several family members and friends, celebrity designer and Orange County native Lauren Conrad celebrated her triumphant return home tonight, kicking off the first-ever Style Week Orange County™ at Irvine Spectrum Center with the unveiling of her holiday collection. (PRWeb Sep 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/irvine/orange_county/prweb1308144.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/irvine/orange_county/prweb1308144.htm 2008-09-04T13:45:46Z A diverse cross-section of America’s most popular performers and entertainers – including Toby Keith, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg and others – are coming together on the same stage for one night only at an all-star salute to the nation’s military men and women. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/troops/september/prweb1282664.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/troops/september/prweb1282664.htm 2008-08-28T08:30:01Z MyToons.com, the premier online animation community, today announced a global partnership to bring MyToons animated content to Vuze’s 30 million member worldwide audience. Joining global television networks and production studios, MyToons debuts its first channel – MyToons Cartoon Classics – set to entertain Vuze members with an array of funny vintage animations. Featuring classics like Popeye and Betty Boop, viewers can appreciate these time honored animations created before the computer age. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/mytoons/animation/prweb1260954.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/mytoons/animation/prweb1260954.htm 2008-08-20T16:00:01Z Nationwide Insurance® unveiled today its newest Life Comes at You Fast® ad, featuring former American Idol contestant, Sanjaya Malakar. In the tradition of Kevin Federline, Fabio and MC Hammer, Sanjaya becomes the latest celebrity to poke fun of himself in one of Nationwide’s commercials. The company’s Web site features the new commercial. A new microsite allows fans to upload a personal image and create their own “Sanjaya” look using the Nationwide Sanjaya widget. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/sanjaya/nationwide/prweb1233954.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/sanjaya/nationwide/prweb1233954.htm 2008-08-14T06:00:02Z There’s a new court order with the premiere of Sony Pictures Television’s nationally syndicated court show, JUDGE KAREN, on Monday, September 8, 2008. JUDGE KAREN will feature a dynamic judge who is new to daytime television, and it will introduce fresh and innovative elements never before seen in the court genre. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/judge/karen/prweb1212124.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/judge/karen/prweb1212124.htm 2008-08-14T06:00:20Z Daytime Emmy® nominated JUDGE DAVID YOUNG kicks off its second season on September 8, 2008, with new production elements that will keep the audience guessing until the final verdict is delivered in every episode. Under the leadership of new executive producer Rich Goldman, Judge Young will rely on special expert opinions and innovative new production elements that will update the daytime television court genre. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/judge/young/prweb1212144.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/judge/young/prweb1212144.htm 2008-08-12T05:45:01Z With hundreds of thousands of fantasy football drafts between now and that start of the NFL season, selecting a team has never been easier, thanks to the second season of digital TV show The 5-Minute Drill. ON Networks kicks off the season with a special nine-episode Fantasy Football Draft Guide to help choose the perfect roster for a winning season. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/minute_drill/football/prweb1203654.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/minute_drill/football/prweb1203654.htm 2008-08-11T10:50:02Z The Cisneros Group of Companies, a global media and entertainment company headed by the entrepreneur Gustavo Cisneros, and China Central Television (CCTV), the principal media company in the People’s Republic of China, signed a groundbreaking agreement during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, allowing CCTV and Venevision International, a Cisneros Group Company, to pool their resources to distribute television programming in their respective markets, in an effort to improve awareness of both Hispanic and Chinese culture. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/cisneros/group/prweb1200464.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/cisneros/group/prweb1200464.htm 2008-08-07T14:00:02Z Job Search Television Network, a new cable channel that launched in the Chicago market in July, is using TV to reinvent the traditional job search. Television distribution has allowed JSTN to take want ads and on-line job boards to the next level by featuring the ‘company-behind-the-job’. With the appeal of television and mainstream exposure, JSTN shows all the signs of building steady momentum among viewers and is already preparing to expand into other markets with plans to become a national network on Comcast. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/job_search/digital/prweb1191614.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/job_search/digital/prweb1191614.htm 2008-08-04T09:25:01Z TVLowCost, the first independently owned, low cost, quality television advertising network announced today the launch of TVLowCost in the United States, expanding its network to eleven countries throughout the world. In a downturn economy threatened daily by recession, TVLowCost has made television advertising exciting and affordable to its clients through a unique streamlined targeted approach. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/tvlowcost/advertising/prweb1176944.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/tvlowcost/advertising/prweb1176944.htm 2008-07-29T06:00:02Z RipCode, Inc. today announced the addition of Real-Time Stream Transcoding to its solution portfolio, creating the only dual-application transcode platform for both video on-demand and live video broadcast available from a single RU appliance. Powered by its high density, DSP-based video transcoding appliance, RipCode’s Real-Time Stream Transcoding solution gives mobile video streaming and mobile TV broadcast customers the best video quality achieved through RipCode optimized codecs over IP or broadcast networks. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/transcoding/ripcode/prweb1156744.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/transcoding/ripcode/prweb1156744.htm 2008-07-28T05:00:16Z Gustavo Cisneros, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Cisneros Group of Companies, said today that the triumph of Dayana Mendoza, Miss Venezuela 2007, in the Miss Universe pageant held on July 14 is yet another of the many triumphs of Venezuelan women in all areas of public life. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/cisneros/venezuela/prweb1151514.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/cisneros/venezuela/prweb1151514.htm 2008-07-28T05:35:01Z Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), the leading media and marketing company serving American women, today released The Gamma Factor: Women and the New Social Currency. This new report uncovers the rise of Gamma women: a growing segment – significant both in number and influence – that is creating a groundswell in today’s new media and marketing landscape. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/gamma/meredith/prweb1151604.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/gamma/meredith/prweb1151604.htm 2008-07-28T07:20:02Z After an election season steeped in drama, voters showed their strong appetite for progress by catapulting Spraychel to a victorious win as Fridge President! Despite the Butter Party's numerous attempts to brainwash the fridge constituents in its favor, Spraychel, the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Spray, proved more than capable of beating opponent, Maxwell Butterman, by a landslide. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/spraychel/butter/prweb1152174.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/spraychel/butter/prweb1152174.htm 2008-07-21T05:00:14Z Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ:JAVA) has been selected to provide the technology platform to NBC Universal for its Olympic web site, NBCOlympics.com, during the network’s coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics from Beijing, China, August 8-24. The announcement was made today by Perkins Miller, Senior Vice President, Digital Media, NBC Sports and Olympics and Peter Ryan executive vice-president, Global Sales and Services, Sun Microsystems. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/olympic/sun_microsystems/prweb1128374.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/olympic/sun_microsystems/prweb1128374.htm 2008-07-21T06:00:01Z GSN, the premier television network for games, and Cellufun, the “world’s mobile playground” and ad-supported mobile games community, have announced a deal to bring the upcoming GSN show CATCH 21 to mobile gamers across the world. The deal is in association with WorldWinner, which currently hosts a free Flash game version of CATCH 21 on GSN.com and AOL’s Games.com, as well as a cash competition version on WorldWinner.com, GSN.com and a broad network of partner sites. The television version of CATCH 21 premieres tonight at 7:30PM E/6:30PM C on GSN. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/catch/cellufun/prweb1128514.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/catch/cellufun/prweb1128514.htm 2008-07-21T12:50:03Z The second season of BRAVO’s hit reality competition “Shear Genius” is back and full of high-stakes styling action. On the July 16th episode, the show sponsor Nexxus Salon Hair Care, challenges “Shear Genius” contestants to create easy step-by-step instructions on how to style their model’s hair for judging. Now Nexxus, the stylist’s choice to win on “Shear Genius,” wants viewers to get in on the competition with the Nexxus Hairdo How To Contest. The entrant with the best four-step hairdo will win a trip to join the cast for the “Shear Genius” finale viewing party in New York City. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/nexxus/genius/prweb1130804.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/nexxus/genius/prweb1130804.htm 2008-07-14T19:25:01Z While many tried to battle their way to the top at the 2008 Bud Light/USA Rock Paper Scissors League Championship in Las Vegas in June at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, it was 23 year old Sean Sears of Chicopee, Mass. who emerged victorious. If you were unable to attend, you can catch a preview of the diverse competitors at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCX-UBpoTWY. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/rock_paper/paper_scissors/prweb1107764.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/rock_paper/paper_scissors/prweb1107764.htm 2008-07-11T08:10:01Z Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announced that ObjectBuilders will be featured on “21st Century Business,” hosted by General Alexander Haig, on FOX Business Channel (as paid programming). (PRWeb Jul 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/objectbuilders/business/prweb1097674.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/objectbuilders/business/prweb1097674.htm 2008-07-10T09:05:01Z JAMD.com, the consumer website of Getty Images, the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and digital media, announced that its new JAMD Mobile application will be available free on the Apple App Store today. JAMD Mobile provides a fresh new celebrity image experience. It gives people an exciting, tangible way to carry and interact with millions of images using Getty Images’ constantly updated collection of celebrity, fashion, news and sports. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm 2008-07-09T21:05:02Z Cash4Gold President, Howard Mofshin was featured in “Selling Gold Jewelry By Mail,” a piece on the prestigious consumer reporting show, Money Talks with Stacy Johnson. There has been much attention paid to the precious metals industry of late, considering the soaring prices being paid for gold. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/cash4gold/mofshin/prweb1092474.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/cash4gold/mofshin/prweb1092474.htm 2008-06-30T12:00:05Z Annie Eng, founder of Novelle International, Inc., has announced that the company has entered into an agreement with noted nutrition educator and national television host Ward W. Bond, Ph.D., to promote Maqui Superberry, a super-premium antioxidant supplement. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/maqui/superberry/prweb1065594.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/maqui/superberry/prweb1065594.htm 2008-06-13T08:00:02Z Dell enterprise products helped Canadian visual-effects company Soho vfx put the “special” in the advanced effects used in the movie “The Incredible Hulk” being released in theatres today. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/effects/soho_vfx/prweb1023634.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/effects/soho_vfx/prweb1023634.htm 2008-06-10T08:00:09Z Splash Media, LP, an innovator in digital video publishing and Internet television captured the prestigious Lone Star Emmy for Excellence in Informational and Instructional Programming for its production of Dr. Brown’s Photoshop Laboratory at the recent Advanced Media Awards. (PRWeb Jun 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/splash/media/prweb1013884.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/splash/media/prweb1013884.htm 2008-06-03T16:55:02Z This revolutionary 21st century home invasion system will be featured on the Thursday, June 5, Montel Williams Show. The Ultimate Lock has 5 levels of security that no other lock on the market can provide. It is stronger than any deadbolt, is kick-proof, bump-proof, and also features a patented lock-out mode disabling anyone’s key in a second’s notice, providing up to 4000 lbs of force for you and your family. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/ultimate_lock/system/prweb997824.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/ultimate_lock/system/prweb997824.htm 2008-06-02T10:28:38Z Grupo Gallegos, an independently owned, full-service communications agency dedicated to providing its clients with marketing plans that raise the bar of creative excellence while targeting the Hispanic population, received a Belding Bowl for its Foster Farms ad, “Transformation” at the 42nd Annual Belding Awards, sponsored by thinkLA at the Wilshire Ebell Theater. This marks the only Belding Bowl awarded to an agency targeting US Hispanic market, and one of just five agencies awarded for their work in television. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.prweb.com/releases/belding/gallegos/prweb989984.htm http://eon.prweb.com/releases/belding/gallegos/prweb989984.htm