'The Cool Beans' are the company's flagship property. They are a group of hip, contemporary, musicians with an old school flare. In 'The Cool Beans: We Need a Hit', The Cool Beans, the hippest band in the garden, have spent all their money producing their first song in hopes of landing a recording contract with the Kernel, the president of Marigold Records. The Bean's recording is stolen by rival band The Bad Seedz who are hoping to eliminate the competition and land a contract of their own.

Apart from being featured in this upcoming film, The Beans are poised to make a big mark on the music scene. Their first single 'Bean Somethin'' was released earlier this month on Daddy Bean Records.

Walsh Family Media is an independent intellectual property developer and animation studio based in NYC. The company was started in 2002 by Hollywood stuntman and entrepreneur Patrick Walsh Jr. The company's mission has been consistent since it's inception: 'To strengthen the connection between parents and their children by producing healthy, hip and fun family branded content where the only rule is to keep it cool!'

Walsh Family Media is continuing to 'keep it cool' by bringing an independent edge to an industry run by huge corporations. For instance, on November 11 Patrick Walsh will be riding a children's tricycle from Downtown Brooklyn to Midtown Manhattan to raise money for charity and to bring attention to independent film in NYC.

More information about 'The Cool Beans' can be found online at www.thecoolbeansmovie.com

About Patrick M. Walsh, Jr.

Patrick M. Walsh, Jr. is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Walsh Family Media, LLC and is the creator, writer, Producer and Director of The Cool Beans; We Need a Hit. Walsh's business career began on Wall Street in the Government Bond department of Fundamental Brokers. At Fundamental, a lifelong curiosity and experience with computers enabled him to lead the implementation of a multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art trading system. After teaming up with Grammy Award nominated musician Danny Lavery to record songs for children, Walsh started on the road to developing his own unique kid-friendly property, Walsh left his career in business behind him for a life in the film industry.

In 1998, while continuing to develop music and ideas for a children's property Walsh began appearing as a stunt man and as an actor in both TV and film—most notably in The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow and I Heart Huckabees. In 2002 Walsh started Walsh Family Media, LLC and began developing the property that would become 'The Cool Beans' full-time out of his Upper West-Side New York apartment. Today Walsh Family Media continues to operate out of a studio in Mid-Town.

www.walshfamilymedia.com

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The Mentalist will join a TNT lineup that includes many hit acquired series, along with network originals such as The Closer, Saving Grace, HawthoRNe, Leverage and the upcoming Men of a Certain Age. TNT also recently picked up Warner Bros. Television's Southland.

"THE MENTALIST is a terrific show that will be an ideal fit for TNT's already strong lineup," said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. "The early success of the series also indicates The Mentalist has a great future."

"Everyone recognized early on that The Mentalist was an A-tier drama, the kind of program that would have a profoundly positive effect on its cable licensee," said Ken Werner, president, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. "As a result, the demand for the off-network rights began almost immediately following its debut on CBS last fall and has steadily increased as the show blossomed into a true broadcast hit."

In addition to being a commercial hit, The Mentalist is critically acclaimed, with the Television Critics Association nominating the series as Outstanding New Program of the Year. The Washington Post said star Simon Baker was "such a sly and commanding presence that he holds your attention in every scene," while USA Today praised the show as "well-cast, well-written," and Entertainment Weekly declared it "a fun, fast-paced treat."

The Mentalist stars Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominee Baker as Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor-sharp skills of observation.

Within the Bureau, Jane is notorious for his blatant lack of protocol and his semi-celebrity past as a psychic medium, whose paranormal abilities he now admits were feigned. Jane's role in cracking a series of tough, high-profile cases is greatly valued by his fellow agents. No-nonsense Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney – Prison Break) openly resists having Jane in her unit and alternates between reluctantly acknowledging Jane's usefulness and blasting him for his theatrics, narcissism and dangerous lack of boundaries.

Lisbon's team includes agents Kimball Cho (Tim Kang – Third Watch), Wayne Rigsby (Owain Yeoman – Generation Kill) and rookie member Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti – The O.C.), who all think Jane's a loose cannon but admire his charm and knack for clearing cases.

The Mentalist is from Warner Bros. Television and is executive-produced by Bruno Heller (Rome) and Chris Long (Gilmore Girls).

Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (WBDTD) is one of the leading suppliers of entertainment programming to the domestic television marketplace, distributing first-run syndicated series, off-network television programs and theatrical motion pictures to local broadcast television stations, as well as to pay, cable, satellite and broadcast networks throughout the U.S. WBDTD handles the domestic distribution of television series produced by Warner Bros. Television, Telepictures Productions, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Horizon Television; selected HBO Independent Productions and the Lorimar Television library; current feature films from Warner Bros. Pictures; and the Studio's unmatched motion picture library.

Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) is one of the entertainment industry's most respected providers of original content, producing award-winning drama and comedy series for both broadcast network television and cable. For the 2009-2010 television season, WBTV is producing more than 25 primetime series, with at least one show on each of the five broadcast networks. New programs include the one-hour drama The Vampire Diaries, the #1 show on The CW; one-hour shows Human Target and Past Life for Fox; the hourlong V, Eastwick and The Forgotten, as well as half-hour comedies The Middle and Hank for ABC; and an untitled medical drama from Jerry Bruckheimer Television for midseason on CBS, among others. Continuing programs include TV's #1 comedy among households and total viewers in Two and a Half Men, TV's #1 comedy among adults 18-49 in The Big Bang Theory, the #1 new program of 2008-2009 among households and total viewers in The Mentalist, the Julia Louis-Dreyfus-starring comedy The New Adventures of Old Christine and veteran drama Cold Case for CBS; the #1 new program of 2008-2009 among adults 18-49 in Fringe for Fox; Chuck for NBC; and Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, Smallville and Supernatural for The CW. WBTV also produces The Closer and Southland for TNT and Nip/Tuck for FX.

TNT, one of cable's top-rated networks, is television's destination for drama and home to such original series as the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; HawthoRNe, with Jada Pinkett Smith; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; Raising the Bar, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; and Dark Blue, starring Dylan McDermott, as well as the newly acquired Southland, from ER creator John Wells. TNT also presents such powerful dramas as Bones, CSI: NY and Numb3rs; broadcast premiere movies; compelling primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is available in high-definition.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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Adapted from the novel by James Jones and directed by Fred Zinnemann, 'From Here to Eternity' explores the troubled lives of several soldiers (and the women who love them) on an Army base in Hawaii in the months leading up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The film culminates in a large-scale re-creation of the attack, combined with actual documentary footage.

'From Here to Eternity' won Academy Awards® for Actor in a Supporting Role (Frank Sinatra), Actress in a Supporting Role (Donna Reed), Black-and-White Cinematography (Burnett Guffey), Directing (Zinnemann), Film Editing (William Lyon), Best Motion Picture (Buddy Adler, producer), Sound Recording (Columbia Studio Sound Department, John P. Livandary, sound director), and Writing – Screenplay (Daniel Taradash). The film also earned Oscar® nominations for Actor (Montgomery Clift), Actor (Burt Lancaster), Actress (Deborah Kerr), Black-and-White Costume Design (Jean Louis), and Music – Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture (Morris Stoloff, George Duning).

This new digital restoration by Sony Pictures was made from the only original elements still in existence, the fine-grain master positive, which was scanned at 4K to create a new 35mm negative, and features a digitally restored original soundtrack.

Tickets for 'From Here to Eternity' are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID, and may be purchased online at www.oscars.org, in person at the Academy box office or by mail. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. All seating is unreserved. For more information, call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.

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Live Music is brought to you by the team behind the Academy Award winning animated short, 'The Chubb Chubbs' (2002) and the Executive Producer of this year's animated hit Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. It started with the creation of a virtual studio on Facebook and an open invitation to artists around the world to collaborate in the making of an animated short film. Over 58,000 fans worldwide joined the community with 51 finalist animators from 17 countries credited in the film.

'Myxer is thrilled to be part of the ground-breaking collaboration, Live Music, as it ties in with so many of our passions---music, innovation and content contributions from tens of thousands of individuals,' said Myk Willis, CEO of Myxer. 'The mobile entertainment industry continues to evolve at such a rapid pace; we're excited to part of this first-ever simultaneous release in theaters and on mobile.'

'When we were looking for a mobile partner we were looking for great technology, a large consumer audience and a passionate team to support us and Myxer has been the perfect partner,' said Yair Landau, founder of Mass Animation, director of Live Music and former Sony Pictures' Vice Chairman. 'We're very excited about offering our Live Music fans the ability to purchase the movie for their mobile phones on the same day we are releasing the movie nationwide in theaters. Our fans can enjoy some free mobile content from the movie starting today.'

To receive free wallpaper text 'livemusic2' to 69937. To view the movie trailer, audiences may also visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_2NcijwPWE

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About Mass Animation
Founded in August 2008 by former Sony Pictures Vice Chairman Yair Landau, Mass Animation began with the creation of a virtual studio on Facebook and an open invitation to artists around the world to collaborate in the making of entertainment content thru an innovative new Facebook application. With over 58,000 participants from 101 countries, the company's first project, Live Music, attracted artists from Kazakhstan to Colombia to collaborate in this completely unique production. When artists arrived at Mass Animation's virtual studio, they were given the the essential tools and animation software necessary to participate, including individual storyboards and 3D models bundled for download along with guidelines on animation and the Autodesk Maya software necessary to actually animate. Through the social networking features of the application, animated shots could then be viewed, voted on and shared with friends. With animators from 17 different countries, Live Music is truly the first ever-global animation collaboration brought to life by a group of people on the internet. Mass Animation is currently developing the next generation of stories and applications for worldwide collaborative creativity. To learn more, go to www.massanimation.com.

About Myxer
Myxer is the largest and fastest growing site for mobile entertainment and personalization — with 27 million users, more than 65 million mobile downloads a month, and a catalog of over 2 million ringtones, wallpapers, videos and games. At www.myxer.com there are no hidden costs, no subscription fees and no surprises. For content providers, advertisers and consumers, Myxer's mobile platform enables radically simple and quick delivery of content, or customized Web to mobile ad campaigns, regardless of the service provider or mobile device being used. Named 2008 'Key Market Enabler in U.S. Mobile Advertising' from Frost & Sullivan as well as Best Music Service at the 2008 Mobile Entertainment Forum and Best Consumer Messaging Application at the Global Messaging Awards 2008, Myxer's unique solutions continue to capture global and national attention. To learn more and see some of the exciting applications, go to demo.myxer.com.

Myxer and the Myxer logo are trademarks of Myxer Inc.

Contact:

For Mass Animation
Yair Landau 310.459.0555
yair@massanimation.com

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(Silver Spring, Md.) Global media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will narrate Discovery Channel's all-new 11-part series LIFE, set to premiere in March 2010. The series reveals the most spectacular, bizarre and fascinating behaviors that living things have devised in order to thrive. Many of these were captured for the first time using the latest in state-of-the-art high-definition filming techniques.

As one of the most influential voices of our time, Winfrey will lend her talent to some of the most compelling imagery ever captured on film. From strange creatures, such as the star-nosed mole that hunts underwater using bubbles to smell its prey, to epic spectacles, including millions of fruit bats darkening the Zambian sky, each episode tells mind-blowing stories of survival with drama, humor and suspense.

"We are honored to have Oprah Winfrey tell the story of what is already a visual masterpiece," stated John Ford, President and General Manager of Discovery Channel. "The stories capture your imagination, curiosity and emotion as you see animals and plants up close and personal - each story more amazing. Ms. Winfrey will be the perfect complement to this blue-chip natural history television event."

More than four years in the making, filmed over 3,000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, this is life as no one has ever seen it before.

LIFE is produced for Discovery Channel by the BBC. Mike Gunton is the executive producer for the BBC. Susan Winslow is the executive producer for Discovery Channel. Discovery Channel and the BBC also created the award-winning natural history series PLANET EARTH and BLUE PLANET.

For additional press information about LIFE, please visit: http://press.discovery.com

About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel (DSC) is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which reaches 98.1 million viewers in the US, can be seen in over 170 countries, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world.

About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

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Each party host will be given one complimentary film to watch in stunning high definition from a choice of three new movie releases from Sky Box Office HD (worth £3.91) and a £10 M&S voucher to help kick off the party.

To qualify for the offer, party hosts need to set up their Sky+HD Party and invite three or more friends who must accept their online invitations by 5pm on 17th November. Friends must be over 18 and cannot be members of the same household.

The Sky+HD Party hosts and their guests will get closer to the explosive action of a Hollywood blockbuster with the sharper detail and clearer quality sound of high definition.

Sky+HD customers are given a choice of three films - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Hangover or Angels and Demons - shown exclusively from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December. Customers hosting their own Sky+HD Party will also be able to watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince or The Hangover the same week as their DVD and Blu-Ray release.

The Sky+HD Party offer is subject to availability and limited to the first 10,000 parties.

Terms and Conditions
Sky+ HD Party offer is subject to availability and limited to the first 10,000 parties. Subscribers can receive one screening of their chosen film on the day they decide to host their party. The friends invited must not be members of the same household and must be over 18. The host needs to be an existing Sky+HD customer to participate in the offer and only Sky+HD customers whose HD viewing card went active before 4th November 2009 are eligible for this offer. All friends must accept their invitations online by 5pm on 17 November and the parties will need to take place on one day between Friday 11th and Sunday 13th of December 2009.

Further terms and conditions can be found on www.sky.com/hdparty

About Sky
Sky is the UK's leading entertainment and communications company, operating the most comprehensive multi-channel television service. More than 9.5 million homes - a third of households across the UK and Ireland - enjoy the entertainment, movies, news and sports channels. In delivering entertainment through the TV, PC and mobile, customers have more control and flexibility over what, how and when they watch. Around 6 million Sky homes now enjoy the control and flexibility of Sky+ and 1.6 million homes have already joined Sky+HD, which provides access to 35 amazing high definition channels, that's 28 more than anyone else.

Sky is also the UK's fastest growing broadband and fixed-telephony provider with 2.3 million customers taking Sky Broadband and more than1.9 million customers taking Sky Talk.

Sky PR Contact:
Victoria Etaghene
Sky Consumer PR Executive
British Sky Broadcasting Ltd
Grant Way
Isleworth
Middlesex
TW7 5QD
0207 705 3000
packages.sky.com

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TCM and USHE are working to remaster a number of great titles never before available on DVD, with several never available on home video at all. The first titles made available include five chilling horror films, three early Cary Grant pictures and the unsung 1940 holiday classic Remember the Night, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray and scripted by the great Preston Sturges. The films will be made available by request on DVD via TCM.com for the first time during the fourth quarter of 2009. TCM host Robert Osborne will provide introductions for selected titles, which will also include supplemental materials compiled by TCM and extensive material from the TCM archives. In addition, TCM will present exclusive premieres of the movies over the next six months.

"Many terrific films have been unavailable on home video for far too long, especially the holiday classic Remember the Night," Osborne said. "It's wonderful that today's movie fans will be able to enjoy these rare movies. TCM and Universal have put great effort into restoring them digitally and providing historical context, bonus material and behind-the-scenes information, something DVD collectors, like me, are sure to appreciate. I'm very pleased to be part of this great project with TCM and Universal."

For Universal, the agreement is a great way to reach avid film fans. "Universal is very proud of its prestigious collection of Hollywood screen gems," said Craig Kornblau, president, Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "Like us, TCM is deeply dedicated to honoring Hollywood's golden age. This collaboration presents the perfect opportunity to share Universal's rich cinematic legacy and celebrate vintage works with classic film fans."

The launch of TCM/Universal DVDs will be divided into three initial releases:

Universal Cult Horror Collection (films also available as singles)
DVD Availability: Oct. 31
TCM Premiere of Murders in the Zoo: Oct. 31
Suggested Retail Price: Collection - $49.99; Individual Titles - $19.99

This collection will include five rarely seen horror gems from the Universal vault, most appearing on home video for the first time. Special features include over a hundred photos, posters and lobby cards, trivia, articles and more.

Murders in the Zoo (1933) – Censors had a heyday with this horror film about a zoologist and sportsman who uses his zoo animals to kill his wife's lovers. Lionel Atwill plays the villain, with Kathleen Burke as his wife, a young Randolph Scott as the hero and the ever lovable Charles Ruggles providing comic relief as the zoo's press agent. Among the men playing Burke's doomed lovers is John Lodge, who later left acting to enter politics, becoming governor of Vermont.

Mad Doctor of Market Street (1942) – Lionel Atwill plays a mad scientist who places people into suspended animation and then revives them. When he is accused of murder following the death of one of his subjects, he flees on a ship, becomes stranded on a tropical island and soon becomes revered as a god by the natives. Una Merkel, Nat Pendleton and Claire Dodd co-star.

The Strange Case of Dr. RX (1942) – A mysterious killer bumps off acquitted murderers who have all been represented by the same lawyer, played by Samuel S. Hinds. Lionel Atwill, Patric Knowles and Anne Gwynne co-star, with Shemp Howard (on hiatus from his work with The Three Stooges) providing comic relief.

The Mad Ghoul (1943) – This creepy tale follows a mad professor, played by George Zucco, who has discovered an ancient Egyptian gas that turns anyone who sniffs it into a heart-eating zombie. David Bruce plays the doctor's assistant who gets dosed with the gas and goes on a murderous rampage. Evelyn Ankers and Robert Armstrong co-star.

House of Horrors (1946) – The legendary Rondo Hatton, whose acromegaly deformed his face and made him a frequent Hollywood villain, marked one of his last roles with this offbeat film. Martin Kosleck plays a mad artist who, after saving Hatton and making a bust of his face, uses the disfigured hulk to murder art critics. Hatton died of a heart attack the year this film was released.

Remember the Night (1940)
DVD Availability: Nov. 22
TCM Telecasts: Dec. 6 and Dec. 24
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99

This heart-warming holiday romance – penned by Preston Sturges – marked the first of four on-screen pairings of Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck and came four years before their iconic work in Double Indemnity. MacMurray plays a prosecutor who finds himself falling in love with a shoplifter (Stanwyck) during a court recess at Christmas time. The atmospheric film co-stars Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson and Sterling Holloway and was directed by Mitchell Leisen.

Remember the Night is rarely seen and received a brief home-video release on VHS. It is being now remastered and brought back to life so it can take its rightful place as a signature holiday classic. Special features on the DVD will include an introduction by Robert Osborne; still galleries, including behind-the-scenes photos; never-before-seen interview segments on the work of director Mitchell Leisen from the TCM Archives; and the original movie trailer, trivia, biographies and more.

Cary Grant Collection (films also available as singles)
DVD Availability: January 2010
Three early Cary Grant films will populate this boxed set:

The Eagle and the Hawk (1933) – This vivid World War I drama stars Frederic March as a disillusioned but fearless squadron leader and Cary Grant as his bullied gunner-observer. The gripping interpersonal drama, anti-war sentiments and outstanding aerial dogfights give this film an impact that remains vital today. Carole Lombard and Jack Oakie round out a top-notch cast. The great director Mitchell Leisen, who is billed as associate director, is believed to have directed most of this film.

The Devil and the Deep (1932) – This melodrama is headlined by Tallulah Bankhead, Gary Cooper, Cary Grant and Charles Laughton. The setting is the northern coast of Africa, where submarine commander Laughton is stationed and where his wife, Bankhead, is splitting her time between suitors Cooper and Grant. This marked Laughton's first American film and one of his most underappreciated performances.

The Last Outpost (1935) – Cary Grant plays a British officer saved from a Kurdish tribe by fellow officer Claude Rains. But when Grant unknowingly falls in love with Rains' wife, tragedy looms. Gertrude Michael and Kathleen Burke co-star under the dual direction of Charles Barton and Louis Gasnier.

Future Universal collections and titles for rollout on DVD and TCM include vintage films from Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert, Deanna Durbin, director Douglas Sirk and many more.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network celebrating 15 years of presenting great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world. Currently seen in more than 80 million homes, TCM features the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests. As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with regular programming events that include The Essentials, 31 Days of Oscar and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs, along with hosting a wealth of materials at its Web site, www.tcm.com. TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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This year's winners are (listed alphabetically by author):

* Matt Ackley, Los Angeles, 'Victoria Falls'
* Vineet Dewan and Angus Fletcher, Los Angeles, 'Sand Dogs'
* John Griffin, Los Angeles, 'Dream Before Waking'
* Nidhi Anna Verghese, Los Angeles, 'Jallianwala Bagh'
* Jeff Williams, Wake Forest, N.C., 'Pure'

For the seventh consecutive year a script written by a team earned its writers a fellowship; collaborative efforts were first allowed into the competition in 2001.

The winners were selected from a record 6,380 scripts submitted for this year's competition. The competition is open to any individual who has not sold or optioned a screenplay or teleplay for more than $5,000, or received a fellowship or prize that includes a 'first look' clause, an option, or any other quid pro quo involving the writer's work.

Final judging of the competition was conducted by the Nicholl Committee, chaired by writer and 1992 Nicholl fellow Susannah Grant, and composed of writers Naomi Foner, Daniel Petrie, Jr., Tom Rickman and Dana Stevens; actor Eva Marie Saint; cinematographers John Bailey and Steven B. Poster; executive Bill Mechanic; producers Gale Anne Hurd, David Nicksay, Peter Samuelson and Robert W. Shapiro; marketing executive Buffy Shutt; and agent Ronald R. Mardigian.

Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that the recipients will each complete a feature-length screenplay during their fellowship year. The Academy acquires no rights to the works of Nicholl fellows and does not involve itself commercially in any way with their completed scripts.

Since the program's inception in 1985, 113 fellowships have been awarded, and a number of fellows have achieved considerable success. Recently Ehren Kruger, a 1996 fellow, co-wrote the box office success 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'; 'City Island,' which was written and directed by 1991 fellow Raymond De Felitta, premiered at the 2009 Berlin and Tribeca film festivals; and James Mottern directed 'Trucker,' which was released earlier this month, from his 2003 Nicholl-winning script. Additionally, 1992 fellow Andrew W. Marlowe created and executive produces ABC's 'Castle.'

Nicholl Committee chair Susannah Grant adapted the screenplay for 'The Soloist,' which opened earlier this year. She wrote and directed 2007's 'Catch and Release,' and in 2000, she received an Academy Award® nomination for her 'Erin Brockovich' screenplay. She also earned writing credits on 'Charlotte's Web,' 'In Her Shoes,' '28 Days,' 'Ever After' and 'Pocahontas.'

Several other Nicholl fellows have had success in the film industry; to read more about them, visit http://www.oscars.org/awards/nicholl/fellows/notable.html.

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CUPERTINO, California - Apple® today introduced new Apple TV® 3.0 software featuring a redesigned main menu that makes navigating your favorite content simpler and faster, and makes enjoying the largest selection of on-demand HD movie rentals and purchases, HD TV shows, music and podcasts from the iTunes® Store even better on your TV. You can now enjoy iTunes Extras and iTunes LP in stunning fullscreen with your Apple TV, as well as listen to Genius Mixes and Internet radio through your home theater system. The new Apple TV software is available immediately free of charge to existing Apple TV owners, and Apple TV with 160GB capacity is available for just $229.

'The new software for Apple TV features a simpler and faster interface that gives you instant access to your favorite content,' said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of Internet Services. 'HD movies and HD TV shows from iTunes have been a huge hit with Apple TV customers, and with Apple TV 3.0 they get great new features including iTunes Extras, Genius Mixes and Internet radio.'

The redesigned main menu on Apple TV gives you instant access to your favorite content. Recently rented or purchased movies, as well as other content including TV shows, music, podcasts, photos and YouTube, are accessible directly from the new main menu. The new software also allows Apple TV users to enjoy stunning fullscreen iTunes Extras and iTunes LP, including great new movie titles such as 'Star Trek' or classics like 'The Wizard of Oz' and albums such as Taylor Swift's 'Fearless (Platinum Edition)' and Jack Johnson's 'En Concert.' iTunes Extras gives movie fans great additional content such as deleted scenes, interviews and interactive galleries. iTunes LP is the next evolution of the music album, delivering a rich, immersive experience for select albums on the iTunes Store by combining beautiful design with expanded visual features like live performance videos, lyrics, artwork, liner notes, interviews, photos, album credits and more.

Now Apple TV users can enjoy Genius Mixes through their home theater system and listen to up to 12 endless mixes of songs that go great together, automatically generated from their iTunes library. Customers can also enjoy Internet radio, allowing them to browse and listen to thousands of Internet radio stations, as well as tag favorite stations to listen to later. Apple TV's support of HD photos is enhanced with iPhoto Events, which simplifies finding your favorite photos on Apple TV, as well as iPhoto® Faces, which gives access to photos organized by people identified in iPhoto.

Apple TV users have direct access to a catalog of over 8,000 Hollywood films on iTunes including over 2,000 in stunning HD video available for rent or purchase. Users can also choose from a selection of 11 million songs, 10,000 music videos and over 50,000 TV episodes to purchase directly from their Apple TV or browse and enjoy the iTunes Store podcast directory of over 175,000 free video and audio podcasts. Purchases downloaded to Apple TV are automatically synced back to iTunes on the user's computer for enjoyment on their Mac® or PC or all current generation iPods or iPhones.* iPod touch® or iPhone® users can download the free Remote app from the App Store to control their Apple TV with a simple tap or flick of the finger.

Pricing & Availability
The new Apple TV software is available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers. The 160GB Apple TV is available from the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $229 (US). Apple TV requires an 802.11b/g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. Video availability varies by country.

Apple TV easily connects to a broad range of widescreen TVs and home theater systems and comes standard with HDMI, component video, analog and optical audio ports. Using high-speed Wi-Fi, Apple TV automatically plays your iTunes content without setup or management.

*Movie rentals work on iPod classic®, iPod nano® with video, iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

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Recent Aardman projects using AJA's KONA 3 include the second season of the stop-motion animated children's series, 'Shaun the Sheep,' a 'Wallace and Gromit' spin-off airing in late 2009 on CBBC, the children's arm of the BBC network, and 'Timmy,' Aardman's first major foray into pre-school programming, which will premiere in 2009 on Playhouse Disney channels worldwide.

'We use the KONA cards for monitoring on all our broadcast projects,' commented Paul Reeves, Aardman's technical support engineer, who has been with the company since 2004. 'KONA cards do everything we need them to, and they do it well. Once we decided to upgrade to Mac systems in 2006, we put a KONA card directly inside each one, and they've never failed us. We even have an extra KONA 3 we keep on the shelf as a backup, and it's never been used.'

Aardman also employs AJA's breakout boxes with all their KONA cards. 'The breakout boxes make installation so much easier for us,' Reeves explained. 'The driver software is also simple to use, much simpler than any other software I've seen for similar products.'

In addition to the KONA video capture and playback cards, Aardman also employs AJA mini-converters throughout the facility. 'We bought the first ones in 2007, and use them literally everywhere -- in the studios, in the edit bays, and in our new theater. They can do just about anything: HD and SD distribution, SD to HD up-conversions, HD to SD down-conversions, SD audio embedders, SD audio de-embedders, et cetera. We use them all the time and have found them to be perfectly reliable. I've never had to send one back.' About the AJA KONA product line The KONA family is AJA's line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback cards for video and audio input and output on the Mac platform. KONA cards lead the way with features that satisfy even the most advanced video workflows. From the KONA LSe and its complete suite of analog and digital SD support and the KONA LHe, which bridges the SD and HD worlds, to the KONA LHi with support for HDMI and 3G SDI, going all the way to the industry-leading top-of-the-line KONA 3 with high-end features including SD/HD, hardware up/down/cross-conversion, dual-link and 2K support. A simple, affordable desktop Mac Pro system and a KONA card deliver the quality and function of a full-featured nonlinear editing suite at a fraction of the price.

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The screenings are part of an effort to raise awareness and help pass Minnesota Senate bill SF1631, which will allow patients with Lyme disease other tick-borne diseases and their doctors– not insurance companies – to decide what treatment protocol to follow.

Jordan Fisher Smith, who tells his own harrowing story in the film, will emcee the Nov 8 and 9 showings. State legislators Ray Vandeveer and John Ward will talk briefly about the legislation before the shows on Nov 8. Dr. Elizabeth Maloney, MLASG medical consultant, will be on hand for questions after all screenings. Jordan Fisher Smith and Dr. Maloney will be available to media 45 minutes before show times, or by appointment.

Lyme disease is a complex disease with complicated issues surrounding it. Here are some of the basics:

* Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne disease in the United States. Minnesota ranks 8th, with 1,282 cases reported in 2008.
* The CDC estimates the number to be ten times that, making LD bigger than West Nile and Avian flu combined.
* 1 in 3 deer ticks in Minnesota carry the Lyme bacteria, according to the MN Dept of Health.
* Lyme cases have spiked 450% in Minnesota from 1998 – 2008.
* Tests for LD are highly inaccurate and result in false negatives; insurance companies then use these results to deny care.
* Patients are often denied much-needed antibiotic treatment by doctors who are misinformed about the disease or fear reprisal from state medical boards.
* Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, told that their symptoms are "all in their head.'

'Under Our Skin' follows patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, bringing into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its inability to cope with a silent terror under our skin.

The Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group is a non-profit organization working toward increased awareness and prevention of Lyme disease, as well as much-needed research into the causes and complications of tick-borne diseases.

The Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group also provides educational opportunities for physicians, advocacy for patients, information on tick-borne diseases, and support to those infected with Lyme disease.

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Boise, ID, Monday, October 26, 2009– Many people around the world have enthusiastically purchased hand drums only to find that they lack the skill to play them. Oftentimes the drums become household decorations or tabletops, or worse, a plant stand.

Failla Drums has been helping drummers for many years and has created innovative practice DVDs to cure the drumming blues. DRUMMIN' BUDDIES Video Practice Rhythm DVDs are not just another drumming instructional video. Instead, these DVDs create a virtual practice environment in the convenience of a home. Simply insert the DVD and begin playing along with a video rhythm sheet, that includes an animated time marker, multiple percussion parts, audio/visual aids, and a help facility, all designed to help drummers practice correctly. It's like having drums and buddies available anytime.

DRUMMIN' BUDDIES African Rhythms vol.1 and Latin Rhythms vol.1 are currently available at www.failladrums.com and www.amazon.com. Each DVD contains four traditional rhythms drummers can play along with to learn one or all parts and get a real feel for each rhythm. Each rhythm can also be used as a background loop for drummers to practice variations, fills, and solos which improves their ability to play well with real drumming buddies.

Failla Drums
1717 N. 13th St
Boise, ID 83702
www.failladrums.com

Contact: Luis Cubero, Product Mgr
(208) 585-1636

For more information go to www.failladrums.com.

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The GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2009 included amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, loss on asset sales and related tax adjustments, collectively totaling $17.0 million. Excluding these items, the non-GAAP net income was $787 thousand for the third quarter, or $.02 per share.

'We continue to execute on a number of strategic initiatives to improve the overall health and efficiency of our operations,' said Gary Greenfield, Avid's chairman and CEO. 'The third quarter showed sequential improvement in revenue and expanded gross margins, resulting in another quarter of improving results.'

Revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 were $455.9 million, compared to revenues of $638.2 million for the same period in 2008. GAAP net loss for the first nine months of 2009 was $49.4 million, or $1.33 per share, compared to GAAP net loss of $97.9 million, or $2.59 per share, for the same period in 2008. GAAP net loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 included $39.1 million of amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, loss on asset sales and related tax adjustments. Excluding these items, the non-GAAP net loss per share was $.28 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009. GAAP net loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 included $82.0 million of amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, impairment charges and related tax adjustments. Excluding these items, the non-GAAP net loss per share was $.42 for the first nine months of 2008.

The company's cash balance on September 30, 2009 was $103.0 million, or approximately $2.76 per share. The company paid out approximately $4.9 million in cash in the third quarter related to restructuring activities.

Avid also announced that its Audit Committee is overseeing an investigation concerning the manner in which revenue was recognized on certain shipments of Audio products near the end of previous quarters from certain warehouses outside the United States. Based on the current progress of the investigation, Avid believes that there have been errors that affected the timing but not the amount of revenue recognized, and that correction of the errors likely will not have a material impact on its financial statements for the current or any prior period. This investigation was only recently commenced. Avid's expectations concerning the nature and materiality of these or any other errors are subject to change based on the final outcome of the investigation.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains 'non-GAAP financial measures' under the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This non-GAAP information supplements, and is not intended to represent a measure of performance in accordance with, disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. The reconciliation for net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are in the tables attached to this press release.

The company uses non-GAAP financial measures internally to manage its business, for example, in establishing its annual operating budget, in assessing segment operating performance and for measuring performance under employee incentive compensation plans. Non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in its operating and financial decision-making because management believes these measures reflect the company's ongoing business in a manner that allows meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Accordingly, the company believes it is useful for investors and others to review both GAAP and non-GAAP measures in order to (a) understand and evaluate the company's current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does and (b) compare in a consistent manner the company's current financial results with past financial results. The primary limitations associated with the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures are that these measures may not be directly comparable to the amounts reported by other companies and they do not include all items of income and expense that affect the company's operations. The company's management compensates for these limitations by considering the company's financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP and by providing a detailed reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in this press release.
Conference Call

A conference call to discuss Avid's third quarter 2009 financial results will be held today, October 22, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will be open to the public and can be accessed by dialing 719.457.2617 and referencing confirmation code 4569475. The call and subsequent replay will also be available on Avid's website. To listen via this alternative, go to the Investors tab at http://www.avid.com/ for complete details prior to the start of the conference call.
Use of Forward-Looking Statements

The above release is subject to the completion and results of the audit committee's investigation described above and the completion and filing of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This release includes forward-looking statements, as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about the anticipated impact of the audit committee's investigation described above, and these statements are subject to the outcome of such investigation. This release also makes forward-looking statements about Avid's performance. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, such as Avid's ability to execute on its corporate strategy and meet customer needs, general economic conditions, competitive factors, pricing pressures, delays in product shipments and other important events and factors disclosed previously and from time to time in Avid's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements contained herein represent Avid's estimates only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing the company's estimates as of any subsequent date. While Avid may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Avid specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, even if the estimates change.
About Avid

Avid creates the digital audio and video technology used to make the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world – from the most prestigious and award-winning feature films, music recordings, television shows, live concert tours and news broadcasts, to music and movies made at home. Some of Avid's most influential and pioneering solutions include Media Composer®, Pro Tools®, Avid Unity™, Interplay®, Oxygen 8, Sibelius® and Pinnacle Studio™. For more information about Avid solutions and services, visit http://www.avid.com/, del.icio.us, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube; connect with Avid on Facebook; or subscribe to Avid Industry Buzz.

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The current economic situation may be a horror for most businesses, but the movie industry is expecting a happy ending. Ticket sales this year are up 17.5 percent to $1.7 billion, and attendance has risen nearly 16 percent, according to Media by Numbers, a box-office tracking company. If attendance continues to increase at the same pace it has for the past six weeks, it would amount to the biggest box-office surge in at least two decades.

'People seem to be turning to the movies to escape from the daily worries of their professional lives,' said Chad Browning, Marketing Manager for Regal Entertainment. 'In economic uncertainty, movies are still a relatively inexpensive form of entertainment when you compare it to sporting events, concerts or going out to eat.'

The company also represents actors and directors on leading prime time television shows including Lost, 24, House, Bones, Wildfire, Prison Break, Deadwood, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and previously Seventh Heaven, Charmed, One Tree Hill, and Las Vegas. Diverse Media Group is also one of the few small / micro cap companies which is fully OTC pinksheets compliant.

About Diverse Media Group
Diverse Media Group, Inc. is a publicly traded company that operates entertainment services across all platforms of distribution in the emerging digital age. Diverse Media Group, Inc. is the parent company that emerged as an outgrowth of Diverse Talent Group,Inc. (DTG). DTG was incorporated in the year 2000, but has roots going back 27 years as a talent agency representing artists in motion pictures, television, radio, and commercials. DTG is ranked in the top ten among Hollywood's most influential agencies. Diverse Media Group, Inc. is expanding upon those years of experience to create a multi-tiered organization which creates content, owns and operates distribution channels, and pioneers methods of packaging entertainment products and services.

The full special report on the company appears today at http://www.stockshaven.com/a-new-spotlight-on-diverse-media-group-pinkdvme-pk/

Disclosure: Long DVME

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All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or, in the case of any document incorporated by reference, the date of that document. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the company or any person acting on the company's behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements in this section. StocksHaven.Com on behalf of MiV Investments Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update or publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this report.

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Sky Movies Screen 1 and Screen 1 HD will be available for the duration of the weekend giving all Sky TV subscribers the chance to watch their favourite movies uninterrupted, unedited and all in glorious high definition.

The Free Weekend Pass will allow viewers to watch a selection of current Sky Movies favourites such as Atonement, Enchanted and The Incredible Hulk as well as all time classics like The Usual Suspects, The Godfather and Sleepless in Seattle. All the movies in the weekend will be available in both standard and high definition.

Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies, said: "We want to show Sky TV subscribers what a fantastic variety of films we have on Sky Movies. The line-up for the weekend is great and shows what an extensive breadth of content we have on the channel."

As well as the films Sky Movies will screen a selection of exclusive interviews with some of Hollywood's hottest names including Ricky Gervais and Jim Carrey; viewers will also be able to watch the first two episodes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season Two.

From 26 October, the Sky Movies HD service will have a total of 10 HD channels available, showing more HD film content than any other UK broadcaster.

ENDS

Note to Editors
Sky Movies offers UK television's widest choice of films, giving customers choice and flexibility over what they watch, when and how – whether in HD, on PC or mobile. It shows 450 different films a week across 21 multiplex screens including 10 HD screens – 10 more than anyone else. Through links with every major film studio it offers nine out of 10 of the top box office films – with five Sky Movies premieres every week. Well over two million films have been downloaded via Sky's VOD service, Sky Player, and Sky Movies Magazine – produced by the makers of Total Film, has one of the largest circulations of any magazine in Europe

The free movies weekend is available to Sky TV customers only

Sky Movies Screen 1 appears on 311 in Sky EPG and Screen 1 HD appears on 314 in Sky EPG

Only Sky HD customers will be able to watch the Sky Movies Screen 1 HD

About Sky
Sky is the UK's leading entertainment and communications company, operating the most comprehensive multi-channel television service. Over 9.4 million homes - a third of households across the UK and Ireland - enjoy the entertainment, movies, news and sports channels. In delivering entertainment through the TV, PC and mobile, customers have more control and flexibility over what, how and when they watch. Almost 5.5 million customers now choose Sky+, Sky's digital video recorder, to record and store their favourite programmes and 1.3 million enjoy the picture and sound quality of Sky+HD, which offers 33 dedicated HD channels. Sky is also the UK's fastest growing broadband and fixed-telephony provider with more than 2.2 million customers taking Sky Broadband and more than1.8 million customers taking Sky Talk.

Sky PR Contact:
Victoria Etaghene
Sky Consumer PR Executive
British Sky Broadcasting Ltd
Grant Way
Isleworth
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TW7 5QD
0207 705 3000
packages.sky.com

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PARK RIDGE, N.J.– The expanding family of Sony's XDCAM EX™ video products now includes two new camcorders that deliver new levels of creativity and flexibility for solid-state digital production.

The products include Sony's first 2/3-inch CMOS memory camcorder, the shoulder-mount model PMW-350, and the PMW-EX1R, which adds DVCAM™ recording capability as well as numerous enhancements directly resulting from customer feedback.

'Since it was first introduced, Sony designed the XDCAM EX series to be flexible enough to grow and expand as our customers' production needs change,' said Bob Ott, vice president, broadcast and professional audio/video products group at Sony Electronics. 'These new products redefine solid-state production, with improvements achieved in features, performance, and ergonomics.'

The full shoulder-mount PMW-350 camcorder has three 2/3-inch Exmor™ full HD 1920x1080 CMOS imagers, and a sensitivity of F12. It is studio-configurable, with timecode in/out, genlock in, and HD-SDI and HDMI out. The camcorder also features a DVCAM recording option.

Its design offers professionals the best of both worlds in shoulder-mount applications: a low center of gravity and light weight to ensure stability, while maintaining a familiar, conventional operational UI layout.

With the lens-packaged model, PMW-350K, users can easily switch between auto and manual focus with a16x zoom 2/3-inch bayonet mount lens. It also offers automatic lens aberration compensation (ALAC); independent focus, zoom, iris rings; auto focus mode, manual focus assist and focal length of f 8~128mm (31.5 ~ 503mm on 35mm lens).

The PMW-EX1R, the successor to Sony's first entry into memory recording – the PMW-EX1 – adds DVCAM recording capability, as well as an HDMI output, a higher-resolution viewfinder, cache recording, and one-push auto iris.

Like its new shoulder-mount counterpart, the PMW-EX1R features a range of ergonomic enhancements, including an improved hand grip for better balance, one-click S&Q mode and easy-to-access switches.

Additional features of the EX1R include: smooth handle zoom start/stop, and an image inversion feature that reverses an image upside down and left/right for a depth of field adaptor.

To enhance editing interoperability with Sony's XDCAM HD 422 camcorders, both the PMW-350 and PMW-EX1R camcorders feature 1440x1080 recording mode at 35Mbps.

Sony is also delivering new solid-state memory choices to complement these new camcorders. An affordable series of Sony's SxS™ memory cards, SxS-1™ (model SBS-32G1, 32 GB) offers 800 Mbps transfer speed and supports a wide range of motion.

With an available adapter, model MEAD-MS01, Sony's Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ HX Series media can also be used in the PMW-350 and PMW-EX1R as an 'emergency' recording option (does not support slow motion of S&Q mode). Compatible models include: MS-HX32G (32GB), MS-HX16G (16GB), and MS-HX8G (8GB). Sony's current camcorder models, PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3, as well as the PMW-EX30 deck, are also planned to be compatible with the new SxS-1 and Memory Stick media, through a software version upgrade available in early 2010.

A hard-disk recording unit, model PHU-120K, offers a recording capacity of 120 GB. The new PXU-MS240 mobile storage unit can be used to transfer data from SxS memory cards to the unit for nearly continuous back-up or off-load of video clips. The unit stores content on a removable hard disk drive (HDD) cartridge, model PXU-HC240, which can store up to 240 GB of data or up to 17 hours of content in SP mode.

The software supplied with the new camcorders, Clip Browser, is also being updated to version 2.6. It features a range of new functions, including: support for new recording formats 1440x1080 (HQ), DV-AVI, and four-channel audio.

Since the XDCAM EX camcorders record acquisition parameters such as zoom, focus and iris, the new version of Clip Browser enables users to browse metadata while viewing clips. The software now offers a feature that automatically detects and corrects 'flash bands' occurring in frames, and a manual mode allows users to select the frames to correct by using a 'preview' function.

The following is suggested list pricing and planned availability for the new products:

* PMW-350K (with lens), $22,000, January, 2010
* PMW-350L (without lens), $20,500, January, 2010
* PMW-EX1R, $7,790, December, 2009
* MEAD-MS01, $120, December, 2009

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Baeble editor David Pitz said this about the concert: 'Filmed at the Market Hotel, the broken, busted, and booze drenched domicile provided the perfect sort of setting for a dirty, Friday night of slap happy thrills in Bushwick Brooklyn. Here, crusty old sheets flank the makeshift stage, towers of amps threaten to topple all those below, unintentional peaking eye holes dot the walls, and I swear there lay death traps in the worn wood flooring. One heavy set move and a lightning fast plummet to the depths below seems like a distinct possibility. We're thrilled to bring you Wavves' entire set in all its screaming guitar and machine gun drum glory.'

About Baeble Music

Baeble Music is an online destination for free live music. Founded in 2006, Baeble lays claim to an ever growing library of full-length concerts from today's hottest artists, enabling those from outside the largest markets to share in a unique live music experience of their favorite emerging bands. We bring to our loyal audience artists that we think are hot and emerging and then stream their full-length concerts for free. We offer free single song downloads from each concert on our Baeble Podcast on every concert page. As well, we offer users the option to purchase full concert DVDs and high quality downloads directly from our site, or through our retail partners, Amazon and The Orchard.

Want to go to the front row of your favorite shows? Watch as many free live concerts as you want and then view pictures from the show in our professionally shot photo albums. Deepen your experience through our expert insight into the Indie music scene including blog posts, feature articles, interviews and album and concert reviews.

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(DALLAS, Texas) – October 21, 2009 – Zee TV USA, the leading South Asian television station in America, today announces the final show schedule for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs (SRGMP) – a children's reality contest based on successful musical competition. The television audience can now decide the ultimate fate of the competitors by casting a vote for their favorite singer by texting the participant's first name to 32075.

This year's finalists are Yatharth Ratnam, Shreyasi Bhattacharya, and Hemant Brijwasi. The show will air live from Mumbai, India on Saturday, October 24th from 10:30am ET to 2:00pm ET.

Now in its third season, the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs is a unique platform where kids in the age group of 8-13 years are able to showcase their talent to the world. The popularity of the show has been witnessed with a strong increase in ratings year over year.

'This year's finalists are exceptionally talented, and perhaps the strongest group we've had since the beginning,' said Subroto Bhattacharya, CEO, Zee TV USA (Americas). 'We applaud all the contestants who've made the show one of the most popular on our network, and along with the rest of Zee's audience, we anxiously await to see who will be crowned this year's champ.'

This season finale will also celebrate the 1000th episode of SRGMP, representing one of the biggest achievements in the history of talent singing show. Along with the finalists, the final episode of Lil Champs will feature several major celebrities from Zee TV's network including Ankita Lokehande from 'Pavitra Rishta,' Ratan Rajput 'Laali from Agle Janam' and performances by cast members of London Dreams, the upcoming Bollywood musical directed by Vipul Shah.

'Lil Champs' brings together the wonder of childhood with the excitement of musical performance and allows the younger set to express themselves through friendly competition. With this show, Zee TV continues to celebrate a child's intrinsic talent by giving them a chance to compete on a worldwide platform, and unprecedented exposure and experience.

The show is hosted by 10-year old, Dhairya Sonecha, and six-year old, Afsha Musani. Dhairya is a very popular child actor in India, most notably from films such as 'Babul,' 'Partner,' and 'Tahaan.' A singer and former 'Lil Champs contestant herself, Afsha was selected to host the show instead of acting as a participant when the judges noted her confidence and charm during auditions. Both Dhairya and Afsha are the youngest reality show hosts on television!

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs will be replaced by Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Mega Challenge, which airs from 7:00pm ET to 10:30pm ET on Friday, October 30th and 12:30pm ET to 2:00pm ET on Saturday, October 31st.

About Zee TV USA, Inc.

Zee – the name that has become synonymous with entertainment – has been a dominant player in broadcasting content for more than 17 years in the national and international space. As an Indian channel, Zee is committed to supporting the values and cultures that appeal to South Asians across the globe. With many firsts already associated with its name, Zee has also become a pioneer in the international space, refurbishing its flagship channel to reach out to the South Asian Diaspora worldwide.

International operations began in July 1998 for USA. And since then there has been no looking back. The team built Zee into a strong household name in the Americas, currently reaching out to more than 2 million viewers, and it has been an undisputed leader in the market for 10 years.

Not only did the channel grow and create a strong foothold in the market, it has also been responsible for evolving to the needs of the market for content across genres and languages. Consequently the team launched channels that cater to a noticeably wide audience spectrum. Channels like Zee Cinema (Bollywood movie channel), Alpha Punjabi (Punjabi general entertainment channel), and Zee Sports (sports channel) were launched in the US market.

After successfully launching these channels, Zee TV USA has ventured into producing content locally to reach deeper into the South Asian Diaspora, while making them feel closer to their roots. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (SRGMP) came into being 12 years ago and Indian television history has no other program parallel to this. Last year (2008), for the first time ever SRGMP was produced in an international market (USA) and has quickly become one of the highest rated shows on Indian television. Zee's legacy continues with other initiatives like Zee Carnival and many more in the pipeline, which have all contributed to Zee's position as the undisputed leader in South Asian entertainment.

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DULUTH, Ga. – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR ) today launched its first outdoor DVD-rental kiosk, the NCR SelfServ Entertainment 2381. Able to hold as many as 950 DVDs, this weather-protected outdoor kiosk is the most secure and highest-capacity outdoor DVD-rental kiosk in the industry. Through its new outdoor kiosk, NCR will be able to extend its deployment of BLOCKBUSTER Express™-branded DVD-rental kiosks to more convenience store and smaller-footprint, 24-hour retail locations.

Beyond its BLOCKBUSTER Express deployment, the SelfServ Entertainment 2381 can be used by retailers and operators to automate cased rental and packaged sell-through of media titles in a 24-hour, outdoor setting.

The SelfServ Entertainment 2381 features the latest self-service technology from NCR, including a 19' touchscreen display that is specially designed for viewing in sunlight. An optional 26' LCD screen at the top of the unit can be used as digital signage for inventory promotion or brand advertising, and all units are fitted with ATM-grade anti-skimming magnetic stripe reader (MSR) to help prevent fraud. Beyond these standard features, the SelfServ Entertainment 2381 is built with the future in mind, as its flexible architecture enables NCR to easily upgrade units with new technologies when they are ready to be deployed – such as the digital download of video files and a barcode scanner for age verification using drivers licenses.

'Each day, consumers around the world conduct more than 60 million transactions on NCR devices, making us the global leader in self-service technology. We've used our knowledge of consumer self-service technology to make the SelfServ Entertainment 2381 the most secure and the highest-capacity outdoor kiosk on the market,' said Alex Camara, vice president and general manager, NCR Entertainment. 'This new technology will enable us to work with even more partners as we roll out our BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks to new locations, including convenience stores and gas stations. Consumers will benefit from easier access to their favorite new release and classic DVDs in accessible, 24-hour locations.'

NCR expects to invest as much as $60 million in 2009 to build out its DVD-rental kiosk operations. The company expects to deploy more than 2,500 kiosks in 2009 for a total of 10,000 kiosks by mid-year 2010.

Consumers can rent new release and classic DVD titles from BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosks for $1 per night at conveniently located retail locations, including grocery stores, convenience stores and other retailers. Earlier this month, NCR announced it was bringing BLOCKBUSTER Express to Tedeschi Food Shops, a 188 convenience store chain located in New England.

NCR will be demoing the new kiosk at the NACS Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 20-22 in booth #1235.

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Through identifying the key factors which set tears rolling, Professor Bard can now unveil the top ten movie tearjerkers of all time with 'Beaches' taking the top spot and explain how watching them in more detail in high definition can make us cry even more.

Professor Bard, a psychologist at the Centre of the Study of Emotion at the University of Portsmouth, analysed a selection of movies in both HD and standard definition identifying four key triggers that set lips quivering and eyes streaming. These include how often the characters wept (Tear Count), the overall sadness of the movie (Sadness Index) and the underlying positive message of the film (Inspirational Index), all moderated by the degree of happiness experienced (Happy Highs). Her study also revealed how, when used in the right combination, these elements can produce an intensive emotional experience and that is intensified even further when movies are watched in high definition.

Professor Bard said: "Watching tearjerkers in high definition is more emotive than standard viewing because with high definition the actions of the face associated with sadness and with teariness are much more clearly evident.

"This ranges from the very subtle drawing in and downward movements of the inner eyebrows and the glistening of tears, to the more obvious full crying face. In high definition, each teardrop as well as the tracks of tears streaming down the face are more visible, engendering sadness and even tears in ourselves through the dual process of facial mimicry, where we mimic the character's expression on our own face, leading to emotion contagion, where we feel the associated emotion to the expression being mimicked."

Beaches came out at the top of the survey followed closely by The Colour Purple, Schindler's List and Philadelphia.

Michelle Golding from Sky+HD said: "There's no better way to watch a movie at home than in high definition. Sky+HD doesn't just make images clearer, it makes the whole experience more intense."

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