EPIX is the leading next-generation, multi-platform entertainment service, delivering the latest movie blockbusters, new releases, library classics and original content across its premium, HD television channel, video-on-demand service and EpixHD.com Web site. Viewers with an EPIX subscription have access to everything - great entertainment anytime, anywhere, on every platform.

EPIX supported a successful public launch of its service last month by leveraging a full suite of Akamai solutions, including launching as one of the first customers on Akamai's deployment of Adobe® Flash® Media Server 3.5 with support for dynamic streaming. Also integral to the launch were Akamai Professional Services, Akamai NetStorage, Akamai's Open Video Player, Akamai EdgeScape for geotargeting and Akamai Media Analytics.

With the launch, EPIX is now delivering more than 150 full-length HD movie experiences online with the quality, speed and convenience demanded by today's consumers of digital media. With Akamai's dynamic streaming for Adobe Flash, movie playback on EPIX seamlessly adapts to end-user machines with different capabilities, such as lower processing powers or slower Internet connections, giving consumers a smooth, uninterrupted playback experience online without sacrificing viewing quality.

"EPIX is leading the next generation of entertainment and Akamai is a key technology partner for us in this mission," said Thomas Carpenter, VP Operations. "As drivers of this evolution, we have an imperative to provide seamless, high-quality video delivery in conjunction with our core brand promises of exceptional content, programming and user experience. Akamai's ability to seamlessly deliver our movies, concerts, comedy specials and events in HD allows us to fulfill on our promise of a quality, TV-like experience in the broadband medium."

"Consumers are increasingly seeking out HD video and gravitating toward the destination sites that offer them the highest quality content and experience," said Robert Hughes, Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Services and Marketing at Akamai. "Feature length movies provide the perfect opportunity to be viewed at full 1280x720 resolution content in full screen. To handle that type of resolution, our customers are increasingly taking advantage of adaptive bitrate streaming, a key requirement to ensure consistency and a high-quality, TV-like experience for viewers. Akamai's full suite of HD streaming products, including Adobe FMS 3.5, are designed to offer these benefits."

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Rippol Helps Users Discover, Watch and Share Online Video Using Real-Time Social Network Interaction, Social Impact and Intelligent Learning Technology

San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 20, 2009 — Rippol™ today announced its company launch with an Intelligent Video Discovery Engine,™ leveraging the power of social impact and intelligent machine learning to enhance video discovery. Rippol was designed to help people discover, watch and share online video content in real-time, so that it's always easy to quickly find something good to watch.

Rippol enables users to stream video from sources all over the web including Revision3, Hulu, CNN, Fox, Amazon, MSNBC, Netflix, Joost, YouTube, Justin.TV, Last.Fm, MTV and other content providers. Users can filter, search or have tailored content suggestions selected for them by Rippol's Intelligent Discovery Engine.

Integration with other social networks including Facebook and Twitter enable users to chat, share links and suggest content to their extended social networks in real-time. A detachable HD video player enables users to pop the video window out of Rippol's site and position anywhere on their computer screen, with the ability to create video playlists, push content recommendations out to social networks and educate the system based on likes and dislikes.

The Problem – An Ocean of Content, What Should I watch?
Between the explosion of user-generated clips on YouTube, the major studios and networks making their content available online and the huge amount of professional content being developed specifically for the web, there is an endless amount of video to be consumed online. The problem is sifting through it all to find videos that you actually want to watch.
Currently, most online video content lies behind the walled gardens of each specific media company or content provider's site, requiring the web video viewer to visit several different web properties to find a certain show or genre of programming.
Google and Bing Video serve as good key word search tools if you know what you're looking for, but you won't find clever links to all content you personally want to watch. There are content providers out there like Netflix and Hulu that aggregate a massive amount of content. However it can be a major time sink for a person to find videos to watch if they don't know exactly what they'd like to see.
The current techniques used for sorting video based on parameters like 'most viewed' or 'recently added' provides a lack of consideration for individual tastes and preferences.

The Butterfly Effect Network™ – Social Discovery through Intelligent Learning
To address this problem, we've engineered Rippol as a tool that provides the crucial missing piece in the current online video landscape: an intelligent engine capable of providing a unique discovery experience for each individual viewer, rather than a homogeneous experience for all visitors to the site.
We observed that when people do watch a new TV show, movie or video clip, it's usually because a friend, family member or colleague either spoke about it, emailed it, tweeted about or posted a link or update on Facebook. We recognized that this power of social influence was one of the primary factors in driving people to step outside of the comfort zone of what they're familiar with and discover new content to watch.
'Rippol shifts the discovery experience so that instead of people seeking out content, now content finds the right people,' said Aaron Crayford, founder and CEO of Rippol. 'The Internet has enabled a new medium of interactive viewing, The Intervision, where it's all about the individual and what they personally want to watch. Rippol's Intelligent Discovery Engine analyzes the end user's social depth, the 3rd dimension that is found in The Intervision, to push content out to people based on what they like or would most likely want to be aware of.'
Rippol is unique in the content discovery space in that it uses advanced machine learning technology to process a huge amount of information about each specific end user in real-time. This system of proprietary real-time ranking algorithms is called The Butterfly Effect Network™.
Every video a user watches, rates and reviews affects The Butterfly Effect Network, which changes the order they and others connected to them see content in real-time. The Butterfly Effect Network cross references videos similar to what the user likes and has watched with the habits and opinions of their friends and demographics. Given that information, the network thinks about what the user might like best in that exact moment and then presents them with content ranked relative to their anticipated interests.
The Butterfly Effect Network helps users discover new content they might not otherwise know about and become more aware of the content that is being watched or discussed within their social circles. As users interact and educate the algorithm based on likes and dislikes, the system is able to continually improve the quality and relevance of suggested content.
About Rippol
Rippol is an intelligent video discovery engine to help people discovery video they'd like to watch among the ocean of video online. Rippol is a private company, founded in April, 2009 which can be found online at www.rippol.com

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* Mass Animation's innovative animated short film, "Live Music," is now showing in select theaters nationwide.
* Animators from around the world collaborated on the Facebook Platform and used Autodesk Maya software to help create this first short film of its kind.
* "Live Music," sponsored by Intel, consists of the work of 51 animators from 17 countries, including both established 3-D artists and budding animators.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., - "Live Music," an innovative new animated short film from Mass Animation and sponsored by Intel Corporation, opens in select theaters nationwide today, marking a giant leap in the growing area of collaborative content creation.

Brought to life by Intel, this pioneering wiki project empowered animators from around the world to collaborate using a unique application built on the Facebook Platform. "Live Music" is playing in 400 U.S. theaters with TriStar Pictures' animated feature "Planet 51."

In the first-ever "day and date" theatrical and download distribution, "Live Music" is available today for download from iTunes and www.myxer.com for the mobile platform. Fans can also visit www.myxer.com to download free "Live Music" ringtones and wallpapers.

The final film reflects the creative work of 51 animators from 17 countries. The unique production of "Live Music" through the Facebook Platform attracted a diverse group of global animators who brought their talents to the project. Said Jim Donovan of Colorado, "'Live Music' is the most rewarding project I have worked on as a 3-D artist." Another animator whose work made the cut, Sarah Knight of England, said, "I was grateful and excited to be included in such an awesome experiment." Adding his comments, Florida resident Zach Hansen said, "I am going to be the first out of my class to have their name in credits in movie theaters, and that is very exciting for me."

"In the making of 'Live Music,' we saw clearly that there are lots of talented artists around the world who don't have access to traditional animation opportunities and who were excited about working on this innovative indie project with us and our visual effects partners at Reel FX," said Yair Landau, founder of Mass Animation and former vice chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment. "We are incredibly grateful to all of the talented animators and artists around the world who joined us on this journey and look forward to collaborating on Mass Animation 2.0."

An international jury of animation experts selected the best shots to be considered for the film. As director, Landau had the final say as to which submissions made the final cut. Animators whose work made it into the finished product received on-screen credit and cash compensation. In addition, animators whose creation was rated best by the community on a weekly basis received cash prizes from Dell and Intel with which they could purchase Intel® Core™ i7 processor-based Dell Studio XPS systems.

"Empowering people with the technology that enables them to achieve their full creative potential has always been a driving force at Intel," said Deborah Conrad, Intel vice president and general manager, Corporate Marketing Group. "Our support for Mass Animation, as the first collaborative, worldwide effort of its kind, is part of our long heritage of cultivating innovation and collaboration in its many forms around the globe."

Produced by Landau and Jacquie Barnbrook, "Live Music" is a 5 1/2-minute computer-generated animated short inspired by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and early CGI films. Set in a musical instrument store, the story follows Riff, a rock 'n' roll guitar, who, as Landau describes it, "falls in love to the wrong song but ends up with Vanessa, the classical violin of his dreams." The story is conveyed through the universal language of music, allowing the expressions and actions of the characters to be instantly relatable globally. The instruments are brought to life through original compositions and familiar rock tunes played principally by legendary guitarist Steve Vai as Riff and acclaimed violinist Ann Marie Calhoun as Vanessa.

Along with Intel and thousands of participants in the project, Mass Animation's partners in making "Live Music" included Dell, Autodesk and Reel FX.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.

Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Autodesk and Maya are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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'Over the years, constantly evolving technology has mandated that we stay on the cutting edge,' says VCS President George Helms. 'We've become early adopters in order to better serve our client's needs and goals. The best example of this is our extensive HD video capabilities.'

About VCS
Founded in October 1984, VCS began as a local provider of short-run videotape duplication. After growing and expanding its focus in 1997, VCS has been providing videotape, CD and DVD duplication services to the broadcast industry, film and music industries, religious groups, government agencies and corporate clients. In 1999, they further expanded their range of offerings from traditional duplication and transfers to include digital encoding and transcoding, plus a wide array of other high definition video services. Their latest addition, a new Final Cut Pro system, will add video editing capabilities to the VCS menu. After 25 years, VCS has grown into a true full-service audio and video duplication company, able to service their growing national client base out of two facilities in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.

VCS is a recipient of an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and is proud to have served as Turner Broadcasting's in-house provider of DVD duplication, DVD replication and video transfer services since 2001. Since 1998 VCS has had the privilege to partner with Dekalb Enterprises by employing moderately handicapped people to perform the majority of the company's video, CD and DVD packaging activities under the supervision of a specially trained supervisor.

For more information, please contact sales@video-copy.com, or:

VCS – Video Copy Services
4000 Dekalb Technology Parkway
Bldg. 500 Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30340
Phone: 404-321-6933
Toll free: 800-553-3616
Fax: 404-321-4876
http://www.video-copy.com

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Over 50 of Warner Home Video's Most Sought-After Titles Available to Upgrade Including 10,000 B.C. Wedding Crashers and A Christmas Story

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group today launched DVD2Blu.com, a site that allows consumers to upgrade the movies they already own on DVD to Blu-Ray Disc, the absolute best way to watch movies at home. Consumers can select from over 50 of Warner Home Video's most sought-after titles to upgrade including Body of Lies, A Christmas Story and Michael Clayton.

"DVD2Blu is a great way for consumers to start or expand their Blu-ray Disc collection," said Dorinda Marticorena, senior vice president, Worldwide Marketing and High Definition, Warner Home Video. "We're launching the program with a wide range of titles that will appeal to a broad audience. In the coming months, we're looking to expand the program and make additional titles available."

The DVD2Blu program debuts at a time when consumers are rapidly adopting Blu-ray Disc. According to figures compiled by the Digital Entertainment Group through the first three quarters of 2009, Blu-ray Disc set-top player sales grew 112 percent over the same period last year. This holiday season, consumers can expect to see Blu-ray player prices starting around $100, making it much easier for home audiences to see films the way they were meant to be seen on their HDTV.

Through DVD2Blu, consumers can now experience their favorite movies again for the very first time in stunning 1080p picture quality and crisp, superior sound that only comes from a Blu-ray Disc. Titles such as Training Day, Deliverance and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation can be upgraded for as little as $7.95 plus shipping. Consumers who place orders over $25 will receive free shipping.

The process to upgrade is simple. Consumers select the titles they want to upgrade on DVD2Blu.com, mail in their standard DVDs with pre-paid postage and a short time later receive copies of the same film on Blu-ray Disc. For a complete list of titles visit DVD2Blu.com.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group is proud to be a leader in environmental stewardship and is committed to recycling the DVDs that consumers send in as part of the DVD2Blu program. The intellectual property is fully destroyed and all of the physical components are reused or recycled. For more information on Warner Bros. environmental initiatives, please visit http://wbenvironmental.warnerbros.com/.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment/videogames, direct-to-DVD production, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. WBHEG is responsible for the global distribution of content through DVD, electronic sell-through and transactional VOD, and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels, and is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party videogame titles.

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REDMOND, Wash.

What:

Unlock a world of friends, entertainment and games from the comfort of your couch, displayed on the best screen in the house, using Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE. Tomorrow, Xbox LIVE members around the world will have their Xbox 360 console transformed and plugged into the best value in home entertainment, with access to Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune video with instant-on HD, all right in their living rooms.
• Facebook.2 Update your status to share what movie, game or entertainment you're enjoying, connect with friends, and view their Facebook stream, status updates and photos on the big screen — all seamlessly integrated and custom-built for Xbox 360. You can even compare your Xbox LIVE and Facebook friends lists to see which of your friends are on Xbox LIVE.
• Zune. Zune video on Xbox LIVE offers a full-fidelity experience with instant-on HD in 1080p and 5.1 channel surround sound. No waiting for downloads or buffering, it's there at the press of a button. You can also share the experience with up to seven friends through voice chat and Avatar integration on the TV screen — it puts a whole new spin on movie night.
• Twitter.2 Stay in the know by discovering, posting and replying to tweets right on your Xbox 360. You can even view friend profiles, trends and conversations, or search to see who's tweeting about your favorite game.
• Last.fm. 2 Discover more music and explore endless personalized radio stations with Last.fm on Xbox 360. Skip, 'ban' or 'love' tracks to create your perfect mix. We've even built in 'Gamer Stations' with game-related types of music selected specifically for the gaming community. (Available in the U.S. and U.K.)

Don't have an Xbox 360 console? Now, more than ever, Xbox gives you great ways to stay connected and share fun and entertainment, starting at $199 (U.S.).

Why:

Microsoft is continuing to evolve Xbox LIVE to bring more games, more entertainment and more social experiences all from a single device. As a Gold member on Xbox LIVE, you get access to Facebook, Last.fm and Twitter, providing you with a pipeline of content that is always being updated and refreshed. For just over $4 per month, Xbox LIVE Gold Membership is hands-down the best value in home entertainment.

When:

Launching on Nov. 17

1 Xbox LIVE Gold Membership and Netflix unlimited subscription plan required for Netflix instant streaming. See Netflix Terms of Use for details about Netflix service.

2 Xbox LIVE Gold adult account required to access these features. Xbox LIVE Gold Memberships are just over $4 (U.S.) per month.

Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass on Microsoft's corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft's Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx.

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INDIANAPOLIS, USA, November 16, 2009 - Cine-tal Systems, a developer of image monitoring and color management solutions, announces the expansion of its cineSpace film profiling services. Cine-tal's cineSpace customers can now receive overnight film profiling services in North America as well as in the company's operations in Australia.

'cineSpace is the most pervasive color management system in use today for VFX, DI and Animation,' said Rob Carroll, CEO of Cine-tal. 'cineSpace users have used our Australian offices for film profiling services for the past four years now they can get the same services overnight in our Indianapolis facility.'

Cine-tal's cineSpace film profiling services provides cineSpace color profiles of a film-out for use in the cineSpace product suite. Users use the film-out color profile to emulate the film colorspace while working on video monitors in VFX, DI and Animation. The use of the film-out color profiles in cineSpace helps the artist assure the color quality of the image data when it is run through the film-out process and maintains consistency across multiple film –out service providers.

Video to Film Workflow
cineSpace customers can use cineSpace's Inverse Transform feature and cineSpace film profiling services to take their video (Rec709) or DCI (P3) graded image data to a film-out with confidence.

About cineSpace
cineSpace is the most widely used color management technology for film and television production. It is employed by production and post production facilities in over 42 countries to ensure that all of their displays match and conform to a specified output medium, such as a particular film stock or video format. It ensures that the images artists see on their screens are identical to how they will look when projected in a movie theater or shown on television. cineSpace supports all major VFX and DI software packages including those from daVinci, Autodesk, Digital Vision, Assimilate, Iridas, Apple, Avid, The Foundry and eyon Software. cineSpace is also integrated into the Cine-tal Cinemage and DAVIO product lines.

About Cine-tal
Cine-tal Systems develops display, collaboration and image processing solutions for digital cinema and video production and post production. Cine-tal is a privately held company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information, call (317) 576-0091 or visit www.cine-tal.com.

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"Where the Wild Things Are" is the highly anticipated adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book of the same name. The Spike Jonze-directed film opened on October 16, 2009. The film was edited by long-time Jonze collaborator Eric Zumbrunnen and James Haygood; First Assistant Editor Steve Bobertz and Associate Editor Erik Jessen were integral to developing the film's digital workflow. The team worked closely with Digital Film Tree in Hollywood, Calif to architect the systems and digital pipeline for the film.

KONA 3 is AJA's top of the line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback card for flexible video and audio input and output on the Mac platform. "Where the Wild Things Are" used the KONA 3 card during principle photography in Australia to digitize dailies from set. "We shot and digitized at true 24, not 23.98 and our audio was 48k, and the KONA 3 card helped us get great looking dailies," said Eric Zumbrunnen, Editor, "Where the Wild Things Are".

The team also used the AJA KONA 3 card to facilitate screenings. "The KONA 3 was invaluable in laying out to HDCAM for screenings. We initially tried screening off of drives, but we didn't have time to deal with any potential technical glitches, so we played back to HDCAM, using the KONA to up-convert from 720 to 1080 and it looked great," explained Erik Jessen, Associate Editor.

"We were using Final Cut and we had true 24-frame QuickTimes that we would render out. We put those into a 23.98 sequence and were able to set that up to go to our HDCAM Deck and play back with great accuracy. There really wasn't much else needed other than a computer with the KONA card and then you run a cable to the deck-pretty simple," added First Assistant Editor Steve Bobertz.

"We had enough confidence in the KONA card to allow the director and editor to work as late as they could even if we couldn't begin rendering and laying back to tape until 2 or 3 in the morning, so it was nice to have. It was great to know that we could trust that at the end of the day when we were ready to lay off the tape for the screening, we wouldn't run into any problems or technical glitches, the performance of the KONA 3 card was always very reliable," concluded Jessen.

Steve Bobertz and Erik Jessen have deployed AJA KONA cards in previous digital workflows. Jessen used them for ingest on "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow". Bobertz also used KONA cards as key components of the editorial pipelines on the movies "Reno 911:Miami" and "Balls of Fury".

KONA 3 is the ultimate uncompressed capture card for seamless operation with Apple Mac Pro systems and Apple Final Cut Pro. Supporting any uncompressed SD or HD format, including Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K, KONA 3 captures and plays back uncompressed 10-bit and 8-bit digital video and 24-bit digital audio, providing unparalleled power and workflow efficiency. KONA 3 also includes a variety of 10-bit broadcast-quality features, such as hardware-based up-, down-, and cross-conversion to and from HD, and adds a live hardware HD/SD keyer for compositing bugs, live clips, and other elements over video.

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New York, NY – November 12, 2009 – Rock music fans that already have plans on November 20th, will be quick to change them once they hear about this party. Vine House and La Dolce Vita on the same stage will be a surge of power pop and punk that won't be matched anywhere else in the city. The Delancey is going to be packed to the rafters.

The *dirtysweet* Rock Party starts off with free beer and glitter on from 9 to 10pm, then really starts to blast off when NYC Power Pop Band Vine House takes the stage. Vine House, a two-time performer at the International Pop Overthrow Festival, was Stereofame's artist of the month in September. Vine House is currently in the studio recording their next album. Come out and listen live to favorite songs like "Billy Robbins" and "High Maintenance Girl".

And just as the night heats up, former cast member of "The Sopranos", Michael Imperioli, takes the stage as lead singer and guitarist for his band La Dolce Vita. Rather than record in the studio, the band has chosen to hone their craft in front of the fans. Get an ear full of their raw, rock sound and find out why the press says they are killing it at every show they put on.

Cover charge for this event is $10.00 at the door, but those who say "Vine House" will receive $3.00 off. Come early, stay late: This event is going to sell out. Get some glitter on and join Vine House and La Dolce Vita on November 20th, 2009 at The Delancey.

The Delancey is located at 168 Delancey Street, located on the north side of Delancey at Clinton in New York City. Doors open at 9pm. This event is 21+.

For more information:
Vine House: http://www.VineHouseMusic.com/
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167258077083
The Delancey: http://www.TheDelancey.com/

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Anne Mitchell, the website developer and devoted Sherlock Holmes fan, said that 'Although www.thesherlockholmesmovie.com is featuring the new Sherlock Holmes movie, ultimately it is being built to celebrate Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from 1887 to the present. Sherlock Holmes has been immortalized in books, movies, television series, games and more. He is still popular over 100 years later, so popular that they've made a new movie based on his character. That is pretty remarkable I think. I want to share my love of all things Sherlockian on this website.'

There have been over 200 Sherlock Holmes movies made. This new Sherlock Holmes movie is based on an original story by Lionel Wigram, inspired by the classic tales of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and promises to bring the legendary detective to life as he has never been seen before. It promises dynamic new portrayals of Conan Doyle's famous characters.

To see how this new release compares to previous Sherlock Holmes stories, please visit http://www.thesherlockholmesmovie.com

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The 20 submitted features are:

'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'
'Astro Boy'
'Battle for Terra'
'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'
'Coraline'
'Disney's A Christmas Carol'
'The Dolphin – Story of a Dreamer'
'Fantastic Mr. Fox'
'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs'
'Mary and Max'
'The Missing Lynx'
'Monsters vs. Aliens'
'9'
'Planet 51'
'Ponyo'
'The Princess and the Frog'
'The Secret of Kells'
'Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure'
'A Town Called Panic'
'Up'

'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,' 'The Dolphin – Story of a Dreamer,' 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' 'Planet 51,' 'The Princess and the Frog,' 'The Secret of Kells' and 'A Town Called Panic' have not yet had their required Los Angeles qualifying run. Submitted features must fulfill the theatrical release requirements and meet all of the category's other qualifying rules before they can advance in the voting process.

Under the rules for this category, a maximum of 5 features can be nominated in a year in which the field of eligible entries numbers at least 16.

Films submitted in the Animated Feature Film category also may qualify for Academy Awards in other categories, including Best Picture, provided they meet the requirements for those categories.

The 82nd Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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The highly rated and popular site has been updated with both a new look as well as a number of new features including:

• Photographs of the individuals honored with stars
• Short biographies of every star
• Quick facts that include the vital statistics about each star
• Names of individual members that form group stars
• Links to Wikipedia and the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) to get even more information about the star
• Star Rank, a system that ranks each star starting with 1 to reflect the stars popularity based upon Internet traffic
• Augmented reality to allow navigation from star to star as you walk
• Links to YouTube videos about the Walk of Fame
• Links a Twitter account for the Walk of Fame
• Headlines from scores of entertainment news desks about each star

The sites help fans plan their trip as well as improving the enjoyment of the time spent in Hollywood. While the hwof.com site works on all PC's, the HWOF.mobi site works on every mobile phone currently sold in the market; the phone simply needs to have a web browser and a data connection.

'The HWOF websites are SUPERB! Simple to use with wonderful content about the history, people, and events that made Hollywood. Excellent 'search', combined with links to more information make this website the 'destination source' for everyone," said Brad Lockerman, Director and Producer of 'The John Searl Story'.

ABOUT HWOF LLC

HWOF LLC is focused on helping fans and tourists to learn more about the Hollywood Walk of Fame. HWOF.mobi operates two web sites www.hwof.mobi, designed for mobile phone users, and www.hwof.com, designed for PC users. HWOF LLC is not associated with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the Hollywood Historic Trust, or Global Icons LLC.

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The studio opened in November 1994 and is now one of the most long-established practitioners of computer animation in Canada.

Mike Efford Motion Design celebrates 15 years of creative and successful animation projects for over 50 corporations, small businesses, and organizations. Toyota, GM, Thane Marketing, Guthy Renker, Scotiabank, IBM/Cognos, Thales, and Trillium Health Center are a small sampling of end clients who have called upon Mike Efford Motion Design to animate their visions.

One series of 3D technical animations helped Thales, a multinational technology firm, win a massive $650 million dollar contract with the London Underground Subway Lines to re - signal their subway tracks.

Animating consumer products has always been a specialty: the H2O vacuum was successfully marketed in infomercials across North America. They used computer animation to demonstrate how dirt, hair and even airborne bacteria are filtered and neutralized by this cleverly designed appliance; all visually demonstrated in under 15 seconds.

More recently the studio is proud of an innovative animated logo created for the William Osler Health System in Brampton Ontario. It featured a magical transformation from ripples in a pond into the multi – ringed symbol of the hospital.

Like the more than 100 logo animations that Mike Efford Motion Design has developed, the spirit and identity of the organization has been communicated with passion and flair.
Mike Efford Motion Design creates 3D computer animation for clients primarily in the Greater Toronto area.

Visit: http://www.mike-efford-motion-design.com

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In an online interview with Hannah Geimbebe, Trevor Thompson said: 'My background is actually from the music industry. Both film and music have similarities in the way the end product needs exposure. With the internet knowledge my team and I have required through the necessity to market our music effectively online, coupled with the friendship built up over the years of working with independent film makers that have worked on my recording artists music videos, it was only natural to spot the need for helping film producers and directors market their releases. Marketing Handle has pioneered a unique method for the use of web 2.0 and social media websites to achieve results that builds not only brand awareness, but also a community into raving fans.'

About Marketing Handle

Founded in 2008 by Trevor Thompson, who built a team of marketing and technology experts, Marketing Handle has helped one client alone lower marketing costs by 30% and increase sales by over £100,000 last year.

Social Media Marketing System for Film Makers System combines powerful web 2.0, social media and customer-focused email marketing to help companies drive the film community to their front door.

For more information, call at +44 (0)203 239 0757 or visit: http://marketinghandle.com

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DULUTH, Ga. and SEATTLE, Wash. – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR ) and MOD Systems®, Inc., have taken the first step in changing the way consumers purchase, rent and play entertainment titles on electronic devices. NCR and MOD Systems today announced a digital kiosk download pilot that transforms the movie rental experience into a simple, three-step process: choosing from more than a thousand movies and TV shows stored in a kiosk, quickly downloading the title to a secure digital (SD) memory card, and playing the movie on a home television.

The pilots, being conducted in select BLOCKBUSTER® locations and other retail stores, are the first step in an ambitious initiative to leverage breakthrough portable digital storage technology. The NCR and MOD Systems pilots offer the potential to revolutionize how consumers download movies, TV shows, music, books, games and other digital content outside of the home, and then play them on home televisions, computers, and other mobile devices, regardless of brand.

NCR already provides consumers around the United States the latest DVD titles through thousands of BLOCKBUSTER Express™ branded DVD-rental kiosks. NCR's existing kiosks – such as its new outdoor kiosk – are 'digital download ready' and NCR expects to quickly integrate this technology to its existing kiosk base as digital download becomes more popular.

Digital downloads from a kiosk provide an enhanced alternative to existing home entertainment experiences. It:

* Offers higher quality playback over streaming content from the Internet (faster, no buffering delays)
* Allows for the portability of content to other devices inside and outside the home
* Added convenience - content is always available and there are no returns

The initial technical pilot will facilitate playback on a TV via a digital media player provided to trial participants, and future iterations will allow consumers to move digital content via the SD memory card to a number of portable electronic devices, such as laptops and mobile phones.

Rentals from the digital download kiosks will be tested at various prices. In a departure from existing rental services, consumers will have 30 days from purchase to watch the movie. Once they begin watching the movie, they have 48 hours to finish watching it before digital rights management (DRM) technology automatically locks the content to prevent further viewing.

The initial deployment will offer consumers a choice of more than 1,000 new release and classic movie titles, with the catalog increasing to more than 1,500 titles by early 2010.

'Digital download across our kiosk network is a key part of NCR's entertainment growth strategy. DVDs and Blu-ray discs will continue to be popular and powerful mediums, but we recognize the future of Entertainment is in the ubiquity of content – being able to play media on a wide variety of devices and being able to purchase it in a wide variety of locations,' said Alex Camara, vice president and general manager, NCR Entertainment. 'This is the future of entertainment kiosks. Consumers clearly demand the choice to play content where, when and how they want. We are taking the first step in bringing the future of entertainment delivery to consumers in a convenient, fast and easy to access format.'

The MOD Retail Digital Content Distribution System helps retailers bring an expansive library of digital content into their stores and sell it in convenient concierge and self-serve models via the NCR kiosk. The company has extensive experience in digital media, enterprise software, and large-scale deployments and has delivered numerous industry-leading digital media solutions to retailers.

'This is an exciting milestone for our business," said Anthony Bay, chairman and CEO of MOD Systems. "We have been working diligently with partners, studios and retailers to deliver on our vision of making it easy for consumers to access and download digital content from kiosks in a wide variety of locations outside the home. We're encouraged by the early positive feedback and results, and we look forward to a more expansive rollout in 2010.'

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR ) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

About MOD Systems

MOD Systems, Inc. enables retailers to deliver digital entertainment to consumers through interactive self-serve or concierge-assisted kiosks for downloading music and movies to Flash Memory in Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, USB drives and portable devices. The company's growing entertainment catalog includes nearly 4,000 independent and major video titles, and more than five million music tracks. The catalog is part of the MOD Retail Digital Content Distribution System which handles all aspects of securing, ingesting, and fulfilling digital content in retail stores. With digital distribution, consumers browse and purchase the entertainment they want in the places they already shop, and retailers are empowered to fill customer needs at the point of sale while eliminating the need to order, stock, or return traditional pre-packaged media. Visit http://www.modsystems.com

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries. MOD Systems is a registered trademark of MOD Systems Incorporated. All product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners in the U.S. and other countries.

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Singapore - ZiiLABS, a pioneering media processor and platforms company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd. today announced, the ZMS-08, its 3rd generation media-rich applications processor that brings 1080p Blu-ray quality H.264 decode to low-power devices. Delivering more than four times the performance of previous generation devices, the ZMS-08 combines the flexible multi-format media processing capabilities of ZiiLABS' StemCell Computing array with an 1GHz ARM® Cortex™ processor to deliver the low-power, high performance media-rich processing required of next-generation connected devices such as web tablets, netbooks, connected TVs, video conferencing systems and home media hubs.

The ZMS-08 is sampling now to certain customers and is supported by ZiiLABS' optimized Linux-based Android™ and native Plaszma™ operating systems and development platforms.

The ZMS-08's proven StemCell Computing array provides the media processing capabilities to deliver full HD 1080p high-profile H.264 video decode, simultaneous H.264 encode and decode at 720p, 1080p 24fps encode, accelerated OpenGL ES 2.0 3D graphics at up to 1 Gpixels/sec, 2D processing, compositing, image processing and advanced Xtreme Fidelity™ X-Fi Audio effects. With the low-power ARM Cortex processor running at up to 1GHz, the ZMS-08 is aimed at small form factor devices that enable content currently accessed via the PC to spread to mobile and low-energy devices.

"Combining advanced ARM technology with its own media processing IP has enabled ZiiLABS to deliver the high performance and low-power consumption required to enable the next leap in the mobile internet revolution" said Ian Drew, EVP Marketing, ARM.

"The ZMS-08 processor confirms the flexibility and scalability of our architecture and enables our customers to develop richer mobile and connected devices that are four times faster and twice as power efficient as previous solutions," said Hock Leow, President of ZiiLABS." Its new capabilities such as Blu-ray quality playback, 720p simultaneous encode and decode of H.264 video, accelerated OpenGL ES 2.0 and rich peripheral integration such as dual USB controllers and HDMI are blurring the boundary between the capabilities of the traditional PC and connected device."

High Quality HD Video Encode and Decode
Full HD video playback at 1080p supporting H.264 High Profile at up to 40Mbps means users can experience Blu-ray quality video playback direct to their 1080p TV utilizing the integrated HDMI controller. Crystal clear 720p H.264 video encode and decode at 30 fps enables users to keep in touch with their friends and colleagues via videoconferencing.

Accelerated 3D Graphics
Support for OpenGL ES 2.0 3D graphics and 1 Gpixels/sec fill rate enable a new class of user experiences including enhanced user interfaces, PC-like 3D gaming and Adobe® Flash® 10.

Enhanced Audio and Voice
The inclusion of Xtreme Fidelity™ X-Fi audio technology delivers a great sounding audio experience. Crystalizer intelligently restores audio detail lost during file compression and CMSS-3D adds the surround sound experience to headphones and stereo speakers and up-mixes stereo to sound great on surround sound speaker systems. The Smart Volume, Dialogue Enhancer, Acoustic Echo Cancellation, graphic equalizer, microphone beam former and noise reduction modules offer customers a complete portfolio of advanced audio processing that make their products sound better.

ZMS-08 Features
The ZMS-08 flexible StemCell Computing array features 64 fully programmable floating point processing elements that off-load the media processing from the ARM CPU to deliver superior media capabilities coupled with improved application performance. The flexible array architecture enables users to experience the widest range of community generated and commercial content including H.264, Microsoft® WMV9, MPEG2, MPEG4, OpenGL ES and Adobe Flash.

The tightly coupled 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 provides a secure, high performance main CPU that features a 256K L2 cache, NEON™, TrustZone® security technology and 1 GByte addressable RAM.

A wide range of integrated peripheral functions help to reduce system costs, complexity and device footprint. Dual USB 2.0 OTG controllers with PHY and ULPI interfaces provide direct connection to USB hosts, peripherals and high-speed modems. Four HD video processing units support camera and display input and output processing with the integrated HDMI and Analog video encoders supporting HD-TV 1080p output at 60fps. The secure Boot ROM, three SDIO/MMC ports, UARTs, SPI, GPIO and advanced 64-bit and 32-bit memory controller supporting mDDR and DDR2 at up to 333MHz provide the interfaces and memory bandwidth required for today's media rich connected devices.

Availability
The ZMS-08 is sampling to certain customers now and is scheduled for volume shipment in the 1st quarter of 2010. The chip is housed in a 13x13mm, 424-pin FBGA package.

About ZiiLABS
ZiiLABS is a leader in media-rich application processors, hardware platforms and advanced middleware. Its products enable OEMs, ODMs, System Integrators and Software Developers to deliver industry-leading devices across a broad range of consumer electronics and embedded markets. Originally founded in 1994 as 3DLABS, the company re-branded and joined with the Personal Digital Entertainment group of Creative Technology to form ZiiLABS in January 2009. ZiiLABS with over 800 R&D engineers today has invested US$1 billion and 10,000 man-years in media processing solutions and has offices in the UK, China, USA and Singapore. Learn more about ZiiLABS at: www.ziilabs.com

StemCell Computing, Plaszma and Xtreme Fidelity are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. ARM, Cortex, Neon and TrustZone are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARM Limited. OpenGL ES is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc. Adobe and Flash are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.

Note To Editors
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WAYNE, NJ - As moviegoers prepare for the highly anticipated November 20 release of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon, today Toys"R"Us announced that its stores will serve as go-to destinations for devoted fans and curious newcomers to find the latest Twilight Saga-inspired products. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this ongoing vampire love story, well on its way to literary immortality and another box office sensation, has translated into highly coveted merchandise. Everything from t-shirts emblazoned with images of Edward and Bella to movie posters can be found in dedicated boutiques in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com/NewMoon.

"At Toys"R"Us, we're committed to providing kids – and kids at heart – with the products they crave most. In anticipation of the upcoming theatrical debut of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, we're offering customers a wide assortment of Twilight Saga merchandise in special, dedicated shops," said Karen Dodge, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys"R"Us, U.S. "We are proud to bring one of the defining properties of the year to our stores with terrific products, including many items that can only be found at Toys"R"Us, and we expect reactions to be 'other-worldly.'"

Toysrus.com Counts Down the Moons and Minutes to The Twilight Saga: New Moon's Nationwide Debut
People across the country – and around the world – are counting down to 12:01am on November 20 when The Twilight Saga: New Moon debuts in movie theaters nationwide. They no longer need to mark their calendars; instead, Toysrus.com/NewMoon can serve as their countdown destination. For those eager to purchase movie-inspired merchandise, The Twilight Saga virtual store is open at Toysrus.com/NewMoon, providing exciting features, such as downloadable wallpaper options and a Toys"R"Us-exclusive cut of The Twilight Saga: New Moon trailer.

Additionally, from November 5 through November 25, participants have the unbelievable chance to win a one-of-a-kind Grand Prize from the production of The Twilight Saga: New Moon or one of several exciting prizes – some of which are signed by talent from the film – by entering the "Toys"R"Us Ultimate New Moon Sweepstakes" online at Toysrus.com/NewMoonSweeps. Only one entry per person is permitted for the duration of the sweepstakes. Winners will receive one of seven prizes, including the Grand Prize of two robes worn during a Volturi scene from The Twilight Saga: New Moon, a The Twilight Saga: New Moon poster signed by talent from the film, a copy of The Twilight Saga: New Moon movie script signed by talent from the film, a Barbie Collector® – Twilight Edward Doll by Mattel, a Barbie Collector® – Twilight Bella Doll by Mattel, a Twilight Collector Edward Cullen Doll by Tonner Doll Company, and a Twilight Collector Bella Swan Doll by Tonner Doll Company. Full sweepstakes details can be found at Toysrus.com/NewMoonSweeps.

Toys"R"Us Times Square Transforms Into All Things Twilight
Attention Twi-Lovers! On Thursday, November 19, just one day before the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Toys"R"Us Times Square will transform into the ultimate destination for all things Twilight. Guests will have the opportunity to take their photo against a backdrop featuring characters from the movie and participate in a trivia quiz for a chance to show off their knowledge of The Twilight Saga. The flagship store's Twilight Saga boutique will feature a special selection of apparel from Hot Topic in addition to the wide assortment of movie-inspired merchandise available in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide. The feature shop will also display real props and scenery from The Twilight Saga: New Moon set, including the distinguished thrones from the Volturi Lair and Bella and Jacob's motorcycles!

Beginning Saturday, November 7 at 7am, the first 500 guests who purchase $50 worth of Twilight Saga products at Toys"R"Us Times Square will receive a ticket to a VIP autograph signing, scheduled to feature Nikki Reed (Rosalie) and Kellan Lutz (Emmett). Only 500 tickets will be available, on a first come, first served basis, to attend the VIP autograph signing at 4pm on Thursday, November 19 at Toys"R"Us Times Square! Limit one ticket per person and one autograph per cast member at the signing. Additional rules apply.*

Additionally, beginning Saturday, November 14, the first 325 guests who purchase $65 worth of Twilight Saga products at Toys"R"Us Times Square will receive one ticket valid for entry for two people to attend an exclusive advance screening of The Twilight Saga: New Moon on November 19. Tickets for this unique opportunity are available only to the first 325 guests on a first come, first served basis. Additional rules apply.*

Twilight Products as Enticing as Edward Cullen's Amber Eyes
Twilight-inspired action figures, games, books, gift packs and accessories – even a special re-release of the Twilight DVD – are now available at Toys"R"Us stores nationwide, located in eye-catching boutiques, featuring graphics and scenes from New Moon.

Following is a sampling of Twilight Saga products available at Toys"R"Us stores and online:

New Moon Lifestyle [Edward] Gift Set from NECA® – Available Exclusively at Toys"R"Us
Show support for Team Edward with the New Moon lifestyle pack, which comes in a conveniently translucent carry case, allowing fans to show off the included decorative throw pillow featuring a photo of Edward with a quote from the film, a matching fleece throw, and a cool cotton canvas tote featuring the Cullen Crest and New Moon movie logo.

New Moon Figure 2-Packs from NECA® – Available Exclusively at Toys"R"Us
Collectors and Twilighters alike will find it difficult to choose between the Edward and Alice Cullen Set or Bella and Jacob Wolf Pack of figures. Both special-edition 2-packs contain highly detailed and photo-realistic sculptures of the characters, which are fully poseable and stand 7-inches tall. Exclusive 5" x 8" posters are also included with each 2-pack.

The Twilight Saga Book Collection
The literary series that started it all can be found at Toys"R"Us, allowing fans to enjoy the supernatural magic of The Twilight Saga while awaiting the big screen debut on November 20. All four original books are available, as well as new versions of Twilight and New Moon that come with updated covers featuring stars of the film and exclusive posters. Twi-Lovers will also find a variety of books dedicated to actors Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.

Twilight DVD Single with Movie Cash and Blu-Ray Edition
Devout fans can relive the excitement of the saga's first installment with the re-release of Twilight on DVD and Blu-Ray. By purchasing the Twilight DVD single, those eager to see newest theatrical addition to The Twilight Saga will receive up to $7.50 in movie cash to use toward the purchase of The Twilight Saga: New Moon tickets, accepted at participating theaters nationwide.

* Toys"R"Us Times Square EVENT RULES: Guests must bring their qualifying receipts to Personal Shopping on Level Three of Toys"R"Us Times Square to receive their ticket the day the required purchase is made; tickets cannot be applied to prior purchases and are not transferable. Also, guests must be present in Toys"R"Us Times Square to purchase the merchandise and receive a ticket. No orders will be accepted by phone. The Twilight Saga: New Moon is rated PG-13, therefore, children under the age of 13 will not be admitted to the movie screening without adult supervision.

Images of select Twilight Saga products available at Toys'R'Us, as well as images of the Toys'R'Us Times Square Twilight Saga feature shop, can be downloaded by clicking here.

About Toys"R"Us, Inc.
Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. It currently sells merchandise in more than 1,550 stores, including 848 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the United States, and more than 700 international stores in 33 countries, consisting of both licensed and franchised stores. In addition, it sells extraordinary toys in two FAO Schwarz stores in the United States. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com, FAO.com and babyuniverse.com, it provides shoppers with an unparalleled online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. In addition, the company operates ePregnancy.com, an online resource for parents. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys"R"Us, Inc. employs nearly 70,000 associates worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need.

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'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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