Technical personnel from Panasonic worked with ABC to prep the TV sets used in the 'sting' by noting the serial numbers of key circuit boards and parts so any part replacements potentially made by the service center could be verified.  Panasonic personnel also rigged a set by partially unplugging a speaker wire cable that could be easily plugged in to restore full sound operation.  In two other scenarios, they adjusted the color on a TV set with the remote and they also changed a format setting on another TV noting that it was a simple adjustment and would only take a few minutes to restore the color and format settings with no actual repair being necessary.

On three different occasions, this company provided repair estimates and services that were much higher coupled with parts that should not have been needed to repair the television sets.  It was revealed after approving the estimates and having the TV's 'repaired' that no parts were actually replaced to repair the televisions in question although the service center had stated they had been replaced and billed for parts in all three cases as part of the repair process. A television journalist then set up a final service appointment whereby she revealed herself in the 'sting' and tried to obtain comment from the technician who immediately left and refused to answer any questions. The journalist finally went to the service center and was also denied comment again from the technician and the identified owner.

Another service company with a similar company name, located in the same geographic area, with an 'A+' Better Business Bureau rating began to receive threatening calls as a result of the program's airing, and respectfully appealed to the producers of the ABC show for help in letting the public know he was not the company they had featured.  ABC agreed to air additional information about the two companies to let the public know the good company was still a good company, and they have done so. Unfortunately, this does not help the remaining honest and ethical service providers that may have been affected by the conclusions drawn in the program.

NESDA's Board of Directors and members believe that the tone set by the program was one that left the viewer with the impression that all television service centers were dishonest although the subject of the 'sting' operation was one unscrupulous service center in New Jersey.

For over 60 years, the members of NESDA, the National Electronics Service Dealers Association, have agreed to a comprehensive Code of Ethics that protects consumers from shady business practices.  The NESDA Code of Ethics may be viewed on the organization's website here:  http://www.tvrepairpros.com/NESDA-Code-of-Ethics.html

The 700-plus service center members of National Electronics Service Dealers Association (NESDA) are ready to help consumers by offering professional television repair service.

Consumers looking for an ethical and professional servicer are encouraged to visit www.TVRepairPros.com and search for a professional servicer by ZIP code.  The website lists contact information for each servicer, brands and products they repair, technical certifications held, length of time as a NESDA member and whether the service provider has undergone a background check and a drug screening.  You may also select a servicer, supply information about your product, and request a service call via the website.  Many members of NESDA also provide professional installation and service for big screen and HDTV television.

NESDA is the premiere association in the consumer electronics service industry.  For more than sixty years, NESDA members have represented the best and most professional electronics servicers available.  For more information on NESDA and NESDA membership, visit the NESDA website at http://www.nesda.com or call the NESDA office at 800/797-9197 ext. 116.

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(Silver Spring, Md.) Investigation Discovery's signature newsmagazine, ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN, celebrates its centennial episode in its eighth season launching Sunday, June 23 at 10PM (E/P). Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, each episode profiles fascinating and true investigations that weave together the emotional twists and turns of stories of perseverance, courage and justice. Zahn's journalistic expertise and articulate passion for the truth resonate in each episode, with in-depth interviews and reporting that go beyond the headlines in her resolute search to resolve mysteries from within our nation's justice system.

In the seasonpremiere episode, 'A Tangled Web,' Zahn explores how a romantic Valentine's Day rendezvous ends in murder for doting husband, Richard Schoeck. The 100th episode of ON THE CASE will film in mid-July and air in August.

'In 2009, Paula trusted a fledgling network that was still finding its footprint with her vision for a series. Now, in nearly 85 million homes and a top 10 cable network for women with rising viewership, Investigation Discovery is honored to toast her with a new season reaching the milestone of 100 episodes,' said Henry S. Schleiff, Group President of Investigation Discovery, Military Channel and Destination America. 'ON THE CASE is a shining example of ID's core brand mission and we couldn't be more proud to have Paula as partner, whose loyalty is exceeded, if at all, only by her talent.'

Having dominated ID's schedule at 10 PM on Sunday nights, ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHNhas made six consecutive season-over-season gains for household rating, with each season beating its last.* Additionally, the series continues to shatter ratings on Investigation Discovery, with 11 premieres having achieved the coveted 1.0 or higher household rating benchmark in primetime.**

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN is produced by Scott Sternberg Productions and Weinberger Media for Investigation Discovery. Executive producers include Scott Sternberg, CEO and Founder of Scott Sternberg Productions; Scott Weinberger, investigative journalist and CEO of Weinberger Media; Larry Israel and Paula Zahn. For Investigation Discovery, Diana Sperrazza is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production and Henry S. Schleiff is group president.

About Investigation Discovery
Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading mystery-and-suspense network on television and America's favorite 'guilty pleasure.' From harrowing crimes and salacious scandals to the in-depth investigations and heart-breaking mysteries that result, ID challenges our everyday understanding of culture, society and the human condition. ID delivers the highest-quality programming to nearly 85 million U.S. households with viewer favorites that include On the Case with Paula Zahn; Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda; Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?; Dates From Hell; Stalked: Someone's Watching; and Redrum. For more information, please visit InvestigationDiscovery.com, facebook.com/InvestigationDiscovery, or twitter.com/DiscoveryID. Investigation Discovery is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 218 countries and territories.

*Source: Nielsen, NHI Calendar, 10/18/09-6/4/13, Sun 10p-11p, Live + SD data, program based data, only including premieres of On the Case with Paula Zahn.

**Source: Nielsen, NHI Calendar, 10/18/09-6/4/13, Sun 10p-11p, Live + SD data, program based data, only including premieres of On the Case with Paula Zahn.

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London – The Weather Channel today announced a partnership with leading entertainment and communications company Virgin Media to power weather services that extend across its TV, online and mobile platforms in the U.K.

Lynette Turnbull, Virgin Media's head of multiscreen commercial development and product management, said 'Virgin Media TiVo brings together incredible TV with the best of the web, so working with The Weather Channel is a natural partnership for us. Brits talking about the weather is a bit of a cliché, but combined with our popular online and mobile Internet properties, this multi-screen deal will add plenty of value for our millions of customers wherever and however they want to check the forecasts.'

Available on TV through Virgin Media TiVo, the U.K.'s first and most advanced connected TV service, The Weather Channel-branded app lets users check the weather over the next 24 hours and see a five-day forecast for a searchable location, and provides additional features and functionality, including the ability to save up to ten favourite locations.

On the homepage of virginmedia.com, one of the most visited web destinations in the U.K., a three-day forecast will be displayed for a chosen area by entering a U.K. town or postcode. Similarly, the current conditions for a selected area are prominently shown in the news and weather section on Virgin Media's mobile portal (m.virginmedia.com).

Both the website and mobile site have quick links through to The Weather Channel website (www.weather.co.uk) for a full hourly and 10-day forecast. To promote the service and drive traffic to The Weather Channel properties, an advertising campaign is to run on the mobile site.

'Our strategic partnership with Virgin Media will power their weather information and data services across all platforms including TV, online and mobile. We are very excited to partner with Virgin Media and believe this landmark moment will drive accelerated growth for both companies in the U.K.,' said Patrick Vogt, president, The Weather Company International, Inc. 'Weather touches every person and business every day, so weather really matters and through distribution partnerships and our own digital properties, we are committed to bringing the most accurate weather reports to the public anywhere, anytime.'

This strategic partnership is another example of The Weather Channel brand's expansion within the U.K. and across Europe, extending its hyper-local, multi-platform weather offering available internationally as an app for mobile and tablet devices, online at uk.weather.com and on smart TVs.

The Weather Company International:
Through The Weather Channel, weather.com, Weather Underground and third-party publishing partners, the company provides millions of people every day with the world's best weather forecasts, content and data, connecting with them through television, online, mobile and tablet screens. Since 1982, TWC has developed an impressive brand in the United States and as a global brand, has traffic from every country in the world and continues to expand its reach domestically and internationally. The Weather Company's global reach includes a series of websites online and on mobile browsers, and its mobile and tablet applications support up to 40 languages. TWC is owned by a consortium made up of NBC Universal and the private equity firms The Blackstone Group and Bain Capital. For more information, visit www.weather.com/press.

Virgin Media:
Virgin Media is the first provider of all four broadband, TV, mobile phone and home phone services in the UK. The company delivers ultrafast broadband connections to over half of all UK homes, with speeds of up to 120Mb, and is expanding this cable network – the result of a multi-billion pound investment – to reach thousands more people across the country. Virgin Media has developed the most advanced interactive television service, bringing together broadcast TV, thousands of hours of on demand programming and the best of the web in a single set-top box powered by TiVo. The company was the first to offer HD TV and 3D on demand to millions of UK households. Virgin Media also operates the most popular virtual mobile network in the UK which, when launched, was the world's first such mobile phone service. It is also one of the largest fixed-line home phone providers in the country. Virgin Media Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market and the London Stock Exchange (VMED).

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Los Angeles – FOX International Channels (FIC), News Corporation's international pay-TV unit, today announced the launch of FOX Sports in Italy this coming August. The new network will broadcast the recently secured BPL, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue and FA Cup alongside a slate of signature news and sports talk shows.

The move follows FIC's ongoing expansion into sports, which over the past two years included new launches of FOX Sports in Brazil and Japan, the acquisition of a majority stake in Eredivisie Live in the Netherlands and the conversion of Star-ESPN to FOX Sports throughout South East Asia. Under FIC's stewardship, FOX Sports has rapidly swelled from 17 million households outside of the United States in 2010 to over 64 million subscribers presently.

Hernan Lopez, President and CEO of FIC commented: 'Our goal is to bring all the passion of FOX Sports to the most passionate sports fans around the world - and in this ranking, Italy comes high up on the list."

FOX Sports is known worldwide as an innovator in the areas of production, news and presentation. It has quickly set a new standard of excellence in recently launched markets, introducing modern and bold production value and engaging commentary and presenters.

ABOUT FOX INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS
FOX International Channels (FIC) is News Corporation's international multi-media business. We develop, produce and distribute 300+ wholly- and majority-owned entertainment, factual, sports, movie and lifestyle channels across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa, in 48 languages. These networks and their related mobile, non-linear and high-definition extensions, reach over 1.6 billion cumulative households worldwide.

FIC is dedicated to delivering high quality US content to its global viewers. We acquire, develop, produce and co-produce scripted and non-scripted programming for our linear and digital platforms including David Goyer's Da Vinci's Demons, The Bridge and the Golden Globes nominated hit series The Walking Dead. In the past five years FIC pioneered a global release strategy and is the first and only international TV company to release TV series in 120 countries at the same time as the US. In addition FIC owns and operates two production studios that produce hundreds of local programming hours for its wholly owned channels and third parties.

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The winning applications from the 2013 edition:

• "mobile application for Orange customers" category

TV Controller: this app allows users to control and play with the Orange set-top box using their smartphone. It is compatible with Livebox Play and the new Orange TV.

• "mobile application for any user" category

Stream That Song: did you hear a track on the radio or TV? In a matter of seconds, this mobile app finds the name of the song, the artist or group and the album. The Deezer app then opens automatically, so you can listen to the selected titles.

• "mobile application for business customers" category

My Pro Video: (only available for Android) the app makes video montages by automatically combining videos and photos on a smartphone. My Pro Video sends the files to its montage server (in the cloud), which makes the video sequences and saves them at a Dailymotion link. It is then very easy to post this link on social networking sites and send it to your contacts by email and text message.

Orange Labs Prime Zone, the site for innovative applications from Orange developers

The Orange Labs Prime Zone site, http://primezone.orange-labs.com, gives all internet users, whether or not they are Orange customers, the chance to download free mobile applications designed by Orange developers from conventional app stores (iTunes store, Google Play, Windows Phone Market). Internet users can thus explore innovative applications, post their first impressions, and suggest functional and technical improvements. They can also put questions directly to the teams behind the applications on the site.

Developers: crucial experts for Orange

The role of developer is essential to enable Orange's businesses to continue to innovate, offer new services and make them easier to use, but also manage customer relations and build platforms which support the Group's existing and future services. It's a role which really sets us apart from our rivals and drives growth in the different markets in which the Group operates. The Prime Zone Cup is an additional source of motivation which energises the community of Orange developers. With this competition, Orange is looking to capitalise on its developers' expertise and creativity.

More info on: www.primezone.orange-labs.com

about Orange

Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with sales of 43.5 billion euros in 2012 and has 170,000 employees worldwide at 31 March 2013, including 104 000 employees in France. Present in 32 countries, the Group has a total customer base close to 230 million customers at 31 March 2013, including 172 million mobile customers and 15 million broadband internet (ADSL, fibre) customers worldwide. Orange is one of the main European operators for mobile and broadband internet services and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.

With its industrial project, "conquests 2015", Orange is simultaneously addressing its employees, customers and shareholders, as well as the society in which the company operates, through a concrete set of action plans. These commitments are expressed through a new vision of human resources for employees; through the deployment of a network infrastructure upon which the Group will build its future growth; through the Group's ambition to offer a superior customer experience thanks in particular to improved quality of service; and through the acceleration of international development.

France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more information (on the internet and on your mobile): www.orange.com, www.orange-business.com, www.orange-innovation.tv or to follow us on Twitter: @presseorange.

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Brand Services Limited, Orange France or France Telecom.

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The fiercely contested Beach Soccer World Cup returns for a fourth time, bringing sporting passion to the 2013 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity next week.

Teams from five continents will compete in this year's truly international edition of the Eurosport sponsored tournament.

Nigeria is making its tournament debut, ensuring Africa is represented alongside teams from Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

The Nigerians face a difficult first round, however, facing last year's winners Denmark in a group also featuring Japan and Portugal. Denmark beat Brazil in the 2012 final to claim the title and will be hoping to repeat the success again this year.

Meanwhile, Brazil will be seeking to reclaim its 2011 title but face a tough European-flavoured group featuring 2010 winners The Netherlands alongside Sweden and the UK.

Elsewhere, old rivals clash in Group 3, where USA faces Russia. In Group 2 Argentina, Columbia and Ecuador will compete for South American bragging rights.

Heather Bowler, Global Director of Communications for Eurosport said: 'The Beach Soccer World Cup goes from strength to strength and we are delighted to welcome back a team representing Africa, through debutants Nigeria. The fact five continents are represented demonstrates the diversity of delegates attending Cannes Lions and the popularity of the tournament. Eurosport is delighted to continue hosting this event, which is now an annual fixture at the Festival."

The Macé Plage, adjacent to the Palais des Festivals, will again be the venue with large crowds expected to enjoy the matches and cheer on the teams. Delegates can follow all the latest news on the tournament via the Cannes Lions Twitter feed, @CannesLions_2013 which will be displayed on screens throughout the event.

The tournament will be played on Tuesday 18th June and Wednesday 19th June, with the group games played between 9am and 6pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday the group winners and runners-up will progress to the quarter-finals ahead of the semi-finals and the prestigious Beach Soccer World Cup Final, which will take place at 14:30 CET.

The winning team in the Beach Soccer World Cup will be awarded their trophy at the Press, Design and Cyber Lions Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 19 June.

The Beach Soccer World Cup groups for 2013 are:

Group 1: Denmark - Nigeria - Japan - Portugal

Group 2: Argentina - Ecuador - Columbia - Rest of the World

Group 3: Estonia - Mexico - Russia - United States

Group 4: Brazil - Netherlands - Sweden - UK

ABOUT EUROSPORT GROUP

The Eurosport Group is Europe's leading sports entertainment group. Eurosport, the n°1 pan-European TV channel, broadcasts in 20 languages and reaches 131 million homes across 54 countries. Eurosport HD is the high definition simulcast of Eurosport. Eurosport 2 broadcasts to 63 million households in 18 languages across 51 countries. Eurosport 2 HD was launched in August 2009. Eurosport Asia-Pacific reaches 17 countries in the region and launched an HD channel in September 2011. Eurosportnews is the sports news channel transmitted worldwide. Eurosport.com, Europe's n°1 online sports destination, has up to 23 million unique users per month (comScore) across an international network of sports websites in 11 languages, including Yahoo! co-branded sites in Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK. The Eurosport.com free mobile applications are available in 10 languages. Eurosport Player, Eurosport's online TV service, provides LIVE and on-demand sports to fans' PCs in 53 countries and the Player application is available for mobile, tablet and connected TV in up to 40 countries. Eurosport Events is the group's expert division in the management and promotion of international sporting events.

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Sky will commit one channel – Sky Sports Ashes HD – to cricket offering 63 days of action between 30 June and 31 August, including exclusively live ball-by-ball coverage of the Investec Ashes.

The channel will also screen live county fixtures, highlights and various support shows as Sky Sports 2 HD is transformed and dedicated to cricket with no extra cost to customers.

Viewers will be able to enjoy the following on Sky Sports Ashes HD:

• The Investec Ashes: Every session from cricket's most eagerly awaited Test series, beginning with the first Test from Trent Bridge on 10 July.
• The Women's Ashes: Live coverage of all three Twenty20 internationals between England and Australia from this summer's Women's Ashes series.
• Other cricket: Live YB40, Friend's Life t20 and England v Pakistan under-19 international, plus archive shows, Cricket Am, Cricket Writers on TV and highlights.

England cricket legend and Sky Sports commentator Sir Ian Botham said: 'This is wall to wall cricket, on one channel, for the key months of the summer. The Ashes is the pinnacle of Test cricket and when it comes to television, cricket fans have never had it so good. Bring it on.'

Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, added: 'There has never been a better time to be a Sky Sports subscriber, our six channels are offering more than ever before. The Ashes series is a key part of the biggest summer of sport we've ever had and with The British & Irish Lions Tour, back to back Ashes, every F1 race and our biggest ever football season, there really is something for everyone.'

'With Sky Sports Ashes HD, it couldn't be easier for viewers to enjoy their live cricket. The channel will be the home of televised cricket for the summer with an unrivalled schedule. We're also pleased to continue our commitment to women's cricket with live coverage of all three T20 internationals between England and Australia. I'm sure these will provide an exciting conclusion to the Women's Ashes in August.'

This summer's Ashes contest is the eighth to be shown exclusively live by Sky Sports. Former England captain Andrew Strauss will join many of cricket's biggest names in the Sky Sports commentary box including Sir Ian Botham, Shane Warne, David Gower, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, David Lloyd and Michael Holding.

Sky Sports 2 HD and Sky Sports 2 will automatically be transformed into Sky Sports Ashes HD and Sky Sports Ashes at 06.00 on 30 June and viewers will not have to do anything.

This is a record year of sport across six Sky Sports channels. The unrivalled breadth of sport available this year includes; The British & Irish Lions Tour, back-to-back Ashes Series, the ICC Champions Trophy, every race live in the F1 season, Super League, US Open & US PGA Golf, Andy Murray defending his US Open title and of course our biggest ever season of football.

Cricket coverage on Sky Sports is available on TV, PC and on the move via mobile and tablet devices, thanks to Sky Go. Sky Sports will also launch an enhanced Ashes experience within the Sky Sports for iPad and via the Ashes Event Centre on skysports.com, providing users with even more viewing options, data and insight throughout the series. Sky Sports News HD will provide daily reports, views and analysis throughout the Ashes while skysports.com, the UK's leading commercial sports website, will offer visitors all the latest news, video and match coverage.

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On the day that Americans are celebrating our country's independence with barbeque, fireworks, parties and music, MTV, CMT and VH1 for the first time will celebrate 'Music Independence Day' on-air by combining forces to showcase artists across all three powerhouse brands. On July 4th, from 6am-6pm (ET/PT) on all three networks, MTV, CMT and VH1 will provide the ultimate party playlist for everyone to revel in, covering all genres from hip hop to bluegrass to EDM to cowpunk, exposing new artists, celebrating the superstars and offering a chance to directly support those who work so hard to play the music we love.

Emerging artists looking to build their base will have the chance to reach millions of new fans on the popular music TV networks, bringing their music to legions of new supporters through the Artist Platform, a music discovery site that powers MTV/CMT/VH1's network of 60 million passionate music fans online and 100M homes on-air. The Artist Platform lets fans connect with the stars they know and new artists they will love, and gives artists the power to claim or create their own page in a high-traffic environment that offers unparalleled opportunities for exposure on television networks and beyond. To participate in Music Independence Day, artists simply claim or create their page on the Artist Platform (artists.MTV.com, artists.CMT.com or artists.VH1.com), and opt in to 'Music Independence Day.' Those artists will have their music and videos considered for MTV, CMT and VH1. And whether they get the nod from the on-air channels or not, all the artists who are part of the day will be able to drive audiences to their pages via social networks and #MusicIndependenceDay, where they can invite listeners to purchase music, leave tips or otherwise show their support.

Fans can connect with artists they love and discover new favorites. They can watch and listen to artists' music and stories and check out exclusive performances and interviews from your favorite new bands. Like what you hear? Then show your support through buying music or leaving a 'tip' through the Artist Platform Tip Jar.

'We want to let fans discover and really love up musicians, give a tip, buy them a beer or simply send a message of support,' said Van Toffler, President of Viacom Music Group. 'We have a history of introducing new artists, celebrating our audiences favorite established superstars and providing a forum for all to reveal their influences and the stories behind their music.' He added, 'So we're going to celebrate the music, let musicians get heard, promoted, and loved. That ain't all bad.'

MTV, CMT and VH1 will each put their own spin in how the day of music is celebrated on-air. From Hip Hop, Rock, Country, Pop, Blue Grass, Indie, EDM and more, the music brands will offer a variety of music to mark the day:

On MTV: MTV is celebrating the 4th with a block party of music hosted by artists that will feature eclectic genres while spotlighting independent artists that have emerged from Artists.MTV. From themed video hours to intimate performances to some of the bigger music moments throughout MTV history, Music Independence Day will be celebrated on MTV in its unique voice. It's a day when superstars reveal who on the horizon is catching their ears and emerging artists will share the spotlight with the big names.

On CMT: What's the fourth of July without barbeque? CMT hosts its annual 'BBQ Week,' culminating in the ultimate BBQ playlist on Music Independence Day. Guided by country music's biggest superstars, CMT will celebrate music without boundaries and showcase the best established, emerging and indie artists across the fringes of country music. From contemporary to bluegrass, roots and everything in between, CMT's ultimate playlist will include such favorites as The Avett Brothers and Punch Brothers, alongside Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood. Check out the best in the genre, and watch as CMT reveals breakthrough acts discovered via artists via Artists.CMT

On VH1: Hosted by 'VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown's' Jim Shearer, who will be based out of the City of Brotherly Love on July 4th. VH1 not only celebrates a day of music from 6am-6pm, but will feature the 2013 'Philly 4th of July Jam,' from 8pm-11pm, LIVE from Philadelphia featuring performances from The Roots, John Mayer, Jill Scott, Demi Lovato and more. Leading up to the concert, VH1 will play videos and performances from the best summer jams to get everyone in the party mood. In addition, VH1 will premiere a new music series STOP/WATCH. On each STOP/WATCH a band or solo artist performs a complete song in sixty seconds flat. It's a great way for viewers to discover new artists and sample new music on TV, online or on a mobile device.

About MTV:
MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy®, Grammy® and Peabody® award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV's sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information, go to http://www.mtvpress.com

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'The Shannon:' (http://www.broadcastnetwork.tv/video/5680) NiteClub Ratings TV Series NightClub Ratings is a new series that takes the audience to the hottest clubs in NYC and Boston. The host, Eric 'eMoney' Murray, gives the audience a peek into each venue's history and introduces the audience to the latest DJ's and musicians working these clubs. The host rubs shoulders with some of the nights hottest club goers and gets a real glimpse at the scene. At the end of the night the club receives a rating from 'eMoney' letting the audience know where the action really is!Big Star TV is a new, fast growing subscription television provider available throughout the world. NiteClub Ratings is the first original reality series premiering on Big Star TV. Big Star TV will officially begin airing NiteClub Ratings on Friday June 21st , 2013.    www.bigstar.tv

Check out the newest Sneek Preview of 'Niteclub Ratings:'  (http://www.broadcastnetwork.tv/video/4983) In addition to Big Star TV, NiteClub Ratings will soon begin airing on the new Mi Casa Network; on Roku and Popbox via Goliath Arts TV; on the AMC Network in Nigeria and on world wide new media platforms through Echelon Studios and Craze Digital.

Producer: Doug HermanDirector David WenzelExecutive Producer Rick LohmanExecutive Producer David WenzelExecutive Producer Maureen CooperContact: Director, David Wenzel david@goliatharts.com

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The alliance pairs the world's leading video-focused content company, home of such businesses as Warner Bros., HBO, and Turner Broadcasting, with the preeminent investment platform in China dedicated to the media and entertainment sector. The goal of the partnership is to capitalize on China's rapidly expanding media sector as digital devices proliferate and China's demand for high-quality content across multiple platforms rises.

"This partnership with CMC and Ruigang Li will give us a unique window into one of the world's largest and fastest growing media and entertainment markets," said Time Warner Chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes. "Increasing our global presence is one of Time Warner's strategic priorities and China is one of the most attractive territories in which we operate, but it is complex. This alliance will give all our businesses a savvy and accomplished partner as we strive to bring our leading brands and storytelling to people everywhere, across a wide range of devices."

"China's media and entertainment industry is undergoing a profound change on various fronts including technology, creativity and commercialization." said Ruigang Li, Chairman of CMC. "We are privileged to be at the forefront of these unprecedented opportunities as well as challenges. We are pleased to forge this partnership with Time Warner, a global power of television, film, and digital content, to jointly explore innovative ways of creating premium content for the new generation of consumers at the age of Internet and mobile, which will further contribute to the dynamic industry development in China."

The Chinese media and entertainment market is among the largest and fastest growing in the world. Box office revenue is projected to reach $4.4 billion in 2013, and with an estimated 45% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2009 and 2013. Animation revenues are projected to reach $7.1 billion in 2013, with a 27% CAGR over the same period, and online video revenues are projected to reach $2 billion in 2013 with a 64% CAGR between 2009 and 2013.

CMC Founding Chairman Mr Ruigang Li founded CMC as China's first media and entertainment-focused investment fund in 2010. CMC's investment portfolio has participated in several investments and transactions including DreamWorks Animation's Chinese joint venture and CMC's acquisition of Star China from News Corporation. Mr. Li was previously the chief executive of Shanghai Media Group, where he was credited successfully transforming the Shanghai based provincial broadcaster SMG into one of China's largest media conglomerates.

About Time Warner Inc.
Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, film and TV entertainment and publishing, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets.

About CMC
China Media Capital (CMC) is China's first media sector focused fund dedicated to media and entertainment investments in China and internationally. Approved by China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) for an initial fund size of RMB 5 billion, CMC's prominent founding partners include China Development Bank (CDB), one of China's largest financial institutions. CMC's investment portfolio includes stakes in OCJ, the #1 TV shopping channel in China, a joint venture share in Oriental DreamWorks together with DreamWorks Animation, a joint venture share in TVB China together with TVB, and a controlling stake in Star China, formerly News Corporation's China assets, including TV channels – Star (Xing Kong), Star (Xing Kong) International and Channel V (China) – as well as the Fortune Star movie library, which is the largest movie library across Asia.

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Vivendi's high performance on corporate social responsibility is also reflected in its presence in Vigeo's three global (all sectors) ESG indexes: Euronext Vigeo World 120, Euronext Vigeo Europe 120 and Euronext Vigeo France 20. The inclusion was confirmed on June 1 when the agency reviewed the composition of its indexes.

About Vivendi

Vivendi is one of the few multimedia groups in the world to operate across the entire digital value chain. It creates and publishes content for which it develops broadcast networks and distribution platforms.

Vivendi combines number of companies that are leaders in content and media: the French leader in pay-TV (Canal+ Group),
the world leader in music (Universal Music Group) and the world leader in video games (Activision Blizzard).
In telecommunications, Vivendi operates the French leader in alternative telecoms (SFR), the Moroccan leader in telecoms (Maroc Telecom) and the leading alternative broadband operator in Brazil (GVT).

In 2012, Vivendi achieved revenues of €29 billion and adjusted net income of €2.55 billion. The Group has over 58,000 employees.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Vivendi has defined particularly on three innovative and strategic issues directly related to the group's activities: promoting cultural diversity, protecting and empowering youth and sharing knowledge.

www.vivendi.com

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This former boxing trainer just published his seventh book titled How to Write and Self Publish Your Book, A Step By Step Guide For eBook and Print on Demand Publishing. The eBook is available at Amazon.com free for five days.

Pharr is the host of the television program In Your Corner which airs nationally on Direct TV, channel 378 every Wednesday at 6 p.m. EST. To get a free copy of the coach's book click here.

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ACTON, Mass. - At The Cable Show (June 10-12, Washington, D.C.), SeaChange International (Nasdaq: SEAC) will demonstrate award-winning software that's giving rise to the global multi-screen television phenomenon and its emerging 'blended entertainment services' trend toward incorporating OTT content. SeaChange's feature-rich Nitro subscriber experience software will provide the exciting consumer touchpoint for multi-screen demonstrations enabled by SeaChange's Adrenalin video platform, Infusion advanced advertising platform and Nucleus Soft Box gateway.

'Next week SeaChange will demonstrate the many ways that it is enhancing cable service providers' position of strength by reaching every screen with rich and fully monetized subscriber experiences at home and on the go,' said Alan Hoff, SeaChange's Vice President of Strategic Marketing. 'Multi-screen is paving the way for the new advantage of blended entertainment services, where over-the-top content can be part of the service provider experience so subscribers get more of what they want from a single trusted source.'

SeaChange at The Cable Show booth 3509 will define the evolving multi-screen television experience with:
- gateway-enabled multi-device media sharing throughout the home;
- cloud-based video streaming to iPads and other IP connected devices;
- on-demand services delivered through OTT streaming players;
- content offers and promotions that increase subscriber uptake;
- compelling video and interactive banner advertising tailored for every screen.

These advanced capabilities come from open SeaChange software including:

SeaChange Adrenalin™ and Nitro™ - the comprehensive multi-screen video platform that's enabling operators of every size to deliver exciting streaming video experiences and promotional packages to settops, iPads, smartphones, OTT players and other IP connected devices.

SeaChange Nucleus™ Soft Box - the open gateway and application framework supporting a variety of apps, content services and guides, and putting service provider branded experiences on every video device at home.

SeaChange Infusion™ - the comprehensive ad platform that targets across television environments (linear, on-demand, Internet) and video devices with second screen app placements as well as pre-rolls, mid-rolls, banners, overlays and click action ads.

Go to http://info.schange.com/cable-show-2013 to book a demonstration appointment with SeaChange.

About SeaChange International
Ranked among the top 250 software companies in the world, SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC) enables transformative multi-screen video services through an open, cloud-based, intelligent software platform trusted by cable, IPTV and mobile operators globally. Personalized and fully monetized video experiences anytime on any device, in the home and everywhere, are the product of the Company's superior video platform, advertising and in-home offerings.

SeaChange's hundreds of customers are many of the world's most powerful media brands including all major cable operators in the Americas and Europe, and the largest telecom companies in the world. Headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, SeaChange is TL 9000 certified and has product development, support and sales offices around the world. Visit www.schange.com.

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'A funny, fabulous book!'                                                             – Fran Drescher
                                                                        TV Star and ovarian cancer survivor
 
'I'm exceedingly sorry Michael Solomon got cancer. But I'm exceedingly happy he chose to share his tale with us. He manages to squeeze a huge amount of humor from this seemingly depressing topic, weaving in thoughts on marriage, fatherhood, surgery and improbable crushes on medical personnel.' 
                                                                                    -- A.J. Jacobs
Bestselling author of The-Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically
 
'Anyone who likes Seinfeld should like Solomon (who has his own wisdom).' 
                                                                                                --Writer's Digest
 
You've just found out you have cancer. Your marriage is on the rocks. Your city is under attack. Your business is going down the tubes. And you might have been poisoned in high school.
 
Welcome to the world of author Michael Solomon, who got hit with a cluster bomb of troubles all at once, and found a way to mine a treasure trove of insights, emotions, survival skills, and improbable hilarity from the vertiginous precipice of a life gone suddenly haywire.
 
Kirkus (Critic's Pick) beams: 'One man's funny, bittersweet memoir of physical and marital collapse and rebirth...Solomon is both a remarkably smart guide and a very entertaining one...Solomon skillfully intertwines the medical with the emotional, affectingly describing the toll his illness takes on his already fragile family; the chapter 'Telling Luke' is a small masterpiece in depicting a father-son bond under unthinkable pressure. There is no pathos in these pages, and that will move readers all the more. A quietly powerful, assured debut.' (Full review: http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/michael-solomon/now-its-funny)
 
 
Michael Solomon in an award-winning filmmaker and a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. For media appearances, to arrange an interview, or to obtain a review copy, please contact: michael@nowitsfunny.com
 
ISBN 978-1463749552   
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble (Nook) and iTunes
 
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Eating Alabama tells the story of a young couple who return to their home state and set out to eat the way their grandparents did - seasonally and locally. But after they've driven nearly 800 miles criss-crossing Alabama in search of a balanced meal, they realize that everything about the food system has changed since their grandparents left the farm. This dynamic documentary about the local food movement is never overly didactic. Instead, it's an accessible and often hilarious meditation on community, the South and sustainability. Directed by Andrew Beck Grace, Eating Alabama will have its premiere on PBS beginning on July 1, 2013 (check local listings).

At the heart of the film is the story of the filmmaker, Andrew, and his wife Rashmi. Both Alabamians by birth, their return home sparks an interest in the local food movement as they wonder whether or not it would be possible to eat only food grown or raised within Alabama. Soon, they've enlisted a few friends to embark on this journey to reconnect foodways the industrial agriculture system has broken apart. Referring back to his grandfather's experience leaving the farm in the 40s, Andrew, who also narrates, engages with his own naïveté as he soon discovers that there are few farmers left in Alabama. Encountering the lives of these farmers – most of whom struggle to make a living – the story shifts to the current realities of farming in the global economy. As he visits a farmer sued for saving seeds and a chicken grower who singlehandedly raises over a million birds each year, he discovers that the simple stories of life on the farm have mostly disappeared. But he also hears counterpoints to these corporate systems from young farmers who have embraced sustainable practices and urban farming. An essay both thoughtful and entertaining, ultimately Eating Alabama is a story about why food matters.

Eating Alabama had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in 2012 and has gone on to play over 40 festivals throughout the country, winning a slew of awards in the process. The Oxford American called Eating Alabama "a beautiful odyssey," while Grist magazine said the film "artfully combines one family's story with an in-depth look at a group of small farmers committed to rebuilding the local food system in the South." Sage Magazine said, "Grace's contemplative voyage through the Alabama food-scape elucidates myriad food issues facing our society today."

To learn more about the film, visit the website for Eating Alabama http://www.eatingalabama.com where you can get detailed information on the film, watch preview clips and read an interview with the filmmaker.

About the Filmmaker Andrew Beck Grace is an independent documentary filmmaker born and raised in north Alabama. His films have aired on PBS and played at film festivals across the country. At the University of Alabama he teaches and oversees a unique interdisciplinary social justice documentary program called Documenting Justice. He was recently named by The Oxford American one of the 'Most Creative Teachers in the South.' He's a past fellow of the CPB/PBS Producers Academy at WGBH and he's also a writer whose nonfiction has been nominated for a Puschcart Prize. His most recent film, "Eating Alabama," premiered at SXSW and has played over 40 festivals throughout the country.

About ITVS ABOUT ITVS About ITVS Independent Television Service (ITVS) funds, presents, and promotes award-winning documentaries and dramas on public television, innovative new media projects on the web, and the Emmy® Award-winning weekly series Independent Lens on Monday nights at 10 PM on PBS. Mandated by Congress in 1988 and funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, ITVS has brought more than 1,000 independently produced programs to American audiences to date. For more information about ITVS, visit itvs.org

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Los Angeles, CA - (NewMediaWire) - May 30, 2013 – Gorilla Pictures, The Martial Arts History Museum and Martial Arts Show Biz TV have teamed up to promote the highly anticipated film, 'Arena of The Street Fighter' to audiences throughout the United States.   The movie premieres Thursday, June 6th at 7:30pm at the Downtown Independent Theater in Los Angeles and will run in selected theatres coast to coast.  Check local listings for showtimes.

In a city run by gangs, there are those who dare to stand alone, like Mike and his friends. But when Mike's brother is killed; he will fight to take vengeance on those who took his life and end their reign of violence in "Arena of The Street Fighter." 

Issac Florentine (Director of Undisputed 2 + 3 and Ninja.) hails the film's star, Mike Möller, as "the European answer to Jet Li and Tony Jaa..." The film features "Some of the most spectacular fights around! These guys know how to deliver top class action" exclaims Scott Adkins (The Expendables 2, Ninja).  This non-stop Martial Arts action movie is the perfect David vs. Goliath contender taking on the big studio feature releases this summer. 

Gorilla Pictures is in search for the next 'Martial Arts Action Hero' opening weekend.  A special open casting call will be held at The Martial Arts History Museum on Sunday, June 9th at 3:00pm in Los Angeles. Gorilla Pictures suggests all action hero star hopefuls first see the movie, 'Arena of The Street Fighter' at the box office – FREE OF CHARGE – and then audition for an upcoming Gorilla Pictures Martial Arts Film. 

At the theater ticket box office, just give them your name and mention 'Gorilla Audition' and Gorilla Pictures will provide you with FREE ADMISSION to the movie - check local listings for showtimes. Watch for the action roles and hot moves in the film and then on Sunday, June 9th, come to the Martial Arts History Museum for your shot at becoming the next martial arts action hero.   

Mike Möller - The Star of 'Arena of The Street Fighter,' Don 'The Dragon' Wilson – Eleven Time World Kick Boxing Champion, Art Camacho – Award Winning Action Director of 'Half Past Dead 2' and 'Confessions of a Pit Fighter' and Eric Karson – Producer of 'Lionheart' and Director of 'The Octagon' will be on hand as guest judges.  The museum is located at 2319 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, California.  

 Gorilla Pictures extends their offer for free admission if patrons outside of the Los Angeles area would like to audition for the Action-Star Search and/or see the film. To participate, Gorilla Pictures asks out-of-town Hopefuls to film their auditions and upload to Youtube or Vimeo. Please include "Action-Star Search Audition for (FIRST& LAST NAME)- Gorilla Pictures" in the video's name. Show a sample of your Martial Art skills and on camera dialogue delivery.  Send the link to info@gorillapictures.net by 6-16-13 for consideration!  

For the Spanish language Press Release, please visit www.StreetFighterTheMovie.com

About Gorilla Pictures 
Gorilla Pictures was founded in 1999 with the intent to develop high quality feature films. Focusing on a combination of action and animation has proved to be a successful formula. Gorilla Pictures' films can currently be seen in theaters, as well as in broadcast and on DVD throughout North America and Europe. For more
information: 

Contact 
Carolyn Holmes  
818-425-4116 
Carolyn.holmes@gorillapictures.net

Source: Gorilla Pictures

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Award presenters include acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn, FCC Commissioners

WASHINGTON, DC -- The 15th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, produced by the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), will take place Monday, June 3 in Washington, D.C. Recognized among the top Washington events, the gala will honor radio and television broadcasters from across the country for exceptional community service.

The event will also include the presentation of NABEF's highest honor, the Service to America Leadership Award, to Stevie Wonder, with four-time Grammy Award nominee Oleta Adams performing a musical tribute to Wonder.

Among the government officials and legislators presenting awards are acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn, FCC Commissioners Ajit Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel, Senator Richard Burr, Reps. Greg Walden, Jim Bridenstine, Kathy Castor, Eliot Engel, Jim Matheson, Chris Stewart, and Paul Tonko. A record number of members of Congress will be in attendance. Several members from the North Carolina congressional delegation will attend in support of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, whose members will receive the President's Special Award, and North Carolina-based Lowe's, winner of the Corporate Leadership Award.

Other event highlights include:

• Legendary Singer - Songwriter Stevie Wonder to Receive Service to America Leadership Award
• Deborah Norville to Emcee NABEF's Celebration of Service to America Awards
• NAB Education Foundation Announces Service to America Award Winners
• NABEF to Honor Lowe's with Corporate Leadership Award

WHERE:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

WHEN:
Monday, June 3, 2013
Reception: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner and awards presentation: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

About The Celebration of Service to America Awards
The Celebration of Service to America Awards are sponsored and produced by NABEF with major support from Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc., Bonneville International Corporation, and the National Association of Broadcasters. In recent years, award-winning actress Glenn Close, Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, entertainment industry icon Quincy Jones, legendary rock star Sir Elton John, President Bill Clinton, First Lady Laura Bush, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalyn Carter, First Lady Nancy Reagan, among others have been presented with the Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award at the event. Details about the Celebration of Service to America Awards are available at www.nabef.org/STA.

About NABEF
The NAB Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to reinforcing the future of broadcasting through a commitment to education and to advancing excellence in the diversity and community service efforts of our industry. Learn more at www.nabef.org.

About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.

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