Entertainment Newsweekly back issues from March 2009:
PickManager.com Gives College Basketball Fans A Chance to Win $100 Million.
Mar 06, 2009 ... PickManager.com, a leader in online fantasy sports games, wants someone to walk away with $100 million by picking a operfect bracketo during the annual menEs college hoops tournament in March. oThis historic contest is better than a free lottery ticket,o said Terry Dell, ...
Weatherproof Garment Company Introduces Revolutionary Outerwear Insulation.
Mar 06, 2009 ... As a 60-year pioneer in the outerwear business, Weatherproof Garment Company once again blows away the competition with the industryEs first hot-air insulated jackets. Partnering with Klymit, a noble gas technology company based in Ogden, Utah, Weatherproof has the rights to sales and ...
BackOffice Associates Announces Donation to the Thomas Blake Sr. Memorial Research Fund for the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer.(Company overview)
Mar 06, 2009 ... BackOffice Associates, LLC, the leader in SAP[R] data quality, SAP data migration and SAP data governance solutions, today presented world ranked tennis star James Blake with a donation for the Thomas Blake Sr. Memorial Fund. The Research Fund, founded in memory of his father, supports ...
Buckman's Ski & Snowboard Shops Offering Enthusiasts a Winter Stimulus Package.
Mar 06, 2009 ... BuckmanEs Ski & Snowboard Shops u leading retailer of top brand names like Salomon Snowboards, K2 Skis, K2 Snowboards, Ride Snowboards, Nitro, Rome, and Burton Snowboards u is offering winter sports enthusiasts a winter stimulus package in the way of deep-discounted prices on top brand ...
Dime Sports.net Delivers Again During Second Season.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Beginning with its entrance into the world of Fantasy Sports in 2007, Dime Sports.net has always offered top prizes and actually delivered the cash to the winners of their leagues. The home of true winners and real payouts, Dime Sports.net for the second year in a row stayed ...
Glendale, Colorado Announces KMGH Channel 7 as the Media Sponsor for Its Infinity Park Rugby Stadium, Sports Complex and Event Center.
Mar 06, 2009 ... The City of Glendale, Colorado announced that it has entered into a Media Sponsorship Agreement (MSA) with Denver's ABC Channel 7 (KMGH-TV), for its Infinity Park Rugby Stadium, Sports Complex and Event Center for 2009. Commenting on the MSA, Larry Harte, Mayor of Glendale, ...
Costumes and Props From Academy Award-Nominated Films: 'Frost/Nixon,' 'Milk' and 'Hellboy II' on Display at Universal Studios Hollywood's Attraction, 'The Universal Experience: Behind the Scenes of Universal Pictures,' Beginning February 17.
Mar 06, 2009 ... The costumes from Universal Pictures' multiple Oscar(R) nominated, "Frost/Nixon" and Focus Features' multiple Oscar nominated, "Milk" will be on display along with props from Universal Pictures' Oscar nominated, "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" at Universal Studios Hollywood's "The Universal ...
Venevision International Turns to New Media In 2009.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Venevision International, the entertainment company part of the Cisneros Group, in line with the trends in the industry with respect to the production and distribution of content, has decided to significantly intensify its presence in new media for 2009, broadening the technological ...
Breaking Bad Fans Get Their Fix Online Prior to Premiere.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and AMC announced that they are giving fans of the Emmy(R) Award-winning series Breaking Bad three different ways to get a dose of the series online, prior to the show's second season premiere on the network, Sunday, March 8th at 10PM EST. Five original, ...
Maximus Multimedia Gets $500 Million in Financing to Support Bundled Television and Entertainment Suite Expansion into Hotels with New Curtis Mathes-MaximusHD Partnership.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Maximus Multimedia International, LLC, a leading provider of hospitality information and entertainment-on-demand to hotels, announced that the company has reached an agreement with Curtis Mathes, a major manufacturer of televisions, to provide bundled solutions to the hospitality market. ...
HBO and Time Warner Cable Hosted the World Premiere of the HBO Sports Documentary 'THE BATTLE FOR TOBACCO ROAD: DUKE VS. CAROLINA' on Sunday, February 8 at the Carolina Theatre.
Mar 06, 2009 ... According to 2007-08 UNC General Alumni Association and Duke Alumni Association data respectively, there are more than 9,000 UNC and 7,000 Duke alumni residing in Florida who will likely be riveted by this documentary. It wasn't the ACC Tournament nor the NCAA Final Four, yet The Carolina ...
RHI Entertainment to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results on Thursday, March 5, 2009.(Financial report)
Mar 06, 2009 ... RHI Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RHIE), announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2008 results after the market closes on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the quarterEs earnings and the company's outlook at 5:00 p.m. ET on the ...
Coke Zero Gives NCAA Basketball Fans the Chance to 'Taste' Thirty Seconds of Fame During National Championship Broadcast.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Are you as mad as a drink with Real Coke Taste and Zero Calories? Think you can bounce up and down faster than Duke University's Cameron Crazies? Convinced you can recite your school's fight song more passionately and intensely than thousands of University of Kansas fans chanting "Rock ...
Aspen Skiing Company Recognized as SIA SnowSports' Mountain Retailer of the Year.
Mar 06, 2009 ... SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to award Aspen Skiing Company as the Mountain SIA US SnowSports Retailer of the Year. They also won the 2006.07 and 2007.08 SIA US SnowSports Retailer of the Year Award for the Mountain region. Winners of the SIA SnowSports Retailers of the Year ...
Entertainment Consumers Association Introduces New Organization - the ECA Institute.
Mar 06, 2009 ... The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA), the non-profit that represents video game enthusiasts, is pleased to announce the formation of the ECA Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization. Acting on the increasing requests of its members, the public sector and others regarding policy, ...
Britten Acquires Sideline Signatures, Extends Leadership in Sports Banners and Signage.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Britten, Inc., the leading provider of large-scale banner and display solutions to the sports world, has acquired Boise-based Sideline Signatures. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Sideline Signature's premiere product is a 3'X9' padded pyramid designed to ...
Governor Crist Proclaims Tobacco Free Florida Week Beginning February 27.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed February 27 through March 7 as Tobacco Free Florida Week to promote smoke-free living while reminding tobacco users of programs and support that are available to help them quit. During Tobacco Free Florida Week, Floridians are encouraged to take the ...
KicPocket to Debut at Soccer Nation Expo 2009.
Mar 06, 2009 ... KicPocket (TM), a revolutionary new pass and kick return system and soccer training device, will make its official debut at Soccer Nation Expo 2009, February 21-22 at the Los Angeles Convention Center's South Hall (Booth #454). KicPocket is a product of One V One Sports, LLC. ...
FremantleMedia Joins Forces with Original Productions.
Mar 06, 2009 ... FremantleMedia, one of the largest creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world, announces the acquisition of a 75% stake in Original Productions LLC, the U.S.-based creator of hit television shows such as Ice Road Truckers, Deadliest Catch, Monster Garage and Ax Men. The ...
FansPoll.com Chooses Utah for 2008 People's National Championship Award.
Mar 06, 2009 ... FansPoll.com along with partner, Union Square Sports and Entertainment (www.ussportsent.com) announced that FansPoll.com will present its 2008 People's National Championship Award to the UTAH UTES. FansPoll.com is the only website of its kind that lets fans choose who the next ...
Infiniti Extends Its Reach Into College Basketball With ESPN and CBS.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Last October, Infiniti announced its official sponsorship of Big Ten and SEC college basketball for the 2008-09 season. For the first time, the luxury automaker will be the exclusive automotive sponsor of both conferences. In addition to the conference sponsorships, Infiniti is ...
Prestigious 2009 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Team Boasts Eight Southland Players.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Eight Southern California high school basketball players have been chosen for the nationally renowned McDonald's(R) All American High School Basketball Teams. This year's All American High School Basketball Games, played in Miami, Fla., mark the 32nd anniversary of the nation's top-rated ...
Google Executive David DiNucci Joins Infuse Creative to Focus on Entertainment.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Infuse Creative is pleased to announce that former Google Executive David DiNucci is the new Senior Vice President of Infuse CreativeEs entertainment division business development. DiNucciEs extensive Google search and marketing experience for Google entertainment customers ...
AccuStream Research: Pro Online Video up 24.3% to 41.6 Bil. Views in '08; Entertainment, Kids and Television Trigger Growth.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Demand for professionally produced and distributed online video continued unabated in 2008, with cumulative volume advancing 24.3% to 41.6 billion views, according to an annual report published by AccuStream iMedia Research. The report, Pro Online Video Views 1998 u 2012 ...
Bankruptcy Court Judge Approves Sale of Hard Rock Park Assets to FPI MB Entertainment LLC for $25 Million.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Representatives from FPI MB Entertainment LLC (FPI MBE) announced the group has received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to purchase substantially all of the assets of Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, S.C. for the price of $25 million. The sale ...
Harrah's Entertainment and MTV Games Announce the Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition.
Mar 06, 2009 ... World class gaming and music entertainment giants Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), have joined forces to find the best Rock Band(R) gamers in America with the first-ever Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band ...
World's Largest Music Store is Closing its Doors With Biggest Sale in Music Retail History.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Virgin Megastores announced that it will mark the closing of its iconic Times Square store with the biggest sale in music retail history. The staff at the Times Square Virgin Megastore has been working around the clock to prepare for this major event, which will begin February 19, 2009. ...
CONCACAF Champions League[TM] Quarterfinal Action Begins February 24, Live and Exclusively in English on Fox Soccer Channel.
Mar 06, 2009 ... The inaugural CONCACAF Champions LeagueO enters its quarterfinal round next week, with live and exclusive English-language coverage on Fox Soccer Channel. AmericaEs premier soccer television destination will feature both legs of all four quarterfinal match-ups, beginning with ...
2009 NCAA March Madness On Demand Adds High-Quality Video Player.
Mar 06, 2009 ... CBSSports.com, in partnership with CBS Sports and the NCAA, announced that NCAA March Madness on Demand will have an additional, high-definition quality video player available for users when action from the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship begins on Thursday, March 19. ...
Philadelphia Region Boasts Two 2009 McDonald's High School Basketball All Americans.
Mar 06, 2009 ... On February 18 the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Selection Committee announced the 32nd All American High School Basketball Boys Team and the eighth All American High School Basketball Girls Team. The committee named Maalik Wayns of Roman Catholic High School in ...
Tropicana Entertainment asks Indiana Gaming Commission to renew its license to operate Casino Aztar in Evansville.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Citing a wholly reconstituted senior management team, a rekindled relationship with the city of Evansville and the termination of ties to previous operator William J. Yung, III, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC has submitted a formal request to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) to renew its ...
Nancy Lopez, Beth Daniel, Charlie Rymer to Be Featured at 26th Annual Chicago Golf Show.
Mar 06, 2009 ... The 26th Annual Chicago Golf Show will feature appearances by some of golf's biggest names along with spectacular golf bargains, free lessons and the ability to test the latest clubs free at the show's Indoor Demo Area. And this year, as a Recession Special, adult admission has ...
Paramount Pictures Extends Deal With the Montecito Picture Company and Cold Spring Pictures.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), announced an extension of its agreement with The Montecito Picture Company and Cold Spring Pictures to run through February 2012. The arrangement gives the Studio an exclusive first look at Montecito's diverse ...
The Glitz and Glam of Hollywood on a Budget.
Mar 06, 2009 ... With the movies' biggest night happening this weekend, millions of people will be glued to their TV sets, wondering who will win Hollywood's top honors. On Sunday, family and friends will gather to celebrate their favorite movies and actors over food and beverages. To make such a soiree ...
Celebrity Chef Rone de Beauvoir to Launch New TV Channel.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Celebrity Chef/Author Rone de Beauvoir, announced a new Christian Lifestyle Television Network, to launch in March 2009 in the United States, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The new TV Channel called Joy Christian Television Network www.joychristiantelevision.com will be a 24 hour ...
First Dance Strikes a Chord! GigMasters.com Wedding Survey Finds 25% of Couples Say 'No Way' When a Friend Chooses the Same 'First Dance' Song.
Mar 06, 2009 ... With 25% engagements having just occurred between Thanksgiving and New Years, many brides and grooms-to-be will start making wedding plans this winter. A survey of 190 recently married GigMasters.com customers found that 34% of couples spend more than 10% on entertainment, with most ...
Frederick's of Hollywood Group Announces Management Changes.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: FOH) ("Company") announced that Linda LoRe has been promoted to President of the Company and will continue as Chief Executive Officer of the Frederick's of Hollywood retail division and a member of the Company's board of directors. In ...
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Go Play Lumberjacks' for Wii.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Rev up the chainsaw and watch the sawdust fly in Go Play Lumberjacks, an all-new action party game from Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market. The first game in Majesco's recently announced Go Play line of motion-based titles ...
New Study Finds 38% of Hispanics are NASCAR Fans, but Engagement is the Opportunity.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Hispanics are America's fastest growing demographic - and, according to a just-released report from rEvolution and Knowledge Networks, 38% of U.S. Latinos say they are at least "Casual" Fans of NASCAR. But Hispanics have not learned to love the sport at the same pace as the general ...
The Sportsman Channel and Local Southern California Homeless Shelters Partner for Hunt.Fish.Feed.SM.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Hunt.Fish.Feed.(SM) -- The Sportsman Channel's unique initiative to help feed the nation's needy during the economic crisis and beyond -- is joining forces with The Salvation Army in Orange County and the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles to feed members of the community this weekend ....
REPEAT/WWE[R] Outperforms.
Mar 06, 2009 ... World Wrestling Entertainment[R] (NYSE: WWE) stock outperformed both the broad market indices and other entertainment companies in terms of total return* for the calendar year 2008. Specifically, WWE stock surpassed the S&P 500, Russell 2000, and the S&P Movies and Entertainment index by ...
Race to Stores: Limited-Edition Danica Patrick Poster Available with Purchase of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Sports Illustrated and Alliance, a RockTenn company, have teamed up to offer a Brand GraphitiTM peel-and-stick poster of racing superstar Danica Patrick with the purchase of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. The 10-inch by 13-inch posters of the IndyCar Series ...
Disney Unveils New "The Princess and the Frog" Toy Line.
Mar 06, 2009 ... As the Disney Princess royal court prepares to welcome its newest member, Princess Tiana, star of the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated theatrical release, The Princess And The Frog, Disney Consumer Products (DCP) in collaboration with Mattel (NYSE: MAT) and CDI, a division of JAKKS ...
Last Chance to Catch Oscar[R]: AMC Entertainment[R] Presents a Single-Day Showing of All Five "Best Picture" Films.
Mar 06, 2009 ... AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC), a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company, is proud to offer guests the rare opportunity to experience all five motion pictures nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for oBest Picture,o on one special day. On ...
Golfsmith Announces Resignation of CFO.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: GOLF) announced that today, Virginia Bunte resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries (the oCompanyo), effective March 3, 2009, to pursue other ...
American Laser Centers 'Shapes' the Hollywood Scene.
Mar 06, 2009 ... American Laser Centers, the largest provider of aesthetic services in the U.S., will shape the Hollywood scene this award season, prepping and pampering celebrities with VelaShape cellulite treatments at the exclusive HAVEN by HFM Media 2009 Hollywood Award Venue. The event takes place in ...
Broadcom Accelerates Flash Based Entertainment for Mobile Phones.
Mar 06, 2009 ... 2009 MWC -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) announced the integration of the Adobe(R) Flash(R) Platform into Broadcom's advanced multimedia processor system-on-a- chip (SoC) solution featuring the company's latest version of VideoCore(R) mobile multimedia technology. The development ...
Capcom Delivers the Next Generation of Fighting Entertainment With Street Fighter IV.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Capcom(R), a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced that Street Fighter(R) IV has shipped to retail for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The long-awaited Street Fighter IV ...
Entertainment Fusion Group's Clients Stay Ahead of the Curve With Social Media 2.0.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Entertainment Fusion Group (EFG) has announced the launch of a new division, Social Media 2.0. This sector of the company will focus on integrating social media in the PR and marketing campaigns of all their clients. Utilizing the new trend in World Wide Web technologies, social media ...
Generate Builds Out Executive Team.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Generate (www.generatela.com), the cross-platform production and management company, announced the continued growth of its corporate management team with the additions of Chris Gwiazda as chief financial officer and Tim Stephen as executive vice president of business affairs. In addition, ...
Grand Canyon University Responds to ASU Cuts.
Mar 06, 2009 ... As the community learns daily of cuts affecting the state's universities, Grand Canyon University (GCU) is preparing behind the scenes to pick up the slack. "The situation facing our state's public universities is dire," said GCU CEO Brian Mueller. "Fortunately as a private ...
ReQuest Integrates Hulu Streaming Content in Home Media Servers.
Mar 06, 2009 ... ReQuest, pioneers and industry leaders in the realm of music server and whole-house media technology, is releasing new free firmware for the Intelligent Media Client (IMC), giving users the ability to stream hundreds of hours of television shows and movies from Hulu.com. ReQuest is ...
Seventh Annual 'TV Land Awards' to Tape on Sunday, April 19th.
Mar 06, 2009 ... TV Land announced that the seventh annual "TV Land Awards" will be taped at a new venue, The Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios on Sunday, April 19th. Last year's TV Land Awards was taped at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The telecast premieres in TV Land PRIME on Sunday, ...
Shanda Interactive Entertainment to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on February 26, 2009 Eastern Standard Time.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:SNDA), a leading interactive entertainment media company, will announce financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 and the full year 2008 after the close of U.S. markets on Thursday, February 26, 2009, which is Friday, ...
Foster Grant Celebrates the Academy Awards.
Mar 06, 2009 ... FGX International (NASDAQ: FGXI), a leading eyewear designer and marketer, is pleased to announce Foster GrantEs participation as a sponsor of a celebrity retreat and gifting house, HAVEN by HFM Media, during Academy Awards Week 2009 in a luxurious private estate in Beverly Hills. Foster ...
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation to Report Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on February 26, 2009.(Financial report)
Mar 06, 2009 ... Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV), a leading sporting goods retailer, will announce fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2008 financial results on Thursday, February 26, 2009, after the market close. The Company also will hold a conference call and audio webcast to discuss ...
Galveston-based Moody Gardens Premieres Jean-Michel Cousteau's DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D in the Enhanced IMAX 3D Theater on March 14th.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Moody Gardens, ocean explorer and film ambassador Jean-Michel Cousteau, and filmmakers Jean-Jacques & Francois Mantello invite audiences to a stunning 3D underwater experience with DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D, narrated by actress and environmentalist Daryl Hannah, premiering Saturday, March 14 ...
Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood's Highest-Grossing Film in the U.S. to Date, Opens Nationwide on 25th February.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Gran Torino, which has attained the highest gross at the U.S. box office of any film in legendary actor/director Clint Eastwood's filmography, is set to open in the UK on 25th February, 2009. Gran Torino has scored US$120 million at the U.S. box office and is still ...
MEGA Brands moves into New York Toy Fair geared up with top preschool properties.
Mar 06, 2009 ... MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX: MB) announced that it has successfully expanded its preschool product lines and play patterns with hot new properties to be unveiled at New York Toy Fair. MEGA Brands recently announced the extension of their global licensing partnership with Nickelodeon & ...
MTV Tr3s Introduces a New Kind of Variety Show with 'Entertainment as a Second Language with Carlos Santos' Premiering February 26th at 9PM ET/PT.
Mar 06, 2009 ... MTV Tr3s and comedic host Carlos Santos have teamed up to premiere a new variety show, "Entertainment as a Second Language with Carlos Santos" (E.S.L.). "E.S.L." is all about access - giving fans a peek at celebrity video confessionals, exclusive interviews and live performances, laugh out ...
Magna Entertainment Corp. announces MI Developments is not proceeding with previously announced reorganization proposal.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) was today informed by MI Developments Inc. ("MID"), MEC's controlling shareholder, that MID will not be proceeding with its reorganization proposal. MEC is in discussions with MID concerning alternatives to the ...
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and True Jackson, VP's Keke Palmer Honored With NAACP Image Awards.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer and Keke Palmer, star of the network's hit tween comedy series, True Jackson, VP, were honored by the NAACP at the 40th NAACP Image Awards during the 40th Annual Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Feb. 12. Dora the Explorer took home the award for Outstanding ...
Seattle Native Composer's Work Wins Grammy Award.
Mar 06, 2009 ... Seattle native composer Mateo Messina's work from the Academy-award winning movie Juno has recently won a Grammy award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. The team of talented artists responsible for this popular soundtrack was honored ...
TiVo Elects William Cella to Its Board of Directors.
Mar 06, 2009 ... TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), announced the election of William Cella to the TiVo Board of Directors. Mr. Cella's selection to TiVo's board increases the membership to 9, including 8 independent, outside ...
Window to the World Communications, Inc. to Launch WTTW Prime, a Robust New Public Television Digital Channel.
Mar 06, 2009 ... On March 30, Window to the World Communications, Inc., parent company to WTTW11 and 98.7WFMT, will launch WTTW Prime, a new digital channel which will air on 11.2 for those viewers with converter boxes or over-the-air digital TVs, and through Comcast on channel 243. WTTW Prime joins ...