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XM Formalizes Previously Announced Amendment of its 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2009

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:21:53 GMT

PRNewswire - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XMSR) today announced that it has executed the previously disclosed amendment of the indenture for its $400 million aggregate principal amount of 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2009. Pursuant to the amendment and subject to consummation of the proposed merger of XM with a subsidiary of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., the interest rate on the convertible notes will be increased to 10% per annum, retroactive to July 2, 2008.

Thirteen/WNET and BLOOMBERG TV Team Up on Arts Programming

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:27:29 GMT

PRNewswire - Beginning this week, SundayArts, the weekly arts and cultural program produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, will feature segments of the award-winning BLOOMBERG TELEVISION(R) program Bloomberg Muse.

New Scripps Executive Will Head Newspaper Division's Interactive Initiatives

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:00:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Rusty Coats, who has led audience and revenue expansion efforts at several media companies, has been named vice president of interactive for the newspaper division of The E.

Nickelodeon Unveils New Avatar Multiplayer Online Global Game in September

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:37:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Fresh off of its highest-rated performance ever on TV, Nickelodeon will treat Avatar: The Last Airbender fans to a unique experience this September with a brand-new, multiplayer global online game.

Belo Announces Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:30:33 GMT

PRNewswire - Belo Corp. (NYSE: BLC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend for the third quarter of 2008 of $0.075 for each outstanding share of Series A common stock and Series B common stock to be paid on September 5, 2008 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2008.

Belo Reports Results for Second Quarter 2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:30:30 GMT

PRNewswire - Belo Corp. (NYSE: BLC) today reported earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.26 in the second quarter of 2008 compared to $0.23 in the second quarter of 2007.

Highly-Anticipated, New Epic Fantasy Series to Launch as "Legend of the Seeker" (Series Formerly Known As "Wizard's First Rule")

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:05:59 GMT

PRNewswire - The highly-anticipated epic fantasy series, previously known as (working title) "Wizard's First Rule," will officially launch as "Legend of the Seeker," it was announced today at the 2008 Comic Con International Convention during a panel led by series executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. "Legend of the Seeker" combines elements of fantasy, adventure, magic, mystery and romance, shot with the enchanting and exotic New Zealand landscape as its backdrop.

VisionChina Media Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:00:46 GMT

PRNewswire - VisionChina Media Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: VISN), one of China's largest out-of-home digital television advertising networks on mass transportation systems, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Agilysys Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Conference Call to be Broadcast Live over the Internet

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:20:36 GMT

PRNewswire - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, today announced it will release fiscal 2009 first quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008.

Valley National Bancorp's Chairman, President & CEO, Gerald H. Lipkin to Appear on CNBC Television

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:15:21 GMT

PRNewswire - Gerald H. Lipkin, Chairman, President and CEO of Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY)("Valley"),...

Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Selects NVISION's New NV5100MC Master Control

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:11:31 GMT

Business Wire - Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) has installed NVISION’s all-new NV5100MC Multi-Channel Master Control Switching Systems for its major television services, which includes TNT HD, TBS HD, TBS east and west, Cartoon Network and Atlanta’s Peachtree TV.

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Speak2Me Sponsors English Speech Contest on Chinese TV Network

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:37:38 GMT

Marketwire - The following corrects and replaces the release sent at 08:55 am ET on July 24, 2008.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Alion Awarded $7M Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Engineering Services at NOAA

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:19:14 GMT

Business Wire - In release dated July 21, 2008, fourth graph, end of first sentence should read: Information Technology Sector (sted Integration Solutions Sector).

HowStuffWorks.com Dives Into Discovery Channel's Annual Shark Week

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:16:05 GMT

PRNewswire - HowStuffWorks.com, the Web site famous for its easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works, explores the world of sharks to help commemorate the 20th anniversary of Discovery Channel's highly acclaimed Shark Week, premiering July 28.

Rex Energy to Broadcast Its Second-Quarter 2008 Conference Call on the Web

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:24 GMT

Business Wire - Rex Energy Corporation (“Rex Energy”) (NASDAQ: REXX) will broadcast its second quarter 2008 earnings conference call live over the Internet on Wednesday August 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.

Satellite radio companies to pay US$19.7 million to settle rules violations

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:46:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - WASHINGTON - America's two satellite radio companies have agreed to pay US$19.7 million to settle rules violations, a move that is expected to lead to quick approval of their merger.

MarineMax to Broadcast Review of Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results over the Internet

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:31:23 GMT

Business Wire - MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO), the nation's largest recreational boat retailer, today announced that the Company will hold a conference call to review its third quarter fiscal 2008 results on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

Greyson International, Inc. Announces Strategic Marketing Partnership with Clear Channel Radio

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:30:44 GMT

Business Wire - GREYSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. announced today that the Company has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with two Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU) radio stations, 1290 WJNO and 1230 WBZT, to introduce its product line—a proven favorite of consumers seeking effective, long-lasting skin care treatments.

XM Satellite Radio Prices Offering of New Senior Notes

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:30:17 GMT

PRNewswire - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XMSR) announced today that its subsidiary, XM Satellite Radio Inc., priced an offering of $778.5 million of new senior notes. The notes, which were offered pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), will bear interest at an annual rate of 13%. The price to investors will be 89.93% of the principal amount of the notes for an effective yield of 16%.

Digital TV - Interactive TV Overview and Analysis Report Identifies Some Key Issues and the State of Play in the Australian Market

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:44:30 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/2b4876/australia_digita) has announced the addition of the "Australia - Digital TV - Interactive TV Overview and Analysis" report to their offering.

American Paper Optics takes on Hannah Montana

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:20:02 GMT

Business Wire - The hit "Hannah Montana" movie will be unavoidable on television this month in every dimension.

Discovery Communications' David Zaslav to Address the MIPCOM 2008 Green TV Keynote

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:07:47 GMT

Business Wire - David Zaslav, President & CEO, Discovery Communications, will present the MIPCOM 2008 Green TV Keynote on Monday 13 October.

Afro Samurai Picks Up His Sword Again in an Original Movie Event of Spike TV?s Critically-Acclaimed Anime Series

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:01:11 GMT

PRNewswire - Spike TV's critically-acclaimed, funktastic anime series "Afro Samurai" returns with an original movie event set to premiere on the network in January 2009. "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" stars Academy Award(R)-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson opposite, Emmy Award(R)-nominated actress Lucy Liu.

Universal Studios Hollywood Invites Filmmakers to Imagine 'Where Nightmares Come Alive' for Short Film Competition Coinciding With Launch of Annual Ha

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:00:58 GMT

PRNewswire - "Where Nightmares Come Alive" is the theme for Universal Studios Hollywood's first Halloween short film competition, a virtual film festival timed to coincide with the launch of the annual Halloween Horror Nights event that will invade the Entertainment Capital of L.A. for 13 nights this October.

TheStreet.com and Internet Broadcasting Announce Content Partnership

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:50:27 GMT

Business Wire - TheStreet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSCM), a leading financial media company, and Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc., the leading local Internet solution provider for broadcast publishers and local advertisers in the U.S., today announced a new strategic content distribution partnership that will see TheStreet.com featured prominently across the Internet Broadcasting network of sites.

Central European Media Enterprises Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Teleconference

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:34:31 GMT

PRNewswire - Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. ("CME") (Nasdaq/Prague Stock Exchange: CETV) announced today that it will release its second quarter 2008 financial results before U.S. market hours on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

European Operators Consider Video On Demand As a Competitive Differentiator, According to ABI Research

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:24:22 GMT

Business Wire - With competition heating up for video services in Europe, operators will employ VOD (Video On Demand) as a key differentiator in acquiring new subscribers, with evidence suggesting that the move from near-VOD to true VOD dramatically increases buy rates.

ONN.tv Report: Pricing Catch-22 for Costco (COST)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:22:33 GMT

Business Wire - OptionsNews, the daily video news program on www.onn.tv, discusses how rising costs are affecting Costco’s profits, trouble ahead for trucking companies, and earnings reports from Amazon, Qualcomm and Broadcom.

LIN TV Earns #1 TV Station Web Site in 88% of Its Markets

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:21:37 GMT

Business Wire - LIN TV Corp. (NYSE: TVL), a local television and digital media company, today reported it has the number one television station web site in 15 of its 17 markets and the number one overall media web site in 12 of its 17 markets based on “visit time”, according to May 2008 data recently released by Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service for Internet measurement.

Fusion 6+Hour Energy Teams Up With The H.I.T. Squad to Sponsor EliteXC Middleweight Champ "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:20:35 GMT

Business Wire - Bond Laboratories, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BNLB), is proud to announce today, its sponsorship commitment to The H.I.T.

ION Television Adds New Station Affiliate in Dayton

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:04:01 GMT

Business Wire - ION Television today announced a station affiliation agreement with WRCX–TV in Dayton, the nation’s 62nd largest TV market, which represents approximately 511,000 television households.

Olympic Scale: China's Largest Broadcaster Gains Cross-Media Perspective with WebTrends

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:03:17 GMT

Business Wire - China’s national TV network has selected WebTrends Inc., a leading provider of web analytics and online marketing solutions, to generate insight about visitors across multiple web channels during the 2008 Olympic Games.

Spike TV To Re-broadcast UFC 84 Saturday, July 26 at 9PM ET/PT

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:02:00 GMT

PRNewswire - The real elite mixed martial arts fighters in the world will be on display on Spike TV Saturday, July 26 (9:00pm-11:30 ET/PT) as the network presents its first ever re-broadcast of a UFC pay-per-view in its entirety with a special presentation of "UFC 84: Penn vs Sherk." The special event will also include behind-the-scenes interviews and moments that never aired during the fight's original telecast.

Speak2Me Sponsors English Speech Contest on Chinese TV Network

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:55:58 GMT

Marketwire - Lingo Media Corporation (TSX VENTURE:LM)(OTCBB:LMDCF) ("Lingo Media") a leader in online and print-based English language learning products, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Speak2Me Inc. ("Speak2Me"), a unique, web-based English educational service, is sponsoring the 2008 Speak2Me Jiangsu English Star Television Contest in China.

Image Metrics' Facial Animation Makes Music Video Debut with Gnarls Barkley

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:37:57 GMT

Business Wire - Image Metrics, the leading provider of facial animation solutions to the entertainment industry, has projected life onto a photo-real CG heart that sings about its loss of love in Gnarls Barkley’s latest video, “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul,” from the recently released album, The Odd Couple.

XM and SIRIUS Confirm Discussions to Settle FCC Enforcement Matters

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:31:06 GMT

PRNewswire - XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XMSR) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today confirmed that the companies are in discussions with the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission to settle outstanding enforcement matters.

Bluefly Debuts Christian Siriano Premier Women's Collection

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:10:47 GMT

Business Wire - Bluefly, the leading online retailer for on-trend designer clothing at a great value, will be the first to offer Christian Siriano’s women’s collection on its site beginning today.

CelebDirect Developing a Fresh New Concept for the 30 Minute Muscle Flex(TM) Infomercial for Its North American Release

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:09:06 GMT

Business Wire - CelebDirect (Pink Sheets:CELI) is developing its 30 minute Muscle Flex™ (www.muscleflex.tv) infomercial with a fresh new concept for its North American release.

BioSante Featured on TheStreet.com TV

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:07:46 GMT

Business Wire - BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) announces that its CEO, Stephen M. Simes,...

Scripps Networks Interactive Provides Financial Forecast for Third Quarter

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:30:43 GMT

PRNewswire - Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE: SNI), the parent company of such popular television and Internet lifestyle brands as HGTV, Food Network and DIY Network, today provided financial forecasts for the third quarter and affirmed its previously issued pro forma guidance for the full-year 2008.

Scripps Reports Second Quarter Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:30:40 GMT

PRNewswire - The E. W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP), which on July 1 spun off its national lifestyle television networks...

247MGI Secures Funding Commitment

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:03:29 GMT

Business Wire - 247MGI, Inc. (OTC:TOFS) (“247MGI”) has received a funding commitment for $100,000 which can be raised to $200,000 based on performance by the Company.

The First Surviving Set of African American Sextuplets To Be Profiled on Discovery Health's Then Came 6

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:01:33 GMT

PRNewswire - Six years ago, Diamond and Chris Harris got more than they bargained for when they decided to have one more baby as a companion for their six-year-old son, DeWayne.

Triple-play Operators Must Overcome Content and Branding Hurdles, says Analysys Mason

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:27:23 GMT

Business Wire - The triple-play (voice, Internet and pay TV) market is not reaching its full potential.

New England School of Communications Uses NVISION Routers for Television Production Truck

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:37 GMT

Business Wire - The New England School of Communications (NESCom) an affiliate of Husson University in Bangor, Maine is giving its students a comprehensive education in the broad spectrum of communications’ disciplines, with concentrations in audio engineering, a/v technology, video production, journalism, radio, theater, web media, and marketing. Its curriculum now includes a mobile television production facility housed in a 32-foot truck that’s equipped with NVISION’s Compact Routers and Synapse modular terminal gear.

Sistema Chooses NDS Technologies to Deliver Converged IPTV and Mobile TV in Russia

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:01:21 GMT

Business Wire - NDS (Nasdaq:NNDS), the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that Russian media giant Sistema Mass Media (SMM) has selected the NDS Unified Headend™ to manage and protect TV content delivery to subscribers across both IP and mobile networks.

Utarget.Fox to Take blinkx Worldwide for Advertising Sales

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:23 GMT

Business Wire - .FOX Networks, the leading international ad network operated by Fox International Channels (FIC), announced today that its video advertising division, Utarget.Fox, has signed a significant global sales agreement with blinkx, the world’s largest video search engine.

The Author of The 99 Cents Only Stores(R) Cookbook, Christiane Jory, Will Be Featured on CBS' The Early Show, Thursday, July 24th

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:01:28 GMT

Business Wire - The author of The 99¢ Only Stores® Cookbook, Gourmet Recipes at Discount Prices, Christiane Jory, will be featured on CBS’ The Early Show, Thursday morning, July 24th.

Gradient Effects Makes Gnarls Barkley's Heart Sing

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:50:20 GMT

Business Wire - When director Chris Milk of @radical.media needed to create a walking, singing, photo-real human heart he turned to Gradient Effects for its design and animation.

Setting the Regulatory Framework for the Next Generation Radio Technologies

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:31:25 GMT

Business Wire - On October 29, 2008, as part of the SDR 08 Technical Conference and Product Exposition “SDR 2.0 - Entering the Mainstream” being held in Washington, D.C., the SDR Forum will host a workshop to explore the regulatory challenges inherent in software defined and cognitive radio and look at ways for better regulating the technology to benefit both the industry and the end-users the industry serves.

Wi-Fi TV Working on Next Generation Web Site While Currently Delivering Over 400 TV Stations With Live Chat

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:49:14 GMT

Business Wire - Wi-Fi TV Inc. (Pink Sheets:WIFT) is now delivering over 400 live TV stations with live chat at www.Wi-FiTV.com as it continues to innovate in the delivery of Internet TV.

Levi's(R) and JCPenney(R) Team Up to Support the VH1 Save The Music Foundation

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:21:29 GMT

PRNewswire - Levi's(R) and JCPenney(R) are teaming up to raise funds and awareness for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation with a weeklong sales initiative kicking off in Houston.

Kaman Corp. to Broadcast Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call Over the Internet

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:20:26 GMT

PRNewswire - Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) today announced that it intends to release its results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2008 on Thursday, July 31, 2008.

Family Reunion: Tyler Perry and Lionsgate Forge New Long-Term Partnership

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:46:10 GMT

CNW Group - LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE: LGF) Tyler Perry, the iconic creative force who has been a member of the Lionsgate family since his breakthrough theatrical box office hit DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN revolutionized the filmed entertainment world in February 2005, has signed a new three-year first look deal with Lionsgate covering his upcoming theatrical and home entertainment product, it was announced today by Lionsgate Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer and Perry.

Generex Biotechnology Featured on FOXNews.com

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:33:30 GMT

Business Wire - Generex Biotechnology Corporation (NasdaqCM: GNBT, www.generex.com), the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, is featured in an interview segment on FOXNews.com concerning Generex Oral-lyn™, the company’s flagship proprietary oral insulin spray product.