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CinemaNow partners with Samsung for video download

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cinemanow.pngCinemaNow has partnered with Samsung Electronics to offer an optimized CinemaNow video download service developed to work seamlessly with the new Samsung P2 Portable Media Player (PMP). This partnership continues CinemaNow’s legacy of developing customized, best-in-class digital entertainment technologies that enable leading companies to provide consumers with instant, on-demand access to a robust library of video content.

The Samsung branded CinemaNow service allows Samsung P2 users to purchase and download titles from the most comprehensive selection of feature length films, hit TV shows and music videos available digitally. Priced from $1.99 to $19.95, offerings include all major movie and television releases from Disney, Fox, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Sony, Universal and Warner Brothers. In addition, CinemaNow features current music videos and concerts from EMI and Sony BMG along with an abundance of special interest and niche programming from the Sundance Channel, A&E, the History Channel, Egami and many other distributors.

Originally posted on November 1, 2007 @ 3:39 pm

TokBox adds video/voice calls to meebo

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new media newsTokBox, a communication service that enables people to talk over live video in a single click, has launched the first voice/video calling product on the meebo Platform.

It requires no registration, download, installation or configuration and is now seamlessly integrated into millions of meebo conversations.

According to Nielsen/NetRatings, meebo is the fastest-growing IM destination in the US – ahead of Google Talk and Skype. The addition of Tokbox is what meebo CEO and co-founder Seth Sternberg will bring them “one large step closer to becoming the Web’s live interaction destination.”

“TokBox is making communication much more personal, where we can easily see our family members, friends, co workers or new acquaintances – no matter where they are,” said Serge Faguet, CEO and co-founder of TokBox. “By merging the extreme simplicity of TokBox with the world’s most popular live platform, we are providing for the richest form of communication and messaging online today.”

Originally posted on October 30, 2007 @ 2:45 am

Jack Bauer is Back at 24trailer.com

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In case you don’t know, Jack Bauer is back! Yes, Mr. Quickie is out once again to finish another impossible mission and save the entire universe in just 24 hours.

The extended trailer for the upcoming Season 7 of “24” is now available at 24trailer.com. This action series will return with a two-night premiere on Jan. 13 and 14 2008.

However, Fox did not get the much needed hype for this worldwide trailer premiere because some geeks already uploaded it in YouTube and other video-sharing networks earlier.

What to expect this time? Well Fox has this preview:

Set in Washington, DC, “Day 7” opens with CTU dismantled and JACK BAUER (Kiefer Sutherland) on trial. Bauer’s day takes an unexpected turn when former colleague TONY ALMEIDA (Carlos Bernard) returns. Meanwhile, President ALLISON TAYLOR (Cherry Jones) leads the country alongside White House Chief of Staff ETHAN KANIN (Bob Gunton) and First Gentleman HENRY TAYLOR (Colm Feore).

A national security crisis prompts an investigation by a team of FBI agents including Agent JANIS GOLD (Janeane Garofalo), Agent RENEE WALKER (Annie Wersching), Agent LARRY MOSS (Jeffrey Nordling), Agent SEAN HILLINGER (Rhys Coiro) and security specialist MICHAEL LATHAM (John Billingsley). Although CTU is no longer, CHLOE O’BRIAN (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and BILL BUCHANAN (James Morrison) are back for another momentous day of shocking events.

Originally posted on October 26, 2007 @ 5:30 am

Limelight Networks unveils HD Content Delivery for the Internet

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limelight_hd.pngLimelight Networks introduced LimelightHD, a service for the delivery of high-definition (HD) media and digital content over the Internet. LimelightHD allows media and entertainment companies, global consumer brands, game publishers, and social media sites to deliver HD-quality movies, TV shows, video clips and games directly to their users’ Internet-connected televisions, game consoles, and PCs. Leading Internet TV service Brightcove, and key media entities, including Fox Interactive Media, MSN Video and Rajshri.com, India’s leading broadband video portal, are among those who announced they will offer HD content via the LimelightHD service. Media technology leaders supporting the LimelightHD initiative include Adobe Systems, Incorporated, Microsoft Corporation, Move Networks and Veoh Networks. LimelightHD will be available immediately on over 700 broadband access networks worldwide.

Originally posted on October 25, 2007 @ 4:03 pm

Planet Bob tries humor on Taxonomy

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internet newsWhether you passed or failed your science classes, majority of students still find taxonomy or the science of species discovery, description and classification a very boring subject. That’s about to change for these Taxonomy experts are finding new ways to impart this knowledge.

Planet Bob, a joint video production from Arizona State University’s International Institute for Species Exploration and Media Alchemy Inc., uses humor to draw attention to the serious subject of biodiversity and the science of taxonomy.

Posted on YouTube, it combines live action, state-of-the-art animation, and the vocal talents of venerable TV host Hugh Downs and others to present the mysterious, exciting and surprisingly funny side of taxonomy.

Watching the first video, I don’t think it’s funny at all. Don’t get me wrong, Down Hughes is the perfect host and the video clip is very informative. Maybe adding stand-up comedians like Dave Chappelle might do wonders. Great effort nonetheless.

Originally posted on October 25, 2007 @ 3:16 am