| Month left on events-venue study
A study looking at how a regional equestrian/special-events venue similar to Scottsdale's WestWorld could fit into Gilbert is about a month from being completed. A town-hired consultant, Economics Research Associates, is in the midst of informing Gilbert where, how and why a venue could work in the community. Gilbert's elected officials have hopes of building a center for rodeos and non-equestrian events to attract people and generate tax revenue. It also received voters' support. .
2007 CES awards for HP
“The recognition we received at CES validates that there is a new age of innovation in digital entertainment," said Satjiv Chahil, senior vice president, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Consumers are looking forward to new ways to connect, access and enjoy their digital content and HP is there every step of the way - from introducing a new paradigm in mobile entertainment with a Vista-based tablet, to creating a new experience of 'walk-up' family computing and entertainment with the TouchSmart PC, to bringing rich media content back into the living room with the MediaSmart TV." CES award 2007 - HP TouchSmart PC Yahoo! Tech named the HP TouchSmart PC its “Last Gadget Standing" online winner. The HP TouchSmart PC is the industry's first all-in-one PC based on Microsoft Windows Vista with one-touch wireless access to information, communication and entertainment through a customizable desktop screen.
TheV.tv Unveiled for NBA All Star Week in Vegas
As a precursor to a fully digital, 24-hour high-definition cable network coming this summer, theV.tv website launches Friday, February 16, in time for NBA All Star Weekend in Las Vegas. The new site, Vegas Entertainment Network's official site for everything Vegas, will feature up-to-the minute content of happenings in Las Vegas over the weekend, as well as all-original content, many uploading opportunities, contests, prizes and all programming elements in on-line flash video.
TheV.tv is hosted by the flagship attraction, The V Babes --three hip, attractive women who deliver news and entertaining information about Las Vegas in their native dialects; English, Spanish, and Mandarin/Cantonese.
They will be on-site in Las Vegas for the weekend, reporting from various sites including the red carpet at TNT's Kenny Smith's All-Star Celebrity Poker Challenge hosted by LeBron James. Also, “Granny V", 72-year-old Jenny Hughes, will provide local color and interviews from the NBA's Habitat for Humanity home build, TNT's NBA set and the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge. Renowned Vegas entertainers Zowie Bowie (zowiebowie.com) will guide visitors through theV.tv throughout the launch weekend. They will remain as the continuing ambassadors of theV.tv and later, Vegas Entertainment Network. Other ongoing sections include:
· R U Vegas?: Mr.
Imperia Entertainment Signs MMA Fighter Nathan 'Rock' Quarry for ...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) President James Hergott announced today that MMA fighter Nathan Quarry has been cast in a fighter role in the Mixed Martial Arts feature film, "Never Submit." Hergott comments, "Over the past few months we have been auditioning fighters all over the country for 'Never Submit.' We have now auditioned over 300 fighters and actors and only a very small percentage have enough natural acting ability to be able to be in the movie. Nathan came in and auditioned and was prepared and did a fantastic read. He did a great job," said Hergott. ABOUT NATHAN QUARRY Nathan "Rock" Quarry is best known for his appearance in "The Ultimate Fighter," a reality show from the Ultimate Fighting Championship ("UFC").
Chris Klaus’ Kaneva hunts real money in a virtual world
There is no subscription fee to join Kaneva. However, Klaus said the company will have several revenue streams, including the sale of virtual items and real advertising and merchandising. For example, members watching a video on a virtual television could also see real ads. Another source of income could be corporate sponsorship of video games or events like film festivals on the site. It is not just about selling. Its about creating an experience, Klaus said. Companies are going to have to realize theres a big shift. People are not being spoon-fed the messages any more, and the marketing will have to enable interface with your company. Klaus believes Kanevas focus on arts and entertainment will set it apart from other virtual worlds. Still, it will face intense competition from new and existing sites in the virtual galaxy.
Sony Entertainment eyes 26 pct in Neo Sports - report
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Sony Corp.'s Sony Entertainment Television has offered to buy 26 percent of Nimbus Communications' Neo Sports for 3.15 billion rupees, the Economic Times newspaper said on Tuesday. The Sony Entertainment board has approved the acquisition and Nimbus will consider the offer in a board meeting in mid-March, the paper said, citing unidentified sources. "The international launch of Neo Sports presents an opportunity to ally with other strategic players. This may bring an additional set of possibilities for the globalisation of Neo Sports and expansion of Neo Sports Plus," Nimbus Chairman Harish Thawani told the paper, referring to its two sports channels. Sony Entertainment's cricket properties will be exhausted with the International Cricket Council's World Cup beginning in March.
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