| Tots co-star in music video
More than 50 toddlers performed as backup singers and dancers, as well as the audience, when professional children's musician Steve Blunt recorded his newest music video, "Reading Road Trip U.S.A.," yesterday afternoon at the public library.
Commissioned by the state, the video will be shown at libraries across New Hampshire during a summer reading program that kicks off June 23.
Judging by the reaction of the children in Plaistow, all captured on camera, it will be a hit.
Blunt, wearing an orange Hawaiian shirt, strummed, drummed and tooted so contagiously the children couldn't take their eyes off him.
All except for 16-month-old Nicholas Katsoulis, whose eyes were trained on the floor as he gamely tried to crawl closer to the entertainment, giggling as he went.
TV Guide Channel Announces New Reality Competition Series from the ...
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TV Guide Channel, a leading television entertainment network providing original programming to more than 80 million homes, and Magical Elves, executive producers of "Project Runway," "Top Chef" and "Project Greenlight," today announced AMERICA'S NEXT PRODUCER, a 10 episode reality competition series that will give a group of television and video producers the chance to prove they have what it takes to create the next generation of TV hits. Contestants will be judged on their abilities to create and execute compelling TV concepts in a variety of genres from scripted to reality. Contestants will have varying levels of TV production experience and will compete each week to survive elimination rounds. The winner of the new TV Guide Channel series will receive the ultimate TV producer prize package: $100,000 cash, a production office in Hollywood, and a first-look deal with TV Guide Channel.
Ericsson wins Greek Digital City contract in Trikala
Ericsson has signed a turnkey contract with the city of Trikala as a total solution provider and prime integrator to implement its pioneering plans for the creation of the first Greek Digital City. Ericsson is the prime integrator for this turnkey FTTx backbone telecommunications infrastructure project, which will bring broadband services to the population. Ericsson is also the sole supplier of switching, WiFi systems and a metropolitan area fiber optic network, as well as related telecom services, such as consulting, deployment, systems integration and customer support, until 2008. The fiber optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), extending about 15km throughout the city, will link a range of buildings including the town hall, hospitals, schools and universities, cultural and sporting centers, and trade chamber, as well as the police force, fire service, tax authority, meteorological institute and semi-industrial park of the city.
BBC signs YouTube dead for news, entertainment excerpts
LONDON (AP) - The British Broadcasting Corp. said Friday that it has signed a deal with Google Inc.'s YouTube that will allow the popular Web site to show excerpts of the broadcaster's news and entertainment programs.The BBC said it will offer three branded "channels" on YouTube, the video-sharing Web site bought by Google last year, in a bid to raise its profile and drive extra traffic to its own Web site.The broadcaster did not reveal the financial terms of the agreement but said it will also get a share of the advertising revenue generated by traffic to the new channels.BBC Director General Mark Thompson said that YouTube was "a key gateway through which to engage new audiences in the U.K. and abroad." YouTube attracts an estimated 70 million users each month.One new channel, "BBC Worldwide," will show clips from hit BBC programs including motor show "Top Gear," spy drama "Spooks" and the nature documentaries presented by David Attenborough.A second entertainment channel, "BBC," will show clips like trailers and short features such as video diaries of actors on the popular "Dr Who" TV series.
Sony Unveils First BRAVIA Flat-Panel LCD HDTVs with Internet Video ...
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today took the wraps off seven BRAVIA(TM) high-definition televisions that will be compatible with the company's recently announced BRAVIA(TM) Internet Video Link module. The HD 1080p (progressive) V-series models include 46- and 40-inch screen sizes, while 720p models include the S-series 26-, 40-, 46-inch models (all measured diagonally) and 32-inch class (31.5 inches measured diagonally). Also new is the 32-inch class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) KDL-32XBR4 set. All of the new models feature the Technical Emmy(R) award-winning Xross Media Bar (XMB)(TM) user interface for enhanced navigation. Previously, Sony announced the first of its kind BRAVIA Internet Video Link module that allows for direct television access to Internet video content, including high-definition programming, from providers like AOL, Yahoo! and Grouper, as well as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony BMG Music.
EARTH DAY: Litter disposal program set
The York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority will offer a free litter disposal program from March 31 through May 31 in celebration of Earth Day and in conjunction with the Great Pennsylvania Clean Up. The program is open to individuals, groups, schools and neighborhoods that want to clean up litter and dispose of it for free at the York County Resource Recovery Center. Recyclable materials must be separated. Groups must pre-register between now and May 21. Call 845-1066. .
Blu-ray? HD DVD? It's Time To Choose
NEW YORK -- The two movie disc formats that are competing to replace the DVD have had a rocky start, with clunky first-generation players and an audience that has been reluctant to buy them for fear of betting on the losing side.
But there's now a second generation of players out, and in our test of three of them, it's clear that they left the problems of their predecessors behind. Sorry, consumers, but it's time to choose sides: Blu-ray or HD DVD.
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New movie theater will open at Valley River Center offering deals ...
A brand new Eugene movie theater opens its doors next week; one that won't force students to enter a shocking state of 1990s flashback at Gateway Mall.
The theater, Regal Cinemas Valley River Center Stadium 15, officially opens Friday, March 9, but beginning Monday the entertainment giant will offer movies, popcorn and soft drinks, which typically total nearly $15, for only $1 each, according to Regal Entertainment Group's press release.
Though most the $1 films have already trickled to Springfield's $1.50 theater, moviegoers can enjoy state-of-the-art stadium seating with comfy chairs and 54-feet-wide screens.
Monday thru Wednesday the theater, located in Valley River Center near retailers Zumiez and Torrid, will screen hit films "Happy Feet," "The Prestige," "The Devil Wears Prada" and "The Pursuit of Happiness," among others.
Long-awaited Art Sanctuary Soiree returns
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Presented by and benefiting Art Sanctuary, the Amuse Les Sens Soiree returns Saturday, March 24, at Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. The event will be held in the center's Grand Ballroom from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m., and will feature nearly 70 artists each displaying two to five pieces of their original work for sale in a variety of media, live local bands, merchandise tables and interactive art. Food will be provided by Jenicca's Café and Wine Bar. Admission is $10. Bands currently set to perform are The Vampire Squid, Anton Mink and St. Device. DJ Kaleidoscope and DJ Veritas also will provide musical stylings. Merchandise for sale will include jewelry, glasswork, handmade soaps and other items. Two comic book artists also will be on hand to show their work.
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