| 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.
Satan Friendly Family Comedy
Nothing says family fun like demons. Or at least thats what 20th Century Fox is thinking. The Hollywood Reporter says theyve picked up a pitch for a movie called The Devil You Know, based on a childrens book by Nathan Hale.
Hales book is about a little devil who lives in the home of the Fell family. Apparently hes not such a bad hellspawn, because instead of succumbing to the usual mind-number terror associated with the dark ones minions, theyre alright with having him hang around until he starts doing bad things. Apparently hes more like a snake cake devil than an actual, straight from hell devil. The Fells grow impatient, and make a deal with the little devils boss Ms. Phisto and allow her to take his place. Things only get worse. Anyone want to guess what Phisto is short for?
Its not often someone manages to make family entertainment out of the devil.
Review: Wii Rocks with Classics Online
Nintendo's Wii has already brought many casual gamers back to console gaming with an innovative remote system that draws players off the couch and into the game. Considering that most of these additional features are free or relatively cheap, they really boost the value of a console with a price tag far below its competitors.
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Eros inks five year deal Sony
MUMBAI: Eros International has inked an exclusive deal for a package of its films to be broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. According to sources in the industry, Sony has acquired the rights of 16 films for Rs 850 million (Rs 85 crores). The deal comprises Salaam-E-Ishq and Lage Raho Munnabhai as well as some upcoming releases like Namastey London. Sony will have the exclusive global satellite broadcasting rights to the original version of these titles for a period of five years. The other films are as follows: Eklavya - The Royal Guard, Partner, No Smoking, Cheeni Cum, Mahatma Versus Gandhi, Provoked (Hindi), Nanhe Jaisalmer, Buddha Mar Gaya, Chess - A Game Plan, Friends For Ever, Mr Black Mr White, Mr Hot Mr Kool and Aur Pappu Paas Ho Gaya. The deal is in line with Eros' expectations and forms an integral part of Eros's content syndication strategy.
Celebrity Rides
The leather-and-chrome set has a host of activities to choose from as Bike Week officially rolls into town. But along with the usual assortment of entertainment and contests, there are a number of events where you can check out the coolest in customized rides and try out the latest in production models. Trying to get out front as the coolest, the 2007 Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour starts today showing off its collection of customizers and the bikes they built for celebrities. The Seminole tour stop runs through March 11 on Main Street, said Carrie Repp of R&R Promotions, which stages the event. "We are thrilled to be able to add the celebrity bike element to (the tour)," Repp said in a release. "Most people probably don't realize how many celebrities are into motorcycles, and it's interesting to see who rides and what they ride." The custom builders are Dave Perewitz of Boston and his bike designed for NASCAR driver Tony Stewart; Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles in California, showcasing a motorcycle customized for Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day; Ralph Randolph of Ralph Randolph Designs in Arizona and a bike built for actor Matthew McConaughey; and Victory Motorcycles' two-wheeler for NASCAR's Kyle Petty.
Rapper Young Jeezy readies album and headline tour
Wander through the coke-lined lyrics of Young Jeezy's Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 and now The Inspiration, its keep-it-entirely-real follow-up, and you may never look at a snowman or a box of baking soda the same way again. But what you lose in the way of crack-trade innocence you gain in a clear picture of why few rappers in the game get Jeeps to rattling as reliably: Jeezy--never mind ...more .
Image Entertainment Slips To Loss In Q3; Revenues Down; Guides Q4 ...
(RTTNews) - Wednesday after the bell, Image Entertainment, Inc. (DISK | charts | news | PowerRating) announced third quarter loss of $0.16 per share compared to EPS of $0.11 in the year-ago quarter. Analysts estimated loss of $0.09 per share. Net revenues for the quarter declined to $24.36 million from $39.17 million in the same quarter last year. Analysts expected revenues of $26.67 million. For the fourth quarter, the company estimates net revenues in the range of $24 - $27 million. The company expects a small net loss for the quarter at the higher end of its guidance. Analysts estimated revenues of $27.10 million. For the fiscal 2007, the company expects revenues in the range of $93 - $96 million, lower than the previously projected guidance, which had been in the range of $98 - $103 million.
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