Latest news releases for Entertainment Consumer Video from Billboard Publicity Wire 2009-11-07T17:39:39Z http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbconsumervideo.xml 2009-10-16T16:53:03Z Internet Video Archive announced today that it has signed an agreement with ARTISTdirect Internet Group (ADIG)for distribution of independent label music videos online. The agreement adds IVA's deep catalog of music videos to ARTISTdirect's deep catalog of music resulting in a compelling new offering to the 12 million-plus unique visitors to the ARTISTdirect Network. The agreement also includes movie previews which will be rolled out later in the year. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3063344.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3063344.htm 2009-10-13T13:21:03Z The pre-release for "18 Karat Reggae: Stepping out of Babylon" is now available for digital downloads. Fans of Reggae and Dancehall music do not need to wait for the official release date of November 17th to get their hands on the latest release in the classic reggae series. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/TCOOO/Reggae/prweb2943924.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/TCOOO/Reggae/prweb2943924.htm 2009-08-26T19:01:00Z With her fan frenzy following, at just thirteen years old, Los Angeles native Cymphonique has earned the title "Lil Miss Swaggar" and has been compared to the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Keri Hilson, and Miley Cyrus. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2798334.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2798334.htm 2009-06-23T07:26:29Z Filming to start in September for Part 2 of The Battlefield Tour Series The Americans on D-Day to VE Day. The Americans D-Day to VE Day and will feature popular Battle Tour Guide Host Ellwood von Seibold (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565094.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565094.htm 2009-04-03T17:32:39Z The Evolving World of Gaming: Leading Players from Electronic Arts, PopCap Games, Microsoft, Best Buy Capital, Nokia, NBC Universal, Paramount and many more (PRWeb Apr 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2299654.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2299654.htm 2009-03-17T15:26:10Z Percy Romeo Miller has put his entertainment career on hold to do something that no other teen entertainer has done... go to college, play basketball, and win the PAC-10 Championship ring. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2243844.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2243844.htm 2009-03-10T16:58:53Z Senior Execs from Netflix, Xbox, TV.com, FOX, Sony Pictures, YouTube, Havas Digital, TiVo, Sezmi and ZillionTV to Present at Annual Insiders Forum (PRWeb Mar 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2224524.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2224524.htm 2009-02-10T13:29:10Z On March 24, 2009, the Toronto based band will release their documentary DVD, "The Kings: Anatomy of a One-Hit Wonder." For the first time the original members of The Kings tell of their rise from obscurity to landing a major US record deal with famed producer Bob 'Pink Floyd' Ezrin. In conjunction with the DVD release, a tour is being planned for US cities. The Kings have never stopped performing, and continue to be a great live act. Guitarist and Bass Player are available for interviews. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2000004.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2000004.htm 2009-01-13T10:39:49Z Every year, more and more women and teenagers in the U.S. are choosing to receive breast implants. ABSOLUTELY SAFE follows the real-life stories of two young women, Deneé and Wendi, as they face their own body image issues and the medical choices surrounding this popular plastic surgery procedure. This timely documentary exposé comes out on the heels of a recent letter to congress from a group of FDA scientists that accuses top FDA officials of engaging in "serious misconduct" by tampering with the approval process of medical devices. Breast implants are classified as medical devices. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Breast/Implantsafety/prweb1856904.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Breast/Implantsafety/prweb1856904.htm 2009-04-16T09:27:59Z The Launch of a Pop-Culture Talk Show Series Geared Toward the Net Generation. (PRWeb Jan 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Digital_TV/New_Media/prweb1847984.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Digital_TV/New_Media/prweb1847984.htm 2008-11-24T05:00:22Z Critically acclaimed Cash Money/Universal Motown Records recording artist Lil Wayne announces the kickoff of the “I Am Music Tour” on December 14th in Miami. T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson are scheduled to join him on the road. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/lil_wayne/center_december/prweb1661844.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/lil_wayne/center_december/prweb1661844.htm 2008-11-20T07:15:02Z Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the unique music award categories and nominees for MOST DEMANDED - The Music Choice Video On Demand Awards, the first-ever Video On Demand awards show. This December, the awards show, hosted by Geffen Records recording artists Jessica and Janelle Martinez of Prima J, will be available in four parts on Music Choice On Demand, the #1 free video-on-demand (VOD) network in the country. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/most_demanded/prweb1646844.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/most_demanded/prweb1646844.htm 2008-11-05T22:15:01Z Little Mailman, Tony Cox's first starring role in a feature film, delivers a hilarious comedy about what it takes to keep the customers happy, without going postal. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578774.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1578774.htm 2008-10-27T12:35:26Z Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm 2008-10-26T17:00:24Z Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm 2008-10-01T14:00:09Z Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of ‘Rocktober’, a month-long programming & marketing campaign dedicated to Rock’s hottest established and emerging artists. The long list of featured artists and bands includes Slipknot, All American Rejects, Pete Wentz, Three Days Grace, and Unearth. Music Choice will offer Originals, video premieres, video playlists, and a selection of classic videos & DVD clips throughout the month of October to watch on its free On Demand network and its free online music service. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm 2008-09-22T09:20:01Z Following the success of 2004’s definitive Elton John DVD set, Dream Ticket, the legendary Sir Elton John and Best Buy announce the Oct. 28 release of The Red Piano collection. Thousands of fans have traveled to Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas to see over 200 shows, helping The Red Piano break records and set new standards for musical entertainment. This DVD/CD set available only at Best Buy and www.BestBuy.com/EltonJohn promises to bring this amazing entertainment experience to Elton John fans across the continent. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/best_buy/elton/prweb1369274.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/best_buy/elton/prweb1369274.htm 2008-09-17T04:00:17Z A recent study of more than 1,000 people conducted by KRC Research and iStockphoto, the world’s royalty-free multimedia sales leader, revealed that 33 percent of Americans are using downloaded digital content, but nearly 30 percent are unaware that permission may be required for its use. This lack of awareness spikes to 38 percent among Americans in both the 18–24 and 65 and older age groups. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm 2008-09-16T05:15:03Z SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), today announced the debut of its first SanDisk Point & Shoot Film Festival1, an online video contest on YouTube to find and display the most compelling user-generated videos taken on consumer point-and-shoot digital cameras. Beginning today, entrants may upload their videos to YouTube by visiting www.youtube.com/sandisk. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/sandisk/video/prweb1341084.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/sandisk/video/prweb1341084.htm 2008-09-09T23:12:31Z Senior Executives from MySpace, Pandora, EMI Music, Warner Music and (RED) to Keynote at Top Industry Event. (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1313894.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1313894.htm 2008-09-07T14:31:11Z Cartoon character Betty McBethal and her canine sidekick Bongodog vent their frustration with the music industry in "Mad," a pop track that showcases the plight of the unsuccessful musician and the cynical nature of today's music industry structure. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm 2008-08-27T09:36:31Z Seattle-based, R&B/Hip Hop duo Steelo released their first music video, "Make Up My Mind," this week to both on-line video outlets and major networks. The video was filmed in New York City and directed by James "Latin" Clark, with photography direction by Matt Workman, whose reel includes Busta Rhymes and KRS ONE. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm 2008-08-25T12:44:11Z NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm 2008-08-11T06:10:01Z Thumbplay® (www.thumbplay.com), the #1 mobile entertainment destination in the U.S.*, today announced that it is working with MTV to enhance and manage its mobile personalization offerings for MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and MTV Tr3s. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm 2008-08-05T12:30:02Z Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, today announced the record-breaking success of Universal Motown Recording artist Lil Wayne’s Lollipop video on Music Choice. The video had been viewed an unprecedented one million times two weeks in a row. Lil Wayne is the first artist ever to achieve this milestone since Music Choice launched its free Video On Demand Music Network in late 2004. With over ten million views to date, Rentrak, an independent media measurement and analytics company, confirms that Lil Wayne’s Lollipop holds the ALL-TIME RECORD as the most popular music video on Music Choice EVER! (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm 2008-07-30T10:53:16Z Indie/pop recording artist Leah DeVon is set to release her new dance single "What Does It Take". She has joined forces with Atlanta film company 410FILMS under the direction of Paulo Diaz to shoot the accompanying music video. "What Does It Take" comes on the heels of the singer/songwriters smash album "Come Over". Download Leah DeVon's album at iTunes and leahdevonmusic.com and her single "What Does It Take" at emusic.com. (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/newmusic/7listentomusic/prweb1160414.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/newmusic/7listentomusic/prweb1160414.htm 2008-07-10T09:05:01Z JAMD.com, the consumer website of Getty Images, the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and digital media, announced that its new JAMD Mobile application will be available free on the Apple App Store today. JAMD Mobile provides a fresh new celebrity image experience. It gives people an exciting, tangible way to carry and interact with millions of images using Getty Images’ constantly updated collection of celebrity, fashion, news and sports. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm 2008-07-01T12:24:07Z Elite Group of Industry Leaders Judges Prestigious Mobile Awards (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm 2008-06-21T13:55:17Z http://chaindriven.typepad.com [CHAINDRIVEN] to Open for Lynyrd Skynyrd & Hank Williams, Jr. at the Rowdy Frynds Tour (PRWeb Jun 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1042074.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1042074.htm 2008-06-10T13:22:35Z Fox Interactive Media SVP & GM Ron Berryman and AOL EVP Lynda Clarizio among Speakers at Annual Industry Summit (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm 2008-06-04T05:00:16Z Songphonic Records today announced that Jyrojets’ hotly-tipped debut album will be released on 16th June on iTunes and most major download stores worldwide. The physical release will follow in the UK on 23rd June. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm 2008-05-30T08:00:01Z The fourth studio album by The Inc./Universal Motown superstar singer-songwriter ASHANTI, titled THE DECLARATION, reaches retail stores and digital online sellers on June 3rd, 2008. Album producers and collaborators include such genre-defining talents as Robin Thicke, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, L.T. Hutton, and Pharrell Williams. (PRWeb May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.htm 2008-05-30T15:00:04Z SeeqPod Inc, the search and discovery technology company specializing in playable search results, announced today that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies. The OnHollywood 100 is an annual power list of the top private emerging technology companies in digital entertainment and media. The AlwaysOn editorial team based on a set of five criteria--innovation, market potential, customer adoption, media buzz and investor value creation handpicked SeeqPod. (PRWeb May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/alwayson/seeqpod/prweb987384.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/alwayson/seeqpod/prweb987384.htm 2008-05-20T07:25:02Z SpiralFrog™ (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music experience, today announced the launch of SpiralFrogClub.com and its first North American marketing campaign. The campaign was created and produced by Night Agency, New York. (PRWeb May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb959114.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb959114.htm 2008-05-01T09:29:25Z MY RUN is the incredible true story of a middle-aged businessman who slogged through 75 marathons in 75 days to highlight the needs of single parent families. (PRWeb May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm 2008-04-22T15:01:00Z Mobile Excellence Awards to Honor Achievement in Mobile Media, Marketing and Technology (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm 2008-04-07T12:40:01Z SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free and legal, ad-supported web-based music service, today announced it was selected by the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), to be the exclusive download partner for "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland," the documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder, Alicia Keys', month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm 2008-03-28T09:25:01Z Boys II Men, one of the most successful R&B male vocal groups of all time, are going on a world tour. An exclusive behind the scenes video is also available to download free (attached to this release and also available to download from www.boyziimenhitsville.com ). (PRWeb Mar 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ii_men/hitsville_usa/prweb812384.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ii_men/hitsville_usa/prweb812384.htm 2008-03-27T12:30:02Z SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free, ad-supported Web-based music experience, today announced it crossed a major threshold with almost 850,000 registered users. Based on reported user numbers, SpiralFrog is now positioned as the third largest legal music download site in U.S. and Canada behind only iTunes and Rhapsody. The company also demonstrated further growth with traffic already surpassing two million unique monthly visitors for March. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb809944.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb809944.htm 2008-03-21T09:30:03Z SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music site, gives music fans the chance to win $5,000 in concert tickets with a new sweepstakes launching today. (PRWeb Mar 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb793224.htm http://www.billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb793224.htm