The ghost of the PS2: God of War Collection reviewed Nov 20, 2009
For those interested in revisiting the PlayStation 2 classics, or for gamers who somehow missed them the first time around, Sony has released quite the package: God of War 1 and 2 together in one Blu-ray disc, complete with a graphical boost to take advantage of the power of the PlayStation 3 ... Sony Computer Entertainment ... Sony sent over an early copy of the game, sans packaging, allowing us to spend a good amount of time with both titles for the review. (Ars Technica)
Oprah Winfrey to retire Chicago-based syndicated show in 2011 Nov 20, 2009
Others she put in syndication include chef Rachael Ray and Dr. Mehmet Oz. It was reported earlier this week that Harpo was close to a deal with Sony Pictures Television to syndicate a program featuring Chicago designer Nate Berkus, a featured expert on her program for eight years. From the talk show's success, Winfrey has been able to give millions to charity and build a media empire that has included O magazine, Oprah. (FOX61, CT)
Sony Ericsson moving HQ to Atlanta Nov 20, 2009
Sony Ericsson is moving its headquarters to Atlanta from North Carolina's Research Triangle area as part of a global consolidation by the wireless handset maker ... It's unclear how many of the 425 jobs in Sony Ericsson's operations near Raleigh-Durham will move to Atlanta or when ... Sony Ericsson picked metro Atlanta because ATless, one of its largest customers, is based here and Atlanta's airport is agateway to Latin America. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Stringer Sees 3D as Sony's Next $10 Billion Business; Investors Skeptical Nov 20, 2009
Sonys Stringer Sees 3D as Next $10 Billion Business (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Sonys Stringer Sees 3D as Next $10 Billion Business (Update1) ... Stringer also plans to drive sales growth by offering electronic-book readers and an online service that can be accessed from Sonys TVs, music players, game machines and other mobile products, a business the company projects will generate 300 billion yen in the year ending March 2013. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Oprah Winfrey to Announce End of Syndicated Talk Show on Today's Broadcast Nov 20, 2009
Sony Pictures Television ... Sony Pictures Television syndicates the show hosted by Dr. Mehmet Oz, a health expert who appeared on Winfreys program for three years on a regular basis. (Bloomberg -- US)
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 friend Facebook Nov 20, 2009
Sony Corp., meanwhile, is letting PlayStation 3 users connect their systems to Facebook through its latest software upgrade ... Sony recently added Netflix streaming to the PS3, something that had already been possible on the Xbox 360. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Archives: A Bold Shakeup for Dell Nov 20, 2009
The company needs to forgo market-share gains and aggressive sales growth targets for the sake of higher profits; it must balance an aim to move upmarket to compete with Apple () and Sony () with consumers' belt-tightening in the teeth of a recession; and Dell should also consider putting more of its $19. 9 billion market value and $8. (BusinessWeek)
Sony outlines turnaround plan Nov 20, 2009
Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty. Article:Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty:/n/a/2009/11/18/financial/f234042S50 ... DTL Article:Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty:/n/a/2009/11/18/financial/f234042S50. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Global video news recap, World Tech Update Nov. 19 Nov 20, 2009
The European Union published findings of an 18-month investigation Tuesday, finding that 301 Web sites that sold mobile-phone ringtones, wallpapers and other services had "serious breaches of EU consumer law,? according to a statement. Of the sites investigated, 70 percent of the cases have been resolved, 159 sites have been corrected and 54 sites have been closed. CEO and President Howard Stringer spoke in Tokyo on Thursday and said that Sony is ahead on cost-cutting for the year, and in the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sony Aims for 5% Operating Profit Margin by 2012 Nov 20, 2009
TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Struggling Sony Corp. (6758 ... Sony has already cut 16,000 jobs, half of them full-time, representing about 5% of its global workforce ... Like most of its Japanese technology peers, Sony was squeezed over the past year between recession in major economies and the strength of the yen, undercutting the value of exports. (SmartMoney)
Sony pushes back profit margin target, eyes 3D TV Nov 20, 2009
TOKYO (Reuters) Sony Corp (6758 ... Sony's TV business is in its sixth straight year of losses as it struggles to compete with South Korean rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930 ... The New York-trade shares of Sony fell more than 4 percent to 27. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
AOL Shows Worst Not Over for Media Job Cuts Nov 20, 2009
The cuts come after an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people have lost jobs at major media companies like General Electric Co's NBC Universal, Viacom Inc, Walt Disney Co, Sony Corp and others since 2008. "There's no studio that hasn't cut significantly. It's understood that most of those jobs aren't coming back," said Standard and Poor's analyst Tuna Amobi. (ABC News -- Wire)
Babelgum Partners with RingTales to Exclusively Premiere New Dilbert and New Yorker Animated Series Nov 20, 2009
Babelgums content partners include, among others, EMI, Sony Music, the New York Times, PBS, BBC, VBS, Lonely Planet, Coolhunting, National Geographic, Funny or Die, T5M, Shine Limited, Cinetic Rights Management, Content Republic, Gong Anime, The Workbook Project, Cinelan, Power to the Pixel and Off the Fence as well as the Encounters, Los Angeles, and Hamptons film festivals. The company has also set up a series of online contests to nurture independent film, music and art talent: the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BioWare Announces New "Return to Ostagar" Downloadable Content for Dragon Age: Origins Nov 20, 2009
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Purring pussycat Nov 20, 2009
MGM is currently owned by a consortium of Providence Equity Partners, Texas Pacific Group, the Sony Corporation, Comcast, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and the Quadrangle Group. With the riskiness of modern film industry, it is hard to imagine who would want to buy MGM now. (BBC News -- Business)
Android's growth worries some Nov 20, 2009
And in a bid to differentiate themselves, handset makers are creating custom user interfaces like the HTC Sense, the Motorola Blur and the Rachael UI from Sony Ericsson. Android phones vary significantly in the hardware, too -- phones with and without camera flash, some have physical keyboards, others don't. (CNN -- International)
PlayStation 3 to Receive 3D Firmware Upgrade Nov 20, 2009
November 19, 2009 - One of the ways Sony plans to drive industry growth and profitability in the coming years is by expanding into the 3D market with its. During the company's earlier this morning, Sony revealed plans to roll out a line of 3D-related products for your home, including a new series of televisions and Blu-ray players, and also plans to upgrade all PlayStation 3 consoles with a firmware update adding 3D capability by fiscal year ending March 31, 2011 ... In line with the company's... (IGN Gear)
Building the Smart Home Wirelessly Nov 20, 2009
The team points out that more than 70 manufacturers, including Echelon, IBM, Motorola, Nokia, Nortel, Panasonic, Philips, Sony, and Toshiba have joined OSGi, which means that the standard could be widely adopted and implemented by technologists. The NCKU team has built on this open network system using RFID so that devices and individuals can be connected to video devices in the smart home for entertainment or security purposes. (Science Daily)
Japan: Restructuring on track at Sony Nov 20, 2009
Sony aimed to be profitable in gaming and flat-panel television sets by the year to March 2011, it said yesterday as it slashes costs to turn around unprofitable units. Chief executive Howard Stringer said Sony's restructuring was ahead of schedule, with procurement costs cut by 165500 billion (R42bn). (Business Report, South Africa)
Sony slides to 4 month low Nov 20, 2009
Sony slides to 4-mth low, plan fails to inspire- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Sony slides to 4-mth low, plan fails to inspire20 Nov 2009, 1124 hrs IST, REUTERS ... TOKYO/SEOUL: Shares of Sony Corp fell to their lowest in nearly four months on Friday after the electronics maker's new business strategy failed to convince investors it could deliver strong profit growth. (India Times)
New Jobless Claims Unchanged at 505K Nov 20, 2009
Cell phone handset maker Sony Ericsson said it will move its North American headquarters to Atlanta from Research Triangle Park, N.C., and close a half-dozen sites worldwide. The closures are part of a plan to cut 2,000 jobs, or 20 percent of its global work force. (CBS News)
Viacom's Cable Networks Win Rights to Jackson Film Nov 19, 2009
The Sony Pictures film, featuring rehearsal footage from the London concerts Jackson was planning when he died in June, has already pulled in $200 million in worldwide box office returns. Viacom, led by Sumner Redstone, said Tuesday its rights to the movie last six years and cover all of the domestic cable channels in its MTV and BET networks division. (Newsmax)
Cambridge Police: Incidents Nov. 9-15, 2009 Nov 19, 2009
Nov. 12, 4:27 p.m., a Cottage Park Avenue residence was broken into via an unlocked door, and a TV, Sony laptop computer and a DVD player stolen. 4:34 p.m., a Bristol Street residence broken into and removed clothing; a handbag and bearings were stolen. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
A digital hub for the family Nov 19, 2009
PETALING JAYA: The latest all-in-one (AIO) PC from Sony includes a 24in touchscren with multi-touch capability for easily accessing its many advanced functions. The Vaio L VPCL118FG comes preinstalled with Media Gallery multimedia software which allows users to access photos, videos and music in a fun and intuitive way. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The ghost of the PS2: God of War Collection reviewed Nov 19, 2009
For those interested in revisiting the PlayStation 2 classics, or for gamers who somehow missed them the first time around, Sony has released quite the package: God of War 1 and 2 together in one Blu-ray disc, complete with a graphical boost to take advantage of the power of the PlayStation 3 ... Sony Computer Entertainment ... Sony sent over an early copy of the game, sans packaging, allowing us to spend a good amount of time with both titles for the review. (Ars Technica)
Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 friend Facebook Nov 19, 2009
Sony Corp., meanwhile, is letting PlayStation 3 users connect their systems to Facebook through its latest software upgrade ... Sony recently added Netflix streaming to the PS3, something that had already been possible on the Xbox 360. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Game Console Makers at a Crossroads Nov 19, 2009
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are coming to terms with a dearth of blockbuster titles and increased rivalry from new gaming platforms such as smartphones ... Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony need a new game plan ... Sony () introduced a slimmer design and slashed the price of its PlayStation 3 by $100, to $299. (BusinessWeek)
Hulu Looks to Get into Music Videos, Too Nov 19, 2009
Universal has al 00004000 ready signed Sony Music Entertainment, the second largest label and is and Warner Music Group about joining. Vevo is due to launch sometime next month. (CBS News)
Sony Chief Executive Outlines Turnaround Plan Nov 19, 2009
Sony said it aims to be profitable in gaming and flat-panel TVs by the fiscal year ending March 2011 as it slashes costs to turn around money-losing businesses. FILE - In this file video game image released by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., a scene is shown from "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves." (AP Photo/Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.,File) (AP) ... "Our work is already bearing fruit," Chief Executive Howard Stringer said Thursday in outlining Sony Corp.'s turnaround strategy... (ABC News -- Wire)
Spatial View Introduces 3DeeSlide With Sony Music Special Edition Blu-ray Disc Nov 19, 2009
- Bundled Offer With Sony Music Blu-Ray Disc "Forsenses" Featuring a Fascinating Journey Into Nature. Spatial View teams up with Sony Music Entertainment Germany to convert movie sequences from the Blu-ray disc "forsenses" to Stereo 3D, and make them available for viewing on the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch ... Starting on 20th of November, users of iPhone 3G and iPod Touch (second generation or later) can buy the bundle comprising the 3DeeSlide and the Sony Blu-ray disc "forsenses". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Some Sony e-readers may not arrive for the holidays Nov 19, 2009
Sony announced Wednesday that its new reader is now available for preorder. But while the press release says it will ship next month, Sony's e-commerce says pre-orders will ship Dec. 18 through Jan. 8 ... The number of people who signed up to find out about the Daily Edition's availability exceeded Sony's expectation, a company spokesman said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Google Unveils New e-Book Service Nov 19, 2009
Sony May Not Ship New E-Reader by Christmas ... A Sony Web site now states that pre-orders will ship December 18 through January 8, and the actual delivery date cannot be guaranteed ... A Sony Web site now states that pre-orders will ship December 18 through January 8, and the actual delivery date cannot be guaranteed. (Fox News)
Susan Boyle's "I Dreamed a Dream" is Amazon Music's Largest Global CD Pre-Order Nov 19, 2009
The album will be released from Sony Music Entertainment on Nov. 23 ... About Sony Music Entertainment ... Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2009' Plans Global Domination 7th Annual Event Will Be Broadcast in More Than 180 Countries and Territories Worldwide Nov 19, 2009
Two-Hour Event Premieres LIVE On Saturday, December 12 At 8:00 PM ETHalo: Reach To Exclusively Premiere At VGAs, Plus Spectacular First Looks At Never-Before-Seen Titles Set To Rock Gaming Consoles In 2010 And BeyondNominees And Categories Honoring The Best In Video Games Announced With Sony's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Topping List With Eight NominationsVoting Begins Today At VGA.Spike ... UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves (Sony Computer Entertainment / Naughty Dog). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Target might be considering Metreon location Nov 19, 2009
Big box retail did not factor into the original plans for the Metreon in 1999 when Sony built the mall in San Francisco as a technology and entertainment center near the heart of one the city's major arts districts ... But Sony sold the building, and now Target, one of the nation's favorite retailers, is said to be interested in the four-story structure, raising questions about how the middlebrow merchandiser would be received in a city known for its opposition to chain stores and whether its... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 18, 2009
Netflix's video-streaming catalog is now available directly through Sony's Bravia HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players ... MTV Networks has secured the exclusive U.S. TV rights to Michael Jackson's This Is It from Sony Pictures Television. (Multichannel News)
PopCap(TM) to Launch Peggle(TM) and Peggle Nights Add-On for the PlayStation(R)Network and Peggle Nights Content Pack on Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade Nov 18, 2009
A cult fan favorite among hardcore gamers and casual players alike, Peggle and the Peggle Nights add-on pack, published by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE), can be purchased beginning November 19 from the PlayStationStore for US $9 ... About Sony Online Entertainment ... Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games which have entertained millions of players around the globe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"2012" a Big Hit First Weekend Out Nov 18, 2009
Grabs No. 1 Domestic Box Office Spot and, Says Sony, Sets Record with Its Worldwide Take ... The Sony Pictures action saga tells the story of a scramble to save remnants of humanity aboard giant arks as the earth's crust shifts and flood waters pour over most of the planet ... 7 million opening weekend for "The Day After Tomorrow." But Sony reported that its global total was the best ever for an original movie not based on an established franchise, brand or best-selling novel. (CBS News -- Early Show)
New Optus $29 Cap Plan Blackberry for $0 upfront over 24 months. Act fast! 1800 300 808 Nov 18, 2009
Sony Ericsson C903 (3G) $0 upfront. Plan Name. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Mainstreamer with a melody and mantras Nov 18, 2009
Battle Studies is out now on Sony Music. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'2012' kills at box office Nov 18, 2009
The John Cusack thriller brought in more than its $200 million budget in its opening weekend, a huge win for Sony Pictures. Add in the spectacular limited release reign of "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" and the weekend was a solid one even if it couldn't surpass last year at this time when Sony's "Quantum of Solace" was top dog on the list. (CNN -- International)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. to Offer Richer Online Social Experience to PlayStation(R)3 Computer Entertainment System Owners with Facebook Integration Nov 18, 2009
Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. ... Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. ("SCEA") today announced an integration with Facebook to deliver the first phase of a variety of new features to further connect and enhance the online social experiences of PlayStation3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system owners ... About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Android's growth worries some Nov 18, 2009
And in a bid to differentiate themselves, handset makers are creating custom user interfaces like the HTC Sense, the Motorola Blur and the Rachael UI from Sony Ericsson. Android phones vary significantly in the hardware, too -- phones with and without camera flash, some have physical keyboards, others don't. (CNN -- Tech)
360 Facebook and Twitter Today, PS3 Integration Incoming Nov 18, 2009
Where's Sony in all this. The company that upcoming firmware update v3. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
thePlatform Simplifies 'TV Everywhere' for Programmers Nov 18, 2009
The company's services provide unmatched versatility for designing and supporting video businesses on PCs, mobile, and TV. Customers include: Associated Press, BBC, Big Ten Network, Cablevision, CBS College Sports, CNBC, Comcast, Corus Entertainment, Cox Communications, ExerciseTV, Gannett/USA Today, HIT Entertainment, PBS, PBS KIDS Sprout, Sony BMG, Starz Play, Time Warner Cable, Travel Channel Media, and numerous others. With a nine-year history of service, thePlatform is an independent... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Netflix Members Can Now Instantly Watch Movies and TV Episodes Streamed to Sony Networked Bravia TVs and Blu-ray Disc Player Nov 18, 2009
Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) , the world's largest online movie rental service, today announced that Netflix members can now instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix directly to TVs via Sony BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs, previous BRAVIA models compatible with Sony's BRAVIA Internet video link module and the Sony Network Blu-ray Disc Player. The partnership between Netflix and Sony Electronics was announced in July ... Separately,... (Multichannel News)
DNP, MPI and Sony Develop MasterCard Compatible IC Credit Card Using Plastic Derived from Biobased Polymer (PLA) Nov 18, 2009
Tokyo, Nov 17, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) Mitsubishi Plastic Inc., (MPI) and Sony Corporation (Sony) today announced the joint development of the world's first(1) IC credit card using a biobased polymer (PLA; Polylactic acid) as its primary material, and that the card has obtained permission of usage from MasterCard Worldwide ... Furthermore, the card has been successfully mounted with both a contact IC chip and FeliCa(3), a contactless IC card technology... (JCN Network, Japan)
Netflix Goes Live On Sony's Bravia HDTVs, Blu-ray Players Nov 18, 2009
Internet-Delivered Video Service Also Available on Sony PlayStation 3s ... Netflix's video-streaming catalog is now available directly through Sony's Bravia HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players ... The Sony Bravia models now available to instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix include the W5100, Z5100, XBR9, and XBR10 series in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch screen sizes, which are priced from $1,100 to $5,000. (Multichannel News)
CONFIRMED: FOXNEWS interviews Obama tonight at 9:20PM ET... Developing.... Nov 18, 2009
The Summit will also feature innovators from Google Books, Sony, BBC, and Publishers Weekly. Email This Post. (The Drudge Report)
Viacom wins rights to Jacksons This Is It Nov 18, 2009
The Sony Pictures film, which paid $60 million for film rights to Jackson's rehearsal footage, has already pulled in more than $200 million in worldwide box office returns. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
Equinox: A Great Phone That's Weak at Multimedia Nov 18, 2009
The Sony Ericsson Equinox flip phone excels at making and receiving calls, but is mediocre at texting, taking photos, and anything multimedia-related, says PC World ... The Sony Ericsson Equinox is far from a bad phone, but the rough texting/e-mailing setup, mediocre camera, and average music capabilities pale compared with those of. (BusinessWeek)
After design loss in Sony TV, what's next for Amimon? Nov 18, 2009
com - After design loss in Sony TV, what's next for Amimon ... After design loss in Sony TV, what's next for Amimon. (EETimes)
Sony Pictures Entertainment Opens 'Colorworks' Digital Intermediate Facility Nov 17, 2009
Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment ... Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sony Pictures Entertainment has opened a full-service digital intermediate (DI) facility located on its historic lot in Culver City, it was announced today by Chris Cookson, President of Sony Pictures Technologies ... "Sony Pictures is uniquely positioned at the intersection of entertainment and technology," said Cookson. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nikkei closes down, concerns about gov't economic policy Nov 17, 2009
86 percent to 235 yen, whilst Sony Corp also ended trade in negative territory down 0 ... 38 percent Tuesday following reports the LCD panel maker will supply light emitting diode (LED) technology to Sony LCD TVs. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tennessee's Kraken Named World's Third Fastest Computer, ORNL's Jaguar Is No. 1 Nov 17, 2009
20, 2007) The Sony Playstation 3 (PS3), Xbox and Nintendo Wii have captivated a generation of computer gamers with bold graphics and rapid-fire animation. But these high-tech toys can do a lot more than just. (Science Daily)
Brenham Police Department Nov 17, 2009
Taken was an Xbox 360 and a Sony Playstation 2. Officers Eduardo Ortega and Curtis Schoen responded to a call at 4:49 a.m. Sunday concerning an unruly customer at a convenience store in the 2900 block of Highway 36 South. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Stock index futures signal dip after rally Nov 17, 2009
6 percent on Tuesday, with exporters such as Sony Corp (6758. T) weighed on by a strong yen, while European shares retreated from a 13-month closing high and snapped a four-day winning run, with commodity stocks leading the losers as investors pocketed gains in raw material prices. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Oates, Clark and Knotts featured in MSU lecture Nov 17, 2009
Participants are Terry L. Clark, '81 engineering physics, principal at Harness, Dickey and Pierce Law firm; Shane Knotts, '86 accounting, vice president of Global Royalties and Global Income Tracking at Sony Music; and Russ Oates '01 journalism and geography, deputy director of External Relations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) ... Prior to joining Sony Music, Knotts worked at the Big Eight accounting firm of Touche Ross where he performed financial audits and... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Hollywood rethinks use of pricey A-list actors Nov 17, 2009
"The (major movie) machine didn't fly last summer, if you look at the movies and the names, they were not star-driven movies, they really weren't," said Peter Guber, chairman of Mandalay Entertainment and former head of Sony Pictures. Hollywood insiders say A-listers currently are having trouble with salary demands in the $15 million range or participation approaching 20 percent of gross profits deals that were once somewhat common for top talent. (MSNBC -- News)
Sony Ericsson Equinox (T-Mobile) Nov 17, 2009
The Sony Ericsson Equinox is far from a bad phone, but the rough texting/e-mailing setup, mediocre camera, and average music capabilities pale compared with those of. The low price, however, helps mitigate the mistakes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Go Ahead - Make My Day! It's All Clint Eastwood, All the Time, on ION Television Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27-29 Nov 17, 2009
Launched in 2006, ION Television features popular TV series and movies from the award-winning libraries of RHI Entertainment, CBS Television, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures Television, Twentieth Television and Warner Bros. Parent company, ION Media Networks, Inc., owns and operates the nation's largest broadcast television station group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sezmi Tells L.A. Story Nov 17, 2009
Studios supplying content include 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Studios and Warner Brothers, as well as independent studios. Sezmi also partnered with Sonic Solutions to provide access to a broad selection of additional content powered by Sonic's Roxio CinemaNow movie service. (Multichannel News)
Canadian high school is first in the world to announce the supply of Sony Readers in place of printed textbooks Nov 17, 2009
Blyth Academy, Sony Canada and Pearson Canada make digital textbooks a reality ... " Blyth Academy selected the Sony Reader Touch(TM) Edition because it's easy to use with intuitive touch screen navigation, and its open format provides students with access to content from numerous sources. "We're excited about how the Sony Reader can enhance a student's learning experience," says Tim Algate, Reader Product Manager with Sony Canada. "We'll be listening to these students, using their feedback to... (Canada Newswire)
Culture helps combat recession's impact Nov 16, 2009
Pakistani engineer Asad Abassi, laid off from Sony Ericsson in 2002, now owns a restaurant in Cary, N.C.. By Sara D. Davis for USA TODAY. (USA Today)
Sony Chemical & Information Device Corporation to Realign Business Strategy and Reorganize Manufacturing Operations to Strengthen Business Structure Nov 16, 2009
Sony Chemical mation Device Corporation to Realign Business Strategy and Reorganize Manufacturing Operations to Strengthen Business Structure. Sony Chemical mation Device Corporation to Realign Business Strategy and Reorganize Manufacturing Operations to Strengthen Business Structure ... Tokyo, Nov 13, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Sony Chemical mation Device Corporation ("Sony CID") today announced that it would implement a series of urgent measures to strengthen its business structure and cost... (JCN Network, Japan)
