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OpenTV develops Indy 500 application for ESPN
Indiantelevision.com Team
(26 May 2006 4:00 pm)
MUMBAI: OpenTV Corp. a provider of enabling technologies for advanced digital television services, has developed the 'ESPN 2006 Indianapolis 500 Application' and the 'Indy 500 DishHOME Mosaic' for deployment on the Dish Network. The applications will enable an enhanced experience for viewers of the Indianapolis 500 race on 28 May.
Dish Network subscribers will have access to an Indy 500-themed DishHome Mosaic (channel 100) on race day that will feature six different in-car camera feeds, each of which may be clicked on for viewing in full-screen mode. It will feature an Indy 500 race-themed motion background and will be ESPN Interactive TV-branded.
Prior to the race, the interactive Indy 500 application was deployed by Dish Network to its subscriber base on 25 May. The application is accessible through the "Sports" menu category in the DishHome Mosaic (channel 100). It features several pieces of enhanced content, including quarter-screen video of the ESPNews channel leading up to the race day; quarter-screen video of one in-car camera during the race; driver biographies and statistics; league standings; IRL schedule; and "The Milk Tradition."
"The Indianapolis 500 is the perfect sporting event for these types of enhanced applications. Leveraging our extensive experience building interactive applications, and our close working relationship with EchoStar, we were able to design and develop this captivating application for ESPN, giving them exactly what they wanted, when they wanted it," said OpenTV Americas senior vice president and general manager Tim Evard.
"We think the compelling nature of these types of applications, and our longtime experience in this sector, uniquely position us to offer our customers, both on the operator and the programming side, the types of advanced television solutions that help their programming stand out in today's world. We look forward to continuing these efforts with one of the world's most recognisable programming brands in ESPN," he added.
EchoStar, which has built the world's most extensive interactive and enhanced television platform utilizing OpenTV technology, reaches more than 12 million households. With this project for ESPN, OpenTV has effectively leveraged for ESPN's benefit the highly popular Mosaic application used for multiple programming events by EchoStar.
No live sports though. I'm talking about the interactive experience where I could be watching a UFC program, see who is getting ready to get in the ring and select who I want to put my wager on with my remote control.... That is the total experience.
BKMP and TFN should look into what MC3 Global is doing. I see alot of possibilities if they were to tie some Gaming into thier portfolio. I would like to be able to put some bets on a fight while I'm watching it.
OpenTV Signs Multi-Year License Agreement With MC3 Global to Power Play Platinum TV Channel
By PR Newswire
Last Update: 5/24/2006 7:01:57 AM Data provided by
LONDON, May 24, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- OpenTV Corp. (OPTV), a leading provider of enabling technologies for advanced digital television services, today announced that MC3 Global has signed a multi-year license agreement for the OpenTV Participate(TM) solution to manage Play Platinum TV, MC3 Global's soon-to-be-launched TV gaming broadcast business.
OpenTV Participate will be the core business management tool for Play Platinum, a UK-based fixed odds gaming and entertainment broadcaster and managed services provider. Play Platinum expects to broadcast programming such as virtual horse racing and numbers games, including Keno, to viewers on free-to-air satellite, broadband internet, and other distribution platforms. OpenTV Participate will process all transactions and provide modules for customer registration, customer care and bonus, and loyalty schemes. OpenTV Participate will also offer MC3 Global multiple finance functions, including billing (via credit cards and premium rate telephony), accounting, business and financial reporting, and risk management, all with real-time accessibility.
"MC3 understands how OpenTV's technology can help achieve their vision, and we are delighted to be working with them," said Ben Bennett, Managing Director, OpenTV EMEA. "OpenTV Participate has been designed to enable broadcasters to offer compelling interactive services with a customer-centric approach. We believe that OpenTV Participate will help Play Platinum achieve a large, loyal customer base, and will enable Play Platinum to manage those customers more efficiently than any other platform in the market today."
Play Platinum, which expects to launch its service in multiple territories, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, will be broadcasting in several languages with customers able to engage with programming through the telephone, the internet and SMS. With its real-time processing of all participation, OpenTV Participate enables Play Platinum to broadcast live statistics to Play Platinum viewers synchronized with the programming.
"As with most businesses, ours is designed to grow in stages with new formats being added as the business builds," said Jennifer Allsop, MD, MC3 Global. "OpenTV Participate is the perfect platform for such a strategy -- the system is extremely powerful and modular in design. In the main package, we get all the systems we need to run a participation-based interactive TV business and can then add new modules quickly and with little additional effort -- for example, new games engines or the very slick participation TV modules."
About OpenTV
OpenTV is one of the world's leading providers of technologies and services enabling the delivery of digital and interactive television. The company's software has been integrated in over 67 million digital set-top-boxes in 96 countries. The software enables enhanced television, interactive shopping, interactive and addressable advertising, games and gaming, personal video recording, and a variety of consumer care and communication applications. For more information, please visit www.opentv.com.
About MC3 Global
MC3 Global is a partnership of industry leading TV professionals specializing in Convergent Media and traditional TV with non-traditional revenue streams. MC3 will launch a Global 24 hour Gaming and Participation TV service into multiple territories in Q3 2006 with a working title of Play Platinum TV. This channel is inspired by current UK TV 'soft' gaming channels such as Sky Vegas, Avago & Channel 854 (William Hill), and will provide opportunities for viewers to 'bet' (either for real or for fun) on the winners of computer generated horse races & also Keno games. Viewers will be able to receive the channel via free-to-air via satellite, via broadband internet, mobile phone or via re-distribution agreements with platforms (DTH, Cable & IPTV) as well as local broadcasters. MC3 Global are working with Strategic Advisors Ariadne Capital on the launch of this service.
SOURCE OpenTV Corp.
OpenTV Signs Multi-Year License Agreement With MC3 Global to Power Play Platinum TV Channel
By PR Newswire
Last Update: 5/24/2006 7:01:57 AM Data provided by
LONDON, May 24, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- OpenTV Corp. (OPTV), a leading provider of enabling technologies for advanced digital television services, today announced that MC3 Global has signed a multi-year license agreement for the OpenTV Participate(TM) solution to manage Play Platinum TV, MC3 Global's soon-to-be-launched TV gaming broadcast business.
OpenTV Participate will be the core business management tool for Play Platinum, a UK-based fixed odds gaming and entertainment broadcaster and managed services provider. Play Platinum expects to broadcast programming such as virtual horse racing and numbers games, including Keno, to viewers on free-to-air satellite, broadband internet, and other distribution platforms. OpenTV Participate will process all transactions and provide modules for customer registration, customer care and bonus, and loyalty schemes. OpenTV Participate will also offer MC3 Global multiple finance functions, including billing (via credit cards and premium rate telephony), accounting, business and financial reporting, and risk management, all with real-time accessibility.
"MC3 understands how OpenTV's technology can help achieve their vision, and we are delighted to be working with them," said Ben Bennett, Managing Director, OpenTV EMEA. "OpenTV Participate has been designed to enable broadcasters to offer compelling interactive services with a customer-centric approach. We believe that OpenTV Participate will help Play Platinum achieve a large, loyal customer base, and will enable Play Platinum to manage those customers more efficiently than any other platform in the market today."
Play Platinum, which expects to launch its service in multiple territories, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, will be broadcasting in several languages with customers able to engage with programming through the telephone, the internet and SMS. With its real-time processing of all participation, OpenTV Participate enables Play Platinum to broadcast live statistics to Play Platinum viewers synchronized with the programming.
"As with most businesses, ours is designed to grow in stages with new formats being added as the business builds," said Jennifer Allsop, MD, MC3 Global. "OpenTV Participate is the perfect platform for such a strategy -- the system is extremely powerful and modular in design. In the main package, we get all the systems we need to run a participation-based interactive TV business and can then add new modules quickly and with little additional effort -- for example, new games engines or the very slick participation TV modules."
About OpenTV
OpenTV is one of the world's leading providers of technologies and services enabling the delivery of digital and interactive television. The company's software has been integrated in over 67 million digital set-top-boxes in 96 countries. The software enables enhanced television, interactive shopping, interactive and addressable advertising, games and gaming, personal video recording, and a variety of consumer care and communication applications. For more information, please visit www.opentv.com.
About MC3 Global
MC3 Global is a partnership of industry leading TV professionals specializing in Convergent Media and traditional TV with non-traditional revenue streams. MC3 will launch a Global 24 hour Gaming and Participation TV service into multiple territories in Q3 2006 with a working title of Play Platinum TV. This channel is inspired by current UK TV 'soft' gaming channels such as Sky Vegas, Avago & Channel 854 (William Hill), and will provide opportunities for viewers to 'bet' (either for real or for fun) on the winners of computer generated horse races & also Keno games. Viewers will be able to receive the channel via free-to-air via satellite, via broadband internet, mobile phone or via re-distribution agreements with platforms (DTH, Cable & IPTV) as well as local broadcasters. MC3 Global are working with Strategic Advisors Ariadne Capital on the launch of this service.
SOURCE OpenTV Corp.
Dodge Brand, Turner Media Group Launch Interactive TV Advertising Campaign on DISH Network; Nearly 12 Million DISH Network Satellite TV Homes to 'Test Drive' All-New 2007 Dodge Caliber Via Interactive TV Experience
By BusinessWire
Last Update: 5/16/2006 12:40:01 PM Data provided by
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. & DENVER, May 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Dodge brand and Turner Media Group (TMG) are giving close to 12 million interactive TV subscribers of EchoStar Communications Corporation (DISH) and its DISH Network satellite TV service a convenient way to experience the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber through an innovative, multi-level, interactive TV advertising campaign that began this month and extends to the end of July 2006.
Developed by DISH Network and TMG and built by interactive TV veteran OpenTV Corp. (OPTV), this comprehensive ITV campaign consists of 30-second TV spots scheduled to run across dozens of cable networks that link viewers via an on-screen pop-up message, or "trigger," to an interactive web-like environment on their satellite TV. Viewers then simply use their TV remote to do the following:
-- View a gallery of photos of the Dodge Caliber;
-- View weekly features that focus on a different aspect of the Dodge Caliber;
-- Request a Dodge CD filled with games and wallpaper;
-- Locate a dealer with up to nine-digit zip code precision;
-- Click through to TMG's iDrive TV channel to watch an expanded version of a TV spot detailing the versatility and capability of the new Dodge Caliber;
-- Enter the iAd through a banner ad on the DISH Home portal that coincides with the TV campaign.
"This new advertising campaign demonstrates to viewers how the Dodge Caliber redefines the compact car with space-efficient packaging, interior flexibility, innovative features and performance," said Mark T. Spencer, Senior Manager -- Dodge Communications. "Caliber buyers are savvy TV viewers who will enjoy the convenience of interactive television to take their first test drive."
The Dodge Caliber ITV ads will run across dozens of cable network channels carried on DISH Network, the world's largest provider of interactive television. The nearly 12 million DISH Network households with interactive-capable receivers will be able to view the enhanced and triggered ads. Chrysler Group, TMG and DISH Network previously collaborated on an ITV campaign in the fall of 2005 for the JEEP brand.
"Chrysler Group is an example of a company going beyond the traditional 30-second commercial to deliver an enhanced, real-time experience to consumers nationwide who never have to leave the comfort of their couches," said Chris Kager, president of TMG's Turner Advertising Group. "TMG is using the power of traditional cable networks along with the flexibility of our eight nationally distributed TV channels on DISH Network to offer advertisers on-screen triggers, 3/4 screen iAds, long-form video, RFI's and set-top box audience analysis. And we're setting the pace for the industry by delivering interactive advertising to three times more homes than any other U.S. provider."
About Chrysler Group
The Chrysler Group, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge and Mopar(R) brand vehicles and products. The company increased worldwide annual sales in 2005 by five percent to 2.83 million vehicles, making the Chrysler Group the only North American-based automaker to achieve a sales increase last year. Its product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, the Jeep Commander, and the Dodge Charger. The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, the Company's philanthropic arm, gave $26 million in grants in 2005. The Chrysler Group is a unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's fifth-largest automaker, which produces passenger and commercial vehicles including the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, smart and Freightliner brands.
About Dodge Caliber
Dodge Caliber redefines the entry-level vehicle by combining high value with bold styling and a slew of clever interior innovations. It will appeal to owners around the world who want Dodge attitude packaged with the capability and versatility of a sport-utility vehicle and the affordability and fuel-efficiency of an entry-level compact car.
Dodge Caliber will appeal to up-and-coming buyers who are looking for a compact car that stands out from the crowd and gives them the flexibility to do more in terms of seating friends and storing gear. Caliber has the versatility and flexibility to accommodate their lifestyles, as well as a value price. With a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $13,985 (including a $560 destination charge), Dodge Caliber is priced $410 below the outgoing Dodge Neon.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, the fastest-growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 800-333-DISH (3474).
About Turner Media Group
Turner Media Group (TMG) is a full-service, turn-key provider of interactive TV advertising, direct response programming and transactional TV. TMG represents advertising media in various formats on eight of TMG's targeted transactional TV channels: The Men's Channel, Healthy Living Channel, Beauty & Fashion Channel, Resort and Residence, iDrive, Men's Outdoors and iShop TV. Comprised of two divisions, Turner Advertising Group and Turner Networks Group, TMG reaches an aggregate of more than 100 million homes nationwide through EchoStar's DISH Network satellite TV and major cable TV distributors Comcast, Time Warner and Cox on a market-by-market basis. TMG represents more than 6 million ad avails annually. TMG has offices in N.Y., L.A., Chicago, San Francisco, and Denver. Gary Turner Companies are not affiliated with Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Visit www.turnermediagroup.com.
SOURCE: Turner Media Group
Can't wait until the next quarter. I would say the 4thQ this year will be when we see the big move...
Still here and still invested...I am super long in this stock. I think it has potential to go to 5-7 in the next two years.
I don't know, but that would be a cool concept for NASCAR too. Switching from driver to driver. Or golf jumping around the course to watch your favorite player. I don't seem much application for bowling though.....
Thanks WW. eom
Agree...Thanks.eom
SearchGuy is posting advertising banners on their main website now. Hopefully this will mean some additional revenue.
If we assume the company leadership is on the up and up and there is some good profit over the next couple of years, can anyone guess at what a reasonable price target for the stock will be?
I am long and am looking at the big picture. I believe once they post profits there won't be any turning back, so there isn't a real need to sell immediately on an increase.
My personal target is around $5-6. Does anyone think it will be able to sustain itself at a higher price. My concern is they may issue more shares once it gets up to that level.
The link below is from RB. Very funny.
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SearchGuy is opening an office in Japan....
CNN Launches Interactive TV Service for DISH Network Subscribers
'CNN Enhanced TV' Enables Viewers to Access CNN.com Articles, Headlines, Images While Watching CNN on DISH Network's 'DishHOME'
ATLANTA and INGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CNN and EchoStar Communications Corporation today announced the availability of CNN Enhanced TV, a new content-rich interactive news service offering through EchoStar's DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service. With CNN Enhanced TV, DISH Network subscribers can get the latest headlines and images from CNN.com in conjunction with CNN/U.S. programming on DISH Network's "DishHOME" on channel 100.
"CNN Enhanced TV furthers CNN's commitment to providing viewers with greater access to our extensive television news coverage, along with the top- notch reports and services available through CNN.com," said Kevin Cohen, senior vice president, Strategic Planning, Corporate and Technology Strategy for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. "This application offers our viewers an interactive news experience, enabling them to not only benefit from our extensive televised coverage but also take advantage of the extensive resources of CNN.com, all without leaving their television sets."
Built by OpenTV Corp., one of the world's leading providers of digital television systems and applications, CNN Enhanced TV enables DISH Network subscribers to view graphically rich headlines and stories, vote in polls and review on-air schedules through a compelling user interface, all while viewing CNN/U.S. CNN Enhanced TV will make many of the latest stories from CNN.com available at any given time across a range of categories, including Top Stories, U.S. & World, Technology & Science, Sports, Showbiz & Health and Business.
"The CNN Enhanced TV application furthers DISH Network's standing as a leader in ITV," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of programming of DISH Network. "The application is an extraordinary addition to DISH Network's advanced 25 virtual and enhanced ITV channels."
Using their remote controls, DISH Network customers can reach the CNN Enhanced TV channel through "DishHOME" on DISH Network channel 100 or by pressing "select" when a CNN Enhanced TV commercial is shown on DISH Network. In the future, users will be able to access the CNN Enhanced TV application whenever they tune into CNN/U.S. located on channel 200. There is no additional fee to DISH Network subscribers for access to CNN Enhanced TV.
CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; four Web sites, including CNN.com, the first major news and information Web site; CNN Pipeline, an on-demand broadband video service; CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service; and partnerships for four television networks and one Web site.
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at http://www.dishnetwork.com/ or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
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Website: http://www.cnn.com/
CNN Enhanced TV comes to DISH Network
ATLANTA, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- CNN and EchoStar Communications Monday announced the availability of CNN Enhanced TV, a new interactive news service offering through EchoStar's DISH Network.
"CNN Enhanced TV furthers CNN's commitment to providing viewers with greater access to our extensive television news coverage, along with the top-notch reports and services available through CNN.com," said Kevin Cohen, senior vice president of strategic planning, corporate and yechnology strategy for Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
Built by OpenTV Corp., CNN Enhanced TV enables DISH Network subscribers to view graphically rich headlines and stories, vote in polls and review on-air schedules.
CNN Enhanced TV will make many of the latest stories from CNN.com available at any given time across a range of categories, including Top Stories, U.S. & World, Technology & Science, Sports, Showbiz & Health and Business.
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OT: Golf, if you are a golfer you may want to check out EGLF. I am in it for the long haul.
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NBC Universal, DISH Network Team to Deliver Dynamic Interactive and HD 2006 Olympic Winter Games Coverage; Multiple Channels on One Screen Let Viewers Quickly Select the NBC Universal Channel They Want to Watch
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2006--
NBC Network Olympic Broadcast Available in High Definition
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service is teaming for the second year with NBC Olympics to create the NBC Interactive TV (ITV) mosaic, a multiple picture-in-picture showcase designed to deliver an array of NBC Universal's network assets, including the channels that will carry the 2006 Olympic Winter Games coverage from Feb. 10 through Feb. 26.
New to this year's mosaic is the NBC Olympics Showcase, providing viewers with access to information such as medal counts, updated television listings and select athlete biographies. DISH Network also announced today that it will broadcast the NBC Olympic coverage in high definition available to all DISH Network HD viewers.
The mosaic will allow viewers to monitor six channels on a single TV screen and select the competition or program that they want to view in normal, full-screen format. DISH Network customers can view five NBC Universal networks simultaneously: MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo and SCI FI, three of which will broadcast NBC's Olympic coverage. A sixth screen will show NBC's Daily Olympic Highlights, as well as a preview of upcoming Olympic events to be aired across the NBC Universal networks.
"The NBC mosaic lets DISH Network customers quickly preview on a single screen what events are on each network and then watch on a full screen whichever competition interests them the most," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "The mosaic is an extraordinary addition to the TV marketplace and serves as a platform for DISH Network's advanced 25 virtual and enhanced ITV channels."
"NBC Universal is excited to partner with EchoStar to offer the 2006 Winter Olympics," commented David Zaslav, NBC Universal Cable. "Our unprecedented cable coverage this year will provide viewers with a more extensive and interactive Olympics experience including up-to-the-minute updates and medal count."
Viewers can access the NBC mosaic or the NBC Olympics Showcase through "DISH Home" on Ch. 100, or by selecting a trigger that will appear on the NBC Showcase commercial. Only subscribers to America's Top 120 programming package or higher will be able to view MSNBC.
The mosaic was built by OpenTV (Nasdaq:OPTV) and the NBC Olympics Showcase Enhanced TV application was created by Pixel Play, both leading providers of ITV systems and applications.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest-growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 800-333-DISH (3474).
About NBC
NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates the No. 1 television network, the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.
Artwork: A screenshot of the six windows on one screen, with each screen showing a different competition, is available at www.dishnetwork.com/pressroom in the image gallery.
I have been trying to get filled at .0002 all week. It isn't going to happen....
Wales. Thanks. eom
Buy Back? Are there any negative implecations for shareholders if there is a buy back?
Finally Admin that stands up against people who aren't true investors. I hope this board has fewer agendas than RB.
Thank you.
Why isn't there more volume in this stock? Seems like news should be generating some movement. Is there something wrong with the company?