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  • ‘Background’ people to the fore Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:27PMAzizi ‘Chunk’ Adnan (centre) and Asrulhisyam Ahmad (second from right) with ushers decked out in Antoofighter costumes. There was less glam, but giving credit to the production crew of films and telemovies was what made Anugerah Oskar Malaysia an award ceremony to remember.
  • ‘Background’ people to the fore Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:17PMThere was less glam, but giving credit to the production crew of films and telemovies was what made Anugerah Oskar Malaysia an award ceremony to remember. HIZREEN KAMAL gives you this year’s winners.
  • Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Softimage Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:56PM Autodesk, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Softimage - a developer of 3D technology for the film, television and games markets - for approximately $35 million.
  • 2009 NAB Show to Spotlight New Content, Platforms and Global Players Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:02PMWASHINGTON , Nov. 18 / Standard Newswire / -- The 2009 NAB Show, held April 18-23 in Las Vegas, will include new pavilions and exhibitors showcasing the latest developments in 3D, mobile solutions, IPTV and content, show organizers announced today.
  • Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter — first picture Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:58PMHere is your first look at Johnny Depp as Alice in Wonderland’s The Mad Hatter. Or is it? A Photoshop creation, perhaps? In any event, the 3D flick will use a mix of live action and performance capture CGI. It will be directed by Tim Burton, who first teamed up with Depp for the 1990’s film Edward Scissorhands. Depp will appear alongside Anne Hathaway as The White Queen and Burton’s wife, Helena ...
  • Brooke Shields: Lipstick Jungle not canceled Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:58PMSome time ago, the web was rumoured that NBC drama Lipstick Jungle has been canceled. Well, the star team has another oppinion. Brooke Shields says her NBC drama Lipstick Jungle hasn’t been canned. “They thought that because My Own Worst Enemy has been shut down that the same thing had happened to us, and it’s not true,” she said at Sunday’s Cookie magazine Kidsfest in NYC. “They’re not breaking ...
  • Charlize Theron is a UN messenger of Peace Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:58PMCharlize Theron is designated by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a United Nations Messenger of Peace at The United Nations on Monday in New York City. (She’s toting around Hogan’s tan messenger bag.) Theron, 33, will have a special focus on ending violence against women by assisting Ban’s campaign, “UNite to End Violence against Women.” Charlize agreed with Ban to pressure Hollywood into ...
  • Lousy Call! Technology Could Help Referees Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:33PM The loneliest men in sports have not been making any friends lately.
  • Innovative Show Design, LLC Announces Chris Runnells as New President Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:49PM Innovative Show Design announced today the appointment of Chris Runnells as its new President.
  • Riding the Wave of the Future Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 10:22PMFlying cars. Ray guns. Robots. If film and television have taught us anything about the days to come, it is that the future will be overflowing with fantastic machines.
  • Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:59PMIn the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
  • Clear the coffee table: Five top-end universal remotes reviewed Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 5:44PMIf trying to juggle multiple remote controls is driving you crazy, check out our round-up of high-end universal remotes. Clear the clutter and control everything from one device.
  • Arnold Van Den Berg Buys Dell Inc., American Express Company, News Corp., Sells AnheuserBusch Companies Inc., ... Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 5:43PMArnold Van Den Berg has been in the investment business for more than 30 years, he only had two down years. This year will probably be his third. Arnold Van Den Berg owns 65 stocks with a total value of $2.4 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells during the third quarter. You can buy all of his buys much cheaper now. Arnold Van Den Berg buys Dell Inc., American Express Company, ...
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:48PM Our long-awaited Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review finally tackles the high-resolution, panels-flipping, Windows Mobile super-phone. Does it live up to the hype?
  • Jean-Marie Eveillard Buys Genentech Inc., AMR Corp., ImClone Systems Inc., Sells Yahoo! Inc., Seattle Genetics Inc., ... Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:28AMAt the beginning of the year, Jean-Marie Eveillard did not see many opportunities. Now he thinks that the market is reasonablely priced. Of course stock prices declined even more after he bought some. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 304 stocks with a total value of $9.7 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells of the third quarter. Jean-Marie Eveillard buys Banco Latinoamericano de ...
  • Web more than a distribution channel Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:57AMKUALA LUMPUR : At the recent Mipcom 2008 exhibition and conference in Cannes, France, YouTube’s Chad Hurley reminded content developers and broadcasters to not fear the Internet.
  • Events Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 4:34AM Here is a look at upcoming entertainment events. Also, make sure to check out "Elaborating on Entertainment" at blogs.southtownstar.com/entertainment every Friday afternoon for additional events for "This weekend & beyond."
  • Get Ready to Smash, Stomp and Shatter Your Way With Mega Monsters! Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 11:00PM Mega Monsters, the latest N-Gage game from Nokia Games Publishing, introduces players to the biggest monster smash on mobile. The result of a mad scientist combining his supply of adorable animals, a borrowed gene splicer and a surplus government nuclear reactor, each Mega Monster provides an evil blend of cute and killer.
  • eMagin Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2008 Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 4:08PMeMagin Corporation (OTCBB: EMAN), the leader in OLED microdisplays, issued financial results for its third quarter ending September 30, 2008.
  • eMagin Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2008 Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:47PMeMagin Corporation (4284;OTCBB:EMAN), the leader in OLED microdisplays, issued financial results for its
  • New HGTV Home Design Software Allows Homeowners to Develop Home Designs, Renovations and Landscape Plans Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:14AM 3D Technology plus Inspiration from HGTV Enable Consumers to Plan like the Pros and Save on Expensive Design Costs (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1610454.htm
  • New HGTV Home Design Software Allows Homeowners to Develop Home Designs, Renovations and Landscape Plans Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:01AM 3D Technology plus Inspiration from HGTV Enable Consumers to Plan like the Pros and Save on Expensive Design Costs
  • 3D without the glasses: TV makers prepare for next big thing Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 7:31PMThe next innovation in home television could be screens that allow people to watch films in three-dimensions without the use of glasses.
  • PRIMECAP Management Buys Expeditors International, Nucor Corp., Ticketmaster, Sells Rohm and Haas Compan., Chevron ... Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:13PMIn a market like this, PRIMCAP Management seems to fair better, relatively. As long term manager of Vanguard Primcap Fund, they have built great track record. PRIMECAP Management owns 258 stocks with a total value of $55.9 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells during the third quarter. PRIMECAP Management buys ROCHE HOLDING LTD S/ADR, Expeditors International of Washington I, ...
  • Celebrate a Unique Tradition With Holidays in Henry Ford Museum Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:23AM As the air becomes crisp and the snow begins to fall, head inside for a one-of-a-kind holiday tradition with Holidays in Henry Ford Museum, November 28 through January 4. This holiday celebration keeps visitors fully entertained with holiday-themed activities including storytelling, crafts and of course, a visit from Santa Claus.
  • Qualcomm Unveils PC Alternative for Bringing Internet Access to Developing Markets Worldwide Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:30AM Qualcomm Incorporated today announced a new PC alternative to make high-speed wireless Internet access more widely available and affordable in emerging markets.
  • Wrestlers take on Wilmington for Toys for Tots Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:01AM West Real Estate kicks off its 11th year of support for the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots with a special wrestling autograph session on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 12-2 p.m. at the office at 386 Main St., Wilmington.
  • Stun Creative & Buster Design Rebrand GSN Network Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 8:19PMDMN Newswire--2008-11-11--Award winning agency Stun Creative and its motion graphics division, Buster Design, have just completed a major network rebrand for GSN. Stun Creative co-presidents Mark Feldstein and Brad Roth made the announcement.
  • Computers, tomograms and holograms Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:38AMIt turns out that CNN might not have been totally honest in describing a technique used during the US election night coverage...
  • CTAM Live: Becoming A TV Leader Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 4:21PMIn recent years, France Telecom has been working overtime to prove that a lumbering incumbent telco can become a nimble global provider of quad play services by dramatically expanding its offerings for IPTV, mobile television, broadband Internet connections and other services.
  • NewTek Provides Portable Live Production for the Classroom Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 4:21PMDMN Newswire--2008-11-7- NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of TriCaster DUOâ?¢, a cost-effective, portable live production device that is specifically designed for elementary and middle school video production.
  • Newest Technology: 360Brandvision™ Offers 3D Video Holograms in 360 Degrees Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 2:18AM Advertisers have been dreaming about three-dimensional video for half a century and marketing pundits have been predicting its coming for years. The applications for this technology are virtually limitless, but one thing is certain holographic technology captures the attention of those that see it. 360BrandVision™ introduces the only systems in the world that can display suspended holograms ...
  • Heroes of the city Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:09PMFinally, the conclusion to the Karas saga, with hot revelations and even hotter action scenes.
  • eMagin Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on November 13, 2008 Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 5:53AMeMagin Corporation will announce financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 on Thursday, November 13, 2008. In conjunction with the announcement, the Company will host a conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. ET.
  • Complete TNA iMPACT Results - November 7, 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:23PMWe start off tonight’s show with a look back at last week when A.J. Styles and Samoa Joe wanted to know if there were people who wanted to stand with them. Kurt Angle talks about how they did not want a war. Booker talks about de five and we see Scott Steiner join the Quintet of Terror.
  • Chyron Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 4:09PMChyron (NASDAQ: CHYR), a leading provider of Graphics as a Service for On Air, Online, Out of Home, and Mobile Applications, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
  • CNN hologram: How was it done? Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 3:44AMTV viewers saw double when CNN used a hologram to "beam up" a reporter from Chicago to New York for election analysis. How did they do it?
  • Glam Ghouls Spew Metallic Body Fluids Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 6:10PM“Including the champagne and a gallon of gold body paint, it ran about $30,000,” says Michael Page of a 3D video recently shot by PassmoreLab, the local visual production firm at which he works.
  • CNN beams up reporter from Chicago to NY Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:55PMNEW YORK—CNN viewers saw double on Tuesday when the cable news giant used a hologram to “beam up” a reporter from Chicago to New York for election analysis.
  • Bells and Whistles Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:58AMWhile the newspaper industry scrambles to “shore up” its economy with layoff after layoff , cable news seems to be doing just fine. “We’ve got so much money we don’t know what to do with it,” CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News seemed to admit as they trotted out their latest gizmos for the election night broadcast.
  • Viewers see double Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:38AMCable news giant CNN has given its viewers a taste of the future by "beaming up" a reporter from Chicago to New York.
  • Viewers see double as CNN unveils hologram Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 2:54AMThe cable news giant CNN has given its viewers a taste of the future by "beaming up" a reporter from Chicago to New York.
  • TV Networks Use Whiz Bang 3D Tech for Election Day Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 6:52PMMajor tech networks are using everything from touch screens to super-sized high-def plasma screens to help display election returns, maps and an endless parade of commentators.
  • US election goes 3D on Sky Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 8:03AMSky News is hoping to capture audiences tonight with its specially designed 3D US election coverage content graphics.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-04 10:06 DIARY - U.S. Company Conference Calls/Webcast for week ahead Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 4:23AMREUTERS, Nov 04, 2008 - Diary of Corporate Conference Calls/Webcasts for US companies, week ahead.
  • Making it easier to be creative Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 9:29PMThese, it said, enable developers and animators to focus on developing their creations further rather than being bogged down by technical aspects of the processes.
  • At The US Open, IDS Serves Up Brainstorm and NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 SDI by PNY Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 4:04PMDMN Newswire--2008-11-3--The final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, the US Open, is one of the largest sporting events of the year.
  • Texas Instruments developing dual view TV solution Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 8:19AM We’ve likely all experienced it; there is something on TV you want to watch, but someone else in your house wants to watch the other channel. The solutions you have include turning on another TV or recording one of the programs. Texas Instruments are trying to give you a third alternative, however, in the form [...]
  • Enticing Entertainment - The Nokia N96 Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 8:11AM Nokia today announced the availability of the much anticipated Nokia N96, its flagship multimedia computer in the iconic Nokia Nseries range, in the United States. The Nokia N96 boasts a powerhouse of entertainment ready features, including a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, turn-by-turn voice navigation, 16GB of internal memory, expandable up to 24GB with an optional microSD card, ...
  • Letters Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 1:24PMI live as close to the river as one should, and if and when the 100-year flood hits, it will most likely take my home with it (“There Is No San Diego River,” Cover Story, October 23). I live in Mission Valley Village, and our mobile home park was bought by a developer, Archstone Smith, which wants the City to close our park and let them build a four-story condo complex within ten feet of the ...