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Nokia said that it is starting a new "mobile TV channel" called "Capsule N96."
that offeris exclusive entertainment and lifestyle programming, that can be viewed and downloaded at www.nokia.co.uk/n96.

Nokia describes it as: "The next step in mobile entertainment, offering bespoke, timely and lifestyle led insights into topics we all love: motoring, fashion, gadgets, comedy, culture and homes; delivered in feature packed 96 second programs."

MobiTV, Inc.announced the next phase of its product development strategy which entails a series of vertically-customized products and services that combine live video, Video-On-Demand and up-to-the-minute data together in a personalized, compelling and easy-to-use interface for mobile professionals and on-the-go entertainment enthusiasts.

Mobi4BIZiwill make its market debut in the U.S. supporting the BlackBerry Bold smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM). Mobi4BIZ is a video-centric application for mobile consumers and business professionals that combines live TV and VOD content.

Mobi4BIZ will have at its foundation CNBC, with video content and up-to-the minute stock market data from official CNBC ticker. Other anticipated partners include Bloomberg Television, FOX Business and TheStreet.com. Mobi4BIZ features user-driven programming, where the consumer creates a watch list and all content discovery within the application is related to that list.

Yesterday at  CTIA Wireless I.T. and Entertainment 2008, RealNetworks, Inc. announced the upcoming global availability of Interactive Multimedia Experience (IME), adding video dimension to Interactive Voice Response (IVR).

Utilizing an operator's 3G network and video-telephony capable handsets, IME combines the reliable simplicity of a voice call with  multimedia, providing subscribers with a dynamically-generated, visual interface for finding information, content and entertainment using video call minutes on a per-minute basis rather than using data minutes.

Once IME is deployed in an operator's network, a subscriber with a video-calling plan would simply dial a phone number (like 411) and be presented with a menu of dynamic visual options, like movie trailers & times, traffic, music, shopping and more. Further, because the interaction takes place via a video call session, it is charged at per-minute fee, vs. eating into a subscriber's data allowance. Subscribers elect video-calling plans, an extension of the voice and data minute plans widely used, when a video-telephony capable phone is purchased

dotMobi, the company behind .mobi -- the only ICANN-approved Internet address designed specifically for helping consumers find mobile content -- announced the inclusion of Mobizoft video content adaptation data into the award-winning DeviceAtlas, the definitive source of mobile handset information for mobile content developers.

Mobizoft, a provider of mobile Internet-enabling products, now contributes its device-level data to help DeviceAtlas users create content for the burgeoning mobile broadcast market.

As part of this agreement, Mobizoft will gain licensed access to the DeviceAtlas database, which will also improve the breadth and width of their own device database and capabilities.

Cricket Communications, announced a flat-rate unlimited mobile video service that allows users to view one-to-four-minute-long video clips directly from select handsets. Videos available include music videos, artist interviews, music documentaries, sports clips from FUEL TV such as soccer and mixed martial arts, entertainment news from Hollywood Insider, movie trailers, horoscopes, comedy, cartoons and selected Spanish language content.

Cricket's Mobile Video service provides unlimited videos for $5 per month with no additional data charges, and can be added to any of Cricket's monthly rate plans. The simple pricing structure is easy for consumers to use and budget for, with no incremental data charges which can add up quickly.

MindLeaders and Chalk Media Corp. are offering a collection of 90 video-rich courses that can be securely pushed out to Research in Motion's popular BlackBerry devices and tracked through Chalk's mobile content deployment system, Mobile chalkboard.

The courses are presented by some of the most prominent thought leaders in their respective fields, including Tom Peters, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Ken Blanchard and Bob Rosner.

"This initial offering from the Chalk / MindLeaders partnership tackles the most pressing issues in corporate America today and will help companies engage and develop their leaders and managers while fostering productivity", said Stewart Walchli, President & CEO, Chalk.

bnetTV.com, Inc. announced that version 3.0.1 of its Mobile Media Suite has been launched. This version has two new major features; the first is a new widget that will allow the user to access the mobile phone's camera directly through the camera tab located in the application, and upload these videos or photos directly to the user's profile. The second new feature is the ability to upload media direct from the Mobile Media Suite to "Others!"

mywaves, mobile video destination, asidd that second quarter traffic to the mywaves mobile site grew by 25% over the first quarter. Now, up to 300,000 daily unique users visit m.mywaves.com, to access  free, short-form video entertainme. In addition to overall traffic growth, mywaves saw iPhone users increase in record numbers, 500% over the first quarter. Music, celebrity, comedy, and sports videos continue to be extremely popular with the mywaves global user base.

mywaves offers the broadest choice of free mobile video for consumers. Leading content partners such as MTV, Sports Illustrated, Playboy, CBS, Fox, SpikeTV, VH1, and more have dedicated channels on mywaves. mywaves direct-to-consumer mobile Web site enables consumers to tune into video free of charge on more than 500 different mobile phone models in more than 100 countries.

Beginning Monday, July 28, mobile phone users and web surfers can enjoy Stephen King's latest work in a groundbreaking series of 25 original video episodes. The series of video episodes was created through a unique partnership between Scribner and Simon & Schuster Digital, Marvel Entertainment, and CBS Mobile and is believed to be the first comic-style book adaptation specifically developed and produced for viewing on today's most popular small screen platforms.

Starting today, viewers can go to www.NisHere.com or www.simonsays.com to see a preview of the episodes, which will also be unveiled at Comic-Con International in San Diego today at a panel event featuring the creators of this pioneering venture.

The series will also be available for purchase at major online digital content retailers.

The episodes are based on King's original and previously unpublished story "N.," the tale of a psychiatrist who becomes the victim of the same mysterious and deadly obsession as his patient, and which will be included in his forthcoming collection of short stories Just After Sunset (Scribner, November 11, 2008) and published as a comic book miniseries by Marvel, launching in 2009.

UltraSlo.com's videos are now being distributed by Thumbplay

UltraSlo produces new  content using the latest camera technologies. UltraSlo's highly-rated slow motion video clips of everything from table-top to documentary action scenes, sports and nature have been described as ranging from "sexy to science" and from "silly to spoof." To date, UltraSlo has delivered more than 10 million videos to a wide demographic of fans.

Six-time Emmy Award nominee and two-time winner Alan Teitel of UltraSlo said, "They say content is king; well, it is, if you get to where your viewers are. As such, with its massive reach, Thumbplay makes an ideal distribution partner and I have every confidence we will expand our fan-base even further with their support.

"UltraSlo plans to embark on a very aggressive shooting schedule for Q3 and Q4 of 2008. UltraSlo's library of mobile content can be found on Thumbplay's Web site at http://ringtones.thumbplay.com/UltraSlo-ringtones

Buzzwire, Inc. announced that it has added 22 new content partners for its mobile streaming media service. New partners include some of the top brands in original web content and Internet TV, including Next New Networks, 60Frames, Rooftop Comedy, Goodnight Burbank, Abigail's Teen Diary, Comedytime.tv, Tubemogul, National Banana, Ocean's 7-11.com, Gagfilms.com, Crossroad Mobile, LoftCity, Cinemarv, Headzup.tv, 5Min.com, The Classic Wines Minute, Political Lunch, 20 Minute Yoga, Somagirls, For Your Imagination, Young Hollywood, and Versaly Entertainment, which operates Vmbc.tv, a mobile video distribution network that will provide Fast Lane and Hollywood Insider programming.

Qik, Inc., the live mobile video streaming platform, announced its support of Windows Mobile phones. Qik is now available on the Motorola Q and Samsung BlackJack as well as the Nokia N-Series phones. The Qik service is now in limited availability through an invitation only alpha program.

With Qik's free live video streaming service, users can stream live video to the Internet in just two clicks from their mobile phone, and join others as they watch online and engage in live interactive chat. Everyone from journalists to politicians use Qik to be transparent in their reporting and campaigning on a global Web platform. Parents are using Qik to effortlessly share family experiences that are occurring in the moment. With a simple to use interface and site, any user is able to stream what they are seeing and interact with the world

Buzzwire, Inc. announced that it has signed a syndication deal with RooftopComedy, the Internet Comedy Channel and foremost interactive media provider of stand-up and sketch comedy. The partnership will commence at the Aspen RooftopComedy Festival, May 30-31, which will bring together the best, most innovative stand-up comedians from across the U.S. The festival will feature the National College Comedy Competition Finals, and some of the biggest names in current comedy, including Chris Porter, Tig, Robert Hawkins, Jimmy Dore, Vince Morris, and many more. Select clips from the two-day event will be available on mobile phones through Buzzwire.

Buzzwire gives consumers access to the original Web programming through one-click mobile access. In addition to the Aspen comedy festival clips, Buzzwire will feature stand-up comedy from clubs across the U.S. and the U.K. RooftopComedy fans can use Buzzwire to watch their favorite clips on the go, create their own personalized mobile media channels, and share their favorite clips with family and friends.

RooftopComedy records, produces and distributes live comedy performances from the best comedy venues every night of the week. These are published to RooftopComedy.com and the RooftopComedy Network, which now includes Buzzwire. Performances are recorded from locations through the U.S. and an expanding number of venues in Europe and Asia.

CA ADACTUS and DBT GLOBAL announced that for the first time they will offer the ability to view movie trailers at the Cannes Film Festival 2008 through mobile phones. Distributors will be able to send, view and distribute information about their films and company to their customers using the mobile phone.

Nu Image, a full service production company and distributor servicing both domestic and international markets, has already signed on to have their trailers delivered via the Adactus system at Cannes 2008. “I think that this will have an enormous impact on how content is going to be delivered and the Cannes Film Festival is the right platform to start. Our customers will be able to see trailers and gather information on our line-up of films such as BAD LIEUTENANT, CONAN, RIGHTEOUS KILL, BROOKLYN’S FINEST, STREETS OF BLOOD, WAY OF WAR, and NINJA instantly. It’s truly amazing” says Christian Mercuri, President of Nu Image of International Sales and Distribution. The mobile site is nuimage.mobi

All of the information and film trailers are accessed from a custom-built portal designed for mobile phones. Trailers and information are accessed instantly. All film trailers are streamed or downloaded from the Adactus Mobilize Video platform and ensure an optimal video experience for each user.

Apple announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are available for purchase on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) on the same day as their DVD release.

New releases and catalog titles purchased from iTunes can be viewed on an iPod with video, iPhone, Mac®or PC or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV, with new releases priced at $14.99 and most catalog titles at $9.99.

New releases available for purchase on the iTunes Store this week, concurrent with their DVD release, include “American Gangster” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” Other popular titles now available for purchase include “Juno,” “Cloverfield,” “I Am Legend,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.”

The Associated Press announced that wireless customers with video-capable phones will be able to view video on the soon-to-be launched Mobile News Network. To deliver this capability, The Associated Press has selected Transpera, a leading provider of mobile video services, which provides the first comprehensive platform to monetize Web video.

The Mobile News Network, scheduled to launch later this quarter, provides mobile users with a single point of access to local, national and international news. The multimedia news service is the first product released by AP’s Digital Cooperative, an initiative aimed at finding new digital outlets for the news and information produced by its members. AP announced the creation of the Mobile News Network at its annual meeting.

The Mobile News Network will include local news specifically contributed by AP members as well as national, international and content from the AP, such as sports, entertainment, business news, photo galleries and video clips. The network offers participating AP members the ability to generate revenue through local and national advertising.