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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Rivers Casino, the highly anticipated new gaming and entertainment destination, opened to the public on Monday, July 18, 2011. Excited guests lined up during the early morning hours in order to be among the first to experience the 147,000 square foot property, featuring the most popular slots and table games, as well as unparalleled dining options and entertainment venues.

See video from Rivers Casino at: http://inr.synapticdigital.com/RiversCasino/GrandOpening/

Rivers Casino is expected to generate millions in annual gambling tax revenue that will benefit the state of Illinois, the city of Des Plaines and the Chicagoland area.

Rivers Casino features exciting gaming options including:

  • A 44,000 square foot state-of-the-art gaming floor
  • More than 1,050 of the newest slots with the most popular game themes
  • 48 table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, pai gow poker, baccarat and many more with the highest table limits in Illinois
  • A plush VIP area including an intimate gaming salon and an exclusive lounge

Rivers Casino offers a variety of top-notch dining options:

  • Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House – Featuring steaks, the freshest seafood and an extensive wine list.
  • Canopy Buffet – Serving freshly prepared cuisine at nine different stations.
  • FLIPT – A casual grill serving specialty burgers, hand cut fries and handmade shakes.
  • MianBar – Serving dim sum and authentic Asian noodle and rice dishes.
  • Coffee Spot – Serving Chicago-based Metropolis Coffee, sandwiches, pastries and desserts.

Rivers Casino boasts exciting entertainment venues including Lotus, a sophisticated cocktail lounge at the center of the casino floor, and Cube, a space that easily transforms from a state-of-the-art sports bar to a live performance venue and features an outdoor patio.

Rivers Casino has applied to be the country’s first LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) certified casino – designed and built with environmentally friendly materials and processes.

For more information, visit www.playrivers.com, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/winatrivers and Twitter at @winatrivers.

Must be at least 21 years old to enter Rivers Casino. Valid government-issued photo ID required upon entry. Management reserves the right to cancel or modify offers at any time with prior notification to IGB. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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With six internationally released made-in-Pittsburgh films premiering, a new project will connect Pittsburgh entertainment technology with Hollywood.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 29, 2010 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ —

Description:

As three big-budget feature films shot in Pittsburgh premiered this past month, the Pittsburgh Technology Council, Idea Foundry, the Pittsburgh Film Office and Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center plan to detail the consortium’s Pittsburgh Entertainment Technology (PET) Project.  

Now showing or coming soon are “Unstoppable” starring Denzel Washington, “The Next Three Days” starring Russell Crowe and “Love and Other Drugs” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, all of which had major portions shot at various locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. More titles, including “I Am Number Four,” “One for the Money” and “Abduction,” starring Taylor Lautner, are slated to be released in 2011.

With these recent movies as evidence of the region’s growing stature among film producers, the PET consortium will showcase new innovations, products and companies in Pittsburgh’s entertainment technology cluster with the objective of introducing those capabilities to Hollywood and attracting additional film and entertainment projects to the region. Those capabilities include 3-D computer graphics and visual effects, music composition, non-traditional viral marketing, branded gaming, online fan community building and a wide variety of other applications.

In addition, the PET will spotlight the region’s talent, especially as it relates to the southwestern Pennsylvania’s top-tier universities.    

To that end, plans include a comprehensive inventory of regional assets, a coordinated marketing initiative aimed at Hollywood decision-makers and a trade mission contest, in which companies with the most attractive market-ready products will be awarded a trip to Los Angeles to pitch their work to industry executives.

Previously, the Pittsburgh Technology Council, in partnership with the PET partners, hosted a one-of-a-kind talk with Mk Haley, entitled “Incenting Innovation with New Media.” Haley currently serves as the associate executive producer at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center and a leader at The Walt Disney Company’s new research lab at CMU’s Collaborative Innovation Center.

For more information on the Pittsburgh Entertainment Technology Project, visit:

www.pghentertainmenttech.org

For more information on:

The Pittsburgh Technology Council, visit www.pghtech.org

The Idea Foundry, visit www.ideafoundry.org

Pittsburgh Film Office, visit www.pghfilm.org

The Entertainment Technology Center, visit www.etc.cmu.edu

Pittsburgh Filmography

From “The Perils of Pauline” made in 1914 through the soon-to-be-released “Abduction” starring Taylor Lautner, Pittsburgh has been the location for more than 127 motion pictures and television productions. See the complete list at:

www.pghfilm.org/about/about_filmography.jsp

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http://www.pghtech.org

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MISO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT TO PROMOTE BLU-RAY™ AND DVD RELEASE OF DESPICABLE ME

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 24, 2010 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Social TV app Miso will be partnering with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to create a unique viewer experience to promote the highly anticipated December 14th Blu-ray™ and DVD release of the animated comedy blockbuster Despicable Me during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airing on November 25. Through Miso’s second screen experience (on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Web), fans watching the parade on TV can engage with the television event, earn rewards, and share their actions with friends.  The new app is the latest component of Universal’s “Minion Madness,” a promotional rewards program in which fans can earn points interactively by collecting Minions, the endearingly mischievous characters popularized in Despicable Me. The Minions along with teen sensation Miranda Cosgrove, the voice of Margo in the film, will be featured on a float in the parade.

Viewers who use Miso to “check-in” to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade can unlock an exclusive Minion Madness badge and earn Minion points redeemable for coupons or prizes as part of the “Minion Madness” campaign (http://www.minionmadness.com). “Minion Madness” enables fans to participate in up to 25 sweepstakes entries each day through a variety of online and offline activities. While watching the parade, Miso users will also have the opportunity to interact with other fans on the Miso platform and share the excitement with friends by broadcasting messages to their social networks.

Don Buckley, Partner at THA.i, lead agency on Minion Madness, commented, “We brought Miso on board to help complete the true integration of the campaign. Fans of Despicable Me, no matter where they live, can make their Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade experience a part of Minion Madness.”

“We’re thrilled to be working with THA.i and Universal Studios Home Entertainment on the Despicable Me release,” said Somrat Niyogi, Chief Executive Officer, Miso. “Our users love to engage around live events and we know that Miso will be a great tool to boost the excitement around the Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Minion Madness campaign.”

Despicable Me Synopsis:

Get ready for a minion laughs in the funniest blockbuster hit of the year!  Vying for the title of “World’s Greatest Villain,” Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) – along with his hilarious crew of mischievous Minions – plots to pull off the craziest crime of the century: steal the moon!  But when Gru enlists the help of three little girls, they see something in him nobody else has ever seen: the perfect dad.  From executive producer Chris Meledandri (Horton Hears a Who!, Ice Age), and featuring the voices of an all-star comedic cast, including Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Miranda Cosgrove and Julie Andrews, Despicable Me is “rousingly funny, heartfelt and imaginative” (Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine).

About Miso

Miso is building an interactive platform that makes watching TV more social and more fun. With Miso, users can easily share what they are watching with their friends, post to social networks, and connect with fans around the shows they love. For “checking in,” users can collect points and unlock virtual badges.

Miso has applications for the iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web. The company is seed-funded by Google Ventures and based in San Francisco, CA. Learn more at http://gomiso.com or follow @gomiso on Twitter.

About THA.i

THA.i is the integrated digital marketing division of Terry Hines & Associates.  It specializes in integrated marketing campaigns across the spectrum of social, mobile, destination sites, media strategy and placement, video syndication, creative ad development and online outreach tied to their hyper local strengths in regional markets nationally.

About Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, 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 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% owned by Vivendi.

SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment

http://www.universalstudios.com

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November 21, 2010, 9:48 PM EST

By Anna Kitanaka and Norie Kuboyama

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REEM, Israel, October 1, 2010 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — RRsat Global
Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a leading provider of
comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the
television and radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it will be
providing uplink, playout and connectivity services for the widely-viewed
Fashion TV Paris High Definition channel, FTV HD, which will now be available
in full HD 1080i@50 format on RRsat’s satellite platform on Intelsat-805 with
broad distribution over North, Central and South America.

Michel Adam, the President and CEO of Fashion TV, said, “Our exciting FTV
HD channel joins our popular FTV SD version available on RRsat’s IS 805 DTH
platform since 2003. This premier offering to the growing Latin American
market is perfect for those viewers seeking the newest and hottest fashion
programming in a premier viewing experience and is expected to play a
significant role in increasing to over 16 million the connected homes already
reached by FTV together with Turner Latin in South America, Central America
and the Caribbean. With RRsat, we know that we are guaranteed robustness and
quality of service; we now distribute in 193 countries to over 350 million
households originating from the RRsat Global Network.”

“We are proud to announce the launch of FTV HD on RRsat’s IS 805 DTH
platform,” commented David Rivel, CEO and Founder of RRsat. “Fashion TV has
now chosen RRsat to distribute four of its advanced HD channels comprising
FTV HD, over North America and to DISH Network, FTV’s High Definition channel
to Asia, Australia, via Asiasat-5 satellite, and to Europe, Middle East and
Africa via EuroBird-9 satellite. This new contract from FTV clearly attests
to their long standing satisfaction with RRsat’s unique and extensive service
offering.”

About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.

RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global,
comprehensive, content management and distribution services to the rapidly
expanding television and radio broadcasting industries. Through its
proprietary “RRsat Global Network,” composed of satellite and terrestrial
fiber optic transmission capacity and the public Internet, RRsat is able to
offer high-quality and flexible global distribution services for content
providers. RRsat’s comprehensive content management services include
producing and playing out TV content as well as providing satellite
newsgathering services (SNG). RRsat concurrently provide these services to
more than 550 television and radio channels, covering more than 150
countries. Visit the company’s website http://www.RRsat.com for more
information.

About FashionTV

Fashion TV broadcasts in 193 countries to over 350 million households and
7 million public locations across the 5 continents; it is the only 24-hour
fashion, beauty & lifestyle television station worldwide. Based in Paris,
France since 1997, Fashion TV is streamed through 30 satellites and thousands
of cable operators and its content focuses on fashion shows, backstage
access, photographers, models and celebrities.

In North America, FashionTV channel is broadcast in Miami Beach via
Atlantic broadband Cables (channel number 179) and FTV HD is also available
all over the USA in English in the Platinum HD package on DISH Network
(channel number 374) and in Spanish via the Dish LATINO Ultimate Pack
(channel number 5304) and as Direct-To-Home via IntelSat 805 satellite. In
addition, FashionTV’s thematic channels and a Video on Demand service is
offered via its f.Club membership for a monthly fee on http://www.ftv.com and
with its cooperation with Google, the new “FashionTV channel on YouTube” has
extensive web following (21 million views in Q2 of 2010). FashionTV is also
carried worldwide by major mobile phone platforms on different VOD services.

In South America & the Caribbean, Fashion TV Latin feed reaches over 16
million homes via Turner Latin. For more information visit FashionTV’s web
site http://www.ftv.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements
regarding (i) the growth of our business and the television and radio
broadcasting industries, (ii) our expectation to expand our client base and
sell additional services to our existing client base, (iii) our ability to
successfully integrate the teleports we acquired, (iv) our ability to develop
and commercialize the RRinternetTV service, (v) our expectation to extend the
average length of our contracts in the future, (vi) our ability to develop,
expand and commercialize our HD Platform, (vii) our ability to report future
successes, (viii) our ability to expand our activity in the North American
market, and (ix) our intention to distribute dividends in the future and the
size of any dividends declared. These forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current
expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the companies and
the industry as of the date of this press release. The company undertakes no
obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent
occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except
as may be required by law. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including the risks
indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
For more details, please refer to our SEC filings and the amendments thereto,
including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009
and our Current Reports on Form 6-K.

Information in this press release concerning Fashion TV was provided by
Fashion TV and has not been independently verified by RRsat.

    Company Contact Information:
    Dr. Beth Erez, Sr. Advisor
    Tel: +972-8-861-0000
    Email: marketing@RRsat.com

    Public Relations Contact:
    Josh Kail, Vendelo
    Tel: +1-718-522-9873
    Email: josh@vendeloo.com

SOURCE RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd

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By Deborah Schoch and Diya Chacko

Nikki Roberts, a stylish production assistant, says she is still astonished to have landed on her feet in Hollywood.

“I feel so blessed to be working in movies and television. It’s what I’ve always wanted to do,” said Roberts, 24, of Studio City, who is freelancing at Paramount Studios. View Full Article »

3D Entertainment Films to begin principal photography in 3D in Los Angeles studios this November

LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Sept. 24 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — 3D Entertainment Films is pleased to announce that three-time Emmy Award®-winner Christopher Lloyd will star in the Company’s new IMAX theatre film, “Time, the Fourth Dimension” (working title). 3D Entertainment Films’ Jean-Jacques Mantello (“Ocean World 3D”, Jean-Michel Cousteau’s 3D film trilogy) and Richard Gabai (“Insight”, “Call of the Wild 3D”, “Popstar”) will co-direct. The film’s theatrical release at IMAX 3D and IMAX 2D theatres is currently scheduled for spring 2012 and will be overseen worldwide by 3D Entertainment Film’s distribution arm.

“Time, the Fourth Dimension” tells the story of an eccentric professor, played by Lloyd (“Back to the Future”, “Addams Family”, “Call of the Wild 3D”, “Piranha 3D”), and his lab assistant as they explore and explain the various dimensions that make up our world while focusing on the extraordinary and misunderstood fourth dimension: space-time.

“I am very excited about this project and am eager to start shooting this edutainment film in 3D in November,” said Christopher Lloyd. “‘Time, the 4th Dimension’ will be a one-of-a-kind celebration of science that will allow audiences to better understand the concept of time and how we relate to it in modern day society.”

“We are thrilled to have such a gifted actor and charismatic personality as Christopher Lloyd lend his talent to this unique project which celebrates science through entertainment,” said Francois Mantello, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 3D Entertainment Films.

“Principal photography using state-of-the-art 3D cameras will begin in Los Angeles-area studios this November,” said directors Jean-Jacques Mantello and Richard Gabai. “This film will embrace a variety of 3D filmmaking techniques, including stunning special effects, computer-generated images as well as time-lapse and high-speed photography. It is sure to delight audiences of all ages when shown on the world’s largest IMAX theatre screens.”

“Time, the Fourth Dimension” is part of 3D Entertainment Distribution’s recently-announced ambitious plan to offer a steady stream of innovative 3D films for IMAX theatre exhibitors. The Company will begin by launching “Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight” and “Patagonia Wilderness 3D” (working title) next summer and fall, respectively.

About 3D Entertainment Films

Founded in 2001, 3D Entertainment Films is the production and post-production arm of 3D Entertainment Films Holdings. With its sister company, 3D Entertainment Distribution, it is focused on the production, postproduction, sales and theatrical release of innovative 3D films for IMAX and Digital 3D cinemas worldwide. The cornerstone of the company’s catalogue is a unique underwater 3D film trilogy presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau – “Ocean Wonderland 3D” (2003), “Sharks 3D” (2005) and “Dolphins and Whales 3D” (2008) – which has grossed USD 80 million at the box office to date. The all-media rights to their first feature-length film, “Ocean World 3D,” were acquired in 2009 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Wild Bunch for North America and international territories respectively. The Company maintains offices in London (UK), Los Angeles (CA) and Paris (France). For more information, please visit http://www.3DEfilms.com

IMAX is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation

SOURCE 3D Entertainment Films

http://www.3defilms.com/

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Combo Projector, DVD/CD Player and Stereo Speaker Solutions Deliver High-Quality Home Entertainment Virtually Anywhere

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 15 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Epson America today announced its new line of home entertainment projector/DVD combo solutions – the MovieMate™ 85HD and MovieMate 62. MovieMate offers families and home theater enthusiasts a high-quality, high-brightness projector, CD/DVD player, microphone input, and stereo speakers in one portable unit for versatile, easy-to-use home entertainment in any room of the house and even outside for a backyard barbecue or outdoor movie night.

MovieMate 85HD and MovieMate 62 allow users to enjoy movies, video games, TV shows, sporting events and more, all up to 12 times larger than a 40-inch widescreen TV. Both solutions feature a high-quality 3LCD™ projector, built-in DVD player and Dolby® Digital audio with two built-in 10W speakers for home cinema sound. As the new flagship, MovieMate 85HD offers 720p high-definition resolution for outstanding image quality and detail. With a brighter energy-efficient E-TORL lamp than previous models, MovieMate 85HD projects up to 2,500 color and white light output(1) or viewing not only in a dark, movie-like setting, but in a lighted room or even at dusk outdoors.

“The latest line-up of MovieMate models let consumers enjoy that exciting big-screen cinema experience easily and affordably without the hassle of packing the family up and going to the movie theater,” said Marge Ang, senior product manager, Epson America. “And, the new top-of-the-line MovieMate 85HD offers a powerful set of home cinema features, whether you’re in the living room for movie night, in the backyard for a neighborhood barbecue or at the park for a birthday celebration.”

Both MovieMate 85HD and MovieMate 62 include an integrated microphone jack to allow for voice amplification, which is great for narrating a slide show, karaoke and more. In addition, they offer easy plug ‘n play connectivity, including HDMI, allowing consumers to watch and share digital content from computers, camcorders, digital cameras, or MP3 players. Both units are compatible with Apple® iPod, Nintendo® Wii™, Sony® PlayStation® 3 and Microsoft® Xbox 360®. With no additional cables needed for set-up, users can easily project a 16:9 widescreen 60-inch image from only six feet away or a 120-inch image from just 12 feet away.

MovieMate 62 features 540p resolution to offer home theater enthusiasts an outstanding portable home entertainment solution. And, with a bright, energy-efficient E-TORL lamp that delivers 2,000 lumens of color and white light output(2), content can be viewed in either dark or light settings. In addition, both MovieMate 62 and MovieMate 85HD feature a sleek, compact design with a built-in handle and cushioned carrying case for portable convenience.

Availability and Support

Epson MovieMate 85HD ($899) and MovieMate 62 ($649) will be available in late-September through national resellers. The projector comes with Epson’s top-of-the-line service and support, including a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to PrivateLine®, Epson’s priority technical support, and free two-business-day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service.

About Epson America Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 countries around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. To learn more about Epson America, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

Note: Epson and E-TORL are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark, Epson MovieMate is a trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these trademarks.

(1) Light output varies depending on modes (color and white light output).  White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(2) Light output varies depending on modes (color and white light output).  White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

SOURCE Epson America, Inc.

http://www.epson.com

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August 17, 2010

Los Angeles based L.A.Xcess Insurance Brokers Inc. has hired Jodi Riggins as assistant vice president. View Full Article »

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