LodgeNet relaunch of entertainment in the House with the new "vod 2.0" Initiative - Sacramento Bee

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 31, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions to hospitality and healthcare businesses, today announced a new, multifaceted in-room entertainment marketing initiative just launched across its room base.

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"VOD 2.0 is about reinventing our entertainment offering in hotels and offering customers a vastly improved value proposition," said Derek White, President of LodgeNet's Interactive & Media Networks division.  "It represents a major initiative to broaden our appeal to consumers through a completely redesigned program with new pricing, a broader range of content choices, and an improved user interface, all available in the earliest consumer content window for Hollywood movies. Recent tests of the new VOD program have been encouraging, showing double-digit increases in ticket sales. We feel that these important changes will be embraced by our loyal customers and introduce an entirely new audience to LodgeNet as well."

White explained that the initiative – which, in partnership with all major hotel brands, will be deployed to LodgeNet's interactive TV (iTV) base of over 1.6 million guest rooms – comprises four tactical components for Hollywood theatrical offerings:

1) The earliest non-theater movie viewing window for consumers anywhere.  "Guests who check in to one of our partner hotels can see best-selling Hollywood releases up to 60 days before release on DVD or home 'on demand', and up to 90 days before they get to Netflix, Redbox or iTunes," said White.  "This is an incredible differentiator for hotel-based entertainment and a tremendous value and convenience, but something of which travelers are almost entirely unaware."   2) Superior consumer value from a tiered pricing structure.  Recent third-party studies confirmed that cost was a significant factor preventing guests from ordering an in-room movie.  In response, LodgeNet has developed a three-tier movie pricing structure designed to offer options for value-conscious guests and maximize per-title revenues: The latest Hollywood content in the exclusive hotel window.  These premium titles, many of which are still in theaters, will be in LodgeNet's upper pricing tier, representing exceptional value given their availability months ahead of the consumer market.  "Even if an individual could buy a hotel-window title to watch in their home – the so-called 'Premium VOD' – he or she would pay upwards of $30, which is nearly double what that title costs on the LodgeNet system," said White.   $10.99 and Under Value Pricing for Hollywood titles outside the exclusive hotel window. These titles - which comprise the majority of the LodgeNet system movie lineup - are being re-priced downward by an average of 35%. "Daily Deals" for select titles. A rotating selection of recent Hollywood titles will be offered to guests for as low as $4.99 per title. 3) Intuitive, user-friendly browsing and buying experience.  LodgeNet has redesigned the movie ordering menus to be more compelling and to streamline the buying protocol.  "In today's world of media saturation and time deficits, it's important that guests know exactly what's available – and when they see something they like, to be able to access it quickly and easily," White said.  "For example, systems at many of the major hotel brands will begin utilizing MOTO (Menu-On-Turn-On), placing consumers in the control cockpit of the Interactive Entertainment Center when they first click on the TV set." 4) More of the entertainment choices you want.  LodgeNet is expanding its extensive on demand movie lineup with considerably more choices in shorter form TV programming, children's content, health & fitness shows and sports programming.  For example, LodgeNet's Live Sports service offers guests exclusive professional, college, and other sports events that are not available on local broadcast or cable networks.  "Complementing the widespread use of home DVRs and mobile devices, our paid 'Just Missed TV' business continues to grow," said White.  "Convenience is still king, and the big screen will always trump small screens – assuming our content is appropriately priced and matches the length of time guests have available to watch."

"With the TV still the overwhelming platform of choice for guest room entertainment, we are very excited about LodgeNet's pro-active and comprehensive approach to increasing the visibility and value of our in-room movies," said Mark McBeth, Vice President Information Technology North America for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.  "They are clearly committed to helping our hotels get the most out of their interactive TV technology and we look forward to benefits in not only our bottom line, but overall guest satisfaction."  

About LodgeNet

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.8 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions, Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com.

LodgeNet and the LodgeNet logo are registered trademarks of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation.

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HeadsUp Entertainment Consolidates Poker operations in new Division - GlobeNewsWire (press release)

CALGARY, Alberta, June 1, 2011 GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-operators of Canadian Poker Tour, Canadian Magazine of player of Poker and the Canadian network television of the player of Poker HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (Pink Sheets: HDUP) announced today that it will consolidate all transactions poker in a new separate division. Kelly b. Kellner, President and CEO of HeadsUp Entertainment International, Inc., said that the company is currently recruiting a President of the new division which will include also the Magazine Canadian player of Poker, the Canadian network television of the Poker Player and all affiliates licences and sponsorship agreements.

"Following the recent expansion, new opportunities for market and of potential interest of purchasers we decided it would be in the interest of the company and its shareholders to consolidate operations of poker in a single unit," said Kellner. "We have begun to actively recruit a Chairman for this division which not only includes the industry but shares the passion that all kissing us them at HeadsUp.". We anticipate announcing the candidate for this position over the next two weeks. »

Kellner said they are currently building a new team of sponsorship to increase profitability at the national level and campaigns of geo-targeted and aggressive expansion in its operations of tourism international poker.

"We also seek to hire a new Director of tournament, support staff and regional directors of the Colombia British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec," said Kellner. "Because of recent events, specifically the indictment of several poker sites online major, our business grows exponentially with presence of tournament poker live up to 35 per cent in all areas."  Management believes it y approximately 3.5 million players of poker to the Canada only, and the second largest online poker income generates country in the world.

Kellner, said what his international marketing team will have a significant presence at the 2011 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, marketing of events to come, and to continue negotiations with sponsors and potential acquirers. The industry has seen a number of land-based poker tournament operators being acquired, more recently the World Poker Tour after having been purchased by Party Poker in 2009.

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HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. is a global, media and entertainment, engaged in the creation of entertainment brand through the development, production and marketing of television programming based on poker and other entertainment topics. For more information, see the company Web site www.headsupentertainment.com.

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CONTACT: HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. Investor Relations - Kelly b. Kellner (403) 269-9039 Web site: www.headsupentertainment.com

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Latest news from North Carolina, Sports, business and entertainment - WNCT

AFGHANISTAN-MARINE DEATH

Military: Focused on NC Marine killed in Afghanistan

Military CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) officials said that a Marine based in North Carolina was killed in Afghanistan.

The Ministry of defence said Tuesday that 23-year-old Lance corporal Peter j. Clore of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died on 28 May while conducting combat operations in Helmand province. No other details were released.

Terminate is assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Division Marine, second Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune.

HOUSE JOBS BILL

Divided NC House sends jobs bill to the Senate

Legislators of Caroline's North of RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) approved a Bill to stimulate the private sector to hire by offering up to $3,500 tax reductions, which is invited for employers.

After a debate that took place largely along the lines of parties Tuesday, the House of representatives voted 79 to 36 to send the legislation to the Senate.

Democrats argued the tax deductions in the Bill on the first $ 50,000 of business net income are too small to invite significant hiring in the private sector. They also pointed out that the Bill will cost the State 131 million of tax revenue lost in the first year after the adoption.

Republicans countered that tax relief is the best way to stimulate economic growth. Mecklenburg Republican representative Ruth Samuelson says that it is primarily an incentive for new businesses to continue its growth.

BUS ACCIDENT-VIRGINIA UPDATE

Bus co. the fatality of Virginia had fatigue violations

BOWLING GREEN, Virginia (PA) bus was operated by a company of discounts with a particularly poor record of tired driving overturned on a road of Virginia, before dawn Tuesday killing four people and injuring more than 50 others.

The driver was charged with careless driving and police said fatigue is a factor. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.

SkyExpress bus swerved off Interstate 95 northbound, hit an embankment and returned just before 5 a.m. approximately 30 km north of Richmond. Fifty-four people were taken to hospitals in the region and treated for minor injuries to severe.

The bus of Greensboro, North Carolina, left Monday night and was headed to Chinatown in New York with 59 people on board. The driver, aged 37 years Kin Yiu Cheng of Flushing, New York, was detained in a prison in the region on the binding of $3,000.

The company offers its condolences to the families of the killed four women and said that it would cooperate fully with the investigation.

LOST-STAFF

2 Press lost employees could lose jobs in budget

Two voices of RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) on behalf of Democratic Governor Beverly lost can be absent from work soon an agreement final potential budget by Republicans.

The budget unveiled Tuesday would eliminate jobs lost Chrissy Pearson Communications Director and Deputy Director Mark Johnson. They are among the positions of Office of the Governor 18 cut in the plan to be voted by the Senate, including two advisors of education as early as Wednesday. Eight are vacant. His Office budget would increase 23 percent.

Budget-writer Senator Richard Stevens of Cary said Bureau of lost about 70 positions and the Governor can access advisors throughout the Government of the State.

Pearson noted General Assembly cut of its own staff of 2 per cent. She wrote in an e-mail that she and Johnson jobs were for elimination because they "must have struck a nerve."

STATE BUDGET-LOST

Lost to revolt the NC budget deal potential

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Govator Beverly lost said that Republicans are not protecting the classes of the public school with a budget bill that it supports will be dismiss thousands of school teachers, assistants and members of staff.

Speaks of lost with journalists by telephone conference Tuesday after the Senate announced that Republican leaders hope, it is a final budget bill that receives enough Democratic votes to block any possible veto lost. The Governor has said that it would veto any budget that did not preserve education spending. She hopes that Republican lawmakers will bring changes until it reaches his desk.

Republicans argue that their budget restores money for teaching assistants all in hiring 1,100 new teachers in the early years.

The Board of education President Bill Harrison said a requirement forcing local districts to find $ 124 million in spending reduction will harm the classrooms after two years of similar reductions of State.

MENTAL HEALTH

Changes in mental health OK'd by NC House management

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP), a bill requiring the treatment of the premises of the mental health of North Carolina system to provide coverage through a managed care model moves towards the floor of the House.

The House of health and Human Services Committee Tuesday voted in favour of the expansion of the project pilots through which services funded by Medicaid for the mentally ill, drug addicts and people with intellectual disabilities are managed differently as they are now.

The change is designed to save money in part by limiting the number of service providers. The current model requires that local government offices to accept all Medicaid willing and eligible providers.

Local management offices that do not change from early 2013 will be forced to do so. Regulators of the State supports the change.

Vicki Smith with Disability Rights North Carolina said concerned consumers will see benefits erode.

ROADLESS FORESTS

Continuous Vilsack roadless rule in the forests of Nat ' l

Administration of the Obama of WASHINGTON (AP) was extended for one year a rule that blocks most logging and mining exploitation in millions of acres of remote sections of the national forests.

Secretary of agriculture Tom Vilsack said he wants to preserve the so-called rule without roads, while officials await federal courts resolve the legal issues surrounding the ten year moratorium that President Bill Clinton has put in place in 2001.

Block rule more commercial forestry operations, mining and other development on approximately 58 million acres of national forests. A subsequent Bush administration rule has opened the way for a more commercial activity. Vilsack has imposed a moratorium again in 2009.

The rule applies in Idaho, which has developed its own rule without roads. Officials in Colorado were subject to a separate regime which must still be approved by federal officials.

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Fortuna Entertainment retreats for the second day of record high – Bloomberg

Fortuna Entertainment Group NV (FORTUNA) fell for a second day after the rally at the highest level since the bookmaker Czech trading in October 2010.

The stock as much as 5.5%, its biggest intraday in more than six months back, slipped and traded down 3% at 131 koruna as of 3: 05 pm in Prague. Fortuna yesterday dropped 1.5% after having earlier achieved a 149 koruna record rate.

A 17% in the six-day gathering ended on 30 May led to the index of relative resistance of 14 days of the stock at 92. 70 Higher readings suggest technical analysts that security may refuse. The IHR exchanged last 71.5 today.

To contact the reporter on this story: Krystof Chamonikolas in Prague at the kchamonikola@bloomberg.net

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What is the world of entertainment is ready for "LeBron James NBA Championship"? -Entertainment Weekly

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He is known as the King James since the age of 17, he became a Sports Illustrated cover boy, but tonight in Florida, LeBron James will have the opportunity to begin to really win this nickname. His Miami Heat host the Dallas Mavericks in game 1 of the NBA (9 p.m. et on ABC) finals and heavy is the head that wears the Crown. Some athletes have undergone more seismic change in the perception of the public that James, who went to be the son preferred for the Cleveland Cavaliers from small markets at the heel of superstar not have the ear of the heat after in July, he announced he was taking his talent in South Beach during a special fact-for-ESPN self-absorbed grotesque. Leaving Cleveland was not a crime, but the way he did - he did not inform his hometeam to the televised statement - planted a bullseye on his back which has not disappeared throughout the season.

After a few growing pains, where James had to learn how to mesh with his teammates talents Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, heat rolled through the playoffs. James seemed to win his first title and is established as the best player of the undisputed League. Of equal importance, to James and heat the vitriol on his departure from Cleveland declined slightly - although there are still lots of traction for the Mavericks just fans in spite of James. This can only stimulate the NBA ratings, as the League finally has its version of the New York Yankees: a prestigious team which draw party fans tuning for the coronation and an equal number of watch and pray for a humiliating defeat, heartbreaking heat.

The heat are hardly a given - the Mavericks are led by their own superstar, Dirk Nowitzki - but fans should be prepared for what comes next, following a championship of heat: LeBron Mania. The young man of 26 years has openly talked about wanting to be a global icon and title send it heights already achieved only by His Airness, Michael Jordan. (Kobe Bryant, for all its brilliance, it had a few imperfections out of court.) If you thought that it was on top, imagine what awaits us after a victory for the heat. I believe that it was Ernie the pivot McCracken (Bill Murray) who said once the similar culmination of his brilliant career, "Finally, Big Ern is above the law!" This is a feeling! »

Are you willing to officially Crown LeBron James? Even if this means he will star in several Hollywood Kazamm-style films and welcome back the Saturday Night Live?

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WWE: Three steps to the "Entertainment" in WWE - report of stands

Catch known better days.

Currently, WWE has only two megastars work full time John Cena and Randy Orton. Recent years have seen the departure of many wrestlers who stood with them at the top. Legendary wrestlers such as Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Edge, Chris Jericho and Batista have all finally left WWE while that the Undertaker and semi-retired HHH.

This leaves WWE with only a fraction of the main talent event he enjoyed and the company does not have to replace the lost stars, which led in turn to the boring scenarios and without predictable ceremony. Pushes main event stars as CM Punk, Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio have come to nothing leaving them wadding of deep knee in mid-card.

The reign of the WWE Championship of the MIZ given several WINS dirty on advertisers and was buried by Super Cena at over the limit. So after months of bland TV fans are left with a Superman with no kryptonite and a supposed psychopath dance now after having hit the RKO. Do you wrong, Cena and Orton are two fantastic athletes who get rid their characters well and wrestle good games but because of their lack of competition, RAW and Smackdown now grown stale.

Here are three ways I think that WWE could return to the good old days where watch pro wrestling was entertaining.

Step 1: Get back Batista and Chris Jericho.

I know WWE will try their best to bring these two stars on our screens, but the acquisition of one of these athletes would be huge to the point of view of entertainment.

WWE has build stars to attack Orton and Cena in the main event, which they have failed to do, so bring someone who is already at their level will help to fill the current vacuum.

Jericho and Batista are megastars, they have performed and delivered against some of the best the company has to offer, but more important still, they can hear the masses.

Jericho cut a promo as anyone else cannot and Batista is revealed towards the end of his term he was there with the best. I'd love to see rather Orton vs. Batista and Jericho Mark Henry or The Great Khali and more important, as the vast majority of the fans.

Another advantage of having these two back would be the ability to use them to build new stars. A clean victory over Jericho could propel the MIZ more beyond this rivalry missed with Cena could never.

In addition, the involvement of the stars of their caliber would make the midcard so much more watchable and allows young talent to win against the big names without necessarily being in the image of the title.

Step 2: Push the Midcard Talent.

This is where the WWE has really failed lately.

Wade Barrett came crashing on the title as the top heel of page new scene. He now has to cheat to win a match for the Intercontinental title. CM Punk won not a PPV match for a year and it is without doubt the best all around performer in WWE today. I could continue for hours on botched pushes, but instead, I will propose a solution, let win a few games against good opposition.

An example of a sudden inch which goes very well is Cody Rhodes.

The former lower member of Legacy is now bordering on the stage of the world title, and this has much to do with its rivalry with Rey Mysterio. Mysterio handpicked him as his opponent Wrestlemania and let the Rhodes to win the victory which did wonders for its credibility and its position a superstar and could now be said of the R-truth.

On the other hand, CM Punk loses again and Orton again and is now stuck in a faction of map and resale of Cena and Mysterio fillers which must absolutely no push themselves.

There are many aspects to a star level main event. These athletes have what it takes to be a Champion of the world, but there is one aspect of the status that is subtracting them - victories. To give an example, John Cena and Batista won own against established veterans JBL and HHH respectively for the world titles and Wrestlemania 21. They continued to be two of the greatest stars of the industry.

Let me now move you take in Wrestlemania 27; Barrett, CM Punk, Swagger and Del Rio lose against the experienced veterans and Sheamus was pushed off the coast of the map in total. Imagine where Sheamus and Barrett would today if their matches scheduled with Triple H and the Undertaker had occurred. What happens if the MIZ had beaten Cena clean? What happens if CM Punk had beaten Orton? What happens if Del Rio is Champion of the world right now?

Of course, this is more simplified, the top guys can not just to take a fall upward and come each PPV, neither can heels won the majority of the games on any given night. However, in this business, a victory is what is required to transform a superstar by claiming the championship and this is exactly what WWE must give these athletes. The upcoming money in PPV store could be a start, just look what he did for Edge.

Step 3: Face wrestlers do not always win.

This leads to my previous point; to build a top star of the page, you need him to win, but all the talents mentioned above are stubs. WWE has this fascination currently wrestlers for baby face to win each main event, either on weekly shows or card. Of course, this causes lots of questions.

I understand that in the era of PG, bills have to win. I understand also that the heels may not win all the time but it is necessary for a product that is fun to have a small uncertainty.

Each event WWE for the last six months was far too predictable. The only surprise that WWE launched recently to me was Edge beating Del Rio at Wrestlemania, except that nothing does sources in mind.

If the top guys continue to go undefeated ratings will be fall as there is no entertainment in a competition where you know the right winner from the outset.

Conclusion.

I realize this only bite the surface of the problem and many of my ideas is perhaps just a wish. However, no more than 10 years fan can recognize that the WWE is not entertaining that it used to be.

Let us hope that stars as Alberto Del Rio, Wade Barrett and CM Punk get blocked by Cena the way that Ted DiBiase snr, Jake Roberts, and Mr. perfect was by Hulk Hogan.

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People & Entertainment: Barbra OK with the sale of his old ranch - Press Herald

Posted: June 1
Last updated: today at 7: 23 of news of service

MALIBU, California - singer - actress Barbra Streisand, said it includes that California has sold his Malibu 22.5 acres ranch has made a donation to help balance the budget, but she hopes that the purchaser will retain its special habitat.

The State of California is selling a property in Malibu with meadows, gardens, a Creek and three houses that Barbra Streisand, above, given in 1993. The Associated Press Michael j. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan The Associated Press

Ramirez Canyon Park, who donated the singer in 1993, is on the list of the properties belonging to the State that Governor Jerry Brown wants to put on sale despite fierce opposition.

The property contains meadows, gardens, a Creek and three houses that Streisand customized with a wealth of architectural details ranging from Art Deco metal signs to Douglas fir framing on a craftsman-style house. It's $ 15 million Streisand gave the State and the preservation of Santa Monica Mountains.

But the property "does not serve any vital function of State," Brown spokesman, Elizabeth Ashford, said the Los Angeles Times. "The State should not be the owner of a site which hosts mountain retreats".

"I understand the difficult decision of Governor Brown," Streisand said in a recent statement. "I only hope that there is little disturbance to residents of the Ramirez Canyon with this potential transition and that any entity bought the land and the houses on it will retain its special habitat."

Back spoils the future for Michael j. Fox

Des Moines, Iowa - A back injury has forced the actor Michael j. Fox to remove from the golf tournament Principal Charity Classic in West Des Moines event this week.

Fox was expected to tee off today at the Glen Oaks Country Club. But Des Moines Register reported Tuesday that Fox decided to make the trip after back pain, according to the spokesman of the tournament Joelle Kirchhoff. He participated in the tournament in 2009.

The main classical charitable organization, a Champions Tour event, takes place from Friday to Sunday at Glen Oaks.

Texan continues actor for emotional distress

DALLAS - Texas has continued comedian Andy Dick on his performance of December in a discotheque in Dallas. Robert Tucker said he suffered defamation and emotional distress when Dick himself exposed would have any walking in the audience.

The prosecution filed on 10 may also appoint a talent agency representing the actor and the club where he played. She said that they ought to have "Long history of Dick of assaulting patrons."

The prosecution cited the arrest of January 2010 from Dick on charges of abuse sexual felony after allegations that he was taking a bouncer and patron to a Huntington, va, bar, and other incidents.

A minor in the novels of love

WESTMINSTER, MD. -Nora Roberts Foundation gives $100,000 to McDaniel College in Westminster, and the school said it will offer an academic minor in the literature of romance and begin a course of writing in the genre.

President Roger Casey, said the College aims to raise the profile of novels of love, and the study of the subject will strengthen the reputation of Roberts as a master and the champion of the craft.

The school also will build a collection of the library of American literature romance, including all novels Roberts more than 200. And the College will hold an International Conference on the novels of love in November.

Roberts lives in the Western City of Keedysville Maryland, where his Foundation also supports programs in writing, music and theatre in a local secondary school.

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