London – Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, is set to launch the first live-action drama based on Microsoft’s globally renowned Halo franchise at NATPE 2013. The company will debut Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn to international buyers. The programme delivers a story of heroism and sacrifice; taking new and existing fans back to the beginning as a group of cadets train at the Corbulo Academy of Military Sciences to join the ongoing war with the outer colonial … [Read more...] about Content Television launches first live-action drama based on Halo franchise
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Microsoft rumoured to be eyeing Netflix
An announcement regarding Netflix CEO Reed Hastings stepping down from Microsoft Corp.’s board of directors has triggered rumours that the software company may be targeting the leading online video subscription service provider for acquisition. According to an article in Forbes, buying Netflix would be in keeping with Microsoft’s revamped philosophy on the Xbox 360, which is now treating the device more like an entertainment device and less like a video game console. However, … [Read more...] about Microsoft rumoured to be eyeing Netflix
Microsoft and China’s PPTV forge alliance
Shanghai – Microsoft and PPTV, China's leading Internet TV service provider, have signed a strategic partnership memorandum to launch PPTV Asia TV Networks (ATN) platform on Windows Azure. This one-stop Internet TV service platform will offer content and service providers a new scale of business opportunities. This is also Microsoft's first cloud-based collaboration with a local Chinese new media company. According to the memorandum, PPTV will adopt Windows Azure as the core infrastructure … [Read more...] about Microsoft and China’s PPTV forge alliance
Saban Brands’ Power Rangers avatars now on Xbox LIVE
Los Angeles – Saban Brands’ Power Rangers has partnered with Microsoft to feature a series of new Power Rangers avatars for sale in the Xbox LIVE store. Six Samurai suits and six Samurai helmets are now available for purchase. Additional clothing items including the Deker outfit, Pink Ranger Tee and Red Ranger Tee, as well as props such as the Spin Sword and Megazord, will be available late this year. “We’re pleased to be partnering with Microsoft to feature a series of … [Read more...] about Saban Brands’ Power Rangers avatars now on Xbox LIVE
Kinect to offer immersive experience in Harry Potter game
California - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Eurocom will cast a spell among Harry Potter fans of all ages this fall with the Harry Potter for Kinect videogame, exclusively on Kinect for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Based on all eight Harry Potter films, Harry Potter for Kinect allows players to join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger on a journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and beyond. In addition to having a … [Read more...] about Kinect to offer immersive experience in Harry Potter game
Wave goodbye to your remote and say hello to FOXTEL
FOXTEL is the first broadcaster to provide Australians with voice and gesture control to find and watch their favourite live television programmes. With Kinect and FOXTEL on Xbox 360, users can navigate through the new-look user interface and locate sports, movies and TV shows with simple voice commands or simple hand gestures. Voice and gesture control via Kinect brings a new dimension to home entertainment and how people control commands like pause, play, fast forward and stop, as well as … [Read more...] about Wave goodbye to your remote and say hello to FOXTEL
