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o MPAA's Content Protection Status Report Aims to "Plug the Analog Hole"
o Eminem Album Release Accelerated; Bootlegging, Internet Piracy Cited
o Wired News: FBI Asks Websites, ISPs to Remove Daniel Pearl Video
o Nintendo President Resigns After 50 Years As Company Head
o Game Developer Interplay to be Delisted from Nasdaq
> Note to Readers: Memorial Day
> Digital Media Wire Panel: "Digital Asia" | Los Angeles | June 5
> Featured Event/Company: Jupiter Plug.IN
o Briefly Noted: DirecTV - Starz On Demand - TiVo, NGame - T-Mobile,
Universal Studios - "The Bourne Identity" - PPV/VOD, Online gaming - game
publishers, Hollywood vs. Silicon Valley
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> Jobs: Dir. of Technology, Wireless Sales Exec., Acct. Director, Dir. of
Product Management, Sr. Acct. Executive, Dir. of Public Relations, Global
Communications Mgr., Marketing Mgr., VP of Client Services, Inside Sales
Acct. Exec., VP Production & Programming, Sr. Graphic Designer, Sales
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o MPAA's Content Protection Status Report Aims to "Plug the Analog Hole"

Washington -- A report recently submitted by the Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA) to the Senate Judiciary Committee outlines
new proposals from Hollywood that would protect their copyrighted works on
the Internet. Specifically, the Content Protection Status Report suggests
that watermarks be embedded into all analog-to-digital converters (ADCs)
so that no copyrighted material may be transmitted between recording
devices of any kind. The result would be that digital camcorders snuck
into theaters to capture and pirate new movies wouldn't work; nor would
the process of creating digital music files by connecting a stereo to a PC
by means of cheap store-bought cables.
http://bpdg.blogs.eff.org/archives/000113.html
http://judiciary.senate.gov/special/content_protection.pdf
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o Eminem Album Release Accelerated; Bootlegging, Internet Piracy Cited

Santa Monica -- The release date of an upcoming album from rapper Eminem
has been moved up several days to Sunday, May 26, due to what the artist's
label Aftermath/Interscope terms "unprecedented demand as well as illegal
bootlegging and Internet piracy." A Sunday release date is uncommon in the
recording industry, which traditionally releases albums on Tuesdays. "Our
mandate as a company was to put the album in listeners' hands the way
Eminem intended them to get it, and to do it as quickly as possible to
battle the problems we were having with illicit copying," said Steve
Berman, head of sales and marketing for Interscope Geffen A&M. A
representative from Gracenote, a company that provides a weekly top 10
list of the CDs most listened to by computer users with the CD recognition
software installed on their PCs, told The Los Angeles Times that "The
Eminem Show" was the second-most-frequently-played CD on computers last
week, which Gracenote reports is the highest showing ever by an unreleased
album.
http://www.eminem.com
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-000036543may24.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dbusiness
http://www.gracenote.com/music/topten.html
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o Wired News: FBI Asks Websites, ISPs to Remove Daniel Pearl Video

Washington -- Wired News reported on Friday that the FBI has been
contacting certain website owners and Internet service providers, asking
them to remove copies of a video that depicts the execution of Daniel
Pearl, the 38-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter who was slain in
Pakistan by a radical Muslim group. Virginia-based hosting provider Pro
Hosting told Wired News that it was contacted by the FBI regarding
Ogrish.com, a site it hosts that features macabre content and had been
offering the video. CBS recently aired a 30-second excerpt of the
four-minute video, which Pearl's family called "heartless." Dow Jones,
publisher of the Wall Street Journal, also told Wired News that upon
finding copies of the video online, it has responded by calling the
authorities and then letting them deal with the matter. Copies of the
video still persist online from a number of sites, as well as on various
file-sharing services.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,52772,00.html
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o Nintendo President Resigns After 50 Years As Company Head

Kyoto, Japan -- Nintendo announced on Friday that 74-year-old company
president Hiroshi Yamauchi will resign, after heading the company for over
half a century, Reuters reported. Yamauchi will step down on May 31, but
will remain an adviser to the company. "Six executive board members will
form a management team that I hope will move quickly on vital matters,"
Yamauchi said at a news conference in Kyoto. Yamauchi will be replaced by
a management group led by Satoru Iwata, who joined Nintendo two years ago
as chief of corporate planning. Other members of the team will include
Genyo Takeda, head of hardware development, Shigeru Miyamoto, software
development leader and creator of the "Mario" and "Zelda" game series, and
executive vice president Atsushi Asada, who will become chairman of
Nintendo.
http://news.com.com/2100-1040-922209.html?tag=fd_top
http://www.nintendo.com
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o Game Developer Interplay to be Delisted from Nasdaq

Irvine, Calif. -- Interplay, a developer and publisher of video games,
announced on Friday that its shares will be delisted from the Nasdaq
National Market, and begin trading on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on
Tuesday, May 28. The company also said that the Nasdaq gave the company
until August 13 to demonstrate compliance with the minimum $1.00 per share
Nasdaq SmallCap continued listing requirement, or its shares will be
entirely delisted from the exchange. Interplay shares have traded below $1
since August 2001. Irvine, Calif.-based Interplay's games include
"Baldur's Gate," "Icewind Dale" and a range of titles based on the "Star
Trek" franchise.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020523/deth034_1.html
http://www.interplay.com
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> Note to Readers: Memorial Day

Digital Media Wire will not be published on Monday, May 27 in observance
of the Memorial Day holiday. The next edition will be published on
Tuesday, May 28.
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o Briefly Noted:

(El Segundo, Calif.) Satellite TV provider DirecTV announced on Friday
that it has partnered with cable network Starz and personal video recorder
manufacturer TiVo to test Starz's subscription video-on-demand system. The
trial will be available to DirecTV subscribers who have TiVo functionality
on their satellite receiver. For the trial, DirecTV will automatically
transmit a range of feature films to those viewers' TiVo devices who
already subscribe to the "Starz Super Pak," allowing them to view the
films at their own convenience with VCR functionality. The companies said
the offering will be a trial of elements including software development,
on-screen navigation and marketing tactics for personal video
recorder-based subscription video-on-demand services.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/020523/lath056_1.html
http://www.directv.com
http://www.tivo.com
http://www.starzondemand.com

(Cambridge, U.K.) NGame, an aggregator and publisher of wireless
entertainment content, announced on Friday that Deutsche Telekom's
T-Mobile wireless network will distribute 120 of its games for
Java-enabled handsets to its subscribers in Austria, Germany and the
United Kingdom. T-Mobile will also use Cambridge, U.K.-based NGame's
technology to distribute its games in the U.K.
http://www.ngame.com
http://www.t-mobile.com

(Universal City, Calif.) Universal Studios said on Friday that it will
distribute exclusive advance scenes from the upcoming Universal Pictures
release "The Bourne Identity" to consumers who purchase "Spy Game" via
pay-per-view or video-on-demand. The company said the campaign will mark
the first time that a major motion picture will be extensively previewed
on pay-per-view and video-on-demand prior to theatrical release.
http://www.universalppv.net

(San Francisco) CNET on Friday reported on the reluctance of some video
game publishers to embrace online gaming, despite such campaigns as
Microsoft's $2 billion investment into its Xbox Live online gaming
initiative. "Online gaming is a parlor trick at [video game industry
convention] E3 this year," said Jeff Brown, vice president of corporate
communications for leading game publisher Electronic Arts. "This is not a
real business. This is not going to be a real business until 2004 or 2005,
and by then you're going to have a new generation of consoles."
http://news.com.com/2100-1040-922435.html?tag=fd_top

(New York) The New York Times on Friday featured an article on the schism
between the interests of Hollywood and Silicon Valley with regard to
technology and copyrights, and how the two sides are currently trying to
gain the ears of lawmakers in Washington.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/24/opinion/24TRIS.html?todaysheadlines
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Director of Technology - Igicom - New York, NY

Igicom is a dynamic, Internet professional services firm looking to grow
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Wireless Sales Executive - Arch Wireless - San Francisco, CA

As the world's largest wireless data service company, Arch Wireless offers
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Account Director - Edmunds.com - Santa Monica, CA

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the manufacturer level. Fax/email your resume & salary history: fax (310)
309-6466, email jobs@edmunds.com.
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Director Product Management - Sony Music Entertainment - New York, NY

Responsible For Development and Implementation of Marketing Campaigns for
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Experience, incl. Pop Marketing, Sales & Promotion. Submit cover letter,
resume and salary requirement to: elena_avila@sonymusic.com
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Senior Account Executive - D'Arcy Advertising - Los Angeles, CA

D'Arcy Los Angeles has created a group that specializes in acquiring and
retaining customers through sophisticated direct and online marketing
techniques. We now need a Senior Account Executive to take day-to-day
responsibility for client and program management. You need to be
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obsession for results, and the ability to guide clients with a firm but
diplomatic hand. E-mail your resume to carol.cave@darcyww.com
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Director of Public Relations - Walt Disney Consumer Products - Los
Angeles, CA

Reports directly to the VP Marketing. Responsible for managing development
of communications strategy to improve and enhance the company's image;
all communications materials; working with ad agencies; serving as
company's spokesperson and media contact; and developing presentations for
executive management. 8+ years of relevant experience required. Email
cp.careers@Disney.com with your resume and Job Code# 02-0001616-02 in the
body of the email. No attachments.
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Manager, Global Communications & Synergy - Walt Disney Consumer Products -
Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for global business communications - a central point of
contact for regional/country offices; importer of regional/country
information & creative assets; facilitate product development on new film
& Pixar properties; oversee content for intranet & B2B extranet; maintain
marketing calendar; and supervise Asset Management department. 8 yrs.
experience in launching leading consumer brands. Email
cp.careers@Disney.com with your resume and Job Code# 02-0002003-02 in the
body of the email. No attachments.
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Marketing Manager- West LA Music - Los Angeles, CA

Manage in-house marketing department for nationally known music retailer.
Includes implementing marketing plan to target markets with promotions,
direct mail, catalogs, print ads and events. Requires a BS in Business,
Communications, Music or related field and knowledge of music, audio and
recording products. Benefits include 401K, medical insurance, vacations,
employee purchase plan and more. $3,000 to $6,000 per month. Code: 51702E.
Send resume to: Jobs2@westlamusic.com.
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Vice President of Client Services - Luxury Link, LLC - Los Angeles, CA

Luxury Link, the world's leading luxury travel Web site
(www.luxurylink.com), is seeking a Vice President of Client Services to
work in its offices near LAX. The position is responsible for managing
Client Services staff to meet departmental goals (no travel required).
Must have experience in account management, understanding of sales and
analytics, ability to meet deadlines and targets, and excellent "people
skills." Contact Phyllis Elliott at pelliott@commontech.com.
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Account Executive, Inside Sales - ivacation.com - Los Angeles, CA

International Vacation Homes has been revolutionizing the vacation and
travel industry, by providing marketing solutions for vacation property
owners around the world. Working as an "Internet-Vacation Property
Consultant," you will be contacting qualified clients to provide proven
solutions for successfully marketing their property. International
Vacation Home's corporate headquarters is located near LAX with a second
location in North Hollywood. Email your resume and preferred location to
jobs@ivacation.com.
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VP Production and Programming -- IFILM Network - Los Angeles, CA

Reporting to the EVP, Sales & Marketing, this person is an integral part
of building IFILM Network into the premiere provider of broadband
entertainment. Individual must be on the cutting edge of emerging
technologies and content delivery platforms -- producing original
programming that appeals to both consumers and marketers. A keen
content-programming sensibility - knowing what content will be popular,
while still being consistent with the IFILM brand (irreverent, humorous,
fun). Film and/or TV Production budget experience. Please send resume and
cover letter to programming@ifilm.com
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Senior Graphic Designer - O'Melveny & Myers LLP - Los Angeles, CA

O'Melveny & Myers LLP, an international law firm located in downtown Los
Angeles, has an immediate opening for a Senior Graphic Designer. Qualified
candidate is responsible for maintaining firm's existing brand and
supporting and enhancing firm's brand equity. Handle concept, design and
pre-press for all marketing materials. Excellent salary and benefits
package. Resume to: O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 400 S. Hope Street, Suite 248,
Los Angeles, CA 90071. FAX: (213) 430-7857. Email resume to: HR@omm.com.
Visit us at: http://www.omm.com
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Sales Director, Walt Disney Consumer Products, Los Angeles, CA

Support VP to attain fiscal year revenue and profitability goals. Develop
account and channel differentiated distribution plans, seasonal business
plans and budget. Grow softlines (apparel and accessories) revenue and
profitability. A minimum of 10 years specific apparel/accessories/footwear
brand management experience. Please email cp.careers@Disney.com, including
your resume, contact details, and Job Code 02-0001680-02 in the body of
your email. Do not send your resume as an attachment.
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