Red Touch Media Announces Content Distribution Deal with Blue Wave Media At Cable Show 2013

Red Touch Bridge, Connect and Express Products Showcased at Booth 2849 at the Cable Industry's Premiere Tradeshow in Washington, D.C.

Red Touch Media, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based technology company behind the fastest-growing digital media content management platform in the entertainment industry, announced its latest content distribution deal with Blue Wave Media, providing content through a private-labeled online media store.

Blue Wave Media has signed a multi-year term agreement with Red Touch Media including licensing fees and revenue sharing on digital downloads through a fully customized Blue Wave Media webstore.  Catering mainly to content owners by providing content syndication, Blue Wave Media has strategically partnered with Red Touch to streamline and improve content delivery to its customers.

Red Touch Media will showcase its full suite of professional content distribution and management products, Bridge, Connect, and Express, at The Cable Show 2013 in Washington, D.C at Booth #2849.

"We're thrilled to announce our latest content distribution partnership with Blue Wave Media at The Cable Show. We're here meeting with the television industry's leading content providers and our foremost company objective is to deliver smart, efficient solutions to enable them to serve their clients effectively," said Wayne Scholes, Executive Chairman and CEO, Red Touch Media.

"We strive to make television and film distribution seamless and secure so our clients get the most return on investment, redefining the consumer experience around content."

Specifically developed for The Cable Show audience, Red Touch Media's Bridge product enables content owners to control all aspects of their digital assets, including production and distribution management, consumption tracking, user behaviour monitoring, billing and reporting and secure screening. 

To erase the headache of thousands of DVD screeners, unsecured distribution tactics and unmanageable analytics, RTM created Bridge for studios and networks to deliver pilots, trailers, screeners and sales materials to select audiences. Bridge users retain control of their content after it's been distributed and are able to monitor analytics on how it was used.

Red Touch Media's digital rights management (DRM) technology has more than a decade of in market use by some of the largest distributors of digital media, including major motion picture studios and music labels. NBC Universal, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Warner Music Group, EMI and HDNet are some of the companies Red Touch Media has most recently worked with.

Red Touch Media is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional offices in Johannesburg, New York, Los Angeles, Liverpool and London. The company plans to expand its global reach to additional locations in Europe and Asia in 2013. The company currently serves an audience of more than 3 million consumers worldwide.

Red Touch Media (RTM) connects content owners, advertisers, retailers and consumers to premium digital content via one of the entertainment world's most innovative distribution platform. RTM provides content owners with a reliable, secure solution to manage and deliver all digital media assets to their audiences and clients. Advertisers and retailers can target consumers through user content preference and downloads. For more information on Red Touch Media please visit http://www.redtouchmedia.com.

Quincy, Series 3 Now Available

When Jack Klugman died last Christmas, Hollywood lost one of its best actors, in my opinion.

You'll recall that the TV news ran clips of him repeatedly in one of his most famous starring roles as Quincy, M.E.

Acorn Media are rightly proud to be able to help celebrate the works of this fine actor by releasing

Quincy, M.E. Complete Series Three on DVD.

Klugmann really got into this role and he arguably gave some of the best performances of his career whilst playing Quincy, M.E.

It was originally broadcast from 1976 until 1983 and is the father of subsequent forensic detective series like CSI.

Quincy was strong-willed and very principled. He saw it as his duty to ensure that the dead person whose body was in his care got the answers as to what brought their life to an end.

You'll get a bumper set of all 20 episodes on six DVDs.

When a dead body arrives at the morgue, Quincy aided by his equally dedicated assistant Sam Fujiyama and sometimes helped or hindered by his sometimes bureaucratic boss Dr Asten and his police detective friend LAPD homicide lieutenant Frank Monahan, must find out how they died and, sometimes, why.

Not only were the episodes exciting the programme was also unafraid to deal with some controversial and hard-hitting subjects.

It is now available and should cost about £35.00.

Radiation Cinema! | Atomic Age Sci-Fi Films and B-Movies: Sheriff Taylor and the Mirror of Love

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Winners of the tenth European Border Breakers Awards

The winners of the 2013 European Border Breakers Awards, celebrating border breaking talents in European pop music, were announced today by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth and the European music conference and showcase festival Eurosonic Noorderslag.

The winners of the 2013 awards are:

- Nabiha (Denmark)
- Ewert and The Two Dragons (Estonia)
- French Films (Finland)
- C2C (France)
- Emeli Sandé (Great Britain)
- Of Monsters and Men (Iceland)
- Dope D.O.D. (Netherlands)
- Amor Electro (Portugal)
- Juan Zelada (Spain)
- Niki and the Dove (Sweden)

"Music is a universal language that touches billions of people, regardless of age or background. Our winners have all succeeded in reaching out to audiences beyond their home country through their talent and energy. I hope the awards will inspire other artists to take their music beyond their national borders and break into new markets," said Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth.

To be eligible for the awards, the artists must have enjoyed border-breaking success with their first international release in Europe between 1 August 2011 and 31 July 2012. The winners are selected by music market analyst Nielsen Music Control on the basis of record sales and broadcast frequency and according to votes by European Broadcasting Union (EBU) radio stations and festivals participating in the European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP).

Background
The winners will receive their awards in a televised ceremony hosted by TV personality and musician Jools Holland at Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen, Netherlands, on 9 January 2013. The ceremony – including performances by most of the winning acts – will be broadcast by Dutch National Television (NTR) and will also receive European coverage through TV channels and radio stations.

One of the winners will also receive a 'Public Choice Award'. From 1 November until December 21 the public can vote for their favourite artist on www.ebba-awards.eu. By voting, they could win a trip to the award ceremony.

Former winners of the 'EBBA Awards' include Adele, The Baseballs, The Dø, KT Tunstall, Tokio Hotel, The Ting Tings, Lykke Li, The Scripts, Milow, Katie Melua, Mumford and Sons, Swedish House Mafia and Caro Emerald.

Now in their tenth year, the awards are funded by the EU Culture Programme and organized by Eurosonic Noorderslag, in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The awards are supported by Buma Cultuur, SNN, Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Province of Groningen, City of Groningen and European Music Office.

Eurosonic Noorderslag is Europe’s most important music conference and showcase festival, aiming to encourage circulation of European music. Eurosonic Noorderslag also is the organization of the European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP). The ETEP boosts circulation of talented European artists among a network of European summer festivals. It creates opportunities for professionals in the European music business and ultimately contributes to the development of the European music industry.

The European music industry makes an important contribution to growth and jobs, accounting for a significant part of our cultural and creative industries, which provide quality jobs for up to 8.5 million people in the EU and contribute up to 4.5% to Europe's GDP. The total value of the EU recorded music market is around € 6 billion a year. The European recorded music market presents around a fifth of the total music market which is worth close to € 30 billion.

Website of the prize: www.ebba-awards.eu
European Commission: http://ec.europa.eu/culture

Fantastic line-up for charity gig

We can now confirm the much anticipated line-up for the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer anniversary ball to be held on Thursday 11th of October at Café de Paris, London.

Nicknamed by his peers as the ‘singer’s singer’ Buddy Greco, one of the top Jazz pianist and vocalists of our time and singer of world famous song ‘The Lady is a Tramp’ which sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disk, is most well known for his appearances in the 60’s with the ‘Rat Pack’. Already well known on the UK music scene he has performed at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and toured the UK with over 30 dates from July 2010 with the Swinging Las Vegas Legends Show. On New Year's Eve 2011 he made a guest appearance on Jools Holland’s 'Hootenanny' singing ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ backed by the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Guests on the evening will be in for a real treat as Matt Cardle will perform ahead of his tour commencing on Sunday 21st of October at the HMV Institute, Birmingham. Matt will perform a never-before-heard exclusive acoustic set as well as a track for his new album ‘The Fire’ due for release in the next few weeks.

The James Whale Fund Ball will be hosted in the sumptuous surroundings of Café de Paris in London. Rich in history and boasting of entertaining London for over 88 years Café de Paris is a jewel in the heart of Piccadilly, complete with grand chandeliers and great sweeping staircases.

The night will also include DJ set by The Royals favourite DJ Crispin Dior, famous for performing at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding last year and Fabric, London’s resident DJ – “he’s the go-to-guy for the freshest music on earth”.

Broadcaster and Founder of the Fund James Whale said:

“It’s going to be a cracking night. We are honoured to have Buddy Greco and Matt Cardle perform. The grand setting that Café de Paris presents will provide the perfect back drop for guests to enjoy an evening not to be missed!”

• James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer is the UK’s leading kidney cancer charity and was set up in 2006 by broadcaster James Whale who lost a kidney to cancer. Today James continues to lead a full and busy life, as do the majority of people who are diagnosed and treated early.
• In 2009, 9,000 people in the UK were diagnosed with kidney cancer that’s over 24 people day!
• Kidney cancer is eighth most common cancer in the UK.
• www.jameswhalefund.org
• Tickets are £110 per person or £1,000 for a table of 10.
• To reserve your tickets or to make a table booking please call 01223 237044

British Actors Tamer Hassan & Shane Richie Show Racism the Red Card with Celebrity Soccer

Hollywood actor and British film icon Tamer Hassan, of movies such as ‘The Football Factory’ and ‘The Business’ and British Actor and ‘Eastenders favourite’ Shane Richie Show Racism the Red Card with Celebrity Soccer.

Hassan, will lead his new team ‘Tamer Hassan’s Celebrity XI ‘against ‘Shane Richie’s Celebrity XI’ to raise awareness for Show Racism the Red Card, the campaign that uses high profile footballers such as Luther Blisset, Jason Euell, Rio Ferdinand, Cesc Fàbregas and Sol Campbell to educate against racism.

The match will take place on Sunday, 23rd September 2012; 1 o’clock kick off at Bromley FC, followed by a dinner and celebrity auction led by Tamer Hassan, with donations from Danny Dyer, Salomon Kalou, Shane Richie, Luther Blisset, Rio Ferdinand, Darren Campbell and more.

Jeremy Dolke , Chairman of Bromley FC said: "We are looking forward to welcoming Tamer Hassan and Butterfly PR to the home of Bromley football club, for what we see as a exiting working partnership, the whole aim is to support charities up and down the country while providing top class entertainment whilst having lots of fun"

Donations from the event will go towards Show Racism the Red Card an anti-racism charity that produces anti-racism educational resources, which harness the high profile of professional footballers such to combat racism throughout society.

Ged Grebby, Chief Executive of Show Racism the Red Card said: “Show Racism the Red Card welcome a new partnership with the actor Tamer Hassan and Butterfly PR. It’s an exciting development for Show Racism the Red Card and as well as being a new high profile partnership carries on a great tradition of actors supporting our events and aims.

“I look forward to working with Tamer and Butterfly PR on the upcoming celebrity match, which I’m sure, will help raise the profile of Show Racism the Red Card and help to combat discrimination in sport.”

Hassan’s ‘Tamer Celebrity XI’’ team Danny Dyer, Lucien Laviscount, Jeff Brazier, Kirk Norcross, Steve Collins, James Argent, Patrick Monahan, Chris Newman, George Riley, Jason Euell, Gavin Ramajaun, Mario Falcone, Darren Byfield plan to beat Shane Richie Celebrity XI’ players which include Jake Wood, Chuck Vern, Gary Lucy, Paul Canoville, Perry Fenwick, Clarke Carlisle, Greg Lake, Frank Sinclair, Thomas Law, Bradley Johnson, more to be confirmed.

Actor, Hassan said: "I’m bringing together my celebrity team to raise media awareness and money for an incredible cause, combined with a sport I absolutely love. We promise to bring an entertaining game on the day."

Actor, Richie said "My team know how to put on a performance, we want to support this important campaign, bring on the game on, my team are ready to win the cup"

Pre Match Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children and seniors, £30 for VIP’ entrance. Limited tickets are available at www.butterfly-pr.co.uk/LatestEvents Fans can purchase tickets online for lower prices or purchase general admission tickets on the day for £15 . Dinner and celebrity auction tickets are £50.

Music Performance on London Eye - watch a band perform over 400ft in the air

Exclusive London Eye Music Performance & Event at Union Chapel - London's No 1 Live Music Venue.

Have you ever wanted to watch a band whilst they perform over 400ft in the air, on one of London's most famous landmarks?

Folkestral band ‘Buswell’ have been given special permission to hold an exclusive performance in a capsule on the EDF Energy London Eye on 11th September 2012 at 6.30pm, and are inviting a few lucky members of the public to join them for this unique experience.

The performance on the EDF Energy London Eye is part of the 121212 Underground Orchestra Challenge, which involves Shaun Buswell forming an orchestra from strangers he meets whilst travelling on the London Underground. This show, along with a performance at award-winning venue Union Chapel on 14th September, are some of the exclusive public outings that the orchestra and Buswell will perform together throughout 2012, culminating in a finale at a top venue in London on 12th December 2012 (to be revealed at the Union Chapel show).

The EDF Energy London Eye event will feature 8-10 musicians, who will be performing Buswell’s unique style of Folkestral music with a mix of violins, violas, flutes, guitars, keyboards and percussion. The event will be filmed in Hi-Definition, giving the winners a chance to get an exclusive DVD of their experience.

Now is your chance to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity to see the sights of London up high whilst listening to a live band.

Win tickets to be part of this select audience on a capsule on the EDF Energy London Eye whilst the band Buswell (www.buswellmusic.com) and members of the 121212 Underground Orchestra perform. Tickets are available to be won through a £1 raffle* via www.121212.org.uk/raffle with the proceeds going to Music Alive, a Wiltshire based charity which provides a safe and encouraging environment where disabled people can make and enjoy music in all its forms.

*Closing date is at 4pm on Monday 3rd September and the winning numbers for each draw will be chosen at random by Rogavi.com using a computerised system from all entries received by the closing date. The winners of the Raffle prizes will be notified by email and named on the Website. Unsuccessful ticket holders will not be notified. The winning tickets will only be valid on the EDF Energy London Eye for the capsule with Buswell at 6:30pm on 11th September 2012. Winners will need to arrive at the specified location near the London Eye by 6pm on Tues 11th September 2012. Travel costs to and from the location are not included.