Music Choice expands into interactive channels for viewers
NEW YORK AP Music Choice grows as an alternative form of radio with My Music Choice, an interactive option letting listeners tailor their own channels. Damon Williams, programming director, oversees 45 channels on satellite and digital cable as the firm expands from a $10 monthly pay model to include basic service via licensing deals. Now in nearly 30 million homes, the service has added seven million homes in the past year, broadening awareness among record companies and consumers alike.
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Innovative new video games head to stores
Los Angeles reports seven original game concepts heading to stores. Highlights include True Crime Streets of LA by Rockstar, Boktai Sun in Your Hand with a solar sensor, The Movies simulating Hollywood studio life, and EyeToy PS2 camera games. Jet Li stars in Rise to Honor adding celebrity appeal.
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Hong Kong
Kit Yun
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Industry pushes bargains at BookExpo America
Publishers and booksellers seek to trim prices amid a slow economy. Hardcovers stay pricey while some editions drop to lure readers. Debut authors get paperback originals. independent stores worry over corporate sponsorships. fall releases from Lethem Grisham and Krugman loom amid politics and liberal leanings.
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Barrie Rappaport
Ipsos
BookExpo America
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Karp
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Jhumpa Lahiri
Bob Miller
Hyperion Books
Lisa Kusel
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Elliott Bay Books
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New York Times
Paul Krugman
Finding Nemo Tops Box Office With 70.6 Million Opening
North American box office results show Finding Nemo leading with 70.6 million in its opening weekend. Bruce Almighty follows at 35.6 million, The Italian Job at 19.3 million, The Matrix Reloaded at 15 million, and Daddy Day Care at 6.8 million.
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