[2] TBS Superstation Shakes Up '15 Days of 007' Festival With New On-line "Cyber Bond" Events, Powered by ACTV's HyperTV Networks.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 1999-- Cutting-Edge TV/Web Convergence Experience to Offer Synchronized syn·chro·nize v. syn·chro·nized, syn·chro·niz·ing, syn·chro·niz·es v.intr. 1. To occur at the same time; be simultaneous. 2. To operate in unison. v.tr. 1. Web Content, Bond Trivia & 007 Chat; Enter Bond World Tour Sweepstakes James Bond returns to movie screens nationwide in "The World Is Not Enough" this month, and TBS Superstation su·per·sta·tion n. A television or radio station that broadcasts to a nationwide audience by satellite, cable, or both. kicks off its annual "15 Days of 007" movie festival on Saturday, Nov. 27. Today, TBS Superstation and ACTV's (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : IATV) HyperTV Networks announced that this year's festival will feature a brand new on-line "Cyber Bond" component at TBSsuperstation.com, powered by HyperTV(TM). HyperTV is ACTV's patented software solution for the creation and delivery of synchronized, interactive TV/Web convergence programming. From Nov. 27 - Dec. 11, TBS Superstation will showcase 17 films (34 total airings), featuring Sean Connery, Roger Moore
The HyperTV-enhanced Web content will play off classic Bond themes -- international intrigue, scheming villains, snazzy snaz·zy adj. snaz·zi·er, snaz·zi·est Slang Fashionable or flashy. [Origin unknown.] snaz gadgets, beautiful women and non-stop action -- while challenging Bond fans with interactive 007 trivia and allowing anyone to chat on-line with other participants worldwide during the films. To experience "Cyber Bond," viewers log-on to TBSsuperstation.com, register, and download the free HyperTV plug-in. "Cyber Bond" events will run simultaneous to each of the 34 airings during the movie festival (a complete "15 Days of 007" schedule is attached). Viewers only need to have a television set with access to TBS Superstation via cable or satellite, and a computer with an Internet connection located in the same room. Bond World Tour Sweepstakes All viewers who register for "Cyber Bond" will be automatically entered into the Bond World Tour Sweepstakes. Grand prize is a travel package for two, including a 10-day, 9-night European excursion. The winners will travel to London, Paris and Amsterdam with first-class accommodations and tour packages in each city. The Grand prize also includes $1,500 cash and a $2,500 Circuit City Gift Card. Five first-prize winners will receive a $500 Circuit City Gift Card. 15 second-prize winners will receive a leather "15 Days of 007" travel bag, and 45 third-prize winners will receive a hunter green hunter green n. A dark yellowish green. fleece "15 Days of 007" vest. 150 fourth-prize winners will receive a leather "15 Days of 007" CD case, as well as "The Best of Bond" CD, and 300 fifth-prize winners will receive a "15 Days of 007" t-shirt. Winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. On-air promotions for "15 Days of 007," the exciting "Cyber Bond" events, and the Bond World Tour Sweepstakes will feature John Cleese “Cleese” redirects here. For the actress and daughter of John Cleese, see Cynthia Cleese. John Marwood Cleese (IPA: /ˈkliːz/ , who co-stars in "The World Is Not Enough" as R. Spots will air on TBS Superstation and other Turner networks throughout the festival. About HyperTV(TM) ACTV's patented HyperTV software solution provides viewers with a richer interactive experience and allows them to become part of a dynamic virtual community, while allowing TV programmers and advertisers to extend their brand identity, access lucrative e-commerce revenue streams, develop one-to-one relationships with viewers, and differentiate their program offerings today. HyperTV also has a database capability that allows TV networks, programmers and advertisers to capture valuable permission-based marketing information. The HyperTV software is a browser plug-in A third-party software product, such as a search toolbar, that is integrated into a Web browser to extend its capabilities. A "helper application" provides similar capabilities to a browser plug-in, but runs as an external application and typically launches another window for viewing. for newer versions of either Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. or Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. , the most popular web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
As next generation digital set-top boxes, cable modems and other digital consumer devices are deployed, viewers will be able to enjoy a HyperTV experience with each of the elements -- video, audio, synchronized Web content, Web-based ads, e-commerce and chat -- simultaneously delivered directly to their television screen or to their desktop computer. About TBS Superstation TBS Superstation, Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. , Inc.'s flagship network seen in 78.6 million households, is watched by more people than any other cable network and has been for 22 consecutive years. The Superstation features popular movies, original programming, outstanding sports and favorite comedies. The Superstation's Web site is located at TBSsuperstation.com. About ACTV ACTV Active ACTV Activate ACTV Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano (Venice Public Transport Company, Italy) ACTV Advanced Compatible Television , Inc. ACTV, Inc. (NASDAQ: IATV) has pioneered TV-Internet convergence programming with its patented HyperTV(TM) software solution. The company is also a leader in interactive digital television with its proprietary "Individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. Television" and "Individualized Advertising" software and programming capabilities. ACTV offers superior, practical solutions for television networks and programmers, advertisers, cable operators, educators, students and consumers looking to leverage the emergence of digital television and the broadband delivery infrastructure. ACTV has relationships with many of the dominant players in the Internet, television and digital technology fields, including key strategic investments from Liberty Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: LDIG) and General Instrument Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : GIC GIC See: Guaranteed Investment Contract GIC See guaranteed investment contract (GIC). ). HyperTV Networks, Inc., and ACTV Entertainment are subsidiaries of ACTV, Inc. Visit ACTV's Web site at http://www.actv.com. Disclaimer: This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks defined in this document and in statements filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. TBS Superstation's 15 Days of 007 Saturday, Nov. 27 8:05 p.m. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Eyes only may refer to:
NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN (1983) Sunday, Nov. 28 10:10 a.m. NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN (1983) 1:10 p.m. OCTOPUSSY (1983) 4 p.m. LICENCE TO KILL (1989) 7 p.m. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971) 9:30 p.m. A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) Monday, Nov. 29 8:05 p.m. THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987) 10:55 p.m. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963) Tuesday, Nov. 30 8:05 p.m. GOLDFINGER (1964) 10:35 p.m. THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974) Wednesday, Dec. 1 11 p.m. ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (1969) Thursday, Dec. 2 10:05 p.m. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977) Friday, Dec. 3 8:05 p.m. DR. NO (1962) 10:35 p.m. THUNDERBALL (1965) Saturday, Dec. 4 12:50 p.m. YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967) 3:20 p.m. MOONRAKER Moon´rak`er n. 1. (Naut.) Same as Moonsail. (1979) 8:05 a.m. LIVE AND LET DIE (1973) 10:50 p.m. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971) Sunday, Dec. 5 9:30 a.m. DR. NO (1962) Noon THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977) 2:45 p.m. GOLDFINGER (1964) 5:15 p.m. THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS (1987) Monday, Dec. 6 8:05 p.m. LICENCE TO KILL (1989) 10:55 p.m. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY (1981) Tuesday, Dec. 7 8:05 p.m. OCTOPUSSY (1983) 10:55 p.m. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963) Wednesday, Dec. 8 11 p.m. THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN (1974) Thursday, Dec. 9 10:05 p.m. THUNDERBALL (1965) Friday, Dec. 10 8:05 p.m. MOONRAKER (1979) 10:55 p.m. YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967) Saturday, Dec. 11 Noon ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (1969) 3:05 p.m. NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN (1983) 10:35 p.m. A VIEW TO A KILL (1985) |
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