Blockbuster Uses SafeDisc to Give Gamers the Green Light for PC Renting.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1999-- Macrovision UK Limited (a subsidiary of Macrovision Corporation (Nasdaq:MVSN MVSN Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Italy) )), has signed an agreement with Blockbuster block·bust·er n. 1. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales. 2. A high-explosive bomb used for demolition purposes. 3. Entertainment Limited under which Blockbuster will trial a PC games rental project by using SafeDisc(TM) copy protection, a technology developed by C-Dilla -- A Macrovision Company. From the end of July, Blockbuster will be using SafeDisc on all their PC games(1) during a twelve-week trial period. "By using SafeDisc, we (Blockbuster) have devised a solution, which could revolutionise Verb 1. revolutionise - fill with revolutionary ideas revolutionize, inspire indoctrinate - teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples" 2. the PC software market. We believe that PC software rental will ultimately help increase software sales and this initial 12 week trial will confirm whether this is a commercial and viable proposition," quoted Gerry Berkley, General Games Manager, Blockbuster. From July, Blockbuster will be trialing PC software rental(1) and will be giving away a FREE CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). PC Verifier (PCV PCV packed-cell volume. PCV packed-cell volume, the volume of packed red cells in milliliters per 100 ml of blood. ) to highlight a computer's compatibility with all the available software. Users can rent their chosen game for two nights at a cost of 3.50 pounds to 2.00 pounds, from one of 12 Blockbuster stores(2). "SafeDisc, will allow Blockbuster to rent PC games to the general public with a reduced risk of piracy piracy, robbery committed or attempted on the high seas. It is distinguished from privateering in that the pirate holds no commission from and receives the protection of no nation but usually attacks vessels of all nations. . Its unique encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. process makes it effective against both unauthorised home copying by consumers and professional piracy, thus preventing the copying and remastering of CD-ROM titles," commented Paul Stevens Paul Stevens may refer to:
"SafeDisc's authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. process assures publishers that consumers will only be able to use original discs -- the rented games. SafeDisc is also compatible with consumer hardware configurations, and transparent to the user -- all of which is beneficial to the general public," continued Stevens. If the new initiative proves to be a success, Blockbuster UK will roll the scheme to all their retail stores in the very near future. -0- (1) PC Software Rental Titles Tomb Raider III Motor Cross Madness Boggle Combat Flight Simulator Risk Pinball Arcade Worms 3 Age of Empires Gold Revenge of Arcade Ultimate Human Body Jimmy Whites Cue Ball DIY Home Improvements Actua Soccer 3 Language Labs 2000 French My First Amazing Science Explorer Language Labs 2000 German Railroad Tycoon 2 Spec Ops Colin McRae Rally Lego Chess Lego Creator 3D Interior Designer 3 Art Attack (2) Blockbuster Stores Participating In The Trial High Wycombe Leamington Spa Maidstone Reading - Lower Earley Milton Keynes Gravesend Chelmsford Hemel Hempstead Basildon Clapham Junction New Malden Manchester - Fallowfield -0- About Macrovision Macrovision Corporation develops and markets technologies to provide intellectual property rights management and copy protection video and audio programs and computer software. The company provides its products and services primarily to the home video, pay-per-view, cable, satellite, video security, consumer multimedia and business software markets. Macrovision has its headquarters in Sunnyvale, with subsidiaries in London and Tokyo. All statements contained herein, as well as oral statements that may be made by the company or by officers, directors or employees of the company acting on the company's behalf, that are not statements of historical fact, constitute "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " and are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor provisions of 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. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of the company to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties are outlined in Macrovision's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for 1998 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, both as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statement. The company is not obligated ob·li·gate tr.v. ob·li·gat·ed, ob·li·gat·ing, ob·li·gates 1. To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force. 2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; oblige. to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. Note to Editors: Additional background information on Macrovision Corporation can be obtained from our Web Site at www.macrovision.com. Macrovision is a registered trademark and SafeDisc is a trademark of Macrovision Corporation |
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