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Intel and MTV Networks Bring Array of Content to New Intel(R) Viiv(TM) Technology Platform.


LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States.  -- Music, Comedy and Entertainment Programming from Comedy Central, MTV MTV
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U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business.
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 Optimized for the New Intel Viiv Viiv (IPA: /ˈvaɪv/, rhymes with five) is a platform marketing initiative from Intel. Like Intel's Centrino and vPro, Viiv is a collection of computer technologies with a particular combination of Intel products as its  Technology Platform

Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking  and MTV Networks MTV Networks is a division of media conglomerate Viacom that oversees the operation of many TV network and Internet brands, including the first MTV channel.

The company was established in 1984 after Warner Communications and American Express decided to divest the basic cable
 today announced that MTV Networks is optimizing its COMEDY CENTRAL, MTV, VH1 and mtvU broadband networks for the new Intel(R) Viiv(TM) technology platform.

Viewers will be able to display content from COMEDY CENTRAL's "MotherLoad," MTV's "Overdrive," VH1's "VSPOT" and mtvU's broadband networks directly on Intel Viiv technology-based PCs. Intel Viiv technology is designed to enhance and manage digital entertainment in the home. PCs based on the Intel Viiv technology platform will be able to support high-definition video, surround sound and many other exciting features for the consumer that demands more from their entertainment experience.

"The new Intel Viiv technology promises to power an entirely new generation of devices that will give our audience even more ways to access our unique programming and digital experiences," said Jason Hirschhorn, MTV Networks' Chief Digital Officer.

"Adding the support of MTV to the Intel Viiv platform is an important addition in our quest to deliver a great digital entertainment experience in the home," said Intel's Kevin Corbett, vice president, Digital Home Group and general manager, Content Services Group. "Intel looks forward to working with MTV to make its unique blend of comedy, music and entertainment programming a personal, digital experience for consumers."

The MotherLoad, Overdrive, VSPOT and mtvU broadband networks offer viewers a vast catalog of music videos, exclusive performances, regularly updated news features and movie trailers.

--COMEDY CENTRAL's "MotherLoad" features exclusive and dedicated content including video clips from current and classic COMEDY CENTRAL shows, including "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Additional exclusive and dedicated content includes sneak previews, behind-the-scenes exclusives, highlights from thousands of stand-up stand·up or stand-up  
adj.
1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar.

2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar.
 performances, and newly created exclusive short-form series such as "I Love the Thirties."

--MTV's Overdrive broadband network includes highlights of today's programming and exclusive updates from MTV News. Music is at the heart of Overdrive, which features music programming blocks, new artist franchises and clips from the exclusive "MTV.com Live" performance series. Overdrive also gives fans behind-the-scenes access to their favorite MTV shows as well as exclusive clips from "Total Request Live."

--VSPOT, VH1's pop culture and entertainment broadband network, delivers VH1's best video programming on-demand. VSPOT's Music, Movies, Shows and Hot Stuff channels offer thousands of music videos, artist interviews, live events coverage, behind-the-scenes access, and exclusive in-studio performances. Viewers can also watch VSPOT originals, movie clips and trailers, VH1 shows such as "The Surreal Life" and outtakes from "I Love the 80s."

--mtvU, the only 24-hour network dedicated to emerging music and everything that's great about college, is the first MTV Networks channel to be distributed in its entirety both live and on-demand on MCE See Media Center Edition. , enabling viewers to program their own channel or just sit back and watch. At the heart of the channel are music videos from emerging artists that can't be seen anywhere else.

Systems based on Intel Viiv technology are available today from various computer manufacturers, go to www.intel.com for more information.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE NYSE

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:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE nite  
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, VH1 CLASSIC LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks are trademarks of MTV Networks.

MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 80 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

Intel and Intel Viiv are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

-- Other marks and brands may be the property of others.
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