ThrottleBox Media Adds Reprise Records As 100th Content Partner; Unique Player First to Offer Video, Audio, Images, Graphics, and Text in One File.Entertainment Editors JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--June 5, 2000 4,000 Content Choices Now Available for Free ThrottleBox Media, Inc., developer of the ThrottleBox Player and distributor of exclusive BOX files content, announced today the addition of their 100th content partner, Reprise Records, and the resounding re·sound v. re·sound·ed, re·sound·ing, re·sounds v.intr. 1. To be filled with sound; reverberate: The schoolyard resounded with the laughter of children. 2. success and widespread acceptance of the ThrottleBox Player and exclusive content offerings. Reprise Records is the home of Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Green Day, Alanis Morrisette (through Maverick Records), Barenaked Ladies, Lou Reed, Orgy (with Elementree Records), and others, and joins other ThrottleBox partners such as Warner Bros., Atlantic, Elektra, Roadrunner, and Tommy Boy Records Tommy Boy Records (now known as Tommy Boy Entertainment) is a record label started in 1981 by Tom Silverman. After borrowing $5,000 from his parents, the label was an outgrowth of his Disco News bi-weekly publication (later titled Dance Music Report . By signing their 100th content partner, ThrottleBox now is able to offer over 4,000 unique pieces of content ("BOX files") that are available for free to viewers exclusively via the ThrottleBox player. Some of the most popular downloads include material from Madonna, Metallica, Cher, Slipknot (web) SlipKnot - A graphical World-Wide Web browser specifically designed for Microsoft Windows users who have Unix shell accounts with their service providers. Its primary feature is that it does not require SLIP or PPP or TCP/IP services. , the Three Stooges, Faith Hill, Bugs Bunny, Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. For most of its career, the group has consisted of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist Michael "Flea" Balzary, and drummer Chad Smith. , and the entire classic film, Night of the Living Dead. New additions also include Led Zeppelin, Kid Rock, and Jewel. The recently released exclusive Jim Morrison file, a segment from his last American interview, was well received by the media and public alike, achieving a 60% download conversion rate of those who had specifically requested email notification. "We've seen tremendous success in terms of user adoption of our Player since introducing it to the market," said Eliot Subin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ThrottleBox Media, Inc. "The advantages that our Player offers, coupled with our extensive selection of free, exclusive content from partners like Reprise, position our company at the forefront of digital entertainment distribution and e-commerce of copyrighted material." The ThrottleBox Player and associated BOX files are the next generation of downloadable media, delivering higher quality production and playback values than other Internet-based viewers. BOX files present a unique way to deliver high-quality content that a user may keep for future, on-demand enjoyment. Viewers can download and collect a unique variety of free content, including music, videos, sports, full-length films, cartoons, and light-learning lessons covering everything from golf to women's fitness instruction. Further, the BOX files contain more information than typical files designed for playback, including images and hyperlinked text information that augment the video, music, or learning programming. All content and the Player are available for free download at http://www.ThrottleBox.com. Over 250,000 files have been downloaded to date. About ThrottleBox Media, Inc.: ThrottleBox Media, Inc., based in Johnson City, New York Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 15,535 at the 2000 census. The Village of Johnson City was established in the Town of Union, New York and is a part of the "Triple Cities" along with Endicott, New York and , is a leading international developer and marketer of downloadable multimedia and customized World Wide Web solutions for the Internet/intranet market. Clients include the National Golf Foundation, Telebrands/As Seen on TV, Madison Square Garden Current arenas in the National Hockey League Western Conference Eastern Conference , AIG AIG addressee indicator group (US DoD) AIG American International Group, Inc AiG Answers in Genesis (religious group in defense of Scripture) AIG Artificial Intelligence Group AIG Australian Industry Group Life, Dow Jones, Combe Incorporated and the National Mentoring Partnership. ThrottleBox Media maintains alliances with Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label that operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. It is internationally known as WEA International Inc. , Atlantic Records, Elektra Records, Billboard TalentNet, GT Bicycles, Listen.com, Tommy Boy Music, Hollywood Records, Motown Records, and many other content providers, promoters, and sponsors. |
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