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Oct 08, 2007
Arlington, Va., October 4, 2007 –
New content developments from major players in the entertainment
industry will connect with the latest distribution platforms at the 2008
International CES®, making CES the global hub for all that’s new in
digital entertainment. The 2008 International CES, the world’s largest tradeshow
for consumer technology, returns to Las Vegas, January 7-10, 2008.
As CES’ first-ever “Official Broadcast Partner,” select NBC Universal
broadcast and cable entities will be broadcasting live from the CES exhibition
floor, covering the many exciting product debuts and special events. In
addition, NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment
companies, will debut an interactive and multi-faceted show floor exhibition at
CES, highlighting the wide range of digital programming produced by its
television, cable and motion picture properties.
“The collaborative relationship between consumer technology and the content
industry remains stronger than ever, as consumers crave their content and
entertainment across multiple platforms, whether it’s in the living room, in the
car or on the go,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO for the Consumer
Electronics Association®, owner and producer of the International
CES. “With major content exhibitors, a keynote address from Comcast’s Brian
Roberts, Digital Hollywood and dozens of other educational conference sessions
and several exciting content attractions, the 2008 International CES is the
year’s must-attend event for Hollywood and the content community.”
"For over eighty years, NBC Universal's powerful storytelling has drawn
consumers to the latest and greatest technologies and devices, from radio to
television and cable to broadband and mobile," said Beth Comstock, President,
NBC Universal Integrated Media. "We are proud to serve as the first-ever
broadcast partner for the International CES, the world's premier consumer
technology tradeshow, allowing us to showcase how powerful the partnership
between quality content and consumer electronics can be."
Also at the 2008 CES, the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards will take
place for the second year, honoring achievements in two areas: Science &
Technology for Television, which includes broadcast, cable and satellite
distribution and Advanced Media Technology, which includes interactive
television, gaming technology, the Internet, cell phones, private networks and
personal media players.
“It has never been more clear that exploding demand for high quality content,
of all kinds, on all platforms, is a key factor driving the unprecedented growth
in consumer electronics today, " said Mark Lukasiewicz, Vice President of
Digital Media for NBC News and one of NBCU's project leaders at CES. "Our
presence on the CES show floor this year gives us a unique opportunity to show
the CE industry the rich content that NBCU has to offer worldwide, and to cover
this pivotal industry event for consumer and business audiences on all our
platforms.”
This year’s International CES will house more than 175 conference sessions,
including various sessions focused on the content and entertainment industry.
CES attendees will hear from top industry professionals on emerging trends
focused on the latest developments in the content market.
Conference
sessions with a focus on content and entertainment include:
- Hollywood and the Digital Consumer: How Technology, Content and Services
Establish the Next Level of Consumer Entertainment Experience
– Part of the Digital Hollywood Partner Program, attendees
will learn about the entertainment industry’s next "golden age" of production,
and gain insight into how the industry is anticipating and responding to
consumer needs in an on-demand, fully integrated world of television, film and
gaming.
- All Video All the Time: Broadband, IPTV, DVD and Mobile – In this
Digital Hollywood session, attendees will hear predictions from industry experts
on the future of IP delivery and its impact on the film industry.
- Movies, TV and Video for Mobile: Original Entertainment &
Information Programming Jump-Starts the Revolution – As consumers worldwide
begin tuning into a mobile video universe, attendees will learn about the
challenges facing the transformation of the communications world.
For more news on the 2008 International CES before, during and after the
show, including information on CES exhibitors, conference sessions and
TechZones, visit www.CESweb.org.
Note to Journalists:
General press and analyst
registration, as well as detailed press conference information, is available at
www.CESweb.org. Journalists
are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 5, to take advantage
of all the CES press events, including CES Unveiled from 4-7 p.m. on January
5.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is
the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $148 billion U.S.
consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research,
promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA
represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design,
development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile
electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology,
digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as
related services that are sold through consumer channels. CEA's resources are
available online at www.CE.org,
the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment,
Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into
industry services, including technical training and education, industry
promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative
advocacy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- CEA Industry Forum
October 15-17, 2007, San Diego, CA
- Digital Hollywood Fall
October 29-November 1, 2007,
Hollywood, CA
- EHX Fall 2007
November 6-9, 2007, Long Beach, CA
- Future of Television Forum
November 8-9, 2007, New York, NY
- CES New York Press Preview Featuring CES Unveiled
November 13,
2007, New York, NY
- CONNECTIONSTM Europe: Strategies for Digital Living
Markets
December 4-6, 2007, Berlin, Germany
- CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
January 5, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
- 2008 International CES
January 7-10, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
- Digital Music Forum East
February 26-27, 2008, New York, NY
- EHX Spring 2008
March 11-15, 2008, Orlando, FL
- 2008 PARA Conference
March 12-14, 2008, Orlando, FL
- Digital Patriots Dinner
April 2, 2008, Washington, DC
- CEA Washington Forum
April 2-4, 2008, Washington, DC
- International CES/Hometech
May 25-27, 2008, Dubai, UAE
- SINOCES 2008
July 10-13, 2008, Qingdao, China
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