Batman Fans get Chance to fight with their Hero

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By John Gaudiosi

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Batman fans inspired by his latest box office hit can bam and kapow alongside the Caped Crusader and other superheroes with the launch of the world's first licensed massively multiplayer online comic book game.
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Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:33:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Superhero fans, Hollywood Execs flock to Comic Con

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By Sarah Tippit

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Like wannabe Dark Knights answering the call of the "bat signal," throngs of grown men wearing tights and capes converge this week to revel in all manner of superhero lore and merchandising at the 39th annual Comic Con Convention.

More than 125,000 people are expected to attend the four-day event, which opens Thursday, to indulge in a veritable feast of the latest in comic-related books, movies, toys, games and memorabilia.
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Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:32:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ZAGG Bulky Case Gives Out Gear to iPhone Fans

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While hoards of geeks were waiting in line Friday to get their hands (hopefully) on the new iPhone 3G ZAGG was handing out accessories to those waiting in line. ZAGG’s Bulky Case mascot was handing out its great invisibleSHIELD products to people in line.

I have to say that the ZAGG commercials you can see at the weblink below are pretty funny. I particularly like the dock and download one. ZAGGS big yellow case mascot was on hand in NYC, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco and Denver. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:09:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Rogers tries to calm iPhone Fans with 6GB iPhone 3G Data Plan for $30

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Rogers got a lot of heat from Canadian customers and Apple for the expensive and restrictive monthly plans for the iPhone 3G. Today along with their iPhone 3G launch plans the carrier announced a sweet promotional offer for customers who activate by August 31st on a three year contract.
Rogers offers a data-only offering of 6GB of data for $30 per month that can be added to any in-market voice plan. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fans queue in Asia 2 Days before new iPhone Launch

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 By Sachi Izumi and Gyles Beckford

TOKYO/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Seeking to be one of the first to grab the new-generation iPhone, fanatical Apple fans around Asia are queuing up two days ahead of its July 11 launch while inquiries and early orders are swamping related Websites.
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Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:55:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Court order on YouTube User Data fans Privacy fears

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By Kenneth Li and Eric Auchard

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge's order to Google Inc to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom Inc sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy.
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Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:27:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sex and the City Fans planning big film Weekend

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Move over Indiana Jones. This weekend is shaping up to be all about sex at U.S. theaters, with an online ticket agency finding nearly 70 percent of women are planning special group outings to see "Sex and the City."
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Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 23:29:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fans snapping up Tickets for Madonna Tour

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By Ray Waddell

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Fans are hungry for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet world tour, which kicks off August 23 in Cardiff.
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Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 09:06:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Indiana Jones Fans tough Crowd for effects Crew

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By Carolyn Giardina

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Indiana Jones' return to the big screen after 19 years underscores how much visual effects have evolved.
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Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

My Morning Jacket draws Fans with high-energy Shows

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By Jonathan Cohen and Ray Waddell

NEW YORK/NASHVILLE (Billboard) - It's 4 a.m. on the last night of the South by Southwest music conference, and Jim James is belting out Rod Stewart's "You're in My Heart." A few hours earlier, the My Morning Jacket frontman dazzled an intimate crowd at an Austin church with a mostly solo acoustic set, and the full band's three other performances during the week were some of the most acclaimed of the industry event.
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Posted on Sat, 24 May 2008 00:22:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Coldplay on a Mission to connect with Fans

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By Paul Sexton

LONDON (Billboard) - The album that will put the new EMI under its greatest global scrutiny to date is also 2008's most eagerly awaited release. That's the official word from Coldplay's new boss.
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Posted on Tue, 13 May 2008 22:46:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fans give Ramiele Malubay the Hook on Idol

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By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It was Ramiele Malubay's turn to bow out of "American Idol" on Wednesday when the hit TV talent show's fans gave her rendition of "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" the fewest votes in this week's Dolly Parton-themed competition.
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Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Radiohead allows Fans to remix new Single

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LONDON (Billboard) - Radiohead is using the Internet for another initiative built around its chart-topping album, "In Rainbows."
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Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:21:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Fans picket in support of delayed Film

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By Borys Kit and Gregg Goldstein

LOS ANGELES (Hollywoood Reporter) - Angry "Star Wars" fans, aggrieved about editing changes to an upcoming Weinstein Co. comedy inspired by the sci-fi franchise, picketed theaters playing the studio's latest film, with both sides claiming some sort of victory.
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Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:53:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Fans wield Force against Weinstein

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By Gregg Goldstein and Borys Kit

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - The geeks have been heard.
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Posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:37:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint Offers NASCAR Fans NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile

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Sprint announced a new, free application today for NASCAR fans that are Sprint subscribers. The free application is available to users with compatible handsets and a data plan. To get the application users text NASCAR to 7777 and a message is sent back with a link to the application.

Once installed fans will have access to rankings and video clips and on race day fans can listen to live audio broadcasts between the driver and his crew. Leader boards and more information is available as well. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:48:50 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Flash Drives offer new choices for Music Fans

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By Jennifer Netherby

NEW YORK (Billboard) - When the Mars Volta put out its latest album, "The Bedlam in Goliath," in January, the act gave its hardcore fans an option that is becoming increasingly popular -- and creative. Read more

Posted on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

UK Music Fans to enjoy cheaper iTunes Downloads

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain's music fans will pay 10 percent less for downloads from Apple's iTunes stores within six months, the European Commission said on Wednesday. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jan 2008 05:20:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple iPhone winning corporate Fans despite Flaws

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By Jim Finkle and Scott Hillis

BOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Mike de la Cruz, a senior vice president with German software giant SAP AG , shows off the latest weapon of the corporate road warrior -- his iPhone. Read more

Posted on Fri, 7 Dec 2007 01:07:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latin Music fans going mobile in Spain

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By Howell Llewellyn

MADRID (Billboard) - The 500-year-old cultural, linguistic and historical bridge linking Spain and Latin America has shrunk to the size of a mobile phone, at least in terms of music sales. Read more

Posted on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:56:28 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple fans brave Rain for European iPhone Launch

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COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Hundreds of Apple fans braved rain and wind in the German city of Cologne early Friday morning to be among the first in Europe to get their hands on the coveted iPhone. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:13:41 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr