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CALL OF DUTY®: WORLD AT WAR MAP PACK 2 NOW AVAILABLE

All Out Assault Continues For Smash Hit That Has Topped
11 Million Units Sold Since Launch 

Sydney, Australia – June 12, 2009 – Call of Duty®: World at War continues to unleash the fury, as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Treyarch announced today that Call of Duty®: World at War Map Pack 2 is now available for download on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.  The new map pack delivers four new maps – including a brand new Zombie map – for the blockbuster title that has now surpassed 11 million units sold across all platforms, according to The NPD Group, Charttrack and Gfk.

 

“We are thrilled with the ongoing support from Call of Duty: World at War’s online community,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “To the millions of fans enlisted for battle, we can’t wait for you to play what we have been working on with our new competitive multiplayer maps, and our latest co-op Zombie map, that reveals some exciting surprises!”

 

Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 will include: 

Banzai

Deep in the jungles of Japanese controlled territory, players will battle to control the tall river bridge in “Banzai,” a bright, medium-sized jungle map featuring a stunning waterfall, villages and hidden caves well suited for deadly snipers, surprise attacks and all out gun battles. 

 

Corrosion

In “Corrosion,” players will face down the enemy in a deteriorated Russian train yard.  Shattered pipelines and war torn train cars decorate this mid-sized map and are great for full-out team combat.  Beware, because the enemy could be anywhere!

 

Sub Pens

“Sub Pens” drops players into a close-quarter abandoned Japanese submarine base that’s littered with live ammunition, breached subs and idle fighter planes.  Monsoon rains will be a factor as teams struggle to control key choke points in this tight map designed for exciting and deadly battles.

 

Shi No Numa (Zombie Swamp)

In this addition to the four-player co-op favourite, the un-ending Zombie horde requires players to keep moving, moving, moving!  Imperial Zombies rise from the misty swamps and flaming Hell Hounds blaze through the jungle as players struggle to stick together. The situation is bleak, but there is help on the way: new traps to keep the undead out (the deadly Flogger), a zip line for quick escapes, and best of all, a new weapon: The Wunderwaffe DG-2. The DG-2, aka “The Lightning Gun” is the pinnacle of secret Nazi technology. Packed with 200,000 amperes of devastating chained electrical current, The Wunderwaffe DG-2 should help even the score and enable players to capture the 10 new Xbox 360 Achievements/PS3 Trophies waiting for them inside the deadly swamp.

 

Call of Duty®: World at War Map Pack 2 is currently available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation®Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system for $15.95.

 

Call of Duty: World at War is rated MA 15+ (Strong violence and coarse language, Gaming experience may change online.  For more information and exclusive updates about Call of Duty: World at War, visit www.callofduty.com.

 

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

 

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as “outlook,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “remains,” “to be,” “plans,” “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimate,” future,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “project,” “remain,” “scheduled,” “set to,” “subject to,” “upcoming” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing’s titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing’s ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing’s products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors, licensees, licensors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard’s success in completing the integration of the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

 
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Symantec to Offer Online Backup on HP Consumer Desktop and Notebook PCs

Consumers Worldwide to Receive Free Norton Online Backup 

Sydney, Australia –June 12, 2009 – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced an agreement to distribute Norton Online Backup on HP consumer desktop and notebook PCs worldwide.  The 30-day[1]  trial offer of Norton Online Backup will come preinstalled and will provide five gigabytes (5GB) of convenient and secured online storage. Symantec has a leading presence in consumer online backup with more than eight million customers and three million backups per day. 

Norton Online Backup, available in 21 languages, helps ensure that users’ most valuable files and digital assets are always kept safe and easily accessible by storing them in the cloud.  Uploaded files can be accessed anytime, anywhere through a simple Web site, and backups can be seamlessly controlled for up to five PCs through the same central account. 

While nearly half of consumers report having lost files in the past, less than a third regularly back up;[2] in Australia 32 per cent of online adults have experienced a hard drive crash and lost valuable data[3] – underscoring the need for a readily available and easy-to-use solution.  Norton Online Backup delivers backup with ease-of-use and security.  Users can remotely manage and restore lost files from any computer with a Web browser and connected to the Internet.  Backups are conducted automatically or on a user-defined schedule, while advanced data compression and a technology for “block-level” incremental backups enables faster data transmission.  And coming from the leader in consumer security, Norton Online Backup is supported by a high-level of encryption, both before the files leave the computer and during transmission to Symantec’s data centres.  The files remain encrypted in Symantec’s professionally managed, highly-secured data centre facilities.

“We’re very pleased that HP continues to choose Norton, this time to bring our new web-based backup service to HP customers worldwide,” said Janice Chaffin, president of the Consumer Business Unit, Symantec.  “Consumers are accumulating priceless digital assets — such as family photos, music and financial files — at a record pace. Consumers know they can trust Norton, the global security leader, to store and protect their data.”

HP consumer PCs currently ship with a 60-day version of Norton Internet Security.

 

About Norton from Symantec

Symantec’s Norton products protect consumers from traditional threats with antivirus, anti-spam and spyware protection, as well as bots, drive-by downloads and identity theft– while also being light on system resources.  The company also provides services such as PC help from NortonLive™, Norton Online Backup, and Online Family.Norton for child safety.

 

About Symantec

Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage their information.  Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries.  More information is available at www.symantec.com.au.

 
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Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3 Arrives in Oz

SYDNEY Australia, 9 June, 2009 — Logitech Australia, a leader in personal peripherals, today announced local availability of the Logitech® Harmony® Adapter for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™). The Harmony Adapter for PS3 works with your Harmony remote, so you get a single remote that controls your entire home-entertainment system. With support for all 51 PS3 commands, the Logitech adapter will enable the use of Harmony remotes for all PS3 media playback functions as well as turning on and off your console. The Harmony Adapter for PS3 is compatible with all Harmony remotes, including the entry-level Logitech Harmony 515 advanced universal remote.

 

Key features:

§         Works with Logitech Harmony remotes: No compatibility worries. Your PLAYSTATION 3 Adapter is designed to work with your Logitech Harmony remote.

§         Supports all 51 PLAYSTATION 3 commands: Control your DVD and Blu-Ray Disc™ movies, navigate the XrossMediaBar (XMB) and even power your PLAYSTATION 3 on and off without using your game controller.

§         Compact, low-profile design: No extra clutter. The adapter blends discreetly into your home-entertainment environment.

§         Guided online setup: You connect your Harmony remote to your computer and you’re guided through every step. If you hit a snag, customer support is ready to help.

§         Always on, wireless link: The adapter uses AC power and a Bluetooth® wireless connection to communicate with your PLAYSTATION 3 so your remote works whether your console is on or off. And your valuable USB ports remain available for other controllers.

Pricing and availability

The Logitech Harmony Adapter for PLAYSTATION 3 is expected to be available end of June for a retail price of $99.95 (AUD).

The Logitech Harmony 515 advanced universal remote is also expected to be available end of June for a retail price of $129.95 (AUD).

About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

 
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Isla Fisher stars in Confessions of a Shopaholic, released to DVD & Blu-ray 5 August!

Australia’s own ISLA FISHER stars as Rebecca Bloomwood; the ultimate New York fashion tragedy with an out-of-control debt and an unquenchable thirst for the finer things in life, in the hilarious and romantic comedy, Confessions of a Shopaholic in-store on DVD and Blu-ray 5 August 2009!

Follow Rebecca on her roller-coaster ride into debt, as she attempts to shop her way to the top. It’s not long before her high-spending habits land her in trouble, and her career, home and love life start to unravel in this fashionably funny flick.

Having just moved to New York City, Rebecca manages to get by as an underpaid journalist living with the assistance of her best friend Suze (KRYSTEN RITTER), attempting to shop her way to success while chasing every girl’s dream: a job at fashion bible, Alette magazine.  Rebecca unsuccessfully goes for a columnist position at Alette and is told, on the sly, by the magazine’s receptionist to try for a job at Successful Savings Magazine, Alette’s sister publication. However, having recently borrowed money from a stranger on the street to reach the amount necessary to purchase a must-have, eye-catching green scarf, Rebecca is horrified to find that her interviewer is the very same person who lent her the money, Luke Brandon (HUGH DANCY).

Intrigued by this attractive strange girl who claims among other things to speak Finnish, Luke offers Rebecca the position at financial rag Successful Saver. Now, it’s up to Rebecca to use the opportunity to prove she has what it takes – will Rebecca’s addiction to spending and high fashion begin to take a toll? After a number of unfortunate events, Rebecca is forced to confront her addiction to win back her life and the trust of her boss Luke and best friend Suze.    

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and based on the ‘Shopaholic’ series of books by Sophie Kinsella and directed by the great romantic comedy director P.J.Hogan (Muriel’s Wedding, My Best Friends Wedding), audiences young and old have fallen in love with the performance of ISLA FISHER in Confessions of a Shopaholic, one of the most hilarious DVD releases of the year!

Packed with special bonus features including deleted scenes, bloopers, ‘behind the fashion’ and the music video ‘Stuck with Each Other’, it’s time to unleash the shopaholic in you with Confessions of a Shopaholic, dressed to impress on DVD and Blu-ray 5 August 2009!

 
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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper: the English playable demo

Andrew Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is making its way down under and is already considered by all the best Sherlock Holmes adventure. To convince yourself, simply try this demo that will immerse you in a truly realistic and full of life Whitechapel and give you a little taste of what awaits you in this great investigation.

This demo will showcase the many graphical, technical and narrative improvements made by the series as well as the innovative use of two different views. The first one, the classic view, lets you control Sherlock Holmes just like in a point and click game while the second one allows you to play in the first person.

This playable demo of 872 MB lets you play as Sherlock Holmes at the very beginning of the game and witness Jack the Ripper’s first murder as a spectator. Shivers are guaranteed, but keep in mind that this playable demo, as well as the complete game, is not advised for players under 16 years old.

Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper allows you to play as the greatest detective of all in the London of 1888. A series of particularly horrible murders creates a real psychosis throughout the country. Atrociously mutilated prostitutes’ bodies are found by the police without them being able to find a serious lead. Sherlock Holmes starts looking for clues in the dark and sinister alleys of Whitechapel in order to follow the macabre trail of the one the press now calls Jack the Ripper. During an adventure full of twists, Sherlock Holmes will try to bring out the true identity and the motives of the one who hides behind this scary alias.

The Sherlock Holmes series is known as one of the best franchises in adventure games and is very popular with around 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. Now, Sherlock Holmes is back with a game that will give a new dimension to the series. Indeed, Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper will offer players two different views that are accessible at any time: a third person view in the purest style used in point & click adventure games, as well as a first person view. The player will be free to play in one or the other modes or even combine them for greater immersion into this terrifying adventure. Another novelty: the player will also find an original crime scene reconstitution system that will allow him to test his theories during his progress in the investigation to follow the bloody trail of the terrifying serial killer.

Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper will be released for DVD ROM PC in June of 2009.

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SEAGATE SAVVIO ENTERPRISE HARD DRIVE DELIVERS RECORD ENERGY SAVINGS IN NEW SPC-1C/E BENCHMARK EXTENSION

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. — 9 June, 2009 — Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) today announced that its Savvio® 10K.3 hard drive has achieved exceptional results in the Storage Performance Council’s new benchmark extension, SPC Benchmark 1C/Energy (SPC-1C/E), which includes the industry’s first energy use data for storage components that are audited and peer reviewed. The benchmark highlights anticipated energy use in environments that impose zero (idle), light, moderate or heavy workload demands upon the Test Storage Configuration. The 24-drive array, configured with over 7 Terabytes of storage, reported an outstanding Annual Energy Use of 1,765.41 kWh and projected Annual Energy Cost of US $211.85 at $0.12/kWh [1], making it a compelling choice for Tier 1 storage solutions on price, power, capacity and performance.

 

The SPC’s new industry-standard SPC-1C/E benchmark extension consists of the complete set of SPC-1C performance measurements and reporting, combined with measurement and reporting of energy use. SPC-1C/E is the first industry-standard performance benchmark to provide energy use reported data in conjunction with storage performance reported data.

 

“The SPC congratulates Seagate on its Savvio benchmark results using SPC-1C /E,” said Walter E. Baker, administrator for the Storage Performance Council. “The new SPC-1C/E Reported Data is a refinement for the storage industry which demands ever-increasing performance along with system power savings that can be measured in real-world environments.”

 

Seagate Savvio 10K.3 drives offer the best combination of enterprise performance and power efficiency, with up to 300GB capacity for mainstream servers and external storage arrays. The 2.5-inch footprint enables the lowest power profile of any tier-1 mission-critical drive. Savvio 10K.3 drives include PowerTrim technology to enable lower cooling costs and reduced total cost of ownership to data centers that require optimized power and performance.

 
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THE COLIN McRAE™: DiRT™2 WORLD TOUR STARTS AT E3 – SEE THE GAMEPLAY VIDEO NOW!

Tuesday 1st June 2009 (10am UK time) – Before the dust kicked up by the stunning Colin McRae: DiRT 2 gameplay teaser, released yesterday, has had time to settle, Codemasters® today revealed the full E3 Gameplay Trailer for the hotly-anticipated off-road racer. Further showcasing the depth and breadth of the new breed of racing thrills coming to gamers in September, the video is now available from www.dirt2game.com.

Putting the focus firmly on the action out on the track, the video showcases some of the most stunning and challenging off-road racing experiences ever created for gamers. From breakneck point-to-point racing through the Croatian mountains, through to the intense stadium atmosphere of London’s Battersea Rallycross track and racing Trophy Trucks through the sun-baked dirt of Baja, the video demonstrates how the Colin McRae: DiRT 2 World Tour brings the very best of modern off-roading together into one thrilling package.

Colin McRae: DiRT2  powerslides into stores this September for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Games For Windows® LIVE, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. See the E3 gameplay video right now at www.dirt2game.com

 
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ACTIVISION’S PROTOTYPEÔ VIDEO GAME SHAPE-SHIFTS TO RETAIL

Radical Entertainment’s Highly Anticipated, Open-World Action Title Now Available to Consume and Absorb Gamers 

Sydney, Australia – June 10, 2009 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Radical Entertainment’s highly anticipated video game PROTOTYPEÔ has shipped to Australian retail outlets.  With early critical acclaim, including a 9/10 review from PSW Magazine, the genetically mutated Alex Mercer is set to deliver a powerful, action-packed gaming experience as players begin to unravel his dark, conspiracy-ridden past and become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

 

You are the PROTOTYPE:  Alex Mercer – a genetically mutated man without memory, armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting to discover what created you and determined to make those responsible pay.  As Alex, gamers tear through a densely populated contemporary New York City moving with free-roaming Parkour-style fluidity, consuming anybody that gets in his way…assuming their physical form, memories and abilities.  Fuelled by a three-way war between Alex, the Blackwatch Military Special Forces and a viral outbreak known as the Infected, players venture into a deep, dark conspiracy 40 years in the making!

 

PROTOTYPE is available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATIONÒ3 computer entertainment system and is rated MA15+ (Strong Violence, Coarse Language) by the Classification Board.

 

For access to the latest and greatest PROTOTYPE game information and assets, gamers can visit the official game Web site located at www.prototypegame.com.

 

About Radical Entertainment

Radical is one of North America’s largest game developers.  With more than a decade of hit titles, including Simpsons Hit & Run, Hulk – Ultimate Destruction, Scarface: The World Is Yours and the soon to be released PROTOTYPE, the commitment to our partners and our players continues to set us apart.  We treat a property with the reverence it deserves and gamers demand.  In our 70,000-square-foot Vancouver facility Radical brings the talent, tools and technology together to create entertainment that captures the world’s imagination.  Radical, now owned by Activision Publishing, Inc, is continually ranked as one of the best places to work in B.C, according to BC Business magazine and Watson Wyatt.  In 2006, 2007 and 2008 MediaCorp Canada ranked Radical as Top 100 Canadian Employer, Top 10 Canadian Employer for Young People, and Top 20 B.C. Employer.  For more information, please visit www.radical.ca.

 

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

 

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as “outlook,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “remains,” “to be,” “plans,” “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimate,” future,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “project,” “remain,” “scheduled,” “set to,” “subject to,” “upcoming” and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing’s titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing’s ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing’s products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard’s success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other factors identified in Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

 
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen to include IMAX sequences and extended footage

One of this year’s biggest movies just got even bigger! The IMAX version of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will feature select sequences shot with IMAX cameras as well as a longer cut and more robot fighting. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is set for release at IMAX Melbourne Museum on 24 June.

Director Michael Bay will integrate the IMAX footage with state of the art CGI to create an unprecedented look and feel for the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s box office hit, Transformers. This marks the second time ever, after Dark Knight, that a major feature film has been partially shot using IMAX cameras.

 

“For IMAX, I created a slightly longer cut with more robot fighting,” Director Michael Bay said. “Four scenes were shot on IMAX cameras so the image will fill the full IMAX screen for these scenes.”

 

“The way to see this movie is on IMAX,” Bay said. “Never before has there been (such high resolution) 4k rendered character animation shot on full IMAX 70 mm film. This is a first and the results are stunning. You will see Optimus Prime in a few shots where he is actually perfectly to scale on the 50 foot tall IMAX screens.”

 

“We’re one of the only two giant screen IMAX theatres in Australia capable of showing these IMAX sequences as they were intended by the director,” said Richard Morrison, Manager, IMAX Melbourne Museum. “These extra scenes made especially for IMAX viewing will be absolutely amazing on our 23 metre high screen.”

 

The battle for Earth has ended, but the battle for the Universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons and has decided to return to Earth with force. The Autobots, believing that peace was possible, find out that Megatron’s dead body has been stolen from the UD Military by Skorpinox and revive him using his own spark. Now Megatron is back seeking revenge and with Starscream and more Decepticon reinforcements on the way, the Autobots – with reinforcements of their own – may have more to deal with than meets the eye. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) will again join with the Autobots® against their sworn enemies, the Decepticons®.

 

IMAX Melbourne Museum uses state of the art technology to deliver the world’s most immersive film experience. With the world’s third largest screen, projecting the biggest 3D image in Australia, combined with a revolutionary projection system, 15,000-watt digital audio system and customised theatre geometry, IMAX Melbourne Museum really is the ultimate film experience.

 

See Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen before everyone else at our exclusive midnight screening on Tuesday 23 June. Tickets on sale now at www.imaxmelbourne.com.au.

 

Release Date:          24 June 2009

Where:                      IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens

Cost:                          Adults $21.00 Concession $17.50 Child $16.00 Family $60.00

Session times:        www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454

 
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Sort out your workspace with Targus’ top 10 bestsellers

With tax time drawing closer, now is a great time to invest in purchases that will help you through the next financial year. Whether you’re looking to find the perfect case to protect your new laptop computer, sort out your workspace or add to your range of tech gadgets, Targus has a solution for everyone. 

Targus has named its Top 10 Best Selling Products to help users create a healthy ergonomic workspace for their home office as well as protect expensive technology purchases on the go.    

1.      With 10 interchangeable tips, the Universal Wall Adaptor (RRP: $174.95) offers unrivalled compatibility with over 90 percent of laptops on the market. Targus also offers a Universal Wall/Auto/Air Power Adaptor (RRP: $219.95) which features a DC power cord for charging in cars and airplanes, along with a standard AC power cord.
 
 
2.      No bigger than a USB flash drive, the Micro Travel USB 2.0 Hub (RRP: $29.95) with swivel connector can connect up to 4 USB devices, without the need to install software. Its compact size is great for those who work on the go.
 
 
3.      Keep your computer secure when you are not around with the DEFCON CL Cable Lock (RRP: $74.95) which utilises 2 metres of cut-resistant, galvanised steel cable to prevent theft. Simply loop the lock around a desk or chair, insert DEFCON CL into your notebook’s lock slot and set the combination. 
 
 
4.      Eliminate the hassle of trying to navigate off a laptop touch pad with the Ultra Mini 5-Button Optical Mouse (RRP: $44.95) – the world’s smallest 5 button mouse. This little gem weightlessly slips into any bag and is ideally suited for travellers and those on the move. 
 
 

5.      With the long hours we spend in front of our laptop computers, the Notebook Cooling Chill Mat™ (RRP: $54.95) will help keep heat levels under control as well as reduce incidences of over heating. The inbuilt fans maximise notebook performance and provide cooling air to the computer. 

 

6.      Targus’ number one selling case for 17 years, the Notepac Clamshell case (RRP: $59.95) offers plenty of storage areas to keep all your daily essentials in place. Suitable for laptops measuring up to 15.6 inches, the case features a rear strap to secure your case to your luggage trolley as well as padded shoulder straps and a cushioned handle for enhanced comfort. 
 

7.      Designed to fit compact netbook computers, the CityGear SlimLite 10.2” (RRP: $44.95) offers the protection, classic design and functional features expected of traditional laptop cases – only they are lighter and more compact. Hidden storage sections under the front flap are ideal for storing essentials such as the power supply, whilst a rear slip pocket ensures documents are within easy reach. Other sizes also include 14.1, 15.4 and 17 inch widescreens.
 
 
8.      The Slam Backpack (RRP: $99.95) is a versatile day pack, designed to fit laptops measuring up to 15.6 inches in size. The ergonomically contoured backpack offers such features as a padded laptop compartment, convenient cushioned pockets as well as an oversized file-size compartment and slip pocket.

 

9.      For the stylish professional woman, the Simone Tote (RRP: $139.95) has a removable padded sleeve in a fun polka-dot print that protects laptops up to 15.6 inches wide. In sleek black or red woven fabric with imitation croc leather detailing, the case also offers a removable clear pouch to keep small items handy.

 
10.  Designed for the professional on the go, the CityGear Top Loading (RRP: $129.95) notebook case features a top-loading design for easy access – especially at busy airport checkpoints. Suitable for laptops measuring up to 17.3 inches, the case is constructed from rugged nylon for durability and also features multiple storage pockets.

Targus stockists include Harvey Norman, Officeworks, Bing Lee and JB Hi-Fi stores nationwide. 

To obtain more information about Targus, please visit www.targus.com.au or call the customer service free call line 1800 641 645.