KONAMI and Saber Interactive team up to create an immersive First Person Shooter experience based on the Columbia Pictures upcoming feature film Battle: Los Angeles

In advance of the nationwide release of Columbia Pictures’ action film Battle: Los Angeles, in cinemas in March, 2011, Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH today announced Battle: Los Angeles, the video game will be available on the PlayStationÒNetwork, on Xbox LiveÒ Arcade and Windows PC download. Players will have the opportunity to relive the thrill of the movie as they assume the role of Corporal Lee Imlay and fight alongside characters from the film and defend the city of Los Angeles from attacks from unknown forces.

“KONAMI jumped at the opportunity to team up with Columbia Pictures and publish the Battle: Los Angeles video game,” said Careen Yapp, Vice President of Acquisitions and Franchise Development Konami Digital Entertainment. “We love the movie and it was a great experience working with Saber – there were some great ideas about how to expand the story into a game. It’s a great chance for gamers and moviegoers to play out the world of the film.”

“Battle: Los Angeles is a tremendously thrilling game and a perfect complement to our film. Saber and KONAMI have creatively entered the world of the film and used it as a canvas for a rich, exciting game,” said Mark Caplan, Vice President Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Developed by Saber Interactive and powered by the Saber3D Engine, Battle: Los Angeles is a high-end fast and frantic first–person shooter game that will take players through a single player campaign that mirrors the upcoming feature film. Players will assume the role of a Marine fighting against a worldwide alien invasion that has the city of Los Angeles as the major battleground and focal point for the game. Players will battle unique and varied enemies using an arsenal of weapons throughout the game like an assault rifle, sniper rifle, rocket launcher, frag grenades, and a turret gun as they navigate the streets of Los Angeles avoiding fierce and relentless attacks.

Aside from high-caliber fire fighting combat, destructible environments have been included using the Havok Destruction Module which will allow players to destroy scaffolding structures, vehicles and overpasses to eliminate enemy forces. With unlockable content, trophy support, and 5.1 surround sound, Battle: Los Angeles will pull players deep into the heart of the battle to save mankind.

Battle: Los Angeles the video game will be available on the PlayStation Network, on Xbox Live Arcade, Windows PC download. For more information, please contact Rebecca Tannous at Mindscape on +61 2 9964 0476 or rebecca.tannous@mindscape.com.au

About Battle: Los Angeles (Feature Film)

For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world – Buenos Aires, Seoul, France, Germany, China. In the movie Battle: Los Angeles, what were once just sightings becomes a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world’s great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes one of the last stands for mankind in a battle no one expected. It’s up to a Marine Staff Sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they’ve ever encountered before. The film is directed by Jonathan Liebesman, written by Chris Bertolini, and produced by Neal H. Moritz and Ori Marmur. The film will be released on March 11, 2011.

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 140 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is one of the world’s leading independent game development studios. Based in Millburn, New Jersey and St. Petersburg, Russia, Saber is one of the world leaders in development, multi-platform gaming technology and technical artistry.

About KONAMI CORPORATION

KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of “Digital Entertainment Business”, “Gaming & Systems Business” and “Health & Fitness Business”. KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, the London Stock Exchange in 1999, and the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. Konami is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 22 billion cards worldwide. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com.

Victorian Koorie artist Megan Cadd will hold an artist floor talk for her exhibition Mulana: Spirit, currently on display at Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum on Sunday 13 March 2011.

Mulana: Spirit features work by Megan Cadd, a Yorta-Yorta and Wotjabaluk woman, that illustrates her quest to reclaim her spirit and identity amidst the impacts of colonisation in her life. The exhibition features a series of works ranging from installations, sculpture, paintings and prints that revolve around key events in her life over the last few years.

Megan will deliver an artist floor talk at Bunjilaka to share her thoughts on the exhibition concept and the creative process behind it. “I am strong and stand proud in my Aboriginal identity”, says Megan. “I have spent my lifetime justifying and answering questions around my identity and the stereotypes of Aboriginality. In this exhibition I want to celebrate my identity and culture and challenge non-Indigenous audiences”. 

Megan drew inspiration for her work from a range of sources: the loss of her Aboriginal grandmother, having contact with an emu feather skirt from the 1800s, her studies as a spiritual based counsellor, trips back to Yorta-Yorta country and her experiences working with the Melbourne Aboriginal community. Through these experiences Megan became aware of the impact of colonisation on her spirit and aimed to reclaim it through the artworks on display.

The artworks on display in Mulana: Spirit are based on a series of themes, including Megan’s Nan, an emu feather skirt, land and spirit, and identity. A highlight of the exhibition is the piece ‘Post-Colonisation Remedies’, which is a medicine cabinet filled with ‘quick fix’ remedies such as Koorie Health Powder and Anti-Racism Cream.

“Projected through this piece are my feelings of wishing the issues affecting Aboriginal people today could be resolved in a simple way”, says Megan. “How much I wish it would be as simple as going to a medicine cabinet to fix these problems for my people”.

Megan is a self taught artist who has exhibited work across Australia and is currently preparing for her first international group exhibition to be held in China. She was shortlisted for the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and has collaborated on public installations and community art projects. Megan combines her lifelong art practice with raising a family, spiritual healing, community arts work and being an active part of her community.

Mulana: Spirit is presented as part of the Bunjilaka Community Exhibition Program, an annual program of changing exhibitions in Bunjilaka’s Birrarung Gallery celebrating the creativity of individual Koorie artists and communities from across Victoria. Mulana: Spirit is supported by the Indigenous Arts Grants program of the

City of Melbourne.

Megan Cadd Artist Floor Talk

3pm, Sunday 13 March 2011

Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street Carlton

Mulana: Spirit on display until 3 April

Included with Museum entry (adults $8, children and concession FREE)  

Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily. Admission: $8 Adults, children and concession FREE.  For further information, visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum or phone 13 11 02. 

Sydney, Australia – March 7, 2011 – Today Ubisoft announced product details for Call of Juarez® The Cartel, set to launch mid 2011. The third game in the award-winning series, Call of Juarez The Cartel is being developed by Techland® for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the Sony PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Call of Juarez The Cartel keeps the unique themes of the Wild West intact while taking gamers on an action-packed adventure set in present day. As with past Call of Juarez games, Call of Juarez The Cartel is from inception to execution, a Western shooter.

CALL OF JUAREZ® THE CARTEL 
Call of Juarez® The Cartel is the 3^rd installment of the Call of Juarez® franchise.

When a Mexican drug cartel bombs a US law enforcement agency, the US government puts together a special task force to bring them down.  Play as Ben McCall, a brutal LAPD cop and descendant of Ray McCall, or Eddie Guerra, a DEA agent with a chronic-gambling habit, or gang-affiliated street kid turned FBI agent, Kim Evans. Each character has special skills and their own personal demons.  

As you fight to dismantle the Cartel and unfurl the mystery of the bombing, you’ll embark on an epic, bloody road trip from the streets Los Angeles to the brutal and corrupt Ciudad Juarez.  Protect your witness and put an end to the Cartel by any means necessary.

Key Features

WELCOME TO THE NEW WILD WEST

Today, drug cartels are the new outlaws.  Instead of fighting for gold, men are killing for drugs and money.  Organized crime is running cities and there is massive disregard for the law.  Experience the lawlessness of today’s Wild West as you hunt down the Cartel in a world where the end justifies the means. 

Your hunt for the Cartel boss takes you on an epic road trip from a meth lab in the Sequoia National Forest to the Cartel headquarters in Ciudad Juarez.  With over 10 distinct environments including urban LA brothels and back streets, gritty boat docks, a swanky yacht party, the open deserts in Arizona and New Mexico, a Mexican funeral and more.

RICH STORY COMBINED WITH GAME PLAY VARIETY

• Relevant character-driven story that unfolds differently depending on how you play.
• Game play is driven by variety: Punitive raids, witness protection, undercover missions, shootings in crowd, car chases and more.
• Choose between 30 weapons including pistols, revolvers, sub machine guns, machine guns, assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, anti-air weapons and more. 

THREE PLAYER COOPERATIVE MODE 

• Play the 15-mission campaign mode solo or with up to 3 friends.
• Triple the replay value: Play the entire campaign with each of the 3 characters; each character has their own unique story and distinct ending.

FUN MULTIPLAYER EXPERIENCE

• Play against your friends or team up with them in death match and other new modes yet to be revealed.
• As you play, your character will evolve, unlocking weapons and gear.

To view the trailer: http://videos.uk.ubi.com/index.php?video=x7ippuio

Sydney, Australia – March 7, 2011 – Today, Ubisoft and Nivea announced that customers of Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, the revolutionary fitness game for Kinect™ for Xbox 360® can now download new workouts developed in collaboration with NIVEA’s fitness & lifestyle expert, Sarah Maxwell. The workouts, called “NIVEA Tone-Up with Sarah Maxwell” will be available for free on the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft starting today.

“NIVEA Tone-up with Sarah Maxwell” delivers six new exercises aimed at helping women tone their bodies, a new in-game NIVEA room and audio tips that are available during the workout. The program also incorporates recommendations for NIVEA’s skincare products, such as Q10 Firming Body Lotion and Good-bye Cellulite Gel Cream. The result is an original and holistic regimen for fitness and beauty that is available as a free download to Your Shape: Fitness Evolved’s more than 500,000 customers.

“Your Shape: Fitness Evolved is the most advanced, most popular fitness game available for the Kinect for Xbox 360, and today, thanks to our partnership with Nivea, it’s reinvigorated and stronger than ever,” said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Asia), VP sales and marketing at Ubisoft. “Nivea chose Sarah Maxwell as their fitness expert, and we’re very happy to offer a free, interactive workout program that such a great specialist has personally developed, bringing a truly unique value for our customers.”

By taking advantage of Kinect for Xbox 360, controller-free games and entertainment tracking capabilities, and Ubisoft’s proprietary Player Projection technology, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved puts the player in the centre of the game, offering an immersive and rewarding fitness experience for men and women to stay in shape and reach their personal goals. Ubisoft and Nivea previously partnered to include a Nivea-sponsored workout in the game when it was released, and today’s delivery of The NIVEA Tone-up Program with Sarah Maxwell is part of the two companies’ commitment to deliver additional downloadable content this year.

“At NIVEA we are very enthusiastic about this new and innovative partnership” comments Jean-Francois Pascale, Director Global Business Unit Body Care at NIVEA. “With Your Shape: Fitness Evolved our consumers will be encouraged to combine skin care with fitness in the most innovative and easy way, which will enable them to feel better in their body.”

For more information about Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, please visit: http://yourshapecenter.au.ubi.com/

For more information about NIVEA please visit: www.NIVEA.com

Check out the new Belkin Conserve Range for the best ways to save energy and protect your devices.

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Most chargers continue to use power as long as they’re plugged into the wall—even after you unplug your device. The Conserve Valet Smart USB Charging Station lets you charge all of your mobile devices in one convenient place, and automatically shuts off power—including standby power—after devices are fully charged. It even senses when new devices are added so you always get a full charge, and has an innovative cord management system to keep things neat. Keep your devices ready to go, and save energy, too. 

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Find out how much energy your devices really use—including, the cost of operation, the amount of carbon dioxide (CO?) produced in generating the electricity consumed, and watts. See at a glance the true impact to your wallet—and the environment

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Standby power consumed by an entertainment system when it’s not in use can cost the average household an estimated $76 a year. Entertainment systems are typically the biggest energy drains in the house, consuming energy 24/7. The Conserve Smart Power controls the power to 6 devices with your TV’s on/off button, and reduces standby power automatically.

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Reduce standby power with the Conserve Socket power timer with three settings of 30 minutes, 3 hours or 6 hours.

Supports Intel Core i7-990X Processor, X58 SystemsBlack Heatsink Complements Black Motherboards, Including the New GIGABYTE G1-Killer Gaming Motherboards

Sydney, Australia: March 7, 2011 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of HyperX T1 Black DDR3 triple-channel memory kits. The new memory kits are designed to meet the performance requirements for the new Intel Core i7-990X chipset and X58-based motherboards, and are available in kits of three or six modules and in capacities up to 24GB.

“Our new HyperX T1 Black triple-channel kits give enthusiasts the opportunity to combine performance and to style into their PC build,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “These high-capacity kits are ideal for the X58 products on the market, especially the new GIGABYTE G1-Killer gaming motherboards.”

“GIGABYTE is excited about the launch of Kingston’s new Black T1 HyperX memory as it comes so soon after the GIGABYTE G1-Killer gaming motherboard announcement,” commented Tim Handley, Deputy Director of Motherboard Marketing at GIGABYTE. “With their similar color schemes and target market, we are looking forward to seeing PC gamers pair their new Black T1 memory with GIGABYTE G1-Killer gaming motherboards.”

Kingston is shipping three HyperX T1 Black 1600MHz DDR3 triple channel kits in 24GB, 12GB and 6GB configurations. HyperX T1 Black is available through Kingston’s channel of authorized distributors, resellers, and retailers. Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at www.kingston.com/anz

Pricing and AvailabilityManufacturer: Kingston Technology
Product Name: HyperX T1 Black DDR3 1600MHz
RRP:

Website: www.kingston.com/anz
Australian Distributors: Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZ, Simms NZ
Warranty: Backed by a lifetime warranty
Availability: 31st March 2011

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About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.

From Oscar® winning director Ron Howard and starring the ultimate comedic duo, Vince Vaughn and Kevin James, comes The Dilemma, a story of how far one can bend a brotherly bond before it snaps.

Having been friends since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and happily married Nick (Kevin James) have been through the best and worst of times. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would take their company to the next level.

When Ronny inadvertently sees Nick’s wife with another man, his world is turned upside down and he makes it his mission to get answers. As his amateur investigation rapidly dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide how and when he will reveal the truth, and in doing so realises that what you don’t say to a best friend is just as important as what you do.

Featuring a star studded supporting cast including Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder and Channing Tatum and packed full of exclusive special features, The Dilemma on Blu-ray and DVD is a feel – good comedy that takes viewers on a hilarious exploration of the complexities of life, love and loyalty.

Available to own & rent on Blu-ray and DVD from May 12, 2011

THE DILEMMA BLU RAY SPECIAL FEATURES DVD
• Bonus: Alternate Ending
• Gag Reel
• This is The Dilemma
• Deleted Scenes
• Introduction By Director Ron Howard
• Car Show
• Chrysler Headquarters
• B & V Shop
• Wiener’s Circle V.1
• Car Lot
• Zip’s Apartment
• Nick Confronts

Blu-Ray
• Alternate Ending
• Deleted Scenes with Introduction by Director Ron Howard
• Gag Reel
• This Is The Dilemma
• Tour Chicago
• On Ice

THE DILEMMA
Cast: Vince Vaughn
Kevin James
Jennifer Connelly
Winona Ryder
Channing Tatum
Director: Ron Howard
Price: DVD SRP: $39.95
Blu-ray SRP: $44.95
Genre: Comedy

China Lion Film Distribution presents THE BUTCHER THE CHEF AND THE SWORDSMAN

An exhilarating and highly stylized martial arts action-comedy rooted in Chinese legend and based on the short story “Legend of the Kitchen Knife,” originally published in the Chinese monthly Stories Magazine.

THE BUTCHER, THE CHEF AND THE SWORDSMAN follows the journey of a mystical blade as it passes through the hands of three ambitious men. As the interwoven story unfolds, they find that the blade possesses the power to dramatically change the fate of each of its owners. The Butcher is a simple man in love with a beautiful courtesan, but is rebuffed each time he approaches her.  The Chef is a handsome loner obsessed with seeking vengeance for the slaughter of his family. The Swordsman, the son of a legendary warrior, is consumed by the desire to eclipse his father in both power and fame. Their stories comes full circle as each man takes possession of the mystical blade and discovers its double edge— the great power it bestows is matched by even greater danger.

Directed by up-and-coming Chinese filmmaker Wuershan, the film is Executive Produced by acclaimed director and producer Doug Liman (Bourne Identity, Mr & Mrs Smith, Go) who calls the film CROUCHING TIGER meets PULP FICTION!

IN CINEMAS MARCH 17

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7^th March 2011, SYDNEY – Football fans and gamers have started warming up in anticipation as Sydney once again plays host to one of only 10 Global ‘Live Qualifier Events’ for the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2011.

The FIFA Interactive World Cup is the world’s largest computer games tournament, with 780,000 registered players from around the world competing last year. Organised by FIFA and presenting partners EA SPORTS™ and PlayStation® – it combines online and offline football tournaments played with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 11 on PlayStation®3 (PS3™).

Players from around the world compete online via the PlayStation®Network or via a limited number of Live Qualifier Events, hoping to secure a place in the Grand Final and ultimately be crowned the new FIFA Interactive World Champion!

The Sydney “Live Qualifier Event” is set to take place this April at selected venues across Sydney’s football heartland.

The Event will evolve over four days – with Heats taking place at Castle Hill RSL (Thursday April 7), Club Marconi (Friday April 8), Dee Why RSL Club (Saturday April 9) and Rooty Hill RSL (Sunday April 10). These Heats will be a series of Knockout Rounds with the top 8 players from each proceeding through to the Final. Playoff at the grand final, commencing with 32 players, will end with only 1 winner who will go through to the Global Grand Final and play for US$20,000 in addition to the title!

The Australian Live Qualifier Event Final will be held at Rooty Hill RSL on the night of Sunday April 10; which in addition to the nail-biting tournament itself will see a bevy of celebrity guests, entertainment by one of Australia’s hottest DJ’s, live appearances by Sydney FC players and much more.

Those wanting to participate in the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2011 Sydney Live Qualifier Event (7-10 April) should head to http://au.playstation.com/fiwcregistration/  for a chance to pre-register online – or simply turn up on the day for your chance at a walk-up position at any one of the Heats’ venues! More information, including Venue Details and Tournament Rules, can also be found online.

Being made of LEGO is risky. You’re blocky, that’s for sure, but you’re also vulnerable to some inconvenient battlefield injuries! Take this week’s unveiling of a brand new cutscene from LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars as an example. Outnumbered and out-limbed, a resourceful Clone trooper does his best to keep his enemies at “arm’s” length in this hilarious video.