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CANAL+ Group Joins Macrovision's EPG Patent Licensing Program - 07/13/09 - 8:31 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced that CANAL+ Group, a leading pay-TV operator in France, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement for Macrovision’s electronic program guide (EPG) patent portfolio. CANAL+ Group joins pay-TV operators globally that are licensing Macrovision’s technology under the NDS ... More »
Macrovision's Q2 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for August 6, 2009 - 07/09/09 - 1:36 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 on August 6, 2009 after the close of market. The company is moving the financial release forward by a day from its previously announced date, to allow for more participation from investors and research analysts. Macrovision will host a conference... More »
Macrovision and Advanced Digital Broadcast Sign Patent Licensing Agreement  - 07/09/09 - 12:00 a.m.
Santa Clara, Calif., July 9, 2009 – Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB), a leading supplier of technology to the global digital television industry, have entered into a patent license agreement for Interactive Program Guides (IPGs) for consumer electronic products. The multi-year agreement includes a patent license enabling ADB to incorporate IPGs in retail set-top boxes and other consumer electronic devices distributed throughout Europe ... More »
Foxtel Joins Macrovision's EPG Patent Licensing Program Under NDS Agreement - 07/02/09 - 12:00 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, USA and LONDON, UK – July 2, 2009 – Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, and NDS Group Ltd, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that FOXTEL, Australia’s leading subscription television provider has signed a multi-year agreement for licenses to Macrovision’s electronic program guide (EPG) patent portfolio. FOXTEL, a current NDS customer, is licensing Macrovision’s EPG patents... More »
Macrovision Licenses Interactive Program Guide Technology and Patents to Sony - 06/01/09 - 8:32 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jun 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) today announced Sony has licensed interactive program guide (IPG) technology and patents from Macrovision. The multi-year agreement will allow Sony to continue to use Macrovision's IPG technology and patents, under the company's Gemstar patent portfolio, for its products. Capabilities of home entertainment equipment, such as televisions and recorders, have... More »
Macrovision Licenses Its G-GUIDE Mobile and Related Intellectual Property for One-Segment Broadcasting to Japan's Three Major Mobile Phone Operators - 05/20/09 - 10:00 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 20, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) announced today that it has now licensed its intellectual property related to its G-GUIDE Mobile Interactive Program Guide (IPG) for One-Segment Broadcasting to Japan’s three major phone operators. NTT DOCOMO, the most recent licensee addition in Japan, joins major Japanese mobile phone operators and existing licensees KDDI and SOFTBANK MOBILE.... More »
Macrovision Announces Intent to Change Name to Rovi - 05/19/09 - 8:31 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 19, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced its intention to formally change its name to Rovi. The Rovi brand is part of the company’s new brand identity that includes a new corporate visual design. Macrovision will continue to operate under the Macrovision name until the annual meeting of stockholders being held on July 15, 20... More »
Macrovision Solutions Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Performance - 05/06/09 - 4:07 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 6, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today, on a GAAP basis, first quarter 2009 revenues of $111.2 million, compared to $30.3 million for the first quarter of 2008. First quarter 2009 GAAP net loss was $41.5 million compared to net income of $5.0 million for the first quarter of 2008. GAAP net loss for the first quarter 2009 included losses of $36.2 million from discontinued o... More »
Macrovision Signs Licensing Agreement with VIZIO for Interactive Program Guide Technologies - 05/04/09 - 8:32 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 4, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that it has signed a multi-year technology and patent licensing agreement with VIZIO, Inc., America’s HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company, for Macrovision’s interactive program guide (IPG) technologies. The agreement will enable VIZIO to incorporate Macrovision’s IPG techn... More »
CORRECTING and REPLACING Macrovision's Q1 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for May 6, 2009 - 05/01/09 - 4:36 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2009-- Please replace the release dated April 9, 2009 with the following corrected version that includes new release date and conference call information. The company is moving the financial release forward by a day from its previously announced date, to allow for more participation from investors and research analysts. The corrected release reads: MACROVISION’S Q1 2009 EA... More »
Paramount Home Entertainment Licenses Macrovision's Protection Technologies - 04/29/09 - 8:31 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 29, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) today announced that Paramount Home Entertainment has agreed to license Macrovision’s content protection products, ACP and RipGuard. ACP and RipGuard provide protection against unauthorized copying of content across packaged media such as DVD as well as electronic channels such as the Internet, cable and DBS. The license also g... More »
NDS Joins Macrovision's EPG Patent Licensing Program - 04/27/09 - 12:00 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, USA and LONDON, UK - 4/27/2009 - Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) and NDS Group Ltd, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that NDS has entered into a multi-year license agreement for electronic program guide (EPG) patents. The agreement provides NDS with a license to the EPG patents under Macrovision’s Gemstar patent portfolio and allows NDS to offer licensed EPGs to its pay-TV platform operator customers... More »
Macrovision Expands Presence in Mexico - 04/21/09 - 8:32 a.m.
Megacable Comunicaciones Licenses Macrovision's Interactive Program Guide and Entertainment Data for Its Subscribers SANTA CLARA, Calif., Apr 21, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today an agreement with Megacable Comunicaciones, the largest MSO in Mexico with 1.5 million subscribers in 53 major cities. The agreement includes Megacable's use of Passport Echo, Macrovisio... More »
Macrovision Agrees to Acquire Assets of Muze, Inc. - 04/15/09 - 4:10 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & NEW YORK, Apr 15, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader and Muze, Inc., a leader in entertainment information products and discovery services, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Muze, Inc. Consumers' options are increasing as entertainment becomes digital. They can now enjoy their movies... More »
ZyXEL Adopts Macrovision's Connected Platform Solution, Receives DLNA Certification - 04/14/09 - 8:31 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 14, 2009-- Macrovision® Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that ZyXEL Communications Inc. is using Macrovision’s Connected Platform solution in its Network Storage Appliance (NSA) to support Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) guidelines. By using Macrovision’s Connected Platform solution, ZyXEL can deploy advanced connectivity featu... More »
Macrovision's Q1 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for May 7, 2009 - 04/09/09 - 2:31 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Apr 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- April 9, 2009--Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 on May 7, 2009 after the close of market. Macrovision will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the conference are welcome to call 800-240-5318 (or international +1 ... More »
UPC Joins Macrovision's European IPG Patent Licensing Program - 04/02/09 - 8:32 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 2, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) announced today that UPC Broadband, the European cable division of Liberty Global, Inc., the world’s leading international cable operator, has entered into a multi-year agreement to license patents for interactive program guides (IPGs) in multiple European countries from Macrovision. Additionally, Macrovision has entered into a technol... More »
Macrovision to Deliver Innovative Guidance Solution to Support Service Providers with Tru2way(TM) Standard - 04/01/09 - 8:31 a.m.
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today at The 2009 Cable Show the launch of its new Passport tru2way solution, a fully integrated interactive program guide (IPG) for tru2way enabled devices. The entertainment environment is increasing in complexity and consumers are seeking a way to make sense of it all. The Passport tru2way Java™ ba... More »
Macrovision Showcases Technology Solutions to Advance the Cable Home Entertainment Experience at The Cable Show 2009 - 04/01/09 - 8:31 a.m.
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2009-- At The Cable Show 2009 today, Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), exhibiting in booth #1605, announced a portfolio of new technology solutions that offer broader access to content throughout the home for cable operators and the cable industry’s next generation tru2way™ platform. The announcements are: Macrovision’s enhanced industry-leading... More »
Macrovision to Launch Multi-Room DVR Capabilities in Interactive Program Guides - 04/01/09 - 8:31 a.m.
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today at The 2009 Cable Show the availability of multi-room DVR capabilities for its industry-leading Passport Echo 3.5 and i-Guide A28 interactive program guides (IPGs). With planned availability on Motorola's standardized MoCA®-enabled set-top boxes, Macrovision’s multi-room DVR solutions will allow... More »
Macrovision's Connected Platform to Support Tru2way(TM) Technology to Enable Multi-Room Digital Video Recorder Applications - 04/01/09 - 8:31 a.m.
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today at The 2009 Cable Show announced its Connected Platform solution’s support of tru2way technology, the cable industry’s platform for enabling interactive video and content services capabilities in digital TV devices. By deploying the new Connected Platform solution, consumer electronics (CE) manufact... More »
Macrovision Expands Access to Worldwide Entertainment Data in Latest Media Recognition Solution - 03/04/09 - 8:31 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) today announced that the newest version of its LASSO media recognition solution has expanded access to deeper entertainment data and more types of data worldwide. LASSO now includes a larger global database supported by both editorial and user-submitted data that can be localized to regional specifics in stand-alone devices. This expanded offering pro... More »
CyberLink signs License Agreement for Macrovision’s IPG Patents and TV Guide Data Solutions to Enhance TV on the PC Experience - 02/16/09 - 12:00 a.m.
Taipei, Taiwan—February 16, 2009—CyberLink Corporation (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected media lifestyle, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to license Macrovision’s interactive program guide patent portfolio and its TV Guide Data Solutions for use with CyberLink’s TVEnhance and PowerCinema software. The agreement allows CyberLink to enrich its TV features and program guides to deliver a better TV on the PC experience. "We are excited ... More »
Macrovision Solutions Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Performance - 02/10/09 - 4:06 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2009-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) announced today, on a GAAP basis, fourth quarter 2008 revenues of $118.2 million, compared to $41.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2007. Fourth quarter 2008 GAAP net loss was $209.9 million compared to net income of $9.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2007. GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share for the quarter was $(2.06), compared to $0.17 fo... More »
Betfair and Macrovision Announce Betfair's Acquisition of TVG Network - 01/27/09 - 4:07 p.m.
$50 Million Transaction Completed SANTA CLARA, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2009--BETFAIR Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming business, and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced that Betfair has completed its acquisition of the TV Games Network (TVG) from Macrovision for $50 million in cash consideration. TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the Nati... More »
Macrovision Announces New Chumoku-Bangumi Feature on the G-Guide - 01/14/09 - 8:01 a.m.
New Recommendation Feature to Debut on Panasonic's New HD Televisions TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2009--Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) today announced the addition of "Chumoku-Bangumi" on the G-Guide, a Japanese interactive program guide (IPG). The new feature will debut on Panasonic's HD television series released on January 13, 2009. Currently the G-Guide offers program information for up to eight days. With the new Chum... More »
Macrovision's Q4 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for February 10, 2009 - 01/13/09 - 3:25 p.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 on February 10, 2009 after the close of market. Macrovision will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the conference are welcome to call 800-218-9073 (or international +1 ... More »
Macrovision to Bring Instant Access to Digital Content Directly to Internet-Connected Televisions - 01/08/09 - 8:04 a.m.
Macrovision Demonstrates New Capability in Cooperation with CBS to Show Integration of Internet Content to Television LAS VEGAS, Jan 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today demonstrated a new capability that brings the seamless integration and delivery of digital content to Internet-connected televisions through Macrovision's consumer electronics (CE) Interactive Program Guide (... More »
Macrovision's New Program Guide Allows CE Manufacturers to Create a Homepage for the Digital Home - 01/08/09 - 8:03 a.m.
Next-Generation On-Screen Guide Provides Capabilities for Accessing Broadcast TV, Internet Media and Personal Content From One Screen LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--Today at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced its next generation Interactive Program Guide (IPG) that can help enable access to broadcast, personal and premium content from one screen... More »
Macrovision Showcases Technology for the Evolution of the Digital Home at CES 2009 - 01/08/09 - 8:03 a.m.
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--This week during the International Consumer Electronics Show 2009 at an invitation-only exhibit at Caesars Palace, Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN) will showcase its portfolio of technology solutions for consumer electronics manufacturers including a new next-generation on-screen program guide and the capability to deliver digital content to Internet-connected televisions through Macrovision's ... More »
Macrovision's Guide Daily to Be Deployed in SANYO's Digital TVs - 01/07/09 - 8:04 a.m.
Macrovision Signs Licensing Agreement With SANYO Manufacturing CorporationSANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with SANYO Manufacturing Corporation, allowing Macrovision's Guide Daily to be incorporated into SANYO's digital TV product line. Guide Daily is a version of Macrovision's full-scale interacti... More »
Macrovision’s Guide Daily to Be Deployed in SANYO’s Digital TVs - 01/07/09 - 8:03 a.m.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with SANYO Manufacturing Corporation, allowing Macrovision’s Guide Daily to be incorporated into SANYO’s digital TV product line. Guide Daily is a version of Macrovision’s full-scale interactive program guide (IPG), designed to help consumers navig... More »
Macrovision's Digital Entertainment Technologies Selected by Onkyo to Power State-of-the-Art Home Theater Experience - 01/06/09 - 7:01 p.m.
Onkyo's Next-Generation IP AVR Enables Consumers Access to Personal and Premium Digital Audio Media from the Comfort of Their Home Theater SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that Onkyo, one of the leaders in audio/video components and home theater systems throughout the world, is using the Macrovision Connected Platform for the development of i... More »
Macrovision’s Digital Entertainment Technologies Selected by Onkyo to Power State-of-the-Art Home Theater Experience - 01/06/09 - 7:01 p.m.
Onkyo’s Next-Generation IP AVR Enables Consumers Access to Personal and Premium Digital Audio Media from the Comfort of Their Home Theater SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Macrovision Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, announced today that Onkyo, one of the leaders in audio/video components and home theater systems throughout the world, is using the Macrovision Connected Platform for the development of its ... More »
Macrovision and Lionsgate Announce Agreement for Lionsgate To Acquire TV Guide Network And TVGuide.com - 01/05/09 - 6:46 p.m.
SANTA CLARA and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- $255 Million Deal Significantly Bolsters Lionsgate's Growing Portfolio of Channel Platforms Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading next generation studio, and Macrovision Solutions Corporation (Nasdaq: MVSN), a digital entertainment technology leader, today announced an agreement for Lionsgate to acquire the TV Guide Network and TV Guide Online properties from Macrovision for $255 million in conside... More »