PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, March 26, 2009

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, March 26, 2009

Blockbuster and TiVo Announce Agreement to Make BLOCKBUSTER(R) OnDemand Available Through the TiVo Service and to Promote TiVo DVRs

Blockbuster Inc., a global leader in entertainment, and TiVo Inc., the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced they are joining forces to deliver Blockbuster's vast library of premium digital movie titles directly to the television set via TiVo(R) DVRs. BLOCKBUSTER OnDemand, featuring content to both buy and rent, will be integrated into TiVo Series2(TM), Series3(TM), TiVo HD, and TiVo HD XL DVRs. The move by two leaders in home entertainment will make it even easier for all broadband connected TiVo subscribers to download Blockbuster's content and enjoy a complete television entertainment experience on their individual schedules using TiVo, the best and most comprehensive single solution for delivery and simple, intuitive navigation of broadband, broadcast, and cable content - all from one remote control.

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Survey: 70% of CFOs Exploring Layoff Alternatives, Salary Freezes Most Popular

While confidence in the U.S. economy and leadership remain low among CFOs of American companies, many are speaking out and taking action to protect their own businesses and workforce, according to the most recent quarterly survey conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business. CFOs responding to the 2009 first quarter "CFO Outlook Survey" overwhelmingly declared that they need more from their boards of directors, with four out of five expressing discontent with the current relationship. CFOs also conveyed skepticism over the effects President Obama will have on the economy, with 58 percent reporting they are less confident since his inauguration, and only one-third expecting the stimulus package will help the economy. As CFOs are forced to make tough decisions on cost cutting, half are freezing salaries and using other unconventional measures to avoid layoffs.

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Andrea Bocelli Announces Spring Tour in Support of His Latest Romantic Decca/Sugar CD, Incanto; Tickets On-Sale Beginning March 23rd

Superstar Andrea Bocelli will embark on a U.S. tour this June, in support of his acclaimed Decca/Sugar disc, Incanto. Incanto is a romantic tour-de-force, featuring Bocelli's glorious sound in perfect complement to the rich and sonorous tradition of classic Italian love songs. The tour kicks off on June 5th in San Jose, California and continues a limited engagement across major venues in the U.S., including the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Profile: International Entertainment