Madman is proud to announce the DVD release of the complete first season of hit Channel Ten series, OFFSPRING (available December 1, 2010). 

Shot in the vibrant Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, OFFSPRING is a stylistically fresh and visually exciting new series from the award-winning producers of LOVE MY WAY, THE SECRET LIFE OF US, TANGLE and RUSH. The series’ prime time Sunday night timeslot on Channel Ten has achieved weekly average audience of over 1 million viewers.

OFFSPRING features all episodes from the first series, including the original feature-length telemovie, plus more features to be announced.

OFFSPRING – THE COMPLETE FIRST SERIES will be available to buy from December 1, 2010 ($59.95srp).

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA, and NEW YORK — November 10, 2010—Seagate(NASDAQ: STX), the worldwide leader in hard drives and storage solutions, today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honouree for its FreeAgent®GoFlex™ family of external hard drives and the Momentus®XT solid state hybrid laptop hard drive. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honour outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 35 product categories.

The GoFlex™ storage system includes easy, plug-and-play portable and desktop drives, with an array of interchangeable cables and desktop adapters that deliver ultimate flexibility in how people collect, protect, share and enjoy their digital memories. In addition to various cable adapters, GoFlex™ drives work with accessories such as the GoFlex™ Net media sharing deviceand the GoFlex™ TV HD media player, that provide the flexibility to enjoy your content on a TV, a network, using a mobile device, or via the Internet.
Additionally, each GoFlex drive includes technology that enables storage and access of files from both Windows® and Mac computers. With capacities ranging from 320GB to 3TB, GoFlex ultra-portable and desktop drives group high-capacity, adaptability and ease-of-use with all the backup and protection people have come to expect from Seagate.

The Momentus XT drive is the world’s fastest 2.5-inch laptop PC hard drive, combining SSD-like performance with the massive capacity and much lower cost of HDDs. The Momentus XT drive features Adaptive Memory™ technology – a groundbreaking new technology from Seagate that learns and optimises the drive’s performance to each user by moving frequently used information into the flash memory for faster access. The Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive boots up to 100 percent faster than traditional 5400RPM drives, the mainstream spin speed for laptop PCs, and sets new benchmarks for real-world system performance for laptops and gaming systems. The drive is available in capacities of up to 500GB.

The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have beenrecognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow.

The FreeAgent®GoFlex™ storage system, the GoFlex TV HD media player, and laptops powered by the Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive will be displayed at the 2011 International CES, which runs January 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honourees by product category in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Centre and will also be featured at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 4.

The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

– Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
– Aesthetic and design qualities
– The product’s intended use/function and user value
– Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
– How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace

Products chosen as Innovations honourees reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.

Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering honouree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.

About Seagate
Seagate is the worldwide leader in hard disk drivesand storage solutions. Learn more at http://www.seagate.com.

© 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, GoFlex and Momentus are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage. The export or re-export of hardware or software containing encryption may be regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (for more information, visit www.bis.doc.gov) and controlled for import and use outside of the U.S. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.

Kingston Technology Brings Performance, Endurance and Productivity to Ultra-Portable 1.8” Devices
Kingston SSDNow V+180 for road warriors

Sydney, Australia – Nov 8, 2010 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the Kingston SSDNow V+180 range, bringing the performance, endurance and productivity of solid state drives (SSD) to the 1.8” form factor. Part of the second generation Kingston SSDNow V+ range, the Kingston SSDNow V+180 is designed for today’s ultra-mobile devices, and with road warriors in mind.

“Kingston Technology has listened to its customers, delivering the SSDNow V+180 Series,” explains Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “Enterprises, SMBs and consumers can upgrade their ultra-thin notebooks, netbooks, and even tablet PC’s with a 1.8” form factor to enjoy supercharged performance, enhanced endurance and boosted productivity.”

Independent IT analyst IDC estimates that the number of mobile workers will hit 1 billion by 2011, driven by technology advances such as high speed networking, and the desire for greater work/life balance. Today’s road warriors demand the highest performance and durability in the smallest and most mobile configuration. Kingston’s SSDNow V+180 Series brings speed and endurance to the ultra-portable 1.8” form factor:
• Kingston’s SSDNow can out-perform hard disk drives (HDD) by up to five times, enabling boot times up to 60 percent faster and allowing users to load, switch and run multiple applications at the same time more effectively.
• SSD’s hugely enhanced endurance brings confidence, particularly when users are on the road and away from IT support. The Kingston SSDNow V+ Series is up to eight times more shock-resistant than hard disk drives and because they have no moving parts, they are less prone to mechanical failures.
• Less power-hungry than HDDs, SSDs also enhance battery life, meaning users work faster for longer.

The Kingston SSDNow V+180 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities, and is the latest addition to the Kingston SSDNow V+ Series family. It is backed by a three-year warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.

Kingston SSDNow V+ 180 Features and Specifications:
• Sequential speed*: 230MB/sec. (read), 180MB/sec. (write)
• Innovative: 1.8″ form factor; uses MLC NAND Flash memory components
• Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving parts
• Shock resistant: no moving mechanical parts means the SSD handles rougher conditions
• Cache — 128MB onboard cache
• PCMARK Vantage Score†
64GB — 35,073
128GB — 34,995
256GB — 34,881
• Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
• Guaranteed: three-year Kingston warranty, free tech support
• Interface: Micro SATA (mSATA) 1.5 Gb/s & 3.0 Gb/s
• Capacity1: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Storage temperatures: -40° C to 85° C
• Operating temperatures: 0° C to 70° C
• Dimensions: 54mm x 78.5mm x 5mm
• Weight: 48 grams (+/- 2 grams)
• Vibration operating: 2.7G
• Vibration non-operating: 20G
• Operating shock: 1500G
• Power specs: Active: 2.9W (TYP); Idle: 47mW (TYP)
• Life expectancy: 1,000,000 hours MTBF

Kingston SSDNow V+ 180 Series

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Kingston Digital
Product Name: SSDNow V+ 180 Series
AU RRP:
SVP180 S2/64G $249
SVP180 S2/128G $445
SVP180 S2/64G $1065

NZ RRP:
SVP180 S2/64G $325
SVP180 S2/128G $589
SVP180 S2/64G $1395

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: Kingston Flash memory is backed by a five-year warranty and free technical support.
Availability: Now

To discuss this product on Kingston Blog, please go to www.kingston-blog.com. To try the game Challenge Your Memory, please go to www.kingston-blog.com/challenge_your_memory/en/. To get the freshest information on Kingston, please go to http://twitter.com/KingstonFEPR.

To find out if your Kingston product is genuine, Kingston also provides an online verification site: www.kingston.com/anz/verify. To try the game Search for Genuine Kingston, please go to anti-counterfeit.kingston-blog.com. For the interesting animation: The Adventures of Rex, please visit: www.theadventuresofrex.com.

About Kingston Digital, Inc.
Kingston Digital, Inc. (KDI) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the worlds largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.

DATE: Monday, November 8^th 

The roll-out of FOXTEL on Xbox 360 will begin in Australia today. 

As announced during October (details included below), there will be a selection of packages and ways of viewing FOXTEL on Xbox 360.  Xbox 360 owners will be able to choose from a selection of channel packages that will start from $19.50 for a month’s subscription, or if preferred, simply choose a pay as you go option, where they will be able to choose and pay for one-off viewings of their favourite TV shows and films.

The roll-out of the FOXTEL on XBOX 360 will be introduced across the country by Foxtel over the week, with the majority of Xbox 360 owners* able to access it by Friday 12^th November.   More information including a demonstration will be shared at the official launch event on Wednesday 10^th November.

*Only available to Xbox 360 owners who live in Foxtel areas of Australia and who subscribe to both the Xbox Live service and the Foxtel on Xbox 360 service. Xbox Live subscription required for all live TV packages.

Soundtrack to be Released on November 9th

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. November 5th 2010 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) revealed today that the soundtrack to the most anticipated game of the year, Treyarch’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops, will also be available for download starting November 9th. Featuring the music of renowned film composer, Sean Murray, the digital-only soundtrack includes 30 tracks available through iTunes and other major digital media retailers.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops soundtrack, part of a digital distribution agreement between Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Fontana, the award-winning independent sales, marketing and distribution division of Universal Music Group, will be available for purchase online for a retail price of US $11.99 per entire soundtrack or US $.99 per track. (** Please note we are still confirming the Australian local price)

Sean Murray, one of the entertainment industry’s most esteemed musical talents, reunites with Treyarch for the Call of Duty: Black Ops soundtrack, an encore to his Call of Duty®: World at War composition.

Rated “MA15+” by the Australian Classification Board, Call of Duty: Black Ops is scheduled to be released worldwide on November 9th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii™ and Windows PC. Pre-orders for the title are currently available. For additional Call of Duty updates, visit www.callofduty.com/blackops

About Fontana

Fontana Distribution, the independent arm of Universal Music Group Distribution, provides unparalleled sales and marketing support, as well as back office services, for a diverse roster of labels and their artists. Fontana distributes more than 80 labels including Rap-A-Lot Records, Eagle Rock, Downtown, Vagrant Records, WaterTower Music, American Gramophone, Kedar Entertainment, Last Gang, Savoy Label Group, ESL, Music World, Delicious Vinyl, Ipecac, Six Degrees, SMC, VP Records, and many others. In addition, Fontana distributes select projects from UMG labels worldwide.

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 maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, 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.

DYLAN MORAN is about to spread a little happiness with a new DVD in time for the season of good cheer. ‘AIM LOW: THE BEST OF DYLAN MORAN’ is a compilation capturing MORAN’S most hilarious rants from ‘MONSTER’, ‘LIKE TOTALLY’ and ‘WHAT IT IS’. This is vintage Moran, the very best bits all delivered with Dylan’s renowned, shambolic charm. Ageing, religion, kids, relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life, searing observations and sumptuous imagery painted across a large frayed canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly ‘Moranesque’ brush strokes…It’s unmissable.

Perrier Award winner MORAN has had huge success as both a writer and performer. He received a BAFTA and a Bronze Rose of Montreux for his Channel 4 sitcom BLACK BOOKS. His film career has included the smash hit ‘Rom-Com-Zom’ SHAUN OF THE DEAD, RUN FAT BOY RUN and A FILM WITH ME IN IT. MORAN’S stand up shows have sold out across the world. Throughout the US, Europe and Australasia MONSTER, LIKE TOTALLY and WHAT IT IS have cemented this unkempt wordsmith’s reputation as one of the foremost comics of his generation earning him the label of ‘The Oscar Wilde of Comedy’.

****”You can’t fault his perfect phrase-making
THE GUARDIAN

****”It didn’t falter for a moment. This is stand-up comedy of the first order… there’s scarcely a word wasted… seriously good fun”.
THE TIMES

**** “As he hurtles towards middle age his curmudgeonly shtick is sharper, more focused and more resonant than ever. At 37 going on 73, the shambling Irishman could be entering his golden age”
EVENING STANDARD

***** “Jokes as sharp as barbed wire and a comedy brain quicker than a steel trap… Rarely have the rafters of the Playhouse shook so dangerously to the sound of laughter.”
THE SCOTSMAN

“A Master class In Stand-up… We should be grateful to be allowed to watch him at work”
TELEGRAPH

SRP: $29.95
Classification: M

Billy Connolly, the King of Comedy, returns in his first brand new stand up DVD in three years. As funny, topical and downright brilliant as ever, Billy Connolly Live in London 2010 is the master at his best and is yours to own on DVD from 24 November.

From raging about Britain’s political correctness to reporting about the oddities of America, Live in London 2010 takes the audience on a hilarious series of anecdotes, digressions and yarns. Filmed this year during 20 sell-out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, this is the show that caused a ticket website to crash from the demand when it first went on sale.

Clearly, Billy Connolly is still the nation’s favorite and now you can enjoy the live show for yourself in the comfort of your own living room. Whether you’ve been a fan since the beginning or you want to see the very best of British comedy right now, you won’t be disappointed. And if you are looking for a Christmas present guaranteed to go down a storm, with Billy Connolly Live in London 2010, you’ve definitely found it.
“Fantastic…more than any other comic, The Big Yin has caught the mood of the times.” The Telegraph
“Classic Connolly….a master raconteur….still in the front ranks of comedy.” The Guardian

“Relish being in the hands of a master.” The Times
SRP: $29.95
Configuration: 1 disc
Classification: M

Hot off Bill Bailey’s tour of Australia & New Zealand, Universal Pictures Australasia is set to release the live show on DVD. BILL BAILEY: DANDELION MIND, will be available on DVD from Wednesday 1ST December.

Featuring Bill’s trademark musical interludes, observations and stories of the road, Dandelion Mind will be based loosely on the theme of doubt (or will it?), as we follow Bill from his real-life saga of being trapped by the ash cloud, to his barely contained rants about celebrity, TV, creationism and Michael Winner. He demonstrates new instruments, both ancient and modern, he sings an internet love song, a lament about punk heroes, Iranian hip-hop, and plays a mean folk-bouzouki. Thomas the Doubter gets a new look, and Darwin’s curious obsessions and the myth of intelligent design are all worked over in Bailey’s own surreal style. He revisits the music of his youth, with a brand-new French Disco re-working of Gary Numan’s hit, Cars, played in his own inimitable way, and maybe some Wurzel-based remixes of classic German techno. Just your normal Bill Bailey gig, then

“Blissfully funny.”
The Times

“Sublime Hilarity”
The Guardian

SRP: $29.95
Configuration: 1 disc
Classification: TBC