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Vindigo Brings Verizon Wireless Customers to the Movies
MovieGoer on Get It NowSM Lets Customers Access Movie Info
BEDMINSTER, N.J., NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2003
- From the 2003 BREW Developers Conference, Verizon Wireless, the nation's
largest wireless provider and a leader in mobile data, and Vindigo, one
of the best-known developers and publishers of consumer information and
entertainment applications for wireless devices, today unveiled MovieGoer,
a convenient and comprehensive movie guide for wireless phones. Verizon
Wireless customers with Get It NowSM-capable phones can download the guide
over the air to look up movie information including show times, reviews
and even directions to the nearest theater.
The first Get It Now application of its kind, MovieGoer is a comprehensive
source for movie enthusiasts, including a search function that lets customers
search for movies by name, genre, or nearest theater throughout the United
States. MovieGoer offers reviews and ratings from top critics, movie synopses,
show times, and theater information, complete with full-color maps. Verizon
Wireless customers can also view full-color movie posters on their phone
screen.
In conjunction with this announcement, Vindigo announced the launch of its
new publishing arm, Vindigo Studios. Building on the success of its flagship
product, Vindigo 2.0, and leveraging its suite of proprietary technologies,
Vindigo Studios works with leading content partners to design, develop,
and distribute compelling consumer information and entertainment applications
for wireless phones.
"Vindigo Studios was created to help content providers and developers bring
compelling applications to market fast. By leveraging our design, development,
and distribution expertise, our partners can deliver differentiated applications
that drive revenue," said Jason Devitt, chief executive officer of Vindigo.
"MovieGoer is the first of many consumer applications that will be introduced
by Vindigo Studios."
Customers with Get It Now-capable phones can download a free demonstration
of MovieGoer or pay just $2.99 monthly access. Get It Now phones are available
in more than 1,200 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, at participating
RadioShack stores, or on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless is the nation's leading provider of wireless communications.
The company has the largest nationwide wireless voice and data network and
33.3 million customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless
is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE
and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com.
About Get It NowSM
Get It Now service from Verizon Wireless expands a wireless phone into an
entertainment device that can also increase personal productivity. Customers
with Get It Now-capable phones can download applications over the air and
purchase them from their phones. Get Games and Get Fun keep customers entertained,
while Get Going applications, made for today's mobile lifestyle, offers
restaurant location services with maps, directions and more. View and share
digital photos with Get Pix or identify incoming callers by assigning a
unique ring with Get Tones. A variety of license-pricing options from a
free demonstration to single use to monthly subscriptions are available.
About Vindigo
Vindigo, Inc. is one of the best-known developers and publishers of consumer
information and entertainment applications for mobile devices in the U.S.
Vindigo's proprietary technology and network of content partners power compelling
applications on every major mobile platform including BREW™, Java,
Palm Powered™, and Pocket PC devices. Vindigo enables people to explore,
enjoy, and connect to the world around them. More information can be found
at www.vindigo.com.
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