METAMENU TECHNOLOGY EVOLVES WITH ADDED FUNCTIONALITY TO IMPROVE WEB ACCESS AND USABILITY OF DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENTMetabeam Launches New Web Services to Assist the Production of Digital Media Menus and Simplify the Process of Adding Web Links to DVD and CD Products Manhattan Beach, CA - Feb 2, 2007 - Revealed today at the exclusive Media Experience ’07 event, entertainment technology provider Metabeam™ Corporation (www.metabeam.com) demonstrated new functionality of its recently released Metamenu system. Codenamed “Dovetail” and “SimpleROM” the new Web services are the first added features released by Metabeam to further enable designers and studio producers to deliver customers simple, easy-to-use menu technology. “Based on feedback from industry designers and consumers in usability studies, we saw an opportunity to deliver new services that would enhance the Metamenu system,” says Chris Brown, president and CEO of Metabeam. “Users want simple technology and designers want to develop rich interfaces. Using Metamenu technology, both win.” Metamenu SimpleROM Web service (www.simpleROM.com) enables designers to effortlessly create Web links for DVD and CD products, allowing users to view the video in their DVD player and Website in their browser – without forcing users to install or learn a new technology. Metamenu Dovetail Web service (dovetail.metamenus.com) enables designers to build menus for HDi or BD-J using a simple usability-standardized template. Removing the need for complex hand coding, Metamenu Dovetail puts the focus back on creative design, cool features and satisfied end users. Metamenu, a patent-pending production method and digital media interface specifically designed to maximize user control, was launched in June of 2006 and is featured today on the Blu-Ray release of titles including Academy Award® winner “Crash,” “Lord of War,” “The Punisher,” “Saw,” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” The Metamenu system is also available for HD DVD, Standard DVD, and other networked computing and mobile platforms. About Metabeam Metabeam™ conceives, develops, produces and promotes new forms of entertainment with unprecedented audience control and ease of use. Founded in 2005, the company delivers entertainment technology to the world’s leading digital media artists. Metabeam invented the Metamenu™ system, a production method and consumer interface that sets a design standard for mobile and next-generation home media. The Metamenu method is currently contributing to the production of multiple projects on DVD-ROM, HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Hollywood has chosen Metamenu technology for a diverse set of blockbuster titles including 2005 Academy Award® winner “Crash,” and science fiction classic “Terminator 2.” Located in Manhattan Beach, CA and Seattle, Wash., Metabeam is privately held. Media Contact: Jennifer Karkar Ritchie REVOLUTION PR on behalf of Metabeam 206-932-2454 or jennifer@revolutionpr.com |
