Kabillion joins ng Connect Program to Create New Multi-Media Experiences for Children in Next Generation Networks
Award-Winning children’s Multi-Platform Network to work with program members to develop new content for kids over LTE and 4G networks
LOS ANGELES – October 7, 2009 — Kabillion, the Emmy Award-winning multi-platform network for kids, today announced its participation in the ng Connect Program, a new multi-industry initiative which is driving the development of next generation broadband services based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and other ultra-high bandwidth technologies. These next generation services will help support the growing demands on the company’s popular Video on Demand platform, interactive online games and virtual chat rooms that entertain kids ages six to 12.
Kabillion provides an avenue for kids to engage with brands in a wholly unique way, while exploring what the world of technology has to offer. This mega-entertainment online portal allows kids to explore their digital interests, whether they are playing games, watching video or using their imagination to create their own personal avatars. As the range of interactive, bandwidth intensive content continues to grow, next generation networks will be needed deliver the performance required to create a high quality user experience.
“Kabillion delivers the best content and experiences to our audience and as technology advances, we will leverage it. Becoming part of the ng Connect Program allows us to both contribute to this industry driver, as well as learn from its innovative members,” said Brad Schultz, Marketing and Business Development Manager, Kabillion. “The 4G and LTE technologies can support the never-ending imagination of our users – our Kabillionaires.”
Kabillion allows children to experiment with next generation digital technology, opens their eyes to virtual worlds and acclimates them at a young age for the fast-paced online world that awaits them. Working with the ng Connect Program, Kabillion will help bring the advances of LTE and 4G networks to the children who use the portal.
"The ng Connect Program and Kabillion have a shared vision for the creation of a rich online environment for children in which they can flourish creatively within the context of next generation networks. We look forward to working with Kabillion to create innovative user experiences for kids that leverage a comprehensive understanding of how they interact with their devices, networks and applications,” said Derek Kuhn, Vice President of Emerging Technology and Media at Alcatel-Lucent, a founding member of the ng Connect Program.
About Kabillion
Kabillion is the Emmy Award-winning, multi-platform kids’ entertainment program service launched in January 2007 and available both as a free video on-demand (VOD) channel and a free online broadband site (www.Kabillion.com). Initially launched on Comcast Cable’s Select On Demand across the US, the VOD platform is now also available to digital cable subscribers nationwide on Charter and Bresnan cable systems, with more to be added soon. Part of Moonscoop, a leading worldwide production, distribution, brand management and entertainment company, Kabillion offers high-quality animated and live-action kids’ series entertainment on both platforms. Kabillion is owned in part by Moonscoop, REMIX Entertainment Ventures and Belgium-based Studio 100.
About the ng Connect Program
The ng Connect Program is a multi-industry organization committed to the development and rapid deployment of the next generation of broadband services based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and other ultra high bandwidth technologies. Founded in 2009, the ng Connect Program is supported by leading network, consumer electronics, application and content providers including 4DK, Alcatel-Lucent, Atlantic Records, BUZZMEDIA, chumby, Connect2Media, Creative Technology Ltd., dimedis, FISHLABS, GameStreamer, Inc., Gemalto, HP, Intamac Systems Ltd., Kabillion, Kyocera Communications Inc., LearningMate, MediaTile, QNX, R360, RebelVox LLC., Samsung, SIGNEXX, Total Immersion, TuneWiki, V-Gate, and Words & Numbers. For more information on the ng Connect Program, please visit: www.ngconnect.org.
Media Contacts:
Marc Grossmann, Kabillion
Tel: +1 818-203-5698
PR@Moonscoop.com
Pamela Preston, ng Connect
Tel: +1 212-616-6001
ppreston@breakawaycom.com
Alicia Mickelsen, ng Connect
Tel: +1 212-616-6002
amick@breakawaycom.com