Intel, Yoshimoto Kogyo Collaborate To Accelerate Digital Content Distribution

Intel K.K. and Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. Ltd. today announced that they will collaborate to promote the wider utilization of digital home content, turning Intel’s digital home vision into a reality. Intel and Yoshimoto plan to work together to expand rich content available to consumers over broadband infrastructure best enjoyed when using high-performance digital home PCs built on Intel® Pentium® D processor-based platforms and Intel® Centrino™ mobile technologies that feature high-definition audio and video capabilities.

As part of the collaboration, Intel K.K. and Bellrock Media Inc. have developed the first short movie featuring Yoshimoto entertainers. Bellrock Media was recently established in the United States as a strategic company for Yoshimoto Kogyo’s group companies and Faith Inc., a technology provider of content distribution for PCs and cell phones. Bellrock Media K.K. in Japan, a subsidiary of Bellrock Media Inc, will plan, create and deliver original and sponsored digital video content while it distributes music CD and DVD titles. In addition, Bellrock Media K.K. intends to acquire domestic and international premium content rights, and to expand its businesses by utilizing Yoshimoto Kogyo’s property together. Starting this month, the company will offer Yoshimoto Kogyo’s music CD/DVD and comedy DVD titles which Yoshimoto Kogyo group companies produce.

The high-definition movie, which can be viewed free of charge for a limited period at www.digitalhome-yoshimoto.com, demonstrates the multimedia visual experience possible on a high-performance digital home PC equipped with a broadband connection and a large display.

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