NxTV Signs Exclusive Deal in Japan
LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2004 - NxTV, the leading provider of digital IP-based
entertainment solutions to the luxury hotel market recently announced an exclusive
licensing deal under which NxTV, NTT East, and Commuture Corp. will jointly
provide the next generation of digital in-room hotel entertainment throughout
Japan.
The first hotel to install the NxTV technology from this agreement is the Four
Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. The Four Seasons Marunouchi has 57 exclusive
guest rooms with 9 suites, all among the largest in Tokyo. Each room has a 42"
Plasma TV with NxTV digital services being delivered to the guest over an IP
network.
The Hotel represents NxTV's first installation in Asia-Pacific and follows recent
expansion to Central America and the Bahamas. "This new partnership is
an important step in building our leadership position in the global luxury hotel
market," commented James Miles, President & CEO, NxTV, Inc. "We
are delighted to be working with NTT East and Commuture. Together, we look forward
to providing the ultimate in-room entertainment and information solution to
hotel customers throughout Japan."
About NxTV, Inc.
NxTV, an IP-based interactive television system, delivers digital video-on-demand
with PVR features (such as fast-forward, pause, rewind and 24-hour save capability),
high-speed Internet connectivity for both TV and laptop,
email messaging, branded hotel portal services, and satellite TV programming
via DirecTV. The company, based in Los Angeles, currently has digital rights
agreements with every major Hollywood studio and a customer base of over 5,000
upscale hotel rooms throughout the United States and internationally. For more
information please visit www.nxtv.com. SOURCE: NxTV Inc.
NxTV, Inc.
Richard Jenkins
818-737-8201
rjenkins@nxtv.com