The FINANCIAL — The next episode of entertainment is literally in your pocket, thanks to a new video service called Medeo, delivering content fresh off the Hollywood vine straight to you every day. Accessed through www.nokia.mobi, Medeo tailors the best of entertainment and lifestyle media especially for your Nokia mobile device.
According to Nokia, developed by leading mobile services and software company Starcut, Medeo is your first stop for the latest on everything from red carpet news, interviews with your favorite TV and movie stars, film trailers, fashion and music. Better yet, enjoying all of this entertainment won't stretch your pocket* – Medeo is a video streaming service sponsored by ads.
"We've already paved the way for the mobile device to evolve beyond the traditional sphere of mobility into a device as personal as it is powerful. Bringing you the entertainment you want is part of that promise – and with Starcut's innovative service, we are delivering entertainment straight to your Nokia device," said Petteri Putkiranta, director of video experiences, Multimedia, Nokia.
"With Medeo, we're able to bring our extensive experience and insight in mobile services and entertainment to the forefront. We are excited to have Nokia bring Medeo to a worldwide audience," said Juha Tiihonen, CEO, Starcut.
Nokia announces that, the content available on Medeo will focus on popular entertainment centers like Hollywood, with additional content from hot red carpet events like the Berlin and Cannes Film Festivals. The service is expected to gain an even wider global audience with eventual outreach into other significant entertainment locations.
"The service is available immediately for Nokia Nseries and Eseries mobile devices. Other Nokia devices with video streaming capability are expected to be supported shortly." Nokia adds.
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About Nokia
Nokia is one of the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.
About Starcut
Starcut is one of the leading mobile service and software company serving media, content owners and brands. Starcut develops and markets high-quality services and software to create top-of- the-line, ad-supported mobile services. Starcut focuses on delivering the best user experience on every mobile device. Starcut has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Espoo and Singapore.
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