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LandWare Releases the Leonard Maltin 2005 Movie Guide for Palm Powered and Windows Mobile Pocket PC Handhelds
Published: Thu, 2 Sep 2004, 10:51 EST
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By Aria C. Munro
Staff Writer, Publishers Newswire
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ORADELL, NJ -- LandWare (www.landware.com), a pioneering handheld and smartphone software developer announced today the immediate availability of Leonard Maltin's 2005 Movie Guide for Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds and smartphones.
The leading authority on American film is back with the latest edition of bestselling movie and video guide. Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide includes extensive details for over 20,000 films, "top lists" as voted by over 100,000 regular film goers, complete tools for tracking the films you watch, rent, & own and an online calendar that keeps you abreast of DVD release dates, new releases in theatres, and film festivals.
The application's rich feature set easily secures its title as the most comprehensive movie guide for handhelds and smartphones alike.
The critics also agree with Laptop Magazine awarding the application its prestigious Editor's Choice award and Palmtop User Magazine calling it "...an immensely impressive package at a remarkably good price, and gets our highest possible recommendation." Roger Ebert "recommends Leonard Maltin's Guide, which has become standard" and the New York Times considers it "Head and shoulders above the rest."
Key Features
* Complete details and capsule reviews for over 20,000 films
* Includes over 300 new films
* Free updates during the year that encapsulate new film releases
* More than 7,200 DVD, 7,000 Laserdisc and 14,000 Videocassette entries
* Top lists of popular movies as voted by over 100,000 regular movie-goers
* Easy-to-read symbols detailing MPAA rating, Widescreen formats awards, etc.
* Filmographies for over 35,000 Actors, Actresses and Directors
* Complete film library, rental and buying list management
* Online event calendar keeps you in touch with DVD releases, Film premieres and festivals
* Movie reviews/details can now be updated wirelessly**
* Full support for removable expansion card media
* Sophisticated compression uses a third of the memory required by other guides
(** Requires Blazer 3.0 and data enabled Palm Powered Smartphone)
Pricing and Availability
Leonard Maltin's 2005 Movie Guide for Palm & Pocket PC is available now and can be downloaded at www.landware.com/movieguide. The suggested retail price is $19.95. A CD-ROM will be available in late September. Registered owners of the 2004 Guide can upgrade for $8.00.
LandWare is a registered trademark of LandWare, Inc. Movie guide content is copyright Leonard Maltin, 1969, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992. Copyright JessieFilm, Ltd., 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Other parties' trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners and should be treated as such.
Website: www.landware.com
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