The Perfect host?

Article Abstract:

Virtual presenters, also known as "synthespians," are becoming more popular and could someday take the roles of live presenters. Tmmy, a virtual presenter developed by Kingston Communications, and Lara Croft, a virtual character developed by Electric Sky, have already gained popularity. Although this technology is intriguing, the possiblilty of digitally duplicating deceased persons could charge legal battles, and people in general may not be accepting of digital presenters because they are not real.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Magnetic Card & Character Readers, Georgia, Forecasts and trends, Computer peripherals industry, Virtual reality devices, Virtual reality, Self-presentation, Self presentation

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UK TV exports just miss $1bn

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Exports of UK TV programs failed to touch $1bn in 2004. The details of the sale of UK TV programs to other countries are presented and a list of top 10 international UK shows is furnished.

Exports, Supply and demand, Television programs, Television production companies, Rankings, 2004 AD

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Willis bids to save united productions

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John Willis, the chief executive at United Productions, is trying to prevent the piecemeal sale of the production unit by United News and Media .

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Printing & Publishing, Publishing industry, Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Movie production, United News and Media PLC, United Productions, UNEWY, Willis, John

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