LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio One Media,
Inc. ("Studio One") (OTC.BB: SOMD) a leading edge entertainment
& technology company, today announced that THE X FACTOR, the
highly anticipated singing competition series debuting this fall on
FOX, extends its video auditions for an
additional week. Originally scheduled to close on
April 30, the unprecedented and
specially built high-definition recording studios from
MyStudio will now remain open until Sunday, May 8. MyStudio audition booths are
located nationwide in Honolulu, HI, Phoenix, AZ, Nashville, TN,
Anchorage, AK, Kansas City, KS, and Denver, CO.
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"We are thrilled that the MyStudio auditions for THE X FACTOR
will continue through May 8th at our
MyStudio HD recording studios," said Larry Ryckman, founder and CEO, MyStudio. "With
such a great turn out and so much talent yet to be discovered,
we're confident the extra time will bring forth more of
the country's best to THE X FACTOR."
Until May 8, anyone 12 years old
or over – both solo artists and vocal groups – will have the
opportunity to use the state-of-the-art studios to audio and
video record their a cappella audition and state why
they think they have what it takes to be a global superstar.
While THE X FACTOR has held live auditions in five cities, with
one more in Dallas, Texas on
May 26, the unprecedented audition
studios allow hopefuls in separate cities the chance to
audition if they weren't able to make it to the open
calls. THE X FACTOR is the first singing competition show to
utilize these state-of-the-art recording studios, giving
more people the chance to become a global superstar and
win a $5 million recording contract
with Syco/Sony Music. To date, more than 56,000 attendees have
participated in THE X FACTOR booth auditions nationwide.
If selected by producers to move forward in the competition,
those hopefuls who have recorded their audition in MyStudio
booths will advance to the next round of callbacks and will be
offered the opportunity to continue their audition, in person, in
Dallas on May 26.
"I am very excited that we have extended the video
auditions deadline," said Simon
Cowell. "We have received so many great quality MyStudio
video auditions from people who weren't able to make it to a
live audition that I encourage more people to go to their
local MyStudio audition booth and create their X FACTOR
audition immediately."
Visit www.fox.com/theXfactor or call toll-free
855-345-5678 for eligibility requirements, the
latest news on the audition studios and to sign
up to receive audition information. All auditioners
should go online to MyStudio.net/xfactor to confirm eligibility
and review THE X FACTOR / MyStudio Audition Video
Submission Terms and Conditions.
MyStudio audition booths for THE X FACTOR are located in the
following cities:
CITY /LOCATION
Honolulu, HI
Pearlridge Center Uptown
98-1005 Moanalua Rd.
Aiea, HI 96701
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*Located near See's Candies
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Mills
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir.
Tempe, AZ 85282
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*Located near GameWorks
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Nashville, TN
Coolsprings Galleria
1800 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
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*Located near Dillard's
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Anchorage, AK
Dimond Center
800 E. Dimond Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99515
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*Located near Zumiez
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Kansas City, KS
Oak Park Mall
11149 W. 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66214
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*Located near Macy's
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Denver, CO
Colorado Mills
14500 W. Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80401
Click for Map
*Located near AMC Theatres
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
In a departure from other singing competition series, the first
time a contestant auditions for THE X FACTOR judges, he/she will do
so in front of an audience of thousands – raising the stakes and
increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a
potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove
they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it
takes to become a global superstar and win an unprecedented
$5 million recording contract with
Syco/Sony Music.
Antonio "L.A." Reid, former Chairman of Island Def Jam Music
Group and one of the most influential names in music today, will
join Simon Cowell on the THE X
FACTOR judging panel. Pepsi will serve as an official sponsor
of THE X FACTOR. The comprehensive sponsorship includes an
extensive, multi-platform off-air marketing partnership; weekly
in-show integrations and placements; and an immersive content
experience online.
THE X FACTOR is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia
North America. Simon Cowell,
Rob Wade and Siobhan Greene are executive producers for Syco
Television. Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Richard
Holloway and Andrew Llinares
serve as executive producers for FremantleMedia North America.
About MyStudio® HD Recording Studios
The award-winning MyStudio is the brain child of technology and
entertainment entrepreneur Larry
Ryckman. MyStudio is a self-contained,
state-of-the-art, audio/video recording studio that offers true
professional recording studio-quality audio and HD
broadcast-quality video with an ease, economy and convenience never
before available. MyStudio eliminates the high cost and
technological and logistical barriers inherent in the creation of
high-quality online video content thereby opening up a new world of
opportunities for the creation of user-generated video content by
amateurs and professionals alike.
MyStudio can be used to create videos for music, modeling,
comedy, dating, job resumes, auditions, personal messages and
greetings. A recording session for up to five minutes costs only
$20. Using Hollywood-style green
screen technology, MyStudio users can choose from over 1,000 HD
virtual backgrounds for their videos or they can upload their own
custom backgrounds. In addition, MyStudio offers thousands of
licensed karaoke tracks from EMI Music Publishing and Universal
Music Publishing and others thereby allowing consumers to legally
create music videos for public viewing on-line. Within minutes of
recording, videos are automatically uploaded to the MyStudio.net
website, which offers free member profile pages and video sharing
in a social networking environment. At MyStudio.net, members
can enter contests, receive free DVDs of their videos, download MP3
audio files, access embedded codes.
MyStudio, Inc., is owned and operated by Studio One Media, Inc.
("Studio One") (OTC.BB:SOMD).
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Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current
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are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied
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technological and/or regulatory factors, (2) failure to receive
stockholder approval of certain actions, if required, (3) failure
to compete in a rapidly changing marketplace, (4) failure to retain
key employees, (5) failure to raise adequate capital to support the
growth and operations of the Company, and (6) other factors
affecting the operation of the business of Studio One. More
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its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q. Any forward looking statement contained
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which it is made. Studio One is under no obligation to, and
expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
About "THE X FACTOR"
Since its debut in 2004, "THE X FACTOR" has remained the U.K.'s
#1 program for the last seven years, peaking with an audience of 21
million with 65% audience share for its 2010 finale. The format
swiftly broke similar records around the world, where local
versions have consistently rated #1 in 15 territories, with a
worldwide audience now well over 100 million. In Denmark, it has ranked #1 for the last four
years, peaking with an 80% share of the audience. In Colombia, it has consistently ranked #1 with a
75% share of the audience. Additionally, "THE X FACTOR"
consistently delivers a 50% to 65% share of the viewing audiences
in Greece, Hungary, Netherlands, France and Italy – with the highest percentage of these
shares in A15-34. In some markets, "THE X FACTOR" has increased the
channel average demographic by up to 250%. The series has received
numerous honors worldwide, including three BAFTA awards, numerous
NTA awards and the coveted Rose d'Or. In the U.K., an unprecedented
1.5 million iTunes downloads were made from "THE X FACTOR"
contestant performances in 2010. Globally, more than 100 million
records have been sold by artists launched through the series,
including over 90 #1 singles and albums and 150 Top Ten
records.
About Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with
a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists
and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog
that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It
is home to premier record labels representing music from every
genre, including American Recordings, Arista Nashville, Arista
Records, Battery Records, Beach Street Records, BNA Records,
Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Epic
Records, Essential Records, Flicker Records, J Records, Jive
Records, LaFace Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo
Grounds, RCA Records, RCA Nashville, RCA Red Seal, RCA Victor,
Reunion Records, Roc Nation, Sony Classical, Sony Music
Latin, Star Time International, Verity Gospel Music Group, and
Volcano Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.
About Syco/Simon
Cowell
Syco, with offices in London
and Los Angeles, is a global
music, television and film production joint venture between
Simon Cowell and Sony Music
Entertainment. Syco Television owns and produces the BAFTA
Award-winning "THE X FACTOR," which has topped the charts around
the world. Syco Television is also the owner of the "Got Talent"
television format. Versions of both "THE X FACTOR" and "Got Talent"
are co-produced by Syco, and are shown in more than 70 countries
and have won multiple awards including national television awards
and BAFTAs.
Syco is also the record label home for such diverse
international recording stars as Leona
Lewis and Il Divo. Cowell has worked with artists selling
more than 200 million albums and delivering more than 180 No. 1
records. Britain's Got Talent in
2009 launched the global singing career of Susan Boyle. Her debut Syco album sold over 8
million units in six weeks, making it the world's biggest-selling
album of 2009 and the fastest-selling album in history and a total
of 20 million records to date.
In 2009, Cowell was named No. 1 in Hollywood Reporter's Top 50
Most Powerful in Reality TV and Entertainment Weekly's Top
Entertainer of the Year. In 2010 Simon Cowell was awarded Variety
International's Humanitarian Award for his extensive charitable
work, The Rose d'Or Golden Jubilee Award and BAFTA's Special Award
in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the entertainment
industry and development of new talent. He also appeared on Time
Magazine's list of Most Influential People in the World and was
awarded the International Emmy Founders Award.
About FremantleMedia North America
FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. production
division of global media giant FremantleMedia. Based in
Burbank, California, FMNA produces
entertaining and innovative programs for network, cable, syndicated
and online platforms, including the Emmy-nominated musical/reality
phenomenon AMERICAN IDOL (FOX), "America's Got Talent" (NBC), "What
Chilli Wants" (VH1), "Hole In The Wall" (Cartoon Network), "Jump
City: Seattle" (G4), "Let's Make A
Deal" (CBS), "Family Feud" (syn), "The Price Is Right" (CBS) and
the much-anticipated THE X FACTOR for Fall 2011.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information on THE X
FACTOR, please visit
http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z325.]
SOURCE Studio One Media, Inc.
