Dove Audio and Philips Media Partner for Interactive Multimedia Programs

Strategic Insights -

Beverly Hills, California-based Dove Audio Inc. has partnered with Philips Media, Inc. to produce and distribute interactive multimedia programs for CD-ROM and CD-i formats. The first project, "Carnival of the Animals," based on Camille Saint-Saens' Grand Zoological Fantasy, will feature narration by top celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Charlton Heston, and James Earl Jones. This program will be released in 1996, followed by "The Book of Psalms," featuring narration by Michael York, which will be available internationally in late 1996.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dove Audio Inc. and Philips Media, Inc. have entered into a licensed partnership to produce and distribute interactive multimedia programs.
  • The first project, "Carnival of the Animals," will feature narration by top celebrities, including Audrey Hepburn, Charlton Heston, and James Earl Jones.
  • The program will be released in 1996, initially, and will be available internationally.
  • "The Book of Psalms" will feature narration by Michael York and will be released internationally in late 1996.
  • Both programs will be available in stores nationwide in late 1996 and will be released on CD-i and CD-ROM formats.
  • Michael Viner, President of Dove Audio, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with Philips, citing the international leader in CD-i.

Statistics:

  • 1996: Release year for the first project, "Carnival of the Animals," and "The Book of Psalms".
  • 150: Number of songs and poems featured in "The Book of Psalms".
  • 2: Number of programs to be released by Dove Audio and Philips Media, Inc. in partnership.
  • 10/08/95: Date of the press release announcing the partnership between Dove Audio and Philips Media, Inc.

Sources:

  • [PRNewswire; 10 Aug 1995]