Weekly diary
Activision Blizzard
Diablo celebrates its 15th birthday
The original version of Diablo was released in December 1996, when players first had the chance to explore the cursed town of Tristram and learned of the terrifying evil force that had haunted it for years. Diablo II and its expansion pack, Lord of Destruction, transformed investigation of the game’s oppressive corridors into a thrilling saga that allowed gamers to travel throughout the vast world of Sanctuary. The enduring popularity of the game is largely due to the strong player community, which embraced the series’ characteristic multiplayer mode. While fans await the series’ third release, slated for this year, they can enjoy Blizzard’s video retrospective of the first two games at http://eu.battle.net/d3/fr/game/anniversary/.
Universal Music Group
Michel Legrand retrospective
To celebrate Michel Legrand’s 80th birthday, Universal Music has released a special four-CD retrospective boxed set that pays homage to his 60-year career. One CD features new material in the form of a piano-harp duet with Catherine Michel, solo harpist with the Opéra National de Paris, while the other three CDs offer music from throughout his career, including soundtrack material, songs and jazz compositions. Of special note are jazz versions of Michel Legrand’s most beloved compositions as performed by artists ranging from Miles Davis and Bill Evans to Stan Getz and Sarah Vaughan.
SFR
The 2012 Talent des Cités competition
The SFR Foundation has launched the Talents des Cités competition, which recognizes noteworthy initiatives headed up by women and men from disadvantaged neighborhoods. This competition, a factor in economic growth, aims to build social cohesion by helping individuals to enter the workforce and by creating jobs in districts particularly hard-hit by unemployment. In 10 years, 375 entrepreneurs have won awards and over 2,000 jobs have been created. Every year, some 40 entrepreneurs who have created businesses and jobs and helped to ensure their sustainability are recognized for their achievements. In 2011, 309 applications were submitted, with awards granted to 37 regional and nine national applicants. The SFR Foundation, one of various partners supporting this initiative, will sponsor one of the national winners and provide special assistance. The competition runs until May 31, 2012.
Maroc Telecom
Promoting culture
Maroc Telecom actively supports all forms of cultural and artistic expression, which are sources of personal growth for those involved and drivers of sustainable development for their communities. To this end, Maroc Telecom has entered into partnerships with various nationally and internationally renowned events, including the Mawazine Festival, the Marrakesh International Film Festival and festivals in Casablanca and Rabat, and also lends support to such regional festivals as the Rai Festival in Oujda.
GVT
The cable TV service
This month, GVT began the presentation of your cable TV service in six cities in Brazil. Until February 16th, residents of this cities can check out all the differentials of GVT TV: the best in children’s channels, sports, movies, news, documentaries and series, the largest number of HD channels available in the market since the basic plan, as well as options for increase the contracted package. Besides, people can also know another features as on-demand content and Another Chance - functionality that allows the client to see or review programs already displayed.
CANAL+ Group
5,500 hours of sports per year
Canal+ has developed widely acknowledged expertise in sports coverage, offering exclusive programs – most of them live – with sharp commentary from renowned specialists plus internationally recognized technical know-how. All told, Canal+ channels cover over 60 of France’s most important sporting events, including League 1 soccer, major foreign championships (like the UK Premier League, Spanish Liga and Italian Serie A events), the Champions League, the Europa League and the Top 14, as well as rugby from countries in the southern hemisphere, tennis (Wimbledon, the US Open) and track & field.