Posts Tagged ‘PSYCLOPS’

PSYCLOPS’ iPhone App in Billboard Magazine

Published by Wonacott Communications on March 7, 2009 in Client News. 0 comments

PSYCLOPS’ dance creator iPhone application is feaured in a story in Billboard magazine’s March 7, 2009 issue about mobile digital entertainment.

Entrepreneur.com: PSYCLOPS’ iPhone App Featured

Published by Wonacott Communications on February 18, 2009 in Client News. 0 comments

Entrepreneur, Feb. 18, 2009 - PSYCLOPS featured in “Entrepreneurs Remix the iPhone App.”

Excerpt:

Still, developers are flocking to the App Store to peddle their music wares. Product developer Joy Kovaleski paired up with TV producer Muncy to get in on the action. Their product, Psyclops, launched this month and encourages children ages 8 to 14 to pair custom music tracks with animated dance moves of their choosing.

“What we saw as we looked at our market was [TV's] Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance,” Kovaleski says. “We felt our unique combination of music and dance that could be turned into a creative video was something that wasn’t being done.”

Gaming apps seem to be the biggest sellers at the App Store, so Psyclops is a wise blend of music and game-like aspects. And the resulting music videos can be e-mailed to friends in a whirlwind of viral marketing that benefits the makers of the $1.99 program. The company’s founders hope to expand the app so that it includes a karaoke-like sing-along function, a personal photo feature and mass e-mail-blast capabilities.

Like other iPhone app entrepreneurs, Muncy and Kovaleski kicked things off with zero full-time employees and have so far contracted for services such as programming and marketing. Angel investors helped them get off the ground. “We hope to sell millions,” Kovaleski says.

The entire article can be found here: http://www.entrepreneur.com/technology/newsandtrends/article200244.html

Create Music, Dance Moves On-the-Go with PSYCLOPS’ iPhone Application

Published by Wonacott Communications on February 9, 2009 in Client News. 0 comments

LOS ANGELES – Feb. 9, 2009 – iPhone fanatics can now experience the PSYCLOPS music and dance movement by creating custom music mixes, dance moves and videos – and share their creations with family and friends.  PSYCLOPS, developer of iPod cases and interactive website, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, has gone mobile with the release of the PSYCLOPS iPhone application, PSYCLOPS Dance Mixer.

Similar to PSYCLOPSHQ.com, the iPhone application allows users to create their own music video with a selection of characters, funky music beats and animated dance moves that give each video creation a personalized touch.  After a dancer is chosen, users produce a 30 second four-track music mix at the Music Machine by combining a wide array of drums, bass, guitars, pianos, horns and DJ scratches. Once the user completes their music mix, they can then choreograph their dancers unique dance routine by choosing from a variety of dance moves.  They may also set the mood with an animated background or photo real background. Finally, users can personalize their dance video with a custom message that scrolls across the bottom of the screen while the video masterpiece is playing.  The final result is a shareable QuickTime PSYCLOPS music and dance video that can be emailed to friends and family.

“Our PSYCLOPS iPod protective cases and online experience have become so popular that we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to create an iPhone application so people could enjoy PSYCLOPS no matter where they are,” said Joy Kovaleski, CEO, PSYCLOPS LLC.  “The iPhone has quickly become a fantastic way to extend a user’s experience to a mobile platform.  There is nothing else available for the iPhone like PSYCLOPS with its unique music and dance creator that lets you make a video you can send with a personal message.”

Pricing and Availability

PSYCLOPS iPhone application is available for $1.99. Users can purchase the PSYCLOPS iPhone application at Apple’s iTunes app store. More information can be found at PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters at: http://psyclopshq.com.

About PSYCLOPS

PSYCLOPS is a fresh and exciting character-based multi-platform product and online experience.  The first PSYCLOPS characters to hit the dance battle scene are Ike and Syndi, who find their likeness in vibrant and distinctive PSYCLOPS cases for the iPod nano’s “3G and 4G.”  Together with a complimentary interactive web-based music and dance community site, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, PSYCLOPS is an exciting iPod product and truly customizable online experience like nothing else available today.  At PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, users can join an interactive community, create their own avatars, dance moves and music, and share their unique dance videos with family and friends via email or by downloading to their iPod, or iPhone.

Launched by Los Angeles-based PSYCLOPS LLC, PSYCLOPS cases and online site are kid-safe with age appropriate content.  Join the movement today at the PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters: http://www.psyclopshq.com.

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PSYCLOPS to Unveil Exciting Interactive iPod nano “4G” Accessories at Macworld 2009

Published by Wonacott Communications on December 17, 2008 in Client News. 0 comments

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 17, 2008 – PSYCLOPS, developer of kid-friendly iPod accessories with access to an online interactive music and dance community, will debut its new iPod nano “4G” silicone sleeves at Macworld 2009 in San Francisco from Jan. 5-9, 2009.

PSYCLOPS’ silicone sleeves fit perfectly around the iPod nano “4G” and offer stylish protection while providing a colorful eye-catching appearance.  In addition, each sleeve unlocks access to PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters – a fully interactive age appropriate multi-platform online music and dance experience.  Visitors that stop by PSYCLOPS’ booth – #4204 in the North Hall – will be able to view the new sleeves, as well as experience the online music and dance virtual community at PSYCLOPSHeadQuarters.

PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters is a kid-friendly virtual community where visitors create their own original customized PSYCLOPS avatars and place them into a video complete with hot music beats and spectacular dance moves.  With each iPod silicone sleeve, users can create and share unlimited music and dance videos.  The website provides a truly multi-platform experience where kids can share their killer music video creations by uploading them to their iPods, sharing them via their social networking page or emailing the videos to friends and family.  This is the first time an iPod-centric product has offered such capabilities.

PSYCLOPS executives will be on hand for meetings from Jan. 5-9 at the company’s booth #4204 in the North Hall of the Moscone Center, near the Mac Music Studio.  PSYCLOPS invites press and prospective business partners to schedule meetings prior to the show or visit the booth.

About PSYCLOPS

PSYCLOPS is a fresh and exciting character-based multi-platform product and online experience for kids 8-14 years old.  The first hip PSYCLOPS characters to hit the dance battle scene are Ike and Syndi, who find their likeness in vibrant and distinctive PSYCLOPS protective cases for the iPod nano “3G.”  Together with a complimentary interactive web-based music and dance community site, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, PSYCLOPS is an exciting iPod product and truly customizable online experience like nothing else available today.  At PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, users can join an interactive community, create their own avatars, dance moves and music, and share their unique dance videos with family and friends via email or by downloading to their iPod.

Launched by Los Angeles-based PSYCLOPS LLC, PSYCLOPS cases and online site are kid-safe with age appropriate content.  Join the movement today at the PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters: http://www.psyclopshq.com.

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PSYCLOPS Vibrant iPod Cases Now Available Online Just in Time for the Holiday Season

Published by Wonacott Communications on November 10, 2008 in Client News. 0 comments

LOS ANGELES – Nov. 10, 2008 – Just in time for the holidays, PSYCLOPS iPod nano “3G” protective cases are now available for ordering online.  Complete with an interactive web-based music and dance community at the kid-friendly and kid-safe interactive website PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, the new PSYCLOPS product line combines first-of-their-kind for a thrilling iPod product/online community like no other available today. 

The quirky, colorful PSYCLOPS iPod protective cases unlock the kid-friendly virtual community where visitors can create their own original customized PSYCLOPS avatars and put them into a video complete with hot music beats and spectacular dance moves.  With each iPod protective case, users can create and share unlimited music and dance videos, even while PSYCLOPS HQ is in open beta testing.  The website also provides a truly multi-platform experience where kids can share their killer video creations by uploading them to their iPods, sharing them via their social networking page or emailing the videos to friends and family.  This is the first time an iPod-centric product has offered such capabilities.

iPod Protective Cases

PSYCLOPS’ two vibrant and distinctive iPod cases are based on the first PSYCLOPS characters, Ike and Syndi.  Key features of the PSYCLOPS protective cases include:

  • Compatible with the best-selling iPod nano “3G.” 
  • The iPod nano slips into the protective case, with their giant eye operating the iPod’s navigation wheel - hence the name “PSYCLOPS.”
  • Each PSYCLOPS protective case comes with a secret code that provides you with complete access to the PSYCLOPS online HeadQuarters website, including the ability to create, save and share unlimited PSYCLOPS music and dance videos. Case holders have access to awesome “monster moves.”

PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters

The online headquarters for all things PSYCLOPS, provides a fun, safe environment for kids to connect with their friends online in open beta while checking out the creative  music and dance moves currently offered to share with the world before officially made live.  Kids and parents interested in being among the first to experience PSYLCLOPS HeadQuarters can sign up at the official website, http://www.psyclopshq.com. 

Currently in open beta testing, key features include:

  • Create a personal PSYCLOPS avatar and give it its own unique personality through a wide range of clothes and accessories.
  • Head to the “Music Machine” and produce a 30 second four-track dance mix.  Select beats and music loops from a wide array of drums, bass, guitars, pianos, horns, DJ scratches and more. 
  • Choreograph your character’s unique dance routine by choosing from a variety of the coolest animated dance moves around, including  flashy “Monster Moves” for protective case holders.
  • Pull it all together in a shareable QuickTime PSYCLOPS dance video and you are ready to start boogying. 
  • Save and upload your 30 second QuickTime video to your iPod or iPhone, email it to your friends and family, or even upload it to your MySpace, Facebook or other social networking site page.
  • Enjoy a wide variety of interactive activities, such as creating your own PSYCLOPS profile page and watch/learn from other users dance moves and beats. Users will be able to interact in the near future on a site forum.

Pricing and Availability

PSYCLOPS protective cases have a suggested retail of $24.99, which includes the ability to create, save and share unlimited videos from the online PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters.  In addition to online availability at PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, iPod protective cases are also available at select retailers in San Diego and Santa Monica, Calif.  More availability information for the PSYCLOPS protective cases can be found at PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters at: http://psyclopshq.com/where-to-buy.

About PSYCLOPS

PSYCLOPS is a fresh and exciting character-based multi-platform product and online experience for kids 8-14 years old.  The first hip PSYCLOPS characters to hit the dance battle scene are Ike and Syndi, who find their likeness in vibrant and distinctive PSYCLOPS protective cases for the iPod nano “3G.”  Together with a complimentary interactive web-based music and dance community site, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, PSYCLOPS is an exciting iPod product and truly customizable online experience like nothing else available today.  At PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, users can join an interactive community, create their own avatars, dance moves and music, and share their unique dance videos with family and friends via email or by downloading to their iPod.

Launched by Los Angeles-based PSYCLOPS LLC, PSYCLOPS cases and online site are kid-safe with age appropriate content.  Join the movement today at the PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters: http://www.psyclopshq.com.

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PSYCLOPS Dances into the Holiday Season Launching Hot iPod Cases, Open Beta Launch of Jammin’ Online Experience for Kids

Published by Wonacott Communications on October 20, 2008 in Client News. 0 comments

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 20, 2008 – PSYCLOPS, developer of iPod protective cases and the kid-friendly and kid-safe interactive website PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, is springing into the North American youth market in time for the holiday season with the debut of a fresh and exciting character-based multi-platform product and online experience for kids 8-14 years old.  The new PSYCLOPS product line combines first-of-their-kind iPod nano protective cases with an interactive web-based music and dance community for a thrilling iPod product/online community like no other available today. 

Currently in open beta service, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters provides kids with an immersive music and dance experience where their creativity can flourish.  Kids and parents interested in being among the first to experience PSYLCLOPS HeadQuarters can sign up at the official website, http://www.psyclopshq.com.

The quirky, colorful PSYCLOPS iPod protective character cases unlock the kid-friendly virtual open beta community where visitors can create their own original customized PSYCLOPS avatars and put them into a video complete with hot music beats and spectacular dance moves.  With each iPod protective case, users can create and share unlimited music and dance videos, even while PSYCLOPS HQ is in open beta testing.  The website also provides a truly multi-platform experience where kids can share their killer video creations by uploading them to their iPods, sharing them via their social networking page or emailing the videos to friends and family.  This is the first time an iPod-centric product has offered such capabilities.

“Kids today are online-savvy gadget nuts who love music and dancing, which makes PSYCLOPS the perfect gift, since it combines all of these elements,” said Joy Kovaleski, CEO, PSYCLOPS LLC.  “Kids will find PSYCLOPS to be fun and entertaining whether they are at home enjoying the online community or hanging out with their friends, listening to music and watching their PSYCLOPS videos on their iPods with their Ike or Syndi protective case.  Parents will appreciate that PSYCLOPS provides a safe online environment with appropriate content that encourages creativity.”

iPod Protective Cases

PSYCLOPS’ two vibrant and distinctive iPod cases are based on the first PSYCLOPS characters, Ike and Syndi.  Key features of the PSYCLOPS protective cases include:

  • Compatible with the best-selling iPod nano “3G.” 
  • The iPod nano slips into the protective case, with their giant eye operating the iPod’s navigation wheel - hence the name “PSYCLOPS.”
  • Each PSYCLOPS protective case comes with a secret code that provides you with complete access to the PSYCLOPS online HeadQuarters website, including the ability to create, save and share unlimited PSYCLOPS music and dance videos. Case holders have access to awesome “monster moves.”

PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters

The online headquarters for all things PSYCLOPS, provides a fun, safe environment for kids to connect with their friends online in open beta while checking out the creative  music and dance moves currently offered to share with the world before officially made live.  Currently in open beta testing, key features include:

  • Create a personal PSYCLOPS avatar and give it its own unique personality through a wide range of clothes and accessories.
  • Head to the “Music Machine” and produce a 30 second four-track dance mix.  Select beats and music loops from a wide array of drums, bass, guitars, pianos, horns, DJ scratches and more. 
  • Choreograph your character’s unique dance routine by choosing from a variety of the coolest animated dance moves around, including  flashy “Monster Moves” for protective case holders.
  • Pull it all together in a shareable QuickTime PSYCLOPS dance video and you are ready to start boogying. 
  • Save and upload your 30 second QuickTime video to your iPod or iPhone, email it to your friends and family, or even upload it to your MySpace, Facebook or other social networking site page.
  • Enjoy a wide variety of interactive activities, such as creating your own PSYCLOPS profile page and watch/learn from other users dance moves and beats. Users will be able to interact in the near future on a site forum.

Pricing and Availability

PSYCLOPS protective cases have a suggested retail of $24.95, which includes the ability to create, save and share unlimited videos from the online PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters.  PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters is currently in open beta and more details on the live launch will be released at a later date. 

Availability information for the PSYCLOPS protective cases can be found at PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters at http://www.psyclopshq.com.  

About PSYCLOPS

PSYCLOPS is a fresh and exciting character-based multi-platform product and online experience for kids 8-14 years old.  The first hip PSYCLOPS characters to hit the dance battle scene are Ike and Syndi, who find their likeness in vibrant and distinctive PSYCLOPS protective cases for the iPod nano “3G.”  Together with a complimentary interactive web-based music and dance community site, PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, PSYCLOPS is an exciting iPod product and truly customizable online experience like nothing else available today.  At PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters, users can join an interactive community, create their own avatars, dance moves and music, and share their unique dance videos with family and friends via email or by downloading to their iPod.

Launched by Los Angeles-based PSYCLOPS LLC, PSYCLOPS cases and online site are kid-safe with age appropriate content.  Join the movement today at the PSYCLOPS HeadQuarters: http://www.psyclopshq.com.

 

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