Yoostar has announced a partnership that will enable fans to integrate their own commentary into NBA broadcast and highlight packages.  Beginning in the spring of 2009 subscribers will be able to purchase the Yoostar system which includes all the tools to turn a home or office into a broadcast studio: a sophisticated camera with built-in microphone, green screen, remote control and Yoostar software that runs on both PCs and Macs.

"We are delighted to welcome the NBA to the Yoostar content family," said Fredric D. Rosen, CEO, Yoostar Entertainment Group. "Fans will soon be able to experience the thrill, and the challenge, of calling or analyzing real NBA action from their favorite team, or stepping up to the podium as Commissioner and announcing their team's top draft choice."

Every NBA team will offer final minutes from memorable games will be available for fans to access and deliver their personal commentary. NBA Draft clips will also be available. The NBA video highlights and NBA Draft clips will be available for purchase and download at NBA.com and www.yoostar.com.

The NBA joins other Yoostar content providers including Paramount Pictures Corporation, Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Source: Yoostar

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