-lrb- cnet -rrb- -- the much-discussed blackberry tablet may finally come to fruition as soon as next week . it 's been talked about for months , but research in motion has yet to acknowledge that such a device exists . but today the wall street journal reported that the canadian smartphone maker may reveal its own ipad-like tablet at its developer conference in san francisco , which starts monday . the journal 's unnamed sources say the device is not ready for shipping to customers , but will by sometime during the fourth quarter of this year . the blackberry tablet -- sometimes referred to as the `` blackpad '' since rim bought the domain blackpad.com -- is said to have a 7-inch touchscreen and at least one camera , maybe two , according to the journal . previous reports have said the blackpad would have a screen closer to the size of the 9.7-inch ipad . in line with previous reports , the tablet will not have its own cellular service but will be a companion device to a blackberry smartphone , the newspaper reported . that means the tablet will have wi-fi access but will need to be tethered to a blackberry for a 3g connection . perhaps most interesting is what rim apparently has planned on the software front . it 's been reported before , but the journal 's story reiterates that the tablet wo n't use rim 's new blackberry 6 mobile os . instead it will use a new os from qnx software , a company rim purchased earlier this year . the report says the qnx software could eventually replace the software on all rim smartphones . how much the device will cost is still unknown . since it 's not being sold with wireless service , it seems unlikely it would be sold through a carrier the way blackberrys are , and that would mean no carrier subsidy like newer tablets from dell and samsung have . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has been asked to leave the television show `` celebrity rehab '' because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . if you were spellbound by the death-defying adventures of katniss everdeen , you will be very excited by the news that a hunger games theme park is in the planning . and fans could have the chance to experience katniss ' life as soon as next year , with the attraction expected to open in october 2016 . but those looking to wield their bows and act as tribute will have to travel to dubai for the chance to emulate the mockingjay . hopefully the dubai theme park will have safety measures in place for guests - unlike katniss ' experience in the arena in hunger games . © 2010 cbs interactive inc. . all rights reserved . cnet , cnet.com and the cnet logo are registered trademarks of cbs interactive inc. . used by permission . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' the four million square foot motiongate dubai is set to attract over three million tourists annually , who will be immersed in a cinematic journey through their favourite movies via 27 different latest-in-technology rides and attractions . contrasting with the dramatic and nail-biting theme of the hunger games is the incorporation of a live stage show based on step up : all in and step up : revolution , the two most recent films in liongate 's worldwide franchise . so far there have been three ` hunger games ' films released , featuring oscar-winning actress jennifer lawrence , grossing $ 2.3 billion at box offices worldwide . the final instalment , the hunger games : mockingjay - part 2 , is debuting on nov 20 , 2015 , and the theme park attractions will be open for fans less than a year later . dubai parks and resorts chief executive officer , raed al nuaimi , said : ` we are thrilled to be working with a hollywood studio whose creative resources , spirit of innovation and vision of the entertainment experience are so closely aligned with our own . ` lionsgate 's hunger games , step up and other signature properties are the perfect centerpiece for one of the most visionary new theme parks in the world . ` through this partnership we are offering even more for the whole family to enjoy on their visit and are confident that motiongate dubai will set a global benchmark as the ultimate movie themed destination . ' cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . the theme park is set to open for hunger games fans in october 2016 , and will include 27 different latest-in-technology rides and attractions . the last movie in the hunger games franchise is set to be released in the us in november this year . lionsgate has partnered with dubai parks and resorts to bring a lionsgate zone to motiongate ™ dubai , the hollywood-themed park opening in dubai in october 2016 . ` motiongate dubai is poised to become one of the most exciting new entertainment destinations in the world , and we 're thrilled that many of our biggest franchises will be an integral part of it , ' said lionsgate executive vice president of global franchise management and strategic partnerships , kerry phelan , and senior vice president of branded attractions , jenefer brown . ` the lionsgate section of motiongate dubai is an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to extend the longevity , broaden the global fan base and enrich the vitality of our most exciting entertainment properties . ' if the hunger games and step up attractions were not enough to draw the crowds , dubai parks and resorts even have plans for legoland dubai , the first of its kind in the middle east . the wizarding world of harry potter in universal studios , orlando , proved that if done correctly , theme parks can tap into a large movie fan base . fans at the wizarding world of harry potter can walk through a replica hogwarts castle , and enjoy three rollercoaster rides . lionsgate were no doubt spurred on by the success of the wizarding world of harry potter , which opened at universal studios , florida in 2010 . attracting millions of fans from all over the globe , the attraction , which included hogwarts castle and hogsmeade village , was a rounding success . universal opened an extension to the harry potter experience , diagon alley , last summer which cost an estimated # 239million .
motiongate dubai will open in october , 2016 with themed zones . guests can enjoy rides and gift shops based on the billion dollar franchise . there will also be live performances based on step up movies . the dubai theme park will be four million square foot in size .
-lrb- cnet -rrb- -- the much-discussed blackberry tablet may finally come to fruition as soon as next week . it 's been talked about for months , but research in motion has yet to acknowledge that such a device exists . but today the wall street journal reported that the canadian smartphone maker may reveal its own ipad-like tablet at its developer conference in san francisco , which starts monday . the journal 's unnamed sources say the device is not ready for shipping to customers , but will by sometime during the fourth quarter of this year . the blackberry tablet -- sometimes referred to as the `` blackpad '' since rim bought the domain blackpad.com -- is said to have a 7-inch touchscreen and at least one camera , maybe two , according to the journal . previous reports have said the blackpad would have a screen closer to the size of the 9.7-inch ipad . in line with previous reports , the tablet will not have its own cellular service but will be a companion device to a blackberry smartphone , the newspaper reported . that means the tablet will have wi-fi access but will need to be tethered to a blackberry for a 3g connection . perhaps most interesting is what rim apparently has planned on the software front . it 's been reported before , but the journal 's story reiterates that the tablet wo n't use rim 's new blackberry 6 mobile os . instead it will use a new os from qnx software , a company rim purchased earlier this year . the report says the qnx software could eventually replace the software on all rim smartphones . how much the device will cost is still unknown . since it 's not being sold with wireless service , it seems unlikely it would be sold through a carrier the way blackberrys are , and that would mean no carrier subsidy like newer tablets from dell and samsung have . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has been asked to leave the television show `` celebrity rehab '' because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . if you were spellbound by the death-defying adventures of katniss everdeen , you will be very excited by the news that a hunger games theme park is in the planning . and fans could have the chance to experience katniss ' life as soon as next year , with the attraction expected to open in october 2016 . but those looking to wield their bows and act as tribute will have to travel to dubai for the chance to emulate the mockingjay . hopefully the dubai theme park will have safety measures in place for guests - unlike katniss ' experience in the arena in hunger games . © 2010 cbs interactive inc. . all rights reserved . cnet , cnet.com and the cnet logo are registered trademarks of cbs interactive inc. . used by permission . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' the four million square foot motiongate dubai is set to attract over three million tourists annually , who will be immersed in a cinematic journey through their favourite movies via 27 different latest-in-technology rides and harry potter , which opened at universal studios , florida in 2010 . attracting millions of fans from all over the globe , the attraction , which included hogwarts castle and hogsmeade village , was a rounding success . universal opened an extension to the harry potter experience , diagon alley , last summer which cost an estimated # 239million .
-lrb- cnet -rrb- -- the much-discussed blackberry tablet may finally come to fruition as soon as next week . it 's been talked about for months , but research in motion has yet to acknowledge that such a device exists . but today the wall street journal reported that the canadian smartphone maker may reveal its own ipad-like tablet at its developer conference in san francisco , which starts monday . the journal 's unnamed sources say the device is not ready for shipping to customers , but will by sometime during the fourth quarter of this year . the blackberry tablet -- sometimes referred to as the `` blackpad '' since rim bought the domain blackpad.com -- is said to have a 7-inch touchscreen and at least knew that all along . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . if you were spellbound by the death-defying adventures of katniss everdeen , you will be very excited by the news that a hunger games theme park is in the planning . and fans could have the chance to experience katniss ' life as soon as next year , with the attraction expected to open in october 2016 . but those looking to wield their bows and act as tribute will have to travel to dubai for the chance to emulate the mockingjay . hopefully the dubai theme park will have safety measures in place for guests - unlike katniss ' experience in the arena in hunger games . © 2010 cbs interactive inc. . all rights reserved . cnet , cnet.com and the cnet logo are registered trademarks of cbs interactive inc. . used by permission . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' the four million square foot motiongate dubai is set to attract over three million tourists annually , who will be immersed in a cinematic journey through their favourite movies via 27 different latest-in-technology rides and to be working with a hollywood studio whose creative resources , spirit of innovation and vision of the entertainment experience are so closely aligned with our own . ` lionsgate 's hunger games , step up and other signature properties are the perfect centerpiece for one of the most visionary new theme parks in the world . ` through this partnership we are offering even more for the whole family to enjoy on their visit and are confident that motiongate dubai will set a global benchmark as the ultimate movie themed destination . ' cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . the theme park is set to open for hunger games fans in october 2016 , and will include 27 different latest-in-technology rides and attractions . the last movie in the hunger games franchise is set to be released in the us in november this year . lionsgate has partnered with dubai parks and resorts to bring a lionsgate zone to motiongate ™ dubai , the hollywood-themed park opening in dubai in october 2016 . ` motiongate dubai is poised to become one of the most exciting new entertainment destinations in the world , and we 're thrilled that many of our biggest franchises will be an integral part of it , ' said lionsgate executive vice president of global franchise management and strategic partnerships , kerry phelan , and senior vice president of branded attractions , jenefer brown . ` the lionsgate section of motiongate dubai is an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to extend the longevity , broaden the global fan base and enrich the vitality of our most exciting entertainment properties . ' if the hunger games and step up attractions were not enough to draw the crowds , dubai parks and resorts even have plans for legoland dubai , the first of its kind in the middle east . the wizarding world of harry potter in universal studios , orlando , proved that if done correctly , theme parks can tap into a large movie fan base . fans at the wizarding world of harry potter can walk through a replica hogwarts castle , and enjoy three rollercoaster rides . lionsgate were no doubt spurred on by the success of the wizarding world of harry potter , which opened at universal studios , florida in 2010 . attracting millions of fans from all over the globe , the attraction , which included hogwarts castle and hogsmeade village , was a rounding success . universal opened an extension to the harry potter experience , diagon alley , last summer which cost an estimated # 239million .
-lrb- cnet -rrb- -- the much-discussed blackberry tablet may finally come as. it 's been talked, research in motion yet acknowledge such a device exists but today the wall street journal reported the canadian smartphone maker may reveal its own ipad-like tablet at san francisco, which starts monday the journal 's unnamed sources the device not ready shipping to, by sometime during the blackberry tablet -- sometimes the `` blackpad '' since rim bought the domain -- said at least one camera, maybe, according the journal. previous reports the blackpad would a screen closer the size. in line previous reports, the tablet not its own cellular service but a companion device a blackberry smartphone the newspaper that means the tablet but need a blackberry for a 3g connection. perhaps most what rim apparently has planned on the software front. it 's been reported before, the journal 's story reiterates the tablet wo n't use rim 's new blackberry 6 mobile os. instead it will use new os from qnx software, a company rim purchased earlier. the report says the qnx software could eventually the software on all rim smartphones. how the device is. since it 's not being sold with wireless service, seems unlikely through the blackberrys, that no carrier subsidy like newer tablets from dell have -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has asked `` celebrity rehab '' because does an addiction, vh1 said salahi 's manager shot, the network knew all along. salahi and her husband made news november 2009 attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without. vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance, which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended individuals, '' vh1 said tuesday night. if were spellbound the death-defying adventures katniss everdeen, very excited the news a hunger games theme park. and fans could have experience katniss ' life as soon next year, with the attraction expected october but those looking wield their bows act tribute will travel dubai for emulate the mockingjay. hopefully the dubai theme park have safety measures guests - unlike katniss ' experience the arena in hunger games. © 2010 cbs interactive inc . all rights. cnet, and cbs interactive inc . used permission. `` prior the taping the current season, producers advised michaele salahi met treated in this setting. however, professional assessments spanning from that time, found she did meet such criteria '' however the show knew in advance, according gina rodriguez her manager. `` that the excuse they. but they knew it when cast her, '' rodriguez said. the virginia couple slipped through white house security shook obama, had their pictures vice president joe biden indian prime minister manmohan singh salahi has also appeared `` real housewives dc. '' the four million square foot motiongate dubai set attract over three million tourists annually, who immersed a cinematic journey their favourite movies via 27 latest-intechnology rides. contrasting with the dramatic and nail-biting theme the hunger games is the incorporation a live stage show based step up : all in and step revolution, the two most recent films liongate 's worldwide franchise. so far there three ` hunger games ' films released, featuring oscar-winning actress jennifer lawrence grossing 2.3 box offices the final instalment, the hunger games : mockingjay - part is debuting nov 20, 2015 and the theme park attractions will open fans less dubai parks and resorts chief executive officer, raed al nuaimi : ` we thrilled a hollywood studio whose creative resources, spirit of vision the entertainment experience so closely own. ` lionsgate 's hunger games, step and other signature properties the perfect centerpiece one the most visionary new theme parks. ` through this partnership offering even for to on their visit and are confident motiongate dubai set a global benchmark as the ultimate movie themed destination. ' cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed. the theme park set for hunger games fans october, include 27 latest-intechnology rides. the last movie the hunger games franchise is set the us in this. lionsgate has partnered dubai parks resorts a lionsgate zone motiongate ��� dubai, the hollywood-themed park opening dubai october. ` motiongate dubai is poised the most exciting new entertainment destinations, 're many our biggest franchises, lionsgate executive vice president global franchise management strategic partnerships, kerry phelan and branded attractions jenefer brown ` the lionsgate section motiongate dubai is an important milestone our ongoing commitment extend the longevity, broaden the global fan base enrich the vitality our most exciting entertainment properties. ' if the hunger games and step attractions draw the crowds, dubai parks resorts even have plans legoland dubai, the first the middle east. the wizarding world harry potter in universal studios, orlando, proved if done theme parks tap a large movie fan base. fans at the wizarding world harry potter can walk a replica hogwarts castle, enjoy three rollercoaster rides. lionsgate were no spurred the wizarding world harry potter, which opened at universal studios, florida in 2010 attracting millions fans from, the attraction, included hogwarts castle hogsmeade village a rounding success universal opened an extension the harry potter experience, diagon alley last summer which cost an estimated # 239million.
-lrb- cnet -rrb- -- the much-discussed blackberry tablet may finally come to fruition as soon as next week . it 's been talked about for months , but research in motion has yet to acknowledge that such a device exists . but today the wall street journal reported that the canadian smartphone maker may reveal its own ipad-like tablet at its developer conference in san francisco , which starts monday . the journal 's unnamed sources say the device is not ready for shipping to customers , but will by sometime during the fourth quarter of this year . the blackberry tablet -- sometimes referred to as the `` blackpad '' since rim bought the domain blackpad.com -- is said to have a 7-inch touchscreen and at least one camera , maybe two , according to the journal . previous reports have said the blackpad would have a screen closer to the size of the 9.7-inch ipad . in line with previous reports , the tablet will not have its own cellular service but will be a companion device to a blackberry smartphone , the newspaper reported . that means the tablet will have wi-fi access but will need to be tethered to a blackberry for a 3g connection . perhaps most interesting is what rim apparently has planned on the software front . it 's been reported before , but the journal 's story reiterates that the tablet wo n't use rim 's new blackberry 6 mobile os . instead it will use a new os from qnx software , a company rim purchased earlier this year . the report says the qnx software could eventually replace the software on all rim smartphones . how much the device will cost is still unknown . since it 's not being sold with wireless service , it seems unlikely it would be sold through a carrier the way blackberrys are , and that would mean no carrier subsidy like newer tablets from dell and samsung have . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has been asked to leave the television show `` celebrity rehab '' because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . if you were spellbound by the death-defying adventures of katniss everdeen , you will be very excited by the news that a hunger games theme park is in the planning . and fans could have the chance to experience katniss ' life as soon as next year , with the attraction expected to open in october 2016 . but those looking to wield their bows and act as tribute will have to travel to dubai for the chance to emulate the mockingjay . hopefully the dubai theme park will have safety measures in place for guests - unlike katniss ' experience in the arena in hunger games . © 2010 cbs interactive inc. . all rights reserved . cnet , cnet.com and the cnet logo are registered trademarks of cbs interactive inc. . used by permission . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' the four million square foot motiongate dubai is set to attract over three million tourists annually , who will be immersed in a cinematic journey through their favourite movies via 27 different latest-in-technology rides and
 The article discusses the upcoming release of BlackBerry's tablet, which may be called "BlackPad". It is expected to have a 7-inch touchscreen and will run on QNX software. The device is rumored to have a cellular connection and Wi-Fi capabilities. Research in Motion has filed patents for a new tablet design that includes a slide-out keyboard and a removable battery. The company plans to launch the device in the fourth quarter of this year.