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Big tech companies are looking at Hollywood as the next stage in their play for the cloud

TechCrunch LA

This week, both Microsoft and Google made moves to woo Hollywood to their cloud computing platforms in the latest act of the unfolding drama over who will win the multi-billion dollar business of the entertainment industry as it moves to the cloud. in Los Angeles.

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Quarterly Bolsters Contributors With Art, Design Blogger

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Hollywood-based gifts-by-subscription service Quarterly Co. has added another contributor to its service, and art and design blogger named Christopher Jobson. Jobson''s blog is focused on art, sculpture, photography, and design. quarterly blog colossal thisiscolossal design subscription ecommerce' READ MORE>>.

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Why Silicon Valley and Hollywood Don’t Get Each Other and Who Will Win the Future

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But here’s what Silicon Valley doesn’t get about Hollywood. It requires writers, actors, film crews, lighting, costume & set designs, make-up artists, post production, sound, editors and so on. And what Hollywood does’t get about Silicon Valley? ” Guess what, Hollywood. That’s b t.

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Google Aims At Hollywood With LA Cloud Services Move

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In a move designed to attract more customers from the media and entertainment industry, Google said this week that it will be opening up a new Los Angeles cloud region to its cloud computing platform, Google Cloud.

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Hulu's April Fool Joke: 1996 Web Design

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Visitors to Los Angeles-based video streaming service Hulu Friday were greeted with a surprise "redesign" of the web site, as part of a Hulu April Fool's gag. Hulu's gag website was one of a number of April Fool's efforts by technology firms Friday. READ MORE>>.

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TechZulu Final Friday At WeWork Hollywood (#TZFF)

Tech Zulu Event

This month TechZulu is taking Final Fridays to Hollywood! The Deets: Where: WeWork Hollywood 7083 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028. During TechZulu events you will connect with developers, designers, investors, media, potential new hires, and more. When: May 31, 2013 8pm – 11:00pm. Community + Technology.

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Backstage Capital Launches New Startup Accelerator In LA

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West Hollywood-based Backstage Capital , a venture capital investor which focuses on minorities--including women, People of Color, and LGBT founders, said recently that it has launched the Backstage Accelerator , a three month, startup accelerator which will provide in-person resources and support to its portfolio of companies.