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JANUARY 27, 2022

Gaming has been one of the most popular entertainment categories in the last two years of pandemic living. First of all, gaming, like other streamed entertainment, has been a lifesaver for many a consumer confined to staying at home during the pandemic. said Evan Feinberg, partner, Tiger Global, in a statement.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

At the same time, Los Angeles-based trans activist Ashlee Marie Preston hosted a rally in solidarity with Netflix workers participating in the walkout. I want to say that we are deeply committed to inclusion on screen and behind the camera and in our workplace,” Sarandos told the Hollywood Reporter. brb walking out.

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JANUARY 23, 2013

We dropped in recently, and found a screening session for the Tech Coast Angels; a number of former StartEngine, MuckerLab, and LaunchpadLA startups in residence; not more than a few startup founders wandering the halls; and a long list of upcoming technology networking events on the calendar. What's the mix of your clients?

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OCTOBER 3, 2018

Los Angeles-based mobile entertainment and gaming developer Jam City said today that it is getting behind an effort to encourage its users to register to vote in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, through a joint effort with nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization When We All Vote.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The small startup in Los Angeles created an online movie player to be embedded anywhere on the web. “We We have thousands of theater screens and we have thousands of shops that sell your DVDs and Blu-Ray, yet we have 10 people – if we’re lucky – who we are relying on to take us to the future of online distribution.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

With unrivaled weather, a host of high-profile universities and unlimited array of daytime and nightlife entertainment, Los Angeles seems like a dreamland for young tech professionals and the companies hoping to employ their talents. People don’t just solely watch TV nowadays; they multitask with a handful of screens.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Los Angeles-based venture capital investor Upfront Ventures has promoted Jordan Hudson to Principal, the firm said Wednesday. Hudson has previously served at such firms as Fox Filmed Entertainment and GCA Savvian. Hudson had previously been an Associate at the firm.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

Los Angeles-based RealD , which provides 3D movie projection technology, said over the weekend that it has inked a deal with Chinese language film producer and distributor Mei Ah Entertainment Group Limited (MAEG), to install its 3D technology across one hundred screens in China. Financial details of the win were not disclosed.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The theme for Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood is startups and Hollywood, featuring leaders from movie studios, music labels, agencies, and startups in entertainment – how Hollywood studios are investing and working with startups, and how Silicon Beach startups are making entertainment businesses. See you there!

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JUNE 14, 2012

Los Angeles-based RealD , which developer 3D projection technology for the movie theater industry, has signed its fourth, Chinese exhibitor for its technology, the firm reported this morning. Financial impact of the win was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Los Angeles-based RealD , which provides technology for projecting 3D movies on digital theater screens, announced this morning that it has signed up another theater chain as a customer. RealD said that Vue Entertainment, which operates multiplex cinemas in the UK, will add RealD to 200 screens in its chain. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Andrew & Petri posited that a modern media company would build lovable characters that span video games, online digital media, lovable plush physical toys and then ultimately find its way to the big screen. and Petri was co-founder and head of creative at Remedy Entertainment that launched the hit PC games Max Payne and Alan Wake.

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Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

. “This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.” Brit + Co is a digital media company that inspires, educates and entertains real women with a creative spirit. Read more about startups in the Los Angeles area at TechCo.

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JULY 15, 2010

Despite a perpetual belief that the presence of both high tech companies and Hollywood should be spawning out hundreds of entertainment and technology related startups, it actually happens much less than one might think. RealD - Los Angeles- Michael Lewis, CEO [ profile ]. RealD - Los Angeles- Michael Lewis, CEO [ profile ].

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JUNE 30, 2010

Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the firm working on augmented reality technology, said today that it has inked a deal with digital camera manufacturer Olympus and its advertising agency Mullen, to developed an augmented reality application for the Olympus PEN E-PL1 micro camera. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 14, 2009

Contrary to the common belief that Southern California "should be an easy place to raise money" with all of its' entertainment and real estate wealth, it is a very difficult place to raise Venture Capital for technology start-ups. So how does an entrepreneur based in SoCal get the attention of VC funds today?

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MAY 5, 2009

Los Angeles-based RealD , a provider of 3D projectors for movie theaters, said this morning that it has shipped a new, 3D projector targeted at the small screen. According to RealD, the new product--its RealD LP--is aimed at use in conference rooms, museum exhibits, educational uses, virtual rides, and entertainment attractions.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

For this morning's interview, we thought we'd talk with Los Angeles-based Sidebar (www.sidebar.com), a venture backed startup in the mobile space, to learn more about what they are up to. What happened with smart phones, is consumers are buying more and more applications, but a screen can only fit a dozen icons.

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JANUARY 27, 2009

Los Angeles-based Break Media , an online video and entertainment site focused on men, said Tuesday that it has tapped a new team of writers, directors, and producers for a new "Creative Lab", which the firm said will create original content for its branded advertisers. Exact size of the new team was not disclosed by Break.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Participating in this event also included world recognized security expert and Co-founder of Fonality , Samy Kamkar , Danny Schreiber (Managing Editor of Silicon Prairie News) and Rob Jadon (serial-entrepreneur and angel investor). Also of note was Ryan Orrico’s launch of HandJob, a new form of job applicant screening and referral tracking.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

According to YouTube , ‘The YouTube Space was built for YouTube creators to make original videos for their channels, collaborate with other channels, share experiences, network, attend workshops, screenings, concerts and events, and get invaluable hands-on experience with industry-leading production equipment and resources.”

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

YouTuber Caspar Lee, the co-founder of a startup called Influencer, attends the UK Gala Screening of “Wonder Park” in London, England (Photo by David M. While angel investors like Rebecca Minkoff might be savvy to the business proposition of influencers, many investors have remained skeptical. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage).

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Ever since sound was first introduced into movies, the entertainment business has never really faced a huge change. However, the online presence has shifted the entertainment landscape drastically and is threatening to change the business for better or for worse. You have to break into the entertainment industry somehow.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

Yekra has introduced the first DRM-protected player that can run on any connected device or screen. by angel investor Maurice Gallagher and UK’s Bray Capital. Business Entertainment Startups Video Bray Capital Danny Trejo Ed Hardy Maurice Gallagher Tattoo Tattoo Nation Trvis Barker Yekra' The company has been funded for $3.1M

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SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

63 Los Angeles Entrepreneurs To Be Proud Of By mario on May 2, 2012 in Features , grid. Features like this, as well as our daily interviews wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsor eMinutes – a law firm here in Los Angeles that focuses on helping entrepreneurs structure their companies. Subscribe to RSS.

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AUGUST 20, 2009

Last Week, Calabasas-based Masher Media announced it had received a round of angel funding from the Tech Coast Angels to fund its development of MyMiniPeeps (www.myminipeeps.com), a virtual world for children. How did you get into this - looks like you came from the entertainment world? I found the process incredibly great.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 25, 2013

Campbell was new to Los Angeles, freshly inspired from a TED conference, and after attending a smattering of Barcamps and Westside Meetups he was ready to produce his own event that was a mixture of all. Advertising Culture Entertainment Events Gadgets Mindshare Mindshare LA Play Santa Monica'

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2011

3D Movies, 3D Printing, 3D Televisions, 3DS, our entire screen world is turning 3D and now its time for your mobile screen to get in on the fun. inch 800 x 480-pixel screen that can displaying both 2D and 3D content. I was able to test out the Thrill 4G all over Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Jose, CA.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Without further adieu, I present to you the winners of the 1st annual REACH NeXT conference: Entertainment: Storygami. Rufus Labs is a wearable technology startup in Los Angeles with a heavy focus on building devices for the industrial sector (EMS, police, campus/event security, warehouse, etc). Health & Wellness: Green Way Labs.

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MAY 20, 2014

TechZulu recently sat down with east coast transplant Olenka Polak to talk about startup life in Los Angeles. OP: myLINGO is a smartphone app where you can select and download an audio track of a movie in your preferred language and go to the theatre and have that audio track synchronize to the movie playing on the screen.

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JULY 13, 2011

Today's interview is with Los Angeles-based Miso Media , a developer of iPad-based music education software, which uses note detection to help users learn guitar, ukulele, and banjo. The firm is backed by Google Ventures, as well as a number of well known angels. It's a diverse group, both entertainment and technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Super-angels. Responsive web technology that re-sizes text and images to fit any screen is the norm with new websites. Rewards include becoming the “mayor” of an entertainment location via FourSquare , to winning badges via a Badgeville campaign. Osmosis marketing is the hot new term for word-of-mouth advertising.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 19, 2013

Console Dev & Design Entertainment Events Gadgets Gaming Microsoft Playstation Sony Xbox Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved Disney Infinity E3 E3 2013 E3 Expo 2013 EA Sports Ignite Engine Play Station 4 PS4 Splinter Cell Wind Waker World of Tanks Xbox One' Photo Credit: Digital LA.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

Los Angeles-based CreatorUp (www.creatorup.com) wants to help aspiring online video producers with an online web education series. YouTube has a player which works in Google hangouts, so they can instantly screen your work or your pitch, and you can get instant feedback that way. Those teachers are what set us apart.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based BiasSync (www.biassync.com) was founded by three, very experienced serial entrepreneurs-- Michele Ruiz (broadcast journalism), Robin Richards (CareerArc, Internships.com, NTI Group, MP3), and Dan Gould (former VP of Technology for Tinder).

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 10, 2013

Joe''s intelligent, creative and entertaining videos satisfy the young YouTube viewer''s comedy fix while crossing over to a more mature and sophisticated audience. I''ve got to move to Los Angeles, because that''s where I''ll be able to make it.''". And you have your screening, and you know afterwards everyone comes down.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

Tech Coast Angel investor Dale Okuno came out because he believes that MuckerLab attracts better talent because they keep their class size small and focused. Okuno has been investing in Los Angeles startups for the past three years after selling his own company E-Z Data. Or maybe a goldmine. He is looking to find more.

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