socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2014

Think Southern California''s tech industry is all about fashion, Hollywood, and content? If you look at the last few weeks of deals here, you might be surprised: it''s almost been entirely enterprise software. for its cloud-based medical offices software. for its cloud-based medical offices software. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2015

Los Angeles-based content and rights management software developer FilmTrack said late Tuesday that it is backing a new metadata standard for the media and entertainment industry. FilmTrack said it has linked with EIDR, an organization developing a new content identifier system for the movie and television industry. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk out, and recognize we have much more work to do both within Netflix and in our content,” a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement provided to TechCrunch. “We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused. . brb walking out.

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socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2014

Los Angeles-based Shotgun Software , a developer of cloud-based production tracking, review, and asset management software for the film, television and games industries, has been acquired by Autodesk , the two said Wednesday. shotgun software merger acquisition film television content hollywood games videogame production schedule'

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socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2013

Studio City-based FilmTrack , which develops software-as-a-service for managing rights and content management for the film, video, and television industry, has raised $20M in a funding round. software hollywood content management rights saas capital venture filmtrack' The round came from Insight Venture Partners.

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socalTECH

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. What do industrial equipment and tooling have to do with Hollywood and technology?

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socalTECH

JULY 2, 2020

Hollywood-based Klio Studio , a new startup, said this week that it has launched a new, cloud-based production management solution aimed at the film, television, and commercial production market.

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socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2014

There''s no better way than post thousands of pieces of content online and see what happens -- and realize that the tools weren''t there to truly figure out what was happening. We had gone out to all of the Hollywood studios, and licensed clip content, short segments of filmed. That''s when we rebranded to ZEFR.

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socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2010

A group of Hollywood studios has scored a win over RealNetworks today, as the firm settled a lawsuit which targeted a DVD copying and ripping service called RealDVD , which RealNetworks was attempting to launch into the market. in costs and fees associated with the litigation, after agreeing to settle the dispute over its software.

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socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2016

In a crossover between the worlds of Hollywood special effects and e-commerce, a new startup, Avametric , said it is looking to fuse "Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and Fashion" by using the software behind visual effects rendering to render clothing and accessories on computer models of consumers.

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socalTECH

MAY 21, 2014

Are you a content creator for the web? It turns out, nowadays, creating the content is only a small part of your job description The most successful YouTubers, studios, brands and agencies today are intensely focused on using social media to engage with fans, get that content out there, and grow their audience.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

Hollywood's an old industry, used to doing business in traditional ways. However, there's a new generation of technology driven startups who are looking to apply software and technology in a way that will change how movies are made, and marketed. What's your background? Lots of them were in online media and entertainment.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Los Angeles-based Geenee , a company developing mobile software that allows physical objects to trigger mobile, augmented reality (AR) experiences, has raised $7M in a seed funding round, the company said on Tuesday morning. The company said the funding was led by IDI Partners. on its release of IT Chapter 2.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

For over 100 years entrepreneurs have come to Hollywood to try their luck in the dream factory and build an empire in the business of storytelling. “What we saw as the problem is the content creation itself,” says Lee. The company was formed and financed with $6.3

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socalTECH

APRIL 3, 2014

Los Angeles-based Cloud Takes , an online project collaboration site focused on feature films, post production, and other content work, has been acquired by Technicolor. Cloud Takes founder Daryll Strauss has been hired by Technicolor as Vice President of Software Development. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 7, 2013

Amazon Studios , Amazon.com''s Los Angeles-based content production and development studios, is hoping to lure in more content creators to its efforts, through the release of a new storyboarding tool-- Amazon Storyteller. hollywood amazon content script storyboard software tool' READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 24, 2019

Google, of course, is interested in bringing these workloads to its cloud and it has made a concerted effort to bring the Hollywood studios to its Cloud Platform. Google was also a founding member of the Academy Software Foundation , an open source foundation that focuses specifically on tools for the film industry.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2014

and Microsoft on premium content efforts tied with Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Mortal Kombat: Legacy II and Street Fighter: Assassins Fist. 3blackdot machinima game development software content hollywood halo executive' The company said that he worked with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Frame.io , which develops a video review and collaboration product used for content management, has raised $50M in a funding, and plans to set up an office in Los Angeles, the company said today.

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socalTECH

MARCH 6, 2017

Thinkbox Software , a developer of software used to manage video rendering tools used in film production, and which has an office in Los Angeles, has been acquired by Amazon Web Services. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Thinkbox was based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Hollywood-based Klio Studio , a new startup founded by a former US Navy officer-turned talk show host and film producer, has launched its software on Microsoft Azure, saying it has created a new, cloud-based production management solution, purpose built for film, television, and commercial productions. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2021

5th Kind, a developer of workflow management software for Hollywood studios, has scored an investment from private equity investor HCAP Partners. Size of the investment was not announced. According to HCAP, the investment capital will go to fund growth initiatives for 5th Kind.

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socalTECH

APRIL 11, 2018

Capital Music Group (CMG), which is a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced on Tuesday that it is launching a new "innovation center", which will be based in the music company's iconic tower in Hollywood. CMG said the intent of the center is to "help drive the future of innovation in music".

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socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2014

What do you get when you combine a technology investment demo day with a Hollywood-style story pitch session? Most of the companies included a strong element of technology, and many of the startup entrepreneurs in attendance had a strong engineering--rather than content--background. warner media camp demo demoday content hollywood'

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

NBCUniversal said the hackathon challenges participants to use content, products, and technology from NBC Entertainment, Telemundo, Fandango, Universal Cable Productions, Syfy, and Universal Pictures. software hollywood media tech city universal hackathon technology comcast nbcuniversal' READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Hard to believe another Digital LA Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood is happening this week back-to-back with the new LA Tech Summit produced by Cornerstone. LA Tech Summit takes place the following day and takes a more comprehensive look at the entire tech eco-system in Los Angeles, not just Hollywood.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 26, 2013

Venice, California-based ZEFR , which helps brands and content owners monetize use of their assets on YouTube, said Monday that it has linked with Fuisz Media , to include direct purchase links on video or people in any video. zefr fuisz media video content identification annotation hollywood' READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Los Angeles-based Deluxe Entertainment Services Group , the provider of services to the entertainment and content industry, has acquired cloud-based localization provider Sfera. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2014

According to Fandango, the service will launch in the first quarter, and will offer up movie trailer and embedded ticketing from Samsung''s "Smart Hub" smart TV software. device connected samsung television smarttv content hollywood information ticketing movie fandango' READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Los Angeles-based digital cinema technology developer Cinedigm said Tuesday that it has named Dan Sherlock as its President of Cinedigm Software. Cinedigm's software includes software to run back end office operations, including contract management, release planning, payments, and much more.

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2020

Los Angeles-based Whip Media Group , a developer of software used by the entertainment industry to manage content, said that Shout! Factory is a distributor and content producer that acquires, develops, and markets movies, TV series, and other pop culture programming. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Jaunt , a developer of virtual reality technology, software, and apps--which previously had its virtual reality content development efforts based here in Los Angeles--has been acquired by Verizon , the companies said today. According to Jaunt, Verizon has acquired Jaunt's software and technology, among other assets.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Our online solution combines both scientific methodology, as well as highly produced, entertaining, professional development content around education and awareness of unconscious bias. Sometimes, it's just content presented online. Michele Ruiz: In the last year and a half, we have been putting together our product and content.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Los Angeles-based Epoxy , the social engagement software develoled by Juan Bruce, announced a long list of partnerships this morning with YouTube MCNs. marketing platform tools social hollywood content youtube downey team epoxy' According to Epoxy, it has partnered with. s Downey Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 23, 2010

San Diego-based Verimatrix , a developer of DRM software used in IPTV and set top boxes, said today that it has added New Zealand telecom TelstraClear Ltd. Verimatrix said that TelstraClear will be using its Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for DVB product, to secure its pay TV services. as a customer. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 5, 2011

West Hollywood-based CityGrid Media , the unit of IAC formerly known as CitySearch, said today that it has acquired BuzzLabs , a social media monitoring and sentiment analysis software developer. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2010

The firm said the new software is available through iTunes for $299.99. Tags: hollywood content movie application iphone reald. According to RealD, its new RealD Professional Stereo3D Calculator app allows filmmakers to calculate and plan stereo 3D depth, optimal camera rig locations, lens configuration, and more. READ MORE>>.

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