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APRIL 1, 2014

DivX had been acquired by Rovi back in 2010 when it was known as Sonic Solutions, in a deal that was at the time worth $325M. rovi divx mainconcept entertainment software merger acquisition private equity' DivX said that it was assisted int he deal by San Diego''s Karmel Capital. READ MORE>>.

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Equity San Diego Entertainment Acquisition 147

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MARCH 5, 2012

Durkin was most recently Corporate Vice President, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, which is in charge of Microsoft's Xbox game controller. Durkin takes over for interim CFO Thomas Tippl, who has held the position--in addition to Chief Operating Officer--since 2010.

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Activision Santa Monica Entertainment Report 190

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Los Angeles-based BUZZMEDIA , the publisher of entertainment related blogs and websites, said Friday that it has acquired The Frisky , an entertainment news, celebrity, and fashion site, from Turner Broadcasting Systems. BUZZMEDIA said The Frisky had more than 2 million average monthly readers in 2010, based on comScore numbers.

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Buzznet Entertainment Blogging News 133

Eric Greenspan

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Here’s how they describe TEDActive: The swanky, mountain-framed and pool-dappled Riviera Resort in Palm Springs is the backdrop for four days of gripping talks and engrossing TEDActive workshops.

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Long Beach Conference Ideas Press 137

Eric Greenspan

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Here’s how they describe TEDActive: The swanky, mountain-framed and pool-dappled Riviera Resort in Palm Springs is the backdrop for four days of gripping talks and engrossing TEDActive workshops.

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Long Beach Conference Ideas Press 137

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

The bible of entertainment industry news, Variety , has been acquired by Internet entrepreneur Jay Penske, via his firm, Penske Media , the companies said today. Variety has been covering entertainment and Hollywood news since 1905. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Media News Entertainment Hollywood 150

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Irvine-based videogame maker Blizzard Entertainment sold 1 million copies of its new title, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the firm said, in its first 24 hours of availability. The firm said those number would make it the best-selling PC game of 2010 based on the first 24 hours of availability. Blizzard said it sold more than 1.5

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Sales Entertainment Content 145

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JUNE 16, 2010

According to comScore, in April 2010 the CPMs for display ad impressions were $6.99 CPM, and entertainment sites at $4.75. of display ad impressions, followed by online portals at 19.6%, then entertainment sites, at 10.7% of display ad impressions, followed by online portals at 19.6%, then entertainment sites, at 10.7%

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Sites Social Network Entertainment Advertising 185

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JANUARY 4, 2013

The long, turbulent history of the video-on-demand technology developed by former Marina Del Rey-based CinemaNow continues today, after current owner Rovi Corporation said Thursday afternoon that it plans to pursue a sale of its Rovi Entertainment Stores business--the remains of CinemaNow.

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Marina Del Rey Hulu Hollywood Entertainment 159

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JULY 28, 2010

San Diego-based Entropic Communications , a publicly held developer of semiconductors used in home entertainment and consumer electronics products, reported today that it had an increase of 56 percent in its second quarter net revenues, compared with last year. it saw in the first quarter of 2010. The firm said it earned $3.1M

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.Net SoCal Southern California Entertainment 140

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 26, 2011

Attendees can expect an agenda offering thought-provoking sessions, expert panelists, business building networking opportunities and first-class evening entertainment. See [link] (more)

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Class Entertainment Advertising Networking 124

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 28, 2011

Attendees can expect an agenda offering thought-provoking sessions, expert panelists, business building networking opportunities and first-class evening entertainment. See [link] (more)

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Class Entertainment Advertising Networking 113

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

According to PC Mall, it will continue to operate eCOST.com as an online marketplace for computers, networking equipment, electronics, entertainment, and other products. READ MORE>>.

Torrance 133

Torrance Entertainment Acquisition Sales 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 27, 2011

Attendees can expect an agenda offering thought-provoking sessions, expert panelists, business building networking opportunities and first-class evening entertainment. See [link] (more)

Class 113

Class Entertainment Advertising Networking 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2013

The long, turbulent history of the video-on-demand technology developed by former Marina Del Rey-based CinemaNow continues today, after current owner Rovi Corporation said Thursday afternoon that it plans to pursue a sale of its Rovi Entertainment Stores business--the remains of CinemaNow.

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Marina Del Rey Technology Hulu Entertainment 100

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2019

When “Law and Order” ended its twenty-year run in 2010, it had already cemented its place as one of the longest-running television dramas in history. Solve began as a series developed within the mobile-focused entertainment studio, Vertical Networks. Its success was a testament to the enduring popularity of a good mystery.

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Social Media Media Startup Mobile 131

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 5, 2010

Sunday, April 11, 2010 -- 2nd Annual Streamy Awards. As the first and most prestigious awards devoted to honoring excellence in web television, the Streamy Awards identify and celebrate the pioneers laying the groundwork for a new and dynamic entertainment medium. See [link] (more).

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Entertainment Web 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 -- Energy Empowerment. ever-more sophisticated home entertainment centers: We are plugging into a dated infrastructure that cannot continue to handle the load. Join us Wednesday, November 10, 2010, to get smart about energy efficiency. Plug-in vehicles. electronic devices, each with its own charger.

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Entertainment Tool Technology Marketing 113

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

In this TZ Highlight Andy goes over the reason he started MMOABC, the convergence of gaming and home entertainment, virtual worlds, what gamers are looking for in games and the addiction of games. Nathan and Andy speak about the first Immersive Tech conference happening October 21, 2010. TZ Highlight.

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Entertainment Conference Venture Capital News 94

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 20, 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 -- ExecTec Networking Dinner. An event for executives in the Entertainment, Media, Technology and related business fields to come together and network and share ideas. See [link] (more).

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Networking Entertainment Ideas Media 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 13, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 -- ExecTec Networking Dinner. An event for executives in the Entertainment, Media, Technology and related business fields to come together and network and share ideas. See [link] (more).

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Networking Entertainment Ideas Media 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 6, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 -- ExecTec Networking Dinner. An event for executives in the Entertainment, Media, Technology and related business fields to come together and network and share ideas. See [link] (more).

Networking 100

Networking Entertainment Ideas Media 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 -- ExecTec Networking Dinner. An event for executives in the Entertainment, Media, Technology and related business fields to come together and network and share ideas. See [link] (more).

Networking 100

Networking Entertainment Ideas Media 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 23, 2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010 -- Schmoozd 3. The last event had over 300 people from a variety of fields: entertainment, tech, medical, marketing, venture capitalists, the press and many more. Back by popular demand, Schmoozd 3 is scheduled to make another go-around at the Wokcano in Santa Monica on Thursday, July 29th. See [link].

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Santa Monica Press Entertainment Demand 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 19, 2010

Thursday, March 25, 2010 -- Lights, Camera, Action: Hollywood and the 101 Corridor. Learn how entertainment company activity along the 101 Corridor is creating business and employment opportunities. Gold Coast Business Forum. See [link] (more).

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Hollywood Westlake Village Entertainment Activity 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 -- The Art, Technology, and Business of 3D. The CE and distribution industries have similarly spent generations developing products and resources to connect consumers to entertainment and to each other.

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Technology Entertainment Tool Resource 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 10, 2010

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 -- Electronic Entertainment Expo. See [link] (more).

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Entertainment 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 11, 2010

Thursday, June 17, 2010 -- Electronic Entertainment Expo. See [link] (more).

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Entertainment 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 9, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010 -- How Virtual Goods Are Transforming the Game Industry. billion virtual good market in 2010, a paradigm shift is occurring as it relates to the monetization of game related entertainment. With the explosion of social and mobile gaming and the estimated $1.6

Technology Council 100

Technology Council TCOSC Entertainment Mobile 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 -- Electronic Entertainment Expo. See [link] (more).

Entertainment 100

Entertainment 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010 -- Content World Turned Upside Down: Can Traditional Media Adapt? Every aspect of the business of entertainment media and other content providers, and their traditional sources of revenue, are under assault by disruptive business models. TCOSC Digital Media Society.

Content 100

Content Technology Council TCOSC Cloud Computing 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010 -- Inspired EthonomicsJoin Fast Company for a spirited conversation about the state of sustainability in entertainment, media and technology.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Email Content Media 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

San Diego-based semiconductor maker Entropic Communications , which makes chips for the home networking and entertainment market, said Monday that it is boosting its guidance for revenue in Q3 of 2010.

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San Diego Networking Entertainment Demand 124

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Los Angeles-based Break Media , which operates a network of male-centric content web sites, said today that it has linked with home entertainment system company Yoostar in a promotion. According to Break,it is teaming up with Yoostar for a special, featured channel on the site focused on the "Yoostar Casting Tour" competition.

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Break.com Competition Content Media 140

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 3, 2010

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 -- AWTs Quarterly Interactive Technology Forum presents Mobility is Changing the Way We Do Business. Mobile Communications is changing the way we do business. Come join us as we explore how mobility is being used today and how its expected to be used in the future. See [link] (more).

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Mobile AWT Entertainment Activity 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2010

On Monday November 1, 2010 TechZulu will present Web TV Workshop Pro-Panel Series live at 9pm PST. Tags: Arts & Entertainment Business Development New Media Social Media Video Adam Chapnick Alec Distribber IndieGoGo McBeard Media McNayre Mighty Fresh Richard Frias Web TV Workshop. Visit TechZulu for full story.

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Web Media Social Media Entertainment 85

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 10, 2010

Friday, April 16, 2010 -- Digital LA - Green Goes Digital. Join us for our pre-Earth Day panel on how green entertainment goes digital and social, at the Green Door in Hollywood.

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Hollywood Social Media Entertainment Web 100