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OCTOBER 14, 2016

The Disney Accelerator , the startup accelerator run by The Walt Disney Program, concluded its third run of its program on Thursday, concluding with the presentation of its class of nine companies at its Demo Day in Burbank yesterday. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 11, 2011

3D filmmaker James Cameron of Avatar fame announced Monday that he has launched a new, technology firm based in Burbank focused on creating 3D technology. The firm said that the company's technologies, products and services have been used in such projects as Avatar, TRON: Legacy, u2 3D and Resident Evil:Afterlife.

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MARCH 3, 2011

The Wall Street Journal, at a conference in Santa Barbara this week, named its list of "Top 10" clean technology firms, naming two local companies to the list of firms with the "greatest potential to succeed."

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APRIL 2, 2019

Burbank-based Disney is backing an effort, in conjunction with learning robot developer littleBits and UC Davis , the give girls a boost in getting into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. According to the group, the effort is being funded by the Walt Disney Company, which is putting $4M into the effort.

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MAY 15, 2019

Burbank-based CareerArc , which develops social recruiting and outplacement. technology and services, says it is in the midst of a big expansion in Los Angeles, and has added about 20 percent to its headcount over the last three months. The company--led by longtime technology startup veteran Robin D.

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MARCH 24, 2014

Culver City-based YouTube network Maker Studios has been acquired by Burbank-based Walt Disney Company , in a deal worth $500M, plus up to $450M in performance earn out. Maker operates a network of YouTube content channels--over 55,000--which gets 5.5 billion views per month, according to Disney.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The company--led by Wade Eyerly--offers up membership-only, all-you-can-fly service, which has been popular with technology executives and investors flying between Silicon Beach and Silicon Valley. The company said it plans to start Las Vegas service on weekends, starting March 21st. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 17, 2016

Burbank-based Cast & Crew Entertainment Services , which provides payroll and production management services and technology to the entertainment industry, said it has acquired CAPS Payroll , a provider of payroll services for the commercial production, venues, music tours, live events, unscripted television and independent film markets.

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AUGUST 14, 2015

Burbank-based Enntertainment Partners , a provider of payroll an dproduction management services for the entertainment industry, and Ease Enertainment Services , a provider of technology to the industry, said Thursday that Entertainment Partners will acquire Ease. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Burbank-based Cast & Crew Entertainment Services , which provides technology and payroll and production management services to the entertainment industry, said it has named Alex Godelman as its new Chief Technology Officer. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

In what is the first time you've been able to buy a real, working Star Wars droid, the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars is going on sale on Friday at 12:01 am, thanks to the efforts of a company out of the Disney Accelerator. Sphero was discovered by Bob Iger when he was mentoring Sphero as part of the startup accelerator program in Burbank.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In a resurgence of life from Southern California''s clean technology industry, Burbank-based eSolar announced this morning that it has raised $22M more in a funding round. According to the solar thermal power technology developer, the funding tranche came from Oak Investment Partners. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Burbank-based testing software and services provider PSI Services announced this morning that it has acquired Software Secure , a provider of cloud-based, online testing services for the higher education, K-12, and certification markets. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Steve Tapp is President and CEO of PSI.

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MARCH 27, 2013

in a new funding, part of an ongoing $30M funding for the company, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. Burbank-based eSolar is developing utility-scale, solar thermal power technology used for generating power on a large scale. Idealab-based solar energy startup eSolar has just raised $12.8M

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Burbank-based Beachfront Media , the video software and technology provider led by Frank Sinton, said Tuesday that it has launched a new programmatic video ad platform called Beachfront.io. The tool also includes more targeting options for advertisers, along with other enhancements. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

Burbank-based video technology provider Beachfront Media announced this morning that it is powering a new, mobile Family Feud mobile app for FremantleMedia. Beachfront said that Fremantle used the company''s Beachfront Builder app development platform, which lets develops create video-focused smartphone apps. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 10, 2016

Burbank-based The Walt Disney Company says it is acquiring a 33 percent stake in BAMTech , the new technology services and video streaming spinout of Major League Baseball (MLB). READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 29, 2015

Burbank-based Cast & Crew Entertainment Services , a provider of technology and payroll services to the entertainment industry, said today that it has acquired by private equity investor Silver Lake. Cast & Crew was advised by Moelis & Company LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Sidley Austin LLP in the deal.

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AUGUST 8, 2011

Burbank-based eSolar , the developer of concentrating solar thermal power technology, said today that it has inked a strategic investment from GE Energy , worth up to $40M. Paul Browning, President and CEO of Thermal Products for GE Energy, joins the company's board as part of the funding. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

Burbank-based Beachfront Media , the firm which operates the MeFeedia video discovery site, has upgraded its tools and platform to support Windows 8. MeFeedia renamed itself BeachFront Media back in June, as the company shifted into providing its video technology as a white label solution for other video creators.

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MAY 14, 2012

Burbank-based utility-scale, solar power developer eSolar is looking to electronics contract manufacturer Sanmina SCI to optimize its component design and manufacturing, the two announced Monday. eSolar develops concentrating solar power technology used in utility scale solar installations. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 9, 2015

The Walt Disney Company announced the names of the companies in its second, startup accelerator program it runs out of Burbank, with the help of Techstars. The second class includes Decisive (SaaS for mobile targeting); EMOTIV (brain monitoring technology); FEM Inc.

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APRIL 12, 2011

Burbank-based 3ality Digital , a developer of 3D production technology and services, has scored a new funding from Clearlake Capital Group. According to Clearlake, it led and sponsored a recapitalization of 3ality, acquiring the majority of newly issued preferred stock of the company.

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DECEMBER 26, 2013

In a move to add some Silicon Valley cred to the company''s board, Burbank-based The Walt Disney Company has added Jack Dorsey, chairman of Twitter and CEO of Square Inc., Disney said that Dorsey will serve as an independent director of the company. as a member of its board of directors, Disney said this week.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

What do you get when you combine a technology investment demo day with a Hollywood-style story pitch session? The program graduated six companies out of its internal incubator program Monday, showing them off at a Demo Day. at the intersection of technology and media. Studios in Burbank on Monday evening. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Burbank-based Steamboat Ventures , the venture capital arm of the Walt Disney Company, has backed Woodman Labs the parent firm of sports camera maker GoPro. GoPro recently acquired San Diego-based Cineform , a developer of video compression technology. The company's headquarters are in Half Moon Bay. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Burbank-based 3ality Digital , a developer of live-action 3D camera and related technology, said Thursday that it has inked a deal with UK entertainment and communications firm BSkyB. According to the two companies, they are collaborating on the launch of 3D TV services in the UK and Ireland.

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APRIL 26, 2010

Burbank-based venture capital firm Steamboat Ventures , which is affiliated with the Walt Disney Company, has led a new investment in a Bay area video advertising and monetization firm, FreeWheel. FreeWheel develops technology to monetize online premium video, including handling video ad serving and ad rights management.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

The Disney Accelerator , held its Demo Day for its second class on Thursday, showing off ten companies to a theater packed full of venture and angel investors. A number of the companies--showing off one huge advantage of being involved in a program run by Disney--announced deals with Disney properties to use their technology and products.

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MARCH 11, 2009

Burbank-based Poly Plant Project , a developer of semiconductor process technology for building polysilicon for producing solar cells and modules, has invested in a Silicon Valley firm, 4DS. Poly Plant Project describes itself as helping companies design, plan and build world-class polysilicon production plants.

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Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

What you might not realize is that the adorable droid was the brain child of Sphero, a robotics and digital technology company and an alumni to the Disney Accelerator program. “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.”

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

We recently ran into Frank Sinton, founder of Burbank-based Mefeedia (www.mefeedia.com), a popular online video search web site. Although Mefeedia plays in the very crowded, online video space, the site seems to be very popular with end users, so we thought we'd chat with Frank a bit about the company.

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Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Mike will be using a desk at Make It Work to incubate his new company. As a board member of the Technology Council of Southern California, I first reached out to my fellow board members. ’s HQ in Burbank. Gone are the days of 3.4 oz limitations and one quart clear plastic bags. YouTube and many others.

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Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Mike will be using a desk at Make It Work to incubate his new company. As a board member of the Technology Council of Southern California (now an official sponsor of the event), I first reached out to my fellow board members. ’s HQ in Burbank. Gone are the days of 3.4 oz limitations and one quart clear plastic bags.

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