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Warner Media Camp Graduates Second Class

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It might look a little like Demo Day for Warner Media Camp , the startup incubator program being run out of Los Angeles by Turner/Warner Bros. The program graduated six companies out of its internal incubator program Monday, showing them off at a Demo Day. Studios in Burbank on Monday evening.

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Disney Accelerator Link Pays Off Again With Lightning McQueen Toy

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A link, first forged at the Disney Accelerator in Burbank, has paid off for robotic toy developer Sphero , with another Disney-themed toy for the Disney Accelerator graduate. The Ultimate Lightning McQueen will even sit and watch the Disney-Pixar Cars movie, and make comments in real time on movie scenes.

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Sphero CEO: Star Wars Robot, BB-8, Sold Out Worldwide In One Hour

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Apparently, Sphero , the company which developed BB-8 for the Walt Disney Company, sold out its entire, global stock of the product within an hour of launch, according to Sphero CEO Paul Berberian. Were you one of those Star Wars fans who had hoped to grab the new Star Wars BB-8 robot on its launch day last month?

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Disney Accelerator Names 2016 Class

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The Walt Disney Company has named its next class of startup participating in the Disney Accelerator , the startup accelerator and mentoring company held on the company's Burbank campus. READ MORE>>.

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Three LA Companies Selected For Commerce.Innovated Accelerator

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SVB and Mastercard said it selected six startups for its Commerce.Innovated virtual accelerator, which is aimed at helping commerce, payments and fintech startups grow their businesses, including Santa Monica's Domuso , Santa Monica-based Earny , and Burbank-based Papaya.

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Disney Accelerator Returns For Third Year

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The program, which is run in Burbank, includes both early and venture-backed startups in the area of media and entertainment. According to Disney, the three month mentorship and investment program will run through the summer, with a Demo Day in October.

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Disney Accelerator Demo Day: Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, More

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The event, held at Disney's Burbank Studios, included companies demonstrating 3D, Disney-themed printed prosthetic arms; artificial intelligence which allows you to carry on a private conversation with Miss Piggy over social messaging services; brain monitoring headsets; and much more.