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AUGUST 7, 2014

Culver City-based ALL DEF DIGITAL , a startup which says it will be delivering comedy, music, news, poetry and innovative artistry to consumers, has raised $5M in a funding round, the company said late Wednesday. add52 youtube video music capital venture hollywood content alldefdigital' READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

Culver City-based YouTube network Fullscreen said Tuesday that it has hired Justin Danko as Vice President of Sales and Brand Strategy, East Coast. Fullscreen offers up a number of services to both content creators and brands, and is headed by George Strompolos, who the firm said helped co-created the YouTube Partner Program.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Video and music streaming device developer Roku and Culver City-based online movie streaming service M-GO said this morning that the two are in a partnership, which will give Roku customers direct access to movies and TV shows via M-GO. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 16, 2013

Culver City-based Sony Pictures Entertainment has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the new, Angry Bird film from Rovio, Sony announced Wednesday. angry birds sony film content hollywood videogame' According to Sony, the 3D film is due to debut worldwide on July 1, 2016. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 5, 2013

Culver City-based Fullscreen , which operates a multi-channel youTube network, and is led by George Strompolos (formerly of YouTube/Google), has raised $30M in a new round of funding, according to reports today. fullscreen entertainment youtube network venture capital content studio hollywood' READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Culver City-based Maker Studios confirmed today that it has raised $26M in additional funding in its Series C funding. maker studios venture capital content youtube network hollywood time warner' The second tranche in its Series C brings the amount raised in that round to $62M. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 9, 2013

Culver City-based digital entertainment service provider M-GO --a joint venture of DreamWorks Animation and Technicolor--announced Thursday that its digital entertainment service has rolled out on Vizio smart TVs and Internet appliances, allowing users to see new movies and TV shows, ahead of Netflix. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Culver City-based online video and movie streaming provider M-GO has expanded into original content for its site, saying late Wednesday evening that it is launching a new, original series on the site called Dinner & A Download. video television movie hollywood content original food celebrity chef' READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Culver City-based Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has acquired the home entertainment (Blu-ray and DVD) rights to the new, animated Angry Birds Toons series, the company said today, and expects to have the first volume of the animated series on Blu-ray and DVD by December. Financial details of the licensing deal were not announced.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

A new, Culver City-based startup, theAmplify , said this morning that it has launched a new, Instgram video ad service, aimed at helping brands create video content to distribute through Instagram. theAmplify said its service and tool combines tools and technology with services as a "Instagram agency".

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APRIL 17, 2013

Culver City-based independent YouTube network Fullscreen has tapped a CAA veteran as its new Head of Talent, the firm said today. fullscreen entertainment youtube content hollywood production executive talent' Fullscreen--which is led by former Googler George Strompolos--said it has named Larry Shapiro to the new position.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Culver City-based Fourth Wall Studios , a developer of interactive content backed by LA billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, has laid off the majority of its staff, and stopped production, according to a report from the LA Times.

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MAY 13, 2014

The company says it has more than 40 employees in Culver City. angel capital venture videos hollywood content channel youtube video viral media jukin' Jukin Media''s YouTube channels include viral video channels FailArmy, JukinVideo, and CutiesNFuzzies. Jukin Media was founded by Jonathan Skogmo. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Culver City-based M-GO , the online movie and television streaming service which is a joint venture of DreamWorks Animation and Technicolor, has rolled out the latest release of the service, adding a number of features aimed at making it easier for consumers to use the service. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Culver City-based Jukin Media , which licenses and distributes viral, user-generated content for the TV, web, and other platforms, has inked a new content deal with Japanese MCN UUUM , the two announced this morning. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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JULY 2, 2012

Culver City-based Maker Studios , the startup which is one of the biggest producers of content for YouTube, said Friday that it has inked a content development deal with hip-hop star Snoop Dogg. Maker said that the two will develop a slate of exclusive programming for Snoop Dog's YouTube channel, WestFestTV.

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JULY 1, 2014

Culver City-based MiTu , the Latino media brand and multi-channel network (MCN) which recently scored $10M from such investors as upfront Ventures, The Chernin Group, Allen DeBevoise, and Advancit Capital, has hired a trio of executives to bolster its team. MiTu is led by Roy Burstin. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

Culver City-based Fullscreen is making a foray into the country of India, the company said this week, in a deal with Indian MCN Qyuki , the two said this week. fullscreen entertainment india content youtube network alliance international qyuki' Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 24, 2017

Culver City-based Jukin Media , which finds and licenses viral content, is planning a major expansion next to its existing offices in Culver City. The company--led by CEO and founder Jonathan Skogmo--is venture backed by SPH Media Fund, Samsung Ventures, BDMI, Maker Studios and others.

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JULY 19, 2011

Culver City-based Sony Pictures Entertainment said today that its Columbia Pictures unit it tying the release of its new film, 30 Minutes or Less, into a foursquare promotion. According to Sony, it is using foursquare to create a badge-based program for the motion picture, which is being release on August 12th.

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MARCH 9, 2011

Culver City-based Fourth Wall Studios , a firm developing massively multiplayer online games in the virtual reality area, has raised $15M in funding, the firm said Tuesday. The funding comes from LA biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong.

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APRIL 8, 2011

Culver City-based NXTM , a company developing social media and e-commerce tools for the music industry, has raised funding, according to lead investor Spring Mountain Capital. Size of the funding round was not disclosed. Spring Mountain Capital said it now holds two seats on the board of NXTM.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Culver City-based Crackle , the online video streaming site owned by Sony, said today that it has debuted a new, Playstation 3 application, which lets users of that device gain access to its movies, television series, and original programming.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Culver City-based Jukin Media , which identifies and licenses trending and viral user-generated content to traditional media, has named Craig Parks as its GM of Brands, the company said this week. Parks was previously VP of Programming for Comcast's video platform, Watchable.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Culver City-based M-GO (www.mgo.com) thinks so, with its own twist on providing content to consumers. John Batter: One of the first decisions we made, was about the type of content we wanted to offer. We wanted to offer premium content, and the freshest content, with first availability.

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MARCH 22, 2017

Culver City-based Pocketwatch , a startup media brand focused on creating and acquiring content for kids, has raised $6M in a Series A funding round. Pocketwatch says that it creates, acquires, distributes and curates content for kids age 2-11. Downey Ventures) and Chris Jacquemin (WME).

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JANUARY 23, 2018

Esports One raises $3 million to help viewers make sense of e-sports competitions; Snapchat to let users share content on other social networks; and Boring Co. pitches Culver City Council on tunneling plan.

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MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. Why Middle Tail Content Means Big Business. The industry finally has one of their own at the helm of the largest YouTube network.

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

Culver City-based Sony Pictures has inked a multi-year, content streaming deal with LOVEFiLM , the European online movie streaming service owned by Amazon.com. Financial details of the content deal were not disclosed.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Culver City-based Amazon Studios , the arm of Amazon which is focused on creating content for Amazon's streaming video service, says it is continuing a program it runs with Howard University , intended to help increase diversity in the entertainment industry.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

The company has a significant presence in India, with headquarters here in Culver City. Global Eagle Entertainment, Cricket Australia, CBS Television Studios, 20th Century Fox Television Studios, and many others. The company's CEO is Ramki Sankaranarayanan. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Amazon Studios , the content arm of Amazon which is based in Southern California, said this morning that it has acquired the rights to The Lord of the Rings , and will produce a multi-season television series based on the Toklein books. The new series will be available on Amazon Prime. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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JANUARY 20, 2012

Culver City-based XAP , a developer of online college information tools and electronic college application and transcript services, announced today that it has named Peter B. Knepper as its CEO. Knepper has previously served at International Rectifier Corporation, MDI, Inc.,

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JUNE 30, 2016

Culver City-based All Def Digital , an urban youth programming media brand co-founded by Sanjay Sharma and Russell Simmons, has raised $10M in a Series B financing. All Def Digital said the funding will go towards original programming, distribution, and brand marketing services.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

Kabam said that TapZen and Magic Pixel will merge into a new, Kabam-branded Los Angeles studio near Culver City, which will be led by Mike Verdu. kabam game studio merger acquisition magicpixel videogame content' Kabam said the deal will strengthen its relationship with Hollywood partners. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 30, 2008

Culver City-based Sony Pictures Entertainment said Wednesday that it has named Eric Berger as head of the firm's Crackle online video network. Berger will be responsible for content development and programming, marketing and distribution for Crackle. where he was VP of Strategic Planning. READ MORE>>

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

His startup, Culver City-based Hyphos , just launched an early beta access at UCLA--his alma mater, and that of a number of his co-founders--this week, so we thought we'd learn more about what drove him to quit his job, and start the company. You don't have to worry about exposing content to people who don't care about a topic.

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