SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Saturday, February 25, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Entertainment. Many of the studios have sizable in-house technology development operations, but all acquire technology or technology products from outside their corporate borders. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/technology-startups-go-to-the-movies-tickets-31210790314?

CalTech 100

CalTech Entertainment Entrepreneur Southern California 100

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AUGUST 25, 2016

Santa Monica-based Twistory Entertainment Studios , which had been a mobile game development and graphic novel design company, is being sold in an asset sale, according to auction company CMA Auctions. Twistory Entertainment was founded in 2009, and had developed Ouch! Couch and other titles.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Sales Santa Monica Mobile 100

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JULY 22, 2013

San Diego-based Entropic , the developer of semiconductors for the in-home entertainment market, has linked up with semiconductor company ARM for its latest designs, the two said today. Entropic develops chipsets used for set-top box, consumer electronics, and other products with home networking and entertainment functions.

San Diego 157

San Diego Entertainment Design Networking 157

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OCTOBER 3, 2008

Los Angeles-based BridgeCo, a developer of home entertainment related semiconductors, has scored a win with Pioneer, the firm said earlier this week. Financial impact of the design win was not disclosed. BridgeCo said that Pioneer is using the firm's technology in two A/V receivers from the firm, the Eliste SC-07 and SC-05.

Design 100

Design Entertainment Venture Capital Media 100

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2014

Malibu and Beverly Hills have long been hot neighborhoods for entertainment execs. As the line blurs between tech and entertainment, and as Silicon Valley seeks synergy with L.A.’s In part because there is not much developable or rentable space left in that city, the Santa Monica firms tend to be smaller.

Entertainment 108

Entertainment Santa Monica Journal Belkin 108

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MAY 21, 2014

Juan Bruce: What we are doing at Epoxy, is we develop software tools for online video channels, allowing them to connect with their audiences where they audience connects most, which is social media. Juan Bruce: My background is in design engineering. That was my first, deep dive into entertainment.

Downey 215

Downey Content Help Startup 215

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

No matter how much it bothers you, people do like to entertain themselves with a “lean back” experience. And we like to be entertained. It requires writers, actors, film crews, lighting, costume & set designs, make-up artists, post production, sound, editors and so on. As humans we like story telling.

Hollywood 374

Hollywood Content Yahoo Java 374

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Andrew was SVP of Mobile at Fox Digital Entertainment which launched the very successful Simpsons online game (curse you for wasting tons of my kids free time!) and Petri was co-founder and head of creative at Remedy Entertainment that launched the hit PC games Max Payne and Alan Wake. It is what Seriously was designed to do.

Funding 373

Funding Technical Review Startup Screening 373

L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 31, 2018

TT Games, makers of the Lego video game franchise published by Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment in Burbank, has announced the opening of TT Games Brighton, a new UK-based development studio focused on creating new Lego games designed for mobile platforms.

Mobile 138

Mobile Burbank Entertainment Design 138

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The Canoo designers have departed pretty radically from the traditional designs that other electric vehicle manufacturers have favored going with something that looks more like a VW Microbus than the sport utility vehicle that Byton is aiming for, or Tesla and Fisker’s sportscars and sedans or Rivian’s electric trucks.

Chief Technology Officer 237

Chief Technology Officer Los Angeles Design Outsource Development 237

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

In a move into creating its own video content, Los Angeles-based Fandango , the movie ticketing and movie information site, said this morning that it plans its first ever, original video development slate. Karger was previously at Entertainment Weekly. READ MORE>>.

Fandango 154

Fandango Coach Hollywood Entertainment 154

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JULY 30, 2013

The company said it has named Matt Nutt as Vice President of Business Development and Operations, and Chong Ahn as Executive Producer overseeing mobile game design and creation. Nutt was previously at Square Enix, and also served at Blizzard ENtertainment and Expedia/Microsoft. READ MORE>>.

Long Beach 138

Long Beach Mobile Entertainment Design 138

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Sharp Display Company , a unit of Sharp Eectronics Corporation which develops TFT-LCD products, plus Flying Eagle Sytsems , a new company created by Foxconn crated to "drive innovation in the display industry", announced today that they have set up shop in downtown Los Angeles.

Orange County 133

Orange County Companies Company Design 133

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We have members from all walks of life – from nurses to lawyers, software developers, police officers, makeup artists, fashion designers, dog walkers, interior designers and more.”. “We’re helping their products get discovered. Then those members go to the brand partners and can continue on those relationships.”

Electronic Arts 232

Electronic Arts Netflix Los Angeles Technical Review 232

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

According to the WSJ, Zoom Focus Eyewear , Van Nuys-based developer of eyeglasses which can replace the need for progressive or bi-focal glasses, was awarded the Silver Winner in its award. Panasonic develops in-flight entertainment systems. Panda Security , which is based in Spain but has its U.S.

Van Nuys 154

Van Nuys El Segundo Glendale Southern California 154

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Irvine-based hard drive maker Western Digital , and Los Angeles-based studios Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group , along with flash storage maker SanDisk, said today they have created a new organization called the Secure Content Storage Association (SCSA).

Entertainment 140

Entertainment Content Los Angeles Design 140

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

According to Phunware , a developer of mobile application lifecycle management software, it has been acquired by Stellar Acquisition II , which is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stellar is a so-called "blank check acquisition company" specifically designed to for reverse mergers. READ MORE>>.

Draper 153

Draper Acquisition Entertainment Mobile 153

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

awe.sm (I have been an investor since 2009) has always provided these data through an API to allow developers to have social analytics embedded in their products or for internal use in their organization to drive more effective campaigns. Today awe.sm The other major pilot customer was. I have been using the basic awe.sm

Marketing 307

Marketing Technical Review Startup Tool 307

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

El Segundo-based BridgeCo , a developer of semiconductors for the home entertainment market, announced Friday that it has raised $7.5M BridgeCo said the equity funding will go to accelerate technology development, as well as to expands its partner program. in a new round of funding.

El Segundo 133

El Segundo Venture Capital Equity Entertainment 133

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JULY 8, 2010

Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the developer of augmented reality software, said this morning that it has launched a new, Adobe Flash module for its software. The firm said its D'Fusion for Adobe Flash Player will allow designers and agencies to develop their own augmented reality apps, without the need for a specific plug-in.

Entertainment 124

Entertainment Web Software Los Angeles 124

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

The startup, which had been operating under the name NewTV, is developing "quick bites" of entertainment for mobile platforms. The company says it is developing "quick bites of captivating entertainment, created for mobile by the best talent, designed to fit perfectly into any moment of your day."

Hollywood 113

Hollywood Entertainment Conference Mobile 113

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. Fastly was founded to meet developers’ need for greater visibility and control. The image has been taken from a helicopter flying over LA.

Culver City 249

Culver City SaaS Los Angeles Social Network 249

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JANUARY 17, 2013

A new, interactive application, Braindex --designed for the iPad and iPad mini--lets consumers do just that directly on their tablet. TouchFrame has teamed with 51 Minds Entertainment, part of Endemol, to develop what it says is a TV-quality play along game show. Are you smarter than Mike Tyson? How about Andy Milonakis?

Class 176

Class Los Angeles Incubator Venture Capital 176

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APRIL 7, 2021

Los Angeles-based Cast & Crew, which develops payroll and human resources, accounting and financial, and workflow and productivity software for the entertainment industry, said yesterday that it has acquired LeBog Software, a developer of digital purchase order software. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

Software 100

Software Entertainment Resource Acquisition 100

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MAY 11, 2011

The firm notably has Atari founder Nolan Bushnell as an advisor and serving as its chief game designer. So I actually started a graphic design company out of college, and got lucky with the web taking off at the right time. So Nolan is behind the design of the games? My other, non-marketable skill included philosophy.

Study 252

Study Startup Design Tips 252

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 2, 2017

This year’s event will bring together developers, designers, and creators to hack innovative and disruptive entertainment solutions. You bring the innovative ideas and designs and we'll bring the tech to help you transform them into apps in just 24 hours. Saturday, July 8, 2017 -- ATandT SHAPE Hackathon.

Design 100

Design Entertainment Ideas Entrepreneur 100

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

As creators, developers, and hackers, we love a good challenge and even more so with time restrictions. We here at TechZulu put our heads together with the people at Talenthouse to bring you an exciting weekend of hacking, music, food, art, and Hollywood quality entertainment. It’s our fuel. Myself included.

West Hollywood 104

West Hollywood Hollywood Design Entertainment 104

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 9, 2014

Last Monday, Jan 6th, marked the culmination of AT&T’s Developer Summit at CES 2014 along with the release of open APIs for its U-Verse platform on Android. ” Developed by Splitmo , this game can accommodate up to eight players and is free for all AT&T U-Verse TV & Internet customers.

Develop 72

Develop Development Mobile Entertainment 72

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 30, 2013

A wondrous place designed for kids to learn that Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are not only interconnected, but fun to boot. The team behind Two Bit Circus hopes to make education entertaining and entertainment more educational, by transforming the way people view games and amusement. Carnival !

High Tech 108

High Tech Entertainment Education Startup 108

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

San Diego-based Qualcomm , and Chinese company Tencent said this morning that the two companies have created a new, Joint Innovation Center in China, which will focused on developing immersive mobile user experiences in gaming and entertainment.

San Diego 100

San Diego Entertainment Mobile Design 100

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JULY 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. What's the story behind HitFix and where do you fit in the entertainment news landscape? and entertainment as a whole is rapidly changing and growing.

News 173

News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2018

I first met Job Stauffer, Co-Founder and CCO at Orpheus Self-Care Entertainment when I was, in fact, procrastinating from work. Behind the design of this game is a woman, Ashley Cooper, who is the developer responsible for the gameplay mechanics that can help a player attain flow. Gameplay in RaveRunner. A paradigm shift.

Research 242

Research Los Angeles Entertainment Product 242

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JANUARY 18, 2012

At our core, game designers love to come up with something really compelling, to create a great piece of entertainment, and try new things. So, we saw the opportunity to work our game design skills, to try something new, and take on a few new risks, and hopefully break into the market with something new and fresh.

Entertainment 154

Entertainment Startup Platform Content 154

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Steve Gilison worked as a market researcher and product manager at a startup where my company, TechEmpower , did the software / web development. I have about 11 years in the technology sector including roles doing market research, sales and product development. My focus has been marketing strategy and product development.

Los Angeles 179

Los Angeles Product Angel Startup 179

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DECEMBER 15, 2008

Los Angeles-based RealD, which develops 3D projection systems for the theater market, said today that it has shipped a new product used for 3D stereo displays on monitors. The product comes out of the firm's 3D visualization arm, which provides 3D tools to research and development and other applications. READ MORE>>

Product 100

Product Research Education Entertainment 100

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 27, 2020

The company’s entertainment is designed to be interactive with live-streaming, geo-location, live chat, polling, choice-based narratives, 360 viewing, augmented reality, and click through e-commerce, the company said.

Los Angeles 152

Los Angeles Content Angel Outsource Development 152

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 12, 2012

Mike Wald from local hot start-up Oniracom will talk about the company's management of some of the world's most successful entertainment properties including Jack Johnson, Matisyahu and Disney Records.

Enterprise Forum 113

Enterprise Forum Companies Company Entertainment 113