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E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo
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JUNE 8, 2018
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2018 Digital Entertainment World - Digital Entertainment World
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JANUARY 31, 2018
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 -- Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content.
2018 Digital Entertainment World - Digital Entertainment World
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JANUARY 30, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 -- Digital Entertainment World (DEW2018). Recognized by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 5th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content.
Ticket OS Acquired By Entertainment Benefits Group
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MAY 3, 2018
Los Angeles-based TicketOS , a developer of a software platform that helps organizations automate the management of such entertainment assets as corporate entertainment suite inventory, entertainment and sports tickets, corporate hospitality, and other assets, has been acquired by Miami-based Entertainment Benefits Group (EBG). ticketos ticket automation software entertainment merger acquisition corporate suite
Enterprise in Entertainment
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AUGUST 10, 2017
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 -- Enterprise in Entertainment with Miramax and Fox PM's. Product School. See [link] (more
Akatsuki Lauches $50M Entertainment Investment Fund
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OCTOBER 11, 2017
Japanese entertainment firm Akatsuki has launched a brand new, Los Angeles-based entertainment fund, called the Akatsuki Entertainment Technology Fund (AET Fund) , which will invest in augmented reality and other entertainment technology, the Japanese company announced on Tuesday. akatsuki fund aetfund venture capital investment financial augmented reality content hollywood japan international japanese entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment Expands Into Collectibles
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MARCH 29, 2017
Irvine-based videogame maker Blizzard Entertainment , the company behind such games as World of Warcraft and Overwatch, has expanded into the physical collectibles market, saying it will start offering up "high end" collectibles to its players. blizzard entertainment widowmaker collectible artwork
Qualcomm, Disney, UTA Back The VOID For VR Entertainment
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JUNE 6, 2018
Three, Southern California investors--Qualcomm Ventures, Disney, and the United Talent Agency--have backed the developer of a network of "experience centers" focused on virtual reality entertainment, as part of a newly disclosed Series A Funding. The VOID says its centers include everything from virtual reality to "multi-sensory effects" for interactive entertainment and storytelling.
Blizzard Entertainment Chops 600
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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment , the developer of the popular World of Warcraft, massively-multiplayer online game, said this morning that it has cut 600 jobs. blizzard entertainment activision world warcraft
The Gores Group Buys AMI Entertainment
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JULY 28, 2017
Los Angeles-based private equity investor The Gores Group said on Thursday afternoon that it has acquired AMI Entertainment , a maker of digital jukeboxes and video systems, which are installed in bars, restaurants, and other locations. AMI Entertainment was founded in 1909, as the National Automatic Music Co. gores group entertainment jukebox video merger acquisition
IGN Entertainment Names Chief Programming Officer
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NOVEMBER 9, 2016
IGN Entertainment , which produces online video game and entertainment content, said Tuesday that it has named Wade Beckett as its Chief Programming Officer and SVP of Video, based here in Los Angeles. IGN Entertainment is part of Ziff Davis, which is own by LA's J2 Global. content videogame officer programming chief entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net Hacked
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AUGUST 10, 2012
Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment said late Thursday that there was "unauthorized access" of the firm's Battle.net service. blizzard entertainment battle.net hacking security unauthorized access hacker
Nirvanix Wins Entertainment Studio
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DECEMBER 8, 2011
San Diego-based Nirvanix , the provider of enterprise cloud storage services, said today that it has scored a customer win at Relativity Media, an entertainment studio working on film and television production. nirvanix cloud storage entertainment hollywood relativity media studio data
Global Eagle Entertainment Investment Deal Collapses
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JULY 26, 2017
Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , a developer of in-flight entertainment products and provider of broadband Internet services, has called off a $416M majority investment deal from Chinese company HNA Group , after the U.S. overseas international investment china group iseego cfius acquisition merger wireless inflight entertainment eagle global
Entertainment Partners Acquires Ease
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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. payroll accounting technology developer software hollywood acquisition merger ease partners entertainment
Disney to Launch New Entertainment Technology Effort, Disney StudioLAB
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MARCH 7, 2018
Walt Disney Studios and Accenture are in an effort to harness emerging technology in the area of entertainment, with a new effort they are calling Disney StudioLAB , the two said on Tuesday. According to the companies, StudioLAB will be dedicated to "reimagining, designing and prototyping" entertainment experiences and production capabilities, using cutting-edge, innovative technologies. disney entertainment studios hollywood content movie film
Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Entertainment
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FEBRUARY 19, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Entertainment. Southern California is still the home of Hollywood -- the symbolic name for the motion picture industry, but that industry has changed dramatically in recent years. Many of the studios have sizable in-house technology development operations, but all acquire technology or technology products from outside their corporate borders.
First Access Entertainment Launches New Seed Investment Fund For Youth
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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Los Angeles-based First Access Entertainment , and entertainment firm which provides music recording management and publishing, film and TV development, and acting and model management, said this morning that it has launched a new investment fund, called The Fund by First Access Entertainment. hollywood creative venture capital investment fund entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment Cuts Jobs
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MARCH 31, 2011
San Diego-based Sony Online Entertainment , which develops massively multiplayer online games, has made cuts at three of its studios, the firm said Thursday. game video mmorpg content videogame cuts entertainment online sony
Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch Tops 7 Million Players
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JUNE 3, 2016
Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment says it now has more than 7 million players on its newest title, Overwatch , which it launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on May 24th. overwatch videogame release blizzard entertainment game player first person shooterBlizzard said that so far, those players have spent more than 119 hours in total playing the game, which Blizzard categorizes as a "team shooter".
Dreamscape Immersive Raises Series A Funding For VR Entertainment Centers
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FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Los Angeles-based Dreamscape Immersive , a developer of immersive, virtual reality entertainment experiences, said on yesterday afternoon that it has raised a Series A financing round. park theme imagineering dreamworks disney hollywood content entertainment capital venture immersive dreamscapeSize of the funding round was not announced, however, a regulatory filing indicates around $11.36M was raised in the round.
Global Eagle Entertainment Loses CEO, CFO
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FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , which provides in-flight, satellite-based Internet services for airlines, has named a new CEO, after the loss of both its CEO and CFO on Monday. resign executive satellite wireless inflight entertainment eagle globalAccording to the company, its board has appointed Jeff Leddy as its new CEO and interim CFO. Leddy replaces Dave Davis, who has resigned both as a board director and CEO of the company on Monday, according to the company.
Myspace Sets Entertainment Head
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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Beverly Hills-based Myspace , the online social entertainment site now owned by Specific Media, said this morning that it has named Roger Mincheff as President of Myspace Entertainment. Mincheff was previously at Fox Filmed Entertainment, serving as SVP Branded Entertainment; he also served as CEO of Spacedog Media, a digital marketing agency. myspace entertainment music specificmedia specific media executive
Ground Control Aims At Voice Activated Entertainment, Backed By CAA
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AUGUST 17, 2017
According to the startup, is is developing "voice-activated entertainment experiences" and interactive audio technology, which will tape into well-known personalities across entertainment, sports, politics, music and beyond. ground control voice entertainment mike macadaan creative artists
Blizzard Entertainment, NERF Team To Bring Overwatch Gear To Real Life
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JULY 23, 2018
Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment and NERF Rival , owned by Hasbro , said this weekend that they are bringing one of the weapons from Blizzard's popular Overwatch video game to life. blizzard entertainment hasbro nerf rival overwatch video game videogame contentAccording to the two, they are launching a new, fully functional NERF toy called the NERF RIVAL OVERWATCH REAPER WIGHT EDITION blaster.
Blizzard Entertainment, ESPN Partner On Gaming Competition
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MARCH 9, 2015
Irvine-based online, massively multiplayer online game maker Blizzard Entertainment said last week that it is launching a new, video game competition which will award more than $450,000 in tuition and other prizes to college students--not to mention coverage on ESPN. Blizzard Entertainment said its Heroes of the Dorm tournament will pit college student teams against each other on its Heroes of the Storm title, which will give free tuition for students for the rest of their college career.
Meteor Entertainment Raises $10M
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FEBRUARY 27, 2012
Meteor Entertainment , a developer of a downloadable, online shooting game called Hawken , has raised $10M in funding, according to reports. hawken meteor entertainment venture capital adhesive gamesSource of the funding included Benchmark Capital and FirstMark Capital. Hawken is being developed by Alhambra-based game studio Adhesive Games. The funding was led by former JAMDAT founder Mitch Lasky, who is now at Benchmark. READ MORE>>.
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OCTOBER 28, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011 -- paidContent Entertainment. Last November, industry leaders, disruptors, creators, distributors and investors gathered in West Hollywood for the day-long paidContent Entertainment: The Battle for the Digital Home. This year, well bring the same mix together for an incisive look at the state of media and entertainment today.
Fandango Extends Deal With Regal Entertainment
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APRIL 15, 2013
Los Angeles-based online and mobile movie ticketing and information service Fandango announced today that it has extended a current ticketing contract it has with Regal Entertainment Group. fandango regal entertainment movie mobile
Twistory Entertainment Being Sold In Asset Sale
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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! twistory entertainment asset sale bankruptcy merger acquisition content videogame gaming
Respawn Entertainment Acquired By EA For Up To $455M
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NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Los Angeles-based game studio Respawn Entertainment , best known for its development of the title Titanfall, has been acquired by Electronic Arts , the two said on Thursday afternoon. Respawn Entertainment was led by Vince Zampella, and was based in Sherman Oaks. titanfall acquisition merger videogame arts electronics entertainment respawn
Blizzard Entertainment Links Games Into Facebook
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JUNE 7, 2016
Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment and Facebook said on Monday that the two are in a new collaboration, where Blizzard will link its games into Facebook, via Facebook Login. blizzard entertainment facebook login integration videogameThe deal will let users sign up for, and log into games using their Facebook account. The deal will also help drive more social activity and integration within Blizzard's games.
Mammoth Media Finds $13M For Mobile Entertainment
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JANUARY 30, 2018
Los Angeles-based Mammoth Media , a startup that says it is developing mobile-first media, has raised $13M in a Series A funding round, the company disclosed on Tuesday. The company, co-founded by CEO Benoit Vatere, and incubated at venture studio Science Inc., said the funding was led by Greylock Partners and also included Science Inc. Greylock's Josh Elman joins the company's board as part of the funding. READ MORE>>. scienceinc vatere benoit capital venture enteratinment mobile media mammoth
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