SoCal Tech Calendar
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.
SoCal Tech Calendar
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.
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TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 7, 2019
The company is one of a growing number of startups trying to rejuvenate the music streaming market by combining it with social networking so that audiences can listen to the playlists of their favorite athletes and entertainers… and their friends. The company has been out in the market in a beta version since February and has focused on lining up potential Earbuds devotees from among Fox’s friends in the NFL and entertainers from music and media.
socalTECH
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. He also served at ESPN SportNation and NBCUniversal's G4 network, along with Comcast, ZDTV, Tech TV, DreamWorks, NBC's Peter Engel Productions, TV Guide Channel, and CinemaLine. IGN Entertainment is part of Ziff Davis, which is own by LA's J2 Global.
socalTECH
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Santa Monica-based Vertical Networks , a "mobile-first" content studio which was backed by Snap , has been acquired by New York-based entertainment and sports media company Whistle. Vertical Networks was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch. Both Veritlca Networks and Whistle develop content for Snap. entertainment hollywood content acquisition merger whistle networks vertical
socalTECH
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.
socalTECH
JULY 18, 2018
As part of the funding, Viacom Media Networks COO Sarah Levy joins the company's board of directors. pocket.watch kids entertainment venture capital viacom content hollywood filmLos Angeles-based media brand Pocket.watch , which creates content for kids, has raised $15M in a Series B funding round, led by Viacom, the company said today. Pocket.watch says it develops eerything from small-screen video to big-screen blockbusters, games, toys, and other products focused on kids.
socalTECH
JANUARY 4, 2010
San Diego-based Entropic Communications is powering a Ethernet-to-coax bridge product from Wistron NeWeb (WNC), a developer of home entertainment networking products, the firm disclosed today. According to Entropic and WNC, Entropic's chip set is being used as part of the product, which allows consumers to connect up to four Internet TVs, Blu-ray Players, game consoles, and other Ethernet-enabled devices via preexisting coax cable, using the MoCA standard.
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 -- Entertainment Networking Event. Bring your business cards and friends to meet the "who's who" of entertainment and new media in Hollywood. There's hip music, networking, and the opportunity to mingle with everyone that's changing the way things work. See [link] (more
socalTECH
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Marina Del Rey-based Global Eagle Entertainment , the provider of in-flight, broadband Internet services, has signed a deal with satellite network operator Intelsat S.A. , The companies said Global Eagle Entertainment's service will use C- and Ku-band services on eight satellites, plus IntelSat's new EpicNG satellites, Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 35e. The deal brings the total number of Intelsat satellites under contract to Global Eagle Entertainment to 17.
socalTECH
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. Leddy has been on its board since January of 2013, and was founder and CEO of Verizon Telematics, and also previously served at SkyTerra Communications, and as a director at Hughes Network Systems. resign executive satellite wireless inflight entertainment eagle global
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012 -- Entertainment Apps Conference + Entertainment App Awards. The Entertainment Apps Conference will bring together top digital distribution and marketing execs from the major studios and networks, CE and set-top box makers, technology and platform providers, developer and content creators for a day-long conference on the emerging world of app-based entertainment content and services.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010 -- paidContent Entertainment. Now that broadband has gone mainstream were talking internet TVs, gaming consoles, indie set-tops, over-the-top and home-wide networks. Not too long ago, the fight for control was all about the living room and it was between cable, satellite and telcos with a tech effort here and there.
socalTECH
MAY 22, 2012
Van Nuys-based Audiolife , the startup which provided product fulfillment for the music industry and artists, has been acquired by Florida firm Alliance Entertainment. According to Alliance Entertainment, Audiolife's founders will remain in Los Angeles, but the company will be moving its fulfillment operations to Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Audiolife was backed by angels, including members of the Tech Coast Angels and CVAN, the Coachella Valley Angel Network.
socalTECH
MAY 2, 2011
The web site of San Diego-based Sony Online Entertainment , the developer of massively multiplayer online games, was shut down today, along with Station.com, another Sony site, due to continued issues with hacking of the firm's systems. According to a notice on Sony Online Entertainment's website today, the site has been shut down due to the investigation into the hacking of its Qriocity and Playstation Network video game service last week.
socalTECH
APRIL 20, 2016
Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , which provides in-flight wireless, entertainment systems, and related services to the airline industry, says it has inked an expanded deal with satellite network operator SES , to add satellite capacity over India, Central Asia, the Middle East and North America. global eagle entertainment satellite aerospace kuband inflight wireless wifi
socalTECH
OCTOBER 30, 2014
Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment , the developer of in-flight wireless and entertainment systems for airlines, said today that it has linked up with satellite operator SES , to bring Ku-band satellite bandwith to the company''s systems. The two said they will offer up globall, KU-band satellite connectivity using SES''s worlwide satellite network. global eagle entertainment satellite airplane airline wireless kuband downlink
socalTECH
JANUARY 20, 2010
Hollywood-based Taltopia.com , an online social networking site for artists, said today that it is launching a new tool which aggregates casting calls and job postings in the entertainment and arts industry. Taltopia operates an online site which allows users to network with other atists, and vote on art, video, pictures, and more. Tags: taltopia casting calls hollywood entertainment content jobs
TechCrunch LA
JUNE 17, 2020
Imagine Impact , the entertainment accelerator launched by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard to try and bring Silicon Valley-style mentorship and project development techniques to Hollywood, has inked a development deal with Netflix and is looking for submissions. Having worked with them and Imagine Entertainment on the upcoming Hillbilly Elegy and T ick, Tick … Boom!,
socalTECH
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Playa Vista-based VENN , which operates a streaming game network, has raised $26M in a Series A funding round, the company said on Tuesday. venn venture capital videogame game streaming content entertainment nexstarThe funding was co-led by BITKRAFT Ventures and Nexstar Media Group, and also included Eldridge, WISE Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, as well as the company's seed investors. Nexstar will add a member to VENN's board as part of the funding round.
socalTECH
AUGUST 15, 2011
A trio of United Talent Agency execs said Friday that they have launched a new, media company focused on the intersection of Internet and entertainment. The firm said it is working with the Cheezburger Network to develop projects for TV and digital, and also has partnership with AdGent Digital and Funny or Die. serious business venture capital seed internet hollywood agent entertainment cheezburger
socalTECH
AUGUST 8, 2017
Los Angeles-based TYT Network , the online news empire run by Cenk Uygur, said this morning that it has raised $20M in a round of funding, to expand the company's management, creative talent, subscription offerings, marketing, and content and community. network cenk uygur content millenial streaming video show entertainment news politics venture capital hollywood
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2010
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online content network headed by Richard Rosenblatt, said today that it has launched a new "Talent and Expert Network," which will highlight entertainment personalities through its site. Demand said it would find "authentic and entertaining" personalities which it will integrate into its original content and articles.
socalTECH
JUNE 17, 2013
Fullscreen , the online entertainment video site headed by George Strompolos, announced this morning that it has raised a round of Series A funding. Fullscreen said its clients include NBCUniversal and Ryan Seacrest Productions, and that it now has a network of over 10,000 channels, 150 million subscribers, and 2.5 fullscreen media entertainment youtube network content hollywood venture capital
socalTECH
MAY 2, 2011
San Diego-based Sony Online Entertainment , the developer of massively multiplayer online games, has provided details of the intrusion on the firm's systems, saying that hackers may have stolen its customer information. The revelation follows last week's hacking of Sony's PlayStation Network and other services. The firm also said it is taking steps to enhance security and strength of its network infrastructure.
socalTECH
JANUARY 21, 2021
Los Angeles-based OpenDrives, a developer of network attached storage (NAS) products for the enterprise, said on Thursday that it has raised $20M in a Series B funding round. OpenDrives is developing Network Attached Storage (NAS) which the company says provides high performance computing (HPC), on-prem, and hybrid cloud capabilities for the enterprise, media and entertainment, pharmaceutical, and federal government agency markets.
socalTECH
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
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 14, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009 -- Variety Entertainment and Technology. 1-day conference featuring a schedule of in-depth discussions and networking focusing on the top business issues impacting technology in entertainment today. See [link] (more
Tech.Co
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
LinkedIn is by far the world’s largest professional network with more than 380 million members in over 200 countries and territories. But it isn’t meeting the needs of everyone, leading to the creation of several sites positioning themselves as the go-to professional network for niche industries. And if you work in the entertainment industry, you have Stage 32. Stage 32 goes beyond the traditional benefits offered by professional networks (e.g.,
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
We had the notion that we could create a service that was aimed at the mass market, which was really user friendly, which provided a service to the consumer, and that helped bring back the fun in the entertainment experience, so that we could help the consumer bridge the digital divide. We''re next day TV with the networks. media technicolor dreamworks television hollywood content streaming entertainment digital batter john
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 25, 2011
Join us tonight live at 8pm PST from UCLA Korn Hall for Digital LA’s Branded Entertainment panel right here on TechZulu. They’ll discuss how content creators and brands work together to create, develop, and market digital branded entertainment. Matt McMahon, Fox Digital Entertainment, VP Mobile. Tamara Kruger, Matter, Edelman Sports and Entertainment. Check-In, Networking and light appetizers. 9:30-10p Networking.
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 7, 2012
What does the Tower card have to do with tech and entertainment, you ask? In the entertainment business, technology is often seen as the Tower card; the lightning bolt destroying the stronghold and shaking it to its very foundation. Join us on Monday, May 24 at NextSpace in Culver City as we highlight some of the latest innovations disrupting the entertainment business in positive ways. 8:30 – 9:30pm – Networking Mixer.
TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 30, 2022
Eventually, Nigam sees the company expanding into a full-fledged social network, which he said Gen Z is “starving for.”
socalTECH
JULY 17, 2017
Irvine-based 5 Bars , a distributed antenna systems (DAS) installer and operator, has been acquired by Florida-based Neutral Connect Networks (NCN), the companies announced earlier this month. The acquisition was announced by Neutral Connect Networks, as part of a $30M funding from M/C Partners. 5bars neutral connect networks distributed antenna system merger acquisition
socalTECH
AUGUST 20, 2014
Does the entertainment industry need its own social networking site? Los Angeles-based Stage 32 thinks so--and so far, has 325,000 members for its online social networking site, which it says ties together film, television, and theater creatives. stage32 social networking hollywood content film theater television artist
socalTECH
MARCH 2, 2017
Los Angeles-based Cinedigm and The WHAM Network said on Wednesday that the two are launching a brand new, streaming network specifically focused on eSports and gaming. According to the two companies, the 24/7 streaming channel will provide news, information and entertainment focused on the global eSports and Gaming lifestyle.
Tech Zulu Event
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
On Friday, February 22, USC’s Business and Entertainment Association (BEA) is hosting its 4th annual E2: Evolution of Entertainment Conference at the Town & Gown Hall at the USC Campus. The event is designed for professionals and students alike who are interested in or are currently working in the field of entertainment or new media. It’s focus is on the evolving changes in technology that have had an influential impact on the business of entertainment.
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011 -- Facebook's Impact on Entertainment PR and Marketing. Learn first-hand from an all-star panel how the entertainment industry is using Facebook and other top social networking platforms. PRSA LA. Well cover best practices, case studies and strategies for success (as well as those to avoid). The panel will include representatives from Facebook, major studios, talent agencies and PR/digital marketing firms. Social Media Week LA. See [link] (more
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 -- AngelLaunch Networking Reception. We produce business networking events for startups, media and tech, digital media, entertainment,investors, ad agencies, brands, and small business owners. iHollywood Forum. We have several partners who are considering hosting a lunch or dinner reception the week of Oct 17 for those in Los Angeles attending other events such as Digital Hollywood. See [link].
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
and international cities like London, Mexico City, Seoul and Vilnius are building professional social networks for black professionals and blue collar workers, fashion labels, educational tools in augmented reality, kids entertainment, and an interactive entertainment production company.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Los Angeles-based The Action Network , a sports media company which provides content, tools, and analytics for sports betting fans, has raised $17.5M The funding came from Fertitta Capital, and also included The Chernin Group, plus David Blitzer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns a stake in the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils; The Chicago Cubs; BITKRAFT Esports Ventures; 6721 Capital and former Twitter COO Anthony Noto.
L.A. Business Journal
MARCH 22, 2017
Job hunting advice network raises $2.7 million, content management service Edlio acquires app Sangha, and entertainment content startup Pocketwatch raises $6 million
socalTECH
JUNE 2, 2011
Sony said today that it expects to begin full restoration of its PlayStation Network services starting today, in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. sony online entertainment game videogame hacking intrusion security content restoration qriocityThe firm also said it expects to resume its Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity services.
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