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Why Seriously Thinks Mobile Games Are Key To Hollywood's Future

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In the mobile age, what is the key to connecting and engaging with users, and where does Hollywood''s creative content fit into the mix? What''s the connection between Seriously and Hollywood? You''ve got a situation, where Youtube is considered to have bigger celebrities now than Hollywood. He composed our music, too.

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Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Impact entertainment “accelerator” inks deal with Netflix

TechCrunch LA

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.

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Thanks to socalTECH's Sponsors!

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OnHollywood socalTECH is proud to be an affiliate partner of the upcoming OnHollywood event, where cutting-edge technology CEOs from the back streets of Silicon Valley meet the Hollywood digital entertainment and media elite. SoCal IP Law Group LLP - IP Counselors For Technology Companies.

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New Paths Toward Convergence

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The competition is drawing players from diverse marketsincluding digital media, internet services, and Telecom/IP communications companies. This is driving massive demand for new digital content distribution networks, in addition to an entirely new ecosystem of business and technology relationships. See [link] (more).

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How Jukin Media Is Turning Viral Video Into A Real Business

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We find the content they want, and we user our technology and people to service the show. It really started, because John is a clip show producer, and realized that the value was in the ownership of the IP. All of those revolve around the central thesis that you have to own your own IP. What''s next on your list of things to do?

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Interview with Eric Frankel, StarGreetz

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Last week, Los Angeles-based StarGreetz (www.stargreetz.com) debuted its celebrity-powered, personalized message service to the public, allowing both brands and artists to send highly personalized messages to their fans. For our readers who haven't yet heard of your company, what's the idea behind StarGreetz?

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Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010

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Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. - First Principles.

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