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JAKKS Pacific, NantWorks In Toy Joint Venture

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Los Angeles-based NantWorks , the technology incubation and investment firm run by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, and Malibu-based toy firm JAKKS Pacific announced this morning that the two are in a join venture to create anew company, DreamPlay Toys.

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EventUp Hits Eight Locations, Plans Further Expansion

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EventUp's selection of properties covers a wide range of venues, and has been known for such locations as Malibu beach homes, art galleries, and many other locations outside of the ordinary, in addition to banquet halls and similar locations. Headed by Tony Adam and backed by Science, Inc., EventUp launched almost a year ago. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Titans Peter Thiel, Matt Jacobson, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Mich Mathews, Elon Musk Buy Homes in Los Angeles

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In growing numbers, Silicon Valley executives—long based in tech strongholds like Santa Clara and Palo Alto—are buying homes in Los Angeles, as the lines between the technology and entertainment businesses grow blurrier. Earlier this year, Mr. Rappaport sold a beach cottage in Malibu to a Facebook executive for $6.8