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World Technology Summit & Awards Ponders "Imagined Worlds, Plausible Futures"
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- Published on Sunday, 14 November 2010 16:13
- Written by Laura Blum
“Encouraging Serendipity” may sound like another sappy rom com, but it’s in fact the mantra of the World Technology Network, which will convene top science, business and technology geeks in Manhattan November 30 to December 1 for the 2010 World Technology Summit & 
Awards.
Bring together the world’s elite innovators, the Summit concept goes, have them toast one another's achievements, and see what bubbles up as they unleash their imaginations on bleeding-edge technologies – and how they can solve the planet’s problems. The event is also a recruiting ground for new WTN members, who require their peers’ nod to join this elite virtual think tank.
Digital Hollywood NY: Media Disruption To Mount Power Panels
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- Published on Friday, 29 October 2010 13:22
- Written by Laura Blum
Even if – or especially if – self-promotion is your motivation for attending another media conference, you’re likely to encounter some useful pointers at Digital Hollywood New York: Media Disruption: TV, Film & Video, Magazines, News, Books, Games, Commerce & Advertising, which will take place November 10 to 12, 2010 at the Lighthouse Conference Center (59th St. and Lexington Ave.) in New York City.
Networking opps abound in this three-day event where life imitates media platforms and attendees can browse the four to seven sessions unfolding concurrently in various conference rooms. And for an extra fee, those with unlimited appetites for shop talk can attend nightly dinners featuring special guest speakers yet to be announced.
The 2010 Future of Film Summit
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- Published on Friday, 22 October 2010 10:55
- Written by Brad Balfour
The 2010 Future of Film Summit to be held November 9, 2010, at The London Hotel in West Hollywood will focus on deal-making in the age of digital cinema, and how it will affect everything from the pitch process, packaging, production, distribution and exhibition.
Produced by Digital Media Wire and Variety, this high level event brings together an exclusive group of industry thought-leaders to discuss 
the current state of the industry, and how film and transmedia deals will be struck in the coming years.
Under the theme of Dealmaking in the Age of Digital Cinema, this event offers a unique opportunity for creatives, producers, buyers and film financiers to hear about and discuss current issues relevant to the film industry from top studio executives as well as independents. From changes in production financing to new opportunities offered by digital distribution, this event bring experts from all areas of the entertainment industry together to provide insight in a relaxed, yet exclusive atmosphere.
Keynotes and panel discussions are followed by audience Q&A, providing unrivaled access to top Hollywood execs and talent. We encourage frank discussion as well as deal-making during a networking lunch, plenty of networking breaks as well as a networking reception at the end of the day.
Co-Chairman and DreamWorks Studios CEO Stacey Snider will keynote at the Future of Film Summit. Snider oversees the creative and financial aspects of all film development and production as well as the company’s business strategy. Snider joined DreamWorks in March 2006 and since then has overseen such films as Dreamgirls, Sweeney Todd, Tropic Thunder, and Revolutionary Road.
Prior to joining DreamWorks, Snider served as Chairman of Universal Pictures where she oversaw all domestic and international business units of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Home Video, and Universal Pictures Franchise Development, including production, distribution, marketing as well as acquisitions, strategic planning, finance, and business development. Before she came to Universal, Snider was President of TriStar Pictures.
You won't want to miss this Future of Film Summit with one of Hollywood's top executives!
Other speakers include:
- SIBYL GOLDMAN, VP, Entertainment, Yahoo! Entertainment
- JEANETTE BUERLING, President Magnet Media Group
- HAL SADOFF, Head of International & Independent Film, ICM
- JOSHUA GREER, President & Co-Founder RealD
- BILL MECHANIC, Founder, Pandemonium Films
- JEFF GOMEZ, President & CEO, Starlight Runner Entertainment
- REX COOK, Founder & Chief Creative Director, AvatarLabs
- BRENT WEINSTEIN, Head of Digital Media, United Talent Agency
- ANDY PARSONS Chair of the U.S. Promotions Committee, Blu-ray Disc Association SVP Advanced Product Development Pioneer
- LINDSAY CONNER, Partner, Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
- DANIEL SCHEINMAN, Senior VP & General Manager, Cisco Media Solutions Group
- FREDRIK MALMBERG Co-Founder, Paradox Entertainmen
- STUART FORD Founder & CEO, IM Global
- JOHN CALKINS, EVP of Global Distribution & Commercial Innovation, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- MARK HUTCHISON Tax Principal, Rothstein Kass
- NIGEL MORRIS CEO, Aegis Media North America
- RICH MARTY VP of New Business Development, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- RICK COTTON, EVP & General Counsel, NBC Universal
- ROB CARLINER, Head of Film, Prospect Park
- BOB BERNEY, President of Theatrical Distribution, FilmDistrict
- TODD JADWIN Head of the Media & Communications Group, Houlihan Capital
- TOM QUINN, SVP of Magnolia Pictures/Magnet Releasing
- RENA RONSON, Co-Head, Independent Film Group, United Talent Agency
- JOHN FITHIAN, President & CEO, National Association of Theatre Owners
- ERIC ANDERSON, VP Content & Product Solutions, Samsung
- STEVE GAYDOS, Executive Editor, Variety
- PETER BART VP & Editorial Director Variety
- DANIEL MANDIL, Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Content Protection Officer Motion Picture Assoc. of America
- CHASE NORLIN. CEO, AlphaBird
For sponsorship and exhibitor packages, please contact Jay Baage, VP of Business Development, Digital Media Wire at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Linda Buckley Bruno, Publishing Director, Variety and Home Entertainment Group at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
For group ticket packages, contact Duan Li at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Tel. 310-855-0033 ext. 0.
NewLife Expo Returns to Planet New York
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- Published on Thursday, 07 October 2010 00:40
- Written by Laura Blum
Once again, holistic questers will journey to the other side – the West Side of Manhattan -- to attend NewLife Expo (October 15 to 17, 2010). Dubbed "the Disneyland of the mind, body and spirit," New York's greatest convergence of alternative healers, new agers, hypnotists and coaches will summon more than 200 exhibitors and speakers to the Hotel New Yorker (West 34th Street and 8th Avenue) and perhaps as many as 14,000 visitors.
