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FandangoNow’s Cameron Douglas Elected EMA Chairman
Cameron Douglas, VP of home entertainment for Fandango’s on-demand video streaming service, FandangoNow, has been elected chairman of the Entertainment Merchants Association. Douglas replaces Jonathan Zepp, head of worldwide movies and TV partnerships for Google Play. Other officers include vice chair Suyin Lim, senior director, global content acquisition, Sony Interactive Entertainment; secretary Michele Edelman, EVP, … Continue reading “FandangoNow’s Cameron Douglas Elected EMA Chairman”
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DEG Europe Forms New Board, Launches Nordic Committee
The Digital Entertainment Group Europe (DEGE) July 30 announced a new board of directors, in addition to implementing a DEG Nordic Committee in association with the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) to support the growth of the digital entertainment market in that region. Digital Entertainment Group Europe (DEGE) is the pan-European industry association focused … Continue reading “DEG Europe Forms New Board, Launches Nordic Committee”
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FandangoNow’s Cameron Douglas Elected EMA Chairman
Cameron Douglas, VP of home entertainment for Fandango’s on-demand video streaming service, FandangoNow, has been elected chairman of the Entertainment Merchants Association. Douglas replaces Jonathan Zepp, head of worldwide movies and TV partnerships for Google Play. Other officers include vice chair Suyin Lim, senior director, global content acquisition, Sony Interactive Entertainment; secretary Michele Edelman, EVP, … Continue reading “FandangoNow’s Cameron Douglas Elected EMA Chairman”
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DEG Europe Forms New Board, Launches Nordic Committee
The Digital Entertainment Group Europe (DEGE) July 30 announced a new board of directors, in addition to implementing a DEG Nordic Committee in association with the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) to support the growth of the digital entertainment market in that region. Digital Entertainment Group Europe (DEGE) is the pan-European industry association focused … Continue reading “DEG Europe Forms New Board, Launches Nordic Committee”
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LAES: OTT About Change, Speakers Say
While there are many forms of over the top, or OTT, distribution, the term OTT is ultimately a “signifier for change” in the entertainment marketplace, said Erick Opeka, EVP of digital networks at Cinedigm July 17 at the OTT Channels Conference. The conference, which Opeka chaired, took place during the Los Angeles Entertainment Summit, produced … Continue reading “LAES: OTT About Change, Speakers Say”
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‘Vietnam War’ Doc a Double Winner at EMA’s Independent Studio Home Entertainment Awards
Well Go USA’s IP Man 3 won the Hall of Fame Award at the seventh annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit (LAES) July 17 in Hollywood. The 2015 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film, which has a 78% favorable Rotten Tomatoes score, was honored for its consistent performance since release three years ago. The honor was … Continue reading “‘Vietnam War’ Doc a Double Winner at EMA’s Independent Studio Home Entertainment Awards”
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LAES Keynoter Sondheim: Indies Must Maintain Legacy Disc Business While Embracing Digital Futures
Independent suppliers need to maximize existing businesses while embracing the new digital marketplace, said keynote speaker Bill Sondheim, president of the Cinedigm Entertainment Group, during his “State of the Industry” keynote presentation at the Los Angeles Entertainment Summit July 17. The LAES event, held at the Loews Hollywood July 17-18, is presented by the Entertainment … Continue reading “LAES Keynoter Sondheim: Indies Must Maintain Legacy Disc Business While Embracing Digital Futures”
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LAES 2018 Opens Today in Hollywood
The seventh annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit opens today with a focus on independent product, both physical and digital, as well as the booming OTT marketplace. The trade show, produced by the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA), runs for two days at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. The 2018 Los Angeles Entertainment Summit is … Continue reading “LAES 2018 Opens Today in Hollywood”
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Seventh Annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit Opens Tomorrow
The seventh annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit opens tomorrow (Tuesday, July 16) with a focus on independent product, both physical and digital, as well as the booming OTT marketplace. The trade show, produced by the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA), runs for two days at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. The 2018 Los Angeles … Continue reading “Seventh Annual Los Angeles Entertainment Summit Opens Tomorrow”
