Conference News
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Online CES Moves to Jan. 11-14
The 2021 CES event, which is going online and was scheduled to start Jan. 6, is moving back to Jan. 11-14, organizers announced. The new schedule is: Jan. 11: Exclusive media-only access Jan. 12: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming Jan. 13: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming Jan. 14: Conference programming Owned and produced by … Continue reading “Online CES Moves to Jan. 11-14”
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NAB Confab Pushed Back to October 2021
The National Association of Broadcasters has pushed back the previously-delayed 2020 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 11–14, to October 9–13, 2021 in Las Vegas. The annual confab combines traditional broadcast television with pay-TV, Hollywood and over-the-top video distribution. In a letter to members, trade group CEO Gordon Smith said uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus … Continue reading “NAB Confab Pushed Back to October 2021”
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Online CES Moves to Jan. 11-14
The 2021 CES event, which is going online and was scheduled to start Jan. 6, is moving back to Jan. 11-14, organizers announced. The new schedule is: Jan. 11: Exclusive media-only access Jan. 12: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming Jan. 13: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming Jan. 14: Conference programming Owned and produced by … Continue reading “Online CES Moves to Jan. 11-14”
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NAB Confab Pushed Back to October 2021
The National Association of Broadcasters has pushed back the previously-delayed 2020 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 11–14, to October 9–13, 2021 in Las Vegas. The annual confab combines traditional broadcast television with pay-TV, Hollywood and over-the-top video distribution. In a letter to members, trade group CEO Gordon Smith said uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus … Continue reading “NAB Confab Pushed Back to October 2021”
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DC FanDome Returns Sept. 12
The DC FanDome virtual event is returning for a second installment Sept. 12. The first FanDome took place Aug. 22 and showcased movie and TV news from Warner Bros. and DC Comics properties. Called “DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse,” the 24-hour event will allow fans to create and control their own viewing experience from more … Continue reading “DC FanDome Returns Sept. 12”
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Microsoft’s Dametra Johnson-Marletti: Representation Across All Levels Key to Corporate Diversity
With the country in the midst of coronavirus pandemic and social unrest, Dametra Johnson-Marletti, GM of Microsoft’s digital store and a female executive of color, has found herself wearing many hats due in part to her unique background. Growing up in inner-city Los Angeles, Johnson-Marletti used her basketball skills to earn a scholarship to Colorado … Continue reading “Microsoft’s Dametra Johnson-Marletti: Representation Across All Levels Key to Corporate Diversity”
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OTT.X Summit Speakers Talk FAST (Free, Ad-Supported Television)
Free, ad-supported television dominated the discussion during the OTT.X summit’s opening-day keynote panel. Known by the acronym FAST, the market certainly is in growth mode. Media heavyweights ViacomCBS and Comcast Corp. have acquired Pluto TV and Xumo, respectively, while Comcast’s much-ballyhooed Peacock streaming service also will have a free, ad-supported component. And as Media Play … Continue reading “OTT.X Summit Speakers Talk FAST (Free, Ad-Supported Television)”
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OTT.X to Host Career and Leadership Development Summit
OTT.X on July 28 announced plans to host its first-ever Career and Leadership Development Summit on Aug. 12, using an online format similar to its popular “OTT.X Online Live” sessions. The summit will feature three components, including a conference session with career and leadership development presentations delivered by successful executives; a series of informal discussion … Continue reading “OTT.X to Host Career and Leadership Development Summit”
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2021 CES Trade Show Moving Online Only Due to COVID-19 Resurgence
The annual in-person CES in Las Vegas — an industry mainstay for 50 years once known by its longer moniker of the Consumer Electronics Show — has been canceled due to surges in COVID-19 infections and will be replaced by an all-digital format, Jan. 6-9, 2021, organizer Consumer Technology Association announced July 28. “Amid the … Continue reading “2021 CES Trade Show Moving Online Only Due to COVID-19 Resurgence”
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Comic-Con@Home Panel Plumbs the Depths of Shooting Underwater in ‘Deep Blue Sea 3’
There were several challenges when making the third installment in the “Deep Blue Sea” feature franchise, including overcoming the usual difficulties with shooting on water (a la Steven Spielberg’s legendary struggles with Jaws) and coming up with a new premise that didn’t involve an underwater lab, as the two previous movies had. Global warming came … Continue reading “Comic-Con@Home Panel Plumbs the Depths of Shooting Underwater in ‘Deep Blue Sea 3’”
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Well Go USA Touts ‘Invincible Dragon’ Blu-ray Disc, DVD and Digital Release on San Diego Comic-Con@Home Panel
Well Go USA unveiled an all-new trailer for live-action martial arts movie Invincible Dragon as part of a July 23 presentation at the first San Diego Comic-Con@Home “Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza” panel discussion. The panel featured Ric Meyers (Films of Fury, Atlas Originals Presents Targitt), Frank Djeng (Iron Fists & Kung Fu Kicks), Eric Jacobus (God of War), … Continue reading “Well Go USA Touts ‘Invincible Dragon’ Blu-ray Disc, DVD and Digital Release on San Diego Comic-Con@Home Panel”
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Amazon Orders Third Season of ‘The Boys,’ Adds Aftershow
Amazon Studios has ordered a third season of the dark superhero series “The Boys,” and is adding an aftershow for season two, according to the Amazon Prime Video original show’s online Comic-Con@Home panel July 23. The aftershow will be called “Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys” and be hosted by Aisha Tyler, who also hosted the … Continue reading “Amazon Orders Third Season of ‘The Boys,’ Adds Aftershow”