Conference News
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Comic-Con Special Edition to Feature Limited Hollywood Presence
Hollywood’s home entertainment studios are mostly skipping Comic-Con Special Edition Thanksgiving weekend, but the event will still feature a smattering of movie- and TV-related programming. The first in-person gathering for San Diego Comic-Con fans since July 2019, Comic-Con Special Edition will take place Nov. 26-28 in and around the San Diego Convention Center. The event … Continue reading “Comic-Con Special Edition to Feature Limited Hollywood Presence”
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CES 2022 to Have Smaller Footprint, Fewer Attendees
The Las Vegas CES taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022, will have a smaller footprint than shows before the pandemic, organizers said in a Nov. 18 presentation to press. CES, which was virtual in 2021, in 2022 will not be using the South Hall of the convention center, and Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the … Continue reading “CES 2022 to Have Smaller Footprint, Fewer Attendees”
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Comic-Con Special Edition to Feature Limited Hollywood Presence
Hollywood’s home entertainment studios are mostly skipping Comic-Con Special Edition Thanksgiving weekend, but the event will still feature a smattering of movie- and TV-related programming. The first in-person gathering for San Diego Comic-Con fans since July 2019, Comic-Con Special Edition will take place Nov. 26-28 in and around the San Diego Convention Center. The event … Continue reading “Comic-Con Special Edition to Feature Limited Hollywood Presence”
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CES 2022 to Have Smaller Footprint, Fewer Attendees
The Las Vegas CES taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022, will have a smaller footprint than shows before the pandemic, organizers said in a Nov. 18 presentation to press. CES, which was virtual in 2021, in 2022 will not be using the South Hall of the convention center, and Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the … Continue reading “CES 2022 to Have Smaller Footprint, Fewer Attendees”
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Samsung’s Jong-Hee Han to Deliver Pre-Show Keynote at CES
Jong-Hee (JH) Han, president of the visual display business at Samsung Electronics, will deliver the pre-show keynote address at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, the Consumer Technology Association announced. Han’s keynote address will take place Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom. The keynote will present the company’s vision for an “Age … Continue reading “Samsung’s Jong-Hee Han to Deliver Pre-Show Keynote at CES”
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AFM Panelists: Disc Still Spinning at Independent Studios
While much of the discussion among panelists at the virtual American Film Market running Nov. 1-5 has been about digital distribution, independent supplier speakers have also noted that physical disc is still an important part of the pipeline. “We still will release a DVD and Blu-ray on each film,” said Michael Murphy, president of Gravitas … Continue reading “AFM Panelists: Disc Still Spinning at Independent Studios”
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AFM Panelists: Free Ad-Supported Streaming Platforms Fertile Ground for Indie Content
Free ad-supported streaming platforms are becoming an attractive distribution venue for independent content, said panelists Nov. 3 at the American Film Market. “The pandemic just accelerated the trend to streaming,” said Jennifer Vaux, head of content acquisition at the Roku Channel, likening the content flow to “drinking from a firehose filled with Red Bull.” “AVOD … Continue reading “AFM Panelists: Free Ad-Supported Streaming Platforms Fertile Ground for Indie Content”
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AFM Panel: Digital Marketplace Shifting to PVOD, AVOD and FAST
The digital marketplace is shifting, said panelists at the virtual American Film Market Nov. 1. Premium VOD has accelerated during the pandemic while subscription services’ pullback from buying independent content has made free ad-supported services such as AVOD and FAST the new target for content distributors. The pandemic made PVOD a necessary distribution model, said … Continue reading “AFM Panel: Digital Marketplace Shifting to PVOD, AVOD and FAST”
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HBO Max Releases First Two Episodes of ‘Young Justice: Phantoms’ During DC Fandome
Fans tuning in to the DC Fandome online event Oct. 16 were given an eagerly awaited first look at the fourth season of “Young Justice.” Following the debut of the trailer, it was announced that the first two episodes of Young Justice: Phantoms are now streaming on HBO Max. New episodes of the animated series … Continue reading “HBO Max Releases First Two Episodes of ‘Young Justice: Phantoms’ During DC Fandome”
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DEG Slates Entertainment Technology Event for February 2022
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group has announced a new entertainment technology conference for early next year as in-person events start to return. DEG’s EnTech Fest 2022 will be held Feb. 15 and 16 at an as-yet-unspecified location, with an opening reception, exhibits, networking and presentations. The trade association describes EnTech as “an in-person B2B trade … Continue reading “DEG Slates Entertainment Technology Event for February 2022”
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OTT.X Announces 2022 Events
OTT.X has announced its 2022 roster of events, which are all expected to be held in-person, according to the trade organization for streamers. The Annual OTT.X Breakfast at CES will be held Jan. 5 at the Stirling Club in Las Vegas. The Annual OTT.X Summit will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 at the … Continue reading “OTT.X Announces 2022 Events”
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IBC Media Confab Free to Attend, Stream Online
The 2021 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) for the first time is allowing interested parties to watch the sessions free in person in Amsterdam or via streaming platform IBC Digital, which launches Oct. 21. The confab, which was delayed from September, takes place Dec. 3-6. IBC 2019 attracted more than 56,000 attendees from 150 countries. The … Continue reading “IBC Media Confab Free to Attend, Stream Online”
