Videos:

Jimmy Kimmel Live – Handsome Men’s Club

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGJXLxtVEo&feature=player_embedded

 

Gaga In Wonderland

How do you make Tim Burton‘s Alice in Wonderland even weirder, and infinitely more awesome in the process? You add Lady Gaga into the mix, obviously. Check out this awesome “trailer” for Gaga in Wonderland, and prepare to be amazed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW7fKqSet0Y

Websites:

SWRV

SWRV is the first 24/7, non-stop interactive music video network that lets you take control. Each show offers a unique way for you to impact what music videos will play next by voting, rating, or commenting via text message or online at swrv.tv. Upload your personal pics or videos for the chance to appear on screen alongside your favorite artists.

http://www.musicchoice.com/swrv/Vidications.aspx

 

Cheezburger Network’s Wedinator

Trashing Your Special Day is Our Prime Directive

http://wedinator.com/

 

Hear My Secrets

Confess and Be Judged

http://hearmysecrets.com/

 

Articles:

Is Voice-Based Bubbly the New Twitter?

Service Takes Off in India With Zero Marketing; Brazil and Japan Are Next

http://adage.com/globalnews/article?article_id=142752

 

Television Is Not Free and Does Not Want to Be

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/opinion/09tue4.html?th&emc=th

 

Summer b.o. to profit from sequels, reboots

‘Sex and the City 2,’ ‘Robin Hood’ will vie for audiences

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i474fda2d02866bfd63b499543ada1116

 

Growing SXSW hasn’t lost its indie cred

Many filmmakers start journey to sell their pic at Texas fest

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic7094b13c12aa2ac718635b5ba77a5a8

 

Upfronts 2010: Nickelodeon Looks to The Future With Five Pillar Strategy

Slates six new shows, 16 returning series, move into feature films at 2010 upfront presentation

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450071-Upfronts_2010_Nickelodeon_Looks_to_The_Future_With_Five_Pillar_Strategy.php

 

Bravo greenlights four new shows

Cabler adding fifth night of original primetime programming

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i724486204375a1060c656377e900b7b2

 

Facebook Helps Social Start-Ups Gain Users

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/technology/13social.html?th&emc=th

 

Events:

MediaClub LA

Thursday, March 18, 2010 – 7:00pm – 10:00pm

W Hollywood – 6250 Hollywood Blvd

Join LA’s Largest Business Networking Organization for Media Professionals and see you at our next event. Come mingle with top industry professionals in Media and Technology. Attendees work at companies such as CAA, Disney, Dreamworks, Fox, ICM, MySpace, NBC, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, William Morris, YouTube, etc

http://www.mediaclubla.org/RSVP.html

 

Exploiting Rights Management in a Multiplatform World

Free Live Webcast

Tuesday March 23, 2010 – 2PM EST • 11AM PST

http://www.media.qualitytech.com/client/new_bay/2010_0323/197610/launch.htm

 

2010 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Sat, Apr 24, 2010-Sun, Apr 25, 2010

UCLA – 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90095

UCLA hosts the largest festival on the west coast featuring more than 100 author panels (with authors ranging from Ray Bradbury to Mary Higgins Clark to Tori Spelling) and the “Comix Strip” which offers access to comic book, graphic novel and manga exhibitors

http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks/

 

SHOWBIZ EXPO

LOS ANGELES – Sat/Sun April 24-25, 2010
10am – 5pm on Both Days
Los Angeles Convention Center – West Hall B

ShowBiz Expo is a FREE five-star event that brings everyone in the Entertainment Industry  together under one roof (film makers, production companies, studios, screenwriters, producers, directors, actors, designers, company/general managers, editors, cinematographers, crew, musicians, etc.). This event is FREE to attend.
ShowBiz Expo is the only event of its kind that simultaneously offers great exhibitors, industry workshops (ranging from producers panels to casting directors to festivals), HeadShot Lane, Movie Reel Showcase, Designers Showcase, Project Boards, Roundtable networking, Focus Groups, Film Festival, actual casting calls (Telsey + Company and Disney Theatrical Group), and networking opportunities in a professional all-entertainment related trade show venue.
While the main Expo is FREE, if you’d like to attend workshops, focus groups and other premium conference options, use discount code INFO25 when you register and get 25% OFF!!

http://www.theshowbizexpo.com/

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