‘Lost’ Producer Finds CBS Studios Deal

By NELLIE ANDREEVA Thursday April 15, 2010 @ 3:54pm PDT

EXCLUSIVE: Lost co-executive producer Paul Zbyszewski has inked a two-year overall deal with CBS TV Studios. Under the seven-figure pact, Zbyszewski will work on new drama projects for the studio, which had been interested in developing with him for some time and reached out to him when he became available at the end of Lost. Additionally, if CBS Studios’ pilot for CBS Hawaii Five-0 goes to series, Zbyszewski will be a co-executive producer on it.

Zbyszewski, who created the 2006 ABC series Day Break, has been on Lost for the last two seasons and shared a best series Emmy nomination in 2009 with the rest of  the producing team of the hit ABC drama, now in its final sixth season. He most recently wrote the Sundown and The Package episodes, which aired last month. Zbyszewski, who also co-wrote the 2004 feature After the Sunset, is repped by UTA, Generate [Chris Pollack] and attorney P.J. Shapiro.

Videos:

 

Starbucks Rap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qK5GZp4NAk&feature=player_embedded

 

The Chinese Susan Boyle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3-p_4z6FiM&feature=player_embedded

 

New Tiger Woods Nike Commercial Parodies

http://www.popeater.com/2010/04/08/tiger-woods-nike-commercial-parodies/?icid=main

 

Websites:

 

The Hollywood Temp Diaries

Temps are the lowest life form in Hollywood. They are lower than assistants. Lower than those in the mail room. Lower than everyone. Why? Because they are completely disposable. You don’t like the temp. Get a new one. (Oh and we don’t get health insurance, paid vacation, 401k, etc.) I am one of those barnacles on the hull of the good ship “Hollywood.” These are my stories.

http://www.tempdiaries.com/

 

Webseries:

 

Blair Fowler— aka JuicyStar07 on YouTube

If you haven’t heard of Blair Fowler yet, now’s the time. The 17-year-old from Tennessee is fast becoming an Oprah-of-style for adolescent fashionistas, In short, Blair Fowler is YouTube’s fashion and beauty guru for the Forever21 set. Her uploads, focusing on beauty how-tos, fashion insights, “haul” videos (in which the vlogger goes through their shopping bags, detailing their latest finds for their audience), and personal vlogs have garnered over 61 million views. She’s the Queen Bee, and a marketer’s dream come true.

http://www.youtube.com/user/juicystar07

 

Articles:

 

Can Anyone Beat this Cable Network?

Secrets Behind USA’s Record Ratings Rally at No. 1

http://www.multichannel.com/article/451076-Can_Anyone_Beat_this_Cable_Network_.php

 

MGM, Miramax ponder second choices

Extension of interest payment gives MGM some time

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i3ecdc15bacc281d26e2814992283b51d

 

How to Build a Web Series People Will Keep Watching

Media Reviews for Media People: The Onion’s A.V. Club Undercover

http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=143175

 

Reveille Wakes up to New Web Series, TV Projects

Deal With Toyota, Yahoo Extends Production Company’s Reach Online

http://adage.com/madisonandvine/article?article_id=143210

 

Networks looking to reclaim Fridays

Challenge is to keep costs down while still attracting viewers

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i3ecdc15bacc281d25c696145ad442a98

 

Buh-Bye Bebo — Or Why It’s Impossible To Save A Flailing Social Network

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=125713

 

(Engage: Teens) The Eyes Have It

YouTube has become a breeding ground for teen stars, but what can marketers learn from these examples?

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=125735

 

SAG split on AFTRA’s call to merge

Letter draws mixed reactions from guild’s leaders

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i66ddacf93da504a999bf51e646585b56

 

Events:

 

Digital LA – Digital Music Panel: Artists Go Social

Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm

Stone Rose at Sofitel – 8555 Beverly Blvd

We like music! Join us for our pre-Coachella panel discussion with digital music industry experts on how artists are using social media and cutting edge tools to distribute and market their songs and brands.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space limited. RSVP YES so we can let u know when registration is available
http://digitalla.net/

 

BritWeek Film & TV Summit

In Association with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles
Maximizing Success in the UK & US

Friday, April 23 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

http://www.britweek.org/2010/LA_film_summit.html?expandable=1

Videos:

 

Harvard Sailing Team – Boys Will Be Girls

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

 

5 Year Old at Fenway Park

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

 

Websites:

 

Unvarnished

Unvarnished is an online resource for building, managing, and researching professional reputation, using community-contributed, professional reviews. Unvarnished reviews help you get the inside scoop on other business professionals, providing candid assessments of coworkers, potential hires, business partners, and more.

Website: http://www.getunvarnished.com/beta

More Info: http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/30/unvarnished-a-clean-well-lighted-place-for-defamation/

 

Webseries:

 

Bertolli’s Into the Heart of Italy

After dipping its toes into web content with a web series for a Panasonic microsite, Magical Elves partnered with WPP’s Mindshare Entertainment to produce “Into the Heart of Italy,” a “Top Chef”-meets-”Amazing Race” cooking series. The production shop hopes to create a new template for branded storytelling that goes more in-depth than the average 30-second spot and lives beyond the TV screen.

http://intotheheartofitaly.yahoo.com/

 

Articles:

 

How to Rebuild A Cable Network

You’ve just gotten the green light to rebrand your widely distributed cable network. Here’s your step-by-step guide to the perfect makeover

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450834-How_to_Rebuild_A_Cable_Network.php

 

Will cable drive conglomerates’ earnings?

Media giants to report first-quarter results in a few weeks

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3id278df2dbdc3bfc8aaae73b21aac3359?pn=1

 

My First 36 Hours With the IPad: a Verdict

http://adage.com/digitalnext/article?article_id=143131

 

Behold (and Fear!) the Awesome Social-Media Power of Justin Bieber Beliebers!

http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=142944

 

How TV Makers Are Selling the Idea of 3-D at Home

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/business/media/30adco.html?th&emc=th

 

The Rising Stars of Gossip Blogs

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/01/fashion/01gossips.html?th&emc=th

 

The Real Post-‘Oprah’ Era Opportunity

Stations looking to fill talk legend’s time slots with lower-cost shows

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450830-The_Real_Post_Oprah_Era_Opportunity.php

 

Events:

 

Digital LA – Digital Drinks @ La Vida

Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00pm

La Vida – 1448 N Gower ST, Los Angeles

Join us for our next Digital Drinks at the upscale new La Vida restaurant, as part of Tubefilter’s Web TV Week leading up to the Streamy Awards. Invited: web video producers, directors, actors, production, Streamy nominees, friends, and fans. Check the schedule at http://www.webtvweek.com We’ll be at La Vida restaurant and lounge, which ‘captures the flavor of the Mediterranean in Hollywood.’ Sip our Digital Drink special under the plaster-archways and palm trees in the outdoor courtyard. Swap biz cards with digital professionals in the glowing cool blue aqua bar. Show your moves on the dance floor – or watch from the raised VIP area.

http://digitalla.net/

 

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences College Television Awards Screening

Sunday, April 11th at 4:30 PM

Goldenson Theatre – North Hollywood, CA

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the next generation of television professionals and see their winning work in the categories of Animation, Children’s Programs, Comedy, Commercials, Documentary, Drama, Music, Magazine Shows, Narrative Series, and Newscasts from the 31st College Television Awards. You will have a chance to meet the filmmakers and network with your peers.

http://emmysfoundation.org/cta-screening

 

Digital LA – Digital Music Panel: Artists Go Social

Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm

Stone Rose at Sofitel – 8555 Beverly Blvd

We like music! Join us for our pre-Coachella panel discussion with digital music industry experts on how artists are using social media and cutting edge tools to distribute and market their songs and brands.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space limited. RSVP YES so we can let u know when registration is available
http://digitalla.net/

 

BritWeek Film & TV Summit

In Association with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles
Maximizing Success in the UK & US

Friday, April 23 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

http://www.britweek.org/2010/LA_film_summit.html?expandable=1

 

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/

Videos:

(Will) Truth in Advertising-Director’s Pitch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS10EuCdlKo

“NY-Z” – An ABSOLUT Collaboration with Jay-Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6zVR0SgSOM&feature=player_embedded

 I’ll Be Watching You (Miss You Coco)

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f671ea8243/i-ll-be-watching-you-miss-you-coco?rel=player

(One of Many) Lady Gaga Telephone Parody

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

 

Webseries:

Gamechangers Ep. 1: The Rant Writer

Many of your favorite rants were actual written by rant writer Charlie Hoard; here are his stories.

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/b28da80b63/gamechangers-ep-1-the-rant-writer?rel=player

 

Articles:

2010 Kids Choice Awards Winners

http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-awards/nominees/ 

Old and New Media Coexisting Nicely, Thank You

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/19/business/media/19adco.html?ref=television

Mobile Ready for Primetime, But TV Still King

Echoing common refrain, researchers at B&C/Multichannel News event want data to monetize cross-platform content, viewership

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450685-Mobile_Ready_for_Primetime_But_TV_Still_King.php 

Why Chatroulette may be ‘nexted’ by investors

Viral phenom faces challenges on the road to revenue

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3id51767e5e16b0979ddc10be184863cab

Events:

Digital LA – Digital Drinks @ La Vida

Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00pm

La Vida – 1448 N Gower ST, Los Angeles

Join us for our next Digital Drinks at the upscale new La Vida restaurant, as part of Tubefilter’s Web TV Week leading up to the Streamy Awards. Invited: web video producers, directors, actors, production, Streamy nominees, friends, and fans. Check the schedule at http://www.webtvweek.com We’ll be at La Vida restaurant and lounge, which ‘captures the flavor of the Mediterranean in Hollywood.’ Sip our Digital Drink special under the plaster-archways and palm trees in the outdoor courtyard. Swap biz cards with digital professionals in the glowing cool blue aqua bar. Show your moves on the dance floor – or watch from the raised VIP area.

http://digitalla.net/

 

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences College Television Awards Screening

Sunday, April 11th at 4:30 PM

Goldenson Theatre – North Hollywood, CA

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the next generation of television professionals and see their winning work in the categories of Animation, Children’s Programs, Comedy, Commercials, Documentary, Drama, Music, Magazine Shows, Narrative Series, and Newscasts from the 31st College Television Awards. You will have a chance to meet the filmmakers and network with your peers.

http://emmysfoundation.org/cta-screening

Digital LA – Digital Music Panel: Artists Go Social

Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm

Stone Rose at Sofitel – 8555 Beverly Blvd

We like music! Join us for our pre-Coachella panel discussion with digital music industry experts on how artists are using social media and cutting edge tools to distribute and market their songs and brands.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space limited. RSVP YES so we can let u know when registration is available
http://digitalla.net/

 

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/