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

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/

(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/

Videos:

The TV Theme Medley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i7u3fl-hP8&feature=player_embedded

The Future of Publishing

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

A Brief History of Teen Communication

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

Websites:

Failbooking

Failbooking’s mission is to give people the power to share their fails and infamy and make the world more hilarious and funny. Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with (questionable) friends, upload an unlimited number of (drunken) photos, share (potentially damaging) links and videos, and learn more about the (insane) people they meet (at Frat parties). http://failbooking.com/

Fiverr

The place for people to share things they’re willing to do for $5 http://www.fiverr.com/

Articles:

Google and Partners Seek TV Foothold

A platform called Google TV will bring the Web into the living room through televisions and set-top boxes.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/technology/18webtv.html?th&emc=th

Why Hollywood Keeps Making the Same Awful Movies

We’ve found the culprit: the audience

http://funnycrave.com/why-hollywood-keeps-making-the-same-awful-movies/11156/

Online TV-Watching Becomes Interactive Experience

NBC to Unveil Video Viewer Placed Amid Brand-Sponsored Web Content

http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=142895

Crackle sees video streams rise

Ad support lags despite growth

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i873a43a2fac704260d080e12db4d78a8

The Game of Death: France’s Shocking TV Experiment

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1972981,00.html 

Teen Girls: Sisterhood, Not Social Media, Sells

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=124239&nid=112256#

Post-SXSW, a Brief History of ‘Indie’ — and Why Marketers and Media Companies Love It So

In the Era of Evaporating Margins, True Indies Can Offer a Master Class on Survival

http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=142866

The Numbers Behind the World’s Fastest-Growing Web Site: YouTube’s Finances Revealed

Events:

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

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/

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/

Trailer For Every Oscar-Winning Movie Ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbhrz1-4hN4&feature=player_embedded

THE NEW DORK – Entrepreneur State of Mind (Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys Spoof)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exmwSxv7XJI&feature=player_embedded

All The Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleytalong/oscar-nominated-animated-short-films-hpz

Funny or Die’s Presidential Reunion

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f5a57185bd/funny-or-die-s-presidential-reunion

I Am A Motherf***er 

A two-part documentary about Thomas Bruso, also known as Epic Beard Man, whose belligerence has become a worldwide phenomenon. This should help offer some perspective on the man behind the drunken public fist fights.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/i-am-a-motherfer-the-thomas-bruso-story

Books:

She’s Crazy, He’s a Liar – Now What?: A Single Girl’s Guide to Understanding the Sexes

By Cecily Knobler

Luckily, comedienne Cecily Knobler has come out with a new dating book for both men and women called She’s Crazy, He’s a Liar – Now What? While the title may look like it’ll just reinforce stereotypes, it actually presents a less rigid, commonsense approach to dating that completely avoids being preachy. Instead of trying to give you rules to follow, Knobler shares her (many, many) firsthand experiences in dating scenes across the country and helps identify red flags that could pop up. The book aims to make readers more introspective and encourages us to recognize the problems we can so easily see in others’ relationships in our own without outside help.

http://www.shescrazyhesaliar.com/

Websites:

CheaterRegistry.com

Think your man is sleeping around on you? Know a guy or gal that’s been making the rounds? Add or search for them on the database of this new website. This site is for people who suspect their mate might be cheating. Here they can log on and see if anyone has posted them – and just how much evidence there is to prove it. Videos, photos, audio, texts, emails and even birthmarks. http://www.cheaterregistry.com/

Articles:

‘The Hurt Locker’ Wins Big at Oscars

The Iraq war drama “The Hurt Locker” took home the Oscar for best picture, while its director, Kathryn Bigelow, became the first woman to win an Oscar for best director.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/movies/awardsseason/08oscars.html?th&emc=th

Top 10 Academy Award Mysteries: Explained

http://gawker.com/5488473/top-10-academy-award-mysteries-explained/gallery/?skyline=true&s=i

Official Streamy Awards 2010 Nominees

http://www.streamys.org/winners/2010-nominees/

Hollywood is Addicted to Branding

Making movies based on brands is not new and often makes good films, but now we’re beginning to see this trend venture into the extreme.

http://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=10484&h=Hollywood-is-Addicted-to-Branding-

Comedy Central Orders ‘Workaholics’

Latest show to make the jump from web series to television
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/449452-Comedy_Central_Orders_Workaholics_.php

Their So-Called Life

Fact and fiction behind the fickle teen girl demographic

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/community/opinion/e3i7f27204a864d83e7f12c0971372754a1

Tribeca Film Group Tries to Build a Distribution Brand of Its Own

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/03/movies/03tribeca.html?th&emc=th

Moonves: Give Us Our Retrans Cut

CBS Corp. President/CEO Leslie Moonves made an emphatic case for broadcast’s emerging dual-revenue model at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco today, saying event programming such as the Super Bowl and March Madness basketball–paired with the network’s winning primetime lineup–merits CBS a significant cut of retransmission consent revenue.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/449429-Moonves_Give_Us_Our_Retrans_Cut.php

Is ‘High Society’ the New ‘Jersey Shore’? Tinsley Mortimer Weighs In

http://www.popeater.com/2010/03/01/high-society-jersey-shore-tinsley-mortimer/

Events:

PaleyFest 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010-Sunday, March 14, 2010

Paley Center for Media – 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

PaleyFest continues its twenty-seventh year tradition of celebrating the collaborative creativity behind making great TV entertainment. The Festival will honor the casts and creators of Breaking Bad, Community, Cougar Town, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dexter, Flash Forward, Glee, Lost, Men of a Certain Age, Modern Family, NCIS and The Vampire Diaries. There will also an evening with Seth MacFarlane with special guests.

http://www.paleycenter.org/paleyfest-portal/

Media Leaders Networking Event

Tues. March 9th @7-10PM

Rush Street – 9546 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232

Join fellow Media Leaders in your city for an event on March 9th to share ideas and enjoy meeting new friends a week before SXSW. There’s no keynote speaker or panel of experts, just socializing and mixing with key influencers that are changing the way the industry operates. Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in marketing, advertising, PR, and technology while discussing current events and new innovations. We are a group of influencers that come together to exchange ideas and thrive on meeting new people while making lasting connections.

http://medialeaders.tv/la-event-mar9/

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/

(Kate) Mosaic Music Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=054xg4Cidv4

www.viralvideochart.com

CLIENT NEWS:
(Patton Oswalt)
“…I had something called a “baby” this week.   Wednesday the 15th, at 4:13
pm, to be exact.

Sorry about that.  We’re going home tomorrow evening.   I will need next week clear, of course.  After that, I’d like to be kept busy and out of town until she graduates
college.  Alice Rigney Oswalt, ladies and gentlemen. PHOTO ATTACHED

(Kara) New Client: Jamie Kilstein
Meet new Generate client Jamie Kilstein!  He is a very recognized American up and comer, currently headlining clubs and theaters in the UK and Australia.
Below are some of his upcoming dates, some quick vids, and attached please find some press about him…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblF_n_Rd0A
http://www.theworldstandsup.com/Top-Clips/Jamie-Kilstein.aspx

DVD:
(Aida) MTV’s THE STATE finally coming to DVD
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/the_state/series.jhtml#bio

ARTICLES
(Jordan) Consumers are Already Paying for Content Online, Broadband Providers Are Just Not Sharing, Time To Pay
http://paliresearch.com/consumers-are-already-paying-for-content-online-broadband-providers-are-just-not-sharing-time-to-pay/

(Kara) Study: Clients Don’t Get Digital, Agencies Need Fire Lit Under Butts
http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/online/study_clients_dont_get_digital_agencies_need_fire_lit_under_butts_114837.asp

(Patrick) 10 Must-See Films At The 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
http://www.premiere.com/Feature/10-Must-See-Films-At-The-2009-Tribeca-Film-F
Estival

(Patrick) SIFF ‘09: SELL OUT! Review
http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/siff-09-sell-out-review#extended

(Aida) With All Eyes on Endeavor and William Morris, Paradigm Makes Moves of Its Own
http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/22/with-all-eyes-on-endeavor-and-william-morris-paradigm-makes-some-moves-of-its-own/

(Aida) As William Morris and Endeavor Near a Merger, a New Book May Cause Discomfort
http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/22/as-william-morris-and-endeavor-prepare-to-merge-a-new-book-may-cause-discomfort/

(Janis)  Teens Love Live TV
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=104573

(Aida) NBC Cuts Back Heroes’ Episode Order for Next Season
http://tv.yahoo.com/show/39435/news/urn:newsml:tv.tvguide.com:20090423:1005382__ER:1

(Aida) On the Net: PBS releases its programming online
http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn:newsml:tv.ap.org:20090423:us_on_the_net_pbs_online__ER:56165

(Janis) Fremantle makes teen drama for Myspace
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/2009/04/fremantle_makes_teen_drama_for_myspace.html

(Aida) Ron White inks deal with Comedy Central
http://tv.yahoo.com/contributor/1080182/news/urn:newsml:tv.reuters.com:20090423:us_white__ER:16001

(Janis) In Recession, Teens Cutting Back on Food, Still Buying DVDs
http://adage.com/article?article_id=136253

(Kara)
Go Green@ SustainLane: People-Powered Sustainable Living Guide
http://www.sustainlane.com/

ABC hands out early pickups ‘Ugly Betty,’ ‘Grey’s,’ ‘Lost’ make the cut
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002771.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

Cannes unveils lineup
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002762.html?categoryId=13&cs=1

MySpace CEO logs off
DeWolfe <http://www.variety.com/profiles/Company/main/2041780/DeWolfe.html?dataSet=1> ‘s contract won’t be renewed
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002747.html?categoryId=1009&cs=1

Reality TV offers ads no immunity
Future of 30-second spots questioned
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002755.html?categoryId=1071&cs=1

SAG PR battle begins
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002748.html?categoryId=18&cs=1

Fox TV looks toward Asia for partners
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002690.html?categoryId=19&cs=1

Movie Buzz: `Bruno,’ `Funny People’ highlight summer comedies
http://www.fandango.com/%60bruno,%60funnypeoplehighlightsummercomedies/news/4135

Events:

SLEEP DEALER Screening
FREE! Director Alex Rivera in person
Tues, May 5 @ 7:30pm
James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409)  <http://www.tft.ucla.edu/facilities/james-bridges-theater/>
Melnitz Movies, the Chicano Studies Research Center, and the Latin American Institute are pleased to present Alex Rivera’s visionary film SLEEP DEALER. In the not-too-distant future, Memo Cruz grows tired of his life in a poor village, where a private company controls the water supply. He heads to Tijuana, where migrant labor has become virtual. Fitted with nodes that connect their central nervous system to a supercomputer, laborers plug in and operate equipment on the other side of the border. Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Rivera’s impressive debut is a unique brand of political science fiction.
DIRECTOR: Alex Rivera
WRITERS: Rivera, David Riker
PRODUCER: Anthony Bregman
CAST: Luis Fernando, Leonor Varela, Jacob Vergas
A Maya Entertainment release
(In Spanish and English with English subtitles)
90 min

DIGITAL LA Twitter For Entertainment Panel @ WGA
Tues 4/28 7-10pm
Janis, Tim C. attending
http://www.digitalla.net/twitterpanel.htm

DIGITAL LA Digital drinks
Thursday, April 30th 2009 7-11pm
APPLE
http://digitalla.net/apple.htm

(KARA) Baron Vaughn is hosting Comedy Death Ray @ UCB
Tuesday, April 28th at 8:30 pm.
Come check him out!

Make reservations early, this show does sell out.
http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/shows/745 

All Categories/Winners are listed here: http://www.streamys.org/go/winners/

NEW RESTAURANT TO CHECK OUT:
(Abbey)
Www.uwink.com
A really cool restaurant at Hollywood & Highland that is simply branded as food drink + media. It’s a hiply decorated place and there are computer screens at every seat. On these screens, you order all of your food and drinks, can play games by yourself or with other users in the restaurant (broadcast on projection screens throughout), and the screen saver advertises events and products. The food is pretty good, it was super packed late on a Thursday night with mostly young people, and there were only two waitresses and one bartender. It’s the next generation of the food industry. Ordering your food through the screen allows easier customization of orders and eliminates human error. But the most pertinent part for a company like us is that it’s perfect place to advertise your brand or house content. There are only three so far, all in California, but I can really see it taking off. You should definitely check it out!

WEB SERIES To Check Out:
www.letsgetlaid.tv

PATRICK DUFFY & THE CRAB:
Review in NewTeeVee:
http://station.newteevee.com/2009/03/24/patrick-duffy-and-the-crab-make-for-a-very-odd-couple/#comments

ARTICLES
(Tom) “Individual Biznophrenia”
http://trendwatchlist.com/articles/index.php/individual-biznophrenia-1
“Organizations can turn this trend into an advantage by not discouraging employees from having a side business.  For a RADICAL idea, consider being the one to help get them started.”   REALLY.  What a great idea.  I think Generate got the memo – a few years ago.- Tom”

(Will) Interesting article from a playwright’s point of view about story structure and how it doesn’t have to get in the way of content:
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-ca-theresa-rebeck29-2009mar29,0,2065069.story

(Janis) Gen Y Wants TV to Get More Social
http://www.debaird.net/blendededunet/2009/03/gen-y-wants-social-networking-features-on-tv.html

Report Underscores Value Of Music In Branding
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3icda4693bce31a5ad72f1fe0e437ba795

Lady Antebellum, Brita Partner For Water Campaign
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i122eef64e5ea32972fc6adf3ce9d1942

The Facebook Generate vs.the Fortune 500
http://voices.allthingsd.com/20090325/the-facebook-generation-vs-the-fortune-500/?mod=ATD_rss

Online Video Changes Game For Brand Marketers
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=102793#comments

A Primer For Selling Online Engagement
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=102924#comments

Targeted Distribution of Online Video Pays Off
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=102798#comments

Blockbuster Integrates OnDemand Service Into TiVo
http://www.contentinople.com/author.asp?section_id=725&doc_id=174227

RIM Plans Full-Episode TV for BlackBerry
http://newteevee.com/2009/03/25/blackberry-to-launch-tv-episode-streaming/

UMGI Races Ahead With Formula 1
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i98c46e6d8374a950e4792f58c098c1fc

Paramount, Gaumont Partner For MySpace Series
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=103074

Is The Big Shift Underway? (tv to online advertising)
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=103122#comments

Universal Search Video Results and the effect it can have (Janis)
http://www.searchcowboys.com/seo/440

EQAL, Shinto Tsushin Bring ‘LonelyGirl’ to Japan
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/eqal_shinto_tsushin_bring_lone.php

Hulu Eyes Global Expansion
http://voices.allthingsd.com/20090325/hulu-eyes-global-expansion/?mod=ATD_rss

Video: Differentiating Web and TV
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/video_differentiating_web_and.php

Study finds multitasking varies depending upon medium, time, location
http://www.bsu.edu/news/article/0,1370,–39739,00.html

Disney and Youtube Close Content Deal, Report Says
http://www.pcworld.com/article/162185/disney_and_youtube_close_to_content_deal_report_says.html

Visible Measures Raises $10 Million
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=102976

Relevant Advertising With Bucks Off Captures Online Consumers
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=102593#comments

Joost Upping Video Quality, Looking for a CDN(Or Two)
http://www.contentinople.com/author.asp?section_id=450&doc_id=174357

Colum: Online Video to the Rescue!
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/column_online_video_to_the_res.php