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Billboard's FutureSound conference will bring together musical artists, entrepreneurs, investors and meaningful rights-holders for focused conversations about next-generation opportunities in music over two days in San Francisco... http://actorschecklist.com/wordpress/?p=155Billboard's FutureSound conference will bring together musical artists,... more
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Hollywood Reporter and Billboard join forces to deliver a two-day seminar on the role of music in film and television, taking place in Hollywood, October 24-25. Now in its tenth year, this Conference offers attendees an opportunity to learn from, network with, and get the ear of attending music... more at: http://actorschecklist.com/wordpress/?p=152Hollywood Reporter and Billboard join forces to deliver a two-day seminar on the role... more
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Billboard and the Country Music Association combine to open the second annual Billboard Country Music Summit from June 6-7, in Nashville. Summit highlights feature a Superstar Q&A with Carrie Underwood, and the CMA Global Artist Party. But there will also be informative panels, artist showcases, keynote addresses delivered by industry leaders, networking mixers, and more. The Closing Cocktail Reception hosted by Sony Music Nashville.
A Meeting of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) will happen during the World Copyright Summit in Brussels, June 7-8. The occasion is an international and cross-industry event addressing the future of the creative community and the entertainment business in the digital economy. Some of the slated agenda addresses: legislation and dissemination of intellectual property and creative content, creation, licensing, usage, collective management, the value of creative works, the future of authors' rights, the role of creators and their collective management organizations.
Sheffield's DocFest is a documentary film industry event hosting an industry session program and marketplace, pitching opportunities, discussion panels and filmmaker masterclasses, as well as an assortment of documentary films from across the globe. In attendance are expected to be members of the British documentary industry, including documentary and factual producers, directors, buyers, commissioners and distributors. Competitions will be organized at Sheffield Doc/Fest, which runs from June 8-12, with most pitches participating. And on a less serious note, Sheffield Doc/Fest is thought to be the only film festival in the world with its own roller disco rink, open for a June 9 party with complimentary vodka supplied by Zorokowich.
Story continues at: http://actorschecklist.com/wordpress/?p=131Billboard and the Country Music Association combine to open the second annual... more
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El estilo de las celebridades de la musica en los Billboard. Muchas de las estrellas pisaron la alfombra deslumbrante, las mejores vestidas fueron Kylie Minogue y Rihanna; y una de las peores vestidas fue KeSha.El estilo de las celebridades de la musica en los Billboard. Muchas de las estrellas... more
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At Cannes Film Festival, short films are prominently represented at the Competition, such as when the short films Jury awards a Palme d'or, and at the Short Film Corner, a professional area for meeting people, exchanging ideas and promoting films. A number of initiatives aimed at supporting the talent of the future have already been introduced… http://actorschecklist.com/wordpress/?p=126At Cannes Film Festival, short films are prominently represented at the Competition,... more
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This week the Uncharted countdown introduces Miles and Kenisha, our animated VJ’s. They will be in charge of counting down the 20 hottest underground music videos on the web this week. The artists featured in the countdown are listed below and each has a link to their Myspace profile.
The data for the countdown is provided by Billboard‘s new Uncharted chart. Animation program by Xtranormal.
The videos in the show are housed on youtube and streamed to the channel via an embedded playlist.This week the Uncharted countdown introduces Miles and Kenisha, our animated... more
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Another week, another chart. This week returns us to some familliar artists at new spots and introduces a few more as they break into the upper reaches of Uncharted stardom. The show got a shoutout this week from Billboard Pro (tyvm) and thousands of views. We really appreciate those views and hope that you all like what we are doing with the show as it evolves.
In the next few weeks we are planning to expand the show by introducing our very own VJ to guide you through the weekly countdown. No final decision on who the VJ will be at this time but we do have several candidates in the running for the spot.
In related news, YouTube's "Digitour" kicked off last week to mixed reviews (depending on the source). Aparrently the writers either "got it" or they didn't but that hasn't slowed things down. The tour is scheduled to make stops in (I believe) 25 cities around the country so if you want to see your favorite youtube stars in person be sure to snatch up some tickets for your closest show before they are gone (tickets are $8 to $20 depending on the venue). I have heard some fairly reliable rumors that some of the stops on the tour will be featuring artists who are local to the event as well so come out to support your local musicians too!
Click on the link to the home page of the show to find links to all of the bands and brief comments on them.Another week, another chart. This week returns us to some familliar artists at new... more
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There is a list of all of the bands in the countdown below the player via the link above and each is linked to their myspace profile if you would like to learn more about any of the artists in the countdown or add them to your social network...There is a list of all of the bands in the countdown below the player via the link... more
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File it under "Only in Russia", authorities in the Russian city of Nizhniy Novgorod recently put up roadside billboards featuring a dummy covered in fake blood that appears to have crashed in an attempt to curb drinking and driving.
Featuring a dummy covered in fake blood that appears to have crashed through the billboards, they certainly illustrate a clear point while serving as a grim reminder to potential drunk drivers. The English translation of the Russian text attached to the billboard is roughly
"Your body could have been here".
The officials got creative when building the billboard, adding a Santa Hat and putting a steering wheel in the dummy's hands.
Although the billboards are extreme, they serve as a creative solution to a serious problem. Drunk driving is a major factor in many Russian car accidents, more so since 2003 when Russia moved the legal BAC limit from 0.00 to 0.05.
http://jalopnik.com/#!5752465/the-scariest-anti+drunk-driving-billboard-everFile it under "Only in Russia", authorities in the Russian city of Nizhniy... more
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If you’ve driven along Sunset Blvd. the past few days, you may have seen this:
Or if you’ve been walking in Times Square (burr), you may have seen this:
The billboards are actually covert ads for the midseason return of The CW’s Vampire Diaries, whose slogan is going to urge fans in the coming days to “Catch VD.” Yup, in between ads for The Disney Store and Mamma Mia, the network is recommending people to run out and get a venereal disease.*
Turns out the ads are just Phase One in a campaign to promote the show’s return on Jan. 27. Soon the text-only ads will be replaced by billboards showing this:
Annnnd that image doesn’t really make it better, does it?
This isn’t the first time The CW’s marketing department has pushed the envelope — remember the Parents Television Council jumping all over the network’s “OMFG” ads for Gossip Girl?
Or its “Menage a Tues” ads for Melrose Place?
Asked for comment, The CW’s spokesperson released this statement: “VD simply stands for Vampire Diaries, and anyone who thinks otherwise should probably get themselves checked out.”
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/01/25/vampire-diaries-billboard-catch-vd-ex/If you’ve driven along Sunset Blvd. the past few days, you may have seen this:... more
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A new Britney Spears song called "Hold it Against Me" has leaked online. Ryan Seacrest debuted the track on his popular morning show.A new Britney Spears song called "Hold it Against Me" has leaked online.... more
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Media measurement company BigChampagne believes ranking music based on radio airplay and record sales is antiquated. Joe Fleischer, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, explains how they’ve added social platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Pandora into the mix to create the Ultimate Chart, a new music chart for the modern age.Media measurement company BigChampagne believes ranking music based on radio airplay... more
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Now in its 15th year, Durango Songwriter’s Expo is a bi-annual musical event held in Colorado and in Santa Barbara, wine country. The October 7-9 event in Broomfield promises golf enthusiasts among its songwriting workshop participants a 27-hole championship golf course, as well as the Mokara Spa for use of massage, body treatment, sauna, fitness room, steam room and inhalation room. As usual, Expo enrollment is limited to 200 participants to provide greater attention from the music industry professionals conducting the sessions.
At this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, October 7-21, ‘Stone’, directed by John Curran, with Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, will be screened, and following the screening VIP ticket holders will be treated to a reception with a full bar and appetizers at theWit Hotel. The Awards Night on October 16, features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an awards presentation honoring this year’s winning filmmakers in the Main Competition, New Directors Competition, Docufest, Short Films, and Intercom competitions, set in the Pump Room of the Ambassador East Hotel.
ShowBiz Expo is the annual event held on both West Coast and East Coast presenting many opportunities to network, build contacts, and be cast in upcoming productions. This month the show is in New York for one day on October 9. Auditions at ShowBiz Expo have a limited number of appointments available and must be made at Casting Registration upon entering the Expo. A VIP networking after-party, with open bar and hors d`oeuvres, follows the Expo event.
In 2008, the Registry of Official World Records (Record Holders Republic) USA & UK, declared Bass guitarist Jayen Varma of Cochin, India, the world’s fastest for that year. And the guitar master has carved out new areas of achievement as a slap bass innovator (for instance using hard plastic tubes on fingers) in the Indian Tabla style. Upcoming workshop performances will give the public a chance to view the master in performance and instruction, on October 9 on Willingdon Island, with classical vocals and Mridangam, and on October 16, in Malabar, Calicut, with classical violin and drums. There will also be a special experimental session with the mandolin master, U. Shrinivas, in the third week of the month, but complete details are as yet to be released.
Content & Communications World, in New York, October 13 and 14, is a conference and exhibition for media, entertainment and communications technology. CCW presents business solutions for content creation, management and delivery, along with a range of satellite, fiber, and IP communications solutions. Folded into the CCW agenda are: HD World, SATCON and 3D World conference and expo, which can all be attended free of charge for pre-qualifying industry professionals. Visitors can stop by SocialSphere to chat with a media relations specialist about maximizing social media tools for their business, get tips and tricks for Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and more.
The New Orleans Film Society hosts the 20th Annual New Orleans Film Festival, Louisiana's preeminent film event. Both established and emerging filmmakers gain media exposure, connect with the region's diverse audiences, and participate in this anticipated event. A Patron Party and Opening Gala happens October 14 at the Eiffel Society on historic St. Charles Avenue, with food by Chef Ian Schnoebelen, specialty cocktails by Mixologist Alan Walter, and music by Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground, and Treme Brass Band.
Established in 1981, the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF), running October 14-24 in Honolulu, is dedicated to the advancement of understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and North America through the medium of film. HIFF presents features, documentaries and shorts from Asia made by Asians, films about the Pacific made by Pacific Islanders, and films made by Hawai`i filmmakers that present Hawai`i in a culturally accurate way. HIFF also conducts seminars, workshops, special award presentation receptions with participating Asian, Pacific and North American filmmakers. HIFF is the sister festival of Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) and Shanghai Media and Entertainment Group (SMEG), and an official partner with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for Oscar Night America. Free public screenings are held on the beach in the evening.
An October 18 Variety Entertainment and Technology Summit in Santa Monica, co-produced by Variety and Digital Hollywood, has in-depth discussions and networking focusing on the top business issues facing technology in entertainment today. After a welcome and introduction by Variety Publisher, Brian Gott, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Walt Disney Company, and Founder of The Tornante Company, Michael Eisner, delivers the opening keynote. In one featured break-out event, there is a competition between various content providers competing for people's TV viewing time. The Producers Guild of America and Variety host a joint panel in another featured session. A poolside cocktail reception closes the days event beginning at 5:30 pm.
The sprawling CMJ 2010: Music Marathon & Film Festival arrives in New York City, October 19-23. CMJ Network connects music fans and music industry professionals with its music offerings through interactive media, live events and print. Among other things, This year, industry leaders from the worlds of gaming and music will gather at CMJ to celebrate the launch of CMJ Play, a celebration and exploration of the intersection of music and gaming, will take place Wednesday, October 20, at NYU’s Kimmel Center and in conjunction with NYU’s Music Video Game Research Project. And because some things should never change, The CMJ Artist Lounge at PureVolume House returns for 2010. As the central hub for CMJ the Artist Lounge provides a space for artists and press to interact and rest in between shows which are conducted at a multitude of venues, screenings, and panels. The lounge will also offer samples and giveaways from a variety of sponsors, along with refreshments.
The International Filmmaker Film Festival, in Broadstairs, October 25-28, celebrates popular independent and studio films from the global film industry, while promoting opportunities for the business of film, and hosting special hospitality events and courtesy leisure activities. In addition to the filmmaking workshops, screenings of independent films will include many of the filmmakers in attendance for Q&A sessions following each screening. An exclusive screening of a digitally remastered ‘Dirty Dancing’, with the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, is set to open the festival, with proceeds benefiting the Demelza Children's Hospice and the Pilgrims Hospice.
The above events are only a sample of what is fully listed. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page which now has a language translation button to convert its contents into any chosen language. The companion video news summary can be found on the podcast blog as well as on the most popular video sharing sites. A look ahead into November's event dates can help you get ready for the American Film Market, on November 3-10, and American Film Institute Fest, November 4-11, both in Los Angeles. Follow the posting of the news summary on Twitter. Streaming video can now be played directly into your Real Media Player, and your Windows Media Player. Past video from the monthly video news summary is archived on the Free Home Video Showcase which now serves as an archive for all past video presentations but without the audio news narration.Now in its 15th year, Durango Songwriter’s Expo is a bi-annual musical event... more
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The Guardian compares the technology to a similar creation placed into the Minority Report movie, where an advertising board shouted advice to the main character.
Though there is a slight difference, since the billboard with built in facial recognition software will recognise your gender and age and use the information to show the viewer a relevant advert. There is a reported 85-90% accuracy with the billboards tech.
"The ad panels have so far caused little concern in Japan, where there is less sensitivity to big business keeping tabs on citizens; but NEC now plans to introduce them abroad, and western consumers may be more resistant."-Guardian
In my opinion I curious to see how it takes to match the tech with facebook to create the personalised version seen in the film.The Guardian compares the technology to a similar creation placed into the Minority... more
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A clever use of bees and advertising to highlight the issue over a decline bee population. Daily What links to the Plan Bee campaign which aims to kick 2010 into rebuilding the bee population.
" 1. Bees contribute £200m a year to the UK economy through pollination. Examples of foods pollinated by bees.
2.Bee numbers in the UK have halved over the last 20 years. Last year alone a fifth of bee colonies did not survive the winter.
3.No-one knows for certain what is causing bee losses. Explanations include: bad weather, pesticides, importing of non native bee species, viruses and a mite called Varroa.
4.Neonicontinoids are a group of pesticides that have been linked to bee declines elsewhere in Europe. Sign our petition.
5. There are 44,000 beekeepers in the UK and over 95% are amateur. It’s easier to keep bees than you might think!""-Plan Bee
Sounds like the website is also encouraging home bee keeping. Looks like the campaign is one from the Co-operative store.A clever use of bees and advertising to highlight the issue over a decline bee... more
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