Posts Tagged ‘Entertainment’

6 Questions: One-on-One with John Hall, CEO, Gone in 30 Entertainment

6 Questions: One-on-One with John Hall, CEO, Gone in 30 Entertainment
The TV ad as long-form entertainment.

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MIDEM 2009: Conversation with Jay Marciano, Madison Square Garden Entertainment

Learn from its president how Madison Square Garden Entertainment is evolving from one of worlds largest concert venues to a real entertainment company, expanding its influence beyond the live sector into the realms of festival, management & ticketing. Jay Marciano, President Madison Square Garden Entertainment (USA) Interviewer: Harvey Goldsmith CBE, Managing Director, Artiste Management Productions (UK)

Where to find the best in luxury travel, entertainment and lifestyle? Blog Purentonline is your answer

If youâ??ve ever wondered where to find the best in luxury travel, entertainment and lifestyle, look no further; Blog Purentonline is your immediate access to the world of luxury.

In todayâ??s overcrowded media world where consumers are always on the move, luxury brands are finding it more difficult than ever to target their elite, affluent, niche audience. Blog Purentonline is a nice publication thatâ??s ideal for advertisers and readers who seek to have access to unique and exclusive products. Maybe you are a tourist and are interested in booking your stay at the best resorts, hotels and spas; or you like the advantages of renting a sea-view luxury villa in the best worldwide destinations. Perhaps youâ??re a jet setter and a selection of the most luxurious yachts and private jets to charter interests you; or youâ??re simply a globetrotter, passionate about the world-class restaurants, the gadgets and jewellery, the trends in menâ??s and womenâ??s fashion, the international sporting and cultural events, the fine living ideas and many more.

At Blog Purentonline, readers are given many choices between the three categories: luxury travel, entertainment and lifestyle. Each category offers the readers a wide variety of articles and luxury bespoke experiences featuring some of the worldâ??s finest brands. As an example, you will find articles about one of the most luxurious villas for rent in France located on the borders of Cannes and Mougins, a beautiful resort set in a picturesque corner of the Maldives (Rangali Islands), a 40 metres luxury yacht â??Sanooâ? to charter on your next vacation across the Mediterranean and unique packages for the Michael Jackson London shows in July 2009. Other features include the 2009 Zegna ad campaign shot in the hectic streets of Jaipur, the amazing limited edition watch: the Rolex Jacques Piccard, the most exquisite humidors in the world, one of the most expensive home in London: â??The Mansionâ? designed by Harrison Varma, the new Lâ??Or de Jean Martell by Martell Cognac, the fabulous Domes of Elounda in Greece, the Fred Perry 100th Anniversary Vespa scooter, the all new Grand Bentley and many more.

Blog Purentonline is a very unique luxury blog/magazine because not only readers enjoy exclusive articles that keep them informed and interested in everything luxury, but more importantly they have access to the luxury bespoke experiences and concierge services they tailor made to clients. Blog Purentonline is part of Pure Entertainment Group, a bespoke event management and luxury concierge company based in Montreal, Canada. Indeed, Pure Entertainment Group offers the finest luxury lifestyle experiences to clients; therefore, Blog Purentonline is the best place for luxury travel, entertainment and lifestyle. Readers/clients who are interested to rent a luxury villa, charter a yacht or a private jet, to book a custom trip can contact Pure Conciergerie at concierge@purentonline.com

Popkomm, Iefta, Mipcom, Moffom, Cmj, Smpte, Highlight October’s Media and Entertainment Industry Career Networking Events

Billboard hosts its Regional Mexican Music Summit, through October 8 in Los Angeles, where regional artists, concert promoters, retailers, sponsors, managers as well as record label, digital/mobile entertainment, marketing, advertising and radio executives come together to network, do business and discuss current industry topics. At the EkoFilm International Film Festival on the Environment and Natural and Cultural Heritage, the aim of the festival is to present new films and video programmes that reshape our perception of the environment through natural and cultural heritage in a local or global fashion. The Festival runs in Prague, October 6-12. Kimberly Graham, an associate at Judy Henderson Casting, conducts a limited group casting workshop in New York, on October 7. At Berlin’s PopKomm, expo goers can take part in an international music and entertainment business conference, focused on creation, communication and commerce, and with more than 400 solo artists, bands and DJs playing in over 25 official locations, all happening October 8-10. Monte Carlo will host the International Emerging Talent Film Festival, October 9-12, an event run by the International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA), a not-for-profit organization based in Monaco.

A Model/Actor Boot Camp with Aaron Marcus, will cover: preparing for auditions and casting calls; understand the differences between agents, managers, art/creative directors and casting directors; using special techniques for TV, film and commercial auditions/go-sees; accurately managing and understanding the business side of the industry; helping your agent by marketing yourself, and more. MIPCOM is the global content event for creating, co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content across all platforms. This year when it is held in Cannes from October 13-17, it features a series of specialised networking breakfasts designed with the intent of creating a unique forum around some of the challenges facing the industry today. At this year’s ShowEast, happening October 13-16 in Orlando, just some of the activities you can preview are major studio and independent feature films slated for Holiday 2008 release, product reels of upcoming releases, visit a comprehensive trade show of motion picture industry products, services and concession items, networking, and actually much more. The music industry operates under quite different conditions than the film industry, just as music festivals and film festivals do, and so MOFFOM was founded to build synergy between these two worlds. And so from October 16-20 in Prague, Music on Film, Film on Music will be conducted from Prague with a rich assortment of live music and film events.

The 43rd Chicago International Film Festival last year, was dedicated to distinguished film critic Roger Ebert. At this year’s opening night presentation, join director Rian Johnson and actress Rachel Weisz, for ‘The Brothers Bloom’, and a Perspectives Tribute October 18 honoring Sidney Poitier. The Connective Series in New York educates emerging artists, musicians and music business professionals, serves as a networking opportunity and helps raise awareness and funds for charity,  and on October 21 they review “How International Bands Can Break in the US Market”. From October 21-25, CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival gets underway, with most of its activities clustered within the New York University area of Greenwich Village, day and night. The Florida Media Market, October 23-26 in Miami Beach, is a non-profit membership-based organization whose goal is to build a platform where independent film and media makers meet with international buyers, distributors and production companies to buy, sell and network. SMPTE 2008, the annual event for technology, production and operations in the motion imaging industry attended by professionals in the motion picture studios, broadcast and cable networks, production and post-production community and related industries, gets underway October 28 for three days in Hollywood.

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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are also available at popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Bit Torrent, as well as on The Actor’s Checklist podcast blog, a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. The Free Home Video Showcase serves as an archive for all past video presentations. This month on video you will see trailers and sample clips of Black-Smith Enterprises’  recent release of new feature, ‘Till Death…’  Surreal indie short by Marco Sanchez, ‘Emily in Nightmare Land’. Community generated zombie documentary, ‘Lost Zombies’. Horror genre short, ‘Creepers’, making the festival circuit, and slated for screenings in The Terror Film Festival, October 23, and The Severed Head Horror Film Festival, October 31.

Drew Art Association members show work at Chatham Cinema; entertainment briefs for week of March 3

Drew Art Association members show work at Chatham Cinema; entertainment briefs for week of March 3
The Roberts Chatham Cinema Art Gallery at 641 Shunpike Road in Chatham Township is currently showing the work of Drew Art Association members; and more featured entertainment briefs for week of March 3, 2010.

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