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Study Group: Movie Distribution Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 95

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James Meyers, MS. EBA

Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Media
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James Meyers, a global media expert and pioneer, is Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Media, an entertainment media company with international sales and distribution operations, US sales and distribution operations, cable television assets and international production operations. He is responsible for...

Zeke Margolis

Senior Account Manager
KEY CODE MEDIA, INC.
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Zeke Margolis is a Senior Account Manager for Key Code Media, the largest technology hardware/software provider in Los Angeles and Avid Technology's largest reseller worldwide. He has over 15 years experience providing solutions for audio, video, graphics, 3D animation, DVD production, streaming media,...

Joshua Pollack

Chief Executive Officer
NXTCOM CORP
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Joshua Pollack is the Chief Executive Officer of NXTCOM CORP, an investment management company focused in the media, sports, entertainment, publishing, video game, internet and digital distribution industries. Mr. Pollack recently led a feature film slate financing with Universal Studios and GE. He...

Steven Harnsberger, President, SHI DigitalSteven Harnsberger

President
SHI Digital
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Steven Harnsberger is the President at SHI Digital, a full time consultancy in online video and digital distribution of movies. From 2004-2008, he has served as the Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Sonic Solutions, a company specializing in DVD on Demand and electronic sell through...

Robert Friedman, President, RLF EntertainmentRobert Friedman

President
RLF Entertainment
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Robert Friedman is the President of RLF Entertainment, an entertainment production and consultancy firm based in Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Friedman has worked in the entertainment business for over 30 years. Prior to forming RLF Entertainment, Mr. Friedman was the President of AMC Theaters Entertainment...

Marty Shindler, Chief Executive Officer , THE SHINDLER PERSPECTIVE INCMarty Shindler

Chief Executive Officer
THE SHINDLER PERSPECTIVE INC
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Marty Shindler is CEO of The Shindler Perspective, a husband & wife consulting team that provides a unique blend of hands on management roles, strong educational credentials and many years of professional service work to companies all along the entertainment and entertainment technology food chain....

Michael Karagosian, President, MKPE Consulting LLCMichael Karagosian

President
MKPE Consulting LLC
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Michael Karagosian is the Founder of MKPE Consulting, a consulting firm providing services in business and technology development for new media, and specializing in digital cinema. Mr. Karagosian is a 30 year veteran of the cinema industry, experienced in negotiation of digital cinema deployment agreements...

David Forbes

Founder
The David Forbes Company
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David Forbes is the Founder and President of The David Forbes Company, a company providing consulting services in film marketing and distribution, film distribution deals, release strategies and exhibition opportunities. He has more than 38 years of experience in the film industry. Previously, Mr.Forbes...

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AOL spins off TW... and the change will be...?

November 19, 2009

AOL spinoff to become effective 10 Dec | www.totaltele.com

... minimal if at all.AOL and TimeWarner were never happy bedfellows. Now they will continue their own merry ways separately.

Running for cover... Comcast turns into a program producer

November 16, 2009

Comcast closes in on NBC stake | www.ft.com

Cable companies start feeling the pressure of online distribution methods. Broadcast TV feels the pressure of cable programming. NBC (with its cable channels) could be the easiest way of enter the program supplier field.

Lionsgate Acquiring MGM? Finally, Order Will Be Restored.

November 14, 2009

WILL THESE LIONS MATE? | www.showbizdata.com

The Seven Sisters will be re-defined (actually as same as before) MGM requires some daring team, not one better than Lionsgate's. A prestigious (even when badly diminished) library and BRAND, will join a HUGE (LG/Artisan/Live/Vestron) library containing its own set of jewel's (Dirty Dancing,...

Hollywood Internet Movie Download Sites - Still Looking for a Business Model

November 6, 2009

Steven Harnsberger, President, SHI Digital

(Hollywood) Industry Slowly Embracing New Media | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Good article - the ugly truth about digital movies on the web is that no stand alone digital video content service makes money today, not CinemaNow (Sonic Nasdaq SNIC), Amazon, Vudu, or BlockBuster.  The business model is missing, the revenue share small and the demand absent.Many have tried and failed...

The inevitable convergence of releasing windows

November 3, 2009

Video-on-demand hot in November | www.videobusiness.com

Now faster than slower the different releasing windows, first on Home entertainment and then all around, are collapsing.Even against stated resilience to change the releasing model, studios are forced by the demand generated by technology advances.Finally, a day will come in which the consumer will...

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Film Production Company
  • Movie Studio
  • Film Distributor
  • Movie Exhibition Group

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • Consultant
  • Principal
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Strategy Director
  • Operations Executive
  • President

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GLGi: Digital Cinema Distribution

July 25, 2007

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GLGi: Digital Cinema Distribution

July 24, 2007

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GLGi: IPTV Industry Potential and Limitations

May 3, 2007

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