Hollywood, Music & Film

Bassnectar Explains Dubstep (in under 3 minutes)

Jan 10th, 2012 | By
Bassnectar Explains Dubstep (in under 3 minutes)

From the Defcon Hacking Conference Facebook Page: “DJ and electronic music (for lack better terms) are staples for many in the hacker community, and for those who like it but don’t know why, this video breaks it down for ya… it’s about dubstep, but explains other genres as well.”



Meet Hollywood Rainmaker Kevin Allyn

Jul 17th, 2011 | By
Meet Hollywood Rainmaker Kevin Allyn

When celebrities or VIP’s need a rainmaker in Hollywood, Kevin Allyn is the one to call. Starting in his early 20′s, Kevin managed Jack Lalanne, built his product line, executive produced the Jack Lalanne show, and nationally syndicated it. With worldwide syndication, merchandising, branding & licensing success under his belt, Kevin Allyn was just getting started.



Rising Stars Rock the Gibson Acoustic Show in Vegas

Jul 14th, 2011 | By
Rising Stars Rock the Gibson Acoustic Show in Vegas

Music managers (and long-time friends) Paul Fishkin and Scott Ross came to Las Vegas because their artist, Laura Warshauer, and her band were invited to perform at the Palms in Las Vegas. Tolga and I met them after the soundcheck, then had dinner together where we discussed strategies to use new technology to promote and monetize more »



Women Chosen to Write for “Fairly Legal” TV Series

Jul 5th, 2011 | By
Women Chosen to Write for “Fairly Legal” TV Series

Tawnya Bhattacharya and Ali Laventhol, who we have written about before in the “Smart Women” column, have another achievement to add to their screenwriting resumes. These women have currently secured the coveted position as staff writers for the USA TV series Fairly Legal. The show has been renewed for a second season of 13 episodes, more »



Hollywood Roommates

Jan 16th, 2011 | By
Hollywood Roommates

Meet Matt Woosley, Kandice’s new roommate. To his right is Gus, Rambo’s new roommate. (Rambo can be seen blending in with the bottom of the photo.) Notice the chartreuse color of the walls in their not-so-new but ever-so-artsy Hollywood apartment. Matt and Kandice decided to fix the place up. Here’s Kandice using powertools like a [...]



Jerry Mahabub Rocking the World of 3D Audio

Oct 8th, 2010 | By
Jerry Mahabub Rocking the World of 3D Audio

Congratulations to Jerry Mahabub, Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of GenAudio Inc., whose 3D sound technology – AstoundSound – was used in the “We Are the World” 3D video which won the “Best 3D Music Documentary Short Film” at the 3D Film Festival. The new version of the music video was created to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the award-winning film. It was presented by AEG Network Live and Visa. This is an extraordinary honor for Jerry who has spent 26 years in research and development to create his sound technology that is attracting the Who’s Who of Hollywood.



Woz on Big Bang Theory Thurs. at 8

Sep 29th, 2010 | By
Woz on Big Bang Theory Thurs. at 8

Tune into the Big Bang Theory, a hilarious sitcom about two quirky Caltech physicists, on CBS this Thursday September 30, 2010. Steve Wozniak and his wife, Janet, will be making a guest appearance you don’t want to miss!



People at NAB

Apr 15th, 2010 | By
People at NAB

NAB is a big event to people in the broadcasting industry. It’s where the mover, shakers, inventors, suppliers, buyers, broadcasters, content developers, software engineers, video technologists and onlookers converge to network and advance their objectives. Some companies have booths, some executives have to travel far, and some work all year to announce their new product more »



Move Over Panasonic: NAB Legend Jerry Labarbera

Apr 14th, 2010 | By
Move Over Panasonic: NAB Legend Jerry Labarbera

Video Engineer Jerry Labarbera at NAB The legend might deserve a little shut eye after exhibiting at his 32nd consecutive NAB. His small booth next to Panasonic at NAB is a hub of activity as friends and engineers stop by to talk to this brilliant and renowned innovator. Jerry invents high quality, battery-powered displays, custom more »



Tawnya Bhattacharya, Giselle Achecar Write TV Series Optioned by Fox

Feb 28th, 2010 | By
Tawnya Bhattacharya, Giselle Achecar Write TV Series Optioned by Fox

FOX TV recently optioned a one-hour television pilot GRAND COULEE written by screenwriters Giselle Achecar and Tawnya Bhattacharya. A supernatural family drama steeped in Native American mysticism, GRAND COULEE is one of six scripts accepted into the 2009/10 FOX Diversity Writers Initiative as run by Ron Taylor, the current Vice President of Diverse Programming and more »