THE FORUM'S OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER:Variety and Daily Variety are the must-read publications for the entertainment industry leaders across the globe. Since 1905 and 1933, Variety and Daily Variety have presented in-depth national and global entertainment news, exclusive scoops, profiles and analysis, must-read features, box office grosses, TV rating charts, reviews and production charts. Variety.com offers breaking news and analysis, as well as early box office ticket sales and TV rating estimates and actuals. Variety.com also distributes it's need-to-know information across many different platforms in real time, including mobile applications. Variety hosts an array of events targeting every aspect of the industry including the Variety Screening Series; held in NY, LA & SF, the 10 to Watch Series; highlighting up and coming talent in the industry, the Power Of series; Variety's Philanthropic events that include the Power of Women and the Power of Youth, and countless entertainment business conferences and panels throughout the year.
Don't miss Variety's Film Finance Update feature in the May 10th issue of Variety. Copies of the issue will be distributed throughout the Cannes Film Festival and International Film Finance Forum. For advertising opportunities, contact Natasha Gerdau at (323) 617-9236 or natasha.gerdau@variety.com.
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The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and its international counterpart, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) serve as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries, domestically through the MPAA and internationally through the MPA. The Motion Picture Association represents the six major movie studios: Paramount, Sony Pictures, Fox, Universal, Disney and Warner Bros, in Europe. These studios in aggregate are the largest investors in the European film industry, and generate thousands of jobs each year in Europe. The MPA works with local governments and law enforcement to promote the movie industry and protect copyrights. Key priorities are: Content Protection (through legislation, technology and enforcement), Market Access, Content Regulation and issues associated with the Internet. Today, the associations represent not only the world of theatrical film, but serve as leader and advocate for major producers and distributors of entertainment programming for television, cable, home video and future delivery systems not yet imagined.
TroyGould is a Los Angeles law firm with a broad ranging practice emphasizing corporate and securities law (including mergers and acquisitions), entertainment, media and sports (including motion picture finance, production and distribution in all media), and litigation in virtually all business fields. The firm also represents clients in the real estate, financial services, employment, tax and general business practice areas. Many of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in “The Best Lawyers in America,” have written published articles and books and have spoken, chaired and moderated programs regarding corporate practice, motion picture finance, production and distribution, computer and electronic media and intellectual property.
Rothstein Kass, a full-service certified public accounting and advisory firm, offers audit, accounting and tax services, and a full array of integrated services, such as strategic business counseling, SEC advisory services and family office services, through its Commercial Services Group. The Firm advises organizations, including public and private companies, private equity funds, investment advisors and other entities looking for financing / investment opportunities, as well as those looking to restructure as a business strategy. Recognized nationally as a top service provider in the industry, Rothstein Kass also provides audit, tax, accounting and consulting services to hedge funds, fund of funds, broker-dealers and registered investment advisors through its Financial Services Group. The Firm’s affiliate, Rothstein Kass Business Advisory Services, LLC, provides value added and result oriented consulting services to clients across industries in the areas of strategy, operations, technology, risk, compliance, dispute resolution and investigations. Rothstein Kass has offices in New York, New Jersey, California, Colorado, Texas and the Cayman Islands.
Aon/Albert G. Ruben (Aon/AGR) is the retail entertainment division of Aon Corporation. With specialized staff in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and London, supported by colleagues in 500 offices in 120 countries around the world, Aon/AGR is well positioned to insure the global entertainment industry.
Magnet Media Group (MMG) is a California based LLC with satellite offices in Munich and London. The company and its affiliates are active in the sectors of Entertainment Finance, Production and Distribution. MMG focuses on mainstream commercial projects in the higher production budget ranges, which are released in theatres worldwide.
Sonenshine Partners is a leading New York based investment banking boutique representing Fortune 500 and middle market corporations and financial institutions worldwide in Mergers, Acquisitions, Restructurings and other complex transactions.
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