Category Archives: Entertainment Business

An Idea to Extend Back End Video Game Sales

I am writing this post because I currently do not have the wherewithal to implement a system like the one I am about to propose. Instead, I seek to explain the system so that perhaps someone will implement it. To … Continue reading

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Naomi Campbell Strikes Again

It’s no surprise that Naomi Campbell has made the news once again for her ‘issues’ with self-restraint. As of recent, according to reports, Campbell is accused of striking her private driver, causing him to hit his head on the car’s … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Media Blitz Adds to the Allure

The traditional two week ‘break,’ leading up to The Big Game has produced, as usual, some interesting story lines. Two that seem to be generating the most hype are the relationship of Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian and the upcoming … Continue reading

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Leno Takes Shots From All Angles

It seems to be something out of The Maury Povich show, with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien the centerpiece of the discussion, titled, “My coworker stole my show,” and the crowd, ever so angry, jeering at Leno for what many … Continue reading

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The Many Benefits Associated With Filming In Queensland, Australia

Queensland is a northern state of Australia that is nicknamed the ‘Sunshine State’, due to its warm weather and tropical positioning. The region is surrounded by warm ocean waters and features the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. The new James Cameron … Continue reading

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Mos Industry Thoughts on Point

Mos Def appeared on BenjiB’s BBC radio show (available until January 24) .  The three part show was about one hour Mos music from BenjiB, one hour of music and interview, and one hour of Mos behind the deck. I … Continue reading

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Pre-Greenlight Internet Branding For Films and Television Programs

This is a guest contribution courtesy of Jorge Monasterio, the founder of Avantla.com, on online branding management tool for sports and entertainment agents and attorneys.  Avantla keeps up with the ever changing social media sites and trends.  They also help … Continue reading

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Aussie Oscar Hopes

Talented Australian actress, Abbie Cornish had her hopes of receiving an Oscar for her performance in Jane Campion’s Bright Star curtailed when she failed to pick up a best actress nomination at the SAG nomination ceremony in LA. This followed … Continue reading

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Micro-Budget = Micro Success?

Hollywood is notoriously conservative in its approach to film-making. Paranormal Activity has been phenomenally successful, so copying this formula for future should prove just as successful … right? Paranormal Activity was produced for approximately $15,000 and has grossed over $100 … Continue reading

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A Taste of Their Own Medicine…

I don’t know if I am the only person to have seen an analogy between Amanda Knox’s trial in Italy and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial in New York in the 1920s. It seems like Italy paid us back for … Continue reading

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