The Thalberg; Windows Close in Hollywood
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The Motion Picture Academy hands out the first Thalberg Memorial Award since 2000, but what exactly it? Plus, DVD's are dying. What will take their place, and how will it change the way we watch – and pay for – movies?
Guests:
- James McQuivey: Media and Technology Analyst, Forrester Research
- Pete Hammond: Chief Film Critic, Hollywood.com
- John Fithian: President and CEO, National Association of Theater Owners
- Bill Mechanic: Fomer CEO, Fox Studios
Links:
- Bacall, Calley, Corman and Willis to Receive Academy’s Governors Awards (AMPAS, 9/10/09)
- Paramount DVD Release Dates Angers Exhibs (Hollywood Reporter, 10/14/09)
- Studios' Quest for Life after DVD's (New York Times, 10/25/09)
- Best Buy Launching Digital Movie Service with Cinemanow (Los Angeles Times blog, 11/2/09)
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