Hypebot reports: "Chinese internet giant Tencent is in talks to acquire a stake in Universal Music Group, both companies have confirmed. Earlier this...

2nd Annual Event at Paramount Studios to Feature Leaders from Warner Bros, Facebook, AMC. NBCU, Paramount, Upfront Ventures and More LOS ANGELES, September 25, 2018 /Marketwired/ --...

Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is excited to announce the first keynote speaker for the event on Feb. 4-5, 2019 in Marina del Rey. Gerrit Meier,...

Meet Grey Jean Technologies, the winner of the 2017 Digital Entertainment World startup competition. They won over our judges with their pitch and beat out...

Hey Everyone, To all of you involved in digital entertainment startups, the entry deadline for the 2017 Digital Entertainment World Startup Competition is this...

Mikko Joined the Rovio Entertainment team in 2006 as chairman of the board and bounced around as CFO and EVP of corporate development before settling into his current role. Mikko’s background is in the software industry where he has served as a leader, founder and investor at multiple companies throughout his career. Digital Media Wire had the pleasure of conducting an interview with Mikko. We talked about his leadership philosophy, the start of his career, what Rovio brings to the entertainment table, and, of course, Angry Birds.

Music projects on Kickstarter are some of the most successfully funded according to Molly Neuman, Kickstarter’s first head of music. Molly’s diverse background in the world of music began as the former drummer of the band Bratmobile. She also co-owned the music label Lookout! Records and was the vice-president of the American Association of Independent Music before she was brought on to Kickstarter in January, 2016. Digital Media Wire had a chance to ask Molly some questions about her career, creative control on the Kickstarter platform, and how the music business always comes back to the people – the creatives, the fans, and the collaboration between all players that make these projects happen.

Andy Swanson is a veteran of 17 years in the gaming industry and the VP of eSports and events at Twitch. Andy got his start in 1998 at Future US where he eventually became publisher of PC Gamer, OXM and PSM. He moved onto Ubisoft and GameFly before landing at Twitch in 2013. As an early team member to Twitch, Andy was brought on to plan, evangelize and execute the strategy around brand sponsorships and integrations within Twitch’s eSports ecosystem. Digital Media Wire had the chance to ask Andy about Twitch, his inspiration, eSports and gaming culture in the interview below.

In an effort to accelerate the success of virtual reality content production, the Advanced Imaging Society (AIS) today announced the formation of The VR Society, a new division within the parent association. The new group will provide research, hands-on seminars, and best practice recommendations to help facilitate the creation of high quality VR content.

The Orchard reports "New York, NY — July 12, 2016 — The Orchard today announced the appointment of Tucker McCrady as EVP & General Counsel, leading its Business & Legal Affairs functions. Based in New York, he will report to Brad Navin, CEO of The Orchard. In this role McCrady will manage The Orchard’s legal and business affairs team, with global oversight of the company’s digital licensing negotiations, label distribution contracts, acquisitions and all other related legal activities."