The widespread convergence of the movie industry and the video game business will be the subject of a new conference being co-produced by Game Developers Conference (GDC) host The CMP Game Group and entertainment trade The Hollywood Reporter. The inaugural Hollywood and Games Summit will take place in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 27, 2006.
Leveraging the combined prestige and contacts of both organizations, the summit promises to attract leaders from the respective industries to interact and discuss the best practices for strategically marketing original IP. The conference also will feature discussions on such topics as content development, rights management, production, art, music and design.
“Some of Hollywood’s most creative and successful crossovers have resulted from game visionaries collaborating with their counterparts in movies, television and music,” says Chris Marlowe, editorial director of digital media for The Hollywood Reporter. “In the same vein, we’re excited about the crossover opportunities that arise by partnering with industry leader CMP on a new and needed event.”
The Hollywood and Games Summit will offer focused sessions, small-scale exhibits and networking opportunities. More information will be available online in January at www.hollywoodandgames.com.
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