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1. ‘BATTLESTAR GALACTICA’ CREATOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DAVID EICK TO PRESENT KEYNOTE AT NAB SHOW – Battlestar Galactica Co-Creator and Executive Producer David Eick will present an afternoon keynote address entitled “The Making of Battlestar Galactica” that will focus on how to launch and produce a hit TV franchise that breaks the traditional mold seen in many television program storylines.
2. ‘GOSSIP GIRL,’ ‘CHUCK’ CREATOR ON TAP AT NAB SHOW – Josh Schwartz, creator of the hit series’ Chuck, Gossip Girl, The O.C. and the new web series Rockville, CA will address NAB Show attendees during a Super Session titled “Josh Schwartz: Creating in the New Media Landscape,”…
3. 2009 NAB SHOW TO HOST NATIONAL FILM COMPETITION – NAB Show and the 48 Hour Film Project form partnership for ninth annual 48HFP Tour.
4. 2009 NAB SHOW TO SPOTLIGHT NEW CONTENT, PLATFORMS AND GLOBAL PLAYERS – Content Central returns to the Show floor; Content Theater to reveal how uniting content and technology creates the world’s most innovative entertainment.
5. 2009 NAB Show – Where the Global Content Community Congregates – 72 international groups, 51 delegations; attendees expected from more than 160 countries; Bulgaria, Greece, Morocco and Norway delegations to attend NAB Show for first time; Exhibit hall features largest-ever representation of international pavilions.
6. ABC AND CBS AFFILIATE BOARDS TO MEET AT 2009 NAB SHOW – NAB Show organizers announced today that both the ABC and CBS Affiliate Boards will hold their meetings during the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
7. BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND ECONOMIC EXPERT RICHARD FLORIDA TO KEYNOTE NAB SHOW – ‘The Rise of the Creative Class’ and ‘Who’s Your City’ author recently named to Esquire Magazine’s ‘Best and Brightest’…
8. BOB NEWHART TO BE INDUCTED INTO NAB BROADCASTING HALL OF FAME – Legendary Comedian and Actor to be Honored at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
9. BskyB Executive To Present Keynote And Join All-Star Industry Panel On The Future Of Stereoscopic 3D At 2009 NAB Show – Gerry O’Sullivan, director of strategic product development at BSkyB, will give a keynote address and participate in a panel discussion with entertainment industry leaders on the future of 3DTV and alternative stereoscopic 3D (S-3D) at the 2009 NAB Show.
10. Celebrated Action Film Director Rob Cohen To Present Keynote At 2009 NAB Show – Rob Cohen, director and producer of numerous blockbuster hits including “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” “XXX,” and “The Fast and the Furious,” will be a keynote speaker at the 2009 NAB Show.
11. Mobile Video Technology Highlighted At NAB Show – An unprecedented combination of exhibits, high-level speakers and educational opportunities will address the growing demand for mobile entertainment at the 2009 NAB Show, April 18 – 23 in Las Vegas, show organizers announced today.
12. NAB President and CEO Delivers 2009 NAB Show Opening Keynote Address – NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr delivered the “State of the Industry” opening keynote for the 2009 NAB Show.
13. NAB SEEKING ENTRIES FOR 2009 INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING EXCELLENCE AWARDS – Entries are now being accepted for the 2009 NAB International Broadcasting Excellence Awards. The award will be presented at the 2009 NAB Show.
14. NAB Show Attendees in a Buying Mood – Survey findings: The NAB Show Matters When it Matters Most. Nearly 80 percent of NAB Show pre-registered conference and exhibition attendees plan to buy products or services exhibited on the convention floor.
15. NAB Show Expands Online Video Offering – Video Includes Exclusive ‘Red Couch’ Interview Series with Industry Leaders.
16. NAB Show Expands To Feature Video Games, ‘Alternate Reality’ – The 2009 NAB Show will host “Alternate Reality and Video Game Day” on Thursday, April 23, focusing for the first time on the rapidly growing industries of console and PC video games and alternate reality entertainment.
17. NAB Show Super Session To Examine Personalized Content Developments In The Media Industry – Executives from The Carmel Group, Diego, Frame Media, Inc., Starz and ZillionTV will examine how developments in personalized television content will change the relationship between programmers, distributors, advertisers and television viewers.
18. NAB Show by the Numbers – The National Association of Broadcasters today released its attendance figures for the 2009 NAB Show, the world’s largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums.
19. TELEVISION BUREAU OF ADVERTISING TO HOLD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT 2009 NAB SHOW – The Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) will hold its Spring board of directors meeting Tuesday, April 21 during the 2009 NAB Show.
20. VISIONARY MALCOLM GLADWELL TO PRESENT KEYNOTE AT NAB SHOW – Bestselling author of “The Tipping Point” and “Outliers” to be featured in “A Conversation With Malcolm Gladwell” on Wednesday, April 22nd in Las Vegas.

Written by Chris Hurd on April 17th, 2009
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