“People use television more than any other medium by vast margins. Then again, the fall television season stunk. People stayed away. The November sweeps saw the five broadcast networks down about 12 percent compared to a year ago in the key 18-49 demographic that is sold to advertisers. Time to panic? Not really.”
Tag: 01.12.09
San Francisco’s Magic Theatre Earns A Reprieve
“The Magic Theatre’s emergency fundraising appeal had raised $293,820 by midday Friday. That’s well below the $350,000 goal the company had set for its “viral” campaign for individual donations received through Friday, but doesn’t include an anonymous challenge grant received late in the week that will match any contributions made through today, up to a total of $100,000. Consequently, the Magic has extended its campaign deadline until midnight.”
The Man Who Created The Iconic Obama Poster
“Until he came up with his Obama image and went on to be named ‘Icon Maker’ of the year by Time magazine, 38-year-old Shepard Fairey was best known for his rock-music album covers and an advertising campaign that featured a wrestler named Andre the Giant.”
Music Schools Turn To Entrepreneurship
“In recent years, a number of music schools have developed additional academic programs to give students more practical skills to market their talents. Elsewhere, schools that have emphasized entrepreneurship in the past are redoubling their efforts. Eastman is planning to open a Center for Music Innovation, complete with a business school-like project incubator.”
New York’s Amato Opera To Close
“After 60 years the Amato Opera will close its doors after this season. Anthony Amato, the company’s 88-year-old founder, gave the news to his company before Saturday night’s performance of The Merry Widow.”
Slumdog Millionaire Takes Top Gloden Globes
“By winning trophies for best dramatic picture, director, screenplay and score, Slumdog Millionaire cemented its place as the awards season’s most beloved underdog: After losing its American distributor soon after it completed filming early last year, the modestly budgeted story of an unlikely Indian game show contestant now has become not only a powerful Academy Award contender but also a minor box-office hit.”
A New Mendelssohn Scandal On The Composer’s 200th Birthday?
“If reports of a document buried in the bowels of the Royal Academy of Music are to be believed, a potentially devastating new light is waiting to be shed on the composer’s life, his death and his music, on the eve of his bicentenary, which is sparking worldwide celebrations in 2009.”