A Muslim-Canadian art student finds her photo of a veiled woman holding a colorful bra ripped off the wall and held hostage by a faculty member.
Tag: 04.13.12
Does Cannes Still Matter?
“The truth is, Cannes is no longer a central hub for the worldwide traffic in film. The festival’s market accepts about 1,000 films. In 2009, Hollywood digital entrepreneur Chris Hyams, creator of software used by film festivals, estimated that there were 50,000 independent films produced worldwide.”
Will Universal Acquisition Of EMI Squelch Digital Music Innovation?
“The deal would not only put other music labels in a tight spot – it could also hamper innovation in certain sectors of the digital music ecosystem. In particular, any service that relies on licensing deals with the major labels for content could find itself negotiating with a bigger, more powerful mega-label.”
E-Book Price-Fixing Case Recalls 1930s Book Price-Fixing Case
“During the Great Depression, publishers faced off against another seemingly invincible retail juggernaut: Macy’s Department Stores.”
What Makes That Video Go Viral? It Could Be Completely Random
“The answer may have little to do with the quality of the information. What goes viral may be completely arbitrary, according to a controversial new study of online social networks.”
Is E-Book Price-Fixing Case Protecting A Monopoly?
“As those of us who put things more bluntly put it, it was as if the government not only sanctified the Amazon monopoly, but they made sure it’s going to get even more dominant. It does indeed seem collusion took place — between the government and Amazon.”
In E-Book Price Fixing Case – Will We All Lose If Apple Loses?
“The DoJ lawsuit plays, it seems to me, right into the hands of Amazon. Yes, we’ll have cheaper books, but at what cost? Is it worth paying a little bit less for a title if it threatens the future existence of the publishers who are bringing us the books? Or will we be happy getting everything we read from a vastly reduced pool of presses?”
Japanese Food On UNESCO’s World Heritage List (Should American Food Be There Too?
“Unfortunate as it may be, our fast food outlets have had worldwide influence. Name one country that doesn’t have a McDonald’s (and I’ll be the first to move there!). It makes one wonder: When it comes to UNESCO World Heritage distinctions, where does one draw the line?”
Tamara Rojo Named Artistic Director Of English National Ballet
Last year, the 37-year-old Royal Ballet principal “was on the list to replace Monica Mason as the Royal’s own director: and with this growing momentum behind her it was almost inevitable that when Wayne Eagling’s (abrupt) departure from ENB was announced two months ago, it would be Rojo who would step in.”
Louisville Orchestra Musicians Say Contract Settlement Is Near; Management Denies It
“The Louisville Orchestra Musicians Association announced Thursday that it is in talks with Louisville Orchestra management over a one-year contract that Metro Council President Jim King has been brokering. However, orchestra CEO Robert Birman dismissed the announcement. ‘We are not in negotiations with the musicians,’ he said, calling the announcement ‘game playing’.”