Discovery's David Zaslav, Shine's Elisabeth Murdoch, Hollywood heavyweight Michael Eisner and writer-producer Bill Lawrence are among the big-ticket draws at the upcoming National Association of Television Program Executives confab unspooling in Las Vegas Jan. 25-27.
In a conference call with media Wednesday, NATPE president and CEO Rick Feldman previewed key highlights of the event, which for the fifth year takes place at the Mandalay Bay Resort.
The event's theme -- Content Commerce Connections -- embodies Natpe's mission as a facilitator, bringing industry leaders and entrepreneurs together from broadcast, cable, digital and international.
Like many such trade events during the last two years, attendance has dwindled and many companies are reducing their participation, especially domestic syndicators and U.S. station groups.
Regarding the former there are very few new first-run projects coming to market, and the opening up of the "Oprah" slot in 2011 won't be felt until the next go-round,...
In a conference call with media Wednesday, NATPE president and CEO Rick Feldman previewed key highlights of the event, which for the fifth year takes place at the Mandalay Bay Resort.
The event's theme -- Content Commerce Connections -- embodies Natpe's mission as a facilitator, bringing industry leaders and entrepreneurs together from broadcast, cable, digital and international.
Like many such trade events during the last two years, attendance has dwindled and many companies are reducing their participation, especially domestic syndicators and U.S. station groups.
Regarding the former there are very few new first-run projects coming to market, and the opening up of the "Oprah" slot in 2011 won't be felt until the next go-round,...
- 12/16/2009
- by By Elizabeth Guider
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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