Walter J. Newman – Program Development Executive at MTV Networks (Comedy Central)

January 27, 2010
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As a development executive at Comedy Central, Walter’s current projects include a new series entitled WORKAHOLICS as well projects with Jamie Foxx, Ice Cube and Aaron McGruder.
Prior to working at MTV/Comedy Central, Walter’s wealth of experience includes:

Interning in New Line Cinema’s feature film development department
Graduating from UCLA w/ BA in English & Creative Writing concentration
Working as a [...]

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Lane Shefter-Bishop – Producer, Emmy Award Winning Director & Founder of Vast Entertainment

January 26, 2010
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We’re pleased to announce, Lane Shefter-Bishop, Producer, Emmy Award Winning Director & founder of Vast Entertainment as host on Launch Mondays on February 8th, 2010. Click here to rsvp!
Ms. Bishop has experience with every stage of entertainment project development, from conception to packaging, through production and post. She spent nearly a decade working in motion picture [...]

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Lash Fary – Founder & President of Distinctive Assets

January 25, 2010
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We’re pleased to announce Lash Fary, founder and president of Distinctive Assets as host on Launch Mondays on February 8th, 2010.
Distinctive Assets is a Los Angeles-based entertainment marketing and gifting company. For ten years, Lash has worked with a veritable Who’s Who of Hollywood to introduce products/services to the entertainment industry and to develop celebrity-oriented [...]

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Tosha Whitten-Griggs – PR Strategist & Consultant

January 21, 2010
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Tosha Whitten-Griggs is a communications professional delivering nearly 15 years of strategic communications and public relations experience in the cable television, digital and entertainment practice areas. Currently, she’s working as a freelance PR specialist with projects that include the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the American Music Awards, and Kierra Sheard’s “Bold Right Life” CD premiere [...]

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Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz – Producer, Film & Television, Founder, Popular Press Media Group (PPMG)

January 21, 2010
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We are pleased to announce Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Producer, Film & Television, and Founder of Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) will graciously host February’s installment of Launch Mondays. Click here to rsvp
Michelle’s background as an award-winning producer provided a significant foundation for her foray into marketing independent films. It was her own needs as [...]

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Victoria Burrows – Casting Director

January 18, 2010
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VICTORIA BURROWS has been in the field of casting for approx 25 years. She started as an assistant to one of the top independent casting directors: RAMSAY KING. She worked & trained under Ramsay for 4 yrs.
She went on to work for Barbara Claman Casting. Two years later. In 1985, she joined the newly created casting department [...]

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JENNIFER A. CHAMPAGNE – Producer / VFX Producer and Founder of Chicks in Film

January 18, 2010
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We’re pleased to announce Jennifer A. Champagne, Producer / VFX Producer and Founder of Chicks in Film as host on Launch Mondays taking place on February 8th, 2010. Click here to rsvp!
Jennifer Champagne, is co-owner of Max Ink Cafe, LLC and Max Ink Productions, LLC, an animation and effects house/production house in Venice, California. Jennifer [...]

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Susan Michals, Editor at Large for “The Collective”

January 18, 2010
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Launch Mondays is pleased to announce Susan Michals, Editor at Large for “The Collective as host of February’s installment of our networking mixer!
Susan writes for a number of publications, including Venice Magazine,Geek Monthly, Malibu and The Collective (coming March 2010). She’s even been in Madame Figaro. Her articles range from an idyllic afternoon rehashing Beatles lyrics and conversing in [...]

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New Photos from January’s Launch Mondays

January 14, 2010

Thank you to all of those who attended January’s mixer. It was by far the largest mixer we’ve had at Nirvana. We look forward to seeing you all and then some at Monday’s mixer!

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…the BEST, the MOST professional mixer i HAVE EVER attended

January 13, 2010

hey guys!…
it was great to meet u last nite!…
i wanna thank u, cause that was undoubtedly the BEST, the MOST professional mixer i HAVE EVER attended!!!…good job!!!…
i wanna invite u to c’mon on back to my site and check out my videos and songs!…
www.kstny.com
gregg (kstny) shore..

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Ana Gallegos – CEO of Beautiful Bartenders

January 11, 2010
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There are parties and there are Beautiful Bartenders parties. The subtle touch of novelty is the original trademark of Beautiful Bartenders – for having behind the bar sexy, outgoing, beautiful models, expertly pouring delicious mixed drinks, and stylishly moving around the room, carrying food trays, engaging guests. They can be seen wearing classic all [...]

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Pam Baker – Manager On Air Promotions/Scheduling at FOX Reality

January 6, 2010
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Launch Mondays is pleased to announce host, Pam Baker, Manager On Air Promotions/Scheduling at FOX Reality. Please note Pam’s accomplishments below:
Television
Nightclub Confessions Color Commentary Fox Reality
Paradise Hotel - Cast Handler - Fox Reality
Fox Reality Really Awards 07 - Producer/Writer – Fox Reality
Fox Reality Channel Really Awards 08 Segment Producer Fox Reality Channel
Fox Reality Really Awards [...]

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Prince Baggett – Executive Producer & Writer | DGL Entertainment

January 6, 2010
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Prince Baggett began his rise in entertainment working for then, Paramount Pictures television division, he then landed new corporate development stints, working directly for the Office of ex-Paramount TV Topper Joel Berman pitching various development ideas, and working directly with production and marketing executives before the split with Viacom to become CBS Paramount under the [...]

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