Jonathan Polakoff covers the media and entertainment industries for the Los Angeles Business Journal. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
She can be reached at 323-549-5225, ext. 228, or by email: jpolakoff @labusinessjournal.com.
Recent Stories
ESPN Announces Layoffs
Cable sports network ESPN will lay off about 400 workers as part of cost-cutting efforts by parent company Walt Disney Co. of Burbank.
Future of Effects
‘Previs’ looks to ride blockbuster trend
Previsualization firms are getting a piece of the Hollywood action as effects-heavy movies make big box office.
Soundtrack Technology Looks to Torpedo Pirates
SECURITY: Cinavia code stops Blu-ray players from accessing stolen content.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and its studio counterparts are trying to turn pirates into paying customers.
Iger Makes $39.7 Million on Disney Stock Sale
Bob Iger’s salary was $40.2 million last year. But he made nearly as much in a day with a recent stock sale.
Skechers Swings to Profit
Skechers USA Inc. said that it moved to a profit in the first quarter, as sales increased for its performance footwear.
News Show Gives Small Cap Firms Screen Time
TELEVISION: ‘MoneyTV’ takes fee to let executives talk up companies’ stocks.
“MoneyTV” wants to help tune up small cap company stocks by getting investors tuned in.
Plane Parts Maker’s Stock Falls Back Down to Earth
AVIATION: Ducommun shares hurt by poor sales in mining, natural resources.
Natural resources and mining operations help ground shares of airplane parts maker Ducommun.
Disney Makes ‘Star Wars’ Video Game Deal With EA
Walt Disney Co. announced Monday it has reached a deal for future “Star Wars” video games to be developed by Electronic Arts, a Redwood City game publisher with significant operations in Playa Vista.
Shutterbug Service Still Has Magazines Covered
PHOTOGRAPHY: MPTV also has packaged its classic celebrity shots for books.
Small shop broadens its focus beyond magazines with books featuring shots of classic celebrities
DreamWorks Has Unexpected Profit
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. on Tuesday reported it generated a profit in its most recent quarter, although Wall Street had expected a loss.
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