The Paley Center for Media Announces Content Partnership with RealNetworks
Thursday, September 20, 2007
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA—The Paley Center for Media (formerly The Museum of Television & Radio) announced today that video footage from its unique live events will be available online on three popular RealNetworks properties: Film.com, the RealGuide and the subscription service, SuperPass. New video footage from Paley Center events will be added to these sites throughout the fall, beginning with cast interviews from Emmy winning shows like 30 Rock, House, Grey's Anatomy, and Desperate Housewives.
Throughout the year, the Paley Center hosts numerous interview panel events in New York and Los Angeles with influential newsmakers, journalists, writers, directors, producers, media personalities, and celebrities. Paley Center events are known for the fresh, unscripted, and often unexpected exchanges between cast members, creators, and the audience. Events that will be featured on RealNetworks sites include some of the most recognized, award-winning shows in contemporary television, such as 24, CSI, The Daily Show, Entourage, Family Guy, Law & Order, Lost, Sex and the City, South Park, and Weeds. To view the clips, visit http://film.com/ or http://guide.real.com/ or subscribe to http://superpass.real.com/.
"The Paley Center is media's public square—our live events attract an impressive roster of newsmakers, journalists, writers, directors, actors, and producers, as we continue to examine and celebrate the creativity, innovations, personalities, and leaders who are shaping media—and the world—today," said Pat Mitchell, president and chief executive officer of the Paley Center. "Through our partnership with RealNetworks, our events will now be available to an even wider audience, giving media enthusiasts around the world the opportunity to access our cutting-edge content online."
"Whether it's live footage from major network television, independent film productions, or footage from The Paley Center for Media's respected live events series, Real is focused on continually offering new, compelling digital entertainment to our customers." said Elizabeth Coppinger, vice president of video services at RealNetworks. "We are certain that our audiences will enjoy these behind-the-scenes insights into what the writers, directors, producers and actors are saying about today's top shows."
The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org.
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