NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Express revealed today the five finalists selected from Round One of My Movie Pitch, a contest launched earlier this year that will bring one unique independent movie idea to life during the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. Viewers voted for their favorites and the American Express panel of directors –whose films are being distributed through Tribeca Film– selected …

Kim Pedell Brilliant Talent Management, New York, and Sherman Oaks, Calif. In New York, talent can freelance with multiple agents, theoretically allowing for more casting opportunities. The manager’s role in New York is very diverse.

NEW YORK (AP) Looking at getting a new PC for the fall semester? Here’s a jolt of cheer in these uncertain times: PCs are not only cheaper than ever, there’s real innovation going on, yielding interesting new choices.

NEW YORK — Looking at getting a new PC for the fall semester? Here’s a jolt of cheer in these uncertain times: PCs are not only cheaper than ever, there’s real innovation.

The number of schools offering degrees in videogame development continues to grow. The Entertainment Software Association has announced that some 300 institutions are offering game-related degrees now — a 20 percent increase from last year. California is the current leader in the field, with some 50 schools offering degrees, followed by New York, Texas and Illinois. New programs include the …