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	Gothams Go to Brooklyn, Honor Mayor Bloomberg November 1, 2007 On Tuesday, November 27th the 17th Annual Gotham Awards, celebrating the independent voices behind and in front of the camera in the year’s best films, will be handed out at New York City’s newest studio complex, Steiner Studios, presented by IFP. Among the honorees will be New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

	NBC News Unveils Its New World Headquarters November 1, 2007 After months of construction, NBC has unveiled its new World Headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Center, combining the New York based operations of NBC News and MSNBC under one roof.

	From Screen to Stage to Screen Again November 1, 2007 The growing trend of adapting movies from the silver screen to the Great White Way seems to have taken root on Broadway.

	Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson to Produce New York Show November 1, 2007 Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson once again cast New York City as the star in their new show, "The Philanthropist."

	Esquire Honors Commissioner Kelly and Dick Wolf to Benefit New York City Police Foundation November 1, 2007 On Wednesday, October 24, Esquire magazine hosted a charity event to benefit The New York City Police Foundation at Esquire North, the magazine’s "Ultimate Bachelor Pad." The event was partnered by The New York City Police Foundation, Inc.; The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting; NBC Universal; and Intel.

	New Line Cinema Celebrates 40th Anniversary November 1, 2007 In October, New Line Cinema celebrated its 40th anniversary at Lincoln Center in New York City.

	MOFTB Commissions Survey on Neighborhood Reaction to Film Production November 1, 2007 Recently, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting commissioned a survey from Audience Research & Analysis in an effort to determine local residents’ reactions and interactions with film and television productions in their neighborhoods.

	International Emmys Celebrate 35th Year at the Crossroad of the World November 1, 2007 Winners of the 35th International Emmy® Awards will be announced at a black-tie ceremony to be held on November 19, 2007 at the Hilton New York Hotel by The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

	'Gangster' Lights Up City Bus Shelters November 1, 2007 "Made in NY" Bus shelters supported the "Made in NY" film, American Gangster during the month of October.

	'Made in NY' Vendors Wait Backstage for Your Business November 1, 2007 "Made in NY" vendors have been waiting backstage for your business.

	New Stage Options for "Made in NY" Productions November 1, 2007 Two New York studios have recently met the criteria to qualify as production facilities under the Made in NY tax credit program.

	MOFTB, Apollo Theater, and Warner Bros. Pictures Announces Free Screening of "August Rush" Followed by Entertainment Career Panel for Students November 1, 2007 On Monday, November 12, the New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Pictures and the Apollo Theater Foundation, will present "Careers in Entertainment: August Rush," at the Apollo Theater.

	MOFTB Issues New Draft of Proposed Permit Rules, Public Comment Period and Hearing Scheduled October 29, 2007 Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) Commissioner Katherine Oliver today announced the release of a newly drafted permit rule proposal, which will be available online and published in the City Record.

	"Careers in Entertainment" Visits the Bronx October 1, 2007 On Saturday, October 27, the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, will present "Careers in Entertainment Production: Paths to Opportunity", a panel discussion at the Bronx Museum, located at the 1040 Grand Concourse, at 165th Street, Bronx, NY.

	NBC Set to Rock the Airwaves in October October 1, 2007 Saturday Night Live alum and Emmy Winner Tina Fey is set to bring "30 Rock", the Best Comedy Emmy winning sitcom created by and starring Fey, back to the airwaves on October 4, 2007.

	Daniels and Ross Offer Discussion on Careers, Success in Entertainment October 1, 2007 On Tuesday, October 9th, The Center for Communication will hold a discussion between two successful film producers, Lee Daniels and Monty Ross.

	NYC & Company and House & Garden Magazine Announce "Design at the Movies" October 1, 2007 When it comes to the visual elements of a film, the role of a production designer becomes exponentially invaluable. Production designers select the settings and style to visually tell the story.

	East Village Becomes "E.Vil" in October October 1, 2007 The 3rd annual EVIL CITY FILM FEST (ECFF) kicks off in New York October 3, 2007 - October 8, 2007. Born and bred in New York's artistically eclectic East Village, ECFF's mission is to bring filmmakers, artists, musicians and the community together by presenting the best new and truly independent films from around the world at reasonable ticket prices.

	Festival and Industry Come Together for HSBC/Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting's 2007 Toronto International Film Festival Event October 1, 2007 Producers, filmmakers, and other attendees of the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival met for a reception at HSBC's Yorkville branch to discuss filmmaking in New York City and to celebrate festival selections that shot in New York.

	NYC TV Makes New York Available On-Demand October 1, 2007 NYC TV, New YOrk City's official television station, has just launched NYC TV On-Demand, a new online video website, offering hundreds of high-quality video clips from NYC TV's Emmy Award-winning shows. next page