Why is U.S. TV Buying Israeli Programs?

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The United States' entertainment industry generates a positive balance of trade in every country in which it does business. Now Israel, in addition to exporting innovative technologies, is exporting creative content. ABC, MTV, HBO, Fox, Showtime and Technicolor all have Israeli television shows on their slates for 2011.

Join BLC to learn about this burgeoning Israeli industry and its impact on the American audience and advertisers. Our panel of American and Israeli entertainment executives will discuss these topics and more:

• Opportunities for U.S. investment
• The economic impact on Israel
• Israel's global PR opportunity and the effect on its image

Panelists:
• Howard Gordon, showrunner/executive producer, 24, winner of the 2006 Emmy Award for Best Drama Series
• David Israel, award-winning television writer and producer
• Stuart Tenzer, founder, Coast Road Media LLC
• Oded Turgeman, president and director, The Operating Room

Moderator:
• Scott Siegler, president, Mediasiegler, Inc.