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Board of Directors
Mitchell Rubenstein is a founder of Hollywood Media and has served as its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since its inception in January 1993. Mr. Rubenstein was a founder of the Sci-Fi Channel, a cable television network that was acquired from Mr. Rubenstein and Laurie Silvers by USA Network in March 1992. Mr. Rubenstein served as President of the Sci-Fi Channel from January 1989 to March 1992 and served as Co-Vice Chairman of the Sci-Fi Channel from March 1992 to March 1994. Prior to founding the Sci-Fi Channel, Mr. Rubenstein practiced law for 10 years. Mr. Rubenstein received a J.D. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1977 and a Masters in Tax Law from New York University School of Law in 1979. He currently serves on the NYU Tax Law Advisory Board and is a member of the Founders Society, New York University, and is a member of the University of Virginia School of Law Business Advisory Council. He is also Chairman of the Board of Advisors of the Freeman Center for Jewish Life at Duke University. Together with Ms. Silvers, Mr. Rubenstein was named Co-Business Person of the Year, City of Boca Raton, Florida in 1992. Mr. Rubenstein is married to Laurie S. Silvers.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood, Inc |
Chairman & CEO |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Chairman & CEO |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Founder |
Current |
| New York University |
Member |
Current |
| Sci-WWW |
President |
Former |
| Sci-Fi Channel |
President |
Former |
| Sci-WWW |
Founder |
Former |
| Sci-Fi Channel |
Founder |
Former |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Sci-WWW |
Vice Chairman |
Former |
| Sci-Fi Channel |
Co-Vice Chairman |
Former |
| University of Virginia School of Law |
J.D. Degree |
Former |
| University of Virginia |
J.D. degree |
Former |
| New York University |
Masters in Tax Law |
Former |
| New York University School of Law |
Masters In Tax Law |
Former |
Laurie S. Silvers is a founder of Hollywood Media and has served as its Vice-Chairman, President and Secretary since its inception in January 1993. Ms. Silvers was a founder of the Sci-Fi Channel, of which she served as Chief Executive Officer from January 1989 to March 1992 and Co-Vice Chairman from March 1992 to March 1994. Prior to founding the Sci-Fi Channel, Ms. Silvers practiced law for 10 years. Ms. Silvers received a J.D. degree from University of Miami School of Law in 1977. Ms. Silvers has served on the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami, the Board of Directors of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the International Board of Governors of the Children's World Blood Bank. She is a mentor for at risk teenage girls with the Women of Tomorrow organization.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood, Inc |
President |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Vice Chairman, President & Secretary |
Current |
| Women of Tomorrow Inc |
|
Current |
| University of Miami |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Sci-WWW |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Sci-WWW |
Founder |
Former |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Founder |
Former |
| Sci-Fi Channel |
Founder |
Former |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Miami School of Law |
J.D. Degree |
Former |
| University of Miami |
J.D. degree |
Former |
Scott A. Gomez joined Hollywood Media in April 2003 as Vice President of Finance and Accounting, and was named Chief Accounting Officer in May 2005. Mr. Gomez is responsible for accounting, financial and tax matters for Hollywood Media and its subsidiaries, including cash management, preparation of financial statements, and SEC reporting. Prior to joining Hollywood Media, Mr. Gomez was a Senior Accountant for Klein & Barreto, P.A., a public accounting firm, from July of 2001 to April of 2003. During his tenure with Klein & Barreto, Mr. Gomez worked closely with Hollywood Media on various matters including taxes. Previously, Mr. Gomez was a Senior Auditor with Arthur Andersen LLP, a public accounting firm, and held other prior positions with such firm, during the period from August of 1999 to July of 2001. Mr. Gomez graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters of Accounting degree.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Vice President of Finance and Accounting |
Current |
| Arthur Andersen LLP |
Senior Auditor |
Former |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| University of Florida |
Masters of Accounting Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Vice President |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director, Business Development |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Vice President, Operations, B2B Units |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Machine Shop Owner |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director, Sales |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director, Sales |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Casting Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director of Photography |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director of Photography |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Art Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director of Photography |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director of Photography |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Casting Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director of Photography |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Location Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Post-Production Coordinator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Producer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Special Effects Coordinator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Visual Effects Supervisor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Script Supervisor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Set Decorator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Production Coordinator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Post-Production Supervisor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Costume Designer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Art Department Coordinator |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Producer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Accountant |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Executive Producer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Producer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Producer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Executive Producer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Sound Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Sound Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Story by Story Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Sound Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Sound Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Editor Assistant Film Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Editor Assistant Film Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Editor Assistant Film Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Sound Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Editor Assistant Film Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Assistant Editor Assistant Film Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Foley Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Sound Editor |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Sound Editor |
Current |
Deborah J. Simon has served as a director of Hollywood Media since November 1995. Ms. Simon held the position of Senior Vice President of Simon Property Group, a company that owns, develops and manages regional malls and other retail real estate and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, from 1991 to 1996, and she currently serves as the Chairperson of the Simon Youth Foundation, a non-profit organization. Ms. Simon also serves on the Advisory Board for The Children s Museum of Indianapolis, on the Board of Trustees for the Indianapolis Museum of Art and on the Board of Regents for Mercersburg Academy. She also has been an independent producer, with several television credits to her name. Ms. Simon serves on Hollywood Media s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating Committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Simon Youth Foundation |
Chairperson |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Community Music School |
Board Member |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Indiana University School of Law |
J.D. Degree |
Former |
Robert E. McAllan has served as a director of Hollywood Media since December 2001. Mr. McAllan is currently CEO of Press Communications, LLC, which owns and operates broadcast properties. Mr. McAllan has been in the commercial radio industry since 1964. Mr. McAllan began his career as a News Director/Operations Manager at WADB FM where he won a national news award from United Press International. Thereafter, Mr. McAllan became a talk show host for the New Jersey Press radio stations WJLK AM/FM, and through a series of rapid promotions Mr. McAllan became the president of Press Broadcasting Company, the broadcast division of The New Jersey Press and expanded the company by acquiring several television and radio stations. At the time that New Jersey Press newspapers were acquired by Gannett, Mr. McAllan led a group of key Press executives who acquired the broadcast division of the New Jersey Press. Mr. McAllan has also held myriad directorships and officer positions for several companies and associations, including The Asbury Park Press, Inc., which owned the second largest newspaper in New Jersey, New Jersey Press Incorporated, a diversified media company which operated major daily newspapers, television stations, radio stations and online media, the Florida Association of Broadcasters, Chairman of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association, Chairman of the National Independent Television Committee, and Co-Chairman of the Coalition for Media Diversity. Mr. McAllan serves on Hollywood Media s Audit Committee and Stock Option Committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Press Communications, LLC |
CEO |
Current |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hollywood Media Corp. |
Director |
Current |
Executive News