CEO Stuart Levy to speak about manga at symposium.
TOKYOPOP Inc. is pleased to announce CEO/COO Stuart Levy's participation at a free symposium on the future of manga and anime entertainment. On Saturday, September 27, Mr. Levy will join top industry experts from the U.S. and Japan in a special discussion about anime and manga. Topics will include the power of manga and anime as a worldwide cultural phenomenon, evolution of the art form, new marketing strategies and growth of the business in the U.S. This exciting event-sponsored by UCLA Extension and the CSUN Art Department, in collaboration with the Tokyo Foundation-kicks off a ten-week lecture series, in which Mr. Levy is also a guest speaker.
Who: STUART LEVY, CEO/CCO OF TOKYOPOP Inc. Stuart Levy's multi-faceted entertainment background includes over 10 years of experience in licensing, production, contract law and finance. He founded TOKYOPOP in 1996, and through his leadership the company has become the leading publisher of manga in North America. Fluent in Japanese, Mr. Levy is also an accomplished author, producer and music composer. He began his career as an attorney after graduating from Georgetown University Law Center (JD 1991) and is a member of the California State Bar. Mr. Levy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Business from UCLA and has studied at Tokyo University and Keio University.
What: FREE SYMPOSIUM: Entertainment Goes "Pop": The Future of Manga and Anime
When: Saturday, September 27, 2003, 2:00PM - 5:00PM
