Top California News + Entertainment Startups (188)

Hedra is an AI native platform for multimodal creation. The platform is built around their own cutting-edge proprietary video model, Character-3, which is the first multimodal model in production. Alongside Character-3, the platform also brings other leading foundation models into one ecosystem spanning generative images, video, and audio. Prosumer and enterprise users leverage Hedra to generate content ranging from viral...

Philo is a streaming television service that's reimagining the TV experience for the modern viewer. Founded by a group of technology and product enthusiasts, we set out to build the future of television by combining the best of modern technology with the most compelling medium ever invented—delivering the TV experience we've always wanted for ourselves. At our core, Philo provides...

California Mantel & Fireplace is a family-owned fireplace studio and hearth supplier established in 1987. The company manufactures custom wood and precast-concrete mantels, installs gas and electric fireplaces, and provides project guidance, custom fitting, and related service. It serves individual homeowners, custom homebuilders, and major developers across California, Nevada, and nationwide, combining craftsmanship with customer-focused support for residential and development...

Think Jam is an award-winning specialist entertainment marketing agency, proven to deliver communications strategy, consultancy and content creation to global clients across film, TV, gaming, the arts and publishing. Our mission is to lead from the front by innovating, collaborating and delivering unrivaled expertise worldwide.

Emmy-nominated studio embodying the pioneering ingenuity, daring creativity, & freewheeling spirit of the first aviators

Eyecare’s leading online publication—visit eyesoneyecare.com for articles, cheat sheets, virtual events, job boards, news, and more.

Pearl Abyss Europe is the EMEA publishing arm of Pearl Abyss Corp, a leading developer and publisher of high-end videogames that is best known for its highly innovative Black Desert franchise which is currently globally available on PC, Console and Mobile. The award-winning MMORPG attracted over 45 million players and achieved more than 2 billion USD in lifetime revenue. Pearl Abyss...

Halon Entertainment is a real-time creative studio specializing in visualization, animation, and virtual production for film, television, and games. It supports storytelling through cinematic content and real-time production, working with filmmakers and game developers on projects ranging from major motion pictures to video-game cinematics. Founded in 2003, Halon combines experienced visualization supervisors, artists, and creatives with advanced production tools and...

Deepdub provides AI-powered dubbing and other localization solutions for audiovisual content in the fields of film & cinema, television, online broadcasting, eLearning & eTraining platforms, content creators and more. Our mission is to bridge the language barrier and cultural gap in entertainment experiences through high-quality and seamless localization. Using best of its kind AI and machine learning technology, Deepdub syncs emotions,...

Seen is creating a more empathetic and understanding world, by helping people share their human experiences. Our augmented reality toolkits guide people through the storytelling process on their phones or wearable camera glasses.

The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future through interactive exhibits, immersive experiences, and educational programs.

Spotter provides cash to Creators to grow or diversify their business while retaining their freedom. Dedicated to empowering Creators and growing the Creator Economy, with Spotter, Creators receive cash for their catalogs through licensing their existing videos (and/or future video uploads) and receive a payout instantly. Creators then use the funds to fuel their growth through hiring resources, investing, or anyway...

Promise is an entertainment studio built for the GenAI era, reimagining how visionary artists create film, series, and new forms of storytelling, powered by the world's best Gen AI artists and storytellers.

SMG is a fast growth media company conceived of and for the digital age. Media by definition is about content. This is true online or off. But end users expect more of their content experience online and that is what SMG sets out to deliver in each of its industry leading sites. The Daily Meal was the first site launched by...

Infinite Peripherals is a leading innovator of enterprise mobility, providing scalable and customized solutions to a range of industries including supply chain & logistics, retail, travel, hospitality, entertainment, and healthcare. With millions of solutions deployed, Infinite Peripherals is committed to delivering best-in-class hardware and software solutions to help businesses do more. Visit ipcmobile.com to learn more!

mxdwn Entertainment operates mxdwn.com, an online music and entertainment magazine covering news, original reviews, features, photography, interviews, and event coverage. Its editorial scope spans music, movies, video games, television, and broader pop culture. The publication aims to provide timely, relevant journalism and thoughtful criticism that helps readers navigate modern entertainment, while bringing independent entertainment and mainstream culture together for audiences...

AfroTech is an online platform that connects Black professionals within the tech industry, offering news and resources for career development.

Flighthouse is a next-generation media and entertainment company built for the social era. It operates as a social-first media publisher, creative agency, and content studio, helping brands, studios, streamers, and entertainment partners create culturally fluent content at the speed of culture. Its work spans social campaigns, creator partnerships, original formats, experiential concepts, digital strategy, and music influencer marketing for Gen...

We believe in the wisdom of the crowd, where the opinion of millions is more relevant (and far more predictive) than the opinion of one writer or critic. Visitors to Ranker have now cast over one billion votes shaping our pop culture rankings. This voting data powers a predictive insights platform with multiple applications for brands and studios.

Sideshow, Inc. is a specialty manufacturer and distributor of licensed and original collectible products, including limited edition statues, busts, articulated figures, and film prop replicas. Founded in 1994, the company focuses on connecting people with their favorite characters and icons from film, television, comic books, and popular culture through the creation of high-quality figural art.