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New Media BC Appoints Ian Wilkinson as Chairman - Radical Entertainment CEO to lead industry organization Vancouver, BC, October 2, 2002 – Radical Entertainment, one of North America’s leading developers of digital entertainment, announced today that its founder and CEO Ian Wilkinson has been named Chairperson of New Media BC. New Media BC is a not-for-profit association whose vision is to build BC as a center of excellence in the digital, interactive industry. Through networking events, Special Interest Group seminars, advocacy work, and marketing, New Media BC is building the new media community locally and promoting it abroad. “We’re excited to have Ian on board. As a high profile leader in the new media industry, he will bring a wealth of expertise, energy and enthusiasm to New Media BC and we look forward to his brand of leadership,” said Laura-Jo Gunter, Executive Director of New Media BC. With over 130 member companies, New Media BC’s member companies represent all sectors of the new media industry, from video game development to netcasting. The 130% growth in the association 's membership and the record number attendance levels indicates the industry 's need for an organization devoted to its growth and promotion. “There is a great team in place at New Media BC and I’m confident we’ll accomplish many positive successes for this industry over the next year,” said Ian Wilkinson. Other members of the board of directors include Bijan Sanii, President of Idelix Software, Rick Griffiths, Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Bruce Stewart, President of Serebra Learning Corporation. About Radical Entertainment Radical Entertainment is one of North America 's leading developers of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Radical creates top-selling entertainment products for the industry 's most powerful publishers, such as Fox Interactive, Microsoft and THQ. Recent titles include Simpsons Road Rage, Independence Day, and Dark Summit. Committed to bringing creativity, imagination and passion to every aspect of business, the company maintains an in-house Research and Development team run by industry leaders in 3D graphics and real time technology. In 2001, Radical 's CEO was named Entrepreneur of the Year in the Media & Entertainment category and in 2000 Radical was recognized as one of Canada 's 50 Best Managed Private Companies. For more information about Radical, visit the company 's web site at www.radical.ca. For additional information, contact: " |
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