Studio Investment Activities to Be Disclosed at Luncheon

Trends in the real estate investment and development activities of major film studios will be discussed at a Wednesday luncheon sponsored by the Society for Marketing Professional Services.

Guest speakers will include Chris Essel, an official at Paramount Studios’ Studio Group; Barbara Cline, a Columbia Pictures vice president and Joan Woodard, a Disney Development vice president.

Advance tickets for the 11:30 luncheon at the Hyatt Wilshire Hotel are $23 for SMPS members and $28 for non-members. An additional $5 will be charged for tickets purchased at the door. More information may be obtained from SMPS, 2550 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90057.