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. |