New media film journalist Scott Kirsner brought to my attention a series of panels he's coordinating for October 17 and 18 at the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley. It's called The Conversation: Exploring the Future of the Entertainment Industry and, according to the Web site: "Our goal is for The Conversation to delve into all those issues — and more, with your ideas, help, and participation. The Conversation will focus exclusively on the new business and creative opportunities that are emerging in 2008."