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City State Entertainment Rebrands to Unchained Entertainment, Readies Reveal Of Next-Gen Game Development Engine

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Donnerstag, Februar 29, 2024

Led by video game industry veteran Mark Jacobs, City State Entertainment has rebranded to Unchained Entertainment.

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  • Led by video game industry veteran Mark Jacobs, City State Entertainment has rebranded to Unchained Entertainment.
  • The company is readying the official launch of Early Access for Final Stand: Ragnarok, a multiplayer, co-op PvE hack and slasher action game.
  • Powered by Unchained Engine, the game will be able to support scenarios such as swarm-based PvE action, PvEvP extraction, as well as Battle Royales of unprecedented-scale in any combination.
  • “The Unchained Engine is realizing a dream I’ve been obsessing over for more than 30 years,” said Mark Jacobs, President and CEO of Unchained Entertainment.

ReFrame and IMDbPro Award the ReFrame Stamp to 29 Feature Films Released in 2023

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Donnerstag, Februar 29, 2024

The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .

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  • The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Since 2020, the number of films in the annual Top 100 that qualify for the ReFrame Stamp has not increased.
  • 29 of the analyzed films were exclusively released to streaming services, and 11 of these earned the Stamp (37.9%).
  • To award the Stamp, ReFrame reviews cast and crew data for all eligible films on the IMDbPro list of the 100 most popular films of 2023.

Comcast Announces Premiere of the Inspiring Black Girls Documentary on Black Experience on Xfinity Platform

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Dienstag, Februar 27, 2024

Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.

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  • Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227373262/en/
    Black Girls Documentary Premiers on Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity Channel.
  • Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT APPLAUDS ITS CREATIVE TEAMS AND PRODUCTION PARTNERS ON 65 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS NOMINATIONS

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Mittwoch, März 6, 2024

"Corus is proud to celebrate our esteemed production partners on the well-deserved recognition from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television," said Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President, Networks and Content, Corus Entertainment.

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  • "Corus is proud to celebrate our esteemed production partners on the well-deserved recognition from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television," said Troy Reeb, Executive Vice President, Networks and Content, Corus Entertainment.
  • See below for the full list of Corus' 2024 Canadian Screen Awards nominations.
  • ET Canada is up for four awards including Best Entertainment News Program or Series and Best Host, Talk Show or Entertainment News for the entire team of hosts and reporters.
  • Lastly, now in its astounding 12th season, Canadian reality hit Big Brother Canada scored two nominations this year, including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series.

Newell Law Firm P.C. Boosts Legal Arsenal with Prominent Entertainment Attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney

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Freitag, März 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newell Law Firm P.C. proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel. With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm. She specializes in intellectual property, deal strategy, and negotiations, catering to diverse entertainment realms, including TV, film, new media, music, tech-tainment, and live events.

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  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm.
  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Kimberlina to the Newell Law Firm family," remarked Quincy Newell, founder of the firm.

Photoroom Secures $43M in Series B Funding, Launches Next Generation AI Photo-Editing Features for Businesses

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Dienstag, Februar 27, 2024

PARIS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Photoroom, the world's most popular AI photo editor, has successfully closed a $43 million Series B funding round. The funding round, led by previous investor, Balderton Capital and new investor, Aglaé, with YCombinator participating, brings Photoroom's total funding to $64 million.

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  • A suite of new and improved features will revolutionize AI photo-editing for businesses with greater quality, control and ease.
  • PARIS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Photoroom , the world's most popular AI photo editor, has successfully closed a $43 million Series B funding round.
  • The announcement comes as Photoroom launches its first foundation model tailor-made for product photography, Photoroom Instant Diffusion (Photoroom ID for short).
  • The foundation AI model and subsequent investment marks a significant milestone in Photoroom's journey to revolutionize AI photo-editing for businesses, and cements Photoroom's position as a leader in visual AI.

QYOU USA and Chtrbox Influencer Marketing Business Units Driving Strong 2024 Growth

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Dienstag, Februar 27, 2024

QYOU Media USA, a full service media, marketing and entertainment company, has elevated three executives with strategic promotions across key areas of the business as the company drives further momentum in 2024.

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  • QYOU Media USA, a full service media, marketing and entertainment company, has elevated three executives with strategic promotions across key areas of the business as the company drives further momentum in 2024.
  • Lexi St. John has been promoted to EVP of QYOU USA and remains as General Manager of QYOU Studios, which handles the creative production and execution of all of the company's creator campaigns.
  • "They share a commitment to QYOU's goals, driving innovation, developing capabilities and shaping the business for future growth."
  • In India, the strong and continued growth of Chtrbox was recently recognized at the AgencyCon Awards, hosted by Social Samosa.

Stagwell's (STGW) Brand Performance Network Appoints Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer

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Donnerstag, Februar 22, 2024

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer. Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.
  • The Brand Performance Network flips the script by treating brand and performance as a single, unified action," said Shannon Pruitt.
  • After joining Stagwell in 2020, Shannon was elevated to Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer of BxP in 2021.

Govee Announces New Dune-Inspired TV Backlight Packaging in Partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, in celebration of their upcoming epic Dune: Part Two

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Dienstag, Februar 20, 2024

The Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite will feature Dune-inspired color-matching and lighting effects, providing users with a next-level, immersive viewing experience that transports viewers into the world of Dune.

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  • The Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite will feature Dune-inspired color-matching and lighting effects, providing users with a next-level, immersive viewing experience that transports viewers into the world of Dune.
  • As a leader in smart lighting, Govee remains committed to bringing the best entertainment experience with its cutting-edge TV backlight series.
  • Govee's latest partnership with Warner Bros. and Legendary represents a convergence of technology and entertainment, bringing together industry leaders to create unparalleled synergies.
  • As the newest entry model of the TV Backlight series, the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite is an ideal choice for smart lighting users to enhance their viewing experience.

Lunar New Year 2024: Overseas bookings more than doubled, rise in 'escape' and theme park travel

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Dienstag, Februar 20, 2024

Families are getting in on the action too, choosing to embark on group getaways, shaking up the typical Lunar New Year routine.

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  • Families are getting in on the action too, choosing to embark on group getaways, shaking up the typical Lunar New Year routine.
  • Yet, amidst this rise in independent travel, the family remains at the heart of Lunar New Year celebrations for many.
  • Japan, on the other hand, emerged as a vibrant "theme park" hub, with Universal Studios Japan and Warner Bros.
  • Meanwhile, China saw an unprecedented threefold growth in overseas bookings compared to last year, amidst a backdrop of relaxed visa requirements.