Top Gun

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP

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월요일, 4월 29, 2024

NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Paramount Global announced today that Bob Bakish, President and CEO, is stepping down from his role as CEO and from the Board of Directors. 

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  • Shari Redstone, Chair of the Board, said: "Paramount Global includes exceptional assets and we believe strongly in the future value creation potential of the Company.
  • I am extremely excited for what their combined leadership means for Paramount Global and for the opportunities that lie ahead."
  • In addition, his leadership portfolio across Paramount Global includes responsibility for BET, Paramount Television Studios and the company's free-to-air networks in the United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina and Chile.
  • As President & CEO of Paramount Pictures, Robbins oversees the filmed entertainment division's creative strategy and worldwide business operations including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

Fortis Construction Adds Ron Magnus to Board of Directors

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화요일, 4월 16, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With 20 years of consistent growth—including a rapid rise in the last decade to more than $2B in revenue—Fortis Construction is adding construction-industry expert Ron Magnus to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With 20 years of consistent growth—including a rapid rise in the last decade to more than $2B in revenue—Fortis Construction is adding construction-industry expert Ron Magnus to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director.
  • Ron is the founder of FMI's Leadership & Organizational Development practice, and creator of its Leadership Institute.
  • It is through this Leadership Institute that Ron has coached for and consulted with Fortis Construction for the past 20 years; to date, more than two dozen Fortis senior leaders have gone through the Institute's coaching and training.
  • He is also a tremendous cultural fit and is very familiar with Fortis Construction, having been involved with our leadership for the company's entire 20-year history.

Sullenberger Aviation Museum Announces June 1 Opening Date

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화요일, 4월 2, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, maneuvered the famed "Miracle on the Hudson" landing – and for whom the Museum is named – will be in Charlotte to celebrate during a week of opening activities.

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  • "Sully" Sullenberger on hand for opening day festivities
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sullenberger Aviation Museum , the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Capt.
  • "Sully" Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, maneuvered the famed "Miracle on the Hudson" landing – and for whom the Museum is named – will be in Charlotte to celebrate during a week of opening activities.
  • When it opens, Sullenberger Aviation Museum will be one of the world's leading institutions honoring and exploring the wonder of flight.
  • Sullenberger Aviation Museum is especially committed to accessibility and will offer wheelchair-accessible exhibits and sensory-friendly backpacks so that everyone can explore the wonder of flight.

Logan Capital Named to PSN Top Guns List of Best Performing Strategies for Q3 2023

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수요일, 1월 17, 2024

Logan Capital Management (“ Logan ”) has been named to the respected PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q3 2023.

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  • Logan Capital Management (“ Logan ”) has been named to the respected PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q3 2023.
  • Logan had two portfolios recognized in the Q3 2023 PSN Top Guns List with 3 designations including Concentrated Value and International Dividend ADR.
  • “Zephyr's PSN SMA database pioneered the curation of SMA data and is the leader in providing important due diligence on strategies.
  • The complete list of PSN Top Guns and an overview of the methodology can be located at https://psn.fi.informais.com/ .

AgEagle Aerial Systems Appoints Chairman Grant Begley as Interim CEO

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화요일, 1월 16, 2024

WICHITA (Kan.), Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced the appointment of Company Chairman Grant Begley to Interim Chief Executive Officer position, effective January 1, 2024. 

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  • WICHITA (Kan.), Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced the appointment of Company Chairman Grant Begley to Interim Chief Executive Officer position, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Begley stated, “I am honored to lead the Company marked by its deep Unmanned Aerial System (“UAS”) technology heritage.
  • An active Board member of Vaya Space since 2015, Grant also served as the vortex-hybrid rocket company’s CEO from 2018 through 2022.
  • AUVSI is the global leader for enhancing the advancement of uncrewed, robotic and autonomous systems for the benefit of humanity, the environment and economy.

One-of-a-Kind Wizard of Oz and Top Gun Memorabilia Command Premium Prices at Studio Auctions Event

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화요일, 10월 17, 2023

Dorothy's House, the miniature model house from The Wizard of Oz that was used to create the iconic twister scene from the 1939 film, sold for $537,000.

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  • Dorothy's House, the miniature model house from The Wizard of Oz that was used to create the iconic twister scene from the 1939 film, sold for $537,000.
  • Additionally, Tom Cruise's Flight Suit and Sunglasses from the original Top Gun sold for $93,750 and $34,375, respectively.
  • "We are very thrilled, but not surprised, by the enthusiastic reception these unique pieces from cinematic history have garnered," said Brad Teplitsky of Studio Auctions.
  • Studio Auctions reviews all collectable items through a vigorous authentication process, ensuring any items offered through the site are 100 percent authentic and original.

From SoHo to Soho, Luxury Streetwear Brand Avirex Expands in the US and UK

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화요일, 10월 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avirex, an iconic American streetwear brand, opened the doors to a new retail experience at 21 Mercer Street in New York City's SoHo neighborhood on September 15. Over the past few years, the brand has turned up on the backs of music, sport and entertainment VIPs around the world and is currently carried by luxury department stores, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as 40+ high-end specialty shops nationwide, and its own digital flagship, avirex.com.

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  • "Our authenticity and connection to the culture, premium leathers, unmistakable details, and strong style is what differentiates us from other luxury streetwear brands," said Mia Dell'Osso-Caputo, Creative Director, Avirex.
  • In August, British streetwear brand Palace dropped its second Palace x Avirex collaboration which saw a sellout of the leather jacket on their site in 15 minutes.
  • "Collaborations with strategic brands are top of mind for Avirex as we expand our collections and invite new brand enthusiasts," said Andrew Berg, President, Avirex.
  • Together with our newer sportswear categories, Avirex continues to be the premium status streetwear brand."

Amazon Introduces Its Most Powerful Fire TV Sticks Ever and Unveils Generative AI Updates for Fire TV

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수요일, 9월 20, 2023

(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced a range of updates to its popular Fire TV family, introducing enhanced conversational voice search with generative AI, upgrades to the Fire TV Ambient Experience, and the most powerful Fire TV Sticks yet—the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max, now with the Fire TV Ambient Experience, and Fire TV Stick 4K.

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  • (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Today, Amazon announced a range of updates to its popular Fire TV family, introducing enhanced conversational voice search with generative AI, upgrades to the Fire TV Ambient Experience, and the most powerful Fire TV Sticks yet—the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max, now with the Fire TV Ambient Experience, and Fire TV Stick 4K.
  • In addition, Amazon announced the all-new Fire TV Soundbar, enabling customers to enjoy their favorite TV shows, movies, and games with room-filling sound.
  • Fire TV has always been great at search, but generative AI takes it to a whole new level,” said Tapas Roy, vice president of Fire TV.
  • All-New Fire TV Stick 4K—Faster, more fluid 4K streaming for under $50
    The new Fire TV Stick 4K delivers Fire TV Stick’s best performance yet for under $50.

Avalon appoints two new board directors to help accelerate its critical minerals strategy

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월요일, 9월 11, 2023

Alec Kodatsky, Founding Partner, Forthlane Partners, Ltd., and former Brendon-Woods "Top Gun" metals and mining equity analyst and a mining engineer, joins Avalon as a member of its Board of Directors (the "Board").

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  • Alec Kodatsky, Founding Partner, Forthlane Partners, Ltd., and former Brendon-Woods "Top Gun" metals and mining equity analyst and a mining engineer, joins Avalon as a member of its Board of Directors (the "Board").
  • Benny Loix, Vice President – Commercial North America, at SCR Sibelco NV ("Sibelco") joins Avalon as Sibelco's nominee to the Board.
  • "Mr. Kodatsky and Mr. Loix represent significant additions to Avalon's Board of Directors, deepening our expertise and capabilities with respect to executing on the Company's aggressive growth agenda," said Alan Ferry, Lead Director, Avalon.
  • Avalon is also seeking drill permit applications for its Nechalacho rare earths and zirconium project southeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Reports Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

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월요일, 8월 14, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • It’s been an incredible year integrating two companies to create one of the largest providers of premium entertainment to value-conscious consumers,” said William J. Rouhana, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • The company presents non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA to assist in an analysis of its business.
  • These non-GAAP measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP measures as an indicator of the company's operating performance.