Universe

NanoString Takes Steps to Restructure Its Business and Protect Its Mission to Map the Universe of Biology

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Monday, February 5, 2024

“NanoString has powerful product platforms, strong relationships with our customers throughout the scientific community, an enviable workforce, and conviction in the integrity of our innovation process.

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  • “NanoString has powerful product platforms, strong relationships with our customers throughout the scientific community, an enviable workforce, and conviction in the integrity of our innovation process.
  • NanoString is currently the primary target of an extensive litigation campaign being conducted by 10x Genomics, Inc. (10x).
  • In one case, 10x acquired patents from a defunct company for the apparent purpose of generating litigation with NanoString.
  • Explore strategic alternatives including a potential sale of all or part of the Company’s business to new owners who will continue the Company’s mission.

ANIMATED SERIES PLIM PLIM REACHES ITS HIGHEST-EVER GLOBAL VIEWS

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Monday, February 5, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids Universe announced today that its animated preschool series Plim Plim has reached 34.7 billion lifetime views, with over 800 million monthly views, across its YouTube channels in six languages worldwide – its highest views ever, led by its Spanish-language channel's impressive 29% annual organic growth. The series has recently expanded its broadcast presence to Free-to-Air networks in 10 territories in Latin America, including TV Cultura in Brazil and TV Azteca in Mexico. Additionally, the series Plim Plim, which showcases educational and entertaining content, and highlights positive behaviors for toddlers and preschoolers, also has its own 24-hour cable TV channel in Spanish, El Canal del Payaso Plim Plim, now available in nine Latin American territories.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids Universe announced today that its animated preschool series Plim Plim has reached 34.7 billion lifetime views, with over 800 million monthly views, across its YouTube channels in six languages worldwide – its highest views ever, led by its Spanish-language channel's impressive 29% annual organic growth.
  • Additionally, the series Plim Plim, which showcases educational and entertaining content, and highlights positive behaviors for toddlers and preschoolers, also has its own 24-hour cable TV channel in Spanish, El Canal del Payaso Plim Plim, now available in nine Latin American territories.
  • Guillermo Pino, creator of the animated character Plim Plim, said, "We're immensely proud of the success Plim Plim has achieved to date, thanks to the tireless work of our fantastic team.
  • Based on data from VideoAmigo, Plim Plim is the #1 most-viewed animated preschool channel in Spanish.

Producer Mark Canton Joins Infinite Reality as Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of Entertainment Advisory Board

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Infinite Reality (“iR”), a leading provider of cutting-edge immersive virtual experiences, has appointed acclaimed Hollywood producer Mark Canton as Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of its Entertainment Advisory Board.

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  • Infinite Reality (“iR”), a leading provider of cutting-edge immersive virtual experiences, has appointed acclaimed Hollywood producer Mark Canton as Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of its Entertainment Advisory Board.
  • As Infinite Reality’s Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of its Entertainment Advisory Board, Canton will spearhead the development of groundbreaking partnerships that bring a new standard of storytelling to the next generation of digital entertainment, content distribution and commerce.
  • “Mark is a visionary whose dedication to innovation makes him the ideal advisor and evangelist for our creative studio.
  • Infinite Reality is leading the way to a new standard of excellence in immersive experiences in industries including entertainment, education, sports and healthcare.

Hot Wheels Let’s Race to Debut on Netflix March 4

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.

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  • Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130639345/en/
    Key art for Hot Wheels Let's Race (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Inspired by Hot Wheels, the number-one selling toy globally*, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers: Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they attend a racing camp that always puts the pedal to the metal.
  • That’s why I was so excited to get the opportunity to work on Hot Wheels Let’s Race with Mattel Television Studios.
  • It’s a real joy to get to be a part of that and I can’t wait for another generation of kids to see Hot Wheels Let’s Race on Netflix this year.”
    Season 1 of Hot Wheels Let’s Race will be available on Netflix on March 4.

Warner Bros. Games and DC Launch Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Feb. 2.

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  • The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Feb. 2.
  • Download the latest Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League launch assets
    “With the launch of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, we are excited to take players on an adventure unlike anything we have ever played or made before at Rocksteady,” said Darius Sadeghian, Studio Director, Rocksteady Studios.
  • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has cosmetic items available for in-game purchase to customize playable characters.
  • For a snapshot of upcoming seasonal content, check out the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Season 1 Roadmap .

SOL DE JANEIRO ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE ON ROBLOX, FOSTERING CONNECTION, JOY AND SELF-CONFIDENCE

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sol de Janeiro, the beauty brand on a mission to spread self-celebration and joy across the globe, launched its first-ever immersive experience, the Sol de Janeiro Universe, on Roblox—a global immersive platform for communication and connection. This captivating experience brings the Sol de Janeiro ethos of body celebration, connection, self-love and personal expression to the Roblox universe, all under the warmth of the Brazilian sun.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sol de Janeiro , the beauty brand on a mission to spread self-celebration and joy across the globe, launched its first-ever immersive experience, the Sol de Janeiro Universe , on Roblox—a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
  • This captivating experience brings the Sol de Janeiro ethos of body celebration, connection, self-love and personal expression to the Roblox universe, all under the warmth of the Brazilian sun.
  • Tamera Ferro, Chief Marketing Officer at Sol de Janeiro, says "Diving into Roblox showcases Sol de Janeiro's adventurous spirit and commitment to community.
  • Every point of interaction in the digital realm aims to help users experience Sol de Janeiro and feel great about themselves.

Fact-Based Military Thriller Featured in LibraryBub Selection for February

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

In his novel Zero Two Hundred Hours, Eric Wentz writes from experience as a navy officer in the United States armed forces.

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  • In his novel Zero Two Hundred Hours, Eric Wentz writes from experience as a navy officer in the United States armed forces.
  • He admires how "his insight put forth in beautiful prose climbs into the realm of the poetic".
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.

Fact-Based Military Thriller Featured in LibraryBub Selection for February

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 1, 2024

In his novel Zero Two Hundred Hours, Eric Wentz writes from experience as a navy officer in the United States armed forces.

Key Points: 
  • In his novel Zero Two Hundred Hours, Eric Wentz writes from experience as a navy officer in the United States armed forces.
  • He admires how "his insight put forth in beautiful prose climbs into the realm of the poetic".
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.

RBC Investor Services reports Canadian DB pension plans return 8.2% in Q4, ending the year up 9.1%

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Positive returns in both fixed income and equity markets during Q4 were driven by investor optimism over potential near-term interest rate cuts amid decreasing inflationary pressures."

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  • Positive returns in both fixed income and equity markets during Q4 were driven by investor optimism over potential near-term interest rate cuts amid decreasing inflationary pressures."
  • Global equities delivered a 7.9% return for the quarter and a 16.3% annual return, trailing the MSCI World Index's 8.7% return for the quarter and 20.5% annual return.
  • Real Estate secured the second spot for the quarter with a solid 14.3% return, while Communication Services claimed the second-highest performing sector for the year with a 41.7% return.
  • Specifically, interest rate-sensitive long-term bonds stole the spotlight with a 14.8% return for the quarter and a commendable 9.5% return over the year.

Earth Charter International Announces Florida Conference at Rollins College: Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Charter International (ECI) is pleased to announce more in-depth information about its one-of-a-kind educational experience centered on "Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations." The international conference will convene on the beautiful, lakeside campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14.

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  • This three-day conference at the beautiful Rollins College campus in Winter Park, Florida builds on earlier Earth Charter Conferences focused on education for sustainability, global citizenship, and planetary well-being.
  • SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Charter International (ECI) is pleased to announce more in-depth information about its one-of-a-kind educational experience centered on "Reimagining Education for Ecological Civilizations."
  • The international conference will convene on the beautiful, lakeside campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida April 12-14.
  • Earth Charter International (ECI) coordinates a global network dedicated to promoting the Earth Charter, an ethical framework for sustainability, justice, and peace.