Animation

Creative Learning Platform Skillshare Helps Creative Professionals Maximize the Highly Anticipated Animation App Procreate Dreams™ with New Partnership and Exclusive Content from its Top Teachers

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skillshare, the world's largest online community for creatives, has teamed up with the new animation app Procreate Dreams™ to develop a customized series of content that teaches students how to use and optimize tools from the highly anticipated animation software.

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  • Each Skillshare teacher brings their own unique style and engages an audience of creative professionals and hobbyists who want to expand their creative skills.
  • "This partnership underscores the powerful synergy between Procreate and Skillshare, both dedicated to bringing creative education and exploration to the fore," comments Alicia Hamilton-Morales, SVP of Content, Community and Marketing with Skillshare.
  • "Together, we aim to empower individuals to explore and enhance their skills with the newly released app, Procreate Dreams.
  • Procreate CMO Nathan Clegg comments, "Procreate Dreams marks a major chapter for both Procreate and the animation industry.

FIND YOUR INNER PEACE WITH PO: DREAMWORKS ANIMATION UNVEILS "BE CALM AND PO" CUSTOM ANIMATION LIVESTREAM FOR "KUNG FU PANDA 4"

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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DreamWorks Animation is about to unleash some serious zen with "Be Calm and Po," the wackiest meditation session this side of the Valley of Peace!

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  • DreamWorks Animation is about to unleash some serious zen with "Be Calm and Po," the wackiest meditation session this side of the Valley of Peace!
  • Let Po lead you on a guided meditation journey, streaming exclusively on YouTube from 9am-1pm PT on February 16th.
  • Because when Po's in charge, you never know whether to expect inner peace or inner peas.
  • In Kung Fu Panda 4, Po faces his biggest challenge yet as he assumes the role of Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.

Tractor Supply and Carhartt Make $150,000 Donation to Support Skilled Workforce Development

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Philanthropy, Training, Specialty, Other Education, Agriculture, Continuing, Natural Resources, Fashion, Education, Retail, Foundation, Home Goods, CNC, Student, Multimedia, Tractor Supply Company, TSCO, Welding, Transport, Commerce, Trade, Animation, History, SkillsUSA, Workforce, Partnership

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand, today announced a $150,000 donation to SkillsUSA to support its work preparing students for in-demand careers in the skilled trades.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation and Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand, today announced a $150,000 donation to SkillsUSA to support its work preparing students for in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
  • Tractor Supply and Carhartt representatives presented the donation during SkillsUSA Week, a nationwide event that provides state associations, advisors and student members the opportunity to promote SkillsUSA programs and activities at the local and state levels.
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    Tractor Supply and Carhartt Make $150,000 Donation to Support Skilled Workforce Development (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The Support the Trades fundraiser, which aligns with our core values and commitment to supporting Life Out Here, has been impactful in so many ways.
  • “We’re proud to continue working alongside Tractor Supply in support of SkillsUSA’s mission to develop the workforce and attract students to careers in the skilled trades,” said Susan Hennike, chief brand officer for Carhartt.

22nd Annual VES Awards Gets an Assist from Backlight

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, Audio, Video, Software, Electronic Games, VES, Visual Effects Society, Television, Multimedia, Animation, Partnership, Video game

Backlight , the global media and technology company that produces some of the most ubiquitous and innovative software solutions in the media entertainment business, has supported the virtual judging process for the 22nd Annual VES (Visual Effects Society) Awards.

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  • Backlight , the global media and technology company that produces some of the most ubiquitous and innovative software solutions in the media entertainment business, has supported the virtual judging process for the 22nd Annual VES (Visual Effects Society) Awards.
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    Backlight, the creator of some of the most ubiquitous and innovative software solutions in the media entertainment business, has supported the virtual judging process for the 22nd Annual VES (Visual Effects Society) Awards.
  • Each year, the VES Awards sets the stage for honoring the pinnacle of visual effects artistry and innovation worldwide.
  • This partnership has ensured that the VES could conduct its awards judging process smoothly, underlining the society’s reputation for excellence.”

Bolstered by The Obamas The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces November 8-10, 2024 Festival Dates

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), championed by the Obamas, announces the dates of the 2nd annual festival on November 8-10, 2024. The special convening will return to Howard University, for a celebration rooted in culture, storytelling, and empowerment.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), championed by the Obamas, announces the dates of the 2nd annual festival on November 8-10, 2024.
  • Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2024 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival officially announced its First LOOK Student Filmmaker Challenge is open for submissions.
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    The HBCU First LOOK Film initiative will includeinternships, film challenge, and college tour.
  • For partnership opportunities and to register for the upcoming 2024 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival visit https://www.hbcufirstlook.com/filmfestival .

Women in Entertainment Announces Seventh Annual Summit

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its seventh annual summit on February 28, 2024 at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.

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  • This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.
  • Founded by Renee Rossi ( Relativity Ventures ) and Gretchen McCourt, WIE brings together experienced leaders in the entertainment and marketing worlds to address a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women.
  • "We're excited to continue our mission, spotlighting amazing, successful people in entertainment and media who generously share their valuable guidance and expertise," said Renee Rossi, Co-founder of Women in Entertainment.
  • Additional Summit sponsors include Dreamworks Animation, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, FOX Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, STX, MoviePass, Lionsgate, Buzzer PR amongst others.

Crown Institute Partners With Pixar to Launch Learning App for Children Based on Disney and Pixar’s Animated Film Inside Out

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213879095/en/
    The Renée Crown Wellness Institute partners with Pixar to launch learning app for children based on Disney and Pixar's animated film Inside Out.
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    InsideU was collaboratively designed with youth using unique characters and narratives from Pixar’s Inside Out.
  • While playing the app, children meet the “Mind Worker” who guides them through the program and helps them to understand their emotions.
  • That film nearly a decade ago had an impact on Dr. Sam Hubley, a psychologist and researcher at the Crown Institute.

Esri Releases New Landsat Satellite Data App to View and Analyze Land Changes

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Esri , the global leader in mapping and location intelligence, announces the launch of Landsat Explorer, a groundbreaking online app that makes it easier than ever for organizations to access and analyze multispectral imagery from Landsat satellite missions.

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  • Esri , the global leader in mapping and location intelligence, announces the launch of Landsat Explorer, a groundbreaking online app that makes it easier than ever for organizations to access and analyze multispectral imagery from Landsat satellite missions.
  • With a deep temporal record, multispectral imagery from the Landsat satellite missions supports a diverse range of land monitoring applications.
  • The Landsat program officially began in 1972 with the launch of Landsat 1, and with Landsat 4 in 1982, the program began providing mission-to-mission data continuity.
  • Available in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, the Landsat Level-2 data is a dynamic time series of imagery accessible across the ArcGIS system and used to power the Landsat Explorer web app.

The Advanced Imaging Society Announces Winners of 14th Annual Lumiere Awards

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Saturday, February 10, 2024
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The Advanced Imaging Society’s Lumiere Awards handed out statuettes for distinguished creative and technical achievement during its 14th annual awards luncheon today at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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  • The Advanced Imaging Society’s Lumiere Awards handed out statuettes for distinguished creative and technical achievement during its 14th annual awards luncheon today at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
  • The Lumiere winners of this year have notably expanded the boundaries of technology in filmmaking, enriching storytelling in remarkable ways."
  • Voters praised Oppenheimer for its sheer ambition, monumental visual achievement and its commitment to uncompromising imaging quality.
  • The Lumiere Awards have been presented to the industry’s most respected creative and technical leaders over the last decade.

With New Business Stars on Board, Glo is Set to Skyrocket

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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STARKVILLE, Miss., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly a decade ago, Eric Hill and Jeffrey Rupp helped two Mississippi State University students launch their startup, Glo, through the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach (E-Center). This year, Hill and Rupp are transitioning from advisory roles to key leadership positions at Glo, the parent company of Glo Pals—one of the fastest-growing toy brands in the U.S.

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  • Hill becomes Glo's chief operating officer on April 15 with Rupp joining the team on July 1 as director of business development.
  • "This is a monumental development for Glo," said Anna Barker, chief creative officer and co-founder of Glo Pals.
  • Glo sells products under two brands: Glo Cubes drink cubes and Glo Pals children's sensory toys.
  • In recent years, Glo has been licensed to produce Glo Pals based on characters from "Sesame Street" and "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood."