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Animation Industry Unveils Plans for The Collision Awards - Submissions Due April 19th

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reflecting the tremendous growth and importance of animation in today's media world, industry leaders have joined forces with the organizers of The Telly Awards to launch The Collision Awards - the first global and holistic platform solely dedicated to honoring excellence in Animation and Motion Design in all its forms. Launched in partnership with key industry leaders, the mission is to celebrate the unique and incomparable creativity and technical talent in Animation and Motion Design across Marketing & Communications, Commercials, Television, Film, Experiential, Games & XR. This is the first time ever that animation across all disciplines will be honored by one set of awards. With winners set to be announced in July 2024, the call for entries is now open at https://collisionawards.com.

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  • Animation Industry Unveils Plans for The Collision Awards First Ever Honor Recognizing Animation and Motion Design In All Its Forms Animation Magazine, Animation World Network, Animation Nights New York, Epic Games, Motion Plus Design, SIGGRAPH ACM London, Skwigly, Stash, VIEW Conference and WeTransfer among global partners joining forces to launch inaugural awards show from the group behind The Telly Awards.
  • Animation veteran Randeep Katari, previously at Netflix, named as The Collision Awards General Manager.
  • This is the first time ever that animation across all disciplines will be honored by one set of awards.
  • Scale and gravitas matter and The Collision Awards already feel like they have both," says Stephen Price, Executive Editor of Stash Magazine, a founding Collision Awards partner.

Disney Destiny Will Bring Stories of Legendary Disney Heroes and Villains to Life

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CELEBRATION, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone today with a keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. With the good luck garnered by this maritime tradition, this ship of legends and lore is beginning to take shape.

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  • The design theme of the Disney Destiny, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will be "Heroes and Villains," drawing on the legacy of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions, to forge a cruise vacation that will empower guests to embrace their own calling aboard every unforgettable voyage.
  • The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose, when developing the Disney Destiny.
  • To embody and embolden the theme, Disney also unveiled brand-new filigree artwork for the bow of the Disney Destiny, continuing a beloved Disney Cruise Line design tradition.
  • "The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests," said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line.

See the Future at GTC 2024: NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang to Unveil Latest Breakthroughs in Accelerated Computing, Generative AI and Robotics

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote from the SAP Center on Monday, March 18, at 1 p.m. Pacific time.

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  • NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote from the SAP Center on Monday, March 18, at 1 p.m. Pacific time.
  • Since Huang first highlighted machine learning in his 2014 GTC keynote , NVIDIA has been at the forefront of the AI revolution.
  • “Generative AI has moved to center stage as governments, industries and organizations everywhere look to harness its transformative capabilities,” Huang said.
  • From generative AI to robotics to automotive, GTC attendees can interact with dozens of state-of-the-art demos, see the latest autonomous vehicle technology and explore how generative AI will impact virtually every industry.

'SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE' SCORES BEST FEATURE ANNIE ALONG WITH SIX OTHER CATEGORIES AT THE 51ST ANNIE AWARDS™

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Sunday, February 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.
  • Best Independent Feature was presented to Robot Dreams (Arcadia Motion Pictures).
  • Best Special Production was presented to Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (Wildbrain Studios in association with Apple), Best Short Subject was presented to WAR IS OVER!
  • Best Character Animation – Feature went to The Boy and the Heron (Studio Ghibli Distributed by GKIDS) and Best Character Animation – Live Action was presented to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Walt Disney World Shows Off First Ever Disney Villains Inspired Wedding Gowns

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- They're some of Disney's most popular characters, and now Disney Villains' characters inspire new gowns that are part of the 2024 Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings collection from Allure Bridals. Blending sophisticated style and touches of whimsy, the dresses are inspired by Disney's Ursula, Maleficent, the evil Queen and Jafar.

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  • The gown inspired by Disney's Ursula features a mermaid silhouette adorned with tonal sparkle beadwork on the bodice.
  • The 2024 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings collection also includes gowns inspired by Disney Princess characters – Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana.
  • The newest of these locations is World Celebration Gardens, which is in the heart of EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
  • It will round out the trio of carriages that includes the Cinderella Coach at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disney Fairy Tale Carriage at Disneyland Paris.

51st ANNIE AWARD™ NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED TODAY!

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 51st Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominations. 

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 51st Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation.
  • The 51st Annie Awards™ will return to UCLA's Royce Hall on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
  • Pre-reception and Red Carpet will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m., and after party immediately following the ceremony.
  • Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards™ have grown in scope and stature for five decades.

First Official Guests Welcomed to Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's first Zootopia-themed land officially opened in Shanghai Disneyland today, marking another momentous milestone for Shanghai Disney Resort. With the grand opening, the new land welcomed its first official guests from around the world, fully immersing them in the colorful and vibrant mammalian metropolis based on the popular Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia.

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  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's first Zootopia-themed land officially opened in Shanghai Disneyland today, marking another momentous milestone for Shanghai Disney Resort.
  • With the grand opening, the new land welcomed its first official guests from around the world, fully immersing them in the colorful and vibrant mammalian metropolis based on the popular Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia.
  • This physical manifestation of the story further enhances Shanghai Disney Resort's leading position as a must-visit destination for guests of all ages.
  • Guests will find that Zootopia is a place to explore again and again, with new discoveries awaiting with each visit.

World's First Zootopia-Themed Land Opens at Shanghai Disney Resort

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular event befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything. Based on the hugely successful Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Zootopia, the land is a celebration of new heights reached in storytelling made possible only through Disney's groundbreaking innovation and creativity.

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  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular event befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything.
  • The ceremony was attended by Shanghai city officials, senior leadership from The Walt Disney Company, the Shanghai Shendi Group, Shanghai Disney Resort and invited guests.
  • "Storytelling is what we do best... and our cast and Walt Disney Imagineers excel at bringing favorite stories to life in a way only Disney can," said Josh D'Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences.
  • Zootopia marks the second major expansion of Shanghai Disney Resort since its grand opening in 2016, and the eighth themed land inside Shanghai Disneyland.

California Welcomes New Attractions and Celebrates Milestone Anniversaries in 2024

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California invites travelers to experience an abundance of new offerings coming online in 2024. Throughout the year, the Golden State will celebrate the opening of exciting new attractions, rich educational offerings, milestone theme park anniversaries, luxury hotels and more.

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  • Throughout the year, the Golden State will celebrate the opening of exciting new attractions, rich educational offerings, milestone theme park anniversaries, luxury hotels and more.
  • "Landmark new attractions and experiences – paired with milestone anniversary celebrations – make 2024 the perfect time to plan a trip to the Golden State."
  • In 2024, LEGOLAND California turns 25 and is celebrating with new attractions, entertainment and experiences.
  • In addition, California is a leader in sustainable practices, with 80% of the state's wine produced by Certified California Sustainable wineries.

Neiman Marcus and Disney Make "Your Wish Come True" This Holiday Season

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Neiman Marcus and Disney announce a multi-faceted collaboration to make life extraordinary for customers this holiday season. The luxury retailer recently unveiled its 2023 Fantasy Gifts, inclusive of a Disney "Your Wish Come True" gift inspired by the highly-anticipated all-new animated musical comedy - Walt Disney Animation Studios' Wish. Wish arrives only in theaters November 22. Neiman Marcus brings Wish to life across all three facets of its integrated retail model with exclusive movie-inspired product, a themed holiday tree and windows, and specialty culinary treats, reinforcing the retailer as the preeminent shopping destination for the holiday season.  

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  • The luxury retailer recently unveiled its 2023 Fantasy Gifts, inclusive of a Disney " Your Wish Come True " gift inspired by the highly-anticipated all-new animated musical comedy - Walt Disney Animation Studios' Wish.
  • Neiman Marcus brings Wish to life across all three facets of its integrated retail model with exclusive movie-inspired product, a themed holiday tree and windows, and specialty culinary treats, reinforcing the retailer as the preeminent shopping destination for the holiday season.
  • This holiday season, customers can "have their wish come true" at the Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills store where an exclusive, Wish-themed holiday tree sculpture has been unveiled.
  • "Neiman Marcus is the ultimate holiday destination, surprising and inspiring our customers with the ultimate luxury fashion and gifting assortment, and countless magical experiences," said Nabil Aliffi, Chief Brand Officer, Neiman Marcus.