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A Story of Defiance… Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Announces Premiere of Powerful Documentary Bad River Written, Directed and Produced by Award-Winning Filmmaker Mary Mazzio and Executive-Produced by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.

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  • The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.
  • Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more.
  • 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.
  • Non-Xfinity customers will be able to view the partnership on Xumo Play, Comcast and Charter’s free ad-supported streaming service app.

The Rugby Sevens Light Up Hong Kong Stadium One Last Time Before Beginning an Exciting New Chapter at Kai Tak Sports Park

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Since 1994, Hong Kong Stadium has been home to the Hong Kong leg of the world’s biggest rugby sevens tournament.

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  • Since 1994, Hong Kong Stadium has been home to the Hong Kong leg of the world’s biggest rugby sevens tournament.
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    Hong Kong Stadium has played host to the Hong Kong leg of the world's biggest rugby sevens tournament since 1994.
  • The Melrose Claymores competition, introduced by Hong Kong China Rugby this year, will showcase the top teams in Asian sevens.
  • Looking back at 30 years of Hong Kong Stadium: Hong Kong Sevens’ website
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PPG recognized on Newsweek’s ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024’ list

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 for its high evaluations in customer, investor and employee trust.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced its inclusion in Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 for its high evaluations in customer, investor and employee trust.
  • The Most Trustworthy Companies in America list uses a holistic approach to identify trusted companies that are performing exceptionally well on a national level.
  • Survey participants use social listening to rank companies according to positive, negative or neutral media sentiment.
  • The PPG Logo, We protect and beautify the world is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

John Legend to Perform at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th Annual Spring Break Event

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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City Year Los Angeles, an education non-profit organization, announced today that EGOT-winner and twelve-time GRAMMY-award winning multiplatinum musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist John Legend will take the stage to perform at City Year L.A.’s 13th annual Spring Break fundraising event taking place on Saturday, May 4 at SoFi Stadium.

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  • City Year Los Angeles, an education non-profit organization, announced today that EGOT-winner and twelve-time GRAMMY-award winning multiplatinum musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist John Legend will take the stage to perform at City Year L.A.’s 13th annual Spring Break fundraising event taking place on Saturday, May 4 at SoFi Stadium.
  • Legend has released nine albums over the course of his career and is currently a coach on NBC’s The Voice.
  • Spring Break raises more than $2 million to support educational equity in Los Angeles.
  • Host Committee members for Spring Break are: Dwight Caines (Event Co-Chair), Erik Feig (Event Co-Chair), Rich Battista, Kam Ghassemieh, Jennifer Gonring, Leandro Otero, David Shaheen, Sarah Schuler, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Fernando Szew, and Ali Trustman.

Key Piece of “Titanic” Movie Memorabilia Purchased By Titanic Museum Attraction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328277009/en/
    Iconic "Titanic" movie prop purchased by Titanic Museum Attractions.
  • Visitors to the Titanic Museum Attraction now will be able to consider for themselves what role the movie artifact could have played in the characters’ survival.
  • Titanic Museum Attractions always look for opportunities to display extraordinary pieces from RMS Titanic as well as exhibiting iconic memorabilia from the widely acclaimed movie.
  • “Being able to obtain this highly-treasured prop used in the 'Titanic' movie is a monumental acquisition for our attraction,” said Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, President of Titanic Museum Attractions.

FOX Nation Partners With Martin Scorsese for New Docudrama ‘Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS’

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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FOX Nation has signed a deal for a partnership with celebrated Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese for an eight-part docudrama series, announced Jason Klarman, FOX News Media chief digital and marketing officer.

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  • FOX Nation has signed a deal for a partnership with celebrated Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese for an eight-part docudrama series, announced Jason Klarman, FOX News Media chief digital and marketing officer.
  • Developed by Scorsese for Lionsgate Alternative Television, “Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS” was created by Matti Leshem.
  • The docuseries is written by Kent Jones, who frequently collaborates with Scorsese and directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
  • Additional executive producers alongside Scorsese and Leshem include Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly, Yoshi Stone and Craig Piligian.

Bragg Gaming Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results, Confirms Formation of Special Committee

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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“Upon closer examination of the Dutch market, it is evident that challenges have arisen due to increased competition and new regulations since July.

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  • “Upon closer examination of the Dutch market, it is evident that challenges have arisen due to increased competition and new regulations since July.
  • Additionally, in Q4 2023, the Company extended its agreement with Entain Plc to supply its PAM platform to BetCity.nl, Entain’s Dutch iGaming operator, until 2025.
  • The Company will host a conference call today, March 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (Toronto Time), to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results.
  • “Adjusted EBITDA” is a financial measure that does not have a standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).

The Journal of Investment Management and New Frontier 2023 Harry M. Markowitz Award Winners

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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The Journal of Investment Management ( JOIM ) and New Frontier announced today the winners of the 2023 Harry M. Markowitz Award.

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  • The Journal of Investment Management ( JOIM ) and New Frontier announced today the winners of the 2023 Harry M. Markowitz Award.
  • The award has been established to honor his legacy and to support future research and innovation in practical asset management.
  • “We are pleased to recognize the path-breaking work of the 2023 Award Winners who honor the impact of Harry Markowitz and his work in theoretical and applied modern portfolio theory,” said Robert Michaud, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at New Frontier.
  • “Now in their fourteenth year, the Markowitz Awards reflect the highest-quality research being conducted in the market today.”

Los Angeles and Orange County’s Theatre Week Returns to Celebrate the Performing Arts

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Theatre Week, the Los Angeles-area celebration of the performing arts spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, returns March 26 through April 14.

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  • Theatre Week, the Los Angeles-area celebration of the performing arts spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, returns March 26 through April 14.
  • With tickets starting at $20, Theatre Week will again allow Angelenos to experience high-caliber cultural performances at an accessible price.
  • "The performing arts play an essential role in our communities, uniting us through unforgettable in-person experiences," said Tracy Geltman, General Manager, TodayTix.
  • "Theatre Week is a great opportunity for folks to explore the arts scene.

FACEWHITE Completes Pre-A Funding and Continues Strong Push into Overseas Markets with Chinese Content

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.

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  • recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.
  • Founded in 2013 and registered in 2018, the brand name "Garden" has now been one of the top domestic production companies of animation series and movies.
  • The company has long been dedicated to promoting and distributing Chinese IPs overseas.
  • Utilizing the funds raised in this financing round, the company will continue to push its distribution and merchandise licensing sales, recruit talent, and further enhance the expansion of Chinese cultural content in Japan and other overseas markets.