AMC Theatres

This Friday Is National Popcorn Day, and AMC Theatres® Is Celebrating With Unlimited Popcorn Refill Deals and Unique Popcorn-Themed Merch Available in Theatres and Online

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117567346/en/
    On National Popcorn Day - Friday, January 19 - AMC moviegoers can enjoy unlimited free refills on any size popcorn.
  • Guests can also purchase an exclusive, limited edition AMC Loungefly popcorn crossbody bag, sold in theatres while supplies last.
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    On Jan. 19, AMC ticket-buying guests can take advantage of the unlimited refills on any size popcorn all day long.
  • Consumers craving AMC popcorn who aren’t able to visit a nearby theatre who still want to celebrate National Popcorn Day have lots of options as well.

Whipshots® by Starco Brands Shatters Expectations with Explosive Growth and Nationwide Expansion

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, is proud to highlight the significant expansion and success of its flagship product, Whipshots®.

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  • Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, is proud to highlight the significant expansion and success of its flagship product, Whipshots®.
  • This vodka-infused whipped cream, co-founded by global artist Cardi B, has captivated consumer palates and significantly exceeded sales and distribution expectations.
  • These achievements are not just numbers; they represent the trust and enthusiasm of our consumers nationwide,” said Ross Sklar, CEO of Starco Brands.
  • With its robust R&D capabilities, Starco Brands plans to expand Whipshots’ “Limited Time” flavors and enhance its core flavor offerings.

UNIVERSAL PICTURES, WORKING TITLE AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH ANNOUNCE THE WORLDWIDE THEATRICAL RELEASE OF A NEW REMIXED AND REMASTERED VERSION OF THE OSCAR®-WINNING MUSICAL MASTERPIECE "LES MISÉRABLES"

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Friday, January 12, 2024

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures, Working Title Films and Cameron Mackintosh announce the worldwide theatrical re-release of the multiple Academy Award® winning motion picture Les Misérables, with a remastered version of the film exclusively in Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres locations across the U.S. for a one-week-only engagement beginning February 23, 2024.

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  • Tickets for the remixed and remastered Les Misérables in Dolby Cinema are available now at AMCtheatres.com in the U.S.
  • The film was remixed by Tom Hooper, Cameron Mackintosh, Lee McCutcheon, Stephen Metcalfe and Andy Nelson.
  • The film will also be released this spring in South Korea, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark and in August in Japan.
  • Dolby Cinema is specially designed to elevate every type of movie experience: from big blockbusters, to arthouse films, and everything in between.

BitPay Adds Support for Over 100 New Cryptocurrencies

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BitPay, the world's largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, today announced an updated payment experience for crypto customers, which will begin rolling out this week, including support for dozens of new cryptocurrencies.

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  • These tokens add to BitPay's already long list of supported cryptocurrencies customers can use to pay for everyday essentials and high-ticket items.
  • Pay invoices from the BitPay app: When using the BitPay Wallet app to make payments, invoices can be sent to the customer's device to finalize a transaction.
  • "BitPay is committed to making crypto payments easy and accessible for all," said BitPay CEO Stephen Pair.
  • BitPay Bill Pay is available online at BitPay.com and in the BitPay Wallet app.

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film Is Now the Highest Grossing Theatrical Release in History Among Concert and Documentary Films

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Monday, January 8, 2024

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR concert film is distributed by AMC Theatres Distribution, with sub distribution partners: Alibaba Pictures in China, Cineplex in Canada, Cinepolis in Mexico and Latin America, Variance Films in the United States, and Trafalgar Releasing in the rest of the world.

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  • TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR concert film is distributed by AMC Theatres Distribution, with sub distribution partners: Alibaba Pictures in China, Cineplex in Canada, Cinepolis in Mexico and Latin America, Variance Films in the United States, and Trafalgar Releasing in the rest of the world.
  • The concert film, which already held the box office record for highest grossing concert film, earned $8.7 million in China this past week after opening on Dec. 31.
  • TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR concert film set the domestic and global record for a concert film on its opening weekend.
  • Adam Aron, Chairman & CEO of AMC Entertainment, said, “On behalf of all of us at AMC Theatres, I send my congratulations and eternal gratitude to Taylor Swift for her remarkable and record-setting box office performance with TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR concert film.

DataLend: Securities Lending Revenue in 2023 Reached Modern Record of $10.7 Billion, Up 8.6% Over 2022

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global securities finance industry generated $10.7 billion in revenue for lenders in 2023, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend. The figure represents a record high since DataLend began recording annual revenue a decade ago. The $10.7 billion amounts to an 8.6% increase from the $9.89 billion lenders made in 2022 and a 16% increase from 2021's $9.28 billion.

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  • The figure represents a record high since DataLend began recording annual revenue a decade ago.
  • The $10.7 billion amounts to an 8.6% increase from the $9.89 billion lenders made in 2022 and a 16% increase from 2021's $9.28 billion.
  • Global broker-to-broker activity, where broker-dealers lend and borrow securities from each other, totaled an additional $2.86 billion in revenue for 2023, a 4.4% increase from 2022.
  • EMEA equity lending revenue fell by 8.1% as a 19.3% drop in loan value offset a 14.4% increase in average fees to borrow.

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ Goes Hollywood With a Star-Studded Premiere Event in Los Angeles – The Film Opens in Movie Theatres Around the World on December 1

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

The Premiere Event, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 25, was the first ever screening of RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ, which opens in domestic and international movie theatres on December 1.

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  • The Premiere Event, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 25, was the first ever screening of RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ, which opens in domestic and international movie theatres on December 1.
  • The premiere event kicked off when the global icon and the film’s star and director, Beyoncé, walked into the theater flanked by her family and close friends.
  • To celebrate the film’s global release, the film will receive a premiere in London later this week, ahead of its opening.
  • For tour imagery and film artwork: press.Beyonce.com
    RIGHTS GRANTED FOR USE OF THESE PHOTOS IN CONJUNCTION WITH COVERAGE OF THE RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR.

Hudson Pacific Appoints Robert Harris to Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP), a unique provider of end-to-end real estate solutions for tech and media tenants, today announced that Robert “Chip” Harris II has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors effective November 8, 2023.

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  • Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP), a unique provider of end-to-end real estate solutions for tech and media tenants, today announced that Robert “Chip” Harris II has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors effective November 8, 2023.
  • Harris succeeds outgoing board member Karen Brodkin.
  • Prior to that, Harris founded and served as President of Entertainment Properties Trust, a publicly listed entertainment, recreation and specialty real estate company.
  • “We want to thank Karen for her service to Hudson Pacific, and we are pleased to welcome Chip back to our Board,” said Victor Coleman, Chairman and CEO.

DriveLine Unlocks The Power of the 'Swifties' and 'BeyHive' Fan Bases; Creating Exclusive Target Audience Segments of The Eras and Renaissance Tour Attendees for Advertisers

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveLine, a bleeding-edge audience provider, announces the availability of their new custom Swifties and BeyHive audience segments. These curated audiences will allow advertisers to reach two of the most influential and powerful fanbases in the world.

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  • These curated audiences will allow advertisers to reach two of the most influential and powerful fanbases in the world.
  • Both custom audience segments are based on attendee visitation to the arenas Taylor Swift and Beyoncè performed at during the U.S. legs of their record-breaking 2023 world tours.
  • DriveLine's ability to create custom audience segments of precise geo-behavioral instances empowers marketers to achieve marketing objectives with unparalleled precision and effectiveness.
  • To learn more or gain access to DriveLine's Swifties and BeyHive audience segments, email their strategy team at: [email protected] .

Brightcove Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $51.0 million, a decrease of 5% compared to $53.9 million for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Loss from operations was $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to loss from operations of $821,000 for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Brightcove earnings will be streamed on November 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's financial results and current business outlook.