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MPTF TO HOLD NEW "LIGHTS, CAMERA, TAKE ACTION!: CARING FOR HOLLYWOOD'S CREWS" TELETHON HOSTED BY YVETTE NICOLE BROWN & TOM BERGERON

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its second time. Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood's Crews will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 9, 7-9 pm PT. Yvette Nicole Brown (Disenchanted, TV's Community) and Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars, Hollywood Squares) return as hosts and serve as two of the producers for this uplifting, entertaining evening of stories, songs, and celebrities-- all to raise emergency relief funds for workers in need. MPTF's first telethon last December received an LA Area Emmy® nomination and raised over $850K to provide for the entertainment industry's most vulnerable community members. Now the need is even more urgent with tens of thousands of industry workers impacted by the two strikes in 2023, which will have major personal financial ramifications well into next year. A goal of $750K has been set for the two-hour broadcast.

Key Points: 
  • Caring for Hollywood's Crews will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 9, 7-9 pm PT.
  • MPTF's first telethon last December received an LA Area Emmy® nomination and raised over $850K to provide for the entertainment industry's most vulnerable community members.
  • "They need the support of everyone who treasures film and television and wants to support those who make it all happen."
  • Funds received will support MPTF's Community Care Fund for working members struggling with needs like rent, car payments, childcare, meals, and so much more.

ITV Partners with Avid to Upgrade Its National and Regional News Production Systems

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITV has partnered with Avid ® (Nasdaq: AVID) to deliver leading edge functionality in its news editing, storage and publishing systems for both ITV Regional News and ITV National News, through a new subscription deal.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITV has partnered with Avid ® (Nasdaq: AVID) to deliver leading edge functionality in its news editing, storage and publishing systems for both ITV Regional News and ITV National News, through a new subscription deal.
  • ITV produces its content for Nations and Regions, with ITN (part-owned by ITV) producing its National Network service.
  • ITV News’ Director of Technology and Technical Operations Paul Stevenson explains, “We're delighted Avid is delivering a newsroom production system to meet the demands of our news production operation.
  • We continue working with Avid to enable key functionalities for our fully integrated workflow across National and Regional ITV News.

KNAACK® Sponsors the SBD World's Strongest Man Competition For Third Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

ITASCA, Ill., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KNAACK®, the trusted leader in tool storage and security, announced today that the company will partner with World's Strongest Man (WSM) for the third year in a row. The partnership builds upon the brand's focus to celebrate hard working professionals and world class athletes that push themselves to be stronger than strong.

Key Points: 
  • Four days of grueling and strength-induced competitions will result in the crowning of the next World's Strongest Man.
  • The SBD World's Strongest Man events will air on CBS and CBS Sports Network from May through September, which will feature the much anticipated KNAACK Deadlift in the Finals.
  • In addition to television exposure, KNAACK will partner with World's Strongest Man and this year's athletes to vote on the Tools of a Strongman Award recipient.
  • Follow the excitement and get involved with #toolsofastrongman and #CantCrackKNAACK
    To learn more about the SBD World's Strongest Man, visit theworldsstrongestman.com .

Pop Paper City – A New 3D Children’s Series Created Using Maxon One

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Pop Paper City is a 3D childrens series produced by LoveLove Films in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • Pop Paper City is a 3D childrens series produced by LoveLove Films in the UK.
  • Plom, Phoebe, Mae-Mae, Hooper, Zip, and Fly are a group of unique paper friends who live in Pop Paper City.
  • The Pop Paper City team has had an excellent working partnership with Maxon throughout the production of the series, with Maxon offering regular technical support and guidance.
  • Commenting on Pop Paper City and the partnership with Maxon, Producer Georgina Hurcombe said:
    Were so thrilled that Pop Paper City will be airing very soon.

Pop Paper City - A New 3D Children's Series Created Using Maxon One

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Nov. 15, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pop Paper City is a 3D children's series produced by LoveLove Films in the UK. Pop Paper City sees a group of paper characters go on crafty adventures together with the help of their live-action guardian Helping Hand. The series comprises 52 episodes of 11-minutes each, and it is the first children's series ever to be produced using Maxon One animation, rendering and motion design software package, including Cinema 4D, Red Giant, and Redshift.

Key Points: 
  • Pop Paper City sees a group of paper characters go on crafty adventures together with the help of their live-action guardian Helping Hand.
  • Plom, Phoebe, Mae-Mae, Hooper, Zip, and Fly are a group of unique paper friends who live in Pop Paper City.
  • The Pop Paper City team has had an excellent working partnership with Maxon throughout the production of the series, with Maxon offering regular technical support and guidance.
  • Commenting on Pop Paper City and the partnership with Maxon, Producer Georgina Hurcombe said:
    "We're so thrilled that Pop Paper City will be airing very soon.

Paramount and Virgin Media agree to new multi-year distribution partnership deal for UK streaming services and channel portfolio

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount and Virgin Media have today announced a new multi-year distribution agreement, extending their existing long-term partnership across Paramount's streaming services and linear channels in the UK. 

Key Points: 
  • The renewed partnership will see Paramount+, the global subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, debut on Virgin TV in 2023.
  • Sarah Rose, Chief Operations and Commercial Officer, UK & Canada, at Paramount, said:"Our long partnership with Virgin Media continues to help us unlock the power of Paramount's content.
  • The wider distribution of our SVOD and FAST services, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, will support our ambitious growth plans for streaming in the UK, as well as our popular free-to-air and pay TV channel portfolios."
  • In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount Global provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Paramount and Virgin Media agree to new multi-year distribution partnership deal for UK streaming services and channel portfolio

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount and Virgin Media have today announced a new multi-year distribution agreement, extending their existing long-term partnership across Paramount's streaming services and linear channels in the UK. 

Key Points: 
  • The renewed partnership will see Paramount+, the global subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, debut on Virgin TV in 2023.
  • Sarah Rose, Chief Operations and Commercial Officer, UK & Canada, at Paramount, said:"Our long partnership with Virgin Media continues to help us unlock the power of Paramount's content.
  • The wider distribution of our SVOD and FAST services, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, will support our ambitious growth plans for streaming in the UK, as well as our popular free-to-air and pay TV channel portfolios."
  • In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount Global provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Myndstream Will Bring Extraordinary Musical Performances to the Global Wellness Summit

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the most prestigious conference on the $4.4 trillion business of wellness, today announced a partnership with music-for-wellbeing leader Myndstream, a label that is home to award-winning artists with billions of streams. They will bring stunning performances and cutting-edge musical experiments to delegates each day of the conference being held in Tel Aviv, Israel from October 31 to November 3.

Key Points: 
  • Myndstream is leading that conversation on a global scale, and we're thrilled to align with them to bring music fully into the Summit and the wellness world.
  • "It's a privilege and an honor for Myndstream to be the music partner to the Global Wellness Summit," said Moross.
  • About the Global Wellness Summit The Global Wellness Summit is the premier organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $4.4 trillion global wellness economy.
  • GWS also hosts other virtual and in-person gatherings, including Wellness Master Classes, Wellness Sector Spotlights, Investor "Reverse Pitch" events and Global Wellness Symposiums.

Québec Nickel Corp Intersects 1.85% Ni, 1.65% Cu and 3.27 G/t Pt-Pd-Au Over 8.43 Metres in Step-Out Drilling at the Fortin Sill Zone, Ducros Project, Abitibi, Québec

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

A new permit application has been delivered to the Qubec Government that will allow for additional expansion drilling of the Fortin Sill Ni-Cu-Co-PGE-Au zone.

Key Points: 
  • A new permit application has been delivered to the Qubec Government that will allow for additional expansion drilling of the Fortin Sill Ni-Cu-Co-PGE-Au zone.
  • Channel 5 results: 1.08% Ni + Cu, 207 ppm Co, 1.26 g/t Pt-Pd-Au over 14.45 metres.
  • A permit application to complete additional drilling at the Fortin Sill Zone has been submitted to the Government of Qubec.
  • Qubec Nickel Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing nickel projects in Qubec, Canada.

Elephants star on Forever Stamps on World Elephant Day

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Postal Service celebrated the majestic, playful, and highly intelligent elephant with a first-day-of-issue stamp ceremony at The Elephant Discovery Center.

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  • Postal Service celebrated the majestic, playful, and highly intelligent elephant with a first-day-of-issue stamp ceremony at The Elephant Discovery Center.
  • "What a pleasure it is to honor these magnificent creatures on World Elephant Day with a beautiful Forever stamp."
  • "The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee has provided refuge and lifetime care for captive elephants for 27 years.
  • The stamp's fanciful, digital illustration of an elephant and its young calf depicts the affectionate nature of the beloved animals.