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VICE Media Group Enters Into Purchase Agreement with Lender Consortium

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Monday, May 15, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced that it has agreed to the terms of an asset purchase agreement ("APA") with a consortium of its lenders (the "Lender Consortium"), pursuant to which the Lender Consortium has agreed to purchase the Company, subject to higher and better bids from other parties and to the terms of the APA. The Lender Consortium includes Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital, and has agreed to provide total purchase consideration of approximately $225 million in the form of a credit bid for substantially all of the Company's assets, in addition to the assumption of significant liabilities upon closing.

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VICE has also obtained commitments for debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing from the Lender Consortium, as well as consent to use more than $20 million of cash that constitutes the cash collateral of the Lender Consortium.
All of VICE's multi-platform media brands, including VICE, VICE News, VICE TV, VICE Studios, Pulse Films, Virtue, Refinery29 and i-D, will continue to produce and deliver award-winning content across platforms.
VICE Media Group is a global multi-platform media company.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Lender Consortium, and Houlihan Lokey is serving as financial advisor.

Playology Launches New Brand Creative Campaign, We've Got Happy Down To A Science

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading pet product brand Playology introduces the world to We've Got Happy Down to a Science, the latest creative output from the Nashville-based company and the first to encompass its full line of products. We've Got Happy Down to a Science exemplifies Playology's commitment to creating instinct-driven playtime with engaging, scientifically informed toys. The campaign will debut alongside the brand's sponsorship of the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 6, 8 and 9 in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.

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We've Got Happy Down to a Science exemplifies Playology's commitment to creating instinct-driven playtime with engaging, scientifically informed toys.
Playology believes engaged dogs are happy dogs, and Playology's "playtime science" applies that insight to produce instinctively appealing toys to boost canine happiness.
We've Got Happy Down to a Science connects playtime science and happiness, showcasing that quality products combining smart design with natural instincts result in happy dogs and happy dog parents.
We've Got Happy Down to a Science helps us communicate our mission of making pets' lives better through meaningful innovation."

Cinemark Offers Big Screen Family Fun with Summer Movie Clubhouse Starting June 19

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theater companies, will offer big screen family fun this summer with the return of Summer Movie Clubhouse .

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Cinemark Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theater companies, will offer big screen family fun this summer with the return of Summer Movie Clubhouse .
Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets go on sale Thursday, May 18, at Cinemark.com, on the Cinemark app and at participating Cinemark box offices.
“Cinemark is excited to once again offer an entertaining escape from the summer heat with the return of Summer Movie Clubhouse,” said Wanda Gierhart Fearing, Cinemark Chief Marketing and Content Officer.
For more information on Summer Movie Clubhouse, visit Cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse or the Cinemark app.

Showtime Travels to USITT for the Latest in Live Event Technology

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

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FREDERICK, Md., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- They say "the world is a stage." At Showtime Sound LLC of Frederick, Maryland, they couldn't agree more. Especially when oftentimes, they are the ones building that stage! The Showtime team has crossed the globe providing event production for their VIP clients. So, they felt it was just as important to travel in search of new live event technology. Recently, they had the opportunity to attend the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Conference in Saint Louis, Missouri (USITT). The Showtime team is consistently investing in the best products for their clients and this was the perfect place to search for new event production solutions.

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So, they felt it was just as important to travel in search of new live event technology.
Recently, they had the opportunity to attend the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Conference in Saint Louis, Missouri (USITT).
Showtime had a great time meeting with so many manufacturer partners and previewing the latest in live event technology at USITT.
This commitment ensures they bring their clients the best live event experience possible, wherever in the world they may be.

PLAY.WORKS TAKES LIKE NASTYA TO PRIMETIME AND BEYOND

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel , April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Play.Works announced today a multi-year deal to expand the distribution of Like Nastya, one of the most popular kid creators on YouTube. Like Nastya, whose videos reach over 300 million subscribers, is partnering with Play.Works, with an expertise in CTV and gaming, to provide unique and engaging experiences for kids.

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Like Nastya, whose videos reach over 300 million subscribers, is partnering with Play.Works, with an expertise in CTV and gaming, to provide unique and engaging experiences for kids.
Play.Works also announced plans to further engage fans with a Like Nastya themed game to premiere later this year on CTV platforms.
Yuri Radzinsky of Like Nastya said, "Play.Works unique expertise in television and CTV gaming will bring this amazing content to new audiences in an all new way.
The Play.Works Like Nastya offering will be launching on Comcast, Vizio and other leading streaming platforms worldwide.

PLAY.WORKS TAKES LIKE NASTYA TO PRIMETIME AND BEYOND

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Play.Works announced today a multi-year deal to expand the distribution of Like Nastya, one of the most popular kid creators on YouTube. Like Nastya, whose videos reach over 300 million subscribers, is partnering with Play.Works, with an expertise in CTV and gaming, to provide unique and engaging experiences for kids.

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Like Nastya, whose videos reach over 300 million subscribers, is partnering with Play.Works, with an expertise in CTV and gaming, to provide unique and engaging experiences for kids.
Play.Works also announced plans to further engage fans with a Like Nastya themed game to premiere later this year on CTV platforms.
Yuri Radzinsky of Like Nastya said, "Play.Works unique expertise in television and CTV gaming will bring this amazing content to new audiences in an all new way.
The Play.Works Like Nastya offering will be launching on Comcast, Vizio and other leading streaming platforms worldwide.

Community, the SMS Engagement Platform, Secures $25MM in Funding to Fuel Its Rapid Growth and Expansion

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Community , the SMS engagement platform that connects businesses, brands, political & public figures, celebrities, musicians, and creators to their audiences at scale, today announced $25 million in funding.

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Community , the SMS engagement platform that connects businesses, brands, political & public figures, celebrities, musicians, and creators to their audiences at scale, today announced $25 million in funding.
By offering a personalized 10-digit number, the company was among the first to create a hyper-personalized conversational SMS experience for its customers- free of social algorithm interference, spam, and ads.
This momentum led to an expansion to enterprise and Fortune 500 companies like McDonalds.
In mid 2022, Robert Wolf, CEO of 32 Advisors and former UBS Americas CEO & Chairman, became Executive Chairman of Community.

Tom Ohmer Shines in Nefarious

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Friday, April 14, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran actor Tom Ohmer celebrates his biggest role yet, starring alongside Sean Patrick Flanery and Jordan Belfi in the much-anticipated release of Nefarious. Co-directed by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman for Believe Entertainment, the feature film's cast and crew expect big things to happen in the nationwide theatrical release.

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Feature Film Opens Nationwide in Theaters Friday, April 14th
LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran actor Tom Ohmer celebrates his biggest role yet, starring alongside Sean Patrick Flanery and Jordan Belfi in the much-anticipated release of Nefarious.
"The character of Warden Moss and I have a great deal in common," said Ohmer at the film's recent premiere in Dallas, TX.
Currently, Ohmer is co-producing two new projects – an independent film, and a pilot for a limited series titled "Dark Hearts".
For Nefarious tickets and showtime information, visit https://www.whoisnefarious.com/
For interview requests and additional information, contact Kathleen Deters at [email protected]

5th Annual Best In The West Skijoring Competition: The Best Skijoring Teams In America Battled It Out Through A Course Of Fire & Ice To Win Their Piece Of The $15K & A Place In Skijoring History

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Friday, April 14, 2023

BIG SKY, Mo., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Sky Skijoring Association (BSSJ) hosted their 5th annual Best In The West Showdown Presented By Delzer Diversified, Lone Mountain Land Company & RentBiz in Big Sky, Montana on February 4-5, 2023.

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"What we are doing with the Showdown, it's a special place in time for skijoring," said Colin Cook, 2 time national skijoring champion and head course designer.
I'm thankful to have the opportunity to bring these ideas to life and put my signature on each course we make."
"From the hot tub party gap jump, fire tower features to the teams of horses and skiers rallying through the course… I've never seen anything like it.
We only had one shot and the timing of the skijoring team and the takeoff had to be perfect.

Ziflow announces AI-powered collaboration via a new generative chatbot

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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LONDON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziflow, the enterprise creative workflow platform for centralizing feedback on any creative asset using any device, announced today the release of ZiflowAI, an AI-powered chatbot built inside of their award-winning software. The industry leader in the creative collaboration space, Ziflow is the first to market with such a feature, meant to inspire teams and drive a creative process forward in an entirely new way.

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"The feedback delivered during a creative review is often limited to the review team's own lived experiences and imaginations," said Anthony Welgemoed, co-founder and CEO of Ziflow.
"ZiflowAI is based on a language model trained on a vast collection of data from all over the internet.
So by inviting an AI-powered chatbot into your review process, you could increase the creativity levels within that project by a factor of magnitude."
From a creative collaboration and workflow perspective, the sky is truly the limit for a tool like ZiflowAI."