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Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Author Eriq La Salle to Deliver Keynote at Digipalooza '23

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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CLEVELAND, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive, the leading digital book and media supplier to libraries, announced that Eriq La Salle will present the day 2 keynote at Digipalooza '23. The international library conference, scheduled August 9-11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio, brings together hundreds of public librarians and industry experts from around the world to discuss the state of digital library lending. Actor, director, producer and author Eriq La Salle is best known for his award-winning portrayal of the commanding Dr. Peter Benton on the critically acclaimed and history-making medical drama, ER. During his keynote, he will share his stories as a successful actor, director and writer. To find the most updated program descriptions, visit digipalooza.com/program.

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  • CLEVELAND, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive , the leading digital book and media supplier to libraries, announced that Eriq La Salle will present the day 2 keynote at Digipalooza '23 .
  • Actor, director, producer and author Eriq La Salle is best known for his award-winning portrayal of the commanding Dr. Peter Benton on the critically acclaimed and history-making medical drama, ER.
  • La Salle is also the author of critically acclaimed thrillers published in 2022 and 2023 — Laws of Depravity, Laws of Wrath and Laws of Annihilation.
  • "Eriq La Salle is a powerful voice from the perspective of the content creator for the Digipalooza '23 program," said Steve Potash, founder and CEO of OverDrive.

All Aboard! HERSHEY'S GREAT CANDY EXPEDITION Pulls Into The Station at Hershey's Chocolate World For the Attraction's 50th Anniversary

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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HERSHEY, Pa., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 19, just in time for summer, Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction is opening a brand-new, cinematic experience that will excite all train-loving families and candy enthusiasts. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, HERSHEY'S GREAT CANDY EXPEDITION, the first fully immersive, interactive experience of its kind in North America that incorporates all five senses, will take visitors of all ages through an exploration of colorful candy worlds inspired by Hershey's beloved brands including HERSHEY'S KISSES, REESE'S, JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT®, TWIZZLERS, and ALMOND JOY & MOUNDS. Guests will engage with new characters, like Ginny the Sweets Expedition Co. Engineer, along the way through 270-degree 4K projection mapping, and best-in-class special effects.

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  • Guests will engage with new characters, like Ginny the Sweets Expedition Co.
  • "HERSHEY'S GREAT CANDY EXPEDITION combines the nostalgia of train-style travel, the story of Hershey's beloved candy brands, and cutting-edge technology into a brand-new family-friendly experience for all ages to mark Hershey's Chocolate World's 50th anniversary year!"
  • Scents will change throughout the candy worlds, including berry, coconut, roasted peanut, and Hershey's chocolate.
  • To learn more about all of the exciting events taking place and offerings, visit the 50th anniversary hub for more information.

BMG, FREMANTLE DOCUMENTARIES, AND WARNER MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE NEWEST FEATURE FILM DEVO

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMG, Fremantle Documentaries, and Warner Music Entertainment (WME) are proud to announce their first collaborative feature film DEVO. The upcoming full-length documentary will also be the first-ever fully authorized film on the New Wave/Rock group. Bertelsmann companies BMG and Fremantle Documentaries, and WME are executive producers and financiers of the film, with all rights available worldwide.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMG, Fremantle Documentaries, and Warner Music Entertainment (WME) are proud to announce their first collaborative feature film DEVO.
  • The upcoming full-length documentary will also be the first-ever fully authorized film on the New Wave/Rock group.
  • Bertelsmann companies BMG and Fremantle Documentaries, and WME are executive producers and financiers of the film, with all rights available worldwide.
  • Fremantle Documentaries is behind premium feature documentaries Mrs. America (Fremantle, Anonymous Content, Spinning Nancy), Kim's Video (Fremantle, Carnivalesque Films) which had its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival in January and fashion series Kingdom of Dreams from Misfits Entertainment, the team behind McQueen.

Oyster Digital Solutions Introduces OysterVPN for Online Privacy and Streaming

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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DUBLIN, Ireland, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oyster Digital Solutions has announced the launch of its VPN service called OysterVPN. The VPN service is designed to protect user privacy on the internet, secure internet traffic, and enable access to geo-restricted streaming services through dedicated streaming servers. OysterVPN is built from the ground up with privacy and security at its core. The VPN utilizes powerful encryption for security against cyber threats and helps users hide browsing history from online surveillance. It's a robust tool that instantly gives private access to the internet by masking the user's IP address through secure VPN servers located worldwide."We designed OysterVPN by putting the principles of privacy at the foundation. Encryption is the marquee feature of OysterVPN that will allow users to protect themselves against online surveillance and cyber threats. Our goal is to deliver an advanced VPN service that enables privacy and true freedom on the internet." said Jason Gray, Head of Marketing at OysterVPN

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  • Oyster Digital Solutions has introduced OysterVPN as an advanced VPN service that enables privacy on the internet and unblocks streaming platforms from anywhere.
  • DUBLIN, Ireland, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oyster Digital Solutions has announced the launch of its VPN service called OysterVPN .
  • The VPN service is designed to protect user privacy on the internet, secure internet traffic, and enable access to geo-restricted streaming services through dedicated streaming servers.
  • In celebration of the launch, OysterVPN is offering 1 month free with the 1-Month plan.About Oyster Digital Solutions
    Oyster Digital Solutions is a group of cybersecurity experts that aims to deliver technologies to accelerate the vision of a more secure digital future.

DuJour Magazine Will Celebrate Spring Cover Star Christina Ricci at Chic Party with CEO & Founder Jason Binn

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Sunday, March 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This Tuesday, March 14, DuJour will celebrate spring cover star Christina Ricci with CEO & Founder of DuJour Jason Binn, the Roberto Coin's Peter Webster, and visionary leader Josh Fox, of Bottom Line Concepts, at Lavo.

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  • DuJour to toast its Spring cover star Christina Ricci with exclusive party at Lavo in New York City, hosted by media mogul Jason Binn, Peter Webster & Josh Fox
    NEW YORK, March 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This Tuesday, March 14, DuJour will celebrate spring cover star Christina Ricci with CEO & Founder of DuJour Jason Binn, the Roberto Coin's Peter Webster, and visionary leader Josh Fox, of Bottom Line Concepts, at Lavo.
  • Ricci is currently starring in the Netflix series Wednesday and will return for the highly anticipated season 2 of Showtime's Yellowjackets on March 24.
  • If you're wondering why you've seen Ricci everywhere, Wednesday, now Netflix's second most popular English-language television series ever, has amassed more than 1 billion hours viewed since its November release.
  • "I enjoy playing characters that if you didn't have a sideways way into it, you wouldn't be able to do it."

Eventbase launches Discover for next generation personalization in the official SXSW Go 2023 Mobile App

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eventbase, the world's leading event app platform, has achieved an industry-first with the launch of its advanced new personalization feature at the South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®), which began in Austin, Texas today.

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  • The SXSW® GO mobile app, presented by Showtime and powered by Eventbase, helps attendees plan and navigate this massive event.
  • The SXSW® GO mobile app, presented by Showtime and powered by Eventbase, helps attendees plan and navigate this massive event.
  • The 2023 SXSW Go mobile app is available on Apple's App Store and Google Play Store.
  • Recognized with more awards than any other event app platform, Eventbase has won "Best Event App" at the Event Technology Awards six times, including in 2022 for the SXSW app.

Canada’s Got Talent Reveals This Season’s Showstopping Acts, Premiering March 21 on Citytv

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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As we gear up to take centre stage, Citytv reveals the showstopping performers appearing on Season 2 of Canada’s Got Talent, premiering Tuesday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT anywhere Citytv is available.

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  • As we gear up to take centre stage, Citytv reveals the showstopping performers appearing on Season 2 of Canada’s Got Talent, premiering Tuesday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT anywhere Citytv is available.
  • The #CGT Champion will receive $150,000 dollars and the opportunity to work with a financial advisor, courtesy of CIBC – to help realize their ambitions.
  • Plus, the opportunity to perform in “America’s Got Talent Presents: SUPERSTARS Live” at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
  • The Canada’s Got Talent Season 2 contestants are listed below.

SXSW Taps Airship Again to Power Critical Experiences in its Official 2023 SXSW GO Mobile App

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Mobile app experience company Airship today announced that South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®) is once again using the Airship App Experience Platform to power push notifications and in-app messaging for the official SXSW GO mobile app, presented by Showtime.

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  • Mobile app experience company Airship today announced that South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®) is once again using the Airship App Experience Platform to power push notifications and in-app messaging for the official SXSW GO mobile app, presented by Showtime.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230308005257/en/
    The SXSW GO mobile app is the official mobile app for getting the most out of attending SXSW 2023; for more than a decade, Airship has helped SXSW bring their mobile app experience to life.
  • The SXSW GO mobile app is the digital key to SXSW.
  • Airship is exhibiting at SXSW 2023 at the Creative Industries Expo, booth #416 at the Austin Convention Center.

Mattel to Launch Owned Publishing Imprint

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its plans to launch a Mattel publishing imprint, the company’s own publishing platform centered on its extensive catalog of children’s and family entertainment franchises.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its plans to launch a Mattel publishing imprint, the company’s own publishing platform centered on its extensive catalog of children’s and family entertainment franchises.
  • With its new imprint, Mattel will expand this success across its catalog of globally beloved IP.
  • “In launching our own publishing imprint, we simultaneously unlock limitless exploration for kids while continuing to realize the full value of our IP.”
    With Mattel print publications set to begin releasing in 2024, new Mattel and American Girl content has already launched on Caribu.
  • Stay up to date on news related to the Mattel publishing imprint by following @Mattel on Facebook and Instagram.