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Iconic Editorial Opens With Academy Award-Winning Editors

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic Editorial, a subsidiary of Iconic Talent Agency, has opened its doors with an A-list rosterof Editors from features andtelevisionincluding Oscar-winner Tom Cross (NO TIME TO DIE, LA LA LAND, WHIPLASH), double Oscar-nominee Joe Walker (DUNE, BLADE RUNNER 2049, 12 YEARS A SLAVE), and American Cinema Editors Award-winner Jinmo Yang (PARASITE).

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic Editorial, a subsidiary of Iconic Talent Agency, has opened its doors with an A-list rosterof Editors from features andtelevisionincluding Oscar-winner Tom Cross (NO TIME TO DIE, LA LA LAND, WHIPLASH), double Oscar-nominee Joe Walker (DUNE, BLADE RUNNER 2049, 12 YEARS A SLAVE), and American Cinema Editors Award-winner Jinmo Yang (PARASITE).
  • "OurIconic Editorial Editors are a huge asset to advertising agencies because ourEditors are trained in narrativeand have decades of experience producing genre-bending projects that accentuate exceptional storytelling,"said Heinrich Meyer, Managing Director of Iconic Editorial,"By bringing in these world-class artists,ad agencies and commercialdirectors willenhancethe motive of each project."
  • Iconic Talent Agency Founder Devin Mann created the concept for Iconic Editorial during the pandemic.
  • Iconic Editorial is represented nationally byEzra Burkeand Shane Harris ofContent Chemics.For more information on Iconic Editorial, visit https://www.iconiceditorial.com .

Adam Friedman Joins Jurassic Quest as New CEO to Expand Largest Dinosaur Exhibition Enterprise

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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Jurassic Quest ( www.jurassicquest.com ), a leading family edutainment company and producer of the largest North American touring dinosaur exhibition, announced today that Adam Friedman has taken the position of Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Jurassic Quest ( www.jurassicquest.com ), a leading family edutainment company and producer of the largest North American touring dinosaur exhibition, announced today that Adam Friedman has taken the position of Chief Executive Officer.
  • In 2019 (pre-COVID), Jurassic Quest produced 96 multi-day events in 34 states, selling over one million tickets in mostly large arenas and convention center exhibition halls.
  • The current tour of the Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru show is heading into a three-week run in Atlanta (July 31-August 16).
  • Friedman also noted that he is delighted that Robert Hardy, Jurassic Quests prior CEO, will be staying on in a senior executive role to help execute the growth strategy.

Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition to Open in China

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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Set to be launched at the iconic Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, special guests from the media and tourism industry were invited to an exclusive preview into Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition on 20January 2020.

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  • Set to be launched at the iconic Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, special guests from the media and tourism industry were invited to an exclusive preview into Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition on 20January 2020.
  • Speaking at the event, Universal Parks & Resorts' President of Global Business Development Mr. Michael Silver said, "I am indeed excited to see Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition opening here in Chengdu.
  • We strongly believe that this exhibition's first foray into China is only the beginning, and we are confident that Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition will be presented in many other Chinese markets in the future.
  • Ron Tan said, "We are honoured and thrilled to have forged strong and strategic partnerships with Universal and Wanda to bring Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition to Chengdu, our first stop in China.

"LEGO® Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar," Brand-New Animated Mini-Series, Set To Premiere Saturday, Sept. 14, At 11:30 A.M. (ET/PT) On Nickelodeon

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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The 13-episode CG-animated mini-series, taking place before the events of 2015's blockbuster Jurassic World film, will continue to premiere Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

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  • The 13-episode CG-animated mini-series, taking place before the events of 2015's blockbuster Jurassic World film, will continue to premiere Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
  • In LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar, there's also a mysterious saboteur with surprising ties to the park's past who is on a quest to find a legendary treasure and destroy Jurassic Worldforever.
  • Universal Brand Development is a business segment of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, and part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
  • Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

L2 Capital Partners Supports Jurassic Quest, a Rapidly Growing Family Event Platform

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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L2 Capital Partners, L.P. (L2 or L2 Capital) ( www.L2Capital.net ) announced the acquisition of Jurassic Quest Holdings, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively Jurassic Quest, JQ, or the Company), together, a family event business that produces the leading interactive dinosaur events in North America.

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  • L2 Capital Partners, L.P. (L2 or L2 Capital) ( www.L2Capital.net ) announced the acquisition of Jurassic Quest Holdings, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively Jurassic Quest, JQ, or the Company), together, a family event business that produces the leading interactive dinosaur events in North America.
  • Founded in 2013 and with over 1 million annual attendees, Jurassic Quest ( www.jurassicquest.com ) is the largest and most realistic dinosaur-themed exhibition in the United States.
  • Dan and Leticia Arnold, Founders of Jurassic Quest said, "Leticia and I are thrilled with the L2 Capital partnership and we look forward to accelerated growth and innovation at Jurassic Quest!
  • For additional information, contact L2 Capital at [email protected] / (610) 922-4030.

Cameras Roll on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment’s Epic Adaptation of “Dune”

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Monday, March 18, 2019
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Filming has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainments epic Dune, being directed by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049).

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  • Filming has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainments epic Dune, being directed by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049).
  • Chang Chen (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Grandmaster) is in discussions to join the cast.
  • Villeneuve is directing Dune from a screenplay he co-wrote with Eric Roth and Jon Spaihts based on Herberts novel.
  • The film is slated for a November 20, 2020 worldwide release from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment.

Mattel Wins "Toy Of The Year" Award For Jurassic World™ Dinosaur Line In The Action Figure Category

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Saturday, February 16, 2019
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award in the Action Figure category.

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  • award in the Action Figure category.
  • "The 'Jurassic World' franchise has been inspiring generations of kids for 25 years and we are proud to partner with Universal to bring the world of dinosaurs to life in new ways," said PJ Lewis, VP of Action Figures at Mattel.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized by the Toy Industry Association for the Jurassic World Dinosaur action figure line at the Toy of the Year awards and we look forward to the continued excitement around the new line in 2019."
  • In 2019, Mattel is expanding the Jurassic World line with the new Dino Rivals theme supported by the Jurassic Facts mobile app and over 40 new dinosaurs to collect in action scale.

Universal Brand Development And The LEGO Group Create New Jurassic World Adventures With "LEGO® Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar"

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Friday, February 15, 2019
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Set in 2012, three years before the events of the Jurassic World movie, LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar picks up where the story left off from LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit.

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  • Set in 2012, three years before the events of the Jurassic World movie, LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar picks up where the story left off from LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit.
  • "The box office and retail success of 2018 proved Jurassic World is the definitive dinosaur brand," said Vince Klaseus, president of Universal Brand Development.
  • "Jurassic World is one of those properties that just works so well in LEGO form," said Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing & entertainment for LEGO Group.
  • Revealed for the first time today, four building sets based on LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar include:
    Explore LEGO Jurassic World with Owen Grady and build his drone to look after the dinosaurs.

Film Solutions, LLC Taps Jennifer Robertson As New Vice President Of Marketing

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Monday, December 17, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --It was announced today by Film Solutions, LLC CEO and Founder, Kevin Matossian, that Jennifer Robertson has joined the company in the role of Vice President of Marketing.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --It was announced today by Film Solutions, LLC CEO and Founder, Kevin Matossian, that Jennifer Robertson has joined the company in the role of Vice President of Marketing.
  • Based in their Los Angeles office, Robertson will manage and oversee all aspects of the company's marketing and publicity efforts, as well as helping to expand the company portfolio.
  • Robertson most recently served as the Vice President of Marketing for Alcon Entertainment for more than a decade working on over 25 films, including The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, P.S.
  • I Love You, the Academy Award nominated film, The Blind Side, Book of Eli, Prisoners and Blade Runner 2049, overseeing marketing, publicity and special events.

Minor League Baseball and Allegiant Launch Credit Card Partnership

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced the launch of a groundbreaking credit card partnership, the first-of-its-kind between a sports property and airline.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced the launch of a groundbreaking credit card partnership, the first-of-its-kind between a sports property and airline.
  • The two brands announced a multiyear national partnership in July designating Allegiant as the "Official Airline of Minor League Baseball."
  • With 126 current overlapping markets, Minor League Baseball and Allegiant are well positioned to provide access to affordable leisure activities, at the ballpark and at world-class destinations across the country.
  • "Through our growing partnership with Minor League Baseball, Allegiant is able to reinforce our commitment to the communities we serve as their hometown airline by supporting their hometown teams," said Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant chief marketing officer.