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Mattel Appoints Josh Silverman Global Head of Consumer Products and Chief Franchise Officer

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Josh Silverman has been appointed as Global Head of Consumer Products and Chief Franchise Officer, effective September 1, 2022.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Josh Silverman has been appointed as Global Head of Consumer Products and Chief Franchise Officer, effective September 1, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220616005146/en/
    In his role at Mattel, Silverman will oversee global consumer products licensing, franchise management, retail development, as well as publishing, live experiences, and location-based entertainment.
  • Josh is an exceptional and talented leader and widely regarded as one of the most accomplished executives in consumer products.
  • Prior to that, Silverman was Executive Vice President of Global Franchise Licensing for Disney Consumer Products, responsible for the global consumer products licensing business and franchise management.

MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN TO BE CELEBRATED AS FOURTH COMIC-CON MUSEUM CHARACTER HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Comic-Con Museum will be honoring the world's favorite web-slinging Super Hero as the fourth inductee into its Museum Character Hall of Fame at Night at the Comic-Con Museum, – a special event that will take place on Comic-Con's Preview Night, July 20, 2022.

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  • Night at the Comic-Con Museum will serve as a celebration of the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego's Balboa Park and feature a special induction ceremony honoring Spider-Man.
  • The Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame pays tribute to the timeless characters who have shaped popular arts and culture.
  • We're thrilled to pay tribute to Spider-Man's long-lasting legacy, and we're honored to see him join the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame."
  • We are thrilled to be a part of the celebration of Spider-Man's 60th anniversary and to welcome him into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame."

CYIOS CORP WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY IMMORTALS GROUP IN COLLABORATION WITH SLH, LTD ANNOUNCE LOST SPIDER-MAN PARODY - ‘SLAM-GIRL’ TO PREVIEW AT METACON DUBAI POWERED BY GALA GAMES

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Mr. Rhoades is scheduled to present via live stream onto the main stage Saturday afternoon 4pm.

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  • Mr. Rhoades is scheduled to present via live stream onto the main stage Saturday afternoon 4pm.
  • Few people are aware that legendary comic book creator Stan Lee was an early pioneer of the Internet as a global entertainment medium.
  • Records revealed that Stan Lee co-created Slam-Girl in August 2000 with the collaboration of legendary Marvel animation and comic book artist Will Meugniot.
  • It will be offered to the public by Immortals Group (a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded CYIOS Corp (OTC Pink: CYIO) under license from SLH Ltd.

Genius Brands Provides Letter to Shareholders Following Stan Lee Licensing Deal with Marvel

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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In addition to the license fees from Marvel and ongoing merchandise royalties from Disney, this deal ensures that Stan Lee will remain a fixture in the Marvel universe and Disney theme park experiences for at least the next 20 years.

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  • In addition to the license fees from Marvel and ongoing merchandise royalties from Disney, this deal ensures that Stan Lee will remain a fixture in the Marvel universe and Disney theme park experiences for at least the next 20 years.
  • In fact, Stan Lee created/co-created 14 of the top 40 box office hits of all time, including the #1 Box Office movie of all time, THE AVENGERS ENDGAME.
  • MOST IMPORTANTLY, however, as Genius Brands prepares to release never before seen Stan Lee IP, this transaction with Marvel and Disney will help ensure continuous exposure for the upcoming STAN LEE content brand and consumer products created and licensed by Genius Brands on behalf of STAN LEE UNIVERSE, LLC.
  • In addition, we will be launching our first STAN LEE NFTs this year, concurrently with the STAN LEE CENTENNIAL occurring on December 28.

FAN EXPO Chicago Celebrates 50th Anniversary with a Supercharged Four-Day Extravaganza

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 50th anniversary as the original and oldest comic con in Chicago, FAN EXPO Chicago is bringing four days of legendary celebrities, comic creators, voice actors and cosplayers to Rosemont's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for the biggest fandom experience in the midwest from July 7 through July 10. Fifty years after Chicago Comic Con made history as the first midwest comic convention, FAN EXPO Chicago will continue the legacy and offer an unparalleled site for one-of-a-kind experiences, world-renowned celebrities and engaging attractions for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming and more.

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  • "We're celebrating 50 years of Chicago fan culture and community and are fired up to provide a new level of iconic experiences and spaces for fans from Chicago and beyond," said Andrew Moyes, vice president of FAN EXPO HQ.
  • FAN EXPO Chicago will take place from July 7 until July 10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
  • Collectively it hosts nearly one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Denver, FAN EXPO San Francisco, Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo, FAN EXPO Vancouver, Toronto Comicon, Dallas FAN FESTIVAL and Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo.
  • In 2022, FAN EXPO HQ presents six new shows previously organized by Wizard World: FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, FAN EXPO St. Louis, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, and FAN EXPO Cleveland.

McDonald's USA Draws Up Partnership with Digital Comic Platform WEBTOON to Uplift Asian Pacific American Artists and Showcase Their Cultural Experiences

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's USA has joined forces with WEBTOON, the world's largest digital comic platform, to shine a light on Asian Pacific American (APA) voices through a weekly comic series called "Drawing on Heritage." Set in the digital comic book world, four popular APA WEBTOON artists bring to life their powerful and intimate experiences through creative stories that celebrate and acknowledge the diverse community for APA Heritage Month.

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  • Set in the digital comic book world, four popular APA WEBTOON artists bring to life their powerful and intimate experiences through creative stories that celebrate and acknowledge the diverse community for APA Heritage Month.
  • "It means so much to tell my story knowing people might relate to my own Asian American experience especially on such a widely read platform like WEBTOON," said artist Chelsey Han, aka uru-chan on WEBTOON.
  • WEBTOON is the world's largest digital comics platform, home to some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics.
  • As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators.

CYIOS CORP WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY IMMORTALS GROUP IN COLLABORATION WITH SLH LTD. ANNOUNCE LOST SPIDER-MAN PARODY ‘SLAM-GIRL’ TO DEBUT AS LIMITED EDITION NFT COLLECTION

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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The Company is based in Australia and is a wholly owned subsidiary of CYIOS Corp, a US public company (ticker: CYIO).

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  • The Company is based in Australia and is a wholly owned subsidiary of CYIOS Corp, a US public company (ticker: CYIO).
  • Immortals has teamed up with Hong Kong-based SLH Ltd, a company that acquired the creative assets of Stan Lee Media, Stan Lees Hollywood-based animation studio.
  • CYIOS Corporation (CYIO) is a publicly traded holding company with numerous subsidiary businesses including; Helio Lending, Helio Exchange, Randombly, Immortals Group Pty Ltd, and Choice Wellness Inc.
  • We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this report
    Investors are encouraged to follow CYIOS using: www.twitter.com/cyioscorp

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF MARVEL AVENGERS STATION: EVOLUTION OPENS THIS SUMMER IN NORTH TEXAS

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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DALLAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cityneon and Paquin Entertainment Group have just announced the launch city for the World Premiere of MARVEL AVENGERS STATION: EVOLUTION set to open this Summer at Grandscape in The Colony, just north of Downtown Dallas.

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  • Paquin Entertainment Group is home to a diverse portfolio, including artist agency and management, film and television, theatrical production, brand partnership, and touring exhibitions.
  • Cityneon is a global leader in immersive experiences that holds global partnerships with billion-dollar studios such as The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Entertainment for Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
  • and Marvel Avengers Station: Evolution and 20TH Century Studios for Avatar: The Exhibition; Hasbro for Transformers: The Experience; NBCUniversal for Jurassic World: The Exhibition; and Lionsgate for The Hunger Games: The Exhibition.
  • Grandscape is a brand-new, one-of-a-kind outdoor entertainment, dining and shopping destination an oasis in the middle of North Texas.

SKYDANCE ANIMATION INKS MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FILM AGREEMENT WITH SPIN MASTER, LEADING GLOBAL CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, CA, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Skydance Animation today announced a multi-year agreement with leading global children's entertainment company Spin Master, to become the studio's master toy licensee.

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  • SANTA MONICA, CA, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Skydance Animation today announced a multi-year agreement with leading global children's entertainment company Spin Master, to become the studio's master toy licensee.
  • The agreement also gives Spin Master the rights to develop toy lines for other upcoming Skydance animated features.
  • Skydance is the diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high-quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences.
  • Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games.

WEBTOON to Establish a New European Corporation, Solidifying the Company’s Position as the European Market Leader in Digital Comics

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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Other initiatives for local European digital comics creators include a new contest for French creators coming in July 2022. A major 2021 creator contest initiative attracted 1,200 local French applicants. In Germany, WEBTOON will also launch a CANVAS platform--it’s user-generated digital comic platform--for German creators later this year, helping the company discover and support more German digital comic artists. The company will also build out its competitive capabilities, adding new local teams and expanding its work with local publishing partners.

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  • WEBTOON will establish a new European corporation, expanding its presence in the region and solidifying its position as #1 in the European digital comics market and worlds largest digital comics platform.
  • WEBTOON has built a global ecosystem for digital comics, helping local European comic creators reach a new generation of fans around the world.
  • WEBTOON first entered the European market in 2019, establishing French and Spanish WEBTOON services, followed by a German service in 2021.
  • WEBTOONs EU corporation will allow the company to continue to accelerate the European ecosystem for digital comics creators and fans.