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Travel Rewards and Loyalty Leader POINT.ME Raises $10M in Series A Funding To Expand Travel Discovery

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The round was led by Thayer Ventures with significant support from PAR Capital Ventures , RiverPark Ventures , Plug and Play Ventures , and MoreThanCapital .

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  • The round was led by Thayer Ventures with significant support from PAR Capital Ventures , RiverPark Ventures , Plug and Play Ventures , and MoreThanCapital .
  • Prior investors, including Gaingels , and David Baggett and Carl de Marcken – Co-Founders of ITA Software (now known as Google Flights), returned for the new funding round.
  • The Series A investment will fuel POINT.ME’s enterprise partnerships with leading U.S. card issuers, expand upon its high-touch premium concierge service, and significantly scale its consumer subscription business.
  • The POINT.ME platform currently operates in tandem with loyalty rewards from today’s top credit card providers such as American Express, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi, and more.

Toothless from 'How to Train Your Dragon' Soars into Lowe's this Halloween

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toothless from DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon movie franchise is soaring into Lowe's this season! Gemmy is excited to announce the release of an amazing Toothless Airblown® Inflatable, and two new cuddly and cute animated plush items.

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  • Gemmy is excited to announce the release of an amazing Toothless Airblown® Inflatable , and two new cuddly and cute animated plush items.
  • Gemmy is excited to release an amazing Toothless Airblown® Inflatable, and two new cuddly and cute animated plush items.
  • In addition to the fun Toothless inflatable, Gemmy is also introducing two How to Train Your Dragon animated plush items at Lowe's!
  • Don't miss out on the chance to bring the enchantment of DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon home this Halloween!

This Week in Entertainment News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • The event boasts a mega-platform that interfaces with young, talented artistes who represent the future of global music.

Spin Master Delivers The Magic with Four Toys Named to Walmart's 2023 Top Toys List

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading children's entertainment company, is delivering the magic this holiday season with four toys being named to Walmart's highly-anticipated 2023 Top Toys List .

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) ( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading children's entertainment company, is delivering the magic this holiday season with four toys being named to Walmart's highly-anticipated 2023 Top Toys List .
  • Walmart's 2023 Top Toys List celebrates this year's most-wanted toys for kids (and kids at heart!)
  • of all ages, making it affordable, easy and fun to shop and spread cheer all season long.
  • "Spin Master's 2023 toy portfolio reaffirms our reputation of continuous innovation, coupled with incredible quality and play value that extends beyond the holiday season."

Moose Toys and Universal Products & Experiences Have BIG Plans for DreamWorks Trolls Band Together Mineez; Marks First True Collectibles Line for the Iconic Brand

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys, a leading product and marketing innovator in the toy industry, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences is giving fans something to sing and dance about. New DreamWorks Trolls Band Together Mineez, the first-ever line of Trolls collectibles, will hit shelves in October 2023, ahead of the much-anticipated theatrical release of DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together on Nov 17, 2023. The Mineez will come in a variety of pack sizes and accessible price points, ranging from a single for $2.99 to an 11-pack for $19.99.

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  • New DreamWorks Trolls Band Together Mineez, the first-ever line of Trolls collectibles, will hit shelves in October 2023, ahead of the much-anticipated theatrical release of DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Band Together on Nov 17, 2023.
  • In addition to the Mineez, the toymaker is also launching Trolls products based on Moose Toys' original brands, including Real Littles and Scruff-A-Luvs.
  • The line of Trolls Mineez and other toys will be available nationwide at all major retailers beginning October 2023.
  • For more information on the new Trolls collection and more from the SuperHappy world of Moose Toys, visit moosetoys.com .

Visual Effects Visionaries: Maxon Announces SIGGRAPH 2023 Speaker Lineup

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, has today announced their highly anticipated speaker line-up for SIGGRAPH 2023 (booth 637). Taking place in Los Angeles from August 6-10th, this annual conference is renowned for bringing together the brightest creatives in the industry.

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  • BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon , developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, has today announced their highly anticipated speaker line-up for SIGGRAPH 2023 (booth 637).
  • "Our incredible lineup for SIGGRAPH 2023 promises to provide aspiring animators, and even seasoned professionals, with an invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business," says David McGavran, Maxon CEO.
  • Speakers on the Maxon booth will include:
    Alex Parker is a motion graphics designer with Disney's Parks, Experiences and Products team.
  • Chad Perkins is an award-winning filmmaker and author, and a visual effects and motion graphics artist.

Southern California-based Artists, Scientists, Engineers, and Creators Make Their Impact at SIGGRAPH 2023

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, marks its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation. Several Southern California-based contributors will be showcasing their works and projects at this year's conference in Los Angeles. These contributors span different conference programs, including Art Gallery, Panels, Production Sessions, Immersive Pavilion, and Real-Time Live!, among others, to highlight the latest developments in their respective fields. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.

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  • Several Southern California-based contributors will be showcasing their works and projects at this year's conference in Los Angeles.
  • The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.
  • "I'm exceptionally proud that SIGGRAPH is a global community, and how everyone is so involved with the conference every year," said Erik Brunvand, SIGGRAPH 2023 Conference Chair.
  • Learn more about these Southern California-based contributors, their backgrounds, stories, innovations, and the programs they are participating in by checking out the full program .

NetApp and DreamWorks Animation Extend Multi-Year Strategic Alliance

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced the renewal of its strategic alliance and co-engineering partnership with DreamWorks Animation.

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  • NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced the renewal of its strategic alliance and co-engineering partnership with DreamWorks Animation.
  • With the release of its latest animated feature Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, DreamWorks Animation marks more than 25 years pushing the boundaries of both animation and the technologies they use to bring innovative films to global audiences.
  • Decreased latency and a reduced datacenter footprint with NetApp ONTAP systems utilizing NetApp All Flash Arrays for energy and rackspace efficiency.
  • NetApp provides DreamWorks Animation with innovative technologies to manage the massive amount of data generated in production, while balancing data storage performance, flexibility, and cost.

Team8’s Annual CISO Summit With More Than 130 Global CISOs and Cyber Leaders to Take Place in Tel Aviv, Israel This Week

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Team8 Group’s Annual CISO Summit, the flagship event of their CISO Village, will be held this week in Tel Aviv.

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  • Team8 Group’s Annual CISO Summit, the flagship event of their CISO Village, will be held this week in Tel Aviv.
  • Over 130 senior cyber executives from leading enterprises are meeting in Israel, including representatives from Oracle, Walmart, Microsoft, BNY Mellon, General Motors, Danone, Schneider Electric, Repsol, and Unilever, among others.
  • Nadav Zafrir, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Team8 speaking ahead of the summit, added, “We are proud to host a global summit of cyber leaders in Israel which will take place over a week of learning, connections, and inspiration.
  • The conclusion of the summit will culminate with ‘Rethink: Optimism,’ Team8’s official opening event of Tel Aviv University's Cyber Week in Israel.

MasterClass Expands Learning & Development Enterprise Platform MasterClass at Work; Names First Chief Business Officer

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best, today announced the expansion of MasterClass at Work, its L&D enterprise offering, which provides companies with the most engaging learning and development materials through content taught by the world's best in their fields. The expansion includes the L&D platform's LMS integrations and new enterprise-exclusive content, Skill Builder and Paths, that addresses the needs of today's leaders through active learning. The company also named its first Chief Business Officer, Nathan Smith, who will report into CEO David Rogier and oversee MasterClass at Work's operations and the MasterClass L&D offering. Smith brings over 20 years of experience building international SaaS businesses in the data analytics space by designing and delivering high performing ROI solutions for many of the world's largest businesses. 

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  • The company also named its first Chief Business Officer, Nathan Smith, who will report into CEO David Rogier and oversee MasterClass at Work's operations and the MasterClass L&D offering.
  • MasterClass at Work focuses on developing durable skills in employees of all levels through emotion-based learning, designed to maximize knowledge retention, entertain and inspire.
  • The bite-sized content, immersive learning experience and employee engagement tracking allow businesses to match leadership lessons to their business needs.
  • MasterClass at Work has also integrated with learning management systems and learning experience platforms including Degreed, which is MasterClass' first integration with a learning experience platform.