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New Faeries & Magical Creatures Game Has Fans Aflutter

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fascination with faeries will be coming to the board game community as University Games (under its Forbidden Games brand) launches its new Faeries & Magical Creatures™ board game on Kickstarter starting June 13th.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fascination with faeries will be coming to the board game community as University Games (under its Forbidden Games brand) launches its new Faeries & Magical Creatures™ board game on Kickstarter starting June 13th.
  • Forbidden Games is prepared to reward the earliest backers of Faeries & Magical Creatures with exclusive items and access to content from the game, including an exclusive production of the Faeries & Magical Creatures Premium Limited Edition, a poster and gift box with 4x6 prints of the mythical characters.
  • Faeries & Magical Creatures is being designed for 2-4 players, ages 10 and up, with an average playtime of 60 minutes.
  • Fans can also join Forbidden Games' team of creators to play through the game at Gen Con this August.

Thunderbird Entertainment Appoints ACF Investment Bank to Evaluate and Assist With Strategic Alternatives

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced that it has engaged ACF Investment Bank (“ACF”) as part of the Company’s strategic review process of assessing all opportunities to maximize shareholder value.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced that it has engaged ACF Investment Bank (“ACF”) as part of the Company’s strategic review process of assessing all opportunities to maximize shareholder value.
  • ACF specializes in selling, buying, fundraising, securitization, and pre/post deal services for brands and businesses in media and entertainment.
  • Thunderbird is one of the leading players in this market and is an award-winning producer with an exceptional portfolio of productions, team and talent.
  • Working with ACF maintains alignment with the Cooperation Agreement, while providing the Company with an important next step in support of its growth trajectory.

Blue Whales 3D: Return of the Giants Will Make its World Premiere at The California Science Center IMAX Theater on May 25th, 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Blue Whales 3D plunges viewers into the mysterious world of these magnificent mammals, who are now making a triumphant return from the brink of extinction.

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  • Blue Whales 3D plunges viewers into the mysterious world of these magnificent mammals, who are now making a triumphant return from the brink of extinction.
  • "We are so thrilled to be bringing BLUE WHALES 3D to audiences," says Hugh Pearson, Director and Producer, Oceanic Films.
  • It was produced in partnership with HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, Oceanic Films, the California Science Center, and the National Science Foundation.
  • To watch the trailer, explore interactive materials, or to learn more about Blue Whales 3D: Return of the Giants go to https://californiasciencecenter.org/imax/blue-whales-3d or https://bluewhalesfilm.com/ .

Amazon Games and Embracer Group’s Middle-earth Enterprises Strike Deal for New The Lord of the Rings Game

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Amazon Games and Embracer Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Middle-earth Enterprises, part of the operative group Freemode, today announced they have reached an agreement for Amazon Games to develop and publish a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.

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  • Amazon Games and Embracer Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Middle-earth Enterprises, part of the operative group Freemode, today announced they have reached an agreement for Amazon Games to develop and publish a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
  • The game is in early stages of production, with the Amazon Games Orange County studio—makers of the popular open-world MMO game New World—leading development.
  • “We’re committed to bringing players high-quality games, whether through original IPs or long-beloved ones like The Lord of the Rings,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP, Amazon Games.
  • Separately, Amazon Studios produces the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for Prime Video, which takes place during Tolkien’s Second Age of Middle-earth and is unrelated to this upcoming MMO game in development with Amazon Games.

ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp. Announces the Appointment of Rashaun Williams to the Board of Directors

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Kennesaw, GA, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp. (the “Company” or “ShoulderUp”) (NYSE: SUAC) announces today that its Board of Directors elected Rashaun Williams to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by the unexpected passing of Vincent Stewart, director and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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  • Kennesaw, GA, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp. (the “Company” or “ShoulderUp”) (NYSE: SUAC) announces today that its Board of Directors elected Rashaun Williams to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by the unexpected passing of Vincent Stewart, director and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Williams’ initial term will expire on the date of the third annual meeting of the stockholders.
  • Rashaun Williams is a venture capitalist, family office investor and adjunct professor with over 150 investments under his belt and over 40 exits.
  • He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. and summa cum laude graduate of Morehouse College.

EQS-News: Ringmetall can only partially compensate for declining demand for clamping rings in the first quarter of 2023 via other product areas

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

This has a direct impact on the demand for industrial packaging and thus also on the demand for clamping rings," explains Christoph Petri, CEO of Ringmetall SE.

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  • This has a direct impact on the demand for industrial packaging and thus also on the demand for clamping rings," explains Christoph Petri, CEO of Ringmetall SE.
  • "Even though the decline in revenue in the first quarter is significant, we anticipated such a development as part of our forecast.
  • The decline in revenue in the Rings product area was more pronounced than in the segment as a whole.
  • In the Inliners product area, demand continued to rise, above all for packaging for the beverage and food industries.

Ring Energy Announces First Quarter 2023 Results and Reiterates Full Year 2023 Guidance

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2023.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2023.
  • In addition, the Company provided second quarter guidance and reiterated its full year 2023 outlook.
  • 2 Based on annualized third and fourth quarter 2022 and first quarter 2023 EBITDA adjusted for the pro-forma effects of the Stronghold Transaction, as per our Credit Agreement.
  • Operating Lease Expense: Operating lease expense was $113,138 for both the first quarter of 2023 and fourth quarter of 2022 and $83,590 in the first quarter of 2022.

ARNOLD VENTURES ANNOUNCES KEVIN RING OF FAMM AS NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Arnold Ventures (AV) announced Kevin Ring, currently the President of FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), will join AV as the new Vice President of Criminal Justice Advocacy, a role that will help shape criminal justice reform legislative efforts on the Hill and in dozens of states across the country.

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  • WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Arnold Ventures (AV) announced Kevin Ring, currently the President of FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), will join AV as the new Vice President of Criminal Justice Advocacy, a role that will help shape criminal justice reform legislative efforts on the Hill and in dozens of states across the country.
  • "I cannot imagine a more perfect fit for this role than Kevin Ring, who has been on the forefront of almost every major successful criminal justice reform effort for the past decade," said James Williams, Executive Vice President of Advocacy at Arnold Ventures.
  • "As president of FAMM, an AV grantee, I experienced firsthand their commitment to criminal justice reforms that create safer communities and stronger families.
  • Jeremy Travis, Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures: "I have worked for decades in the criminal justice reform movement, and Kevin Ring is one of the finest advocates I have come across.

Bridgestone Launches Potenza Race Tire, Engineered to Deliver Outstanding Track Performance for Racing Enthusiasts

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the latest addition to its iconic ultra-high performance Potenza lineup: the Bridgestone Potenza Race tire.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the latest addition to its iconic ultra-high performance Potenza lineup: the Bridgestone Potenza Race tire.
  • Created for track enthusiasts looking to perform and push the limits, the all-new Potenza Race is a semi-slick tire homologated for public roads, but with performance focused on track days.
  • Setting the bar for premium, ultra-high performance tires
    The Bridgestone Potenza Race tire's incredible performance is made possible by innovation in the tire's tread pattern, construction and material compound.
  • Emilio Tiberio, COO & CTO of Bridgestone EMIA, said, "The Bridgestone Potenza Race tire is the culmination of years—even decades—of experience in high performance.

Ring Therapeutics Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Christopher McNulty as Chief Financial Officer, Head of Corporate Strategy

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Monday, May 1, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Therapeutics, a life sciences company founded by Flagship Pioneering to revolutionize gene therapy with its commensal virome platform, today announced the appointment of Christopher McNulty as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head of Corporate Strategy. In this role, he will lead the financial and corporate strategy functions at Ring, leveraging his deep experience having completed financing transactions valued at more than $300 million.

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  • Follows recent appointment of Dr. Christopher Wright as Chief Medical Officer
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Therapeutics, a life sciences company founded by Flagship Pioneering to revolutionize gene therapy with its commensal virome platform, today announced the appointment of Christopher McNulty as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head of Corporate Strategy.
  • In this role, he will lead the financial and corporate strategy functions at Ring, leveraging his deep experience having completed financing transactions valued at more than $300 million.
  • "Christopher brings new important capabilities in capital formation and business development to Ring at a critical time in our trajectory, and we are thrilled to welcome him in his dual role as CFO and Head of Corporate Strategy,” stated Tuyen Ong, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Ring Therapeutics and CEO-Partner at Flagship Pioneering.
  • He joins Ring from VBI Vaccines, where he led the finance and business development teams as CFO and Head of Business Development.