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Nintendo Offers Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Bundle for Black Friday and Announces Other Holiday Deals

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Starting Nov. 19*, select retailers and the My Nintendo Store will offer the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system + Super Smash Bros.

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  • Starting Nov. 19*, select retailers and the My Nintendo Store will offer the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system + Super Smash Bros.
  • Ultimate (Full Game Download) + 3 Month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership** bundle at a suggested retail price of just $349.99 ($67.98 in savings).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106063977/en/
    Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and Super Smash Bros.
  • **** Paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required at the time of purchase and redemption of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers.

GUESS Proudly Announces Its Inclusion in Business Report’s Ranking of the “Top 25 Companies in Los Angeles”

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Business Report recently published its ranking of “Top 25 Companies in Los Angeles,” and GUESS?, Inc. came in at number one.

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  • Business Report recently published its ranking of “Top 25 Companies in Los Angeles,” and GUESS?, Inc. came in at number one.
  • Focused on highlighting companies in the world entertainment hub, the article recognized brands such as Universal Studios Hollywood and Califia Farms.
  • In speaking directly about GUESS, the article details the humble beginnings of four brothers pursuing their own American dream.
  • The company also continues to pioneer in sustainable fashion with the recent launch of its third-party reviewed VISION GUESS report and the 2023 GUESS ECO Collection.

LAIKA Unveils All New Online Shop Experience Featuring Exclusive Drops From Each of Its Five Award-Winning Films

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

In honor of this fantastically festive feline occasion, the LAIKA Store’s new offerings are led by an assortment of Coraline “Cat” character items from the studio’s iconic 2009 film.

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  • In honor of this fantastically festive feline occasion, the LAIKA Store’s new offerings are led by an assortment of Coraline “Cat” character items from the studio’s iconic 2009 film.
  • "This expansion is a seamless extension of our licensing efforts, and a direct response to demand from LAIKA’s devoted fandom."
  • “We’ve taken a fresh look at both our product lineup and the site experience,” said Lauren Delgado, Digital Marketing Manager.
  • LAIKA has redefined the world of stop-motion animation through a unique fusion of advanced visual effects and intricate, handcrafted artistry.

Jump Into the Unexpected: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Launches Today for Nintendo Switch

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Friday, October 20, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231020976343/en/
    Today’s launch of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game for the Nintendo Switch system builds on the rich, multi-decade legacy of the original Super Mario Bros. game and is the first new 2D side-scrolling Mario game for a console in more than 10 years.
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    In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the benevolent Prince Florian invites Mario and his friends to the Flower Kingdom.
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder is now available at select retailers, in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com at a suggested retail price of $59.99.
  • To celebrate the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, My Nintendo members can enter for a chance to win a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, where they can experience the excitement of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.

Nintendo Download: Wander Into Whimsy

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/ ); (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/0ca7f174daefea31 ; (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Family Fun Sweepstakes page ( https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/0ca7f174daefea31 ) as stated in the Official Rules.

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  • To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/ ); (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/0ca7f174daefea31 ; (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Family Fun Sweepstakes page ( https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/0ca7f174daefea31 ) as stated in the Official Rules.
  • Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
  • Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Splatoon 3 , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Sports .
  • Nintendo Switch players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo.

SCHOLASTIC MARKS 25 YEARS OF HARRY POTTER READING MAGIC IN THE UNITED STATES

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Scholastic, the world's largest publisher of children's books, officially marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The seven-book series by J.K. Rowling has cast a spell on kids and adults alike and has turned an entire generation into readers. Harry Potter started the midnight book party phenomenon, smashed publishing records, and to date is the bestselling book series of all time with 600 million copies sold worldwide. To mark the milestone anniversary, Scholastic released today a commemorative video featuring Harry Potter fans from multiple generations. The video will also appear on a billboard in Times Square starting today. On September 27th, the Empire State Building's world-famous tower lights will shine in Hogwarts House colors representing Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, Ravenclaw blue and Hufflepuff yellow. For more on the impact of the Harry Potter book series, check out "25 Harry Potter Facts."

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  • To mark the milestone anniversary, Scholastic released today a commemorative video featuring Harry Potter fans from multiple generations.
  • For more on the impact of the Harry Potter book series, check out " 25 Harry Potter Facts."
  • Earlier this summer and in time for summer reading, Scholastic released the classic paperback editions of the first seven Harry Potter books with refreshed covers featuring the iconic Harry Potter logo hand-drawn by original U.S. illustrator Mary GrandPré.
  • Twenty-five years after the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling in September 1998, there are more than 230 million Harry Potter books sold in the U.S. alone.

UNITE HERE LOCAL 11: Supervisors Hahn, Horvath and Solis Move Workplace Protections and Higher Wages at Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

The law will mirror legislation passed in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Irvine, Glendale and Santa Monica.

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  • The law will mirror legislation passed in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Irvine, Glendale and Santa Monica.
  • Supervisors Janice Hahn, Hilda Solis, and Lindsey Horvath voted to direct County Counsel to draft the ordinance.
  • “We work hard to make LA county hotels successful,” said Cecilia Alvarado, a hotel worker in the County with more than 20 years of experience.
  • LA is a world-class county and it should and can offer world-class wages and work protections for all.”
    Both ordinances will come back to the Board of Supervisors.

Join the Back-to-School Bash with Limited-Edition Nabisco Multipack Snacks Featuring Characters from Nintendo Switch Games

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What's one way to bring the fun of gaming to the cafeteria this school year? With a Nabisco Multipack featuring characters from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Odyssey, and Luigi's Mansion 3 games which are available on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Nabisco is also inviting consumers to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch™ Prize Pack which includes a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and a download code for a digital game on the Nintendo Switch system or a trip to Super Nintendo World™ at Universal Studios Hollywood.  

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  • With a Nabisco Multipack featuring characters from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Super Mario Odyssey, and Luigi's Mansion 3 games which are available on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
  • Each 12-count multipack package has undergone a graphics takeover featuring iconic characters including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Princess Peach.
  • Nintendo Switch – OLED Model allows players to play on a TV and share the detachable Joy-Con controllers for right-out-of-the-box multiplayer fun.
  • Here are all the ways Nabisco and Nintendo Switch fans can get in on the fun:
    By enjoying snacks: Each brand will have a graphics takeover which features a Nintendo Switch™ game property.

Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) in Alliance with UCLA Health Honors Mayor Karen Bass, Linda Ronstadt, Mary Lou Belli and The Perry Initiative at the Stand for Kids Gala

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

This star-studded event aims to raise funds and awareness for children with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders and advance patient-centered care worldwide.

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  • This star-studded event aims to raise funds and awareness for children with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders and advance patient-centered care worldwide.
  • The Stand for Kids Gala is set to be an unforgettable night of celebration, entertainment, and philanthropy with Universal Studios Hollywood as its breathtaking backdrop.
  • The 112-year-old nonprofit organization will celebrate women pushing healthcare frontiers and LuskinOIC’s enduring mission to advance health equity for every child in Los Angeles and beyond.
  • The Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering exceptional care to all children, for every child deserves a hopeful and thriving future.

Register Now for a Chance to Attend Nintendo Live 2023! Come Celebrate Nintendo With Fans of All Ages

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Now’s your chance to register* for an opportunity to receive free tickets and attend Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, running from Sept. 1 to Sept. 4.

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  • Now’s your chance to register* for an opportunity to receive free tickets and attend Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, running from Sept. 1 to Sept. 4.
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    Nintendo Live 2023 is a new way to celebrate the games and worlds of Nintendo.
  • Nintendo Live 2023 will be in a space featuring different areas themed to an assortment of Nintendo games with various experiences and activities.
  • Each day will feature a different competition:
    Sept. 1: On the first day of Nintendo Live 2023, the Super Smash Bros.