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'SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE' SCORES BEST FEATURE ANNIE ALONG WITH SIX OTHER CATEGORIES AT THE 51ST ANNIE AWARDS™

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.
  • Best Independent Feature was presented to Robot Dreams (Arcadia Motion Pictures).
  • Best Special Production was presented to Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (Wildbrain Studios in association with Apple), Best Short Subject was presented to WAR IS OVER!
  • Best Character Animation – Feature went to The Boy and the Heron (Studio Ghibli Distributed by GKIDS) and Best Character Animation – Live Action was presented to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

51st ANNIE AWARD™ NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED TODAY!

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 51st Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominations

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 51st Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation.
  • The 51st Annie Awards™ will return to UCLA's Royce Hall on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
  • Pre-reception and Red Carpet will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m., and after party immediately following the ceremony.
  • Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards™ have grown in scope and stature for five decades.

WILDBRAIN COMPLETES HOUSE OF COOL ACQUISITION, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING ITS PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

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  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Additionally, there is a potential earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of certain tax credits earned by House of Cool up to closing.
  • Bringing their deep experience and creative expertise, House of Cool executives and co-founders, Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis, have joined the WildBrain Studios senior management team in the newly created roles of Co-General Managers of House of Cool.
  • Josh Scherba, President and CEO of WildBrain, said: "We're delighted to close our acquisition of House of Cool and to officially welcome Wes, Ricardo and their talented team to WildBrain.

World's First Mini-PC with Solid-State Active Cooling Debuts at ZOTAC COMPUTEX 2023

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

HONG KONG, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOTAC Technology, a pioneering global manufacturer of innovative hardware solutions, will return to COMPUTEX 2023 to showcase its continual push for innovation. At this year's exhibition, ZOTAC will unveil a series of ZBOX Mini PC products with unprecedented technologies alongside a showcase of various business-to-business solutions that ZOTAC has to offer. Additionally, the booth will highlight ZOTAC's collaboration with Sony Animation's Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse, showcasing state-of-the-art graphics cards alongside movie-inspired PC builds.

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  • At this year's exhibition, ZOTAC will unveil a series of ZBOX Mini PC products with unprecedented technologies alongside a showcase of various business-to-business solutions that ZOTAC has to offer.
  • ZOTAC's COMPUTEX 2023 booth will showcase a live demonstration of the world's smallest Mini PC equipped with the revolutionary AirJet® solid-state active-cooling solution.
  • At COMPUTEX 2023, ZOTAC's booth will showcase the company's latest computing solutions with a focus on AI applications.
  • M1120, 4/F, NANGANG Exhibition Hall, from May 30, 2023 to June 2, 2023.

World's First Mini-PC with Solid-State Active Cooling Debuts at ZOTAC COMPUTEX 2023

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

HONG KONG, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOTAC Technology, a pioneering global manufacturer of innovative hardware solutions, will return to COMPUTEX 2023 to showcase its continual push for innovation. At this year's exhibition, ZOTAC will unveil a series of ZBOX Mini PC products with unprecedented technologies alongside a showcase of various business-to-business solutions that ZOTAC has to offer. Additionally, the booth will highlight ZOTAC's collaboration with Sony Animation's Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse, showcasing state-of-the-art graphics cards alongside movie-inspired PC builds.

Key Points: 
  • At this year's exhibition, ZOTAC will unveil a series of ZBOX Mini PC products with unprecedented technologies alongside a showcase of various business-to-business solutions that ZOTAC has to offer.
  • ZOTAC's COMPUTEX 2023 booth will showcase a live demonstration of the world's smallest Mini PC equipped with the revolutionary AirJet® solid-state active-cooling solution.
  • At COMPUTEX 2023, ZOTAC's booth will showcase the company's latest computing solutions with a focus on AI applications.
  • M1120, 4/F, NANGANG Exhibition Hall, from May 30, 2023 to June 2, 2023.

G FUEL is Traveling Through Dimensions to Introduce an Upgraded Team of Energy Drinks to Promote Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse

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Friday, May 12, 2023

NEW YORK, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL announces that its new GFUEL "Glitch Mix" Flavor is now available for pre-order in limited-edition packaging wrapped in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse artwork from the film. The collection includes themed Energy and Hydration Collector's Boxes and 16 oz Cans.

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  • You look down, and right there in front of you is the new G FUEL Glitch Mix x Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Collection.
  • G FUEL Glitch Mix is an artistic blend of strawberry, guava, and coconut that any hero in the Spider-Verse is sure to enjoy.
  • G FUEL Glitch Mix Energy Formula is sugar free and loaded with antioxidants from 18 different fruit extracts.
  • A single 16 oz G FUEL Glitch Mix Can has zero calories and contains 140 mg of caffeine.

ZOTAC GAMING x Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse - "Power the Hero in You" Global Campaign to feature themed PC Gaming Hardware

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOTAC Technology Limited announces that its gaming brand, ZOTAC GAMING, has teamed up with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to launch a global "Power the Hero in You" campaign.

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  • HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOTAC Technology Limited announces that its gaming brand, ZOTAC GAMING, has teamed up with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to launch a global "Power the Hero in You" campaign.
  • From limited edition graphics card bundles to themed merchandise and social media giveaways, the campaign encourages gamers to embrace their heroic potential as they explore new gaming possibilities.
  • "Power the Hero in You" aims to inspire gamers to unleash their inner strength and become heroes in their own right.
  • ZOTAC GAMING x SPIDER-MAN™: Across the Spider-Verse Bundles:

ZOTAC GAMING x Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse - "Power the Hero in You" Global Campaign to feature themed PC Gaming Hardware

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOTAC Technology Limited announces that its gaming brand, ZOTAC GAMING, has teamed up with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to launch a global "Power the Hero in You" campaign.

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  • HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOTAC Technology Limited announces that its gaming brand, ZOTAC GAMING, has teamed up with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to launch a global "Power the Hero in You" campaign.
  • From limited edition graphics card bundles to themed merchandise and social media giveaways, the campaign encourages gamers to embrace their heroic potential as they explore new gaming possibilities.
  • "Power the Hero in You" aims to inspire gamers to unleash their inner strength and become heroes in their own right.
  • ZOTAC GAMING x SPIDER-MAN™: Across the Spider-Verse Bundles:

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HOUSE OF COOL, A LEADER IN PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR PREMIUM ANIMATED SERIES AND MOVIES

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

Key Points: 
  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Under the agreement, WildBrain will acquire full ownership of House of Cool.
  • Additionally, there is an earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of tax credits earned up to closing.
  • House of Cool is recognized as one of the very best pre-production companies in the global animation industry.

The Jim Henson Company, Weta Workshop, and Quidd Partner to Celebrate The Dark Crystal's 40th Anniversary with Digital Collectibles

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

This marks the first appearance of officially licensed digital collectibles from Wētā Workshop, the award-winning concept design firm, on Quidd.

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  • This marks the first appearance of officially licensed digital collectibles from Wētā Workshop, the award-winning concept design firm, on Quidd.
  • The Dark Crystal x Wētā: Masterpieces features stunningly-detailed 3D renditions of fan-favorite characters, carefully crafted by the artists at Wētā Workshop, ensuring each digital collectible is of the highest quality.
  • "We are excited to be partnering with Wētā Workshop and The Jim Henson Company on this exciting, first-of-its-kind collection," said Michael Bramlage, CEO of Quidd.
  • We are really pleased to be teaming up with The Jim Henson Company and Quidd to work on this drop of premium digital collectibles and think The Dark Crystal fans will love these new creations.