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A Modern-Day Western: Critically Acclaimed Film 'Noble Things' Gallops Toward Major Streaming Platforms

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The film also boasts a riveting performance by the late and immensely respected actor Michael Parks (Kill Bill).

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  • The film also boasts a riveting performance by the late and immensely respected actor Michael Parks (Kill Bill).
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to expand the reach of the movie through these great streaming services.
  • We are even more excited at the prospect of introducing Ryan Hurst's truly awe-inspiring performance to a much larger audience.
  • To watch Noble Things on Apple TV or Amazon Prime, please visit their respective platforms and search for the film.

Top Songwriters and Composers Urge Congress to Protect the Rights of American Music Creators During ASCAP "Stand with Songwriters" Advocacy Day on September 21

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning songwriters and composers will convene on Capitol Hill tomorrow, September 21, to meet with elected officials as part of the annual American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers' (ASCAP) "Stand with Songwriters" Advocacy Day. They will urge Members of Congress to protect the rights of American music creators and defend the value of music in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • They will urge Members of Congress to protect the rights of American music creators and defend the value of music in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • "True music comes from deep within our souls; it's human-first, heart songs, revealing and often healing our human condition," said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams.
  • "Now we need Congress to put humans first, stand with songwriters and protect our rights to our own musical works.
  • ASCAP's congressional meetings will follow tonight's "We Write the Songs" concert at The Library of Congress, sponsored by The ASCAP Foundation.

Traditional TV Begins Seasonal Revival, Streaming Feels Back-to-School Impact, according to Nielsen's August 2023 Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Streaming fell to 38.3% of total TV usage, but remained the largest share of television for the month.

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  • Streaming fell to 38.3% of total TV usage, but remained the largest share of television for the month.
  • Broadcast viewership in August increased 1.6% compared with July, and its share of total usage was up 0.4 points to 20.4% of TV.
  • This is the first gain recorded in the broadcast category since January 2023.
  • Since the August 2022 report of The Gauge, streaming has gained 7.0 share points, growing from 31.3% to 38.3% of total TV usage.

RumHaven Launches the Paradise Party Pack to Celebrate the Return of Bachelor in Paradise

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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MODESTO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RumHaven, a premium spirit made with Caribbean rum and real coconut water, today announced the creation of the Paradise Party Pack - a cocktail kit featuring paradise-worthy essentials to enjoy while watching the highly anticipated Season 9 premiere of Bachelor in Paradise!

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  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, the Paradise Party Pack – a cocktail kit featuring RumHaven – gives fans the feeling of lounging on a daybed on the vibrant and eventful beaches where the Bachelor in Paradise love stories unfold.
  • "Together with our partners, we are excited to unveil the Paradise Party Pack - a cocktail kit that will elevate the viewing experience for this season of Bachelor in Paradise for fans."
  • Starting today, the Paradise Party Pack is your exclusive passport to paradise, bringing the beach vibes straight to your living room, while supplies last.
  • "Everyone needs an excuse to get away and soak up paradise, and that's why we're hoping our fans will love the Paradise Party Pack."

Audi Canada Welcomes Ethan Hawke for the 11th Installment of its homegrown Innovation Series

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 11, 2023, prolific actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and best-selling novelist, Ethan Hawke was the featured speaker at the eleventh installment of the Audi Innovation Series.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 11, 2023, prolific actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and best-selling novelist, Ethan Hawke was the featured speaker at the eleventh installment of the Audi Innovation Series.
  • CBC's Dwight Drummond moderates the second iteration this year for Audi Canada's homegrown speaker series that focuses on individuals who have changed the world we live in through creativity and innovation.
  • "We are honoured to welcome an acclaimed and multitalented individual," said Vito Paladino, President at Audi Canada.
  • "Mr. Hawke has rightfully been recognized a multitude of times for his immense contribution to the arts and I'm thrilled to share his thoughts with Canadians on this eleventh installment of the Audi Innovation Series," added Paladino.

With the popularity of One Piece, has Netflix hit the winning formula for live-action anime adaptations?

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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One Piece’s postmodern take on the pirate genre has characters dressed in neat business suits, and contemporary t-shirts.

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  • One Piece’s postmodern take on the pirate genre has characters dressed in neat business suits, and contemporary t-shirts.
  • But it is the general mix of the manga’s fun, action and drama that the series captures so well.

From Manga to Anime to Live-action

    • In 2020, anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, released the anime across its platforms in Europe and the Middle-East.
    • While manga and anime such as Dragon Ball Z and Pokémon have long attracted a global audience, One Piece is aimed at a slightly older audience.
    • One Piece’s journey from manga, through anime to live-action has precedence across all genres in Japan, not just in children’s cartoons.

Keeping it ‘real’

    • If you’re not sure how passionate fans can be, here’s one spirited review of the series, that he’s thoughtfully limited to just under one hour.
    • The remake copped a Variety review claiming that it was marred by its “charmless heroine, leaden storytelling and dime-store production values”.

Casting the crew

    • Perhaps one of the keys to this series immediate success is its international casting.
    • Luffy is played with ineffable joy by Mexico’s Inaki Godoy, who captures the wild-eyed optimism of the original manga character.
    • The excellent casting in One Piece tops off the series’ ability to remain breathtakingly fun.

Secret to success?

    • How did they create an adaptation that captured the excitement of both the manga and anime and doesn’t, well, suck?
    • Many of the props, including some of the boats, were actually built, so the actors aren’t just green-screening their performances.

As Sarah Burton leaves Alexander McQueen, an expert explores her legacy through five iconic designs

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.

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  • Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.
  • Burton, born in Macclesfield, initially joined McQueen in 1996 as a placement student, while studying at Central Saint Martins in London.
  • During her 26 years at McQueen Burton has made a significant contribution to both the fashion industry and to the legacy of the fashion house.

1. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, 2011

    • The choice of designer remained a secret until the day of the wedding.
    • Following the royal wedding, sales at Alexander McQueen reportedly increased by 29%.
    • Burton herself has stated that while legacy can sometimes be seen as curse it is also a “wonderful opportunity for invention”.

2. Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala, 2011

    • Burton dressed Gisele Bündchen – a top supermodel of the 1990s and 2000s who often walked McQueen’s runway shows – for the Met Gala.
    • In 2015, Forbes named Burton’s dress for Bündchen as one of the most unforgettable Met Gala dresses of all time.

3. Nicole Kidman at the Met Gala, 2016

    • The theme for the 2016 gala was Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
    • Burton’s design for Nicole Kidman was an art deco-inspired celestial gown that had been adapted from the 2016 runway collection.

4. Lady Gaga, A Star is Born premiere, 2018

    • Lady Gaga is well known for her eccentric approach to fashion and she was a great fan, and personal friend, of Lee Alexander McQueen.
    • In 2018, Gaga wowed the crowds at the London Premiere to her Star is Born movie.

5. Lady Gaga, the Oscars, 2019

    • Burton’s design had an exaggerated silhouette with padded hips and a long train, reflecting the designer’s skill for combining tailoring with drama.
    • Gaga accessorised the McQueen gown with a 142-year-old Tiffany diamond, that had only been worn three times and was worth USD$30 million (£24 million).
    • Burton’s departure from McQueen comes as the label’s parent company, the French luxury goods group Kering SA, is restructuring.

6th Ottawa Korean Film Festival returns to Ottawa

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Korean Culture & Information Service (KOCIS), and the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) proudly announce the 6th Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF), from September 26 to October 8.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Korean Culture & Information Service (KOCIS), and the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) proudly announce the 6th Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF), from September 26 to October 8.
  • In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of CAN-KOR diplomatic relations, a diverse selection of Korean films was curated based on recommendations from esteemed directors and senior programmers from Canada’s leading international film festivals, such as Toronto International Film Festival, Ottawa International Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival, and Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival.
  • The festival kicks off on Tuesday, September 26, with the much-anticipated film (2023).
  • More details of the schedule and information on the screening can be found on the festival website: https://kccincanada.com .

Alliance Entertainment’s Distribution Solutions Launches Digital Content Partnership with Future Today

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Distribution Solutions, a division of Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT), has announced a new partnership with Future Today, a leading distribution company in the digital space.

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  • SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Distribution Solutions, a division of Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT), has announced a new partnership with Future Today, a leading distribution company in the digital space.
  • This partnership will allow Distribution Solutions to expand their reach and offer viewers even more options for its licensed and owned video content.
  • "We are excited to partner with Future Today and offer our film and TV content to even more customers," said Distribution Solutions President, Ben Means.
  • "This partnership allows us to expand our reach on the ad-supported streaming digital platforms.”
    This agreement expands the existing relationship with Future Today, which currently publishes and syndicates Distribution Solutions’ content across their owned & operated channels, including Fawesome and HappyKids.

Uptycs’ Unified CNAPP and XDR Platform Earns Analyst Accolades as a Driving Force for Security Operations Excellence

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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As a result, security teams are looking to optimize their security operations with more centralized control over their security data, so they can instantly access the correlated insights they care about most, and take decisive action.

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  • As a result, security teams are looking to optimize their security operations with more centralized control over their security data, so they can instantly access the correlated insights they care about most, and take decisive action.
  • Thus, the market for unified cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) and extended detection and response (XDR) continues to see record growth and analyst accolades.
  • “Uptycs’ unified CNAPP and XDR brings teams together to reduce the amount of time it takes to fix a vulnerability or remove a threat.
  • Reduce dwell time by accelerating security data ingest, correlation, and analysis
    Achieve security operations excellence by gaining centralized control over rich, purposeful, security data