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UKTV Expands Partnership with SES in Multi-Year Agreement

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Technology, TV and Radio, Entertainment, Satellite, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, SES, UKTV, Ireland, Drama, History, Communications satellite

Viewers across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will continue to enjoy their favourite TV programming as SES and UKTV agreed to extend their capacity agreement at SES’s key TV neighbourhood at 28.2 degrees East through the end of the decade, both companies announced today.

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Viewers across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will continue to enjoy their favourite TV programming as SES and UKTV agreed to extend their capacity agreement at SES’s key TV neighbourhood at 28.2 degrees East through the end of the decade, both companies announced today.
In addition to the renewed transponder for UKTV’s bouquet of channels, the agreement will see SES provide new uplinking and ground services and give UKTV the flexibility to add additional capacity to expand to more channels in the future.
“We have relied on SES for distribution of our video content for many years and we are pleased to extend our agreement with additional services,” said Andrew Kemp, Head of Operations at UKTV.
“This multi-year extension with added services underscores the continued importance of our 28.2 degrees East orbital position, and the on-going strategic value satellite brings to broadcasters as they look to distribute their high-quality content to the broadest audience possible.”

Patsy Cline’s 10x Platinum Greatest Hits Gets a Modern Vinyl Upgrade to Celebrate the Highly Influential Golden-Voiced, Renegade Spirited Singer’s Birthday

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Friday, September 8, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230908585456/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230908585456/en/
To celebrate what would have been Patsy Cline's 91st birthday today, MCA Nashville/UMe will be releasing a vinyl update of her chart-busting, 10x Platinum-selling "Greatest Hits" album on November 10.
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To celebrate what would have been the highly influential legend’s 91st birthday today, MCA Nashville/UMe will be releasing a vinyl update of her chart-busting, 10x Platinum-selling Greatest Hits album on November 10.
Greatest Hits was certified Double-Platinum by the RIAA in 1989, making Cline the first female in country music to sell more than two million albums.
Now fans old and new can enjoy Patsy Cline’s immortal songs on vinyl in a new way.

In The Black Network Taps Brightcove to Power Its AVOD Streaming Platform

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it was selected by In The Black Network (ITBN) to power its AVOD streaming service expected to launch this October.

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Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it was selected by In The Black Network (ITBN) to power its AVOD streaming service expected to launch this October.
The new network focuses on streaming content that showcases and amplifies Black storytellers and culture.
ITBN will leverage Brightcove’s industry-leading technology to power its OTT service across all major connected TV devices and operating platforms.
By partnering with Brightcove, ITBN will be able to deliver its content globally on demand with the best-in-class, highest quality, most scalable, and secure streaming technology platform.

EA SPORTS UFC 5 Arrives October 27: Feel the Fight With Visceral Gameplay and Graphics Powered by Frostbite

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

“This game is incredible and truly a next-generation UFC experience.”

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“This game is incredible and truly a next-generation UFC experience.”
The franchise's Frostbite Engine debut enhances the EA SPORTS UFC MMA realism with high-speed 60 frames-per-second rendering and gameplay simulation.
"UFC 5 offers an intensely realistic fighting experience, harnessing Frostbite's power and technology," said Nate McDonald, EA SPORTS UFC 5's Lead Producer.
Fight Week and Alter Egos: UFC 5's launch includes a revamped live service with features like Fight Week and Fight Picks tied to real-world UFC events.
Developed by EA Vancouver, EA SPORTS UFC 5 is rated ESRB M (Mature) and PEGI 16.

Hollywood & Mind and BUMBLE Host Spotlight on Loneliness

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hollywood & Mind, the venture positioned uniquely at the intersection of the entertainment industry and the mental health sector, partnered with social connecting app BUMBLE on Wednesday, September 6, to host curated conversations that placed a spotlight on loneliness and outlined solutions to help foster social connection both within the creative community and the general population. In May, the Surgeon General issued an Advisory highlighting our epidemic of loneliness and social isolation.

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In May, the Surgeon General issued an Advisory highlighting our epidemic of loneliness and social isolation.
We are here on this planet to be amongst each other, to learn from each other and to grow from each other."
The conversation was moderated by Hollywood & Mind founder Cathy Applefeld Olson.
Bumble recently launched its Bumble for Friends offering as a separate app "as part of our larger efforts to support kind connections," Iheme said.

Stir Releases Powerful New Research Exploring Dating For Single Parents

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Bar, Life, Parent, Woman, Drama, OnePoll, Research, Single parent, Dream, Child, Get, Toy, Stir

DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dating as a single parent means every second counts - on average, they know if they want a second date just 38 minutes into the first date, according to a new survey commissioned by Stir, the #1 dating app designed for single parents. Single parents account for nearly 11 million families in the U.S., but are a rarely studied group when it comes to their lifestyles. Stir has introduced brand new research* on the single parent demographic (that explores dating preferences, challenges and assumptions, and paints a picture of daters who know what they want - while having fun in the process.

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Single parents account for nearly 11 million families in the U.S., but are a rarely studied group when it comes to their lifestyles.
Setting The Bar High: Single parents want to have fun, but they don't have the time or patience to play games when it comes to dating.
Single parents are dating for all the reasons that feel right to them, and on their terms - and frankly, that's a wonderful thing!"
*This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 single parents of children who are under 18 was conducted by market research company OnePoll on behalf of Stir between August 17 and August 23, 2023.

Promising B2B AI-startup VITREUS Keeps Adding Prominent Names to Their Team Roster

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Crypto, Web3, Lisbon, Intelligence, Drama, Energy, Western Digital, Publication, Patent, Red Hat, Artificial intelligence, Digital, Shark Tank, Rolling Stone, News, Social media, Automation, Influencers Church, Cloudflare

Vitreus not only has recently been accepted into the WebSummit ALPHA program as a "startup of extreme innovation", but they're also making waves across numerous fields.

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Vitreus not only has recently been accepted into the WebSummit ALPHA program as a "startup of extreme innovation", but they're also making waves across numerous fields.
Fresh on the heels of appointing the esteemed Brian Harrel of AVANGRID, VITREUS is also adding another prominent name to their roster.
Brian Evans, a prolific entrepreneur and influential figure in the Web3 technology arena is welcomed as the newest member of the VITREUS board of directors.
While the appointment of Mr. Harrel was a momentous step for VITREUS' exposure to the prestigious Energy & Critical Infrastructure sector, Mr. Evans is an appointment from a different angle, rounding out the team behind the VITREUS platform.

Real-life Superheroes: The Merry Beggars Releases The Saints

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Courage, A Christmas Carol, Night Train (Jason Aldean album), Jesus, Relevant Radio, Saint, Woman, Drama, Multimedia, Virtue, Night Train, Apple, Catholic Church, Church, Radio, Entertainment

CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Merry Beggars at Relevant Radio is set to release a brand-new series on Monday, September 11th.

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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Merry Beggars at Relevant Radio is set to release a brand-new series on Monday, September 11th.
The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage tells the impactful and virtuous adventures of Catholic saints.
Each week tells the full story of one saint in five daily and free episodes, offering four new saints' stories each month.
"The stories we listen to shape the desires of our hearts," says Peter Atkinson, Executive Producer of The Merry Beggars.

ClashTV Reveals Record "Summer Basketball '23" Streaming Results

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClashTV, the interactive livestreaming digital platform built to connect fans with the creators, content and culture they are most passionate about, today announced results for their "Summer Basketball '23" season, confirming their position as the #1 worldwide streaming source for Summer Basketball.

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Fat Joe also has an ownership stake in ClashTV and joins the organization's board of advisors.
Said ClashTV CEO Jonathan Anastas, "Summer Basketball '23" reflected a significant company-wide investment in owning Street Basketball as our first high-passion sports vertical.
The summer basketball community has made ClashTV its own, with a growing number of storied basketball leagues nationwide live-streaming their tournaments on ClashTV apps and interacting with fans.
Culture creators are following - launching on ClashTV live sports debate, music, and fashion content alongside core sports content.

FSN's subsidiary Fingerlabs collaborates with B Star Company on 'Ms. Trot 3' Web 3.0 content creation

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Partnership, TV Chosun, MOST, Drama, IP, Web 3.0, KOSDAQ, Joseon, FSN, Television, Xclusive Yachts

The influx of prominent IP from established industries into Web 3.0 content; Possibilities of a fresh Web 3.0 experience for fans across various age groups.

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The influx of prominent IP from established industries into Web 3.0 content; Possibilities of a fresh Web 3.0 experience for fans across various age groups.
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerlabs, a subsidiary of KOSDAQ-listed FSN (214270), announced its strategic partnership with B Star Company, a subsidiary of TV Chosun, for production and distribution of Web 3.0 content.
B Star Company is the integrated entertainment subsidiary of TV Chosun, which achieved the top audience share for comprehensive programming channels last year.
Trot,' a representative IP of domestic audition programs, transitioning into Web 3.0 content, Xclusive has gained significant momentum in its expansion as a content distribution hub."