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Adventurer Bear Grylls Returns With an Epic New Season of National Geographic’s RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS: THE CHALLENGE

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Fan-favorite survivalist Bear Grylls is back with more bold and exciting episodes of the hit series Running Wild with Bear Grylls.

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  • Fan-favorite survivalist Bear Grylls is back with more bold and exciting episodes of the hit series Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
  • Except this season, he is kicking things up a notch by introducing RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS: THE CHALLENGE.
  • RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS: THE CHALLENGE premieres Monday, July 25, at 9/8c on National Geographic with first guest The Mighty Thor Natalie Portman (Thor: Love and Thunder).
  • RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS: THE CHALLENGE was developed by Bear Grylls and Delbert Shoopman.

For the Ultimate Fans: Disney Debuts Retail Experiences Including All-New ‘D23 Expo Marketplace’ at D23 Expo 2022

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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For the ultimate Disney fans, D23 Expo 2022 will feature never-before-seen, limited-edition merchandise from across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.

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  • For the ultimate Disney fans, D23 Expo 2022 will feature never-before-seen, limited-edition merchandise from across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.
  • D23 EXPO MARKETPLACE: Debuting on the show floor this year is an all-new shopping experience, D23 Expo Marketplace.
  • MICKEYS OF GLENDALE: Mickeys of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering store, will have three unique retail spaces for D23 Expo attendees to check out at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • D23 Expo Shop x Mickeys of Glendale The Official Disney Fan Club and Mickeys of Glendale have joined forces to bring you the official merchandise of D23 Expo 2022.

Mattel Appoints Josh Silverman Global Head of Consumer Products and Chief Franchise Officer

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Josh Silverman has been appointed as Global Head of Consumer Products and Chief Franchise Officer, effective September 1, 2022.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Josh Silverman has been appointed as Global Head of Consumer Products and Chief Franchise Officer, effective September 1, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220616005146/en/
    In his role at Mattel, Silverman will oversee global consumer products licensing, franchise management, retail development, as well as publishing, live experiences, and location-based entertainment.
  • Josh is an exceptional and talented leader and widely regarded as one of the most accomplished executives in consumer products.
  • Prior to that, Silverman was Executive Vice President of Global Franchise Licensing for Disney Consumer Products, responsible for the global consumer products licensing business and franchise management.

InterMedia Launches Groundbreaking Entrance into the Metaverse

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaTope today announced its launch as a Metaverse onboarding platform, building blockchain-based solutions to drive NFT utility and adoption of specialized technology. Through the development of applications that facilitate Metaverse and Web3 interactions for consumers and businesses, MetaTope is focused on creating more practical and interoperable use cases for blockchain technologies – ultimately increasing ease of use across the Metaverse, gaming and various platforms. The company will revolutionize how NFT tokens bring value and interest to the space, moving past the traditional and singular concept of NFT utility as a piece of art in a virtual room.

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  • Debuting as a subsidiary of InterMedia Group of Companies, MetaTope was founded to improve and build upon existing technologies for NFTs.
  • The company is creating use cases that focus on user-friendly applications and improving the overall experience of the virtual world.
  • With this forthcoming launch, MetaTope brings the inevitable interoperability to avatars in the NFT space, allowing digital identities to be used across the metaverse.
  • MetaTope is a platform that onboards news users into the metaverse for consumers and businesses, and builds blockchain-based solutions to drive the future of NFT utility.

SiliCon with Adam Savage Announces New Celebrities, Makers, Artists and Authors to its August 2022 Two-Day Lineup with Much More to Come, including Details Around NASA Panels

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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SiliCon with Adam Savage , Silicon Valleys largest Comic Con and Maker Con, has announced additional celebrities and special guests.

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  • SiliCon with Adam Savage , Silicon Valleys largest Comic Con and Maker Con, has announced additional celebrities and special guests.
  • All weekend long, there will be panels with award-winning authors and artists, children's and adult cosplay contests, build challenges, a full hall of vendors and more!
  • SiliCon with Adam Savage attendees may purchase a special group rate of $139 US per night at the Marriott San Jose.
  • SiliCon with Adam Savage thanks this years sponsors: Amazon Alexa, Blick Art Materials, Itemfarm, Print Bed, Raspberry Pi and SKS Props.

Valtech promotes leaders to North American CTO and CCO, solidifying its commitment to experience innovation

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valtech, a global business transformation agency, today promoted Mihaela Mazzenga to Chief Technology Officer and David DeCheser to Chief Creative Officer for Valtech North America, with the goal of upleveling digital and experience innovation and continuing to drive transformation for clients in North America.

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  • As CTO, she aims to foster a culture of innovation, applying technology strategy for business acceleration as markets evolve and mature at a record pace.
  • "What attracted me to Valtech, aside from the caliber of the organization, is its commitment to delivering digital transformation, innovation, and world-class design to all customers,"said Mazzenga.
  • "Mazzenga and DeCheser are both industry leaders," said Marc Blumberg, EVP of North America at Valtech.
  • By promoting Mazzenga and DeCheser, two recognized leaders in their respective fields, Valtech continues to further its belief that breakthrough innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines, industries, and cultures.

Rodeo FX Officially Opens New Studio in Toronto

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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TORONTO, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rodeo FX opens its third Canadian studio in Toronto’s Liberty Village starting with an on-site team of 60 people joining the global team of 800, consolidating the studio’s stature as one of the largest independent visual effects studios. Behind projects like The Little Mermaid (2023), Netflix's Stranger Things, and Apple TV’s Foundation season 2, Rodeo’s new location will be led by two stellar talents: Mai-Ling Dydo as VFX supervisor and Lara Osland as VFX producer.

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  • TORONTO, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rodeo FX opens its third Canadian studio in Torontos Liberty Village starting with an on-site team of 60 people joining the global team of 800, consolidating the studios stature as one of the largest independent visual effects studios.
  • Its something that weve been building towards as we have a long history of collaboration with talented artists in Toronto, explains Sbastien Moreau , founder and CEO of Rodeo FX.
  • Canada is a rich hub for talent and this studio will open new doors locally and internationally.
  • Mai-Ling and I were lucky to collaborate before, and weve always seen Rodeo as a special studio, shared Lara.

RODEO FX OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW STUDIO IN TORONTO

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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Toronto, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rodeo FX opens its third Canadian studio in Torontos Liberty Village starting with an on-site team of 60 people joining the global team of 800, consolidating the studios stature as one of the largest independent visual effects studios.

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  • Toronto, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rodeo FX opens its third Canadian studio in Torontos Liberty Village starting with an on-site team of 60 people joining the global team of 800, consolidating the studios stature as one of the largest independent visual effects studios.
  • Its something that weve been building towards as we have a long history of collaboration with talented artists in Toronto, explains Sbastien Moreau , founder and CEO of Rodeo FX.
  • Canada is a rich hub for talent and this studio will open new doors locally and internationally.
  • Mai-Ling and I were lucky to collaborate before, and weve always seen Rodeo as a special studio, shared Lara.

Afrojack & David Guetta Hire ZANE Productions to Break EDM Mold With a Story-Driven Music Video

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Saturday, June 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spinnin' Records, a division of Warner Group Music, sought Director ZANE to break free from EDM video clichs for Afroajck & David Guetta's song, "Hero."

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spinnin' Records, a division of Warner Group Music, sought Director ZANE to break free from EDM video clichs for Afroajck & David Guetta's song, "Hero."
  • The "Hero" music video explores a pair of siblings who lost their parents and now live with their grandfather.
  • "This video allowed us to go beyond pretty faces and slow-motion shots, which most EDM videos lean into.
  • ZANE Productions is an award-winning full-service video production company based in Los Angeles, CA.

Wonderful® Pistachios Teams Up with Marvel Studios' "I Am Groot" for Plant Protein-Powered Campaign

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Marvel Studios' "I Am Groot," a Collection of Original Shorts coming soon to Disney+, Wonderful® Pistachios launched their "Groot Gets Crackin'" campaign to showcase the plant-protein power of Wonderful Pistachios. The campaign, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy fan-favorite character Groot, will activate across a wide range of touch points including TV, limited-edition packaging, digital and social media, national sweepstakes, fan experiences, as well as photo worthy point-of-sale displays in-stores through August 31.

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  • Fans of the adorable character will be captivated by a limited-edition 24-ounce bag of Wonderful Pistachios Roasted & Salted featuring everyone's favorite baby tree.
  • "Our creative team worked hand-in-hand with "I Am Groot" filmmakers, Wonderful Pistachios, and Framestore to create maybe the cutest advertisement ever."
  • Thirty first prize winners will receive limited-edition "I Am Groot"and Wonderful Pistachios dual-branded gift box including a t-shirt, reusable water bottle and pistachios.
  • Wonderful Pistachios is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company that also has iconic brands such as Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, JUSTIN Wine, and Teleflora.