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WEBTOON Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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WEBTOON , the world’s largest digital comics platform, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

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  • WEBTOON , the world’s largest digital comics platform, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023.
  • In addition to the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations are recognized across 54 sectors and regions.
  • “WEBTOON was founded to make it easier to create and read comics on mobile devices,” said Junkoo Kim, WEBTOON Founder and Global CEO.
  • Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2023) is available online here , as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 14.

Disney 100: le Concert Evénement

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.

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  • Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary!
  • STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.
  • It's a chance to rediscover the iconic songs and cult scenes of the past through a world-class Disney medley.
  • Whether nostalgic or dreamy, with friends or family, the Disney 100 concert in Paris is the event in the world that must not to be missed.

Disney 100: le Concert Evénement

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.

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  • Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary!
  • STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.
  • It's a chance to rediscover the iconic songs and cult scenes of the past through a world-class Disney medley.
  • Whether nostalgic or dreamy, with friends or family, the Disney 100 concert in Paris is the event in the world that must not to be missed.

Bart Johnson, David Payton Attached to 18-year-old's SAG-AFTRA Feature

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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TUPELO, Miss., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bart Johnson (High School Musical) and David Payton (WandaVision) are officially attached to the forthcoming feature The Company Called Glitch That Nobody and Everybody Wanted helmed by 18-year-old Graham Holliday.

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  • TUPELO, Miss., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bart Johnson (High School Musical) and David Payton (WandaVision) are officially attached to the forthcoming feature The Company Called Glitch That Nobody and Everybody Wanted helmed by 18-year-old Graham Holliday.
  • Neither Johnson nor Payton had previous connections to Holliday, who first contacted them through cold-calling their agents.
  • "But the challenges were so worth it, and getting to work with actors like Bart and Lee was so thrilling.
  • Johnson is repped by INSURGE-Ent, Payton is repped by Affirmative Entertainment and Brevard Talent Group, while Holliday is unrepped.

CITIZEN LAUNCHES A COLLECTION OF COMMEMORATIVE DISNEY, MARVEL, AND STAR WARS™ WATCHES AS PART OF A YEAR-LONG TRIBUTE TO DISNEY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CITIZEN is proud to unveil a new collection of timepieces that will tell the story of The Walt Disney Company throughout the decades to celebrate Disney100. Through their Alliance and Licensing relationship with Disney, CITIZEN pays homage to magical moments from legendary Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars stories to bring fans through the Wonder of Time.

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  • 1930s – Making his debut in The Wise Little Hen in 1934, Disney Donald Duck quickly became a fan favorite.
  • The 42mm standout style boasts a tone-on-tone navy blue dial with a navy-blue leather strap and contrast yellow stitching on a silver-tone stainless steel case.
  • Another design by Jeff Shelly, CITIZEN's Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey watch features a 40mm gold-tone finished bezel with a matching stainless-steel bracelet and gold-tone crown.
  • STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates.

IMAX Delivers Heroic Global Opening with $24 Million Debut of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania"

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Disney/Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" debuted with a $24 million four-day worldwide opening in IMAX — more than the previous two "Ant-Man" films combined. The latest cinematic journey into the Quantum Realm scored a $12.2 million four-day Domestic IMAX opening, good for an outsized 10% of the overall Domestic box office.

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  • The latest cinematic journey into the Quantum Realm scored a $12.2 million four-day Domestic IMAX opening, good for an outsized 10% of the overall Domestic box office.
  • IMAX market share was even stronger in China, where the IMAX China network delivered 21% of the four-day opening of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" on less than 1% of screens.
  • The film debuted to a $4 million four-day IMAX gross in China, where it was the first Marvel film to earn a day-and-date Chinese release since 2019.
  • A Filmed for IMAX release, "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" was shot with IMAX digital cameras and features select scenes with IMAX-exclusive expanded aspect ratio.

A New Era Begins at Firaxis Games

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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As Studio Head, Hazen will manage Firaxis Games' development teams and lead its mission to build the best strategy games on the planet.

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  • As Studio Head, Hazen will manage Firaxis Games' development teams and lead its mission to build the best strategy games on the planet.
  • With 22 years of experience in gaming and entertainment, Hazen joined Firaxis Games in 2020 as the studio's Chief Operating Officer.
  • Prior to Firaxis Games, she was an Executive Producer on Fortnite at Epic Games, as well as Plants vs. Zombies and Bejeweled while at PopCap Games.
  • “I’m embarking on a new chapter; however, I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to fulfill my dreams at Firaxis Games,” said Solomon.

Arris Design and Adler Display Collaborate to Help Firaxis Games Memorialize 25 Years

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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SPARKS, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firaxis Games, a Maryland video game company that's partnered with the likes of Marvel and Disney, recently partnered with local firms Arris Design and Adler Display to memorialize 25 years of gameplay and people-focused hard work.

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  • SPARKS, Md., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firaxis Games , a Maryland video game company that's partnered with the likes of Marvel and Disney, recently partnered with local firms Arris Design and Adler Display to memorialize 25 years of gameplay and people-focused hard work.
  • Firaxis Games executives encouraged all employees to give input on how they wanted their office space laid out.
  • Arris then partnered with Adler Display to design and implement the final solution.
  • "We were honored to be part of the team," said Jeff Bank , Director of Business Development at Adler Display.

The GLD Shop Announces Iced-Out Partnerships with Bud Light® and Subway® Timed to Super Bowl LVII

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Saturday, February 11, 2023
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PHOENIX, Feb. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GLD Shop, the Miami-based, international lifestyle jewelry brand popularized by collaborations with the world's top athletes and musical artists as well as licensing partnerships with the NBA, NFL, Marvel and others, today announced partnerships with Subway® and Bud Light®, the official beer of the NFL, to create custom products for Super Bowl LVII.

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  • Designed by Johnston, the Super Bowl LVII Subway Ring is made with 10k gold and hand-set with more than 600 natural diamonds and gemstones, totaling more than 16 carats.
  • Notable ring wearers will include:
    In contrast, the collaboration with Bud Light produced 15 iced-out dub pendants and chains to be gifted to Super Bowl LVII players.
  • To celebrate the partnerships with Bud Light and Subway, GLD is also running a giveaway to win two tickets to 2024's Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
  • To learn more about how to win, visit https://www.thegldshop.com/pages/nfl-super-bowl-giveaway and follow The GLD Shop on Facebook (@thegldshop), TikTok (@shopGLD), Instagram (@shopGLD), YouTube (@thegldshop), and Twitter (@shopGLD).

2023 CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN TO FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP, CONNECTION, AND BEING A FORCE FOR CHANGE

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from corporate America, the media, sports, arts, and Hollywood will come together this Women's History Month to discuss women leading together to be a force for positive change in 2023. 

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  • His research also found that 78 percent of women who attended a Conference for Women event reported feeling "more optimistic about the future," and 71 percent said they felt "more connected to others."
  • The California Conference for Women is dedicated to advancing women at work.
  • The California Conference for Women is part of the Conferences for Women , the largest network of women's conferences in the nation.
  • The California Conference for Women (#CalWomen) is on social at: