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KUNG FU TEA AND MIRACULOUS™ SUPERHEROES LADYBUG & CAT NOIR BREW UP A THEMED DRINK COLLAB THIS FEBRUARY

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kung Fu Tea is thrilled to announce an exhilarating collaboration with the iconic 3D-CGI-animated superhero action-comedy series Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, to launch this February. This groundbreaking partnership will introduce two captivating character-themed drinks, exclusive stickers, a vibrant social media sweepstakes, and an array of engaging surprises for fans.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kung Fu Tea is thrilled to announce an exhilarating collaboration with the iconic 3D-CGI-animated superhero action-comedy series Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, to launch this February.
  • Miraculous™ follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens who magically transform into secret superheroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir, to protect their city of Paris from unexpected villains!
  • The animated blockbuster Miraculous™: Ladybug and Cat Noir, The Movie launched on Netflix in the U.S. in July 2023.
  • "We are thrilled to join forces with superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir who are cherished by fans worldwide," said Matthew Poveromo, Marketing Manager, Kung Fu Tea.

Kartoon Studios Announces Significant Increase in Content Production Planned for 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) announces a significant increase in content production and development planned for 2024 for the Company’s Kartoon Channel!, Frederator Networks, Mainframe Studios, as well as major broadcasters and streamers, including Netflix, Disney Channel, and others. The Company has also appointed Gregg Goldin, former creative executive at DreamWorks Animation, Cartoon Network and MTV, to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Development & Production.

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  • In this new role, Goldin will be responsible for heading up development and production for both new and original IP to deliver to the marketplace.
  • Goldin will report jointly to Kartoon Studios’ Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward and COO Michael Jaffa.
  • With the increase in content production and other initiatives to be announced in early 2024 to drive revenue, we are well on our way to achieving our goal of sustained profitability.
  • Goldin joins Kartoon Studios following a ten-year tenure at DreamWorks Animation where he served as Vice President of Current Series, overseeing multiple series in production.

ILLICIT ELIXIRS ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL POP CULTURE COLLABORATION WITH BELLA THORNE

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illicit Elixirs is enhancing their brand debut by announcing an initial collaboration with actress, director, and entrepreneur, Bella Thorne. The partnership will feature the Bella Thorne Naughty Behavior Citrus Flavor, which will be available in late Spring / early Summer 2024. Created in conjunction with Thorne, the collaboration doubles down on Illicit Elixirs' approach to bringing the FUN to the functional beverage category, while maintaining the brands commitment to natural ingredients, proven antioxidants, vitamins and amino acids that work together to support dopamine production.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illicit Elixirs is enhancing their brand debut by announcing an initial collaboration with actress, director, and entrepreneur, Bella Thorne.
  • The partnership will feature the Bella Thorne Naughty Behavior Citrus Flavor, which will be available in late Spring / early Summer 2024.
  • "From the moment I was introduced to Illicit Elixirs, I felt connected to the brand because there is much more to it than what meets the eye," says Bella Thorne.
  • To learn more about how to treat the mind and the body to something new and exciting, please visit Illicit Elixirs at www.illicitelixirs.com .

Getwizer Announces Appointment of Veteran Insights Expert Bruce Friend as CEO to Drive Growth

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Bruce Friend as its new CEO.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Bruce Friend as its new CEO.
  • Bruce is an industry-leading media and marketing insights executive with over 30 years of global expeience in media measurement, entertainment research, brand insights and strategic planning.
  • Most recently, Bruce held the positions of Chief Product and Innovation Officer and Chief Data Monetization Officer at Screen Engine/ASI.
  • "I'm very excited to be joining Getwizer as CEO to lead the company's future global development and growth," says Bruce Friend.

This Holiday Season Promises to be Miraculous!

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Monday, November 13, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enter a world of imaginative play with all new products launching in time for the holidays for fans of the globally popular animated series ZAG Heroez "Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" and the blockbuster animated feature, "Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie."

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  • Ladybug and Cat Noir are partners in action, but in their normal lives, neither of them is aware of the other one's superhero identity!
  • And while Marinette has a crush on Adrien, Adrien is in love with Marinette's alter ego, Ladybug.
  • The film is a beautiful exploration of friendship, identity, and what it means to be a hero.
  • Just in time for the holidays, a range of toy products are available to delight fans this season.

Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Delivers Joy to Kids in Need This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) launched its annual Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver toys to children in need this holiday season.

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  • Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) launched its annual Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver toys to children in need this holiday season.
  • Last year the organization set a record of distributing more than 24 million toys to nearly 10 million children, thanks in part to the collaboration with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive.
  • Disney Theatrical Group will encourage audience members to support the initiative at select shows by featuring the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in Playbills.
  • At Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, collection bins are located at the World of Disney store, Marketplace Co-Op, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, and the Disney Springs Welcome Center.

FitXR Brings the Magic of Disney Music to Immersive VR Workouts

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Today, FitXR , the leading VR workout platform with the largest offering of fitness classes, is bringing Disney’s iconic music to its cutting-edge, immersive VR fitness platform.

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  • Today, FitXR , the leading VR workout platform with the largest offering of fitness classes, is bringing Disney’s iconic music to its cutting-edge, immersive VR fitness platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023416822/en/
    FitXR Brings the Magic of Disney Music to Immersive VR Workouts (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Beginning on October 23rd, FitXR users can access the Disney collection with specially curated classes within each of FitXR’s five studios - Box, Dance, HIIT, Sculpt, and Combat.
  • The incorporation of Disney music into these classes creates a magical workout experience like no other.
  • “We believe that the magic of Disney, combined with the immersive power of virtual reality, will create a truly unforgettable workout experience for our users."

Clayton Cogswell to lead Biofriendly's New Media Division

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Monday, October 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofriendly, a green solutions company, has announced that Clayton Cogswell, the multi-platform director, has accepted the position of Vice President of Media Production for the company's bold initiative to expand its green entertainment network, Biofriendly Planet. Clayton comes to Biofriendly after years of successfully helming feature films, broadcast television and viral/branded content, and after exiting his role as Creative Director at the L.A.-based Fields Entertainment.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofriendly , a green solutions company, has announced that Clayton Cogswell, the multi-platform director, has accepted the position of Vice President of Media Production for the company's bold initiative to expand its green entertainment network, Biofriendly Planet.
  • Clayton comes to Biofriendly after years of successfully helming feature films, broadcast television and viral/branded content, and after exiting his role as Creative Director at the L.A.-based Fields Entertainment.
  • Cogswell recently co-created, directed, and co-executive produced the hit Disney XD series "Parker Plays" and "Polaris Primetime".
  • "I am so grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet by leading the talented folks at Biofriendly in pioneering its brand-new media arm," added Clayton Cogswell.

The Paley Center for Media Announces Upcoming PaleyImpact Events at The Paley Museum

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Monday, September 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announces two groundbreaking PaleyImpact events as part of the season's exciting October lineup. The first event, taking place on Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 pm, is part of this year's much-anticipated James P. Jimirro Media Impact Series, Social Media and the Public Square: Balanced or Biased? It will be followed by another installment of the PaleyImpact series exploring Media's Role in Combating Antisemitism, David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. Each PaleyImpact event taking place at The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, promises to provide attendees with exclusive insight into some of the most important topics today, including the fight against the rising tide of antisemitism and social media's impact on conversations in the public square.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announces two groundbreaking PaleyImpact events as part of the season's exciting October lineup.
  • The insightful James P. Jimirro Media Impact Series event Social Media and the Public Square: Balanced or Biased?
  • The Paley Center is gathering a group of journalists and experts encompassing the political spectrum to debate these questions and more.
  • "The PaleyImpact series continues to highlight some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of media and culture today," said Maureen Reidy, President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media.

Disney Celebrates 30th Anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

To commemorate the re-release, new artwork inspired by the film was created by Shepard Fairey’s Studio Number One.

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  • To commemorate the re-release, new artwork inspired by the film was created by Shepard Fairey’s Studio Number One.
  • Additionally, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will show the film in 4D and host anniversary screenings featuring specialty concessions, souvenirs and more.
  • While at Disneyland Paris, guests will be able to meet Jack Skellington during the Disney Halloween Festival and Disney Enchanted Christmas.
  • A special Disney 100 anniversary Steelbook is available exclusively from Best Buy .