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Disguise Announces Collection Inspired by DC’s Animated Preschool Series “Batwheels”

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Disguise, Inc., the global costume division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), and Warner Bros.

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  • Disguise, Inc., the global costume division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), and Warner Bros.
  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, today announced an exciting collaboration inspired by DC’s hit preschool series, “Batwheels.” Disguise is bringing the vibrant and action-packed world of “Batwheels” to fans everywhere, igniting the imaginations of young super heroes with distribution plans across North America, the U.K., AU/NZ, and LATAM.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829526932/en/
    Batwheels Costumes by Disguise (Photo: Business Wire)
    The “Batwheels” collection will include a thrilling array of kids' costumes and wearable 3D vehicles inspired by the key characters featured in the series, currently airing on Cartoon Network.
  • Among the lineup are characters like BAM, Batman, Batgirl, and Robin, with each costume capturing the essence of their heroic personas.

JAKKS Pacific Reveals New Line of Minis Inspired by Classic DC Universe Characters

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Discovery Global Consumer Products, is excited to introduce a brand-new collection of adorable and collectible toy figures inspired by characters from the DC Universe.

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  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, is excited to introduce a brand-new collection of adorable and collectible toy figures inspired by characters from the DC Universe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822746085/en/
    DC Minis from JAKKS Pacific (Photo: Business Wire)
    Introducing the first wave of DC Minis 3” figures, featuring a lineup of six iconic characters: Batgirl™, Superman™, Batman™, Wonder Woman™, Bumblebee™, and Supergirl™!
  • Every figure is equipped with detachable accessories such as capes, cowls, glasses, or tutus, enabling you to personalize your character's look and style.
  • Wave one of DC Minis 1.5” Micro figures includes a total of 18 characters with Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash™, and Harley Quinn™!

TCL Kicks Off #OurBeautifulGame Campaign and Recognizes Inspiring Women During World's Largest Women's Football Event

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Friday, August 18, 2023

TCL unites women in the beautiful game of football with Warner Bros.

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  • TCL unites women in the beautiful game of football with Warner Bros.
  • Discovery (WBD), a leading global media and entertainment enterprise, TCL has launched #OurBeautifulGame, an integrated creative marketing campaign celebrating the beauty of football, amidst one of the most watched women's sporting events of the year.
  • "For years, TCL has been empowering girls and women worldwide through our innovative technology and far-reaching initiatives and campaigns that embrace education and sport," said Yuki Wei, Vice President of TCL Technology and Chairman of the TCL Charity Foundation.
  • "With #OurBeautifulGame, we are excited to connect customers and fans with three trailblazers in women's football and inspire them to nurture their own greatness."

TCL Kicks Off #OurBeautifulGame Campaign and Recognizes Inspiring Women During World's Largest Women's Football Event

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 18, 2023

TCL unites women in the beautiful game of football with Warner Bros.

Key Points: 
  • TCL unites women in the beautiful game of football with Warner Bros.
  • Discovery (WBD), a leading global media and entertainment enterprise, TCL has launched #OurBeautifulGame, an integrated creative marketing campaign celebrating the beauty of football, amidst one of the most watched women's sporting events of the year.
  • "For years, TCL has been empowering girls and women worldwide through our innovative technology and far-reaching initiatives and campaigns that embrace education and sport," said Yuki Wei, Vice President of TCL Technology and Chairman of the TCL Charity Foundation.
  • "With #OurBeautifulGame, we are excited to connect customers and fans with three trailblazers in women's football and inspire them to nurture their own greatness."

Karate Combat Raises $18 Million in Funding From BITKRAFT Ventures to Increase Engagement Between Fans and Sports Leagues Using XR Technologies and Web3 Tools

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The funding will be used to support the May 10th launch of the Karate Combat App and $KARATE token.

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  • The funding will be used to support the May 10th launch of the Karate Combat App and $KARATE token.
  • Founded in 2018, Karate Combat is the world's premier full-contact striking league, blending the excitement of live-action, full-contact karate with immersive CGI environments powered by the Epic Games’ Unreal Engine.
  • With 4.5 million followers and 10 million views per event, the league is streamed and broadcast to over 100 countries worldwide.
  • On May 10th, the company will launch the Karate Combat UP Only Gaming App and $KARATE token.

Le Mans Virtual Series 2022-23 reaches wider worldwide audience

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

MIAMI, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, today announced the latest report undertaken by YouGov Sport, the five-round Le Mans Virtual Series, which ran from September 2022 through to January 2023, recorded growth in TV and digital audience figures in almost every area.

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  • The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual on 14/15th January brought together 45 LMP and GTE cars with 180 drivers from 41 different countries.
  • An impressive, cumulative, audience reach of over 8.5 million via TV, OTT and digital audiences was recorded for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual in a recent report by YouGov Sport.
  • Some key facts and figures from the Le Mans Virtual Series season:
    36 million social media impressions (Source: FIA WEC, ACO, LMVS and Traxion), +19% year on year
    10 million video views (Source: FIA WEC, ACO and Traxion GG), +43% year on year
    8.5 million total broadcast audience reach (linear TV/digital streaming (source: YouGov Sport) for 24H Virtual alone
    356 laps completed by the winner, #2 Team Redline ORECA 07 LMP2 (Drugovich/Rosenqvist/Bennett/Lulham)
    365,033 kilometres of racing over the five rounds, with technical difficulties only being encountered at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual
    Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, which is a partner in the Le Mans Virtual Series commented: “It is very encouraging to see that the Le Mans Virtual Series season was an overall success, despite some technical problems encountered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual.
  • “When you look at the figures, the scale of the popularity of the series – especially the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual – is clear to see.

castLabs announces its collaboration with Telia replacing their traditional CAS with Widevine CAS

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Widevine CAS is the ideal solution to meet these challenges as it doesn't require any proprietary set-top box middleware or device royalties and supports app-based implementation.

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  • Widevine CAS is the ideal solution to meet these challenges as it doesn't require any proprietary set-top box middleware or device royalties and supports app-based implementation.
  • As a cloud-based solution, it is easy to maintain yet provides the same high level of security as traditional CAS solutions.
  • As a satisfied castLabs' customer for many years, it was then an obvious choice for Telia to choose castLabs as its Widevine CAS provider.
  • In the first phase of deployments, Telia, with the support of castLabs' technical expertise, has migrated its current CAS system, enabling license deliveries and Android TV devices to support Widevine CAS.

castLabs announces its collaboration with Telia replacing their traditional CAS with Widevine CAS

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Widevine CAS is the ideal solution to meet these challenges as it doesn't require any proprietary set-top box middleware or device royalties and supports app-based implementation.

Key Points: 
  • Widevine CAS is the ideal solution to meet these challenges as it doesn't require any proprietary set-top box middleware or device royalties and supports app-based implementation.
  • As a cloud-based solution, it is easy to maintain yet provides the same high level of security as traditional CAS solutions.
  • As a satisfied castLabs' customer for many years, it was then an obvious choice for Telia to choose castLabs as its Widevine CAS provider.
  • In the first phase of deployments, Telia, with the support of castLabs' technical expertise, has migrated its current CAS system, enabling license deliveries and Android TV devices to support Widevine CAS.

Roku Locks FAST Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for The Roku Channel; New FAST Channels Will Feature Popular Titles Including “Westworld,” “The Bachelor,” “Cake Boss,” “Say Yes to the Dress,” “F-Boy Island,” and More

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Discovery, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, have inked a groundbreaking deal to bring Warner Bros. branded FAST channels to The Roku Channel.

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  • Discovery, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, have inked a groundbreaking deal to bring Warner Bros. branded FAST channels to The Roku Channel.
  • Featuring popular premium content including “Westworld,” “The Bachelor,” “Cake Boss,” “Say Yes to the Dress,” “F-Boy Island,” and more, the channels will arrive on The Roku Channel in spring 2023.
  • On top of bringing streamers brand-new FAST channels, the deal will also usher in about 2000 hours of on-demand library programming to The Roku Channel.
  • Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku platform.

GameOn Launches World's First 'Playable Digital Fighters'

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

The digital fighters are in partnership with Karate Combat and set to presale in February.

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  • The digital fighters are in partnership with Karate Combat and set to presale in February.
  • Fans will buy playable digital fighters, craft a lineup they have true ownership in, and win exclusive prizes driven by real world Karate Combat events.
  • "Karateka and GameOn's PLAYN3XT platform ushers in the next generation of fantasy sports," said Matt Bailey, CEO of GameOn.
  • "Our technology will launch, manage, and monetize the full stack of this product, from the digital fighter sales to fantasy gameplay.