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National Geographic Documentary Films Announces Theatrical Release for Festival Favorite Bobi Wine: The People’s President, Starting July 28

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Monday, July 17, 2023

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Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the July 28 theatrical release of BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT, the award-winning feature documentary debut from directors Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp and produced by Christopher Sharp, alongside two-time Academy Award winner John Battsek’s Ventureland.

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Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the July 28 theatrical release of BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT, the award-winning feature documentary debut from directors Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp and produced by Christopher Sharp, alongside two-time Academy Award winner John Battsek’s Ventureland.
In partnership with Variance Films, the documentary will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles starting July 28 before rolling out to additional markets, followed by National Geographic Channel and Disney+ later this year.
“Being born and raised in Uganda, I feel strongly that the people there should have leaders who represent their collective interests.
“Bobi and Barbie’s courage and unwavering commitment to bringing democracy to the people of Uganda is hugely inspiring,” said Carolyn Bernstein, executive vice president of Scripted and Documentary Films for National Geographic.

$30K cash prize up for grabs at Taiwan Creative Content Festival 2023

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Monday, May 22, 2023

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 22 May 2023 - Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is opening its PITCHING program to international entrants.

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 22 May 2023 - Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is opening its PITCHING program to international entrants.
The program invites film and TV makers to pitch their development stage projects for the chance to win a $30,000 USD cash prize, and access to funding opportunities from the event’s organizer, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) .
One outstanding project, chosen by international investors on the Project to Screen pitching days, will win the TCCF Award for Best Project, and the $30,000 USD cash prize.
TCCF 2023 will take place at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, from November 7 to 12.

The Christophers Welcome Media Literacy Expert Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, To Their Board of Directors

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Maryknoll priest and current member of The Christophers' Board of Directors, Father Edward Dougherty, M.M., said, "We are thrilled to welcome Sister Nancy to our Board of Directors!

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Maryknoll priest and current member of The Christophers' Board of Directors, Father Edward Dougherty, M.M., said, "We are thrilled to welcome Sister Nancy to our Board of Directors!
Sister Nancy brings a wealth of experience to her role on The Christophers' Board of Directors.
She is a Media Literacy Education specialist, theologian, author, writer, speaker, and film/television reviewer for bemediamindful.org and catholicmom.com.
Sister Nancy is currently working on her Doctorate in Ministry from Catholic University of America with a concentration in Liturgical Catechesis.

SBS M's ‘THE SHOW’ will be exclusively released on K-POP 8K 3D VR app ‘VENTA X’

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

SBS M ’s music program, ‘ THE SHOW ’, has announced that its VR content will be exclusively released on ‘ VENTA X ’, a K-POP 8K 3D VR app.

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SBS M ’s music program, ‘ THE SHOW ’, has announced that its VR content will be exclusively released on ‘ VENTA X ’, a K-POP 8K 3D VR app.
‘THE SHOW’ VR content was previously available on the LG U+DIVE app, but it will now be serviced by VENTA VR , a subsidiary of LG U+ (KOSDAQ:032640).
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‘THE SHOW VR’ content will introduce new artists every week through ‘VENTA X’.
It was also highly praised and earned a perfect score of 86% from users of the Meta Quest App lab.

Huading Awards Group Announces Jury Members for the 36th Huading Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huading Awards Group including Huading International Film Festival, Huading International Television Festival, and the 36th Huading Awards recently announced its nine jury members for the 36th Global Film and Television Huading Awards Ceremony on March 31, 2023, in Los Angeles, California at the Avalon Theater, 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90028. The red carpet will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 5-8 p.m.

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36th Huading Awards Will Be Held This Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huading Awards Group including Huading International Film Festival, Huading International Television Festival, and the 36th Huading Awards recently announced its nine jury members for the 36th Global Film and Television Huading Awards Ceremony on March 31, 2023, in Los Angeles, California at the Avalon Theater, 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.
In addition, the Huading Awards Group also announced the list of new entrants for the awards ceremony.
The Huading Awards Group is also including awards for Asian films, Asian TV dramas, special judges awards, best original screenplay, best cinematography and best short film.
To date, the Huading Awards Group has held many ceremonies in Hollywood, awarding celebrities and directors such as Nicole Kidman, Orlando Bloom, Halle Berry, and Quentin Tarantino.

Huading Awards Announced Brand Upgrade in 2023 to Create World-Class Entertainment Awards

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Friday, February 3, 2023

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The world's largest awards organization, the Huading Awards Group, recently announced at its Hollywood headquarters in the U.S. that it was going to officially upgrade its brand in 2023 to create world-class entertainment awards comparable to the Oscar and Grammy.

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The world's largest awards organization, the Huading Awards Group, recently announced at its Hollywood headquarters in the U.S. that it was going to officially upgrade its brand in 2023 to create world-class entertainment awards comparable to the Oscar and Grammy.
Facing future development and changes, Huading Awards realized that participating in the mainstream pattern of world entertainment is the next task and mission of the awards.
Therefore, it decided to enhance the brand image, strengthen the influence of the brand, and upgrade the selections and awards of films, TV series, music and public charity to a full scale: Huading International Film Festival, Huading International TV Festival, Huading International Music Festival, Huading International Art Festival and Huading Charity Night.
At the same time, Huading Awards Group has also revised the "Huading Awards Charter" to abolish the rule of " no award without attendance".

Guillermo del Toro to Receive Art Directors Guild William Cameron Menzies Award

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Monday, January 23, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE, Local 800) will honor multi- Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with the prestigious William Cameron Menzies Award, celebrating his visually striking and emotionally rich body of work. The ceremony will take place at the 27th Annual Art Directors Guild's Excellence in Production Design Awards on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The announcement was made today by Guild President Nelson Coates, ADG, and Awards Producers Michael Allen Glover, ADG, and Megan Elizabeth Bell, ADG.

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Honor to be Presented at the 27TH ADG Awards, February 18, 2023
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE, Local 800) will honor multi- Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with the prestigious William Cameron Menzies Award , celebrating his visually striking and emotionally rich body of work.
The William Cameron Menzies Award honors an individual of extraordinary distinction and exceptional contribution to the art of motion pictures or television, a champion of production design, who therefore merits special acknowledgment for outstanding service to the entertainment industry.
The Art Directors Guild is thrilled to celebrate his captivating work, which has indelibly pushed the bounds of production design to new heights," said Coates.
Guadalajara-born writer, director, producer, and author Guillermo del Toro is among the most creative and visionary artists of his generation.

Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive the Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine announced today that Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the 2022 Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award. Curtis — a critically acclaimed actress across film and television; a recipient of two Golden Globe® Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a People's Choice Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; an Emmy® nominee; and the winner of the Golden Lion Career Honorary Award at the 78th Venice International Film Festival — will be honored at the 21st annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California.

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"Jamie Lee Curtis' longstanding, ever-increasing career shatters Hollywood's outmoded stereotypes about aging, and it exemplifies what AARP's Movies for Grownups program is all about," said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.
For more than two decades, AARP's Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.
"It broke the box office," she told AARP, "and it starred a woman over 50.
Proceeds from the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards will benefit Wish of a Lifetime From AARP to help grant life-changing wishes for older adults and shift the way society views aging.

Nominations announced for the first Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival: Zhang Yi competes with Denzel Washington and others for the Best Actor

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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The award nominations of the first Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival announced in Los Angeles.

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The award nominations of the first Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival announced in Los Angeles.
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Nominations announced for the first Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival (Graphic: Business Wire)
Each film festival's Best Actor In a Leading Role and Best Actress In a Leading Role (commonly known as Best Actor and Best Actress), are the most important awards that attract the attention of moviegoers.
The famous American actor Denzel Washington was nominated for his brilliant performance in "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
The results of the Golden Jasmine Awards of the first Aollywood Five Continents Film Festival will be announced during the World Film Industry Congress on December 11-12.

The nominations of the 34th Huading Awards were announced, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was selected as the Winner of Global Film Satisfaction Survey

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Monday, November 28, 2022

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The nominees for the 34th Huading Awards with satisfaction survey in global film were announced in Los Angeles, and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" won the Winner of Global Film Satisfaction Survey.

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The nominees for the 34th Huading Awards with satisfaction survey in global film were announced in Los Angeles, and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" won the Winner of Global Film Satisfaction Survey.
"The Suicide Squad", "Drive My Car", "L'vnement", "Jai Bhim" and "Dune" were nominated for the Best Global Picture.
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The nominations of the 34th Huading Awards (Graphic: Business Wire)
The scope of the 34th Huading Awards with satisfaction survey in global film is for outstanding films around the world from 1 January to 31 December 2021.
The film achieved such good box office results indicating that it has a great reputation and satisfaction among global audiences, so it deserves to be ranked as the winner of global film satisfaction survey at Huading Awards with satisfaction survey in global film in this year.