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Canon Announces 27x Portable Broadcast Zoom Lens and Next-Generation Digital Drive Unit

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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The CJ27ex7.3B, Canon’s first 2/3” portable lens with a class leading [i] 27x optical zoom, expands and strengthens the company’s extensive broadcast lens lineup.

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  • The CJ27ex7.3B, Canon’s first 2/3” portable lens with a class leading [i] 27x optical zoom, expands and strengthens the company’s extensive broadcast lens lineup.
  • The new lens, with superb optical performance, is classified as a UHDxs lens, Canon’s highest image quality rating for broadcast optics.
  • The 27x zoom ratio, typically only available in 2/3” box lenses, is now offered in a portable lens with the introduction of the CJ27ex7.3B.
  • To learn more about Canon broadcast lenses, please contact your Canon broadcast representative or visit www.usa.canon.com .

Frontier Technology Inc. Boosts Capacity of Huntsville, Alabama Facilities to Serve Fast-Growing Cyber Business

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The FTI HACS Center will serve as a Cyber Center of Excellence — a secure environment where FTI’s government customers, industry partners and academics can work together.

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  • The FTI HACS Center will serve as a Cyber Center of Excellence — a secure environment where FTI’s government customers, industry partners and academics can work together.
  • They will be equipped to accelerate innovation in cyber with cutting-edge analytics and access to FTI’s vast library of operational technologies and deep technical capabilities in the cyber domain.
  • The new facilities will bring FTI’s cyber operations footprint in Huntsville to 40,000 square feet.
  • The HACS Center will contribute to our national security through cyber security, data analytics and artificial intelligence,” said Representative Dale Strong (AL-05).

What's New: 2024 Lexus RZ

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After ushering in a new era of Lexus Electrified in January 2023 as the first all-electric vehicle in the brand's lineup, the Lexus RZ sees several updates in 2024, including an all-new option – the RZ 300e with FWD.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After ushering in a new era of Lexus Electrified in January 2023 as the first all-electric vehicle in the brand's lineup, the Lexus RZ sees several updates in 2024, including an all-new option – the RZ 300e with FWD.
  • Lexus' identifiable spindle grille is replaced by the Lexus spindle body, as introduced with the 2023 Lexus RX, showcasing a distinctive roof spoiler to suppress aerodynamic force.
  • For 2024, the RZ comes equipped with a new dual-voltage charging cable for 120V and 240V outlets.
  • The Lexus Reserve program will continue to provide RZ customers with an exclusive complimentary rental service to anyone who purchases/leases a 2023 or 2024 RZ.

HIPPEAS® Announces 'Fly' Partnership With Illumination's Migration

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HIPPEAS® is spreading the Peas & Love with the launch of themed snacks from Illumination's new feature film Migration this holiday season! Illumination, creators of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration, which arrives in theaters on December 22, 2023! As the exclusive salty snack partner, HIPPEAS is offering a special limited-edition 6-pack of 0.8oz sized bags in its best-selling chickpea puffs flavor, Vegan White Cheddar – perfect for your family movie night, holiday travel or the in-class holiday party. HIPPEAS Migration-themed snacks will be available at select retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Kroger starting December 2023.

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  • HIPPEAS Migration-themed snacks will be available at select retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Kroger starting December 2023.
  • HIPPEAS has replaced its iconic chickpea smile graphic on-pack with the Migration cast of Mallard characters.
  • The puffs are also Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan and free from major allergens including nuts, dairy and soy.
  • "With Migration offering an abundance of family fun, adventure, and laughter, HIPPEAS serves as the perfect snack companion for an enjoyable movie night with the whole family this holiday season."

Bobcat Compact Loader Inventors Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat® skid-steer loader), have formally been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).

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  • Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat® skid-steer loader), have formally been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).
  • “The ingenuity of the Keller brothers spurred the compact equipment industry,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America.
  • The 2023 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held Oct. 26 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., where the new Inductee class was honored for its contributions to society.
  • To improve the design of the loader, a second set of drive wheels was added to the back of the loader in 1960.

Boxed Water™ Launches Minions-Inspired Cartons Based On Illumination's Beloved Brand

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise. Following the Jurassic World partnership, the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons. The most sustainable water brand on the market is drawing attention to its continued sustainability efforts, especially as they relate to the brand's tree planting initiatives across the U.S.

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  • HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise.
  • Following the Jurassic World partnership , the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons.
  • Boxed Water™ also requires 43% less fossil fuel use than its plastic counterparts and a 50% lower carbon footprint than aluminum canned water.
  • To learn more about Boxed Water and its sustainability efforts, visit https://boxedwater.com/ or follow them on Instagram , Facebook or TikTok .

Nonprofit Raises $775,000 to End Pancreatic Cancer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Since its inception in 2009, Purple Pansies has remained steadfast in its commitment to allocate 100% of all funds raised, minus expenses, towards combating pancreatic cancer.

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  • Since its inception in 2009, Purple Pansies has remained steadfast in its commitment to allocate 100% of all funds raised, minus expenses, towards combating pancreatic cancer.
  • Founder Maria Fundora, driven by the heartbreaking loss of her mother to pancreatic cancer just three months after diagnosis, has transformed her grief into unwavering determination.
  • This year’s theme, "Illumination," was to recognize the need for light and hope in the darkness that is pancreatic cancer and a nod to the origins of Purple Pansies.
  • Recognizing the growing urgency, Purple Pansies joined forces with the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a division of City of Hope, a nonprofit medical research institute dedicated to pioneering strategies targeting pancreatic cancer.

Kartoon Studios Announces Kartoon Films

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) announced today a package of original full-length animated features for children based on existing Kartoon Studios properties, which will leverage AI technology to animate more content, in less time and reduce expenses, while staying true to the Company’s core focus on human creativity and positive content. The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel! U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.

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  • The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel!
  • U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.
  • Films slated to debut in 2024 and 2025 reflect the importance of the Stan Lee brand in the Company’s future, as well as the importance of pre-sold recognizable properties, including:
    Andy Heyward, Kartoon Studios CEO, said, “We have observed a strong appetite for recognized brands that began in either television, toys, video games, or publishing, to become full-length animated feature films.
  • The films will be family friendly, non-violent, and embrace positive themes.

Moose Toys' Licensing Program Expands with a Multi-Year Global Partnership Agreement with Universal Products & Experiences as Master Toy Licensee for the World's Most Successful Animated Franchise of All-Time, Illumination's Despicable Me and Minions

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys, a leading product and marketing innovator in the toy industry, has entered into a global partnership with Universal Products & Experiences as master toy licensee for the world's most successful animated franchise of all-time, Illumination's Despicable Me and Minions, it was announced today. Under the new multi-year licensing agreement, the toymaker's first wave of products will feature an extensive line of action figures, playsets, roleplay and collectibles as well as co-branded toys, including Moose's Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, for the release of Despicable Me 4. Toys are scheduled to be on shelves late spring 2024 ahead of the film's theatrical release on July 3, 2024.

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  • Toys are scheduled to be on shelves late spring 2024 ahead of the film's theatrical release on July 3, 2024.
  • "Illumination's Despicable Me and Minions franchise is full of humor, friendship and fun, attributes that align perfectly with the Moose brand and personality.
  • It is an ideal fit, and we cannot wait to infuse this beloved franchise with Moose Toys innovation."
  • Moose Toys' Despicable Me 4 toy line are scheduled to be available at major retailers across the globe late spring 2024.

Sephora's Colour iQ Shade Matching Technology Inspires New Immersive Installation

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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TORONTO, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Sephora Canada unveiled Sephora Illumination, powered by Colour iQ, a new immersive installation that harnesses the power of the retailer's shade matching AI technology to showcase the diversity of beauty in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Sephora Canada unveiled Sephora Illumination, powered by Colour iQ, a new immersive installation that harnesses the power of the retailer's shade matching AI technology to showcase the diversity of beauty in Canada.
  • Created using more than 140,000 shades of diverse Canadians who found their unique match through Sephora's free in-store Colour iQ service, the installation is a stunning reflection of the nation's collective beauty from coast-to-coast.
  • Sephora's free in-store Colour iQ shade matching service features proprietary AI technology that accounts for depth, undertone, and saturation to make it easier for Canadians to find the right beauty products that most closely match their individual shade.
  • For more information about Sephora Illumination, powered by Colour iQ please visit https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/happening/stores/toronto-bloor-street and follow @sephoracanada and #SephoraIllumination on Instagram.