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Affion Crockett, Delmar Washington, and Black Experience on Xfinity (BEX) Announce Premiere of New Comedy Series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Featuring Three Up-and-Coming Black Comedians

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.

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  • Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321839501/en/
    Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Available Now On Black Experience On Xfinity Platform And Xumo (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The premiere special features three emerging comedians – Ron G., Kanisha Buss and Brandon Lewis.
  • Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters is the first ever standalone comedy special for each comedian.

Carlos Mencia Bringing Comedy to Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Comedian Carlos Mencia has been selling out shows across the country, and he’s bringing his stand-up to Philadelphia.

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  • Comedian Carlos Mencia has been selling out shows across the country, and he’s bringing his stand-up to Philadelphia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321645687/en/
    Comedian Carlos Mencia and his “No Hate No Fear” tour are coming to Rivers Casino on Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mencia’s “No Hate No Fear” tour is coming to Rivers Casino on Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. From social commentary to personal anecdotes, get ready to laugh at Mencia’s smart, edgy and long-awaited stand-up comedy.
  • Mencia is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages and in television shows and movies.
  • As a comedian who finds the hilarious irony in both day-to-day and newsworthy events, Mencia is never lacking in material.

The Secure Cash and Transport Association (SCTA) Opens Registration for its 2024 Conference in Chicago

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PURCELLVILLE, Va., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA) is pleased to announce open registration for the 12th running of its cash industry conference at the Swissotel Chicago, October 9-11, 2024. This year's event highlights the topic of "Adopting and Adapting to Technology," and features informative sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibits designed to protect, strengthen, and unite the cash-in-transit and cash-servicing industries.

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  • The 12th SCTA Conference will take place October 9-11, 2024 at the Swissotel Chicago, featuring a keynote address from innovation expert, Bill Stainton.
  • PURCELLVILLE, Va., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA) is pleased to announce open registration for the 12th running of its cash industry conference at the Swissotel Chicago, October 9-11, 2024.
  • The SCTA encourages early registration for its 2024 Conference, with discounted pricing for SCTA members and non-members available through August 23, 2024.
  • In addition to open registration, the SCTA also introduces its 2024 keynote speaker, Bill Stainton.

Newell Law Firm P.C. Boosts Legal Arsenal with Prominent Entertainment Attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newell Law Firm P.C. proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel. With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm. She specializes in intellectual property, deal strategy, and negotiations, catering to diverse entertainment realms, including TV, film, new media, music, tech-tainment, and live events.

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  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm.
  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Kimberlina to the Newell Law Firm family," remarked Quincy Newell, founder of the firm.

Sling Freestream Launches FAST Service Industry FIRST: Free Cloud DVR

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch

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  • Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch
    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV announced today, a first-of-its-kind, free DVR service to its growing free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, Sling Freestream.
  • Users now have access to 10 hours of free DVR storage, an industry first for FAST services.
  • All new users who create a free account on Sling Freestream will receive DVR storage immediately.
  • Sling Freestream is available to anyone, with or without a SLING account, through all SLING apps on your favorite devices.

Toyota Gives a Little Love This Holiday Season

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday season kicks off, Toyota is celebrating the joy in creating holiday memories with family through a message about spreading love this season. "Present from the Past," the first of two Toyota holiday ads, debuted last night during NBC's primetime special, "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," with a personalized throw from a show host. 

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday season kicks off, Toyota is celebrating the joy in creating holiday memories with family through a message about spreading love this season.
  • "Present from the Past," the first of two Toyota holiday ads, debuted last night during NBC's primetime special, "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," with a personalized throw from a show host.
  • "This year, Toyota's special holiday message focuses on spreading joy and bringing loved ones together for the holiday season," said Mike Tripp, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America.
  • This holiday season, Toyota is partnering with 100cameras to help impact youth nationwide.

PARAMOUNT+ TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH J:COM AND WOWOW INC.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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TOKYO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced the upcoming launch of its premium streaming service Paramount+ in Japan with J:COM, one of Japan's top cable television operators and broadband internet providers, and with WOWOW Inc., the top premium pay channel in the market. Japan is the second market in Asia to launch the service, following its debut in Korea last year. 

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  • Japan is the second market in Asia to launch the service, following its debut in Korea last year.
  • Fans can look forward to Paramount+ originals such as TULSA KING, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, and STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS.
  • These fan-favorite titles will be released at launch and for the first time in Japan.
  • With this partnership, we are now able to offer a large volume of wonderful content from Paramount+, including films and international dramas, through WOWOW on demand.

PARAMOUNT+ TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH J:COM AND WOWOW INC.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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TOKYO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced the upcoming launch of its premium streaming service Paramount+ in Japan with J:COM, one of Japan's top cable television operators and broadband internet providers, and with WOWOW Inc., the top premium pay channel in the market. Japan is the second market in Asia to launch the service, following its debut in Korea last year.

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  • Japan is the second market in Asia to launch the service, following its debut in Korea last year.
  • Fans can look forward to Paramount+ originals such as TULSA KING, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, and STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS.
  • These fan-favorite titles will be released at launch and for the first time in Japan.
  • With this partnership, we are now able to offer a large volume of wonderful content from Paramount+, including films and international dramas, through WOWOW on demand.

Urban League to Host 22nd Annual Breakfast with Special Guest, Trevor Noah

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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This year the organization will be joined by Trevor Noah as the event keynote.

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  • This year the organization will be joined by Trevor Noah as the event keynote.
  • Trevor Noah is one of the most successful comedians in the world and was the host of the Emmy® Award-winning "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central for seven years.
  • His previous special, "Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia" received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination.
  • The Annual Breakfast will also serve as an opportunity for the Urban League to award and honor local community trailblazers for their service to our community.

AKT Pictures Unveils A-List Cast for Second Funding Round of 'When I Was a Human' Film

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AKT Pictures is announcing newly attached A-list talent, including Danny Trejo and Rebecca De Mornay, for today's launch of the second funding round for their film When I Was a Human, based on the critically acclaimed short film of the same title, written, and directed by Akemi Kozu Tosto. The Wefunder campaign is now open and accepting stakeholder investor contributions. A growing trend, filmmakers are finding enthusiastic partners around the globe interested in this model, different from traditional crowdfunding. Investors purchase a stake in the funding of the project to receive a share of the company's profits, rather than a traditional return on their investment. This format is in response to the desire for fresh, original entertainment with substance – a void many feel in contemporary movie offerings. A study based on 3,000 titles shows the most profitable family films feature uplifting stories with dogs.

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  • Investors purchase a stake in the funding of the project to receive a share of the company's profits, rather than a traditional return on their investment.
  • This format is in response to the desire for fresh, original entertainment with substance – a void many feel in contemporary movie offerings.
  • Maho had an early introduction to the film industry growing up as a favorite niece of world-renowned film director, the late Nagisa Oshima.
  • Her networking skills and the work as a film journalist and critic are also essential to the film's success.