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PEPSICO NAMED AN OFFICIAL PARTNER OF SPHERE

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today a new multi-faceted partnership with PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) naming the global beverage and foods company an official partner of Sphere, the next-generation entertainment venue that opened in Las Vegas in September 2023. As part of this partnership, select PepsiCo products are available at all Sphere events across the venue's concession stands and grab and go stations, as well as in the venue's 23 suites. Various PepsiCo food and beverage brands will also be featured prominently on the venue's Exosphere.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today a new multi-faceted partnership with PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) naming the global beverage and foods company an official partner of Sphere, the next-generation entertainment venue that opened in Las Vegas in September 2023.
  • As part of this partnership, select PepsiCo products are available at all Sphere events across the venue's concession stands and grab and go stations, as well as in the venue's 23 suites.
  • Various PepsiCo food and beverage brands will also be featured prominently on the venue's Exosphere.
  • "We are pleased to welcome PepsiCo to Sphere, deepening a partnership that now extends across our portfolio," said David Hopkinson, President and Chief Operating Officer of MSG Sports, who oversees brand partnerships for the MSG Family of Companies, which also includes Sphere Entertainment and MSG Entertainment.

This Week in Entertainment News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Following Riverside, Hoboken High School in Hoboken, New Jersey, will be first to produce the North American pilot production of the School Edition.

Due to Overwhelming Demand, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes Extends Run to January 4

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to overwhelming demand, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ("MSG Entertainment") announced today that the 2023 run of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by QVC®, has added six additional performances, extending the show run through January 4, 2024. The additional shows will take place at 2:00pm and 8:00pm each day on Tuesday, January 2; Wednesday, January 3; and Thursday, January 4, only at Radio City Music Hall. Tickets for the newly added shows are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas.

Key Points: 
  • A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production.
  • Last year, the Christmas Spectacular debuted a newly reimagined lyrical number "Dance of the Frost Fairies," turning Radio City into a wintry wonderland with the Rockettes performing as whimsical fairies while fairy-drones magically fly throughout the Music Hall.
  • Since it opened at Radio City in 1933, the Christmas Spectacular has brought holiday joy to more than 70 million people from around the world.
  • Radio City Music Hall is committed to meeting the needs of guests and creating an enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all.

Sphere To Feature First-Of-Its-Kind Exosphere Activation With The Radio City Rockettes This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK,  Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ('Sphere Entertainment') and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ('MSG Entertainment') announced today that the Radio City Rockettes, the stars of the beloved Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes that runs annually at Radio City Music Hall in New York, will be featured daily throughout the holiday season on the Exosphere, the fully programmable LED exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas. The festive Christmas Spectacular activation debuted overnight, marking the first time the Exosphere has featured dancing wrapped 360 degrees around the venue. The content was developed in collaboration between Sphere Entertainment and MSG Entertainment, both part of the MSG family of companies.

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  • LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) ('Sphere Entertainment') and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ('MSG Entertainment') announced today that the Radio City Rockettes, the stars of the beloved Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes that runs annually at Radio City Music Hall in New York, will be featured daily throughout the holiday season on the Exosphere, the fully programmable LED exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas.
  • The festive Christmas Spectacular activation debuted overnight, marking the first time the Exosphere has featured dancing wrapped 360 degrees around the venue.
  • The ornament closes, and the iconic Radio City Music Hall marquee appears in vibrant neon, replicating the landmark venue in New York City.
  • A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production.

ANNOUNCING ROMER HELL'S KITCHEN, A NEIGHBORHOOD HOTEL THAT PROMISES THE TRUE NEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCE TO ALL

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine a new kind of hotel where a local bar owner trains the concierge staff on where guests can find the best late-night eats.  A hotel that stands for its neighborhood so much, they've appointed a "Mayor of the Block" to be a friend to all. A hotel invested in supporting nearby businesses, they work with a vintage shop down the street to style and accessorize staff uniforms. That is the DNA behind Romer Hell's Kitchen, a 295-guest room hotel in one of Manhattan's most storied neighborhoods. Romer Hell's Kitchen is rooted in the belief that travel should be anchored in local culture. It is a place where guests become locals and locals become regulars.

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  • That is the DNA behind Romer Hell's Kitchen, a 295-guest room hotel in one of Manhattan's most storied neighborhoods.
  • "When we say that Romer is built to embrace its neighborhood, we mean it," said Highgate CEO Arash Azarbarzin.
  • At Romer Hell's Kitchen, the essence of the neighborhood is deeply ingrained in the guest experience reflecting an unwavering commitment to the local community.
  • Centered around Waikiki's creative culture, Romer Waikiki invites guests and residents to discover a genuine neighborhood experience.

Mark Your Calendars for the Return of QVC's Largest Live Shopping Event of the Year

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QVC®, a world leader in video commerce ("vCommerce") across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms, is in full holiday mode with the biggest live shopping party of the year. "Nonstop Holiday Party" weekend, November 4-5, will feature dozens of celebrities, designers, hosts, customer favorite brands and special pop-in guests including the Radio City Rockettes®, Jennie Garth, Fabio Viviani, Janine Graff, Tara Tesher, Kim Gravel, and more.

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  • "Nonstop Holiday Party" will feature early Black Friday sales, holiday gifts, and live original content.
  • The weekend-long event will begin at 12 a.m. EDT on November 4 and run nonstop for 49 hours (thank you Daylight Savings!)
  • "As a leader in livestream shopping, we're excited to kick off the holiday season with our biggest live shopping event of the year," said Stacy Bowe, Chief Merchandising Officer, QVC.
  • Livestreams include:
    A live sneak peek into Radio City Music Hall with the Radio City Rockettes and QVC Program Host Steve Doss.

Sphere and 7thSense Partner to Power Content on Sphere's Interior and Exterior LED Displays

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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LAS VEGAS and SUSSEX, England, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium, opened to the public on Friday September 29, 2023, ushering in the future of live entertainment. Two of the Las Vegas venue's signature features – its 160,000 sq. ft. interior LED display plane, and its 580,000 sq. ft. exterior, the Exosphere – are powered by technologies from 7thSense, a global leader of leading-edge media serving, pixel processing and show control technologies.

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  • ft. exterior, the Exosphere – are powered by technologies from 7thSense, a global leader of leading-edge media serving, pixel processing and show control technologies.
  • At 16K x 16K resolution, Sphere's interior LED display plane is the highest resolution LED screen in the world.
  • Behind the scenes at Sphere, 7thSense's ground-breaking new suite of products, collectively known as the 'Performer Range,' collaboratively breathes life into the LED displays.
  • "Sphere's LED displays redefine the meaning of immersive," said David Dibble, CEO of MSG Ventures, a division of Sphere Entertainment.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global, the World’s Largest Provider of Live Shows, Destinations and Immersive Experiences

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.
  • Built on more than 120 years of combined expertise, RWS Global is the combination of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC.
  • Together, they design, create, cast, produce and operate more entertainment experiences and destinations than any other provider in the world.
  • From cruise ships, museums, theme parks and sports venues, to destinations, resorts, stage and screen, RWS Global delivers unmatched capabilities from ideation to execution.

OAK VIEW GROUP TOGETHER WITH MSG ENTERTAINMENT AND SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF 'CROWN PROPERTIES COLLECTION' TO MANAGE ELITE VENUE PARTNERSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIPS WORLDWIDE

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking move that will establish the first global partnership company of its kind, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), (together "the MSG family of companies"), and Oak View Group ("OVG"), today announced the founding of Crown Properties Collection ("CPC"). CPC is a new entity that will, in conjunction with MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment Co., manage marquee partnerships with sports and entertainment brands and venues worldwide. This innovative endeavor brings together the MSG family of companies – a world leader in live entertainment and sports – and OVG – the leading full-service live entertainment and hospitality group in the world and the largest developer of sports and entertainment venues. With this announcement, industry veteran Jay Voelker will join OVG as president to lead CPC.

Key Points: 
  • CPC is a new entity that will, in conjunction with MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment Co., manage marquee partnerships with sports and entertainment brands and venues worldwide.
  • With this announcement, industry veteran Jay Voelker will join OVG as president to lead CPC.
  • Oak View Group, MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment today announced the founding of Crown Properties Collection.
  • The OVG-led entity will represent the most important brand assets in the sports and live entertainment industry.

MERRY CHRISTMAS IN JULY! AMERICA'S #1 HOLIDAY PRODUCTION RETURNS!

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of "Christmas in July," Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ("MSG Entertainment") announced today that America's most beloved holiday show, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by QVC®, is returning to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall from November 17, 2023 through January 1, 2024. The 2023 Christmas Spectacular will again feature the fan-favorite scene "Dance of the Frost Fairies," which was reimagined in 2022 and features the Rockettes as fantastical winged fairies, performing alongside fairy-drones that dance high above the audience. Radio City Music Hall is the only place in the world where audiences can experience the immersive magic of the Christmas Spectacular and "Dance of the Frost Fairies." Tickets for the 2023 show are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas.

Key Points: 
  • A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production.
  • Since it opened at Radio City in 1933, the Christmas Spectacular has brought holiday joy to more than 70 million people from around the world.
  • Most recently, the Rockettes were featured in the Hallmark movie "A Holiday Spectacular" and performed with Mariah Carey in her holiday special filmed at Madison Square Garden, "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!"
  • Sensory bags, containing resources such as fidget tools and noise canceling headphones, and a quiet room are also available onsite at all Christmas Spectacular performances.