South by Southwest

WILDBRAIN'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE LAUNCHES MORE EXCITING FASHION, ACCESSORIES & COLLECTIBLES COLLABORATIONS FOR SPRING AS HER 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS HEAT UP

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Melissa Goodrich, Director, Franchise Strategy at WildBrain, said: "Strawberry Shortcake is a household name synonymous with inspiring optimism and sparking creativity and adventure.

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  • Melissa Goodrich, Director, Franchise Strategy at WildBrain, said: "Strawberry Shortcake is a household name synonymous with inspiring optimism and sparking creativity and adventure.
  • The collection from Cakeworthy, a leading lifestyle brand in the fandom fashion world, celebrates Strawberry Shortcake's signature style, infusing sweetness into every stitch.
  • From flannels and rain jackets to berry-inspired all-over-prints (AOP) tees, the collection pays homage to Strawberry Shortcake's delectable creations.
  • Additionally, for the first time, Strawberry Shortcake skates her way into fans' lives with fun, fashion, and character appearances.

Hello Sunshine and iHeartPodcasts Join Forces to Launch New Daily Podcast “The Bright Side”

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Friday, March 8, 2024

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, and iHeartPodcasts, the No.

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  • In celebration of International Women’s Day, Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, and iHeartPodcasts, the No.
  • This new format will bring the Hello Sunshine community together for a daily dose of entertainment, culture, wellness, fashion, books and more.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240308707603/en/
    Reese Witherspoon will serve as executive producer on the podcast alongside Maureen Polo and Natalie Tulloch for Hello Sunshine; and Ali Perry and Conal Byrne for iHeartPodcasts.
  • For 30 minutes each day, listeners will join the hosts as they share the bright side of life, alongside experts and celebrity guests.

ARHT Media Announces Q1 2023 Operating Results

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARHT Media Inc. ("ARHT" or "the Company") (TSXV:ART), (OTCQB:ARHTF) the global leader in the development, production and distribution of high-quality, low latency hologram and digital content, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARHT Media Inc. ("ARHT" or "the Company") (TSXV:ART), (OTCQB:ARHTF) the global leader in the development, production and distribution of high-quality, low latency hologram and digital content, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Revenue for Q1 2023 was $1.3M compared to $1.4M for Q1 2022, a 8% decrease.
  • Q1 2023 Net loss of $2.8M vs $1.3M in Q1 2022 primarily due to increased headcount as the Company continues to invest for growth.
  • In Q1 2023, the Company signed six agreements for permanent installation of its hologram technology that will produce ongoing recurring revenue.

Samantha Vincent and Cara Shine Celebrate Emerging Voices in Film at the 12th Annual Archer Film Festival

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, April 19, The Archer School for Girls presented its twelfth annual Archer Film Festival empowering young, underrepresented voices in film. The event, held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, included a screening of finalist films and featured a Q&A with President of One Race Films Samantha Vincent and Good Pals production company co-founder Cara Shine. Festival organizers received more than 300 student-produced film submissions from over 50 countries around the world. Event sponsors included The Kennedy/Marshall Company, the Katie McGrath & JJ Abrams Family Foundation, Mark Gordon Pictures, Paramount, Skybound, and Tara & Marc Guggenheim.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, April 19, The Archer School for Girls presented its twelfth annual Archer Film Festival empowering young, underrepresented voices in film.
  • Festival organizers received more than 300 student-produced film submissions from over 50 countries around the world.
  • SAMANTHA VINCENT is President of One Race Films, the film, television, and video game production company that has grossed over $5 billion since 2009 under her leadership.
  • Beyond film and video games, Vincent shepherded the company into the digital arena with the groundbreaking micro-budget series "The Ropes."

Unique Network and Film Director Victoria Bousis Partner for the World Premier of Her Award-Winning Immersive Film

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Film Director Victoria Bousis partners with Unique Network to enhance the immersive film experience of her award-winning, 'Stay Alive, My Son' film.

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  • Stay Alive, My Son is an immersive film experience that has received accolades and support from attendees at SXSW Austin.
  • Unique Network, a Polkadot Parachain, UME Studios, Intel and BOXX power this movement with NFTs and an immersive viewing experience.
  • Victoria will be sharing her vision for the movie and NFTs at NFT NYC in the week of April 10.
  • Victoria Bousis, XR Director and UME Founder says, "As a female director, I'm honored to partner with Unique Network on this project.

Tetris Becomes the Stepping Blocks to Entertainment and Leisure

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Friday, March 31, 2023

“Our players earn loyalty points for doing something they love and can use those points for a range of enjoyable travel and leisure activities.

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  • “Our players earn loyalty points for doing something they love and can use those points for a range of enjoyable travel and leisure activities.
  • To celebrate the launch of the rewards store in Tetris, PLAYSTUDIOS will be offering a limited-time one-month trial subscription for Apple TV+, where Tetris mobile players can enjoy the film for free.
  • Tetris mobile players can earn in-game playAWARDS loyalty points by completing levels, hitting daily goals, and reaching milestones within the game.
  • PLAYSTUDIOS secured the exclusive global rights to develop and publish for Tetris across mobile platforms in November 2021.

Ayo Edebiri Receives an IMDb Starmeter Award During SXSW

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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    Ayo Edebiri Receives an IMDb STARmeter Award During SXSW (Photo: Business Wire)
    WHAT: IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, presented the IMDb “Breakout Star” STARmeter Award to Film Independent Spirit Award-winning and NAACP Image Award-nominated actress, writer, and producer Ayo Edebiri at the IMDb celebrity video studio (#IMDbStudio) during the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.
  • IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize fan-favorite stars according to the IMDbPro STARmeter chart, which is determined by the page views of the more than 200 million unique monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
  • WHEN: Ayo Edebiri accepted the IMDb STARmeter Award during a visit to the invitation-only IMDb celebrity photo and video studio (#IMDbStudio) at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.
  • QUOTES: In the acceptance video, Edebiri thanks fans for the IMDb “Breakout” STARmeter Award, saying that she uses IMDb “all the time.

National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse Announce First Trailer and Theatrical Release of WILD LIFE from OscarⓇ Award-Winning Filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Today, National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse announced that WILD LIFE, the latest documentary film from Academy AwardⓇ-winning directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (“Free Solo”), will open in theaters nationally this April.

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  • Today, National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse announced that WILD LIFE, the latest documentary film from Academy AwardⓇ-winning directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (“Free Solo”), will open in theaters nationally this April.
  • Following the theatrical release, the film will have its broadcast debut on National Geographic Channel on May 25 and will stream next day on Disney+.
  • With this announcement, National Geographic Documentary Films and Picturehouse released the first trailer for WILD LIFE, which spotlights former Patagonia CEO and president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, Kristine Tompkins, on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she has dedicated her life to protecting.
  • WILD LIFE chronicles their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.

Inspire Brands Debuts Nine Exclusive Food and Beverage Collabs to Honor Nine Variety Power of Comedy Award Winners at SXSW

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comedic icons and powerhouse food brands are coming together at this year's highly sought-after Variety Power of Comedy event. Inspire Brands will be unveiling nine exclusive food and beverage collabs on March 10 at The Creek & The Cave in Austin, Texas during the SXSW Festival. This marks the first-time ever Inspire Brands have come together to create never-seen-before food and beverage collaborations, highlighting items across the entire portfolio.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comedic icons and powerhouse food brands are coming together at this year's highly sought-after Variety Power of Comedy event.
  • Inspire Brands will be unveiling nine exclusive food and beverage collabs on March 10 at The Creek & The Cave in Austin, Texas during the SXSW Festival.
  • This marks the first-time ever Inspire Brands have come together to create never-seen-before food and beverage collaborations, highlighting items across the entire portfolio.
  • The first-ever Inspire Brands food and beverage collaborations will exclusively be available at Variety Power of Comedy on March 10 at The Creek & The Cave in Austin, Texas during SXSW.

Kyowa Hakko USA Highlights Branded Ingredients and New Innovations at SupplySide West 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kyowa Hakko USA, leading international health ingredient manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products, announces featured events for IMMUSE™ a postbiotic that delivers a new, breakthrough approach to more comprehensive immune support* and Cognizin® Citicoline, a clinically studied and branded form of Citicoline.

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  • Following the presentation, Dr. Moday will be at the Kyowa Hakko Booth # 3065 starting at 1:00 pm to sign her recent book, The Immunotype Breakthrough.
  • Its unique mechanism of action, discovered by Kyowa Hakko's parent company Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd., is opening doors for discovering postbiotics concerning immune health.
  • So, we decided to make it available to everyone interested in powering their game," commented Karen Todd, MBA, RD, Vice President Global Brand Marketing, Kyowa Hakko USA, Inc.
  • Kyowa Hakko USA is the North & South American office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development,
    Media interested in setting up an interview with Heather Moday MD, or Karen Todd, please drop by the Kyowa Hakko booth # 3065 or call Sue Taggart at 917.833.8101.