Film & Motion Pictures

Fortune Media and Great Place to Work® Name Comcast NBCUniversal One of the Top 10 Companies to Work for in the U.S.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024 , ranking the company No.

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For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024 , ranking the company No.
It’s an honor to be recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work alongside many other notable companies for the seventh consecutive year.
To determine the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Great Place To Work analyzed the anonymous survey responses of more than half a million employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ U.S. companies with at least 1,000 workers.
“Our employees are at the heart of what make Comcast NBCUniversal a great place to work,” said Mike Cavanagh, President of Comcast Corporation.

Shareholders Vote to Elect Disney’s Full Slate of 12 Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today.

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today.
Shareholders voted to elect all 12 nominees recommended by the Disney Board: Mary T. Barra, Safra A. Catz, Amy L. Chang, D. Jeremy Darroch, Carolyn N. Everson, Michael B.G.
Froman, James P. Gorman, Robert A. Iger, Maria Elena Lagomasino, Calvin R. McDonald, Mark G. Parker, and Derica W. Rice.
“I want to thank our shareholders for their trust and confidence in our Board and management.

With Ad-Tolerance at an All-Time High, TiVo's Video Trends Report Finds Consumers Shifting Gears on TV Subscriptions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

TiVo is also an expert in video trends and TV viewership data.

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TiVo is also an expert in video trends and TV viewership data.
The data reflects both live and time-shifted viewership information which is the cornerstone of TiVo’s expertise in TV data processing.
Since 2012, TiVo has surveyed consumers to uncover key trends relevant to TV providers, digital publishers, advertisers, and consumer electronics manufacturers.
The latest TiVo Video Trends Report surveyed 4,436 adults 18 and older living in the U.S. and Canada during the fourth quarter of 2023 (3,448 U.S., 988 Canada).

‘Dune: Part 2’ VFX Company DNEG Acquires Exclusive License to Ziva Technologies from Unity

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Under the terms of the transaction, DNEG will also onboard a significant proportion of the Ziva team.

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Under the terms of the transaction, DNEG will also onboard a significant proportion of the Ziva team.
In acquiring the exclusive license to Ziva’s toolset and expertise, DNEG further bolsters its position as a world-leader in the creation of captivating digital characters and creatures for its Hollywood studio work and across other media.
Boasting sophisticated simulation features and real-time character creation, assisted by machine learning, Ziva enables artists to craft ever-more accurate and scalable digital characters with greater efficiency and control.
DNEG Global CEO Namit Malhotra said: “This transaction furthers DNEG’s strategy of continual investment in technology to reinforce our leadership position.

Calling all Emerging Latino Filmmakers: ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Opens Submissions for 2024 Edition

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.

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Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.
Entries will be accepted via CineYouthFest.org through August 6, 2024, with an early bird discount available until June 4, 2024.
The festival will occur from October 9 to October 16, 2024, closing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Cine Youth Fest is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual event.

FOX Nation Signs Renowned Author James Patterson to Helm Three-Part True Crime Series

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Monday, April 1, 2024

FOX Nation has debuted a new true crime series, Unsolved with James Patterson, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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FOX Nation has debuted a new true crime series, Unsolved with James Patterson, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
Hosted by critically acclaimed author James Patterson, the three-part series dropped today.
He is the creator of the acclaimed “Alex Cross” series, which will soon air as a television series on Amazon Prime.
His memoir “James Patterson by James Patterson” was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller.

Moving iMage Technologies (MiT) Announces Stock Repurchase Program and 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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Moving iMage Technologies (NYSE American: MITQ) (“MiT”), a leading technology and services company for cinema, Esports, stadiums, arenas and other out-of-home entertainment venues, today announced it has adopted a new share repurchase program to replace the Company’s previous $1.0 million share repurchase program that expired on March 23, 2024.

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Moving iMage Technologies (NYSE American: MITQ) (“MiT”), a leading technology and services company for cinema, Esports, stadiums, arenas and other out-of-home entertainment venues, today announced it has adopted a new share repurchase program to replace the Company’s previous $1.0 million share repurchase program that expired on March 23, 2024.
The new share repurchase program authorizes the repurchase of up to $363,000 worth of shares and will expire at the earlier of June 30, 2024, or when the maximum dollar amount of shares is repurchased.
Through March 22, 2024, under the prior repurchase plan, the Company repurchased approximately 6.3% of the total shares outstanding for $637,000.
An independent U.S. broker-dealer is acting as the Company’s agent to purchase its shares on pre-arranged terms pursuant to the Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan.

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic Celebrate Earth Month With New Global Cross-Platform Campaign, ourHOME

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.

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The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.
ourHOME will touch every area of The Walt Disney Company:
DisneyPlanetPossible.com – Destination detailing actions The Walt Disney Company is taking to protect, restore and celebrate our planet.
All relevant social handles will be celebrating ourHOME all month long, including: @Disney; @Disney+; @NatGeo; @NatGeoTV; @NatGeoWILD; @NatGeoTravel; @Disney; @NatGeoAdventure; @NatGeoDocs.
ourHOME campaign will be part of Disney Earth Month celebrations around the world in major regions in EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

Disney Urges Shareholders to Vote the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” ONLY Disney’s 12 Director Nominees

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).
Disney encourages ALL shareholders to vote their shares online or by telephone no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2024.
Instructions to vote by internet or telephone can be found on the WHITE proxy card.
The Board urges shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by voting the WHITE proxy card FOR ONLY Disney’s 12 nominees NOW and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees.

Key Piece of “Titanic” Movie Memorabilia Purchased By Titanic Museum Attraction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Iconic "Titanic" movie prop purchased by Titanic Museum Attractions.
Visitors to the Titanic Museum Attraction now will be able to consider for themselves what role the movie artifact could have played in the characters’ survival.
Titanic Museum Attractions always look for opportunities to display extraordinary pieces from RMS Titanic as well as exhibiting iconic memorabilia from the widely acclaimed movie.
“Being able to obtain this highly-treasured prop used in the 'Titanic' movie is a monumental acquisition for our attraction,” said Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, President of Titanic Museum Attractions.