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WWE® 2K24 Celebrates 40 Years of WrestleMania with 2K Showcase…of the Immortals and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition

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Monday, January 22, 2024

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WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March 8, 2024.

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WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March 8, 2024.
“I’ve proven myself to be the most dominant competitor to ever hold the WWE Women’s World Championship,” said Rhea Ripley.
“WWE 2K24 offers more match types, new MyRISE storylines and characters, improvements to gameplay throughout, a 2K Showcase 40 years in the making, and so much more.
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The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Diana Wilkin Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/WTVX/WTCN in West Palm Beach

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Sinclair today announced Diana Wilkin has been named Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/CBS, WTVX/CW and WTCN/MY in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Sinclair today announced Diana Wilkin has been named Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/CBS, WTVX/CW and WTCN/MY in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Wilkin was previously the VP/GM of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.
Throughout her career, she has also served as Vice President/General Manager in several markets, including WPEC/West Palm, WAWS/WTEV/Jacksonville, KGPE/Fresno, KSAS/Wichita, and WSFX/Wilmington.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from the University of Southern California where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Riley Keough Receives the IMDb STARmeter Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

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Riley Keough Receives the IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award, as Determined by IMDbPro Data on the Page Views of More Than 200 Million Monthly Visitors to IMDb (Photo: Business Wire)
WHAT: IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, presented the IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award to Riley Keough in the IMDb celebrity video studio (#IMDbStudio), located within Acura House of Energy at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize the stars who are fan favorites on the IMDbPro STARmeter chart, which is determined by the page views of the more than 200 million unique monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
In prior years, IMDb has presented STARmeter awards to Jennifer Connelly, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Braun, Mindy Kaling, Bill Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and more at The Sundance Film Festival.
WHEN: Keough accepted the IMDb STARmeter Award on Friday, January 19, 2024 during a visit to the invitation-only IMDb celebrity portrait studio (#IMDbStudio), located within Acura House of Energy at the Sundance Film Festival.

Manchester United PLC Appoints Omar Berrada as New CEO

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

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Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company” and the “Group”) – one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world – is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company” and the “Group”) – one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world – is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Berrada as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The Club is determined to put football and performance on the pitch back at the heart of everything we do.
It is our stated ambition to re-establish Manchester United as a title-winning club.
Omar’s start date will be confirmed in due course; in the meantime, Patrick Stewart will continue as interim CEO.

Rutgers Athletics has a new partner on the bench: Prudential Financial

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Rutgers basketball has a new partner on the bench this season: Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ).

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Rutgers basketball has a new partner on the bench this season: Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE: PRU ).
Prudential Financial advisors also will facilitate financial education seminars for student-athletes and their families.
Lastly, Prudential will provide investment accounts for select U.S. men and women student-athletes (international student-athletes are not eligible due to visa restrictions).
“We are thrilled to enter into this transformative partnership with Prudential,” said Rutgers Athletic Director Pat Hobbs.

Greta Gerwig’s Award-Winning “Barbie,” the #1 Film of 2023, Comes Back to the Big Screen for a Special One-Week Global Engagement Beginning Friday, January 26

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that it will bring “Barbie,” 2023’s biggest film, back to the big screen for a special one-week engagement.

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Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that it will bring “Barbie,” 2023’s biggest film, back to the big screen for a special one-week engagement.
Beginning Friday, January 26, audiences worldwide will have another opportunity to see the larger-than-life icon as brought to life by Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig and embodied by Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie in theaters once again.
The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
And with more than $1.446 billion at the global box office, audiences truly can’t get Kenough of the movie.

This Friday Is National Popcorn Day, and AMC Theatres® Is Celebrating With Unlimited Popcorn Refill Deals and Unique Popcorn-Themed Merch Available in Theatres and Online

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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On National Popcorn Day - Friday, January 19 - AMC moviegoers can enjoy unlimited free refills on any size popcorn.
Guests can also purchase an exclusive, limited edition AMC Loungefly popcorn crossbody bag, sold in theatres while supplies last.
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On Jan. 19, AMC ticket-buying guests can take advantage of the unlimited refills on any size popcorn all day long.
Consumers craving AMC popcorn who aren’t able to visit a nearby theatre who still want to celebrate National Popcorn Day have lots of options as well.

Sinclair and FOX Reach Agreement to Renew All FOX Affiliations Nationwide

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (“Sinclair”) and FOX Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced that their broadcast divisions have reached an agreement for a multi-year renewal of all FOX affiliations in Sinclair markets.

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (“Sinclair”) and FOX Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced that their broadcast divisions have reached an agreement for a multi-year renewal of all FOX affiliations in Sinclair markets.
Sinclair partners also renewed FOX affiliations in markets where Sinclair provides sales and other services under a joint sales agreement or master service agreement.
The 41 renewed markets serve approximately 19 million TV households.
Will Bell, Sinclair’s Senior Vice President, Head of Distribution and Network Relations commented, “We are pleased to reach this comprehensive renewal with FOX, inclusive of the early renewal of 17 markets.

Falcon’s Beyond Teams Up with Tanseisha to Explore Combining Creative Forces in Japan to Develop New Immersive Themed Entertainment Based on Anime and Manga

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The two companies will explore collaborating to develop new themed entertainment experiences, to bring popular Japanese anime and manga intellectual property (IP) to life through location-based entertainment (LBE), games, movies and more.

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The two companies will explore collaborating to develop new themed entertainment experiences, to bring popular Japanese anime and manga intellectual property (IP) to life through location-based entertainment (LBE), games, movies and more.
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To create the new experiences, Falcon’s plans to activate its robust slate of proprietary attractions and technologies in Japan for the very first time.
Specific IP-focused projects developed through the collaboration will be announced in the future.
It also expands the Company’s global footprint in Asia, following the partnership it forged with K11 in 2023 and the opening of its Philippines office last year.

Pantene Unveils Affordable Hair Care Innovations for Luxurious Hair Repair

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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Recognizing that 80% of women struggle with hair damage and perceive effective hair repair as expensive, Pantene has developed cutting-edge products that deliver luxury hair repair without the high price tag .

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Recognizing that 80% of women struggle with hair damage and perceive effective hair repair as expensive, Pantene has developed cutting-edge products that deliver luxury hair repair without the high price tag .
Backed by science and infused with skincare-inspired ingredients, these new Pantene hair repair products offer an extraordinary solution for damaged hair, resulting in strong and healthy strands.
With just one wash, the Deep Repair Conditioner visibly repairs up to 6 months of damage, leaving hair noticeably stronger and healthier.
Lorena Ferreyros, Senior Brand Director, North America at Pantene, states, "Pantene is thrilled to share these hair care advancements for those looking to repair hair damage and achieve strong, healthy hair.