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Popularium's Chaos Agents Enters Pre-Alpha Playtest With Gen Con TV Stream

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Game industry veterans Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias, Arka Ray and Jon Bankard announced today Popularium's Chaos Agents is entering pre-alpha playtest through a Gen Con TV stream at 9 am PT today, October 18th. The stream can be accessed here - https://www.twitch.tv/gencontv.

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  • The stream features an initial playtest tournament earlier in October in Seattle.
  • "We're ready to expand to pre-alpha playtest through our new Chaos Broker Trainees - as they are better known," said Garfield.
  • "These playtesters have been selected from thousands of applicants eager to get their first taste of the Chaos Agents Universe.
  • "They've also inspired us with their enthusiasm and incredible feedback on Chaos Agents and our community."

Game Industry Veterans Team Up to Co-Found Popularium

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Game industry veterans Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias, Arka Ray and Jon Bankard announced today they've teamed up to form a new game studio, Popularium. The four co-founders each worked on and led teams behind some of the most recognized games and franchises in the world, including Magic: The Gathering, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Xbox Live, and more.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Game industry veterans Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias, Arka Ray and Jon Bankard announced today they've teamed up to form a new game studio, Popularium.
  • "The core philosophy behind Popularium is to empower gamers, instead of treating them purely as customers," said Ray.
  • The formation of Popularium was announced at a closed-door "First Look" event, where team members showcased Popularium's launch title – Chaos Agents.
  • "The Chaos Agents Simulator and tech as well as the expansive IP, game universe, and metagame systems that are coalescing."

Are You Talkin' to Me? Punk Band Reimagines DeNiro's 'Taxi Driver' in New Music Video

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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Robert embraces his inner Travis Bickle in the new music video for "Damaged Goods" from his punk rock side project Spoiler NYC, distributed by Wasted Talent Entertainment.

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  • Robert embraces his inner Travis Bickle in the new music video for "Damaged Goods" from his punk rock side project Spoiler NYC, distributed by Wasted Talent Entertainment.
  • "There's no sicker feeling in the world than driving down the streets of New York in an old cab dressed like Travis Bickle," laughs Robert.
  • I say with proud confidence that working on this music video has pushed my potential for future projects to come."
  • All songs have been completely remastered by Life of Agony's Joey Zampella at The Nest Studio in Long Island, NY.

TOHO INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND STERN PINBALL ANNOUNCE: THE GODZILLA STERN HEADS-UP PINBALL INVITATIONAL (SHUPI)

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., Everyone's favorite monster, Godzilla has been demolishing cities for over sixty-eight years. On August 10, tune in to watch eight players destroy each other in an action-packed, single-elimination bracket all in hopes of bringing home a brand-new Godzilla pinball machine!

Key Points: 
  • ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc ., Everyone's favorite monster, Godzilla has been demolishing cities for over sixty-eight years.
  • All competitors in this adrenaline-inducing competition will be playing on Stern Godzilla pinball machines, with players racing against the clock and each other in objective-based challenges.
  • The Godzilla Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational is sponsored by official Godzilla partners, MONDO, Jade City Foods, Super7, IDW Publishing, and Stern Pinball.
  • Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball.

The Data Economics Company and Syzygy Publishing's Chris Ryall announces content partnership

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Data Economics Company (DECO) and Chris Ryall, Founding Partner of comics publisher Syzygy Publishing, are pleased to announce their new partnership to build games and entertainment experiences on the Lydion Engine .

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Data Economics Company (DECO) and Chris Ryall, Founding Partner of comics publisher Syzygy Publishing, are pleased to announce their new partnership to build games and entertainment experiences on the Lydion Engine .
  • "This partnership gives me an opportunity to not only help guide that strategy but also create new storytelling experiences."
  • It powers secure, private Lydion Data Vaults that enable people and companies to package and productize their data as valuable digital assets called Lydions.
  • Ryall is the co-founder of Syzygy Publishing , a new comic-book venture run by the "Eisner-Award-losing" team of Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood.

Beauty of Horror Creator Alan Robert Signs Exclusive New Deal to Expand His Bestselling Series

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Robert's bestselling series stars mischievous ghoul-girl Ghouliana, who has become a fan favorite and has just been immortalized with a NECA action figure.

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  • Robert's bestselling series stars mischievous ghoul-girl Ghouliana, who has become a fan favorite and has just been immortalized with a NECA action figure.
  • "Back in 2009, IDW gave me my first shot at becoming a comics creator and once they opened their doors to me, I was determined to stay," said Alan Robert.
  • "I made IDW my home for the last 13 years and I've had an absolute blast creating titles such as Wire Hangers, Crawl To Me, Killogy, and The Beauty of Horror with them.
  • I'm thrilled to continue to expand on Ghouliana's world with a slew of new Beauty of Horror products!

Wasder Announces Collaboration With Alien Samurai Dino Warriors & Dimitri Vegas

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Alien Samurai Dino Warriors willbe featured on the upcoming Wasder Battlepass in the Game of Wasder, the gamified portion of the social microverse platform.

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  • Alien Samurai Dino Warriors willbe featured on the upcoming Wasder Battlepass in the Game of Wasder, the gamified portion of the social microverse platform.
  • "For Wasder, this solidifies exactly what we envisioned our Game of Wasder would be - strong, innovative brands and amazing teams connected to them.
  • Alien Samurai Dino Warriors was born from Dimitri Vegas' childhood passion for comic books and cartoons.
  • Alien Samurai Dino Warriors is an entertainment franchise created in 2021 by actor and electronic music artist Dimitri "Vegas" Thivaios.

Ballantyne Strong Launches Strong Studios to Develop, Produce and Distribute Original Feature Films and Series

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne”), announced today the launch of Strong Studios, which will operate as part of the Company’s Strong Entertainment division.

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  • Strong Studios, which will be based in New York, will develop and produce original feature films and television series, as well as acquire third party rights to content for global multiplatform distribution.
  • Screen Media will distribute both series, with their streaming services Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul having first rights to premiere.
  • Flagrant, is an original dramedy series in partnership with actor and comedian, Michael Rapaport (Atypical, White Famous, Public Morals, Justified).
  • Strong Studios will have a head start with two pre-sold and greenlit series ready to start production right away.

Leading Beverage Alcohol E-Commerce and Fulfillment Platform, Speakeasy Co., Invests in Leadership with Latest Appointments of CTO and CFO

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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We are fortunate to now have Mark full-time supporting the business and are confident in his abilities to take Speakeasy Co. to new heights in the years ahead."

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  • We are fortunate to now have Mark full-time supporting the business and are confident in his abilities to take Speakeasy Co. to new heights in the years ahead."
  • Tholking comes to Speakeasy Co. with extensiveleadership experience heading technology teams, creating innovative productsover the past decade, most recently asChief Technology Officer forVessel.
  • This key investment will give our partners access to information sooner and aid in scalable efficiencies for Speakeasy Co.'s long-term success."
  • To learn more about our services and more, please visit www.speakeasyco.com and or check us out on Instagram or Facebook .

IDW Media Holdings Chief Executive Officer, Kerry McCluggage, Exits

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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IDW Media Holdings , Inc. (IDWM), an integrated media company with divisions IDW Entertainment (IDWE), IDW Publishing (IDWP), and CTM Media Group (CTM), announced today that its CEO during the last seven months, Kerry McCluggage, has stepped down.

Key Points: 
  • IDW Media Holdings , Inc. (IDWM), an integrated media company with divisions IDW Entertainment (IDWE), IDW Publishing (IDWP), and CTM Media Group (CTM), announced today that its CEO during the last seven months, Kerry McCluggage, has stepped down.
  • IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: IDWM) is an integrated media company, which includes the award-winning IDW Publishing, IDW Games, IDW Entertainment, Top Shelf Productions, the San Diego Comic Art Gallery, and CTM Media Group Inc., one of North America's largest distributors of tourism information.
  • Founded in 1999, IDW Media stands proudly at the forefront of visual entertainment, showcasing a formidable library of world-renowned licensed brands and creator-owned original IP.
  • IDW Publishing is a division of IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: IDWM), a fully integrated media company with robust offerings in publishing, tabletop gaming, multimedia entertainment, and art exhibition via the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.