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Fin Design + Effects Joins Zero VFX and Mavericks VFX, Strengthening the Group's Global VFX Stature in Partnership with Arenova Capital

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

In a landmark move, Fin Design + Effects ("Fin") announces its partnership with the already unified VFX entities Zero VFX ("Zero") and Mavericks VFX ("Mavericks"), enabled by the investment of Arenova Capital (“Arenova”), a growth investment firm dedicated to partnering with founder-owned and founder-led companies.

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In a landmark move, Fin Design + Effects ("Fin") announces its partnership with the already unified VFX entities Zero VFX ("Zero") and Mavericks VFX ("Mavericks"), enabled by the investment of Arenova Capital (“Arenova”), a growth investment firm dedicated to partnering with founder-owned and founder-led companies.
This combination reinforces the group's dedication to being a home for world-class talent and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Like Zero and Mavericks, Fin will maintain full creative autonomy and continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership.
We welcome the opportunity this new alliance brings to Fin in our quest to design, and execute world class visual effects.

Mindy Kaling Selects Sonali Dev’s The Vibrant Years and Lauren Thoman’s I’ll Stop the World For Mindy’s Book Studio, An Imprint of Amazon Publishing

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Selected by Kaling, best-selling author Sonali Devs hilarious and heartfelt novel, The Vibrant Years , will be the first to publish under Mindys Book Studio on December 1.

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Selected by Kaling, best-selling author Sonali Devs hilarious and heartfelt novel, The Vibrant Years , will be the first to publish under Mindys Book Studio on December 1.
The second book will be debut author Lauren Thomans clever coming-of-age mystery, Ill Stop the World , set to publish in April 2023.
Sonali Devs The Vibrant Years and Lauren Thomans Ill Stop the World capture the spirit of Mindys Book Studio.
Told in alternating perspectives, Thomans electric debut novel, Ill Stop the World , is a heart-pounding coming-of-age mystery.

Ed Helms, Evander Holyfield and FaZe Clan Have Never Been Mentioned in the Same Sentence, Until Now

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Monday, May 9, 2022

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220509005805/en/
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The incredible bandwidth of Xfinitys newest gateway, connecting hundreds of devices at once, allows Helms to duplicate himself to achieve ultimate productivity.
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CORUS STUDIOS SECURES LARGEST MULTI-YEAR U.S. DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH 400+ EPISODES OF PREMIUM CONTENT ACQUIRED BY HULU

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

This new multi-year agreement adds to the previously announced Corus Studios content sale of 200+ episodes from last year.

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This new multi-year agreement adds to the previously announced Corus Studios content sale of 200+ episodes from last year.
"Building on our valued partnership with Hulu, this agreement marks Corus Studios' largest U.S. market distribution deal to date," said Lisa Godfrey, Senior Vice President of Original Content and Corus Studios.
This landmark Hulu deal was brokered by Rita Carbone Fleury, Worldwide Sales Lead for Corus Studios.
For Corus Studios full catalogue of content, visit www.corusstudios.com
Corus Studios is a division of Corus Entertainment.

Stephanie Beatriz, Alan Cumming, and Helen Hunt Team Up in the Sci-Fi Thriller Podcast SOLAR, Produced by CurtCo Media

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Podcast network CurtCo Media today launched season one of SOLAR, an immersive, 12-episode audio drama starring Stephanie Beatriz, Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, Academy Award winner Helen Hunt, and Jonathan Bangs.

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Podcast network CurtCo Media today launched season one of SOLAR, an immersive, 12-episode audio drama starring Stephanie Beatriz, Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, Academy Award winner Helen Hunt, and Jonathan Bangs.
It was created by Chris Porter and directed by Jenny Curtis and Chris Porter, with sound design by C.J.
I loved being in it, says Alan Cumming, who voices Alex Tawley, the Commander of the Aethon ship.
SOLAR is a CurtCo Media production in association with Workhouse Media.

Dreamium Labs Transforms Your Selfie Into A Secure, Interactive NFT Avatar ID To Traverse The Open Metaverse

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreamium Labs, the world's leading open metaverse platform developer, announced today the unveiling of the Dreamscape Open Metaverse, a unique blockchain platform that is laying the groundwork for the next generation of digital engagement and monetization for users, creators, and developers. It is the world's first open NFT metaverse platform that enables everyone to join simply by taking a selfie which creates their full-body 3D 'minii' avatar and blockchain account with an advanced NFT identity system. The first instantiation is available today in the company's miniiworld app (available on iOS).

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Any avatar or 3D character can be offered as an NFT drop on the platform for users to select as their NFT avatar ID as they traverse across the open metaverse.
Interoperability With Other Blockchains and Tools: An open metaverse requires spanning worlds and applications that may exist on a variety of platforms.
Dreamium Labs (Dreamium) is the world's leading open metaverse platform developer and creator of the Dreamscape Open Metaverse.
Operating the world's first open NFT metaverse platform that everyone can join, Dreamium enables users to create a full-body 3D 'minii' avatar and blockchain account with an advanced NFT identity system from a selfie.

STXfilms Partners On Writer Director Lori Evans Taylor's "Bed Rest" Starring Melissa Barrera From Project X Entertainment

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Trapped and forced to face her past and the supernatural, Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby.

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Trapped and forced to face her past and the supernatural, Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby.
STXfilms will distribute directly in the US, UK and Ireland, and in the rest of the world through its network of international distribution partners.
Project X partners Sherak, Vanderbilt and Neinstein added, "We have known Lori both personally and professionally for years and have always been huge fans of her writing.
PROJECT X ENTERTAINMENTis the production company headed by Chief Content Officer James Vanderbilt and Co-CEOs William Sherak and Paul Neinstein.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Screen Media Acquires Documentary ‘Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road’

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

COS COB, Conn., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) announced today Screen Medias acquisition of all North American rights to Ley Line Entertainments feature documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road.

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COS COB, Conn., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) announced today Screen Medias acquisition of all North American rights to Ley Line Entertainments feature documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road.
Screen Media is incredibly excited to bring his legendary musical journey to audiences across the country, said Screen Media in a statement.
The company also acquires and distributes video content through its Screen Media subsidiary and produces original long and short-form content through Landmark Studio Group, Chicken Soup for the Soul Unscripted, APlus.com and Halcyon Television.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Creative Artists Agency to Acquire ICM Partners

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) announced today the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire ICM Partners (ICM), one of the worlds premier entertainment and sports agencies, to drive broader and more inclusive representation as their clients, their work, and their brands shape culture.

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Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) announced today the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire ICM Partners (ICM), one of the worlds premier entertainment and sports agencies, to drive broader and more inclusive representation as their clients, their work, and their brands shape culture.
ICM brings to CAA a global roster of artists in film, television, music, comedy, theater, games, politics, and podcasting.
Originally founded in 1975 as International Creative Management, then rebranded as ICM Partners in 2012, ICM has the expertise and influence of a legacy agency, and an entrepreneurial innovative spirit dedicated to serving its clients across the globe with passion and distinction.
Lazard served as financial advisor for ICM, with Sheppard Mullin and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as legal advisors.

ICM Partners' Agent Chris Sawtelle To Join His Client, Josh Richards, At CrossCheck Holdings

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CrossCheck Holdings, a sports, entertainment and marketing company operated by social media influencer and serial entrepreneur Josh Richards and his business partner Michael Gruen, today announced that their agent, Chris Sawtelle, of ICM Partners, will leave the agency to become co-president of the holding company. ICM Partners will continue to represent the company and its principals.

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Sawtelle, who joined ICM Partners in 2018, is leaving the agency with the blessing of his former employer.
"We're excited to continue working with Chris in this new capacity," said Gruen, who serves as co-president, alongside Sawtelle.
"I'm grateful to Josh and Michael for giving me this opportunity and to ICM for the opportunity to grow as a representative and entrepreneur," Sawtelle said.
Founded by content creator and entrepreneur Josh Richards, who serves as CEO, CrossCheck Holdings principals also include co-CEOs Michael Gruen and Chris Sawtelle.