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NetEase Games Unveils PinCool, Inc., a New Multifunctional Studio Aiming to Produce Global Entertainment Content

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Monday, May 29, 2023
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GUANGZHOU, China and TOKYO, May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games has announced the establishment of a new game studio named PinCool, Inc. (PinCool) as part of its NetEase Games division.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China and TOKYO, May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games has announced the establishment of a new game studio named PinCool, Inc. (PinCool) as part of its NetEase Games division.
  • PinCool, Inc. is an entertainment production company established in May 2023 in Tokyo, wholly owned by NetEase Games.
  • NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms.
  • NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States.

The China Online Gaming Industry is Expected to Reach $90.5 Billion by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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According to our research findings, China Online Games Industry will grow with a CAGR of 8.45% from 2022 to 2027.

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  • According to our research findings, China Online Games Industry will grow with a CAGR of 8.45% from 2022 to 2027.
  • China is the 'Gaming Industry Capital of the World' making up around 25 percent of the global video game industry.
  • Based on Category, China Online Gaming Market was divided into three types: Mobile Gaming, Client Gaming, and Web Gaming.
  • Online Gaming Market was divided into three types: Mobile Gaming, Client Gaming, and Web Gaming.

China Online Gaming Market Report 2023 to 2027: Featuring NetEase, Tencent, 37 Interactive Entertainment and Net Dragon Among Others

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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This report provides current trends and analysis of the China Online Gaming Industry, the market will reach US$ 90.52 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 8.45%.

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  • This report provides current trends and analysis of the China Online Gaming Industry, the market will reach US$ 90.52 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 8.45%.
  • Based on Category, China Online Gaming Market was divided into three types: Mobile Gaming, Client Gaming, and Web Gaming.
  • Online Gaming Market was divided into three types: Mobile Gaming, Client Gaming, and Web Gaming.
  • Key significant players in the China Online Gaming Market include NetEase, Tencent, 37 Interactive Entertainment, Zhejiang Century Huatong, Net Dragon, King net Network, Yoozoo Interactive, and Perfect World Entertainment.

Leslie Odom Jr. to Keynote ATD 2023 International Conference

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leslie Odom, Jr., a multi-faceted vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor will deliver the closing keynote at the Association for Talent Development's 2023 International Conference & EXPO in San Diego, California, on May 24, 2023

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  • The Tony and Grammy award-winning entertainer will be the closing keynote at ATD 2023.
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leslie Odom, Jr., a multi-faceted vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor will deliver the closing keynote at the Association for Talent Development's 2023 International Conference & EXPO in San Diego, California, on May 24, 2023
    With a career that spans all performance genres, Odom has received Tony and Grammy Awards as well as an Emmy and, most recently, two Academy Award nominations for his achievements in Broadway, television, film, and music.
  • The ATD International Conference & EXPO is the largest and best attended event for the talent development profession.
  • The 2023 conference, which will be offered in person and virtually, provides world-class speakers, thought leadership, and unprecedented networking and collaboration opportunities.

Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive the Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine announced today that Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the 2022 Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award. Curtis — a critically acclaimed actress across film and television; a recipient of two Golden Globe® Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a People's Choice Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; an Emmy® nominee; and the winner of the Golden Lion Career Honorary Award at the 78th Venice International Film Festival — will be honored at the 21st annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California.

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  • "Jamie Lee Curtis' longstanding, ever-increasing career shatters Hollywood's outmoded stereotypes about aging, and it exemplifies what AARP's Movies for Grownups program is all about," said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.
  • For more than two decades, AARP's Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.
  • "It broke the box office," she told AARP, "and it starred a woman over 50.
  • Proceeds from the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards will benefit Wish of a Lifetime From AARP to help grant life-changing wishes for older adults and shift the way society views aging.

The Trevor Project Honors Janelle Monáe with Annual Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, announced Janelle Monáe (they/them or she/her pronouns) as the recipient of its 2022 Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award, which recognizes influential public figures for their unwavering commitment to LGBTQ mental health awareness. The second annual award marks September's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and amplifies The Trevor Project's mission to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. Monáe joins Lil Nas X – who was the inaugural recipient of the award in 2021 – in receiving this powerful honor that reminds LGBTQ young people that they are not alone.

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  • The second annual award marks September's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and amplifies The Trevor Project's mission to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.
  • A fierce advocate and activist, Mone has consistently used their platform to elevate the voices and experiences of marginalized people.
  • Mone has been outspoken about addressing negative mental health outcomes and ending suicide among LGBTQ young people The Trevor Project's mission.
  • The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

NetEase Releases Diablo® Immortal™ in China on iOS and Android on July 25

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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HANGZHOU, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company") today announced that it has officially launched the highly anticipated Diablo Immortal in the Chinese market on iOS and Android mobile platforms on July 25.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company") today announced that it has officially launched the highly anticipated Diablo Immortal in the Chinese market on iOS and Android mobile platforms on July 25.
  • The latest instalment of the highly popular action role playing game series Diablo was co-developed by NetEase and Blizzard Entertainment.
  • Delivering fantastic gameplay that relishes the Triple-A demon-slaying experience for players, Diablo Immortal also boasts the art style and setting of the iconic Diablo franchise.
  • In addition to its massive and growing gaming community, NetEase's world-class capabilities are clearly reflected in the quality of games like Diablo Immortal.

Next Generation Indie Film Awards Celebrates 2022 Winners

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Generation Indie Film Awards handed out top honors at the second annual Next Generation Indie Film Awards Gala. The 2022 awards ceremony was a sold-out event held at Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The evening of celebration and laughter was led by returning host and co-founder, actor and comedian Calum Worthy.

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  • 2nd Annual ceremony, hosted by Calum Worthy, handed out Awards including over $150,000 Grand Prize of services/credits, largest prize in Indie Film Awards history
    HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Generation Indie Film Awards handed out top honors at the second annual Next Generation Indie Film Awards Gala.
  • A full list of all the nominees and award winners and categories for the 2022 Next Generation Film Awards is available: ON THIS SITE .
  • The film awards evolved from the book awards program in 2020, when Catherine conceptualized the non-profit Next Generation Indie Film Awards Foundation, and Catherine teamed with Andrew Jenkins and her sister Therese 'Tag' Goulet to create the film awards program.
  • The Next Generation Indie Film Awards Foundation is a non-profit organization which supports filmmakers from around the globe through its annual awards and other programs year-round.

Next Generation Indie Film Awards Present Director Rian Johnson with First-Ever Luminary Award

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Generation Indie Film Awards has presented a special award, the first-ever Luminary Award, to Academy Award-nominated American filmmaker Rian Johnson. The Luminary Award, Next Generation Indie Film Awards' highest honor, was presented as part of the annual Gala awards night. Winners were revealed in-person at Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles in an evening of celebration and laughter led by returning host and co-founder, actor and comedian Calum Worthy.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Generation Indie Film Awards has presented a special award, the first-ever Luminary Award, to Academy Award-nominated American filmmaker Rian Johnson.
  • The Luminary Award, Next Generation Indie Film Awards' highest honor, was presented as part of the annual Gala awards night.
  • For more information about the Next Generation Indie Film Awards: https://indiefilmawards.co
    A full list of all the nominees and award winners and categories for the 2022 Next Generation Film Awards is available: ON THIS SITE .
  • The film awards evolved from the book awards program in 2020, when Catherine conceptualized the non-profit Next Generation Indie Film Awards Foundation, and Catherine teamed with Andrew Jenkins and her sister Therese 'Tag' Goulet to create the film awards program.

DNEG to Launch ‘xSTUDIO’ as Open Source Project; Feature-Rich Playback and Review Application for Filmmaking Teams

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220609005702/en/
    DNEG to launch xSTUDIO open-source project, engineered to meet the needs of filmmakers throughout the production process through feature-rich playback and review application.
  • From its conception, xSTUDIO was designed to allow everyone working in the media creation industries to collaborate seamlessly, said Chas Jarrett, Senior VFX Supervisor, DNEG.
  • In xSTUDIO we have created a modern, flexible, feature-rich playback and review application that we hope will become the new industry standard.
  • By developing xSTUDIO and releasing it as an open source project, DNEG has created an opportunity for greater collaboration and more efficient workflows for content creation teams across our industry, added Namit Malhotra, DNEG Chairman and CEO.