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Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment Unveil A New Trailer and Frightening Monsters for SILENT HILL: Ascension, A Genvid Interactive Streaming Series

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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NEW YORK and TOKYO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment shared a new trailer for SILENT HILL: Ascension, a Genvid Interactive Streaming Series going live later this year.

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  • SILENT HILL: Ascension will expand the SILENT HILL universe, explore intergenerational trauma, and give the audience the power to impact SILENT HILL canon forever
    Fans will have direct and permanent influence on the story and characters of SILENT HILL: Ascension, a canonical entry in the SILENT HILL franchise
    NEW YORK and TOKYO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment shared a new trailer for SILENT HILL: Ascension, a Genvid Interactive Streaming Series going live later this year.
  • SILENT HILL: Ascension follows multiple main characters from locations around the world tormented by new and terrifying SILENT HILL monsters.
  • "By participating in SILENT HILL: Ascension you will leave your legacy in the canon of SILENT HILL.
  • "SILENT HILL fans and horror audiences everywhere have a lot to look forward to," said Motoi Okamoto, a producer of the SILENT HILL series at Konami Digital Entertainment.

THE OPPORTUNITY NETWORK CELEBRATES 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH "NIGHT OF OPPORTUNITY" GALA

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 3rd, 2023 The Opportunity Network (OppNet) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 16th annual Night of Opportunity Gala, honoring and celebrating OppNet Fellows and industry leaders who have committed to expanding inclusion, opportunity, and access in critical ways. This fundraising event will highlight OppNet's mission to close the opportunity gap that exists for students of color that have been historically underrepresented.

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  • This fundraising event will highlight OppNet's mission to close the opportunity gap that exists for students of color that have been historically underrepresented.
  • "We have been working for 20 years to ensure that our students have access to every resource and social capital to thrive," said AiLun Ku, President and CEO of The Opportunity Network.
  • "Not only do we create opportunities but have been working hard to break down the systemic barriers that stand in our students' way.
  • OppNet's Gala is its most impactful night of the year, raising critical funds to support its work and bringing together a strong network of a thousand individual supporters and corporate partners.

Apple TV+ wins Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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This evening, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors Apple Original Film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse with the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, at the 95th Annual Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

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  • This evening, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors Apple Original Film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse with the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, at the 95th Annual Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
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    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors Apple Original Film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse with the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.
  • The acclaimed film was also recently honored with a BAFTA Film Award win, four Annie Awards including Best Special Production, and an NAACP Image Awards nomination for Outstanding Short Form (Animated) film.
  • The film is executive produced by Jony Ive and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri).

Calling All Active Military, Veterans & Family Members Interested in Entertainment Careers

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Last year, over 500 veterans, service members and military family members attended the virtual event, learning from more than 50 speakers during 17 unique sessions.

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  • Last year, over 500 veterans, service members and military family members attended the virtual event, learning from more than 50 speakers during 17 unique sessions.
  • The agenda included live panels featuring veterans and writers from Warner Bros. Television/CBS's United States of Al and CBS's SEAL Team.
  • "Veterans don't always immediately think of the entertainment industry when transitioning," said Tom McCafferty, the Vice-Chair of VME.
  • Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to connect U.S. military veterans working or aspiring to work in the entertainment industry to jobs, internships and educational opportunities.

Sharknado Co-Creator and Snowpiercer Producer Launch New Token $FLIX to Revolutionize Indie Film

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Their company American Meme will leverage $FLIX to raise capital for a slate of indie films that appeal to both film and crypto enthusiasts.

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  • Their company American Meme will leverage $FLIX to raise capital for a slate of indie films that appeal to both film and crypto enthusiasts.
  • The founders envision a growing, robust community of crypto and film enthusiasts who can invest in indie filmmaking both financially and creatively.
  • We want their help in creating the next hit movie, says co-founder Ben Rosenblatt, a producer of Snowpiercer, Star Wars and Star Trek films and series.
  • $FLIX champions independent film by raising capital, investing in novel ideas, and leveraging blockchain transactions to fund movie projects from its proprietary token.

Hannah Minghella to Deliver The Archer School for Girls' Commencement Address

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hannah Minghella, President of Motion Pictures at Bad Robot and former President of Production for Columbia and TriStar Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, will deliver The Archer School for Girls' commencement address on May 27, 2022. A graduate of North London Collegiate School for girls and the mother of three daughters, Minghella also serves on Archer's Board of Trustees.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hannah Minghella, President of Motion Pictures at Bad Robot and former President of Production for Columbia and TriStar Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, will deliver The Archer School for Girls' commencement address on May 27, 2022.
  • A graduate of North London Collegiate School for girls and the mother of three daughters, Minghella also serves on Archer's Board of Trustees.
  • Hannah Minghella is among them," said Head of School Elizabeth English.
  • Hannah Minghella serves as President of Motion Pictures at Bad Robot Productions under the leadership of JJ Abrams and Katie McGrath.

Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures Announce J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Will Produce Hot Wheels Live-Action Motion Picture

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that J.J. Abrams Bad Robot will produce Hot Wheels, a live-action motion picture featuring the iconic and timeless toy racing car.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that J.J. Abrams Bad Robot will produce Hot Wheels, a live-action motion picture featuring the iconic and timeless toy racing car.
  • As the global leader in car culture, Hot Wheels has been igniting the challenger spirit in auto enthusiasts for generations, said Robbie Brenner, Executive Producer, Mattel Films.
  • Growing up, Hot Wheels were more than just cars, they were vehicles for our imaginations, said Peter Dodd, Vice President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures are also partners on the upcoming motion picture, Barbie.

Entertainment Industry Enlists Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME) to Host Third Annual Virtual Summit

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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In addition to workshops with human resources representatives during the event, participants of the Summit will be eligible to take part in an entertainment industry recruitment week hosted by VME in early December.

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  • In addition to workshops with human resources representatives during the event, participants of the Summit will be eligible to take part in an entertainment industry recruitment week hosted by VME in early December.
  • Those candidates will be able to meet directly with veterans already working in the industry for mentorship opportunities, as well as with recruiters for resume review and interview coaching.
  • "The goal of this Summit is to bring together the entertainment and military communities and highlight career opportunities in the industry," said actor and VME Co-Chair Tom McCafferty.
  • "We're incredibly grateful to all our partners who continue to help open doors for veterans that have long been otherwise inaccessible."

The Hybrid Marketing and Production Company Redbear Takes Home an Emmy Award

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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"I have won a few awards in my 30+ years of working in film and production but an Emmy award feels special," says Redbear Films Co-Owner and Executive Producer, PJ Haarsma.

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  • "I have won a few awards in my 30+ years of working in film and production but an Emmy award feels special," says Redbear Films Co-Owner and Executive Producer, PJ Haarsma.
  • "I couldn't be more proud to bring the award home to my family and to the entire Redbear team."
  • Redbear has grown in recent years from a photography and commercial production company to a hybrid agency that has verticals not only in production but digital marketing, TV production (Con Man), publishing (The Softwire), and original content (Retro Replay).
  • This summer Redbear marketing will be launching a rebrand for ONE Condoms and producing a commercial for Fruit of the Loom.

2021 NALIP Media Summit Coming Virtually this Summer

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

The NALIP Media Summit hopes to boost, connect, and celebrate Latinx industry professionals through sessions, workshops, exclusive screenings, and mentorship opportunities.

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  • The NALIP Media Summit hopes to boost, connect, and celebrate Latinx industry professionals through sessions, workshops, exclusive screenings, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Last year's virtual NALIP Media Summit successfully hosted over 1,300 attendees from not only across the country, but around the world.
  • "WarnerMedia is thrilled to collaborate with our longtime ally to bring the 2021 edition of the NALIP Media Summit to diverse audiences across the nation and the globe.
  • NALIP serves the needs of diverse content creators including producers, performers, writers, directors, and industry professionals through events and programs such as the NALIP Media Summit, Latino Media Market, Latino Media Fest, Diverse Women in Media Forum, and Latino Lens Incubators.