Documentary film

The World War II Foundation Names John Fenzel as its Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1. Fenzel is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel, and the founding president of the NewDay USA Foundation. Fenzel will focus on advancing the nonprofit's mission to educate and inspire current and future generations about the compelling stories of the Greatest Generation.

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  • The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
  • SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
  • "It's an honor to be chosen to lead the World War II Foundation," Fenzel said.
  • The Rhode Island-based World War II Foundation travels the world capturing poignant stories through award-winning documentary films shot on location in Europe and the Pacific.

REI Co-op Studios celebrates the release of new co-produced films for fall

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op Studios, the in-house content arm for specialty outdoor retailer REI, today announced the release and expanded distribution of several original feature films, short films and podcasts. Among the projects are "Canary," a feature climate documentary that will begin its major U.S. theatrical run on Sept. 15, "Frybread Face & Me," a narrative film that made its international premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, and Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent, a forthcoming film in partnership with Westbrook Studios.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Co-op Studios , the in-house content arm for specialty outdoor retailer REI, today announced the release and expanded distribution of several original feature films, short films and podcasts.
  • REI Co-op Studios executive produced and helped finance the film, along with Macro, River Road, and Indion Entertainment.
  • REI Co-op Studios executive produced the film in partnership Boardwalk Pictures, producers of "Chef's Table," "Cheer," and "Last Chance U."
  • Beyond feature films, REI Co-op Studios is producing short films and podcasts that will launch on REI's channels through the Fall.
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IMAX® AND OSCAR®-NOMINATED FILMMAKER NATHANIEL KAHN JOIN FORCES ON "DEEP SKY", A DOCUMENTARY ON NASA'S JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE

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Friday, July 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Crazy Boat Pictures Ltd., together with Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn, today announced that they've completed production on "Deep Sky", a new documentary on NASA's Webb Telescope (JWST). The 40-minute short film is narrated by Oscar®-nominated actress Michelle Williams, and is currently slated for release across IMAX's institutional theater network in October 2023.

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  • "'Deep Sky' represents an exciting return to form for IMAX Documentaries and our long tradition of immersive space films," said John Turner, Head of Documentaries for IMAX.
  • "If there ever was a subject tailor-made for IMAX screens, this is it," said Director Nathaniel Kahn.
  • "I'm excited to work with Nathaniel and IMAX to tell the story of the captivating images taken by this new telescope."
  • IMAX and the filmmakers are grateful to NASA, ESA, CSA, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and AURA for their assistance in making this film.

IMAX, BEACH HOUSE PICTURES AND CHINA REVIEW STUDIO JOIN FORCES ON "THE ELEPHANT ODYSSEY", A NEW FEATURE DOCUMENTARY ON CHINA'S WANDERING ELEPHANTS

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Monday, July 3, 2023

NEW YORK and QUANZHOU, China, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX® Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), Beach House Pictures (a Blue Ant Media company) and China Review Studio of China International Communications Group (CICG) today announced the start of production on a new documentary, "The Elephant Odyssey". The film chronicles the epic adventure of the wandering Asian elephants that captivated viewers around the world in 2020 and explores the beautiful, rarely seen world of Yunnan, China where the elephants (called Dá in the local Wa dialect) live. Filmed with stunning IMAX cameras and slated for release across the IMAX network in 2024, the 90-minute film is currently in production in China.

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  • Together with Beach House Pictures, China Review Studio and director Alice Gu, this will be an immersive wildlife documentary like no other."
  • The feature documentary is filmed with IMAX certified cameras and will feature exclusive footage of the elephants' breathtaking 18-month journey through an unprecedented partnership with China Review Studio.
  • The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Alice Gu and co-produced by IMAX, Beach House Pictures, and China Review Studio, associated with the Foreign Languages Press and Lucent Pictures.
  • IMAX's John Turner and Daniel Manwaring, Beach House's Donovan Chan and Jocelyn Little, and China Review Studio's Chen Fang will executive produce.

Comcast Offers Miami Area Xfinity Customers Now TV: a $20 Entertainment Option With 60+ Streaming and Fast Channels, Plus Peacock Premium

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.

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  • Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.
  • NOW TV is available to Xfinity Internet customers for an everyday monthly price of $20, no equipment required, and the ability to sign up and cancel anytime.
  • The service is accessible through the Xfinity Stream app and includes a 20-hour DVR and access on three concurrent streams.
  • Peacock Premium: NOW TV customers also will receive a Peacock Premium subscription at no additional cost via the Peacock app on all devices where the streaming service is available.

Comcast Offers Metro Detroit Xfinity Customers NOW TV: A $20 Entertainment Option With 60+ Streaming and Fast Channels, Plus Peacock Premium

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.

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  • Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.
  • NOW TV is available to Xfinity Internet customers for an everyday monthly price of $20, no equipment required, and the ability to sign up and cancel anytime.
  • The service is accessible through the Xfinity Stream app and includes a 20-hour DVR and access on three concurrent streams.
  • Peacock Premium: NOW TV customers also will receive a Peacock Premium subscription at no additional cost via the Peacock app on all devices where the streaming service is available.

Comcast Offers Chicagoland Xfinity Customers NOW TV: A $20 Entertainment Option With 60+ Streaming and Fast Channels, Plus Peacock Premium

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The new streaming offering includes 40+ live channels from A&E, AMC, Hallmark and Warner Bros.

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  • The new streaming offering includes 40+ live channels from A&E, AMC, Hallmark and Warner Bros.
  • Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.
  • The service is accessible through the Xfinity Stream app and includes a 20-hour DVR and access on three concurrent streams.
  • Peacock Premium: NOW TV customers also will receive a Peacock Premium subscription at no additional cost via the Peacock app on all devices where the streaming service is available.

Comcast Offers Atlanta Xfinity Customers NOW TV: A $20 Entertainment Option With 60+ Streaming and Fast Channels, Plus Peacock Premium

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.

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  • Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.
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    Comcast offers Atlanta Xfinity customers NOW TV.
  • The service is accessible through the Xfinity Stream app and includes a 20-hour DVR and access on three concurrent streams.
  • Peacock Premium: NOW TV customers also will receive a Peacock Premium subscription at no additional cost via the Peacock app on all devices where the streaming service is available.

Comcast Introduces NOW TV: A $20 Entertainment Option With 60+ Streaming and Fast Channels, Plus Peacock Premium

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Today, Comcast unveiled NOW TV a new streaming offering that includes 40+ live channels from A&E, AMC, Hallmark and Warner Bros.

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  • Today, Comcast unveiled NOW TV a new streaming offering that includes 40+ live channels from A&E, AMC, Hallmark and Warner Bros.
  • Discovery, plus 20+ integrated FAST channels from NBC, Sky and Xumo Play, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost.
  • Built using cross-company innovation and technology from Xfinity, Peacock, Sky and Xumo, NOW TV is the first streaming offering in the market to combine a live TV streaming service, free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, and a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service.
  • Peacock Premium: NOW TV customers also will receive a Peacock Premium subscription at no additional cost via the Peacock app on all devices where the streaming service is available.

The Hit Chinese Documentary "Once Upon a Bite 4" Explores the Global Collaborative Filming Model Under COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, March 17, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230317005106/en/
    The hit Chinese documentary "Once Upon a Bite 4" explores the global collaborative filming model under COVID-19 pandemic (Photo: Business Wire)
    Restricted by COVID-19 epidemic, a new mode of long-distance collaboration emerged as the times require.
  • Local researcher and crew members would communicate with the Chinese team through video conference twice a day.
  • Once Upon a Bite 4 – Grain Planet filmed eight stories around the globe, and collaborated across all time zones.
  • The Chinese documentary team, DOClabs Beijing, wanted to help the world better understand China and each other through food.