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Unity Announces Intent to Acquire Weta Digital

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Weta Digitals tools created unlimited possibilities for us to bring to life the worlds and creatures that originally lived in our imaginations, said Sir Peter Jackson, Chairman & Co-Founder, Weta Digital.

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Weta Digitals tools created unlimited possibilities for us to bring to life the worlds and creatures that originally lived in our imaginations, said Sir Peter Jackson, Chairman & Co-Founder, Weta Digital.
Together, Unity and Weta Digital can create a pathway for any artist, from any industry, to be able to leverage these incredibly creative and powerful tools.
Under the terms of the agreement, Unity will acquire Weta Digital for US$1.625B in a combination of cash and stock.
Joe Marks, Weta Chief Technology Officer, will join Unity as Chief Technology Officer of Weta Digital.

Autoliv and the Piaggio Group join forces to develop a scooter and motorcycle airbag

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

"Autoliv is committed to our vision of Saving More Lives and to providing world class life-saving solutions for mobility and society.

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"Autoliv is committed to our vision of Saving More Lives and to providing world class life-saving solutions for mobility and society.
Autoliv will now work with the Piaggio Group to develop the product further and potentially commercialize the concept.
Established in 1884, the Piaggio Group is Europe's largest scooter and motorcycle manufacturer and one of the world leaders in its sector.
The Group portfolio includes some of the best-known and most iconic light mobility brands, such as Piaggio, Vespa, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Derbi, Ape and Piaggio Commercial.

Autoliv and the Piaggio Group join forces to develop a scooter and motorcycle airbag

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

"Autoliv is committed to our vision of Saving More Lives and to providing world class life-saving solutions for mobility and society.

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"Autoliv is committed to our vision of Saving More Lives and to providing world class life-saving solutions for mobility and society.
Autoliv will now work with the Piaggio Group to develop the product further and potentially commercialize the concept.
Established in 1884, the Piaggio Group is Europe's largest scooter and motorcycle manufacturer and one of the world leaders in its sector.
The Group portfolio includes some of the best-known and most iconic light mobility brands, such as Piaggio, Vespa, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Derbi, Ape and Piaggio Commercial.

Giving Day for Apes: Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center Aims to Raise Funds in 24-Hours for Over 100 Rescued Chimpanzees

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Long-term care, Congo, Multimedia, Atrocity, DRC, Rehabilitation, Democratic republic, Ape, WhatsApp, Chimpanzee, Hunting

In an effort to continue their rescue efforts, the Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center (LPRC) , supported by the Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance,is participating in a special 24-hour fundraising initiative, Giving Day for Apes , on Tuesday, October 12.

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In an effort to continue their rescue efforts, the Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center (LPRC) , supported by the Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance,is participating in a special 24-hour fundraising initiative, Giving Day for Apes , on Tuesday, October 12.
Giving Day for Apes is an annual global day of giving in support of qualified sanctuaries and rescue centers providing rehabilitation or long-term care for apes throughout Africa, Asia and North America.
Let's come together on October 12 and support Lwiro in continuing their work in providing specialized care and comfort for these traumatized chimpanzees."
Since 2002, Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center (LPRC) has been providing a safe home for orphaned chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Green Seal Launches LEED®-Compliant Paint Certification

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Seal today announced a new certification standard for paints and coatings that fully aligns with the latest version of the LEED green building rating system.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Seal today announced a new certification standard for paints and coatings that fully aligns with the latest version of the LEED green building rating system.
"Green Seal's paint standard has rewarded leading manufacturers for low-VOC content, safer formulas, and effective functional performance since it was first issued nearly 30 years ago," said Doug Gatlin, CEO of Green Seal.
Green Seal's certification indicates a paint or coating product is safer for people and the planet than similar products while providing uncompromising performance.
Today, the Green Seal certification mark is a universal symbol that a product or service meets the highest benchmark of health and environmental leadership.

Marina Kosten joins StoryFit as Head of Research & Strategy

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StoryFit is thrilled to announce Marina Kosten, Senior Fellow at Center for the Digital Future at USC Annenberg, as a new Head of Research & Strategy.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StoryFit is thrilled to announce Marina Kosten, Senior Fellow at Center for the Digital Future at USC Annenberg, as a new Head of Research & Strategy.
Kosten's depth of entertainment experience, including more than a decade with 20th Century Fox, uniquely positions her to expand StoryFit's understanding of audience strategy.
"By combining AI-powered data analysis with deep human understanding and strategy, StoryFit is best-positioned to deliver actionable insights to serve the entire entertainment ecosystem."
"At StoryFit, providing strategic audience insights is core to finding success for our entertainment clients," Monica Landers, StoryFit Founder & CEO, said.

Leading Action Figure Company Mego Figures Teams up with Topps to Celebrate the World's Most Iconic Characters

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Available starting onAugust 16, Topps.com will feature exclusive action figures of some of the most iconic characters from Warner Bros, DC, MGM, Fox, and more.

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Available starting onAugust 16, Topps.com will feature exclusive action figures of some of the most iconic characters from Warner Bros, DC, MGM, Fox, and more.
The action figures, available exclusively on Topps.com, will include additional new characters through reimagined classics.
Action figures will be available in a variety of sizes for collectors to enjoy, including 8-inch and 14-inch figures.
Mego, using this blueprint for success, went on to produce a multitude of licensed action figures, dolls, and toys.

Topps Teams Up with Leading Action Figure Company Mego Figures to Celebrate the World's Most Iconic Characters

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Available starting on August 16, Topps.com will feature exclusive action figures of some of the most iconic characters from Warner Bros, DC, MGM, Fox, and more.

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Available starting on August 16, Topps.com will feature exclusive action figures of some of the most iconic characters from Warner Bros, DC, MGM, Fox, and more.
The action figures, available exclusively on Topps.com, will include additional new characters through reimagined classics.
Action figures will be available in a variety of sizes for collectors to enjoy, including 8-inch and 14-inch figures.
Mego, using this blueprint for success, went on to produce a multitude of licensed action figures, dolls, and toys.

New Data from PASA Illuminates State of African Primates

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, Organisms, Primate, Pasa, Ape, Monkey, Wildlife trade, Natural Resources, Environmental conservation

PORTLAND, Ore., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) the largest alliance of wildlife centers in Africareleased its 2020 census of African primates today.

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PORTLAND, Ore., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) the largest alliance of wildlife centers in Africareleased its 2020 census of African primates today.
The report sheds new light on the state of the continent's primates by combining census data collected by PASA member sanctuaries with information on the threats to wild primates and projections of human population growth in Africa.
"The data are clear that African apes and monkeys are under siege," said Gregg Tully, Executive Director of PASA.
PASA members rescued 239 primates a 22% increase over 2019 from poaching, the pet trade, and exploitative entertainment environments.

Leading VFX Provider Crafty Apes Widens Hollywood Footprint with Facility Expansion, Two VFX Supervisor Hires

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Crafty, Ape, English-language films

"We've spent years supporting and challenging each other and couldn't really conceive of ending that relationship," says Kenny about their simultaneous move to Crafty Apes.

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"We've spent years supporting and challenging each other and couldn't really conceive of ending that relationship," says Kenny about their simultaneous move to Crafty Apes.
On his move to Crafty Apes, he says, "I'm extremely excited to be joining Crafty Apes.
I believe Crafty Apes has a sense of flexibility and proactiveness that other larger studios can't match."
I see Crafty Apes as a young, nimble company that has been successfully challenging many of the traditional ways of thinking and working in VFX."