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100 Full Sail University Graduates Credited on 75th Primetime Emmy-Winning Projects

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

WINTER PARK, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University is excited to announce that 100 Full Sail graduates have been credited on 52 winning projects across 81 categories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place last night, January 15. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the awards show broadcast live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University is excited to announce that 100 Full Sail graduates have been credited on 52 winning projects across 81 categories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place last night, January 15.
  • "Our graduates continue to make an impact on the world of entertainment media and emerging technologies," said Jay Noble, Vice President of Alumni at Full Sail University.
  • Full Sail University graduates served in roles ranging from Environment Artist and Visual Effect Art Director to ADR Mixer and more.
  • This year, over 275+ Full Sail alumni were credited on 199 nominated projects across 109 categories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo Are the First Artists to Be Announced to Perform at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

GRAMMY® Award winners and current nominees Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo will perform at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards ®.

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  • GRAMMY® Award winners and current nominees Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo will perform at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards ®.
  • * Prior to the Telecast, the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at 12:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on live.GRAMMY.com .
  • This first round of performers was unveiled earlier today on CBS and additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks.
  • The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy® for the fourth consecutive year.

FIJI Water Takes Over the Red Carpet with 2024 Awards Season

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FIJI® Water is dedicating the start of 2024 to Hollywood’s red carpet.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FIJI® Water is dedicating the start of 2024 to Hollywood’s red carpet.
  • As America’s number one premium imported bottled water, FIJI Water will grace 20 of the entertainment industry’s top events and red carpets during the first eight weeks of the year, including the 75th EMMY® Awards, AFI AWARDS, Critics Choice Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards, and GRAMMY Awards®.
  • Immediately following the Critics Choice Awards, FIJI Water will celebrate the best in television and emerging media as the Official Water Partner of the 75th Emmy Awards Season for the 10th consecutive year.
  • FIJI Water will round out awards season with the Film Independent Spirit Awards for the 10th consecutive year.

Television Academy Announces Corporate Partners for the 75th Emmy® Awards Season

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

FIJI Water is proud to be the Official Water Partner of the 75th Emmy Awards season, returning for the 10th consecutive year.

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  • FIJI Water is proud to be the Official Water Partner of the 75th Emmy Awards season, returning for the 10th consecutive year.
  • Johnnie Walker will celebrate the outstanding achievements in television as the Official Spirits Partner of the 75th Emmys season.
  • As the Official Hotel Partner of the 75th Emmy Awards season, The Ritz-Carlton will join the Television Academy in celebrating the talented artists and television professionals who have inspired audiences around the world.
  • United Airlines proudly kicks off its 24-year partnership with the Television Academy as the Official Airline and longest-standing partner for the historic 75th Emmy Awards season.

Elf in Concert: a 20th Anniversary Celebration in Los Angeles With Renowned Director Jon Favreau and Composer/Conductor John Debney

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a remarkable celebration of the 20th anniversary of the holiday classic, Elf, film enthusiasts and fans alike congregated at the distinguished Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles for Elf in Concert.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a remarkable celebration of the 20th anniversary of the holiday classic, Elf, film enthusiasts and fans alike congregated at the distinguished Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles for Elf in Concert.
  • This unique event, co-produced by CineConcerts and Innovation Arts and Entertainment, was graced by the esteemed director Jon Favreau, the visionary behind the film’s creation, and the Oscar-nominated composer John Debney.
  • The pair welcomed a captivated audience, sharing insights and anecdotes from the making of this timeless movie.
  • The event spotlight shone on director Jon Favreau and composer John Debney, as they addressed the audience from the Peacock Theater’s stage.

Meet MNTN Next Gen TV

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

MNTN, the Hardest Working Software in TV and a trailblazer in Performance TV advertising, today unveiled MNTN Next Gen TV.

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  • MNTN, the Hardest Working Software in TV and a trailblazer in Performance TV advertising, today unveiled MNTN Next Gen TV.
  • “MNTN's Next Gen TV is not just a software update; it’s a significant evolution of Performance TV,” said MNTN President and CEO Mark Douglas.
  • MNTN Next Gen TV is a necessity for any advertiser precisely at the moment when marketers need it the most.”
    MNTN Customers who gained early access to MNTN Next Gen TV are already seeing impactful results.
  • Mikayla Ceraso, Growth Marketing Manager at Tuckernuck shared, “After MNTN released Next Gen TV, our ROAS increased by 65% the following month — both in the MNTN platform and in Google Analytics, where we use our conversion measurement methodology.

Mattel Names Michelle Mendelovitz Head of Mattel Television Studios

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Michelle Mendelovitz has been named Head of Mattel Television Studios.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Michelle Mendelovitz has been named Head of Mattel Television Studios.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116621555/en/
    Michelle Mendelovitz, Head of Mattel Television Studios (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Michelle is a powerful creative leader with a wealth of experience working with top studios and creators to make innovative, quality content across genres and platforms.
  • I look forward to the impact Michelle and Mattel Television Studios will have on expanding the content slate to the delight of our fans around the globe.”
    Mendelovitz brings to Mattel significant expertise in content development and production gained from senior roles at Disney 20th Television Studios, Apple TV+, Sony Pictures Television, and CBS Television Network.
  • In 2023 alone, Mattel Television Studios has premiered 12 series and specials.

Peacock-Exclusive Dec. 23 Bills-Chargers Matchup with AFC Playoff Implications and Jan. 13 NFL Wild Card Game Exclusively Available to Commercial Establishments via Peacock Sports Pass through EverPass Media

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

EverPass Media and Peacock Sports Pass will bring commercial establishments two Peacock-exclusive NFL games this 2023 season, including the first-ever NFL playoff game exclusively available through streaming.

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  • EverPass Media and Peacock Sports Pass will bring commercial establishments two Peacock-exclusive NFL games this 2023 season, including the first-ever NFL playoff game exclusively available through streaming.
  • To be ready on gameday, commercial establishments should sign up for Peacock Sports Pass via EverPass as soon as possible to set up streaming equipment and test the service.
  • NFL Wild Card Playoff Game: Saturday, January 13, 2024
    As the first NFL Playoff Game ever to be exclusively available through streaming, bar and restaurant operators have an opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of NFL Wild Card Weekend and bring in guests for a premium out-of-home viewing experience.
  • To stream these two Peacock-exclusive NFL games, businesses must be equipped with a proper commercial license and streaming hardware from EverPass.

Comcast Introduces Multi-Gig Symmetrical Speeds in Atlanta

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Comcast announced that this month Atlanta residents in select neighborhoods became among the first in the nation to receive symmetrical multi-gigabit upload and download speeds powered by DOCSIS 4.0 technology.

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  • Comcast announced that this month Atlanta residents in select neighborhoods became among the first in the nation to receive symmetrical multi-gigabit upload and download speeds powered by DOCSIS 4.0 technology.
  • The latest version of DOCSIS technology is a giant leap forward in Internet connectivity, delivering symmetrical speeds, low latency, and ultimate capacity over the connections that already exist in customer homes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114912836/en/
    DOCSIS technology is a giant leap forward in Internet connectivity that can deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds to customers over the connections that already exist in tens of millions of homes in Comcast markets across the country.
  • Comcast is already the largest provider of gigabit-plus Internet speeds in the country and was the first to deliver gigabit speeds over its entire network.

GRAMMY® Nominations Kick off 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Season

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Friday, November 10, 2023

"We are thrilled to kick off GRAMMY® season with this year's diverse and genre-bending slate of nominees, representing the best of their craft and an incredible year of music," said Harvey Mason jr, CEO of the Recording Academy.

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  • "We are thrilled to kick off GRAMMY® season with this year's diverse and genre-bending slate of nominees, representing the best of their craft and an incredible year of music," said Harvey Mason jr, CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • The final round of GRAMMY voting, which will determine GRAMMY recipients, will take place Dec. 14, 2023 – Jan. 4, 2024.
  • The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy.
  • The following is a sampling of nominations from the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards' 94 Categories.