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Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires, Including President of Cineworld International

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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  • Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
  • Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International.
  • “We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team,” stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
  • In his role, Sotomayor will lead international teams outside of the US, including Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, as well as Cineworld and Picturehouse in the UK.

Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires, Including President of Cineworld International

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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  • Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
  • Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International.
  • “We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team,” stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
  • In his role, Sotomayor will lead international teams outside of the US, including Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, as well as Cineworld and Picturehouse in the UK.

Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineworld Group, representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineworld Group, representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
  • Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International, and John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal.
  • "We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team," stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
  • "With their combined industry experience, leadership and communication skills, we are well-positioned to lead the best team in exhibition driving growth and success for Cineworld Group on a global level."

JCPenney Releases All-New Collection Inspired by Hit Series “Abbott Elementary” to Celebrate Teachers Uplifting Their Communities

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Discovery Global Consumer Products debuted its new, exclusive “Abbott Elementary” collection, featuring apparel designed to elevate everyday fashion with the ultimate role models – teachers – in mind.

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  • Discovery Global Consumer Products debuted its new, exclusive “Abbott Elementary” collection, featuring apparel designed to elevate everyday fashion with the ultimate role models – teachers – in mind.
  • Discovery Global Consumer Products debuted its new, exclusive “Abbott Elementary” collection, featuring apparel designed to elevate everyday fashion with the ultimate role models – teachers – in mind.
  • Even better, school dress codes were taken into consideration when creating the collection, so teachers have one less thing to worry about.
  • Teachers can receive an additional 10% off when they show their teacher ID, in-stores only, until Oct. 8.

"ABBOTT ELEMENTARY" AND TOP GUN: MAVERICK PUBLICITY CAMPAIGNS WIN TOP HONORS AT THE 60TH ANNUAL ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS

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Friday, March 10, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ICG Publicists (The International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) announced winners of its 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards in nine categories honoring excellence in publicity campaigns for motion picture and television programs. "Abbott Elementary" (Warner Bros. Television/ABC) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign. Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Jerry Bruckheimer Films) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign. This year's luncheon, held at The Beverly Hilton, was chaired by Tim Menke and Sheryl Main.

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  • "Abbott Elementary" (Warner Bros. Television/ABC) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign.
  • Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Jerry Bruckheimer Films) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign.
  • Baird Steptoe, Local 600 National President, congratulated the ICG Publicists on their 60-year history.
  • The ICG Publicists also recognized the centennial anniversaries of The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Studios.

Roku Locks FAST Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for The Roku Channel; New FAST Channels Will Feature Popular Titles Including “Westworld,” “The Bachelor,” “Cake Boss,” “Say Yes to the Dress,” “F-Boy Island,” and More

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Discovery, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, have inked a groundbreaking deal to bring Warner Bros. branded FAST channels to The Roku Channel.

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  • Discovery, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, have inked a groundbreaking deal to bring Warner Bros. branded FAST channels to The Roku Channel.
  • Featuring popular premium content including “Westworld,” “The Bachelor,” “Cake Boss,” “Say Yes to the Dress,” “F-Boy Island,” and more, the channels will arrive on The Roku Channel in spring 2023.
  • On top of bringing streamers brand-new FAST channels, the deal will also usher in about 2000 hours of on-demand library programming to The Roku Channel.
  • Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku platform.

Quinta Brunson to Receive ICG Publicists 2023 Television Showperson Award

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Monday, January 30, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-award-winning writer, producer, comedian and actor Quinta Brunson , creator of ABC and Warner Bros. Television's groundbreaking TV series Abbott Elementary, will receive the ICG Publicists ( International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) 2023 Television Showperson Award.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-award-winning writer, producer, comedian and actor Quinta Brunson , creator of ABC and Warner Bros. Television's groundbreaking TV series Abbott Elementary, will receive the ICG Publicists ( International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) 2023 Television Showperson Award.
  • Brunson will be honored at the 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on Friday, March 10, 2023.
  • The series' publicists are also nominated for the 2023 Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign.
  • For information on additional award nominees and the ICG Publicists Awards 2023, visit: www.icg600.com .

HGTV DREAM HOME 2023 GIVEAWAY IN MORRISON, COLORADO, NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

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Friday, December 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning at 9 a.m. ET today, December 23, 2022, through 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 16, 2023, fans can enter for their chance to win the HGTV® Dream Home 2023 located in Morrison, CO. The prize package, valued at over $2.7 Million, includes the brand new, fully furnished home, an all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and $100,000 from Ally. Eligible fans can enter for a chance to win twice per day at HGTV.com and FoodNetwork.com, where they will also find full details and the official rules, as well as additional home features.

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  • ET on Thursday, February 16, 2023, fans can enter for their chance to win the HGTV® Dream Home 2023 located in Morrison, CO.
  • An adventurer's dream, Morrison provides camping at Bear Creek Lake, world-class hiking through Jackson County, fishing, and scenic drives, making it perfect to enjoy activities year-round.
  • Viewers can tune-in to the one-hour special HGTV Dream Home 2023 on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 10 p.m.
  • ET on HGTV and on discovery+ and HGTV GO on Monday, January 2, 2023.

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GUNNAR WIEDENFELS TO PRESENT AT THE CITI 2023 COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

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  • Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced that its Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels will present at Citi's 2023 Communications, Media & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
  • A link to the live webcast of the presentation will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Warner Bros.
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HGTV UNVEILS THE HGTV DREAM HOME 2023 IN MORRISON, COLORADO

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HGTV, a member of the Warner Bros. Discovery family of brands, today opened the doors to the HGTV® Dream Home 2023, a newly built, fully furnished home located in Morrison, CO. The winner of the sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which includes all of the furnishings, an all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and $100,000 from Ally, a prize package valued at over $2.7 million.

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  • "This year's HGTV Dream Home is designed around the natural splendor of Morrison, with outdoor space that truly feels like a secluded, spectacular oasis," said Flynn.
  • The official entry period of the HGTV Dream Home 2023 is 9 a.m.
  • Viewers can tune-in to the one-hour special HGTV Dream Home 2023 on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 10 p.m.
  • ET on HGTV and on discovery+ and HGTV GO on Monday, January 2, 2023.