The Family Channel

"Ruby and the Well" Takes Home Content Innovation Award at MIPCOM CANNES

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYUtv, the home of inspiring family entertainment – available over cable, satellite and free streaming – has been recognized with a Content Innovation Award at MIPCOM. "Ruby and the Well" was honored as "Best Live Action Kids Drama" in Cannes, France. It was nominated in its category along with "Macy Murdoch," "The Argonauts and the Gold Coin," "Phoenix Rise" and "Three."

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  • PROVO, Utah, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYUtv , the home of inspiring family entertainment – available over cable, satellite and free streaming – has been recognized with a Content Innovation Award at MIPCOM.
  • It was nominated in its category along with "Macy Murdoch," "The Argonauts and the Gold Coin," "Phoenix Rise" and "Three."
  • We're honored to be recognized by the Content Innovation Awards and are grateful to be included with such brilliant nominees."
  • The Content Innovation Awards were presented in an exclusive partnership with MIPCOM celebrating companies that are making significant contributions to the transformation of the television industry.

The 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacific is crowned the 2022 WheelsTV POV of the Year

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

GROTON, Mass., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its thirteenth annual gathering, The POV of the Year judges composed of New England Motor Press Association members and WheelsTV management have voted the 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica mini-van The 2022 WheelsTV POV of the Year.

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  • Wayne Carini, Host of Chasing Classic Cars for 18 years on The Discovery Channel, now re-launching Speedvision.
  • NEMPA President and POVY Judge John Paul, recognized as AAA's Northeast Consumer Advocate stated, "The Chrysler Pacifica is a used vehicle that is easy to recommend.
  • Stated Jim Barisano, CEO of WheelsTV, "The New England Motor Press Association and WheelsTV are thrilled to recognize the 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica as the 2022 WheelsTV POV of the Year.
  • Programming includes prime-time series Wild About Wheels, Motor Trend Television, WHEELS, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 50th Anniversary Special.

Toekenz Collectibles Announces Partnership with Boat Rocker

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toekenz Collectibles , and its forthcoming family-focused digital collectibles application, today announced it has secured licenses from global entertainment company, Boat Rocker .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toekenz Collectibles , and its forthcoming family-focused digital collectibles application, today announced it has secured licenses from global entertainment company, Boat Rocker .
  • "We are thrilled to bring fans new and exciting ways to interact with our shows," said Kate Schlomann, Executive Vice President, Brand Management and Content Marketing at Boat Rocker.
  • "Boat Rocker is a next generation entertainment company and we applaud their effort to go beyond traditional media and leverage Web 3 technologies."
  • Through licensing agreements with leading partners, Toekenz connects brands with their target audiences through the creation of blockchain based digital collectibles, games and communities.

CANAL INSURANCE COMPANY APPOINTS NORA CROUCH TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Canal Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Nora N. Crouch joined the company's Board of Directors on October 12, 2022.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Canal Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Nora N. Crouch joined the company's Board of Directors on October 12, 2022.
  • During her tenure with Markel, Ms. Crouch served on the Board of Directors of Markel Ventures, the company's in house private equity investment arm, and on the Board of Directors of AMF Bakery Systems, Markel Ventures' first portfolio company acquisition.
  • "We are fortunate to have Nora Crouch joining our Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Crouch currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Advisors of the James Madison University College of Business, the Board of Directors of Richmond National Group, and the Board of Directors for John Hancock Life Insurance Company USA and its various subsidiaries.

Boat Rocker’s Hit Preschool Series "Dino Ranch" Renewed for Third Season

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Boat Rocker (or the Company) (TSX: BRMI), an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today announced that its hit preschool animated series Dino Ranch has been renewed for a third season.

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  • Boat Rocker (or the Company) (TSX: BRMI), an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today announced that its hit preschool animated series Dino Ranch has been renewed for a third season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005199/en/
    Boat Rockers Hit Preschool Series "Dino Ranch" Renewed for Third Season (Photo: Business Wire)
    Season three of Dino Ranch follows the roarsome success of the show since launch.
  • Season two launched this summer bigger, brighter and packed with even more ropin & riding fun, including the first tentpole 22-minute special Dino-SOAR!
  • Animation services for season three of Dino Ranch will be provided by Boat Rockers Jam Filled Entertainment.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. BRANDS LAUNCH HALLOWEEN ASSORTMENTS EARLY TO ACCOMMODATE STRONG CUSTOMER DEMAND FOR SEASONAL PRODUCTS

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Customers shopping and searching the Williams Sonoma website and retail stores, will find the brands largest Halloween collection to date.

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  • Customers shopping and searching the Williams Sonoma website and retail stores, will find the brands largest Halloween collection to date.
  • To help customers celebrate in style, Williams Sonoma expanded the brands most popular Halloween collections by offering 25% more product than previous years.
  • The full Williams Sonoma Halloween assortment of tabletop, food, baking and tools, and dcor can be found both in stores and online at Williams-Sonoma.com/Halloween .
  • This years Mark & Graham Halloween collection ranges from a new Ghost Cheese Board to a customer favorite Candy Corn Dog Sweater .

The Roku Channel Orders “SLIP,” a New Scripted Comedy Created, Directed and Starring Zoe Lister-Jones

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Colin Davis, Head of Scripted Originals at Roku: "Zoe Lister-Jones has written a truly fantastic show with SLIP.

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  • Colin Davis, Head of Scripted Originals at Roku: "Zoe Lister-Jones has written a truly fantastic show with SLIP.
  • We are so happy to be partnered with Zoe, The Roku Channel and Boat Rocker on our first original series.
  • Half of the top 10 on-demand titles by reach on The Roku Channel in 2021 were Roku Originals.
  • The Roku Channel was a top five channel on the Roku platform in the U.S. by active account reach in Q3 and Q4 2021.

Amazon Luna Cloud Gaming Service Now Available to Everyone in Mainland U.S. with Unique Offer for Amazon Prime Members

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

New Luna features include Live Broadcasting to Twitch and the Luna Phone Controller, which is available in the Luna Controller app for iPhone and Android phones.

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  • New Luna features include Live Broadcasting to Twitch and the Luna Phone Controller, which is available in the Luna Controller app for iPhone and Android phones.
  • New channels available today on Luna include:
    Prime Gaming Channel: Amazon Prime members can now play a rotating selection of games for free on Luna through a dedicated channel.
  • Luna Controller was built for cloud gaming and features Cloud Direct technology and a multiple-antenna design that prioritizes uninterrupted wifi for lower latency gaming.
  • For more details regarding Luna updates, follow us on Twitter @ AmazonLuna , read our Amazon Luna blog ( AmazonLuna.blog ), and play now on Luna ( http://amazon.com/Luna/ ).

Richmond National Appoints Nora N. Crouch to the Company’s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richmond National Group, Inc. and its affiliates(Richmond National) today announced the appointment of Nora N. Crouch to its Board of Directors.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richmond National Group, Inc. and its affiliates(Richmond National) today announced the appointment of Nora N. Crouch to its Board of Directors.
  • With the appointment of Ms. Crouch, the Board increased its size from six to seven directors.
  • We are very pleased to welcome Nora to our board saidWellford Tabor, Chairman of the Board of Richmond National.
  • Richmond National Group, Inc. is the holding company for Richmond National Insurance Company, a specialty excess and surplus lines insurance company serving select wholesale brokers across the country.

WarnerMedia Kids & Family Greenlights new Degrassi Series and Picks Up Degrassi: The Next Generation Library for HBO Max

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Eric Ellenbogen, CEO of WildBrain, said: "I'm delighted that our first-ever commission from HBO Max is for Degrassi, a truly venerable franchise with a highly devoted and passionate audience.

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  • Eric Ellenbogen, CEO of WildBrain, said: "I'm delighted that our first-ever commission from HBO Max is for Degrassi, a truly venerable franchise with a highly devoted and passionate audience.
  • This is yet another evergreen property from our vast IP library that we are reviving with a fresh vision and creative-first approach."
  • We're delighted to be partnering with HBO Max to deliver this new vision to fans and extend Degrassi's legacy."
  • WildBrain's newest series for the brand, titled Degrassi, is set to launch in the US with 10 one-hour episodes on HBO Max in 2023.