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ReFrame and IMDbPro Award the ReFrame Stamp to 29 Feature Films Released in 2023

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .

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  • The findings of the 2023 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE .
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Since 2020, the number of films in the annual Top 100 that qualify for the ReFrame Stamp has not increased.
  • 29 of the analyzed films were exclusively released to streaming services, and 11 of these earned the Stamp (37.9%).
  • To award the Stamp, ReFrame reviews cast and crew data for all eligible films on the IMDbPro list of the 100 most popular films of 2023.

Mary Brown's Chicken unveils limited-edition Team Feast and national contest inspired by Searchlight Pictures' NEXT GOAL WINS

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Friday, November 3, 2023

The value-driven meal inspired by the film includes new menu additions - creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes and cinnamon biscuits

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  • The value-driven meal inspired by the film includes new menu additions - creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes and cinnamon biscuits
    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
  • Enter* for the chance to win a $5,000 travel voucher with Air Canada, a private screening, merch packs and more!
  • TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - Mary Brown's Chicken – the 100 per cent Canadian-owned quick service restaurant – unveiled new additions to their winter menu alongside announcing a national contest, in collaboration with Searchlight Pictures' NEXT GOAL WINS, which releases in theatres on Nov. 17.
  • Don't miss your chance to enter and see NEXT GOAL WINS when it hits theatres on Nov. 17!

AB INTL GROUP Announces Movie Theaters Business Updates

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Monday, March 20, 2023

NEW YORK, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AB International Group Corp. (OTC: ABQQ), an intellectual property (IP) and movie investment and licensing firm today announced its cinemas business updates.

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  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AB International Group Corp. (OTC: ABQQ), an intellectual property (IP) and movie investment and licensing firm today announced its cinemas business updates.
  • AB’s cinemas business entity AB Cinemas NY, Inc. operations “The Mt.
  • Kisco Theatre New York” has been commenced official fully open on last November.
  • AB continues its theatre acquisition strategy, seeks successful negotiation acquire 10 locations geographically east coast total about 5,000 seats, achieve economies of scale.

EVA LONGORIA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF COOKWARE LINE RISA

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress, director, entrepreneur and activist, Eva Longoria and Heyday announced today the launch of Risa, a new multi-functional stove-to-table cookware line that brings people together to make memories in the kitchen. 

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  • Eva Longoria partners with Heyday, the leading next-generation platform accelerating e-commerce brands, on a new stove-to-table cookware line
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress, director, entrepreneur and activist, Eva Longoria and Heyday announced today the launch of Risa, a new multi-functional stove-to-table cookware line that brings people together to make memories in the kitchen.
  • "With our stove-to-table cookware line, we celebrate moments of togetherness in the kitchen through our accessible design to make cooking easy."
  • Risa is a new cookware brand launched by Eva Longoria in partnership with Heyday as their first celebrity venture.
  • Additionally, in December 2021, CNN announced it had set Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico, an original docuseries slated to launch in 2023.

PURE FLIX ENTERTAINMENT, SONY'S ENTERTAINMENT STREAMER, NAMES LOREN SCHWARTZ CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Flix Entertainment, faith streaming division of Sony AFFIRM Films, announced today that Loren Schwartz has been named the Chief Marketing Officer, bringing him back to the Sony family.

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  • CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Flix Entertainment, faith streaming division of Sony AFFIRM Films, announced today that Loren Schwartz has been named the Chief Marketing Officer, bringing him back to the Sony family.
  • Schwartz will oversee the day-to-day management of Pure Flix's worldwide marketing efforts for the Sony-owned streamer.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Pure Flix team and utilize the tools and resources I have cultivated throughout the years," commented Schwartz.
  • White, founding partner of Pure Flix added, "Loren has a strategic vision that few others in our business today can match.

T-Mobile and Disney StudioLAB Team Up to Advance Storytelling Innovation Using 5G

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Now, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is joining StudioLAB on its quest to help develop advanced storytelling capabilities with a new five-year innovation partnership unveiled today at the Un-carrier's 5G Forward event.

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  • Now, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is joining StudioLAB on its quest to help develop advanced storytelling capabilities with a new five-year innovation partnership unveiled today at the Un-carrier's 5G Forward event.
  • Other innovations might improve how video content is transferred in real time from remote locations to the cloud using T-Mobiles 5G network.
  • Located on the Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, California, StudioLAB is home to an advanced development team that is focused on innovation in creative technologies.
  • With its leading 5G network as the foundation, T-Mobile fuels innovation and helps build the 5G ecosystem with a number of initiatives.

Stage 32 Founder & CEO Richard Botto Joins Fast Company Executive Board

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Founded in 2021, the Fast Company Executive Board is a private, vetted professional organization that gives its members a unique, industry-leading peer group.

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  • Founded in 2021, the Fast Company Executive Board is a private, vetted professional organization that gives its members a unique, industry-leading peer group.
  • "I am honored to be appointed to the Fast Company Executive Board," said RB.
  • "We are pleased to accept Richard Botto into the Fast Company Executive Board," said Scott Gerber, founder of the Fast Company Executive Board, "When leaders gather in curated, private settings, they can collaborate and create new business opportunities across a broad range of industries.
  • As a Fast Company Executive Board member, Botto will be empowered to share his insights and perspectives across a number of Fast Company platforms.

Walt Disney Records, Taylor Guitars and GuitarGuitar Come Together To Highlight The Disney Guitar Playlist With A Random Prize Draw

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Friday, November 19, 2021

BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney Records, Taylor Guitars and GuitarGuitar celebrate peaceful and relaxing acoustic-guitar arrangements from the Disney song catalog with a random prize draw. The prize draw includes an array of incredible prizes for Disney fans and music lovers, including a new guitar from Taylor Guitars, a £100 gift card from GuitarGuitar music store and a full Disney Vinyl collection.

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  • Prizes Include guitars from Taylor Guitars, Gift Cards From GuitarGuitar And Disney's Vinyl Collection Including Acoustic Renditions Of Favorite Disney Songs
    BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Walt Disney Records, Taylor Guitars and GuitarGuitar celebrate peaceful and relaxing acoustic-guitar arrangements from the Disney song catalog with a random prize draw .
  • "We hope our partnership with Taylor Guitars and GuitarGuitar inspires guitar players everywhere to pursue their own musical creativity."
  • These tracks will be featured in the official Disney Guitar Playlist , available wherever music streams.
  • Disney Music Group is home to Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records, Disney Concerts, Disney Music Publishing and Buena Vista Records.

Nelvana Secures Distribution of The Hardy Boys on Disney+ Internationally

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

"We are so excited for audiences around the world to experience The Hardy Boys series, whether it's their first introduction to the franchise or they're fans of the original books," said Mellany Masterson, Head of Nelvana Enterprises.

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  • "We are so excited for audiences around the world to experience The Hardy Boys series, whether it's their first introduction to the franchise or they're fans of the original books," said Mellany Masterson, Head of Nelvana Enterprises.
  • "Disney+ is the perfect platform to connect families and teens internationally with the high-stakes adventure, compelling storylines and endearing characters that resonate so well with audiences."
  • The Hardy Boysis based on the beloved books by Franklin W. Dixon and features the principal characters in their teen years.
  • Season 2 is set to premiere on Hulu in the U.S., YTV and STACKTV in Canada, and Disney+ internationally in 2022.

Disney+ now available on VIDAA Smart OS

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney+, a world-renowned streaming application, and VIDAA, a Linux-based smart TV operating system, announced that Disney+ will be coming soon to VIDAA Smart OS-powered Hisense and Toshiba smart televisions, with the latest firmware version.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney+, a world-renowned streaming application, and VIDAA, a Linux-based smart TV operating system, announced that Disney+ will be coming soon to VIDAA Smart OS-powered Hisense and Toshiba smart televisions, with the latest firmware version.
  • VIDAA Smart OS is a Linux-based open smart TV operating system.
  • The independent company VIDAA USA was established in 2019, and it has - in just two years - become a strong global contender in the smart TV platform space.
  • "Our cooperation with The Walt Disney Company is a major milestone for our organisation, "said Guy Edri, EVP of VIDAA USA.