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MEDIA ALERT: Leading Into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Geographic Debuts Trailer and Key Art for Emmy® Award-winning Anthology Series, GENIUS: MLK/X

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111662736/en/
    Key Art for GENIUS: MLK/X ©2024 National Geographic Partners, LLC
    WHAT: Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Geographic released the trailer and key art for the newest installment of the Emmy Award-winning anthology series GENIUS: MLK/X.
  • For the first time, the docu-drama series explores the lives of two iconic geniuses: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
  • WHEN: Two episodes will premiere weekly beginning Feb. 1 on National Geographic at 9/8c and will stream the next day on both Disney+ and Hulu .
  • While King advanced racial equality through nonviolent activism, X advocated for Black empowerment, identity and self-determination.

CINESPACE STUDIOS TORONTO LAUNCHES CINECARES WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BELOW-THE-LINE CREW ROLES

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinespace Studios announced the launch of the CineCares Workforce Training program in Toronto to recruit, train and offer meaningful paid work placements on productions filming at Cinespace Studios Toronto to bring new and qualified crew members to the film and television sector in the region.

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinespace Studios announced the launch of the CineCares Workforce Training program in Toronto to recruit, train and offer meaningful paid work placements on productions filming at Cinespace Studios Toronto to bring new and qualified crew members to the film and television sector in the region.
  • "We are happy to partner with Cinespace Studios for the first time for this valuable workforce development program.
  • "The expansion of the CineCares Workforce Training Program into Canada is a major milestone for our efforts to increase representation in below-the-line roles on television.
  • "Through the CineCares Workforce Training program job seekers will gain the tools they need for better careers in the arts and earn bigger paycheques closer to home."

Sonia Coleman Named Chief Human Resources Officer of the Walt Disney Company

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Coleman, who most recently has served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, succeeds Paul Richardson, who is leaving the company after more than 15 years at Disney.
  • Prior to that, Coleman served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney General Entertainment from 2017.
  • Coleman joined Disney in 2008 as Vice President, Human Resources, Disney Consumer Products, a role she held for eight years.

National Geographic Reveals the First Look of the Upcoming Limited Series A SMALL LIGHT

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

To commemorate Hanukkah, National Geographic released a first-look photo from the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, premiering this spring on National Geographic and Disney+.

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  • To commemorate Hanukkah, National Geographic released a first-look photo from the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, premiering this spring on National Geographic and Disney+.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221220005117/en/
    The Frank, van Pels and Gies families celebrate Hanukkah in the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, from National Geographic and ABC Signature in partnership with Keshet Studios.
  • A SMALL LIGHT is produced by ABC Signature in partnership with Keshet Studios for National Geographic.
  • Award-winning and critically acclaimed National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, creates and delivers riveting stories and experiences in natural history, science, adventure and exploration.

Disney General Entertainment Presents ‘Journey Into Storytelling’ With Fan-favorite Shows at D23 Expo 2022

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Disney General Entertainment is bringing more than 30 fan-favorite programs under one roof at this years D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa.

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  • Disney General Entertainment is bringing more than 30 fan-favorite programs under one roof at this years D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa.
  • In addition, fans can see Tamron Hall in-person moderating various panels across D23 Expo.
  • The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will also feature panels, shows and talent appearances across its five stages: Hall D23, Premiere Stage, Backlot Stage, Walt Disney Archive Stage and Hyperion Stage.
  • The name D23 pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood.

Motown/UMe Collaborates with ABC's 'The Wonder Years' to Present "Return to Wonder" Classic Motown Era Playlist Featuring Music Picks From 1960s Era Motown Inspired By The Hit Series

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Catch up on episodes of "The Wonder Years" on Hulu .

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  • Catch up on episodes of "The Wonder Years" on Hulu .
  • The Motown playlist celebrates the music of thelate 1960s to complement the setting of the show and is curated by the music supervisor for "The Wonder Years," Grammy Award-winner Amani "Burt Blackarach" Smith.
  • But after a talk with Lillian, Bill realizes he's being a bit too harsh and forcing his own dreams upon Dean.
  • Lee Daniels, Saladin K. Patterson, Fred Savage, Marc Velez and Bob Daily serve as executive producers.

Global Polo Entertainment Signs Agreement With ESPN Sur and Star+ in Latin America

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Polo Entertainment , the entertainment and media subsidiary of USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) , has announced a blockbuster deal with ESPN LATAM and Star+ .

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Polo Entertainment , the entertainment and media subsidiary of USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) , has announced a blockbuster deal with ESPN LATAM and Star+ .
  • This agreement will bring to South America the finals of the three tournaments that make up the Gauntlet of Polo and, for the first time in the history of the sport, ESPN Sur will also televise the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship, the premier women's polo tournament.
  • Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine's 2020 list of "Top 150 Global Licensors," U.S. Polo Assn.
  • Shannon Stilson - AVP Marketing, USPA Global Licensing and Global Polo Entertainment

Jennifer Aniston to Receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Reporter announced today that entertainment icon Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at THR's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on December 8, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Reporter announced today that entertainment icon Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at THR's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on December 8, 2021, in Los Angeles.
  • Steve Carell, Aniston's co-star on The Morning Show, will present her with the award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
  • An Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner, Aniston will be honored alongside some of Hollywood's most influential women at the WIE gala, which is attended by 600 industry leaders and VIPs.
  • Women in Entertainment is presented by Lifetime and sponsored by Cadillac, Fiji, SAG-AFTRA and eOne, in partnership with Chapman University and Loyola Marymount University.

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.