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Cineverse Exclusively Acquires Action-packed Comedy MAD CATS Out of Fantasia for its Midnight Pulp Streaming Service

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse announced today that the Company has acquired all North American rights to the action-packed comedy, MAD CATS out of the Fantasia International Film Festival, where it is making its Canadian premiere on Friday, August 4.  Written and directed by Reiki Tsuno, MAD CATS will premiere exclusively on the Company's streaming service Midnight Pulp, the premier streaming site for all movies fun, weird and strange, available on its AVOD and SVOD apps and FAST linear channel in late 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Written and directed by Reiki Tsuno, MAD CATS will premiere exclusively on the Company's streaming service Midnight Pulp, the premier streaming site for all movies fun, weird and strange, available on its AVOD and SVOD apps and FAST linear channel in late 2023.
  • A crazy mix of comedy and action, MAD CATS tells the story of Taka (Sho Mineo), a shiftless young man, who sets off on a quest to find his missing brother Mune (So Yamanaka).
  • MAD CATS will be catnip to audiences looking for something wild and entertaining and we can't wait for them to experience it."
  • - SLUG Mag
    The deal for MAD CATS was negotiated between Third Window Films' Adam Torel and Cineverse's Selin Kilic.

Sinclair Names Scott Shapiro Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Scott Shapiro has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Scott Shapiro has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy.
  • In the role, Shapiro will be responsible for managing and executing large strategic investments and acquisitions and formulating and facilitating organic opportunities.
  • Previously, Shapiro served as Sinclairs Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer, and CFO/COO of Diamond Sports Group.
  • Shapiro joined Sinclair in 2011 and after fulfilling various roles in finance, launched the Corporate Development team in 2015 where he was promoted to Vice President in 2016, Senior Vice President in 2019, and named Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer in 2020.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Eight Local Television Stations in Champaign and Springfield-Decatur

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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The leading television stations serving the Champaign & Springfield-Decatur television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Champaign & Springfield-Decatur television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Todays launch in Champaign & Springfield-Decatur follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Those stations will broadcast their own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Seven Local Television Stations in Birmingham, AL

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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The leading television stations serving the Birmingham television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

Key Points: 
  • The leading television stations serving the Birmingham television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in Birmingham follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Those stations will broadcast their own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

LiveOne CEO to Present at the Ladenburg Thalmann Virtual Technology Expo and the Sequire Virtual Small Cap Conference

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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LiveOne ( Nasdaq: LVO ), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today that its CEO and Chairman, Robert Ellin, will present at two upcoming virtual investor conferences.

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  • LiveOne ( Nasdaq: LVO ), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today that its CEO and Chairman, Robert Ellin, will present at two upcoming virtual investor conferences.
  • Register to watch both the live presentation and the replay here:
    Investors can also request 1x1 meetings with LiveOne management on the event website.
  • Register to watch both the live presentation and the replay here:
    Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc .
  • (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events.

Diamond Sports Group Appoints David Preschlack as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.
  • David is the ideal person to lead Diamond at this critical point in its development, said Randy Freer, Chairman of DSGs Board of Managers.
  • Prior to joining NBC Sports, David Preschlack built a 20-year career with Disney and ESPN, where he most recently served as executive vice president of the conglomerate's affiliate sales and marketing group.
  • Diamond Sports Group LLC, an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., owns the Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nations leading provider of local sports.

LiveOne Partners with eBay on Exclusive Top Star Sneaker Experience Merging Pop Culture, Style and Music for Loyalty Members   Event Featured Zack Bia DJ Set and Performances by R&B Hitmaker Jeremih, Chase B and DJ Five

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Upon entering the four-hour event featuring an eBay Top Star blue carpet, the 500+ guests were welcomed by an overhead sneaker sky.

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  • Upon entering the four-hour event featuring an eBay Top Star blue carpet, the 500+ guests were welcomed by an overhead sneaker sky.
  • A drop ceiling of hanging sneakers surrounded by fresh lush greenery took guests inside eBay Top Stars first official experience for its members.
  • Inside the exclusive event, guests had the opportunity to transport themselves into the world of eBay Top Star by entering eBay Top Star Infinity a large-scale immersive shoebox.
  • ** Included in the total number of members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute.

Sinclair Launches Redesigned Company Website

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the launch of the companys redesigned, future-forward corporate website www.sbgi.net .

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the launch of the companys redesigned, future-forward corporate website www.sbgi.net .
  • The site was built entirely in-house using Sinclair and Compulses development and graphics teams.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.
  • The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .

Sinclair Announces Agreement with Hyundai Mobis for Development of ATSC 3.0 Automotive Services

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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The collaboration expands Sinclairs coordination with the Korean market and the commitment to bring mobile services to the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration expands Sinclairs coordination with the Korean market and the commitment to bring mobile services to the United States.
  • Joint efforts on the development of new services, business opportunities and deployment models will include geo-targeting capabilities, enhanced GPS, software updates, in-vehicle entertainment, real-time emergency information and a myriad of other public services.
  • The one-to-many architecture of ATSC 3.0 has the capability to provide highly efficient data and entertainment services to the roughly 20 million Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles in the United States.
  • By collaborating with Hyundai Mobis, we can make these services seamless for consumers while providing the efficiency and robustness of ATSC 3.0 for service providers.

LiveOne Joins Forces With MetaVerseBooks and Global Titans to Market Floyd Mayweather’s First-Ever Boxing Match in the Metaverse

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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The deal kicks-off with LiveOne marketing Mayweathers first fight in the metaverse across LiveOnes global network.

Key Points: 
  • The deal kicks-off with LiveOne marketing Mayweathers first fight in the metaverse across LiveOnes global network.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221111005386/en/
    LIVEONE JOINS FORCES WITH METAVERSEBOOKS AND GLOBAL TITANS TO MARKET FLOYD MAYWEATHERS FIRST-EVER BOXING MATCH IN THE METAVERSE (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The first fight will feature Floyd Mayweather vs Deji headlining Global Titans Fight Night in Dubai with a huge undercard at Coca Cola Arena on November 13, 2022, with a weigh-in event on November 12.
  • This event will be the first boxing match broadcasted from a metaverse platform for a true immersive experience.
  • The ticket price to attend and watch the broadcast from Fight Tyme Boxing Arena in MVB Worlds metaverse is $14.99.