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'SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE' SCORES BEST FEATURE ANNIE ALONG WITH SIX OTHER CATEGORIES AT THE 51ST ANNIE AWARDS™

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Sunday, February 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.
  • Best Independent Feature was presented to Robot Dreams (Arcadia Motion Pictures).
  • Best Special Production was presented to Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (Wildbrain Studios in association with Apple), Best Short Subject was presented to WAR IS OVER!
  • Best Character Animation – Feature went to The Boy and the Heron (Studio Ghibli Distributed by GKIDS) and Best Character Animation – Live Action was presented to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Legendary Paula Abdul to be Honored at Hollywood Christmas Parade as Humanitarian of the Year

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Abdul's spirit of compassion aligns perfectly with the Hollywood Christmas Parade, a cherished tradition that has been spreading holiday cheer and fostering community spirit for an incredible 91 years.

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  • Abdul's spirit of compassion aligns perfectly with the Hollywood Christmas Parade, a cherished tradition that has been spreading holiday cheer and fostering community spirit for an incredible 91 years.
  • As Grand Marshal, he will lead the parade in a grand procession of Hollywood celebrities, vintage movie cars, award-winning bands, larger-than-life character balloons, and vibrant floats.
  • The Hollywood Christmas Parade, presented by Associated Television International in partnership with The City of Los Angeles, will air in primetime on The CW on December 15, 2023.
  • After several national tours, Paula enjoyed her Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl Las Vegas residency in 2019.

FIRST LOOK AT NEWEST KENDRICK BROTHERS' THEATRICAL RELEASE: 'THE FORGE' FROM AFFIRM FILMS AND PROVIDENT FILMS

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of the powerful box office hit WAR ROOM are in for an exciting new adventure coming August 23, 2024. AFFIRM Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (SPE) company, and Provident Films announce the release of the Kendrick Brothers' newest film, THE FORGE, a bold, inspirational drama about the power of mentorship that takes place in the same cinematic world as WAR ROOM, their 2015 hit film that claimed a rare A+ Cinema Score.

Key Points: 
  • THE FORGE is their newest feature, joining FACING THE GIANTS, FIREPROOF, COURAGEOUS, OVERCOMER and the #1 box-office hit WAR ROOM.
  • THE FORGE is directed by Alex Kendrick (WAR ROOM) and produced by Stephen Kendrick (WAR ROOM), with a screenplay by Alex and Stephen Kendrick.
  • Register to get all the latest news from AFFIRM Films at www.affirmfilmsupdates.com and follow AFFIRM Films on social media at @AFFIRMFilms.
  • Register to get all the latest news from Provident Films at: https://providentfilms.org/ and follow Provident Films on Facebook at providentfilms .

OCTOBER HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: STRONG MAJORITIES OF AMERICANS SUPPORT ISRAEL AGAINST HAMAS AND U.S. POLICY ON ISRAEL

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the October Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.

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  • Israel receives overwhelming support from Americans: 84% of voters support Israel over Hamas and 88% believe Israel has a right to respond militarily against Hamas.
  • "Americans strongly support Israel against Hamas' terrorist attacks by 80 percent or more.
  • 70% of voters think Israel should eliminate Hamas, not end its campaign against Hamas now (ages 18-24: 48%; ages 65+: 82%).
  • Follow the Harvard CAPS Harris poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Calling all Brawlers, Spin Master Presents An All New Generation of Bakugan® Premiering on Netflix on September 1 and on Disney XD on September 23

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Bakugan will premiere on Netflix (US, Canada, Australia, Nordics and Middle East) on September 1, 2023, and will air on Disney XD in the U.S. on September 23, 2023.

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  • Bakugan will premiere on Netflix (US, Canada, Australia, Nordics and Middle East) on September 1, 2023, and will air on Disney XD in the U.S. on September 23, 2023.
  • Relaunched in 2019, a decade after its first reign as a global phenomenon, Bakugan has proven to be an evergreen brand with a strong following.
  • Bakugan Special Attack: Spin into battle like never before with the all-new customizable Special Attack Bakugan toys.
  • That is until teenagers start PAIRING with Bakugan and miraculously give them the ability to grow to giant KAIJU size!

Six-Time MLB All-Star and Cy Young Award Winner Felix Hernandez Joins Baseball United Ownership Group

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that former Seattle Mariners legend, Felix Hernandez, has joined its investment and ownership group. Spending his entire 15-year career in Seattle, Hernandez went to six All-Star games, won a Cy Young award, and is the Mariners career leader in wins, strikeouts, innings pitched, ERA, and WAR for pitchers. His 2,524 career strikeouts rank 37th in Major League Baseball history.

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  • "It's such an honor to add Felix to our ownership team," said Kash Shaikh, President, CEO and Co-Owner of Baseball United.
  • Baseball United begins play with its Dubai Showcase this November, which will feature the league's first four franchises and several baseball, brand, and government partners.
  • Baseball United is creating that ecosystem behind the strength of the legendary baseball players in its ownership ranks.
  • "I am very excited and grateful to join the Baseball United family," said Hernandez.

AFFIRM FILMS AND PROVIDENT FILMS ANNOUNCE PRODUCTION OF THE NEXT KENDRICK BROTHERS' FILM

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing the 17 year partnership between The Kendrick Brothers and AFFIRM Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company and Provident Films, production on the new Kendrick Brothers' film is scheduled to begin this summer, with a wide North American theatrical release on August 23, 2024.

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  • While the title and plot details are being kept under wraps, the Kendricks' trademark passion for life-changing storylines filled with humor and heart is being deployed as they write and prepare for casting and production-start on a film that should inspire audiences everywhere.
  • "When we got the call the Kendrick Brothers were ready to share their next story idea, we knew it would be a powerful one - and they delivered.
  • Directed by Alex Kendrick (WAR ROOM) and produced by Stephen Kendrick (WAR ROOM).
  • Register to get all the latest news from AFFIRM Films at www.AFFIRMFilmsUpdates.com and follow AFFIRM Films on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @AFFIRMFilms.

'HEAVEN SENT,' NEW KAREN ABERCROMBIE ROMANTIC COMEDY, TO DEBUT EXCLUSIVELY ON PURE FLIX

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Abercrombie's latest movie, "Heaven Sent," is destined to debut exclusively on Pure Flix on February 3, 2023.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Abercrombie's latest movie, " Heaven Sent ," is destined to debut exclusively on Pure Flix on February 3, 2023.
  • The new romantic comedy shares stories of three couples at different stages of life and is a journey through finding love, hope and joy after loss.
  • "The theme is love – romantic love and the love of God," said Karen Abercrombie, who plays Elise and co-wrote the film.
  • "Entertainment is such a great way to teach the message of God's love," Abercrombie continued.

INSPIRED BY A REMARKABLE TRUE STORY '5000 BLANKETS' PREMIERES IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY DEC. 12-13

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In theaters for two nights only this December, 5000 BLANKETS tells the remarkable and inspiring story of a young family that meets a life-altering crisis with compassion for those most in need, inspiring their city in the process.

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  • 5000 BLANKETS debuts in more than700 theaters nationwide Dec. 12 and 13 and is distributed by Fathom Events.
  • "The story of how Cyndi Bunch and her son, Phillip, turned tragedy into triumph," said Director Amin Matalqa.
  • Inspired by a remarkable true story, 5000 BLANKETS is filled with hope and highlights the power of family and faith.
  • Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America.

KENDRICK BROTHERS' LATEST FILM, LIFEMARK, BEGINS STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON PURE FLIX NOVEMBER 22

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of an unprecedented and highly successful Fathom Events release in movie theaters across North America last month, LIFEMARK will be available for in-home streaming exclusively on Pure Flix beginning November 22, 2022. Pure Flix is the only way to watch LIFEMARK in the immediate aftermath of the theatrical run.

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  • Pure Flix is the only way to watch LIFEMARK in the immediate aftermath of the theatrical run.
  • We've loved hearing stories of the life-changing impact this movie is having," says Alex Kendrick, executive producer.
  • "That's why we're excited for even more people to see this inspiring story when it comes to Pure Flix in time for Thanksgiving."
  • Pure Flix is your home for faith and family-friendly movies and shows where you can confidently stream with the entire family.