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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.

National Press Club to Host Special Advance Screening: Turn Every Page Documentary

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Friday, January 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Classics will host an advance movie screening of TURN EVERY PAGE – THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT CARO AND ROBERT GOTTLIEB on Tuesday, Jan 10, 7:00pm at @PressClubDC including Q&A with Director Lizzie Gottlieb.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Classics will host an advance movie screening of TURN EVERY PAGE – THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT CARO AND ROBERT GOTTLIEB on Tuesday, Jan 10, 7:00pm at @PressClubDC including Q&A with Director Lizzie Gottlieb.
  • For more information: sonyclassics.com/film/turneverypage/ .
  • To RSVP, email [email protected]
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Upper Deck Debuts New Line of Trading Cards Based on Sony Pictures Television’s Hit Series The Boys

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Upper Deck and Sony Pictures Consumer Products today announced a new line of trading cards based on the hit series The Boys, which streams on Amazon Prime.

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  • Upper Deck and Sony Pictures Consumer Products today announced a new line of trading cards based on the hit series The Boys, which streams on Amazon Prime.
  • All-new trading cards and other products will follow the release of the Vs. System 2PCG: The Boys game early next year.
  • Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
  • SPEs Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.

TWIN CITIES FILM FEST UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP FOR OCTOBER FESTIVAL

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Twin Cities Film Fest unveiled its complete 2022 film catalog Thursday, revealing more than 140 movies that will screen Oct. 20-29 in a hybrid format. Now in its 13th year, the festival's in-person program will again return to the Showplace ICON Theaters and Kitchen at The Shops at West End, with some 80 screenings set to take place at the St. Louis Park venue. More than 100 films will simultaneously debut online via the TCFF STREAMS platform at www.twincitiesfilmfest.org.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Twin Cities Film Fest unveiled its complete 2022 film catalog Thursday, revealing more than 140 movies that will screen Oct. 20-29 in a hybrid format.
  • TCFF will honor Deborah and Teri Watts (The Emmett Till Legacy Foundation) with the inaugural Empower Award during the post film discussion.
  • Jeremy Davies will be presented the Northstar Award at his film Bitcon, directed by MN filmmaker Matt Osterman on Friday, Oct 21st.
  • Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization founded by Executive Director, Jatin Setia.

Melissa Barrera Receives an IMDb STARmeter Award

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, presented an IMDb Fan Favorite STARmeter Award to In the Heights , Keep Breathing , and Scream actor Melissa Barrera .

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  • IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, presented an IMDb Fan Favorite STARmeter Award to In the Heights , Keep Breathing , and Scream actor Melissa Barrera .
  • IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize the stars who are strong performers on the IMDbPro STARmeter rankings, which chart the page views of the more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
  • Melissa Barrera made a splash on the IMDb STARmeter chart last summer, literally dancing into our living rooms, and our hearts, with In the Heights, said Col Needham, IMDb founder and CEO.
  • Earlier this year, IMDb presented Salma Hayek with the first-ever IMDb "Icon" STARmeter Award, in recognition of her incredible career and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of IMDbPro.

Yogi Berra Estate Selects Data Vault Holdings

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Vault Holdings Inc., the emerging leader in metaverse data visualization, valuation, and monetization announced today that the Estate of Yogi Berra, whose legendary Major League Baseball career and even greater success as a marketing spokesman, has entered into a long-term data monetization contract with Data Vault Holdings. Through his iconic American personality Yogi Berra created some of the most memorable and thought-provoking phrases such as the statement, "It ain't over till it's over," as well as other "Yogisms," that have since his popularizing of them through iconic endorsements have transcended baseball and marketing to become part of his incredible legacy and legend Worldwide.

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  • Data Vault Holdings Inc. to implement a Web 3.0 strategy that includes Yield Management, Metaverse Brand Marketing, and NFTs for global customers
    NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Data Vault Holdings Inc., the emerging leader in metaverse data visualization, valuation, and monetization announced today that the Estate of Yogi Berra, whose legendary Major League Baseball career and even greater success as a marketing spokesman, has entered into a long-term data monetization contract with Data Vault Holdings.
  • Nathaniel Bradley Co-Founder and CEO of Data Vault Holdings, Inc. stated, "It's humbling and fully energizing to our team to have this long-term relationship in place.
  • About Data Vault Holdings Inc.
    Data Vault Holdings Inc. is a technology holding company that provides a proprietary, cloud-based platform for the delivery of branded data-backed cryptocurrencies.
  • Data Vault Holdings Inc. provides businesses with the tools to monetize data assets securely over its Information Data Exchange (IDE).

THE WISE MEN WHO FOUND CHRISTMAS Reveals the True Story of the Magi and Their Epic Adventure -- an Instant Picture Book Classic to Be Released in Time for the Holidays

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Raymond Arroyo reveals the true and inspiring adventure of the Magi who bravely followed the light given them and found a treasure beyond imagining.

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  • Raymond Arroyo reveals the true and inspiring adventure of the Magi who bravely followed the light given them and found a treasure beyond imagining.
  • The Wise Men Who Found Christmas is part of Arroyo's larger "Legend Series" of standalone stories, including the New York Times bestselling The Spider Who Saved Christmas .
  • "In this beautiful book, Raymond Arroyo is sharing the true Magi story with everyone.
  • It will surely inspire all readers to adopt the lessons and traditions of Three Kings Dayand keep the Christmas spirit alive for all twelve days of Christmas."

TUMI Featured In Sony Pictures' Upcoming Summer Film 'Bullet Train'

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today TUMI, a leading international travel and lifestyle brand, unveiled its 19 Degree Aluminum Briefcase which is featured in Sony Pictures' upcoming original action thriller film "Bullet Train," exclusively in theaters August 5. 

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  • TUMI will also be activating an integrated marketing program in connection with the world red-carpet premiere of the film as well as and a variety of digital and in-store activities to promote the film.
  • Through the TUMI "Bullet Train" collaboration, only 150 limited-edition briefcases will be available starting July 20th worldwide across select TUMI stores & TUMI.COM priced at US$1,795.00.
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
  • Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.

TUMI Featured In Sony Pictures' Upcoming Summer Film 'Bullet Train'

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today TUMI, a leading international travel and lifestyle brand, unveiled its 19 Degree Aluminum Briefcase which is featured in Sony Pictures' upcoming original action thriller film "Bullet Train," exclusively in theaters August 5. 

Key Points: 
  • TUMI will also be activating an integrated marketing program in connection with the world red-carpet premiere of the film as well as and a variety of digital and in-store activities to promote the film.
  • Through the TUMI "Bullet Train" collaboration, only 150 limited-edition briefcases will be available starting July 20th worldwide across select TUMI stores & TUMI.COM priced at US$1,795.00.
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
  • Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.

CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCES GLOBAL THEATRICAL RELEASE DATES FOR "DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO"

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

CULVER CITY, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crunchyroll and Toei Animation unveiled additional details for the global theatrical release of Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the newest film in the worldwide anime blockbuster franchise, including a new trailer, and new English voice cast. The film will be available in both English dub and subtitled and will arrive in more than 2300 theaters in the United States and Canada on August 19 with tickets on sale starting July 22. The film will also be released in select U.S. based IMAX® theaters. For more information on the film visit http://2022dbs-global.com/.

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  • Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the second film in the Dragon Ball Super franchise, opens in theaters across the globe in all continents.
  • The film arrives on the following dates in the following regions and territories:
    August 19 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Zambia, Vietnam
    Additional global release dates for the film will be announced soon.
  • This is the first truly globally-distributed theatrical release for Crunchyroll and is distributed in North America by Crunchyroll.
  • Internationally, the film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.