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New York Film Academy Partners with Anica Academy to Give Master Class in Producing

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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New York, NY, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the first week of March 2024, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Chair of the Producing Department of its New York City campus , Neal Weisman, in collaboration with Anica Academy , conducted a master class in producing.

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  • New York, NY, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the first week of March 2024, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Chair of the Producing Department of its New York City campus , Neal Weisman, in collaboration with Anica Academy , conducted a master class in producing.
  • We were very happy to host the master class ‘The Role of the Producer between the United States and Italy’ as a second appointment in 2024.
  • “This Master Class was particularly exciting because it explained the difference between the Italian and American film markets.
  • We look forward to continuing the conversation and further collaborations,” says Neal Weisman, Chair of the Producing Department of the New York City campus.

TodayTix & Shakespeare Theatre Company Announce Digital Lottery for Macbeth

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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TodayTix and Shakespeare Theatre Company are offering an exclusive lottery for the production of Macbeth, making its debut at 1301 W St. NE on Tuesday, April 9 through Sunday, May 5.

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  • TodayTix and Shakespeare Theatre Company are offering an exclusive lottery for the production of Macbeth, making its debut at 1301 W St. NE on Tuesday, April 9 through Sunday, May 5.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408496002/en/
    Tickets to Macbeth are in high demand, and this special-priced inventory is only available through TodayTix’s lottery for just $20 per ticket.
  • The lottery will open for entries each Sunday at 12:00am EST with the lottery for this week’s performances open now.
  • “We’re excited to partner with TodayTix to offer exclusive lottery tickets to Macbeth, allowing even more patrons to see this incredible, sold-out performance in an accessible way,” said Neal Racioppo, Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Senior Director of Marketing & Communications.

Award-Winning Actress & Performer Hannah Waddingham to Serve as Godmother of Stunning Sun Princess

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham will serve the time-honored, maritime tradition as the official Godmother of Princess Cruises' newest "Love Boat" Sun Princess. The star-studded naming ceremony will take place at the Port of Barcelona on April 23, 2024. 

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  • Waddingham joins an esteemed group who have served as Godparent to Princess ships: Diana, Princess of Wales (Royal Princess, 1984), Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales (Royal Princess, 2013); Audrey Hepburn (Star Princess, 1989); Sophia Loren (Crown Princess, 1990); Martha Stewart (Crown Princess, 2006), among many notable celebrities.
  • Earlier this year, Waddingham earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for her own Apple TV+ holiday special "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas."
  • "We're delighted to welcome the illuminous and elegant Hannah Waddingham to serve as Godmother for our sensational new Sun Princess," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • "Just like Sun Princess, she exudes sophistication, beauty and wonderment through her inspiring work as a talented and award-winning actress and performer.

Gala Film Announces Global Premiere of "RZR"

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Gala Film, the leading decentralized streaming platform, announces the Global Premiere of its first-ever streaming series, RZR, on April 14, 2024.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Gala Film, the leading decentralized streaming platform, announces the Global Premiere of its first-ever streaming series, RZR, on April 14, 2024.
  • According to Bianchi:
    "This is the first title to come out of Gala Film; it's unprecedented.
  • In a pioneering move, Gala Film is introducing an innovative mechanism for fans to engage with the RZR universe – Mystery Boxes.
  • Experience the global premiere of "RZR" exclusively on Gala Film.

Room to Read Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Premiere She Creates Change, Award-Winning Film Series Promoting Gender Equality Released in Honor of International Women’s Day

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Discovery for the premiere of She Creates Change , the first nonprofit-led animation and live action film project to promote gender equality through the stories of young women around the world.

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  • Discovery for the premiere of She Creates Change , the first nonprofit-led animation and live action film project to promote gender equality through the stories of young women around the world.
  • Discovery for the premiere of She Creates Change, the first nonprofit-led animation and live action film project to promote gender equality through the stories of young women around the world.
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    In celebration of International Women’s Day, the film series will premiere on Friday March 8, 15 and 22 to audiences in Asia.
  • The series will premiere as a feature length film as an official selection of the SXSW EDU Film Program on March 5, 2024.

National Geographic Documentary Films Acquires Sundance Film Festival Award-Winner SUGARCANE

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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On the heels of its fourth Oscar® nomination in six years, National Geographic Documentary Films announced today it has acquired worldwide rights to SUGARCANE following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last month.

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  • On the heels of its fourth Oscar® nomination in six years, National Geographic Documentary Films announced today it has acquired worldwide rights to SUGARCANE following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last month.
  • The Kassie Films and Hedgehog Films production, in association with Impact Partners and Fit Via Vi, was produced by Kassie and Oscar nominee Kellen Quinn.
  • “It was an honor to witness and experience the profound effect this exquisite film had on the audience at its Sundance Film Festival world premiere.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films has a long track record of championing epic and important stories that awaken audiences and transcend their moment.

TED LASSO DIRECTOR TAKES ON NEW SPECSAVERS 'SHOULD'VE GONE TO SPECSAVERS' CAMPAIGN 'AIRPORT'

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Specsavers Canada launched its new 'Should've Gone to Specsavers' campaign with a spot called 'Airport'.

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  • TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Specsavers Canada launched its new 'Should've Gone to Specsavers' campaign with a spot called 'Airport'.
  • The spot was developed by their in-house agency, Specsavers Creative and directed by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy director Declan Lowney, known for Ted Lasso and Father Ted.
  • Harnessing the signature Specsavers humour, the ad introduces us to couple Greg and Ella who are about to go on vacation.
  • Declan Lowney, Director, says: "Specsavers have managed to achieve that rare feat of creating their own distinctive brand of humour.

Quaker® Launches First-Ever Global Brand Platform, You've Got This, With Debut Commercial Film from BAFTA Award-Winning Director Charlotte Wells

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker®, the trusted brand that has been a cornerstone of good mornings around the world for almost 150 years, is unveiling its first-ever global platform titled 'You've Got This,' celebrating everyday people who awaken the potential in others. Quaker is fueling the unsung heroes who give us the strength and nourishment we need to take on the days that matter most. The campaign marks a reset for the brand that will be brought to life through a range of initiatives championing everyday heroes, including a visually captivating television commercial directed by BAFTA award-winning director Charlotte Wells.

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  • The campaign marks a reset for the brand that will be brought to life through a range of initiatives championing everyday heroes, including a visually captivating television commercial directed by BAFTA award-winning director Charlotte Wells.
  • "As a brand with a storied history of nourishing potential in others, we are thrilled to partner with Charlotte Wells to celebrate the unsung heroes who inspire greatness in all of us."
  • In the acclaimed filmmaker's first commercial film, Charlotte Wells beautifully captures the spirit of this campaign.
  • The emotionally compelling short film follows a father and son as they navigate life's stages together, from childhood to adulthood.

OscarⓇ-Nominated Documentary BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT Returns to Theaters President’s Day Weekend for Limited Run

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Museveni has been in power since 1986 and changed Uganda’s constitution to enable him to run for yet another five-year term.

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  • Museveni has been in power since 1986 and changed Uganda’s constitution to enable him to run for yet another five-year term.
  • More recently, the film was nominated for Best Documentary at the 96th Academy Awards.
  • It was awarded the prestigious Best Documentary Feature Award by the International Documentary Association (IDA).
  • The following theaters will be showing BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT:
    New York - Firehouse: DCTV's Cinema for Documentary Film - Find showtimes here .

DORITOS® Launches First International Brand Platform, 'For the Bold in Everyone'

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Doritos is debuting the brand's first-ever unified international creative campaign and brand platform, 'For the Bold in Everyone', strategically redefining the meaning of "bold" and inspiring people to be triangles in a world of circles. A daring call to shatter stereotypes in unexpected and humorous ways, the witty new platform is inspired by the universal human truth that sometimes people hide parts of themselves to fit in. The brand wants to encourage people to rethink their personal biases and embrace their own edges and passions.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Doritos is debuting the brand's first-ever unified international creative campaign and brand platform, 'For the Bold in Everyone', strategically redefining the meaning of "bold" and inspiring people to be triangles in a world of circles.
  • The brand wants to encourage people to rethink their personal biases and embrace their own edges and passions.
  • The commercials showcase how a single brand idea can be flexible, telling emotional and personal stories, as well as functional to support potential brand renovations or new product launches.
  • Globally, 'For the Bold in Everyone' is a key priority for the future of the brand.