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Warner Bros. Discovery Secures Exclusive U.S. Rights To Professional Fighters League's New Bellator Champions Series

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced an exclusive U.S. media rights agreement today for the new Bellator Champion Series, a highly anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) championship, debuting this Friday, March 22. This new series will stream exclusively on Max and be available on all plans. The series includes eight mega events staged in cities across the globe, featuring world-ranked fighters and two title fights during each event.

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  • Discovery (WBD) announced an exclusive U.S. media rights agreement today for the new Bellator Champion Series, a highly anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) championship, debuting this Friday, March 22.
  • The full slate of 2024 Bellator Champions Series events are as follows (timing will be announced closer to event dates):
    Friday, March 22, 1pm E.T.
  • - Bellator Champions Series Belfast - The SSE Arena, Belfast
    Additionally, TNT Sports will televise a robust slate of Bellator content throughout the year on the "TNT Sports on truTV" programming block.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Professional Fighters League to introduce a new live sport to the U.S. Warner Bros.

The Los Angeles Film School Celebrates Alumni Work in 75th Primetime Emmy Awards Wins

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Many talented alumni of The Los Angeles Film School contributed to several award-winning productions at Monday night's 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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  • Monday's Emmys event recognized the year's hottest television series with award wins, many of which contributed to by The L.A. Film School alumni
    LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Many talented alumni of The Los Angeles Film School contributed to several award-winning productions at Monday night's 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • In all, The Los Angeles Film School had 44 alumni who worked on 39 different productions for 243 nominations and 42 Emmy wins.
  • Other individuals from The Los Angeles Film School alumni community made substantial impacts in their respective roles on Emmy-nominated projects.
  • For more information on The Los Angeles Film School or The Los Angeles Recording School, visit lafilm.edu .

Over 275+ Full Sail University Alumni Credited on 199 Primetime Emmy-Nominated Projects at the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The 2024 ceremony will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Monday, January 15, 2024.

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  • The 2024 ceremony will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Monday, January 15, 2024.
  • Full Sail University graduates have served in roles ranging from Re-recording Mixer and Supervising Sound Editor to Supervising Dialogue Editor, Producer and more.
  • "This year, we are overjoyed to celebrate our many alumni who have contributed to this year's Primetime Emmys.
  • To learn more about the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, please visit emmys.com , and to learn more about Full Sail graduates, please visit fullsail.edu .

Technicolor Creative Studios: 9-month 2023 Business Update

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Technicolor Creative Studios Q3 2023 revenues decreased by -48.1% at current rate (-44.8% at constant rate) to €111.7 million.

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  • Technicolor Creative Studios Q3 2023 revenues decreased by -48.1% at current rate (-44.8% at constant rate) to €111.7 million.
  • At MPC, Q3 2023 revenues were down -56.8% year-on-year to €44.8 million, while 9-month 2023 revenues amounted to €167.5 million, down -47.1% at current rate (-44.6% at constant rate).
  • IFRS net debt amounted to €678 million as of September 30, 2023, compared with €610 million as of June 30, 2023.
  • The projected delisting of the Company along with these new financing arrangements attest to the strength of Technicolor Creative Studios’ shareholder support.

Carrera Revell of Americas Unveils Exciting New Licenses for 2024 at Toy Fair New York

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrera Revell of Americas, the world market leader in the slot car segment and a leading brand for authentic model kits and 3D puzzles, is thrilled to announce an exceptional array of new licenses set to captivate enthusiasts and collectors in 2024. These new additions reflect the company's commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality products to its ever-growing audience. In celebration of its 60-year anniversary, Carrera will also showcase a full slot car display in partnership with Slot Mods at Toy Fair New York, where the exciting details of these new licenses will be unveiled.

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  • In celebration of its 60-year anniversary, Carrera will also showcase a full slot car display in partnership with Slot Mods at Toy Fair New York , where the exciting details of these new licenses will be unveiled.
  • Carrera Revell of Americas is set to ignite the racing world with a dynamic license for Carrera 1st slot car racing sets.
  • "We're thrilled to unveil these exciting new licenses for 2024," said Frank Tiessen, President at Carrera Revell of Americas.
  • For more information about Carrera Revell of Americas and its upcoming releases, please visit https://carrera-revell-toys.com/ .

Brompton Technology Wins Emmy® Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Brompton Technology has been recognized by the Television Academy with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology.

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  • Brompton Technology has been recognized by the Television Academy with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology.
  • “It is a demanding medium that aims to recreate reality within a studio, and that is exactly the kind of challenge that Brompton Technology has always sought to meet.
  • The 75th annual Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards will be presented on October 18, 2023.
  • For additional information and the full list of winners, please visit the Television Academy’s website at: https://www.emmys.com/awards/emmys/engineering-emmys .

FROM GEEK TO CHIC: CORUS' WATERSIDE STUDIOS ANNOUNCES START OF PRODUCTION ON NEW LIVE-ACTION SERIES GEEK GIRL

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

"From our YTV and STACKTV platforms, to our investment in Aircraft Pictures and launch of Waterside Studios, and Nelvana distributing the series globally, we have leveraged our full operation to bring Geek Girl to audiences worldwide."

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  • "From our YTV and STACKTV platforms, to our investment in Aircraft Pictures and launch of Waterside Studios, and Nelvana distributing the series globally, we have leveraged our full operation to bring Geek Girl to audiences worldwide."
  • "For the last decade it's been my dream to see Geek Girl brought to life on screen," said Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl book series.
  • The cast of Geek Girl is led by Emily Carey (House of the Dragon, Get Even, Wonder Woman) as Harriet Manners.
  • The new live-action series has been pre-sold to Netflix worldwide, and Nelvana has been appointed to distribute Geek Girl globally.

A CRUISE WITH CHARACTER …

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

DENVER, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For a European vacation that promises all "prose" and no cons, Avalon Waterways has announced a NEW Storyteller Series cruise for 2024: Kiltn' It: Facts, Fiction & Fairytale Settings on the Rhine with Graham McTavish!

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  • Now I want to go on a river cruise," "If Mr. McTavish is part of the crew, I'll go" or "Wouldn't it be great if he did a storyteller cruise?
  • Avalon" – Avalon Waterways has taken the cue, inviting McTavish to host his very own Storyteller cruise.
  • The Storyteller cruise with Graham McTavish is the second to be announced for 2024.
  • Within days of the announcement, that 2024 Storyteller Series cruise sold-out: A result the company expects to repeat with McTavish.

Exile Content Studio Acquires Film Rights to George R.R. Martin’s Hunter’s Run

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Exile Content Studio announced today that it has acquired the rights to develop a feature film based on the 2007 science fiction novel Hunter’s Run, written by New York Times bestselling author and Game of Thrones creator George R.R.

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  • Exile Content Studio announced today that it has acquired the rights to develop a feature film based on the 2007 science fiction novel Hunter’s Run, written by New York Times bestselling author and Game of Thrones creator George R.R.
  • The duo will also executive produce the film alongside Martin and Vince Gerardis, who produced Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
  • Exile Chief Strategy Officer Eric Bromberg said, “It is a dream come true to be working with George R.R.
  • I’m thrilled to be partnering with Exile to bring George, Daniel and Gardner’s brilliant novel to life.”
    Author George R.R.

MediaVillage's Editor & Chief Television and Content Critic Names Top 25 Programs of 2022

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

For the complete list of the veteran broadcast journalist's Top 25 Programs of 2022 -- on ABC, AMC+, Apple TV+, CBS, Disney+, Fox, FX/ Hulu, HBO, HBO Max, NBC/Peacock, Netflix, Paramount+ -- visit MediaVillage.com.  

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed Martin, MediaVillage 's Editor and Chief Television and Content Critic, has chosen the 25 best programs of the year, that will be published on the media industry's go to business-to-business education and knowledge platform.
  • "It's hard to believe these annual Best of the Year lists used to be limited to ten programs," said Martin.
  • "I could easily add at least ten more outstanding shows from 2022 to these Top 25.
  • Excerpts of Ed Martin's commentary on his Top 13-25 programs of 2022 are below.