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MARK PETTIT RELEASES # 1 BEST-SELLING, HEART-WRENCHING MEMOIR "ANKRBOY"

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time Emmy® award-winning TV news anchorman and best-selling author turned actor Mark Pettit has released his new tell-all memoir ANKRBOY. The book chronicles Pettit's life as a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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  • ANKRBOY is a fictionalized memoir that details Pettit's meteoric rise and sudden fall in TV news after he is outed as a gay man.
  • Independent Book Review said, "You'll find it near impossible not to smile laugh and even cry alongside (Pettit).
  • Pettit says now that the ANKRBOY book is complete, he can focus on producing the movie.
  • Members of the media interested in interviewing Mr. Pettit about ANKRBOY should contact Kerrie Levick at [email protected]

Women in Entertainment Announces Seventh Annual Summit

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its seventh annual summit on February 28, 2024 at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.

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  • This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.
  • Founded by Renee Rossi ( Relativity Ventures ) and Gretchen McCourt, WIE brings together experienced leaders in the entertainment and marketing worlds to address a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women.
  • "We're excited to continue our mission, spotlighting amazing, successful people in entertainment and media who generously share their valuable guidance and expertise," said Renee Rossi, Co-founder of Women in Entertainment.
  • Additional Summit sponsors include Dreamworks Animation, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, FOX Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, STX, MoviePass, Lionsgate, Buzzer PR amongst others.

BronzeLens Announces Multi-Hyphenate Award-Winning Actress Anika Noni Rose as the 2024 Legendary Women SuperStars Honoree

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Friday, February 9, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BronzeLens Women SuperStars Honors launches the festival's Fifteenth Anniversary by celebrating the accomplishments of women of color who work in the entertainment industry in front of and behind the lens on March 2, 2024. Award-winning film, screen, and stage actress Anika Noni Rose is the 2024 Legendary SuperStar.

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  • Award-winning film, screen, and stage actress Anika Noni Rose is the 2024 Legendary SuperStar.
  • Rose most recently headlined Showtime series, Let The Right One In, and Netflix's most-watched limited series to date, Maid.
  • Producer, Director, Animator, Writer, and 2018 BronzeLens Women SuperStar Ayoka Chenzira will moderate a panel 'In Conversation' with all the 2024 honorees.
  • Actor Timon Kyle Durrett is the host for the 2024 BronzeLens Women SuperStar Honors and Atlanta's historic Rialto Center for the Arts is the event venue location.

ESSENCE to Honor Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Kathryn Busby at the 17th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards hosted by Method Man

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Today, ESSENCE announces the illustrious honorees for the 17th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to take place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

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  • Today, ESSENCE announces the illustrious honorees for the 17th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, set to take place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
  • The awards ceremony, produced by Essence Studios and Red Summer TV, will air on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and stream on Max/discovery+ (date/time to be announced).
  • The 2024 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is sponsored by Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar and smartwater®.
  • ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood and ESSENCE Hollywood House are produced by ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Verizon announces new savings with streaming bundle featuring Netflix and STARZ

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

This is the first time the two streaming services have been offered together, and the savings are only for Verizon customers.

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  • This is the first time the two streaming services have been offered together, and the savings are only for Verizon customers.
  • Customers can access the new Netflix-STARZ bundle offer on +play, Verizon’s hub to discover and save on app subscriptions.
  • Plus, Verizon recently partnered with Netflix and Max to offer myPlan customers a first-of-its-kind streaming bundle, which is Netflix and Max (each with ads) for just $10 per month.
  • Offer only applies to new subscribers of STARZ and new or existing subscribers of Netflix Premium; existing Netflix subscribers can link their account to this offer.

LIONSGATE STUDIOS TO LAUNCH AS A SEPARATELY TRADED PUBLIC COMPANY

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Friday, December 22, 2023

The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.

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  • The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.
  • Lionsgate Studios does not include the STARZ platform, which will continue to be wholly owned by Lionsgate.
  • Common shares of Lionsgate Studios will trade separately from Lionsgate's Class A (LGF.A) and Class B (LGF.B) common shares as a single class of stock.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, it is expected that Lionsgate shareholders will indirectly own an approximately 87.3% stake in Lionsgate Studios, while Screaming Eagle public shareholders, founders and PIPE investors will own approximately 5.7%, 0.7% and 6.3% of Lionsgate Studios, respectively.

LIONSGATE STUDIOS TO LAUNCH AS A SEPARATELY TRADED PUBLIC COMPANY

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Friday, December 22, 2023

The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction values Lionsgate Studios at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion.
  • Lionsgate Studios does not include the STARZ platform, which will continue to be wholly owned by Lionsgate.
  • Common shares of Lionsgate Studios will trade separately from Lionsgate's Class A (LGF.A) and Class B (LGF.B) common shares as a single class of stock.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, it is expected that Lionsgate shareholders will indirectly own an approximately 87.3% stake in Lionsgate Studios, while Screaming Eagle public shareholders, founders and PIPE investors will own approximately 5.7%, 0.7% and 6.3% of Lionsgate Studios, respectively.

Amazon Hosted Record-Breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday Holiday Shopping Event, and Announces Millions More Holiday Deals to Come

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

In addition, Amazon Gift Cards make a popular gift for any style, size, and budget, with no fees or expiration dates.

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  • In addition, Amazon Gift Cards make a popular gift for any style, size, and budget, with no fees or expiration dates.
  • Other best-selling items on Amazon during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping event were Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original, Ring Video Doorbell, and BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
  • Customers bought millions of Amazon devices, including Fire TV, Echo, and Ring, which were best sellers.
  • For the first time, Prime members purchased great deals directly from Buy with Prime merchants during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping event.

Google Cloud Launches New Vertex AI Search Capabilities for Media and Entertainment Companies

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Cloud today announced new Vertex AI Search capabilities that are purpose-built to help media and entertainment companies give audiences more personalized experiences. Recommendations are our first generally available capabilities, providing media companies with generative AI-powered recommendations that will keep audiences engaged by delivering personalized content recommendations that speak directly to consumers' individual interests.

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  • Vertex AI Search for media's recommendations capabilities are now generally available, helping to improve audience experiences
    SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Cloud today announced new Vertex AI Search capabilities that are purpose-built to help media and entertainment companies give audiences more personalized experiences.
  • "Vertex AI Search is becoming an essential tool for media and entertainment companies, helping them improve and deepen audience engagement," said Anil Jain, managing director, Strategic Consumer Industries, Google Cloud.
  • "With Google Cloud's Vertex AI Search for media and recommendations capabilities, we can deliver tailored content that truly speaks to our viewers' unique interests."
  • To learn more about the recommendations capabilities offered by Vertex AI Search for media and entertainment companies, visit cloud.google.com/recommendations .

Casting of Peruvian Actress Claudia Zevallos Bolsters Indie Film Tyson's Run into the Top 10 Globally on Netflix

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The remarkable success of the heartwarming film Tyson's Run in Peru and across Latin America is a testament to the captivating journey of Claudia Zevallos, a proud Peruvian actress who is making her mark in Hollywood.

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  • Claudia's superb supporting role portrayal of a Peruvian Spanish teacher, Ms. Fernandez, in the film struck a chord with Latinos across the continent.
  • The success of Tyson's Run in Latin America demonstrates Claudia's dual role as a talented actress and a cultural ambassador of sorts.
  • Claudia commented, "I am truly honored to have been a part of 'Tyson's Run' and humbled by the amazing support the film and I have received.
  • Tyson's Run, TYSON'S RUN MOVIE TRAILER - YouTube , will begin streaming on Netflix in the United States on February 28th, 2024.