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TransPerfect Media Joins the Trusted Partner Network (TPN)

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect , the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced its TransPerfect Media studios have joined the Trusted Partner Network (TPN).

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect , the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced its TransPerfect Media studios have joined the Trusted Partner Network (TPN).
  • The Trusted Partner Network is a joint venture between two major entertainment industry associations: the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA).
  • TransPerfect Media's network of company-owned and operated studios offers technology and infrastructure to provide clients with seamless multimedia solutions on a global scale.
  • TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe commented, "Receiving TPN membership is a milestone for TransPerfect Media that demonstrates our commitment to the highest quality audio and video production."

Film the House: Parliamentary film competition shortlists announced by Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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All shortlisted creators are invited to the Film the House Winners' Ceremony at the House of Lords on 4 July 2023.

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  • All shortlisted creators are invited to the Film the House Winners' Ceremony at the House of Lords on 4 July 2023.
  • The ceremony will be hosted by actor, writer and comedian Helen Lederer.
  • The competition enjoys widespread industry support and is sponsored by the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), Directors UK, Disney, the Motion Picture Association, Netflix, Paramount Global, Prime Video and Warner Bros.
  • I'm delighted to have been a part of last year's parliamentary celebrations – so much fun – and I want to encourage any budding filmmakers to get involved with this year's competition.

SONIC SEQUEL RETURNS TO B.C. WITH EVEN BIGGER BOOST FOR LOCAL ECONOMY

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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to film the sequel to the 2020 production of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG.

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  • to film the sequel to the 2020 production of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG.
  • In just 42 days of filming the production spent more than $23.21 million on local wages and salaries and created more than 1,503 direct jobs for B.C.
  • These results and return on investment point to the significant role B.C.s creative sector has in generating jobs and boosting business in local communities.
  • Paramount Pictures made SONIC 2 bigger, better and bluer with the talents of more than 1,500 British Columbians, said Wendy Noss, President, Motion Picture Association Canada.

SECOND SEASON OF ‘THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY’ FLOODS ONTARIO ECONOMY WITH $77.3 MILLION IN SPENDING

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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From the procurement of props and costumes to transportation and accommodations, The Umbrella Academy supported more than 980 Ontario-based businesses.

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  • From the procurement of props and costumes to transportation and accommodations, The Umbrella Academy supported more than 980 Ontario-based businesses.
  • From Southwest Ontario to Sault St. Marie, the production spending boosted local economies across the province, generating a total contribution of $111 million for Ontarios GDP.
  • In total, Season Two stimulated 1,120 jobs in Ontario, including 620 direct jobs for local artists and technicians.
  • The studio is responsible for commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, including "The Umbrella Academy," "Chucky," "Mr.

Motion Picture Association - Canada Responds to Online Streaming Act

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO WENDY NOSS, PRESIDENT, MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION CANADA

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO WENDY NOSS, PRESIDENT, MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION CANADA
    We look forward to studying the details of the proposed legislation (Bill C-11) introduced yesterday.
  • Global studios and streaming services also accounted for 15% of the total investment in Canadian owned productions last year.
  • The Motion Picture Association Canada (MPA-Canada) serves as the voice and advocate of the major international producers and distributors of movies, television and streaming programming in Canada and is an affiliate of the Motion Picture Association, Inc. (MPA).
  • The motion picture studios we serve include: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Netflix Studios, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal City Studios and Warner Bros. Entertainment.

SUPERMAN & LOIS MAKES B.C. ECONOMY SOAR WITH OVER $95 MILLION SPENT ON FIRST SEASON

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Televisions DC drama series Superman & Lois in British Columbia, with over $95 million spent in-province on the first season alone.

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  • Televisions DC drama series Superman & Lois in British Columbia, with over $95 million spent in-province on the first season alone.
  • Superman & Lois is a DC Super Hero drama TV series, based on the iconic DC characters Superman and Lois Lane.
  • For more on the economic impacts of Superman & Lois, you can read the complete Oxford Economics report here .
  • communities where filming takes place, and right across the province with Superman & Lois generating $137 million for B.C.s GDP in 2020-21.

ALCS: UK's Emerging Filmmakers Shortlisted for Film the House Competition

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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LONDON, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Film the House is delighted to announce the latest homegrown talent when it comes to up-and-coming filmmakers and scriptwriters. Run in collaboration with parliament, the annual film and scriptwriting competition for UK-based student and independent filmmakers is a fun and innovative way of highlighting the importance of intellectual property rights among creators, legislators and the general public.

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  • Prizes for the winners include:
    All shortlisted entrants will be invited to the Film the House Winners' Ceremony at the House of Commons on 18 January 2021 where Helen Lederer, writer, comedian and actor, will compre the ceremony.
  • The Film the House competition enjoys widespread industry support and is proudly sponsored by ALCS, The Walt Disney Company, ViacomCBS, The Motion Picture Association, Directors UK, Netflix, Prime Video, and WarnerMedia.
  • ALCS is a not-for-profit organisation started by writers for the benefit of all types of writers.
  • It is designed to support authors and their creativity, ensure they receive fair payment and see their rights are respected.

ANTLERS makes BC economy jump $16.7 million

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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In just 41 days of filming, ANTLERS created jobs for over 1,145 local cast, crew and extras, and spent more than $11.4 million on B.C.

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  • In just 41 days of filming, ANTLERS created jobs for over 1,145 local cast, crew and extras, and spent more than $11.4 million on B.C.
  • Nearly 500 community businesses across the province benefited from production-related purchases, with over $5.3 million spent on a wide range of goods and services, including:
    This modestly budgeted thriller had a big impact in B.C.
  • The production shot almost exclusively on-location, with the municipality of Hope standing in for the eerie town of Cispus Falls.
  • ANTLERS filmed in town over four days, supporting the local economy through lodging and meals for approximately 160 cast and crew.