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National Geographic Documentary Films Announces Theatrical Release for Festival Favorite Bobi Wine: The People’s President, Starting July 28

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the July 28 theatrical release of BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT, the award-winning feature documentary debut from directors Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp and produced by Christopher Sharp, alongside two-time Academy Award winner John Battsek’s Ventureland.

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  • Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the July 28 theatrical release of BOBI WINE: THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT, the award-winning feature documentary debut from directors Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp and produced by Christopher Sharp, alongside two-time Academy Award winner John Battsek’s Ventureland.
  • In partnership with Variance Films, the documentary will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles starting July 28 before rolling out to additional markets, followed by National Geographic Channel and Disney+ later this year.
  • “Being born and raised in Uganda, I feel strongly that the people there should have leaders who represent their collective interests.
  • “Bobi and Barbie’s courage and unwavering commitment to bringing democracy to the people of Uganda is hugely inspiring,” said Carolyn Bernstein, executive vice president of Scripted and Documentary Films for National Geographic.

NELVANA GREENLIGHTS NEW SERIES MILLIE MAGNIFICENT, INSPIRED BY THE BEST-SELLING BOOK FROM KIDS CAN PRESS AND AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM FROM NELVANA, THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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The award-winning children's book publisher also revealed the cover of a third book in The Most Magnificent franchise, to launch in Fall 2023.

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  • The award-winning children's book publisher also revealed the cover of a third book in The Most Magnificent franchise, to launch in Fall 2023.
  • In the original new preschool series Millie Magnificent, eight-year-old Millie is an avid inventor, creator, and problem-solver.
  • The new animated series is the second Nelvana adaptation of an Ashley Spires work published by Kids Can Press.
  • Looking ahead to what this anniversary year holds, I think Millie would say it best — 'IT'S GOING TO BE MAGNIFICENT!'"

NELVANA GREENLIGHTS NEW SERIES MILLIE MAGNIFICENT, INSPIRED BY THE BEST-SELLING BOOK FROM KIDS CAN PRESS AND AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM FROM NELVANA, THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING

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The award-winning children's book publisher also revealed the cover of a third book in The Most Magnificent franchise, to launch in Fall 2023.

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  • The award-winning children's book publisher also revealed the cover of a third book in The Most Magnificent franchise, to launch in Fall 2023.
  • In the original new preschool series Millie Magnificent, eight-year-old Millie is an avid inventor, creator, and problem-solver.
  • The new animated series is the second Nelvana adaptation of an Ashley Spires work published by Kids Can Press.
  • Looking ahead to what this anniversary year holds, I think Millie would say it best — 'IT'S GOING TO BE MAGNIFICENT!'"

ANNIE AWARDS™ NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED TODAY!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 50th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominations. This year's ceremony is scheduled to return Live on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UCLA's Royce Hall. Pre-reception and Red Carpet at 4:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m., and after party immediately following the ceremony.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 50th Annual Annie Awards™ recognizing the year's best in the field of animation.
  • This year's Best Animated Feature nominations include: Disney and Pixar's Turning Red (Pixar Animation Studios), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Netflix presents A Double Dare You!
  • "This is doubly true since this is the Annie Awards 50th year, our Golden Anniversary!
  • Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards™ have grown in scope and stature for five decades.

National Geographic Documentary Films Announces Premiere Dates for Two-Time Sundance Award-Winner The Territory

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the official National Geographic linear and Disney+ dates for THE TERRITORY, the award-winning feature documentary debut from director Alex Pritz.

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  • Today, National Geographic Documentary Films announced the official National Geographic linear and Disney+ dates for THE TERRITORY, the award-winning feature documentary debut from director Alex Pritz.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films previously released the Academy Award, BAFTA and seven-time Emmy Award-winning film Free Solo and the Academy Award-nominated film The Cave.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is committed to bringing the world premium, feature documentaries that cover timely, provocative and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the world.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is a division of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society.

Scent Beauty and Sabrina Carpenter Debut Sweet Tooth Fragrance Within the Metaverse

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Scent Beauty and singer, songwriter, designer producer and style icon Sabrina Carpenter are thrilled to debut the stars first-ever fragrance, Sweet Tooth By Sabrina Carpenter Eau de Parfum available in Walmart stores and on walmart.com.

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  • Scent Beauty and singer, songwriter, designer producer and style icon Sabrina Carpenter are thrilled to debut the stars first-ever fragrance, Sweet Tooth By Sabrina Carpenter Eau de Parfum available in Walmart stores and on walmart.com.
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    Scent Beauty and Sabrina Carpenter debut Sweet Tooth fragrance within the Metaverse.
  • We are thrilled to finally introduce Sabrinas debut fragrance, Sweet Tooth, with an immersive experience for customers in Decentraland.
  • Sweet Tooth is sweet, but sophisticated with notes of chocolate marshmallow, vanilla, Chantilly cream, and sugared musks.

IEEE Smart Cities Honors Peachtree Corners With 2022 Jury Award, Highlighting International Leadership

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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IEEE formally presented this year's winners at its flagship International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2) 2022 in Paphos, Cyprus on September 27.

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  • IEEE formally presented this year's winners at its flagship International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2) 2022 in Paphos, Cyprus on September 27.
  • "The City of Peachtree Corners being honored by IEEE with its Jury Award is a reinforcement of our international position as one of the most unique smart city environments in the world.
  • Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson
    The IEEE considered many aspects of the project, "City Street of the Future: The Smart City Blueprint for the U.S. is at the Heart of Silicon Orchard," before selecting it.
  • Peachtree Corners was recognized for its unique approach to city government and the proactive integration of technology into its short and long-term planning.

Sabrina Carpenter Releases First Fragrance in Partnership With Scent Beauty

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220613005020/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220613005020/en/
    Sabrina Carpenter releases first fragrance in partnership with Scent Beauty (Photo: Business Wire)
    Inspired by Sabrinas love of desserts, Sweet Tooth by Sabrina Carpenter Eau de Parfum indulges the sweet tooth with a fragrance good enough to eat.
  • The gourmand fragrance, developed in partnership with Firmenich, features notes of chocolate marshmallow, vanilla, Chantilly cream, and sugared musks.
  • Sabrina Carpenter said of the partnership, Creating my own fragrance has always been a dream.
  • Scent Beautys portfolio demonstrates the extensive possibilities of scent, with a variety of fragrance forms and partnerships that preview the future of the fragrance industry.

50th ANNIE AWARDS CELEBRATION SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 UCLA - ROYCE HALL

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The Annie Awards covers 37 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Sponsored Films, Short Subjects, Student Films and Outstanding Individual Achievements, as well as the honorary Juried Awards.

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  • The Annie Awards covers 37 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Sponsored Films, Short Subjects, Student Films and Outstanding Individual Achievements, as well as the honorary Juried Awards.
  • 50th Annie Awards LIVE Saturday, February 25, 2023
    Thanks to the generous support from this year's sponsors and advertisers: Platinum Level Cartoon Network Studios/Warner Bros.
  • Current initiatives include the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, animated film preservation, animation open source support, special events, screenings and of course, the annual Annie Awards.
  • Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards have grown in scope and stature for five decades.

CALL FOR SOUTH ASIAN FILM SUBMISSIONS: AWARDS WORTH $8000

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tasveer is now accepting entries for the 17th South Asian Film Festival (November 4-13, 2022). Tasveer celebrated 20 years in 2022 at its 5th Annual Gala with Kal Penn and Mira Nair. The theme for this 20th year of Tasveer is 'Art to Empowerment.' Early Deadline to submit films is June 1st.

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  • SEATTLE, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tasveer is now accepting entries for the 17th South Asian Film Festival (November 4-13, 2022).
  • TSAFF is programmed via a competitive selection process, and Tasveer awards an Emerald Award (Recognition for Contributing to South Asian Cinema), 3 Audience Choice Awards and a Jury Award.
  • Festival film submission forms must be completed online; submission fees range from $20 to $75 and film submissions are due by June 1st.
  • Tasveer's South Asian Film Festival is the largest South Asian film festival in the United States.