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FILMART and EntertainmentPulse conclude successfully

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Unleashing creativity in film and TV, cultivating Hong Kong as cultural exchange centre

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    HONG KONG, Mar 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today.
  • The Digital Entertainment Summit featured at EntertainmentPulse explored trending topics in the world of digital entertainment, including animation and cross-border collaboration.
  • FILMART is not only a trading platform for the film and entertainment industry, but also a showcase for music producers.
  • Registered users can rewatch EntertainmentPulse seminars and connect with global buyers and exhibitors to explore more business opportunities.

FILMART and EntertainmentPulse open today

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Monday, March 11, 2024

EntertainmentPulse, which runs parallel to FILMART,.gathers global industry leaders for engaging conversations on a variety of industry topics and for collaboration opportunities."

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  • EntertainmentPulse, which runs parallel to FILMART,.gathers global industry leaders for engaging conversations on a variety of industry topics and for collaboration opportunities."
  • The Thai Ministry of Culture set up a dedicated Thai Pavilion and organised Thai Day on the first day of FILMART.
  • FILMART has partnered with Votion Studios, a Hong Kong-based creative tech company, to set up a virtual production studio at the event.
  • Notably, the inaugural Rhythm of Martial Arts Music Concert took place today led by Music Director Dr. Mui Kwong Chiu.

Over 7,300 industry talents at HKTDC FILMART and EntertainmentPulse

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

FILMART and EntertainmentPulse brought together over 7,300 industry talents from 41 countries and regions.

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  • FILMART and EntertainmentPulse brought together over 7,300 industry talents from 41 countries and regions.
  • Industry leaders participated in EntertainmentPulse conference series to talk about the latest entertainment industry trends.
  • EntertainmentPulse, the concurrent conference series of FILMART, featured a dedicated session on Web3 in the entertainment industry.
  • Users can revisit all the exciting content from EntertainmentPulse and utilise the direct messaging function offered through the FILMART online platform.

Entertainment Expo Hong Kong returns

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

HONG KONG, Mar 7, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 19th Entertainment Expo Hong Kong is being held from 2 March to 16 April, showcasing the many facets of film, TV, music and digital entertainment.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 7, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 19th Entertainment Expo Hong Kong is being held from 2 March to 16 April, showcasing the many facets of film, TV, music and digital entertainment.
  • The Entertainment Expo has been held since 2005 with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council as the overall facilitator and in cooperation with different entertainment bodies.
  • The Expo's kick-off ceremony will take place on 13 March, the first day of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, gathering Hong Kong and global entertainment industry heavyweights.
  • After being held in Busan, South Korea for the past two editions, AFA returns to Hong Kong for its 16th edition, with support from Create Hong Kong and Film Development Fund at Hong Kong Palace Museum.

8,000 talents join FILMART Online and EntertainmentPulse

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Friday, March 18, 2022

FILMART Online saw a total of 27 online events staged, including 14 seminar sessions held at EntertainmentPulse.

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  • FILMART Online saw a total of 27 online events staged, including 14 seminar sessions held at EntertainmentPulse.
  • FILMART Online and the first edition of EntertainmentPulse drew to a close on 17 March.
  • The online portals for FILMART Online and EntertainmentPulse will be open for access until 17 May.
  • Users can revisit insightful content from EntertainmentPulse on demand at any time and utilise the business matching services offered through the FILMART Online platform.

Discovery, Inc. Announces Full Slate of Board Designees for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced the full slate of director designees for the combined company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ("WBD").  The directors will be elected and begin serving on the WBD Board effective at the closing of the proposed combination of Discovery, Inc. and WarnerMedia, which is expected to occur early in the second quarter of 2022.

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  • As previously disclosed, the WBD Board will consist of 13 directors, with six designated by Discovery, Inc. and seven designated by AT&T Inc ("AT&T").
  • The current AT&T board members being named to the WBD Board will step down from the AT&T board upon the closing of the combination.
  • Di Piazza, a current member of the AT&T board, as Board Chair for Warner Bros.

FILMART Online and new EntertainmentPulse open today

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Monday, March 14, 2022

HONG KONG, Mar 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), FILMART Online opens today along with the first edition of EntertainmentPulse.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), FILMART Online opens today along with the first edition of EntertainmentPulse.
  • FILMART Online and the first edition of EntertainmentPulse opened today.
  • The 2022 edition of FILMART Online has once again received enthusiastic support from production companies both local and international.
  • Exhibitors can showcase their productions and company information on their own dedicated pages on the FILMART Online platform.

DISCOVERY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GUNNAR WIEDENFELS TO PRESENT AT DEUTSCHE BANK'S 30TH ANNUAL MEDIA, INTERNET, & TELECOM CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

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  • NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels will present at Deutsche Bank's 30th Annual Media, Internet, & Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 8:05 a.m.
  • A link to the live webcast of the presentation will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of Discovery's website at https://corporate.discovery.com/ .
  • Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains.
  • Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world.

HGTV ANNOUNCES WINNER OF HGTV URBAN OASIS 2021 IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

NEW YORK, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --HGTV today announced the winner ofthe HGTV Urban Oasis 2021 is Rose Caponey of Marana, AZ.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --HGTV today announced the winner ofthe HGTV Urban Oasis 2021 is Rose Caponey of Marana, AZ.
  • Caponey was randomly drawn from over 75 million entries to the sweepstakes, which lasted from October 1, 2021 to November 22, 2021 and garnered the highest number of entries in HGTV Urban Oasis history.
  • The mother of nine and grandmother of 15 entered the sweepstakes twice every day, as she has done in the past with other HGTV Home Giveaways, including HGTV Dream Home and HGTV Urban Oasis.
  • "It's still a little unbelievable," Caponey said about being the winner of the HGTV Urban Oasis 2021.

CHRIS LICHT NAMED CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF CNN GLOBAL AS PART OF PLANNED WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY TRANSACTION

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Discovery, commented:

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  • Discovery, commented:
    "I have known and admired Chris for more than 15 years and strongly believe he is the best person to lead CNN Global as part of Warner Bros.
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  • Discovery expects that Lichtwill start at CNN in early May, after Discovery's acquisition of CNN is complete.
  • "I'm honored to have this opportunity, especially at such an important time for our country and the world,'' said Licht.