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Bam Margera and New Fiancée Dannii Marie Inked by Mike Quinn at Silverstone Entertainment

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Spearheaded by the vision of Silverstone head Mike Quinn, this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the entertainment industry for Margera and his future wife.

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  • Spearheaded by the vision of Silverstone head Mike Quinn, this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the entertainment industry for Margera and his future wife.
  • The Silverstone deal includes new business as an integral part of the comprehensive relaunch of the Bam Margera and the new Dannii and Bam, Vampire Mermaid worldwide brands."
  • Bam Margera, the MTV 'Viva La Bam' star and creator, is a household name with unparalleled charisma and a trailblazing career, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
  • "The collaboration between Silverstone, cultural icon Bam Margera, and fiancée Dannii Marie represents an exciting chapter in the industry for all of us.

AARP The Magazine Announces Winners of the Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards with Killers of the Flower Moon taking the top honor for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards with Killers of the Flower Moon taking the top honor for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups.
  • "It's been a good year for shows and movies by and for people over 50," says AARP TV and Film Critic Tim Appelo.
  • In 2000, shortly before the Movies for Grownups Awards began, only one of the top ten box office stars was over 50; today, half are."
  • For more than two decades, AARP The Magazine's Movies for Grownups has recognized the talent & experience of older actors and filmmakers.

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex to be Inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation Alongside Other Remarkable Aviators Fred George, Marc Parent, and Steve Hinton

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards, to be held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, will honor those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace. John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation," will host, and the "Living Legends of Aviation" are excited to welcome four new remarkable inductees to their ranks:

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  • Steve Hinton- an American aviator who held a world speed record from 1979 to 1989.
  • He has flown as a pilot for film since 1977, working on 100 motion pictures and TV productions.
  • For more information please visit: http://tinyurl.com/legends-of-aviation
    Lauren Sánchez will receive the "Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award."
  • The "Living Legends of Aviation Awards" are produced by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy , a 501-c-3 non-profit organization.

National CineMedia, U.S. Representative for Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Launches the 2024 Young Lions Competition

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The U.S. Representative of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and largest cinema advertising platform, National CineMedia (NCM), announces the launch of the 2024 U.S. Young Lions competition.

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  • The U.S. Representative of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and largest cinema advertising platform, National CineMedia (NCM), announces the launch of the 2024 U.S. Young Lions competition.
  • The 2024 Young Lions competition opens the door to up-and-coming creatives, with an intense focus on smart, strategic, original ideas across disciplines.
  • “In 2024 we are doubling down on our growth strategy for the Young Lions competition,” shares Amy Tunick, Chief Marketing Officer at NCM.
  • For more information about the Cannes Lions Young Lions Competition, visit: https://www.ncm.com/cannes-lions

Celebrity-backed ROXi music service launch: Smart TV brands to leapfrog Smart Speakers with Voice Controlled Music Video

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Monday, January 8, 2024

New Voice and Search partner announcements will include LG, Sky and other major Smart TV and Pay TV vendors.

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  • New Voice and Search partner announcements will include LG, Sky and other major Smart TV and Pay TV vendors.
  • Matthew Broughton, LG Director, Europe Smart TV Content & Services, said, “This is the start of a major partnership between ROXi and LG.
  • Independent research poll commissioned by ROXi and published today reveals 60% of US consumers would switch their home music listening from audio-only Smart Speakers to full music videos playing on the TV.
  • Celebs Simon Cowell, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and Sheryl Crow will also curate their own music video channels on the ROXi service.

Hollywood's Top Oscar® Contenders Margot Robbie, Cillian Murphy, Bradley Cooper and More In PBS SoCal's New 'VARIETY STUDIO: ACTORS ON ACTORS' on January 11

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal, Southern California's flagship PBS station, announced today the lineup for the 19th season of the Emmy® Award-winning series VARIETY STUDIO: ACTORS ON ACTORS. Co-produced with Variety, the newest season of half-hour specials features intimate and exclusive conversations with the biggest contenders in this year's Oscar® race: Margot Robbie, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Natalie Portman, Halle Bailey and more. All four 30-minute episodes of the new season will premiere back-to-back locally in Southern California on Thurs., Jan. 11 at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal with encore airings on Fri., Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KCET. All episodes will stream on pbssocal.org following their premieres and will also be available to watch on the free PBS Video app.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal, Southern California's flagship PBS station, announced today the lineup for the 19th season of the Emmy® Award-winning series VARIETY STUDIO: ACTORS ON ACTORS.
  • All episodes will stream on pbssocal.org following their premieres and will also be available to watch on the free PBS Video app.
  • The special features both Television and Film actors as they discuss roles, auditions, directing, technique as well as diversity and representation in Hollywood.
  • The 19th season of VARIETY STUDIO: ACTORS ON ACTORS will be airing on PBS stations across the nation following the premiere on PBS SoCal.

Climate Action Forum: Indiaspora Convenes Climate Experts at COP 28

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The Indian diaspora contains reputed experts contributing to solutions in various areas of environmental sustainability and climate change.

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  • The Indian diaspora contains reputed experts contributing to solutions in various areas of environmental sustainability and climate change.
  • Moreover, as evidenced during the recently concluded G20 Summit, India is playing an instrumental role in developing solutions in this realm.
  • Our partners in this endeavor are Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) , Dasra , India Climate Collaborative , Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) .
  • We are excited to hear from an eclectic group of speakers including policymakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, academics and nonprofit executives.”

AUA Announces 2024 Distinguished Awards Recognizing Top Urologists

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Monday, December 4, 2023

BALTIMORE, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today the list of 2024 award recipients.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Urological Association (AUA) announced today the list of 2024 award recipients.
  • Gold Cystoscope Award: The Gold Cystoscope Award is presented annually to a urologist distinguished by outstanding professional contributions within 10 years of residency training.
  • Distinguished Service Awards: The Distinguished Service Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding service in advancing the goals of the AUA.
  • Gold-Headed Cane Award: The Gold-Headed Cane Award is presented to a senior urologist distinguished by outstanding contributions to the profession and to the AUA.

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.

Introducing CHEETAHTV!

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Friday, December 22, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is finally over for film lovers and creative minds worldwide as we proudly unveil CheetahTV, the streaming platform that's set to revolutionize the way we experience cinema and storytelling.

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  • Introducing CHEETAHTV!
  • At CheetahTV, we are driven by our passion for business, cinema, and the art of storytelling.
  • Here's what sets us apart:
    Film Partnerships: We are committed to producing and hosting original content that celebrates a diverse range of films.
  • Every step of our journey, from introducing new movies and filmmakers to sharing tips, announcements, and more, will be highlighted.