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Television Publicity Campaign Nominations Announced for the 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists have announced the nominees for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign to be presented at the 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, March 10, 2023.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists have announced the nominees for the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign to be presented at the 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, March 10, 2023.
  • The announcement was made by Tim Menke and Sheryl Main, ICG Publicists Awards Chairs.
  • Final online balloting will be held Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2023, and winners will be announced at the ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon ceremony on Friday, March 10, 2023.
  • ABOUT THE ICG PUBLICISTS:Entertainment publicists first formed a union in 1937 as the Screen Publicists Guild, later becoming the Publicists Guild.

NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+ SET DECEMBER 16 FOR PREMIERE OF SNOW DAY, ORIGINAL MOVIE MUSICAL BASED ON AN ICONIC CLASSIC

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the premiere date and official trailer for the all-new original movie musical Snow Day. The film will be available to stream beginning Friday, Dec. 16 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada and premiere on Nickelodeon that same evening at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). In the U.K. and Australia, Snow Day will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount + on December 17. Premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets and Nickelodeon's international channels will be announced at a later date.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the premiere date and official trailer for the all-new original movie musical Snow Day.
  • In the U.K. and Australia, Snow Daywill be available to stream exclusively on Paramount + on December 17.
  • Premiere dates for other Paramount+ international markets and Nickelodeon's international channels will be announced at a later date.
  • A musical reimagining of the beloved comedy classic film, Snow Day follows a group of kids who are determined to achieve their dreams when their school closes for a snow day.

8th Annual Asian World Film Festival Closing Night To Present Festival Awards at Gala Event, Friday, Nov. 18

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) today announced that Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy (The Godfather, Million Dollar Baby) will be feted with this year's Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award and Cannes award-winning writer, director, producer Park Chan-wook (Decision to Leave, The Handmaiden) will be given the Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award. In addition, actor, writer, producer Desmond Chiam ("The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," "With Love") will be feted with the Snow Leopard Rising Star Award and Hong Kong Film Award-winning actor, martial artist, director, and producer Daniel Wu ("Westworld," Caught in Time), the Bruce Lee Award. The quartet, along with competition winners and philanthropic and benefactor honorees, will be celebrated at the Closing Night Gala awards ceremony and reception on November 18 at Saban Theater, Beverly Hills. Red carpet begins at 5:00 PM. For Press Credentials: AWFF Closing Night Gala.

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  • The quartet, along with competition winners and philanthropic and benefactor honorees, will be celebrated at the Closing Night Gala awards ceremony and reception on November 18 at Saban Theater, Beverly Hills.
  • Red carpet begins at 5:00 PM.For Press Credentials: AWFF Closing Night Gala .
  • "This is our night to award the great filmmaking talent emerging from Asian nations and Asian filmmakers living around the world," said Georges Chamchoum, AWFF executive director.
  • The company has supported Asian filmmakers and talent, developed Asian content, and helped open Hollywood doors for Asian actors.

SilverSky Chief Revenue Officer Maureen Kaplan Recognized in 2022 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced that Maureen Kaplan , who joined the company in May as its new Chief Revenue Officer, was recognized in this year's Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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  • Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced that Maureen Kaplan , who joined the company in May as its new Chief Revenue Officer, was recognized in this year's Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
  • The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide.
  • The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world's premier business awards.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Susan Sarandon Joins Bid to Rid the World of Landmines: Appointed Ambassador to The HALO Trust

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A visit to a minefield in one of the countries where HALO operates which include Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Cambodia is being planned.

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  • A visit to a minefield in one of the countries where HALO operates which include Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Cambodia is being planned.
  • Ms. Sarandon will also be briefed by HALO staff on their work and the impact HALO has on communities affected by conflict.
  • James Cowan CEO of the HALO Trust said:
    "It is a pleasure to welcome Susan Sarandon as an Ambassador at The HALO Trust.
  • Over 10,000 local women and men clear their own communities in HALO uniforms in almost 30 countries.

Pop Paper City - A New 3D Children's Series Created Using Maxon One

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Nov. 15, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pop Paper City is a 3D children's series produced by LoveLove Films in the UK. Pop Paper City sees a group of paper characters go on crafty adventures together with the help of their live-action guardian Helping Hand. The series comprises 52 episodes of 11-minutes each, and it is the first children's series ever to be produced using Maxon One animation, rendering and motion design software package, including Cinema 4D, Red Giant, and Redshift.

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  • Pop Paper City sees a group of paper characters go on crafty adventures together with the help of their live-action guardian Helping Hand.
  • Plom, Phoebe, Mae-Mae, Hooper, Zip, and Fly are a group of unique paper friends who live in Pop Paper City.
  • The Pop Paper City team has had an excellent working partnership with Maxon throughout the production of the series, with Maxon offering regular technical support and guidance.
  • Commenting on Pop Paper City and the partnership with Maxon, Producer Georgina Hurcombe said:
    "We're so thrilled that Pop Paper City will be airing very soon.

FATHOM EVENTS, BY EXPERIENCE, NEXO DIGITAL WITH RAI CINEMA UNVEIL "PORTRAIT OF THE QUEEN"

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

DENVER, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, November 30, royal watchers, photography aficionados and pop culture lovers can experience Portrait of The Queen a new event documentary of the most photographed, the most loved and talked about, spied on, praised, criticized, popular woman on the planet, Queen Elizabeth II in over 500 cinemas nationwide. The film is based on the best-selling book Elisabetta II: Ritrato di Regina by Paola Calvetti. View trailer HERE.

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  • The film is based on the best-selling book Elisabetta II: Ritrato di Regina by Paola Calvetti.
  • Fathom Events, in association with BY Experience, Nexo Digital with RAI Cinema present the original production, which also features a bonus discussion with the film's director, Fabrizio Ferri.
  • Tickets are on sale now at Fathom Events or participating theater box offices.
  • For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters participants are subject to change).

CGTN America: CMG Launches Multilingual Productions "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping" and "China on a New Journey"

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America releases CMG Launches Multilingual Productions "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping" and "China on a New Journey"

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  • In "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping," China's president demonstrates his deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
  • He shares his insights on governing the world's most populous nation, which is also one of the most culturally diverse.
  • Addressing the ceremony by videolink, Lestari Moerdijat, deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia, praised the collaboration.
  • She said, "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping" was the product of "fruitful cooperation."

Top Five Finalists named for 2022 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® Presented by A. O. Smith

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

BALTIMORE, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., along with presenting sponsor A. O. Smith Corporation has pared-down the original 2022 Watch List to the nation's top five quarterbacks.

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  • The candidates are selected by the distinguished Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, and former players.
  • The 2022 award winner will be presented the Golden Arm Award trophy by The Johnny Unitas Educational Foundation President, John Unitas, Jr., at the Golden Arm Award banquet and celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
  • For more information on the Golden Arm Award, please visit: Golden Arm Award .
  • For the most up-to-date A. O. Smith news,
    John Unitas, Jr., The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, 410.456.6785, [email protected]

New documentary follows two-time World Free-skiing Champion Kit DesLauriers as she skis across the pristine wilderness of the Arctic

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

In 2006, Kit DesLauriers became the first person to ski down the highest mountains of each of the seven continents Killamanjaro, Everest, Denali, Vinson, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Kosciuszko known in the mountaineering community as "the Seven Summits''.

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  • In 2006, Kit DesLauriers became the first person to ski down the highest mountains of each of the seven continents Killamanjaro, Everest, Denali, Vinson, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Kosciuszko known in the mountaineering community as "the Seven Summits''.
  • After reaching this milestone, DesLauriers found herself searching for purpose beyond her achievements, looking at how she could "contribute to the greater good" with her extremely specialized athletic skill set.
  • And through an epic exploration of the limits of the human body, science, and conservation, she found her place.
  • For interview requests or more information on 'Beyond the Summit, please contact:
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