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Reading International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (“Reading” or our “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (“Reading” or our “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Our 2023 results included $19.4 million of interest and $18.4 million of depreciation and amortization.
  • Excluding the impact of real estate monetizations, this Basic Loss per Share was the best fourth quarter result since the pandemic.
  • The unprecedented 2023 Hollywood Strikes impacted our Q4 2023 results and created real challenges for early 2024.

Mattel and Universal Renew Jurassic World Licensing Partnership

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) today announced they have renewed their licensing partnership to produce toys inspired by the iconic Jurassic World franchise.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) today announced they have renewed their licensing partnership to produce toys inspired by the iconic Jurassic World franchise.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306368595/en/
    The renewal builds upon a longstanding licensing partnership between Mattel and UP&E for toys celebrating globally beloved IP which also includes DreamWorks Animation's Trolls and Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious.
  • “Together, we've not only established Jurassic World as a top-tier toy property, but also built a legacy of evergreen success.
  • “The 30-year legacy of the Jurassic World franchise is stronger than ever, and we’re excited to bring fans of all ages even more awe-inspiring and thrilling toys through this extended partnership.”
    For Mattel’s current Jurassic World offering, visit https://shop.mattel.com/collections/jurassic-world .

Colossal Biosciences Names Emily Castel as Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Emily Castel, formerly President and Chief Brand Officer of Teton Ridge - an omnichannel entertainment company, has joined Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • Emily Castel, formerly President and Chief Brand Officer of Teton Ridge - an omnichannel entertainment company, has joined Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • In 2013, Castel joined Legendary Entertainment as Chief Marketing Officer, after Legendary acquired FIVE33.
  • After leaving Legendary in 2017, Castel launched her UK-based consultancy Castel Creative, where she served as founder and CEO.
  • Now at Colossal, Castel will lead a growing team of brand and consumer hires including newly appointed EVP of Design, Chris Klee, an award-winning design team leader who was formerly Chief Creative Officer of Hypergiant Industries.

Elevating the Voices of Creative Professionals: Report & Quote Book

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Elevating the Voices of Creative Professionals: Report & Quote Book“Most are blue collar, working class voice actors who are working 40 plus hours a week.

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Elevating the Voices of Creative Professionals: Report & Quote Book

  • “Most are blue collar, working class voice actors who are working 40 plus hours a week.
  • Over 60% of the voice actors are located outside of LA and New York.
  • We’re not anti-tech or anti-AI, as many have said before.”   There are many perspectives on generative AI.


The editor of a science fiction and fantasy magazine 
A software developer and contributor to free and open source software projects 
Award winning artists who contributed to movies like Black Panther and Jurassic World along with video games like The Elder Scrolls 

  • While the benefits or risks of new technologies are being debated by policymakers, these individuals experience the effects of innovation in real-time.
  • October discussion underscored that people have concerns about generative AI that are relevant right now and not hypothetical.   In participants’ own words, generative AI is having profound impacts today.
  • “That's a full-time job.”   Understanding these perspectives could be valuable, not everyone has time to watch the 96-minute video recording or read the 40+ page public transcript.


The report itself – supported by attorneys and technologists across the agency, which summarizes the event in terms of: how participants said their data is being obtained, what harms they said they face, how they view consent defaults, and what they’re doing to address generative AI.  

Red Carpet Hollywood Premiere of “Why Dinosaurs?” Father & Son Independent Documentary Film

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102285430/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102285430/en/
    6:30 - 7:30 PM - Red Carpet / Cocktail Reception 7:30 - 8:00 PM - Introduction by Dr. Dean Lomax 8:00 - 9:30 PM - Screening
    Meet and speak with the producers and first-time independent filmmakers behind “WHY DINOSAURS?” along with a crowd of passionate dinosaur enthusiasts.
  • This 6-year passion project follows dino-obsessed teenager James and his father on a journey around the world, interviewing over 65 seasoned paleontologists, amateur fossil hunters, artists, and dinosaur fanatics from the US, Canada, UK, Morocco, China, and Patagonia.
  • On this global adventure, they track down the director of Jurassic World, see the world’s largest dinosaur toy collection, and dig up real dinosaur bones.
  • Filmmakers Tony and James Pinto, along with co-producer and world-renowned British paleontologist, Dr. Dean Lomax will be available for questions.

Boxed Water™ Launches Minions-Inspired Cartons Based On Illumination's Beloved Brand

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise. Following the Jurassic World partnership, the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons. The most sustainable water brand on the market is drawing attention to its continued sustainability efforts, especially as they relate to the brand's tree planting initiatives across the U.S.

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  • HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water™ launches new limited-edition cartons inspired by Illumination's Minions, from the world's most successful animated franchise.
  • Following the Jurassic World partnership , the mischievous Minions are the newest icons to adorn Boxed Water™ cartons.
  • Boxed Water™ also requires 43% less fossil fuel use than its plastic counterparts and a 50% lower carbon footprint than aluminum canned water.
  • To learn more about Boxed Water and its sustainability efforts, visit https://boxedwater.com/ or follow them on Instagram , Facebook or TikTok .

WAGMI Games Founder's Packs Coming Exclusively to OpenSea on September 27th

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The community-powered Web3 entertainment franchise WAGMI Games has announced the launch of the upcoming Founder’s Packs will take place on September 27th exclusively on NFT marketplace OpenSea.

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  • The community-powered Web3 entertainment franchise WAGMI Games has announced the launch of the upcoming Founder’s Packs will take place on September 27th exclusively on NFT marketplace OpenSea.
  • WAGMI Games Founder's Packs was created in partnership with Gadget-Bot, the art studio behind the iconic designs in Transformers 4, Jurassic World, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty.
  • Each of the 10,000 Founder’s Packs represents an unopened card pack containing a story-driven, playable character for WAGMI Defense, the first mobile game from WAGMI Games.
  • The story and characters of the Founder’s Packs will be integrated into the rapidly evolving and interoperable WAGMI Games universe.

The Toy Foundation™ Reveals the 2023 Toy of the Year® Awards Finalists

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An animated game to create movie magic, an activity table to drop musical beets, and an 8-foot inflatable obstacle course to spark endless outdoor fun are among the inventive finalists for the prestigious Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards. Today, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) announced the top 122 toys, games, and properties across 17 product categories (listed below) that are advancing the world of play.

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  • As the kickoff to Toy Fair®, the TOTY Awards are the biggest night of the year for toys, where the industry gathers to recognize innovation across every category of play.
  • The Toy of the Year and People's Choice winners will be announced on November 20, in time to create peak holiday shopping buzz.
  • Twenty-seven professionals are recognized as finalists for uniquely advancing the toy industry across sustainability; diversity, equity, and inclusion; packaging design; and PR/marketing.
  • "This year's TOTY Awards finalists are an unmatched lineup of toys, games, and professionals that represent the best of the best in the toy industry," said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of The Toy Foundation.

Alpine Continues to Invest in Alpine Park with the First AI Character Integration on Roblox

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Designed in collaboration with Inworld AI, Trigger XR, and Stage3 Agency, Alpine is the first commercialized brand to launch this feature on Roblox.

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  • Designed in collaboration with Inworld AI, Trigger XR, and Stage3 Agency, Alpine is the first commercialized brand to launch this feature on Roblox.
  • The new integration, powered by Inworld AI , a developer platform for AI characters, allows users to chat with NPCs (non-playable characters) modeled after an Alpine "Brand Specialist" and an Alpine "Fandom Enthusiast."
  • The Alpine Brand Specialist, "Cohen," represents the Alpine brand and is a wealth of product, tech, and service knowledge.
  • Alpine Park can be found by searching "Alpine Park" on the Roblox platform or at https://www.roblox.com/games/12956278832/Alpine-Park .

Jeep® Graphic Studio Launches Jurassic Park Package to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Original 1993 Film

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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"This exclusive Jurassic Park Package gives fans and Jeep brand enthusiasts alike the chance to make their Jeep 4x4 vehicle unique reflecting both their personality and pride of ownership."

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  • "This exclusive Jurassic Park Package gives fans and Jeep brand enthusiasts alike the chance to make their Jeep 4x4 vehicle unique reflecting both their personality and pride of ownership."
  • The Jeep brand and the Jurassic World franchise have an enduring shared history beyond the 1993 film.
  • In addition, in the summer 2022, the Jeep brand partnered with Universal Pictures to launch a global marketing campaign to celebrate the epic film "Jurassic World Dominion."
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