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No More XR: Atmoph Window Yo with AI Avatar Enters the Gaming Platform

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

KYOTO, Japan, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmoph Inc. (Location: Kyoto, CEO: Kyohi Kang) has launched pre-orders for Atmoph Window Yo.

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  • KYOTO, Japan, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmoph Inc. (Location: Kyoto, CEO: Kyohi Kang) has launched pre-orders for Atmoph Window Yo.
  • Take advantage of an exclusive 28% off discount available until March 14th (PDT).
  • Atmoph introduces Atmoph Window Yo, a new entertainment system that connects users to over 1,700 stunning views from around the world.
  • Atmoph Scope is the telescopic controller to get more out of your Atmoph Window Yo.

New Report Details Alarming Surge in Tobacco Imagery in On-Screen Entertainment Most Popular Among Youth and Young Adults

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobacco imagery is surging in shows, social media, music videos and movies — including nearly every Best Picture nominee at the 2024 Academy Awards — exposing millions of young people to depictions that glamorize and normalize tobacco use. The impact of tobacco imagery is well documented, with recent peer-reviewed research showing that exposure to such images makes young people up to three times more likely to start vaping, while the U.S. Surgeon General concluded in 2012 that youth and young adults were twice as likely to smoke compared to those with less exposure. According to Truth Initiative's sixth annual "While You Were Streaming" report titled, "Lights, Camera, Tobacco? How Rising Smoking and Vaping Imagery in Top Entertainment Influences E-Cigarette Use and Fuels Nicotine Addiction Among Young Audiences," this adds up to a serious public health threat, putting a new generation at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction.

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  • Surgeon General concluded in 2012 that youth and young adults were twice as likely to smoke compared to those with less exposure.
  • The report reveals the number of tobacco depictions in streaming shows popular among 15- to 24-year-olds more than doubled in 2022, exposing nearly 25 million young people.
  • The rise was largely driven by Netflix's "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," which contained a third of all tobacco depictions.
  • You can view it here: youtu.be/dXscOjP2oto
    The report illustrates how tobacco is both normalized and glamorized in today's top streaming entertainment.

The Toy Association™ Announces 2024 Toy Trends

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From spooky, sustainable, and anime-inspired playthings, to holistic toys that give young minds and bodies a boost, The Toy Association™ today unveiled the top trends expected to drive consumer spending on toys, games, and youth entertainment products in 2024. The announcement was made during The Toy Association's annual Toy Trends Briefing, a virtual press conference that gave retailers and media a first look at the latest developments in toys and play.

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  • The announcement was made during The Toy Association's annual Toy Trends Briefing, a virtual press conference that gave retailers and media a first look at the latest developments in toys and play.
  • The Toy Association's team of trend experts meets with hundreds of global toy companies throughout the year to track the latest developments in toys, play, and youth entertainment, as well as parallel industries.
  • A summary of the top 2024 trends follows:
    Forty-five percent of parents under the age of 40 consider a toy's environmental impact when making buying decisions, according to a Toy Association survey of U.S. parents.
  • A fervent global fandom is bringing anime to the forefront in 2024, and its impact on the toy space is expected to reach unprecedented heights.

Board Games Market size to grow by USD 3.42 billion from 2022 to 2027, Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Atlas Games, Alderac Entertainment Group and Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Friday, January 5, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board games market is estimated to grow by USD 3.42 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.55%.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board games market is estimated to grow by USD 3.42 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.55%.
  • The board games market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
  • CMON Ltd. - The company offers Mayhem board games, such as Looney Tunes and Teen Titans Go.
  • The toys and games market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% between 2022 and 2027.

THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE FIRST SELECTED PROGRAM AND DATES FOR THE 41ST ANNUAL PALEYFEST LA

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media today announced the first program selection and dates for the 41st annual PaleyFest LA. Featuring leading talent and creative minds from the most acclaimed and hottest TV shows, PaleyFest LA will take the stage at the DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood from Friday, April 12, 2024, through April 21, 2024.

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  • The festival is made possible by Citi returning as an official sponsor, and the William S. Paley Foundation as the founding benefactor.
  • To become a Paley Member, or to give the gift of Paley Membership this holiday season, please visit paleycenter.org/join-us .
  • Become a Member today and receive presale access to the best seats before they sell out and discounts to PaleyFest.
  • For more information on the many benefits of Paley Center Membership, please visit paleycenter.org/join-us

CRAFTY APES EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE / LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH EGG VFX AND KEY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER HIRE

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crafty Apes, a full-service visual effects powerhouse with eight production facilities across North America and Europe, today announced the expansion of its international growth strategy, with a number of new global initiatives designed to strengthen its existing capabilities and enter compelling new markets and verticals. As part of these efforts, the company has formed a strategic partnership with EGG Post and VFX ("EGG"), a premier Dublin-based post-production and visual effects company, and has appointed Gracie Edscer, an industry-leading business development veteran, as Executive Producer, based in London.

Key Points: 
  • EGG will also provide local VFX resources as well as offline and online editorial, sound design and mixing, dailies, color and finishing.
  • EGG Co-founders Gary Shortall and Gareth Young said, "We're delighted to be joining forces with Crafty Apes, an iconic International VFX company.
  • Ireland is a strong VFX hub in Europe, and EGG and Crafty Apes both have experience servicing high-profile, large-scale projects for many years in our respective markets.
  • This alliance opens the door to a wider international client base for EGG and gives Crafty Apes direct access to the European market."

CRAFTY APES EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE / LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH EGG VFX AND KEY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER HIRE

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crafty Apes, a full-service visual effects powerhouse with eight production facilities across North America and Europe, today announced the expansion of its international growth strategy, with a number of new global initiatives designed to strengthen its existing capabilities and enter compelling new markets and verticals. As part of these efforts, the company has formed a strategic partnership with EGG Post and VFX ("EGG"), a premier Dublin-based post-production and visual effects company, and has appointed Gracie Edscer, an industry-leading business development veteran, as Executive Producer, based in London.

Key Points: 
  • EGG will also provide local VFX resources as well as offline and online editorial, sound design and mixing, dailies, color and finishing.
  • EGG Co-founders Gary Shortall and Gareth Young said, "We're delighted to be joining forces with Crafty Apes, an iconic International VFX company.
  • Ireland is a strong VFX hub in Europe, and EGG and Crafty Apes both have experience servicing high-profile, large-scale projects for many years in our respective markets.
  • This alliance opens the door to a wider international client base for EGG and gives Crafty Apes direct access to the European market."

GU Launches Collaboration with Netflix for Stranger Things collection

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Wearing the Stranger Things collection is the perfect way to show you’re a fan.

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  • Wearing the Stranger Things collection is the perfect way to show you’re a fan.
  • The distinctive sweatshirt featuring four main characters facing down the Mind Flayer is one you’ll want to wear with style.
  • The black and red colors that immediately denote Stranger Things are eye-catching.
  • For a limited time from Friday, December 15th, the GU Soho store will have a special display to promote the collection.

Streaming Climbs to Record High in July, Linear TV Falls Below 50%, according to Nielsen's July 2023 Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™, the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television. Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™ , the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television.
  • Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.
  • From July 2022 to July 2023, time spent streaming via television increased more than 25%.
  • Across streaming platforms, three achieved record high shares of TV in July:
    YouTube (not including YouTube TV) viewing increased 5.6% vs. June, and its share climbed to 9.2% of total TV usage (the largest of all platforms).

Netflix is gaining subscribers again – but here’s how it can succeed once people stop signing up

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Netflix announced plans to limit sharing earlier this year after experiencing its first subscriber loss in a decade in 2022.

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  • Netflix announced plans to limit sharing earlier this year after experiencing its first subscriber loss in a decade in 2022.
  • Its recent decision to offer cheaper, ad-supported tiers has also played a role in this increase in account numbers.
  • But as the video streaming industry has become more competitive over the years, Netflix has had to keep changing its business model to survive.

Network effects

    • This subscription-based service came with a US$19.95 (£15.42) price tag and no due dates or late fees.
    • The relatively low price helped build an initial critical mass of users, triggering a network effect.
    • Since then, Netflix’s business model has continued to be strengthened by network effects.

Conquering content

    • Netflix’s large base of users means it can spread the cost of a show over a large number of users, providing content creators with indirect network effects.
    • It also triggers a virtuous cycle for users, who return to the platform thanks to the growing amount and variety of content.
    • Netflix’s own content creation has built on this.
    • This feeds back into the creation of content that is tailored to what the audience wants to see.

Growing competition

    • No longer able to count on large flows of new users, Netflix must increase revenues from existing users.
    • It started by creating a basic subscription, which includes advertising and cannot be shared, as well as standard and premium subscriptions.
    • The latter do not have advertising and allow subscribers to add other people at reduced rates.