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The Marcus Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended December 28, 2023.

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  • The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended December 28, 2023.
  • Net loss per diluted common share attributable to The Marcus Corporation was $0.05 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, compared to a net loss per diluted common share attributable to The Marcus Corporation of $0.30 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Net earnings attributable to The Marcus Corporation was $14.8 million for fiscal 2023, compared to net loss attributable to The Marcus Corporation of $12.0 million for fiscal 2022.
  • Same store admission revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 4.1% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection Announces Holiday Arts, Culinary, Culture and Music Programming

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Monday, December 18, 2023

ASPEN, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, Aspen's landmark hotel, has launched a world-class lineup of arts, culinary, culture and music programming to celebrate the 2023 holiday season. As the original social hub of Aspen, a destination chock full of rich history and stories to tell, the new offerings are designed to bring loved ones together in the spirit of the festive season to revel in unforgettable cultural and musical performances.

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  • ASPEN, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection , Aspen's landmark hotel, has launched a world-class lineup of arts, culinary, culture and music programming to celebrate the 2023 holiday season.
  • Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, Aspen's landmark hotel, has launched a world-class lineup of arts, culinary, culture and music programming to celebrate the 2023 holiday season.
  • "Our Holiday programming this year is jam-packed with incredible talent and culinary experiences, offering several opportunities to celebrate this time of the year," says Patrick Davila, General Manager of Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • Prospect (Ongoing): In addition to the festive season programming, Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection's main restaurant Prospect recently debuted a brand-new concept led by Chef Connor Holdren.

FitXR Brings the Magic of Disney Music to Immersive VR Workouts

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Today, FitXR , the leading VR workout platform with the largest offering of fitness classes, is bringing Disney’s iconic music to its cutting-edge, immersive VR fitness platform.

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  • Today, FitXR , the leading VR workout platform with the largest offering of fitness classes, is bringing Disney’s iconic music to its cutting-edge, immersive VR fitness platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023416822/en/
    FitXR Brings the Magic of Disney Music to Immersive VR Workouts (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Beginning on October 23rd, FitXR users can access the Disney collection with specially curated classes within each of FitXR’s five studios - Box, Dance, HIIT, Sculpt, and Combat.
  • The incorporation of Disney music into these classes creates a magical workout experience like no other.
  • “We believe that the magic of Disney, combined with the immersive power of virtual reality, will create a truly unforgettable workout experience for our users."

100 years of Disney: from a cartoon mouse to a global giant, how Walt Disney conquered the world

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.

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  • They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.
  • Walt Disney was an innovator in terms of space, colour and movement.
  • Walt himself holds the record for most nominations (59) and Oscar wins (22 competitive awards, plus four honorary awards) for a single individual.

Steamboat Willie and technological wonders

    • He created The Alice Comedies, a series of short films featuring a live-action child actress in a cartoon world.
    • Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, was the world’s first fully synchronised sound cartoon.
    • A simple story featuring Mickey as a steamboat captain trying to navigate the boat while dealing with various comical situations, Steamboat Willie was universally praised.

The golden age and feature films

    • Those early films still dazzle today – think of the Sorcerers’ Apprentice scene in Fantasia (1940) or the Pink Elephants hallucinogenic number in Dumbo.
    • And is there any scene, in any film, more heart-wrenching than the death of Bambi’s mother?
    • But the golden age never really stopped.

Disneyland and diversification

    • It set the standard for theme park design and showed the way forward for the company: diversification.
    • After Disneyland came Walt Disney World in Florida in 1971, then versions of Disneyland in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Buyouts and a cultural behemoth

    • These acquisitions solidified Disney’s position as the brand leader in the entertainment industry.
    • The deal made some industry insiders uneasy: Disney had become a cultural behemoth, strangling competition, homogenising content and swallowing up entire franchises.

Not all plain sailing

    • Its 1946 film Song of the South has long been criticised for its racist portrayal of African Americans and its romanticisation of the plantation era.
    • Since 1986, Disney have tried to keep it out of circulation, although clips can be found online.
    • Many old films streaming on Disney+ now feature a disclaimer telling viewers some scenes will include “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures”.
    • LGBTQ+ representation has become more visible since LeFou became Disney’s first openly gay character in its 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast.

Iconic Black is King Catsuit Worn by Beyoncé to Be Auctioned Alongside Unique Items From Maison Valentino, Tommy Hilfiger and a Host of Global Talent as Part of Disney’s Create 100 Program in Support of Make-A-Wish®

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Global superstar Beyoncé joins the epic line up of creative visionaries supporting Disney’s Create 100, a global celebration of creativity marking 100 years of Disney storytelling.

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  • Global superstar Beyoncé joins the epic line up of creative visionaries supporting Disney’s Create 100, a global celebration of creativity marking 100 years of Disney storytelling.
  • The life-changing wishes include shopping sprees, studio visits, theme park and resort vacations, cruises, talent meet-and-greets, sports-themed experiences and more.
  • To find out more and to sign up for Create 100 e-mail notifications, visit http://www.disney.com/create100 and to access high-res assets, visit here .
  • For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org, and for more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit worldwish.org.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global, the World’s Largest Provider of Live Shows, Destinations and Immersive Experiences

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.
  • Built on more than 120 years of combined expertise, RWS Global is the combination of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC.
  • Together, they design, create, cast, produce and operate more entertainment experiences and destinations than any other provider in the world.
  • From cruise ships, museums, theme parks and sports venues, to destinations, resorts, stage and screen, RWS Global delivers unmatched capabilities from ideation to execution.

Disney Treasure to Unlock New Disney Stories from "Coco," "Zootopia," Theme Parks and More on the High Seas

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

CELEBRATION, Fla. , Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the debut of new venues and reimagined familiar spaces, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Treasure, will bring captivating stories from beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar and Disney Parks adventures to life like never before. The spaces onboard the Disney Treasure will invite guests to step into colorful plazas in Mexico, navigate the many winding rivers of the world, dive below the ocean's surface and more.

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  • Adventures from the vibrant, heartfelt worlds of Disney and Pixar will lend inspiration for two venues onboard the Disney Treasure.
  • Plaza de Coco will be the first theatrical dining experience themed to the Disney and Pixar film, "Coco."
  • For the first time, the nostalgia and lore from beloved theme park attractions will come to Disney Cruise Line with a unique lineup of Disney Parks-inspired venues aboard the Disney Treasure.
  • To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a cruise on the Disney Treasure, guests can visit www.disneycruise.com/treasure , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.

SONY MUSIC MASTERWORKS ACQUIRES A MAJORITY STAKE IN SPAIN-BASED LIVE EVENT PRODUCER AND PROMOTER, PROACTIV ENTERTAINMENT

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Masterworks, a division of Sony Music Entertainment ("SME"), today announced a majority investment in Barcelona-based Proactiv Entertainment, a leading producer of live music and experiential events around the world.

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  • NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Masterworks, a division of Sony Music Entertainment ("SME"), today announced a majority investment in Barcelona-based Proactiv Entertainment, a leading producer of live music and experiential events around the world.
  • Horacio Renna, Founder of Proactiv Entertainment, added, "I am very happy and proud that Proactiv Entertainment, which I founded over 35 years ago, is joining the Sony Music Entertainment family.
  • The relationship with Proactiv Entertainment is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships and agreements advancing Sony Music Masterwork's growth as a multi-faceted worldwide entertainment business.
  • Sony Music Masterworks comprises Masterworks, Sony Classical, Milan Records, XXIM Records, and Masterworks Broadway imprints.

Huading Awards Group Announces Michelle Yeoh as Winner of Best Global Actress Award at the 36th Huading Awards Ceremony

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Sunday, April 9, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230409005016/en/
    In the global category, All Quiet on the Western Front won the Best Picture award, Michelle Yeoh won the Best Actress award, and Brendan Fraser won the Best Actor award.
  • Better Call Saul won the Best TV Series award, and Kristos Andrews won the Best Actor award, while Mai Davika Hoorne won the Best Actress award.
  • In January 2023, the Huading Awards Group announced the upgrade of the Huading Awards brand in Los Angeles.
  • In terms of film and television awards, the awards would be selected for global film and television masterpieces in the same session, and the award name will be changed to Global Film and Television Art Huading Awards.

Huading Awards Group Announces Michelle Yeoh as Winner of Best Global Actress Award at the 36th Huading Awards Ceremony

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 36th Global Film and Television Arts Huading Awards ceremony held on March 31, 2023, at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California honored globally recognized actors, actresses, films, television programs and producers with awards.

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  • In the global category, All Quiet on the Western Front won the Best Picture award, Michelle Yeoh won the Best Actress award, and Brandon Fraser won the Best Actor award.
  • Better Call Saul won the Best TV Series award, and Christos Andrews won the Best Actor award, while Mai Davika Hoorne won the Best Actress award.
  • In January 2023, the Huading Awards Group announced the upgrade of the Huading Awards brand in Los Angeles.
  • In terms of film and television awards, the awards would be selected for global film and television masterpieces in the same session, and the award name will be changed to Global Film and Television Art Huading Awards.