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BECAUSE THEY'RE FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WASHINGTON DC

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC , is thrilled to announce the return of the Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival , a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent.

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  • Washington, DC, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC , is thrilled to announce the return of the Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival , a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent.
  • A spinoff of the American Black Film Festival, BTF aims to propel a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom and showcase content in the comedy genre that features people of color.
  • In 2023, the BTF festival garnered a tremendous response, drawing more than 5,200 attendees and 1,000 submissions for the showpiece "Breakout Comedian of the Year" competition.
  • BTF partners and sponsors to date are the presenting partner Events DC, DC Improv and programming from LAFF MOBB.

JAKKS Pacific Announces Partnership With Epic Story Media for Launch of Wild Manes

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announces a new partnership with Epic Story Media (Epic) to launch a robust content and licensing program around their new IP, Wild Manes.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announces a new partnership with Epic Story Media (Epic) to launch a robust content and licensing program around their new IP, Wild Manes.
  • Wild Manes is a whimsical world of horses, food, friends, flair and fun, galloping onto the scene in Summer 2024.
  • The short form series is developed and produced by Epic Story Media, animated with its 2D studio, Loomi Animation.
  • JAKKS Pacific is also thrilled to “let friends run wild” in an all-new Roblox game, currently being developed by Epic’s new game studio, Freeground.

Lava for Good Podcasts Garners Webby Nominations for 'The War on Drugs' and Honors for 'Earwitness'

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lava for Good Podcasts is honored by the latest accolades in the digital world.

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  • NEW YORK, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lava for Good Podcasts is honored by the latest accolades in the digital world.
  • The latest recognition for The War on Drugs is particularly timely, as Lava for Good has commenced production of Season 2 for release this fall.
  • These nominations and honors add to Lava for Good’s long list of accolades, including past recognition at the Webby Awards, Ambie Awards, Signal Awards, and iHeartPodcast Awards.
  • For more information on The War on Drugs, Earwitness, and other Lava for Good podcasts, visit www.lavaforgood.com or find them on all popular podcast platforms.

Baking Meets Destiny In New Spellbounding YA Fantasy Novel, WORLD PALACE

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Suddenly, he’s in the larger-than-life kingdom of World Palace, where magical recipes and endless possibilities teem.

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  • Suddenly, he’s in the larger-than-life kingdom of World Palace, where magical recipes and endless possibilities teem.
  • Artiman adjusts quickly to the new world and apprentices under a baking mentor who believes wholeheartedly in his gifts.
  • As Artiman gains prowess in World Palace for his gift, Tafina visits the bakery to discover the hype.
  • And when they decide their paths, will it change the fate of World Palace forever?

General Mills Canada elevates its support for sport in Canada with new Canadian Paralympic Committee sponsorship

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  With this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris quickly approaching, General Mills Canada is proud to expand its support for Canadian athletes by becoming an “Official Supporter” of the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC).

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  • TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  With this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris quickly approaching, General Mills Canada is proud to expand its support for Canadian athletes by becoming an “Official Supporter” of the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC).
  • “We are so pleased to partner with General Mills, who has shown a longstanding commitment to showcasing the power of sport,” said Karen O’Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee.
  • “Paralympians are incredible athletes with so many diverse journeys along their way to reaching the pinnacle of sport, and this partnership will bring Paralympic stories into more homes across Canada.
  • To kickstart its partnership, General Mills participated last week in the ParaTough Cup in Toronto, the flagship fundraising event of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, the philanthropic arm of CPC.

Memoir KISMET Launches Readers on Turkish-American Immigration Journey

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Kismet takes readers on a fantastic voyage that spans from the Turkish suburbs to the crowded, busy street of New York.

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  • Kismet takes readers on a fantastic voyage that spans from the Turkish suburbs to the crowded, busy street of New York.
  • With a special empowering message of embracing your own worth, Kismet whisks readers through an emotional rollercoaster that defies borders.
  • New twists and unexpected turns emerge, keeping readers on their toes to the final pages of Kismet.
  • Kismet aims to provide readers with a triumphant story about accepting self-love on the path to personal transformation.

BTCC Exchange and Red Eagle Foundation Host Successful Golf Day with Frank Lampard, Raising £31,000 for Charity

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LONDON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC Exchange, one of the world's longest continuously operating cryptocurrency exchanges, proudly co-hosted Red Eagle Foundation’s charity golf day as headline sponsor on March 28th.

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  • LONDON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC Exchange , one of the world's longest continuously operating cryptocurrency exchanges, proudly co-hosted Red Eagle Foundation’s charity golf day as headline sponsor on March 28th.
  • The event drew over 120 business executives and golf enthusiasts, who competed on the golf course.
  • The event turned out to be a resounding success, raising £31,000 (after accounting for costs) for the Red Eagle Foundation and its beneficiaries.
  • Alex, BTCC Exchange's Head of Operations, expressed his gratitude to the Red Eagle Foundation team, acknowledging their tireless efforts in making this event truly special.

8th Annual DigiFest® Temecula Tickets On Sale Now

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Temecula, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiFest® Temecula is back and better than ever!

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  • Temecula, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiFest® Temecula is back and better than ever!
  • Tickets for the 3-day multimedia extravagant event are on sale now!
  • DigiFest® Temecula is so much more than a film festival!
  • DigiFest® Temecula brings the community and region together for a weekend of fun, creativity, networking, inspiration, awards, and entertainment.

Little Tikes® Story Dream Machine™ Announces Exciting New Collaborations with First-Class Storytellers Including Universal Products and Experiences and The World of Eric Carle

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Young fans of the new movie in theatres now, DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda 4, can bring the franchise home.

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  • Young fans of the new movie in theatres now, DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda 4, can bring the franchise home.
  • In addition to these modern-day favorites, Little Tikes is excited to welcome more classic childhood staples that have touched readers from generation to generation.
  • The Story Dream Machine and story collections are available at Amazon, Walmart, and at ShopMGA (each story collection sold separately).
  • To learn more about Little Tikes and the Story Dream Machine visit https://www.littletikes.com .

Nominations Open for Canadian Safety Achievement Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ONTARIO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada and the National Maintenance Council for Canada (GPMC | NMC) announced that they are accepting nominations for the 2024 Canadian Safety Achievement Awards (CS2A) until April 30, 2024.

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  • ONTARIO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada and the National Maintenance Council for Canada (GPMC | NMC) announced that they are accepting nominations for the 2024 Canadian Safety Achievement Awards (CS2A) until April 30, 2024.
  • The CS2A is a national awards program designed to showcase exceptional health and safety performance of stakeholders within the confines of the unionized maintenance industry.
  • “Demanding and supporting a culture of safety within organizations and on projects is invaluable.
  • The Craftperson of the Year Award honours outstanding craftsmanship, professionalism, and safety leadership of a skilled building trades union member through their performance on a maintenance job.