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Aftermath Islands to Mint Native DUBS Utility Token on DigitalBits’ Fast, Eco-Friendly Blockchain

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星期五, 七月 29, 2022

Aftermath Islands utility token with in-game activations will be minted using DigitalBits and added to NicoSwap as part of the roll-out and expansion of Aftermath Islands unique virtual life, gaming and Metaverse offerings

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  • Aftermath Islands utility token with in-game activations will be minted using DigitalBits and added to NicoSwap as part of the roll-out and expansion of Aftermath Islands unique virtual life, gaming and Metaverse offerings
    Aftermath Islands , an immersive and highly-interactive blockchain-based virtual reality platform, has selected the DigitalBits blockchain for minting Doubloons (DUBS), the native utility token and in-game currency of Aftermath Islands and will be added to NicoSwap.
  • Aftermath Islands DUBS utility token will also be added with an XDB/DUBS liquidity pool on NicoSwap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) and open-source platform built on the DigitalBits blockchain.
  • The power, flexibility, and established brands already on the DigitalBits blockchain is one of the key reasons that Aftermath Islands chose their blockchain for our utility token, said Managing Director of Aftermath Islands David Lucatch.
  • Al Burgio, Founder of the DigitalBits blockchain commented, It is a pleasure to welcome Aftermath Islands into the DigitalBits ecosystem and NicoSwap.

Aftermath Islands Continues In-Game Asset and NFT Catalog Expansion with Purchase of Meta Hero Project

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星期四, 七月 28, 2022

The Meta Hero project is also debuting realistic sports facilities and players for use in metaverse game play.

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  • The Meta Hero project is also debuting realistic sports facilities and players for use in metaverse game play.
  • The Meta Hero Project has developed an extensive library of items that can be used within the Aftermath Islands Metaverse.
  • With Meta Hero Project assets and NFTs as part of our project portfolio and offerings, Aftermath Islands remains multiple steps ahead of other players in this space, said Managing Director of Aftermath Islands David Lucatch.
  • Aftermath Island Token Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aftermath Islands Metaverse Limited, is a British Virgin Islands corporation.

Rachel Smythe’s Global WEBTOON Sensation Lore Olympus Wins 2022 Eisner Award for Best Webcomic

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星期六, 七月 23, 2022

Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.

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  • Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.
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    Rachel Smythe's global WEBTOON sensation Lore Olympus.
  • The win is a first for both Smythe and WEBTOON, and follows growing global fandom and accolades for Lore Olympus.
  • Lore Olympus was previously nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019 and Ringo Award in 2021.

Upper Deck Launches Collect Forever, Creating the Largest One-Stop Direct-To-Consumer Collectibles Platform

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星期四, 七月 21, 2022

SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Upper Deck, the premier global sports and entertainment trading card, memorabilia, and collectibles company has once again revolutionized the industry with the launch of Collect Forever, creating the largest direct-to-consumer collectibles distribution platform, allowing for the purchase, storage, and trading of every type of collectible. The announcement was made here today at Comic-Con by President Jason Masherah, who added that initial products to be available for purchase will include pre-ordered collectibles from Marvel, DC Comics, and Funko POP.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upper Deck , the premier global sports and entertainment trading card, memorabilia, and collectibles company has once again revolutionized the industry with the launch of Collect Forever , creating the largest direct-to-consumer collectibles distribution platform, allowing for the purchase, storage, and trading of every type of collectible.
  • Upper Deck is no stranger to innovation as only six years ago they unveiled e-Pack, the first online platform that gave collectors the ability to instantly purchase, open, collect, and trade digital and physical trading cards any time, from anywhere in the world.
  • Although Collect Forever is a separate website and platform, it is seamlessly integrated into e-Pack, immediately allowing for e-Pack's users to link directly with Collect Forever to purchase, store, and trade collectibles, cards, and comic books.
  • "We are excited to officially launch Collect Forever because together with e-Pack it creates the largest online direct to consumer shopping platforms for cards, comics and collectibles.

SOMA.finance Selected by Meta Hollywood to Manage Fan-First Token Offerings

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星期二, 七月 19, 2022

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOMA Finance, LLC ("SOMA.finance"), the joint venture between MANTRA DAO and Tritaurian Capital, Incorporated ("Tritaurian Capital") that is building the critical infrastructure of compliant, decentralized finance (DeFi), announced today that Meta Hollywood, the joint venture created by Planet Hollywood in partnership with Animoca Brands has selected it as the issuing partner for their upcoming ecosystem of digital securities spanning physical and digital assets.

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  • The SOMA partnership will enable Meta Hollywood to offer "Hollywood fanatics" in the United States and around the globe, access to first-of-their-kind compliant securities for both NFT issuance and trading.
  • Meta Hollywood community members have already had the chance to win physical memorabilia from iconic franchises including Star Wars, Judge Dredd and Die Hard," said Robert Earl, Co-founder of Meta Hollywood.
  • "Safe interaction between issuers, investors and consumers under the U.S. regulatory umbrella is the right protection SOMA.finance can offer Meta Hollywood.
  • Utilizing our native token, Meta Hollywood's HWOOD ($HWOOD), Meta Hollywood intends to transform the iconic Hollywood experience into a next-generation hybrid web3 ecosystem that benefits entertainment industry field supporters and creators both online and offline.

ZOA Energy Announces First-of-Its-Kind Partnership with Black Adam

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星期二, 七月 19, 2022

With his unstoppable powers reflected, the limited-edition cans feature ZOA founder and film lead/producer, Dwayne Johnson, as Black Adam.

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  • With his unstoppable powers reflected, the limited-edition cans feature ZOA founder and film lead/producer, Dwayne Johnson, as Black Adam.
  • The massive footprint will open at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 21st and run through Sunday, July 24th to give Comic-Con attendees the chance to sample refreshing ZOA Energy flavors at the ZOA Bar, participate in fun photo opportunities with a life-sized Black Adam standee and 3D Black Adam ZOA can, hang out in the oasis lounge areas to escape the summer sun while listening to musical stylings of a ZOA playlist, and have the unique opportunity to receive an exclusive collector itema ZOA Black Adam tokenin order to be able to find ZOAs Hidden Temple where event-goers can partake in a fun AR opportunity that provides them a clever ZOA Black Adam memory to share across social.
  • The synergy between our two brands, Black Adam and ZOA, is perfect, so much so that this is the first time DC Entertainment has ever approved a partnership with an energy drink.
  • ZOA Energy and Black Adam are teaming up to bring consumers all the positive energy of ZOA in specially designed Black Adam cans.

 Building a Creator Economy for Comic Artists: English-Language WEBTOON Creator Payments Surpass $27 Million Since 2020

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星期一, 七月 18, 2022

* Since launching its first US creator-monetization program in 2019, creator payments have increased by more than 75%, as WEBTOON continues to build a Creator Economy for digital comic artists.

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  • * Since launching its first US creator-monetization program in 2019, creator payments have increased by more than 75%, as WEBTOON continues to build a Creator Economy for digital comic artists.
  • Supported by a growing number of creator monetization programs, WEBTOON has paid out an average of more than a million dollars to English-language creators every month since 2020.
  • WEBTOON has pioneered the growing Creator Economy for digital comic artists in the US, first establishing a local creator monetization program in 2019.
  • WEBTOON plans to continue to grow the Creator Economy for digital comic artists, expanding the market for fans and creators globally.

Vision Films Set to Release Sci-Fi 'MEAD' Based on Cult Classic Comic 'Fever Dreams'

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星期一, 七月 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the VOD/DVD release of the unique live-action meets CGI, sci-fi feature MEAD on August 9, 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the VOD/DVD release of the unique live-action meets CGI, sci-fi feature MEAD on August 9, 2022.
  • MEAD[Mobile Extrasensory Autonomous Deceptor] is based on the 1972 underground comic book "Fever Dreams"written by Jan Strnad(DC Comics, Disney,Heavy Metal)and illustrated by the late and legendary comic artistRichard Corben(Heavy Metal, Fantagor, Dark Horse/DC/Marvel).
  • Vision Films recently showcased the film at the Cannes International Film Market.
  • Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms.

Former Marvel Creative Director Joins Forces with Blockchain Project Cosmos Heroes

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星期一, 七月 4, 2022

NEW YORK, NY, July 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Cosmos Heroes is excited to announce that Mike Thomas, Former Creative Director for Licensing and Promotions of Marvel Entertainment, will be joining the Cosmos Heroes multiverse project as a Creative Advisor.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, July 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Cosmos Heroes is excited to announce that Mike Thomas, Former Creative Director for Licensing and Promotions of Marvel Entertainment, will be joining the Cosmos Heroes multiverse project as a Creative Advisor.
  • Based on his wealth of experience, Mike will contribute to the creative process on the Cosmos Heroes NFTs and also be a driving force behind the narrative direction of the comicverse.
  • As Marvel Entertainment's Creative Director, Mike was a creative force for famous superheroes such as Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Avengers & Deadpool.
  • "I love the ambitiousness of the Cosmos Heroes project and the potential it has for growing with comic book artists, and fans of all ages around the world."

University of Massachusetts Global Awards INNOCEAN USA as Agency of Record

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星期四, 六月 30, 2022

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INNOCEAN USA, a leading strategic branding and advertising agency and the largest advertising agency in Orange County, California, today announces its appointment as agency of record by Irvine, California-based University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), formerly Brandman University.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INNOCEAN USA, a leading strategic branding and advertising agency and the largest advertising agency in Orange County, California, today announces its appointment as agency of record by Irvine, California-based University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), formerly Brandman University.
  • "Winning this new business was truly a team effort," states Steve Jun, INNOCEAN Worldwide Americas / Head of Global Business INNOCEAN Worldwide.
  • University of Massachusetts Global, formerly Brandman University, is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
  • Based in Huntington Beach, CA INNOCEAN is a fully global agency with a network of offices in more than 30 cities and 21 countries.