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Brightcove Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023

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星期三, 十一月 1, 2023

Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $51.0 million, a decrease of 5% compared to $53.9 million for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Loss from operations was $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to loss from operations of $821,000 for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Brightcove earnings will be streamed on November 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's financial results and current business outlook.

New stamp honours internationally acclaimed Canadian actor Donald Sutherland

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星期四, 十月 19, 2023

SAINT JOHN, NB, Oct. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada Post issued a new stamp today commemorating the career of one of Canada's most respected and versatile actors, Donald Sutherland.

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  • SAINT JOHN, NB, Oct. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada Post issued a new stamp today commemorating the career of one of Canada's most respected and versatile actors, Donald Sutherland.
  • He appeared in stage productions and television shows, making his feature film debut in 1963 as "Tall Man in Nightclub" in The World Ten Times Over.
  • In 1967, Sutherland starred in his breakthrough role as killer Vernon Pinkley in the classic Second World War film, The Dirty Dozen.
  • With his international success, Sutherland has remained a proud Canadian and starred in many Canadian productions, including the TV movie Bethune (1977) and the 1990 feature film Bethune: The Making of a Hero, playing legendary Canadian Dr. Norman Bethune in both.

Mattel Promotes Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the promotion of Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the promotion of Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films.
  • She was previously Executive Producer of Mattel Films since 2018.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927993899/en/
    Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Robbie joined the company five years ago to bring the vision of Mattel Films to life, collaborating with leading filmmakers to make standout quality movies based on our iconic brands that will resonate in culture and appeal to global audiences.
  • Mattel Films is also developing Christmas Balloon, a holiday family drama based on all-new IP.

THE BLACK WOMEN'S AGENDA, INC. HOSTS 46TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM TOWN HALL & AWARDS LUNCHEON

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星期五, 九月 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when suspicion, intolerance, and virulent rhetoric tear at the fabric of our society, The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. (BWA) is embracing inclusivity. At its 46th Annual Symposium Town Hall & Awards Luncheon today, the organization saluted celebrities, elected officials, and leaders in the health, education, and business arenas pursuing a more perfect union. It also encouraged more than 1,500 participants and supporters to tear down the walls of fear, doubt, and insecurity that surround themselves and their communities and open themselves up instead to opportunities to seek common ground and establish an environment where everyone can thrive. 

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  • At its 46th Annual Symposium Town Hall & Awards Luncheon today, the organization saluted celebrities, elected officials, and leaders in the health, education, and business arenas pursuing a more perfect union.
  • "The United States is the most diverse nation on earth, and that is its superpower," said BWA President Gwainevere Catchings Hess.
  • "A more perfect union requires the talents, creativity, insights, and contributions of all of its people.
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    SOURCE The Black Women's Agenda, Inc.

In The Black Network Taps Brightcove to Power Its AVOD Streaming Platform

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星期四, 九月 7, 2023

Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it was selected by In The Black Network (ITBN) to power its AVOD streaming service expected to launch this October.

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  • Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it was selected by In The Black Network (ITBN) to power its AVOD streaming service expected to launch this October.
  • The new network focuses on streaming content that showcases and amplifies Black storytellers and culture.
  • ITBN will leverage Brightcove’s industry-leading technology to power its OTT service across all major connected TV devices and operating platforms.
  • By partnering with Brightcove, ITBN will be able to deliver its content globally on demand with the best-in-class, highest quality, most scalable, and secure streaming technology platform.

Brightcove to Power Yahoo Inc.’s Worldwide Streaming Capabilities

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星期一, 七月 31, 2023

Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced an agreement where global media and tech giant Yahoo will leverage and broadly integrate Brightcove’s award-winning streaming technology platform across its portfolio of digital properties.

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  • Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced an agreement where global media and tech giant Yahoo will leverage and broadly integrate Brightcove’s award-winning streaming technology platform across its portfolio of digital properties.
  • As the exclusive streaming technology provider for Yahoo, Brightcove will power its video streaming from end to end, supporting its massive and growing consumer demand.
  • Chosen for Brightcove’s ability to deliver globally at scale with the highest quality and security, Brightcove technology will ensure reliable, streamlined, and cost-efficient streaming operations for Yahoo.
  • The company needed a scalable and reliable technology solution to power its streaming content and to augment, and in some cases replace, its in-house video capabilities and supporting infrastructure.

Hollywood Turns to FloWater for Plastic-Free Hydrating as the Entertainment Community Gathers to Take Action on Climate Change

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星期六, 六月 24, 2023

DENVER , June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As filmmakers, entertainment industry executives, artists, activists, climate organizations, scientists, and other experts gather in Los Angeles for the Hollywood Climate Summit '23, one thing will be missing this year: the plastic water bottle. Setting an example for their Hollywood community and the world at large, the Summit has turned to FloWater to hydrate their event. FloWater, now a part of Bluewater, the Swedish global hydration solutions and beverage brand, is a leader in clean water tech with its Refill Stations that transform ordinary tap water into great-tasting, ultra-purified premium drinking water without the plastic and without lead, PFAS microplastics or other toxins.

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  • Setting an example for their Hollywood community and the world at large, the Summit has turned to FloWater to hydrate their event.
  • The 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit, presented this year with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is an annual multi-day conference that creates a community space for thousands of cross-sector entertainment and media professionals to take action on climate.
  • "We welcome FloWater as our Hydration Partner in 2023," noted Allison Begalman, Co-Founder and Executive Producer of the Hollywood Climate Summit.
  • "They have been an important resource for the Hollywood community in the past and continue to lead the way in the fight against plastic waste and the ravages of climate change."

VARIETY MAGAZINE NAMES THE LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL TO ITS 2023 TOP FILM SCHOOLS LIST

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星期四, 四月 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Variety Magazine ranked The Los Angeles (L.A.) Film School as one of the top film schools in the U.S., as a part of its 2023 Entertainment Education Impact Report. Produced annually, the report highlights the nation's top programs in all areas of filmmaking. Receiving the accolade for a ninth consecutive year shines a light on the school's talented students and faculty, as well as on its focused education model featuring both on-campus and online programs.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Variety Magazine ranked The Los Angeles (L.A.) Film School as one of the top film schools in the U.S., as a part of its 2023 Entertainment Education Impact Report .
  • On the impressive achievements of The L.A. Film School, Variety Magazine states... "the film degree here allows students to pursue concentrations in production, directing, or cinematography and offers bachelor's and associate degrees through its Hollywood campus and through online programs.
  • Since opening in 1999, The L.A. Film School has established an expansive program catalog designed to prepare the next generation of creative professionals for a future in the entertainment industry.
  • To learn more about The L.A. Film School, along with its diverse program offerings, visit lafilm.edu .

THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SALUTES APPLE'S HIT SERIES 'TED LASSO' IN A SEASON THREE FINALE CELEBRATION IN LOS ANGELES

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星期三, 四月 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned cultural institution The Paley Center for Media is paying tribute to the Emmy Award-winning and global hit Apple Original series, Ted Lasso, now streaming on Apple TV+, in an exclusive conversation with the members of the show's creative team and star-studded cast, including a special preview screening of the highly anticipated season three finale episode of the series, ahead of its global debut on Wednesday, May 31 on Apple TV+.

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  • "Ted Lasso embodies heart and soul and has captured the attention and imagination of audiences from around the world.
  • The series has served as comfort during our most difficult times, and we are delighted to celebrate the series and bring some of that joy to its adoring fans."
  • said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media.
  • The series about an American college football coach who takes over a top-flight English soccer team, was blessed with perfect timing.

The King Center Mourns the Loss of Harry Belafonte

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星期三, 四月 26, 2023

Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The King Center joins the world in mourning the loss of a great philanthropist, activist, singer, actor, and friend – Harry Belafonte.

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  • Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The King Center joins the world in mourning the loss of a great philanthropist, activist, singer, actor, and friend – Harry Belafonte.
  • In 1963, Harry Belafonte immersed himself in The Birmingham Campaign, led by Dr. King and the SCLC, to ensure racial justice and desegregation in what Dr. King called one of the most segregated cities in America.
  • Two years later, Harry Belafonte, accompanied by friend and fellow entertainer Tony Bennet, joined more than 20,000 protestors, including Dr. King, in the Selma to Montgomery March.
  • Harry Belafonte was on The King Center’s first Board of Directors and a 1982 recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize, The King Center’s highest award.