Cannes Film Festival

Accomplished Group of Creatives Unite to Form Modern People

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星期四, 五月 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founding partners Sylvain Tron, Tolga Yildiz, Can Misirlioglu, and advisor, Thomas Rush of ConsenSys Mesh, have combined their decades of experience in design, craft, brand strategy and blockchain technology to launch Modern People, a first of its kind multidisciplinary creative studio that specializes in creating and launching NFT projects and providing guidance to brands, IP holders, content creators and artists in the next generation of the internet, Web3.

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  • In launching Modern People, we've combined our expertise launching projects in the space with our hands-on ability to develop and execute projects from beginning to end."
  • The forming of Modern People is driven by our fundamentals of strategy, creativity and craft, now augmented by a deep understanding of the web3 culture and technology.
  • The Modern People team consists of:
    Sylvain Tron - Tron's career began as founder of film production and international sales company, Visit Films.
  • Modern People applies this philosophy to their process -- whether developing IP, partnering with brands, content creators or other artists.

Big Screen Entertainment Group Expands Its Television Slate

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星期四, 五月 12, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is having its busiest year ever for developing television shows and is especially bullish on book series adaptation Dead End Dating.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is having its busiest year ever for developing television shows and is especially bullish on book series adaptation Dead End Dating.
  • We couldnt be more excited about bringing this much-loved material to the screen and have a world class team devoting their brilliant talents, hearts and minds to the project, said Big Screen Chief Executive Kimberley Kates.
  • But as television production ramps up again with the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, Dead End Dating is just one part of the television slate at Big Screen.
  • Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is a well-established distribution and production company based in Beverly Hills.

Four-Time Oscar Nominee and 11-Time Goya Winner Alberto Iglesias to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee Valencia

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星期四, 五月 12, 2022

In the last five years the Valencia campus has awarded honorary doctorates to John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Imogen Heap, Lila Downs, and Gilberto Gil.

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  • In the last five years the Valencia campus has awarded honorary doctorates to John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Imogen Heap, Lila Downs, and Gilberto Gil.
  • A native of San Sebastin, Alberto Iglesias is one of Spain's most revered international composers.
  • Over a career that has spanned more than 20 years, Iglesias has garnered numerous recognitions for his work.
  • At Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee, students explore interdisciplinary approaches to music, dance, theater, film, business, health care, education, technology, and more.

Four-Time Oscar Nominee and 11-Time Goya Winner Alberto Iglesias to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee Valencia

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星期四, 五月 12, 2022

In the last five years the Valencia campus has awarded honorary doctorates to John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Imogen Heap, Lila Downs, and Gilberto Gil.

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  • In the last five years the Valencia campus has awarded honorary doctorates to John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Imogen Heap, Lila Downs, and Gilberto Gil.
  • A native of San Sebastin, Alberto Iglesias is one of Spain's most revered international composers.
  • Over a career that has spanned more than 20 years, Iglesias has garnered numerous recognitions for his work.
  • At Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee, students explore interdisciplinary approaches to music, dance, theater, film, business, health care, education, technology, and more.

WeWay is an official partner of the WIBA Awards in Cannes

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星期四, 五月 12, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeWay, an entertainment ecosystem powered by blockchain technology, has announced an official partnership with the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards (WIBA) 2022 Gala Ceremony. It will take place on May 18-19, in Monaco, during the Cannes Film Festival in the luxurious Hotel Martinez.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeWay , an entertainment ecosystem powered by blockchain technology, has announced an official partnership with the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards (WIBA) 2022 Gala Ceremony.
  • It will take place on May 18-19, in Monaco, during the Cannes Film Festival in the luxurious Hotel Martinez.
  • Seeing that the tremendous potential and the philosophy of WIBA align closely to the company, WeWay has also decided to become an official partner of WIBA Awards 2022 to contribute to the further development of the influencers' industry.
  • This is a great opportunity for WeWay to connect with other market participants and discuss ideas in this fast-paced industry.

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Academy Award®-Winning Virtual Reality Installation CARNE y ARENA to Debut in Omaha, Nebraska

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星期三, 五月 11, 2022

Alejandro G. Irritus Academy Award-winning virtual reality experience CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) explores the human condition of immigrants and refugees.

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  • Alejandro G. Irritus Academy Award-winning virtual reality experience CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) explores the human condition of immigrants and refugees.
  • CARNE y ARENA will be presented for the first time in Nebraska by KANEKO, in partnership with Vic Gutman & Associates, Emerson Collective, PHI Studio, Legendary Entertainment, and Fondazione Prada.
  • Originally presented at the 70th Festival de Cannes in 2017, CARNE y ARENA was the first VR experience ever chosen as part of the festivals Official Selection.
  • CARNE y ARENA is produced by PHI Studio, Emerson Collective, and Legendary Entertainment in collaboration with Fondazione Prada.

HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF THE AMERICAN PAVILION AT 75TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

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星期三, 五月 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced its sponsorship of The American Pavilion, the center of business and hospitality for the American film community at this year's 75thCannes Film Festival, kicking off its year-long celebration of the upcoming 80th Annual Golden Globe® Awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced its sponsorship of The American Pavilion, the center of business and hospitality for the American film community at this year's 75thCannes Film Festival, kicking off its year-long celebration of the upcoming 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
  • "We are pleased and honored to sponsor this year's American Pavilion at such a historic time with the 75thCannes Film Festival and the upcoming 80th Golden Globes.
  • "We look forward to welcoming festival attendees to The American Pavilion, which has been the heart of the American film community at Cannes."
  • ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION:
    The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was founded in 1943 then known as the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association by a group of entertainment journalists based in Los Angeles.

AREA MAN LIVES Developers, Numinous Games, Announce Release Date

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星期二, 五月 3, 2022

SPOKANE, Wash., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Numinous Games, the studio behind the award-winning game That Dragon, Cancer, are excited to announce the release of their new VR-only video game experience: AREA MAN LIVES.

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  • Numinous Games, the studio behind the award-winning game That Dragon, Cancer, are excited to announce the release of their new VR-only video game experience: AREA MAN LIVES.
  • SPOKANE, Wash., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Numinous Games, the studio behind the award-winning game That Dragon, Cancer, are excited to announce the release of their new VR-only video game experience: AREA MAN LIVES.
  • AREA MAN LIVES has been created in association with Cyan Ventures and CityLights.
  • The developers have surprising stories of how the world of AREA MAN LIVES has come to life for them during development and how the strange coincidences they encountered inspired the creation of AREA MAN LIVES.

BRUT. AND PPLPLEASR PARTNER FOR FIRST-EVER NFT COLLECTION AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT THE USC ANNENBERG INCLUSION INITIATIVE

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星期一, 五月 2, 2022

NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brut, the world's largest values-driven media platform, has partnered with globally-celebrated Web3 artist pplpleasr for a first-of-its-kind collection of 75 Cannes Film Festival themed NFTs to benefit the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.

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  • The collection celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival will be available from Monday, May 2nd at 9:00am PST and powered by the platform Shibuya.
  • Owners of the Producer Pass NFT will be granted unprecedented access to the Cannes Film Festival including film premieres, red carpet events, and Brut exclusive programming throughout the festival.
  • Guillaume Lacroix, Brut co-founder and CEO, said: "We are proud to partner with pplpleasr to create the first-ever NFT at the Cannes Festival to benefit the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.
  • Brut is world-leading, with a huge community of followers among younger generations who are concerned with the exact same equality issues addressed by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.

Fandor to Celebrate the History of Festival de Cannes

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星期五, 四月 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that Fandor, the premier destination for cinephiles, will celebrate the 75th Festival de Cannes, May 17-28, 2022, on its independent film streaming service.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that Fandor, the premier destination for cinephiles, will celebrate the 75th Festival de Cannes, May 17-28, 2022, on its independent film streaming service.
  • Fandor will feature a vast collection of Festival de Cannes features as part of its "Cannes you dig it?"
  • Highlighted features will include works from the many decades of the festival, including titles from Werner Herzog like Fitzcarraldo (1982), for which Herzog won the Best Director award in 1982.
  • Fandor Exclusive Moon Rock for Monday (2020), will premiere on Fandor beginning May 24.