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Locast brings streaming local TV channel service to Sacramento, ahead of big game this Sunday

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:00 GMT

Nonprofit Locast is only service to stream all local TV channels – for free – over internet

Nonprofit Locast is only service to stream all local TV channels – for free – over internet

Los Angeles Acting Studio Training Mentorship Casting & Agent Showcase Premiered

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:16 GMT

A new actor training and mentorship program has been launched by Walid Chaya called The Active Actor?. Walid helps emerging actors to grow and achieve their goals, with many placing with renowned Hollywood talent agencies and booking roles in Los Angeles film and television.

A new actor training and mentorship program has been launched by Walid Chaya called The Active Actor?. Walid helps emerging actors to grow and achieve their goals, with many placing with renowned Hollywood talent agencies and booking roles in Los Angeles film and television.

Mouton Music Canada releases Thom Ryerson’s long-awaited novel, Ruby Diamond

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:00 GMT

WOODSTOCK, Ontario, Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Author Thom Ryerson has just released his 8^th fictional novel, and it’s his first in over five years. Ruby Diamond – A Life In The Rough?follows the career of indigenous Canadian rock n’ blues singer Ruby Diamond.

Beasley Broadcast Group to Report 2020 Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 10

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:00 GMT

NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (“Beasley” or the “Company”), a multi-platform media company, announced today that it will report its 2020 fourth quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.

Victory Square Technologies Announces Completion of Acquisition of IV Hydreight, An?On-Demand & On-Site Mobile Health, Pharmaceutical & Wellness Service Provider Across the USA

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:55 GMT

Hydreight provides a unique, custom built, proprietary telemedicine service that allows users to book confidential health & wellness and/or medical services at their home, hotel, office or wherever they may need discreet assistance.

Hydreight provides a unique, custom built, proprietary telemedicine service that allows users to book confidential health & wellness and/or medical services at their home, hotel, office or wherever they may need discreet assistance.

LIZHI INC. Issues Letter to Shareholders

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00 GMT

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LIZHI INC. (“LIZHI” or the “Company” or “We”) (NASDAQ: LIZI), a leading online UGC¹ audio community and interactive audio entertainment platform in China, today released a letter to shareholders from the Company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jinnan (Marco) Lai.

Victory Square Technologies Announces Agreement to Acquire Assets of Portfolio Company Aspen Technologies

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00 GMT

New acquisition to provide full-suite of Blockchain solutions for Launch of new Division focusing on Consumer Privacy and Security

New acquisition to provide full-suite of Blockchain solutions for Launch of new Division focusing on Consumer Privacy and Security

Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended December 31, 2020

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:01 GMT

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Lava for Good Podcasts and Stitcher Announce Partnership Focused on True Crime and Criminal Justice

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:30 GMT

NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a landmark year in which social justice reform became more urgent and topical than ever, Lava for Good Podcasts — the company whose hit Wrongful Conviction series brings to light the wrongful incarceration of innocent people — has joined forces with the top content network and podcast listening service Stitcher. Under the new arrangement, the Wrongful Conviction series and Lava for Good Podcasts’ upcoming slate of new criminal justice-focused podcasts will be available through Stitcher on all major podcast platforms.

GRAY TO ACQUIRE QUINCY MEDIA, INC. FOR $925 MILLION

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00 GMT

ATLANTA, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray” or “we”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Quincy Media, Inc. (“Quincy” or “QMI”) for $925 million in cash.? Upon closing the transaction, Gray will own television stations serving 102 television markets that collectively reach 25.4 percent of US television households, including the number-one ranked television station in 77 markets and the first and/or second highest ranked television station in 93 markets according to Comscore’s average all-day ratings for calendar year 2020.

The Movie Studio Launches Streaming Platform and Google Play Store App, Extinguishes Substantial Shareholder Reserves

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- The Movie Studio, Inc. (OTC:?MVES) (the Company") is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed and officially launched its over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform, along with its symbiotic app in the Google Play Store. The OTT platform and app incorporate the initial core components of the Company’s business models of “Watch Our Movies!” and “Be in Our Movies!”

Signature d'un protocole d’investissement et de cession relatif aux titres des sociétés Crozaloc et Videlio

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:40 GMT

Signature d'un protocole d’investissement et de cession relatif aux titres des sociétés Crozaloc et Videlio

Big Screen Bringing Sci-Fi Series ‘Singularity Principle’ to the Small Screen

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:30 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A fascinating science fiction series set around the mystery of parallel universes is being developed by Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC: BSEG).

Playtika Announces Date of Fourth Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:00 GMT

HERZLIYA, Israel, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK) announced today it will release financial results for the fourth quarter 2020 before U.S. markets open on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

NYFA Celebrates Alumni Meshal Aljaser, Tushar Tyagi, and Dr. Ariel Orama López Qualifying for 93rd Academy Awards

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:35 GMT

New York, NY, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York Film Academy (NYFA) is excited to announce the eligibility of three alumni projects that have qualified to be nominated for the upcoming 93rd Academy Awards in the Live Action Short Film category. With the Oscars ceremony pushed to April 25, 2021, the Academy will announce the shortlist of potential nominees (10) on February 9, 2021, with the second round of voting narrowed to five official Oscar nominees on March 15, 2021.

AMC Networks Inc. Announces Full Redemption of 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022 and $600 Million Partial Redemption of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2024

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:36 GMT

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:AMCX) today announced that it has given notice of its intention to redeem the remaining $400 million outstanding principal amount of its 4.75% Senior Notes due 2022 (CUSIP Number 00164V AC7) (the “2022 Notes”) and $600 million of the outstanding $1 billion principal amount of its 5.00% Senior Notes due 2024 (CUSIP Number 00164V AD5) (the “2024 Notes” and, together with the 2022 Notes, the “Notes”) on February 26, 2021 (the “Redemption Date”). The 2022 Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price of 100.000% of the principal amount of the 2022 Notes and the 2024 Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price of 102.500% of the principal amount of the 2024 Notes to be redeemed, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

Victory Square Technologies Portfolio Company, Immersive Tech, Hires Former Senior Executive of the ‘The VOID’, Steven Dooner to lead UNCONTAINED Franchise Development

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:42 GMT

“Steven Dooner is an exceptional executive...with experience spanning over 40-years, from the inception of Chuck E. Cheese franchise scale in the mid 70’s to senior positions launching many of Disney’s LBE initiatives including a $1.5B Tokyo Disney park expansion, he is a literal Guru in the industry and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on our team.” - Immersive Tech’s CEO, Tim Bieber

AMC Networks Inc. Announces Pricing of $1 Billion of Senior Notes

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:09 GMT

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:AMCX) today announced that it has priced a public offering of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”). The offering is expected to close on February 8, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World Begins Streaming Today

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:00 GMT

Airs on Public Television in February.

Airs on Public Television in February.

AMC Networks Inc. Announces Proposed Offering of $500 Million of Senior Notes

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:29 GMT

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:AMCX) today announced a proposed public offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”).