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Entertainment Icon Vin Di Bona Joins E-Cite Motors Advisory Board After Selling a Major Stake in Vin Di Bona Productions and FishBowl Worldwide Media

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Vin Di Bona is an American television producer of television shows such as MacGyver, Entertainment Tonight, and America’s Funniest Home Videos.

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  • Vin Di Bona is an American television producer of television shows such as MacGyver, Entertainment Tonight, and America’s Funniest Home Videos.
  • In 2010, Di Bona launched a second business, FishBowl Worldwide Media, an independent production company developing properties for film, television, digital platforms and brands.
  • Vin Di Bona is the creator and executive producer of America’s Funniest Home Videos.
  • In 2023 Di Bona seized a new opportunity when he sold a major stake in Vin Di Bona Productions and FishBowl Worldwide Media to an investor group led by Clarion Capital Partners, LLC.

5000 BLANKETS, LATEST AFFIRM ORIGINALS FILM, TO STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON PURE FLIX

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a two-night theater debut, the newest AFFIRM Originals movie 5000 BLANKETS will be available to stream exclusively on Pure Flix on January 5, 2023.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Following a two-night theater debut, the newest AFFIRM Originals movie 5000 BLANKETS will be available to stream exclusively on Pure Flix on January 5, 2023.
  • Pure Flix is your home for faith and family-friendly movies and shows where you can confidently stream with the entire family.
  • AFFIRM produces, acquires and markets content that inspires, uplifts and entertains audiences around the world focusing on family and faith through its three divisions, AFFIRM Films, AFFIRM Television and AFFIRM Originals.
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.Register to get all the latest news from AFFIRM Films at www.affirmfilmsupdates.com andfollow AFFIRM Films on social media at @AFFIRMFilms.

370 New Words and Definitions Added to Merriam-Webster

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Springfield, MA, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Merriam-Webster announced the addition of 370 new words and meanings to its iconic dictionary.

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  • Springfield, MA, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Merriam-Webster announced the addition of 370 new words and meanings to its iconic dictionary.
  • A number of the new words surged into use via social media.
  • Words offer a window into our ever-changing language and culture, and are only added to the dictionary when there is clear and sustained evidence of use.
  • All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of dictionary editors and writers in America.

Creamsource Standardizes LED Rigging with LNX

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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SYDNEY, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Creamsource, developers of artisan-quality cinema lighting, today introduced LNX (pronounced Lynx), an entirely new rigging system for its Vortex series LED fixtures. Designed to bring consistency and cohesiveness to a historically disordered aspect of lighting, LNX simplifies rigging and cabling with a series of purpose-built clamps and pins for the Vortex Series. LNX enables Rigging crews to quickly assemble uniform/aligned arrays of Vortex fixtures with minimal gap between units with multiple latches and auto-locking features that ensure the safety of operators and anyone under the rig at all times. Designed to withstand heavy usage, relocation, high levels of vibration and wind loading, the system is a perfect complement to Vortex series fixtures which are known for their durability and flexibility.

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  • Designed to safely streamline rigging and cabling for Vortex series LEDs, LNX ushers in a new era of efficiency and convenience for Rigging Gaffers
    SYDNEY, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Creamsource , developers of artisan-quality cinema lighting, today introduced LNX (pronounced Lynx), an entirely new rigging system for its Vortex series LED fixtures .
  • Designed to bring consistency and cohesiveness to a historically disordered aspect of lighting, LNX simplifies rigging and cabling with a series of purpose-built clamps and pins for the Vortex Series.
  • "Rigging presents crews with differing, unique challenges every day," says Creamsource CEO Tama Berkeljon.
  • Creamsource product experts will be available to demonstrate the latest Creamsource technologies including LNX, Vortex8, Vortex4, and CreamOS 2.0.

Creamsource Lights Up 2022 NAB Show with its Vortex Series

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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SYDNEY, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Creamsource, developers of artisan-quality cinema lighting for more than 15 years, will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2022 NAB Show from April 23-27 at booth C6540 in Central Hall. For the first time ever at NAB, attendees will be able to get up close and personal with the Vortex lighting series, an innovative LED lighting system for film production that embodies the artist-first approach to UI/UX for maximum creative output for which Creamsource is known. The Vortex series features two distinct LED fixtures: the high-powered flagship 650W 2'x1' Vortex8 and the 1'x1' 325W Vortex4.

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  • The Vortex series features two distinct LED fixtures: the high-powered flagship 650W 2'x1' Vortex8 and the 1'x1' 325W Vortex4 .
  • Each Vortex fixture boasts the same UI, favored by lighting artists for its modern design and ease of use, eliminating learning curves and downtime associated with rigging and programming multiple lights.
  • All Vortex series lights work in concert with each other thanks to the shared platform, streamlining the entire lighting experience for users.
  • This makes interaction possible between Vortex series LEDs and various third party instruments and protocols.

Creamsource Expands Its Vortex Lighting Series with the Vortex4

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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An extension of the proprietary Vortex lighting platform, the Vortex4 embodies the artist-first approach to UI/UX for maximum creative output for which Creamsource is known.

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  • An extension of the proprietary Vortex lighting platform, the Vortex4 embodies the artist-first approach to UI/UX for maximum creative output for which Creamsource is known.
  • "The Vortex lighting system allows us to bring new products to market that help artists easily build out their lighting workflows," says Creamsource CEO Tama Berkeljon.
  • All Vortex series lights work in concert with each other naturally thanks to the shared platform - it streamlines the entire lighting experience for users."
  • For more information on the Vortex4 and Vortex lighting series, please visit https://creamsource.com/product/vortex4/
    The Vortex4 will begin shipping in March 2022 for $2799 USD.

Actor Michael Anthony Stars In "American Gangster Presents Big Fifty The Delrhonda Hood Story" Premiering On BET+ Next Thursday, Sept. 30

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Actor Michael Anthony (Raising Dion, Chicago Med) stars in the BET+ original film American Gangster Presents Big Fifty - The Delrhonda Hood Story, premiering on streaming channel BET+ this Thursday, September 30.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Actor Michael Anthony (Raising Dion, Chicago Med) stars in the BET+ original film American Gangster Presents Big Fifty - The Delrhonda Hood Story, premiering on streaming channel BET+ this Thursday, September 30.
  • Actor Michael Anthony stars in BET+ original film, "American Gangster Presents Big Fifty - The Delrhonda Hood Story"
    Springing from the BET+ original series, American Gangster: Trap Queens, the film follows the unbelievably true story of Delrhonda Hood, aka 'Big Fifty.'
  • In her own voice, Big Fifty takes viewers through her traumatic childhood; fast-paced, dangerous journey into crime; the serious repercussions; and ultimate redemption.
  • Named the "Fastest Growing Actor of the Year" in 2020 by the Atlanta Actors' Collective (AAC), Anthony is a successful actor and writer originally from Akron, OH.

Creamsource Announces Major Firmware Update for Vortex8

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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SYDNEY, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Creamsource , developers of artisan-quality cinema lighting for more than 15 years, today announced the immediate availability of CreamOS 1.2.0, an expansive firmware update for its flagship Vortex8 650W high-power 2'x1' LED fixture.

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  • SYDNEY, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Creamsource , developers of artisan-quality cinema lighting for more than 15 years, today announced the immediate availability of CreamOS 1.2.0, an expansive firmware update for its flagship Vortex8 650W high-power 2'x1' LED fixture.
  • With FrameSync, the Vortex8 can be triggered from an external source, such as a sync generator (e.g.
  • Co-founder and Director, Carlo Van de Roer adds, "Our work requires very precise timing of lights, so working with the response time of the Vortex8 firmware has been terrific."
  • To demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction, Creamsource offers an extended five-year registered warranty on all fixtures including the all-new Vortex8.

Creamsource Launches Comedy-Inspired Competition with Winnings Worth Up to $50,000

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

In a departure from the expected, Creamsource is putting out an open call for the funniest on-set prank for this competition.

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  • In a departure from the expected, Creamsource is putting out an open call for the funniest on-set prank for this competition.
  • "It's been a tough year and then some; we just want people to have some good-spirited fun with this competition," says Creamsource CEO Tama Berkeljon.
  • To enter, post your prank video on Instagram and hashtag #Vortexprank, tag @creamsource and also tag two friends.
  • To demonstrate their commitment to customer satisfaction, Creamsource offers an extended five-year registered warranty on all fixtures including the all-new Vortex8.

MacGyver Foundation Debuts New Animated MacGyver Series

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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The five-episode series, MacGyver Now!, was developed as a public service to help us all continue to MacGyver our way out of this global health crisis.

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  • The five-episode series, MacGyver Now!, was developed as a public service to help us all continue to MacGyver our way out of this global health crisis.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210325005077/en/
    The name MacGyver is synonymous with cleverly using whatevers available to manage our way through a crisis.
  • Recognizing the need to honor the efforts and ingenuity of medical professionals, educators, essential workers and even ordinary people everywhere who are doing their part to deal with the virus, MacGyver creator-- and director of the MacGyver Foundation-- Lee Zlotoff, decided to produce the animated web series that follows MacGyver through his own crisis in the pandemic.
  • Viewers are invited to share stories, photos and videos of how theyor someone they knowhad to MacGyver something to deal with the pandemic.