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Associa H.R.W. Partners With Villages of Apex To Host Young Inventors Challenge

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Management (HRW) , a leading provider of community management services throughout the greater Raleigh, Fayetteville and East Coast areas of North Carolina, recently partnered with their client community, the Villages of Apex, to host a Young Inventor’s Challenge.

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  • Management (HRW) , a leading provider of community management services throughout the greater Raleigh, Fayetteville and East Coast areas of North Carolina, recently partnered with their client community, the Villages of Apex, to host a Young Inventor’s Challenge.
  • The event provided eight young community residents with the opportunity to invent or create a new toy or game.
  • The Villages of Apex winner submitted their invention to a “shark tank” panel of toy and inventor industry judges and “all-stars” who will evaluate their entry and provide written feedback.
  • One local winner will be selected to advance to the Young Inventor's Challenge National Competition in November.

Mattel Publishes Latest Citizenship Report Presenting 2022 Progress on ESG Strategy and Goals

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has published its latest Citizenship Report , which provides a progress update on Mattel’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and goals.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has published its latest Citizenship Report , which provides a progress update on Mattel’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and goals.
  • Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “This latest report reflects our ongoing commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen and our aim to contribute to a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future.
  • Designed more products for recyclability, including incorporating easy-to-remove and recycle electronic components into all Action Drivers playsets and Matchbox Recycling Trucks.
  • Mattel does not update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Cybersecurity’s Elite Crowned as CrowdStrike Customer Excellence Award Winners at Fal.Con 2023

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Fal.Con 2023 -- CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the winners of its 2023 Customer Excellence Awards at Fal.Con 2023 , the company’s marquee annual event and cybersecurity’s must-attend conference.

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  • Fal.Con 2023 -- CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the winners of its 2023 Customer Excellence Awards at Fal.Con 2023 , the company’s marquee annual event and cybersecurity’s must-attend conference.
  • This year’s award winners include:
    The CrowdStrike Protector of the Year is obsessed with building a more secure future and making the world a safer place.
  • The CrowdStrike Hero of the Year recognizes cybersecurity excellence in the Public Sector.
  • The Hero of the Year award winner drives modern security programs, innovation and services that safeguard citizens, their communities and society overall.

Shop Some of Amazon’s Best Early Holiday Deals—Exclusively for Prime Members—During Prime Big Deal Days, October 10-11

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Prime members can start their shopping early this upcoming season with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, beginning on October 10 at 3 a.m. EDT and running through October 11.

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  • Prime members can start their shopping early this upcoming season with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, beginning on October 10 at 3 a.m. EDT and running through October 11.
  • “Members can shop deals across categories like fashion, home, and toys that include some of our most popular items during Prime Big Deal Days.
  • Shop beyond Amazon.com with Buy with Prime: U.S.-based Prime members can take advantage of the new shopping benefit Buy with Prime, and shop exclusive Prime Big Deal Days offers beyond Amazon.com on select brands’ websites.
  • All you have to do is visit the Prime Big Deal Days event page on the Amazon Shopping app between now and Prime Big Deal Days to create deal alerts.

MATTEL, NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+ DEBUT TRAILER FOR MONSTER HIGH 2, THE SEQUEL TO THE LIVE-ACTION MUSICAL PREMIERING THURSDAY, OCT. 5

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Friday, September 15, 2023

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the trailer and premiere date for Monster High 2, the sequel to the live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. Monster High 2 will be available to stream in the U.S. on Paramount+ Thursday, October 5, and premiere on Nickelodeon that same day at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), with encores every weekend in October as part of the Monster Movie Madness stunt. The movie will also premiere later in the month on Paramount+ in select international markets where the service is available, with other international territories premiere dates to be announced later this year.

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  • Monster High 2 follows Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Harris), Draculaura (Nayah Damasen) and Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot) as they enter sophomore year at Monster High.
  • Monster High 2 is directed and executive produced by Todd Holland (Monster High The Movie, The Real O'Neals, Malcolm in the Middle).
  • The sequel teleplay is written by Matt & Billy Eddy (Teen Beach, Invisible Sister, Zapped), with story by Todd Holland & Matt & Billy Eddy.
  • Production on Monster High 2 for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action, along with executive Linda Halder.

Adobe Releases New Firefly Generative AI Models and Web App; Integrates Firefly Into Creative Cloud and Adobe Express

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

After a successful six-month beta, Firefly-powered capabilities are now deeply integrated into creative workflows across Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Experience Cloud and available for commercial use.

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  • After a successful six-month beta, Firefly-powered capabilities are now deeply integrated into creative workflows across Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Experience Cloud and available for commercial use.
  • Adobe Firefly-powered features are now available in several Creative Cloud apps, including Generative Fill and Generative Expand in Photoshop , Generative Recolor in Illustrator and Text to Image and Text Effects in Adobe Express .
  • Starting today, the Firefly web application, Express Premium and Creative Cloud paid plans now include an allocation of “fast” Generative Credits .
  • Join Adobe LIVE on September 13 from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific Time to learn more about generative AI magic in Adobe Firefly, Photoshop and Illustrator and Express.

“Barbie” Comes to Redbox Premium Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD)

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Fans can now get their pink on through Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) or Premium Electronic Sell Through (PEST) and always be in Barbie Land.

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  • Fans can now get their pink on through Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) or Premium Electronic Sell Through (PEST) and always be in Barbie Land.
  • The Redbox streaming app is available on a wide range of devices, including Roku, Samsung TVs, VIZIO, and many others.
  • The app also gives viewers access to thousands of free movies, TV series, and over 180 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels.
  • “This success is due to the high quality of the film, Greta Gerwig’s fantastic writing and directing, and Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s performances.

American Girl Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Newest Los Angeles Flagship Store at Westfield Century City

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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    American Girl celebrates the grand opening of its flagship store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles.
  • “We are so excited to welcome American Girl to Westfield Century City.
  • During grand opening weekend, September 9 – 10, guests can be among the first to shop the new store and enjoy fun giveaways, like an American Girl poster and books (while supplies last).
  • To make dining, salon, party, or personal shopping reservations for American Girl Los Angeles, please visit americangirl.com/retail or call 1-877-247-5223.

The Highest Grossing Film of 2023 Worldwide BARBIE

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Take a trip to Barbie Land when "Barbie, the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase and rental Digitally at home on September 12. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Little Women," "Lady Bird"), "Barbie," stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie ("Bombshell," "I, Tonya") and Ryan Gosling ("La La Land," "Half Nelson") as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed "Barbie" from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach ("Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale"), based on Barbie by Mattel. 

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  • From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Little Women," "Lady Bird"), "Barbie," stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie ("Bombshell," "I, Tonya") and Ryan Gosling ("La La Land," "Half Nelson") as Barbie and Ken.
  • Gerwig directed "Barbie" from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach ("Marriage Story," "The Squid and the Whale"), based on Barbie by Mattel.
  • "Barbie" has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.38 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.' 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.
  • To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place.

Think Pink! Tickets Go On Sale Today for “Barbie” as the Year’s #1 Film Heads to IMAX® for 7 Days Only

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Friday, September 1, 2023

The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

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  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel.
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