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The Tech Interactive Announces New Polar Play Days Winter Event

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Monday, November 13, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive is both thrilled and "chilled" to announce Polar Play Days, a new winter event that will captivate visitors of all ages with a flurry of STEM-tastic activities. From November 25, 2023 to January 15, 2024, visitors will experience a world of frozen exploration that will spark their imaginations and their love for science.

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  • Science Meets Winter Fun in Downtown San Jose from Nov. 25 - Jan. 15, 2024
    SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tech Interactive is both thrilled and "chilled" to announce Polar Play Days , a new winter event that will captivate visitors of all ages with a flurry of STEM-tastic activities.
  • "San Jose is a favorite destination for wholesome holiday fun," said John LaFortune, President & CEO of Visit San Jose.
  • "We're thrilled to embrace the essence of winter wonder with Polar Play Days," said Katrina Stevens, President & CEO of The Tech Interactive.
  • Polar Play Days and admission to one IMAX film is included in the general price of admission to The Tech Interactive.

California Science Center Completes Installation of Two Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motors for Upcoming Go for Stack Configuration

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, two 116-foot long Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs), each weighing over 100,000 lbs., were securely lifted by crane and stacked in their final vertical position at the California Science Center. The placement is the latest achievement in Go for Stack, the complex, multi-phase process of moving and lifting each of the components into place for the world's only authentic, "ready-to-launch" space shuttle system.

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  • The California Science Center team then mated the SRMs to the previously installed Aft Skirts using 177 2-inch long pins for each motor.
  • The SRMs arrived less than a month ago, after a journey from the Mojave Air and Space Port, and were the final elements of the space shuttle system to arrive at the California Science Center.
  • The space shuttle stack will include the orbiter Endeavour, two Solid Rocket Boosters, and an External Tank.
  • The roughly six-month Go for Stack process began in July with the installation of the Solid Rocket Booster Aft Skirts.

Veterans Advantage Honors Military Service With Annual "Heroes Meet Heroes"

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Advantage, PBC announced it will again host its annual "Heroes Meet Heroes" event, presented by Avis Budget Group, an exclusive event for military veterans and Olympians, world-class athletes, and their families, on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

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  • said Scott Higgins, Co-CEO of Veterans Advantage, a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and host of Heroes Meet Heroes.
  • said Scott Higgins, Co-CEO of Veterans Advantage, a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and host of Heroes Meet Heroes.
  • Heroes Meet Heroes is a premier event that Veterans Advantage will be sponsoring this Veterans Week.
  • For more information on events to honor military, veterans, and their families this Veterans Day, visit http://www.VeteransWeekNYC.org .

ADCOLOR Announces Speakers for ADCOLOR 2023 Conference

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diverse professionals in the creative industries, today unveiled additional details for ADCOLOR 2023. The 3-day event – set to take place November 9 – 11 at the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles LA Live in Los Angeles, CA – will include a wide range of speakers, topics and events embodying this year's "Double Down & Double Up" theme.

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  • Speakers include Tracee Ellis Ross, Morris Chestnut and more
    New industry presidents from AKQA, MullenLowe, Ogilvy and Wieden+Kennedy to be honored with this year's ADCOLOR | Adweek Beacon Award
    NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diverse professionals in the creative industries, today unveiled additional details for ADCOLOR 2023.
  • This year's conference will be hosted by Author, Empowerment Speaker and Global Performance Director, Keanna "KJ Rose" Henson.
  • ADCOLOR will then close out ADCOLOR 2023 with the 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards on Saturday, November 11th.
  • For updates and information on ADCOLOR 2023, please follow ADCOLOR on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .

EVT and IMAX® Expand Partnership with Five New IMAX Locations in Australia and Germany

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

NEW YORK and SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVT (ASX: EVT) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement for five new state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems across Australia and Germany.

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  • NEW YORK and SYDNEY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVT (ASX: EVT) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement for five new state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems across Australia and Germany.
  • Under the deal, EVT will integrate a new IMAX screen experience in an Event Cinemas location in Sydney, as well as at four CineStar locations in Germany.
  • IMAX and EVT have enjoyed a successful partnership since 2013 and inclusive of this deal, operate nine locations across Australia, Germany and New Zealand.
  • The five new IMAX locations across Australia and Germany will blend state-of-the-art Laser by IMAX technology, with EVT's unparalleled seating experiences.

The Week in Press Releases: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, October 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Sweden wants to end confusion with Switzerland, Swedish Tourist Board Declares
    "If people struggle to separate our two countries, we need to help them.
  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for Meta , Boeing , IMAX , and Harley-Davidson .
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • Related Resources: Our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , features regular media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ Launches Globally December 1 – International Tickets Will Be Available Starting November 9 for Theaters in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, and The Caribbean

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Received with extraordinary acclaim by International and US media alike, Beyoncé’s outstanding performance during RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, acceptance, and shared joy.

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  • Received with extraordinary acclaim by International and US media alike, Beyoncé’s outstanding performance during RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, acceptance, and shared joy.
  • Its maximalist production welcomed more than 2.7 million fans from around the world, who travelled across oceans to enjoy Club RENAISSANCE.
  • Beginning November 9, international fans can see showtimes and purchase tickets at participating locations by visiting: BeyonceFilm.com .
  • Tickets to North American movie theaters are available now at Fandango.com or through the usual channels for participating locations.

IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD Q3 2023 RESULTS

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Gross box office from IMAX locations in Q3 2023 of $347.1 million was up 96% from Q3 2022.

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  • Gross box office from IMAX locations in Q3 2023 of $347.1 million was up 96% from Q3 2022.
  • For more information about the Company's results, please refer to the IMAX Investor Relations website located at investors.imax.com .
  • On a weekly basis, the Company posts quarter-to-date box office results on the IMAX Investor Relations website located at investors.imax.com .
  • The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its third quarter 2023 financial results.

The Week in Press Releases: 14 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, October 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

IMAX® and Hengdian Films Strike Biggest IMAX Deal in Four Years For Twenty New Locations in China

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NEW YORK and SHANGHAI, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hengdian Films and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), IMAX China (HKSE:1970) today announced a significant expansion of their partnership with an agreement for twenty new IMAX with Laser systems across China. The agreement marks the largest deal for new IMAX systems in four years, reinforcing the renewed demand among Chinese exhibitors and audiences for The IMAX Experience with Hollywood and local content alike. 

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  • NEW YORK and SHANGHAI, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hengdian Films and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), IMAX China (HKSE:1970) today announced a significant expansion of their partnership with an agreement for twenty new IMAX with Laser systems across China.
  • Hengdian Films and IMAX have enjoyed a successful partnership since 2015 and the new agreement will bring the total number of IMAX locations with Hengdian Films to 26.
  • The new IMAX with Laser locations will be located in Jingdezhen, Ulanqab and Zhangjiakou, all first-ever locations in China for IMAX.
  • The twenty new IMAX locations across China will be equipped with IMAX with Laser, IMAX's most advanced theatre experience.