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Seltzer Kings Podcast Network Launches with High-Profile Shows and State Of The Art Studio Services

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seltzer Kings, the creators of the popular podcast The Bradshaw Boys (a "Sex and the City" Podcast) today announced the official launch of their network and studio in Brooklyn. With roots in Comedy, Nostalgia and TV & Film, the network is expanding to offer a wide array of categories including lifestyle, business, sports, narrative and kids podcasts. There are an estimated 3.2 million podcasts globally with an industry size of $23.75 billion. Seltzer King combines 20+ years of Film and Television industry experience, with 10+ in the podcasting field, to produce twelve podcasts on the network (two with over a million lifetime downloads) from NYC - the podcasting capital of the world.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seltzer Kings, the creators of the popular podcast The Bradshaw Boys (a "Sex and the City" Podcast) today announced the official launch of their network and studio in Brooklyn.
  • With roots in Comedy, Nostalgia and TV & Film, the network is expanding to offer a wide array of categories including lifestyle, business, sports, narrative and kids podcasts.
  • In addition, Seltzer Kings is expanding its production wing with specialized services including Consultation, Audio and Video Production/Post-Production, Live Events and Merchandising.
  • Their podcast will be officially joining the network after seeing significant growth since launching in September of 2023.

CIRCUS CIRCUS INTRODUCES NEW INTERACTIVE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS DARK RIDE ON MARCH 1

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Circus Circus Las Vegas, a family-favorite resort, is unveiling the previously announced and highly anticipated,  brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants-themed Dark Ride on Friday, March 1. Created by Sally Dark Rides and inspired by Nickelodeon's globally beloved animated series, the new $6 million amusement ride named 'SpongeBob's Crazy Carnival Ride' is a hilariously entertaining, interactive attraction that takes guests on a hijinks-filled ride through Bikini Bottom, brought to life through vibrant sets, special effects, animatronics, and vivid integrated projections, fully submersing riders in the nautical nonsense of SpongeBob SquarePants.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Circus Circus Las Vegas , a family-favorite resort, is unveiling the previously announced and highly anticipated,  brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants-themed Dark Ride on Friday, March 1.
  • Riders will experience a one-of-a kind adventure through the world of SpongeBob SquarePants in a highly immersive way.
  • "We are thrilled to add the globally recognized characters of SpongeBob SquarePants to Circus Circus," said Shana Gerety, senior vice president of operations, Circus Circus.
  • "We couldn't be more excited about our collaboration with Circus Circus Las Vegas to bring the first-ever interactive SpongeBob SquarePants dark ride to life," said Marie Marks, SVP, Themed Entertainment, Paramount.

'SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE' SCORES BEST FEATURE ANNIE ALONG WITH SIX OTHER CATEGORIES AT THE 51ST ANNIE AWARDS™

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.
  • Best Independent Feature was presented to Robot Dreams (Arcadia Motion Pictures).
  • Best Special Production was presented to Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (Wildbrain Studios in association with Apple), Best Short Subject was presented to WAR IS OVER!
  • Best Character Animation – Feature went to The Boy and the Heron (Studio Ghibli Distributed by GKIDS) and Best Character Animation – Live Action was presented to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Kartoon Channel! Achieves Record Revenue, Subscriber Growth, and Global Coverage

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NYSE American: TOON) today announced its streaming service business, which premiered in June 2020, has achieved record revenue, increased its paid subscribers, expanded its international market coverage and reached break-even EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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  • has steadily grown to become a pre-eminent children’s entertainment destination that delivers thousands of episodes of carefully curated, and family-friendly content.
  • Kartoon Studios CEO, Andy Heyward stated, “In 3½ years, the growth of the Kartoon Studios’ streaming business in the U.S. and globally has been impressive.
  • I feel we have some of the brightest and most talented executives in the global content distribution and OTT/Streaming business.
  • This is best evidenced by our subscriber growth and the significant increase in new trials.”
    Internationally, Kartoon Channel is poised to increase market penetration.

The Future of Soda is Now - Poppi’s First National Commercial Wows Viewers, Becoming the Most Watched Ad During Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beloved prebiotic soda brand poppi has cemented its place in the playbooks with its first-ever national commercial, airing during Super Bowl LVIII on CBS, its streaming service, and Nickelodeon on Sunday, February 11. According to television data and audience analytics firm Samba TV, poppi’s 60-second spot entitled, “The Future of Soda is Now” was the most watched ad of the Super Bowl, reaching 29.1 million households.1 The commercial aims to redefine soda and invite consumers to reimagine a healthier way to enjoy the nostalgic bubbly beverage that has long been a part of our daily lives. poppi, on a mission to revolutionize the soda experience, has only 25 calories and less than 5g of sugar per can, and is made with prebiotics, fruit juice, and all clean ingredients.

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  • In the hour after the Super Bowl ad aired, poppi saw Google search volume accelerate 100x over the previous hour.
  • “Airing a commercial during the Super Bowl just a few short years after creating poppi in my home kitchen is honestly mind-blowing,” said Allison Ellsworth, Co-Founder of poppi.
  • poppi’s growing portfolio includes 12 fruit and classic soda flavors and is the #1 selling soda on Amazon .
  • LINK TO POPPI’S “THE FUTURE OF SODA IS NOW” COMMERCIAL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwUJq0DA0xo

MEET THE REFRESHINGLY SILLY NEW POPSICLE FROM THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS FROZEN TREAT FAMILY

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Popsicle is debuting a brand-new look for its new SpongeBob SquarePants frozen confection bar, in celebration of everyone's favorite underwater pineapple-dwelling sponge. The new design is lovingly drawn sketch-style and inspired by the many faces of the iconic character through the years, from the mischievous DoodleBob to the famous Smiley Face SpongeBob. Each of these loveable faces were the muses for the newest treat hitting shelves.

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  • The joy of unwrapping one of these delicious frozen treats is part of the excitement of meeting a brand-new Popsicle version of everyone's favorite sponge!
  • "We were inspired by the many fun faces of SpongeBob SquarePants to create our new sketch-inspired design in a doodled aesthetic.
  • "We can't wait for people to try this new SpongeBob SquarePants frozen creation!"
  • The SpongeBob SquarePants frozen confection bar with chocolatey eyes is still available wherever single-serve frozen treats are sold!

Sponge Meme Coin Price Jumps 178% After V2 Upgrade Announcement

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Sponge V1 tokens will no longer be supported other than for staking once Sponge V2 is launched.

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  • Sponge V1 tokens will no longer be supported other than for staking once Sponge V2 is launched.
  • Staked V1 tokens will accrue V2 tokens until the moment the new Sponge V2 token launches.
  • Staked V1 tokens will accrue V2 tokens until the moment the new Sponge V2 token launches.
  • Once the staking period is over, users will be able to claim their Sponge V2 tokens via the Sponge website .

Sponge Meme Coin Price Jumps 178% After V2 Upgrade Announcement

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Sponge V1 tokens will no longer be supported other than for staking once Sponge V2 is launched.

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  • Sponge V1 tokens will no longer be supported other than for staking once Sponge V2 is launched.
  • Staked V1 tokens will accrue V2 tokens until the moment the new Sponge V2 token launches.
  • Staked V1 tokens will accrue V2 tokens until the moment the new Sponge V2 token launches.
  • Once the staking period is over, users will be able to claim their Sponge V2 tokens via the Sponge website .

OH BABY! GAMES STUDIO LAUNCHES DEBUT TITLE OH BABY KART FEATURING SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS CHARACTERS FOR A LIMITED TIME

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Games announced today the official launch of its debut title Oh Baby Kart.

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  • Games announced today the official launch of its debut title Oh Baby Kart.
  • Unlike previous kart racers, Oh Baby Kart has been carefully constructed within a live service model to benefit its players.
  • In partnership with Paramount Global and Nickelodeon, Oh Baby Kart will feature iconic characters from the SpongeBob SquarePants universe as playable racers.
  • The Windows and macOS versions of Oh Baby Kart will also be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

This Week in Entertainment News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, December 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 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 covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 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 covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of 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.
  • Following Riverside, Hoboken High School in Hoboken, New Jersey, will be first to produce the North American pilot production of the School Edition.