Black Panther

Celebrations of the Black Panther Party to be Featured in Oakland During Black History Month

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The contributions of the Black Panther Party will be celebrated in Oakland throughout the month of February as part of Black History Month.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The contributions of the Black Panther Party will be celebrated in Oakland throughout the month of February as part of Black History Month.
The virtual fundraising event supports the purchase and restoration of the childhood home of slain Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton Sr.
The mural commemorates the initiatives the Black Panther Party took to provide resources to their communities through the over 60 Survival Programs the Party created.
"The Black Panther Party Celebration of Activism" program will feature Black Panther Party alum, athletes from Bay Area professional sports teams and local Bay Area artists and activists.

The Jim Henson Company Taps Seasoned Animation Producer Sidney Clifton As Senior Vice President, Animation And Mixed-Media

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

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The announcement was made by Halle Stanford, President of Television, to whom Clifton will directly report.

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The announcement was made by Halle Stanford, President of Television, to whom Clifton will directly report.
Clifton is a widely respected and accomplished animation producer whose credits include Me, Eloise (Starz), Black Panther (BET), and Stan Lee Presents (Cartoon Network).
"The Jim Henson Company has greatly expanded its animation catalogue over the last decade, and Sidney is the ideal executive to further grow our slate from concept through delivery," said Halle Stanford, President of Production, The Jim Henson Company.
The Jim Henson Company has remained a leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.

Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" to be Released in ScreenX

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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"Captain Marvel" will be the third movie from Marvel to be converted into ScreenX, and the latest collaboration between The Walt Disney Studios and CJ 4DPLEX, following the globally successful ScreenX release of "Black Panther" and "Ant-Man and The Wasp".

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"Captain Marvel" will be the third movie from Marvel to be converted into ScreenX, and the latest collaboration between The Walt Disney Studios and CJ 4DPLEX, following the globally successful ScreenX release of "Black Panther" and "Ant-Man and The Wasp".
"'Captain Marvel' is another great movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that continues to showcase the full potential of the ScreenX format by taking us on an otherworldly heroic journey," said JongRyul Kim, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX.
ScreenX has quickly enhanced its international reach, successfully screening Hollywood blockbusters and local feature films alike, including a record of eight Hollywood blockbusters released in ScreenX in 2018.
Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" is produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

iHeartMedia and Fox Announce Nominees for the 2019 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” Airing Live Thursday, March 14, on Fox, from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Proud partners of the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Taco Bell with more to be announced.

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Proud partners of the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Taco Bell with more to be announced.
Executive Producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Joel Gallen for Tenth Planet and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz for iHeartMedia.
For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.
Microsoft Theater is home to the American Music Awards, ESPYs, Primetime Emmy Awards, BET Awards, Peoples Choice Awards, Radio Disney Music Awards, 2010, 2011 & 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, 2014 & 2015 MTV Movie Awards and the 2013 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.

Lexus and Walton Isaacson's "Long Live the King" Wins Grand Prize for Significant Results at 2018 ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards

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Friday, November 16, 2018

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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2018 ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards have named Lexus and Marvel's Black Panther "Long Live TheKing" theGrand Prize Winner in the Significant Results category.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2018 ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards have named Lexus and Marvel's Black Panther "Long Live TheKing" theGrand Prize Winner in the Significant Results category.
The campaign, a study in brand engagement, integration, technological innovation and cultural celebration, was developed by Walton Isaacson.
The ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards recognize client-side marketers and their agency or media partners who produced multicultural advertising campaigns between June 2017 and June 2018.
This year's competition, open to both ANA members and nonmembers, received 230 entries from which12 grand prize winners were selected.

Common Sense to Honor Black Panther, Sal Khan, and March for Our Lives at 15th-Anniversary Gala

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

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Black Panther writer and director Ryan Coogler, Sal Khan, and activist Cameron Kasky will receive the awards at San Francisco's City Hall.

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Black Panther writer and director Ryan Coogler, Sal Khan, and activist Cameron Kasky will receive the awards at San Francisco's City Hall.
"The Common Sense Awards honor artists, educators, and advocates who use media and technology to inspire and advance new ideas, engage diverse or marginalized communities, and effect positive change for children," said James P. Steyer, CEO and founder of Common Sense.
The Common Sense Media review describes Coogler's masterful drama as "unlike any other, featuring outstanding acting, breathtaking art direction, fascinating royal intrigue, memorable action sequences, and surprising depth."
"We're honored to receive this recognition from Common Sense because, at its core, Black Panther is a story about family.

U.S. Toy Industry Sales Grow 2 Percent Leading Into the Holiday Season, Reports The NPD Group

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

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"With all the change the toy industry has endured over the past year, growth is a welcome surprise and speaks to the tenacity of the toy industry."

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"With all the change the toy industry has endured over the past year, growth is a welcome surprise and speaks to the tenacity of the toy industry."
Six of the 11 supercategories tracked by NPD posted gains, with Youth Electronics growing the fastest at 24 percent.
Though it declined 1 percent to $2.6 billion, Outdoor & Sports Toys was the largest supercategory in terms of dollar sales.
followed by Jurassic World and Marvel Universe, whose toy sales were propelled by the theatrical releases of Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War.

W.F.Howes Adds Hundreds of Marvel Comic Collections and Graphic Novels to RBdigital

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

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Libraries can now provide members 350 Marvel comic collections and graphic novels, including bestselling brands Spider-Man, Avengers, and Deadpool, and blockbuster volumes like Black Panther Vol.

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Libraries can now provide members 350 Marvel comic collections and graphic novels, including bestselling brands Spider-Man, Avengers, and Deadpool, and blockbuster volumes like Black Panther Vol.
Via RBdigital, members can check out titles as a volume instead of a single issue, making it easier to access their favorite stories and characters in the Marvel Universe.
"Via the RBdigital app, members can now access the ultimate Marvel comic collections and graphic novels, as well as the largest offering of digital magazines for libraries."
RBdigital Comics also offers hundreds of other popular titles and features top brands like Ghostbusters, My Little Pony, Transformers, Star Trek, and G.I.

Recorded Books Adds Hundreds of Marvel Comic Collections and Graphic Novels to RBdigital

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Monday, August 20, 2018

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Libraries can now provide patrons 350 Marvel comic collections and graphic novels, including bestselling brands Spider-Man, Avengers, and Deadpool, and blockbuster volumes like Black Panther Vol.

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Libraries can now provide patrons 350 Marvel comic collections and graphic novels, including bestselling brands Spider-Man, Avengers, and Deadpool, and blockbuster volumes like Black Panther Vol.
"Via the RBdigital app, patrons can now access the ultimate Marvel comic collections and graphic novels, as well as the largest offering of digital magazines for libraries."
[RBdigital Comics also offers hundreds of other popular titles and features top brands like Ghostbusters, My Little Pony, Transformers, Star Trek, and G.I.
In addition to offering the highest-quality audiobooks, Recorded Books also delivers eBooks, magazines, comics, entertainment services, educational offerings, and more.

Marvel Music And Hollywood Records Present Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Remixed EP Available Digitally On August 17

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Friday, August 17, 2018

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BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Available today from Marvel Music/Hollywood Records is the Black Panther: Wakanda Remixed digital EP,featuring 5 remixes of tracks from the original motion picture soundtrack composed by Grammy-nominated composer and songwriter Ludwig Gransson.

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BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Available today from Marvel Music/Hollywood Records is the Black Panther: Wakanda Remixed digital EP,featuring 5 remixes of tracks from the original motion picture soundtrack composed by Grammy-nominated composer and songwriter Ludwig Gransson.
Gransson produced and remixed two of the five tracks, "Waterfalls" and "Black Panther."
1 on Billboard's World Music chart in its first week of release.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8383951-marvel-music-hollywood-r...
"Black Panther" marked Gransson's third collaboration with director Ryan Coogler ("Creed," "Fruitvale Station").