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Spice DAO Working With Emmy Award-Winning Screenwriter Phil Gelatt On Animated Series

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Spice DAO is a Web3 production studio publishing sci-fi animation and NFTs from established writers and artists.

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  • Spice DAO is a Web3 production studio publishing sci-fi animation and NFTs from established writers and artists.
  • Operating as a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) on the Ethereum blockchain, members develop proposals and create consensus by voting on projects with the governance token $SPICE.
  • In January Spice DAO held a Writing Competition open to any contributor to create a series bible for our animated series.
  • Phil Gelatt will adapt the underlying material to create the official series bible for an as-yet-untitled science-fiction story to be produced as an animated series of six episodes each twenty-two minutes in length.

MTV Entertainment brings together leading entertainment, technology and media brands to join first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum on May 18 in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Sofia Gross, Head of Policy Partnerships and Social Impact at Snapchat: "Snap is proud to partner with the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum.

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  • Sofia Gross, Head of Policy Partnerships and Social Impact at Snapchat: "Snap is proud to partner with the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum.
  • Were honored to collaborate with MTV Entertainment and to amplify the action-oriented messages from the upcoming Mental Health Youth Action Forum.
  • Leveraging its decades-long history of sparking conversations about mental health, in April 2021 MTV Entertainment Group launched Mental Health is Health , a multi-year initiative to tackle the nations growing health crisis by harnessing the power of storytelling to normalize mental health conversations and inspire action.
  • MTVE convened a coalition of entertainment media companies and mental health experts for the Better Together Mental Health Storytelling Summit and unveiled The Mental Health Media Guide , a first-of-its-kind comprehensive resource for content creators designed to elevate storytelling opportunities that can change the narrative on mental health.

Endeavor to Participate in MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that CEO Ariel Emanuel will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that CEO Ariel Emanuel will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

On Location, Endeavor China Become Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of Endeavor

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that premium experiences leader On Location and Endeavor China became wholly owned subsidiaries of Endeavor following the result of two separate transactions.

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that premium experiences leader On Location and Endeavor China became wholly owned subsidiaries of Endeavor following the result of two separate transactions.
  • Similarly, via a separate transaction, Endeavor China investors Sequoia Capital China, Tencent, and affiliates of FountainVest Partners converted their Endeavor China equity into equity interests in parent company Endeavor.
  • These transactions enable Endeavor to streamline management and create operational efficiencies across these two businesses, while fully integrating them within its network.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Endeavor to Announce First Quarter 2022 Results

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (Endeavor), a global sports and entertainment company, will release its first quarter 2022 results after market hours on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (Endeavor), a global sports and entertainment company, will release its first quarter 2022 results after market hours on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
  • The live teleconference to discuss these results and provide a business update is scheduled for 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m.
  • Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

FIRST BORED APE PRODUCER-DJ DUO ESCAPΞPLAN SIGNS WITH WME

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Monday, March 28, 2022

BOSTON, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Night Talent announced the creation of the world's first-ever NFT DJ Duo, ESCAPΞPLAN, also the first NFT DJ Duo signed to a major talent management company - WME. This milestone is a major move for Big Night Talent and WME on its mission to pave the path on NFTs' contribution to the music entertainment industry.

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  • BOSTON, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Night Talent announced the creation of the world's first-ever NFT DJ Duo, ESCAPPLAN , also the first NFT DJ Duo signed to a major talent management company - WME .
  • This milestone is a major move for Big Night Talent and WME on its mission to pave the path on NFTs' contribution to the music entertainment industry.
  • WME signs world's first-ever Bored Ape producer-DJ duo, ESCAPPLAN brother apes ETHan (#4321) and zeETH (#309).
  • This news comes in the wake of the goal for Big Night Talent's aim to create a new path outside of the traditional entertainment methods, including:
    WME signs world's first-ever Bored Ape producer-DJ duo, ESCAPPLAN brother apes ETHan (#4321) and zeETH (#309).

Endeavor to Participate in Goldman Sachs Digital Evolution of Global Gaming Conference

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that Freddie Longe, EVP & Managing Director, IMG ARENA will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Digital Evolution of Global Gaming Conference Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 3:20 p.m.

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that Freddie Longe, EVP & Managing Director, IMG ARENA will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Digital Evolution of Global Gaming Conference Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 3:20 p.m.
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Almost Friday Media, Creators of Viral Instagram Account Friday Beers, Raises $6 Million to Fuel Growth of New Comedy Platform and Lifestyle Brand

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

The funding comes from an esteemed group of strategic investors across the media/entertainment, sports, and music industries.

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  • The funding comes from an esteemed group of strategic investors across the media/entertainment, sports, and music industries.
  • The portfolio of social media content, podcasts , original music , and live events has amassed a highly engaged following of 18-34 year olds.
  • Some of their most successful campaigns have consisted of custom content designed for Bud Light, Sam Adams, and Bleacher Report.
  • The creators' former agent at WME, Andrew Kenward, joined the company in August 2021 to lead all business initiatives as President/COO.

Almost Friday Media, Creators of Viral Instagram Account Friday Beers, Raises $6 Million to Fuel Growth of New Comedy Platform and Lifestyle Brand

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Monday, March 14, 2022

The portfolio of social media content, podcasts , original music , and live events has amassed a highly engaged following of 18-34 year olds.

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  • The portfolio of social media content, podcasts , original music , and live events has amassed a highly engaged following of 18-34 year olds.
  • Some of their most successful campaigns have consisted of custom content designed for Bud Light, Sam Adams, and Bleacher Report.
  • The creators former agent at WME, Andrew Kenward, joined the company in August 2021 to lead all business initiatives as President/COO.
  • Almost Friday Media is a comedy-driven content platform, production company, and lifestyle brand based out of Venice, CA.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY POWERHOUSE PHILIP BUTTON FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Boy is proud to announce today that leading sports and entertainment powerhouse Philip Button and his company Seven XV Ventures have formed a new partnership.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Boy is proud to announce today that leading sports and entertainment powerhouse Philip Button and his company Seven XV Ventures have formed a new partnership.
  • Seven XV will spearhead all of Oscar De La Hoya's production projects and field all Golden Boy sponsorship, branding, and corporate partnerships.
  • "Philip has vast knowledge and experience in the industry and has secured high-profile deals across entertainment, media, and sports.
  • Golden Boy is a media and entertainment brand committed to making fighting entertainment more accessible and affordable.