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Kaleidescape Announces Alternative Content Delivery Platform for Cinema

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Kaleidescape provides an alternative method to securely deliver library releases to the big screen.

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  • Kaleidescape provides an alternative method to securely deliver library releases to the big screen.
  • The Kaleidescape platform provides high quality content, with convenience, enabling playback of content on demand.
  • "Much gratitude goes to our studio, exhibition, and technology partners for their innovation in embracing a new content delivery platform."
  • Exhibitors including Alamo Drafthouse, B&B Theatres, Brenden Theatres, Cinema West, Classic Cinemas, Epic Theatres, Megaplex Theatres, and Star Cinema Grill have agreed to pilot the Kaleidescape platform.

CapStone Holdings Inc.'s Investment In City Foundry Is A Boost For St. Louis' Food, Retail, And Entertainment Scene

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings, Inc. has provided an update on its investment in City Foundry STL, a mixed-use development in Midtown St. Louis, Missouri. CapStone Holdings, a self-funded family office business incubator and investment group, invested $40 million in City Foundry in 2020, making it one of the largest single-entity investors in the $210 million first phase.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CapStone Holdings, Inc. has provided an update on its investment in City Foundry STL, a mixed-use development in Midtown St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Although City Foundry originally planned to open to the public in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed its opening until August 2021.
  • CapStone Holdings' senior vice president, Ashley Beal, said, "City Foundry is very well on its way to surpassing financial expectations.
  • For more information about the progress of City Foundry STL, visit here as well as follow on social media on Facebook and Instagram .

Moving iMage Technologies Announces Completion of First Full Cinema Complex Equipped with LEA Professional Smart Power Amplifiers

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Moving iMage Technologies (NYSE American: MITQ) ("MiT"), a leading technology and services company for cinema, Esports, stadiums, arenas and other out-of-home entertainment venues, today announced that the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas fully equipped its 10-screen cinema with LEA Professional smart power amplifiers during its recent remodel.

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  • Moving iMage Technologies (NYSE American: MITQ) ("MiT"), a leading technology and services company for cinema, Esports, stadiums, arenas and other out-of-home entertainment venues, today announced that the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas fully equipped its 10-screen cinema with LEA Professional smart power amplifiers during its recent remodel.
  • This was the first implementation of LEA Professional smart power amplifiers by MiT.
  • “Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas has been a long-time partner of MiT, and we are thrilled to take advantage of their new relationship with LEA Professional to retrofit our South Lamar cinema in Austin,” said Frankie Vaquerano, director of presentation for Alamo Drafthouse.
  • “The retrofit included 120 channels from 30 of LEA’s Connect 354D and 704D Smart Amplifiers with 46,200W of power, including two Dolby Atmos houses.

AUSTIN BECOMES THE LUCKIEST CITY IN AMERICA

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin-based LUCKY F*CK, the better-for-you energy drink crafted to motivate people to defy the odds and keep going, is bringing a six-week experiential tour to its hometown! For the next six weeks, the brand will be handing out over 20,000 cans of its clean and flavorful product line to help fuel hardworking Austinites in their pursuit of success—whatever that may be. Sampling locations will include Austin City Limits, the University of Texas campus, and Zilker Metropolitan Park, among others.

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  • Sampling locations will include Austin City Limits, the University of Texas campus, and Zilker Metropolitan Park, among others.
  • As part of the tour, LUCKY F*CK will deliver 50 carefully planned Non-Random Acts of Luck via inspirational prizes to those who get extra lucky.
  • These isolated moments will occur throughout Austin, including Lady Bird Lake, Alamo Drafthouse, and Rainey Street.
  • For more information, sampling locations, and video content surrounding the Non-Random Acts of Luck, follow @luckyfckenergy on social media and visit www.luckyfckenergy.com .

The Bloc Welcomes BellaLina Gelato to Downtown Los Angeles

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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Downtown LA, California, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bloc is introducing a new and delicious retailer to its open-air retail, dining, and entertainment destination in Downtown Los Angeles, BellaLina Gelato.

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  • Downtown LA, California, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bloc is introducing a new and delicious retailer to its open-air retail, dining, and entertainment destination in Downtown Los Angeles, BellaLina Gelato.
  • The first 50 people in line will receive a $10 gift card to BellaLina and a customized BellaLina Gelato scooper!
  • BellaLina Gelato offers flavors and options for every mood and celebration.”
    From the creators of Café Balzac, BellaLina Gelato , will feature the best Gelato, exotic Gelato shakes, and smoothie selection in Downtown Los Angeles.
  • We will give a little taste of Roma in Downtown Los Angeles,” added Mohssine Kendadi owner of BellaLina Gelato.

Mythical Announces Third Annual Good Mythical Evening Ticketed Livestream Event, Adds New Alamo Drafthouse Theatrical Partnership

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment studio announced today the return of its ticketed livestream event Good Mythical Evening, an R-rated spinoff of their immensely popular and long-running YouTube series Good Mythical Morning.

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  • Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment studio announced today the return of its ticketed livestream event Good Mythical Evening, an R-rated spinoff of their immensely popular and long-running YouTube series Good Mythical Morning.
  • This year, in a first for Creator-led programming, Mythical will partner with Alamo Drafthouse to offer fans an exclusive in-theater Good Mythical Evening viewing experience at 9 select Alamo Drafthouse locations across the US.
  • Following the livestream, Good Mythical Evening will be available to view via video-on-demand rental, also through Kiswe, from Friday August, 25th through Tuesday September, 5th.
  • The inaugural Good Mythical Evening livestream in 2021 sold over 70,000 tickets, followed by over 83,000 tickets the following year.

Smokey Mo's Welcomes New CFO, Continues Aggressive Growth Strategy

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular family-friendly Texas restaurant, Smokey Mo's BBQ, announces Martin Hornsby as the new chief financial officer for its growing company. With extensive experience managing capital and financial structuring, Hornsby brings demonstrated proficiency in financial strategy to Smokey Mo's.

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  • With extensive experience managing capital and financial structuring, Hornsby brings demonstrated proficiency in financial strategy to Smokey Mo's.
  • "Bringing Martin to Smokey Mo's will support more financial opportunities for franchising and corporate strategy," said Craig Haley, President of Smokey Mo's BBQ.
  • "It's truly an honor to be a part of this incredible Texas brand," said Martin Hornsby, CFO of Smokey Mo's BBQ.
  • "I couldn't be happier to be a part of the amazing growth opportunities that Smokey Mo's BBQ has to offer."

ITEX UNVEILS "THE ARONSON" A CINEMA-INSPIRED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN NW ARKANSAS

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premiering in 2024, The Aronson, a much-buzzed-about multifamily, entertainment and retail destination will throw open its doors to Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas. Starring over two hundred of the regions' most desirable rental homes, this unique mixed use development will also feature restaurants and the world's greatest movie theater – the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema + Drive-In. Produced by Catchlight Entertainment, a strategic partnership of the ITEX Group and Time Warp Enterprises, The Aronson will be an entertainment community like no other.

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  • Produced by Catchlight Entertainment, a strategic partnership of the ITEX Group and Time Warp Enterprises, The Aronson will be an entertainment community like no other.
  • "The Aronson will be a beacon of community and fun for all of Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas," said Chris Akbari, Catchlight partner and CEO of ITEX.
  • The Aronson's 214 residences will feature a vibrant mix of single, duplex, and triplex homes alongside several garden-style apartment buildings.
  • This will not only be the first Alamo Drafthouse in Arkansas, it will also be the company's first permanent drive-in theater.

Steve Bunnell Joins Marcus Theatres March 6 as the New Executive Vice President of Content Strategy

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Marcus Theatres® , a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), announced today that industry veteran Steve Bunnell has been appointed executive vice president of content strategy.

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  • Marcus Theatres® , a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), announced today that industry veteran Steve Bunnell has been appointed executive vice president of content strategy.
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    Steve Bunnell, executive vice president of content strategy at Marcus Theatres (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The excitement and demand for moviegoing continues to grow, whether for the latest blockbuster or the newest indie hit,” said Mark Gramz, president of Marcus Theatres.
  • "Cinemas are today's community entertainment center," said Steve Bunnell, incoming executive vice president of content strategy at Marcus Theatres.
  • I'm excited to help Marcus Theatres expand our offerings with innovative experiences that bring people to theatres."

LMU School of Film and Television Presents "What's Next?" at Sundance Film Festival

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television will bring together entertainment industry veterans for the engaging Sundance Film Festival panel "What's Next?"

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television will bring together entertainment industry veterans for the engaging Sundance Film Festival panel "What's Next?"
  • LMU SFTV is an official partner of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
  • Rosanne Korenberg, a film producer and LMU SFTV clinical assistant professor of film and television, will moderate.
  • Her most recent film, "It's Only Life After All," premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, is an intimate conversation with the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls.