Marvel Entertainment

CYIOS Corp ‘s (OTC: CYIO) Immortals Group Details NFT, Web3 & Gaming Partnership Opportunities Including NFT Play to Earn Gaming and NFT Superhero Collection

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

The Company looks to develop, distribute, and license proprietary products as well as evaluate potential acquisition opportunities.

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  • The Company looks to develop, distribute, and license proprietary products as well as evaluate potential acquisition opportunities.
  • Further, the Company continues to seek and evaluate attractive business opportunities and to leverage its resources and expertise to build a diversified, sustainable business model.
  • Immortals Group, Pty Ltd is focused on the design, production, marketing and sales of super-hero NFTs as well as developing gamified NFTs for Play to Earn gaming.
  • The Company is based in Australia and is a wholly owned subsidiary of CYIOS Corp, a US public company (OTC Pink: CYIO).

Marvel Returns to Disney’s D23 Expo 2022 With Thrilling Lineup of Panels, Events, First Looks, and More

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

These include:

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  • These include:
    Friday, September 9, 22:30 p.m. PT and Saturday, September 10, 1:302 p.m. PT | D23 Expo Live!
  • As previously announced, filmmakers, celebrity talent, and surprise guests from Marvel Studios will join Lucasfilm and others onstage in Hall D23 to showcase theatrical and Disney+ titles.
  • Additional event details, including D23 Expo plans for Marvel Games, will be released in the coming weeks and made available on the D23 Expo app.
  • For D23 Expo images, logos, press releases, and the official media credential application, please visit D23ExpoPress.com .

Rachel Smythe’s Global WEBTOON Sensation Lore Olympus Wins 2022 Eisner Award for Best Webcomic

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.

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  • Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.
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    Rachel Smythe's global WEBTOON sensation Lore Olympus.
  • The win is a first for both Smythe and WEBTOON, and follows growing global fandom and accolades for Lore Olympus.
  • Lore Olympus was previously nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019 and Ringo Award in 2021.

Skydance Media and Mattel to Develop Matchbox Live-Action Motion Picture

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Skydance and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today plans to develop Matchbox, its iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line, into a live-action motion picture.

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  • Skydance and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today plans to develop Matchbox, its iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line, into a live-action motion picture.
  • We are thrilled to be working with Robbie Brenner and her amazing creative team at Mattel, said Don Granger, President, Feature Films of Skydance.
  • Pairing Skydances unique brand of premium, elevated action-adventure entertainment with the incredible legacy of the Matchbox brand is a fantastic opportunity.
  • For Mattel Films, the Matchbox project will be led by Vice President Elizabeth Bassin and Creative Executive Andrew Scannell.

 Building a Creator Economy for Comic Artists: English-Language WEBTOON Creator Payments Surpass $27 Million Since 2020

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Monday, July 18, 2022

* Since launching its first US creator-monetization program in 2019, creator payments have increased by more than 75%, as WEBTOON continues to build a Creator Economy for digital comic artists.

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  • * Since launching its first US creator-monetization program in 2019, creator payments have increased by more than 75%, as WEBTOON continues to build a Creator Economy for digital comic artists.
  • Supported by a growing number of creator monetization programs, WEBTOON has paid out an average of more than a million dollars to English-language creators every month since 2020.
  • WEBTOON has pioneered the growing Creator Economy for digital comic artists in the US, first establishing a local creator monetization program in 2019.
  • WEBTOON plans to continue to grow the Creator Economy for digital comic artists, expanding the market for fans and creators globally.

Breaking Games Announces Exclusive Partnership With Skydance Animation to Publish Game for the Upcoming Apple Original Film “Luck”

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

We are excited to be working with Breaking Games to develop Luck the game, said Luis Fernndez, Head of Consumer Products, Skydance.

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  • We are excited to be working with Breaking Games to develop Luck the game, said Luis Fernndez, Head of Consumer Products, Skydance.
  • Additionally, attendees at this years GenCon in Indianapolis can see the Luck game in action, along with other Breaking Games titles, when they visit the Breaking Games Booth (2329).
  • About Breaking Games: Founded by Shari Spiro of Ad Magic, Breaking Games is a publishingcompanydedicated to getting the latest indie games to players tabletops.
  • Game designers workdirectly with the Breaking Games team on design, development, art, and promotion to bring their vision to life.

Main Event Entertainment and Skydance Animation Partner to Celebrate the Premiere of the Apple Original Film 'Luck'

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Monday, July 11, 2022

PLANO, Texas, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Event Entertainment, Inc., one of the fastest growing family entertainment brands, has partnered with Skydance Animation on a number of in-center "Luck"-themed offerings that includes free game play, lucky birthday upgrades, exclusive merch and movie inspired Shirley Temples in support of Apple Original Films' "Luck," which debuts August 5 on Apple TV+.  

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  • Main Event guests will have a chance to experience aspects of "Luck" firsthand with lucky in-center promotions at their local Main Event center.
  • Main Event will be giving out, at random, $1-$1,000 in free game play with every purchase of a Fun Card package of $25 or more.
  • Main Event birthday party goers will also receive a lucky upgrade to any birthday party booked between August 10 and October 4.
  • "We very much look forward to sharing this unique attraction with our guests at Main Event," said Chuck Taylor, Vice President of Entertainment at Main Event.

Marvel Celebrates 60 “Beyond Amazing” Years of Spider-Man With Exciting New Products and Experiences in Honor of the Iconic Character’s Impact on Pop Culture

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Today, Marvel announced its Spider-ManBeyond Amazing global marketing and consumer products campaign in celebration of the iconic Super Heros comic book debut 60 years ago.

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  • Today, Marvel announced its Spider-ManBeyond Amazing global marketing and consumer products campaign in celebration of the iconic Super Heros comic book debut 60 years ago.
  • Over the past six decades, Spider-Man has appeared in countless comics, films, animation, video games, toys, and much more.
  • Beginning now through December 2022, fans can celebrate Spider-Mans 60th anniversary with all-new Spider-Man 60th Beyond Amazing product offerings, such as apparel, toys, collectibles, and home goods.
  • Very few characters have touched the lives of fans around the world the way that Spider-Man has over the past 60 years, says Paul Gitter, SVP, Marvel Consumer Products.

Former Marvel Creative Director Joins Forces with Blockchain Project Cosmos Heroes

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Monday, July 4, 2022

NEW YORK, NY, July 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Cosmos Heroes is excited to announce that Mike Thomas, Former Creative Director for Licensing and Promotions of Marvel Entertainment, will be joining the Cosmos Heroes multiverse project as a Creative Advisor.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, July 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Cosmos Heroes is excited to announce that Mike Thomas, Former Creative Director for Licensing and Promotions of Marvel Entertainment, will be joining the Cosmos Heroes multiverse project as a Creative Advisor.
  • Based on his wealth of experience, Mike will contribute to the creative process on the Cosmos Heroes NFTs and also be a driving force behind the narrative direction of the comicverse.
  • As Marvel Entertainment's Creative Director, Mike was a creative force for famous superheroes such as Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Avengers & Deadpool.
  • "I love the ambitiousness of the Cosmos Heroes project and the potential it has for growing with comic book artists, and fans of all ages around the world."

More than 425 SiriusXM Channels Now Available on Comcast's Entertainment Platforms

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that its SXM App, which delivers more than 425 SiriusXM channels of the best in audio entertainment – Howard Stern, ad-free music, sports and more – is now available to tens of millions of Comcast customers nationwide on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV, giving its subscribers a new way to experience SiriusXM programming at home.

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  • Future enhancements to the SXM App experience on Comcast's platforms are expected to include access to SiriusXM's expansive video library.
  • "We're thrilled that the SXM App is now live across Comcast's entertainment platforms, enabling its customers to easily get our great streaming features and our full lineup of audio entertainment," said Joe Verbrugge, Chief Commercial Officer, SiriusXM.
  • "SiriusXM offers an extensive array of content and is a great addition to the growing catalog of apps available across our entertainment platforms," said Sudhir Muralidhar, Vice President, App Ecosystem, Comcast.
  • SiriusXM content available on Comcast will mirror what is available to subscribers streaming on the SXM App, based on their subscription.