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Prominent Music Companies Expand Partnership in China

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

BEIJING, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke" or the "Company") (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music service platform in China with approximately 3 million audio and video music tracks, and Shanghai Music Publishing House announced the extension of their expansive China partnership, which covers five segments: online content, commercial licensing, live events, physical publishing, and broader promotion of the music education market.

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  • Kuke Music and Shanghai Music Publishing House to Collaborate on Music Licensing, Live Events and the Education Market
    BEIJING, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke" or the "Company") (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music service platform in China with approximately 3 million audio and video music tracks, and Shanghai Music Publishing House announced the extension of their expansive China partnership, which covers five segments: online content, commercial licensing, live events, physical publishing, and broader promotion of the music education market.
  • The partnership leverages Shanghai Music Publishing House's leadership of the national music book publishing market in China, with Kuke Music's dominant classical music licensing advantages to target China's tens of millions of music students, as well as the multi-billion dollar music education market.
  • He Yu, Chief Executive Officer of Kuke Music Holding Limited, commented, "We are excited to be extending, what has been a highly successful partnership for both Kuke and Shanghai Music Publishing House.
  • The cooperation between Kuke and Shanghai Music Publishing House is expected to significantly modernize and close the market gap in China's music education field

Ashley Park Brings Song and Dance to Skechers

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Skechers takes center stage with acclaimed Broadway and television star Ashley Park in a stylish musical campaign for the brand’s popular Skechers Uno fashion sneakers.

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  • Skechers takes center stage with acclaimed Broadway and television star Ashley Park in a stylish musical campaign for the brand’s popular Skechers Uno fashion sneakers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005073/en/
    Ashley Park stars in song and dance campaign for Skechers Uno fashion sneakers.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The theatre has always felt like a home away from home to me, so I love that it’s the set piece of my first Skechers campaign,” said Ashley Park.
  • The complete range of Skechers footwear is available in Skechers retail stores as well as skechers.com , plus department stores and footwear retailers around the globe.

DOG MAN, DAV PILKEY'S GLOBAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON WITH MORE THAN 60 MILLION COPIES IN PRINT TO DATE, IS BACK WITH A NEW BOOK, HIT MUSICAL, FREE COMICS, AND MORE

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog Man is back! The #1 global bestselling and acclaimed book series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey makes a rollicking return on March 28th with a new book, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea, releasing simultaneously in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia. Pilkey's hit series which launched to multiple starred reviews six years ago, has more than 60 million copies in print to date with translations in 44 languages. The last installment in the series, Dog Man: Mothering Heights, published nearly two years ago, dominated both children's and adult bestseller lists, and was the #1 bestselling book overall in the U.S. in 2021. TheaterWorksUSA recently announced the March 4th return of the hit show Dog Man: The Musical at New World Stages in New York City, with performances also set to begin in Australia in June. A feature film adaptation of Dog Man is in the works from DreamWorks Animation.

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  • Pilkey's hit series which launched to multiple starred reviews six years ago, has more than 60 million copies in print to date with translations in 44 languages.
  • A feature film adaptation of Dog Man is in the works from DreamWorks Animation.
  • Additionally, multiple Dog Man costume characters will make "surprise and delight" appearances at major venues and conventions throughout the year.
  • Launched in August 2022, Dav Pilkey's Epic Comic Club has reached kids, parents, caregivers, and educators in 153 countries to date.

Screen Media Acquires Jon Hamm and Tina Fey-Led Thriller Maggie Moore(s)

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, today announced the acquisition of all North American rights to the true-crime-inspired thriller Maggie Moore(s).

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  • Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, today announced the acquisition of all North American rights to the true-crime-inspired thriller Maggie Moore(s).
  • Directed by John Slattery and written by Paul Bernbaum, the film reunites Slattery with his Emmy-winning Mad Men co-star, Jon Hamm (Top Gun Maverick, Confess, Fletch).
  • Screen Media is planning a theatrical release in June, followed by a digital release later that month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005734/en/
    Screen Media acquires Jon Hamm and Tina Fey-led thriller "Maggie Moore(s)."

65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® Returns to Microsoft Theater on Sun, Feb. 5 at 12:30 P.M. PT

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Friday, January 27, 2023

The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® will return to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with current GRAMMY® nominee Randy Rainbow set to co-host.

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  • The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® will return to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with current GRAMMY® nominee Randy Rainbow set to co-host.
  • The 65th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will stream live on Sun, Feb. 5, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on the Recording Academy's YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com .
  • This year, City National Bank has signed on as the first-ever presenting sponsor of the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony.
  • The 65th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony is produced by Branden Chapman, Ruby Marchand, Chantel Sausedo, and Rex Supa on behalf of the Recording Academy.

Jeffrey Page, Co-Director of 1776 Musical has Roots in Philly, Opera, and Beyoncé's Famous Moves

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The musical "1776" kickstarts its national tour in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, February 16th at Forrest Theater in Center City.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The musical "1776" kickstarts its national tour in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, February 16th at Forrest Theater in Center City.
  • For the show's co-director and choreographer, Jeffrey Page, Philadelphia is a second home.
  • The University of the Arts graduate has forged a career as an artist, activist, choreographer, scholar, performer, and pedagogue.
  • Musical, 1776, comes to Philadelphia with a cast that reflects many races, genders, and ethnicities.

TUMI DEBUTS 'UNPACK TOMORROW' CAMPAIGN FOR SPRING 2023 FEATURING NEW AND RETURNING TUMI CREW MEMBERS RICHARLISON DE ANDRADE, RENEÉ RAPP, LANDO NORRIS AND SON HEUNG-MIN

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI launched its latest global campaign, "Unpack Tomorrow," illustrating the importance of reliable travel products in a world that is full of unknowns. Brought to life by director Todd Tourso, the campaign will include three short films throughout the season featuring professional footballer Richarlison de Andrade, actress and singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp, and returning TUMI Crew member and McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. Offering an up close and personal lens into each of their multifaceted journeys, the series will showcase the many ways TUMI's latest offerings within the Alpha Bravo, Voyageur, and McLaren collections help make the lives of each of the global sports and entertainment stars more seamless.

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  • Brought to life by director Todd Tourso, the campaign will include three short films throughout the season featuring professional footballer Richarlison de Andrade , actress and singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp , and returning TUMI Crew member and McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris .
  • "Our Spring 2023 collections were designed to specifically fit the needs of our consumer, introducing pieces that provide durability, functionality and style for wherever their journeys take them."
  • Along with this installment, Son Heung-min will be featured sporting his favorite items from the collection through his own lens.
  • "In my second year partnering with TUMI, I can definitely attest that my bags are built to last," said Son.

Sesame Place Philadelphia Announces the Most Splash-tacular Season EVER With ALL-NEW Water Attraction, NEW Tropical-Themed Land, ALL-NEW Entertainment Offerings, and MORE!

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Place Philadelphia is getting ready for the most Splash-tacular season ever with an ALL-NEW water attraction, a NEW tropical-themed land, enhanced entertainment offerings, and more! The new attractions and enhancements are all expected to launch this summer.

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  • Located on Sesame Island, this water adventure area is the perfect place for the whole family to cool off with plenty of splashy water fun and shaded seating.
  • Big Bird's Beach, a NEW tropical-themed land dedicated to splashy water fun, is also expected to debut this summer.
  • Guests can enjoy exciting water slides, a family-friendly wave pool, a refreshing splash and spray area, and shaded seating areas.
  • Sesame Place Philadelphia will officially open for the 2023 season on Friday, February 17, with the ALL-NEW Mardi Gras Celebration.

TUMI DEBUTS 'UNPACK TOMORROW' CAMPAIGN FOR SPRING 2023 FEATURING NEW AND RETURNING TUMI CREW MEMBERS RICHARLISON DE ANDRADE, RENEÉ RAPP, LANDO NORRIS AND SON HEUNG-MIN

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI launched its latest global campaign, "Unpack Tomorrow," illustrating the importance of reliable travel products in a world that is full of unknowns. Brought to life by director Todd Tourso, the campaign will include three short films throughout the season featuring professional footballer Richarlison de Andrade, actress and singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp, and returning TUMI Crew member and McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. Offering an up close and personal lens into each of their multifaceted journeys, the series will showcase the many ways TUMI's latest offerings within the Alpha Bravo, Voyageur, and McLaren collections help make the lives of each of the global sports and entertainment stars more seamless.

Key Points: 
  • Brought to life by director Todd Tourso, the campaign will include three short films throughout the season featuring professional footballer Richarlison de Andrade , actress and singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp , and returning TUMI Crew member and McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris .
  • "Our Spring 2023 collections were designed to specifically fit the needs of our consumer, introducing pieces that provide durability, functionality and style for wherever their journeys take them."
  • Along with this installment, Son Heung-min will be featured sporting his favorite items from the collection through his own lens.
  • "In my second year partnering with TUMI, I can definitely attest that my bags are built to last," said Son.

SHREK THE MUSICAL To play 14 performances at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Center (JACC)

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

KUWAIT CITY, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Theatricals and Broadway Entertainment Group are pleased to announce a brand new production of Shrek The Musical. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, This exciting new production is coming to Kuwait for the very first time. As described by USA Today, as a "BIG FUN HIT!" and by the Mirror as "JOYOUS. THE MOST FUN YOU'LL EVER. A MONSTER HIT!" 

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  • KUWAIT CITY, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Theatricals and Broadway Entertainment Group are pleased to announce a brand new production of Shrek The Musical.
  • Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, This exciting new production is coming to Kuwait for the very first time.
  • SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation film that started it all.
  • SHREK THE MUSICAL will play Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Center (JACC) for 14 performances only, 2nd February – 11th February 2023