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DNEG Launches DNEG 360, a New Division in Partnership with Dimension Studio

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430407797/en/
    DNEG Launches DNEG 360, a New Division in Partnership with Dimension Studio (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of the launch, DNEG and Dimension also debuted two of the world’s largest LED volume stages, in London and Rome, and released a behind-the-scenes video titled The Evolution of Virtual Production to showcase its latest virtual production techniques and advancements.
  • DNEG and Dimension initially announced a joint venture to deliver virtual production services in February 2021.
  • The newly launched DNEG 360 service expands this successful partnership between DNEG and Dimension to include Visualisation, Virtual Production, Content Creation, and Development services.
  • Steve Griffith, Managing Director of DNEG 360 and Dimension Studio, said: “DNEG 360 is the only end-to-end, real-time powered service provider operating at this kind of scale anywhere in the world.

NICKELODEON INTRODUCES ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, DEBUTING FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the age-old tradition of settling things with your best friends, the game comes to life through the shenanigans of pals Rock, Paper and Scissors in Nickelodeon's new animated series Rock Paper Scissors, premiering Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. As the first short picked up for series from Nickelodeon's Intergalactic Shorts Program, new episodes will continue to air weekdays at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) and internationally later in the month.

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  • All-New Animated Series Stars Ron Funches as Rock, Thomas Lennon as Paper and Carlos Alazraqui as Scissors
    BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the age-old tradition of settling things with your best friends, the game comes to life through the shenanigans of pals Rock, Paper and Scissors in Nickelodeon's new animated series Rock Paper Scissors, premiering Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
  • In Rock Paper Scissors, titular characters, Rock, Paper and Scissors, are a trio of best friends and roommates who lovingly compete over everything in hilarious but mostly wildly absurd ways.
  • Originally launched in 2019 as a short, Rock Paper Scissors was greenlit for series from Nickelodeon's Intergalactic Shorts Program.
  • For more Rock Paper Scissors, follow the trio on the Nicktoons YouTube channel.

Pluto TV Partners with the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to Stream the Iconic Event Live Across the Nation

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2023) - In an exciting new collaboration, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is proud to announce its partnership with Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service.

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  • Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2023) - In an exciting new collaboration, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is proud to announce its partnership with Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service.
  • Established in 1934, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is one of the country's most cherished traditions.
  • In addition to the live stream on Pluto TV Christmas channel, the Parade will also be available on demand on Pluto TV, ensuring that even those who miss the live event can join the festivities later without cost.
  • "Pluto TV offers a feel-good lineup of holiday programming for the whole family, featuring movies, classic televisions series, cooking shows, and now live events with the addition of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade," said Scott Reich, Senior Vice President of Programming at Pluto TV.

PUPPET UP! - UNCENSORED IS BACK WITH MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES ACROSS TWO WEEKENDS IN A ROW

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Henson Alternative's Puppet Up! – Uncensored returns for two outrageous summer weekends of adult comedy, puppet mayhem, and new surprises on The Jim Henson Company's historic lot in Hollywood. Tickets to the acclaimed not-to-be-missed live stage show are on sale now: Friday, July 14th at 8pm, Saturday, July 15th at 5pm & 9pm, Sunday, July 16th at 3pm & 7pm, Friday, July 21st at 8pm, Saturday, July 22nd at 5pm & 9pm, and Sunday, July 23rd at 3pm & 7pm.

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  • – Uncensored returns for two outrageous summer weekends of adult comedy, puppet mayhem, and new surprises on The Jim Henson Company's historic lot in Hollywood.
  • – Uncensored is never the same show twice, effortlessly blending increasingly unhinged feats of improv comedy with the unparalleled skill and originality of Henson puppeteers.
  • These performances will also feature new interpretations of classic sketches originally created by Jim Henson that will be making their Puppet Up!
  • – Uncensored is not recommended for anyone under 16 and anyone under 14 will not be admitted.

Lilly Singh (@lilly) and Raven-Symoné (@ravensymone) to Host ‘Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!,’ Presented by Disney Branded Television, Saturday, September 10, During the Ultimate Disney Fan Event D23 Expo 2022

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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D23 Expo, the ultimate event for Disney fans, presented by Visa, takes place SEPTEMBER 9 THROUGH 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

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  • D23 Expo, the ultimate event for Disney fans, presented by Visa, takes place SEPTEMBER 9 THROUGH 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
  • Plus, this epic presentation will also be available as part of D23 Expo [LIVE], which will livestream many of the biggest D23 Expo panels and presentations throughout the weekend.
  • are the stars and creative teams of some of the biggest upcoming titles from Disney Branded Television across Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior, including the following:
    Prom Pact and Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
  • To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Natalia Denegri Begins a New Season of 'Warrior Hearts'

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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This season, as in each episode of the show, the main topics will center around kids and solidarity with others.

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  • This season, as in each episode of the show, the main topics will center around kids and solidarity with others.
  • For the first time in two years, Natalia Denegri was able to meet live and in-person with a new group of curious, fun, solidarity-minded kids, with whom she spoke to about a diverse range of issues including recycling, family life, bullying and a healthy diet.
  • "It is a pleasure to be able to launch a new season of this wonderful show, which has a positive message for Hispanic families.
  • It was one of the things I missed the most, and I believe everyone will be able to see that and enjoy it.

THE JIM HENSON COMPANY AND A KIDS COMPANY ABOUT PARTNER TO DEVELOP "A KIDS SHOW ABOUT," A NEW MIXED-MEDIA KIDS SERIES ADDRESSING TODAY'S TOUGHEST TOPICS

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company, producer of the recent critically-acclaimed series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and Harriet the Spy, has partnered with A Kids Company About, the Portland, OR-based media company built on the belief that kids are ready to have challenging, empowering, and important conversations, to develop A Kids Show About. The new mixed-media series, targeting families and kids 6-11, is based on the bestselling and award-winning book series "A Kids Book About" and will feature live-action segments, animation, and puppetry vignettes to teach kids and families how to have conversations around the tough and relevant topics facing children today.

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  • "Kids' television is all about iconography; memorable characters who bring joy and warmth to the story and watching experience.
  • And some of the most iconic, timeless characters in kids' television came from The Jim Henson Company," said Jelani Memory, CEO and founder of A Kids Company About.
  • A Kids Show About will be produced by The Jim Henson Company, with Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford executive producing.
  • is a new kind of kids media company that works to empower a generation of kids through diverse storytelling.

PUPPET UP! - UNCENSORED IS BACK

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henson Alternative's Puppet Up! – Uncensored returns for an outrageous summer weekend for five performances only of adult comedy, puppet mayhem, and new surprises on The Jim Henson Company's historic lot in Hollywood. Tickets to the not-to-be-missed production are on sale now: Friday, August 12th at 8pm, Saturday, August 13th at 5pm & 9pm and Sunday, August 14th at 3pm & 7pm.

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  • Uncensored returns for an outrageous summer weekend for five performances only of adult comedy, puppet mayhem, and new surprises on The Jim Henson Company's historic lot in Hollywood.
  • Uncensored is never the same show twice, effortlessly blending increasingly unhinged feats of improv comedy with the unparalleled skill and originality of Henson puppeteers.
  • These five performances will also feature new interpretations of classic sketches originally created by Jim Henson that will be making their Puppet Up!
  • Uncensored" (a live puppet improvisational show named one of the top 10 "Best Stage Shows" by Entertainment Weekly).

KOURTNEY DAY RETURNS TO JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP AS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Executive Kourtney Day has returned to Jim Henson's Creature Shop as Senior Director of New Business.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Executive Kourtney Day has returned to Jim Henson's Creature Shop as Senior Director of New Business.
  • Day will spearhead business development for Jim Henson's Creature Shop, continuing to identify partners in the film, television, live events, themed entertainment, advertising, and AR/VR spaces.
  • "My mission is to identify potential partners who can benefit from the groundbreaking innovations that the artists and engineers of Jim Henson's Creature Shop are making in both practical creature effects and digital puppetry," said Day.
  • Day previously worked at Jim Henson's Creature Shop as Manager of Business Development before serving at Lionsgate as Manager of Global Live and Location Based Experience and then Solomon Group as Business Development Manager, Themed Entertainment.

Sesame Place San Diego Becomes the First Theme Park in San Diego to Open as a Certified Autism Center™

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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"Sesame Place is a theme park designed for families with kids of all ages to laugh, learn and play while making fun and memorable moments regardless of any special needs," said Jim Lake, Sesame Place Park President.

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  • "Sesame Place is a theme park designed for families with kids of all ages to laugh, learn and play while making fun and memorable moments regardless of any special needs," said Jim Lake, Sesame Place Park President.
  • "This certification allows us to continue the legacy that Sesame Place Philadelphia began years ago becoming the first theme park in the world to be designated as a Certified Autism Center.
  • As a Certified Autism Center, Sesame Place San Diego commits to ongoing training to ensure team members have the requisite knowledge, skills, temperament, and expertise to interact with all families and autistic individuals.
  • Sesame Place San Diego is the second theme park based on Sesame Street in the United States and the first on the West Coast.