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The Empire State Building Unveils Star Wars-Themed Takeover with a Dynamic Light Show, Interactive Fan Experiences, Celebrity Visit, and More

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321369670/en/
    The Empire State Building Unveils Star Wars-Themed Takeover with a Dynamic Light Show, Interactive Fan Experiences, Celebrity Visit, and More (Photo: Business Wire)
    "We are so pleased to unite Star Wars fans in New York City and throughout the world with this epic trip to a galaxy far, far away….,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory.
  • Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen visited the Empire State Building earlier this morning to tour the world-famous Observatory Experience and flip the ceremonial switch ahead of the dynamic light show.
  • The Empire State Building Observatory will host a movie screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on the 80th Floor on March 22.
  • Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates.

Rhone Announces Two New Board Members

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhone, the performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness, today announced the appointment of Tess Roering, who previously held executive leadership roles at CorePower Yoga and Athleta, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman, to its board of directors.

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  • Roering and Pitaro join Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder of Rhone; Dave Checketts, Managing Partner of Checketts Partners Investment Fund; Jon Owsley, Managing Partner at L Catterton; Simon Hill-Norton, Investor & Co-Founder of Sweaty Betty; and Carras Holmstead, Investment Partner at Palistar Capital & Co-Founder of Rhone, to Rhone's board of directors.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the addition of Tess and Jimmy to Rhone's board," said Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder, Rhone.
  • "The Rhone team has built such a compelling performance lifestyle brand for men," said Tess Roering.
  • The appointment of Roering and Pitaro to Rhone's board comes in the lead up to the launch of Rhone's first women's collection, debuting in May.

Star Wars™ 'March to May the 4th' kicks off in New York City, delights fans with new products and a stunning light show

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Star Wars March to May the 4th campaign began today with new product announcements including toys, apparel, accessories, collectibles and more. The march started with a takeover of the iconic Empire State Building that included a lighting ceremony, fan experiences, window displays and more — culminating in a showstopping dynamic light show displayed on the façade of the world-famous New York landmark.

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  • The takeover of the Empire State Building includes interactive photo moments, which highlight new Star Wars consumer products in window and observatory deck displays.
  • On the iconic 86th Floor Observatory , Star Wars fans can pose with a life-size Funko POP!
  • Additionally, Hasbro and Amazon have teamed up to create a Star Wars experience with something for every Star Wars fan on the first floor of the Empire State Building.
  • Star Wars Celebration 2025: Star Wars Celebration, the Ultimate Star Wars Fan Event, is taking place April 18-20, 2025, in Japan.

Disney Hosts Princess Party at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney World Resort and Starlight Children's Foundation hosted a Disney Princess-themed party fit for royalty for patients at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando. The princess party included a visit from Belle and a new delivery of Starlight hospital gowns inspired by beloved heroines like Tiana, Ariel, Mulan and more.

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  • Disney donates Disney Princess-inspired hospital gowns and pants, books, toys and more to AdventHealth for Children in collaboration with Starlight Children's Foundation
    ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney World Resort and Starlight Children's Foundation hosted a Disney Princess-themed party fit for royalty for patients at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando.
  • The princess party included a visit from Belle and a new delivery of Starlight hospital gowns inspired by beloved heroines like Tiana, Ariel, Mulan and more.
  • For the Disney Princess party, in addition to princess-themed hospital gowns and pants, Disney Consumer Products provided princess dolls and plush toys from Disney Store , as well as books from Disney Publishing .
  • AdventHealth for Children: AdventHealth for Children is a nationally recognized children's hospital and network of pediatric specialists, programs and care facilities that sets the standard for innovation, quality and comprehensive care.

Granicus appoints Jordan Copland as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Granicus, the leading provider of government experience cloud technologies and services, today announced Jordan Copland has joined the company as the Chief Financial Officer, adding a prominent leader in finance and software operations to the company's executive team.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Granicus, the leading provider of government experience cloud technologies and services, today announced Jordan Copland has joined the company as the Chief Financial Officer, adding a prominent leader in finance and software operations to the company's executive team.
  • Copland brings extensive financial leadership experience with high-growth, private equity-backed software companies.
  • "I couldn't be happier to join Granicus during this incredibly exciting phase of the company's journey," said Copland.
  • "I am thrilled to have Jordan join the Granicus executive team and excited for the inevitable contributions that will come from his unique insights."

Masimo Announces New Member of the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that Bob Chapek has been appointed to Masimo’s Board of Directors.

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  • Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that Bob Chapek has been appointed to Masimo’s Board of Directors.
  • As head of Disney Consumer Products, he led a period of transformation in the worlds of play, storytelling, and learning.
  • “I am thrilled to join the Masimo Board,” said Mr. Chapek.
  • As we execute our hospital to home strategy, we expect to benefit greatly from Bob’s role on our Board.”

Macy’s Expands Disney Collection to Celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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From fine jewelry to home and toys, Macy’s has an exclusive assortment of products to celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary.

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  • From fine jewelry to home and toys, Macy’s has an exclusive assortment of products to celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary.
  • The Disney collection is now available to shop at Macy’s stores nationwide, online at macys.com and Macy’s mobile app.
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    Shop Macy’s exclusive assortment of products to celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary.
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    Macy’s has also unveiled a Disney Princess collection that includes role play costumes, accessories, character dolls, jewelry, apparel and toys.

THOMAS GLOBAL MEDIA Announces the Second Wave of Licensing Deals for JESS and JOJO SIWA'S XOMG POP! Including Publishing, Computers, Swimwear, Hair Accessories, Food & Beverage, Live Action Film, and Animation Shorts

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Social media influencer JoJo Siwa, and her mother, entrepreneur and business partner, Jessalynn Siwa, are excited to announce a series of new licensing deals and consumer product partnerships for their all-girl group, XOMG POP!, brokered in conjunction with Thomas Global Media. 

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  • The List of Newly Announced Licensing Partners Include: SCHOLASTIC, INSIGHT EDITIONS, CONAIR, BENTEX, TANOSHI, VERGE, PURE IMAGINATION STUDIOS and Many Others.
  • XOMG POP!
  • We are thrilled to be working with these wonderful companies and can't wait for everyone to see our new XOMG POP!
  • animated shorts will debut late Fall 2023 followed by a live action full length feature film in 2024.

Sonia Coleman Named Chief Human Resources Officer of the Walt Disney Company

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer.
  • Coleman, who most recently has served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, succeeds Paul Richardson, who is leaving the company after more than 15 years at Disney.
  • Prior to that, Coleman served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney General Entertainment from 2017.
  • Coleman joined Disney in 2008 as Vice President, Human Resources, Disney Consumer Products, a role she held for eight years.

Verde Resources to appoint Jack Wong as new President and CEO

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR)Verde Resources, Inc (Verde) has appointed Jack Wong as its new President and CEO (left in pic), effective Oct 1st 2022.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR)Verde Resources, Inc (Verde) has appointed Jack Wong as its new President and CEO (left in pic), effective Oct 1st 2022.
  • Prior to this development, Wong has been serving as the CEO of The Wision Project, a subsidiary which was acquired by Verde in March 2022.
  • Verde understands the importance of converting bio-waste into regenerative solutions as part of a progressive approach towards achieving Net Zero by 2050.
  • "I'm very determined to lead Verde and galvanize more stakeholders worldwide to turbocharge that initiative and help turn that vision into reality," added Wong.