Film & Motion Pictures

Moving iMage Technologies (MiT) Announces Stock Repurchase Program and 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Entertainment, Technology, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Audio, Video, Hardware, Broker-dealer, Share repurchase, Policy, Rule, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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 it has adopted a new share repurchase program to replace the Company’s previous $1.0 million share repurchase program that expired on March 23, 2024.

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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 it has adopted a new share repurchase program to replace the Company’s previous $1.0 million share repurchase program that expired on March 23, 2024.
The new share repurchase program authorizes the repurchase of up to $363,000 worth of shares and will expire at the earlier of June 30, 2024, or when the maximum dollar amount of shares is repurchased.
Through March 22, 2024, under the prior repurchase plan, the Company repurchased approximately 6.3% of the total shares outstanding for $637,000.
An independent U.S. broker-dealer is acting as the Company’s agent to purchase its shares on pre-arranged terms pursuant to the Rule 10b5-1 stock trading plan.

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic Celebrate Earth Month With New Global Cross-Platform Campaign, ourHOME

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.

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The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.
ourHOME will touch every area of The Walt Disney Company:
DisneyPlanetPossible.com – Destination detailing actions The Walt Disney Company is taking to protect, restore and celebrate our planet.
All relevant social handles will be celebrating ourHOME all month long, including: @Disney; @Disney+; @NatGeo; @NatGeoTV; @NatGeoWILD; @NatGeoTravel; @Disney; @NatGeoAdventure; @NatGeoDocs.
ourHOME campaign will be part of Disney Earth Month celebrations around the world in major regions in EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

Disney Urges Shareholders to Vote the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” ONLY Disney’s 12 Director Nominees

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Theme Parks, Music, Licensing (Entertainment), ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, Growth, NOW, Telephone, Annual general meeting, ALL, Internet, DIS

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).
Disney encourages ALL shareholders to vote their shares online or by telephone no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2024.
Instructions to vote by internet or telephone can be found on the WHITE proxy card.
The Board urges shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by voting the WHITE proxy card FOR ONLY Disney’s 12 nominees NOW and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees.

Key Piece of “Titanic” Movie Memorabilia Purchased By Titanic Museum Attraction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Iconic "Titanic" movie prop purchased by Titanic Museum Attractions.
Visitors to the Titanic Museum Attraction now will be able to consider for themselves what role the movie artifact could have played in the characters’ survival.
Titanic Museum Attractions always look for opportunities to display extraordinary pieces from RMS Titanic as well as exhibiting iconic memorabilia from the widely acclaimed movie.
“Being able to obtain this highly-treasured prop used in the 'Titanic' movie is a monumental acquisition for our attraction,” said Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, President of Titanic Museum Attractions.

The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Theme Parks, Music, Licensing (Entertainment), Webcast, The Walt Disney Company

The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via webcast at www.disney.com/investors beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on April 3, 2024.

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The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via webcast at www.disney.com/investors beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on April 3, 2024.
The webcast presentation will be archived.
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FOX Nation Partners With Martin Scorsese for New Docudrama ‘Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS’

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

FOX Nation has signed a deal for a partnership with celebrated Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese for an eight-part docudrama series, announced Jason Klarman, FOX News Media chief digital and marketing officer.

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FOX Nation has signed a deal for a partnership with celebrated Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese for an eight-part docudrama series, announced Jason Klarman, FOX News Media chief digital and marketing officer.
Developed by Scorsese for Lionsgate Alternative Television, “Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS” was created by Matti Leshem.
The docuseries is written by Kent Jones, who frequently collaborates with Scorsese and directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
Additional executive producers alongside Scorsese and Leshem include Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly, Yoshi Stone and Craig Piligian.

FACEWHITE Completes Pre-A Funding and Continues Strong Push into Overseas Markets with Chinese Content

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.

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recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.
Founded in 2013 and registered in 2018, the brand name "Garden" has now been one of the top domestic production companies of animation series and movies.
The company has long been dedicated to promoting and distributing Chinese IPs overseas.
Utilizing the funds raised in this financing round, the company will continue to push its distribution and merchandise licensing sales, recruit talent, and further enhance the expansion of Chinese cultural content in Japan and other overseas markets.

Marcus Theatres to Host the Galaxy Event of the Year, The Skywalker Saga: The May the 4th Marathon

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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Marcus Theatres® , a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) is thrilled to announce that Marcus Majestic Cinema in Brookfield, Wisconsin, will be one of only 13 theatres in the United States – and the only theatre in Wisconsin – to host The Skywalker Saga: The May the 4th Marathon.

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Marcus Theatres® , a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) is thrilled to announce that Marcus Majestic Cinema in Brookfield, Wisconsin, will be one of only 13 theatres in the United States – and the only theatre in Wisconsin – to host The Skywalker Saga: The May the 4th Marathon.
"We’re excited to screen The Skywalker Saga: The May the 4th Marathon and provide moviegoers with an unforgettable May the 4th experience," said Mark Gramz, President, Marcus Theatres.
Attendees will also receive a collectible poster and enjoy 20% off all concessions during the marathon.
Marathon guests are invited to pay homage to their favorite characters by attending in costume.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Available Now on WaterTower Music

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Entertainment, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Music, Licensing (Entertainment), Name, Waxwork Records, Multimedia, Water, WaterTower Music, Warner Bros., Grammy Awards, Legendary, Composer, Film industry

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features 23 new tracks created for the film by Grammy-nominated composer Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL (Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Zack Snyder’s Justice League) as well as composer Antonio Di Iorio.

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features 23 new tracks created for the film by Grammy-nominated composer Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL (Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Zack Snyder’s Justice League) as well as composer Antonio Di Iorio.
The album is out now, with the film being released on March 29.
These are two of the most enduring names in Hollywood and Adam has done an amazing job implementing his vision for these icons.
I couldn’t be more enthusiastic to continue my adventures with Adam and expand our creative relationship in the Monsterverse.”
Double vinyl from Waxwork Records available for preorder on 3/29!

Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires, Including President of Cineworld International

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International.
“We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team,” stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
In his role, Sotomayor will lead international teams outside of the US, including Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, as well as Cineworld and Picturehouse in the UK.