Film & Motion Pictures

DriveH2 Green Pre-Oscar Gala Raises Bar for Environmental Advocacy

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

EIN, through its research, policy advocacy and public outreach, promotes the widespread adoption of diverse zero-emissions solutions.

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  • EIN, through its research, policy advocacy and public outreach, promotes the widespread adoption of diverse zero-emissions solutions.
  • Brian Goldstein, EIN's Executive Director, commented, "The DriveH2 Green Pre-Oscar Gala grows more impactful each year, drawing attention to elegant solutions like hydrogen fuel cells.
  • We're in the early adopter phase of the hydrogen EV movement, facing challenges like infrastructure development and fuel supply head-on.
  • Hosting the event at the Petersen Automotive Museum was particularly fitting, given its commitment to showcasing the evolution of automotive innovation.”

Lights, Camera, Keynote: Issa Rae to Speak at Workhuman Live 2024 in Fireside Chat

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Workhuman is excited to announce that Issa Rae, Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and writer, will take the stage at Workhuman Live 2024 , rounding out the conference’s powerhouse cast of keynotes.

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  • Workhuman is excited to announce that Issa Rae, Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and writer, will take the stage at Workhuman Live 2024 , rounding out the conference’s powerhouse cast of keynotes.
  • In an on-stage fireside chat, Rae will share her own story of finding her focus, fostering connection, and discussing how embracing individuality and acting with purpose is the key to creating change.
  • Rae has found purpose as a leader; in her roles as a storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate for social change, she has dedicated herself to championing inclusivity.
  • The content at Workhuman Live 2024 is all about FOCUS.

Zoom Rooms at AMC Is Now Live at Several AMC Locations Across the Country as AMC Theatres® and Zoom Redefine Interactive Business Meetings and Hybrid Events

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Zoom Rooms at AMC enables companies with dispersed workforces and customer bases to bring people from different locations together at the same time for cohesive hybrid events and meeting experiences.

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  • Zoom Rooms at AMC enables companies with dispersed workforces and customer bases to bring people from different locations together at the same time for cohesive hybrid events and meeting experiences.
  • The spaces combine Zoom’s collaboration platform with the comfort and state-of-the-art sight and sound technology of AMC’s modern theatres.
  • Additionally, Zoom Rooms at AMC can be leveraged for announcing exciting company news, product releases to customers, and more.
  • Through Zoom Rooms at AMC, businesses and organizations can make their meetings larger than life by leveraging the Zoom platform to host Zoom Meetings, Events, Webinars, and Sessions on the big screen to help elevate interactive, hybrid events for business meetings, organizations, and event planners.

Semmel Concerts & Concerts West Present Hans Zimmer Live North American Tour 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer announced he will bring his smash-hit tour Hans Zimmer Live to North America this Fall with arena dates across the United States and Canada, including a birthday show at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

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  • Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer announced he will bring his smash-hit tour Hans Zimmer Live to North America this Fall with arena dates across the United States and Canada, including a birthday show at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
  • Following a sold-out European run, the tour marks the North American return of the “Hollywood Rebel” (according to the BBC) who rocked Coachella in 2017.
  • Hans Zimmer Live kicks off in Duluth, GA at the Gas South Arena on September 6 and will visit 17 cities across the U.S. and Canada, concluding at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC on October 6.
  • “I’m thrilled to return to perform in North America with my wonderful band and excited to share this phenomenal show,” said Zimmer.

National CineMedia (NCM) Launches New Offerings to Transform Cinema into a Modern, Full-Funnel Media Solution

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

In addition to these industry-firsts, NCM released the findings from its second attention study, reaffirming cinema as the number one platform for attention.

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  • In addition to these industry-firsts, NCM released the findings from its second attention study, reaffirming cinema as the number one platform for attention.
  • Programmatic: For the first time, media buyers can access real-time, data-driven trading of cinema ad inventory, bidding on available audiences during NCM’s show, Noovie®.
  • Notably, the Adelaide attention unit ratings analysis has already shown that cinema campaigns rank in the top 5% of all media.
  • Other recent editorial launches in The Noovie Show include “Religion of Sports” about inspirational athletes, and “Bowl’d Entrepreneurs” from One37PM.

The Marcus Corporation to Participate at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Gregory S. Marcus, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Chad M. Paris, chief financial officer and treasurer, will participate at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference on Monday, March 18, 2024, in Dana Point, California.

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  • The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Gregory S. Marcus, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Chad M. Paris, chief financial officer and treasurer, will participate at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference on Monday, March 18, 2024, in Dana Point, California.
  • The invite only event conference will feature opportunities to meet with approximately 500 private and public companies in a variety of growth sectors.
  • Meetings with Mr. Marcus and Mr. Paris can be scheduled through the ROTH Conference or a ROTH MKM representative.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Provides Settlement Notice

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), today announced that a federal court in New York has issued an order preliminarily approving a proposed settlement reached by all parties to a civil action brought by plaintiffs Dennis J. Donoghue and Mark Rubenstein, each of whom are AMC shareholders, for AMC to recover so-called “short-swing” profits under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) alleged to have been realized by defendants Antara Capital Master Fund LP, Antara Capital Fund GP LLC, Antara Capital LP, Antara Capital GP LLC, and Himanshu Gulati (collectively, the “Antara Defendants”) in connection with their purchases and sales of AMC securities.

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  • AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), today announced that a federal court in New York has issued an order preliminarily approving a proposed settlement reached by all parties to a civil action brought by plaintiffs Dennis J. Donoghue and Mark Rubenstein, each of whom are AMC shareholders, for AMC to recover so-called “short-swing” profits under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) alleged to have been realized by defendants Antara Capital Master Fund LP, Antara Capital Fund GP LLC, Antara Capital LP, Antara Capital GP LLC, and Himanshu Gulati (collectively, the “Antara Defendants”) in connection with their purchases and sales of AMC securities.
  • AMC is party to the suit in name only, which was brought for the benefit of AMC.
  • The court will hold a hearing on May 2, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. in Courtroom 12B at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York to, among other things, consider whether to finally approve the proposed settlement.
  • If finally approved, AMC will receive $3,300,000 from the Antara Defendants and the Antara Defendants will be released from claims of violations of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

AMC Significantly Expands the Availability of its Popular Grocery Store Popcorn Through the Addition of Publix and Kroger Stores, and Amazon.com

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Monday, March 11, 2024

After close to a year of product availability exclusively at Walmart, AMC Theatres Grocery Popcorn is now available for purchase at several of the largest supermarket operators including Publix and Kroger — and is also readily available for purchase online at our Amazon store.

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  • After close to a year of product availability exclusively at Walmart, AMC Theatres Grocery Popcorn is now available for purchase at several of the largest supermarket operators including Publix and Kroger — and is also readily available for purchase online at our Amazon store.
  • The Classic Butter, Extra Butter and Lightly Salted flavor lineup of AMC Theatres Grocery Popcorn can now be purchased as a variety pack or individual flavor cases of six boxes.
  • “The overwhelming positive consumer response and demand for these products reinforces that ‘AMC Makes Movies Better’ in theatre, at home, online — anywhere you go.
  • We’ll continue to work with amazing retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Publix and Amazon to make it convenient for consumers to enjoy our delicious popcorn throughout the year.”

Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day With Games, Movie News and a Variety of Mario-Themed Activities

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311148081/en/
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door arrives on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on May 23.
  • The witty and whimsical RPG arrives on the Nintendo Switch system twenty years after its original debut on Nintendo GameCube.
  • * In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17 on My Nintendo .
  • Watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

Hollywood Voices Sound Alarm on Nuclear Threat as Oppenheimer Sweeps the Academy Awards

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Murphy’s Oscars message came amid the Nuclear Threat Initiative ’s Los Angeles-based campaign to leverage attention on the film to underscore that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not.

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  • Murphy’s Oscars message came amid the Nuclear Threat Initiative ’s Los Angeles-based campaign to leverage attention on the film to underscore that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not.
  • The letter was also signed by Hollywood luminaries like Michael Douglas and Jane Fonda as well as Oppenheimer cast members Matthew Modine and Tony Goldwyn.
  • “The film brought nuclear weapons to the big screen and helped raise awareness about today’s nuclear threats.
  • Hollywood can play a transformative role in educating audiences about the risks and helping us imagine a safer future without nuclear weapons.