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"TOP GUN: MAVERICK" LANDS ON PARAMOUNT+ GLOBALLY BEGINNING DEC. 22

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount+ today announced the #1 film of 2022, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, will be available to stream globally on the service beginning Thursday, Dec. 22 in the U.S. as well as in Canada, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and previously announced markets – the U.K. and Latin America. It will be available in South Korea and France in 2023.

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  • It will be available in South Korea and France in 2023.
  • Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment.
  • Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players.
  • PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

PARAMOUNT PICTURES' "TOP GUN: MAVERICK" CONTINUES TO BREAK CJ 4DPLEX BOX OFFICE RECORDS WITH $60 MILLION IN SCREENX AND 4DX

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

This continues to mark the highest grossing title in the company's history, with 4DX surpassing $40 million and ScreenX surpassing $20M at the global box office.

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  • This continues to mark the highest grossing title in the company's history, with 4DX surpassing $40 million and ScreenX surpassing $20M at the global box office.
  • Box office highlights across the globalCJ 4DPlexnetwork include:
    "'Top Gun: Maverick' continues to wow audiences and set more box office records even into October," stated Jongryul Kim, CEO, CJ 4DPlex.
  • Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America continued, "Over two years ago, the theater industry was considered all but gone.
  • We could have never expected to be breaking ScreenX and 4DX records so quickly after the global pandemic.

SONIC SEQUEL RETURNS TO B.C. WITH EVEN BIGGER BOOST FOR LOCAL ECONOMY

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

to film the sequel to the 2020 production of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG.

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  • to film the sequel to the 2020 production of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG.
  • In just 42 days of filming the production spent more than $23.21 million on local wages and salaries and created more than 1,503 direct jobs for B.C.
  • These results and return on investment point to the significant role B.C.s creative sector has in generating jobs and boosting business in local communities.
  • Paramount Pictures made SONIC 2 bigger, better and bluer with the talents of more than 1,500 British Columbians, said Wendy Noss, President, Motion Picture Association Canada.

Paramount Pictures' "TOP GUN: MAVERICK" Soars into the Immersive 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Theaters.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Paramount Pictures' "Top Gun: Maverick" will debut in the visually immersive 270-degree panoramic ScreenX theaters worldwide starting May 27. In the U.S., fans will have a chance to see "Top Gun: Maverick" at select ScreenX locations early on Tuesday, May 24 at 7PM.

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  • As Maverick takes to the skies, fans will witness 56 minutes of exclusive ScreenX imagery the most ScreenX content ever to be produced for a ScreenX feature film.
  • "Thirty years after the original, Paramount Pictures once again takes the daring adventures of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell to new heights.
  • Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players.
  • PPC operations also include Paramount HomeEntertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

Paramount Pictures' "TOP GUN: MAVERICK" Soars into the Immersive 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Theaters.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Paramount Pictures' "Top Gun: Maverick" will debut in the visually immersive 270-degree panoramic ScreenX theaters worldwide starting May 27. In the U.S., fans will have a chance to see "Top Gun: Maverick" at select ScreenX locations early on Tuesday, May 24 at 7PM.

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  • As Maverick takes to the skies, fans will witness 56 minutes of exclusive ScreenX imagery the most ScreenX content ever to be produced for a ScreenX feature film.
  • "Thirty years after the original, Paramount Pictures once again takes the daring adventures of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell to new heights.
  • Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players.
  • PPC operations also include Paramount HomeEntertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

SEGA of America & Paramount Pictures Partner With JAKKS Pacific & Disguise to Unveil New Toys and Costumes for Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Disguise, Inc. today announced a new line of toys and costumes launching in Spring 2022 in celebration of Paramount Pictures feature film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

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  • JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Disguise, Inc. today announced a new line of toys and costumes launching in Spring 2022 in celebration of Paramount Pictures feature film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
  • Sonic Speed RC Set - The new Sonic Speed RC lets fans recreate the action from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
  • Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players.
  • PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

SEGA of America & Paramount Pictures Partner With JAKKS Pacific & Disguise to Unveil New Toys and Costumes for Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Disguise, Inc. today announced a new line of toys and costumes launching in Spring 2022 in celebration of Paramount Pictures feature film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

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  • JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Disguise, Inc. today announced a new line of toys and costumes launching in Spring 2022 in celebration of Paramount Pictures feature film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
  • Sonic Speed RC Set - The new Sonic Speed RC lets fans recreate the action from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
  • Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players.
  • PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

PAW Patrol® is on a Roll with Second Movie, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie™, Greenlit by Spin Master Entertainment and Nickelodeon Movies, with Paramount Pictures Distributing on October 13, 2023

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The CGI animated film, a Spin Master Entertainment production in association with Nickelodeon Movies, will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and is set for an exclusive theatrical release on October 13, 2023.

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  • The CGI animated film, a Spin Master Entertainment production in association with Nickelodeon Movies, will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and is set for an exclusive theatrical release on October 13, 2023.
  • Veteran animation director Cal Brunker (PAW Patrol: The Movie; Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature) will return to direct the film.
  • Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players.
  • PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

Neo Soul Pioneer, Multiplatinum Singer-Songwriter and Producer Maxwell to Receive the ‘Legend’ Award at the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” Presented by BET

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

He is also an executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards and The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and also produced The 2021 Academy Awards.

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  • He is also an executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards and The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and also produced The 2021 Academy Awards.
  • Today, the legacy of Soul Train lives on through the legendary Soul Train dance line, which has become a timeless staple on dance floors across America.
  • In 2016, BET, acquired the Soul Train brand and remains dedicated to revitalizing the brand while also honoring its heritage.
  • During its 35-year run, the show featured lasting innovations such as the Soul Train line and the legendary sign off Love, Peace and Soul.

Fan Favorite "Mean Girls" Returns: Crazy Maple Studio Launches Story Extension On Mobile

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Monday, September 27, 2021

"The MEAN GIRLS property is such a fan favorite for "Chapters: Interactive Stories" players, we knew these stories would be well-received in the mobile choose your own outcome format," said Joey Jia, CEO of Crazy Maple Studio.

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  • "The MEAN GIRLS property is such a fan favorite for "Chapters: Interactive Stories" players, we knew these stories would be well-received in the mobile choose your own outcome format," said Joey Jia, CEO of Crazy Maple Studio.
  • Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Crazy Maple Studio is an innovator in creating serialized fiction communities for storytellers and readers.
  • Crazy Maple Studio apps blend animation, music, sound effects, and gamification for an immersive reading experience.
  • PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group