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OSCAR-ELIGIBLE ANIMATED FEATURE "LAMYA'S POEM" ACQUIRED BY FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA FOR FEBRUARY RELEASE

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has acquired North American DVD and VOD rights to the family-oriented Syrian refugee tale LAMYA'S POEM. LAMYA'S POEM premiered at last year's prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and went on to play at festivals in Vancouver, Zurich and Prague. LAMYA'S POEM will be available on DVD and to rent/own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms on February 21, 2023 through Freestyle Digital Media, and is currently one of 2022's 27 animated feature films eligible for an Academy Award nomination for "Best Animated Feature."LAMYA'S POEM tells the story of a 12-year-old Syrian refugee girl named Lamya who tumbles into a dream world where she meets a poet and must help him write the poem that will save her life. When Lamya flees the violence of her country, she is given a book of poetry by the famous 13th-century poet, Rumi. As the perils of Lamya's journey mount, the book becomes a magical gateway where she meets Rumi when he was a boy and also a refugee fleeing the violence of his time. In a shared dreamworld, they battle the monsters that follow them from their real-world situations, and Lamya must help young Rumi find his calling and write the poem that 800 years later will save her life.Written and directed by Alex Kronemer, LAMYA'S POEM was produced by Alex Kronemer, Glenn James Brown, and Sam Kadi. The cast features Millie Davis as 'Lamya' – best known for her roles as Ms. O in the PBS Kids series ODD SQUAD, 'Summer' in the film WONDER, and 'Gemma Hendrix' in the series ORPHAN BLACK, Faran Tahir as 'Baha Walad' – best known for his roles as 'Raza' in IRON MAN and 'Captain Robau' in STAR TREK, and Mena Massoud as 'Rumi' – who plays Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie and 'Tarek Kassar' in the series TOM CLANCY'S JACK RYAN. The animation studio is award-winning animation studio PIP Animation, based in Ontario, Canada. PIP Animation has been involved in numerous animated features and TV specials that reach worldwide audiences. THE CAT IN THE HAT, WANDERING WENDA, CAILLOU, CYBER CHASE, THROUGH THE WOODS, PIRATE'S PASSAGE, and the Netflix original series, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY.

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  • LAMYA'S POEM will be available on DVD and to rent/own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms on February 21, 2023 through Freestyle Digital Media, and is currently one of 2022's 27 animated feature films eligible for an Academy Award nomination for "Best Animated Feature."
  • "Our Freestyle Digital Media division is extremely proud to make LAMYA'S POEM available to digital audiences and on DVD in February," said Bill Vergos, Head of Digital Film Distribution at Freestyle Digital Media.
  • The digital distribution unit of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital and streaming platforms.
  • Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films.

SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT AND GAUMONT JOIN FORCES WITH TEEN ACTRESS AND DOWN SYNDROME ADVOCATE SOFIA SANCHEZ ON ANIMATED SERIES ROCKET PARK

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of Scholastic, is partnering with Gaumont to co-develop and co-produce Rocket Park, a new animated preschool series inspired by Sofia Sanchez, a 13-year-old Down syndrome self-advocate, actress, model and inspiration for the children's books You Are Enough and You Are Loved, both written by Margaret O'Hair, illustrated by Sofia Cardoso, and published by Scholastic. Consisting of 11-minute episodes and original music, the uplifting series will focus on four kids who work together to help their community, and in doing so teach young viewers about the power of embracing and celebrating differences, accepting others and themselves, and loving friends and family for exactly who they are.

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  • The project is currently in development, with Scholastic Entertainment and Gaumont attached to produce.
  • Dublin-based sketch comedy and improv writing and performing duo Amy Stephenson and Shane Langan will serve as showrunners for the project.
  • Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese (Clifford the Big Red Dog), SVP & General Manager Caitlin Friedman (Stillwater), and VP of TV Development Jef Kaminsky (Signs of Survival) will executive produce for Scholastic Entertainment.
  • Scholastic Entertainment continues to build celebrated children's brands worldwide by bringing both nostalgic Scholastic properties and exciting new voices to the screen.

New Hello Kitty: Super Style! Series Debuts Exclusively on Amazon Kids+ on December 7

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, the world is getting a little cuter and kinder with the arrival of Hello Kitty: Super Style!, coming exclusively to Amazon Kids+ on December 7.  Along with a cast of beloved Sanrio characters and a few new friends, global pop culture icon Hello Kitty makes her 3D debut in this new Amazon Kids+ Original animated series, created for viewers ages 5-8. The series is a continuation of Sanrio's commitment to build emotional connections with existing and new generations of fans through digital content that encourages a community of kindness and inclusivity.

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  • The series begins with six new episodes, with the remainder of the 52-episode series arriving throughout 2023.
  • Hello Kitty: Super Style!is a show about how anyone can be a great friend by being courageously kind.
  • "This series has lots of fun playing up Hello Kitty's super style, but at the end of the day, it's really about her being a super friend.
  • Hello Kitty: Super Style debuts on Amazon Kids+ in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Japan on December 7, and comes to Germany in 2023.

Storypod Announces Partnership with Pinna® to Bring Characters from Their Award-Winning Kids Podcasts to Life in its Audio Library

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Storypod continues to expand its diverse audio library, announcing its latest partnership with Pinna to add five of their beloved characters to the system. The Pinna Craftie Collection includes Buddy the T-Rex from Dinosaur Train Ride Along Adventures, Shark from Hey Story Go!, Blue Dot from Piper and the Dots, Sugar Monster from Molly and the Sugar Monster, and Bobbi-Bobbi from the rocking, musical-based podcast The FurryTones.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Storypod continues to expand its diverse audio library, announcing its latest partnership with Pinna to add five of their beloved characters to the system.
  • Pinna is the award-winning, on-demand audio streaming service for kids 3 to 12 and the leading producer of podcasts made for kids.
  • The featured characters now available in the Storypod library hail from some of Pinna's most popular podcasts and like Storypod, promote creative thinking, audio play, and screen-free learning.
  • "At Pinna, we're on a mission to activate kids' imaginations, spark conversations and inspire kids to listen, wonder, laugh, learn, and think creatively.

Relish Interactive Is Now Relish Studios

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Award-winning digital studio Relish Interactive has reorganized its divisions and today announces a new name Relish Studios.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Award-winning digital studio Relish Interactive has reorganized its divisions and today announces a new name Relish Studios.
  • "At Relish, we're focused on creating characters and experiences that educate and entertain," says Paul Pattison, Founder and CEO of Relish Studios.
  • To learn more about all things Relish Studios, check out reli.sh .
  • Founded in 2007, Relish Studios is an award-winning Canadian multidisciplinary studio known for the Apple App Store hit Weirdwood Manor.

MasterClass Announces Amanda Gorman to Teach Writing and Performing Poetry

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Amanda Gorman will teach a class on writing and performing poetry. Giving an inside look into her process for the first time, Gorman will teach members how to develop their own poetic voice, craft poetry rooted in personal experiences and elevate their art through performance. In addition to launching her class, MasterClass will be working with Gorman's Writing Change initiative in partnership with Estée Lauder to distribute free annual memberships to MasterClass to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to equality, access and social change. Gorman's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • The youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history teaches members how to harness poetry and
    SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Amanda Gorman will teach a class on writing and performing poetry.
  • Gorman's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • In her class, Gorman will show members how to write with meaning and purpose, teaching them how to approach each step of building a poemfrom concept to writing and performance.
  • Through vulnerable reflection and candid storytelling, Gorman details her poetic experience, the obstacles she has overcome and the creative writing process she has developed over the years.

Introducing the Next Generation Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids—Amazon’s Most Popular Tablet, Upgraded to Deliver Even More for the Whole Family

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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The Fire 7 Kids includes a kid-proof protective case, a one-year subscription of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year worry-free guarantee.

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  • The Fire 7 Kids includes a kid-proof protective case, a one-year subscription of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year worry-free guarantee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220517006342/en/
    Thin and light, Fire 7 comes in black, denim, and rose colors.
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    Fire 7 is our most popular tabletand now its even better, said Kevin Keith, vice president of Amazon Devices.
  • This new generation gives customers more of what they loveimproved performance and longer battery life, all for just $59.

The Estée Lauder Companies Announces First-Year Grantees for WRITING CHANGE Initiative Launched in Partnership with Estée Lauder Global Changemaker, Amanda Gorman

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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In its first year, WRITING CHANGE will focus on U.S. organizations with the potential to expand globally in years two and three.

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  • In its first year, WRITING CHANGE will focus on U.S. organizations with the potential to expand globally in years two and three.
  • The WRITING CHANGE initiative will also fund two additional local community-based grants to Los Angeles-based organization WriteGirl and Minneapolis-based organization MIGIZI.
  • For more on WRITING CHANGE and the inaugural grantees, visit The Este Lauder Companies corporate site, elcompanies.com/en/our-commitments/social-impact/writing-change-amanda-gorman .
  • - William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, The Este Lauder Companies
    We are so proud to launch WRITING CHANGE.

JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP WELCOMES DAWN TURNER AS DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Jim Henson's Creature Shop has hired industry vet Dawn Turner as Director of New Business Development.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Jim Henson's Creature Shop has hired industry vet Dawn Turner as Director of New Business Development.
  • Turner will identify and cultivate new global business opportunities for the iconic Jim Henson's Creature Shop, focusing on promoting the services it can provide clients in film, television, advertising, live theatre and events, and AR and VR.
  • "Jim Henson's Creature Shop is known the world over for creating some of the best-known characters in entertainment.
  • Before joining Henson, Turner was a producer in business development at Technicolor Creative Services and served as a producer of VFX and animation on a number of creative projects.

Twin Cities PBS Announces New Four-Year Strategic Plan

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Strobel was named President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) in January 2020 , shortly before the start of the pandemic.

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  • Strobel was named President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) in January 2020 , shortly before the start of the pandemic.
  • "Twin Cities PBS has long been a trusted media source for the Twin Cities," said Rob Sit, Chair for the TPT Board of Trustees.
  • Reflecting on the strategic plan, Strobel noted, "We are already a major PBS player, but there is a real opportunity for us to be one of the premier PBS stations in the country, and our community will be better for it."
  • Twin Cities PBS (TPT)'s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.