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Update: New York Film Academy Commences its Fourth Decade with a Sleeker, Modern Look

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.
  • Jerry initially founded the New York Film Academy at Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York City with the help of current NYFA President Michael J.
  • Originating in New York City, NYFA now encompasses campuses in Los Angeles, Miami, Australia, and Italy, as well as satellite locations around the world.
  • Consequently, “New York” “Film” Academy no longer accurately represents NYFA’s current offerings and potential.

New York Film Academy Commences its Fourth Decade with a Sleeker, Modern Look

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) re-introduces itself with a modern, refreshed look.
  • Jerry initially founded the New York Film Academy at Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York City with the help of current NYFA President Michael J.
  • Originating in New York City, NYFA now encompasses campuses in Los Angeles, Miami, Australia, and Italy, as well as satellite locations around the world.
  • Consequently, “New York” “Film” Academy no longer accurately represents NYFA’s current offerings and potential.

National Geographic Documentary Films and NEON Announce One-Night-Only Valentine’s Day Theatrical Re-Release for Oscar®- and BAFTA-Nominated Documentary FIRE OF LOVE This Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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The documentary feature is also produced by Dosa along with Shane Boris and Ina Fichman and edited by Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput.

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  • The documentary feature is also produced by Dosa along with Shane Boris and Ina Fichman and edited by Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput.
  • In January, the film was awarded three Cinema Eye Awards, Outstanding Editing, Outstanding Visual Design and Outstanding Sound Design.
  • “I’m thrilled FIRE OF LOVE is back in theaters — especially for Valentine’s Day,” said director Sara Dosa.
  • Director Sara Dosa and her talented team used 16 mm footage shot by the Kraffts to represent the passion, explosiveness and unpredictability of love.

"Who is Gatsby Randolph?" THE META REALITY HOLLYWOOD STORY OF ALL STORIES

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent film producer, Kobie Randolph, announces the release of his debut film, "Who is Gatsby Randolph?" a groundbreaking hybrid film between a documentary and a feature film, which captures the real-life journey of a young music producer from Tennessee as he creates an alter-ego and transforms himself into a Hollywood celebrity.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent film producer, Kobie Randolph, announces the release of his debut film, "Who is Gatsby Randolph?"
  • In addition, the film was executive produced by Kazembe Coleman, the father of Hollywood A-list star Zendaya.
  • The film was written, produced, and edited by first-time filmmaker Kobie Randolph, who also played the lead role of Gatsby Randolph.
  • Don't miss out on this groundbreaking film that offers a unique and authentic look into the world of Hollywood.

Cinesite Selects Couchbase to Power its Production Pipeline for Film, TV and Streaming Projects, From Marvel to Netflix and Beyond

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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LONDON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), the cloud database platform company, today announced that Cinesite, an award-winning digital entertainment studio behind blockbusters such as "Wakanda Forever" and "No Time to Die", has selected Couchbase to power its production pipeline. Using Couchbase Server, Cinesite will enable artists at its studios around the world to collaborate on large scale visual effects (VFX) and animation projects. The result will be a truly global production pipeline that can complete projects quickly, efficiently and to the highest quality.

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  • Using Couchbase Server , Cinesite will enable artists at its studios around the world to collaborate on large scale visual effects (VFX) and animation projects.
  • The result will be a truly global production pipeline that can complete projects quickly, efficiently and to the highest quality.
  • Cinesite's artists work on a variety of project types—from high end TV series, to blockbuster feature films, to full-length animated films.
  • Couchbase is a geo-distributed NoSQL database that addresses these modern needs yet gives our developers the familiar SQL programming language.

Technicolor Creative Studios: Strengthening of the management team and Board of Directors - Constructive discussions with creditors and shareholders - Business update

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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The Company’s top management and Board of Directors are fully committed to protect the best interests of its clients, talents and stakeholders.

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  • The Company’s top management and Board of Directors are fully committed to protect the best interests of its clients, talents and stakeholders.
  • Previously CEO of Europcar, after having worked six years at Technicolor SA, she brings her experience in leading a global customer-focused company.
  • Announcing this appointment, Anne Bouverot Chair of Technicolor Creative Studios said “Caroline has all the qualities required to lead Technicolor Creative Studios in the execution of its transformation plan.
  • We will be accelerating the transformation leveraging on Technicolor Creative Studios unique global platform of cutting-edge technology and talents.

Nature’s UNDERDOGS Step Into the Spotlight

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Monroe unveiled UNDERDOGS, with a tongue-in-cheek teaser video narrated by Reynolds, during Nat Geo’s TCA session.

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  • Monroe unveiled UNDERDOGS, with a tongue-in-cheek teaser video narrated by Reynolds, during Nat Geo’s TCA session.
  • "UNDERDOGS represents an entirely fresh take on the natural history genre that is sure to delight and inform audiences of all ages,” said Monroe.
  • Partnering so closely with Ryan and Maximum Effort has allowed us to bake in their inimitable humor every step of the way - from conception to delivery of this unique series.
  • For Wildstar, Vanessa Berlowitz, Mark Linfield and Dan Rees are executive producers; and Dave Denny is series producer.

National Geographic Reveals the First Look of the Upcoming Limited Series A SMALL LIGHT

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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To commemorate Hanukkah, National Geographic released a first-look photo from the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, premiering this spring on National Geographic and Disney+.

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  • To commemorate Hanukkah, National Geographic released a first-look photo from the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, premiering this spring on National Geographic and Disney+.
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    The Frank, van Pels and Gies families celebrate Hanukkah in the upcoming limited series A SMALL LIGHT, from National Geographic and ABC Signature in partnership with Keshet Studios.
  • A SMALL LIGHT is produced by ABC Signature in partnership with Keshet Studios for National Geographic.
  • Award-winning and critically acclaimed National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, creates and delivers riveting stories and experiences in natural history, science, adventure and exploration.

Digital Domain Brings Water, Fire and New MCU Characters to the Climactic Battle in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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“But it was also an ambitious film that introduced several major characters to the MCU, along with an army of amphibious superpowered warriors.

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  • “But it was also an ambitious film that introduced several major characters to the MCU, along with an army of amphibious superpowered warriors.
  • With a limited number of stunt people available, Digital Domain also created full armies of Wakandans and Talokanil.
  • The inclusion of grenades meant to function under water meant Digital Domain had to rethink, and even re-examine the physics of an explosion.
  • Digital Domain has successfully become the first independent visual effects studio to enter Greater China.

DNEG Fortifies Leadership Team in Sydney, Hires Alaric McAusland as Managing Director

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213005029/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213005029/en/
    DNEG hires Alaric McAusland as Managing Director for the studio's recently announced new location in Sydney, Australia.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Throughout his career, McAusland has held significant entertainment industry leadership roles in both Australia and the United States.
  • McAusland has also served as Managing Director of Deluxe Entertainment Service Group Australia and is a past Chair of Ausfilm.
  • I am delighted to welcome Alaric onboard to lead our new DNEG Sydney team, said Merzin Tavaria, President Global Production and Operations, DNEG.