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Abbott & Costello Estates Dropping "Who's On First" NFTs During the World Series

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello first performed their iconic "Who's On First" routine for a national audience on the Kate Smith Radio Show in 1938.  Since then, movie, television and internet audiences have been laughing at the beloved routine, which TIME Magazine named "The best comedy sketch of the 20th Century."  Now, for the first time, collectors, historians and sports fan can own a fun piece of history in the form of unique "Who's of First" NFTs.

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  • Now, for the first time, collectors, historians and sports fan can own a fun piece of history in the form of unique "Who's of First" NFTs.
  • A fitting tribute to the sport of baseball, the NFTs will drop on October 28, 2022, the day of the first scheduled game of the 2022 World Series.
  • Each of the 8,791 NFTs contains a unique still frame from Abbott & Costello's famous six minute routine from a 1951 episode of The Colgate Comedy Hour.
  • The NFTs are presented by Power Up NFTs through exclusive license from the estates of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello via Unforgettable Licensing.

The Film Detective Splashes into Summer with a Weekly Drive-In Double Feature of Seaworthy Scares

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Cult classics including Night Tide (1961), starring Dennis Hopper, and the underrepresented supernatural gem Messiah of Evil (1973) will also join The Film Detective's June line-up.

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  • Cult classics including Night Tide (1961), starring Dennis Hopper, and the underrepresented supernatural gem Messiah of Evil (1973) will also join The Film Detective's June line-up.
  • Churchill and The Film Detective are also set to announce collaborations on a "director's cut" edition of Churchill's popular children's book, Movies Are Magic: The Director's Cut.
  • For more information about Movies Are Magic: The Director's Cut, visit https://www.amazon.com/Movies-Are-Magic-Directors-Cut/dp/B09Y5DQPPK
    For more information on The Film Detective, visit www.thefilmdetective.com .
  • The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports, and documentaries and is a division of Cinedigm.

The Film Detective Places the Spotlight on April Fools With a Month of Classic Comedy

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

The Film Detective is proud to welcome the new, original series Classic Films for Kids, hosted by film enthusiast and Movies are Magic author Jennifer Churchill.

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  • The Film Detective is proud to welcome the new, original series Classic Films for Kids, hosted by film enthusiast and Movies are Magic author Jennifer Churchill.
  • The Film Detective will also premiere episodes of The Film Detective Podcast on its live channel, beginning April 3.
  • The Film Detective Podcast is hosted by Carl Amari, film producer, syndicated radio host, and a foremost authority on the golden age of radio.
  • The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports, and documentaries and is a division of Cinedigm.

Crackle Announces New Exclusives, Movies, and Series for January

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Friday, December 31, 2021

COS COB, Conn., Dec. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced the upcoming content releases for Crackle for January.

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  • Crackle is also available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms in the Marriott Bonvoy chain.
  • Watch as longtime relationships face their ultimate test, old flings are rekindled, and new passions lead to scheming, cheating, and betrayal.
  • The Mercy (January 1st), The incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst (Colin Firth) and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe.
  • Real People (January 1st), This month Crackle is bringing viewers real life stories about real life people.

Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Honoree Dana Hersey Returns to The Film Detective for Exclusive New Year's Eve Interview

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

"Dana Hersey is a true broadcasting pioneer, celebrating one of the most illustrious careers the industry has ever seen," said Phil Hopkins, President of The Film Detective.

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  • "Dana Hersey is a true broadcasting pioneer, celebrating one of the most illustrious careers the industry has ever seen," said Phil Hopkins, President of The Film Detective.
  • "We are excited to partner with Dana and watch as his legacy continues into the future on The Film Detective."
  • The Film Detective will feature its own New Year's Eve Kings of Comedy Marathon to mark the occasion.
  • The Film Detective will release its New Year's Eve Interview with Don Stradley and Dana Hersey on December 31 at 5 p.m.

The Film Detective Makes the Season Merry and Bright With the Return of the 25 Days of Christmas Classics

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective, the classic film restoration and streaming company, is featuring the 25 Days of Christmas Classics, every night at 8 p.m.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective, the classic film restoration and streaming company, is featuring the 25 Days of Christmas Classics, every night at 8 p.m.
  • ET on The Film Detective channel.
  • Seasonal schlock will also grace the 25 Days of Christmas Classics line-up, featuring Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) and Santa Claus vs. the Devil (1959) and their Cinematic Titanic (2008) and Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1993) roasts.
  • The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports, and documentaries and is a division ofCinedigm.

Award-Winning Comedian Jane Lynch to Appear in PLAYSTUDIOS myVEGAS Bingo App as a ‘Celebrity Caller’

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Multiple award-winning actress and host of NBCs wildly popular reboot of The Weakest Link Jane Lynch takes center stage in the free-to-play myVEGAS Bingo mobile app.

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  • Multiple award-winning actress and host of NBCs wildly popular reboot of The Weakest Link Jane Lynch takes center stage in the free-to-play myVEGAS Bingo mobile app.
  • Lynch will begin her limited run as myVEGAS Bingos first Celebrity Caller on September 15, bringing an exciting new dimension to the new PLAYSTUDIOS game.
  • Players will hear Lynch call bingo numbers, celebrate big wins, and inject her signature dry wit into the energetic action.
  • As a celebrated entertainer and comedian, Jane Lynchs outsized personality makes her a natural-born Bingo caller, says PLAYSTUDIOS Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Pascal.