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Racing History Revived: Oldest Known NASCAR Champion Car Featured in Documentary, on Display at Henry Ford Museum

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Monday, July 17, 2023

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hagerty Drivers Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, debuts its documentary on the history of the oldest known NASCAR championship car, titled "The Fabulous Hudson Hornet."

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The film uncovers the serendipitous turn of events that led the small Detroit manufacturer to become a standout champion in the emerging stock car racing craze of post-war America.
At the center of the story is a humble, self-trained racer named Herb Thomas, one of stock car racing's first stars.
A special exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation opened this past weekend in conjunction with the debut of the documentary.
The influential race car featured in the film, will be displayed at the museum until October 22, 2023.

Kartoon Studios Announces Kartoon Films

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) announced today a package of original full-length animated features for children based on existing Kartoon Studios properties, which will leverage AI technology to animate more content, in less time and reduce expenses, while staying true to the Company’s core focus on human creativity and positive content. The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel! U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.

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The new films will debut exclusively across the Kartoon Channel!
U.S. streaming platforms in 2024, as well as being distributed to broadcasters and streamers globally.
Films slated to debut in 2024 and 2025 reflect the importance of the Stan Lee brand in the Company’s future, as well as the importance of pre-sold recognizable properties, including:
Andy Heyward, Kartoon Studios CEO, said, “We have observed a strong appetite for recognized brands that began in either television, toys, video games, or publishing, to become full-length animated feature films.
The films will be family friendly, non-violent, and embrace positive themes.

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract as CEO Through 2026

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026.

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026.
“Time and again, Bob has shown an unparalleled ability to successfully transform Disney to drive future growth and financial returns, earning him a reputation as one of the world’s best CEOs,” said Mark G. Parker, Chairman, The Walt Disney Company.
Iger first became Chief Executive Officer of Disney in October 2005 and was elected Chairman in 2012.
Iger officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group, and in 1999 was given the additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney International.

VAST Data to Unleash the Potential of AI-Automated Discovery with Next-Generation Infrastructure at ‘Build Beyond’ on August 1st

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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Realizing the vision set at the company’s inception, VAST is expanding beyond its storage foundation to unlock the true promise of intelligent AI-based systems.

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Realizing the vision set at the company’s inception, VAST is expanding beyond its storage foundation to unlock the true promise of intelligent AI-based systems.
Eric Bermender, Pixar Animation Studios: Witness how Pixar leverages the VAST Data Platform to create captivating visual stories for global audiences, revolutionizing data-intensive animated feature productions.
“When we founded VAST in 2016, our vision was always to create an infrastructure that laid the foundation for advanced, generally intelligent AI systems,” said Renen Hallak, CEO at VAST Data.
On August 1st, we will build on that foundation of innovation and announce the company’s next chapter with the launch of the VAST Data Platform.”
Join VAST at Build Beyond on August 1st at 12 p.m.

Nintendo Download: Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

There’s still plenty of time to start downloading games in Nintendo eShop and tell him you wanted to spend more time gaming on Nintendo Switch with him.

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There’s still plenty of time to start downloading games in Nintendo eShop and tell him you wanted to spend more time gaming on Nintendo Switch with him.
Get Dad moving with Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton and Chambara (swordplay) using Joy-Con controllers in Nintendo Switch Sports .
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
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Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Gaming-Focused Layer-3, Xai, Announced with Support From Offchain Labs and Ex Populus

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xai, a permissionless Orbit chain leveraging the Arbitrum Nitro technology stack, plans to launch later this year to bring an innovative, gaming-focused Layer 3 to the games industry. Under the direction of the Xai Foundation, Xai will be developed with support and servicing from Offchain Labs to directly address the needs of web3 games.

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Under the direction of the Xai Foundation, Xai will be developed with support and servicing from Offchain Labs to directly address the needs of web3 games.
While deploying Arbitrum Orbit chains is permissionless, Xai is unique as the first Orbit chain to be collaborating directly with Offchain Labs, on infrastructure, marketing and product support.
Warner, Chief Strategy Officer at Offchain Labs commented, "We are excited to announce that Offchain Labs will be working with the Xai Foundation and Ex Populus as they transition their backend technology into the Arbitrum ecosystem.
We have been working closely with the Ex Populus team for nearly a year and eagerly await the migration to the Arbitrum ecosystem.

MIT Sloan Launches "Embracing the Unexpected: Creative Transformation Amid Rapid Change"

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education announces open enrollment for 'Embracing the Unexpected: Creative Transformation Amid Rapid Change,' a unique course providing individuals and organizations the opportunity to explore the leadership mindset and gain valuable insights into the strategies required to navigate uncertainty, craft short term results that compound into long term gains, and leverage creativity as a powerful catalyst for transformation. This two-day program will be conducted in-person, October 10-11, and will include a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on applications.

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This two-day program will be conducted in-person, October 10-11, and will include a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on applications.
"In a rapidly evolving AI-driven landscape, executive leaders grapple with pursuing large-scale changes to stay ahead of the curve," said Gregersen.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn a certificate of course completion from MIT Sloan School of Management.
For a complete list of upcoming Executive Education courses, visit the MIT Sloan Executive Education website .

Pixar Collaborates with VAST Data as the Data Platform for Its New “Elemental” Film and Beyond

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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Remote-First-Company/New York, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAST Data , the data platform company for the AI era, today announced that Pixar Animation Studios, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company, selected VAST as the key data platform collaborator for the company’s data intensive feature animation production, including its latest, “Elemental,” in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2023.

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Remote-First-Company/New York, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAST Data , the data platform company for the AI era, today announced that Pixar Animation Studios, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company, selected VAST as the key data platform collaborator for the company’s data intensive feature animation production, including its latest, “Elemental,” in U.S. theaters on June 16, 2023.
Improved Operational Resilience: With different productions in different stages of rendering at any given time, Pixar depends on VAST’s Data Platform to handle the volumetric demands of several films being developed at the same time.
With VAST, these pipelines enjoy the uptime needed to meet Pixar’s intense film production schedules and release dates.
"At VAST, we’re so proud to work with Pixar as they create timeless cinematic magic by simultaneously pushing the boundaries of story-telling and technology,” said Jeff Denworth, Co-Founder of VAST Data.

Altruist Hires Former Blend CFO to Charter Path to Profitability

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Greenberg is joining the firm at a pivotal moment in Altruist’s evolution and one he has seen before.

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Greenberg is joining the firm at a pivotal moment in Altruist’s evolution and one he has seen before.
At Blend, Greenberg helped scale the company from 300 to over 2,000 full time employees and grew revenue to over $300M annually.
Having tripled assets under management in 2022 and posting revenue growth of over 1,700% year on year, Altruist is on track to achieve profitability in the coming months.
We’re excited to bring him onboard as we continue building the modern custodian that RIAs deserve.”
For more information on Altruist, visit www.altruist.com .

SIGGRAPH Celebrates Its Student Volunteer Program; Creates Experiences and Opportunities for the Next Generation of Professionals

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

CHICAGO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premiere conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, celebrates its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation. The commemoration includes support from the integral Student Volunteer program, which provides students the opportunity to acquire insight into the SIGGRAPH community. Student Volunteers are the next generation of creators and innovators who will receive hands-on experience and the prospect of meeting and learning from current professionals and visionaries. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.

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The commemoration includes support from the integral Student Volunteer program , which provides students the opportunity to acquire insight into the SIGGRAPH community.
The SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer program comprises of students, 18 years and older, from around the world who are enrolled in high school, colleges, or universities in graduate and undergraduate programs.
"For an intensive week, the SIGGRAPH conference gives our Student Volunteers an understanding and awareness of what this amazing community offers," said Meaghan Long, SIGGRAPH 2023 Student Volunteer Program Chair.
Individuals who have hailed from the SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer program have even moved into becoming SIGGRAPH Program and Conference Chairs.