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Simon Philips Joins Global Entertainment Powerhouse Falcon’s Beyond as President

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Falcon’s Beyond (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a leading fully integrated global entertainment development company specializing in intellectual property (IP) creation and expansion, today named Simon Philips, an accomplished entertainment industry executive, as President, a newly created position for the company.

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  • Falcon’s Beyond (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a leading fully integrated global entertainment development company specializing in intellectual property (IP) creation and expansion, today named Simon Philips, an accomplished entertainment industry executive, as President, a newly created position for the company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005308/en/
    Simon Philips has joined entertainment powerhouse Falcon's Beyond as President.
  • (L-R) Scott Demerau, Executive Chairman, Simon Philips, President, and Cecil D. Magpuri, Chief Executive Officer.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Most recently, Philips was Managing Director, Global Consumer Products at Moonbug Entertainment, the company behind properties including CoComelon, Blippi and Little Angel.

HDI’s SupportWorld Live 2023 Offers Five Inspiring Keynote Presentations that Encourage Organizational Excellence, Leadership and a Productive Culture

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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HDI, the leading organization dedicated to elevating technical support and service management across the enterprise, today announces SupportWorld Live will present five inspiring keynote presentations to the technical support and service management industry.

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  • HDI, the leading organization dedicated to elevating technical support and service management across the enterprise, today announces SupportWorld Live will present five inspiring keynote presentations to the technical support and service management industry.
  • The event will take place April 30 - May 5, 2023 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The SupportWorld Live keynote presentations:
    Paul Long, author, podcaster, master of shenanigans and the former Director of Call Center Operations at Farmers Insurance, will present “Connecting the Workplace and Life Through F.U.N.” on May 2.
  • Long leverages his concept "Fundamism" to empower attendees to make strides in improving the quality of life.

ICMI Contact Center Expo: A Digital Experience Brings the Call Center Industry Together May 17-18, 2023

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ICMI today announces ICMI Contact Center Expo: A Digital Experience will take place May 17-18, 2023.

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  • ICMI today announces ICMI Contact Center Expo: A Digital Experience will take place May 17-18, 2023.
  • Tara Gibb, Senior Director of ICMI said, “ICMI Contact Center Expo: A Digital Experience was created to help contact center professionals move their businesses forward.
  • We are excited to offer a digital experience to unite the industry with the latest trends as well as new and innovative technologies and services.”
    ICMI’s Contact Center Expo: A Digital Experience offers an interactive, community-focused experience rooted in practical and actionable information and customized networking.
  • Click here to register to attend ICMI’s Contact Center Expo: A Digital Experience for FREE.

Disney 100: le Concert Evénement

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.

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  • Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary!
  • STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.
  • It's a chance to rediscover the iconic songs and cult scenes of the past through a world-class Disney medley.
  • Whether nostalgic or dreamy, with friends or family, the Disney 100 concert in Paris is the event in the world that must not to be missed.

Disney 100: le Concert Evénement

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.

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  • Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary!
  • STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It is in Paris in front of more than 50,000 spectators that will take place the biggest and most incredible event in the world celebrating the 100th anniversary of Disney.
  • It's a chance to rediscover the iconic songs and cult scenes of the past through a world-class Disney medley.
  • Whether nostalgic or dreamy, with friends or family, the Disney 100 concert in Paris is the event in the world that must not to be missed.

NVIDIA GTC 2023 to Feature Latest Advances in AI Computing Systems, Generative AI, Industrial Metaverse, Robotics; Keynote by Jensen Huang; Talks by OpenAI, DeepMind Founders

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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“This is the most extraordinary moment we have witnessed in the history of AI,” Huang said.

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  • “This is the most extraordinary moment we have witnessed in the history of AI,” Huang said.
  • “New AI technologies and rapidly spreading adoption are transforming science and industry, and opening new frontiers for thousands of new companies.
  • This will be our most important GTC yet.”
    Huang’s keynote will be livestreamed on Tuesday, March 21, at 8 a.m. Pacific time and available on demand afterward.
  • GTC will also include panels from the industry’s top researchers, a talk by NVIDIA Chief Scientist Bill Dally , and 65+ sessions focused on generative AI.

Jump Into an All-New Mickey & Friends Adventure with Disney Illusion Island on July 28

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Today, Disney, in collaboration with developer Dlala Studios, revealed that Disney Illusion Island, an upcoming local cooperative 2D platform adventure video game for up to four players, will debut exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ on July 28, 2023.

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  • Today, Disney, in collaboration with developer Dlala Studios, revealed that Disney Illusion Island, an upcoming local cooperative 2D platform adventure video game for up to four players, will debut exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ on July 28, 2023.
  • Additionally, pre-orders for Disney Illusion Island are available for $39.99 in Nintendo eShop and at retail, beginning today.
  • “Fans are in for a treat with the upcoming launch of the whimsical cartoon-like experience offered by Disney Illusion Island,” said Luigi Priore, VP, Disney, Pixar and 20th Century Games.
  • For more information about Disney Illusion Island: https://games.disney.com/disney-illusion-island
    To watch the latest trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll9zSkf4Cfw
    For Disney Illusion Island assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sVurQkkRn_Tq94FDsbBipvWoP3-ssuhe...
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INNOCEAN USA Appoints Jason Sperling As Chief Creative Officer

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INNOCEAN USA, an award-winning, independent full-service advertising agency proudly announced today that Jason Sperling has joined the agency as Chief Creative Officer. Sperling, most recently Global Executive Creative Director at Meta Reality Labs, brings more than 20 years of expertise in delivering breakthrough creative work for global brands such as Apple, Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Disney Pixar, Honda and Unicef. His trusted leadership has helped build and empower departments that span digital, social, performance, influencer, partnerships and experiential.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INNOCEAN USA , an award-winning, independent full-service advertising agency proudly announced today that Jason Sperling has joined the agency as Chief Creative Officer.
  • Sperling, most recently Global Executive Creative Director at Meta Reality Labs, brings more than 20 years of expertise in delivering breakthrough creative work for global brands such as Apple, Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Disney Pixar, Honda and Unicef.
  • His trusted leadership has helped build and empower departments that span digital, social, performance, influencer, partnerships and experiential.
  • "I believe creativity can be a force multiplier for businesses, and I'm thrilled at the prospect of making the kind of results-driven work that is also culture-defining, that people share and care about, and that creates irrational levels of love for brands," said Jason Sperling, Chief Creative Officer.

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney100 with Grand Opening of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, New Nighttime Spectaculars, 'Magic Happens' Parade and More

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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Disney100 celebrates Disney storytellers, creators and fans around the world who, together, spark the magic and wonder of Disney.

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  • Disney100 celebrates Disney storytellers, creators and fans around the world who, together, spark the magic and wonder of Disney.
  • Disneyland Resort cast members will be among the first to experience select offerings with special #DisneyCastLife opportunities.
  • "We are excited to bring this milestone celebration to life right here at The Happiest Place on Earth," said Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock.
  • Alongside the Disney100 anniversary celebration, the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will debut new developments later this year.

Guillermo del Toro to Receive Art Directors Guild William Cameron Menzies Award

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE, Local 800) will honor multi- Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with the prestigious William Cameron Menzies Award, celebrating his visually striking and emotionally rich body of work. The ceremony will take place at the 27th Annual Art Directors Guild's Excellence in Production Design Awards on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The announcement was made today by Guild President Nelson Coates, ADG, and Awards Producers Michael Allen Glover, ADG, and Megan Elizabeth Bell, ADG.

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  • Honor to be Presented at the 27TH ADG Awards, February 18, 2023
    HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE, Local 800) will honor multi- Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with the prestigious William Cameron Menzies Award , celebrating his visually striking and emotionally rich body of work.
  • The William Cameron Menzies Award honors an individual of extraordinary distinction and exceptional contribution to the art of motion pictures or television, a champion of production design, who therefore merits special acknowledgment for outstanding service to the entertainment industry.
  • The Art Directors Guild is thrilled to celebrate his captivating work, which has indelibly pushed the bounds of production design to new heights," said Coates.
  • Guadalajara-born writer, director, producer, and author Guillermo del Toro is among the most creative and visionary artists of his generation.