So what if you can’t travel to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate Star Wars Day because of social distancing. The world’s largest children’s museum wants to help make sure the Force is strong with you on May 4, 2020 and every day. For more than 40 years, adults and children have joyfully celebrated Star Wars—paying tribute to their favorite characters, plot twists and the … [Read more...] about The Force Is Strong with Families and Children at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in a Celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4
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Rock Star Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (approx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. The National Center for Global Health and Medicine researches infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases, including the coronavirus. The organization’s Center Hospital is the National … [Read more...] about Rock Star Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Which Country is Best at Playing Video Games?
Whether it’s hyper-casual or triple-A console games, gaming is loved all over the world, with millions of players taking to their game of choice every single day. And right now, there’s arguably more people playing games than there ever has been. But who is actually best at playing games? Can one country lay claim to being the very best when it comes to completing … [Read more...] about Which Country is Best at Playing Video Games?
Pick a Side and Scramble Your Starfighters in Star Wars: Starfighter Missions!
Joymax Corp. and Lucasfilm today announced the development of Star Wars: Starfighter Missions - the first Star Wars flight shooter for mobile devices. With intuitive controls, impressive graphics, and gripping gameplay, Star Wars: Starfighter Missions is a must have for Star Wars fans and gamers alike. "Anyone who has ever seen a space battle in Star Wars has … [Read more...] about Pick a Side and Scramble Your Starfighters in Star Wars: Starfighter Missions!
Aspen Film Announces Virtual Version of 29th Annual Shortsfest
Aspen Film is pleased to announce that its 29th Annual Aspen Shortsfest will go on as scheduled – online. An innovative, cutting -edge, virtual version of this year’sShortsfest will be presented online during the originally scheduled dates of March 31-April 5, 2020. By partnering with Paris-based Festival Scope, whose platform is a preeminent service in the film industry, Aspen … [Read more...] about Aspen Film Announces Virtual Version of 29th Annual Shortsfest
CuriosityStream Invites Families to ‘Stay in, Stay Curious’ with Enhanced Kids Programming Feature and Special Pricing
CuriosityStream, a leading global factual media company, today announced the 'Stay in, Stay Curious' campaign including an enhanced 'Kids' Mode', creating a kid-friendly space in the library of award-winning documentary films and series. In an effort to be as widely accessible as possible, CuriosityStream is temporarily cutting its price to just $12 for a full year's … [Read more...] about CuriosityStream Invites Families to ‘Stay in, Stay Curious’ with Enhanced Kids Programming Feature and Special Pricing
Uncover World War II Secrets at The Bottom of The Sea with CuriosityStream’s World Premiere Special “Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship”
CuriosityStream, a leading independent global factual media company, today announced the March 9, 2020 world premiere of Unsinkable: Japan's Lost Battleship, from the award-winning team at Vulcan Productions. The hour-long film highlights the incredible 8-year adventure led by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen to locate the final resting … [Read more...] about Uncover World War II Secrets at The Bottom of The Sea with CuriosityStream’s World Premiere Special “Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship”
Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION: SK-II and Simone Biles Battle World’s Biggest Beauty Troll to Announce Upcoming Release of “VS” – an SK-II Studio Animated Series
After declaring Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION, global prestige skincare brand SK-II is continuing the conversation by joining forces with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles to defeat the world's biggest beauty troll in an epic Times Square Takeover. The stunt announces the upcoming release of "VS"—an SK-II STUDIO Animated Series that brings to life … [Read more...] about Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION: SK-II and Simone Biles Battle World’s Biggest Beauty Troll to Announce Upcoming Release of “VS” – an SK-II Studio Animated Series
Pony Canyon to Host an Audition for a Female Singer to Sing Yuki Kajiura’s Theme Song for “Deemo the Movie”
Pony Canyon K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Takashi Yoshimura) announced the details of the second round of auditions to find an artist to perform the theme song (music and lyrics by Yuki Kajiura) for the animated film "DEEMO THE MOVIE" which is currently in production. The panel of judges will include Yuki Kajiura, Yasunori … [Read more...] about Pony Canyon to Host an Audition for a Female Singer to Sing Yuki Kajiura’s Theme Song for “Deemo the Movie”
June 20-21, 2020 Phantasmic Fest to Focus on Fantastic Art Confab Gathers Eclectic Mix of Sci-Fi, Asian-Inspired Art, Artists
Fans of all things formidably fantastic and phenomenal can collectively find fulfillment the weekend of June 20-21, 2020 at Phantasmic Fest. Phantasmic Fest — a convention and exhibition featuring Asian-Alternative, horror, sci-fi, cyberpunk and fantastical art that brings together the creators of those genres and their fans — will take place at THE LAB, 12838 … [Read more...] about June 20-21, 2020 Phantasmic Fest to Focus on Fantastic Art Confab Gathers Eclectic Mix of Sci-Fi, Asian-Inspired Art, Artists