Oscar Winner A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours) this past week teamed with a variety of musicians and artists for the first of several recording sessions planned around the world in the next month for an amazing new song called "Hands Around the World" in the spirit of the global hit "We Are the World." The song lyrics were written by Stephen … [Read more...] about A.R. Rahman Begins Recording “Hands Around the World” Song to Fundraise Against Climate Change, in Los Angeles
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Muhammad Ali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Rosa Parks are Most Popular Historical Figures in Bamboo Luminaries
Award-winning skill developer Bamboo Learning has released its first report analyzing learner activities on its new, popular Alexa educational trivia game, Bamboo Luminaries. "We believe that insights from our unique data could further deepen our understanding of voice-powered learning," said Irina Fine, co-founder and Head of Content at Bamboo Learning. "We hope … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Rosa Parks are Most Popular Historical Figures in Bamboo Luminaries
CuriosityStream Unearths New Facts and Surprising Revelations in the World Premiere Documentary “Pompeii: Disaster Street”
CuriosityStream, a leading independent global factual media company, announced today that in partnership with Gedeon Programmes and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, it will televise the first large-scale excavation of Pompeii – once known as the crown jewel of the Roman Empire – in Pompeii: Disaster Street, premiering on March 19. Viewers follow archaeologists over 10 months … [Read more...] about CuriosityStream Unearths New Facts and Surprising Revelations in the World Premiere Documentary “Pompeii: Disaster Street”
World’s Largest Sticker Store Launches History of Stickers Museum & Stickers: RePEELed in Innovative Brand Strategy
StickerYou is excited to announce the launch of the History of Stickers Museum and Stickers: RePEELed sticker art exhibition at the world's largest sticker store in Toronto, Canada. Part of an innovative, 3-dimensional brand strategy, the History of Stickers Museum showcases the history, development and influence of the adhesive sticker, from revolutionizing … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Sticker Store Launches History of Stickers Museum & Stickers: RePEELed in Innovative Brand Strategy
Official Mobile App For New XFL Football League Now Available
YinzCam, the industry leading mobile app and software developer based in Pittsburgh, PA, has partnered with the XFL, the new professional football league kicking off February 8, to become the league's official app developer. Now available for iOS and Android devices, the official XFL league app was created with the fan in mind to help introduce the XFL's new … [Read more...] about Official Mobile App For New XFL Football League Now Available
Chris Elena's "Audio Guide" to Make International Premiere at Cinequest's Film & Creativity Festival
Cinequest announced this week that the highly acclaimed Australian short film Audio Guide will make its International Premiere as part of their Film & Creativity Festival program on March 6, 2020. The thought-provoking film will screen at the Silicon Valley festival before each screening of Quinn Armstrong’s feature film, Survival Skills. Audio … [Read more...] about Chris Elena's "Audio Guide" to Make International Premiere at Cinequest's Film & Creativity Festival
YouTube Originals New Learning Series – "The Age of A.I." – Hosted By Robert Downey Jr. releases New Episodes Weekly
Network Media Group Inc. and Network Entertainment Inc. have announced that the new YouTube Originals Learning series, "The Age of A.I." hosted by Robert Downey Jr., was released in December and has more than 37 million views on episode 1 to date. "The Age of A.I." takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of the most transformational technology in the history of … [Read more...] about YouTube Originals New Learning Series – "The Age of A.I." – Hosted By Robert Downey Jr. releases New Episodes Weekly
Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition to Bring Real Perspectives on Criminal Justice to the Classroom
During the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Strayer University, in partnership with The Blackhouse Foundation — a leading voice working to elevate and increase the number of diverse voices in filmmaking — announced the winner of ScriptED, a nationwide competition to discover a talented, up-and-coming scriptwriter who can help bring real perspectives to Strayer’s Criminal … [Read more...] about Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition to Bring Real Perspectives on Criminal Justice to the Classroom
Technical Excellence & Creativity Winners Announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards; Joni Mitchell Receives the Les Paul Innovation Award
Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 18, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Presented by The NAMM Foundation and held annually, the event recognizes the exemplary achievements and innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances, films, … [Read more...] about Technical Excellence & Creativity Winners Announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards; Joni Mitchell Receives the Les Paul Innovation Award
Toon Boom Animation Celebrates Oscar Nominations for Klaus and Hair Love
Netflix’s first original animated feature, Klaus, received a nomination in the Animated Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards. Joining it at the Oscars is Sony Pictures Animation’s Hair Love, nominated in the Animated Short Film category. Both Klaus and Hair Love were created using Toon Boom software, Storyboard Pro and Harmony, which enables small … [Read more...] about Toon Boom Animation Celebrates Oscar Nominations for Klaus and Hair Love