TUV Rheinland Vietnam Boosts Service Offerings with EMC Laboratory

TUV Rheinland Vietnam Boosts Service Offerings with EMC Laboratory

Located in the heart of ASEAN and close to global supply chains, new lab will help multinational firms to diversify their sourcing base in Asia

HUNG YEN, Vietnam, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- TUV Rheinland Vietnam has boosted its service offering in the expanding Vietnam market with the opening of an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) laboratory in Hanoi. The new 1,000 m(2) lab will provide measurement and testing services in accordance with the latest international regulations.

The lab focuses on emission, pulse immunity and radio testing, as well as providing full EMC conformity assessment for a great variety of electrical products. Key features include the first third-party, 10 metre semi-anechoic chamber in the country.

"The launch of the new, state-of-the-art EMC Laboratory underpins our commitment to support the industrial development of Vietnam. We will continue to expand this facility by strengthening its service capabilities and delivery of comprehensive, world-class services to meet customers' needs," said Mr. Ralf Scheller, Member of the Executive Board of Management of TUV Rheinland AG.

TUV Rheinland has focused on Vietnam for a number of reasons. They include political and economic stability and a continuously improving business climate, which has resulted in an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) by world class IT companies from Korea and Japan. Located in the heart of ASEAN and its Economic Community (AEC), Vietnam is also close to global supply chains, which enables multinational firms to diversify their manufacturing base in Asia.

TUV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded 140 years ago. The Group maintains a presence at around 500 locations in 69 countries with 19,000 employees. Annual turnover is EUR 1.7 billion. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, the environment, and technology in nearly all aspects of life. TUV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects and helps to shape processes for companies. Its experts train people in a wide range of careers and industries. To this end, TUV Rheinland employs a global network of approved labs, testing and education centres. Since 2006, TUV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption.

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CONTACT: Wei Mui Yee; Marketing Director, Asia Pacific; weimui.yee@tuv.com; +65-6562-8750 Ext 3355; Thanh Thi Kim Pham, Marketing Executive, thanh.pham@tuv.com, +84-83-842-0600 Ext 160


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Stock price of Hong Kong-listed ShiFang Holding rises dramatically when three highly-respected Chinese filmmakers join the firm

Stock price of Hong Kong-listed ShiFang Holding rises dramatically when three highly-respected Chinese filmmakers join the firm

"Ip Man 3" producer Shi Jianxiang appointed as ShiFang Holding's board chairman

HONG KONG, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong-listed publishing and advertising firm ShiFang Holding Limited (HKSE: 01831.HK) recently announced the appointment of "Ip Man 3" producer Shi Jianxiang as chairman of its board of directors, effective February 25, 2016. Mr. Shi has also been named as executive director of the company and member of its Nominating Committee.

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ShiFang Holding entered the Chinese film market when the firm invested 110 million yuan (approx. US$16.7 million) in acquiring 55 percent of the rights to the net box office revenue in mainland China of the 3D Ip Man film from Shanghai Hehe Film Investment. Hong Kong's well-known director and filmmaker Hsiao-ming Hsu has accepted the position of CEO, while See-Yuen Ng, the AFA Lifetime Achievement Award winner who has been hailed as the godfather of Hong Kong films, has been appointed as an independent company director. On the heels of the announcement of these appointments, in just 4 short months (since October 2015) the stock has risen from HK$0.425 (approx. US$0.05) to HK$3.75 (approx. US$0.48), despite the downward trend of the overall market. The market value of the company has grown from less than HK$550 million (approx. US$70.4 million) last October to HK$4.1 billion (approx. US$525 million) as of the end of the trading day on February 26, 2016. The performance in the stock market demonstrates the faith of investors in the new business model and their upbeat prognosis for the company's future.

With Mr. Shi, one of the most influential filmmakers in China, joining the firm as chairman, a strong team of three highly-respected Chinese filmmakers, including Hsiao-ming Hsu and See-Yuen Ng, is now at the helm. The team bought the copyright to "Ip Man 3" on behalf of the company, reflecting their strong confidence in the film's box office results in mainland China. Executive director and CEO Hsu said, "The company plans to focus on three areas in 2016: the business model, investments and distribution. On the one hand, the company plans to combine filmmaking with online and appropriate financial backing in a move to open up more opportunities in mainland China, now the second largest market worldwide in terms box office revenues. On the other hand, the company will invest in excellent screenplays as they are regarded as the most productive force in the film market. Lastly, the company intends to add financial support to the traditional distribution of films and leverage online big data as a strategy to enhance the precision in terms of the targeting of film distribution with the expectation of doubling the box office receipts of the films it produces. "

These moves were made possible thanks to robust access to capital, a wide social network, the rich experience brought on board by the trio of filmmakers, as well as the increasing growth of China's domestic movie market. In addition to first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, box-office sales in second and third-tier cities across China have continued to rise, while the market demonstrates further strong market potential. The excellent IP-based content of "Ip Man 3" as well as the participation of renowned kung fu stars, among them Donnie Yen and Zhang Jin, as well as boxing legend Mike Tyson, serve to assure strong results at the box office. As opposed to Pegasus Entertainment Holdings, the main recipient of ticket sales from the first two episodes of the Ip Man film series, sales of which took place mainly in Hong Kong, the trio of filmmakers now expect the lion's share of the box office income for "Ip Man 3" to come from mainland China, foretelling rosy prospects for the firm. The multiplier effect as a result of a comprehensive approach by means of directly profiting from "Ip Man 3" and the additional injection of capital is expected to lead to an upgrade in the quality of production and an increased focus on the profitability of traditional movies. Based on the closing price as of last week, Pegasus Entertainment Holdings' market value stood at HK$1,363 million, down 10 percent since the beginning of 2016.

Taking "The Mermaid," a new box office blockbuster with sales of more than 3 billion yuan, as an example, it remains an unknown whether the movie will earn HK$60 million in Hong Kong. However, "Ip Man 3" has already posted combined ticket sales of HK$60.05 million in that market. As opposed to "The Mermaid's" lackluster response in overseas markets, "Ip Man 3" has recorded global box office sales of US$35 million (or 240 million yuan) thanks to the popularity of Chinese kung fu among foreign audiences, making it the best-selling Chinese movie in 2015 outside of Hong Kong and mainland China. The Chinese-language movie also has set a new box-office record in Southeast Asia, just one among several of the records that the commercial performance of this movie is expected to break.

Shi Jianxiang, executive producer of "Ip Man 3," said: "We are here to produce Chinese-language movies featuring Chinese culture and characters. The heritage of a nation is also the heritage of our planet and should be shared by all." "Ip Man 3," which will hit mainland theatres on March 4, is positioned to quickly gain popularity among audiences again due to deep roots into Chinese culture and the movie-going public's recognition of the film's core values. The fact that other promising movies have chosen to adjust their release dates for various reasons will help "Ip Man 3" become the best-selling blockbuster for March and earn similar ticket sales as "The Mermaid."

Notably, in addition to "Ip Man 3," Shanghai Hehe Film Investment's 3D epic war blockbuster movie "The Bombing" calls for 700 million yuan in funding, 500 million yuan of which is already in place, representing the biggest investment to date in a Chinese-language 3D film. Given the huge investment and the impossibility in predicting the resulting income, all eyes will be on executive producer Shi's efforts to apply the financial management model behind "Ip Man 3" into "The Bombing."

"The Bombing" is currently in post-production. Under Mr. Shi's guidance, the production team appointed South Korea-based Macrograph to produce the film's special effects and Technicolor USA to handle the film's sound effects and dubbing. In addition, US-based post-production firm Company 3 was appointed as post lighting designer while leading Hollywood, California-based film promotion firm BLT Communications has led the production of the posters and promotional trailers. "The Bombing" is scheduled to be screened worldwide in the second half of 2016.

Additionally, Mr. Shi is also executive producer of "The Expendables 4," the latest installment of the series. His efforts are all part of a plan to map out a grand blueprint for the next stage of development of the Chinese-language movie industry, which will start with the first screening of the highly anticipated "Ip Man 3" in mainland China on March 4, 2016.

Additional information:

About Shi Jianxiang
As vice chairman of the China Culture Administration Association and the China Film Foundation, Shi Jianxiang is one of the most powerful Chinese filmmakers and has been named the Sino-US cultural exchange ambassador. He produced "Ip Man 3" and "The Bombing." Mr. Shi is also the Chinese executive producer of "The Expendables 4." In his role as chairman of Shanghai KUAILU Investment (Group), he received the Shanghai Charity Star award.

About Hsiao-ming Hsu
Hsiao-ming Hsu, a well-known director, actor and singer in Hong Kong, is the current founding president of Hong Kong Televisioners Association. He received the Global Outstanding Chinese award in 2013. He served as senior vice president at Asia Television, chief executive officer of Emperor Motion Pictures, executive director at i-CABLE Entertainment, chief operating officer of Hong Kong Satellite TV and president of Sundream Motion Pictures.

About See-Yuen Ng
See-Yuen Ng, a leading filmmaker, director and producer in Hong Kong, is known as the godfather of Hong Kong films. He is chairman of both Seasonal Film and chairman of UME. He won the Justice of the Peace and Bronze Bauhinia Star awarded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

About "The Bombing"
"The Bombing" will be backed by the biggest investment ever in the Chinese film industry's 111 years of development. It is China's first 3D epic war blockbuster movie to be screened worldwide. Leading Chinese and international film stars are part of the cast, including Bruce Willis, Adrien Brody, Liu Ye, Fan Bingbing, Song Seung Heon, William Chan, Nicholas Tse, Chen Daoming and Liu Xiaoqing. The Oscar-winning producers joined the production of the film and Mel Gibson served as art director. Investment in the film is expected to total 700 million yuan, 500 million yuan of which is already in place. With 40,000 electric squibs for fireworks, 2,500 kilograms of gunpowder and 2,000 liters worth of gasoline bombs used in the production of the film, "The Bombing" includes 12 air battles as well as a plethora of aerial bombings, a war carried out in the skies, and several disasters and fight scenes assuring the delivery of a star-studded and classic blockbuster movie. The movie showcases some of the most realistic, horror-packed scenes in full panorama with scenes shot from the air, on the ground, underwater, on the road, from moving vehicles and underground, with each scene ensuring the moviegoer a thorough and all-encompassing 3D experience.

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SBS Miami Radio Stations, Zeta 92.3FM And La Nueva I95.7FM Supports Operation Smile "Da Una Sonrisa. Cambia Una Vida Para Siempre" Radiothon

SBS Miami Radio Stations, Zeta 92.3FM And La Nueva I95.7FM Supports Operation Smile "Da Una Sonrisa. Cambia Una Vida Para Siempre" Radiothon

ZETA 92.3FM AND LA NUEVA I95.7FM EXPECTS TO COLLECT 209 SMILES ON TUESDAY MARCH 1ST, 2016 FROM OUR LOYAL AUDIENCE FROM 6AM TO 7PM (EST)

MIAMI, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hispanic community in the South Florida area will be calling their favorite radio stations WCMQ-FM Zeta 92.3FM and WRMA-FM La Nueva I 95.7FM on Tuesday, March 1(st) 2016 from 6am to 7pm, to support the inaugural Operation Smile "Da una Sonrisa. Cambia una vida para siempre" radiothon benefiting "Operation Smile" the international children's medical charity that provides free life-changing surgeries for children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial malformations.

The radiothon will take place with two of the most listened to radio stations in the south Florida market, the event is set to raise more than 209 smiles to support the Operation Smile mission: with a global network of thousands of credentialed medical volunteers from more than 80 countries, dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children from more than 60 countries.

The two participating radio stations WCMQ-FM Zeta 92.3FM and WRMA-FM La Nueva I 95.7FM from Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. are based in Miami, Florida. Because of successful events like these, no family ever receives a bill from Operation Smile for treatment, travel, housing or food, because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

Operation Smile has provided more than 220,000 free surgical procedures for children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.

"Joining the lifesaving mission of Operation Smile was an easy choice. I knew our listeners would be supportive, but their generosity will exceed our expectations," said Carolina Santamarina, VP of Sales & General Manager of SBS Miami.

Tuesday March 1(st), 2016, our own Operation Smile, "Da una Sonrisa. Cambia una vida para siempre"- radiothon will have the support of Zeta's 92.3FM popular and well-known DJ's and talent, including Oscar Haza, Orietta De Luque, Caferro, and Chu Diaz from the morning show "Ahora con Oscar Haza", Adrian Mesa, Laurita Garcia and Omar Moynelo from "El Cañonazo de la Tarde". As well as La Nueva I95.7FM personalities, Humberto Rodriguez "El Gato" and Monica Pasqualotto from "El Show del Gato", Stefanny Ramirez "Shefy", DJ Lazaro Lorenzo from the afternoon show, who will be present to entertain and encourage listeners to make a donation to Operation Smile. One hundred percent of the funds raised during this radiothon will support Operation Smile.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to an organization that provides quality healthcare treatments for our kids and their families," said Jesus Salas, EVP of Programming of SBS. "Our WCMQ-FM Zeta 92.3FM and WRMA-FM La Nueva I 95.7FM listeners have given generously over the years and we're looking forward to another great radiothon again this year!"

For more information about, Operation Smile, "Da una Sonrisa. Cambia una vida para siempre"-or to make a donation, visit http://i95fm.lamusica.com/eventos/operation-smile , http://zeta92.lamusica.com/eventos/operation-smile or call (844)-Donemos (366-3667).

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.:

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment Company in the United States. SBS owns and operates 20 radio stations in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Spanish Oldies and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 100 affiliated stations reaching 88% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. The Company also owns and operates MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns 21 bilingual websites, including Lamusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About Operation Smile:

Operation Smile, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an international medical charity with a presence in more than 60 countries, whose global network of thousands of credentialed medical volunteers from more than 80 countries is dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children. Since its founding in 1982, Operation Smile has provided more than 220,000 free surgical procedures for children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. To build long-term sufficiency in resource poor environments, Operation Smile trains doctors and local medical professionals in its partner countries so they are empowered to treat their local communities. Operation Smile also donates medical equipment, supplies and provides year-round medical treatment through its worldwide centers.

Media Contact for SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)
vgomez@sbscorporate.com
(786) 394-9000 ext. 1144

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Canadians Love Oscar as 5.5 Million Viewers Make THE OSCARS® the Most-Watched in Two Years on CTV

Canadians Love Oscar as 5.5 Million Viewers Make THE OSCARS® the Most-Watched in Two Years on CTV

- THE OSCARS win the day with total viewers and in all key demos, with nearly 13 million viewers watching some or all of the live broadcast -

- ETALK delivered homegrown coverage during ETALK AT THE OSCARS, which was watched by 1.2 million viewers on CTV and provides a full Oscar recap, including exclusive interviews with newly minted Oscar-winners, tonight at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV -

- E! is the #1 Canadian Entertainment Specialty Network during LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET: THE 2016 ACADEMY AWARDS(®), and a special Oscar edition of FASHION POLICE airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT -

- On Twitter, #etalkredcarpet, #Oscars, and Oscar-related topics trend across Canada -

- Viewers can visit CTV.ca to catch the buzzed-about must-see moments from the night, as well as the full OSCARS broadcast, backstage videos, and more -

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TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - During a golden night that featured Canadian presenters, performers, and nominees, THE OSCARS became the #1 program of the day in Canada with 5.5 million viewers on CTV preliminary overnight data from Numeris confirms. Leading the day not only with total viewers but also in all key demos and in all metered markets, THE OSCARS delivered a 51% share with one in two English-language Canadians who were watching TV last night tuning into the 3.5-hour broadcast. Up 5% over last year's Oscar ceremony with total viewers, THE OSCARS also saw growth in the key A25-54 (+10%) and A18-49 (+6%) demos, and was the most-watched broadcast since 2014. In all, nearly 13 million unique viewers watched some or all of the live broadcast.

A closer look at Numeris preliminary data for Sunday:


-- Viewership for THE OSCARS peaked with 6.2 million viewers at 10:31 p.m.
ET as host Chris Rock talked to movie goers in Compton, CA, which led
into the Best Supporting Actor Award for Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies).
-- The program drew huge ratings in key markets earning double digits with
total viewers and all key demos;
-- Toronto - 21 rating with total viewers, a 20.2 for A18-34, 19.4 for
A18-49, and 19.6 for A25-54
-- Vancouver - 20.6 rating with total viewers, 18.6 for A18-34, 20.2
for A18-49, and 21.8 for A25-54
-- Montréal - 23.5 rating with total viewers, 17.9 for A18-34, 19.5
for A18-49 and a 19.3 for A25-54
-- OSCARS OPENING CEREMONY: LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET ranked as the #2
program of the day with total viewers and in all key demos with 2.7
million viewers.
-- In all metered markets, OSCARS OPENING CEREMONY: LIVE FROM THE RED
CARPET was the #2 entertainment show among total viewers and in all key
demos.
-- With 1.2 million viewers, ETALK AT THE OSCARS becomes the second-highest
audience on record for the show.
-- E!'s signature LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET: THE 2016 ACADEMY AWARDS
averaged 252,000 total viewers, making E! the #1 Canadian Entertainment
Specialty Network among total viewers, the key A18-49, A25-54 demos, and
all the female demos during its 5:30-8:30 p.m. timeslot.
-- Overall, E!'s COUNTDOWN TO THE RED CARPET, LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET, and
E! AFTER PARTY specials reached nearly 1.4 million Canadians.


With social media buzzing throughout the night, both #etalkredcarpet, #Oscars, and Oscar-related topics were trending across Canada. On CTV.ca, authenticated live stream views of THE OSCARS broadcast were up 73% over 2015, and the Oscars.CTV.ca site also saw growth with page views up by 50% and visits up 65% over 2015 on award show day*. Viewers can catch-up on the must-see unforgettable moments, awards and acceptance speeches, the best of host Chris Rock, the thank you cam, as well as the full Oscar broadcast, and more at CTV.ca.

Tonight, the coverage continues in one of ETALK's biggest broadcasts of the year with a special Oscar-edition airing at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and CTV GO, and 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Two and CTV GO. Bringing viewers a full recap of Hollywood's biggest night, the ETALK team, including Ben Mulroney, Danielle Graham, Lainey Lui, and Jessi Cruickshank, report on location from outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the most buzzed-about after parties, backstage moments, and exclusive red carpet highlights not seen during Sunday night's live broadcast. ETALK's exclusive red carpet interviews include 2016 Oscar winners Brie Larson (Room), Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies), Adam McKay (The Big Short), Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith (Spectre), along with Jacob Tremblay (Room), Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight), Whoopi Goldberg (THE VIEW), Stephan Moccio (Fifty Shades of Grey), George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road), Mindy Kaling (Inside Out), Andy Serkis (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), and more.

ETALK's L.A. Correspondent Jessi Cruickshank also brings viewers exclusive party highlights from Elton John's annual post-Oscar bash, and Canada's #1 entertainment news show goes behind the velvet rope at this year's Governor's Ball and Vanity Fair parties. The show also includes ETALK's new @JESSI segment, where Cruickshank breaks down all the unforgettable Oscar moments that broke the Internet during THE OSCARS - tracking every like, trend, tweet, and Instagram post that blew up on social media. ETALK's award season coverage continues with the upcoming Canadian Screen Awards and JUNO Awards.

Also airing tonight (Feb. 29) is a special Oscar edition of E!'s hit series FASHION POLICE (8 p.m. ET/PT on E!), made famous by the iconic and indelible Joan Rivers. Style savvy panelists Melissa Rivers, Giuliana Rancic, Brad Goreski, Margaret Cho, and guest host Tim Gunn break down celebrity fashions and highlight the good, the bad, and the WTF moments from last night.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:


Twitter:
@CTV_PR
@CTV_Television
@etalkCTV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences - @TheAcademy

Ben Mulroney - @BenMulroney

Danielle Graham - @DanielleGraham

Lainey - @LaineyGossip

Traci Melchor - @stayfabulous

Devon Soltendieck - @DSoltendieck

Liz Trinnear - @liztrinnear

Jessi Cruickshank - @JESSI

Facebook:
Facebook.com/CTV
Facebook.com/etalkCTV

Instagram:
@BellMediaPR
@CTV_Television
@etalkCTV

About CTV
CTV is Canada's #1 private broadcaster. Featuring a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming, CTV has been Canada's most-watched television network for the past 14 years in a row. CTV is a division of Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. Bell Media is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. More information about CTV can be found on the network's website at CTV.ca.

Source: Numeris, overnight vs. overnight. CTV electronic audience databases incorporate data beginning in 1994. Audiences prior to August 31, 2009 based on BBM Nielsen Media Research Mark II meters.

*Source: Omniture Global Suite, February 2015 vs. February 2016

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CONTACT: Matthew Almeida, CTV Networks, 416.384.2629 or matthew.almeida@bellmedia.ca; Jessica Charbonneau, CTV Networks, 416.384.3016 or jessica.charbonneau@bellmedia.ca; Christy Sullivan, CTV Networks, 416.384.3624 or christy.sullivan@bellmedia.ca


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Willow TV to Broadcast and Live Stream International Cricket Council (ICC) Events, starting with the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 next month

Willow TV to Broadcast and Live Stream International Cricket Council (ICC) Events, starting with the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 next month

- First ever broadcast of Major ICC Cricket tournament on TV in the United States

- All 35 matches of men's tournament to air live on the Willow cricket channel

- Every match also streamed live on Willow's TV Everywhere service

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Willow TV International is planning the most comprehensive multi-platform coverage ever in the United States of the International Cricket Council (ICC) events, starting with the ICC World Twenty20 when the 2016 tournament kicks off in India on March 8. All 35 matches from the men's tournament and 11 matches from the women's tournament will be televised live on the Willow cricket channel in high definition between March 8 and April 3, 2016.

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This is the first time a U.S. television network will broadcast the entire tournament live, highlighting cricket's growing popularity in the country. With marquee matchups throughout the tournament, Willow's broadcast of the tournament is expected to attract unprecedented television audiences for cricket in the United States.

The ICC World Twenty20 is the world's premier Twenty20 cricket tournament. This is the sixth edition of the tournament, and the first to be hosted by India. This nation-versus-nation tournament is designed with a view to globalizing cricket by attracting new audiences and features an innovative format that integrates the men's and women's competitions. Sixteen men's teams and ten women's teams will compete across 8 venues in India, making this the biggest cricket tournament ever.

With Willow's TV Everywhere service, authenticated subscribers can also access all the exciting action from the tournament on their computers, tablets and smartphones.

"We are excited to provide unparalleled coverage of the ICC World Twenty20 live to sports fans in the United States," said Vijay Srinivasan, CEO of Willow TV International. "As one of the fastest growing sports networks in the US, it is our mission to bring the best international cricket live to American audiences. Previous tournaments of the stature of the ICC events have only been available as pay-per-view, so to have the entire tournaments live on our network is a significant milestone for cricket in the U.S."

Campbell Jamieson, ICC General Manager - Commercial, added: "The extensive coverage promised from Willow for the ICC World Twenty20 demonstrates the spirit and commitment of the partnership. ICC is looking forward to capitalizing on the growing popularity of cricket in the United States, supported by broadcast initiatives from Willow, to make cricket the World's Favorite Sport."

The ICC awarded its global audio-visual rights for ICC events from 2015-2023 to Star Middle East. "We are particularly excited to bring cricket home to American audiences in a supreme broadcasting format. This is a first for viewers in America and the partnership with Willow TV International is a significant long-term commitment towards the sport and engaging public interest in a targeted and sustainable manner. We are hoping cricket grips America by storm and fulfills the dream of a growing number of cricket fans who enjoy watching the game as much as they enjoy playing it," said a Star Middle East spokesperson.

Future ICC events scheduled for coverage by Willow include the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup, the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, the 2018 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 and the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

The Willow cricket channel is available on the leading satellite, cable, IPTV and over-the-top internet video platforms across the United States.

About Willow
Willow TV International, Inc. is the premier broadcaster of cricket in the U.S. Willow distributes a high definition linear television channel dedicated exclusively to cricket in the U.S., and provides television and digital production services to its global partners. Willow is an Official Broadcast Partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and several major international cricket boards and leagues.

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DiCaprio Wins and So Does Arikara

DiCaprio Wins and So Does Arikara

NEW TOWN, N.D., Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MHA Language Project congratulates Leonardo DiCaprio on his Academy Award for The Revenant and has invited him to participate in a traditional buffalo hunt and recognition ceremony during the upcoming MHA Summer Institute. The event will celebrate the revitalization of the Arikara language, due in part to the film's success.

The Revenant takes a critical step towards giving indigenous languages the chance to be heard. Featured prominently in the film, the Arikara language is one of the three languages spoken on North Dakota's Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, part of the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Nation.

The film brought a surge of interest to the Arikara language, or Sáhnis as it is called by its speakers. Tribal members, especially youth, have joined language programs and classes in record numbers. The MHA Nation is spearheading the preservation of Arikara language and culture through the "MHA Language Project".

The Project is establishing a system for creating and supporting new speakers of MHA languages, including the annual MHA Summer Institute - a place where teachers and learners of MHA Languages can gather to learn cutting-edge teaching methodologies, create language-learning materials and foster a positive learning environment

"I feel blessed to be a part of such a huge production," said Loren Yellow Bird Sr., Arikara expert and a language consultant on The Revenant. "Leonardo and Alejandro, have allowed our history, culture and language to be seen by the world. [Now it is] our people who will need to forge ahead and continue this work for future generations."

MHA Language Project is a project of the MHA Nation Tribal Education Department, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, NHSC Native American Studies and The Language Conservancy. The project aims to create as many new fluent speakers of Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara as possible using best-practice solutions.

For more information: http://www.arikara.org/

The Language Conservancy (TLC) is leading the revitalization of endangered Native American languages across the U.S. by providing critical support to tribal education departments, schools, and by increasing public awareness on the crisis of disappearing languages.

For more information on The Language Conservancy visit http://www.languageconservancy.org/





SOURCE The Language Conservancy

The Language Conservancy

CONTACT: Wil Meya, Executive Director, The Language Conservancy, meya@languageconservancy.org, 202-640-2280


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Direct Media Power, Inc. Counter Sues Radio One, Inc. for Copyright Infringement, Tortious Interference and Breach of Contract

Direct Media Power, Inc. Counter Sues Radio One, Inc. for Copyright Infringement, Tortious Interference and Breach of Contract

CHICAGO, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Media Power, Inc., the largest liquidator of unsold media in the U.S., has filed a Counter Complaint for Breach of Contract and Copyright Infringement and Tortious Interference against Radio One, Inc., one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies.

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Direct Media Power, through its attorneys, has filed a breach of contract counter suit, with the additional claims of tortious interference and contributory copyright infringement against Radio One, Inc., a national broadcast media company.

Direct Media Power, Inc., one of the largest broadcast radio pay-per-call advertiser in the country is seeking compensatory damages and injunctive relief, claiming Radio One breached a media contract for radio airtime, as well as willfully continuing to sell and use the copyright-protected assets, of Direct Media Power, Inc., which interfered with the economic advantage of such assets.

The lawsuit claims that Direct Media Power, Inc. contracted with Radio One to run a specified and limited number of commercials on a weekly basis for the various brands of Direct Media Power and their clients, and that during the contract period Radio One aired a significantly greater number of radio spots which greatly exceeded the contracted amount. Through the contract period Direct Media Power paid Radio One a total of $2,185,257 for the contracted air time, however Radio One claims they are owed sums far above the contracted amount. In addition, the suit also alleges that Radio One would routinely submit invoices several months after air dates which would make it next to impossible for Direct Media Power to collect from its clients, Radio One would double and triple bill for the same spots on various invoices and Radio One would routinely bill Direct Media Power for spots that were not Direct Media Power owned commercials.

Additionally, the lawsuit is claiming that Radio One has violated the copyright protection laws, through its willful and continued use of protected assets of Direct Media Power, by continuing to run radio spots produced with the radio scripts and subsequent creative execution owned and copyrighted by Direct Media Power outside of the agreed to media agreement, and from which Direct Media Power is receiving no economic benefit.

The suit seeks injunctive relief and compensatory damages from Radio One for its violation of Direct Media Power's copyright protected assets, loss of economic benefit from the ongoing use of these assets, and relief from damages claimed by Radio One for monies due for airtime used above and beyond the contract agreement.

About Direct Media Power
Direct Media Power, Inc. (DMP) is one of the nation's largest privately owned liquidator of unsold prime commercial radio airtime, from every major National Radio Network and 100's of local radio stations nationwide. Established in 2010, located Wood Dale, IL Direct Media Power is a full service provider that specializes in providing its clients with access to unsold liquidated media at the lowest possible rates which translates to a higher return on their marketing investment. In addition to media services, Direct Media Power also provides complete creative production, call center/teleservices, and media response analytics which is unique in the industry. http://directmediapower.com

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Denny Esford, Esq., of Windy City Trial Group at 312-283-8222, or via e-mail at denny@windycitytrialgroup.com

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YOU On Demand Confirms Business Will Not Be Impacted by China's New Online Publishing Rules

YOU On Demand Confirms Business Will Not Be Impacted by China's New Online Publishing Rules

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: YOD) ("YOU On Demand" or "YOD" or the "Company"), a Video On Demand ("VOD") service provider delivering Hollywood movies & premium content to TV and mobile screens in China, does not view its business to be impacted by the Administrative Provisions on Online Publishing Services ("New Publishing Services Rules") issued by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT") and the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television ("SAPPRFT") on February 15, 2016.

On February 15, 2016, MIIT and SAPPRFT released the codified New Publishing Services Rules, under which foreign entities and Sino-foreign joint venture organizations continue to be prohibited from operating online publishing services and engaging in original or adapted content distribution, including but not limited to: text, images, games, animation, audio records and videos. The New Publishing Services Rules also emphasize regulation of content publication through online mediums. The effective date for the announced regulation is March 10, 2016. Based on management's assessment, the New Publishing Services Rules will not have an impact on YOU On Demand's business operations or financial position.

YOU On Demand, through its domestic entities, has historically adopted processes that follow Chinese laws and regulations for online publishing including obtaining the proper content approval from SAPPRFT, or its designated agencies, to ensure that the relevant government clearances have been obtained for any and all content distributed by the Company. Bruno Wu, Chairman of YOU On Demand, commented: "The codified regulation is not introducing any new rules for the media industry in China. It has simply re-affirmed that YOU On Demand has been operating correctly and in compliance by implementing consistent business practices that adhere to the SAPPRFT approval process. As the Company moves forward to develop its strategy from a content distribution business to a fully-integrated media services ecosystem, we believe that these strengthened regulations will evolve into new business opportunities for YOU On Demand."

Mingcheng Tao, CEO of the Company, stated: "YOU On Demand is not, and has never been, a company that exploits gray areas in the Chinese regulations and therefore, our business operations are not affected by announcements from government authorities on the implementation of rules that were already in place. We will continue to work within the guidelines mandated by SAPPRFT to ensure we remain compliant with industry rules and regulations and we will frequently review the Company's business practices to minimize our risks and maximize value for our shareholders."

About YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc. (http://corporate.yod.com)

YOU On Demand (NASDAQ: YOD), is a leading multi-platform entertainment service company delivering premium content, including leading Hollywood movie titles, to customers across China via Subscription Video On Demand and Transactional Video On Demand. The Company has secured alliances with leading global media operators and content developers. YOU On Demand has content distribution agreements in place with many of Hollywood's top studios including Disney Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures, NBC Universal Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, Miramax, as well as a broad selection of the best content from Chinese filmmakers. The Company has a comprehensive end-to-end secure delivery system, governmental partnerships and approvals and offers additional value-added services. YOU On Demand has strategic partnerships with the largest media entities in China, a highly experienced management team with international background and expertise in Cable, Television, Film, Digital Media, Internet and Telecom. YOU On Demand is headquartered in both New York, NY and Beijing, China.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward looking statements." All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects", "will", "may", "anticipate", "estimate", "project", "would", "could" or similar expressions or the negative of these terms, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the impact of the New Publishing Services Rules on the Company's operations or financial position, the continued compliance with applicable industry rules and regulations as well as statements regarding new business opportunities for the Company due to the strengthened regulations. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risk factors, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

CONTACT:

Jason Finkelstein

YOU On Demand

212-206-1216

jason.finkelstein@yod.com

@youondemand

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Stuttering Back in the Spotlight at the Oscars

Stuttering Back in the Spotlight at the Oscars

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Stuttering Foundation congratulates the film Stutterer on its win for Short Film (Live Action) at the 88(th) annual Academy Awards.

"Once again, it was a triumphant evening for the stuttering community at the Oscars," said Jane Fraser, Stuttering Foundation president. "When The King's Speech won several Academy Awards in 2011, it thrust stuttering into the national spotlight and allowed us to engage audiences around the world. With Stutterer's win this year, we are once again afforded the immense opportunity to educate and inform people about stuttering.

"We salute tonight's Oscar winners, including writer and director Benjamin Cleary, producers Serena Armitage and Shan Christopher Ogilvie, actor Matthew Needham, and the entire cast and crew for crafting an honest portrayal of a person who stutters. No one watching this film can help but be profoundly moved by the struggles of this young man to communicate on every level."

Foundation Spokesperson Jane Fraser
Jane Fraser is president of The Stuttering Foundation and co-author of If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents, 8th edition. She is also vice president of the Action for Stammering Children, Michael Palin Centre, London.

About the Stuttering Foundation
Malcolm Fraser, a successful businessman and stutterer, established and endowed the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation in 1947. The Stuttering Foundation provides a toll-free helpline, 800-992-9392, and free online resources on its Website, www.StutteringHelp.org, including services, referrals and support to people who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.



SOURCE The Stuttering Foundation

The Stuttering Foundation

CONTACT: Greg Wilson, greg@curleycompany.com, (571) 239-7474

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SABAN'S POWER RANGERS TO BEGIN PRODUCTION TODAY

SABAN'S POWER RANGERS TO BEGIN PRODUCTION TODAY

Starring Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger, RJ Cyler as the Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott as the Pink Ranger, Becky G as the Yellow Ranger and Ludi Lin as the Black Ranger

Elizabeth Banks Stars as Rita Repulsa

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, announced that production on Saban's Power Rangers will commence today in Vancouver. The film stars Elizabeth Banks as arch-villain Rita Repulsa, along with new Power Rangers Dacre Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, Becky G, and Ludi Lin. The film is a production of Lionsgate and Saban Brands.

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Saban's Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.

The film stars Dacre Montgomery (A Few Less Men) as Jason the Red Ranger, RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) as Billy the Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott (The 33) as Kimberly the Pink Ranger, Becky G (Empire) as Trini the Yellow Ranger, Ludi Lin (Monster Hunt) as Zack the Black Ranger, and Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games franchise) as Rita Repulsa.

Directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac),Saban's Power Rangers is written by John Gatins (Kong: Skull Island, Real Steel), Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama (Dracula Untold), Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor), and Max Landis (Chronicle). Producers are Power Rangers creator Haim Saban, Brian Casentini (Power Rangers TVseries), Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen (The Twilight Saga, The Fault in Our Stars, The Maze Runner franchise).

Allison Shearmur (The Hunger Games franchise; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)and Brent O'Connor (Warcraft) serve as executive producers. Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron; Now You See Me)is the composer and Kelli Jones (Straight Outta Compton, Sons of Anarchy)is the costume designer. Set decorator is Oscar-nominated Hamish Purdy (The Revenant) and stunt coordinator is Paul Jennings (Game of Thrones, San Andreas, The Dark Knight). Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, District 9) is in charge of suit design and visual effects. Andrew Menzies (Fury, X-Men)is the production designer and Director of Photography is Matt Lloyd (Daredevil, Cop Car).

ABOUT LIONSGATE
Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms, video games and international distribution and sales. The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black, the multiple Emmy Award-winning drama Mad Men, the hit broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication successes The Wendy Williams Show and Celebrity Name Game (with FremantleMedia), the breakout series The Royals and the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual.

Its feature film business has been fueled by such successes as the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the first two installments of the Divergent franchise, Sicario, The Age of Adaline, CBS/Lionsgate's The DUFF, John Wick, Now You See Me, Roadside Attractions' Love & Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Lionsgate/Codeblack Films' Addicted and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. www.lionsgate.com

ABOUT SABAN BRANDS
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) acquires and develops a world-class portfolio of properties in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors. SB applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, media, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail to markets worldwide and consumers of all ages. Saban Brands Entertainment Group (SBEG) develops innovative branded content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms. SBEG's growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia, La Banda and others in development. Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG) drives major expansion within the company's diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. SBLG's portfolio currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo and Piping Hot. SB operates a global network of offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Sydney. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

Media Contact:

Joanna Massey
310-255-3602
JMassey@Lionsgate.com

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SABAN'S POWER RANGERS TO BEGIN PRODUCTION TODAY

SABAN'S POWER RANGERS TO BEGIN PRODUCTION TODAY

Starring Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger, RJ Cyler as the Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott as the Pink Ranger, Becky G as the Yellow Ranger and Ludi Lin as the Black Ranger

Elizabeth Banks Stars as Rita Repulsa

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 29, 2016 /CNW/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, announced that production on Saban's Power Rangers will commence today in Vancouver. The film stars Elizabeth Banks as arch-villain Rita Repulsa, along with new Power Rangers Dacre Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, Becky G, and Ludi Lin. The film is a production of Lionsgate and Saban Brands.

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Saban's Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.

The film stars Dacre Montgomery (A Few Less Men) as Jason the Red Ranger, RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) as Billy the Blue Ranger, Naomi Scott (The 33) as Kimberly the Pink Ranger, Becky G (Empire) as Trini the Yellow Ranger, Ludi Lin (Monster Hunt) as Zack the Black Ranger, and Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games franchise) as Rita Repulsa.

Directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac),Saban's Power Rangers is written by John Gatins (Kong: Skull Island, Real Steel), Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama (Dracula Untold), Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class, Thor), and Max Landis (Chronicle). Producers are Power Rangers creator Haim Saban, Brian Casentini (Power Rangers TVseries), Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen (The Twilight Saga, The Fault in Our Stars, The Maze Runner franchise).

Allison Shearmur (The Hunger Games franchise; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)and Brent O'Connor (Warcraft) serve as executive producers. Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron; Now You See Me)is the composer and Kelli Jones (Straight Outta Compton, Sons of Anarchy)is the costume designer. Set decorator is Oscar-nominated Hamish Purdy (The Revenant) and stunt coordinator is Paul Jennings (Game of Thrones, San Andreas, The Dark Knight). Weta Workshop (The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, District 9) is in charge of suit design and visual effects. Andrew Menzies (Fury, X-Men)is the production designer and Director of Photography is Matt Lloyd (Daredevil, Cop Car).

ABOUT LIONSGATE
Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms, video games and international distribution and sales. The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black, the multiple Emmy Award-winning drama Mad Men, the hit broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication successes The Wendy Williams Show and Celebrity Name Game (with FremantleMedia), the breakout series The Royals and the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual.

Its feature film business has been fueled by such successes as the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the first two installments of the Divergent franchise, Sicario, The Age of Adaline, CBS/Lionsgate's The DUFF, John Wick, Now You See Me, Roadside Attractions' Love & Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Lionsgate/Codeblack Films' Addicted and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. www.lionsgate.com

ABOUT SABAN BRANDS
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) acquires and develops a world-class portfolio of properties in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors. SB applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, media, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail to markets worldwide and consumers of all ages. Saban Brands Entertainment Group (SBEG) develops innovative branded content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms. SBEG's growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia, La Banda and others in development. Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG) drives major expansion within the company's diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. SBLG's portfolio currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo and Piping Hot. SB operates a global network of offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Sydney. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

Media Contact:

Joanna Massey
310-255-3602
JMassey@Lionsgate.com

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SiriusXM Executives to Present at Investor Conferences

SiriusXM Executives to Present at Investor Conferences



NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM today announced that David Frear, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to speak at the 2016 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, March 2, at approximately 2:30 pm PT.

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In addition, Jim Meyer, Chief Executive Officer, is expected to present at the 2016 Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL on Tuesday, March 8, at approximately 10:05 am ET.

An audio webcast of both presentations will be available via the Investor Relations section of the company's website, www.siriusxm.com.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio company measured by revenue and has 29.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and offers commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment, and a wide-range of Latin music, sports and talk programming. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers through SiriusXM Traffic(TM), SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather(TM). SiriusXM delivers weather, data and information services to aircraft and boats through SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine(TM), Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation(TM), XMWX Weather, and XMWX Marine(TM). In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2.7 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

To download SiriusXM logos and artwork, visit http://www.siriusxm.com/LogosAndPhotos.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: our substantial competition, which is likely to increase over time; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; consumer protection laws and their enforcement; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; the market for music rights, which is changing and subject to uncertainties; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; the security of the personal information about our customers; existing or future government laws and regulations could harm our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; the interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; rapid technological and industry changes; failure of third parties to perform; harmful interference to our service from new and existing wireless operations; our failure to comply with FCC requirements; modifications to our business plan; our indebtedness; our principal stockholder has significant influence over our affairs and over actions requiring stockholder approval and its interests may differ from interests of other holders of our common stock; and impairment of our business by third-party intellectual property rights. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

Source: SiriusXM

Contact for SiriusXM:

Chris Leal
212-584-5236
Chris.leal@siriusxm.com

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DreamWorks Animation To Present At The Deutsche Bank 2016 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference

DreamWorks Animation To Present At The Deutsche Bank 2016 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference

GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) will present at the Deutsche Bank 2016 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 1:25 p.m. (ET) / 10:25 a.m. (PT). The presentation will be webcast live at ir.dreamworksanimation.com and an archive of the webcast will also be available on this website.


Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Time: 1:25 p.m. (ET) / 10:25 a.m. (PT)

Speaker: Fazal Merchant, CFO

Webcast: ir.dreamworksanimation.com
About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 32 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods.

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SOURCE DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor, Jennifer DiGrazia, DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations, (818) 695-3384, jennifer.digrazia@dreamworks.com; Press, Dan Berger, DreamWorks Animation Public Relations, (818) 695-4747, Dan.Berger@dreamworks.com

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The Rides Return On 429 Records May 6th With "Pierced Arrow"

The Rides Return On 429 Records May 6th With "Pierced Arrow"

Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Barry Goldberg Gearing Up for the Release of the Follow Up to Chart Topping Debut "Can't Get Enough"

First Single "Virtual World" Premiered on Relix & Serviced to Radio Stations Today

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock icons Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg are back and gearing up for the release of their second album "Pierced Arrow" which will be released by 429 Records on May 6(th). "Pierced Arrow"--the title of which is a riff on the American classic car of the twenties--was produced by the trio along with bassist Kevin McCormick. The band is rounded out with drummer and Hall of Fame inductee, Chris Layton, of Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. The all new album is a collection of original barnburners, soulful ballads and covers that follow in the very successful style and texture set on their chart topping debut album "Can't Get Enough" (#1 Blues in Billboard and at iTunes and Amazon and a Top 200 Billboard top 40 debut), but this time with even more original material from Shepherd, Goldberg and Stills including the first single "Virtual World"--a new Stills composition that arrives at radio stations nationally today. It's the sound of a band that has really spent some productive time together and evolved into a cohesive group who've taken their music to another level. The Rides will kick off a national tour on May 2(nd) in Minnesota and will make their way to the East Coast (with a date @ New York City's Town Hall on May 12(th)) and then swing west. Additional dates TBA. Relix Magazine premiered the single today. Check it out here: http://www.relix.com/media/photo/song_premiere_the_rides_virtual_world#1

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For Stills, Shepherd and Goldberg, the process of writing songs from scratch on Can't Get Enough and then touring opened an exciting new feeling of intimacy that fueled the creative process of writing and recording Pierced Arrow.

A passion for rock and the blues isn't the only thing The Rides have in common. Stills and Shepherd share a mutual love of classic cars (which inspired the band's name). In that light, it's not surprising that the title of their new album is a riff on the famed Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company, a maker of luxury cars in the first four decades of the 20(th) Century--it was the ultimate musician's mode of transportation back in the 20's and 30's.

Pre order now and get 3 tracks immediately including 'Virtual World'
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Pierced Arrow Limited Edition Autographed Lp at Amazon
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Pierced Arrow CD at Amazon
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429 Records is a unit of The Savoy Label Group (SLG). The Savoy Label Group has evolved into a Grammy Award winning and chart topping independent music company with an extensive roster of leading rock, blues, jazz, classical and world recording artists. SLG is led by Steve Vining and is based in Los Angeles, CA.

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"The Champions" Documentary to be Available March 1 for Download

"The Champions" Documentary to be Available March 1 for Download

Film tells story of pit bulls rescued and rehabilitated from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring

KANAB, Utah, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beginning March 1, The Champions documentary, the inspirational story about the pit bull terriers rescued from the brutal fighting ring of NFL star Michael Vick, will be widely available for audiences everywhere to download directly from http://www.BestFriends.org/Champions and www.ChampionsDocumentary.com. The film will also be available for download on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video and VuDu.



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The Champions is a story of hope, redemption and second chances - chronicling the work of animal welfare organizations like Best Friends Animal Society who agreed to take in 22 dogs despite pressures to euthanize them. The award-winning film has worked to change perceptions of pit bulls at film festivals across the country, including the Hamptons International Film Festival, DOC NYC and most recently the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, among others. The trailer for "The Champions" can be seen at http://www.championsdocumentary.com/watch-the-trailer/.

"This story proves that even creatures who have suffered the most unimaginable abuse have amazing strength, spirit, and resilience," said Darcy Dennett, director and producer for The Champions. "But the film also looks at how pit bull terrier-type dogs are discriminated against as a breed."

In an effort to educate the public about pit bull terrier-like dogs, the film also will be shown at community screenings in 20 cities around the country. The communities were chosen because of existing Breed-Discriminatory Legislation, which targets certain breeds of dogs, or laws that stigmatize canine victims of cruelty who are seized in connection with dog fighting. Legislation to overturn these inhumane laws is pending or has recently passed in several of these communities.

"Prior to the Michael Vick case, the traditional, historic treatment of dogs from fight busts was simply to regard them as damaged goods and to kill them," said Francis Battista, co-founder of Best Friends Animal Society. "All along, we've been advocating for them to be given a chance. Our experience has shown that there's no need to be afraid of the dogs or blame them, just because of the situation they came from."

Best Friends Animal Society will host community screening of The Champions in the following cities:


-- Washington DC: March 2, 2016 7:00 p.m. at AMC Mazza Gallerie; hosted by
Best Friends Animal Society and Washington Humane Society
-- Boston, MA: March 2, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at AMC Loews Boston Common 19 &
IMAX; hosted by Best Friends Animal Society, Animal Rescue League and
MSPCA
-- Chicago, IL: March 3, 2016 7:00 p.m. at AMC River East 21; hosted by
Best Friends Animal Society, Safe Humane and One Tail at a Time
-- The complete list is available at https://tugg.com/titles/the-champions
To learn more about TheChampions and watch the trailer, visit: http://www.championsdocumentary.com/watch-the-trailer/

About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. A leader in the no-kill movement, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, adoption centers and spay and neuter facilities in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City as well as lifesaving programs in partnership with more than 1,300 rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding in 1984, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in American shelters from 17 million per year to an estimated 4 million. By continuing to build effective initiatives that reduce the number of animals entering shelters and increase the number who find homes, Best Friends and its nationwide network of members and partners are working to Save Them All®.

To become a fan of Best Friends Animal Society on Facebook go to: http://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety

Follow Best Friends on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bestfriends

About Director/Producer Darcy Dennett
Darcy Dennett directed and produced the documentary The Champions, about the pit-bulls rescued from the dog-fighting ring of NFL's Michael Vick, an inspirational story of resilience and the significance of the relationship humans have with animals. In 2013, Dennett produced a segment in Nigeria for Oprah's landmark series Belief. She was the series producer of National Geographic's Dogtown, directed episodes of Our America with Lisa Ling, and produced a multi-million dollar advertising campaign for HSBC with some of National Geographic's best photographers, around the world. Darcy studied film at Wesleyan, lives in NYC, and has traveled to over 50 countries. For more Information about Darcy, visit: http://www.championsdocumentary.com/filmmaker/

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KIDZ BOP Celebrates Its 15th Birthday With The Life Of The Party Tour

KIDZ BOP Celebrates Its 15th Birthday With The Life Of The Party Tour

The #1 Music Brand For Kids Returns To The Stage For An All-New U.S. Tour Hitting 50+ Cities in 2016; Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, March 4th

Friendly's® Ice Cream Announced As Official Tour Partner For Northeast Dates

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Happy birthday, KIDZ BOP! The best-selling children's music brand is taking its 15th birthday celebration on the road with the ALL-NEW "Life Of The Party" tour. The brand-new, national live tour will hit over 50+ cities in 2016, including Boston, Minneapolis and Nashville. Tickets for spring and summer dates will officially go on sale to the public on Friday, March 4th. Special VIP tickets, which include premium seating and a meet-and-greet with The KIDZ BOP Kids, will also be available. Additional tour dates will be announced shortly. For tour dates and ticket information, visit kidzbop.com/tour.

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The launch of the Life Of The Party tour kicks off KIDZ BOP's year-long birthday celebration. Fans will enjoy the ultimate pop star party experience at this family-friendly live concert, which will feature the biggest songs of the year, brand new choreography, and more fun surprises. The tour will be headlined by The KIDZ BOP Kids, who have been named Billboard Magazine's "#1 Kids' Artist" for six consecutive years. Artist Group International (AGI) is representing the Life Of The Party tour.

The Life Of The Party tour marks KIDZ BOP's third annual live tour. Victor Zaraya, President of KIDZ BOP said, "We're looking forward to hitting the road again in 2016 and bringing our birthday celebration to the hometowns of families who listen to our music every day. For tens of thousands of kids each year, KIDZ BOP Live is their first concert experience. Our all-new show will be an exciting and special experience for fans everywhere."

Friendly's Ice Cream is joining KIDZ BOP's birthday celebration as an official partner of the Life Of The Party tour, and will sponsor all dates in the Northeast. The partnership will also feature a retail promotion with a special on-pack offer and national sweepstakes. Consumers who purchase specially marked packages of Friendly's ice cream cakes can receive a free KIDZ BOP song download and enter to win prizes from KIDZ BOP & Friendly's. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a trip for a family of four to Los Angeles for a VIP KIDZ BOP experience.



KIDZ BOP's "Life Of The Party" 2016 Tour Dates
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Initial Spring and Summer Tour Dates

More Dates To Be Announced Shortly


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Apr-23 Austin, TX The Moody Theater
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Apr-24 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the
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Apr-29 Rockford, IL Coronado Performing Arts
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Apr-30 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theater
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May-1 Madison, WI Capitol Theater
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May-6 Minneapolis, MN Pantages Theatre
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May-8 Ralston, NE Ralston Arena
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May-13 Freehold, NJ iPlay America
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May-14 Williamsburg, VA Busch Gardens
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May-20 Englewood, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
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May-21 Concord, NH Capitol Center for the Arts
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May-22 Northampton, MA Calvin Theatre
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Jun-4 Langhorne, PA Sesame Place
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Jun-5 Langhorne, PA Sesame Place
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Jun-10 Clearwater, FL Capitol Theatre
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Jun-11 Orlando, FL Plaza LIVE
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Jun-12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Parker Playhouse
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Jun-17 Melbourne, FL King Center for the Performing
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Jun-19 Jacksonville, FL The Florida Theatre
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Jun-23 Liverpool, NY Leon Festival
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Jun-24 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center
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Jun-25 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
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Jun-26 Boston, MA The Wilbur Theatre
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Jul-9 Clarksburg, WV Veterans Park
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Jul-24 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the
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Aug-17 Harrisonburg, VA Rockingham County Fair
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Sep-9 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace Theater
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Sep-10 Huntsville, AL VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
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Sep-11 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
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Sep-23 Virginia Beach, VA Sandler Center for the
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Sep-25 Charleston, SC Charleston Music Hall
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About KIDZ BOP
KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today's biggest hits "sung by kids for kids." Over 16 million KIDZ BOP albums have sold since the family-friendly audio collection debuted in 2001. The latest album in the series, KIDZ BOP 31, was released in January and marked the brand's 23rd Top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 Chart. Only three artists in history--The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Barbra Streisand--have had more Top 10 albums. KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling music, popular KIDZ BOP Radio channel on SiriusXM, TV commercials, music videos, consumer products, and live tours. For more information, visit kidzbop.com.

About Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC
Friendly's Manufacturing and Retail, LLC distributes and sells ice cream cartons; cakes; sundae cups; rolls and novelties in over 8,000 retail locations throughout all 50 states and select international locations. Our creamery in Wilbraham, Massachusetts produces over 27 million gallons of ice cream annually. Through innovative flavors and strategic partnerships with national partners like Hershey; Crayola; and Mondelez, our retail division is poised for further growth and success in 2016 and beyond. For additional information please visit www.friendlys.com. In July 2015, ABC's 'Made In America' series celebrated Friendly's 80(th) birthday by highlighting the brand's Creamery in Wilbraham, Massachusetts during a broadcast of 'World News Tonight with David Muir.'


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Jackie Turner Alyssa Snyder

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Best Actress Nominee Cate Blanchett Shows Her Flawless Perfection On The Red Carpet

Best Actress Nominee Cate Blanchett Shows Her Flawless Perfection On The Red Carpet





LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- 88(th) Academy Award nominated Best Actress and SK-II Global Ambassador Cate Blanchett, made a stunning appearance on the red carpet showcasing her radiant beauty and porcelain skin.

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One for simplicity and style, the seasoned awards veteran and acclaimed actress wore a stunning seafoam Armani Prive feather and crystal trim dress with soft, pastel make-up tones that highlighted her radiant skin; long credited to her use of SK-II skincare.

SK-II global ambassador, Cate Blanchett comments on her red carpet look, "I'm pretty excited to be attending the Oscars tonight; nominated for Carol. It's the end of a long road, I cut my hair and I'm wearing a dress I absolutely love."

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Red Carpet Ready With Cate Blanchett & Makeup Artist, Jeanine Lobell:

Cate's first step in the road to beautiful, ageless skin is the SK-II signature product she cannot live without, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence.

"For many years I have spoken about the profound effect that this 'miracle water' has had on my skin," said Cate. "Having used SK-II Facial Treatment Essence for 15 years I can confidently say it has not only transformed my complexion, but quite possibly changed the destiny of my skin as well."

Next, makeup artist, Jeanine Lobell used NEW R.N.A. Power Essence and R.N.A. Power Cream, SK-II's most revolutionary anti-aging series to date for youthful, firm skin to ensure Cate's skin was best prepared for makeup. NEW SK-II R.N.A. Power Essence helps to minimize pores and plump skin, while NEW R.N.A. Power Cream provides intense moisturization to firm, smooth and tighten skin.

"The new R.N.A. Power line instantly refreshed and hydrated Cate's skin, creating a beautiful, dewy glow," said Jeanine. "Having a good base for makeup application is the key to a beautiful final makeup look."

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Cate's appearance at the Academy Awards follows her participation in the SK-II #ChangeDestiny Forum held in Los Angeles on Friday, February 26(th); sharing intimate stories where embracing change had lead to the most pivotal and fulfilling moments in her life.

Inspired by the stories of the many SK-II loyal users who have shared how the brand's products made it possible for their skin to #ChangeDestiny, SK-II has moved beyond products alone. The brand has committed to empowering women to take control of their futures and achieve their aspirations through the #ChangeDestiny campaign.

Cate's #ChangeDestiny Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnbOlx6n7zI

Find out more about SK-II products and SK-II's #ChangeDestiny campaign: www.sk-ii.com

Social: Instagram @SKII | Facebook @SKIIUS | Twitter @SKII_US | Hashtag: #ChangeDestiny

About SK-II

For more than 35 years, SK-II has touched the lives of millions of women around the world by helping them to "#changedestiny" through beautiful, ageless skin. The fascinating story behind SK-II began at a sake brewery in Japan, where scientists noticed the elderly workers had wrinkled faces, but extraordinarily soft and youthful-looking hands. These hands were in constant contact with the sake fermentation process. It took years of research for scientists to isolate the miracle ingredient Pitera(TM), a naturally-derived liquid from the yeast fermentation process. Since then, SK-II with Pitera(TM) has become a special secret shared by celebrities such as Cate Blanchett and around the world, transforming skin along the five dimensions of texture, radiance, firmness, spot control and wrinkle resilience critical to crystal clarity. A leading skincare brand in 13 markets, SK-II continues to deliver the transformative power of crystal clear skin and life through well-loved products including the Facial Treatment Essence. For the latest news and in-depth information about SK-II, please visit http://www.sk-ii.com.



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