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Introducing 3 Pointers: An exclusive mini-series starring Man vs. Food’s Casey Webb — Premiering on VIZIO

Lifestyle Programming Developed with BetMGM Designed to Give a Big Assist to College Basketball Tournament Fans

 

IRVINE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) today announced the launch of an exclusive branded entertainment series, 3 Pointers. Hosted by renowned talent Casey Webb (Man vs. Food), the four-part limited series celebrates the culture of college basketball’s big month with game day recipes, beverages, and entertainment hacks designed to elevate the viewing experience.

 

Produced in partnership with BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, the marquee series launches on March 17th, exclusively on VIZIO.


“3 Pointers captures important criteria as we evaluate what to put in front of our audiences: relevance, timeliness, and premium storytelling,” said Steve DeMain, VP of Branded Content & Sponsorships at VIZIO.

 

“As we continue to evolve the experiences we deliver to our customers, we’re also expanding the opportunities we can provide brands to connect with our audience in unique ways that add value to their journey. It’s a win-win.”

 

3 Pointers is just in time for America’s favorite month-long college basketball event. In each episode, host Casey Webb shares fun recipes and entertaining tips that will make any game day gathering a slam dunk. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team or just trying out a new recipe, 3 Pointers promises something for everyone.

 

“We collaborated with VIZIO on this one-of-a-kind programming from concept to completion with the goal of creating a premium entertainment experience that taps into the excitement of March basketball,” said Matt Prevost, CRO at BetMGM.

 

“3 Pointers is a creative and dynamic series that we hope sports fans will enjoy throughout the month-long celebration of college basketball and beyond.”

 

The exclusive content was produced by food and lifestyle veterans Turn Card Content. 3 Pointers is available on the VIZIO home screen and on demand on WatchFree+. The series provides fun tips for consumers during March basketball and takes viewers directly into the content — marking a breakthrough moment for tracking the efficacy and impact of integrated content.

 

3 Pointers premieres on March 17th on the VIZIO home screen. Following the premiere, the mini-series will be available on demand on VIZIO WatchFree+. Click here to watch the trailer for the series.

 

About VIZIO

Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of televisions through our integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience.

 

For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

About BetMGM

BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entai Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM’s U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain’s US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.betmgminc.com.

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Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine excited to team up with Minor League Baseball ahead of 2023 Season

 New Peach Varietal to Hit Shelves Just in Time for Baseball Season

 

LIVERMORE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine is taking its trio of All-American wines out to the ballpark this summer as a proud sponsor of Minor League Baseball (MiLB). A classic twist on an American favorite, these refreshing and sweet wines – each blended with all natural flavors of freshly squeezed lemonade and ripe-picked fruit – will be available for sampling at 25 MiLB stadiums across the nation including California, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Full list of participating ballparks can be found at mainandvinewine.com/milb/.


“It’s an exciting time for Lemonade Stand and The Wine Group; not only is the Minor League Baseball sponsorship a first for the brand, but we have a new Peach Lemonade Moscato on deck that we know will be a home run,” said Kimberly Geluz, Vice President of Value Portfolio and Innovation for The Wine Group.

 

“Nothing says Americana like lemonade and baseball, so we are happy to offer a delicious take on a familiar favorite for fans to enjoy at the ballpark or at home on a warm summer evening.”

 

Peach Lemonade Moscato, the newest squeeze to join the lineup, will be available in April, and it is a refreshing infusion of delightfully sweet Moscato bursting with all natural flavors of fresh-squeezed lemonade and sun-ripened peaches with a smooth, juicy finish. Baseball fans can expect to try this new flavor at the ballpark along with the Lemonade Moscato and Strawberry Lemonade Rosé flavors which debuted last year.

 

“Minor League Baseball is proud to offer Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine at 25 ballparks this season,” says Allison Creekmore, Vice President of Minor League Baseball Business Operations at MLB.

 

“Pairing these refreshing wines with America’s national pastime not only will bring our avid fan bases together, but long-lasting memories will be created with every swing of the bat.”

 

About Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine

Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine is a new line of wines blended with natural flavors of fresh-squeezed lemonade and ripe sun-kissed fruit. The wine is now available nationally in three blends, Lemonade Moscato, Strawberry Lemonade Rosé, and new Peach Lemonade Moscato, with a suggested retail price of $7.99 for 750mL and $11.99 for 1.5L. Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine wines are lower in alcohol at 6.5% ABV and only 90 calories per 5 oz serving, as well as vegan-friendly and gluten-free. Available in 750mL and 1.5L bottles, this ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage is best enjoyed cold and served over ice.

 

Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine is a proud supporter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. The foundation’s mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.

 

To learn more about where to purchase Lemonade Stand at Main & Vine, visit the Main & Vine website at www.mainandvinewine.com or on social media at @LemonadeStandWines and @Mainandvinewine.

 

About The Wine Group

Established in 1981, The Wine Group is America’s second largest winery. Its portfolio of wines includes Cupcake Vineyards, Franzia, 7 Deadly, Beringer Main & Vine, Benziger Family Winery, Chloe Wine Collection, Charles Smith Wines, Cooper and Thief, The Dreaming Tree, Imagery Estate Winery, Lemonade Stand @ Main & Vine, Tribute, and numerous other brands.

 

About Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball (“MiLB”) consists of 120 teams across four classification levels (Single-A, High-A, Double-A and Triple-A) that are affiliated with Major League Baseball’s 30 teams. Fans flock to MiLB games to see baseball’s future stars and experience the affordable family friendly entertainment that has been a staple of MiLB since its inception in 1901. For more information, visit MiLB.com. Follow MiLB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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PLAYSTUDIOS announces games industry veteran Mickey Sonnino as global COO

LAS VEGAS — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Today, Andrew Pascal, founder and chief executive officer of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc., announced the appointment of Mickey Sonnino as Chief Operating Officer of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. As part of a global management team, she will be based in Tel Aviv, Israel, and report directly to Mr. Pascal.


“Mickey Sonnino’s breadth and depth of experience in both gaming and consumer marketing will bolster our company’s operating performance and further establish PLAYSTUDIOS as an innovator in the gaming industry. Her background and sensibilities make her ideally suited to further advance our unique position as the leaders in rewarded play,” said Mr. Pascal.

 

As a member of a globally based leadership team, Ms. Sonnino will have operational responsibility for studios in the Americas, Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

 

PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc (MYPS) is the developer and publisher of a diverse portfolio of free to play casual games, including the most enduring name in gaming, Tetris; the highly regarded myVEGAS suite of casino-style games featuring founding partner MGM’s properties on the famed Las Vegas Strip; and casual game leaders like Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and Sudoku.

 

Ms. Sonnino brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing across sectors and for some of the world’s biggest brands. Most recently, Ms. Sonnino served as a member of the Playtika Management Team in her role as Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications for Playtika Holding Corp in Tel Aviv. Prior to this role, Ms. Sonnino was Vice President of Monetization and subsequently General Manager for Slotomania, one of Playtika’s leading games.

 

Ms. Sonnino brings a global perspective shaped by her experience working across regions and industries. In her earlier career, Ms. Sonnino developed brand strategy for Revlon’s Almay brand in New York City, before taking over European brand marketing for over 400 beauty tool SKUs in the company’s London office. Prior to that, Ms. Sonnino served in positions of increasing responsibility within Bristol Myers Squibb, the global pharmaceutical company based in New Jersey.

 

“The playAWARDS platform is an innovative player retention tool for the gaming industry and offers Rewards Partners access to a highly motivated and unusually focused audience of players who in turn can enjoy rewards from some of the world’s best-known brands. Gaming lies at the intersection of entertainment and media, and I believe PLAYSTUDIOS is uniquely positioned to exploit its unique position and rapidly growing potential. I am excited to contribute and help guide the company during this dynamic stage in its evolution,” said Ms. Sonnino.

 

Ms. Sonnino holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a B.A. in computer science from Tel Aviv University, and a B.S. in mathematics and economics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Before beginning her career in business, she served two years as a Course Commander in the Israeli Intelligence Forces. She lives with her husband, Avner, and their four daughters in Tel Aviv.

 

About PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.

PLAYSTUDIOS (Nasdaq: MYPS) creator of the groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty platform is a publisher and developer of award-winning mobile games, including the iconic Tetris® mobile app, Pop! Slots, myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, myKONAMI Slots, myVEGAS Bingo, MGM Slots Live, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and Soduku. The playAWARDS loyalty platform enables players to earn real-world rewards from a global collection of iconic hospitality, entertainment, and leisure brands. playAWARDS partners include MGM Resorts International, Wolfgang Puck, Norwegian Cruise Line, Resorts World, IHG, Bowlero, Gray Line Tours, and Hippodrome Casino among others. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS apps combine the best elements of popular casual games with compelling real-world benefits. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com.

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Parx Casino® launches cashless payment options

Sightline, Light & Wonder Partner to Deliver Cashless Gaming to Parx Guests

 

LAS VEGAS & BENSALEM, Pa. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Parx Casino® today announced the launch of cashless gaming throughout the casino floor via a partnership between Sightline Payments and cross-platform global games leader Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) (“Light & Wonder,” “L&W”). Sightline’s Play+ is the funding solution for the new Parx Wallet, enabling cashless play throughout the Parx Casino® floor. The Parx Wallet app connects into the Light & Wonder casino management system (CMS) deployed across the property.

Parx Casino® in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is a 260,000 square-foot gaming and entertainment destination. The property features more than 3,000 slot machines, nearly 200 table games, and a 50-table poker room, alongside restaurants, retail, and entertainment venues. In addition to being the leading casino in the Philadelphia market, Parx also operates betPARX, an online casino and mobile sports betting platform, which includes Parx Play+ payments solution.

 

“The Parx Wallet will provide tremendous benefits for our loyal customer base, enhancing their safety and security,” said Marc Oppenheimer, Chief Marketing Officer at Parx Casino®. “The ability to play cashless across our more than 3,000 slot machines with the Parx Wallet and Play+ will provide our customers with easy access to their funds both on and off property.”

 

Customers can download the Parx Wallet app, powered by Light & Wonder, on their smart phone. Once enrolled in Parx’s X-Club casino loyalty program, guests can set up a Parx Play+ account to fund their cashless gaming account through multiple sources, such as a debit card. Parx Play+ patrons will receive the Parx-branded Play+ Discover card in the mail, allowing them to spend their winnings wherever Discover is accepted.

 

Sightline is a leader in cashless payments technology and implements its proprietary, best-in-class security features in its solutions to protect a player’s funds.

 

“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of cashless at Parx Casino®,” said Mandi Hart, Chief Client Solutions Officer at Sightline. “Play+ has proven to be the most convenient, safe, and secure cashless solution on the market. We couldn’t be more ecstatic about what we’ve been able to accomplish alongside Parx and Light & Wonder to improve the customer experience and further the digital transformation of the gaming industry.”

 

“Light & Wonder is committed to exceeding player expectations,” said Jon Wolfe, Light & Wonder Senior Vice President, President of Global Systems & Service, Gaming. “Enabling new technologies by working with companies like Sightline is a way for us to provide the best possible digital experience and remain one of the industry’s leaders.”

 

This launch at Parx Casino® furthers the partnership between Light & Wonder and Sightline to deliver innovative cashless gaming technologies at casinos across North America.

 

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About Parx Casino®

Parx Casino® is owned and operated by Greenwood Racing Inc. and is the #1 revenue generating casino property in Pennsylvania. Parx Casino® is conveniently located 20 minutes north of center city Philadelphia on Street Road in Bensalem, Bucks County. Parx features over 180,000 square feet of gaming and sports wagering space with 3,000 slot machines, 148 live table games and 48 poker tables in a private room; live thoroughbred horse racing and simulcast action; Xcite Center, a 1,500 seat live entertainment venue; nine restaurants and bars; and complimentary parking for over 5,000 cars. In 2019, Parx Casino® launched sports betting with a $10 million world-class sportsbook and online sports betting. Greenwood Racing Inc. currently conducts online casino gaming and sports wagering operations in New Jersey and Michigan as well as in Pennsylvania under the betPARX brand.

 

About Sightline Payments

Sightline Payments is the U.S. sports betting and casino gaming market’s leading digital payments provider and mobile app developer. Sightline leverages cutting-edge technology to apply modern solutions to a traditionally cash-based industry projected to grow to more than $150 billion in the next few years. Sightline’s suite of mobile solutions gives consumers a safe, secure, and responsible way to fund their online and in-person gaming activities and enables casinos to offer cashless wagering and personalized loyalty options across the entire property. With more than 1.5 million Play+ accounts, 3 million mobile loyalty platform downloads, and 80+ partners across the sports betting, lottery, racing, and online and brick-and-mortar casino markets, Sightline is uniquely positioned to transform the traditional gaming landscape. Learn more at SightlinePayments.com.

 

About Light & Wonder, Inc.

Light & Wonder, Inc. (formerly known as Scientific Games Corporation), is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. Light & Wonder brings together approximately 6,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. Its OPENGAMING™ platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com.

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Carly Rae Jepsen partners with Lenovo to light up Broadway for a live, one night only performance

Lenovo laptops based on the Intel Evo platform inspires creatives to utilize technology to pursue and ignite their passions

 

LOS ANGELES — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Monday, Lenovo announced their upcoming Broadway debut via a partnership with GRAMMY®-nominated singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen. Lenovo, Intel, and Carly are partnering to produce a first-of-its-kind, Broadway-inspired music video for her single “Surrender My Heart” from her critically acclaimed fifth studio album The Loneliest Time, which dropped on October 21 (via 604/Schoolboy/Interscope). Collaborators on the new LP include Rufus Wainwright, Captain Cuts, John Hill, Kyle Shearer, Alex Hope, Tavish Crowe, Rostam Batmanglij and Bullion.


Performing in the heart of New York City on November 17th, Carly will showcase her love of Broadway by bringing theater goers on a journey through her newest music video – all performed on stage in front of a live audience. Leading up to the performance, Carly will work with an all-star creative team to bring her Broadway pop vision to life with signature vibrant colors and the addition of some exciting cameos, truly making this an unforgettable one night only experience for fans in attendance.

 

“It’s almost impossible for me to express how much passion I have for theater and I’m beyond excited that Lenovo and Intel are going on this journey with me to turn one of my new tracks into a live Broadway inspired music video,” says Carly Rae Jepsen. “Broadway was hit especially hard throughout the pandemic and I love that I will have the opportunity to utilize my new music to bring attention to this inspiring community.”

 

A limited number of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Fans, 21+ or older, will have the chance to win access to this exclusive live NY event! Additionally, specific props and costumes from the music video will be auctioned off at a later date to benefit charities close to Carly’s heart.

 

From stage lighting control to the ability to map out each second on stage, Lenovo laptops based on the Intel Evo platform will be on-hand to help Carly bring her creative vision to fruition. Leading up to the performance, Lenovo will be supplying technology products that provide the productivity, versatility, and world-class features needed to put on a show of this magnitude. These devices will enable all cast members and production crew to bring their unique skills to life, setting a new bar for live performances and ensuring that the event will be talked about for years to come. Lenovo and Carly will tease the rehearsal process and the frantic behind the scenes action expected from any live Broadway performance on social media throughout pre-production and the day of the actual show!

 

“At Lenovo, our continued mission is to enable and inspire people through the power of our technology,” said Gerald Youngblood, Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo North America. “This program is an important example of how our technology can help realize a creative vision. We are thrilled to partner with Carly Rae Jepsen to help bring hers to life.”

 

About Carly Rae Jepsen

In her exuberant pop anthems, Carly Rae Jepsen seeks out the thrilling new emotions that surface in love and amplifies them into musical adrenaline rushes. By distilling pure feeling into soaring hooks, the Canadian singer/songwriter, who broke out with her 2012 global hit “Call Me Maybe,” has been recognized as a modern master of pop songwriting. Now she emerges from a period of isolation with her new album The Loneliest Time, which sees her pushing her craft in more introspective and playful directions. Without compromising her infectious dance sensibilities, she emerges a more astute and compassionate songwriter, marking a progression from 2019’s lovesick Dedicated and the buoyant ’80s-inspired synth-pop on E·MO·TION, the 2014 LP that launched her into cult pop star status. What has remained constant across her career so far is that songwriting is Jepsen’s way of exploring her fascination with relationships. She grew up in Mission, British Columbia, with divorced parents who had both remarried by the time she was 5. Observing how different those partnerships were, she carried a curiosity about romantic dynamics into her adult life, where she jots down any reflection that has lyrical potential. Ultimately, she hopes that her lyrical candor will remind listeners that they are never truly isolated. “There’s a communal feeling in knowing that so many people are feeling the same way that you do,” she says. “There’s a connection in knowing that other people also feel lonely.”

 

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$70 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #171 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 75,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into key growth areas including server, storage, mobile, solutions and services. This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com,and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

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Prudential powers inclusion and economic growth in New York City and across the globe through support of Curtain Up Broadway Festival

  • Leads title sponsorship of the free Curtain Up Broadway Festival for the second year in a row
  • Donates $110K to power inclusion and economic growth for Broadway and local theater communities
  • Partners with acclaimed actress Brittney Johnson to shine a spotlight on access and inclusion

 

NEWARK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — For the second year in a row, Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), in collaboration with Playbill, Times Square Alliance, and The Broadway League, is proud to be the title sponsor of the Curtain Up Broadway Festival. The free, three-day outdoor event will take place Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 in the heart of Times Square and celebrates Broadway, a cultural icon that drives inclusion and economic growth in New York City and beyond.


Through this sponsorship, Prudential is reaffirming its commitment to Broadway, which serves as a foundation for the New York City arts community. Prior to the pandemic, Broadway contributed $15 billion to the larger $110 billion culture sector across the city, and Prudential is proud to be a rock of support for this event celebrating the iconic institution. Beyond New York City, Broadway’s economic reach extends far and wide through touring shows that infuse almost $4 billion into nearly 200 cities across the U.S. and Canada.

 

As part of the Curtain Up event, Prudential is also expanding access to the arts, theater community, and education programs, creating opportunities for more inclusion on Broadway. Since last year’s festival, Prudential has given away 2,400 tickets to Broadway shows at local theaters across the country through the Prudential Standing Ovations Ticket Giveaway. This year, thanks to Prudential’s support, the festival hopes to double the number of in-person guests to Times Square for the event. In addition, Curtain Up has partnered with WABC-TV to broadcast the finale concert throughout the tri-state area and with Playbill to livestream the event on its website.

 

“We know that Broadway and local theaters help to drive inclusion and economic growth in New York City and around the world. That’s why we are so proud to bring the Curtain Up Broadway Festival back again this year and to be a rock that helps fuel the industry and welcomes more people from more places to experience it,” said Susan Somersille Johnson, Prudential’s chief marketing officer. “I’m also pleased to announce Prudential is donating a total of $110,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, two cultural institutions that support performing arts and entertainment professionals.”

 

As part of its sponsorship, Prudential has partnered with Brittney Johnson, an accomplished actress and the first Black woman to play the role of “Glinda” in the Broadway musical Wicked, to shine a spotlight on the need and opportunity for more inclusion in Broadway.

 

“The arts are unique in that they allow us to really see each other. To me, there is no greater vulnerability than to share something you have created with another person. Theater teaches and requires us to have empathy for each other and for ourselves in real time,” said Johnson. “To walk with a character, a person unlike yourself, through a pivotal moment in their lives, and learn something about yourself in the process — that is the power of theater. To watch other people around you feel empathy for a person onstage and feel valued as a result — that is the power of inclusion.”

 

In partnership with Johnson, Prudential will donate $50,000 to a nonprofit of her choosing, the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as The Actors Fund), an organization that embraces diversity and seeks equity and inclusion as it helps provide stability for performing arts and entertainment professionals throughout their lifetime. This effort builds on last year’s $50,000 donation that supported the organization’s critical programs that address unique needs of those working in the entertainment industry, including financial wellness workshops, support groups, online resources, and emergency financial assistance. Prudential’s financial wellness portal will be accessible to the arts community through the fund, and financial advisors will be on-site at the festival to provide information.

 

“We’re thrilled to be back with Curtain Up in the heart of Times Square, celebrating everyone onstage and off who works so hard to bring the magic of Broadway to life,” said Entertainment Community Fund President and CEO Joe Benincasa. “And we’re so grateful to Brittney Johnson and Prudential for this incredible donation that will help us continue to support our community when they need us the most, now and in the years to come.”

 

Prudential is also making a $60,000 donation to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which is helping transform the arts landscape in the company’s hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and plays a crucial social role, using the beauty and humanity of the African American heritage and the modern dance tradition to unite people of all races, ages and backgrounds. This donation is in addition to the financial support the organization has received from Prudential for over 30 years.

 

“Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances uplift, enlighten and unite. Like the organization’s various education programs, they illuminate the human spirit, unlock potential, and spark change,” stated Robert Battle, the organization’s artistic director. “We’re thrilled to be in the heart of Times Square to invite new audiences to join in a dance workshop inspired by Alvin Ailey’s must-see masterpiece Revelations. Thank you to Prudential for this generous gift, and for a legacy of extending Ailey’s reach to connect with so many communities in meaningful ways.”

 

Throughout the Curtain Up festival, Broadway fans can enjoy free live performances featuring marquee talent, a block party and more, culminating in the finale concert featuring a host of Broadway favorites. More information about Prudential’s on-site activities is featured below.

 

INTERACTIVE ON-SITE EXPERIENCES, COURTESY OF PRUDENTIAL

Be a STAR on Broadway – An in-person, augmented reality experience where participants can see themselves on a Times Square billboard in costumes from some of their Broadway shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, The Phantom of the Opera, Beetlejuice, and Into the Woods.

Light the Way for Broadway – Curtain Up participants will be able to see their name in lights on Prudential’s Broadway marquee in Times Square.

Dueling Piano Bar Experiences – Prudential will be hosting Broadway stars in dueling piano sing-along moments throughout the course of the event.

ADDITIONAL ON-SITE ACTIVITIES FEATURING PRUDENTIAL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

2:00–3:00 p.m. – Official Curtain Up Kickoff

Curtain Up Broadway Festival kicks off with guest speakers from title sponsor Prudential, Playbill, The Broadway League, and the Times Square Alliance. In addition, Broadway stars, including Brittney Johnson (Wicked) and Norm Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera), will deliver onstage performances.

5:00–6:30 p.m. – The Broadway Block Party

Prudential, Playbill, and the Times Square Alliance will “ignite the night” with The Broadway Block Party — a large-scale street party that invites revelers to dance and sing to classic and contemporary Broadway songs.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

10:30–11:15 a.m. – Ailey’s Revelations Dance Workshop

Event-goers can join a processional of Ailey’s West African drummers and dancers from Duffy Square to the Curtain Up mainstage, where they’ll learn modified excerpts of Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Revelations taught by former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater members Renee Robinson and Amos Machanic.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway Concert

Hosted by Amber Ruffin and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Curtain Up LIVE from Broadway will spotlight marquee talent and showcase Broadway musicals and plays, marking the culmination of Curtain Up Broadway Festival. This concert will also air live on WABC-TV and be livestreamed at Playbill.com/CurtainUp.

 

For more information about Prudential’s Curtain Up sponsorship, please visit www.Prudential.com/landing/CurtainUp.

 

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2022, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.

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HCLTech to supercharge New York Giants and New York Jets fan experiences as new Cornerstone Partner of MetLife Stadium

$11.8 billion tech services company named the official digital transformation partner of MetLife Stadium, Jets and Giants

 

NOIDA, India & NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced it has been named an Official Cornerstone Partner of MetLife Stadium and the official digital transformation partner of the New York Giants, New York Jets and MetLife Stadium – enriching what it means to be a fan in the digital age. This supports the company’s focus and new brand positioning: Supercharging ProgressTM, which was unveiled today.


The agreement with HCLTech is built on a shared vision to make MetLife Stadium the most technologically advanced venue in the U.S. while providing enhanced guest experiences from the sidelines to the stands. Through this partnership, MetLife Stadium, the Giants and Jets can benefit from HCLTech’s deep experience in platform-driven business transformation, supported by market-leading capabilities to supercharge adoption of best-in-class technology advancements year-round. The new partnership will elevate and unify seamless experiences for guests both inside and outside the stadium, building deeper connections and memorable brand moments before, during and after game days through immersive, real-time digital engagement.

 

“Fostering digital transformation and advancement is a critical component of our mission to supercharge progress,” said C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech. “Our partnership with MetLife Stadium, alongside the Jets and Giants, represents an incredible opportunity for HCLTech to help them reimagine fan engagement and create digital experiences on a massive scale. Taking on the role of official digital transformation partner for MetLife Stadium, we are excited to enable MetLife Stadium to execute on their mission and look forward to driving a sports and entertainment experience for the digital age.”

 

“Creating a memorable, positive experience for everyone who comes to MetLife Stadium is a critical part of our mission,” said Ron VanDeVeen, President and CEO of MetLife Stadium. “HCLTech brings a deep level of knowledge and understanding when it comes to building an effective digital experience. In selecting a technology partner, HCLTech was a clear choice for us to help MetLife Stadium stand out as a leader in fan experience well into the future.”

 

“We are excited to welcome HCLTech as an Official Cornerstone Partner of MetLife Stadium,” said John Mara, President and CEO of the New York Giants. “Enhancing the fan experience is a top priority. Our partnership with HCLTech will allow us to further develop and leverage innovative engagement opportunities at every event.”

 

“MetLife Stadium has been a leader in its use of technology since opening in 2010,” said Hymie Elhai, President of the New York Jets. “Partnering with HCLTech affords us the opportunity to tap into the company’s vast technological expertise and recreate what it means to be a fan at MetLife Stadium as we navigate through the digital age.”

 

The sports and entertainment sectors are representative of the modern digital experience economy: multi-sensory, context-aware and with the most omnichannel-engaged and diverse consumers. Since its first sports partnership in 2015, HCLTech has driven the digital transformation for iconic brands in soccer, ocean sailing and cricket – keeping fans at the center and bringing millions closer to the sporting organizations they love.

 

The U.S. contributes more than 60% to HCLTech’s global revenue of $11.8 billion. This partnership will allow the company to further demonstrate its commitment to the U.S. market as a technology services and products leader with a large base of Fortune 500 companies — and as an employer of choice, with more than 22,000 employees across the U.S.

 

Excel Sports Management’s properties division oversaw the sponsorship search for the New York Giants, New York Jets, and MetLife Stadium.

 

About MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium, located in East Rutherford, NJ, is the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants and is one of the largest stadiums in the NFL with a capacity of 82,500. MetLife Stadium will serve as a host venue for FIFA World Cup 2026. Since opening in 2010, the venue has hosted over 500 major events and 2,500 special events. Event highlights include the first outdoor, cold-weather Super Bowl XLVIII, WrestleMania 29 and 35, the Copa America Centenario Final, the 2021 Army-Navy Game, and many concerts, college football games, and international soccer matches.

 

MetLife Stadium has been named “Highest Grossing Stadium of the Year” 9 times by Billboard and “2017 Venue of the Year” by StadiumBusiness. In 2021, MetLife Stadium became the first NFL Stadium to join the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Sports for Climate Action Framework, which aims to achieve global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions goals. For more information, visit metlifestadium.com.

 

About the New York Football Giants

A cornerstone franchise of the National Football League, the New York Football Giants began play in 1925. The Giants have won eight championships: 1927, 1934, 1938, 1956, 1986, 1990, 2007 and 2011. After twice winning two titles in five years, the Giants are the only NFL franchise with Super Bowl victories in four consecutive decades. Headquartered at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J., the Giants enter their 98th season of play this fall. For more information, visit giants.com.

 

About the New York Jets

The New York Jets were founded in 1959 as the New York Titans, an original member of the American Football League (AFL). The Jets won Super Bowl III, defeating the NFL’s Baltimore Colts in 1969 – a victory many believe led to the 1970 merger of the AFL and NFL that set the foundation for today’s league. The organization takes great pride in a long-standing, year-round commitment to their community by implementing impactful programs that will positively influence the lives of young men and women in the tri-state area, particularly in disadvantaged communities. New York Jets play in MetLife Stadium, which opened in 2010, and are headquartered at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. For more information, visit newyorkjets.com.

 

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to 211,000+ people across 52 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering and cloud, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2022 totaled $11.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

 

Forward–looking Statement

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward looking statements, including but not limited to the statements containing the words ‘planned’, ‘expects’, ‘believes’, ‘strategy’, ‘opportunity’, ‘anticipates’, ‘hopes’ or other similar words. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding impact of pending regulatory proceedings, fluctuations in earnings, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services, Business Process Outsourcing and consulting services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, customer acceptances of our services, products and fee structures, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, our ability to integrated assets in a cost effective and timely manner, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, the success of our brand development efforts, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies / entities in which we have made strategic investments, withdrawal of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property, other risks, uncertainties and general economic conditions affecting our industry. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements made herein will prove to be accurate, and issuance of such forward looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objective and plans of the Company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

Contacts

For additional details, please contact:

HCL Technologies
Michelle Rico michelle.rico@hcl.com

MetLife Stadium
Helen Strus 201.559.1735

hstrus@metlifestadium.com

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Queen + Adam Lambert announce ‘Rhapsody Over London’

Concert spectacular to stream live and on-demand this July, powered by Kiswe, offering Queen + Adam Lambert fans global, unique access to experience the hottest tour of the year, alongside a live Q&A with the band

Tickets will be available from: livestream.queenonline.com

Print, socials & photo assets here: QAL RHAPSODY OVER LONDON MARKETING ASSETS

 

LONDON — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #adamlambert–Queen + Adam Lambert today announced details of Rhapsody Over London, an exclusive concert spectacular, filmed live at The O2 Arena, London during their current sold-out European Tour, that will premiere live on July 24 via Kiswe’s global streaming platform.


The exclusive Live Concert Film will feature a LIVE Q&A with Brian, Roger and Adam, speaking backstage from the penultimate show of their European tour. Fans around the world will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase tickets and submit their questions via video by July 19th, for the band to see and answer live during the Q&A.

 

The concert will only be available until 31st July on the platform and accompanied by special VOD packages, where fans will have access to additional concerts and interviews. The acclaimed documentary ‘The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story’ will be available exclusively for ticket holders for a full two days prior to the livestream.

 

The concert was filmed during the band’s sold out 10-day run at The O2 Arena, London in early June. Having been attended by over half a million concert goers during the 2022 36-date European tour, Queen + Adam Lambert’s “Rhapsody Over London” live concert film is set to reach a worldwide audience of millions more when the experience premieres online on July 24.

 

The broadcast will give fans around the world one more chance to experience the magic of the Rhapsody Tour. A massive undertaking, utilising 26 cameras and a crew of over 100 film technicians, the production presents the band’s two and half hour show in its entirety. The audience will also be able to interact with fellow fans throughout the show using Kiswe’s fan engagement features, including fan chat feed and cheer buttons, fan react videos enabling viewers to upload video selfies, purchase custom digital stickers, and the ability to buy exclusive in-concert merchandise.

 

In a dazzling 28 song performance, Queen + Adam Lambert’s live show honours Freddie Mercury’s dictum that “too far is never far enough” with state-of-the art video content, lasers and pyrotechnics.

 

Adam Lambert’s vocal prowess and showmanship is a special effect in itself, soaring to the ecstatic high notes of “Somebody to Love”, and appearing on a bejewelled Harley Davidson bike for “Bicycle Race”. But at its heart the Rhapsody show stays a very human honouring of the core band’s work, as Brian May simply strums his acoustic guitar to 20,000 people for his A Night at the Opera gem “‘39”, and duets with film of Freddie on a moving “Love Of My Life”. Roger Taylor performs a majestic “These Are The Days Of Our Lives” as moments from Queen’s history poignantly plays out on the expansive screens.

 

A full arsenal of hits are refreshed by the band’s live virtuosity, May’s Red Special guitar finding new sorcery in “A Kind of Magic” as well as reaching stratospheric heights in a towering guitar solo. Taylor and Lambert emulate Bowie and Mercury in a thunderous “Under Pressure”. “Bohemian Rhapsody” resurrects Queen’s glorious 1975 harmonies before a cyborg-masked May’s rousing solo, and Lambert’s rush to the front for the storming finale.

 

CONCERT FILM CREDITS

Executive Producers: Roger Taylor, Brian May, Adam Lambert

Director: Matt Askem

(music credits include U2, Muse, Santana, Fatboy Slim, Take That, Simple Minds)

Sound Producers: Justin Shirley-Smith, Joshua J Macrae and Kris Fredriksson

(Queen’s award-winning audio team)

Film Production company: Serpent Productions

(Producers: Dione Orrom & Celia Moore)

What the critics are saying about the shows:

“a sense-swamping banquet featuring lasers, pyrotechnics, confetti cannons and massive screens. The set list was pretty much wall-to-wall anthems too. Britrock pageantry enhanced with high-tech Las Vegas production values”

“Two and a half hours of jaw dropping spectacle and euphoria.”

Notes to editors:

VOD packages will be available until 31st July, consisting of additional concerts and interviews including:

Concerts:

“Queen + Adam Lambert – Summer Sonic – Live in Japan” (worldwide premiere)

“Queen + Adam Lambert – Live Around The World” – a visual odyssey of live performances compiled during the past 10 years

Interviews:

‘Queen + Adam Lambert – Meet The Press’ – Highlights from press conferences spanning the last 10 years

‘Live Around The World – album launch Q&A’ – live streamed in 2020 to celebrate the worldwide launch of the chart topping album

Documentary:

The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

*Available exclusively to view 22 + 23 July only*

Four (4) ticket packages will be available as follows:

US$20 – Rhapsody

  • Rhapsody Over London Concert Film Ticket in 1080p HD
  • Live Pre-Show Q&A from Tampere, Finland
  • 2 day pre-show pass to documentary ‘The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story’ (22 + 23 July only)

US$30 – RhapsodyPlus

  • Rhapsody Over London Concert Film Ticket in 1080p HD
  • Live Pre-Show Q&A from Tampere, Finland
  • 2 day pre-show pass to documentary ‘The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story’ (22 + 23 July only)
  • VOD bundle (available until 31st July) includes:

Summer Sonic – Live in Japan

Live Around The World

‘Queen + Adam Lambert – Meet the Press’

‘Live Around The World – album launch Q&A’

US$40 – RhapsodyPlus 4K

  • Rhapsody Over London Concert Film Ticket in 4K Ultra HD
  • Live Pre-Show Q&A from Tampere, Finland
  • 2 day pre-show pass to documentary ‘The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story’ (22 + 23 July only)
  • VOD bundle (available until 31st July) includes:

Summer Sonic – Live in Japan

Live Around The World

‘Queen + Adam Lambert – Meet the Press’

‘Live Around The World – album launch Q&A’

US$75 – I Want It All Package

  • Rhapsody Over London Concert Film Ticket in 4K Ultra HD
  • Live Pre-Show Q&A from Tampere, Finland
  • 2 day pre-show pass to documentary ‘The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story’ (22 + 23 July only)
  • VOD bundle (available until 31st July) includes:

Summer Sonic – Live in Japan

Live Around The World

‘Queen + Adam Lambert – Meet the Press’

‘Live Around The World – album launch Q&A’

  • Plus exclusive Rhapsody Over London t-shirt

Tickets will be available from: livestream.queenonline.com

Media Assets: Click links for broadcast & print assets for Queen + Adam Lambert ‘Rhapsody Over London’

Print, socials & photo assets here: QAL RHAPSODY OVER LONDON MARKETING ASSETS

Band socials:

Queen

https://www.facebook.com/Queen
https://twitter.com/queenwillrock
https://www.instagram.com/officialqueenmusic
https://www.youtube.com/Queen
https://www.tiktok.com/@queenofficial

Adam Lambert

https://facebook.com/AdamLambert
https://twitter.com/AdamLambert
https://instagram.com/AdamLambert
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9SGC_32CZahPYkEY92xflA
https://www.tiktok.com/@adamlambert

About KISWE

Kiswe is the interactive video company that transforms live streamed events into immersive and socially connected experiences. Kiswe’s two-way video technology enables audiences to both consume and contribute to live digital content. With its award-winning cloud video technology, Kiswe has delivered the world’s largest digital pay-per-view events and serves the top sports, media, and entertainment companies with its production, content distribution, fan engagement, and audience data solutions. Kiswe is headquartered in New Jersey, USA and has offices in New York, Seoul and Hasselt. Learn more at http://www.kiswe.com.

Contacts

Press contacts:

Kiswe
Purpose Worldwide / Sydney Dennen, Associate Partner sydney@purposenorthamerica.com c. +1.616.648.9176

Universal Music Group
Communications: James Murtagh-Hopkins James.Murtagh-Hopkins@umusic.com

Hollywood Records / DMG North America
Sharrin Summers Executive Director, Publicity sharrin.summers@disney.com c: 818 425 3260

Queen
Phil Symes philsymes@theprcontact.com

Adam Lambert
Shoshanna Stone shoshanna.stone@edge-ent.com

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Paul McCartney GOT BACK Tour 2022 coming to MetLife Stadium June 16

Tickets On Sale Friday, February 25 at 10am

 

McCartney Has Home Field Advantage With End Zone Takeover at MetLife Stadium

 

paulmccartneygotback.com

Paul McCartney Announces First Live Shows Since 2019

 

“I said at the end of the last tour that I’d see you next time. I said I was going to get back to you. Well, I got back!”—Paul McCartney

 

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Following more than a year of speculation, Paul McCartney today announces the GOT BACK Tour, a 13-city return to U.S. stages, kicking off April 28 with Paul’s first ever show in Spokane, WA and running through to June 16 in East Rutherford, NJ, where Paul will play MetLife Stadium for the first time since 2016. The MetLife Stadium show is produced by AEG Presents.

“We are honored to have one of the world’s most influential artists come back to New Jersey for another spectacular concert at MetLife Stadium,” said Ron VanDeVeen, MetLife Stadium President and CEO. “To celebrate Sir Paul McCartney’s return to MetLife Stadium, we are extending an unprecedented tribute by painting his name in our end zones. PAUL McCARTNEY will be emblazoned on our field in 20-foot-tall letters.”

 

The process to paint the end zones began this morning and will continue throughout the day. Each end zone will have PAUL McCARTNEY in 20-foot-tall white letters against a black background. GOT BACK and JUNE 16 will be on the 50-yard-line and #PAULMcCARTNEYGOTBACK on each sideline. MetLife Stadium will offer three open sessions next week for fans to come in and take their own photos to commemorate this tribute. Sessions are Tuesday, Feb. 22, 12pm-2pm; Wednesday, Feb. 23, 5:30pm – 7:30pm; and Thursday, Feb. 24, time TBD. More information will be posted on metlifestadium.com.

 

GOT BACK will see Paul’s live debuts in Hollywood, FL; Knoxville, TN; and Winston-Salem, NC; his first Fort Worth, TX and Baltimore, MD shows since 1976 with Wings and 1964 with The Beatles, respectively, and his first Oakland, CA date in 20 years. The tour will also include stops in cities where Paul has put in more recent yet no less unforgettable performances, including Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA; Orlando, FL; Seattle, WA; and Syracuse, NY.

 

Tickets for all GOT BACK tour dates will be on sale to the public beginning Friday, February 25 at 10am local time. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, February 22 at 10am local time through Thursday, February 24 at 10pm local time. For a full itinerary, see below or check paulmccartneygotback.com.

 

GOT BACK marks Paul’s first series of live shows since his FRESHEN UP Tour wrapped in July 2019–its 39-date 12-country odyssey concluding with a triumphant sold-out show at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles—a performance that instantly attained legendary status, generating rave reviews and Best of 2019 notices including:

 

“… Wow. After several decades now of writing about music and facing the perpetual challenge of translating what is beyond words into understandable language, that’s the best I can muster. Here in the heady aftermath of Paul McCartney’s final show of his Freshen Up tour at Dodger Stadium along with 50,000 of my fellow Angelenos on July 13, 2019 — Wow.”—AMERICAN SONGWRITER

 

“The perfect display of the philosophy McCartney has embodied over his 60-year career in music… the perfect bow to tie up the perfect show, with the final lyric of the night an ever-appropriate one: ‘And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.’”—BILLBOARD

 

“Macca continues to put artists half his age and younger to shame with epic shows featuring his crackerjack band and a jukebox of hits.”—ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Best Live Music Performances of 2019

 

“The best thing about a McCartney show is how many generations of people leave with the broadest smile upon their face. Whether it’s the first time they’ve seen him or the tenth, he never, ever, disappoints.”—FLAUNT

 

“McCartney was in top form, his voice effortlessly climbing to the heights it always hit so easily back in the day…”—THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

 

“The total and complete immersion into MaccaLand was colorful and loud, rocking and rolling, nostalgic and present, and, above all, in the truest sense, marvelous… And, in the end, the love McCartney has taken for 60 years was equal to the love he’s made for generations.”—RELIX

 

“Definitely We’re Amazed by Paul McCartney’s Blowout Dodger Stadium Show… McCartney remains a show-stopping entertainer of the highest order.”—VARIETY

 

With songs like ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Band on the Run’, ‘Let It Be’ and so many more, the Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show: Hours of the greatest moments from the last 60 years of music — dozens of songs from Paul’s solo, Wings and of course Beatles catalogues that have formed the soundtracks of our lives. Paul and his band have performed in an unparalleled range of venues and locations throughout the Americas, the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and all points between: outside the Coliseum in Rome, Moscow’s Red Square, Buckingham Palace, The White House, a free show in Mexico for over 400,000 people, the last ever show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where The Beatles played their final concert in 1966, a 2016 week in the California desert that included two headline sets at the historic Desert Trip festival and a jam-packed club gig for a few hundred lucky fans at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, and even one performance broadcast live into Space! Featuring Paul’s longtime band – Paul “Wix” Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) – and constantly upgraded state-of-the-art audio and video technology that ensures an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house, a Paul McCartney concert is never anything short of life-changing.

 

For approved artist images and videos for media use, please download HERE.

 

PAUL McCARTNEY

GOT BACK

Tour 2022

Thursday, April 28

Spokane, WA

Spokane Arena

Monday, May 2

Seattle, WA

Climate Pledge Arena

Tuesday, May 3

Seattle, WA

Climate Pledge Arena

Friday, May 6

Oakland, CA

Oakland Arena

Friday, May 13

Los Angeles, CA

SoFi Stadium

Tuesday, May 17

Fort Worth, TX

Dickies Arena

Saturday, May 21

Winston-Salem, NC

Truist Field

Wednesday, May 25

Hollywood, FL

Hard Rock Live

Saturday, May 28

Orlando, FL

Camping World Stadium

Tuesday, May 31

Knoxville, TN

Thompson-Boling Arena

Saturday, June 4

Syracuse, NY

Carrier Dome

Tuesday, June 7

Boston, MA

Fenway Park

Sunday, June 12

Baltimore, MD

Oriole Park

Thursday, June 16

East Rutherford, NJ

MetLife Stadium

 

About AEG Presents

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across three continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience alongside such renowned clubs and theaters as Webster Hall, Eventim Apollo, Mission Ballroom, The Roxy and Forest Hills Stadium, to name a few. AEG Presents promotes global tours for such artists as Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Celine Dion, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift, in addition to creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums, renowned wholly owned brands Concerts West and Goldenvoice, and partner brands Messina Touring Group, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, and Zero Mile Presents. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

Contacts

Dennis Dennehy

ddennehy@aegpresents.com

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French box office pulled $731 million in 2021, led by Hollywood and French movie franchises

 

After a chaotic year marked by a five-month shutdown and COVID-related restrictions, the French box office bounced back during the last quarter of 2021, bolstered by “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and a flurry of big-budgeted U.S. and French releases.

 

After reopening on May 18, French theaters pulled 96 million admissions — not a bad result considering that it’s just 23.2% drop from 2019, when France’s box office broke a 50-year record. Compared with 2020, when cinemas were closed for several months, tickets were up by 47.2%, according to Comscore France. Based on an estimated average of €6.75 per ticket, the French B.O. reached €648 million ($731 million).

 

Hollywood tentpoles dominated the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2021, starting with Sony’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which sold over 5 million tickets. Universal’s “No Time to Die” and Warner Bros.’s “Dune” followed. The other U.S. titles in the top 10 are Disney’s “Encanto,” Universal’s “F9,” Warner Bros.’ “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” and Disney’s “Eternals.”

 

Although there were no local blockbusters in the top 10, 2021 was a fairly good year for French films, which posted a 40.8% market share thanks to franchises including SND’s “Kaamelott – Premier Volet” (2.7 million admissions, pictured), a stars-packed comedy adventure directed by Alexandre Astier; Pathé’s fourth opus of “Les Tûche” (1.9 million admissions) directed by Olivier Baroux; and Studiocanal’s “Bac Nord,” Cedric Jimenez’s cop action thriller (2.2 million admissions) which world premiered at Cannes.

 

Hollywood movies made a comeback in 2021 after a near absence in 2020, but their market share was just 46.5%, way down on the 56% they had in 2019. Marti said many movies under-performed due to the health pass measures which kicked off in July, requiring patrons above 18 to show a proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test to access theaters.

 

There were 11 French movies in the top 30, compared with six in 2019, when Disney alone took a 23.4% market share with six movies including “The Lion King.” Aside from comedies and franchises, the French movies which managed to lure moviegoers were “event” movies based on famous characters or literary works. Those included Valerie Lemercier’s Celine Dion-inspired musical drama “Aline” and Xavier Giannoli’s “Lost Illusions,” an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s classic novel starring Benjamin Voisin and Xavier Dolan, as well as Pathé’s “Eiffel,” a biopic of Gustave Eiffel with Romain Duris and Emma Mackay.

 

Comscore France’s Eric Marti pointed out the 30 highest grossing films cumulated 53% of all ticket sales in 2021, compared with 44.6% in 2019. “The box office results towards the end of the year are quite encouraging but we’re seeing that people are going to the movie theater to see the biggest films that have been thoroughly promoted, [leaving] less room for the more indie films,” said Marti.

 

Box office prospects are looking good for 2022 with highly anticipated movies such as Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” (March 2), Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (May 4), Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” (May 25), Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Nov. 9) and James Cameron’s “Avatar 2.” A flurry of ambitious French movies are also in the pipeline for this year, including Patrice Leconte’s detective movie “Maigret,” and “Simone – Le Voyage du siècle,” a biopic of French politician and Holocaust survivor Simone Weil from “La Vie en Rose” filmmaker Olivier Dahan.

 

Unlike in Denmark, the French government has allowed movie theaters to remain open without capacity limitation for the time being. Instead, France’s prime minister Jean Castex announced on Dec. 27 that concessions at cinemas will be banned for at least three weeks starting today (Jan. 3), among new measures to combat the Omicron variant and the overall number of COVID cases which reached a European record last week with 219126 new cases within 24 hours on Saturday.

 

— Variety