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FGI launches the First Flush Guard™ Anti-Overflow Toilets at KBIS

The Flush Guard Patented Anti-Overflow Drain System Is the Cure for “Overflowbia”

 

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #AntiOverflow — FGI Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: FGI), a leading global supplier of kitchen and bath products, today announced the launch of Flush Guard at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, NV. Leveraging an incredibly effective, patented anti-overflow drain system, Flush Guard Anti-Overflow Toilets effectively remove the fear of overflow, a feeling known as “Overflowbia.”

 

“Our research shows that ‘Overflowbia,’ or the fear of a toilet overflow, is very real – particularly among those who have experienced it firsthand,” explains Barry Jacobs, SVP of Product Development at FGI Industries. “Flush Guard’s anti-overflow drain system represents the next major innovation in toilets…one that brings with it a sense of emotional relief. With Flush Guard, consumers can literally ‘go in peace.’”

 

Flush Guard Anti-Overflow Toilets feature one of the most powerful flushes on the market, making them difficult to clog in the first place. But in the unlikely event that the main drain becomes clogged, the three anti-overflow holes in the bowl allow water to escape through a secondary drain. And that anti-overflow drain is self-cleaning with every flush.

 

Continuing the theme of stress reduction, Flush Guard Toilets are stylish, high-quality, and easy to keep clean. Both the primary and secondary drains empty into a standard waste pipe and utilize standard fittings, so there’s no special installation or plumbing required, making them excellent as new construction and replacement toilets alike. When used as a replacement, a Flush Guard Toilet completely covers the area of the old toilet thanks to the industry’s largest footprint. Any marks or tile discolorations are thereby hidden, eliminating the need for costly surface repairs.

 

“As North America’s largest and most comprehensive tradeshow dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry, we couldn’t imagine launching such a momentous leap forward in toilet technology in any other venue,” says Glen Paporello, VP of Marketing. “Attendees who stop by our KBIS booth #N1212 can see Flush Guard Anti-Overflow Toilets in action – along with our new ‘Overflowbia’ launch campaign.”

 

Flush Guard technology will initially be available to consumers on Craft + Main® brand toilets online and in-store through authorized distributors as of April 2024. To learn more about this revolutionary new toilet technology – or to become a distributor so you can help your customers go in peace – visit FlushGuardToilets.com.

 

About FGI Industries, Ltd.

FGI Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: FGI) is a leading global supplier of kitchen and bath products. For over 37 years, we have built an industry-wide reputation for product innovation, quality, and excellent customer service. We are currently focused on the following product categories: sanitaryware (primarily toilets, sinks, pedestals and toilet seats), bath furniture (vanities, mirrors and cabinets), shower systems, customer kitchen cabinetry and other accessory items. These products are sold primarily for repair and remodel activity and, to a lesser extent, new home or commercial construction. We sell our products through numerous partners, including mass retail centers, wholesale and commercial distributors, online retailers and specialty stores.

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‘Ghosts’ producers suggest one character’s newly revealed power might impact the show’s storytelling

SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 3, Episode 2 of “Ghosts,” titled “Man of Your Dreams,” which aired Feb. 22 on CBS.

 

“Ghosts” just revealed a game changer of a storyline that could help give Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) more interaction with the show’s spirits. In the Season 3, Episode 2 installment “Man of Your Dreams,” viewers discovered the ghost power that Sasappis (Román Zaragoza) has been harboring: The ability to enter the dreams of the living.

 

In the episode, Jay buys a new TV with the intention of keeping it to himself and not having to watch the ghosts’ cheesy fare. Sasappis decides to use his previously undisclosed ghost power — the ability to enter the livings’ dreams — to sway Jay the other way. It works, and soon Sasappis is entering those dreams for other means, and Jay figures it out.

 

Exec producer Joe Wiseman told Variety that the dream setup also allowed the show to create new sets, and for the ghosts to finally wear costumes outside of the ones they died in.

 

“It’s just a way for Jay and Sasappis to interact in very meaningful and fun ways,” Wiseman said. “It’s also nice, because in that episode, we went on a spaceship and we went on a basketball court. So, it’s not only fun to see, but it’s also the actors love it, especially the ghosts. They spend every week in the same outfit in the same place, since they can’t leave. They have a lot of fun when they get to put on a different costume and go on a different set or interact with props. It’s funny how you think like, ‘Oh, that’s right. They literally can’t touch objects.’”

 

In last week’s Season 3 premiere, the ghosts, along with Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay, discovered that it was Flower (Sheila Carrasco) who was “sucked off” in the Season 2 finale. In Episode 2, we see a hint at the end of the episode that the group might perform a seance to find Flower or even bring her back.

 

“They’re going to attempt to bring her back,” said exec producer Joe Port. “But that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s going to be successful. We’ll see.”

 

The mystery of what happened to Flower, and where the ghosts go when they’re “sucked off,” will continue through part of this season.

 

“In our world, getting ‘sucked off,’ it’s a little different than a death,” Wiseman said. “This is the stated goal of all the ghosts. They all want to. There’s a lot of jealousy involved with some of the other ghosts who have been there longer. There’s a lot of curiosity about like, what was it? We hint at the fact they think getting sucked off has to do with breakthroughs or growth, but they don’t know that. It is still a very mysterious process that seems to happen randomly.”

 

As the producers mentioned last week, “Ghosts” plans to introduce more ghosts this year, and also share more of the ghosts’ powers. And we’ll learn about how another one of the ghosts died. (That means either Hetty, played by Rebecca Wisocky, or Sasappis.) Also, Jay is set on building a restaurant for the bed and breakfast. There’s a Pete (Richie Moriarty) storyline the producers are excited about but are keeping a secret for now. And then there’s the engagement of Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) and Nigel (John Hartman), leading to a wedding at the end of the season.

 

 

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Universal Display Corporation increases quarterly cash dividend to $0.40 per share

EWING, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — $OLED#OLEDUniversal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increased cash dividend of $0.40 per share on the Company’s common stock for the first quarter of 2024, up from the previous quarter’s dividend of $0.35 per share.

 

The dividend is payable on March 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 15, 2024. The dividend reflects our expected continued cash flow generation, and commitment to return capital to our shareholders. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.

 

About Universal Display Corporation

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994 and with subsidiaries and offices around the world, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 6,000 patents issued and pending worldwide.

 

Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.

 

Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other Company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

 

All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to the projected adoption, development and advancement of the Company’s technologies, and the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.

 

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Luxurious new Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa to welcome guests this spring

The new luxury safari overnight experience at Six Flags Great Adventure Resort is now accepting reservations

 

JACKSON, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Six Flags Great Adventure Resort is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa, welcoming guests beginning June 14.

 

Reservations are now being accepted for the new luxury glamping experience nestled in the heart of the 350-acre Six Flags Wild Safari, home to over 1,200 animals. The exclusive resort promises an unforgettable, first-class experience for those seeking an indulgent retreat.

 

Guests will be immersed in a one-of-a-kind resort destination where every detail has been meticulously crafted to create a haven of serenity and adventure. From the moment guests arrive, they will be greeted with warm hospitality and personalized care, with no detail overlooked.

 

Key Features of the Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa:

  1. Luxurious accommodations: The resort offers 20 glamping suites that vary in size, sleeping two to six guests. Each suite is thoughtfully designed to provide the utmost comfort and style with world-class amenities.
  2. Unmatched views and VIP experiences: During their stay, guests can choose their own adventure. Whether relaxing with sweeping views from their suite, participating in close-up animal encounters or exploring the local watering holes of the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park or Hurricane Harbor water park, guests will have opportunities to create memories to last a lifetime.
  3. Included benefits: With a two-night minimum stay, guests will enjoy a giraffe feeding, daily breakfast, multi-park passes giving access to all 3 Six Flags Great Adventure Resort parks, and more.
  4. VIP dining: Guests will embark on an indulgent culinary journey with featured items curated to enhance the glamping experience.
  5. Spa services: Guests can rejuvenate their senses at the Savannah Sunset Spa which features holistic treatments with expert therapists to promote relaxation and wellness.
  6. Event spaces: Ideal for small gatherings from weddings to corporate retreats, Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa offers a versatile event space with stunning views and top-notch service to make every celebration unforgettable.

 

“We are excited to welcome guests this spring to the Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa, where opulence meets the open savannah in the heart of New Jersey,” said Park President Brian Bacica. “Our team is planning every detail to create a luxury experience welcoming guests to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of our resort. Whether you seek relaxation, a family adventure, or a romantic getaway, Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa promises to exceed your expectations.”

 

Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa is part of one of the largest investments at Six Flags Great Adventure Resort in nearly two decades. In celebration of the destination’s 50-year history, Six Flags Great Adventure Resort is also debuting its 15th roller coaster this summer. THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity, the first coaster of its kind in North America, joins the highly-anticipated return of the Safari Off Road Adventure, and modern updates to the nostalgic Log Flume and Big Wheel rides. In addition, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will open Splash Island, a new family-centric area giving guests of all ages an opportunity for some interactive fun in the sun.

 

Visit https://www.sixflags.com/savannahsunset to reserve your spot for this one-of-kind luxurious safari overnight experience right here in the United States.

 

Six Flags Great Adventure will open for the 2024 season on March 16. Enjoy all season long with a Season Pass starting as low as $13/month after initial payment. In preparation for their 50th anniversary season, the destination is hiring for a variety of positions with great hourly pay, exciting perks and valuable benefits. Apply today at sixflagsjobs.com or text FUN to 732-307-6688 to begin the hiring process.

 

About Six Flags Great Adventure Resort

Six Flags Great Adventure Resort boasts 4 world-class attractions including, Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Hurricane Harbor water park, the Wild Safari, and new, luxury Savanah Sunset Resort and Spa. The resort destination is home to the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park with award-winning rides like Kingda Ka, Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster. The theme park offers two areas created just for young guests, family rides the whole family can enjoy together, live entertainment, shopping and a wide variety of dining options. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the Northeast’s largest water parks with more than 25 refreshing attractions for the whole family. The Wild Safari is one of the largest safaris outside of Africa where guests get up-close experiences with more than 1,200 animals from around the globe. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

 

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 63 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.

 

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American Water ranks no. 1 in utilities industry on Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2024 list

CAMDEN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been ranked number 1 in the utilities industry on Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2024 list. The ranking is based on an independent survey of employees.

 

“American Water is honored to receive recognition on Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2024 list,” said M. Susan Hardwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. “We are extremely fortunate to have such an engaged, talented and diverse workforce, focused on building a better workplace where our people can thrive.”

 

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 170,000 U.S.-based employees at companies with at least 1,000 employees. Companies with more than 5,000 employees were eligible for the category of large employers. Survey respondents were asked if they would recommend their employer to others and given the chance to rate other employers in their respective industries. All survey responses were tallied and weighted to produce a score for each company.

 

View the full list of Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2024 here.

 

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

 

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South Korea’s leading display makers LG and Samsung close ranks as they cede ground to Chinese TV and smartphone screen manufacturers and face OLED competition

—  After taking over mass-market LCDs, Chinese manufacturers are threatening to undercut South Korean makers on premium OLED technology

 

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South Korea’s leading display makers LG and Samsung are closing ranks as they cede more ground to Chinese manufacturers of TV and smartphone screens and face being undercut on their leading-edge OLED technology.

 

In what has become a battle for survival for the once-dominant companies in the sector, Samsung closed its last liquid crystal display factory in China in 2021 and is set to rely this year on its domestic rival to produce more of its panels there. The unusual level of co-operation comes as LG seeks to sell its remaining LCD plant in the country, according to reports, after a slump in global IT sales following the lifting of pandemic-era lockdowns in China.

 

Having conquered the market for cheaper mass-market LCD technology, Chinese display manufacturers are now making inroads on the last bastion of South Korean technological superiority, with their leader — state-owned BOE Technology — building a $9bn plant to produce cutting-edge organic light-emitting diode panels in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu.

 

South Korea’s display industry is facing the same fate as Japan’s in the $160bn global market, analysts said, citing the worst-case scenario of JOLED, a Japanese joint venture between Panasonic and Sony’s advanced display businesses, which went bankrupt last year with $250mn in liabilities after struggling to match South Korean investments in the sector.

“Just as Korea overtook Japan as the display industry leader, China is likely to outsmart us on the back of its huge domestic market, abundant capital and technological development,” said Park Chong-hoon, head of research at Standard Chartered in Seoul.

 

Park added that the display battle was indicative of the wider struggle for South Korea to preserve its technological edge over China in industries ranging from chips and batteries to smartphones and shipbuilding.

 

“This phenomenon will not be confined to just the display market. China is catching up fast in other capital-intensive industries and will soon overtake Korea in most key manufacturing industries,” he said.

 

Samsung and LG rose to pre-eminence in the global display market in the 2000s, following a series of aggressive investments that helped them overthrow the Japanese incumbents. They relied on their in-house display businesses to supply panels to their TV and smartphone divisions, but that model was disrupted by the rise of Chinese alternatives supported by generous government subsidies and a giant domestic market, as well as by Taiwanese competitors.

 

“The massive expansion of Chinese panel production capacity and the resulting price competitiveness led Korean panel makers to exit the LCD supply chain under loss pressures,” said Iris Yu, an analyst at Taiwanese consultancy TrendForce.

 

The two South Korean companies have focused their investments instead on OLED displays for high-end TVs, smartphones and tablets, as well as next-generation micro OLED displays for virtual and augmented reality devices such as Apple’s Vision Pro headset. LG Display is the world’s only mass producer of large OLED panels, although OLED TVs only make up 3 per cent of the global TV market. Now the two are finding themselves under pressure in the OLED segment as well.

BOE’s new Chengdu plant will produce OLED substrates using the latest 8.6-generation technology — setting up a head-to-head battle with Samsung to supply OLED panels to Apple for next-generation iPads and MacBooks.

 

“Korea is far advanced in terms of OLED quality, but China’s OLED panels are much cheaper than Korea’s,” said Yi Choong-hoon, a display expert and head of Seoul-based UBI Research.

 

“China suffers huge losses, but it still supplies OLED panels at cheap prices to increase its market share, meaning it will kill off competitors as it has done in the LCD market,” he added.

 

“China will overtake Korea in the OLED market, too, if things are left as they are.”

 

The South Korean companies must also contend with an intensifying Chinese campaign to acquire their display-making expertise.

 

According to South Korean government figures, between 2016 and 2023, Chinese entities were able to steal more technology from the country’s display sector than from any other industry apart from the chip sector. Last year Samsung Display filed a complaint against BOE with the US International Trade Commission aimed at stopping the Chinese company from selling displays in the US using tech that was allegedly stolen, according to the South Korean company.

 

BOE, which denies the allegations, has responded with a barrage of lawsuits against several Samsung subsidiaries in China. Having cut ties with BOE, Samsung is now getting more LCD panels from LG Display’s Chinese plant in the southern city of Guangzhou. Yu of TrendForce predicts that Samsung “will significantly reduce its dependency on Chinese panel makers in 2024, dropping its procurement share from 55 per cent to 38 per cent.”

The new partnership between the South Korean companies also constitutes a lifeline for LG, which suffered seven straight quarters of losses before finally reporting an operating profit in the final quarter of 2023.

“Samsung and LG need each other because the all-out display war between Korea and China has spread to the premium market,” said Nam Sang-uk, a researcher at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade.

 

Samsung and LG declined to comment on their co-operation. Yi of UBI Research said Washington should consider intervening on South Korea’s behalf, arguing that a Chinese takeover of the sector would complicate US-led efforts to enlist Seoul’s assistance in reducing China’s access to more sensitive technologies such as semiconductors.

 

“China dominating the display sector will undermine US chip strategy because it gives Beijing such leverage over Seoul,” said Yi.

 

“If Korea reduces its chip supply to China, then China can reduce its display supply to Korea. The more dependent Korean IT companies become on Chinese suppliers, the more this kind of retaliation will hurt.”

 

 

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Cell therapy company Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TVGN) rings opening bell at Nasdaq Exchange on Feb. 15, begins public trading on the open market

WARREN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc. (‘Tevogen Bio’) (Nasdaq: TVGN) celebrated commencement of its public trading by ringing the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in Times Square, New York, on Feb. 15, 2024.

 

This major milestone underscored the company’s commitment to its valued shareholders and its mission to develop commercially attractive, affordable, genetically unmodified off-the-shelf T cell therapies for large patient populations in virology, oncology, and neurology.

“We are deeply honored to become part of the Nasdaq family, a significant milestone that highlighted the commitment and dedication of our team,” remarked Ryan Saadi, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer of Tevogen Bio.

 

“This event not only reconfirmed company’s growth strategy but also reinforced our commitment to our mission. As we embark on this new chapter, we look forward to contributing to the market’s vibrancy and delivering value to our shareholders and patients.”

 

About Tevogen Bio

Tevogen Bio is a clinical-stage specialty immunotherapy company harnessing one of nature’s most powerful immunological weapons, CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes, to develop off-the-shelf, genetically unmodified precision T cell therapies for the treatment of infectious diseases, cancers, and neurological disorders, aiming to address the significant unmet needs of large patient populations. Tevogen Leadership believes that sustainability and commercial success in the current era of healthcare rely on ensuring patient accessibility through advanced science and innovative business models. Tevogen has reported positive safety data from its proof-of-concept clinical trial, and its key intellectual property assets are wholly owned by the company, not subject to any third-party licensing agreements. These assets include three granted patents and twelve pending patents, two of which are related to artificial intelligence.

 

Tevogen Bio is driven by a team of highly experienced industry leaders and distinguished scientists with drug development and global product launch experience. Tevogen Bio’s leadership believes that accessible personalized therapeutics are the next frontier of medicine, and that disruptive business models are required to sustain medical innovation.

 

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Levan Akin discusses Panorama opener ‘Crossing,’ connecting with audiences, loving Anne Rice

Georgian-Swedish director Levan Akin is again winning over audiences with his latest film, “Crossing,” which opened the Berlin Film Festival’s Panorama section.

 

The touching drama is about retired teacher Lia (Mzia Arabuli), who sets off with a young companion, Achi (Lucas Kankava), on a journey from the Georgian city of Batumi to Turkey, where she hopes to find her long lost niece in Istanbul. Pic follows Akin’s acclaimed 2019 film “And Then We Danced.”

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It was while researching that film in Georgia that he heard a story about a grandfather who was very supportive of his trans grandchild. “I just thought that was sweet, you know? Especially with all the debate that was going on around and around ‘And Then We Danced’ in Georgia specifically. I’ve always craved to see representation from that region, and stories I wish I would have seen when I was young.

 

“Films have a power, images have power. And if you show people other ways, other images of the things that they are used to, maybe it will make people think twice. I think that’s what made me want to make this film and tell this story.

 

“It’s also a story about regrets and atonement, and having that conversation with someone that I think we’ve all wanted to have, or say things that you know you can’t say anymore. I think that’s universal. From the reactions we’re getting here, it’s a film that connects with everyone in that way.”

 

The idea was to do “something intergenerational, a story about youthfulness, age, life and years, just time, and the choices we make and the choice we don’t make, the regrets we have. Those were the things I was thinking about.”

 

While Georgia and Turkey are familiar ground for Akin, the director was eager to share with audiences his fascination of the cultures and geography of the regions. “Georgia and the Caucuses as a whole are particularly fascinating because all of the cultures are so different from each other but they are so close.”

 

The very different people that populate these areas very much appeal to Akin. “That’s what I experience when I’m there — going into all of these rooms and spaces and meeting these people. I want to share them with an audience because they are so exciting and interesting.”

 

In making “Crossing,” Akin also sought a lighter, freer approach. “‘And Then We Danced’ has a very classic narrative structure. Here I wanted to do something that was more free, open-minded, maybe a little more novel.”

 

That stylistic choice is evident in the documentary feel of the story, which follows the unlikely companions on their journey of discovery, capturing the charming details of distant societies.

 

“It’s like cinéma vérité in a way. It’s things I see when I do research and reenact them; I want to share them because I think they’re fascinating.”

 

He recalls a scene on a ferry, in which the camera wanders around. “This boat is incredible. They take it every day and they drink tea on the boat — somebody walks around and hands out these little teas. That’s so nice. I want the world to see that.

 

“Also, I love films that feel like they caught a time. ‘And Then We Danced’ has that feel too. You’re like a fly on the wall catching these little scenes… I think this film has that feel of catching a very specific time.”

 

Indeed, it was also an opportunity to capture the grand city of Istanbul. “It always changes; it’s never the same. It’s totally different there now than it was when I filmed.”

 

Casting the film was very difficult, Akin says. He finally found his lead in Arabuli, a renowned actress in Georgia and ensemble member at the Tumanishvili Theater in Tbilisi. “Mzia Arabuli is like a force of nature,” the director adds.

 

The film boasts two other leads, including Kankava and Deniz Dumanlı, who plays Evrim, an Istanbul lawyer and activist.

 

Instead of having “one lead who has to be amazing, here we had three and they all had to be equally interesting. They all had to be able to carry the film alone essentially. That was a challenge.”

 

In addition to his feature films, Akin has worked on a number of series, including directing a number of episodes of AMC’s “Interview With the Vampire,” which just wrapped Season 2. The show is particularly close to his heart.

 

“I loved the book when I grew up and I love Anne Rice.  The first time I was in New Orleans 12 years ago I did an Anne Rice tour. I’m a super fan — those books changed my life. They opened up the world to me.”
When he heard that the show was being made, he contacted his agents and a meeting with showrunner Rolin Jones followed.

 

“He like ‘And Then We Danced’ and he saw my passion for Anne Rice. And then I got to do it.”

 

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— Variety

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Cenntro Electric Group Limited announces approval of the scheme of arrangement by the Supreme Court of New South Wales

FREEHOLD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Cenntro Electric Group Limited (NASDAQ: CENN) (“Cenntro” or “the Company”), a leading electric vehicle technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, refers to the proposed scheme of arrangement in relation to which Cenntro will re-domicile from Australia to the United States (“U.S.“, the “Scheme”), and under which Cenntro will become a subsidiary of Cenntro Inc., a corporation incorporated in accordance with the laws of the state of Nevada for the purpose of effecting the Scheme.

 

Cenntro is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia (the “Court“) made orders approving the proposed Scheme on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time, “AEDT“).

 

Cenntro further confirms that it has today lodged an office copy of the orders made by the Court approving the Scheme with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC“) pursuant to sub-section 411(10) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), as a result of which the Scheme is now legally effective.

 

An office copy of the Court orders lodged with ASIC is attached at Annexure A to this press release.

 

Eligible Cenntro shareholders who hold Cenntro ordinary shares of the Company as at 7 p.m. (AEDT) on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 (the “Record Date“) will receive one share of common stock in Cenntro Inc. in exchange for every one ordinary share of the Company which such eligible Cenntro shareholder held as of the Record Date.

 

Next steps

An indicative timetable of the key milestones remaining under the Scheme is set out below:

Expected date*

Event

Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:00pm

Record Date – being the time and date for determining entitlements to Scheme consideration

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Implementation date – being the date on which the Scheme will be implemented and Cenntro shareholders will receive the Scheme consideration which they are entitled to

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Commencement of dispatch to Eligible Cenntro shareholders of statements confirming the issue of common stock in Cenntro Inc.

 

*All dates and times listed in the table above are in AEDT and are indicative only and subject to change. Cenntro, in consultation with Cenntro Inc., may vary any or all of these dates and times and will provide reasonable notice of any such variation. Any changes will be announced by Cenntro to Nasdaq and published on Cenntro’s website at www.cenntroauto.com.

 

About Cenntro Electric Group Ltd.

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: CENN) is a leading maker and provider of electric commercial vehicles (“ECVs”). Cenntro’s purpose-built ECVs are designed to serve a variety of commercial applications inclusive of its line of class 1 to class 4 trucks. Cenntro is building a globalized supply-chain, as well as the manufacturing, distribution, and service capabilities for its innovative and reliable products. Cenntro continues to evolve its products capabilities through advanced battery, powertrain, and smart driving technologies. For more information, please visit Cenntro’s website at: http://www.cenntroauto.com/.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Such statements may be, but need not be, identified by words such as “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “aim(s),” “can,” “would,” “expect(s),” “estimate(s),””project(s),” “forecast(s)”, “positioned,” “approximately,” “potential,” “goal,” “strategy,” “outlook” and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding assembly and distribution capabilities, decentralized production, and fully digitalized autonomous driving solutions. All such forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in this communication. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact Cenntro’s forward-looking statements, please see disclosures contained in Cenntro’s public filings with the SEC, including the “Risk Factors” in Cenntro’s Annual Report on Form 10K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2023 and which may be viewed at www.sec.gov.

Contacts

Investor Relations Contact:
Chris Tyson

MZ North America

CENN@mzgroup.us
949-491-8235

Company Contact:
PR@cenntroauto.com
IR@cenntroauto.com

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Mercer County Park Commission announces summer nature camps

HAMILTON, N.J. — The Mercer County Park Commission hosts thrilling and educational summer nature camps for children ages 7 to 15 years.

With activities like fishing, trail exploration, and nature games, these camps are designed for children who love to explore nature or want to build their experiences in the great outdoors.

All camps are licensed with the State of New Jersey and are led by our full-time Naturalist Educators. Offered in three of our county parks, summer nature camps highlight the full scope of unique wildlife and outdoor experiences that Mercer County has to offer.

Aquatic Adventure Camp for Anglers

For campers ages 10 to 12 and will take place on Mercer Lake. Campers will on build their fishing skills by choosing the right bait, identifying fish, and finding habitats along the lake for the most success. Only offered from June 24 to June 28! 

Aquatic Adventure Camp for Kayakers

Campers ages 13 to 15 will have exclusive access to explore plant and animal life along Mercer Lake’s shoreline, creeks, and hidden coves by kayak. Only offered from June 24 to June 28! 

Baldpate Nature Camp

This camp is packed with hands-on nature explorations, hikes through the forest, and unstructured nature play. Activities are designed for campers to delve into topics such as birds, bugs, and butterflies and include age-appropriate activities for campers 7 to 9 years, and 10 to 12 years. Only offered July 8 to 12, and July 15 to 19.

Tulpehaking Nature Camp

This camp has campers explore the trails of the marshlands through the lens of the Lenape, who inhabited this region centuries ago and continue to view it as their homeland. Age-appropriate activities incorporating traditional Lenape Games and crafts are designed for campers 7 to 9 years, and 10 to 12 years. Only offered July 29 to Aug. 2, and Aug. 5 to 9.

Register now. Camps fill quickly. See How to Register below for more information on how to claim your child’s spot in camp.

How to register:

Registration and payment must be completed online at https://register.communitypass.net/mercer. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and spots are limited. Only complete applications will be processed. Make sure you have the following information before registering: child’s medical information (including physician and health insurance information, emergency contact etc.), immunization record, and full payment.

Click here for our full Nature Camp brochure with program dates and details or call (609) 888-3218 ext. 205.