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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is excited to announce the return of Holidays Made Here from December 18, 2024, through January 5, 2025 (closed December 25). Scott Patterson, known for his role as Luke Danes in the beloved series Gilmore Girls, announced on his podcast "I'm All In" that Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood will once again transform the iconic Midwest Street backlot into the beloved town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, festively decorated for the holidays.

Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced that cineSearch, its highly anticipated AI-driven content discovery tool, is now available for public preview. cineSearch is set to transform the way users interact with their favorite streaming platforms by offering an intuitive, highly personalized search experience across top streaming services, including Netflix.

Rain the Growth Agency, the leading independent agency merging brand and performance fundamentals, has partnered with men's personal care brand, Dr. Squatch, to launch their new natural body wash line with a national media campaign supporting newly developed, breakthrough creative executions featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.

Throughout October, Disney and Lucasfilm Publishing are collaborating with First Book, a nonprofit dedicated to educational equity, and other nonprofits for the 13th annual Star Wars™ Reads month, a celebration that brings the power of books and storytelling to the next generation of storytellers.

Nikon Inc. and RED Digital Cinema Inc. are pleased to announce a new filmmaking initiative with the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts. As part of this collaboration, Nikon and RED will donate an assortment of mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras and lenses to support a new generation of film school students.

Studio Auctions, a premiere auction house dedicated to curating authentic, original, and influential pieces of American cinematography history for collectors and movie enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce the results of their latest auction, Bombshells to Blasters: An Auction You Can't Refuse. September 20th – 22nd marked the first of the two-part curated auction, featuring "holy grail" items from multi-generational blockbusters and specialized collectables from Hollywood icons – none of which have ever been to auction before.

Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. celebrates the conclusion of the first season of Wistoria: Wand and Sword anime by formally announcing the production of the anime's second season. Earning rave reviews from fans of the original manga and newcomers alike, the artist behind the original manga, Toshi Aoi, drafted an original artwork in celebration of the announcement of the anime's second season.

Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, announced today that the upcoming third installment of its blockbuster PAW Patrol film franchise will star Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson and popular comedian Fortune Feimster, with the two newcomers to join Emmy nominee Mckenna Grace, who reprises her lead role as Skye.

Cinema/Chicago, the presenting organization of the Chicago International Film Festival, today announced the largest gift in its history, a pledge to create a $2 million endowment from the Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation. The endowment will establish a permanent fund to support the Festival's Artistic Director position, currently held by Mimi Plauché.

Horror fans will have a new place to rest their head this October – the Peacock "OVERNIGHTMARE" at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo., the famously eerie landmark. In partnership with Blumhouse, Peacock will take over The Lodge at The Stanley Hotel, from Fri., Oct. 18 – Sun., Oct. 20, where rooms will be themed to one of four Blumhouse films – Insidious, The Purge, Happy Death Day and Freaky.