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DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, officially announce a five-year global broadcast partnership with the eSkootr Championship (eSC), the world’s first micromobility racing series. Under this global multi-territory agreement, DAZN will broadcast the innovative Championship to audiences across its global markets. With rapidly growing interest in motorsport across the globe, DAZN look forward to introducing fans – old and new – to this exciting new racing series.
By leveraging unrivalled global reach and industry leading technology, DAZN is the only pure-play sports platform in the position to bring this content to a global audience. eSC’s content, which will comprise of both live and on-demand broadcasting, will live in DAZN’s free on-platform environment meaning that the championship will be more accessible than ever before with fans in over 200 territories able to view the series at no cost. After a successful first European season in 2022, the eSkootr Championship is going global in the 2024/25 season with six races taking place across three continents. Rooted in a commitment to sustainable technological advancement and aimed at a younger, urban audience, eSC is a dynamic racing series built for the future of sports entertainment. It is this view to the future which represents DAZN and eSkootr’ shared ambitions.
DAZN Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Growth Markets Pete Oliver said, “DAZN delivers fans new and innovative ways to enjoy sport and that includes a commitment to build a platform which not only serves the sports fan of today but builds a destination for the fan of the future. Our deal with the eSkootr Championship marks another exciting addition to our ever-growing environment of free content. DAZN and eSC are joined in an ambition to engage the sports fan of the future using technology to build a sports ecosystem which provides innovation, excitement and growth. With races around the world and with scooters which are able to go over 100 KPH, we know this is content which will excite DAZN users.” On the other hand, eSkootr Championship™ Co-Founder and CEO Hrag Sarkissian said, “We’re delighted to partner with DAZN to further expand the reach of the upcoming eSkootr Championship races for our fans. As motorsport disruptors, ease of access is one of our top priorities and DAZN’s free offer enables the racing series to reach a new global audience.
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KRAFTON Collaborates With Samsung Electronics For DARK AND DARKER MOBILE
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KRAFTON Inc. has announced its collaboration with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to deliver the ultimate gaming experience for DARK AND DARKER MOBILE on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. KRAFTON and Samsung Electronics have worked together to ensure that DARK AND DARKER MOBILE operates smoothly on the latest Galaxy foldable smartphones including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 which were unveiled globally at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event held last July 10, 2024.
DARK AND DARKER MOBILE supports the App Continuity feature, allowing gameplay to continue even when the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is folded and unfolded, and provides a comfortable gaming experience on the large screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The two companies have combined Samsung Electronics' expertise in the 3D graphics technology 'Vulkan' with KRAFTON’s latest Unreal Engine technologies to achieve realistic and immersive graphics. Additionally, they have applied the latest technologies such as Ray Tracing to ensure the best graphics on Galaxy smartphones including Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Dolby Atmos sound effects will also be supported when playing DARK AND DARKER MOBILE on Galaxy smartphones to enhance the gaming experience for users. KRAFTON and Samsung Electronics will allow users including those in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and around the world to pre-play DARK AND DARKER MOBILE and experience the best graphics and immersion on the latest Galaxy smartphones such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at select Samsung Electronics stores.
Executive producer Joonseok Ahn of Bluehole Studio which oversees the development of DARK AND DARKER MOBILE, stated, "The development team has worked on optimizing DARK AND DARKER MOBILE for the latest high-end Galaxy smartphones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 to replicate the feeling of playing a console game in the palm of your hands through technical collaboration with Samsung Electronics. We plan to continue this close collaboration with Samsung Electronics in the future." Jungwoo Kim from the System Platform R&D Group of Samsung's Mobile eXperience Business said, "We are pleased to provide a pleasant gaming environment to Galaxy smartphone users through this collaboration with KRAFTON, and we plan to continue to provide an optimized gaming environment through ongoing technical collaboration."
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Riyadh Season Announces Partnership With Golden Boy Promotions, Elevating The Boxing World
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His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced a partnership between Riyadh Season and Golden Boy Promotions aimed at bolstering the promotion of top-tier boxing events throughout the world. The collaboration between both organizations will begin with the Interim WBC Super Welterweight World Championship clash between current Interim Champion Serhii Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) and the undefeated Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) on August 10, 2024 at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The agreement solidifies Golden Boy and Riyadh Season’s commitment to elevating the sport of boxing by leveraging the strengths of both entities. Riyadh Season in the past year has hosted a string of world-class and innovative cards including the first undisputed heavyweight title fight of the 21st century between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. It will now look to expand its reach into the U.S. market with its first-ever event overseas on August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California headlined by the blockbuster world title clash between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO Interim World Super Welterweight titles will also see legendary hip-hop singer Eminem perform before the main event.
Founded and led by legendary fighter Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy is the first Latino-owned boxing promotions company and continues to drive its expansion plans for the remainder of 2024 and beyond having already developed a reputation as an industry leader in the sport with a lengthy roster of world champions.
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Nominations For Dangal Ng Batangan Awards 2024 Open Until September 2024
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On the July 10, 2024 episode of the Batangas Provincial Government's official radio program Biyaheng Kapitolyo, Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO) Operations Officer IV Vanessa Carmona-Dilay shared various details on the 2024 edition of Dangal Ng Batangan Awards which honors Batangueño artists, performers and art practitioners for their significant contributions in the field of culture and arts in the province. Nominations for the said recognition opened last February and will be closed at the end of September.
After further deliberations, the winners of the Dangal Ng Batangan Awards will be presented and announced during the province's founding anniversary on December 2024 across various categories including the Batangas Artist Award which can be from among those in the fields of Music, Dance, Theater, Architecture, Literature, Visual Arts, and Media Arts; the Heritage Preservation Advocate Award; and Folk Arts Award. The Dangal ng Batangan Awards is open to Batangueños born or raised in Batangas, and even those who have passed away, whose contributions to art and culture had a significant influence in the province and even in other parts of the country and the world. A nomination is required to be included in the official selection which will be reviewed by the PTCAO and presented to the members of the Batangas Culture and Arts Council and Hon. Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas for his approval.
Started in 2017 as the Batangas Culture and Arts Awards and renamed by Governor Mandanas a year later, the Dangal Ng Batangan Awards is held every year to recognize the outstanding Batangueños who, not only showed their artistic and cultural talents in different places, but also impressed the hearts and minds of the citizens. Some of the previous Dangal ng Batangan winners include veteran theater, movie and television actor Leo Martinez, art critic and curator Marian Pastor Roces, fashion designer Renee Salud, and well-known writer of church songs Fr. Damaso “Bong” Panganiban who became a posthumous awardee.
(With words by Almira Elaine F. Baler, Batangas Capitol Public Information Office)
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AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 Shines With The Stars At GMA Gala 2024
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Not long after the grandiose launch of the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 in the Philippines, global technology brand HONOR is seen at the GMA Gala 2024 as its official smartphone partner. “We are extremely honored to be part of the biggest gala night in the country and it’s events like this that the HONOR 200 truly shines out – captivating memorable moments of anyone’s life in perfect quality. We are very confident that HONOR 200 is more than capable of freezing these memories through breath-taking photos,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. The prestigious GMA Gala 2024 held last July 20, 2024 at the Marriott Grand Hotel Ballroom was attended by the biggest stars in the country including Vice Ganda, Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Sanya Lopez, Dennis Padilla, and GMA Network Inc. Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Legal, Human Resources Development, and Worldwide and GMA Pictures President and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes.
HONOR Philippines set up a shining vignette where celebrities can get their photos taken by the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 and when they post, they would get a chance to win a Php100,000. At the end of the night, it was Kylie Padilla’s mesmerizing ensemble perfectly complementing HONOR 200 that won and she was hailed as the HONOR 200 AI Portrait Master of the Night. The HONOR 200 Pro features a 50MP Portrait Main Camera with a Super Dynamic H9000 Sensor, enabling users to capture compelling images with the perfect balance of light and shadows in even challenging lighting scenarios. With support for 4-in-1 pixel binning technology with a pixel size of 2.4μm, users can capture intricate details in their images even in low light scenarios. Additionally, the HONOR 200 Pro features a 50MP Portrait Telephoto Camera and a customized telephoto sensor from Sony, the HONOR 200 Pro provides better light sensing capabilities, ensuring clear and faithful captures of distant objects with exceptional details.
The HONOR 200 takes portrait photography to new heights with the collaboration with the prestigious and elusive Harcourt Studio in Paris, France. Did you know that a portrait session in the said studio costs US$2,000 or Php120,000? With HONOR 200, you can enjoy the classic portrait in just one click. Get your hands on the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 and the HONOR 200 Pro, respectively priced at Php24,999 and Php29,999, at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, or online via Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok Shop.
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More Filipinos Are Watching ABS-CBN's YouTube Livestream On TV
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More and more Filipinos are glued to their TV screens to watch the YouTube livestream of ABS-CBN’s shows where watch time hours have increased by an average of 85% yearly since 2020. Watch time hours of Filipinos who enjoy consuming ABS-CBN shows on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel using their smart TVs have already hit 554.9 million watch time hours versus 549.6 million watch time hours logged for mobile phones.
Kapamilya Online Live, which livestreams ABS-CBN’s programs 24/7 in Asia, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand, accounts for 61% or 539.8 million live viewers from the said territories who watch ABS-CBN content on YouTube using their smart TVs. Viewers get their daily dose of news and entertainment on Kapamilya Online Live by watching the nightly newscast of “TV Patrol", Coco Martin’s action-packed adventures in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo", Piolo Pascual’s dramatic confrontations in “Pamilya Sagrado" and Andrea Brillantes’ thrilling revelations in “High Street". Noontime show “It’s Showtime” also accompanies viewers with non-stop fun and good vibes throughout the afternoon. One of its well-loved segments that features ex-couples finding new love, “EXpecially For You,” continues to be a hit among viewers for spreading insightful lessons about relationships.
Kapamilya Online Live offers livestreaming and on-demand viewing of the latest episodes of various ABS-CBN shows in and outside of the Philippines via the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel, the number one YouTube channel in Southeast Asia in the media and entertainment category with 48 million subscribers.
