MagellanTV, a global ad-free streaming video subscription service, is bringing the world to your living room with a new series of over 50 premium documentaries to delight, excite and satisfy the inner travel bug that has been suppressed for too long. Just as the U.S. starts to open back up, it's time to spread your wings with engaging playlists that … [Read more...] about MagellanTV, Documentary Streaming Service, Announces “Travel the World From Home”
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AKB48 Team SH Hosts First Online Show Samuneiru and Ticket Sales Heating Up
On June 7, AKB48 Team SH (TSH, these idols belong to Shanghai Shangyue Culture Development Co., Ltd.), the Chinese sister group of Asian idol girl group AKB48, made its debut performance -- Samuneiru online. Since February, the travel of all the 48 groups across Asia whose main activities are theatrical performances has been suspended due to the COVID-19. The online … [Read more...] about AKB48 Team SH Hosts First Online Show Samuneiru and Ticket Sales Heating Up
XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, in partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-star airline, announce the winner of a global writing contest to imagine future use-cases of telepresence technology, as part of the Avatars Inc anthology. The anthology, edited by Ann VanderMeer, was first published online in March … [Read more...] about XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
PAC-MAN, the Original Video Game Super Star, Celebrates His 40th Birthday
Leading interactive entertainment company BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. celebrated PAC-MAN’s 40th birthday with upcoming activities and partnerships to commemorate this momentous milestone with fans around the world. The video game and pop culture icon steps into his 40s more relevant than ever as he stars in a bevy of new video game offerings, product partnerships, and … [Read more...] about PAC-MAN, the Original Video Game Super Star, Celebrates His 40th Birthday
Sukiyaki Western “Django: Collector’s Edition” Available on Blu-ray on June 16
FilmRise is proud to present special collectors editions of Sukiyaki Western Django on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital formats on June 16th. The film is presented in 5.1 DTS-HD MA, 2.0 DTS-HD MA and 5.1 Surround, 2.0 Stereo. Famed Japanese auteur Takashi Miike, best known for cult classics Audition, Ichi the Killer and The City of Lost Souls, redefines the spaghetti Western with … [Read more...] about Sukiyaki Western “Django: Collector’s Edition” Available on Blu-ray on June 16
Bigo Live And Razer Kick It Up A Notch With Music Festival Following Cloud Clubbing Success
Bigo Live, a global leading livestreaming platform and Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers are pleased to announce a virtual music festival - Cloud Clubbing: The Epic Marathon - for cloud clubbers on 23 May 2020 evening till the early morn on 24 May 2020, featuring an extensive line-up of DJs from the Asia-Pacific region. The Singapore unicorns … [Read more...] about Bigo Live And Razer Kick It Up A Notch With Music Festival Following Cloud Clubbing Success
The Force Is Strong with Families and Children at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in a Celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4
So what if you can’t travel to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate Star Wars Day because of social distancing. The world’s largest children’s museum wants to help make sure the Force is strong with you on May 4, 2020 and every day. For more than 40 years, adults and children have joyfully celebrated Star Wars—paying tribute to their favorite characters, plot twists and the … [Read more...] about The Force Is Strong with Families and Children at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in a Celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4
Rock Star Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (approx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. The National Center for Global Health and Medicine researches infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases, including the coronavirus. The organization’s Center Hospital is the National … [Read more...] about Rock Star Yoshiki Donates 10 Million Yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Which Country is Best at Playing Video Games?
Whether it’s hyper-casual or triple-A console games, gaming is loved all over the world, with millions of players taking to their game of choice every single day. And right now, there’s arguably more people playing games than there ever has been. But who is actually best at playing games? Can one country lay claim to being the very best when it comes to completing … [Read more...] about Which Country is Best at Playing Video Games?
Pick a Side and Scramble Your Starfighters in Star Wars: Starfighter Missions!
Joymax Corp. and Lucasfilm today announced the development of Star Wars: Starfighter Missions - the first Star Wars flight shooter for mobile devices. With intuitive controls, impressive graphics, and gripping gameplay, Star Wars: Starfighter Missions is a must have for Star Wars fans and gamers alike. "Anyone who has ever seen a space battle in Star Wars has … [Read more...] about Pick a Side and Scramble Your Starfighters in Star Wars: Starfighter Missions!