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PARAMOUNT GARNERS 56 PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

MTV Entertainment Studios and SHOWTIME® Combine for 26 Nominations Led by Lead Acting Nominations for Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon in GEORGE & TAMMY and Melanie Lynskey in YELLOWJACKETS and Outstanding Series Nominations for RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH and YELLOWJACKETS

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NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Paramount earned 56 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 75th Primetime Emmy Award nominations across its combined portfolio.

CBS Television Network and CBS Studios received 22 Primetime Emmy nominations.

  • THE AMAZING RACE (5): Outstanding Reality Competition Program, Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program, Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Reality Program, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program
  • THE 65TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (3): Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special, Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Special, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Special
  • THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT (3): Outstanding Talk Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
  • SURVIVOR (3): Outstanding Reality Competition Program (first nomination in this category since 2006), Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Reality Program
  • 75TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS (2): Outstanding Variety Special, Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Special
  • FBI: MOST WANTED (2): Outstanding Stunt Performance, Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • THE PRICE IS RIGHT (1): Outstanding Game Show
  • S.W.A.T. (1): Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • CARPOOL KARAOKE: THE SERIES (1): Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series – from CBS Studios
  • DEAD TO ME (1): Christina Applegate for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – from CBS Studios

MTV Entertainment Studios earned 18 Primetime Emmy nominations across its portfolio of brands and franchises.

  • RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE (7): Outstanding Reality Competition Program, Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program, Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program, Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program, Outstanding Production Design for a Variety or Reality Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera)
  • THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH (3): Outstanding Talk Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming
  • RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: UNTUCKED (2): Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program, Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
  • AWKWAFINA IS HANGIN’ WITH GRANDMA (1): Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series
  • CRANK YANKERS (1): Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
  • THE OTHER TWO (1): Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
  • EMILY IN PARIS (3): Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling, Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series, Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) – from MTV Entertainment Studios

SHOWTIME® landed eight Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

  • GEORGE & TAMMY (4)Jessica Chastain for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Michael Shannon for Outstanding Lead Actor in Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • YELLOWJACKETS (3)Outstanding Drama Series, Melanie Lynskey for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
  • THE L WORD: GENERATION Q (1): Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics

Paramount+ picked up seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

  • STAR TREK: PICARD (2): Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic), Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup – from CBS Studios
  • GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES (2): Two nominations in Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming – from Paramount Television Studios
  • TULSA KING (1): Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Series or Variety Program – from MTV Entertainment Studios
  • LAST FLIGHT HOME (1): Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking – from MTV Documentary Films
  • TAYLOR HAWKINS TRIBUTE CONCERT (1)Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special – from MTV Entertainment Studios

BET+ landed one Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

  • THE MS. PAT SHOW (1): Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

About Paramount

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount’s portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Paramount holds one of the industry’s most extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.

For more information about Paramount, please visit www.paramount.com and follow @ParamountCo on social platforms.

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Reflecting on the 2024 Oscars: A Night of Wins, Laughter, and Fashion Statements

The 2024 Oscars: A night of wins, laughter, and elegant fashion. No mentions of past controversies, just a focus on cinematic excellence.

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The 2024 Oscars night was a whirlwind of excitement, surprises, and elegance as the film industry’s finest gathered to celebrate cinematic achievements. Among the standout moments was the triumph of “Oppenheimer,” a biopic that not only captivated audiences but also dominated the awards, clinching seven accolades, including Best Picture. Christopher Nolan’s directorial prowess shone through as he claimed the Best Director title, while Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. were honored for their outstanding performances as Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.

While “Oppenheimer” led the pack, “Poor Things” also made a mark with four wins, with Emma Stone’s portrayal earning her the coveted Best Actress award. The night was further enriched by captivating performances, including Ryan Gosling’s comedic surprises during his rendition of “I’m Just Ken” and the mesmerizing display of a dozen drummers in the performance of “Wahzhazhe.” The ceremony also featured memorable presenter antics, such as John Cena’s daring walk across the stage clad in nothing but an envelope.

The red carpet was ablaze with a stunning array of black, red, and metallic ensembles, showcasing the stars’ fashion prowess as they graced Hollywood’s grand event. Despite a few mishaps, like Emma Stone’s dress incident and Al Pacino’s potential oversight, the glamour and allure of the evening remained undiminished.

What truly stood out about this year’s Oscars was the absence of any reference to past controversies, notably the infamous Will Smith and Chris Rock incident from two years prior. Unlike previous telecasts, where the incident was repeatedly revisited, this year’s ceremony seemed to signal a collective move towards letting bygones be bygones. Host Jimmy Kimmel’s subtle nod to a bygone era of Oscars antics hinted at a shift in focus from past controversies to celebrating the artistry and talent that define the film industry.

As the curtain fell on the 2024 Oscars, it was evident that the night was not just about accolades and glamour but also about embracing new beginnings and a renewed focus on the magic of storytelling that unites us all. The 2024 Oscars will be remembered as a night of triumphs, laughter, and a subtle nod to moving forward—a celebration of cinema at its finest.

Source: AP

https://apnews.com/live/2024-Oscars-updates-winners

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QYOU USA’s Influencer Marketing Unit Adds To 2023 Award Accolades

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LOS ANGELES, MUMBAI, India and TORONTO /CNW/ – QYOU Media Inc., (TSXV: QYOU) (OTCQB: QYOUF) a company operating in India and the United States producing and distributing content created by social media stars and digital content creators, has announced that their QYOU USA Influencer Marketing business unit has been awarded the prestigious Drum Award in the Social Media: Media and Entertainment category for their campaign for the movie Scream VI on behalf of Paramount Pictures. The award faced stiff competition from leading social marketing campaigns including Havas (BBC Eurovision); MG OMD (Spiderman) and Wavemaker (Yellowstone: 1923). A complete presentation on the Scream VI award can be found HERE.


QYOU Media and Paramount Pictures join for award winning social campaign for Scream VI (CNW Group/QYOU Media Inc.)

To excite new and existing fans of SCREAM, Paramount tapped QYOU to generate mass awareness, engagement and anticipation for Scream VI via a large scale, short form video campaign on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube featuring top creators, custom creative and in-house production. The campaign featured unique creative executions that all funneled into the overall campaign creative, “Ghostface Unleashed” in which the film’s recurrent character was “unleashed” on NYC to terrorize unsuspecting creators. Overall, the entire campaign generated 17.5M+ views, 1.9M+ engagements, a 10.83% Engagement Rate (ER) and 145K+ clicks directly to the ticketing site, resulting in an overall Click-Thru-Rate (CTR)of 2.48% which comes in at nearly 3x the platform benchmark of .87%. In its opening weekend, Scream VI was #1 at the Box Office, setting a franchise record with a $67M debut at global box office with 42% of the audience in the key 18-24 demographic.

2023 has delivered a stellar list of 23 different awards garnered by both the QYOU USA (9) and Chtrbox India (14) influencer marketing business units representing a variety of overall company campaigns and individual accomplishments. Most recently Chtrbox received the accolade of being named “Agency of the Year” at the 2023 Entrepreneur India awards.

The influencer marketing and creator economny continues to experience unprecedented growth. Goldman Sachs has already predicted that it will generate $480 Billion in overall spending by 2027. Sprout Social recently published a report estimating that the Influencer Marketing industry is set to generate $21.2 billion worldwide in 2023 up from just $1.7 billion in 2016. Data Bridge Market Research has projected that the industry will experience a compound annual growth rate of 32.5% from 2022-2029.

Glenn Ginsburg, President of QYOU USA, commented, “We could not be more proud of the stellar work done by our US and India teams and we believe the recognition we have received is a testament to that amazing work with the help of our terrific partners. The profound importance of the creator economy in marketing top brands and products while generating true engagement at scale has become an essential component of the media landscape. We see a bright future ahead for our overall business as we continue to grow the list of blue chip partners that want to leverage our expertise.”

About QYOU Media

One of the fastest growing creator-media companies, QYOU Media operates in India and the United States producing, distributing and monetizing content created by social media influencers and digital content stars. In India, under our flagship brand, The Q and on connected TV, via channels Q Kahaniyan, Q GameX, Q Comedistaan, Sadhguru TV and Bollywood Hungama we curate, produce and distribute premium content across television networks, VOD and OTT platforms, mobile phones, smart TV’s and app-based platforms. In addition, QYOU has numerous additional content destinations, apps and gaming platforms engaging over 125 million Indian households weekly. Our influencer marketing company, Chtrbox, has been a pioneer in India’s creator economy, leveraging data to connect brands to the right social media influencers. QGamesMela is a recently launched casual gaming business leveraging access to the large audience enjoyed by Q India products. In the United States, we power major film studios, game publishers and brands social media marketing efforts on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube via custom content creation, media and creators/influencers. Founded and created by industry veterans from Lionsgate, MTV, Disney and Sony, QYOU Media’s millennial and Gen Z-focused content reaches more than one billion consumers around the world every month. Experience our work at www.qyoumedia.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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imo Partners with The Game Awards 2023 for Worldwide Live-Streaming

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LONDON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Popular instant messaging app, imo, has collaborated with The Game Awards (TGA) to become its Global Distribution Partner. This partnership will allow imo to broadcast the 2023 ceremony in Los Angeles worldwide on December 8, 2023, at 12:30 am GMT.

The Game Awards is an annual award event that honours the achievements in the video game industry. It brings together game players, developers, and notable popular culture icons to celebrate and showcase gaming as a challenging, immersive, and inspiring art form. This year, an advisory board of top game publishers and platforms will guide the event, which 5,000 special guests and industry insiders will attend.

Past TGA ceremonies have featured famous faces like Gal Gadot, Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Vin Diesel, Al Pacino, Jason Schwartzman, Jack Black, Margot Robbie, and Tom Holland. This year, Game of the Year nominees are Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

imo users can access the live stream by clicking a dedicated banner in the ‘Story’ section on the homepage or the Voice Room. They will enjoy an immersive 3-hour broadcast of the prestigious ceremony. “We feel honoured to be The Game Awards’ Global Distribution Partner and bring this exciting event to our community. We will continue to enhance our services and bring new and exciting features to our community,” said Mehran Kabir, Business Director of imo.

“We aim to reach more audiences, so we’re thrilled to welcome imo users,” said Geoff Keighley, The Game Awards CEO and Host. He added, “We want people to see gaming as an inspiring, immersive, and challenging form of entertainment.”

Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram have also signed to distribute The Game Awards 2023 globally.

Know more about this event at https://imo.im/blog/imo-partners-with-The-Game-Awards-2023-for-worldwide-live-streaming-en?lang=en&force=true.

Download imo for free at https://imo.im/

About imo

imo is a global instant communication platform aiming to provide the most convenient, interactive, and fun way for people to connect. Through accessible audio and video communication services, imo connects over 200 million users in 62 languages across more than 170 countries and regions around the world. imo has been empowering people with the ability to connect over miles and boundaries between them.

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