Entertainment

SeaWorld Announces Removal of All Single-Use Plastic Straws & Single-Use Plastic Shopping Bags from its Theme Parks

ORLANDO, Fla. - As part of its mission to protect animals and habitats worldwide, and just in time for World Oceans Day, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) today announced that all 12 of its theme parks have removed all single-use plastic drinking straws and single-use plastic shopping bags.

"This milestone environmental achievement is a testament to our mission to protect the environment, the ocean and the animals we share our planet with, which are currently threatened by unprecedented amounts of plastic pollution," said John Reilly, interim chief executive officer for SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. "We see the harmful effects of plastic pollution in the animals we rescue and rehabilitate, and therefore, recognize the importance of doing our part to curb plastic pollution."

Official Worldwide Box Office Results for Weekend of May 27, 2018

LOS ANGELES - comScore today announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of May 27, 2018, as compiled by the company's theatrical measurement services.

As the trusted industry partner for real-time box office reporting, comScore is the only theater-level movie measurement and analytics company providing insights across the world's largest markets, covering 95 percent of the global industry gross. Using comScore's suite of movie products, customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results from around the world.

2nd Annual AutFest Film Festival Honors Ed Asner and Autism Society

LOS ANGELES - SONY Pictures Entertainment, ABC's The Good Doctor, Netflix's Atypical, and several filmmakers were honored for their contributions to autism awareness "From Spectrum to Screen" by the Autism Society of America at the 2^nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 28-29), held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.

Seven-time Emmy® winner and autism advocate Ed Asner presented SONY Pictures Entertainment with the AutFest Visionary Award, bestowed upon Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter at the festival's closing reception. ABC's The Good Doctor and Netflix's Atypical received Spotlight Awards, honored for their exceptional portrayal of autism in a positive light to help increase understanding and acceptance of people on the spectrum.

Christopher Ranch Launches National Campaign with the Elephants of Africa Rescue Society

GILROY - Christopher Ranch, the nation's premier garlic company, is partnering with EARS (Elephants of Africa Rescue Society) and the Monterey Zoo to launch a first of its kind campaign to raise awareness and funds for elephant conservation and the greater development of Monterey Zoological Society.

Over the next year, for every case of Christopher Ranch Elephant Garlic that's sold nationwide, Christopher Ranch will be donating $1.00 to help fund EARS's operational activities both domestically and internationally. As Christopher Ranch sells tens of thousands of cases on an annual basis, these funds will serve as a vital resource for the excellent work EARS founder Charlie Sammut has been doing for years.

Hallmark Celebrates a Galaxy Far, Far Away on Star Wars Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Joining enthusiastically with Star Wars fans worldwide, Hallmark announces plans to celebrate 2018's Star Wars Day on May the 4^th, with new products in Hallmark Gold Crown® stores and online as well as with a social media sweepstakes.

"As big fans of the Star Wars series, we love creating products with the iconic characters of the saga," says Christine Taylor of Hallmark Licensing. "Hallmark brings the wit and fun of the characters to life with products that provide the perfect way to connect multiple generations of Star Wars fans."

Guns N' Roses Celebrated With Massive 'Appetite For Destruction: Locked N' Loaded Edition' Box Set

LOS ANGELES - On June 29, Geffen/UMe celebrates one of rock's most important bands, Guns N' Roses, with the release of Appetite For Destructio: Locked n Loaded box set. Commemorating the band's highly influential album debut Appetite For Destruction, this lavish box set is the ultimate GnFnR fan's dream fulfilled.

Appetite will also be released in concurrent multiple configurations, Appetite For Destruction will be made available in a 4CD/1Blu-ray Audio Super Deluxe Edition with a 96 page book featuring unreleased photos from Axl Rose's personal archive, a 2CD Deluxe Edition, 2LP 180-gram heavyweight vinyl edition, 1 CD remaster, and digital download/streaming equivalents.

He's Back! Barry Manilow Announces Return To Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician, Barry Manilow announced today that he will be returning to Las Vegas with a brand new stage production to perform his extensive catalog of hits as the exclusive headliner at the Westgate International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

The legendary entertainer will return to where he previously made his spectacular residency debut on February 24, 2005. The 85-minute show will celebrate his well-loved greatest hits.