Netflix And 20th Century Fox Television Distribution Announce First Global Agreement

July 25, 2016

BEVERLY HILLS, California, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Netflix and 20^th Century Fox Television Distribution today announced their first global SVOD licensing agreement. Netflix will be the exclusive global streaming home for FX’s hit, American Crime Story. The first season of the franchise will be available globally on Netflix, excluding Canada, in 2017 with all seasons made available after their respective broadcast windows. The 22-time Emmy^® nominated first season, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story concluded its 10-episode run as cable’s most-watched new series of 2016.

From executive producers Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski and Brad Falchuk, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story stars John Travolta, Cuba Gooding Jr., Sarah Paulson, David Schwimmer, Courtney B. Vance, Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson and Bruce Greenwood. The limited series is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.

The first season of this limited series goes inside the O.J. Simpson trial and explores the chaotic, behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness and the LAPD’s history with the city’s African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt. The second season of American Crime Story focusing on Hurricane Katrina will debut on FX next year.

“We’re excited to evolve our relationship with FOX and to bring their lauded content to our members around the world,” said Sean Carey, Vice President of Global Television. “Given the popularity of the first season of American Crime Story, we are thrilled to offer this acclaimed drama series to our members.”

“We’re extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Netflix on this groundbreaking deal,” said Gina Brogi, EVP Worldwide Pay TV and SVOD, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. “We are very proud of the first installment of this franchise, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, which has received extraordinary critical acclaim and perfectly captured the cultural Zeitgeist.”

About Netflix:

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 83 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

About Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution:

A unit of 21^st Century Fox, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution is a global leader in the distribution of award-winning motion pictures, television programming and entertainment content across Pay TV, broadcast television and SVOD. Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution connects audiences around the world with premium content from the production divisions of Twentieth Century Fox Films, Twentieth Century Fox Television, FX and FBC as well as other 21^st Century Fox companies.

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HITN to be Lead Sponsor of Premiere Latino Event being held during the DNC in Philadelphia

July 25, 2016

BROOKLYN, New York, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN confirmed it would be one of the lead sponsors of Latinos Unidos; Leading America Celebration, the premiere Latino event taking place at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel and scheduled to coincide with the Democratic National Convention. The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) is hosting the event.

This important event is a celebration of Hispanic organizations, as fifteen of the leading national groups join together to amplify the Latino impact in the 2016 Presidential elections. It will be an evening of star power as celebrities and musical entertainers join forces with the nation’s political leaders.

“HITN is proud to be a lead sponsor of the Latinos Unidos; Leading America event. We recognize Latinos have an important role in this presidential election and are committed to being a partner that Latinos across the country can count on for all the information and resources needed to make an informed decision – just as we did with our 2016: Tu Momento educational campaign.” stated Mike Nieves, President and CEO of HITN.

Last April, HITN launched 2016: Tu Momento (2016: Your Moment), an educational campaign, designed to explain the workings of the U.S. electoral system to the Hispanic community via a series of vignettes that touch on topics such as the electoral college, delegates and party-based conventions.

In addition to the educational content, this year HITN has provided convention coverage with a detailed summary and analysis of the Republican National Convention with a similar recap to follow of the top moments from the Democratic Party’s convention. The network will continue to cover the electoral process with a variety of live and detailed coverage through Election Day in November.

NHCSL President Angel Cruz and Senator Iris Y. Martínez (IL), DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair will lead the Latinos Unidos; Leading America Celebration.

HITN-TV provides commercial Spanish-language educational programming in the United States.
It reaches over 40 million households in key Hispanic markets across the country. And is distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Cablevision, Mediacom and is available in select markets through Time Warner Cable. For more information, visit: http://www.hitn.org/en/about-us

What: HITN to be Lead Sponsor of Premiere Latino Event being held during the DNC in Philadelphia
When: July 26, 2016 / 10:00 pm to 1:00 am
Where: Philadelphia, Marriott Hotel

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Flixfling Partners with Olympusat to Launch Its First Ever Lineup of Premium Spanish-Language Channels

July 25, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Focused on connecting its Hispanic consumers to the content they absolutely love, Philadelphia-based FlixFling streaming video service, is poised to add Spanish-language programming to its premium subscription channel catalog in partnership with Olympusat, Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English language networks.

It is the first time that such a robust, Spanish-language premium video collection is available On Demand in FlixFling’s growing channel line-up. Users of the subscription service will enjoy a variety and large volume of compelling content in six newly created channels designed by Olympusat that feature movies, telenovelas, series, documentaries, anime, live action, faith-based and children’s programming.

“We are thrilled to partner with FlixFling as we continue to greatly expand our digital footprint in the U.S. and Latin America,” stated Tom Mohler, CEO of Olympusat. “We are proud to offer a huge influx of top-rated new releases to their customers while making our brands available to a wider audience, and giving them the content they want.”

FlixFling CEO, Thomas Ashley said, “We are very excited to further diversify the content we offer to our customers and appeal to the Spanish speaking market. Olympusat has an impressive content line-up we are sure will appeal to a broad audience.”

FlixFling is a unique hybrid service offering movies and television, to rent or buy On Demand, as well as multiple monthly subscription channel offerings. Subscription packages for each of Olympusat’s uniquely curated channels will be available for monthly prices ranging from $3.99 to $4.99 per channel. The monthly fee offers unlimited access to hundreds of titles available instantly.

Today, the United States is the world’s second largest Spanish speaking country after Mexico. With expansive buying power and unique consumption habits, people of Hispanic origin –55 million inhabitants, according to the U.S. Census Bureau– represent the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. Although they are becoming increasingly proficient in English, they are also more likely to view television in Spanish. Research from Nielsen shows that the average Spanish-dominant home is watching 78% of television in Spanish. That makes it a significant audience for a consumer-oriented growing company like FlixFling.

Olympusat has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 100+ SD and HD Spanish and English language television networks for the entire family. This Video On Demand content deal with FlixFling will enable consumers to subscribe to the following channels:

Cine Real – A contemporary movie channel offering an unrivaled library of original Spanish-language titles from Latin America and Spain, including popular genres such as action, drama, comedies and romance.

Damas – A Spanish-language entertainment channel featuring highly rated lifestyle programming for Hispanic women and acclaimed telenovelas, from the classics, to the latest productions in all of Latin America.

Pio Pio – Developed entirely for preschoolers, this channel delivers some of the best educational, values-oriented and entertaining Spanish-language content that will stimulate kids’ creativity and imagination.

Parables – A faith-based English-language entertainment channel featuring movies, series, documentaries, children’s programming and original productions that inspire one story at a time.

Parables en Español – Brings quality faith-based entertainment television to Hispanic families looking for spirit-enriching programming – a combination of inspirational movies, series, documentaries and original productions.

TOKU – An English-dubbed channel delivering the most popular and sough after live-action fiction titles, anime, and cult classics from Japan, China, South Korea and Thailand.

FlixFling will have available for its subscribers Cine Real, Damas and Pio Pio in early winter 2016. Parables, Parables en Español and Toku are set to launch by early-2017.

About Olympusat, Inc.

Olympusat, Inc. is one of the largest independent media companies specializing in ownership, distribution, production and technical services. The company has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 100+ SD and HD Spanish and English language television networks. Olympusat’s networks include the top-rated Spanish-language movie channel Cine Mexicano and the popular Ultra HD Plex. The company also delivers a distinctive Faith & Family and Specialty Suite representing some of the biggest networks in the industry.

As a part of Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, the company also has launched two new strategic business units – Olympusat Telecom and Olympusat Entertainment. Olympusat Telecom has embarked on providing the enterprise and consumer customer with complete communications and business solutions through its IPTV, Video Streaming and CDN offering.

Olympusat Entertainment encompasses all aspects of film and TV production including feature length and short films, music videos, industrial/corporate videos, and commercials, both local and national. OE’s award-winning team comes equipped with the technology to provide customers with a full service production from the project’s conception to its completion.

Olympusat has also recently launched VEMOX, a white label OTT TV Everywhere solution. VEMOX is a cost efficient and reliable B2B carrier-grade OTT platform, developed for operators in the U.S. and Latin America, that combines technology and content (100 live channels and 5,000+ hours of VOD content in English and Spanish), creating an attractive and customizable OPEX based turnkey solution.

For more information, please visit www.olympusat.com.

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Modern, Mobile + Connected: Changing Face Of Mary Kay Convenes For U.S. Seminar

July 25, 2016

Mary Kay Seminar celebrates the success of the company's independent sales force while also providing recognition, education and motivation for the year ahead. During the event, held July 24 - Aug. 6 in Dallas, more than $5 million in recognition prizes will be awarded including world-class travel and the coveted Mary Kay pink Cadillac. Nearly 50 percent of new Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants are ages 18-34.

DALLAS, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With traffic-stopping Mary Kay pink Cadillacs and nearly 30,000 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants convening in Dallas, it’s hard to miss the iconic beauty company’s annual Seminar. The event, held July 24 through Aug. 6 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, is comprised of four back-to-back conferences and is one of the largest events in North Texas based on attendance, economic impact and hotel room nights.

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With a humble start from a 500-square foot storefront in Dallas in 1963 to a $4 billion global powerhouse cosmetics brand today, Mary Kay’s independent sales force is growing younger and more diverse:

Nearly 50 percent of new Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants are ages 18-34.
More than 50 percent of new Independent Beauty Consultants are Latina, Asian or African American.
More than 150,000 new Mary Kay independent businesses have been started in the first half of 2016.

“For more than 50 years now, our unparalleled business opportunity coupled with the long-standing success of our irresistible beauty products have appealed to women of every age and demographic,” said Darrell Overcash, President of Mary Kay Inc.’s North America Region. “As we welcome women from every corner of the United States for our annual U.S. Seminar, we are thrilled to see new faces as well as members of our independent sales force who return to celebrate with us year after year.”

From personalized in-home customer service to instant access online, Mary Kay is making it easier than ever for Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants to operate a Mary Kay business by expanding the beauty company’s digital showcase. As one of the largest direct sellers of quality skin care and color cosmetics in the world, the Mary Kay digital platform includes a wide variety of tools and technology including the newly launched myCustomers+ app which turns an Independent Beauty Consultant’s smart device into a fully functional mobile office.

“At Mary Kay, we are dedicated to providing superior, personalized customer service whether it’s in-person or online while also continuing to provide a variety of modernized tools and technology for our independent sales force,” said Sara Friedman, Vice President of U.S. Marketing for Mary Kay Inc. “With nearly 85 million visits a year, marykay.com and Mary Kay® Independent Beauty Consultant Personal Websites continue to give consumers a personalized, dynamic and engaging shopping experience.”

The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates Mary Kay Seminar will pump $34.4 million into the North Texas economy and contribute to 2,000 jobs in the Dallas area. Seminar celebrates the success of the company’s independent sales force while also providing recognition, education and motivation for the year ahead. During the event, more than $5 million in recognition prizes will be awarded including world-class travel and the coveted Mary Kay pink Cadillac. For more information about Mary Kay’s company timeline, positive community impact, rewarding opportunity and irresistible products, click here.

About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.

Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or [email protected]

Youth for Justice Academy Kicks-Off in San Rafael’s Canal Neighborhood

July 25, 2016

Two weeks of leadership training on good nutrition, physical exercise, drug & alcohol use prevention and direct action

SAN RAFAEL, California, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 4th Annual Youth for Justice Academy starts today. Approximately 25 Latino and other youth from 11 to 19 years old will gather at the offices of Alcohol Justice in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael to share unique experiences and learn new skills over the next two weeks. The San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition, the Marin County Probation Department, and Alcohol Justice underwrite the project. Marin County Parks, the National Park Service, and Trips for Kids are providing additional support. Many youth continue volunteering for the advocacy group Youth for Justice after the academy.

“The Marin County Probation Department supports the Youth for Justice Academy program because it meets our interest in providing positive, pro-social opportunities to our youth,” said Kevin Lynch, Director of the Juvenile Services Division of the Marin County Probation Department. “For far too long, the juvenile justice system has focused on telling youth all of the things they cannot do, without providing alternatives such as the Youth for Justice Academy. We believe that making this investment in the Academy helps reduce the numbers of youth who are referred to the juvenile justice system.”

“Our Youth for Justice Academy is a powerful tool to challenge alcohol and drug use among young people here in our own backyard,” said Jorge Castillo, Alcohol Justice Advocacy Director and Program Manager of the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition. “It’s a natural extension of our community coalition’s work to help place more Latino youth from the Canal district of San Rafael on the path toward success, enabling them to live healthier and safer lives.”

The San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition, now in its in third year of a five-year federal grant, works to establish and strengthen community collaboration in support of local efforts to prevent youth substance use in the Canal district, a Marin County California neighborhood of 12,000 residents.

“This year’s two week academy will help a new generation of young people from the Canal experience new options by focusing on health, social justice, and nature,” said Maite Durán, Community Organizer for Youth for Justice. “These future leaders of Marin will participate in workshops dealing with organizing, and alcohol and drug prevention, learning to use tools that will enable them to give back to their community. They will learn while visiting beautiful Marin area parks. They will also participate in pro-social activities in our community by creating a new garden, learning to grow their own food, harvest, cook, and enjoy it.”

For more information about Youth for Justice or the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition, contact Jorge Castillo at 415-257-2488.

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Are you ready for the TOEFL® test? Enroll today for the free TOEFL MOOC launching September 7

July 25, 2016

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Studying abroad at an English-speaking university provides endless opportunities for your future success, and the path to that success begins with the TOEFL^® test. The creator of the test developed a six-week MOOC to help you improve your English-language skills and understand the ins and outs of the TOEFL test.

Starting today, you can enroll in the second running of the MOOC, TOEFL Test Preparation: The Insider’s Guide, through edX, the nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course will launch worldwide on September 7, 2016, with general information about the test. Each of the following four weeks will focus on the four skills tested — Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing — and then will conclude in week six with test-day information and other helpful tips.

During the successful first run of the course, participants from more than 200 countries tuned in weekly to learn directly from TOEFL experts and practice the English skills needed in English-speaking classrooms. You can expect a similar collaborative environment, as well as a mix of lectures, videos and sample questions from past tests complete with answer explanations. During the Speaking and Writing lectures, TOEFL test creators will review a handful of responses and provide evaluation and feedback.

Not only will you walk away with a broad understanding of the sections of the test, helpful preparation tips and registration information, but you will also have the unique opportunity to meet and share information with students from around the world through discussion boards. You can create study groups and share your own personal tips about learning English and preparing to study abroad. It’s set up as a global classroom for you to interact how and when you’re comfortable.

Weekly commitment to the MOOC is no more than two hours per week. Although the course is free, you will have the option to sign up for a paid certificate that will highlight the knowledge and skills you gained upon completing the MOOC.

The course is accessible with an Internet connection on most devices. If you are interested in achieving your best TOEFL score, visit https://www.edx.org/course/toeflr-test-preparation-insiders-guide-etsx-toeflx for registration today.

About the TOEFL^® Test
The TOEFL^® test of academic English is the most widely respected English-language assessment worldwide, recognized by more than 9,000 institutions in more than 130 countries. To date, more than 30 million students have taken the TOEFL test. More information regarding the TOEFL test, including registration, study tips and sample questions, is available on the TOEFL^® Go Anywhere website at www.toeflgoanywhere.org.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC^® tests, the GRE^® tests and The Praxis Series^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

NCLR Adopts Policy Position in Favor of Reducing Gun Violence

July 24, 2016

ORLANDO, Florida, July 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NCLR (National Council of La Raza) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously voted in favor of policies aimed at reducing gun violence in the nation. The position, a first in the organization’s 48-year history, was announced at the 2016 NCLR Annual Conference during the National Affiliate Luncheon, a gathering of the nation’s Latino leaders representing NCLR’s Affiliate Network of almost 300 community-based organizations. The announcement comes after the nation has experienced a series of mass shootings and other incidents of gun violence, most recently the horrific events in Orlando, Baton Rouge, St. Paul, and Dallas.

“Our announcement today comes as we hold our Annual Conference in Orlando, the site of the largest mass shooting in our nation’s history, which took the lives of 49 innocent people, most of whom were Latino,” said NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía. “The tragic event at Pulse nightclub changed Orlando and it has changed NCLR. Today, by formally adopting this position, we join with the vast majority of Americans calling for an end to gun violence and we will urge policymakers to adopt common-sense measures to reduce mass shootings and gun violence, saving countless lives.”

The NCLR Board of Directors adopted a position to reduce gun violence that includes the following elements:

Reasonable restrictions on the acquisition of firearms and ammunition consistent with the protection of the civil rights of all Americans, including support for universal background checks.
A ban on assault weapons.
Collection and analysis of data related to gun violence to understand causes and develop prevention strategies.

In addition, NCLR will continue its work to expand the availability of bilingual and culturally appropriate mental health services, including violence prevention approaches, to all who need them. “These are common-sense steps that are long overdue. And it is incumbent on NCLR to give voice to the growing concern in our community over such violence,” concluded Murguía.

NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.

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Julian Teixeira
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Disney California Adventure Park Brings Guardians of the Galaxy to a Rocking New Attraction, Opening Summer 2017

July 23, 2016

Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! -- Debuting in summer 2017, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! will take Disney California Adventure park guests through the fortress-like museum of the mysterious Collector, who is keeping his newest acquisitions, the Guardians of the Galaxy, as prisoners. Guests will board a gantry lift which launches them into a daring adventure as they join Rocket Raccoon in an attempt to set free his fellow Guardians. The new attraction will transform the structure currently housing The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror(TM) into an epic new adventure. (Disneyland Resort)

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Invites Guests to Step into a Thrilling Adventure and Comical Rescue Scheme

SAN DIEGO, July 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Guardians of the Galaxy are coming to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.

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Beginning summer 2017, guests at Disney California Adventure Park will join in a daring confrontation with one of the most unusual characters in the park’s history: Tanaleer Tivan, the Collector. He has opened his unique collection of fauna, relics and species to guests for a special tour culminating with his latest prized possessions: the Guardians of the Galaxy, themselves! Fortunately, Rocket has a plan to free his friends – and that plan includes recruiting Disneyland Resort guests in a sensational rescue effort.

This comically cosmic, rocking new adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is the result of a collaboration between the creative minds behind the comic books, the films and Walt Disney Imagineering. The attraction will drop guests directly into the story alongside characters from the comic books and the blockbuster films.

Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering, is leading the project. He shared this preview of the new attraction: “The setting is a kind of fortress that’s owned by the mysterious Collector and it’s packed with creatures and his latest acquisitions from across the universe. Now he has imprisoned the Guardians of the Galaxy and they’re hanging in display cases over a giant abyss. The captor doesn’t know it but Rocket Raccoon has escaped and is enlisting our aid—all the guests—to help the Guardians in a breakout scheme. And the rest is comical chaos; a very funny, very irreverent story and a really wonderful addition to Disney California Adventure.”

“It’s such a thrill to be working alongside a true visionary like Joe Rohde and the entire Walt Disney Imagineering team,” said Joe Quesada, Chief Creative Officer, Marvel. “Like our stories and characters, projects led by Joe are the stuff of legend, so Marvel fans rejoice! The universe couldn’t be in better hands! Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is going to be an out of this world experience and what has me even more excited are Joe’s ‘secret’ plans for the future. We’re just getting warmed up.”

The announcement was made today at San Diego Comic-Con by Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, who said: “The incredibly talented Disney Imagineering team has found a way to harness the spirit which drove Guardians of the Galaxy‘s success to create this immersive experience. With its debut timed to the release of the film’s sequel, we are eager to present the attraction to the millions who visit Disney California Adventure and place them in the center of the action as they join in a mission alongside our audacious Guardians of the Galaxy team.”

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! takes place in the fortress-like museum of the mysterious Collector, who has trapped his newest acquisitions, the Guardians of the Galaxy. One member of the group, the intrepid Rocket, has escaped, and he calls upon brave visitors for help. Guests board a gantry lift which launches them into a daring adventure as they join Rocket in an attempt to set free his fellow Guardians.

The new attraction will anchor a broader universe of Super Heroes that will grow over time in Disney California Adventure Park. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform the structure currently housing The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ into an epic new adventure, enhancing the breathtaking free fall sensation with new visual and audio effects to create a variety of ride experiences. Guests will experience multiple, random and unique ride profiles in which the rise and fall of the gantry lift rocks to the beat of music inspired by the film’s popular soundtrack.

Fans of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will want to experience the attraction from now until its final “drop day,” which will be celebrated in true Disney fashion in early January.

The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and is used with permission pursuant to a license from CBS, Inc.

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2016 MARVEL

NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Chairman Cesar Conde, at&t/DIRECTV and Univision Network Hosts Lili Estefan and Raul De Molina to Receive Awards at NYC Television & Video Week’s Hispanic Television Summit

July 22, 2016

NEW YORK, July 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NYC Television & Video Week will present three awards at the 14^th Annual Hispanic Television Summit on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt in NYC. Recipients include Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, DIRECTV, and Univision Network hosts Lili Estefan and Raúl De Molina.

“The Hispanic Television Summit has honored some of the most prestigious names in the industry–from individuals like boxing champion and entrepreneur Oscar De La Hoya, news anchors like María Elena Salinas, Jorge Ramos, telenovela actress and host Lucero, and soccer sportscaster Andrés Cantor to organizations like Major League Soccer, Comcast, Dish, and Verizon,” says Louis Hillelson, VP/group publisher of Broadcasting & Cable/Multichannel News. “We are excited to add four new names to the esteemed list.”

The 2016 Award for Executive Leadership in Hispanic Television & Video will be presented for the first time, and NYC Television & Video Week is honored to name Cesar Conde from NBCUniversal as the inaugural recipient. In addition to Conde’s social and community initiatives aimed at empowering the Hispanic community in areas of education, health and finance, his many years of dedication to the financial growth and development of the Hispanic segment within the television industry are venerable.

As a video, internet, and mobile service provider to the greatest number of potential Hispanic customers, at&t/DIRECTV will be given the Award for Corporate Leadership in Hispanic Television & Video, which will be accepted by Karla G. Sustaita, director of multicultural video products for AT&T Entertainment Group. DIRECTV offers a diversified set of features to provide Hispanics with affordable access and more choices for video services integrated with mobile and high-speed Internet.

The third and final accolade of the day is the legacy award of this conference. The 2016 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television, will go to Lili Estefan and Raúl De Molina, co-hosts of Univision Network’s “El Gordo y la Flaca” (The Scoop and The Skinny). Their body of work on the popular, long-running Hispanic entertainment news program has been delighting audiences since 1998.

In addition to the awards ceremony and luncheon, the Hispanic Television Summit will also present a full-day program that focuses on expanding the business environment of Hispanic TV and Video for this $1.5 trillion market segment. Topics will include advances in advertising, viewership research, promotion, multi-platform distribution, and content from sports, news and reality TV genres, as well as telenovelas, musical concerts, award shows and comedies.

This Summit is produced for the fourteenth time by Schramm Marketing Group.

To purchase early bird tickets (ends Sept. 12) for the Hispanic Television Summit, visit https://nbmedia.swoogo.com/TVandVideoweek.

Visit http://www.nyctvweek.com for a complete schedule of the 4^th Annual NYC Television and Video Week, which includes the 26^th Annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, Advanced Advertising, Next TV Summit, Virtual Reality 20/20, as well as the Hispanic Television Summit.

For information on 2016 NYC Television & Video Week partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, contact Charlie Weiss at 212-378-0478 or [email protected].

Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News, and Next TV are published by NewBay Media.

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Statement from Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Pastor and President of the National Hispanic Leadership Conference (NHCLC) Regarding Donald Trump’s Republican National Convention Speech

July 22, 2016

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SACRAMENTO, Califorina, July 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “It’s not enough to simply say you want to keep America safe, while marginalizing entire communities in the same breath. To keep America safe first requires that we bring America together. Mr. Trump can pursue building a wall, but he must also build bridges of hope to minority communities.”

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is the author of “Be Light” and the President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, America’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, which represents millions assembled in over 40,000 U.S. Churches and another 500,000 congregations worldwide and spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora.

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