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MBS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ADN, GKIDS, AND MUSE, ANNOUNCE THE THEATRICAL GLOBAL PREMIERE FOR UPCOMING ANIME SERIES, DAN DA DAN

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THE POPULAR MANGA MAKES ITS ANIMATED DEBUT GLOBALLY ON THE BIG SCREEN BEGINNING ON AUGUST 31

LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. announced in partnership with ADN, GKIDS, and MUSE, a global theatrical premiere beginning on August 31, outside of Japan, for its highly anticipated anime series DAN DA DAN.

Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. The upcoming series is brought to life by Science SARU, the same innovative studio behind such hits as “DEVILMAN crybaby”, “INU-OH”, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off“, and more. The global theatrical premiere of DAN DA DAN, released under the moniker DAN DA DAN: First Encounter will feature the first three episodes of the series. The premiere will also feature an exclusive interview with Yukinobu Tatsu and Shihei Lin, the author and editor of the original manga, Fuga Yamashiro, Director of the upcoming anime series, and Shion Wakayama and Natsuki Hanae, voice actors for the leads Momo and Okarun respectively.

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“When making this series into an anime, I incorporated playful and visually stunning techniques unique to video to create a very fun structure for the series. I believe you will enjoy it in a slightly different way from the manga and I hope you have a good time at the theatrical release!”, said Fuga Yamashiro.

Global Theatrical Release

Commemorating the launch of the new TV animation series scheduled for October, the theatrical premiere of DAN DA DAN: First Encounter begins with screenings in Asia on August 31, in Europe on September 7, in North America on September 13, and the global rollout will expand to over 50 countries and regions, including Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa through mid-September.

Scheduled cities include hubs like New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Bangkok with further release details to be announced in collaboration with the theatrical premiere partners in each region.

“DAN DA DAN is a truly wonderful anime born from the combination of fantastic original work and the dedication of a talented creative team. We are thrilled to be able to bring this work to you a little earlier through this special theatrical release, thanks to the cooperation of many supporters. We are confident that you will enjoy it. Look forward to it!”, said Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. producer Hiroshi Kamei.

ABOUT DAN DA DAN:

DAN DA DAN is a popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, serialized in Shueisha’s manga magazine application “Shonen Jump Plus” (updated every Tuesday), with a total circulation of 3.2 million copies and over 370 million views.

DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak. The two of them start talking after Momo rescues Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.

To make the mutual deniers believe in each other, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal activity that transcends comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal forces! Their fateful love begins as well!?

The story of the occult battle and adolescence starts!

Original Work: Yukinobu Tatsu
(Serialized in “Shonen Jump Plus” BY SHUEISHA)

Director: Fuga Yamashiro
Script: Hiroshi Seko
Music: kensuke ushio
Character Design: Naoyuki Onda
Creature Design: Yoshimichi Kameda
Color Design: Satoshi Hashimoto
Art Director: Junichi Higashi
Compositing Director: Kazuto Izumita
Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Sound Director: Eriko Kimura
Animation Production: Science SARU

Opening Theme Song: Creepy Nuts “Otonoke”

Shion Wakayama as “Momo”
Natsuki Hanae as “Okarun”
Nana Mizuki as “Seiko”
Ayane Sakura as “Aira”
Kaito Ishikawa as “Jiji”
Kazuya Nakai as “Serpoians”
Mayumi Tanaka as “Turbo Granny”

Official website: https://anime-dandadan.com/
Official website (EN): https://anime-dandadan.com/en/
Official X: @anime_dandadan
Official X (EN): @animeDANDADANen
Official Instagram (EN): @anime_dandadan_en

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©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee

Theatrical Premier Partners

For Asia
Muse Communication
Founded in 1992, Muse Communication has over 30 years of expertise in the anime IP industry, collaborating with more than 60 IP providers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including film & video distribution, licensing, merchandising, and marketing. Muse’s distribution network spans both international and local platforms, reaching over 40 countries. In Asia, Muse works with 60 partner platforms and connects with 30 million social media subscribers, solidifying its strong market presence in the region.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museacg/

For Europe and French-speaking Africa
Animation Digital Network

ADN (Animation Digital Network) is a platform dedicated to video-on-demand animation. Launched in 2013, the VOD service now offers a varied selection of Japanese series, classic titles, films, short films, non-Japanese animation series and series for younger audiences. Thanks to programmes available H+1 after their broadcast in Japan, ADN subscribers can comfortably and legally discover the best of Japanese pop culture in real time, available in original and/or dubbed versions. ADN supports creation by co-producing new original series.

Website: https://animationdigitalnetwork.fr/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ADNanime
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animationdigitalnetwork/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADNanime/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@animationdigitalnetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnimedigitalnetworkFradn

For North America, Latin America, Australia & New Zealand
GKIDS
GKIDS is the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation from around the world. After an astounding 13 Best Animated Feature nominations, the company took home the Oscar in 2024 for Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s acclaimed feature, The Boy and the Heron. The company’s previous nominations include The Secret of Kells in 2010, A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita in 2012, Ernest & Celestine in 2014, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya and Song of the Sea in 2015, Boy and the World and When Marnie Was There in 2016, My Life as a Zucchini in 2017, The Breadwinner in 2018, Mirai in 2019, Wolfwalkers in 2021, and The Boy and the Heron in 2024. For more than a decade, GKIDS’ influence on cinema has redefined the perception of animation as an artistic medium on par with live-action film through its stewardship of the Studio Ghibli catalog and by introducing American audiences to the critically-acclaimed films of other master filmmakers from around the world such as Mamoru Hosoda (Mirai, Belle), Tomm Moore (The Secret of Kells, Wolfwalkers), Benjamin Renner (Ernest & Celestine), Makoto Shinkai (Weathering With You), Nora Twomey (The Breadwinner), Alberto Vázquez (Unicorn Wars) and Masaaki Yuasa (Inu-Oh, The Night is Short, Walk on Girl), among countless others. Also, GKIDS is the founder and host of ANIMATION IS FILM, the annual LA-based film festival which embraces the highest aspirations of animation as a cinematic art form, and is a vocal advocate for filmmakers who push the boundaries of the medium to its fullest range of artistic expressions.

X | Instagram | TikTok
www.gkids.com

About MBS
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc., (MBS) is known as a pioneer in the Japanese broadcasting industry. Tracing back through history, MBS was one of the first commercial radio stations in Japan, starting its first radio broadcasts in 1951 and later beginning terrestrial television broadcasting in 1959. MBS has its head office in Osaka, which is the business center of Kansai, the western part of Japan, with new emerging businesses and innovative ideas. For anime, MBS has been co-producing and broadcasting for more than half a century. The broadcaster is the TV home to numerous global hit anime franchises like “Attack on Titan,” “Full Metal Alchemist” and “Jujutsu Kaisen.” In addition to co-producing those and many other series, MBS was a co-producer of “Akira,” seen as one of the most influential anime films of all time. https://www.mbs.jp/english/

About Science SARU
Science SARU is an animation production company committed to nurturing new talent and implementing cutting-edge creative technology; the company has produced projects across different mediums, including for television, film, and streaming. Some of Science SARU’s best-known works include Lu Over the Wall (which won the Annecy International Film Festival’s Cristal Award for Best Feature Film), The Night is Short, Walk On Girl, DEVILMAN crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Inu-Oh, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. SARU’s future releases include Naoko Yamada’s new feature film, The Colors Within, which competed at the 2024 Annecy International Film Festival and will be theatrically released in Japan on August 30th, 2024, Garden of Remembrance (2024), as well as the TV anime The Ghost In The Shell, planned for broadcast in 2026. https://www.sciencesaru.com/english

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Cat® Simulators New Hydraulic Mining Shovel System Builds Operator Skills for Mine Sites

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Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Hydraulic Mining Shovel System.

PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Hydraulic Mining Shovel System. Operator trainees can utilize the system inside a classroom or at satellite mine locations.

“The new Hydraulic Mining Shovel simulator system is the cornerstone of our Cat Simulators mining models. The system trains students and operators using authentic Cat controls and teaches applications found on real-world job sites,” says CEO Lara Aaron.

The hands-on training system is set in a mining environment and teaches learners how to operate the Hydraulic Mining Shovel, including inspecting the machine, spotting and properly loading trucks, and more. Correct, efficient operation increases safety, production and cost savings. Simulation is a safe alternative to using actual machines for heavy equipment operator training. Students and operators can train anytime and anywhere using simulators — no need to take a costly machine out of production, worry about the weather or, most importantly, worry about the operator’s safety.

“The new Hydraulic Mining Shovel simulator system is the cornerstone of our Cat Simulators mining models. The system trains students and operators using authentic Cat controls and teaches applications found on real-world job sites. We often hear of the struggles to find skilled operators. Cat Simulators systems help companies build their own workforce,” says CEO Lara Aaron.

The Cat Simulators Hydraulic Mining Shovel system is available in multiple languages and includes SimU Campus™, a built-in reporting software that records and generates reports of learners’ simulation sessions and compares their performance to Caterpillar benchmarks. The system features authentic Cat controls, a motion system, exclusive walkaround machine inspection training, and a companion SimScholars™ curriculum, making the training package a unique offering.

The companion SimScholars online curriculum is a one-to-one match with the simulator model and can be used in the classroom or for remote learning. It is an interactive, turn-key solution complete with instructor guides, videos, quizzes and more. Integrate the Cat Simulators Hydraulic Mining Shovel system and its curriculum together for a unique, blended learning experience.

For even more training value and for a more immersive experience, add VR Edition. With the VR headset and patented VR Now technology, users experience a larger view of the virtual environment with greater depth perception. The simulator is portable and easy to move from a training room to a trailer to satellite locations.

About Simformotion™ LLC

©Copyright 2024 Simformotion™ LLC is a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions. Simulation can help address initiatives such as safety and production; while ensuring training can be delivered anytime day or night, regardless of weather conditions. Cat Simulators are chosen as training solutions in such markets as mining, construction, forestry, government, and trade and vocational schools. Simformotion™ LLC is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc. As used herein, “Simformotion” means Simformotion™ LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

About Caterpillar Inc.

About Caterpillar Inc. With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Corporate Yellow,” and the “Power Edge” and “Modern Hex” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. www.cat.com / www.caterpillar.com Third party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Kim Roberts, Simformotion, 1 3096703200, kroberts@simformotion.com, https://simformotion.com/

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GR0 CEO Kevin Miller Snags C-Suite Insiders CEO of the Year Award for Brand Optimization

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GR0 Co-Founder and CEO Kevin Miller Honored for Excellence in Leadership, Innovation, and Industry Impact

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kevin Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of GR0, was awarded CEO of the Year for brand optimization from the prestigious C-Suite Leadership Awards Program. This recognition underscores Miller’s outstanding leadership, innovation, and transformative impact in the digital marketing industry.

Recognized for celebrating excellence in senior executives, the C-Suite Leadership Awards Program highlights remarkable achievements in business. Emphasizing the importance of exceptional leadership, innovation, and industry impact, the program honors high-performing executives who inspire success while shaping the future of their companies.

As Co-Founder and CEO of GR0, Kevin Miller has propelled his company to the forefront of the digital marketing industry. Leveraging extensive expertise from roles at Google and Open Listings, Miller has spearheaded notable successes for GR0, including accolades such as a Platinum dotCOMM award in 2024 and a Best SEO Company award from Clutch in 2021.

Assisting both D2C and B2B clients, GR0 is known for delivering measurable growth and impactful results as a trusted agency for businesses seeking transformative omnichannel digital marketing solutions.

Miller’s dedication to his team and commitment to fostering an exemplary working environment have not gone unnoticed. He was recognized with a Best CEO Award from Glassdoor and was instrumental in GR0 being named a Best Company for Women by Great Place to Work in 2024. These achievements underscore Miller’s holistic approach to leadership, focusing on business success and employee well-being.

For further details on Miller’s remarkable achievements and to explore GR0’s transformative digital marketing strategies, visit GR0’s website.

About GR0: A leading omnichannel digital marketing agency based in Los Angeles, GR0 delivers exceptional growth and impactful results for a diverse clientele. With a record of innovation and recognition in digital marketing, GR0 sets benchmarks and drives success stories for businesses worldwide.

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GR0 Agency, GR0, +1 (310) 439-1887, performancepr@gr0.com, gr0.com 

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First Pacific Bank expands its instant payments offerings with Finastra, driving growth

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With Finastra Payments To Go, the bank enhances its payments infrastructure and unlocks new opportunities 

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Finastra today announced that First Pacific Bank, a Southern California-based community bank that offers custom financial solutions for individuals and businesses, has selected Finastra Payments To Go to modernize its payments infrastructure. The cloud-based, SaaS payments hub solution will help the bank to deliver FedNow send and receive services 24/7, support ISO 20022 compliance, and enable its projected growth. 

As part of Finastra’s commitment to Open Finance, Payments To Go offers seamless connectivity to other software providers, fintechs, and financial institutions, giving banks the flexibility needed to deploy modern and agile payment solutions quickly and efficiently.

“Our selection of Payments To Go was driven by the need for a robust instant payments platform that supports our growth and innovation plans, particularly as we expand our commercial business,” said Sharokin Badal, SVP, Director of Deposit and Treasury Services at First Pacific Bank. “With Finastra, our customers will benefit from additional payment offerings, enabling better cash flow and financial management. The modernity and scalability of Payments To Go, along with its seamless integration with our existing vendors, make it the ideal solution.”

Deployed on Microsoft Azure cloud, Payments To Go provides the bank with the agility needed to offer new and innovative payments rails, including FedNow Service. As one of the first software providers in the industry to complete certification for the FedNow Service and ISO 20022 compliance, Finastra is well-positioned to provide financial institutions with the ability to deliver instant payment services around the clock, with more than 200 customers across the US able to launch FedNow Service through its solutions.

“Our payments as a service solution provides First Pacific Bank with a modern infrastructure that enables scalability and an enhanced customer experience,” said Radha Suvarna, Chief Product Officer, Payments at Finastra. “We’re pleased that the bank selected us to not just prepare them for regulatory and compliance requirements, but to support the team as they meet the moment to unlock new opportunities in payments innovation.”

“Readiness for both ISO 20022 messaging standards for Fedwire and the FedNow Service are critically important for community-based financial institutions to stay competitive and compliant as the instant payments space continues to evolve,” said Erika Baumann, Director Commercial Banking and Payments at Datos Insights. “By aligning with global standards and embracing new payment rails, community banks are well positioned to improve their offerings.”

To learn more about Payments To Go, visit Finastra at Sibos 2024 on stand G30.

About Finastra
Finastra is a global provider of financial services software applications across Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal (retail and digital) Banking. Committed to unlocking the potential of people, businesses and communities everywhere, its vision is to accelerate the future of Open Finance through technology and collaboration, and its pioneering approach is why it is trusted by ~8,100 financial institutions, including 45 of the world’s top 50 banks. For more information, visit finastra.com.

About First Pacific Bank
First Pacific Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Pacific Bancorp (OTC Pink: FPBC) and is a growing community bank catering to individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses throughout Southern California. With a history that spans 17 years, the Bank offers a personalized approach, access to decision makers, a broad range of solutions, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. First Pacific Bank operates locations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. For more information, visit firstpacbank.com or call 888.BNK.AT.FPB.

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