LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “Scalpers and bots prevent fans from getting tickets at the prices artists set, and we thank President Trump for taking them head-on. We support any meaningful resale reforms — including more enforcement of the BOTS act, caps on resale prices, and more.”

ADDITIONAL FACTS:

Live Nation Entertainment has long-advocated for reforms in the ticketing industry including greater enforcement of the BOTS Act, all-in pricing, the banning of speculative ticketing that confuses fans, and other reforms that would stop scalpers from hurting fans.

In 2023, Live Nation led the industry in moving all its U.S. venues and festivals to all-in pricing, delivering greater transparency for fans while increasing sales for artists and reducing abandoned carts at checkout. We’ve seen benefits for fans in the 33 states plus Washington, D.C., where Live Nation operates venues.

Ticketmaster stops over 200 million bots a day — a number that continues to grow exponentially. The company also innovated Face Value Exchanges, which enables resale at face value. But more efforts are needed to curb runaway resale that hurts American fans and consumers, and we support future actions from the administration and other state policymakers.

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SHANGHAI, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 1st, the second season of the third BFC (Blokees Figures Creator) Creation Competition, themed “Breaking the Cocoon Season,” was officially launched. This year’s competition continues to adopt a dual-track model comprising the “Modification Zone” and the “Photography Zone.” Winners will be selected for Champion, Runner-up, Third Place, and Top 3 in the Popularity Award categories, totaling 12 winning entries.

A new addition for this season is the introduction of the “Season Pass,” which offers exclusive prizes including a “Seasonal Badge,” a “Seasonal Platform,” and a limited edition figure (600 pieces). These rewards are designed to ignite creators’ enthusiasm and foster their creativity.

Participants have the opportunity to earn exclusive prizes by completing tasks outlined in the “Season Pass” during the competition. Additionally, following the submission deadline, a 20-day popularity voting period will enable the top 150 entries to also receive these exclusive rewards.

Furthermore, the BFC Creation Competition has been officially launched on the Blokees group website. It features sections such as “Hall of Fame” and “Season Pass,” showcasing award-winning entries from previous competitions while providing participants with opportunities to complete tasks for seasonal rewards. Players can register through either the official website or via the BFC Figure CLUB WeChat mini-program.

Ye Shanshan, Vice President of Blokees Brand Marketing, announced that by 2025, the BFC event system will evolve into a more comprehensive framework featuring three core components: the online creation competition, the offline Speed Build competition, and a global exhibition of works. This enhanced structure aims to provide a more complete platform for participants worldwide to create and share their talents, enabling every individual to discover their own stage.

In 2025, the third iteration of the BFC Creation Competition encompasses four seasons: “Launch Season,” “Breaking the Cocoon Season,” “Fearless Season,” and “Stellar Season.” The recently concluded “Launch Season” of the third BFC Creation Competition has attracted  over 30,000 submissions.

The volume of BFC creations is witnessing an extraordinary surge, underscoring that the BFC Creation Competition has firmly established itself as a vital platform within the BFC community. This event highlights the creativity and passion of creators from around the world. This remarkable increase is fueled by enthusiasm, as BFC creators redefine what it means to be a figure.

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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, Calif., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) flew an around the clock mission carrying a 5lb mission payload with its AiRanger Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS). As the only Commercial UAV manufacturer to receive commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approval to fly in US National Airspace (NAS) by the FAA, AATI has made significant investments to ensure its AiRanger is able to conduct commercial operations safely and efficiently everywhere manned aircraft are currently able to fly. 

In addition to endurance, the mission operationally demonstrated many other advancements AATI has made as it rolls out a nationwide network of continuous AiRanger data collection services. AiRanger demonstrated a maximum range of 1,500NM, ability to operate with a Remote Pilot In Command at primary and secondary Operations Centers, and a technology suite designed to manage multiple platforms flying nationwide with real time sensor collection and processing capability. This demonstration flight was launched locally on the West Coast, then flown by a remote Pilot In Command on the East Coast while an Operations Center in Texas separately monitored, federated, and distributed all sensor data to relevant stakeholders. 

Revolutionizing Persistent Aerial Intelligence

24 hour endurance on a small, highly efficient and capable platform marks a turning point for uncrewed aviation, proving the feasibility of sustained aerial operations for real-time intelligence gathering, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. Equipped with AI-driven flight controls, advanced sensors, and seamless data integration, AiRanger is engineered to support complex, multi-domain missions with unparalleled endurance. Notably, the aircraft carried a five-pound payload, demonstrating its ability to support diverse sensor and data collection requirements.

“Our team’s successful long endurance flight demonstration of AiRanger is a game-changer for commercial BVLOS aviation,” said AATI Director of Aviation Operations, Hovig Yaralian. “This achievement proves that extended UAS operations can deliver actionable intelligence, improved safety, and significant cost efficiencies across multiple sectors commercially in the National Airspace System.”

Key Capabilities Demonstrated:

Extended Operations: AiRanger’s long-endurance capabilities allow for continuous data collection across vast areas, enhancing operational effectiveness for infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions.

AI-Powered Autonomy & Sensor Fusion: Advanced onboard AI and EO/IR, thermal, and hyperspectral sensors provide real-time analytics for precision agriculture, wildfire detection, pipeline and other infrastructure monitoring.

Sustainable & Cost-Effective Aerial Solutions: By replacing traditional manned aircraft with UAS for persistent surveillance, AiRanger reduces carbon footprint, operational costs, and human risk.

Scalability for Multiple Industries: The San Joaquin Valley test campaign, combined with operational support from Texas and New Jersey, showcases AiRanger’s adaptability for energy, agriculture, border security, and disaster response.

Advancing UAS Integration in the NAS

With FAA-approved waivers for commercial BVLOS operations, AATI’s successful demonstration of 24-hour flight endurance further validates the safe and effective integration of long-endurance UAS into controlled and uncontrolled airspace. This milestone builds upon AATI’s track record of pioneering research and operational excellence, reinforcing its position as an industry leader in airborne intelligence and autonomous aviation.

About American Aerospace Technologies, Inc.

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) is a leader in long-endurance UAS operations, airborne intelligence, and advanced sensor integration. With proven expertise in BVLOS flight, AI-driven autonomy, and multi-domain mission execution, AATI is at the forefront of shaping the future of commercial and defense aviation.

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