BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 97TH OSCARS(r) PRODUCTION TEAM ANNOUNCED "The Oscars(r)" executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan today announced members of their production team for the 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien and airing live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Rob Paine returns as co-executive prod  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 6 -- The World Federation of Advertisers issued the following news release: * * * AB InBev CMO wins Global Marketer of the Year Marcel Marcondes, Global Chief Marketing Officer, AB InBev has won the 2024 WFA Global Marketer of the Year, WFA's annual celebration of great marketing leadership, organised in partnership with The Drum. Marcondes was one of five shortlisted candidates and topped the combined public and expert jury vote. Marcel has led AB InBev's new brand a  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: District Budget Meeting (2/12) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 8:30-9:02 p.m. EST - Abbott Elementary: "District Budget Meeting" (414) Logline: Ava and the Abbott teachers plan for the annual school district budget meeting. Meanwhile, Janine and Gregory prepare for Valentine's Day as a couple. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Orig  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Claims Top 5 Shows Among Adults 18-49 in Cross-Platform Broadcast Series Rankings "Shifting Gears" (Disney/Mike Taing), "High Potential" (Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja), "Abbott Elementary" (Disney/ Gilles Mingasson)* Series photos are available here. * Demonstrating the remarkable power of broadcast and streaming, ABC claims seven of the top 10 broadc  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: 3202A (2/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/23) SUNDAY, FEB. 23 8:01-8:30 p.m. EST - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "3202A" (3202A) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/23) Logline: A woman recording a beekeeper gets a little too close to the action; a mom discovers her son has cleaned his room by throwing everything into the bathroo  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3421 (2/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/12/24) SUNDAY, FEB. 23 7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3421" (3421) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/12/24) Logline: Nine of the season's funniest videos vie for a prize of $100,000. Meanwhile, viewers look back at some comedic gems of the '90s and amusing slumber moments. (TV-PG)  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees WASHINGTON - February 5, 2025 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. * Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS in Miami, Florida, has been elected Chair. * Adrienne Fairwell, President and CEO of South Carolina Edu  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #2: Melissa Peterman, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Jackie Toh (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/15/25) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 9:02-10:02 p.m. EST - Celebrity Jeopardy: " Quarterfinal #2: Melissa Peterman, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Jackie Toh" (302) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/15/25) Logline: Celebrity contestants compete for the $1 million grand p  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #6: Susie Essman, Blake Anderson and Robin Thede (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 9:02-10:02 p.m. EST - Celebrity Jeopardy: " Quarterfinal #6: Susie Essman, Blake Anderson and Robin Thede" (306) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25) Logline: Celebrity contestants compete for the $1 million grand prize for charity  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 7 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line Embraces Summer 2026 with Family Vacations to Alaska, Europe, The Bahamas and Caribbean Highlights include more Alaskan sailings than ever before, a new destination in Europe, and a new collection of Disney Adventure itineraries from Singapore. CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2025) - Disney Cruise Line invites families on unforgettable summer adventures to new and favorite ports of call  more

ANAHEIM, California, Feb. 8 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * Disneyland Resort Honors Heroes of Los Angeles Fires with Complimentary Theme Park Tickets In recognition of their contributions in battling the recent fires, Disneyland Resort invites eligible California firefighters and LA-based law enforcement personnel to enjoy two complimentary One Day Park Hopper tickets. ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2025) - To show its appreciation for the brave individuals who responded on  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Doctor Odyssey: Shark Attack! (3/6) THURSDAY, MARCH 6 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - Doctor Odyssey: "Shark Attack!" (113) Logline: Max and Avery are at a crossroads as Avery faces a difficult pregnancy decision. Meanwhile, after Munroe is bitten by a shark, The Odyssey takes a dangerous detour to rescue a sinking boat, where a mysterious new passenger catches Max'  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Entertainment Software Association issued the following news release: * * * Entertainment Software Association Unveils iicon, Game-Changing Thought Leader Summit to Harness the Power of Interactive Entertainment and Shape the Future of Business and Culture Taking place April 27-30, 2026 in Las Vegas, the Interactive Innovation Conference is set to be an essential convening for changemakers across industries WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2025) - The Entertainment Sof  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Los Angeles Lakers Host Indiana Pacers on February 8 in Luka Doncic's Expected Lakers Debut ESPN today announced an update to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule. On Saturday, February 8, the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton will visit the Los Angeles Lakers and newly-acquired star Luka Doncic in his expected Lakers debut at 4 p.m. ET on  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Schedule Update: New-Look Los Angeles Lakers Host Utah Jazz on February 10 in Luka Doncic's Expected Lakers Debut ESPN today announced an update to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule. On Monday, February 10, the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen will visit the Los Angeles Lakers and newly-acquired star Luka Doncic in his expected Lakers debut at 10:30 p.m. ET o  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Showcase Over 250 Women's College Basketball Matchup Across Platforms, Feb. 5-11 * ESPN platforms to feature six top-25 matchups this week * Thursday's ESPN doubleheader to highlight No. 5 UConn at No. 19 Tennessee (6:30 p.m. ET), followed by Stanford at No. 3 Notre Dame (8:30 p.m.) * Sunday's ESPN doubleheader includes four ranked programs: No. 2 South Ca  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Men's College Hoops Schedule Showcases 16 Ranked Teams and Full Slate of Action Across Platforms, Feb. 3-9 * This week's lineup includes more than 280 games across ESPN platforms with 22 ranked games * College GameDay Covered by State Farm travels to Big 12 country ahead of TCU at No. 8 Iowa State; Dick Vitale makes his on-air return this weekend for the No. 2  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * ESPN, NBA unveil rosters for 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game NEW YORK - ESPN and the NBA today unveiled the rosters for the 2025 Ruffles(r) NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, taking place at Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN + and Disney +. The star-studded roster features celebrities from  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN, NBA Unveil Rosters for 2025 Ruffles(r) NBA All-Star Celebrity Game ESPN and the NBA today unveiled the rosters for the 2025 Ruffles(r) NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, taking place at Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN + and Disney +. The star-studded roster features celebrities from  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: WM Phoenix Open, Every Shot Played at No. 16, Debut of ESPN BET on PGA TOUR LIVE * Marquee and Featured Groups include world No. 1 Scheffler, defending champion Taylor, top 20 players and fan favorites: Matsuyama, Clark, Thomas, Straka, Theegala, Horschel, Bhatia, Fowler, Homa, Kim, Spieth * New ESPN BET stream includes live bet  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: SEASON FINALE - Banner MD Anderson, Part 2 (2/20) THURSDAY, FEB. 20 8:00-9:01 p.m. EST - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: "Banner MD Anderson, Part 2" (106B) (Season Finale) Logline: The two-part season finale wraps with the grand opening of the Wellness Center at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Arizona; a couple  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: Dirty Rotten Scoundrel (2/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24) TUESDAY, FEB. 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - High Potential: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrel" (Episode Three) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24) Logline: Morgan's intellect and cleaning experience prove useful when the detectives are called to a hotel room murder scene, eventually uncovering the victim'  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Homerun! ESPN Set to Showcase More than 3,200 Regular Season Softball Games Across Platforms * Nearly 150 Games Across ESPN Linear Platforms: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network * Eleven Top 5 Regular Season Matchups * Nearly 2,600 Regular Season Games on ESPN+ * Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Returns for Sixth Ye  more

BONN, Germany, Feb. 4 (TNSres) -- IZA - Institute of Labor Economics issued the following discussion paper (No. 17633) in Jan. 2025 by Richard Disney, John Gathergood, Stephen Machin and Matteo Sandi entitled "Human Capital from Childhood Exposure to Homeownership: Evidence from Right-to-Buy." Study Links Childhood Homeownership to Improved Human Capital A new IZA discussion paper reveals a surprising link between childhood exposure to homeownership and improved human capital. Researchers Rich  more

BONN, Germany, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- IZA - Institute of Labor Economics issued the following discussion paper (No. 17639) in Jan. 2025 by Stefani Milovanska-Farrington and Dirk Mateer entitled "Does Learning Economics Make You Less Susceptible to the Sunk Cost Fallacy?." Pop Culture Economics: Can Frozen and Closing Time Thaw the Sunk Cost Fallacy? A new study from the IZA Institute of Labor Economics investigates whether a "pop culture" teaching intervention can reduce students' susceptibility t  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JOHN LITHGOW, QUESTLOVE, ALEX COOPER, LISA RINNA AND HARRY HAMLIN HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 10-14 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Feb. 10-14. Monday, Feb. 10 - SCOTT FOLEY sits down with Kelly and Mark, plus it's th  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 4 -- The National Hockey League Players Association issued the following news release: * * * NHL/NHLPA IGF Hockey Innovation Competition announces 2025 winner Innovation, creativity, feasibility, implementation and sustainability all recognized as important pillars for growth strategy. TORONTO (Feb. 3, 2025) With Lord Stanley as the backdrop, five University of Guelph students from were chosen as the team winning submission for the inaugural 2025 Hockey Innovation Comp  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The No. 1 Entertainment Talk Show on Television Celebrates Hollywood's Biggest Night on Monday, March 3, LIVE at 9 a.m. EST Disney Entertainment Television/ Michael Le Brecht II* Photos are available here. Emmy(r) Award-winning hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have their dress and tuxedo pressed, heels and hair gel packed, and are flying off to beloved Lo  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * OSCAR(r) WINNERS ROBERT DOWNEY JR., CILLIAN MURPHY, DA'VINE JOY RANDOLPH AND EMMA STONE RETURN TO 'THE OSCARS(r)' STAGE Academy Award(r) winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone will present at the 97th Oscars(r), executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. All return to t  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini: You Never Found Me (2/20) THURSDAY, FEB. 20 10:01-11:00 p.m. EST - Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini: "You Never Found Me" (104) Logline: 2020: As Keith struggles to support Sherri's trauma and rebuild their family, a meeting with law enforcement leads to new revelations  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Scamanda: Stage 4: Catch Me If You Cancer (2/20) THURSDAY, FEB. 20 9:01-10:01 p.m. EST - Scamanda: "Stage 4: Catch Me If You Cancer" (104) Logline: The walls close in around Amanda. As friends and supporters get letters from the Department of Justice, Amanda continues to insist that she has cancer. When charges are filed, Amanda has her day in court. Wat  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1603 (2/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/25/24) FRIDAY, FEB. 21 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1603" (1603) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/25/24) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch unique products, including at-home seafood steam pots, fried chicken-shaped ice cream, a magnetic solution to safely secure skis and snowboards, and a portable backyard golf game. Todd  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Grief (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 8:00-8:31 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Grief" (104) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25) Logline: When Riley discovers a closet filled with her late mother's clothes, she insists Matt hasn't processed her death and urges him to see a grief counselor. Meanwhile, Gabriel faces a crisis of conf  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Jimmy (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 8:31-9:02 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Jimmy" (105) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) Logline: Riley's estranged husband, Jimmy, shows up to win her back, much to Matt's dismay. While Matt struggles to get through to him, Riley finds support in an unexpected place. (TV-PG, DL) Watch episo  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Valentine's (2/12) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Valentine's" (106) Logline: A Valentine's Day visit to his late wife's grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place. Meanwhile, Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video at the dance studio. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next da  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shifting Gears: Valentine's (2/16) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25) SUNDAY, FEB. 16 10:30-11:00 p.m. EST - Shifting Gears: "Valentine's" (106) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/12/25) Logline: A Valentine's Day visit to his late wife's grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place. Meanwhile, Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video a  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Six Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * ABC Hockey Saturday Doubleheader: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings at 1 p.m. ET and Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins at 3:30 p.m. * Tuesday Prime Time Doubleheader on ESPN+, Disney+ & Hulu: Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues at 8 p.m. and Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks at 10:30 p.m.   more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Bachelor: 2903 (2/10) MONDAY, FEB. 10 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST - The Bachelor: "2903" (2903) Logline: Grant's journey to find love continues as the women put their "girl math" skills and affinity for animals to the test. Meanwhile, one woman jets off to Sin City with Grant; and later, the ladies are surprised with a prom night to remember. Extended Loglin  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: The Mickey (2/18) TUESDAY, FEB. 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - The Rookie: "The Mickey" (707) Logline: On Celina's last day as a rookie, John gives her one final test. Meanwhile, Bailey makes a new friend, and Lucy places her faith in Seth for an undercover assignment. (TV-14, DLSV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https:  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: The Book of Truth (2/17) FRIDAY, FEB. 17 10:01-11:00 p.m. EST - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: "The Book of Truth" (104) Logline: A birthday trip goes wild after a scandalous game forces out the truth. Taylor finally confronts Whitney, leading one of them to question if they want to continue in #MomTok at all. Stream   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon adds another epic deal for mobile and home customers with Google One AI Premium Media contact George Koroneos George.Koroneos@Verizon.com * Verizon bolsters its perk portfolio with the addition of Google One AI Premium at exclusive value for myPlan and myHome customers at an unbeatable deal * Get access to Gemini Advanced for everyday tasks, and 2 TB of sharable  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Mariachi Shelly's Frankenstein (2/18) TUESDAY, FEB. 18 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "Mariachi Shelly's Frankenstein" (307) Logline: In the midst of a tropical storm, the APD and GBI race against time to clear the name of an innocent man, uncovering shocking secrets that suggest the killer may be closer than they ever thought. (TV-14, V) W  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ZOE SALDANA, ANTHONY MACKIE, EDWARD NORTON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' FEB. 10-14 ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits a  more