Ceremony

European Film Academy Unveils Animated Feature Film Nominees for Prestigious Awards Ceremony

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Lucerne, Switzerland – Highlighting a striking array of talent and animation prowess, the European Film Academy has recently released its nominations for the coveted animated feature film category of the European Film Awards. Five distinctive films have made the prestigious shortlist, showcasing a wide range of themes and artistic styles from directors across Europe. Among the nominees is Latvian-French-Belgian collaboration “Flow,” directed by Gints Zilbalodis, which has already captured both jury and audience acclaim at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and also featured in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section. “Flow” tells a poignant tale … Read more

Royal Resilience: Princess Theodora of Greece Marries American Lawyer Matthew Kumar in Historic Athens Ceremony After Multiple Delays

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Athens, Greece — Against a backdrop steeped in history and royal tradition, Princess Theodora of Greece and American attorney Matthew Kumar exchanged vows in an opulent ceremony held at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, following two previous postponements. The chosen venue holds special significance, being the same place where Theodora’s parents wed sixty years earlier. The wedding, initially scheduled for May 2020, faced delays due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and was further postponed following the death of Theodora’s father, King Constantine, in January 2023. King Constantine was the last reigning king of Greece, … Read more

HbbTV Announces Esteemed Panel of Judges for the 2024 Awards Ceremony

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Geneva, Switzerland – The Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV association (HbbTV) is gearing up for its annual awards ceremony, an event that showcases the best advances and innovations in the technology sector that merges traditional broadcast television with broadband-delivered content. The 2024 HbbTV Awards, set to celebrate breakthroughs in the interoperability and user experience of hybrid digital TV systems, has just announced an impressive lineup of industry leaders who will serve on its jury. The selected panel includes figures well-known within broadcasting, technology, and media research sectors, and their role will be crucial in evaluating the … Read more

Trial Set for Man Accused of Shooting Climate Activist During Peaceful Ceremony in Rio Arriba County

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TIERRA AMARILLA, N.M. — A New Mexico man accused of shooting a climate activist during a peaceful protest last year is set to stand trial in October. The incident, which unfolded at a prayer ceremony in Rio Arriba County, drew national attention due to its violent nature and the historical tensions underlying the protest. The defendant, Ryan Martinez, was armed with a concealed 9mm handgun when he allegedly attempted to disrupt a gathering of about 50 people. The group was celebrating a local decision to delay the reinstallation of a statue honoring Juan de Oñate, … Read more