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Emirates celebrates Presley, Beatles and global icons on ICE Entertainment
Emirates celebrates Presley, Beatles and global icons on ICE Entertainment
Emirates passengers can now watch a host of acclaimed documentaries and movies featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles, on the award-winning ice inflight entertainment system this October. This package which has been designed in honour of the iconic figures who have shaped both culture and history throughout the 20th century, come as the celebrates its 17th year as the ‘World’s Best Inflight Entertainment’ at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The ice line-up includes exclusive brand-new releases such as Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts- a touching tribute that charts the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch and longest serving female head of state in history. Weaving together a nostalgic montage of footage of the Queen over 70 years, the viewer is transported on a creative and emotive journey through her lifetime.
Passengers can also enjoy the critically acclaimed 2022 movie – Elvis, a Baz Luhrmann directed biographical musical drama, which has already been a huge hit in the box office. True Elvis Presley fans can further immerse themselves in his extraordinary musical career with the Elvis Spotlight Collection featuring six of his classic movies; Jailhouse Rock (1957), It Happened at the World’s Fair (1963), Viva Las Vegas! (1964), Tickle Me (1965), Speedway (1968) and Live a Little, Love a Little (1968). A further two documentaries on the rock and roll star including ‘Making the Movies Special – Elvis + Music in Films’ and ‘Classic Albums: Elvis Presley’ are available to watch on ice.
Music fans can engage in an exploration of the one of the world’s most influential bands, Brit rock and roll foursome – The Beatles, in a new documentary, The Beatles and India. The film is a unique historical chronicle of the enduring love affair between The Beatles and India featuring rare archival footage, photographs, eye-witness accounts, and expert comments on the contrast between their fast-paced celebrity lives in the West and their search for spiritual bliss in India, which lead to an inspirational burst of creative song-writing.
Action aficionados will enjoy a new documentary entitled Val, which examines the life, career, and health struggles of Hollywood star Val Kilmer, in addition to the box office busting 2022 Top Gun Maverick movie and the original Top Gun (1986) starring the actor, both available on ice.
Throughout 2022, the most-viewed genres on ice so far are documentaries, action, thrillers, and comedies. The most watched movies on ice this year include Spider-Man: No Way Home, the latest James Bond movie No Time to Die and the Academy Award® winning King Richard starring Will Smith. The most popular family and kids’ movies include Boss Baby: Family Business, Encanto, and Sing 2.
Emirates continually updates its inflight content, adding hundreds of movies, TV shows, podcasts, and music channels each month to its extensive entertainment library. More new movies and shows now on ice include Minions: The Rise of Gru, Where the Crawdads Sing, Father of the Bride (2022), The Black Phone, James Webb: The $10 Billion Space Telescope, and the 2022 Emmy® award-winning Hacks: Seasons 1 and 2.
Passengers enjoying an Emirates flight can access a world class entertainment library with more than 45 Academy Award® winning films, 5,000 channels of on demand entertainment, over 1,500 movies and 1,500 hours of TV, as well as music, podcasts and audiobooks across 40 languages, 5 channels of live TV including news from BBC, CNN and Sky News Arabia, and two channels with live sport coverage- Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra.
Passengers can also curate their own ice experience before their flight, simply by browsing and pre-selecting movies or TV shows on the Emirates app, which can then be synced to ice the moment they board, maximising the seamless travel experience.
Mayor of Houston Texas endorses Fidelity Bank’s Trade Expo (FITCC)
Fidelity Bank’s upcoming trade expo tagged, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC Houston), has received a major boost as the Mayor, City of Houston, Sylvester Turner, has termed it, “A catalyst to support bilateral trade between Nigeria and Houston; and an opportunity for the Houston community and the diaspora to explore emerging trends, forge new partnerships and unlock new possibilities”.
This was made known in a video message recently issued by the mayor. In the one-minute clip obtained by our journalist, the Mayor Turner highlighted the several side attractions scheduled for FITCC Houston and encouraged businesses to take advantage of the expo to expand their businesses beyond borders.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 24 and Wednesday, 25th October 2023 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. The bank will be hosting exporters, leading businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and regulators operating in the commodity, service, creative, fashion and FinTech sectors in Nigeria and the United States with the view of promoting Nigeria’s non-oil exports and facilitating integrations to global supply-chain networks.
Watch Mayor Turner’s video here:
Register to attend the event at www.fitccusa.com
Business
Shaping the PR Landscape: Media Intelligence Consultancy Gears Up for 24th #EvaluatePR Event
Shaping the PR Landscape: Media Intelligence Consultancy Gears Up for 24th #EvaluatePR Event
P+ Measurement Services, a leading Media Intelligence Consultancy, is excited to unveil the anticipated 24th edition of #EvaluatePR. This landmark event, held quarterly, will take place virtually on September 22nd, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm (West African Time). Designed to foster enriching discussions, offer invaluable insights, and keep industry professionals updated on the cutting-edge trends, #EvaluatePR remains a pivotal point for PR practitioners worldwide.
#EvaluatePR has firmly established itself as a foremost global platform, uniting PR professionals, industry experts, and academics to explore the evolving landscapes of public relations, communications, and media intelligence.
This edition is set to thrill participants with its distinguished lineup of guest speakers. Among them are Tonya Khoury, Director at Acumen Media Management; Tosin Adefeko, Managing Director of AT3 Resources; and Israel Ogunseye, Chief Marketing Officer at Biashara Nzuri.
With their extensive experience and profound insights, they will explore the theme “Transparency and Trust in PR: Measuring Perceptions and Impact,” providing participants with practical strategies to navigate complex PR scenarios while emphasizing the critical aspects of transparency and trust. In a world where public perception and reputation can influence in an instant, understanding these skills is vital.
To participate in the discussion, use the Zoom meeting link below;
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HACKAHOLICS DIGITAL SUMMIT 2023: WEMA BANK LAUNCHES AFRICA’S LARGEST GATHERING OF INNOVATORS, DISRUPTORS, REGULATORS, POLICYMAKERS, INVESTORS & CUSTOMERS IN THE DIGITAL SPACE
HACKAHOLICS DIGITAL SUMMIT 2023: WEMA BANK LAUNCHES AFRICA’S LARGEST GATHERING OF INNOVATORS, DISRUPTORS, REGULATORS, POLICYMAKERS, INVESTORS & CUSTOMERS IN THE DIGITAL SPACE
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the launch of the Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023, Africa’s largest gathering of innovators, disruptors, regulators, policymakers, investors & customers in the digital space.
This groundbreaking summit will serve as a hub for sharing cutting-edge insights, trends, and best practices in the tech industry towards the positive transformation of technology and innovation not just in Nigeria but across the African continent.
In 2019, Wema Bank introduced Hackaholics, a dedicated initiative targeting youth and startups. Its mission is to provide a stage for entrepreneurs and innovators with transformative, tech-driven concepts to bring their ideas to fruition and refine their skills. The 4th edition of Hackaholics, launched in April 2023, involved several months-long journey to top Nigerian universities to identify and nurture talented students with creative ideas. These students were afforded the opportunity to collaborate, enhance their skills, and actualize their unique concepts through technology. The Hackaholics Digital Summit will host both the grand finale of Hackaholics 4.0 and the inaugural edition of the digital summit.
The Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023 is scheduled for October 6, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, under the theme “Re-Imagine: Disrupting the Ecosystem for Scale.” This multifaceted event commences with the launch of the Hackaholics Digital Summit and concludes with the exciting grand finale of Hackaholics 4.0. During this grand event, the standout teams from the competition will showcase their innovations, contending for the prestigious titles of Hackaholics 4.0 winners.
Notably, the winning team will receive a grant of N10,000,000 worth of prizes, the first runner-up N7,000,000 worth of prizes, the second runner-up N5,000,000 worth of prizes, while a special N3,000,000 grant is reserved exclusively for a female-led team. Additionally, a N15,000,000 grant will be allocated to University STEM endowment.
The Digital Summit will further encompass an array of simultaneous master classes, providing attendees with the opportunity to witness the emergence of Africa’s technological future while gaining invaluable insights from renowned experts. These masterclasses will delve into topics such as “The Future of Financial Services,” “Venture Capital and Funding Viable Innovation for Scale,” and “Strategic Technology for Impact & Societal Change: Transforming Today & Tomorrow’s World.”
Attendance to this prestigious event is by invitation only; however, interested customers and technology enthusiasts can secure a spot at the Wema Bank Hackaholics Digital Summit 2023 by registering at https://hackaholics.wemabank.com/digital-summit.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exceptional gathering, charting the course for the future of technology in Africa.
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