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Founder of PiercingMetal.com; a NYC based Music Journalist and blogger. Adventuring into the Metal Scene of the Big Apple nightly.
Pop Culture

Walt Disney Studios “Snow White” Official Trailer

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With so many of Walt Disney’s beloved animated films being brought into the live-action realm it was only a matter of time before they got to “Snow White”. The original and now very, very classic “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs” made its debut on the big screens of the nation in 1937 and since its release has generated more than $400M dollars. The new film promises to change things up a little bit whether the old school fans like it or not and Snow White will be played by Latina actress Rachel Zeigler. The first Official Trailer has recently dropped and you can check that out down below along with the basic premise, some casting and artwork.

The Premise: Disney’s Snow White, or simply Snow White, is about a princess who joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother, the Evil Queen. (c/o Wiki)
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Features, Tours and Festivals

New York Travel & Adventure Show Announces Return To Javits Center for 4th Year

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The Press Release:
The Travel & Adventure Show, America’s Favorite Travel Show Series, returns to New York Jan. 25-26 for its fourth year as New York’s Largest Travel Show. Taking place at the Javits Center, the 2025 show continues to expand and boast even more exhibitors, bigger trip giveaways and plenty of opportunities to pick up insights and tips courtesy of some of your favorite travel experts.

As the largest Travel Show in the U.S., The Travel & Adventures Shows provide guests with a one-stop platform to explore new destinations and book trips for the upcoming year, supplying extensive information from nearly 600 destinations, hotels, cruises and tour operators on site to provide their best insights.

With over 30 travel sessions available at the show hosted by industry notables, guests will leave the show with ample information on where to go on their next trip. Attendees at the New York Show can enjoy an informative and entertaining lineup of speakers including sessions with Phil Keoghan, host and executive producer of CBS’ “The Amazing Race” and ‘Tough As Nails” discussing the best ways to check destinations off your bucket list; Andrew McCarthy, director and travel writer conducting a reading of his newest book, “The Longest Way Home;” Travel expert and CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg chatting about tips for 2025 travel; Pauline Frommer editorial director of the “Frommer’s Guides” sharing the travel lessons she’s learned from her father, among many others.
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The Toy Foundation Announces 2025 “Toy of the Year” (TOTY) Award Finalists

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The Press Release:
From a doll hidden behind a magic mirror to a sound-sensing robot, to dozens of toys that innovate beloved play patterns, the 2025 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Award finalists, announced today by The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), represent the most sought-out toys just in time for the holiday season. Known as the “Oscars of the toy industry,” the TOTY Awards celebrate the creativity of the global toy community and serves as a key fundraiser for TTF’s year-round philanthropic work supporting children in need.

Between now and January 10, 2025, play-lovers of all ages can visit ToyAwards.org to vote for their favorite playthings in each of the 16 categories, browse toys, and make shopping lists for the holidays. Finalists were announced this morning by a group of well-known content creators who serve as TOTY ambassadors. See the full list of finalists below.

Winners in each category, as well as the coveted overall Toy of the Year winner and the People’s Choice winner (based solely on consumer votes), will be announced at the TOTY Awards gala on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The celebration kicks off Toy Fair® 2025 (March 1-4, 2025) and includes the induction of seven trailblazers into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
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Features, Interviews

Exhibitor Chats @ Curve New York, Summer 2024: Part 2

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Back in August, “The Chronicles of Piercing Ken” was once again in attendance for the Curve New York expo. For those in the unaware, the Curve Expo is a trade show that focuses on intimates like lingerie but also showcases swimwear and assorted accessories. The show runs in tandem with the NY NOW show and while that trade show takes place on the main expo floor of the Javits Center, the Curve Show is up in the River Pavilion. Since the general public is not permitted at such an event, I like to bring our audience into the mix as best as possible and in addition to some social media posts and website feeds, I did some exhibitor interviews as well. While the videos are all resident on the Official Piercing Ken YouTube Channel, I’ve also collected them in posts like this to add to the website content. The journey continues with the “okko” brand and our one on one chat with the company founder Phoebe Kunitomi.

Learning About “okko” at Curve New York, Summer 2024


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CWCBExpo Rebrands As “Cannabis Means Business”

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The Press Release:
Cannabis Means Business (CMB) is a new vision for the show previously run as CWCBExpo. This evolution is a significant shift in the landscape of cannabis industry events and reflects the needs of today and the future of the industry. Taking place June 4-5, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York, this transformation to CMB reflects a growing recognition of the cannabis sector’s evolution and its increasing relevance in business discussions across a multitude of industries and around the world.

CMB–New York Global Edition will serve as a dynamic platform that encompasses an impactful range of topics, emphasizing the integration of cannabis into mainstream business practices. The event will foster an environment where industry professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and key stakeholders can engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of cannabis and New York’s growing influence as a global hub.

“The entire global cannabis supply chain is looking at the Northeast United States, and especially New York, for the latest business opportunities and cannabis innovations. More than 10 years ago, CWCBExpo was a pioneer in championing the New York market when it started the first annual cannabis business trade show at the Javits Center. This transformation into Cannabis Means Business (CMB) underscores the importance of this key market, marked by growing consumer demand, an inclusive regulatory framework, international access, and the potential for incredible growth,” said Christine Ianuzzi, CEO of CMB. “New York is quickly becoming not only a sales epicenter but is also taking the mantle of a hub of commerce and insight at the national and international level.”
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