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Dungeons and Dragons Gaming Celebs To Host “Destination Fantastic” Travel Show

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The Press Release:
Popular “Dungeons and Dragons” gaming personalities Satine Phoenix and Stefan Pokorny announced via social media that they are teaming up as the hosts of a new documentary travel show currently in production. The show, entitled “DESTINATION FANTASTIC,” will take viewers on an amazing odyssey across the globe, as they seek out inspiration for their own personal worlds of art, fantasy and storytelling. The show is created by award winning filmmaker Josh Bishop and produced by Ron Harbin.

DESTINATION FANTASTIC is an independent documentary travel show that will follow the hosts on a whimsical journey each episode as they explore all things fantastical. Castles, dungeons, labyrinths, mythological creatures, fantasy games, sacred grounds, art, literature, music and history are all par for the course. Along the way, celebrities, experts and fanatics will help showcase the history and details of each new location and subject.
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Mondo NYC Announces 2019 Event

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The Press Release:
2019 MONDO HQ @ THE WILLIAMSBURG HOTEL. Mondo returns to the extraordinary Williamsburg Hotel for its conference headquarters. Special accommodation rates for Mondo attendees are now available through August 1.

MONDO SHOWCASE FESTIVAL. Over 100 breakthrough artists from around the world, across the USA and Brooklyn’s best, at iconic NYC venues including Arlene’s Grocery, Berlin, Bowery Electric, Brooklyn Bowl, The Delancey, DROM, Pianos, United Palace and more.

MONDO 2019 PANELS, TRACKS AND WORKSHOPS. Emerging Musician & Independent Live Music Workshop: touring, independent booking, A&R and marketing; Blockchain & Frontier Technology: monetizing and tracking content, relationship matching, startup investor pitch, digital asset markets, AI and AR/VR; Music Content & Tech: podcasting, playlists, streaming, marketing & trends/data/insights; Music, Artistry & Society: politics, social responsibility, diversity, gender equality.
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Play NYC Game Expo Reveals 1st All-Star Exhibitors

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I’ve been keeping up with the 2019 Play NYC event and if this happening is something brand new to you then you might want to click HERE to learn more about it. Once you’re up to speed you can better appreciate the latest announcement that we’ve documented below.

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The Press Release:
The two-month countdown to the 3rd annual Play NYC has begun and Playcrafting revealed today the first 26 exhibitors from studios big and small that will show off their games at the largest, two-day game convention this August 10th and 11th at Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th Street).

“Last year we wanted to bring in more developers than ever before,” says Dan Butchko, Founder & CEO of Playcrafting, the convention organizer. “For 2019, we’re doubling down, making sure we have an even more diverse mix of games and studios that showcase the true essence and impact of the U.S. gaming community. We’re excited to share others who will join this awesome line-up in the weeks ahead.”

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Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2019 Jury

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The film fans in the readership have been responding with enthusiasm to the number of announcements regarding the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, and if you’d like to peruse the alerts that ran before this new one just click HERE to open a tab of them in your browser. There is a lot to read in this next one so I suggest maybe working up another cup of coffee and setting up a light snack before you dive in. Here we go.

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The Press Release:
The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced the 2019 jury members who will select the winners in the film and immersive competition sections. The jurors will award work in ten different categories and honor new voices and prominent members of the creative community with unique art and monetary awards. This year’s jury features acclaimed filmmakers, award-winning actors, noteworthy producers, and cultural leaders including Angela Bassett, Rebecca Miller, Orlando von Einsiedel, Steve Zaillian, Drake Doremus, Famke Janssen, Jenny Lumet, Tig Notaro, Chloë Sevigny, and more. The 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24-May 5 in New York City.

For Tribeca’s 18th edition, more than 51 industry leaders were selected to honor feature length and short film categories, comprised of narratives and documentary films, as well as Storyscapes, the juried section of the Virtual Arcade, presented by AT&T. The jurors will also present the Tribeca X Award, celebrating excellence in branded storytelling at the intersection of advertising and entertainment. For the first time this year, Tribeca X will expand to four categories: best feature film, short film, episodic, and VR.
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BroadwayCon Announces Details and Pre-Sales For 2020 Event

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The Press Release:
BroadwayCon celebrates its fifth year in 2020, returning to the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26. Tickets go on sale to the public at 1 PM ET on April 19, 2019. Returning attendees of BroadwayCon 2019 will have special pre-sale access beginning Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 1 PM ET.

Since 2016, BroadwayCon has been the premiere fan convention for all things Broadway. Highlights from previous years include show spotlights with the casts of Hamilton (2016, 2017), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2019), Mean Girls (2019), and Dear Evan Hansen (2017), reunions with the original casts of RENT (2016), and In The Heights (2018), performances by Sara Barielles (2016, Waitress), Jenn Colella (2016, Come From Away), Christy Altomere (2017, Anastasia), surprise appearances by Lin-Manuel Miranda (2017) and Kristen Chenoweth (2019), and so much more.
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