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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on multiple federal criminal charges, according to The New York Times.
Federal prosecutors reportedly handed down the indictment on Wednesday evening after a months-long investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan. The probe reportedly focused on Adams’ connections to Turkish officials and businessmen and campaign donations he received during his 2021 mayoral run.
The indictment marks the first time a sitting mayor of New York City has been accused of criminal conduct. The specific charges haven’t been made public yet, but they are expected tobe released as early as Thursday. In response, Adams delivered a defiant statement in a pre-recorded video message from Gracie Mansion on Wednesday night after the news of his indictment broke.
“My fellow New Yorkers, it is now my belief that the federal government intends to charge me with crimes. If so, these charges would be entirely false, based on lies,” Adams said. “But they would not be surprising. I always knew that if I stood my ground for all of you, I would be a target — and a target I became.”
He continued, “If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”
Adams, a former NYPD captain, has had a long career in public service, having also served as a state senator and Brooklyn Borough president. This turn of events marks a shocking fall from grace for the leader of the nation’s largest city. He took office in January 2022 with a promise to tackle crime and bring New York City back to life after the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, as CNN reports, Adams has faced challenges trying to resolve the city’s major challenges, including the migrant crisis, subway safety concerns, and criticisms over his life>posted on X, citing the “flood” of investigations and resignations.
Despite the indictment, Adams is not legally required to step down. However, if he did resign, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would step in as acting mayor until a special election is held.
TOPICS: Mayor Eric Adams New York City
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on multiple federal criminal charges, according to The New York Times.
Federal prosecutors reportedly handed down the indictment on Wednesday evening after a months-long investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan. The probe reportedly focused on Adams’ connections to Turkish officials and businessmen and campaign donations he received during his 2021 mayoral run.
The indictment marks the first time a sitting mayor of New York City has been accused of criminal conduct. The specific charges haven’t been made public yet, but they are expected tobe released as early as Thursday. In response, Adams delivered a defiant statement in a pre-recorded video message from Gracie Mansion on Wednesday night after the news of his indictment broke.
“My fellow New Yorkers, it is now my belief that the federal government intends to charge me with crimes. If so, these charges would be entirely false, based on lies,” Adams said. “But they would not be surprising. I always knew that if I stood my ground for all of you, I would be a target — and a target I became.”
He continued, “If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”
Adams, a former NYPD captain, has had a long career in public service, having also served as a state senator and Brooklyn Borough president. This turn of events marks a shocking fall from grace for the leader of the nation’s largest city. He took office in January 2022 with a promise to tackle crime and bring New York City back to life after the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, as CNN reports, Adams has faced challenges trying to resolve the city’s major challenges, including the migrant crisis, subway safety concerns, and criticisms over his life>posted on X, citing the “flood” of investigations and resignations.
Despite the indictment, Adams is not legally required to step down. However, if he did resign, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would step in as acting mayor until a special election is held.
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Stern Pinball reveals its newest machine featuring the Uncanny X-Men!!! Check out the full press release below! Check out our coverage of Stern Pinball at San Diego Comic Con here
Based on the legendary X-Men “Days of Future Past” and “Mind out of Time” comic book stories originally from 1981, players will experience the X-Men franchise like never before.
CHICAGO, IL – September 4, 2024 – Today, Stern Pinball, Inc. announced its all-new line of pinball games, The Uncanny X-Men. The game features iconic Marvel characters including Wolverine, Professor X, and many more. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, players will step into the lives of their favorite X-Men. To save the world from a future ruled by Sentinels, they must first change the past! The Uncanny X-Men pinball games are available today in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.
The X-Men is one of the highest-grossing superhero franchises of all time, with hundreds of millions of comics sold, over $6B in Box Office earnings from films to date, and the critically acclaimed X-Men ’97 series which extended the original X-Men animated series from the 1990s. Multiple X-Men characters were featured in the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie which has grossed over $1BN making it the highest earning R-rated film of all time.
Stern’s new The Uncanny X-Men pinball games feature Wolverine, Professor X, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Beast, Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, Jean Grey, Bishop, Kitty Pryde, and Magneto, along with a supporting cast of allies and foes. The adventure takes players to familiar X-Men locations including the Danger Room, Beast’s Lab, the X-Mansion, and Genosha. Along the way players will interact with fabled X-Men devices like Cerebro and the X-Jet.
The Uncanny X-Men playfield is a unique pinball layout that features an array of new crossing shots and ramp designs with surprising ball trajectories to deliver kinetic satisfaction. The all-new Danger Room design, located to the left of the main flippers, offers a high-risk, high-reward experience that includes a mini-flipper and a novel outlane spinner. Premium and Limited Edition models also include an all-new elevated captive ball vari-target themed as Beast’s Lab.
The Uncanny X-Men pinball game features a mechanically articulated Sentinel for the player to battle. The Sentinel’s large robotic head changes its state based on the player’s actions. In the Premium and Limited Edition models, the Sentinel rises from underneath the playfield and fights back by destroying the player’s ramps or attacking the ball with its extended hands.
“X-Men is a time-honored franchise that Marvel and Stern fans love. It’s the superhero franchise that I grew up with. We’re excited for fans to experience the fun of The Uncanny X-Men pinball,” said Seth Davis, President & CEO of Stern Pinball.
The Uncanny X-Men’s game experience is masterfully illustrated in comic book style art by renowned artist Jeremy Packer, aka Zombie Yeti. Each game also features a custom X-Men soundtrack with diverse musical styles designed to immerse the player into the game’s various time periods. The soundtrack was composed by Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera fame. The game’s video presentation makes the classic Days of Future Past story come to life in animated motion graphics style.
The Days of Future Past story takes place in Marvel’s Earth-811 timeline and as an homage, our numbered Limited Edition games will be limited to 811 games globally for The Uncanny X-Men. The highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the new Speaker Expression Lighting System with X-Men-themed game effects, a “Danger Room” inspired mirrored backglass, reflective foil “Future vs. Past” high-definition cabinet decals with artwork by Zombie Yeti, exclusive “Sentinel Armor” powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner’s badge on registration.
The Uncanny X-Men pinball games include Stern’s ever-expanding Insider Connected
platform, which enables players to interact with the game and a global network of players in multiple ways. Through Insider Connected, players can track progress, earn game-specific Achievements, and discover new mutants with Cerebro. Every player who logs in with Insider Connected will discover their own mutant power to aid them with online Quests. Original buyers of The Uncanny X-Men pinball will also receive new Uncanny X-Men themed Pro, Premium, and LE owner’s badges after initial registration of their game. Ongoing code updates from Stern Pinball will enhance and extend the player experience.
Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/ or in the Insider Connected App. Download it today on iOS and Android.
Pricing and Availability:
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”)*:
*MSRP for sales to USA end-users before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.
Pro Edition: $US 6,999
Premium Edition: $US 9,699
Limited Edition: $US 12,999
The Uncanny X-Men pinball games are now available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers worldwide, which can be found here or via request for availability on the game information page here. Accessories will be available at a future date.
About Insider Connected
Insider Connected is Stern Pinball’s community network that allows players and owners to engage with pinball games in rapidly expanding ways. The platform unites pinball players worldwide and enhances fun through connected features such as achievements, leaderboards, and quests. Every new Stern Pinball product includes Insider Connected, and it is also available as an add-on for existing games.
Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com or in the intuitive Insider Connected mobile app on iOS and Android. By tapping a device on any enabled machine, players can track and resume game progress wherever they play, earn new game-specific achievements, engage with the pinball community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests. In addition to offering benefits to players, Insider Connected allows Stern to serve its game owners worldwide by upgrading games, offering new features and quests, and extending machines’ longevity for years to come.
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc. creates compelling entertainment that inspires a lifetime love of games, sparks passion, forges friendships, and connects people everywhere through fun, innovative, technologically advanced pinball games, and experiences. Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.
Recent Stern Pinball titles include John Wick, JAWS, Venom, Foo Fighters, James Bond, Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games, from professional pinball players competing in high-stakes global competitions to novice players discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.
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Since the unveiling of Dragon Ball DAIMA nearly a year ago, worldwide fan fervor has exploded for the newest series from the Dragon Ball universe created by Akira Toriyama—making it one of the most highly-anticipated anime debuts of 2024–airing on Crunchyroll next month!
Now, on the heels of news of the series’ October 11 subtitled broadcast debut, Toei Animation and Fathom Events today revealed plans to bring the world dub premiere of Dragon Ball DAIMA to U.S. theaters this November. This three-day, limited theatrical event offers U.S. Dragon Ball fans the exclusive opportunity to be among the first in the world to watch the new English dub of Dragon Ball DAIMA, an advance sneak-peek only in theaters.
The Dragon Ball DAIMA World English Dub Premiere theatrical release features the first three episodes of the series and will be screened on November 10, 11 & 12 in hundreds of theaters across the U.S. As part of today’s announcement, Toei Animation released the first-ever English dub trailer for Dragon Ball DAIMA to promote the theatrical premiere event.
Tickets for the Dragon Ball DAIMA World English Dub Premiere theatrical release will be available for purchase starting October 11 at both Fathom Events and participating theater box offices. A complete list of theater locations will be available on the Fathom Events website (participating theaters are subject to change).
“We are thrilled to bring the world dub premiere Dragon Ball DAIMA to U.S. theaters this November,” said Masayuki Endo, President and CEO of Toei Animation Inc. “This special theatrical event offers U.S. fans an exclusive opportunity to not only be among the first to watch the never-before-seen English dub of Dragon Ball DAIMA but also to experience the start of this exciting new story by creator Akira Toriyama on the big screen. Diehard Dragon Ballers will not want to miss it!”
“Fathom Events is excited to be partnering once again with Toei Animation to bring the latest chapter in the incredible Dragon Ball franchise to the big screen,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “This new series is a masterpiece from Akira Toriyama and Dragon Ball fans will love seeing it on the big screen as it takes everyone into this exciting new world.”
Dragon Ball DAIMA was first revealed on October 12, 2023 to a capacity audience during the Dragon Ball Special Panel at New York Comic Con and commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball manga created by Akira Toriyama that launched in 1984 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump —amassing a record 260 million copies sold worldwide and counting.
Produced by Toei Animation, the Dragon Ball anime franchise has achieved tremendous global success—taking its place in mainstream pop culture and boasting a multi-generational fan base. With the addition of Dragon Ball DAIMA, the franchise now spans six episodic series, including Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Dragon Ball Super, and 21 feature films as well as numerous mobile and video games, trading card game, and an ever-expanding catalog of licensed merchandise and location-based entertainment.
Country: Japan
Original Language: Japanese
Runtime: 72 minutes
Original Work, Story & Character Design: Akira Toriyama
Production Company: Toei Animation
Theatrical Series Premiere Synopsis:
The world English dub premiere of Dragon Ball DAIMA, the newest series in the Dragon Ball universe, will debut in U.S. theaters, featuring the first three episodes of the series.
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About Toei Animation Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the distribution of Toei Animation’s top properties, including franchise series Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya and many others, to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Toei Animation’s Los Angeles office also oversees all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories. For more information, please visit toei-animation-usa.com.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal Cinemas, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L)., Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit fathomevents.com.
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Dragon Ball Official Site: en.dragon-ball-official.com
Dragon Ball DAIMA Official Site: dragonballdaima.com/en
Dragon Ball Official Twitter: @DB_official_en
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