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https://blackgirlnerds.com/macro-returns-with-its-4th-annual-hbcu-summit/

The 4^th Annual MACRO HBCU Summit (www.StayMACRO.com), presented by Chase Sapphire® will be in-person again this year on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Howard University in Washington, DC.  The microfestival will host an array of panels, food trucks, giveaways and a film screening. 

The inaugural summit debuted on the campus of Howard University in 2019 with the mission to engage and educate students on a myriad of careers, opportunities and paths in the media and entertainment fields.  A host of other entertainment industry executives are confirmed to appear this year including actress Naturi Naughton, Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler, M88 partner/talent manager Oronde Garrett, UTA talent agent Yasmine Pearl, journalist/TV host Gia Peppers, Managing Director and Chase Sapphire General Manager Marleta Ross and MACRO Founder & CEO Charles D. King along with a virtual appearance by director Ryan Coogler.

The event is open to students and alumni from Howard University.  All attendees must register to attend at https://macrohbcusummit.splashthat.com/.  

This year Chase Sapphire will be joining MACRO to support and uplift the microfestival.  SheaMoisture returns as a sponsor of The MACRO HBCU Summit, continuing the brand’s commitment to celebrating culture, championing Black businesses and advocating for justice. 

Beats, LiveNation and Amazon Studios will also sponsor the event that will close with a screening of the upcoming psychological horror film Nanny from writer/director Nikyatu Jusu.

Below is the full listing of the schedule of events for the day.

11:00am

Doors open. Music by Howard University alum DJ Kidd Fresh.

12:00pm

The Playbook: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Hollywood.

This panel will educate attendees on the strategies, skills and the mindset needed to get a foot in the door and will get advice on what to do and what not to do when building a personal network, how to make a great impression and learn the skills necessary to survive and thrive in media and entertainment will all be discussed. 

Moderator: Gia Peppers, Journalist and TV Host

Panelists:

Oronde Garrett, Partner/talent Manager, M88

Yasmine Pearl, Motion Picture Agent, UTA

1:00pm

Redefining Storytelling: A Conversation with Academy Award winning Production Designer Hannah Beachler, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

Moderated by Academy Award nominated Producer Charles D. King, Judas And The Black Messiah.

Virtual Greeting by Director Ryan Coogler, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

This intimate discussion introduced by director Ryan Coogler focuses on utilizing skills that are often undervalued and/or overlooked and turning them into incredible careers.  Hannah Beachler will discuss redefining what it means to be a storyteller in this business, creating her own lane and manifesting dreams by activating her unique skills, gifts and interests.  Beachler is a prolific production designer best known for her iconic work on Beyonce’s stunning visuals for Lemonade, On The Run II and The Gift as well as making history as the first ever African American to be nominated for and win an Oscar for her work on Marvel’s Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler. She previously collaborated with Coogler on Creed as well as the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury winner Fruitvale Station.  Beachler has also collaborated with director Barry Jenkins as the production designer on the Best Picture Oscar-winning film Moonlight.

2:00pm

Fireside Chat: A MACRO Conversation featuring Managing Director & Chase Sapphire General Manager Marleta Ross and actress/director/producer Naturi Naughton. 

Moderated by Stacey Walker King, Chief Brand Officer, MACRO.  

Attendees will hear from  two women who have made it their business to break boundaries and defy expectations.  The audience will gain knowledge on the elements, mindset and the vision it took to build their incredible careers. 

3:00pm

Beats Black Creators: A Conversation on Black Futurism. 

Moderated by Astor Chambers, Lead, Global Influence and Social Actions, Beats.

Attendees will learn firsthand about Black Futurism—what it is and what it looks like and hear from current Howard University students from the Beats Black Creators Cohort 2022 on how this storytelling project challenged them to build that world and take us there.

3:30pm

We See You: Creating Opportunities for HBCU Students.  Powered by SheaMoisture.

This panel will feature the debut of “Watch Them Work,” the digital docuseries featuring two HBCU student-entrepreneurs.  Executives from SheaMoisture will discuss how they find and amplify talent where they are and how they create lanes and opportunities for young storytellers and creatives.

Moderator: Gisselle Ruiz, Vice President, People & Culture, MACRO

Panelists:

Moussa Bathily, Head of Experiential Marketing, Sundial Brands

Rachel Motley, Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Howard University, Class of 2022

Darris Rushing, Celebrity Stylist, Clark Atlanta University, Class of 2022

4:00pm

Food Trucks, Music, Gifting and Styling by SheaMoisture

7:00pm

Film Screening: Howard Entertainment Program presents Nikyatu Jusu’s award-winning Nanny.  Powered by Amazon Studios. 

In this psychological horror fable of displacement written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu, Aisha (Anna Diop), a woman who recently emigrated from Senegal, is hired to care for the daughter of an affluent couple (Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Spector) living in New York City. Haunted by the absence of the young son she left behind, Aisha hopes her new job will afford her the chance to bring him to the U.S., but becomes increasingly unsettled by the family’s volatile home life. As his arrival approaches, a violent presence begins to invade both her dreams and her reality, threatening the American dream she is painstakingly piecing together. The film will be released globally in more than 240 countries and territories on Prime Video on December 16, 2022.

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Welcome back for more fire and blood, HotD fans! With King Viserys dead, the Dance of Dragons is set to begin as Team Green and Team Black prepare for war on this penultimate episode of House of the Dragon. Dan gathers his small council of Michael Walsh and Kim Horcher to discuss their reactions to “The Green Council”, and all the latest from the world of Westeros on today’s episode of All Kings Considered!

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http://www.afronerd.com/2022/10/cartoon-networks-future-nova-disney.html

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Howdy, citizens!  How about we just get into it? Welcome to the latest episode of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse airing this Sunday at 6 p.m. eastern courtesy of BTalk 100.  Listen to your AFROnerdist hosts (imbued with the Nova Force) pontificate on the following topics:  the longstanding Cartoon Network appears to be going through some changes (if not dissolution) under current Warner Discovery machinations; yet another tertiary Marvel character may be receiving the MCU treatment via a Disney plus TV special (a la the recent Werewolf by Night)....enter Nova; several Bleeding Cool pieces appear to be poking fun at the recent cancellation of two "straight male" comic book series; our thoughts about the last episode of Disney plus' She-Hulk series; Club/House music legend, Joyce Sims passes at 63; rap artist/actor, Kid Cudi has a new animated (and accompanying music) project currently airing on Netflix entitled, Entergalactic:

  

DC's animated Super Sons premiered this week; the duo also continues to appear in comics as a popular team despite canonical changes;  the more African-American comic IPs the better....introducing BlackTooth Publishing's new Kickstarter campaign:

And then there's the haunting foreign language trailer for Piggy:

    

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https://www.thenerdelement.com/2022/10/14/disneyland-magic-band-announcement/

Good evening, everyone! Today I just want to discuss some information about the Magic Bands coming to Disneyland! So, let’s get started, shall we?! So, Disneyland has announced that Magic Bands will be launching for the first time on October 26 which is next Wednesday. The wearable device will allow parkgoers to play exclusive games in parks and gives guests a hands-free way to enter the park. Magicband+ is also waterproof and rechargeable. The new device will be sold at a starting price of $34.99. Starting Oct. 19, eligible Magic Key Holders, cast members and Disney Vacation Club members will be able to purchase the device at select locations, the theme park announced. Also, for a limited time, Magic Key holders can get a Magicband with a unique design and light-up sequence. Eligible discounts will be applicable for the purchases. The theme park announced that the new device would be available in “more than 18 collectible colors and designs,” including five designs exclusive to Disneyland. The technology will come to life day and night, allowing guests to interact with certain features within the theme parks, such as Avengers campus in Disney California Adventure Park, the theme park said. A new interactive game in Galaxy’s Edge will also launch with MagicBand+. When wearing the band, guests can participate in the interactive quest to collect bounties throughout the land. Magicband+ will also be interactive with new nighttime shows, “World of Color – One” and “Wondrous Journeys,” which will debut at both theme parks during the Disney100 celebration kicking off in January 2023.The events of the Disney100 celebration will all open on January 27, 2023 including the new ride called Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Magicbands has been available at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando since 2013. I am curious to see what Disney fans will think about the Magic Bands when they officially launch next week. I believe that they will like it even though some people may not like it. I think that people will get the hand of it when they learn how to use it just like lightning lane service when it first launched late last year.

So, what do you guys think about the Magic Bands coming to Disneyland and the Disney100 celebration event including Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway?! I would love to hear lots of comments, opinions, thoughts, questions, or concerns down below!

Stay tuned for Disney updates.

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