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Enjoy the Magic of UPLIFTNY25 – A Day to Remember in Central Park

Austin Tang — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:57:15 +0000

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Enjoy the Magic of UPLIFTNY25 –
A Day to Remember in Central Park

Coverage by New India Magazine

Dear Family and Friends,

On Saturday, June 21st, over 5,000 New Yorkers from all walks of life gathered at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park for our transformative event UPLIFTNY25 — a powerful celebration of International Yoga Day and the Summer Solstice created by Meera Gandhi and team.

Watch this short exciting video now:

The day was filled with transformative energy:

Yoga and meditation led by Inga Benson, Madame Gandhi, and Tirlok Malik
Music from Madame Gandhi, DJ Rekha and Daybreaker
Spiritual healing, astrological insights, and wisdom from Bhushan Deodhar, Miriam Belov, and Darryl Gaines
Community, joy, and inspiration — with support from the Mayor’s Office of Sports, Wellness & Recreation and the Indian Consulate in New York

UPLIFTNY25 was covered widely by several news outlets

Again We’ve captured the essence of this unforgettable day in a short 1-minute video — we’d love for you to re-live the magic:

Watch now:

Thank you to all who joined us in uplifting hearts and minds through wellness, compassion, and unity. Join us again next year on June 21st, 2026 in Central Park!

Meera Gandhi and
The Giving Back Foundation Team

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Tulips of Joy…Summer Coming…Enjoy Every Moment

Austin Tang — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:44:46 +0000

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Registration is Open & Free – Summer AI & Entertainment Summit – A Virtual Event – July 21-23, 2025

Austin Tang — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:44:41 +0000

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Registration is Open – Industry Leadership: The Best in AI & Entertainment

Digital Hollywood is Proud to Present:

Join Us and Watch – Three Days of Amazing Speakers & Roundtables

Summer AI Entertainment, Advertising & Tech Summit

Monday, July 21 – Wednesday, July 23, 2025

On the Digital Hollywood site – Free to All Attendees!

*Session titles subject to change

Monday, July 21st – Wednesday, July 23rd

The Complete Agenda – July 2025 Agenda

The Keynotes: Monday, July 21st – Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

I. Track One: Cinematic AI & Video – The 21st Century Artist

II: Track Two: Brand Experience & Immersion

III. Track Three: Virtual Humans, AI-Human Engagement & Synthetic Intelligence

IV. Track Four: Hollywood, Virtual Production,, Video Creators & Podcasting

V. Track Five: AI and Music: The Challenge of Artists vs. Technology

VI. Track Six: Deep Fakes, Bias, Creative Rights & Regulation

The Evening Keynote Roundtables

Monday, July 21st, 2025

8:00 PM – 8:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

21st Century Hollywood: The Creative Mind Without Boundaries

If ever there was an industry, emblematic of an ethos of creativity, it is Hollywood. From the indie brilliance and idiosyncrasy of “Being John Malkovich” to the blockbuster genius and visualization of “Oppenheimer,” brilliant minds and expression unleashed is the core ideal of the industry. And today, a new technology has arrived that may unleash another layer of creative invention, Artificial Intelligence. While some may fear its arrival and implications, others are experimenting and discovering that the most creative among us are able to harness AI as a “Mental Collaborator,” perhaps a McLuhan or Leary-like accelerator to reach beyond a heretofore unavailable creative boundary. Similarly, AI is able to augment the complexities of VFX and CGI and serve as a tool of discovery in the creation of blockbusters and indie projects alike.

Speakers:

Michael Zyda, Technology Visionary, Founding Director of USC’s Computer Science Games Program. Moderator

Bran Ferren, Chief Creative Officer, Applied Minds, LLC, Academy Award Winner & former, President, R&D, Walt Disney Co.

Diana Colella, EVP/Head, Media & Entertainment, Autodesk

Flip Philips, Animation Pioneer, Pixar, Professor, School of Film and Animation, Rochester Institute of Technology

Session II:

The Spatial Strategy: From Enhanced Eyewear, AI & AR to Full Immersion

We live in a world of platforms and technologies, a mobile, AI, XR and accelerated lifestyle of visual, audio and immersive experiences. Apple Vision Pro has been countered with the Meta eyewear short-term and long-term technologies. And every major player, Google, Amazon, Samsung, even chip players, NVIDIA and Qualcomm not to mention the AIs, OpenAI, Microsoft and the Adobes and Autodesk. In this session, we have assembled some of the greatest creative minds to help us make sense of the rate of innovation, change and the meaning of it all. This is about our technology and the way we live and will live our lives.

Speakers:

Adam Simon, Managing Director, IPG Media Lab, Moderator

Ted Schilowitz, Visionary & Futurist, formerly Paramount Global & 20th Century Fox

Additional Speaker to be announced

9:00 PM – 9:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

AI & Cinematic Creativity: On the Verge of Its Citizen Kane Moment

Perhaps one way to gauge the proliferation of AI Cinema is by making note of the AI Film Festivals and Meet-ups around the world. Let’s start with Seattle and LA, Mumbai and Berlin, Austin and Shanghai, West Palm Beach and Vienna, New York and Cannes, UK and Prague, Chicago and Atlanta. Not to mention Dubai. AI is the fastest emerging technology of all time and the quality and excitement around the tools and unleashed creative energy speaks for itself. In this roundtable we will be screening from among the best. We will we speak to film makers and voices of AI creativity. Are we on the verge of our “Citizen Kane Moment?” No question Cinematic AI will be largest and most explosive entertainment category ever.

Speakers:

Edward Saatchi, CEO, Fable Studios

Jason Zada, founder, Secret Level

Nikola Todorovic, Co-Founder, Wonder Dynamics, Autodesk

Amit Jain, CEO & founder, Luma

Christina Storm Lee, Co-Founder PLAYBOOK PLBK & Governor, Television Academy Emerging Media Peer Group, Moderator

Session II:

The Future of Hollywood & Entertainment in the Age of AI

Digital Hollywood is proud to welcome the renowned Industry Luminaries and Co-Hosts of the “AI/XR Podcast,” Charlie Fink, Ted Schilowitz and Rony Abovitz, to a “Special Roundtable” on “The Future of Hollywood and Entertainment in the Age of AI.” Since November of 2022 and the release of DALL-E from OpenAI, no technology “Innovation” has turned the industry upside down in quite the same way and with the release of each new “Generative Video Model” the industry conversation only intensifies. So it is our district pleasure to welcome these long-time industry visionaries to this event and there is no question their “Framing of the Industry’s Future” will no doubt be unique and engaging. And to add to this evening’s conversation, they will welcome three incredible guests, filmmakers Rob Minkoff (Lion King, Stuart Little, Haunted Mansion), Zak Penn (Ready Player One, Atari Game Over) and Ellenor Argyropoulos (AI Advisor to the ASC).

Speakers:

Ellenor Argyropoulos, Award-Winning Director & Photographer (AI Advisor to the ASC)

Rob Minkoff, filmmaker, Lion King, Stuart Little, Haunted Mansion

Zak Penn, filmmaker, Ready Player One, Atari Game Over

Charlie Fink, Producer, Podcast Host, Author, Adjunct, Columnist, Covering AI, XR, Metaverse for Forbes

Rony Abovitz, Founder SynthBee and Magic Leap

Ted Schilowitz, Visionary & Futurist, formerly Paramount Global & 20th Century Fox

The Evening Keynote Roundtables

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

8:00 PM – 8:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

The Studio • The Brand • The Agency = A Global Media & Technology Revolution

While the power of Hollywood never fades, the traditional silos of the studio, networks and celebrity are being reshuffled into a “Power-Shake-Up” of Global Brands, Mega Technologies and Global Agencies. The Result? On the one hand, consumer personalization which has always been at the forefront in decision making, now with the addition of powerful and direct AI engagement with consumers, which is only in its formative stages, will likely emerge as something of a breakthrough “Brand/Consumer Co-Pilot Relationship.” And in a world of immersive content experiences, AI as a “Creative Partner” is taking the ideation and production process to an entirely next level experience. The world will be experiencing a host of “Sphere Level” creative experiences. In this roundtable, we bring together the executives deeply involved in exploring and delivering on this promise.

Speakers:

Valerie Madden, Creative Director of Marketing Innovation, Prompteteer, Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video & NBC Universal Alum, Moderator

Shannon Pruitt, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Stagwell Brand Performance Network

Boo Wong, Managing Director, Global Leadership Spatial Computing/XR and GenAI, Accenture Song

Adam Simon, Managing Director, IPG Media Lab

Kate Cook, Founder, Era Seven Partners, former A+E Global Media

Steve Kazanjian, Founder & Senior Strategist, The Next Next Group

Session II:

Training the “Stanley Kubrick” Level AI: Fact or Fantasy & the Question of Ethics

What would happen if an AI were trained with the entire oeuvre, the life work of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Stanley Kubrick, Billy Wilder and John Ford? That would be like sharing the “Keys to the Hollywood Kingdom,” the finest in cinematography, screenwriting, humor, drama and editing as well. And even with that “Assemblage of Greatness,” attached to an AI of tomorrow, meaning an AI with a near-Einstein level mind, would that “Advanced Machine” be able to create, even with professional “Human Assistance” a truly great achievement in Cinema? This question is not an idle bit of humor or fantasy. In a world racing toward “Advanced General Intelligence,” it is a question that we might have to one day address.

Dr. Megan Ma, Executive Director, Stanford Legal Innovation, Frontier Technology Lab (liftlab), Associate Director, CodeX, Stanford Law School, Moderator

Mark Goffman Writer/Producer, Netflix Series, The Umbrella Academy, Bull, Limitless, The West Wing

Ed Zobrist, Adjunct Professor, USC Cinematic Arts. former, Head of Publishing, Epic Games

Sharad Devarajan, Industry Visionary, Adjunct Professor, Media & Technology, Columbia Business School

9:00 PM – 9:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

The Cultural Tsunami: Creator Economy + Podcasts = A Media Realignment

Think about the average family prime-time living room scene. Mom and Dad settle in for their 8 PM favorite, Junior and Babs are texting and doom scrolling and before long, Mom breaks out her iPad and Dad does the same. We are all in a world of video creators and our favorite Pods, all the while texting our besties creating our own unique Emojis. Let’s face it, the old guard is being disrupted, and new voices, platforms and a whole new way of life has emerged. Of course, this is not the end of Networks and Studios as we know them, but it is a huge migration to devices from mobile to immersion. No question that it’s a “Cultural Tsunami,” and in this session, we will explore what it means and where we are going.

Speakers:

Ken Hertz, Senior Partner, Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP, Moderator

Speakers to be announced

Session II:

The Deepfake Dilemma: Protecting & Preserving Image, Voice & Likeness – The Taylor Swift Law & Scarlett Johansson Lawsuits

“Deep Fakes” are not only a theft of property rights and a concern of Musicians and Hollywood personalities, bad-actors are scheming new, inventive and technologically bizarre ways to invade our privacy, our computer data and ultimately our electronic wallets. This is not a false alarm. While a “Taylor Swift Law” is needed to protect the personage of a pop star or the “Voice & Audio Likeness of Scarlett Johansson, it may be even more important to secure the personal electronic rights of everyday citizens. Recently in Hong Kong, a “Deep Fake” scheme successfully defrauded an investment company of $25 Million in a fraudulent Zoom call with visual impersonators representing colleagues. That Zoom call might have been you and a “Deep Faked” family member.

Speakers:

Jenni Katzman, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Microsoft

Lisa Oratz, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie

Remington Scott, Founder, CEO and Chief Architect, Hyperreal® Inc., VFX, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, SAG-AFTRA

Audrey Schomer, Media Analyst & Research Editor, VARIETY INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM, Moderator

The Evening Keynote Roundtables

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

8:00 PM – 8:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

Investing in AI, Compute, Energy & Software: The Economy of the Future

Let’s first familiarize ourselves with the notion of “Compute” as a descriptor of the baseline of our future economy. “Compute” represents the fundamental infrastructure that underpins the AI-driven world, encompassing the complex interplay of hardware, software, and energy. So that a city, region, country or group of countries strategically develop their economies around the notion of “Compute,” that strategy will indicate the readiness of that “Entity” to provide services to it populations and in effect, compete within this vision of the modern world. We are entering a “Re-Defined World” of Davos, the EU and East vs. West. As we navigate this new landscape, investors, policymakers, and business leaders must prioritize strategic investments in “Compute” infrastructure, AI research, and workforce development to remain competitive and unlock the vast potential of the “Compute-driven” global economy.”

Speakers:

Paul Lekas, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), Moderator

Michael Pachter, Managing Director, Equity Research, WEDBUSH SECURITIES

Evan Osheroff, Managing Director, Jefferies

David Higley, Partner, Global Media & Technology Group, Perella Weinberg.

Session II:

Is AI the Piracy Machine? As Brian May has Stated, “It’s Gonna Get Very Weird Very Quick”

“AI Music & Creativity” is breaking the sound barrier—no question about it. With AI tools, a universe of synthesizers, and unprecedented speed, musicians and composers can “create”—if that’s the word—musical complexity, from film scores to pop riffs, love songs to country ballads, in mere moments. The results? Lightning-fast production, often with stunning outcomes. But beneath this sonic revolution lies a dilemma: where does inspiration end and imitation begin? In this roundtable we will dive into the clash between AI’s expansive potential and the rights of human artists. Can machines truly create, or are they remixing the soul of music itself? Join us to explore the ethical tightrope of innovation versus ownership, as industry experts, musicians, and technologists debate the future of artistry in an AI-driven world. Creativity’s new frontier awaits—but at what cost?

Speakers:

David Hughes, Strategic Music Industry Consultant, former CTO, RIAA, VP Strategy, Sony Music, Moderator

Shara Senderoff, Co-Founder, Jen Music AI

Chris Horton, SVP Strategic Technology, Universal Music Group’s (UMG)

Eímear Noone, Award Winning, Composer, Conductor and Producer

Dr. Martin Clancy, Musician, Academic & founding Chair, IEEE Global AI ethics Arts Committee

9:00 PM – 9:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

AI & Human Intelligence – Conversational AI – The Human-Machine Relationship

What role will an AI play in our lives. It will help in our daily lives, as an advisor, a researcher, a mind to help stimulate our create process and even as a companion to share feelings and emotion. It might manifest as text, or as a visual on a screen, as “Her” on a smartphone or as a “Humanoid Robot,” but will it make the leap to full “Human Like” emotion, intuition, judgement and the full spectrum of human experience. It is not too early to ask these questions. What about the question of human need, affection and even love? A child expresses those feels from their earliest cognitive moments. Dogs and cats do as well. Accordingly, a “Highly Trained AI” will do all that and have an advanced mental capability too boot. No question, today’s ChatGPT can read and write and in this session, we’ll explore what else is on the horizon.

Speakers:

Cathy Hackl, CEO, Spatial Dynamics

Roch Nakajima, President, RKG Creative

Matthias Wittmann, Visual Effects Supervisor, Digital Domain (CGI, Benjamin Button)

Natalie Comins, Independent Creative Leader, Brand Experience & Design Innovation

John Canning, Director Developer Relations – Creators, AMD, Moderator

Session II:

Blockchain, Crypto & the Next Hollywood Economy: A “MetaVision” of Platforms , Studios & Networks

While Hollywood will always be the innovation engine, creating feature films, games, immersive content and now, leading the way in AI produced technology and content, next level “Hollywood Economy Strategies” will lead the way in the development and deployment of blockchain and Web3 applications. With a faster and fully integrated “Cloud-Based Economy,” “Multiplatform Apps” will not only secure the monetization of content globally, the Hollywood and advertising communities will lead the way in creating new direct to consumer trust relationships and innovative content and product categories. A few years ago, the “Metaverse” came into common usage, now we might be entering its successor, to be called, “The MetaVision.”

The Complete Conference Agenda (The Daytime Events)

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Noon – 12:50 PM : Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

Realtime AI Architecture: The Ferrari of Supercomputing – Arrival of Cinematic Le Mans – From Hollywood – Madison Avenue

Discover the game-changing potential of Real-time AI Architecture, so impressive that the most jaded Hollywood pros have called it, “The Ferrari of Supercomputing.” This Real-Time engine will enable unprecedented levels of creativity, innovation, and efficiency in games, AI movies, feature production, in 24/7 content creation. Imagine rendering photorealistic visual effects in real-time, eliminating tedious rendering processes. AI-powered content generation enables personalized storytelling and immersive experiences. Real-time video editing and color grading streamline post-production workflows. Advanced AI-driven animation tools enable realistic character movements and interactions. Enhanced content security and piracy protection are also made possible through AI-powered watermarking and fingerprinting. This session will delve into the cutting-edge technologies and architectures making Real-time AI a reality, transforming the content creation landscape forever.”

Ted Schilowitz, Visionary & Futurist, formerly Paramount Global & 20th Century Fox

Remington Scott, Founder, CEO and Chief Architect, Hyperreal® Inc., VFX, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Jim Geduldick, Founder – Director, Visual Effects & Virtual Production, Spaceboy Labs, Point Break, The Martian & Transformers: The Last Knight

Dustin Callif, President, Tool of North America

Kristin Glushon, Executive Producer, Nexus Studios, Moderator

Session II:

The AI Data Royalty Marketplace: Licensing, Monetization & Rev-Share

For the past two years, there has been massive technology proliferation across industries. Users have totally embraced the idea of AI as a content creation platform, from creative writing to image, music and entire film score creation. But how are the AIs “Trained” to provide these unique and even revolutionary services? The entertainment and technology industries are in a classic struggle to figure out the balance between innovation and compensation for rights and services. And without belaboring the question of “Legal Remedy,” a robust industry of AI Data Royalty, licensing, monetization and Rev-Share possibilities is emerging. The industry appears to be in the first stages of exploration and negotiation, and as with all vital industry challenges, the marketplace for AI Data is another fascinating journey in the world of innovation.

Speakers:

Peter Csathy, Chairman, Creative Media, Moderator

Rebecca Grossman-Cohen, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Partnerships, New York Times

Dave Davis, General Manager, Protege Media, USA

Mickey Maher, Chief Revenue Officer, Vermillio

Howie Singer, Adjunct Professor, NYU Music Business

Session III:

AI Games, Animation & Platforms – A Synthetic Universe of Creativity

Games has been a dominant entertainment market for decades, easily outgrossing feature films, and the addition of AI will clearly serve to amplify game innovation, impacting multiple platforms, starting at console game development but perhaps most immediately on social media and totally unique and innovative “Game Concepts” enabled by the fast paced innovation and impact of generative AI. Animation will clearly be the “Instant Winner” in GenAI short and longform, but what it specifically will mean within the world of Gaming, social media and Memes represents an “Explosion” we are all about to witness in real-time.

Speakers:

Scott Donaton, CMO and Head of Content, VersusGame

Devo Harris, CEO, Adventr

Carmen Chu, VP of Lifecycle/Consumer Marketing, Fandom

Brad Timmins, founder and CEO, eGen

Albert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital Innovation, Walton Isaacson, Moderator

Session: I:

AI & Magnificent Fashion & Beauty: An Exploration of the Imagination – Retail, Runway, Advertising and Virtual Human

“Fashion and Beauty Design” is the very definition of “Cutting Edge” personal expression and cultural identity. From Cleopatra to Coco Chanel and Christina Dior, from Twiggy to Calvin Klein and Kim Kardashian, the art of beauty and fashion have consistently pushed boundaries, challenged norms, and reflected the zeitgeist of its time. And today, we welcome a cascade of technology, with “Artificial Intelligence” leading the way in design, media, marketing and the re-imagining of our cultural identities and basic understanding of personal image and conception of self. Is this taking the power of technology too seriously? Is it an exaggeration? Perhaps and perhaps not.

Speakers:

Sarah Parnicky, Ambassador, Digital Fashion Week, Moderator

Metamorphix, Innovative Designer, Two-Time Winner, AI Fashion Week

Matilde Mariano, Creative Director, Designer, Architect, MOLNM

Wilfred Driscoll, co-founder and COO, TryIto

Additional Speakers to be Announced

1 PM – 1:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

AI Filmmakers Make Movies: A New Frontier – A New Level of Creativity

As artificial intelligence advances into a new frontier of film production, creators employ sophisticated prompts—incorporating zoom and pan directives, nuanced facial expressions, and intricate character interactions—to produce cinematic works in real time, now in short-form but the vision of feature-length features is clearly within sight. Yet, a fundamental question emerges: Who holds the mantle of “Creator”—the human artist who conceives the narrative or the technology that executes it? This session examines how AI-driven tools are elevating creative expression to unprecedented levels, transforming the filmmaking process. It explores the interplay between human vision and machine capability, revealing how artificial intelligence serves not merely as an instrument but as a collaborative force. This convergence is redefining storytelling, expanding the boundaries of cinema, and challenging traditional notions of authorship in the digital age.

Speakers:

Katya Alexander, Producer/Director, Fable Studios

Eric Shamlin, CEO, Secret Level and Co-Governor, Emerging Media Programming Peer Group, Television Academy

PJ Pereira, Creative Chairman & Founder Silverside.ai

Quinn Halleck, Experience Director, Tool of North America

Michael Lingelbach, Founder / CEO, Hedra

Leslie Shannon, Head of Ecosystem and Trend Scouting, Nokia, Moderator

Session II:

Hal 9000 Meets Hollywood – AI Agents, Training & Virtual Production: The Worst Case Scenario

First, let’s peek into an “Upside Down” scenario where Hollywood innovates an “AI to Human Collaboration.” Imagine the obvious and immensely popular creation of “Hollywood Companion AIs”—24/7 “Characters and Personalities” fully engaging with humans. What could possibly go wrong? From deepfake scandals and privacy nightmares to “Human-Machine Dependency,” this seemingly benign innovation is stockpiled with legal landmines and entertainment chaos, a chilling echo of the HAL 9000 sabotage in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Take Two: What happens when AI agents, trained on biased or flawed data, go rogue in virtual production pipelines? Picture a runaway AI subtly altering a complex feature story arc, inflating the project’s budget by 20%—and that’s just the start of a cascading problem cycle. In the not-so-distant future, a powerful AI could emerge as an “Executive Level Production Sledgehammer,” overriding creative decisions, rewriting scripts with unintended biases, or sabotaging productions with corrupted virtual sets. In this session, just for a moment, we’re putting on the brakes to the acceleration of “Cinematic AI.”

Speakers:

Steve Masur, Partner, Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, Moderator

Gerald Casale, Artist, Musician, founding Member, DEVO

Dan Neely, Co-Founder and CEO, Vermillio

Kirthiga Reddy, Co-founder & CEO, Virtualness

Meeka Bondy, Senior Counsel, Technology Transactions & Privacy Group and Co-Chair, Film and TV Group, Perkins Coie LLP

Tommy Petrov, Co-founder & CEO, CopySight AI

Session III:

The Virtual Production Studio: Revolutionary Experience – Revolutionized Industry

It’s almost impossible to exaggerate how much has changed in the past five or six years in the world of visual creativity and film production. What started out as an already impressive world of “Green Screens” and CGI has emerged as a universe of Gen AI video, prompted 3D images and full audio tracks, plus a vast war-chest of pre-visualization tools, all placed in the hands of our greatest storytellers. The industry is revolutionizing before our eyes. Filmmakers are transforming the ideation process, a world of AI and Virtual Production and in a matter of days, weeks and months, bringing it to life as a fully realized feature films, TV shows, advertisements and YouTube videos. In this session, we examine the phenomenon.

Speakers:

Jessica Powell, CEO, Audioshake

Eliot Mack, CEO, Lightcraft Technology

Autodesk, speaker to be announced

Seth Hallen, Founder & Managing Partner, Hallstone Ventures, Moderator

2 PM – 2:50 PM – Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

AI and Next-Level Storytelling: Creativity Beyond the Algorithm – AI-XR-Experimental

Let’s acknowledge certain ground rules, namely, XR, Holographic and AI experiences do not exist without the artistry and creativity of writers, directors, artists and actors. The technology may almost be without limits, but it is the contribution of the “Human Mind” working at peak performance which creates art and entertainment. Ultimately it is all about the “Human Creator and Team,” in collaboration with advanced technology. We may be entering a world of Google Deep Mind, Grok, OpenAI and Meta technologies, but at the core of the Digital Hollywood revolution, it is “Human Creativity and Experience” which will ultimately be liberated and empowered. How will AI and XR redefine the emotional impact of storytelling in tomorrow’s Creative World? What “Interface” will the “Consumer Experience?” Those are good questions that our speakers will explore.

Speakers:

Greg Kahn, Co-Founder, AI Trailblazers, Moderator

Jeff Burke, Associate Dean, Research and Technology, UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television

Rosemary Lokhorst, CEO & co-founder, BADASS Studios Ltd

Nigel Tierney, Executive Creative Director, Yahoo

Neville Spiteri, Co-founder /CEO, Wevr

Guy Gadney, CEO, Charisma.ai

Session II:

The Explosive Advertising Experience: AI + 3D + XR + Spatial

It’s like an erector set combined with a kaleidoscope of color that manifests as electronic layers, like a child’s wonderland emerging from within the imagination of the greatest artists in the world. These are the unique achievements of our technology industries enabling new and magnificent platforms with AI, 3D, XR and Spatial capabilities, each of which expand in capability month over month, year over year. Witness the stunning “Artistic Achievements” of the Advertising Industries, as they transform cityscapes, devices and platforms into vibrant, immersive experiences. This is a true celebration of the artistic spirit.

Speakers:

Lori H. Schwartz, Founder & CEO, StoryTech, Moderator

Johannes Saam, Futurist/Creative Technologist, Framestore/atara.xyz

Verena Puhm, AI Creative Director and Director

Fabian Birgfeld, Chief Design Officer, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Peter Pinfold, CEO, Darabase Canada

Session III:

Video Creators and Podcasters: Shaping the Narrative – Influencing the Culture

In today’s digital landscape, video creators and podcasters have become the new architects of culture. We’re all familiar with the platforms, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, X, Facebook, Linkedin, TikTok, Rumble Sirius, iHeart & Substack to name a few. Mainstream media is being overwhelmed by this barrage of digital technology. It may have been supercharged by the Covid media reset, but the momentum of this amalgam of indie to massively unique voices appear to be an unstoppable force. And the advertising and brand marketing are paying attention. Numbers don’t lie. Over 50% of national ad spend is now headed for non-MSM sources. In this session we will explore this phenomenon.

Speakers:

Joanna Popper, Former Chief Metaverse Officer, CAA, Moderator

Speakers to be Announced

Session IV:

AI & the Law: A “Deep Dive” – Fair Use, Copyright and the Doctrine of Innovation

Even with the successful resolution of the Entertainment industry “Guilds” strike of 2023, there remains an ongoing fear that “artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to creative professions.” The core AI issue sparking debate in Hollywood is not only based on compensation, data training and ownership but the creative control of the ultimate production itself. Additionally, “Deep Fake” technology has raised concern about potential harmful uses, such as political disinformation, revenge porn, and misuse of intellectual property. At the same time, many “creatives” tout the game changing benefits and innovation this technology can bring to artistic and other endeavors, such as educational opportunities, enhanced freedom of expression and reduced barriers to entry. This panel will discuss these competing concerns and whether existing legal frameworks, such as right of publicity, copyright, and existing regulations, are sufficient to address this powerful technology.

Speakers:

Zachary St. Martin, Head of US Commercial & IP Legal, TikTok & ByteDance

Rob Rosenberg, principal, Telluride Legal Strategies; former EVP & General Counsel, Showtime Networks

Ian C. Ballon, Co-Chair, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Moderator

Additional Speaker to be announced

3 PM – 3:50 PM – Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

The Complexity of AI & Art – Imagination of the Human + Machine: Cinematic Arts – Media Arts – RealTime Creativity

What does it mean when an artificial intelligence can dream? What does it mean to create art fabricated by neural networks rather than solely human hands and hearts. What does our future hold? Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon, is a magnificent and devastating portrait of grandeur and privilege of Europe of the 1700s and in equal measure, we can look to the magnificent treasure of Antoni Gaudi’s architecture of Barcelona, and both might be thought of as progenitors of the AI Art we aspire to today. While Generative AI art is like opening a door to a limitless supply of “Digital Art,” this new world of art by “Human and Machine” will be no less distinct and intriguing than any era of art which has come before.

Speakers

Leila Pinto, Multidisciplinary Artist

Xiaobi Iris Pan, Lead Product Designer, Amazon

Ulrike Kerber, Principal and Creative Director, Viva Design

Johannes Saam, Futurist/Creative Technologist, Framestore/atara.xyz

Elizabeth Kiehner, Global Chief Growth Officer, Nortal, Moderator

Session II:

Agentic Commerce: Integrating AI into Multiplatform Shopping and Transactions

The “Power of Compute” is coming of age. Agentic AI may have only made its way into the “Technology Lexicon” in the past six months, but the reality of Agentic AI may find its way into daily use with even greater speed. By integrating AI into multiplatform shopping and transactions, AI-powered payment processing plus a personalization and customer experience, may well produce a world of near frictionless commerce, or at least a wildly improved customer experience. The essential ingredient critical to its success, is privacy, security and the customer/brand relationship built on a foundation of “Trust and Loyalty.” the customer/brand relationship built on a foundation of “Trust and Loyalty.”

Speakers:

Michael Olaye, EVP, Managing Director, Huge

Michael Stitch, Partner, CourtAvenue

Sarah Buckler, Chief Executive Officer, Tangible, Moderator

Additional speaker to be announced

Session IV:

Cinematic AI & Virtual Production: A World of Tools and Technology – Layers of Innovation

While the operative words remain “Creativity and Storytelling” the advances in technology are breaking new ground to accelerate that process. Starting with the scriptwriting and storyboarding process, AI and a host of visual tools provide breakthrough options. And virtual production workflows are leveraging real-time game engines, motion capture, and LED volume technology to create immersive, interactive environments that blur the lines between physical and digital production. Real-time rendering and ray tracing are also unlocking unprecedented levels of visual fidelity, allowing filmmakers to achieve photorealistic results without the need for costly post-production processes. By integrating these innovations into their pipelines, filmmakers can unlock new levels of creative control, flexibility, and efficiency.

Speakers:

Doug Hogan, Creative Technologist, Groove Jones

Matthew Wenhardt, Head of AI Production, Gennie

Eric Yang, CEO, Topaz Labs

Peter Busch, Senior Vice President, Customer Success, Flawless

Margaret Burris, Unscripted Development Consultant, Reid AI Project, Moderator

Session III:

AI & the Design of Randomness: Unlocking the Inner Jackson Pollock

Our first thought was to call this panel, “AI: Inside the Black Box of the Imagination.” Artificial Intelligence, together with Machine Learning have opened the door to a relationship with a “Human Creator,” someone we might call an “Artist,” and the result is an exploration of the imagination that has never been seen before. The result is unique. Nevertheless, some critics, Jerry Saltz of New York Magazine’s Vulture among them, have articulated a clear disdain for this new and evolving art form. While others, the curators at MOMA in NYC to their credit, have honored AI’s best known artistic innovator, Rafik Anadol with a one-man show. Many have referred to AI Art as the “Design of Randomness,” referring to it’s kinship to Jackson Pollock. In this session we will explore some of those thoughts.

Speakers:

Evo Heyning, CEO, Realitycraft

Dan Novy, Assistant Professor, Emerging Media Arts, Johnny Carson Center, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Anna Marie Piersimoni, Artist & Adjunct Professor, Department of Cinema and Television Arts, California State University, Northridge, Moderator

Speakers to be announced

4 PM – 4:40 PM – Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

Advanced Intelligence + Superstar Talent = Conversational AI, Virtual Influencers, Synths and AI Performers

Imagine a world where social media influencers are no longer just human, but also virtual. Where AI-powered performers can entertain, educate, and engage audiences with unprecedented precision. Welcome to the future of digital platforms, where Deep Fakes meet human intelligence and talent to create a new generation of influencers, synths, and performers. This technology is poised to revolutionize YouTube and TikTok, all social media platforms, as well as sectors of advertising and entertainment. Virtual influencers will enable brands to reach targeted audiences with unprecedented accuracy, using AI-driven engagement tools to maximize ROI. Meanwhile, social media platforms will be able to offer new, immersive experiences that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. Is there a breaking point that consumers will reject? This may be the moment to discover a new cultural balance.

Speakers:

Marc Scarpa, Co-Founder, DeFiance Media (Virtual Human News Anchors), Moderator

YI Zhou, Influencer, Visual Artist, Tech Innovator

Vacit Arat, Co-Founder & CEO, HIA Technologies Inc.

Samantha Tauber, Founder, VNCCII

Brian Weiner, Chairman/Founder, Synth Studios

Session III:

AI Data Royalties & Creative Partnerships: From Licensing to Micro-Payment & Rev Share

The intersection of AI and creative content has sparked intense debate among content owners, artists, and trade groups. As these stakeholders navigate the complexities law and legislation, at the same time, AI data royalty contracts and innovative solutions are emerging. In this conversation, our roundtable will explore the evolution of content licensing, including groundbreaking concepts in micro-payments and revenue sharing models. Join us as we delve into the future of creative partnerships and the potential for AI-driven royalty agreements to empower artists and content creators. Discover how these pioneering approaches can redefine the entertainment industry’s relationship with AI and ensure fair compensation for creative contributions.

Speakers:

Drew Silverstein, President, Head of AI Strategy, SourceAudi

Tim Porter, Co-Founder and CTO, Mod Tech Labs

Jeff Allen, CEO, FlikForge

Karen Allen, CEO & Co-Founder, Infinite Album

Tyler Chou, Founder & CEO, Tyler Chou Law for Creators

Jason Henderson, Esq., Media and IP Licensing, JWL International, Moderator

Session III:

“Saga AI:” A Film Creator’s Discovery Engine: “Revolutionizing the Creative Process

Unlock your cinematic potential with Saga AI, a groundbreaking AI-powered tool designed for film creators, transforming scriptwriting, storyboarding, and previsualization animation. Saga AI empowers you by structuring narratives, generating dynamic dialogue, and crafting stunning visual storyboards, seamlessly aligning with Hollywood storytelling standards. Whether you’re battling writer’s block or refining a complex plot, Saga AI acts as your creative partner, offering tailored suggestions to enhance characters, develop captivating story arcs, and visualize scenes with precision. From indie filmmakers to seasoned professionals, this innovative discovery engine democratizes the filmmaking process, enabling anyone to bring their vision to life with ease. Join us for an immersive session featuring demos and insights from Saga AI’s creators, showcasing how this tool redefines storytelling.

Confirmed Speakers:

Russell Palmer, CEO & Co-Founder, CyberFilm AI, Moderator

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After Woodstock by Howard Reiss

Austin Tang — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:54 +0000

Listen to “After Woodstock by Howard Reiss” on Spreaker.

Jack and Bryan have been best friends since the age of two. In high school Jack talked about getting his doctorate in math and computer technology and creating the first android robot. Bryan dreamed about becoming a big-time lawyer with a penthouse in the city and a house in the Hamptons. They graduated high school in 1969, a momentous summer, which they capped off by attending the Woodstock Concert. The three days of peace, love and music sent Jack off in a radically different direction. While Jack and Bryan go on to live very different lives, they continue their relationship over the next fifty years through letters. https://www.howardreiss.com/after-woodstock

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GoodNewsLetter: Earth Day NEW Media Alert & Run of Show: April 22nd – IT’S NOT TO LATE TOBE INVOLED * DISCOUNT for Montauk Manor Summer Rental…

Austin Tang — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:57:04 +0000

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55th ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY IN TIMES SQUARE

Free Live Concert & Environmental Exhibition | April 22, 2025

WHAT:

Join us in celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day and the 400th Anniversary of New York City with a dynamic free concert & sustainability exhibition in the heart of Times Square.

WHY:

Because the Earth—and New York City—deserve a party with a purpose. This Earth Day, we unite to honor our planet, amplify environmental action, and celebrate the good being done for Mother Earth in NYC and beyond.

WHO:

Presented by Good News Corporation (nonprofit) and OMMM, in collaboration with EarthDay.org and their global campaign “Our Power, Our Planet,”—which inspires over 1 billion participants annually.

Featured guests include:

Jarvis Smith, sustainability pioneer
Antonique Smith, Grammy-nominated artist, environmental activist, and ambassador for EarthDay.org
AY Young, UN Global Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals
OMMM’s “Love Your Mother” 2+ Hour Special Performance
Virtual appearances from global peace and planet champions: Ringo Starr, Dr. Jane Goodall, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder, and Shakira (for UNICEF)
Participation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Equator Initiative, both advancing global sustainability and Indigenous-led climate solutions

Hosted by Reverend Paul Sladkus, Founder of Good News Corporation and producer of Earth Day Times Square, International Day of Peace, and Climate Week Kickoff events. Co-hosting is Mariya Spartalis – International Financial, Banking, and Sustainability Expert & Host.

Also Partnering is Sustainable: * Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine

NYC Commissioners from DOT (announcing Car-Free Earth Day on April 26), DCAS (Solar Schools Initiative/Fleets), and in cooperation with NY Parks, SAPO, Times Square Alliance, and Faith-Based communities
Talent: Giorgia Fumante, Katya Grineva, Barbara Nadis, Bruce Stephen Foster, Reid Stowe (World’s Longest Sailor at Sea), Blue Planet Foundation, Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Movie & Pop Nation Movie Trailers, Peace Parrots
Special guests to be announced

WHEN:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Free & open to the public

WHERE:

Times Square Pedestrian Plaza

Between 46th & 47th Streets, along 7th Avenue

DONORS & SUPPORTERS:

Grateful thanks to: Good News Corporation, OMMM, Valley Bank, Swift Rails, American Oriental Arts Foundation, Hugg A Planet, Andronik Kardashev, PEP Real Estate/Tribeca Records, Necromantic Brew Co. and more to come.

BROADCAST LIVE ON:

YouTube.com/GoodNewsBroadcast

EarthDay.org

We Don’t Have Time

Rebroadcast via UNIFY.org, MNN, and more

CONTACT (Press & Interviews):

Paul Sladkus | paul.sladkus1@gmail.com | 212-647-1212

This is an upbeat, unifying Earth Day celebration. We’re all in this together—let’s do good for Mother Earth.

Run of Show for Earthday – Apr 22, 2025

Segment 1

11:30 AM

OMMM

Michelle Countdown Video

11:32AM

OMMM

Jarvis

Introduce Earth Day 55th Anniversary

11:34 AM

OMMM + Good News Corp/Producer Pause the World for Peace – Earth Day/Clergy for Safe Cities

Jarvis + Paul

Jarvis introduce Paul, If pastor is there, Paul introduce, Pastor Monrose who will do a Short Prayer TBD, thanks sponsors, Paul intro Mark Levine

11:39 AM

UN PEACE Messenger

Dr. Jane Goodall Video

Mother Earth No Peace, UN Peace Messenger Virtual

11:39 AM

Manhattan Borough President

Mark Levine + Jarvis

Discussion with Mark Levine, Sustainable President…

Segment 2

11:42 AM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro OMMM, Love Your Mother, Sister Jenna, intro sister jenna

11:43 AM

OMMM

Sister Jenna

Brief Meditation, Love Your Mother – video?

11:53 AM

OMMM

Jarvis

Introduce Earth Day involvement intro Aidan and Founder video,

11:53 AM

EarthDay.org

Aidan Charron

Opening Earth Day comments

11:56 AM

EarthDay.org

CEO (in video)

CEO video Our PLanet Our Energy (talks about renewables)

11:58 AM

Hip Hop Caucus

Rev Yearwood

Intro himself and Intro Antonique Smith

12:01 PM

EarthDay.org

Antonique Smith (and Jarvis at end)

Perform Living For Love; Love Song To The Earth; Here Comes The Sun, Jarvis ask Q&A

12:16 PM

OMMM

Hope Water + Jarvis

Jarvis speaks with Hope Water- speaker tbc, video

12:19 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Geraldine & Xiye

12:20 PM

OMMM

Geraldine Patrick Encina & Xiye Bastida (video)

Video of Xiye, Love Your Mother, Intro Dr. Lyla June (G speakers 3-4min)

12:28 PM

OMMM

Dr. Lyla June

Speak and perform “All Nations Rise”

12:38 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Anna, Equator Initiative, UNDP, and Panel (part of 20 min below)

12:38 PM

UNDP / Equator Initiative

Anna Medri, 3-4 indigenous youth leaders (Maggie Musanje Bukowa, Dayana Blanco, Stanley Kimaren, Taily Terena)

Panel with 2 film screenings from Uru Uru Team and ILEPA

12:58 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Jason, The Arena and Rove

12:58 PM

The Arena/Rove

Jason Desimone

Intro Rove and THe Arena

1:03 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Belouga, discuss good work and content partnership

1:03 PM

Belouga/EarthDay.org

Evin Schwartz + Jarvis

Intro Belouga, Jarvis in convo, and Earthday.org kids’ video

1:08 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Cosmic Rhapsody, Jarvis stay on stage and intro Reachel Singh after video

1:11 PM

OMMM

Cosmic Rhapsody

video, set up Reachel’s platform

1:11 PM

OMMM

Reachel Singh

Sing “Warrior” and “Lev Tahor”. Jarvis to also talk to her about the Fivth.

1:21 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Ocean Bottles

1:21 PM

Ocean Bottles

Video

1:24 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Sweta Chakrborty, NorthAmer CEO WDHT

1:25 PM

WDHT

Sweta Chakrborty

Intro plus video.

1:30 PM

OMMM

Jarvis or Sweta

Intro AY

1:30 PM

Battery Tour

Perform

1:45 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro John

1:45 PM

Earth Day NY

John Oppermann

Intro Earthday Initiative

1:48 PM

OMMM

Jarvis

Intro Mandy

1:48 PM

OMMM

Mandy Mayhem

Perform “Shine”

1:52 PM

OMMM

Jarvis Smith/Dan Bailey/Mandy Mayhem

3 Marley songs No Woman No Cry, One Love, Redemption Song TBD

2:05 PM

OMMM

Jarvis Intro Kunal Sood + Women

2:05 PM

Kunal Sood + Women

Kunal with women speakers, song to be played at end

2:25 PM

OMMM

Jarvis close

Segment 3

2:25 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul Sladkus

Paul, thanks OMMM over and Kunals’ women, and intro Georgia Fumante

2:26 PM

Georgia Fumante

2 Songs

2:34 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul Intro Corporate and Intro Mariya

thank sponsors, Intro Mariya

2:36 PM

Brooklyn Story Lab

Lance Gould

Lance Gould (TBD) Mention New Book, Intro Blue Planet Foundation

2:37 PM

Blue Planet Foundation

Blue Planet Foundation Video with Hank, (and Hello, Maybe Live Feed Dallas Earth X)

2:42 PM

Valley Bank

Video and speaker

2:46 PM

Swift Rail

SwiftRail + Video

Video and speaker

2:49 PM

Hugg a Planet

holds a hugg a planet, maybe throw some out to the audience?

2:51 PM

Andronik Yoga?

2:54 PM

Pep Reality/Tribeca Records/Soho Johnny

PEP Realty/Tribeca Records/Soho Johnny

Intro Tribeca Recods and PEP Realty

2:58 PM

Necromantic Brew Co

video?

3:00 PM

Ivy Ma Intro Alice

3:01 PM

American Oriental Arts Foundation

Alice Lui American Oriental Arts Foundation + Video

speaking + UN video and Peacetree times sq

3:05 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul Intro Govnt

Intro Govt, Paul into Louis Molino

3:07 PM

NYC Citywide Administrative Services

Commissioner Louis Molino

– Solar NYC Schools, Vehicles… , show video (1:54)

3:12 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul Sladkus

Paul intro Ydanis Rodriguez

3:13 PM

NYC DOT

Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez

video?, Car-Free Earth Day, No Cars Streets, All 5 Boroughs April 26. 2025

3:18 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul Intro Woodstock and Pop Nation Movie

Paul intro Richie Havens and Movie

3:19 PM

Peace, Love and HOPE Movie and Pop Nation Movie

Richie Havens from the 1989 Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love and HOPE Movie Video, Juma Sulton, Jimmy Hendrix Drummer and Pop Nation Movie

3:24 PM

Mars Space Odyssey – Maxine Hoover speaking for Reid

Longest Sea Voyage, Reid Stowe, world record, 1152 at sea. 5 times in ny times, London papers, Greatest Sailor ever Www.marsoceananalogs.org

3:25 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul/Mariya Intro Entertainers

Paul intro Mariya as cohost, Paul+Mariya intro Stephen Foster

3:26 PM

Bruce Stephen Foster

Performer, 2 songs

3:34 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul / Mariya Intro Entertainers

Paul and Mariya Intro entertainers

3:35 PM

Parrots

3:38 PM

Barbara Nadas

3:42 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul intro Katya

3:43 PM

Katya

Piano song

3:48 PM

Pause the World for Peace

Paul Sladkus

Thanks Katya

3:49 PM

UNICEF, UN PEACE

Stevie Wonder video, Shakira video, Annie video

Virtual message

3:55 PM

Producer Pause the World for Peace – Earth Day

Paul Sladkus closes

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GoodNewsLetter: Earth Day Media Alert: April 22nd – 55th Anniversary of Earth Day, Concert, Broadcast & Exhibition in Times Square & * Montauk Manor Summer Rental…

Austin Tang — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:44:17 +0000

Manor: https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/

Dear Friends and Members,

Pray all is well.

Let’s get right to our Media Alert. If you can donate and support our efforts to help make the world more aware of the Good Happening for Mother Earth and Peace, NOW IS THE TIME WE NEED YOU. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

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55th ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY IN TIMES SQUARE

Free Live Concert & Environmental Exhibition | April 22, 2025

WHAT:

Join us in celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day and the 400th Anniversary of New York City with a dynamic free concert & sustainability exhibition in the heart of Times Square.

WHY:

WHO:

Featured guests include:

Jarvis Smith, sustainability pioneer
Antonique Smith, Grammy-nominated artist, environmental activist, and ambassador for EarthDay.org
AY Young, UN Global Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals
OMMM’s “Love Your Mother” 2+ Hour Special Performance
Virtual appearances from global peace and planet champions: Ringo Starr, Dr. Jane Goodall, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder, and Shakira (for UNICEF)
Participation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Equator Initiative, both advancing global sustainability and Indigenous-led climate solutions

Also Partnering is Sustainable: * Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine

NYC Commissioners from DOT (announcing Car-Free Earth Day on April 26), DCAS (Solar Schools Initiative/Fleets), and in cooperation with NY Parks, SAPO, Times Square Alliance, and Faith-Based communities
Special guests to be announced

WHEN:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Free & open to the public

WHERE:

Times Square Pedestrian Plaza

Between 46th & 47th Streets, along 7th Avenue

DONORS & SUPPORTERS:

Grateful thanks to: Good News Corporation, OMMM, Valley Bank, Swift Rails, American Oriental Arts Foundation, Hugg A Planet, and more to come.

BROADCAST LIVE ON:

YouTube.com/GoodNewsBroadcast

EarthDay.org

We Don’t Have Time

Rebroadcast via UNIFY.org, MNN, and more

CONTACT (Press & Interviews):

Paul Sladkus | paul.sladkus1@gmail.com | 212-647-1212

This is an upbeat, unifying Earth Day celebration. We’re all in this together—let’s do good for Mother Earth.

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With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth, For Information Contact:

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LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL

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GoodNewsLetter: IT’S SHOW TIME FOR MOTHER EARTH IN TIMES SQUARE * Montauk Manor Summer Rental…

Austin Tang — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:12:02 +0000

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Dear Friends and Members,

Pray all is well.

It’s a beautiful new day…. On Beautiful MOTHER EARTH… ENJOY EVERY MOMENT. This Thought for the Day could be everyone’s thought every day….

ALSO, please think if there is anyone who can donate and sponsor our Earth Day Event, LIVE in Times Square on April 22, 2025 who cares about MOTHER EARTH. We will be sharing the Good happening in the world for MOTHER EARTH.

We have partnered with www.earthday.org, OMMM, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Commissionaires from NYC Department of Transportation, Citywide Administrative Services, Faith-Based Executive Director, NY Parks, Times Square Alliance and many others, including Valley Bank and soon to release others. However, EARTH DAY CONCERT AND EXHIBITION IS A BIG EXPENSIVE LIVE CLEAN ENERGY BROADCAST IN TIMES SQUARE from 11:30 AM to 4 PM…lots of talent, speakers, exhibits and more… JOIN US.

Click Below to Read Our Most Recent Earth Day Press Release

55 years of Earth Day

Press Release

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Here is our NEW PARTNERS & DONOR PRESENTATION:

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February 18, 2025

2025 Earth & Water & Peace Day

Donor Presentation

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With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth, For Information Contact:

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual,

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Thought for the Day…09/24/24

Austin Tang — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:29:02 +0000

I have always believed positive energy and mindset attracts, positive people with a positive mindset.

Surrounding ourselves with those types of friends & loved ones who uplift & encourage us is essential.

Optimism is a happiness magnet.

Mary Lou Retton

Displaying incredible perseverance, Mary Lou Retton overcame injury and etched her name into the annals of history in 1984 as the first U.S. Olympic gymnast to win individual all-around gold. Retton’s feat — accomplished on home soil at the Los Angeles Summer Games — won the heart of a nation and even earned her a coveted spot on Wheaties cereal boxes. In her post-athletic career, she pivoted toward sharing the philosophies behind her success, including the power of positivity. Maintaining a can-do attitude is cont

agious, and will attract opportunity, joy, and the kind of people who can boost us up.

I appreciate your support and friendship! And you know I am always here if you need a boost or charge to get your positivity flowing again!

Blessings, Reverend Paul

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NORY Summer School Share Their Activities…

Austin Tang — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:44:58 +0000

Listen to “NORY Summer School Share Their Activities…” on Spreaker.

#nori #summerschool

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NYC Health + Hospitals Faith Based Initiatives Monthly Newsletter, July 2024

Austin Tang — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:44:37 +0000

What is your favorite part of summer? Travel? Sunshine? Sandy beaches? Ice Cream? Vacation? Whatever it is, make sure you take some time for self-care. Faith Leaders are called to be present physically and spiritually for others. While this vocation is purpose-driven and impactful, it can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Take some time this month to focus on self-restoration and renewal. Practicing self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential for more effectively sustaining our ministries. By prioritizing our physical health, emotional resilience, and spiritual renewal, we not only fortify ourselves but also set a powerful example for our membership. Taking time for rest, reflection, and personal growth allows one to approach ministerial duties with renewed energy, empathy, and clarity. Remember, by nurturing ourselves, we gain strength to better serve those entrusted to our care. You are valued, and your holistic well-being is key to fulfilling your calling with authenticity and strength.

ARE YOU CONSIDERING A CAREER IN HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY?

DO YOU DESIRE TO PROVIDE SOLICE TO DIVERSE POPULATIONS FACING HEALTH CHALLENGES?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have the perfect opportunity for you! NYC Health + Hospitals Faith Based Initiatives is currently offering an Introduction to Hospital Chaplaincy Internship, tailored for individuals seeking an immersive introduction to spiritual care within a healthcare setting. Whether you’re a seminary student discerning a call to hospital chaplaincy or an experienced clergy leader eager to broaden your understanding of hospital-based ministry, this initiative offers a unique opportunity to extend compassionate spiritual support to those in need.

Spanning approximately 14 weeks with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, our internship program is crafted to provide participants with invaluable hands-on experience in ministering to diverse populations. Through meaningful engagement with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, interns will gain practical insights and skills essential for a career in professional chaplaincy.

We invite passionate individuals from all walks of life and all faith traditions to join us in this transformative journey of service and discovery.

To learn more, or to apply for our Healthcare Chaplaincy Internship, email us at ExternalAffairsFBI@nychhc.org or call (646) 815-3029.

NYC SUMMER RESOURCES

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN

Even when school is out, youth and children can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch! The NYC Department of Education’s 2024 Free Summer Meals Program is here for across New York City, and it’s totally free for anyone who’s 18 years old or younger. You can find these meals at specific places like select NYC Public Schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. And guess what? You don’t need to sign up, show any papers, or have an ID to get these meals. Just head to one of our spots and enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch. Have a great summer filled with good food and fun!

Service Information

All dates, times, locations and menus are subject to change.
Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Friday, August 30, 2024
There is no service Thursday, July 4, 2024 (4th of July)
There is service Friday, July 5, 2024 (Day after 4th of July)
Breakfast Service Time: 8am – 9:15am
Lunch Service Time: 11am – 1:15pm
Text: NYCFood to 304-304 (standard text messaging rates may apply)
Call 311
Find A Free Breakfast & Lunch Location Near You

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) COOLING ASSISTANCE BENEFIT

The HEAP Cooling Assistance benefit helps eligible households buy and install an air conditioner or fan. Cooling Assistance benefits are provided on a first-come first served basis to eligible applicant. The benefit is worth up to $800 for a window, portable air conditioner, or fan; or up to $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve unit. To learn more about the benefit or to apply, click here.

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY IN NYC

Join NYC libraries this summer for free programs and events for all ages. Explore book lists, activities, language classes, teen centers, and even career services for adults at your local library. You can also use your library card to get free passes to 90+ museums and attractions across the city. For more information on library resources click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us on Wednesday, July 17th to explore the art of self-care with our upcoming seminar tailored for faith leaders. This unique event offers insightful tools to cultivate personal well-being while navigating diverse spiritual responsibilities. Join us to foster resilience, deepen connections across faith traditions, and sustain your impactful leadership with renewed energy and mindfulness. Secure your spot today and invest in your holistic health as you continue to serve and inspire your community. Register here to attend.

NYC Mayor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 24^th, 10 AM -12 PM

NYC Mayor’s Faith Office Multifaith Tour (BROOKLYN)

LOCATION: 91 Walworth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

RSVP HERE

Monday, August 12^th, 6 PM

An Evening of Faith with Mayor Adams (BRONX)

LOCATION: NEW LIFE BRONX, 2757 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10468

For more information about these events, please reach out to Rev. Gil Monrose at GMonrose@cityhall.nyc.gov or Fayth Henderson at FHenderson@cityhall.nyc.gov

MONTHLY HEALTH AWARENESS

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PREPAREDNESS

It’s finally summer! With the close of the school year and the guarantee of warm weather, we have secured our travel plans or are in the process of securing them. As such, we need it is imperative that we deploy every possible measure to secure our efforts. Please be reminded that global travel includes the risk of communicable diseases rarely transmitted in the United States. Therefore, it is vital to ensure that all routine immunizations are up to day. American’s or those residing in America, planning to travel abroad should consult their doctors at least six weeks before traveling if they are unsure about whether they are up to date on their vaccines, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says, in order to avoid catching a highly contagious virus during their trip. Make an appointment with your healthcare provider or a travel health specialist that takes place at least one month before you leave. They can help you get destination-specific vaccines, medicines, and information. Discussing your health concerns, itinerary, and planned activities with your provider allows them to give more specific advice and recommendations. Check CDC’s Travel Health for your destination to see what vaccines or medicines you may need and what diseases or health risks are a concern at your destination.

MINORITY/BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

BIPOC Mental Health Month originated as “National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month,” BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Mental Health Month was created to bring awareness to the unique mental health challenges of historically disenfranchised and oppressed racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) experience mental illness at similar rates as white people, but they’re less likely to get treatment due to cultural barriers, stigma, and lack of access to care. These disparities can have a serious impact on BIPOC mental health. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), BIPOC often experience increased levels of mental health struggles due to the compounding impacts of racial trauma, socioeconomic gaps, and a lack of representation and access to care within the mental health industry.

HEALTHY VISION MONTH

Vision loss can have a major impact on every part of life. Having a visual impairment can create challenges in performing everyday tasks, and the stigma around losing vision can be isolating — causing feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, or grief. According to the CDC, more than 3.4 million Americans aged 40 years and older are blind or visually impaired. Other estimates of vision problems go as high as 21 million people. Additionally, about 80 million Americans have diseases that can cause blindness. Research shows that early detection and treatment can prevent blindness and vision impairment. Screening and treatment for common eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma are available. Help yourself and others live their healthiest lives.

For an appointment for Vision Care or all other health issues NYC Health + Hospitals is here to help:

Call for an appointment 1-844-NYC-4NYC

Talk to a Doctor Now Make an Appointment Online

In Faith & Partnership,

Rev. Dr. Ann Marie Bentsi-Addison

Senior Director, Faith Based Initiatives Team
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS

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