Reboot Studios Unveils 2024 Slate of Jewish-Inspired Media Projects Backed by Spielberg Foundation
LOS ANGELES, September 11, 2024 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) – Reboot Studios, the production arm of the arts and culture nonprofit Reboot, has announced its 2024 slate of projects, funded through the Creator Fund. The fund supports the development of Jewish media across various platforms, including theater, television, film, podcasts, and publishing. The latest round of financing, part of a broader effort to elevate underrepresented Jewish stories, has surpassed half a million dollars in total investments since the fund’s launch in 2022.
The new projects receiving funding this year include a diverse array of stories aimed at expanding the understanding of Jewish culture and identity. These projects reflect Reboot Studios' mission of empowering artists to create content that examines and transforms society through a Jewish lens.
"Reboot Studios is proud to support this year's Creator Fund recipients, who are expanding the Jewish narrative by bringing to light underrepresented stories from across the diaspora," said Noam Dromi, Reboot Studios Managing Director.
The four projects chosen for the 2024 Creator Fund are:
Sangre Sucio/Tainted Blood – A Ladino language cowboy film set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, featuring Crypto-Jews in the borderlands between Coahuila, Mexico, and south Texas. The project is written and directed by Jeremy Xido and produced by Dromi.
Erev Yalda – An exploration of the Persian-Jewish tradition of Yalda, an ancient winter solstice celebration. The project is created by entrepreneur Rachel Sumekh and food writer Tannaz Sassooni.
How to Rule the World – A theatrical documentary by British filmmaker Tim Samuels that confronts the roots and resurgence of antisemitism.
AlefBet Audio – A podcast series by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie offering new insights on 21st-century Jewish life, rooted in post-patriarchal traditions.
Reboot Studios, supported by the Righteous Persons Foundation—founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw—and other philanthropic entities, aims to continue expanding Jewish storytelling across media. The studio has been recognized by the Television Academy for its contributions to Jewish representation.
For more information, visit www.rebooting.com.
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Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay Partners with Boys & Girls Club for Ice Cream Socials and STEAM Programs
Dr. Bombay & Boys & Girls Club - Pittsburgh ● Photo Credit: Happi Co. via PR Newswire
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 20, 2024 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) - Dr. Bombay, the ice cream brand founded by Snoop Dogg, has announced a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Long Beach, Pittsburgh, and Portland. The collaboration will bring ice cream socials and educational programs to youth in these communities over the summer.
Starting today, Dr. Bombay will host an ice cream social at the Boys & Girls Club in Long Beach. Children participating in basketball activities will have the chance to enjoy Dr. Bombay's unique ice cream flavors, including the new Strawberry Cream Dream and Baked Blueberry Muffin. The event will be followed by a science lesson in the fall, conducted by Dr. Maya Warren, an ice cream expert. This lesson will form part of the club’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum, providing a comprehensive sensory experience that explores the science behind the taste, smell, texture, and flavor of ice cream. This initiative aims to eventually develop a broader consumer packaged goods (CPG) program demonstrating the integration of science, art, math, and technology in product creation.
Reflecting on his own experiences, Snoop Dogg stated, “The Boys & Girls Club in Long Beach at King Park is where I spent my summers playing sports and cutting up with my friends on the court. Ever since I was a kid, ice cream was a way to chill, relax and connect as family. I’m glad we can bring a little ice cream magic to the summer, as well as give them an opportunity to learn something new and fun.”
Two years ago, Snoop Dogg collaborated with Under Armour and Steph Curry to renovate the indoor gym at the club, incorporating design elements inspired by the park where Snoop and his wife spent their childhoods playing basketball. Currently, the Snoop Youth Basketball League, operating out of the club, offers no-cost advanced basketball training and supports youth participation in competitive travel tournaments.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach offer a robust summer program featuring a mix of sports, art, music, gardening, and field trips designed to combine learning with fun. These activities are intended to keep children engaged and help prevent summer learning loss while providing them with memorable experiences.
Dr. Bombay ice cream is available in major retailers across the country, including Walmart, Publix, Kroger, and many others. For a full list of locations, visit www.drbombaysnax.com.
Schedule of Events:
Pittsburgh: June 14 and June 17, 2024
Long Beach: June 20, 2024
Portland: August 12-14, 2024
Hollywood: July 2024
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Lizzo Kicks Off 5th Annual Juneteenth Giveback Highlighting Activists and Community Organizations
LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2024 (EntertainmentInterviews.com) - Multi-Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist Lizzo has announced the commencement of her fifth annual Juneteenth Giveback, an initiative dedicated to honoring the legacy of Juneteenth and promoting ongoing efforts toward freedom and equality. The event will include a series of impactful initiatives and conversations aimed at supporting Black-centered grassroots organizations and marginalized communities.
Lizzo’s Juneteenth Giveback, which began in 2020, has become an annual tradition that highlights community organizations and addresses systemic inequalities affecting Black women, LGBTQIA+ youth, and healthcare workers. This year’s theme focuses on the intersectionality of liberation, featuring conversations with activists and highlighting critical organizations.
"I'm so proud to announce the 5th year of my annual Juneteenth Giveback," said Lizzo. "Each year I aim to support and shine a light on the work of Black-centered grassroots organizations and movements. This year, we're talking about the Intersectionality of Liberation. We'll have uplifting conversations with incredible Black reproductive health activists, LGBTQ+ heroes, and the powerful women addressing the houseless crises, to promising young environmentalist leaders. We take the time to honor and thank these organizers who remind us that activism can be a life's work."
The 2024 Juneteenth Giveback will feature several key events:
June 19: Lizzo will host an “In Conversation” session with Kara James, a Planned Parenthood clinician, discussing the intersections of Black women's health, reproductive justice, and community health.
June 20: Lizzo will engage with Atlantis Narcisse, founder of Save Our Sisters United, Inc., and youth environmental activist Mari Copeny, also known as Little Miss Flint, in a discussion about their advocacy work and the importance of community involvement.
June 21: Lizzo will converse with Shirley Raines, CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz, about providing support and resources to underserved communities. Additionally, Lizzo will provide an update on the "Sasha Be Flooting" Scholarship, which supports a student at the University of Houston Moores School of Music.
The event aims to highlight the work of several key figures:
Kara James: A nurse practitioner at Planned Parenthood, James founded the Planned Parenthood Black Health Initiative to focus on education, preventative care, and community support for Black women.
Atlantis Narcisse: Founder of Save Our Sisters United, Inc., Narcisse is committed to protecting and empowering Black Trans and Cis women and fostering unity.
Mari Copeny: Known as Little Miss Flint, Copeny is a 16-year-old environmental activist advocating for clean water since the Flint water crisis.
Shirley Raines: Founder and CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a non-profit providing support to the homeless and offering services to restore self-worth and dignity.
University of Houston "Sasha Be Flooting" Scholarship: A $50,000 scholarship announced last year by Lizzo to support students at the University of Houston Moores School of Music.
For more information about the initiatives and to support the featured causes, visit lizzolovesyou.com.
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