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Otago Daily Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Luma in a new light
Queenstown's Kiwi Park's hosting 'Luma Enchanted' from tomorrow night till the end of winter. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A nature park by day, Queenstown's Kiwi Park's hosting from tomorrow night a "whimsical" iteration of the popular Luma light show which ran in the Gardens for the past 10 years. Formerly staged over King's Birthday Weekend, it returns again this same holiday weekend as 'Luma Enchanted' — from 5.30pm tomorrow — but this time runs nightly till the end of winter. Local Screentime New Zealand CEO Philly de Lacey filmed the penultimate murder in her first A Remarkable Place to Die TV murder mystery series during last year's Luma. "I approached them and said, 'look, I would love to get my hands on Luma because I would love to see if we can do something different with it'." As it happens, Luma's organisers soon after decided to pull pin due to funding constraints. De Lacey says "I did a deal with them to kind of give myself six months to find a property where we could host it, but obviously to run it for a whole winter it couldn't go in the Gardens". A Luma organiser, Luke Baldock, put her in touch with new Kiwi Park boss Richard Wilson, "and he was like, 'Ireally want to do something with the park, and this is exactly the sort of thing I've been thinking about"'. She says they've appropriately lent into the theme of NZ native animals, both extinct and living, "and then we've gone completely off-piste, but generally it sits within that natural world". For her first off-screen production, De Lacey's tapped about 40 creative brains from both her film world and Luma's. Her guiding light, as it were, is "people feeling like the minute they walk into Kiwi Park they've entered a wonderland, and until they leave they're in this wonderland". De Lacey also thinks it provides locals and visitors with a much-needed family-friendly nighttime attraction. She adds the voiceovers from Queenstown Alpine Ski Team youngsters and two Arrowtown School kids "sound absolutely incredible". She's also thrilled with the finger food local restaurant Momentos by the Lake has created "in kind of weird colours and things". Luma Enchanted tickets are for sale via
Otago Daily Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Light show's new iteration on its way
Queenstown's Kiwi Park is hosting ''Luma Enchanted'' from tonight until the end of winter. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A nature park by day, a light show by night. Queenstown's Kiwi Park is hosting a "whimsical" iteration of the popular Luma light show which ran in the gardens for the past 10 years. Formerly staged over King's Birthday Weekend, it returns again this same holiday weekend as "Luma Enchanted" — but this time runs nightly until the end of winter. Screentime New Zealand chief executive Philly de Lacey, of Queenstown, who filmed the penultimate murder in her first A Remarkable Place to Die TV murder mystery series during last year's Luma, initiated the change with some ideas to refresh it. "I approached them and said, 'Look, I would love to get my hands on Luma because I would love to see if we can do something different with it'." As it happens, Luma's organisers soon after decided to pull the pin due to funding constraints. Ms de Lacey did a deal with the organisers to give herself six months to find a property where it could be hosted, but obviously to run it for a whole winter it could not remain in the Gardens. A Luma organiser, Luke Baldock, put her in touch with new Kiwi Park boss Richard Wilson, "and he was like, 'I really want to do something with the park, and this is exactly the sort of thing I've been thinking about". She said the group had lent into the theme of New Zealand native animals, both extinct and living, "and then we've gone completely off-piste, but generally it sits within that natural world". For this, her first off-screen production, Ms de Lacey has tapped about 40 creative brains from both her film world and Luma's, bringing a diverse range of artistic expressions. To differentiate it from the former light show, it focuses more on storytelling, integrating light, nature, and narrative elements to create a more engaging and interactive experience. Her guiding light was "people feeling like the minute they walk into Kiwi Park they've entered a wonderland and until they leave they're in this wonderland". Ms de Lacey also thought it provided locals and visitors with a family-friendly nighttime attraction. The voice-overs from Queenstown's Alpine Ski Team youngsters and two Arrowtown School children "sound absolutely incredible".
6 days ago
- Business
NextGen Healthcare Selected by Southwest Michigan Dermatology to Optimize Practice Management and Improve Patient Experience
Large Dermatology Practice Leveraging Innovative Healthtech Solutions to Expand Access to Care Across Region REMOTE-FIRST COMPANY/PORTAGE, Mich., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, has been selected by Southwest Michigan Dermatology to streamline operations and support an enhanced patient experience. NextGen® Enterprise PM (practice management) will boost interoperability across locations while NextGen® Patient Engage powered by Luma equips patients to complete pre-visit intake at their own convenience and improves practice efficiency. Locally owned and operated since 1998, Southwest Michigan Dermatology today encompasses 19 providers offering comprehensive dermatological care from medical and surgical to cosmetic dermatology. The practice opened its fifth location in fall 2024—noteworthy considering that Michigan, like many states, has a shortage of dermatologists. "We've always been passionate about serving the needs of our community, and that includes making care accessible and convenient," said Ryan Jones, DO, one of the physician owners of Southwest Michigan Dermatology. "Partnering with NextGen Healthcare gives us an opportunity to optimize practice operations while providing a better experience for our patients and our practice—a win-win." With the addition of NextGen® Patient Self-Scheduling powered by Luma and NextGen® Waitlist powered by Luma, patients will be able to schedule their own appointments and join waitlists for preferred appointment times from their mobile devices. NextGen® Pay powered by InstaMed will deliver a more seamless bill pay experience for patients and staff alike. "Southwest Michigan Dermatology has been a longtime trusted leader in dermatology care in its communities," said David Sides, chief executive officer, NextGen Healthcare. "We're proud to be a part of the next phase of their journey and excited to help them continue to grow and provide more people with access to dermatology care." To learn more about how NextGen Healthcare is enhancing dermatology practices nationwide, visit About Southwest Michigan Dermatology Southwest Michigan Dermatology is a locally founded and operated practice, proudly serving the communities of Southwest Michigan. Every aspect of care—from scheduling and check-in to clinical visits and billing—is handled by team members who live and work in the region, ensuring a personalized and community-centered experience. With its main office located at 3000 Old Centre Road in Portage, Michigan, the practice has expanded to include the Allegan Specialty Clinic, Three Rivers Clinic, Bronson Lakeview Clinic in Paw Paw, and, as of July 2024, a second full-time location in St. Joseph. Southwest Michigan Dermatology provides comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services for patients of all ages, starting as young as infancy. Visit for more information. About NextGen Healthcare, Inc. NextGen Healthcare, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions. We are reimagining ambulatory healthcare with award-winning EHR, practice management and surround solutions that enable providers to deliver whole-person health and value-based care. Our highly integrated, intelligent, and interoperable solutions increase clinical quality and productivity, enrich the patient experience and drive superior financial performance. We are on a relentless quest to achieve better healthcare outcomes for all. Learn more at and follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. View source version on Contacts Anjali Bright(731) 234-6422Abright@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
NextGen Healthcare Selected by Southwest Michigan Dermatology to Optimize Practice Management and Improve Patient Experience
REMOTE-FIRST COMPANY/PORTAGE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, has been selected by Southwest Michigan Dermatology to streamline operations and support an enhanced patient experience. NextGen® Enterprise PM (practice management) will boost interoperability across locations while NextGen® Patient Engage powered by Luma equips patients to complete pre-visit intake at their own convenience and improves practice efficiency. 'Southwest Michigan Dermatology has been a longtime trusted leader in dermatology care in its communities,' said David Sides, chief executive officer, NextGen Healthcare. 'We're proud to be a part of the next phase of their journey and excited to help them Share Locally owned and operated since 1998, Southwest Michigan Dermatology today encompasses 19 providers offering comprehensive dermatological care from medical and surgical to cosmetic dermatology. The practice opened its fifth location in fall 2024—noteworthy considering that Michigan, like many states, has a shortage of dermatologists. 'We've always been passionate about serving the needs of our community, and that includes making care accessible and convenient,' said Ryan Jones, DO, one of the physician owners of Southwest Michigan Dermatology. 'Partnering with NextGen Healthcare gives us an opportunity to optimize practice operations while providing a better experience for our patients and our practice—a win-win.' With the addition of NextGen® Patient Self-Scheduling powered by Luma and NextGen® Waitlist powered by Luma, patients will be able to schedule their own appointments and join waitlists for preferred appointment times from their mobile devices. NextGen® Pay powered by InstaMed will deliver a more seamless bill pay experience for patients and staff alike. 'Southwest Michigan Dermatology has been a longtime trusted leader in dermatology care in its communities,' said David Sides, chief executive officer, NextGen Healthcare. 'We're proud to be a part of the next phase of their journey and excited to help them continue to grow and provide more people with access to dermatology care.' To learn more about how NextGen Healthcare is enhancing dermatology practices nationwide, visit About Southwest Michigan Dermatology Southwest Michigan Dermatology is a locally founded and operated practice, proudly serving the communities of Southwest Michigan. Every aspect of care—from scheduling and check-in to clinical visits and billing—is handled by team members who live and work in the region, ensuring a personalized and community-centered experience. With its main office located at 3000 Old Centre Road in Portage, Michigan, the practice has expanded to include the Allegan Specialty Clinic, Three Rivers Clinic, Bronson Lakeview Clinic in Paw Paw, and, as of July 2024, a second full-time location in St. Joseph. Southwest Michigan Dermatology provides comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services for patients of all ages, starting as young as infancy. Visit for more information. About NextGen Healthcare, Inc. NextGen Healthcare, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions. We are reimagining ambulatory healthcare with award-winning EHR, practice management and surround solutions that enable providers to deliver whole-person health and value-based care. Our highly integrated, intelligent, and interoperable solutions increase clinical quality and productivity, enrich the patient experience and drive superior financial performance. We are on a relentless quest to achieve better healthcare outcomes for all. Learn more at and follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
15-05-2025
- Business
HUMAIN and Luma Join Forces to Power the Next Generation of Gaming and INTERACTIVE Entertainment
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HUMAIN the new full-stack AI company, owned by PIF, and built to redefine what's possible, has announced a landmark partnership with Luma, a global leader in multimodal generative AI innovation, known for its breakthrough video models, real-time 3D neural rendering, and cinematic AI. Together, the two companies aim to reshape the future of entertainment, across gaming, cinema, advertising, and immersive storytelling, ushering in a future where content isn't just made, it's felt, lived, and personalized at scale. From video games that feel alive and expansive, films that adapt in real time, and advertising that speaks your language and reflects your culture, HUMAIN and Luma are reimagining how stories will be made, played, and lived. At the core of the collaboration is a powerful fusion of technologies: Luma's cutting-edge multimodal model Ray 2, and its consumer platform Dream Machine, running on HUMAIN's advanced AI infrastructure. This integration will deliver lightning-fast inference and hyperreal content generation at global scale. Beyond infrastructure, the companies will co-develop next-generation models and fine-tuning capabilities, making high-fidelity, personalized content creation accessible to both businesses and consumers. Empowering creators from Hollywood studios and AAA game developers to indie filmmakers and advertisers, to build emotionally rich, culturally relevant, and industry-specific experiences. From photorealistic textures and dynamic lighting to intelligent characters and evolving environments, the future of AI-generated entertainment is poised to be cinematic, immersive, and deeply contextual. Whether it's a filmmaker in Riyadh, a game studio in Tokyo, an ad agency in São Paulo, or a teenager creating from their bedroom, anyone will soon be able to produce stunning visual content that also resonates with their culture, industry, or even team identity, with unprecedented quality and speed. The partnership marks a significant milestone for HUMAIN as it advances its mission to build and operate the full AI value chain, and for Luma, as it accelerates its goal to democratize Hollywood-grade generative AI tools for creators everywhere. "We welcome this strategic partnership with Luma as another milestone in scaling frontier AI technologies from Saudi Arabia to the world. By combining HUMAIN's infrastructure with Luma's advanced generative models, this partnership positions the Kingdom at the forefront of visual intelligence, unlocking new opportunities for innovation, enterprise, and digital engagement across the region and the world," said His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology. Tareq Amin, CEO at HUMAIN, commented: "We're excited to partner with Luma to bring the power of cutting-edge, AI-enabled video generation to more creators, developers, and businesses around the world. By providing the critical infrastructure for Luma's breakthrough technology to scale, with the speeds users need, we're helping shape a future where immersive, intelligent experiences are not just possible but are seamlessly integrated into how we live and work." Amit Jain. CEO and Co-Founder of Luma, commented: "This partnership marks an important step forward in our mission to build multimodal general intelligence that can meaningfully effect change in the physical world. For consumers, it means richer, more relevant, more immersive gaming and entertainment experiences. For enterprises, this will unlock new ways to engage customers, design products, and streamline workflows with unprecedented speed and realism. By combining our frontier generative models with HUMAIN's reach and infrastructure, we're accelerating the future of multimodal AI at scale, and with impact." About HUMAINHUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas - next-generation data centers, hyper-performance infrastructure & cloud platforms, advanced AI Models, including one of the world's most advanced Arabic multimodal LLMs, and transformative AI Solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution. HUMAIN's end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organisations, unlocking exponential value across all industries, driving transformation and strengthening capabilities through human-AI synergies. With a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products and a core mission to drive IP leadership and talent supremacy world-wide, HUMAIN is engineered for global competitiveness and national distinction. About LumaLuma is building multimodal general intelligence that understands and operates in the physical world. Its flagship platform, Dream Machine, enables anyone to generate photorealistic video and images from simple prompts, and now powers content creation for over 30 million users. In 2025, Luma released Ray2, a frontier video generative model capable of creating realistic visuals with stunning detail and natural motion. Luma's models are used by leading platforms including Adobe, AWS, leading studios, and are available via subscription or API. The company has raised over $150 million from top investors including Andreessen Horowitz, AWS, Amplify Partners, and Matrix Partners. View original content: SOURCE HUMAIN
