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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Renowned Author and Anthropologist Wade Davis Named Distinguished Fellow of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
Wade Davis Wade Davis - Keynote Speaker Wade Davis - Keynote Speaker Durham, N.C., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation is honored to announce that Wade Davis, acclaimed author, photographer, filmmaker, anthropologist, and ethnographer has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the Foundation. This recognition reflects the powerfully inspiring way that Davis embodies the heart of E.O. Wilson's hopes and legacy. 'Wade Davis exemplifies the kind of bold thinking, field-based research, and poetic storytelling that inspires people to see the deep connections between nature and humanity and be moved to care for our planet,' said Paula J. Ehrlich, President & CEO of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation. 'We are honored to welcome him as a Distinguished Fellow.' A celebrated voice for environment and cultural preservation, Davis is a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. His career has spanned every continent, including over three years living among 15 Indigenous groups in the Amazon and Andes while collecting more than 6,000 plant specimens. A National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence from 2000 to 2013, Davis was named one of the NGS's Explorers for the Millennium. His acclaimed books — including One River, The Wayfinders, Into the Silence, and Magdalena — and documentary films have captivated audiences worldwide. He has written over 375 articles, authored 23 books, and delivered over 200 university lectures and five TED Talks with more than 8 million views. Davis's lifetime of achievement has been recognized by numerous international awards and honors, including the Order of Canada, the Explorers Medal, and 12 honorary degrees. His body of work profoundly echoes E.O. Wilson's call for a deeper understanding of the world's ecosystems and the urgent need to conserve them. As a Distinguished Fellow, Davis will collaborate with the Foundation to help carry forward E.O. Wilson's passionate voice for our planet. About The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity FoundationThe E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation's mission is to reimagine the way we care for our planet. The Foundation's major initiative, the Half-Earth Project, is working to inspire informed collective action to save the biosphere. Building on the legacy of scientist, naturalist, and visionary E.O. Wilson and leading with science, we work to advance biodiversity conservation and support the communities shaping a more hopeful future—one species, one place, one action at a time. Visit to learn more. Attachments Wade Davis Wade Davis - Keynote Speaker Wade Davis - Keynote Speaker CONTACT: Niquole Esters Vice President, Strategic Engagement E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Phone: (510) 631-7571 Email: nesters@
Irish Examiner
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Limerick to host international summit to celebrate women's achievements in film and television
Limerick will play host to an international summit which will celebrate women's contributions to film, television and media. The Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) will be held in Adare's Woodlands House Hotel in February 2026. The announcement was made during the Cannes film festival by Limerick woman Dr Susan Liddy, who lectures in Mary Immaculate College and is the president of WIFTI, and chair of Women in Film and Television Ireland. She is also the director of Catalyst International Film Festival, which focuses exclusively on films that address under-representation on screen and behind the camera. The summit will see 57 WIFTI affiliates from around the globe attend the events, which aims to elevate and empower professionals from across the screen industries. From February 4 to 7, the summit will spotlight 'powerful and inspiring' stories, create a space for networking, and offer opportunities for interactive discussions and collaborations, as well as celebrate Irish culture and entertainment. Launching the event, Dr Liddy said: "Over three exciting days, we will connect, collaborate, and celebrate women's achievements across the global screen industries. And together, we will chart a dynamic and transformative future.' The 2026 summit will aim to strengthen cross-border collaboration and celebrate women's achievements in the screen industries, as well as offer attendees practical, career-advancing skills. It comes as the Mid-West recently further cemented its reputation as a new hot location for the film industry, as a fantasy series is being shot in Limerick. Titled The Wayfinders, the series is said to be a jobs boost in the region, with 140 crew members and up to 200 extras on set each day in Limerick's Troy Studios and across the region. The pilot episode, which premiered on April 30, was filmed throughout the Mid-West region, including in Limerick's Pery Square, Knappogue Castle and Cratloe Woods in Clare - with battle shots filmed in Cahir Castle and beside The Rock of Cashel in Tipperary.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angel Drops First Episode of New Angel Original Series The Wayfinders
Directed by Glen Winter and Executive Produced by Adam F. Goldberg, Fantasy Adventure Series Currently Filming in Ireland, Targeting a December 2025 Release for the Entire Full First Season. PROVO, Utah, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel, the film & TV platform curated by over one million members of the Angel Guild, has launched the first episode of its highly anticipated fantasy adventure series, The Wayfinders, today exclusively on the Angel Studios platform. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Glen Winter (Smallville, Arrow, The Flash) and created by Jason Faller and Kynan Griffin (The Outpost), with Adam F. Goldberg (The Goldbergs), Hans Rodionoff (The Muppets Mayhem), and Justin Partridge also writing, the series is currently in production, filming at Troy Studios in Limerick, Ireland. "We're incredibly excited to bring an epic adventure like The Wayfinders to our global audience," said Jordan Harmon, President of Angel. "The Angel Guild has enthusiastically supported the first episode, and we know the series will capture the viewers' imagination. We believe The Wayfinders will be like Narnia for a new generation." The Wayfinders follows three teenagers who are unexpectedly catapulted to a brutal universe. Thrust into a civil war alongside unlikely allies, the teens must navigate danger and use their wits and ingenuity to both save the world and fight for a way back home. Featuring a dynamic cast, including Evan Nikolas Fields (Hacks), Tamara Smart (Percy Jackson), Vincent Mattis (Teen Wolf), Issy Knopfler (Before We Die), and Sam Buchanan (My Fault: London) with Mackenzie Crook (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Office) in a starring role, the series promises an immersive blend of mythology, magic, and high-stakes adventure. Production for The Wayfinders is underway at Troy Studios, Ireland's largest film and television production facility, with additional location shooting in Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, including iconic sites like the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle. The series is a collaboration between U.S.-based Camera 40 Productions - Jennifer Griffin producing - and Limerick's Dark Day Pictures, generating significant economic impact with 140 crew members and up to 200 extras on set daily. "Filming in Limerick allows us to showcase the region's rich landscapes and talented crew on a global stage," said producer Kynan Griffin. "The support from the local community and Film in Limerick has been phenomenal, making this a truly special project." The premiere episode, titled "The Wayfinders" is streaming exclusively on and the Angel app with the remainder of the season to launch in December. For more information about The Wayfinders or to join the Angel Guild for exclusive access and voting on upcoming projects, visit # # # About Angel: Angel is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,100,000 paying members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. Learn more at Additional Information and Where to Find ItIn connection with the proposed business combination transaction between Southport Acquisition Corporation ("Southport") and Angel Studios, Southport filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (as it may be amended, the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 12, 2024, which includes a preliminary prospectus and joint proxy statement of Southport and Angel Studios, referred to as a joint proxy statement/prospectus. The Registration Statement has not yet become effective. When available, a final joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all Southport and Angel Studios stockholders. Southport and Angel Studios will also file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Southport and Angel Studios (when available) through the website maintained by the SEC at The documents filed by Southport with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge upon written request to 8 Bolling Place, Greenwich, CT 06830. The documents filed by Angel Studios with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge on Angel Studios' website at or upon written request to 295 W Center Street, Provo, UT 84601. Participants in SolicitationSouthport, Angel Studios and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. 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Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction when such materials become available. Investors should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of any of the documents referenced herein from Southport or Angel Studios using the sources indicated above. No Offer or SolicitationThis communication shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed transaction. 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