Berlin, 7 March 2017 – Today the Berlin-based startup deepstreamHub officially launches its platform for game-changing developing realtime apps. The platform gives app developers access to all the necessary functions to build reliable and scalable apps with realtime functionality from the ground up. These features include - among others - collaboration, chat and messaging tools; VR, IoT and location tracking ability.  The possible applications for realtime features stretch from gaming to the financial trading markets. Based on a fundamentally new infrastructure, deepstreamHub allows apps to operate more reliably, even during large traffic surges. Last April, the startup secured $1 million USD in seed funding from BlueYard Capital to develop the platform.
 
While the demand for realtime applications has been rising steadily, the technology to develop these capabilities is still in its infancy, and poses complex problems for app developers. With the aid of deepstreamHub’s easily integrated SDK, this effort is now much smaller. deepstreamHub is a cloud based platform, which automates the synchronization of data from the client and backend in the cloud, so that changes are instantaneously transferred to all connected devices. deepstreamHub has not only created the foundation for developing next-generation apps, but also simplified the work of today’s app developers.
 
When Pokémon Go launched last summer, the servers quickly overloaded with the volume of users pinging the app in realtime, causing outages and mass user complaints. This shows how important a mobile infrastructure for realtime applications really is for the market. The server capacities were simply not reactive and scalable enough to manage location tracking during the huge traffic surges.
 
This problem can further be seen in the finance industry, in particular in investment banking. Having reliable and scalable realtime trading software is critical to ensure that transactions are shown live on all devices. deepstreamHub’s founders were previously realtime trading software programmers in London at HSBC Global and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), who came together to solve the industry realtime infrastructure problem with a mobile-first platform.
 
Wolfram Hempel, CEO and co-founder, deepstreamHub explains: “Apps without realtime features are rare nowadays. Whether that be push notifications, news feeds or shared documents. Users expect their data to be transferred from screen to screen in realtime. This gives rise to large volumes of data which can quickly lead to overloading in the backend. Current solutions are hard to scale and not fast or reliable enough to transfer data instantaneously. Realtime features are going to be a norm in tomorrow’s apps. Because of this, we have developed a fundamentally different infrastructure and SDK that enable developers to create realtime apps that transfer information in less than 16.6 milliseconds. This is faster than the screen reacts.”
 
Yasser Fadl, CTO and co-founder, deepstreamHub adds: “It’s also important for us to be transparent and open, so we’ve made our software open-core. Any developer can access our realtime software and develop the source code with us.”
 
To access deepstreamHub’s SDKs for realtime app development, please visit us at http://dsh.cloud/.
 
About deepstreamHub
deepstreamHub is a cloud-platform that enables developers to build a new generation of realtime apps – applications that synchronize data within milliseconds of it becoming available. Catering for use cases from news websites, messaging- and collaboration apps to financial trading, multiplayer gaming and the industrial IoT, deepstreamHub offers a realtime datastore that synchronizes updates between browsers, mobile apps and backend processes faster than the user’s screen can refresh.

Supported by features like publish-subscribe messaging, request-response workflows or live searches with streaming result-sets it allows to create unique and interactive user-experiences across devices.
Founded in March 2016, Berlin-based deepstreamHub is the brainchild of Wolfram Hempel and Yasser Fadl – two investment banking technologist on a mission to expose the secretive technology that powers the world’s trading floors and make it available to developers of all backgrounds and skill sets.
deepstreamHub attracted seed funding from deep-tech venture firm BlueYard capital in 2016 as well as research funding by the European Union.

To learn more, please visit https://deepstreamhub.com/
 
 
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Prop Store, one of the world’s leading film and TV memorabilia companies, has exclusively partnered with Walden Media to host an online auction event of original props, costumes and other memorabilia used in the making of the movie Everest. Rob Hall's (Jason Clarke) 'Mountaineering' Costume and the Base Camp Screen-Matched ‘Second Stage’ Map, are just two of the 240 costumes and props that will go under the hammer in the Everest online auction.
The lots will be offered in the auction beginning Monday 6th March at 5:00pm GMT at propstoreauction.com. Bidding on all lots will close on Friday 17th March from 5:00pm GMT. All bidding takes place online and lots can be shipped anywhere in the world.
All lots are being sold without reserve, allowing the fans to determine the final bid prices.  
 
Some of the notable items collectors and fans can bid for include:

• Rob Hall's (Jason Clarke) 'Mountaineering' Costume
• Beck Weathers' (Josh Brolin) 'Mountaineering' Costume
• Helen Wilton's (Emily Watson) 'Christchurch Airport' Costume
• Scott Fischer's (Jake Gyllenhaal) 'Mountaineering' Costume
• Base Camp Screen-Matched ‘Second Stage’ Map
• Base Camp Radio Transmitter 

Stephen Lane, Prop Store CEO, commented on the upcoming auction: “The true events of Rob Hall and his fellow adventurers is an extraordinary story known to many, and we’re proud to be able to offer this exclusive collection of key costumes and props from the making of the movie that remembers their achievements and courage where so few dare to go."

The auction begins at 5:00pm GMT on Monday 6th March. Lots can be viewed and bidders can register to participate athttp://propstoreauction.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/67/.

.California’s First Margaritaville Restaurant is Now Open, Serving Lunch and Dinner

Universal City, CA, March 1, 2017 – The countdown is on to 5 O’Clock as Universal CityWalk toasts the arrival of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant to the destination—the first-ever in California—with an exclusive performance by singer, songwriter and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band on Thursday, March 30.

Fans can enter to win tickets to Buffett’s invite-only performance on the Margaritaville stage at www.citywalkhollywood.com/margaritavillesweeps.

For a preview of Margaritaville, click here. 

Margaritaville is more than a restaurant, it’s a state of mind as the spirited new venue brings a seaside retreat to Universal CityWalk that continues to resonate as one of L.A.’s most influential lifestyle centers. Margaritaville is now open, serving lunch and dinner.

Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk Hollywood invites guests to escape the everyday as they dine in a casual environment amid palm trees, thatched enclaves, island music and surfboard tables and enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, live music and entertainment and signature dishes such as LandShark Lager Fish & Chips, Jimmy’s Jammin’ Jambalaya ®, Volcano Nachos or a Cheeseburger in Paradise ®. 

The venue’s expansive 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar located at the center of the restaurant offers a selection of refreshing specialty drinks, including the Who’s to Blame® Margarita or the 5 O’Clock Somewhere boat drink. 

For over 20 years, Universal CityWalk has boosted the city’s rhythm through a foundation built on providing memorable entertainment experiences.  With a series of dramatic enhancements currently underway from new restaurants, shopping experiences and visually-aesthetic design features to its multi-million dollar Universal Cinema renovation, the spotlight shines brightly on CityWalk as it continues to invest in an ambitious revitalization and remain best in class. 

This significant undertaking coincides with Universal Studios Hollywood’s recent epic transformation in which 75 percent of the world-class theme park was completely reimagined. 

Introduced in 1993, CityWalk was constructed in collaboration with visionary architect Jon Jerde as the prototypical one-stop leisure destination that redefined the mall of yesteryear as a vibrant multi-sensory outdoor complex. With grand neon signs and larger-than-life decorative sculptures complimenting the diverse offerings, this whimsical street was reflective of L.A.’s eclectic landscape and distinguishing characteristics. 

More information on Universal CityWalk is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com or at http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/Dine/Casual-Dining/Jimmy-Buffett-s-Margaritaville/. Regular updates can also be found on CityWalk’s Twitter @CityWalkLA, Facebook-Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Instagram @CityWalkLA.

Margaritaville is a global brand inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author, Jimmy Buffett, whose songs evoke a passion for tropical escape and relaxation. Since launching its first restaurant location in Key West, Fla. in 1987, Margaritaville has become America's leading lifestyle escapism brand.

Today, Margaritaville features nine destination resorts/hotels across the Southeast United States and Caribbean and eight additional locations in active development; four gaming locations; and more than 60 food and beverage locations including signature concepts such as Margaritaville Restaurant, award-winning JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill and LandShark Bar & Grill, among others. More than 15 million travelers every year change their latitude and attitude with a visit to a Margaritaville residential real estate destination, vacation club/vacation home rental, restaurant and full-service AAA Four-Diamond resort.

Consumers can also escape everyday through a collection of Margaritaville lifestyle products including apparel for men and women, footwear, frozen concoction makers, home décor and more. Additionally, the brand's food, beverage and spirits lines – including Margaritaville tequilas, rums, LandShark Lager and Island Tea – deliver authentic, tropical escapism to fans around the world. Margaritaville, a state of mind since 1977.

Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Recent additions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor roller coaster.  Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons RideTM” and the “The Walking Dead” daytime attraction.  The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television studio where they can also experience such authentic and immersive thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged.” The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, completely redesigned Universal Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.

(Woodland Hills, CA) March 1st, 2017 – AmeriKarate is the brand new, smash hit comic book that has earned a coveted Diamond Staff Pick, rave reviews, and has already sold out of some stores before it even hit the shelves! So get them while you still can!  AmeriKarate issue #1 is now available!

With art by Devin Roth, Character Designer on Bob's Burgers and Disney's Future Worm, and written by comic book writer, Brockton McKinney (Gingerdead Man) and comedy writer, Corey Kalman, AmeriKarate is unlike anything else!
 
AmeriKarate #1 is like Footloose, but with ninjas. In a world that outlawed karate, one man fights for his right to fight karate for America...with karate! Sam Kickwell was the best of the best—until a terrible ninja-karate accident involving his brother convinced him to hang up his black belt. Now he and his appendage-less sibling and the U.S.A.c.t.i.o.n. Force must punch and kick, flip, and kiss sexy ninjas and karate chop their way to freedom!
 
Issue #1 is in stores now, and has five covers available; the main cover by Devin Roth, and four collectable limited edition variant covers (only 1,500 copies each) by artists Sam Ellis (Archer), Bill McKay (Zombie Tramp), Daniel Arruda Massa (Holy F*ck), and even a risqué photo variant featuring popular adult starlet, April O'Neil.

For more info go to actionlabcomics.com.  On Twitter: Twitter.com/AmeriKarate and Instagram:Instagram.com/AmeriKarate.
 
AmeriKarate can be pre-ordered at all of your favorite comic book retailers.
 
AmeriKarate is available in stores starting with issue #1 on March 1st, 2017.

• From Jasco, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Board Game where players must help Buffy The Vampire Slayerprotect Sunnydale from the forces of evil in this fully cooperative board game. (Available Now)

• Hot Topic, the retail destination for music and pop culture-inspired clothes and accessories, plus fashion apparel for girls and guys, is celebrating 20 years of slaying with AC/DC Apparel.  Together they are unveiling a unique fashion collection available exclusively on Hottopic.com this summer.  The collection will celebrate the style of beloved Buffy characters, including Willow’s iconic 90s sweater, and a long trench coat inspired by Buffy Summers herself, as well as tops featuring iconic lines from the series.

 

• The team of imaginative pop culture fanatics at Ripple Junction have locked themselves in the library and studied up on the last 20 years of fandom celebrating Buffy.  Ripple Junction has developed a full line of tees for young men and women available at major retail outlets, as well as ripplejunction.com and Amazon.com (Available Now).

 

• Longtime publishing partners, Dark Horse and Simon & Schuster plan new books and comics that will release during the anniversary year, with highlights that include:
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer Adult Coloring Book (Dark Horse/Available Now) - your favorite characters and moments from the Buffy television series are all represented in this engrossing adult coloring book.
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 11  & Angel Season 11 Comic Series (Dark Horse /Available Now)
• o   Buffy: The High School Years – Parental Parasites (Dark Horse/June 2017)
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Omnibus Season 8 Vol 1 (Dark Horse/September 2017)
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Big Bads & Monsters Adult Coloring Book (Available for Pre-Order/Releasing Fall 2017)
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher’s Guide 20th Anniversary Edition (S&S/October 2017) Just in time for the show’s twentieth anniversary, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher’s Guides have been compiled into one hardcover collector’s edition for the first time! Inside, you’ll find all the best content from Volumes 1–3 of the original Watcher’s Guides, as well as exclusive new content, including never-before-seen interviews with the cast and crew.

 

• Insight Editions and Harper Design will release several books and novelty items in celebration of the anniversary, including:
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to the Buffyverse (Harper Design/September 2017) is a lavishly produced and written book by Buffy experts and is the authoritative source for fans, allowing them to indulge in the intricacies and nuances of the series as never before.  This authorized companion is a must-have for all Buffy enthusiasts as this full-color A-to-Z encyclopedia catalogs, explains, and cross-reference every detail of the Buffyverse, from characters, locations, and weapons to episodes, demons, and recurring gags.
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Official Grimoire (Insight Editions/October 2017) is the first and only truly comprehensive collection of every magical moment from all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, humorously narrated by beloved resident witch Willow Rosenberg. Completely illustrated and annotated by the rest of the gang, this book of spells is a unique keepsake for fans of the Buffy-verse and an incredible celebration of the show’s 20-year legacy.
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Definitive Visual Handbook (Insight Editions/October 2017) is a one-of-a-kind infographic guide to all things Buffy, blending striking illustrations with a bounty of facts and stats that shed light on just about every aspect of the show. Full of fun insights and surprising details about the lore, characters, quips, and most legendary episodes, battles, and villains, this refreshing take on the Buffy-verse will delight fans old and new.
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Vampyr Stationery Set (Insight Editions/August 2017) includes a 192-page blank pocket journal, 20 blank notecards featuring iconic Buffy quotes, envelopes, and 20 Hellmouth sticker seals. Enclosed in a keepsake box designed to look like it came from Giles’ library, this special stationery set allows fans to share the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with their fellow Scoobies. 
• o   Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Vampyr Hardcover Ruled Journal (Insight Editions/August 2017) includes a section of text adapted from the original Slayer Handbook before giving way to blank ruled pages. Atmospheric, engrossing, and designed with a dynamic in-universe aesthetic, this blank ruled journal invites readers to add their own story to the legacy of the Slayer.
• o  Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sunnydale High Hardcover Ruled Journal (Insight Editions/August 2017) is a finely crafted writing journal that includes a ribbon bookmark, elastic closure, inside back pocket for storage, and beautiful leatherette cover featuring the iconic emblem of Sunnydale High.

 

• From Upper Deck, Legendary: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Deck Building Game for 1-5 players.  Slayers must work together to recruit powerful heroes, build their decks and take down the Big Bad once and for all.  (Available August 2017)

 

• At the core of SG@NYC there’s isn’t a Hellmouth. There is a dedicated team of people who truly believe fashion is about design; but not just design you have to add the team, the suppliers, the designers and of course the fans!  SG@NYC is creating a jewelry and accessory line for the celebration of the 20 years Buffy Summers has been slaying! (Available Soon)

 

• Surreal Entertainment has answered the Calling to provide only the most iconic and unique Buffy must haves, essential for any true Slayer. With a full line of drinkware, desktop accessories, fleece blankets, and much more, any nearby force of darkness would be a fool to cross your path…except to compliment you on your cool gear! Check out your local retailers and get prepared…for battle or complete Buffy fandom! (May 2017)

 
About Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The series, created by Joss Whedon, premiered on the WB Network on March 10th, 1997. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series, which ran for seven seasons from 1997-2003, stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers. Chosen to battle vampires, demons and other forces of darkness, Buffy is aided by a Watcher who guides and teaches her as she surrounds herself with a circle of friends called the “Scooby Gang.”
 
About BoxLunch, LLC
BoxLunch is a specialty retailer offering a curated collection of licensed pop culture merchandise. With every $10 spent across the retailers’ themed product offering of apparel, accessories, home goods, gift and novelty, and collectibles BoxLunch will provide a meal to a person in need through its philanthropic partnerships. To join the movement and help in the fight against hunger visit BoxLunch in-store or online at www.boxlunch.com to learn more on how you can get involved in your local community. BoxLunch is headquartered in CA and currently operates 50 stores throughout the US. For more information please visit our e-commerce website and Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
 
About 20th Century Fox Consumer Products
20th Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of 20th Century Fox Film, 20th Century Fox Television and FX Networks, as well as third party lines.  The division is aligned with 20th Century Fox Television, the flagship studio leading the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime television programming and entertainment content and 20th Century Fox Film, one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures throughout the world.