Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop Makes History at YouTube Theater

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Los Angeles – CA 12/11/2023 .- In a groundbreaking achievement, the Recording Academy, in collaboration with Jesse Collins Entertainment and CBS, orchestrated a remarkable historic concert – the Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop – at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, CA, on November 8. This high-energy and celebratory event, recorded on that memorable night, was broadcast to viewers on CBS on Sunday, December 10, delivering a show that resonated with the very essence of hip-hop.

Under the masterful direction of Marcelo Gama, the spectacle showcased an eclectic lineup of artists, ranging from iconic trailblazers like Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, who etched their names in history as the inaugural recipients of the “Best Rap Performance Grammy,” to undisputed hip-hop legends such as Queen Latifah, Rakim, Common, De La Soul, and many others. Together, they wove a musical narrative that paid homage to a culture leaving an indelible mark on both music and society.

The executive producers behind this groundbreaking event included notable figures such as Shawn Gee, Dionne Harmon, Claudine Joseph, Fatima Robinson, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and Gladys Fumia as Associate Director, alongside the Thinking Lion team.

This wasn’t merely a commemorative event marking half a century of hip-hop existence; it served as an emotive reminder of its enduring impact on the music industry. The blending of generations and styles underscored the continuity and lasting influence of this vibrant culture on the global music scene, solidifying its status as a phenomenon that transcends time.

Brazil: ‘Criança Esperança’ Sets New Standards in Fundraising and Audience Engagement

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Brazil – 08/08/2023.- In a spectacular display of unity and innovation, Brazil’s “Criança Esperança” live show has etched its name in history by breaking fundraising and audience records.

With the brilliant utilization of Thinking Lion’s groundbreaking CuePilot technology, the broadcast achieved an unprecedented level of coherence and reliability, elevating the entire production.

Under the direction of Marcelo Amiky, the event graced the screens of TV Globo, leaving an enduring imprint on the Latin American live entertainment landscape. This showcase of the harmonious fusion of technology and creativity reaffirms the power of collaborative endeavors.

CuePilot revolutionizes live streaming experience at Google I/O 2023

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Mountain View, CA 05/12/2023.- In a spectacular display of innovation, Google’s annual grand presentation at Google I/O left audiences in awe as groundbreaking advancements in both software and hardware were unveiled.

Spearheaded by the renowned production company Done and Dusted, the event was flawlessly executed with an added touch of precision from CuePilot, the leading provider of multi-camera control and live streaming solutions.

Thinking Lion, the company behind CuePilot, played an integral role in ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.

As industry leaders, CuePilot continues to set new standards in live production and broadcasting, catering to a wide range of events, including corporate gatherings of this magnitude.

CuePilot, the solution for high-end broadcast shows

Miami, FL. 03/20/23 – Constantly seeking to innovate, the attention of our CEO, Marcelo Gama, was captured by the extreme precision of camera work and how perfectly in sync Eurovision’s shows on screen. No mark was ever missed. Director Gama’s curiosity was aroused. He conducted a meticulous research which led him to the discovery of CuePilot: a cloud-based application that allows several users to work on the same project at the same time, either online or offline.

Since then, Thinking Lion has been an exclusive partner of CuePilot, in the US and Latin America.

This cloud-based application plays a major role on each and every one of our live productions. And because we want every director to have access and master this tool, we not only rent out hardware, but we also provide users with the best possible tech support, and if needed, one of talents is happy to commute to your event site, to assist with cabling, network bandwidth, and we even rent our iPads for your production.

CuePilot delivers such accurate live results that you may actually think it was pre-edited. CuePilot is currently the most innovative and intelligent system for productions, taking any show to a different level.