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CBE 365: Travoris Hawkins: Augusta filmmaker turning passion into legacy

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www.wjbf.com – Shawn Cabbagestalk – 2024-12-23 11:53:00

SUMMARY: Travoris Hawkins, a filmmaker and cinematographer, has worked with major brands like JPMorgan Chase, Pepsi, and Usher. Starting his career in music, he found a passion for filmmaking and soon made a business out of it. Leaving a corporate job, he began teaching filmmaking at Glenn Hills Middle School and mentored students. In 2020, he co-founded Scholar Films, which also includes clothing and music brands. Hawkins is committed to giving back, organizing food drives and mentoring aspiring filmmakers. He dreams of making Augusta a filmmaking hub and is dedicated to lifting others while building his legacy.

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The Container Store files for bankruptcy as sales slump

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www.wsav.com – Joshua Hallenbeck – 2024-12-23 07:07:00

SUMMARY: The Container Store has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting $243 million in debt. It has secured $40 million in new financing and $45 million in deleveraging funds. For Q2 2024, revenue decreased by 10% to $196 million compared to the previous year. The company faces challenges from reduced consumer spending, heightened price sensitivity, and increased competition. Despite these issues, The Container Store plans to continue normal operations, fulfilling all orders and deposits. It aims to emerge as a private company under its lenders within 35 days. This follows a trend of bankruptcy filings among retailers this year.

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‘Sonic 3’ bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

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www.wsav.com – JAKE COYLE, Associated Press – 2024-12-22 12:49:00

SUMMARY: Paramount’s *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* topped the box office with a $62 million debut, outpacing Disney’s *Mufasa: The Lion King*, which earned $35 million. Strong reviews and high audience scores position *Sonic 3* to dominate the holiday season, a notable feat given the film’s $122 million production cost. *Mufasa* underperformed despite a wider release and high expectations, with its $200 million budget falling short. Video game adaptations, once criticized, have become reliable box office performers, with the *Sonic* franchise continuing to build success. Disney’s *Mufasa* received mixed reviews but earned an A- audience score. The holiday box office is strong, with family films like *Inside Out 2* and *Moana 2* performing well, helping Hollywood recover from a slow start to the year. Other films like *Wicked* and *Homestead* also contributed to the season’s success. Overall, family-oriented movies have played a key role in Hollywood’s rebound.

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What we know about the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany

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www.wsav.com – Associated Press – 2024-12-22 06:39:00

SUMMARY: A Saudi doctor drove his car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing four women, aged 45 to 75, and a 9-year-old boy, injuring 200 others. Witnesses initially mistook the incident for fireworks before realizing the vehicle was accelerating through the market. The suspect, 50-year-old Taleb A., faces charges of murder and attempted murder. He has lived in Germany since 2006 and expressed anti-Islam sentiments online. Investigators are examining his motives, potentially linked to dissatisfaction with Saudi refugee treatment. The attack has heightened security concerns across Germany, leading to canceled Christmas markets in other towns.

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