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From left: Calvin Carter, Derek Wilson, and Bob Bennett, the founders of Dallas Opportunity Partners, a new Dallas-based investment platform. [Photo: Michael Samples]

As Y’all Street Rises, Dallas Opportunity Partners Bets on North Texas’ ‘Outsized Advantage’ With New Investment Gateway

by | Mar 25, 2025
Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs and family office investors Calvin Carter, Derek Wilson, and Bob Bennett, Dallas Opportunity Partners taps decades-deep local relationships to provide flexible, strategic access to North Texas deals. It's the investment platform they wanted but couldn't find—so they built it.
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Dallas Film Commission Names New Commissioner to Lead City’s Film/TV Efforts
by | Dec 13, 2024
Katie Schuck comes to the role at Visit Dallas from Georgia after more than eight years with the Savannah Regional Film Commission, a division of the Savannah Economic Development Authority. Her movie credits include location scouting for Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World."
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Cowboys-Bengals Game on Dec. 9 To Get Live ‘Simpsons’ Streaming Treatment
by | Oct 29, 2024
Think the Cowboys are a joke this year? Wait'll you see the Dec. 9 Cowboys-Bengals game transformed into the world of "The Simpsons" via real-time optical tracking and Beyond Sports technology. To be streamed live on Disney+ and ESPN+, the alternate Monday night telecast will give you something you can really laugh about.
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Lights, Camera, Climate Action: Environmental Documentaries Directed By UNT Professor Wins Six Telly Awards
by | Jul 15, 2020
UNT media lecturer and documentary filmmaker Melinda Levin joins media conglomerates such as Disney, Warner Bros. and Sony Music Entertainment, which also were recognized in the 41st annual Telly Awards.
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Addison-Based MyndVR Strikes Exclusive Virtual Reality Deal with Global Tech Company

by | Jan 31, 2018
MyndVR's new partnership will enhance innovative virtual reality simulations focused on improving the lives of senior citizens.
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AT&T Helps Disney Improve Behind the Scenes Workflow at Theme Parks
by | Sep 25, 2017
The Dallas-based telecom giant developed a mobile application piloted by Walt Disney World Resort employees.
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Reel FX Expanding with Office in Montreal, Canada
by | Aug 3, 2017
"We're just hoping to diversify and to tap into different talent pools," the studio's CEO says of the expansion.
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Disney Buying Twitter? It’s Not Snapchat Anymore
by | Sep 26, 2016

There’s a lot of news on the social media front about Twitter and Snapchat.

Disney already owns the ESPN and ABC television networks, and now, it reportedly is considering buying the social media company Twitter.

We’re going to need more than 140 characters to explain this one, but TechCrunch said that Disney has contacted banks about how to finance the acquisition. ...

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