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Production is Changed Forever — Now What?

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2 hours ago

June 4, 2026

Colby2: Full AI Commercial for BlockStrong including VO, Music, Picture

ATLANTA, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A new cinematic brand TV spot from Atlanta-based production company Colby2 compresses decades into seconds—following a young couple as they move into their first home, raise children, grow older, and ultimately gather with generations of family beneath the same roof. Even the family dog ages alongside them, turning the home itself into a symbol of permanence, memory, and resilience.

What makes the project unusual is not simply the emotional storytelling, but the production process behind it.

The entire commercial was created through a directed AI production workflow—marking the first fully AI-produced commercial in more than 30 years of filmmaking for director Steve Colby.

Rather than relying on traditional production methods—casting multiple age-specific actors, coordinating complex shoots, and building numerous sets—the film was crafted using AI-generated visuals, music, and voiceover, guided by a cinematic directing process designed to preserve emotional continuity and creative intent.

“This wasn’t about replacing production—it was about making possible a story that otherwise would have been financially or practically out of reach,” said Colby. “We were able to tell a decades-long story with a level of continuity and scale that would have been extremely difficult through conventional production.”

For Colby, who has spent decades working alongside crews he considers close friends, the shift was both creatively exciting and personally complicated.

“I’d still rather be on set with a crew, solving problems together through a long day in the trenches,” Colby said. “There is a human energy and camaraderie to traditional production that AI can’t replace. But we are a service business, and our responsibility is to provide the best possible solution for the client. In this case, AI was the right tool.”

The AI-driven workflow also changed the creative process itself.

Executive Producer Tina Colby states “In traditional production, you’re often locked into decisions made weeks earlier – your schedule, locations, and budget, with AI, if something sparked creatively, we could explore it immediately without adding another shoot day or dramatically increasing costs.”

That flexibility allowed the team to expand scenes, refine emotional moments, and explore multiple storytelling directions in real time.

But the veteran filmmaker, Colby is also candid about the anxiety many filmmakers feel toward emerging AI tools—an anxiety he says he shares himself.

“Anyone who has spent a life in this business understands the fear surrounding these tools,” he said. “I understand it because I feel it too. But pretending this technology isn’t here, or trying to fight against its existence, isn’t realistic. Nothing in human history that has been invented has ever been un-invented.”

Rather than resisting the shift entirely, he believes the industry must learn how to adapt while preserving the humanity that gives filmmaking its emotional power.

“My hope is that AI becomes a tool that helps filmmakers more than it displaces them,” he said. “Technology can generate images, but it still takes human experience, taste, empathy, and storytelling instinct to create something meaningful.”

While the approach significantly reduced production cost and complexity, the focus remained firmly on the story itself—delivering an emotionally resonant piece centered on the idea that the structures we build are designed to last for generations.

For Colby, the project represents more than a single commercial. It reflects a broader turning point for the creative industry.

“The truth is, AI is going to change this industry as much as anything ever has,” said Colby. “The challenge now is figuring out how we keep the humanity in the work while embracing the tools that are clearly here to stay.”

To learn more, please visit https://www.colby2.com/.

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CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage Supports States in Implementing CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements

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19 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

The platform helps states in meeting the January 2027 federal deadlines while reducing administrative burden

STONY BROOK, N.Y., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CITIZ3N Government Solutions, a technology provider for government agencies overseeing health benefits, today highlights the capabilities of CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage, a modular solution designed to help state Medicaid agencies operationalize the new federal Medicaid community engagement requirements issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS-2454-IFC). With states required to implement these rules by January 1, 2027, the product enables agencies to meet federal deadlines efficiently while minimizing disruption to existing eligibility systems.

On June 1, 2026, the CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule established a national framework for certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees to demonstrate qualifying work, education, work program, community service, or related activity requirements as a condition of eligibility. CITIZ3N Verify™Engage aids states in navigating these requirements through automated and manual verification, exception workflows, member outreach, notices, reporting, and audit traceability.

“States are under significant pressure to implement community engagement requirements quickly and accurately,” said Rob Miller, General Manager of CITIZ3N. “With over 40 states required to implement these programs in the coming months, agencies face complex operational and political challenges. CITIZ3N Verify™Engage provides a modular, data-first approach that helps states navigate these requirements efficiently, maintain compliance, and minimize administrative burden, all while ensuring members’ access to essential benefits.”

CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage is built around a data-first verification model that allows states to use reliable data sources before requesting documentation from members. When automated verification is insufficient, the platform supports member self-service, documentation upload, call center assistance, worker review queues, and configurable exception handling, while accommodating state-specific policies, evolving CMS guidance, and phased implementation. This approach emphasizes compliance, auditability, operational feasibility, and reduced member burden. Additional platform capabilities include:

Identify members subject to community engagement requirements and screen for exemptions or exceptions with configurable rulesMonthly activity reporting and verification workflows, integrating state, federal, workforce, education, payroll, and other approved sourcesMember-facing portal workflows for reporting, documentation, notices, and status visibilityWorker-facing tools for case review, manual verification, appeals support, and operational oversightOutreach, notice tracking, cure-window monitoring, adverse action support, and restoration workflowsDashboards, reports, and audit trails to support state oversight and CMS monitoringModular integration with existing eligibility, MMIS, and data exchange environments

“CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage represents a new approach for states to modernize how they manage community engagement programs,” said Miller. “Beyond compliance, the product helps agencies adopt more flexible, data-driven operations that can evolve with federal guidance, policy shifts, and the needs of their communities.”

CITIZ3N, a CMS-endorsed technology provider, is available to support state agencies, systems integrators, Medicaid partners, and implementation teams as they evaluate readiness, identify system gaps, and prepare for the January 1, 2027, deadline. To learn more about CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage and how it can help your state implement CMS community engagement requirements, visit www.CITIZ3N.com.

About CITIZ3N
CITIZ3N Government Solutions is a premier provider of integrated, modular platforms specifically tailored for government agencies overseeing Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces, Medicaid, Health & Human Services (HHS) and Government Health Benefits for Employees. The collaboration between CITIZ3N and Softheon epitomizes a shared vision of promoting innovative solutions that enhance affordability, accessibility, and efficiency, thereby fostering healthier citizens. For more information on CITIZ3N’s solutions, visit www.CITIZ3N.com.

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Banco Plata welcomes Oaktree, Macquarie Group, Fasanara and Banco Covalto with $300 million in total commitments to Its Nomura-led up to $500 million facility

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19 minutes ago

June 4, 2026

Commitments came from Nomura, Oaktree, Macquarie Group, Fasanara Capital and Banco Covalto under the debt facility that closed in December 2025.This transaction follows the start of banking operations and the recent closing of Banco Plata’s parent company’s $405 million Series C equity round.Banco Plata will use these commitments to strengthen the Company’s funding profile as it enters its next stage of growth.

MEXICO CITY, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Banco Plata announce that it has secured $300 million from Oaktree, Macquarie Group, Fasanara Capital and Banco Covalto under the Nomura – led up to $500 million Private Credit facility executed in December 2025. These funds add to the original commitment by Nomura. This transaction will further fuel the Company’s strategy to diversify and strengthen its funding base as it scales its banking operations in Mexico. The closing follows two significant recent milestones: the launch of full banking operations as Banco Plata in March 2026 and the completion of Banco Plata’s parent company’s $405 million Series C equity round at a $5.0 billion valuation. Together, these developments position Banco Plata to accelerate growth with a more diversified capital structure spanning equity, deposits, and institutional debt. “These are among the most sophisticated institutional lenders globally and having them committed to our platform is a reflection of the funding structure we are building, one that is durable, cost effective, and less reliant on short-term capital,” said Marcos Kantt, Chief Financial Officer at Plata.

About Plata: Plata is a technology-led digital financial institution that operates Banco Plata, a fully regulated bank in Mexico, and has received authorization for a Compañía de Financiamiento in Colombia. Since launching three years ago, Plata has grown to serve over 4.0 million active customers and has raised more than $2 billion in debt and equity. The company built its technology infrastructure in-house, including a proprietary core banking system, CRM, and AI-powered risk engine, developed by a team of over 800 STEM professionals.

About Oaktree: Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $224 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,500 employees and offices in 26 cities worldwide. For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website at http:www.oaktreecapital.com/

About Fasanara Capital: Founded in 2011, Fasanara Capital is a global asset management company and technological platform managing over $4 billion, currently funding the lending of 141 fintech lenders operating in over 60 countries. With approximately 200 employees, Fasanara is a pioneer in fintech lending investments through alternative liquid credit funds. They manage the largest fintech lending fund in Europe.

About Banco Covalto: Covalto is a leading digital banking and financial services institution focused on SMEs and mid-market companies in Mexico. Through an integrated ecosystem of credit, banking, payment solutions and business analytics tools, Covalto supports companies with the financial capabilities they need to grow and operate more efficiently, visit: www.covalto.com

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Prologis to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results July 16, 2026

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June 4, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD) will host a webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss its second quarter results, current market conditions and future outlook on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET.

To access a live broadcast of the call, please dial +1 (877) 897-2615 (toll-free from the United States and Canada) or +1 (201) 689-8514 (from all other countries). A live webcast can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of www.prologis.com.

A telephonic replay will be available July 16 – July 30 at +1 (877) 660-6853 (from the United States and Canada) or +1 (201) 612-7415 (from all other countries) using access code 13757425. The webcast replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of www.prologis.com under “Events & Presentations.”

About Prologis
The world runs on logistics. At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry, we define it. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to clean energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one–not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Learn more at Prologis.com.

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