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Fairground Entertainment Launches Industry’s First AI-Only FAST Channel

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Pioneering Talent Kelly Boesch, Phantom X Studio Co-Founders Kavan the Kid, Mike J Mitch and S.A.V, as well as Ryan Phillips Headline Fairground AI Creator TV, Debuting Across 5+ Connected TV and FAST Platforms this August.

LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fairground Entertainment, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered, creator-centric entertainment platform, today announced the launch of Fairground AI Creator TV, the first FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel dedicated exclusively to AI-generated content. The channel will debut across more than five connected TV and FAST channel platforms in August 2026, marking a landmark moment in the distribution of AI Cinema — a groundbreaking new form of storytelling that merges cinematic production values with the creative possibilities of artificial intelligence.

Fairground AI Creator TV will feature dedicated programming from some of the most celebrated names in the AI creator and visual art space, including Kelly Boesch, Phantom X Studio Co-Founders Kavan the Kid, Mike J Mitch and S.A.V, as well as Ryan Phillips, alongside a growing roster of innovative creators and over 40 AI content studios including Wonder Studios, Massive Studios, Machine Cinema’s accelerator program and more.

The channel represents a first-of-its-kind distribution model for AI-native content, giving independent creators direct access to the massive audiences watching connected TVs and FAST platforms every day.

“Fairground AI Creator TV is a genuinely groundbreaking moment for this medium,” said Colin Petrie-Norris, Founder and CEO of Fairground Entertainment. “We are bringing AI Cinema to entirely new audiences, people who have never encountered this art form before, and we’re doing it at scale across the connected TV ecosystem.”

THE CREATORS AND STUDIOS OF FAIRGROUND AI CREATOR TV

Kelly Boesch

Kelly Boesch is a Los Angeles-based AI visual artist, innovator and TED speaker whose work sits at the intersection of cinematic storytelling, generative art, and original music. Drawing on nearly two decades of design expertise, including a prominent career at IMAX. In April 2026, she delivered a TED Talk in Vancouver titled “Art, Music, AI and The Joy of Creativity”, placing her at the forefront of the global conversation around AI as a legitimate creative medium. Her content has resulted in over 4 million followers and 500 million social views across Instagram, TikTok, MetaAI, Facebook, with over 100 million streams across digital music services.

Phantom X Studio

Kavan the Kid, Mike J Mitch, and S.A.V lead Phantom X, a studio that combines advanced AI filmmaking with traditional storytelling craft to create cinematic content at the highest production standards. The studio currently has five commissioned original series generating tens of millions of views monthly: the Magnific Original series The Chronicles of Bone (Kavan the Kid), and the Made in InVideo Agent One series Exile Protocol (S.A.V), The Sage (Mike J Mitch), Red Rainbow (Aze Alter), and Metamorphosis (Rafa the Artist). Their work has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, the Los Angeles Times, and Forbes. 

Ryan Phillips

Ryan Phillips is a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and former BBC lead director, who is the founder of Uncanny Harry Productions. Leveraging over two decades of broadcast experience to bridge classical TV standards with cutting-edge AI workflows, Phillips was named an “AI rockstar” by IndieWire and featured in Forbes. Phillips currently collaborates with global studios and tech leaders to shape the future of high-end generative cinema.

Wonder Studios

Wonder Studios is an award-winning creative studio, fluent in live action, animation, and hybrid production, and backed by a deep bench of industry insiders including executives from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, ElevenLabs, and Activision Blizzard. Its Originals have been made with Emmy, BAFTA, and Grammy-recognized filmmakers, including the anthology series “Beyond the Loop,” billed as the first of its kind from an AI-native studio, and an AI music video for Lewis Capaldi’s “Something in the Heavens”.

Massive Studios

Massive Studios is a production and production-services company built around generative AI, creating films, series, video games, trailers, animation, and commercials through AI, traditional, and hybrid workflows. Widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s first AI-native studios, it was co-founded by Sundance- and Cannes-winning filmmaker Reza Sixo Safai alongside Alex Patrascu, Mike Ewing, and partner Scott Holmes, and has been described by Forbes as “a creative shop with deep expertise in generative AI,” with a commitment to ethical AI and IP protection.

Machine Cinema

Machine Cinema is media covering AI creative culture, and an ecosystem and platform for AI creatives with presence in over 30 countries, including San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and across Europe. Built in partnership with Google, OpenAI, Bytedance, Runway, and Luma, Machine Cinema connects a global community of 20,000+ creators with the tools, resources, and industry relationships they need to thrive. Its accelerator program takes the best of this network and helps produce, distribute, and finance the next generation of AI artists and filmmakers, with distribution powered by Fairground.

Fairground AI Creator TV will be available at launch across more than five connected TV and FAST platforms, which will all be mentioned in August. For more information, visit https://fairground.tv.

ABOUT FAIRGROUND ENTERTAINMENT

Fairground Entertainment is a first-of-its-kind AI-powered, creator-centric entertainment platform focused on innovative content development and distribution. Founded in 2025 by streaming pioneer Colin Petrie-Norris, founder of FAST platform Xumo, Fairground is building the future of television through advanced AI capabilities combined with premium, specialized programming and formats developed by a global creator community. Fairground has raised $4 million to date, led by Viant Technology. To learn more, visit https://fairground.tv.

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JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS – SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

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BOSTON, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0883 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of July 13, 2026, pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.    

Notification of Sources of Distribution

This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) with important information concerning the distribution declared on July 1, 2026, and payable on July 31, 2026. No action is required on your part.

Distribution Period:

July 2026

Distribution Amount Per Common Share:

$0.0883

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable July 31, 2026, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

For the period 07/01/2026-07/31/2026

For the fiscal year-to-date period
 11/01/2025-07/31/2026 1

Source

Current
Distribution ($)

% Breakdown
of the Current
Distribution

Total Cumulative
Distributions ($)

% Breakdown
of the Total
Cumulative
Distributions

Net Investment Income

0.0289

33 %

0.5361

72 %

Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.0241

3 %

Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.1755

23 %

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

0.0594

67 %

0.0126

2 %

Total per common share

0.0883

100 %

0.7483

100 %

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on June 30, 2026

8.00 %

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

7.38 %

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through June 30, 2026

7.94 %

Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

5.21 %

____________________________

1 The Fund’s current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025 and will end on October 31, 2026.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s managed distribution plan.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.  The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund has declared the July 2026 distribution pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan (the “Plan”).  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed monthly distributions in the amount of $0.0883 per share, which will continue to be paid monthly until further notice.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

An investor should consider a Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

About Manulife John Hancock Investments

We serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.

About Manulife Wealth & Asset Management

As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management provides global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to 19 million individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Our mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by empowering people today to invest for a better tomorrow. As a committed partner to our clients and as a responsible steward of investor capital, we offer a heritage of risk management, deep expertise across public and private markets, and comprehensive retirement plan services. We seek to provide better investment and impact outcomes and to help people confidently save and invest for a more secure financial future. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

Media Contact:

Brian Reilly

(617) 572-9851  

Investor Contact:

(800) 843-0090

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JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS – SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

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BOSTON, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of July 13, 2026, pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  

Notification of Sources of Distribution

This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) with important information concerning the distribution declared on July 1, 2026, and payable on July 31, 2026. No action is required on your part.

Distribution Period:

July 2026

Distribution Amount Per Common Share:

$0.1580

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable July 31, 2026, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

For the period 07/01/2026-07/31/2026

For the fiscal year-to-date period
11/01/2025-07/31/2026 1

Source

Current
Distribution ($)

% Breakdown
of the Current
Distribution

Total Cumulative
Distributions ($)

% Breakdown
of the Total
Cumulative
Distributions

Net Investment Income

0.0713

45 %

0.9954

70 %

Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.0000

0 %

Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.4266

30 %

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

0.0867

55 %

0.0000

0 %

Total per common share

0.1580

100 %

1.4220

100 %

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on June 30, 2026

9.56 %

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

7.13 %

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through June 30, 2026

7.61 %

Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

5.35 %

____________________________

1 The Fund’s current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025 and will end on October 31, 2026.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s managed distribution plan.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund has declared the July 2026 distribution pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan (the “Plan”).  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed monthly distributions in the amount of $0.1580 per share, which will continue to be paid monthly until further notice.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

An investor should consider a Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

About Manulife John Hancock Investments

We serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.

About Manulife Wealth & Asset Management

As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management provides global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to 19 million individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Our mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by empowering people today to invest for a better tomorrow. As a committed partner to our clients and as a responsible steward of investor capital, we offer a heritage of risk management, deep expertise across public and private markets, and comprehensive retirement plan services. We seek to provide better investment and impact outcomes and to help people confidently save and invest for a more secure financial future. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

Media Contact:

Brian Reilly

(617) 572-9851 

Investor Contact:

(800) 843-0090

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NEUBERGER NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

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NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Neuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution declaration of $0.12 per share of common stock.  The distribution announced today is payable on August 31, 2026, has a record date of August 17, 2026, and has an ex-date of August 17, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.12 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund’s ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income.

Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger

Neuberger is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with approximately 3,000 employees across 26 countries. The firm manages $613 billion of equities, fixed income, private markets, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm is proud to be recognized for its commitment to its two constituents, clients and employees. Again this past year, we were named Best Asset Manager for Institutional Investors in the US (Crisil Coalition Greenwich) and the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management (Pensions & Investments, firms with more than 1,000 employees). Neuberger has no corporate parent or unaffiliated external shareholders. Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of June 30, 2026.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund’s performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund’s investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

Contact:
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
Investor Information
(877) 461-1899

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