AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPlanetarium Album Premiere: Phoebe Bridgers’ “Lost Weekend” is rolling out as phone-free listening experiences inside planetariums worldwide, including U of A’s Flandrau and the Arizona Science Center, with custom laser and night-sky visuals synced to the full album. Madagascar Biodiversity Spotlight: An international team reports the discovery of seven new frog species in Madagascar, using museum collections, fieldwork and DNA analysis to reveal hidden diversity and support future forest conservation. Film & Animation Industry: UTA has signed writer-director Januel Mercado, creator of DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island,” continuing the momentum of African-linked creative talent in global animation. Rare Earths Investment: The US DFC plans project development funding for Harena Rare Earths’ Madagascar mine, backing the Ampasindava Ionic Clay project tied to high-performance magnets. Fashion/Arts Philanthropy: Merck Foundation and Africa’s First Ladies announced winners of the Merck Foundation Fashion, Film and Song Awards 2025, spotlighting social and health themes across African countries. TV Spotlight: South African talent Zahirah Variawa earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for the Pets.TV special “The Lovely Lemurs of Madagascar.”
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