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Contact: Alissa Knight
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Las Vegas, NV – July 12, 2023 – Knight Studios announced today its TV series franchise, Dark Ops, co-produced by Tego Cyber (OTCQB:TGCB) has been named Best TV Series int he Drama and Science and Technology in the streaming category at the record breaking 44th Annual TellyAwards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies and including Adobe, BBC World Service, Netflix, Dow Jones, Complex Networks, Jennifer Garner, A&E Networks, Hearst Media,Nickelodeon, National Geographic Society, ESPN Films, RYOT, Partizan and Vimeo.
Dark Ops is about a team of hackers who form a secretive skunkworks team operating within the FBI's crack team of criminal profilers of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. Their mission is to hunt down and dismantle Ransomware crime syndicates globally, working in partnership with other three letter agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community.
“The caliber of the work this season coming from creators such as Knight Studios and Tego Cyber truly has reflected the theme of breaking out and standing out,” said Telly’s Executive Director Sabrina Dridje.
Dridje continued, “Our industry is experimenting with new technologies like never before, crafting truly compelling stories to draw attention to some of the world’s most pressing issues, and companies big and small are turning to more sustainable practices to break the cycle of past production processes.
Shannon Wilkinson, CEO of Tego Cyber said, “The cybersecurity industry is done with reading long, boring white papers. Together with Knight Studios, Tego Cyber is continuing to push the boundaries of marketing by bringing in audiences with exceptional storytelling experiences. Dark Ops skillfully weaves captivating narratives that both educate and entertain audiences on essential cybersecurity subjects. The recent Telly Awards shine as potlight on the remarkable synergy between our organizations. With the continued success of Dark Ops, I have full confidence that the series will continue to garner recognition.”
Alissa Knight, Director and Executive Producer of Dark Ops said, “I am absolutely thrilled and immensely proud to receive the prestigious honor of Best New TV Series in Drama and Science and Technology at the 44th Annual Telly Awards. This recognition is a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of our cast, crew, and production team who have poured their hearts and souls into bringing Dark Ops to life. Our goal from the outset was to create a gripping and immersive series that not only entertains but also sheds light on the urgent and evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Winning this award is a validation of our creative vision and storytelling approach. I am deeply grateful to the Telly Awards for this tremendous honor, and I extend my sincere appreciation to our fans for their unwavering support and to our co-producers at Tego Cyber. This recognition serves as an inspiration to continue pushing boundaries and delivering compelling, thought-provoking content to captivate audiences worldwide."
This was a record-breaking year with nearly 13,000 entries from across the globe and top video and television content producers such as Airbnb, Audible, BET Networks/BET Digital, BritBox, Disney, FEMA, Gaumont, Golden StateWarriors, MediaMonks, NASA, National Geographic Society, Netflix, Paramount,PBS Digital Studios and more.
The Season Finale of Dark Ops Season 1, China White, will have a red carpet premiere on August 06, 2023 at the AMC Town Square 18, LasVegas, NV.
The full list of the 44th Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners.
About Knight Studios
Knight Studios is an award-winning premier film production studio based in Las Vegas, NV. The company has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry since its inception, producing top-quality TV series and feature films that have captivated audiences worldwide. With a team of talented creatives and industry professionals, Knight Studios has established a reputation for delivering exceptional content that pushes the boundaries of storytelling and visual effects. The studio's commitment to innovation and creativity is reflected in every project they undertake, and their ability to bring stories to life on the big and small screens is unmatched.
At Knight Studios, the focus is on creating and distributing entertainment that inspires and engages audiences. From action-packed blockbusters to emotionally compelling dramas, the studio's productions are designed to captivate viewers and leave emotionally resonant impressions on audiences globally. With the recent investment in the ARRI® ecosystem, Knight Studios is poised to continue its legacy of producing high-quality content that sets the standard for the industry. The studio's dedication to innovation and quality ensures that audiences can look forward to many more captivating and inspiring productions in the years to come.
About Tego Cyber Inc.
Tego Cyber Inc. (OTCQB: TGCB) was founded to mitigate the disparity in the rapidly evolving cyber threat hunting, correlation, and threat intelligence market. The Company is focused on developing solutions for threat intelligence and autonomous threat hunting/correlation. Tego’s curated threat intelligence feed not only contains a comprehensive list of indicators of compromise, but also provides additional context including specific details needed to counteract threats so that security teams can spend less time searching for disjointed indicators of compromise. Tego’s threat correlation engine integrates with top security and data lake platforms to proactively identify threats. The Tego threat correlation engine allows security teams to find threats faster using curated data feeds, powerful and low latency searches across large disparate data sets, and user-friendly visualizations that help reduce the time to detection and response. For more information, please visit https://tegocyber.com.
About The Telly Awards
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged byThe Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include Green The Bid, SeriesFest, VideoConsortium, Ghetto Film School, We Are Parable, Future of Film, NAB, Stash, NYWIFT, Production Hub with support from The Commercial Director’s DiversityProgram.
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