Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 21, 2021 - Todd Masters and his character FX team MASTERSFX (MFX) have just won their third Emmy Award. The 2021 Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Special Effects Costumes, Makeup" was given to the MASTERSFX team for its work on the Universal Studios/1440 produced TV movie "Aliens Stole My Body," the second entry in the young-adult, fantasy/sci-fi book series "Aliens Ate My Homework" by Bruce Coville./figcaption>For "Aliens Stole My Body," Masters and his MFX team designed and created the alien characters, prosthetics, puppets and creature suits, and even some of the alien costumes and conceptual production design.Similar to his extensive FX role on the series' 2018 movie, "Aliens Ate My Homework," Masters also served as a Co-Producer on both of the ambitious Universal/1440 features -- along with producers Roger Lay, Jr., and Eric Carnagey of Lay-Carnagey Entertainment. The features were directed by Sean McNamara and written by Judith Reeves-Stevens and Garfield Reeves-Stevens./figcaption>"Aliens" Producer Eric Carnagey, commenting on Todd Masters' latest Emmy Award, said, "Roger and I were thrilled to see MASTERSFX win the Emmy for their work on 'Aliens Stole My Body!' Todd played an integral role in the creative process of bringing these beloved characters to life and it was truly an honor working with him and his team on both films. Their creativity and attention to detail on the creature costumes and make-up was part of what made each of these movies so much fun for the cast, crew, and the viewers."Regarding the "Aliens" series' outer space adventures, Masters notes, "Practical characters work very well for horror films - and wacky comedies - especially twisted, youth, space adventures like the 'Aliens' series! Practical creature FX are right there onset, for actors and directors to interact with, helping to develop the scene and performance in person - or in this case, in-alien."Masters' involvement included choosing the alien actors themselves. "I actually hand-picked this tremendous alien cast," Masters recalls. "Each one of them had some previous monster experience, so we knew that they could handle the extensive make-up and costumes that would be required."True to that, each of the alien galaxy warrior actors from the "Aliens" TV movie series links back to some earlier MASTERSFX project:/figcaption>Dan Payne ("Grakker") has worked with Masters on several "Stargate" episodes, as well as the "Underworld" series, where he performed as a werewolf. Recently, Dan picked up his second Leo Award for his colorful "Aliens" character, "Grakker."Alex Zahara ("Tar Gibbons") is another alumni from Masters' "Stargate" days. Alex has portrayed numerous aliens on that long-running series, and has also worked with Masters on such additional and diverse projects as "Sanctuary," "Arrow" and "The Man in the High Castle."Tristan Risk ("Madame Pong") first worked with Masters on the award-winning body-mod feature "American Mary" by the Soska Sisters. Tristan can also be seen performing in MFX prosthetics in the recent remake of "Rabid."Brad Proctor ("Phil the Plant") is actually a part-time actor and part-time monster-maker himself at MASTERSFX. He was cast to appear inside the 8' tall plant suit (with a character voiced by "Star Trek" icon George Takei) featured within the "Aliens" series. Brad's on-screen work can also be seen in "Fringe," "Eureka" and the currently-in-production feature, "Corrective Measure," starring Bruce Willis.The 2021 Daytime Emmy Award for "Aliens Stole My Body" is Todd Masters' third career Emmy Award. He and his team have previously won top Emmy honors for their contributions to the HBO series "Six Feet Under" and to the Hulu series "Monsterville."/figcaption>The MASTERSFX team members behind the 2021 Emmy Award win for "Aliens Stole My Body" are:Todd Masters, Prosthetic DesignerPaige Yeoman, Special Makeup Effects ArtistBonny Bahry, Special Makeup Effects ArtistAmelia Smart, Special Makeup Effects ArtistQuinn Heinrichs, Special Makeup Effects ArtistMariana Fernandez, Special Makeup Effects ArtistHarriet Sales, Special Makeup Effects ArtistBrian Kim, Special Makeup Effects ArtistCaitlin Carmichael, Special Makeup Effects ArtistAlex Roseberry, Special Makeup Effects ArtistJames Skuse, Special Makeup Effects ArtistSarah Pickersgill, Special Makeup Effects ArtistJason Ward, Special Makeup Effects ArtistLuke Stalker Switzer, Special Makeup Effects ArtistLori Sandnes, Special Makeup Effects ArtistJeannie Satterthwaite, Special Makeup Effects ArtistBrad Proctor, Special Makeup Effects Artist Josh Raymond, Special Makeup Effects ArtistYukiyo Okajima, Special Makeup Effects ArtistArwen Hargreaves, Special Makeup Effects ArtistAmanda Duff, Special Makeup Effects ArtistChris Devitt, Special Makeup Effects ArtistAnna Dalmau Forcano, Special Makeup Effects ArtistJon Berezan, Special Makeup Effects ArtistCurrently, MASTERSFX is wrapping up character and special FX work on Season 3 of "The Boys," Season 3 of "The Umbrella Academy," and starting Season 7 of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow." In addition, the company recently wrapped its FX contributions to the upcoming Blumhouse feature film, "Firestarter."ABOUT LAY/CARNAGEY ENTERTAINMENT (LCE):LCE is a media production company that creates innovative content for film, television, and themed entertainment attractions across the globe. Founding partners Roger Lay, Jr., and Eric Carnagey have produced content based on major global brands and intellectual properties for such clients as CBS Paramount, Universal 1440, and eOne, to name a few.LCE's recent film/TV producing credits include Universal 1440's "Aliens Ate My Homework" and its sequel, "Aliens Stole My Body," based on the works of best-selling children's author Bruce Coville; eOne's sci-fi feature "Chrysalis," based on the short story by Ray Bradbury - the internationally acclaimed author of such classics as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Martian Chronicles;" the Ray Romano HBO Comedy Special "95 Miles to Go;" and the Star Trek 50th anniversary project "Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault" for CBS.Other LCE projects include the 3D ride films for Trans Studio Cibubur's PACIFIC RIM SHATTERDOME STRIKE and Trans Studio Bali's ROAD RAGE immersive attractions. For more information, please visit: www.laycarnagey.com and follow the company on Facebook at @LayCarnagey.ABOUT MASTERSFX:Founded in 1987 by three-time Emmy Award winner Todd Masters, MASTERSFX (MFX) is a multi-award winning character and makeup FX company. MASTERSFX's creative teams produce a distinctive blend of practical and digital makeup FX, prosthetics and animatronics, through a process called "dMFX," for hundreds of hit feature films, TV shows, and commercials, for nearly 35 years.Included among the TV projects to which MASTERSFX has contributed its work are "Handmaid's Tale," "The Magicians," "The Good Doctor," "The Expanse," "The Flash," "This is Us," "What We Do in the Shadows," "True Blood," "Six Feet Under," "Tales from the Crypt," "Fringe," and others. Among the company's film credits are "Child's Play," "Sonic the Hedgehog," "The Predator," "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "Star Trek: First Contact," "The Horse Whisperer," "Slither," "Snakes on a Plane," "Look Who's Talking," and many more.

FilmLA is committed to streamlining and enhancing the on-location filming process. To advance this mission, we continue to invest in new technology to improve the permit application experience.We are excited to announce that on August 9, FilmLA will commence full-time use of MyFilmLA - our next-generation online permit system - for complete film permit management. From that day on, every step of the process from new application intake, to government approval and release, will be handled in MyFilmLA.Offering a ground-up redesign of the permit application experience, MyFilmLA provides account holders with multiple new features and tools. Improved access to location intelligence, in-system document management and a streamlined invoicing and payment process are just a few of the system's new benefits.Additional enhancements, such as the ability to apply for school filming licenses using MyFilmLA, are in development and on track for release in the months ahead.As our customers make the switch to MyFilmLA, we expect to fully phase out our legacy OPS system by the beginning of September. Our Innovation page contains a timeline of upcoming dates to remember.MyFilmLA is the product of months of development and significant input from film industry customers and government permit approvers. A select group of FilmLA customers, including permit service representatives and location professionals, have also enjoyed access to MyFilmLA since March. We are grateful to all of these advisors, whose feedback helped the development team to design, improve and fine-tune the system.Today, MyFilmLA is ready and available for use by all. For answers to frequently asked questions about the coming switch, visit our FilmLA Innovation page. To register and start using your MyFilmLA account today, visit my.filmla.com.

North Hollywood, CA, June 14, 2021 -- Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the leading independent production music libraries in the world, Megatrax is celebrating Black Music Month by offering clients curated playlists of tunes written by many of the Black composers the company proudly includes within its roster.According to Megatrax executives, Black composers have added depth, soul, expression and culture to the famed Megatrax music library. One only needs to review the music that makes up today's Billboard charts to see Black originated sounds and traditions are highly prominent and range from Hip-Hop and rap, to rock & roll, rhythm and blues, sacred music, and everything in between.Says James Clarke, Director of Marketing, Megatrax, "In his 2016 Proclamation, President Barrack Obama said that Black music and Black musicians have helped the United States of America 'To dance, to express our faith through song, to march against injustice, and to defend our country's enduring promise - of freedom and opportunity for all.' We couldn't agree with that sentiment more strongly."To explore music from a selection of Megatrax's Black composers, please click on these names below:Marcus Bell: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=marcus-lee-bell-232481392Karlos Farrar: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=karlos-elgin-farrar-596802017Gerald Harbour: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=gerald-whane-harbour-353480171Danielle Hollis: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=danielle-d-hollis-337700374Owen Hunte: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=owen-d-hunte-515436957Chris B. Harris: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=chris-b-harris-536879993 David Sparkman: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=david-l-sparkman-334468653Kwesi Thomas: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=kwesi-jonathan-delattib-thomas-716286043Play J. Stevens: https://www.megatrax.com/tracks/?composers=play-j-stevens-395701243To explore Megatrax music of Black origin, please check out these playlists:Black Music Month: https://www.megatrax.com/playlists/black-music-monthBlack History Month: https://www.megatrax.com/playlists/black-history-monthWorld Day for Social Justice: https://www.megatrax.com/playlists/world-day-for-social-justiceHeart of Africa: https://www.megatrax.com/playlists/heart-of-africaAnd to hear Megatrax's featured Black Music Month playlist, please check out: https://vimeo.com/561924868ABOUT MEGATRAXCurrently celebrating its 30th anniversary, Megatrax is a leading independent production music library and custom music house serving the broadcast and media industries. Renowned worldwide for its commercial-quality recordings and award-winning composers, artists and arrangers, Megatrax offers 19 distinctive catalogs comprising over 200,000 tracks in every musical style and genre.Founded by composers Ron Mendelsohn and JC Dwyer in 1991, Megatrax offers its global clients "Greatness Through Simplicity". The company maintains state-of-the-art recording studios in Los Angeles, and offers custom scoring services for all media as well. Megatrax's libraries, tracks, and composers, artists and musicians, are constantly elevated to excellence by the talented creators who craft exceptional content on a daily basis from every corner of the world.Throughout history, creators have always used incredible tools when producing the works of art that inspire and challenge the world. Michael had his Air Jordans; VanGogh had his impasto; Jimi had his Stratocaster; and the global multi-media industry has Megatrax. The executives at Megatrax - creators themselves - have one goal in mind: to marry simplicity with greatness, so that the right track can be delivered perfectly, every time.

Detroit, MI, June 14, 2021 - North Star Media, a premier, family-owned, music licensing and publishing company based in the Detroit area is currently marking its 20th anniversary with an outstanding roster of top indie artists and a solid list of recent song placements in films, TV shows, advertising campaigns and multi-media projects.Spearheaded by Jordan Dorfman, President and CEO, and John Sepetys, Senior Vice President of A&R, North Star Media (NSM) has, during the past 20 years, earned a solid reputation nationally and internationally as "the little engine that could" - a unique music agency that, while not based in either New York or Los Angeles, has the ability and expertise to provide music for such top-tier clients as: Adidas, Amazon, Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Converse, Delta, Disney, EA Games, Facebook, Ford, GoPro, HBO, Hilton, MasterClass, Microsoft, NASCAR, Netflix, NFL Network, Nike, Nordstrom, Porsche, Samsung, Showtime, Taco Bell, Tanqueray, Target, Tostitos, Victoria's Secret, WWE and more.NORTH STAR'S HOT INDIE ARTIST ROSTER INCLUDESChuxx Morris: A multi-genre artist/writer/producer and top-hatted, six-string wizard.Brittany Pfantz: A Nashville-based alt-pop artist. Flora Cash: A Swedish-American indie pop duo.Easy McCoy: A Seattle-born rapper and a hip-hop force of nature.Little Triggers: A two-piece rock and roll group from Liverpool, EnglandJanaé E: A contemporary R&B and Rap artist from Atlanta, GA; andNew Candys: A dark, modern rock band from Venice, Italy.NORTH STAR'S RECENT HIGH-PROFILE PLACEMENTS** International ad campaign for Maybelline Colossal Mascara - "You Da Boss" by Janaé E.** Theme song for the "Go-Big Show" on TBS - "Go Big or Go Home" by Chuxx Morris** Volkswagen campaign in China for the 2021 Teramont Crossover SUV - "Walk Like Giants" by Matt Beilis** ESPN's NCAA Women's College World Series promo - "I Got This Feeling" by Knives At Sea (feat. Brittany Pfantz)** Nintendo Switch/Pokémon ad - "Animals" by SEAWAVESRegarding his company's 20th anniversary, Jordan Dorfman said, "North Star Media is a family-owned and operated business in every sense of the word, with my colleagues, and each of our artists, having become extended members of my own family. It's truly a joy to work with such amazing people, both personally and professionally. We have a saying around here that teamwork makes the dream work. We live that motto each and every day. While we pride ourselves on offering the personal service and attention of a boutique publisher, we are fortunate to enjoy the solid financial backing of our parent company (North Star Partners). As such, we have the ability to offer the reach, resources and expertise of a much bigger industry player.""Given our 20 years of success, I have more confidence than ever in what we've been building here," Dorfman adds. "North Star will continue to expand its roster of publishing and admin clients, grow and strengthen our sync operation, and actively pursue new opportunities to acquire existing music catalogs or make bolt-on acquisitions of other companies. If it makes good business sense for the future success of North Star, then nothing is off the table. And, for the record, never before in my life have I had so much fun working!" Says John Sepetys, "Our creative mission is twofold - first, we're here to serve the music supervisors, and we do our best to provide thoughtful, curated playlists featuring tracks that are easy to clear and on point with their needs. Our second goal is to take great care of our artists, understanding that every artist views licensing differently, so we're always respectful of their parameters. Creatively, we can be as hands-on or as hands-off as an artist wants, but, bottom line, we hustle and grind every day on their behalf. I suppose it's our 'Motor City, Blue-Collar Grit' that comes with the territory. Some might say we are the hungry underdog - the 'Little Engine That Could.' Although, after 20 years, we prefer to see ourselves as 'The Little Engine That Did!'"WHAT NORTH STAR ARTISTS SAYBrittany Pfantz: Nashville-based alt-pop artist Brittany Pfantz says, "I've loved working with North Star! They have believed in me from the beginning when I first started pursuing music as a career. My music has reached places I could have never reached on my own. They are all about forming a relationship with their artists; not just building a huge roster. I'm grateful they found me, and I think we will be working together for many years to come."Vinnie Dombroski: A renowned singer and songwriter for the bands Sponge, CRUD and The Orbitsuns, Vinnie Dombroski says, "The team at North Star Media continues to work tirelessly to stay on the cutting edge of music licensing and publishing. They dig for music that's relevant and, more so, look into the future to see what will be relevant. The formula is simple... they love music and they understand the power of a song." Chuxx Morris: Artist / songwriter / producer Chuxx Morris says, "I've been working with NSM for two years now. What sets them apart from other agencies is their personal attention to each artist they work with; it's easy to get lost in the mix with larger companies. In addition to great communication, NSM also has resources and relationships on par with the bigger publishers. Through licensing opportunities and coordinating artist collaborations, NSM has helped me reach new milestones as an artist and producer. Thank you NSM! Cheers to 20 years!"WHAT NORTH STAR MUSIC CLIENTS & PARTNERS SAYJill Meyers: Prominent LA-based music supervisor and clearance executive Jill Meyers says, "The team at North Star Media is very pleasant, easy and dependable to work with - and they are always quick on turnarounds. They have solid instincts and understanding when providing music options. I can always count on the NSM artist roster to be indie-strong with lots of fresh, exciting new talent."Marc Tanzmann: Head of Music/Music Supervisor with Berlin-based music supervision company Tracks & Fields, says, "It's always a pleasure working with North Star Media. Not only is their catalogue a hit with our clients, but they're consistently friendly and easy to work with. I look forward to placing their songs for many more years to come."Lou Plaia: Founder/EVP Industry Relations, ReverbNation, says, "North Star Media has signed dozens of indie artists off the ReverbNation platform during its sponsored artist promotions. Some of these artists have gone on to sign major label deals after North Star had them on their roster for years. When it comes to identifying hot, indie talent, North Star is always ahead of the curve. We continue working closely together to this day."Linda Bosidis, Managing Director, Mushroom Music, says, "We wish to congratulate North Star Media on their incredible 20-year milestone! It's an honour to represent them in Australia and New Zealand for the last 14 years. We value our long-standing history and relationship. We love working with North Star and their high-quality catalogue and distinctive sync gems." ABOUT JORDAN DORFMANBorn and raised in the metro Detroit area, Jordan Dorfman was promoted to President & CEO of North Star Media in late 2016. In his current role, Dorfman oversees all of the day-to-day operations, with the head of each department reporting directly to him. He also handles all contract negotiations (e.g., artist signings, synch licenses), drafts legal documents, and oversees acquisitions, capital expenditures and business development.Upon moving back to metro Detroit, Dorfman joined his family-owned company in 2011 to serve as a Partner and General Counsel within North Star Partners, LLC, a Family Office that holds a wide variety of investment and business interests, including its music publishing company, North Star Media, LLC.A graduate of both Oakland University, with a degree in Business Management, and the University of Miami School of Law, with a degree in Business and Financial law, Dorfman today remains a member of both the Michigan and Florida Bar Associations.ABOUT JOHN SEPETYSWith over thirty years of music business experience, John Sepetys serves as the Senior Vice President of A&R for North Star Media. Joining the company in 2012, Sepetys oversees the NSM creative team, consults North Star artists through all stages of the creative process, and remains forever on the hunt for fresh, exciting new talent. In addition, he also places music in film, tv and advertising.Prior to joining North Star, Sepetys headed up the A&R efforts for Banshee Music, a division of GMR Marketing, where he directed song creation and talent selection for NFL "Official Gameday" music. He also coordinated the recording and launch of Pop Evil's "In The Big House" for the University of Michigan, and supervised music curation for such clients as Hershey's, Carolina Panthers, and the LSU Tigers. From 1994 - 2001, Sepetys played lead guitar for the band Hair Of The Dog. The group was based in Los Angeles and signed to Spitfire Records (Eagle Rock Entertainment). They released two albums worldwide and toured extensively. Following his departure from the band, Sepetys relocated to Nashville, where he spent nine years working in music management and music publishing. During this time period, he worked closely with such artists as Steve Vai, Lit, Eric Church, Eric Sardinas, JT Harding and legendary songwriter/producer Desmond Child. Sepetys has also served as a contributing columnist for Guitar Edge Magazine and as a mentor to songwriting majors at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. ABOUT PLYMOUTH ROCK RECORDING COMPANY (NSM STUDIO PARTNER)North Star Media is affiliated with the state-of-the-art Plymouth Rock Recording Company, based in Plymouth, MI. Owned and operated by Chris Breest, who also serves North Star Media as its Senior Director of Repertoire Services, the studio specializes in music recording and production, post audio and voice-over audio editing, sound design, music composition and scoring, mix to picture, long format mixing, video editing, full production, concept-to-creation services, and digital forensics. ABOUT NORTH STAR MEDIAFounded in 2001 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and owned and operated by the Dorfman Family, North Star Media is a renowned music licensing and publishing company that has secured thousands of music placements in film, tv, advertising, and videogames. The company's catalog is home to the hottest indie offerings, some platinum-selling hits, and everything in-between. The company has representatives in Los Angeles (Patricia Blair), New York (Leigh Henrich), Portland (Mallory Zumbach), Detroit, and globally via a network of international sub-publishers. Over the past 20 years, North Star's television placements have included: "Grey's Anatomy," "House of Cards", "Shameless," "America's Got Talent," "In The Dark," "Queen of the South," "Riverdale," "Euphoria", "Cloak and Dagger", "DC's Legends of Tomorrow", "Love", "Sneaky Pete", "Lucifer", "Power", "Mozart In The Jungle", "Animal Kingdom", ESPN College Football National Championship, "Monday Night Football", NFL Network's "Inside Training Camp," "NCIS: LA, "Entourage," "Law & Order," MTV's "The Challenge," "Pretty Little Liars," E! "Fashion Week", "Dawson's Creek" and "Sex in the City". Their film placements have included: "Queen of Katwe" (Disney), "Wonder" (Lionsgate), "The Purge: Election Year" (Universal Studios), "Cats & Dogs 3" (Warner Bros.), "Get A Job" (CBS Films), "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount Pictures), "Duplicity" (Universal Pictures), "Walk the Line" (20th Century Fox), and many more. Jordan Dorfman can be reached at 248.593.1442 x115 or jad@northstarmedia.com.John Sepetys can be reached at 248.593.1442 x122 or jsepetys@northstarmedia.com.For more info:Website: https://www.northstarmedia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northstarmedia/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstarmedia/?hl=en

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Cine Gear Expo LA is returning September 23rd - 26th, 2021. We look forward to once again bring filmmakers, exhibitors, partners and industry members together in-person for networking, educational programming, screenings, exhibits, and more. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more announcements regarding our programming schedule, updated floor plans and exhibitor list, and master classes.Attendee registration will become available in the next few weeks. We will send an e-mail to let you know when the free registration period has begun. Please note that if you registered for last year's event, you will need to re-register for 2021.Thank you for being a valued member of our Cine Gear Expo community. We hope you will be able to join us this September!Cine Gear Expo Atlanta - October 22nd - 24th, 2021Save the Dates! We are excited to announce the dates for our upcoming Cine Gear Expo Atlanta event: October 22-24, 2021. Registration information will be available in the coming months.

Film franchises don't get much bigger than Fast & Furious. F9 is the ninth instalment in this high-octane action film directed by Justin Lin. XM2 PURSUIT had the opportunity to play an integral role, capturing intense stunt sequences across Main and Second Unit as well as highly detailed content for Visual Effects on this feature film. These insane stunt sequences are what the franchise is famous for, and the vast experience and knowledge of our pilots, camera operators, and technicians provided the expertise to deliver the desired creative vision. We had one aerial team working on Main Unit with Director Justin Lin and DP Stephen Windon, with a set built at Leavesden Studios in the southeast of England. At the same time, we had teams travelling to Krabi, Thailand and then Tbilisi, Georgia with Second Unit Director Spiro Razatos and DP Igor Meglic, as well as a Splinter Unit in Edinburgh, Scotland. Each team was deeply involved in the planning and safety analysis of the stunt sequences, which often involved pyrotechnics and vehicles being flung into the air, all happening around the main car chase sequence. To keep up with the action, our teams operated out of a chase vehicle with the drone pilots often strapped on to the back of a flatbed truck. On a set like Fast 9 the stakes are high... you only have one chance to nail the right shot, and that is exactly what we did. In addition to the drone filming capabilities, our team provided VFX data capture services through aerial and ground-based LIDAR and photogrammetry. This resulted in highly detailed digital 3D models for post-production work. Our engineers also developed the Manta array, a customised remote head, carrying three synchronised ARRI Alexa Mini LFs to create ultra-high-resolution aerial and ground plates. XM2 PURSUIT prides itself on innovation, collaboration, and professionalism which lends to pushing the boundaries on what is possible in filmmaking. Our skilled global team tackles each project with unique and open perspectives that cater specifically to the needs of each project, and our work on Fast 9 showcases just that. Watch the FAST 9 Trailer Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSiDu3Ywi8EFor more about XM2 PURSUIT visit: www.xm2pursuit.comFollow us on social @XM2PURSUITInquire at: info@xm2pursuit.com