MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Galaxy Corp.
(NXGA), a leading developer of innovative content solutions and
fully immersive consumer virtual reality ("VR") technology, is
pleased to announce the addition of Akim
Millington as its new Director of Virtual Reality Sports
& Entertainment. In addition to being a former professional
athlete and high school coach, Mr. Millington has tremendous
technical acumen as the founder of Centi Athletics – a developer of
wearable devices and other innovative technologies.
"Once in a lifetime, you get the opportunity to revolutionize
the way we do things – and this is one of those moments – working
alongside groundbreaking VR pioneers at Next Galaxy," said
Akim Millington. "I feel as though I
am on a Super Bowl caliber team. VR Sports is as close as you can
get without being on the field. From the roar of the fans to the
jaw breaking hits, VR coverage makes game day as real as it gets.
Just add the face paint!"
As Director of Virtual Reality Sports & Entertainment, Akim
will work closely with Great American Rivalry to bring high school
football games into the realm of virtual reality. Next Galaxy will
produce entire events in virtual reality, including Friday night
parades, behind-the-scenes interviews, the game, commentaries, and
half-time shows. The partnership will be the first large-scale
truly virtual reality broadcast that will be widely distributed
throughout the nation and around the world. Millington will serve
as an experienced host for these games and ensure that the content
is both high-quality and compelling in nature.
Akim Millington was an
All-American football and track standout and a top five recruit in
the State of Illinois with offers
from every major university. As a member of an Oklahoma BIG 12
championship team, he participated in the National Championship
Orange and Sugar Bowls and served as a captain and member of the
Illinois Rose Bowl team. He later played professionally for the New
Orleans Saints in the National Football League. Following his
professional sports career, Mr. Millington was the founder and CEO
of a technology company specializing in smart watches and wearable
developments for the athletic and healthcare sector.
About Next Galaxy Corp.
Next Galaxy Corporation is a leading developer of
innovative content solutions and fully Immersive Consumer Virtual
Reality technology. The Company's flagship consumer products in
development are CEEKARS – the world's first 4D Audio
Headphones for immersive environments and CEEK, a
next-generation fully immersive entertainment and educational
social virtual reality platform. Next Galaxy's CEEK simulates the
communal experience of attending events, such as concerts, sporting
events, movies or conferences through Virtual Reality. For further
information, visit www.nextgalaxycorp.com.
Forward-looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are only
predictions and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that
could cause Next Galaxy's actual results to differ materially from
anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward
looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties such as those described in Next Galaxy's
periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Contact
Tina Brown
Next Galaxy Corp.
+1-877-407-9797
Tina@ceek.com
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