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Nitro Circus Live debuted its all-new Giganta ramp at Albuquerque, New Mexico's University Stadium Friday night. Standing 40-feet tall, the latest evolution of Nitro Circus' famous launch pad gives Nitro riders the breathtaking speed they need in order to attempt the biggest tricks in action sports. It also features a revolutionary new design incorporating a hydraulic lift that allows the ramp to be set up and taken down in just minutes, as opposed to the hours 

This weekend’s World of X Games will air two back-to-back 30-minute episodes on Saturday, April 30 beginning with Remembering Mirra at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT followed by Creating a Monster, Doonies 2 at 2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT on ABC. The first World of X Games episode, Remembering Mirra will feature a tribute to action sports star and X Games icon, Dave Mirra. The episode will dive into his storied career and supreme dominance of BMX at X Games, illustrated through several historic moments and records, resulting in 13-straight X Games medals beginning at the inaugural X Games event in 1995. Mirra is one of only two athletes in the event’s history to have won multiple gold medals in three separate X Games events.

The World of X Games is a weekly program on ABC and ESPN platforms, which features a variety of X Games and athlete-focused content. For the most updated schedule and information on World of X Games, go to xgames.com.

EpicTV - in association with DJI, market leader in developing and manufacturing innovative drone technology– has today announced the launch of the 2nd edition of Film Festival Rise of the Drones, which aims to unearth the very best in aerially shot* adventure, outdoor and action sports from climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, skateboarding, skiing, BMXing and snowboarding films as well as BASE and wingsuit flying videos. The first ever Rise of the Drones Film Festival was launched in July 2015 and following it success (over 120 entrants from 20 countries, 1 million+ views on videos including 26 different sports), EpicTV and DJI have decided to partner once again to give drone filmmakers the opportunity to shine.