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Innovative All Green Screen Comedy Series from Pith-e Productions
The new seven minute programs “Is It Safe? aka Safety First” an innovative internet comedy series using live actors in an all-green screen environment with miniature sets debuts. According Pith-e Productions principle producers, Tom Konkle and David Beeler, the show plans to use miniatures to create 100 percent of its sets, much like last year’s “300” used CGI to fashion the Battle of Thermopylae only this time with frankly, much sillier wigs. A season promo is on www.daveandtom. - April 04, 2008 - Pith-e Productions
Rare Amelia Earhart Signed Photo for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The letter from Jean Teal, Amelia Earhart personal assistant, on March 7, 1935, on Amelia Earhart personal letterhead, referencing the autographed photo of Amelia Earhart to a fan. - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Rare Signed Princess Diana Christmas Card Featuring Her Wedding Photo, for Sale by Circa Savannah, LLC
The official 1981 Christmas card issued by the newlyweds Charles and Diana featuring their wedding photo, signed and inscribed on the inside cover by the Princess of Wales in black pen, "Mr. Munro, Yours most sincerely, Diana." - April 04, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Fans to Take Over New Web Puppet Comedy
Social media agency Qube Media is rolling out a wide-ranging online pr and user-generated content campaign for new web-based comedy show backed by Sony BMG. The daily show, called Apollo's Pad, is produced by Galleon Holdings plc and is set in a run-down New York nightclub run by puppets. Deviant... - April 04, 2008 - Qube Media
World of Words Celebrate National Poetry Month
The World of Words by Elias Tobias poetry web blog celebrates National Poetry Month with a contest. - April 04, 2008 - Elias Tobias
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces April 4th, 2008 Show Lineup
World Talk Radio broadcasted on the Modavox network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show. - April 04, 2008 - Sound Authors
Universe of Luxury Podcast Launches with an Outlandish Collection of Ridiculously Expensive Items
Free Universe of Luxury Podcast Covering Wildly Opulent Items Now Available for Immediate Download. - April 04, 2008 - Universe of Luxury
The B-Dub at Night Program Expands, Moves to 3 P.M. Eastern
After a successful run in the 10 p.m. time slot, The B-Dub at Night Program has moved into afternoon prime time. The show, which streams live at both www.talkradiox.com and alldigitalradio.com, will now air live for two hours Monday through Friday beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern. The B-Dub at Night... - April 04, 2008 - The B-Dub at Night Program
The Secret Room Celebrity Gift Suite is Looking for Products for the MTV Movie Awards Gift Suite in May
The Secret Room celebrity gifting suite is currently looking for new trendy products and travel resorts to participate in the upcoming Secret Room MTV Movie Awards Celebrity Gift Suite on May 30-31 2008 in Los Angeles. - April 04, 2008 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite
CopMagnet.com Cannonball Run Live Webcast
Live Webcast of the 2008 Cannonball One Lap Of America. Cannonball Run was a great movie, but Burt Reynolds will not be competing in the real thing. Today, the Cannonball Run is known as Cannonball One Lap of America, and CopMagnet.com will Webcast the 2008 Cannonball Run Live. - April 03, 2008 - CopMagnet.com
Freefroot, a Modern Giveaway Website Where Carefully Curated Giveaways Create Awareness of Well Designed, Sustainable and Progressive Alternatives in the Marketplace
The newly minted giveaway site is dedicated to showcasing brands that promote themselves by giving away their products for free. - April 03, 2008 - Freefroot
MJSA Eager to Help Jewelry Designers Succeed in the Business of Bling
Designers and artisans can now gain entry to MJSA’s EXPO NY and take advantage of the jewelry manufacturing industry’s annual trade show--April 13-15, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, NYC. - April 03, 2008 - Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America
New e-Book Makes Condom the Butt of Jokes
Is safe sex a laughing matter? The Condom, a new e-book by Marin Darmonkow, suggests so. The Condom features over 50 pages of color cartoons that are just good, clean fun. - April 03, 2008 - taboook publishing
Edwin Freeman Starring as Mister Cee in "Notorious"
Edwin Freeman, announces that Fox Searchlight has just hired him for the role of Mister Cee in the upcoming biopic 'Notorious.' - April 03, 2008 - Clout PR Firm
April 19 Designated as Boomer Diva Nation Day
Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Richey has designated April 19 as Boomer Diva Nation Day. This is in conjunction with the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break which will be held there April 18-20. An official Proclamation will be issued, during the Girlfriends luncheon, declaring the day as... - April 03, 2008 - Beverly Mahone
San Francisco Poet + Composer to Hit Atlanta
World rhythm ensemble Copus to perform at historic Sweet Auburn Springfest in Atlanta where the annual festival draw is 350,000 to 500,000. - April 03, 2008 - Copus Multimedia LLC
Limofur.com Launched
Website limofur.com officially launched after a successful beta test. - April 03, 2008 - Limofur Inc
Northfield Labor Day Weekend Celebration Announces 2008 Theme and Button Design Contest: American Heroes
The 2008 theme will apply to the annual Button Design, the Parade, and the weekend's events, entertainment and midway. All participants are encouraged to express the theme in their displays and presentations, and especially parade floats. A Button Design Contest open to anyone under age 18 is underway, and application forms are available at www.northfieldlaborday.org. Booth and Parade applications are available there as well. - April 02, 2008 - Northfield Labor Day Weekend
Event Mixes Wine, Chocolate, Music in the West Loop
220 Communications in association with Aroma Chef and Wine Styles hosts its second After Hours Wine and Chocolate Tasting. Friday April 11th starting at 8PM at Big City Swing 1012 West Randolph in Chicago. Tickets are $15 each. The event will feature selections from the Wine Styles Chicago South... - April 02, 2008 - 220 Communications
ShowClix Introduces New Mobile Ticketing Service in Latest Version of Its Online Ticketing Solution
Mobile tickets are delivered to buyers' cell phones as SMS text messages, rather than barcode images, making the service compatible with over 99% of mobile devices. - April 02, 2008 - ShowClix
Rare "Gone with the Wind" Letters to be Sold
An important collection of Gone With the Wind letters and memorabilia are now being displayed at Circa Savannah an will be sold to interested parties. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Original Johnny Mercer Music Contracts for Sale at Circa Savannah
An important collection of one of America's favorite lyricist, vocalist, and composer who contributed to many Broadway musical productions and Hollywood films is available for purchase as Circa Savannah. - April 01, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Shaking the Very Rafters of Existence, Self-Published Fantasy Novel "The Soulstealer War" Receives Critical Acclaim
"Indeed, it is the mark of good genre fiction that it is able to transcend it's foundations and shake the very rafters of existence. Douglas Adams did it with his Hitchhiker's Guide series, Tolkein did it with his Middle Earth, and now W. L. Hoffman has done it with the beginning of The Soulstealer War series.” - Front Street Reviews - April 01, 2008 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
MMA Battles Spill Over to Music Arena on indieSolo.com
IndieSolo.com, a filter for the independent music industry, launches MMA Music - a niche music section dedicated to Mixed Martial Arts and Music. - April 01, 2008 - EyeShout Media Inc.
Color Tango Musicality Seminar
A Seminar for Tango Dancers and Tango Music Lovers. An informative and inspiring Seminar on the history and evolution of Tango music by one of the most extraordinary Tango Orchestras in the world... The Color Tango Orchestra. - April 01, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions
Voices.com Launches the Spring ’08 Release with New Features, Benefits and Pricing
The leading voice over marketplace has come full circle with fulfilled promises for their Spring ’08 Release. - April 01, 2008 - Voices.com
"Two Guys From Barnum, Iowa And How They Helped Save Basketball"
New Book Tells Fascinating History of the Invention of the Slam Dunk Saving Break Away Basketball Goal; Invention Eliminated Cost of Replacing Broken Glass Backboards and Bent Rims; Allowed Game Play to Continue After Slam Dunks That Would Otherwise Have Broken Equipment and Caused an Interruption in Play. - April 01, 2008 - Francois Press
Robby Wagner: Record 10 Hour Stand-Up Comedy Performance for a Cause
Comedian, Robby Wagner, performs a record 10 hour and 7 minute stand-up routine on March 9th, 2008. - April 01, 2008 - Robert Wagner Marketing and Entertainment
"Women’s World" National Magazine Chicago, Illinois – on Monday, March 31, 2008, Laura Dion-Jones Casey Will be One of Three Women Featured in "Women’s World" Magazine
The feature tells the vital role daily walking played in Laura’s tremendous 130-pound weight loss success story. By making walking her daily form of cardio, Laura lost 130 pounds in 2 1/2 years the old-fashioned way – on her own – and she is now into her fourth year of maintenance. - March 31, 2008 - Laura Dion-Jones, Ltd.
Royce Gracie, Jim Hughes, Lou Rodriguez to Conduct First Ever Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar in Puerto Rico April 19
MA MMA & CT MMA Professor, Royce Gracie, will be teaching a historic seminar in San Juan Puerto Rico. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jim Hughes and long time student Lou Rodriguez will assist Royce in this first Royce Gracie visit to Puerto Rico. The seminar will be held at the University of... - March 30, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Royce Gracie Appearing at College MMA Challenge in Westerly RI
Royce Gracie, the legendary MMA fighter and most recognized personality of the first family Mixed Martial Arts will appear at Live the Legend & College MMA Challenge at Paddy's Beach in Westerly RI - March 30, 2008 - College MMA Challenge
Animal Lovers Finally Have Their Own Online Dating Site
Starting April 1, 2008, www.therightbreed.com will be actively on the air. Geared towards single pet owners and animal lovers, the online dating website offers instant messaging with webcam, a graphic intense unique chat room, emails, flirts, searches by region, age, animals and breeds, blogs, forums and an online magazine on pets and dating. Sign up now... it's free and The Right Breed is also offering the potential to win one year's worth of pet food. A site like this is long overdue. - March 30, 2008 - The Right Breed
The Shocking Truth About the Hypnosis Bandit from Hollywood Hypnotist Kevin Stone
Press release about the hypnotist bandit and the truth about hypnosis. - March 30, 2008 - Hollywood Hypnotist
Yates Communications to Launch America's First True Green Radio Station; “Eco-Friendly” News and Talk Programming to Include Veteran Texas Radio Talent Kevin McCarthy
Yates Communications received approval this week from the Federal Communications Commission to purchase radio station KAND-AM, Corsicana, Texas, and announced that they will use the platform to create the nation’s first true “green” radio station. The owner will operate the radio... - March 29, 2008 - Yates Communications, LLC
Connecticut MMA & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Jim Hughes Promoted to Black Belt by Legendary Father of mma, Royce Gracie
Legendary fighter, Royce Gracie, promotes long time ct mma & jiujitsu student Jim Hughes to Black Belt in his family martial art, Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jim Hughes heads Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense & MMA training locations in Hartford Glastonbury, Southington, East Windsor, Enfield, Danbury, New Haven, Stratford, Norwich, UCONN/STORRS, Agawam MA, Boston MA, and Puerto Rico assisted by his top students and training partners. - March 29, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Author Publishes First Band Nerds Poetry Book
DJ Corchin opens the door to the wonderful world of “Band Nerds” with international availability of Band Nerds Poetry From The 13th Chair Trombone Player. - March 28, 2008 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC
Travel Guide Galapagos / All About the Galapagos Archipelago and Its Unique, Various Animal Wildlife and Nature
The Galapagos Islands are one of the last animal and nature sanctuaries and have not lost any of their attraction for nature and animal lovers, photographers and film makers, behavioural scientists and vulcanologists, seafarers and adventurers since their discovery in 1535. This new travel guide provides information on the main islands and the animal kingdom on the Galapagos archipelago. An array of fascinating impressions introduce the reader to the intriguing world of the Galapagos Islands. - March 28, 2008 - Turtle-Media Home Entertainment
Vodka Enters the Wine Space ZYR Russian Vodka - Only Spirit - at Prestigious Florida Wine Festival
Gold Medal Winner ZYR Russian Vodka featured for the first time in the 22 year history of the annual Sandestin Wine Festival in NorthWestern Florida. - March 28, 2008 - ZYR Russian Vodka
RootsTelevision.com Wins Four Telly Awards in Its First Year
RootsTelevision.com, an online channel dedicated to all aspects of genealogy and family history, has been recognized in the 29th Annual Telly Awards for four of its original productions. Selected from more than 14,000 shows were "DNA Stories: A Tale of Two Fathers" (documentary),... - March 28, 2008 - RootsTelevision.com
New Khmer Music Social Network Woos Members with iPods and Other Gifts
The Camnob Khmer Music Site (www.Camnob.com), a new Cambodian music and social media site, is welcoming new members by offering the chance to win popular gifts through a unique points system. Members earn points by signing up and participating in the social network, and points can be used to earn gifts such as iPods. - March 28, 2008 - Camnob
New Podcast Explains the Basics of Character Voice Acting
Anthony Reece gives an enlightening tutorial on how to find the inspiration for character voices and how to develop character voices on the Voice Over Experts podcast at Voices.com. - March 28, 2008 - Voices.com
Perspective Magazine to Launch New Consumer Version for Owners of Timeshare, Points, Fractional and Private Residence Club Vacation Products
Plans are underway to launch an independent consumer magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership market by the company that already produces the most read independent B2B publication for the same market. - March 27, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Medioh Inc. Launches medioh.tv
Medioh Inc. launches medioh.tv – the comprehensive guide to web video. - March 27, 2008 - medioh!
Sound Authors Radio Show Announces March 28st, 2008 Show Lineup
World Talk Radio broadcasted on the Modavox network features Sound Authors, a live interview talk radio show. - March 27, 2008 - Sound Authors
646 Entertainment Group Announces Official Launch April 1st, 2008
Aspiring artists, and music veterans can now add 646 Entertainment Group to their list of need to know individuals in the music industry. This new company, headed by longtime music veteran Corneilius, “Neil” Harp, brings to the Charlotte area a one stop location for recording, mixing,... - March 27, 2008 - 646 Entertainment Group
Food for Faith Launches 1st Christian Dramatic TV Series on the Internet
Fine Church Girls is a new internet TV series launched on Easter Sunday. It blurs the lines between reality and fiction, and takes place in a real church with a real clergy family involved in the story lines, which are all entirely scripted. Join Teal, Spencer, Victoria, Blanca and the rest of the cast of Fine Church Girls as they help us to laugh, cry, pray and hope while convincing us through their adventures and misadventures that faith is worth it. - March 27, 2008 - Food for Faith Productions
"Eye on Entertainment" Cable Television Show Interviews International Soccer Superstar Thomas Dooley
Thomas Dooley is the Founder and CEO of the American Soccer-Tennis Organization and the OC Kings. - March 26, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
The Sean Maxwell Project Presents a Diversity of Talents Fashion Show Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Special Performances by Diana DeGarmo of American Idol.
Executive Producer Sean Maxwell is producing a Fashion Show in Atlanta, Georgia to bring together a diversity of talents to support a worthy cause. Portions of Ticket Sale Proceed Profits will be going to help in the fight against Breast Cancer. The non-profit charity organization to receive the proceeds will be the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Diana DeGarmo of American Idol is one of many talents performing to support this worthy cause. - March 26, 2008 - The Sean Maxwell Project
Triangle Community Works Welcomes 'First Gay Latin Star' to Raleigh
Comedy Central’s Jade Esteban Estrada will perform his award-winning solo ‘ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1’ April 5. - March 26, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
iBachata.com is Ready to Launch on April 2008
Rodchata, LLC will be launching its new, all-purpose, ultimate international bachata website. No other website provides such features for those that love bachata. From bachata lovers to bachata experts, this is their all-around, bachata website. - March 26, 2008 - Rodchata, LLC