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Award-Winning Mexican Musical Theater & TV Actress Bianca Marroquin to Release Her First-Ever Solo Album
Collection of 10 Spanish-language & English songs to be released in first-quarter 2014, via Young Pals Records International. - November 09, 2013 - Young Pals Music
Sottosopra Cinema LLC Announces Documentary Film on the Student Loan Debt Crisis
Award-winning film team launches crowdfunding campaign to raise $15,000 and fund Deferred. - November 09, 2013 - Sottosopra Cinema LLC
The C.R. Ecker Band Releases Trio of Modern Country Love Songs with "Touch of Lush"
Straight from the 2013 "Song of the Year" Award for its sassy, brassy hit, "Whisper Sweet Nothins" at Starliner's Europe, The C.R. Ecker Band of Los Angeles takes part in Country Music Association Week with the release of "No Turnin' Back," the last of three Fall 2013 love songs performed by male lead Michael Stanton, part of a three-pack described by critics as "a nod to traditional country with a touch of lush in the mix." - November 08, 2013 - Charles R. Ecker
U.S. Recession Leads to Rental Boom! New Micro Documentary: Renter Nation Just Released by FutureMoneyTrends.com
Renter Nation: How America's Depression is becoming a Rental Boom. - November 08, 2013 - Future Money Trends LLC
Election Themed Documentary Shows State of "Electoral Dysfunction"
Documentary film starring NPR’s Mo Rocca shows how voting works – or doesn’t – in America. - November 08, 2013 - Passion River Films
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell to Declare November 22 "William Shatner Day" in Austin
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell will declare Nov. 22 "William Shatner Day" at a ceremony on the first day of Wizard World Austion Comic Con at the Austin Convention Center. TV's Captain Kirk, T.J. Hooker and “Priceline Negotiator” will also accept "Honorary Austin Citizenship." - November 07, 2013 - Fan Expo HQ
WFA 2nd Annual 48-Hour Film Challenge - Over $7K in Prizes
What can You do in just 48 hours? Winter Film Awards challenges the local community to create a short film from start to finish in just a single weekend in an exciting and fast-paced environment with crazy rules that make for an awesome and sleep-deprived team experience. Challenge is Free / Pre-Registration required. Challenge runs 8pm Dec 6 – 8pm Dec 8, Screening Dec 14. $7k+ in Prizes to the winners. For rules, prizes, FAQ, sponsors and more info visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com - November 06, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Award-Winning Short Film at the Indie Fest
Frank V.V. Boss Jr of Untamed Imagination Productions, has won a prestigious Award of Merit (Notable artistic and technical productions) from The Indie Fest. Produced by Untamed Imaginations Productions in association with Seacoast Multimedia in San Diego, CA. - November 05, 2013 - Untamed Imagination Productions
Return to Manderley: a Thoroughly Modern Gothic Romance in Fashion Affair Magazine by New York Commercial Fashion Photographer Steven Paul
New York Commercial Fashion Photographer Steven Paul, his photographs are bold, sensual and evocative – playing with dramatic lighting and cinematic narratives creating provocatively stunning images. Steven Paul captures deep emotion, dark desires and hidden secrets – infusing even the most seemingly banal scene with drama and passion. Paul melds avant garde fashion with thought-provoking imagery for a fresh take on fashion photography. - November 04, 2013 - Steven Paul Photography
Wingspan Pictures Teams with Mary Vernieu and Betty Mae Casting on Dark Comedy Indie Film "Super Mike"
Wingspan Pictures’ President Rachel Diana and CEO K. Rocco Shields announced today that their heartwarming, feel good dark comedy “Super Mike” will be cast by the powerhouse team of venerable casting director Mary Vernieu and Lindsay Graham of Betty Mae Casting. Although Wingspan... - November 04, 2013 - WingSpan Pictures
Ingri Dahl Showcases New Google+ Account
Ingri Dahl is excited about its new Google+ account. It's helping them spread their love for fashion and film on a global scale. - November 02, 2013 - Ingri Dahl
Back to the Future Chronology Now Available Worldwide at Amazon and CreateSpace
Customers and resellers can purchase Hasslein Publishing's second Back to the Future reference guide at the popular electronic-commerce and print-on-demand Web sites, as well as at BTTF.com and reseller companies. - November 01, 2013 - Hasslein Books
Cranium Candy Entertainment's Feature Film "Nightrider" Starring Danilo Mancinelli is Now in Production
Production interviewing Directors, Producers and Other Crew Members to be a part of the film. - November 01, 2013 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
Space Command Stars, Writers, & FX Wizards Sweep Stan Lee's Comikaze 2013
Complete with a panel and multiple celebrity signings. - November 01, 2013 - Space Command Studios
Guerila Pink Partners with Midget Exotic Entertainer for "Small World Project" Documentary
Guerila Pink partners with Fantasy A.K.A. "Small World Project" to show the behind the scenes life of the international 4'2 stripper; available early 2014 on Netflix and OnDemand. - October 30, 2013 - Guerila Pink
Money Journal Names Wealthiest Movie Stars
Some of the wealthiest movie stars in Hollywood may surprise you. Money Journal researched the movie industry to determine the wealthiest stars, which it is releasing online. - October 30, 2013 - Money Journal
Kirk Bovill Tapped for James Brown Biopic, Get On Up
Kirk Bovill joins the stellar cast of Universal and Imagine’s James Brown biopic “Get On Up.” Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Chadwick Boseman are set to star in the film. The movie is being directed by Tate Taylor (“The Help”) from a script by Jez and John-Henry... - October 30, 2013 - Kirk Bovill
"Room to Breathe," a Documentary About Mindfulness in Schools, to Broadcast on PBS World Channel
"Room to Breathe," a documentary film exploring the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom, will broadcast nationally on PBS World Channel starting October 30, 2013 at 7 PM ET, with rebroadcasts through November 6, 2013. A growing body of research is showing that social and emotional... - October 28, 2013 - Room to Breathe
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation and MyLifeline.org Join Forces to Spread Awareness for Pediatric Cancer
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is pleased to announce its association with MyLifeline.org (MyLifeline), in a campaign designed to raise awareness of pediatric cancers via World Wide’s national release of the award-winning feature film, Ways To Live Forever... - October 28, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of The Real Rembrandt Available November 19, 2013
The Real Rembrandt Available on DVD November 19 - October 27, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kino Lorber Acquires Distribution Rights to Award-Winning Feature Film APPLAUSE from World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation has entered into a license agreement with Kino Lorber, Inc. for the feature film APPLAUSE from Koncern Film of Denmark. The agreement allows Kino Lorber the right to distribute the critically-acclaimed film for home video, rental and sell through, pay TV,... - October 25, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
For Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Documentary "No Way Out But One" Portrays Family Court Nightmare
Documentary film called “advocacy journalism at its very best” by Huffington Post to promote domestic abuse awareness. - October 24, 2013 - Passion River Films
Wake Forest, NC Based TV Producer’s Film Screens at Disney
The Emmy® nominated program, The Wereth Eleven, written and directed by Robert Child of Wake Forest screens at Walt Disney Studios in Los Angeles on November 2nd. - October 24, 2013 - Rob Child & Associates, LLC
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation and University of Colorado Cancer Center Collaborate to Spread Awareness for Pediatric Cancer
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is pleased to announce its association with the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU Cancer Center), in a campaign designed to raise awareness of pediatric cancers via World Wide’s national release of the award-winning feature film, Ways... - October 23, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
"Given Our Chance," Inspiring Documentary from Alex King and Izidor Ruckel: Announcing It's Release
Director Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing along with partner Producer Izidor Ruckel of Ruckel International/Abandoned For Life are proud to announce the completion and release of their documentary "Given Our Chance." - October 19, 2013 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
MysticArt Pictures Launches Nationwide Casting Search for a New Landmark Documentary Series About Life in America as Experienced by High School Seniors
MysticArt Pictures is searching the nation for high school seniors to take part in Senior Year, a groundbreaking new documentary series produced by Jigsaw Productions about life in America as experienced by its 17-18-year-olds. Fifteen teenagers will be filming themselves and the world around them,... - October 19, 2013 - MysticArt Pictures
Award-Winning KS Styling Team Takes Glam Squad to the Silver Screen
Powerhouse celebrity styling squad KS Styling Team take their image-making skills to the big screen in three upcoming film productions set for release in early 2014. - October 18, 2013 - KS Styling Team
Helen Darras, Licensor/Producer for Dark Horse Comics Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" Making Guest Appearance at 2013 MCM London England Comic Con, Oct. 25-27
Licensor/Producer/Actress Helen Darras to appear as a Special Guest at the 2013 MCM London England Comic Con to promote a Dark Horse Comics Science Fiction Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" that she produced, on October 25-27 at the Excel - London - Royal Victoria Dock - Convention Center. - October 17, 2013 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
The Grauer School to Host Screening of "Girl Rising"
The Grauer School's Great Conversations Series proudly presents a screening of the documentary "Girl Rising," preceded by a market of handcrafted goods and authentic East African cuisine. The event begins at 5:00pm on Friday, November 8th. $5 suggested donation; all proceeds go towards girls' charities. - October 17, 2013 - The Grauer School
CASTINGHUB Member Signs with Entourage Model and Talent Agency
CASTINGHUB member, Balkisu Habib, has signed with Austin's Entourage Model and Talent Agency. - October 16, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Peregrine Films presents "A Cool Dark Place," a 1930's period piece which Premiers at the LA Femme Film Festival October 17th, 2013 in Los Angeles
A moody 1930's short film "A Cool Dark Place," in the vein of Classic Hollywood Cinema makes its debut at LA Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles at Regal 14 Live 1000 W. Olympic. This is Peregrine Films first production and is directed by Tiffany Frances and written by Stephanie Domini Ehlert. - October 14, 2013 - Peregrine Films
New England Super Megafest Celebrity and Pop Culture Collectables Show
New England's Largest Multimedia Fanfest; Incredible Celebrity Guest Signings and Q & A Sessions; Huge Comic & Collectibles Dealer Room Spend the day with all your favorite celebrities from Comics, TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll. The Super Megafest also features an incredible dealer room with one of the largest selections of DVDs, posters, autographs, comics, toys, videos, non-sports cards and memorabilia from TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll that you will ever find on the East Coast. - October 12, 2013 - Super Megafest
Inspiring Documentary Travis: A Soldier's Story is Coming to Hawthorne, NY for One Night Only
Travis: A Soldier’s Story has announced that the film will premiere in Hawthorne, New York for a special engagement of one screening. Hawthorne will get to experience this heartwarming story of SSG Travis Mills as he fights courageously to overcome the adversities of being a quadruple amputee after being wounded in action while serving in Afghanistan. Tickets are only available for purchase online. - October 12, 2013 - Fotolanthropy
Is the Audience Revolting? New Report Suggests Modern Media Producers Don’t Know.
Transmedia consultancy company Bellyfeel Limited, has published a new report titled, “The Audience is Revolting,” and it is freely available. - October 12, 2013 - Bellyfeel
REBIRTH: New Orleans, a New Film About the Greatest Experiment in the History of American Public Education, is Coming to Netflix
REBIRTH: New Orleans, a film by non-profit production company Learning Matters, premieres on Netflix on Tuesday, October 22nd. This one-hour documentary, featuring the music of New Orleans' own Wynton Marsalis, tells the story of the unprecedented transformation of the city’s public schools... - October 11, 2013 - Learning Matters
Awaken Your Inner Muse at the October Editors' Lounge
The Ancient Greeks believed that the immortal Muses inspired creativity. This panel of creative editors will bypass the usual technical discussion and instead dig deep to find out how they foster an environment that allows for creative inspiration. - October 10, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
WORLDbytes Volunteers Take Part in 5K Fun-Run to Put Freedom to Film in London on the Map
WORLDbytes, the online citizen TV station has long been a champion of the Freedom to Film and on Saturday the 12th of October its volunteers will be participating in a sponsored Fun-Run in Victoria Park in East London to draw attention to the fight for this essential freedom. WORLDbytes’... - October 09, 2013 - WorldWrite
British Science Fiction Writer Michael Bond Launches Hell World Film/Graphic Novel Series on Kickstarter to Expand on Norfilms Activity
British science fiction writer and technology innovator Michael Bond has launched a kickstarter appeal to raise the first stage funds for a new science fiction film/graphic novel series entitled Hell World. - October 09, 2013 - Norfilms
Church of Scientology Hosts Film Screening for World War II Inspired Documentary
The Church of Scientology will host the film screening for a documentary inspired by World War II. - October 07, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Making a Mark in the Entertainment Industry as San Antonio’s Next Big Star
CASTINGHUB member, Desiree Coffey, stars in the short film "Eviction". - October 05, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Punch TV CEO, Joseph Collins Opens Doors to Elixir New Punch TV Studios to Hollywood
Located in the heart of the entertainment industry, CEO of Punch TV Network, Joseph Collins, opens the doors to its new, exciting, hi-tech, state of the art Studio, Punch TV Studios! The new home of Punch TV Network! - October 05, 2013 - Punch TV Studios
Imagine Science Films Artist Mara G. Haseltine's Live Performance of "La Bohème: A Portrait of Today’s Oceans in Peril" with Advanced Screening of "Invisible Oceans"
Internationally renown environmental Artist Mara G. Haseltine invites the public to a groundbreaking live performance of "La Bohème: A Portrait of Today’s Oceans in Peril" and advance screening of "Invisible Oceans" with artist and director Emily Driscoll. Taking... - October 04, 2013 - Mara G. Haseltine
2013 Malibu Film Festival Announces Films in Competition
Malibu Film Foundation announced today the films selected for competition at the 2013 Malibu International Film Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at the historic Malibu Lumber Yard in Malibu, California. - October 04, 2013 - Malibu Film Foundation
Actor Rudy Ramos Turns to Public for Support of "Geronimo" Project
Five days remain for actor's Kickstarter campaign to fully fund one-man show, "Geronimo, Life on the Reservation." - October 03, 2013 - Rudy Ramos
“Hello Herman” DVD and Blu-Ray Release to Commemorate National Bullying Prevention Month
Norman Reedus starring drama explores contemporary social issues - October 03, 2013 - Passion River Films
3Brane Entertainment Restructures for 2014 Growth
Vancouver production company prepares for multiple feature film and TV releases in 2014. - October 02, 2013 - 3branes
Pablo Neruda: the Life of Chile’s Greatest Poet
Pablo Neruda: The Life of Chile’s Greatest Poet Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Pablo Neruda: The Life of Chile’s Greatest Poet, available October 29, 2013. Pablo Neruda (1904-73), who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971, led an... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
David Malouf: an Imaginary Life
David Malouf: An Imaginary Life Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of David Malouf: An Imaginary Life available October 29, 2013. Winner of the world’s richest literary prize for his novel Remembering Babylon, David Malouf is a complex and poetic... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Dinosaurs: The History of Dinosaurs in Hollywood
Dinosaurs: The History of Dinosaurs in Hollywood Available on DVD October 29th - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Victorian Nude: Empire of the Nude
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of The Victorian Nude: Empire of the Nude available October 29, 2013. The era of Queen Victoria, who sat on the British throne 1837-1901, is always held to have been one of extreme prudishness and propriety. Yet it was the artists of the time who... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd