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Internationally Acclaimed Classical Crossover Artist Mario Frangoulis Brings "Beautiful Things" to the US and Canada This Spring
Mario Frangoulis, the operatically trained powerhouse tenor and leading recording artist of Greece, brings his highly anticipated 2013 North American concert series, “Beautiful Things,” to audiences this spring. - April 05, 2013 - Mario Frangoulis
Eye Candy, Inc. Increases Their Video Editing and Color Correction Capacity with New Tools for Nucoda Film Master
Eye Candy, Inc. now has Digital Vision's 2013 rev2 grading and mastering suite, including ACES (ST 2065-1-2012). - April 04, 2013 - Eye Candy, Inc.
Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Opening Raises $1.2 Million
Gene Simmons Makes Surprise Guest Appearance During Celebrity-Packed Events. - April 03, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Second-Screen TV Standard Revealed & Shared Using Crowdfunding
"Prototype now available, the Second-Screen Standard is revealed. We are in a good position regarding patent claims, they are very broad in terms of TV object selection in conjunction with a Second-Screen, synced tablet TV ad claim is fantastic," said Joe Lorkovic, PixFlx CEO. - April 03, 2013 - PixFlx Inc.
"There Are No Goodbyes" Feature Film World Premiere at Athens International Film and Video Festival
Lyons Den Productions LLC, in cooperation with the 40th annual Athens International Film + Video Festival, and the Athena Cinema are proud to announce the World Premiere of feature film “There Are No Goodbyes” on Sunday April 14th at 5:15pm. The screening will be held at the Athena... - April 01, 2013 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Accomplished Sci-Fi Film and TV Actor Interviews with Movie Review Podcast
Film and television actor Christopher Kirby of the international blockbuster film Iron Sky (2012) spent time chatting with the hosts of The Sci-Fi Super Friends Podcast via a Skype internet call while on location in Queensland, Australia where he is currently working on a new project. Millions of... - March 31, 2013 - The Sci-Fi Super Friends Podcast
Wood Sheds Nashville Offers a Free Wood Chair on Select Sheds, Cabins and Barns
For a limited time, Wood Sheds Nashville offers a free handcrafted, oak chair with the rental of a select shed, cabin or barn. Their heavy-duty, outdoor chairs are crafted with care, and are made of solid oak boards over one inch thick. Each chair is a unique art piece. - March 31, 2013 - Wood Sheds Nashville
Local Woodlands Production Company Approved by Kickstarter.com to Public Fund Film Project Named Music, Magic, Energy and God
Funding for this enormous film project is a coming from a grass roots effort hosted by Kickstarter.com at http://www.mmegthemovie.com or http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1339012743/music-magic-energy-and-god. - March 30, 2013 - Golden Westwinds Television and Filmworks
Bay Area Production Company Premiers a New Singing Cartoon Cat
Those looking for a cartoon based in the Bay Area finally have something to celebrate. The Walnut Creek-based company, Little Thunder Productions, has premiered a new family friendly web cartoon known simply as LT. This cartoon, the brainchild of local musician Jim Krochka, features a singing... - March 28, 2013 - Little Thunder Productions
Premier of a Movie Based on Immigration Law and Domestic Violence - Written by an Immigration Attorney.
Shattered Freedom (The Immigration Lawyer) By Shah Peerally Productions. Shah Peerally Productions proudly presents "Shattered Freedom," the latest episode in the story of "An American Dream," from the series, "The Immigration Lawyer." Inspired by the hardships and... - March 28, 2013 - Shah Peerally Law Group PC
IQ Audio Introduces the M300 Power Amplifier
IQ Audio introduces the M300 mono block power amplifier. Own an Original. The IQ M300 monoblock amplifier - a 300-watt tour de force - establishes a new benchmark for Class D amplifiers. The IQ M300 is proudly handcrafted in the USA for the discerning listener, music and movies, who wants the ultimate in sonic purity with explosive dynamics, startling impact, slam, and control. All with great depth and three-dimensionality. Small, Beautiful, and Powerful. - March 26, 2013 - IQ Audio Corporation,
Sorry California! Another Production Company Epic Entertainment Ltd. Heads to the Sunshine State
Production company find other states, more favorable than Californa for filming. - March 26, 2013 - EPIC Entertainment LTD.
"Romancing the West" Tour Kicks Off Historical Concerts at Main Street Theaters in April
Woodstock Legend, “Melanie,” (Brand New Key), to headline “Romancing the West Legacy Tour” in April, in her first West Coast Tour in Years. Melanie Safka headlines, “Romancing the West,” an epic documentary style concert taking theater patrons on a time traveling journey through 240 years of the American West. - March 25, 2013 - Romancing the West
Maverick Entertainment Secures a 6-Pack of Films as the Sun Sets on SXSW
Maverick Entertainment continues its support of independent films by acquiring North American rights to six new movies. Films will begin releasing in third quarter 2013. - March 24, 2013 - Maverick Entertainment Group, Inc.
Grand Entertainment Group to Release Michael Rymer’s Award Winning Film “Face To Face” Written by Australia’s Most Acclaimed Playwright, David Williamson
Now Available on DVD, the Australian feature film “Face to Face” features a stellar ensemble cast with some of Australia’s leading actors, and directed by Michael Rymer (Queen of the Damned, Battlestar Galactica). - March 23, 2013 - Grand Entertainment Group
Visionary Cinema Presents Original King Kong for Special Tribute Event - Movie Played at Same Venue in 1933
Witness the film plus many extras for its 80th anniversary in the beautiful Pomona Fox Theater, built in 1931 and host to screenings of Kong in May 1933 just after its March premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood. - March 23, 2013 - Visionary Cinema
Two Sexy Movie Spoofs Arrive on DVD in May from Retromedia and BayView Entertainment
BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment adds two new erotic spoofs, “DJane-Go Untamed!” and “Harlots of the Caribbean,” in May 2013. - March 20, 2013 - BayView Entertainment
Jack Of All Trades Releases Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Iron Man 3 T-Shirts
Jack Of All Trades Clothing, a Canadian-based brand, manufacturing licensed apparel, announced today that it has received approval to manufacture a line of limited edition Iron Man 3 t-shirts. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Iron Man and the recent release of the newest "Iron Man... - March 20, 2013 - Jack Of All Trades Clothing
Joy Keys Chats with Actress Angela Bassett About Olympus Has Fallen Film
Special Edition of "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys" podcast featuring Award winning Actress Angela Bassett chatting about her new film Olympus Has Fallen opening March 22nd. - March 19, 2013 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
A New Documentary Project Explores How Society Addresses Mental Illness in Teens
Announcement of an upcoming documentary film exploring society's reaction to adolescent mental illness from two Lehigh Valley filmmakers. - March 19, 2013 - Out of Sight Documentary
Wizard of Oz Ballet
It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Sound Skript Entertainment Will be Premiering Their New Stylish Film Noir Short, "Lady .38," March 26th at Curious Comedy Theatre in Portland, Oregon
Sound Skript Entertainment, out of Portland,Oregon,along with several other local film makers, will be having a showing of their latest films on March 26, 2013. Sound Skript will be premiering their latest endeavor, "Lady .38," a gritty and stylish short film noir. It will be held at Curious Comedy Theatre (5225 NE MLK Av, Portland,OR) at 7:30pm. - March 18, 2013 - Sound Skript Entertainment
MC2MM’s Miami Modeling Talent Hannah May Lands Huge Role in Sci-Fi Flick "Witch Hollow"
Miami modeling agency M2CMM has just announced that top Irish model, Hannah May just landed a lead role in the sci-fi movie, “Witch Hollow.” The show will be aired on the SyFy channel in the United States, which has been a massive success, and continues to rise in... - March 17, 2013 - MC2 Model Management
BayView Entertainment Announces the May 2013 DVD Release of the Feature Film Comedy “Penny Pinchers”
BayView Entertainment announces the May 21, 2013 DVD release of the Korean-language feature film comedy “Penny Pinchers” from Five Points Pictures. - March 16, 2013 - BayView Entertainment
Sensory-Friendly Showing of Oz the Great and Powerful at Taft Fox Theatre
Taft Fox Theatre is having a sensory-friendly showing of the movie Oz the Great and Powerful on Saturday, March 16 at 3:00pm. With the lights up and the sound turned down, this showing is to help individuals with Autism, ADHD, and other sensory disorders, and their families enjoy a movie in an... - March 15, 2013 - Fox Theatre Taft
Product Of My Environment Short Film Release
Product Of My Environment is now a short film. It started as a book, then an award winner, and a song. Short film premiere of Product Of My Environment will be March 16, 2013, at the Black Spectrum Theatre, Jamaica, NY from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can get further information at http://www.productofmyenvironment.net. - March 15, 2013 - Product Of My environment
Visual Arts Entertainment Takes on a New Role
Production company Visual Arts Entertainment, best known for the number one box office hit, "Gridiron Gang" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson launches management arm to the Los Angeles based shingle adding Christos Vasilopoulos, costar of Cinemax’s new Alan Ball series, “Banshee” to their roster. - March 14, 2013 - Visual Arts Entertainment
K'icked! the Stories Behind Crowd Funding
Crowd funding has become very popular in recent years, and for good reason! It is a way for people to execute their creative endeavors. 'K'icked' is setting out to get an inside view of the popular crowd funding site, Kickstarter, and the projects it has made possible. - March 14, 2013 - K'icked
New Webzine for Independent Christian Filmmakers
Introducing Faith Flix, a new webzine geared for low budget, independent Christian filmmakers. Behind the scenes look at the world of independent Christian filmmaking. - March 14, 2013 - MainStreet Productions
The Aqua League's "Fiction" Becomes Reality in Fast 6
Doug Simpson & Slim of The Aqua League bring Euphon's "Fiction" to Fast & Furious series. - March 14, 2013 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Noted Steampunk Thriller "PROGRESS" Announces New Fundraising Campaign
The official teaser video for the 10-episode webseries PROGRESS was released in November 2012 and has been garnering much attention through blogs, magazines, podcasts, Twitter and Facebook. PROGRESS just launched an Indiegogo campaign to help raise funds for production on the whole series. In this... - March 13, 2013 - Progress the Webseries
360 Sound and Vision Launches New Website
360 Sound and Vision has a newly designed site. It has rich new images that showcase 360 Sound and Vision's fresh and original content. 360 Sound and Vision is an independent film company that produces the best in independent and underground cinema. You will find the best in indie action,... - March 13, 2013 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
The Second Annual Take Two Film Festival in New York City Set for April 5-7 Following Postponement Due to Sandy
Three-day festival will feature 56 independent films from 14 countries at the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village. - March 12, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival
Religion's Greatest Secret Exposed in Shadow of Light, a Challenging Memoir That Will Split the World of Religion Wide Open. Let the War Begin.
Shadow of Light, a passionate and controversial debut novel by David David Kernan, dispels the dogma of organized religion and unveils the truth about mankind's innate link to the divine. - March 11, 2013 - DDKBooks
FLM.TV Announces Its Latest Showcase of Indie Films During the SXSW Film Festival
Watch films from any device including PCs, laptops, tablets and smart phones. - March 11, 2013 - Bernard Group Communications
Bicycle Art Salon Will be Holding Their Monthly Meeting Mar. 15 7-10pm That Will Feature Filmmaker, Kristin Tieche, Who Will Screen the Spinster, a Psychological Thriller
The March meeting will feature Film Maker, Kristin Tieche, who will screen The Spinster, a psychological thriller that follows “Phoebe”, a cycle vixen in search of true love into the dark, shadowy depths of romance. It also celebrates the bicycle community, on and behind the camera. They'll show some exclusive clips from the film and have a Q & A with the director. For more information, please visit (pledge & share) her Kickstarter Campaign as well. - March 11, 2013 - Bicycle Art Salon
AlphaDogs Post Drops Sake-Bomb at South by Southwest
Combinations of Izotope RX plugins combined with the Cedar DNS One were used on the best takes to remove wind noise, saving the cost of needing to do ADR and allowing more time to focus on the creative aspects of the film - March 09, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Stephens Brings "Credence" to Film
Irish-American actor, model, writer and producer Richie Stephens announces the release of his latest short film. - March 08, 2013 - Richie Stephens
Congratulations to the Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival Winners
14 Outstanding Winners Honored in Awards Ceremony on March 2, 2013 in New York City. - March 08, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
WorldClips.TV Breaks the Stock Footage Business Model
"Our SD is still great stock footage, but we think it’s best future use is by cost-conscious independents who want to distribute their creations through video upload websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Blip and others. It’s also a great way for website designers to put some zip in their creations instead of using static still shots.” -Gary Isaacson, CEO-WorldClips.TV - March 06, 2013 - Isaacson Communications, Inc
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation and Scholastic Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancers Through the Film and Book, Ways to Live Forever
Film distribution company World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) is coordinating efforts with book publisher Scholastic (www.scholastic.com) to raise awareness for childhood cancers through the award-winning feature film, Ways to Live Forever (www.waystoliveforevermovie.com). Slated... - March 06, 2013 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Cybornetics is Available on VOD at Amazon Instant Video
360 Sound and Vision’s ”Cybornetics,” is available on VOD at Amazon Instant Video, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B95MEK4/ref=atv_feed_catalog?tag=imdb-amazonvideo-20 Cybornetics is fresh, new and a refreshing new story that rivals the assembly line remakes of your standard... - March 06, 2013 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd
AlphaDogs Post Beats the Train to the Finish for "The Trestle At Pope Lick Creek"
Visual effects, color correction, and audio were all completed at AlphaDogs Post in Burbank. - March 06, 2013 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Yorkshire Has the Scare Factor Award-Winning Video Production Company’s Short Film Showcased Internationally
Award-winning Leeds and London based video production company, The Production Zone, is celebrating after its short festive horror film ‘Silent Night’ is to be exhibited at a number of film festivals worldwide this summer, showcasing the best that British film-making talent has to offer. - March 03, 2013 - The Production Zone
Minneapolis College Students to Film in La Crescent, MN - “213” Is No Small Endeavor
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) students gearing up for weekend shoot at La Crescent Cabin. - March 02, 2013 - MCTC Student Cinema - 213
Homemade Horror Company Celebrates 10 Years in Business with "Werewolves, Cheerleaders & Chainsaws"
For the last ten years, husband and wife team Pat and Pippa Higgins have been running horror production company Jinx Media Ltd, creating award-winning and internationally distributed horror films on shoestring budgets. To celebrate the anniversary, they are releasing a filmed version of Pat's latest live show "Werewolves, Cheerleaders & Chainsaws," full of advice and anecdotes about filming, free of charge on http://jinx.co.uk - March 01, 2013 - Jinx Media Ltd
Malfunction Film Announces Production Partnerships
Malfunction Films has entered into agreements to provide pre-production and production services for two motion picture projects. - March 01, 2013 - Malfunction Films
"Buddy Bear in My First Day Adventures" is Currently in Production and Slated for a Summer Release with "My First Musical Adventure"
John P. Aguirre, Executive producer and creator of, "My First Day With Buddy Bear Adventures" has teamed up with Roland Canamar's Silver Dream Factory Inc to produce an undisclosed number of episodes of "Buddy Bear in My First Day Adventures." The overall deal will include the development of a feature film as well as multiple, half hour episodes of the original, independent children's show developed for the toddler to preschool set. The show is currently repped by Hugh Edwards at Aspect Film. - February 28, 2013 - My First Day Productions
New Addition to the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series Damascus: Paradise on Earth Available on DVD March 26
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Damascus: Paradise on Earth available on March 26, 2013. Once the legendary dynasty of the Omayyads had chosen Damascus as its capital in the 7th century, the Syrian city acquired a fabulous reputation. For almost 100 years Damascus was the cultural... - February 28, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
New Addition to the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series Persepolis: Stage of Kings Available on DVD March 26
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Persepolis: Stage of Kings available on March 26, 2013. It seems as if the people who built Persepolis – and this they did even before the ancient Romans created their world empire – appeared out of nowhere. Presumably it was a tribe of... - February 28, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd