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Avid & Tiffen DFX Demonstrate Time Saving Technologies at the Editors' Lounge
Avid & Tiffen demonstrated how their latest software saves both time and money for filmmakers and post-production professionals. - October 10, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
TEDxSanFrancisco, with the Generous Support of UCSF Global Health Sciences, Presents “7 Billion Well: Re-imagining Global Health”
TEDxSanFrancisco is proud to announce “7 Billion Well: Re-imagining Global Health” with the generous support of UCSF Global Health Sciences. The conference, which will take place on November 10, 2012, will explore crucial questions addressing the cutting-edge intersection of scientific research, medicine, technology and industry. In the spirit of celebrating traditions, the conference includes the healing and performing arts, including music, dance and media. - October 09, 2012 - TEDxSF
Texan to Visit 11,000th Starbucks and Donate to Charity
A Texas man named Winter will visit his 11,000th Starbucks store next week and donate $11,000 to charity. Winter has spent 15 years traveling across 34 countries on a mission to drink coffee from every company-owned Starbucks in the world. - October 09, 2012 - Starbucks Everywhere
Trilobyte Games Releases World’s First Award-Winning Interactive Movie, “Tender Loving Care,” for iOS
First blockbuster specifically for touch screen tablets released by legendary indie game studio, Trilobyte Games. - October 09, 2012 - Trilobyte Games, LLC
LINCOLN: the One Man Show Starring Gary Saderup an Unforgettable Portrayal of One of the Most Important Leaders in American History
LINCOLN: The One Man Show Starring Gary Saderup - An Unforgettable Portrayal of One of the Most Important Leaders in American History Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of LINCOLN: The One Man Show starring Gary Saderup available on November 27, 2012. Actor Gary Saderup becomes Abraham... - October 06, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
New York City’s Take Two Film Festival Emerges as a Major Venue for Undiscovered and Independent Filmmakers from Around the World
Three-day festival will bring 54 films from 14 countries to the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village November 2-4. - October 05, 2012 - Take Two Film Festival
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" 25-Year Reunion Set for Wizard World New Orleans as Main Cast Members Join Patrick Stewart, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2
Seven "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actors will reunite at New Orleans Comic Con, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, for the 25th anniversary of the series. Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner and Gates McFadden will attend. - October 05, 2012 - Fan Expo HQ
Bayreuth Festival Production of Harry Kupfer’s "Of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen" Conducted by Daniel Barenboim Re-Mastered Blu-ray Box Set Available October 30th
Bayreuth Festival Production of Harry Kupfer’s The Complete Cycle of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen Conducted by Daniel Barenboim Newly Re-mastered 4-disc Blu-ray Box Set available on October 30th Kultur is pleased to announce the Blu-ray release of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring... - October 04, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Adorable 6 Year Old Girl Gets Connected with a Major Agent Through Castinghub.com
Julia Tavaras a member of Casting Hub.com just passed a major hurtle on her way to stardom. She is now signed with one of the best agencies in Boston, Model Club INC. - October 04, 2012 - CASTINGHUB
This Year Marks the 50th Anniversary of James Bond Movies. Web of Stories Presents a Video Archive of Bond's Production Designer and Oscar Winner Sir Ken Adam.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise which began in 1962 with the innovative Dr No. To celebrate, you can watch the legendary production designer Sir Ken Adam’s videos on Web of Stories where he shares his behind-the-scenes memories of the iconic movie brand. - October 04, 2012 - Web of Stories Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of In the Footsteps of Liszt Available October 30, 2012
In the Footsteps of Liszt Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of In the Footsteps of Liszt available October 30, 2012. Franz Liszt is considered to be one of the first superstars of music. The power of his performances on stage made the ladies swoon, and his fans were so fierce that his... - October 03, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces the DVD Release Hue: the City on the Perfume River from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series Available October 30
New Addition to the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series Hue: The City on the Perfume River Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Hue: The City on the Perfume River from the Sites of the World’s Cultures series available October 30, 2012. Hue, the former Imperial City of... - October 03, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters This Fall
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be showing the National Geographic film "America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail" at 10 theaters across the country as part of their 2012 membership drive. - October 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Kultur Announces the DVD Release of the Escorial: The Dream of a Devout Monarch from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series October 30
New Addition to the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series The Escorial:The Dream of a Devout Monarch Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of The Escorial: The Dream of a Devout Monarch from the Sites of the World’s Cultures series available October 30, 2012. It was to be a... - October 03, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Pivot VFX Adds Animation Director David Tart
One of Pivot VFX’s “big gets” is former Pixar animator David Tart. He will be the animation director for the company and has worked as an animator on “Toy Story,” Toy Story 2,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo.” He was also the animation director for “The Ant Bully.” “My plan is to develop a great 3-D and animation department,” Tart said. (Excerpt from Albuquerque Journal Article, 9/29/12.) - October 03, 2012 - Pivot VFX
Manhattan Short Film Festival Coming to Danbury, Connecticut
Filmgoers in Danbury Connecticut will unite with audiences in over 300 Cities Spanning 6 Continents Unite for One Week for One Purpose... to Judge the 10 Finalists in the15th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. - October 02, 2012 - The Palace Danbury
Mark Harmon Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame as His Hit Film "Certain Prey" Comes to Walmart
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honors the star of NCIS and “Certain Prey” with a star on Hollywood Boulevard. - October 01, 2012 - Xenon Pictures
Berland Casting Joins Production Concierge Services Partnership Network
Berland Casting has joined ramp it up entertainment, Respectable Artists, Media Mills, LMG Digital Media, Aria Limo, Fig and Olive, The-UUU, Vuyani Lodge, Union Du Tennis Feminin and many others in the newly formed Production Concierge Services Partnership Network. The PCS Partnership Network has created a non-competitive environment where members help each other by sharing contacts/clients and supporting the efforts of international programs like Fashion 4 Development and The Janus Project. - October 01, 2012 - Production Concierge Services
Five New Feature Films from Retromedia Coming to DVD in December from BayView Entertainment
BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment adds five new feature film titles, including the long-lost western Mark of the Gun, on December 11, 2012. - September 29, 2012 - BayView Entertainment
Kultur Commemorates the Loss of One of America’s Beloved Entertainers, Andy Williams, Who Died on September 25th at the Age of 84
Andy Williams 1927-2012 Kultur commemorates the passing of one of America’s most beloved entertainers, Andy Williams, who died on September 25th at the age of 84. Andy Williams was born on December 3, 1927. In 1938 he made his broadcast debut with his three older brothers on WHO radio in... - September 29, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Wildlife and Documentary Cameraman John Waters Signs with Timeframehd.com
The talented team of Timeframehd.com contributors has been joined by one of the best known iconic British landscape cameramen; John Waters. - September 28, 2012 - timeframehd.com
Triad Rally to Support Local Charities 2nd Annual Free Family Movie Night Returns to BB&T Ballpark
Nature’s Select Premium Turf Services, Inc, in collaboration with The Wharton Gladden Foundation and the Winston-Salem Dash, will once again open the gates to the BB&T Ballpark to host a free family movie night to benefit local charities. This private screening of Puss in Boots will premiere on Saturday, October 13th. - September 27, 2012 - Nature's Select Premium Turf Services, Inc.
Carnival of Darkness Horror/Sci-Fi Short Film Festival Retains Mayo Communications for Publicity
The full service public relations agency based in Los Angeles will also create a buzz for the award-winning Comedy web series “Good Job, Thanks!” - September 27, 2012 - MAYO Communications
Kickstarter – The New Place for Talent to Showcase Their Skills Without the Help of Hollywood Agents and Mega-Studios
Days after Dark Park Studios launched their new film, Terror House, on Kickstarter, Host of “Impact Wresting,” Al Snow, and “Witches of Oz” star, Barry Ratcliffe, took notice. - September 27, 2012 - Dark Park Studios
Forest Grove School Benefit Screening Event Features Emmy® Nominated “Country School: One Room – One Nation” and Filmmakers
An historic 1873 schoolhouse featured in a documentary film by Fourth Wall Films gets a second chance as preservation efforts race against the clock to save the iconic structure. A special benefit screening event will help raise funds to stablize Forest Grove #5 in Bettendorf, Iowa. - September 26, 2012 - Fourth Wall Films
Panasonic Viewers Now Able to Access a Wide Range of Videos via Woomi
MT Digital Media has released their new woomi app into the UK and Europe allowing viewers to watch a wide range of videos covering sports, news, short and feature films and music via Panasonic’s VIERA Connect portal on their Smart VIERA TVs. - September 26, 2012 - Woomi
Powderwhore Productions Releases Ski Movie "Choose Your Adventure"
Powderwhore Productions, a backcountry ski film and ski movie company based in Utah, is proud to announce its eighth annual ski movie, called “Choose Your Adventure.” - September 26, 2012 - Powderwhore
ISM Entertainment Launching Branded Entertainment Group at Plantation Village Studios in Jackson, Louisiana
ISM Entertainment, a full service entertainment- marketing agency announced today that they are launching a Branded Entertainment Division at Plantation Village Studios, an Independent studio production facility based in Jackson, Louisiana within the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. ISM... - September 25, 2012 - ISM Entertainment
Former WWE Star Vito "Big Vito" Lograsso Wraps Up Filming Thriller Film "Apnea"
Former WWE star Vito "Big Vito" Lograsso wraps up filming thriller film "Apnea" in Havre de Grace, MD. Apnea was written and directed by up and coming Philadelphia area filmmaker Dom Frank. - September 23, 2012 - Hard Floor Entertainment, LLC.
Julian Grant's Film, F*ckload of Scotch Tape to Have World Premiere at 48th Chicago International Film Festival
A musical Neo-Noir drama where a patsy is set up to take the fall for a kidnapping that leads to murder. When the money he is paid is stolen, he embarks on a rampage of revenge. Things go from bad to perverse as Benji (Graham Jenkins) must fight and fuck his way through father figures, hookers with... - September 21, 2012 - Julian Grant Productions
DARK RONIN Films Producer Suzanne Stephens Breitenbach Guests on EOE
Producer Suzanne Stephens Breitenbach, Bill Murray and Chris Yanke Discuss DARK RONIN Productions, “China White” and “Silence,” Set for Early 2013 Release with Stars Whitnie Mauney, Suzanne Stephens Breitenbach and Shannon C. Lanier. - September 21, 2012 - Eye on Entertainment
Salman Rushdie’s "Midnight’s Children" Film Adaptation by Deepa Mehta – Filmed in Sri Lanka, Escape Holidays Official Travel Provider
Specialist Sri Lankan Destination Management Company "Escape Holidays" announced that it is the official travel provider of "Midnight’s Children" the latest film by critically acclaimed film director Deepa Mehta. The film is an adaptation of Sir Salman Rushdie’s 1981... - September 19, 2012 - Escape Holidays
"Royal Love Story From The Grave - Official Trailer" Released by Filmmaker Kevin Douglas Wright
Filmmaker Kevin Douglas Wright Releases "Royal Love Story From The Grave - Official Trailer" - September 19, 2012 - Kevin Douglas Wright
The Angeleno Film Festival Award Ceremony Sept. 20th in Los Angeles
9 awards will be given, along with screenings, at NAYA on Sunset Blvd. Thurs. evening at 7pm. Party until 2am. Free Admission - great end of Summer party. - September 18, 2012 - The Angeleno Film Festival
Chicago Filmmaker Needs Support
Chicago screenwriter/producer Vera J. Brooks believes the kindness of strangers can help her produce her feature film, “The Storm Within.” She’s requesting individual contributions of $1 to produce the project this fall. In 2011, Brooks was a finalist in the American Black Film... - September 17, 2012 - The Storm Within LLC
Filmedia Entertainment is Talks with Major French Production Company, Crescendo Films, for New Documentary
Independent filmmaker Fredric Lean (Filmedia Entertainment) is in talks for a co-production with major French major production company, Crescendo Films, and producer Serge Guez to develop and co-produce a new documentary. The film has no definite title yet but will highlight some aspects of the... - September 17, 2012 - filmedia entertainment
Malfunction Films Seeking Projects to Produce
Malfunction Films is looking for projects with directing and acting talent already attached. - September 15, 2012 - Malfunction Films
Dave Tourje — L.A. Aboriginal Film, Accepted Into Film Festivals Internationally
Short Film, "L.A. Aboriginal", the mini documentary by Dolce Films on the life and art of native L.A. artist Dave Tourje is being accepted into major film festivals worldwide. The film features some of his art-legend friends Chaz Bojorquez (godfather of Graffiti Art, MOCA, Vans, etc.),... - September 13, 2012 - Dave Tourje Studios
ISM Entertainment Launching Branded Entertainment Group at Black Hangar Studios in the UK
ISM Entertainment, a full service entertainment- marketing agency announced today that they are launching a Branded Entertainment Division at Black Hangar Studios, an Independent studio production facility based in Basingstoke, 40 minutes from Central London. ISM Entertainment is a full service... - September 13, 2012 - ISM Entertainment
Ava Gardner Festival to Commemorate Friendship with Gregory Peck
The Ava Gardner Museum has scheduled the 8th Annual Ava Gardner Festival for October 5-7, in Smithfield, North Carolina. Events include new exhibits on Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck's life-long friendship, heritage tours, vintage movies and an opening night event, "The Great Sinner" Casino Night. - September 12, 2012 - Johnston County Visitors Bureau
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton Joins AIDS Research Alliance’s Board of Directors
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that actor/activist LeVar Burton has joined its Board of Directors. As one of seven members of the Board, Burton will play a key role in shaping AIDS Research Alliance’s program and fundraising. “AIDS Research Alliance is honored to welcome... - September 11, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
V1 Entertainment Films Casting Advertisers to Star in Motorsports-Themed TV Series, "The Ride"
Layne Sipole & Associates to Manage Product Placement for Character-Driven Drama - September 08, 2012 - V1 Entertainment Films
Malfunction Films Looking for Completed Screenplays, Feature and Short Films, Web Series
San Diego-based Malfunction Films is looking to acquire screenplays for production as well as feature films, short films and web series for distribution. - September 08, 2012 - Malfunction Films
NCIS Star Mark Harmon Shines in Hit Film “Certain Prey” Coming to DVD September 11th
Critics applaud Mark Harmon’s turn as Lucas Davenport the complex hero of John Sandford's bestselling "Prey" novels. - September 05, 2012 - Xenon Pictures
Award-Winning Director Todd Braley Guests on Eye on Entertainment
Braley’s Feature Film “China White” Was Co-written by Braley and Cassandra Bryson and Stars Jose Maysonet, Christian Stokes, Crawford M. Collins, Whitnie Mauney, Kennedy Moranta, Jason Torres and DH Lewis - September 01, 2012 - Eye on Entertainment
Short Play Series - Smitten and Bitten: 8 Stages of a Relationship
A short play series basing the 8 Stages of a Relationship as the premise. - August 31, 2012 - Lightyear Production
New Faith-Based Film Opens the 5th Annual Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival (KCFF)
New Faith-Based Film Nocturnal Agony Opens the 5th Annual Kingdomwood Christian film Festival (KCFF). Friday, October 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM (EDT) The Film is Being Screened as The Showcse “Opening Night” Film Who: Nubia Filmworks, LLC and The “T” Collection announce that... - August 31, 2012 - Nubia Filmworks, LLC
Cinefex Publishes iPad Edition
Cinefex, the quarterly film magazine covering the field of motion picture visual effects since 1980, has launched an iPad edition of its popular journal, featuring all of the content in its print edition, but with video clips and twice as many photos -- many of them interactive, allowing readers to toggle back and forth between plates, comps and elements to see how visual effects shots come together. - August 30, 2012 - Cinefex LLC
Cheer Channel's Hit Web-Series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader Reaches 600,000 Views
Cheer Channel's hit web-series, Secret Diary wrapped up Season 1 in July and has raked in over 600,000 total views on the 6 episodes and special features videos on YouTube. Season 2 is set to debut this fall on the Cheer Channel YouTube and on the #1 DISH Network and cable television. - August 30, 2012 - Story Merchant
Cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitzky This Week Celebrates His 100th Birthday. Web of Stories Presents a Video Archive of the BAFTA Winning Photographer.
Wolfgang Suschitzky, the Austrian-born cinematographer, celebrates his 100th birthday this week. To mark his life and career, Web of Stories is proud to present a wonderful video archive of "Su," which traces his earliest memories of Vienna through to his work on the 1971 movie Get Carter. - August 30, 2012 - Web of Stories Ltd