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G-Movies: Fun Entertainment for the Entire Family

Sky Angel announces the addition of G-Movies to their On Demand offerings on their FAVE and Faith Everywhere services. - November 21, 2012 - Sky Angel

Actor/Co-Producer Kathy Krantz Stewart, Queen of Sci-Fi Magazine, is Vyla/Pamera and the Hag in Ethyrea: Code of the Brethren

Vic and Andy Armstrong Signed on to Co-direct Ethyrea: Code of the Brethren - November 21, 2012 - Ethyrea

Kultur Announces Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony with Sir Simon Rattle & The Berlin Philharmonic Available on DVD December 18th

Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony With Sir Simon Rattle & The Berlin Philharmonic Debuts on DVD December 18 - November 21, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of J.R.R. Tolkien, Now Available on DVD

J.R.R. Tolkien Now Available on DVD Kultur is proud to announce the release of J.R.R. Tolkien, now available on DVD. This informative and entertaining film tells the story of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, English writer, poet, philologist and author of many stories, including most famously The... - November 21, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd

"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Holiday Discount Sale

"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" is now available at a holiday discount of 20% off the cover price. "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" is the world's first and only Japan travel guide tailored to fans of Japanese science-fiction and fantasy films. This holiday... - November 19, 2012 - Armand Vaquer, Author

“Bible Storyland” Awarded Best Documentary Film at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival

Film about never-built 1960’s theme park to hold West Coast Premiere in Hollywood, CA. - November 17, 2012 - Bible Storyland

"Given Our Chance" Movie Trailer Released from Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned For Life

The documentary trailer for "Given Our Chance" has been released. Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned for Life/Ruckel International are happy to announce their documentary trailer. - November 15, 2012 - A.K. Film Production and Editing

Man Discovers the Secret Behind His Mother's Disappearance

James Saylor's mother disappeared when he was a child. Now the mystery of her disappearance is solved...but more mysteries are uncovered. These videos are a prequel to the upcoming web series Shotgun Mythos. - November 15, 2012 - Growth Media

AlphaDogs Post Sheds New Light on Gang Culture

Using color as a storytelling tool makes a good story more interesting visually and helps to convey the emotion of the film. - November 15, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Hot Tub Cinema's New Indoor Series Opens to Sold Out Shows in London. December Dates Are Announced.

Hot Tub Cinema, London’s most unique underground event has moved indoors for its autumn/winter season. Five nights of sold-out shows celebrated the Halloween season, and the fun is set to continue with the announcement of seven shows from 3rd to the 9th of December. Hot Tub Cinema, an... - November 12, 2012 - Hot Tub Cinema

offmyshelf.com Offers Worldwide Licensing Exposure for Feature Films

If you’ve made a feature film and it is now sitting on your shelf, there is now a solution created by co-founders Abi Sirokh and Vincent Curry, it's called offmyshelf.com - November 12, 2012 - offmyshelf.com

Armstrong Brothers to “Tag-Team” Direct New Fantasy Blockbuster Film Franchise “Ethyrea”

Coming soon to theaters is an all new, all original, fantasy adventure series that will be “tag-team” directed and produced by the latest edition to the Ethyrea Elite Crew: the world renowned, legendary Armstrong brothers: Vic and Andy Armstrong. From the brilliant mind of Danica... - November 11, 2012 - Ethyrea

POP Video Launches Redesigned Website to Commemorate 2 Years

POP Video has redesigned their website in honor of their 2 year anniversary. The new website will increase ease of usability for all of their clients. - November 11, 2012 - POP Video Houston

Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing Joins with Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned for Life to Create a New Documentary

Romanian Adoptees Alex King and Izidor Ruckel begin collaborating on a new documentary. Alex King, award winning filmmaker and director and editor of "Born To Be Our Children, Romanian Adoption Stories" has joined forces with Izidor Ruckel author of "Abandoned for Life" and public speaker. Filming has begun and they are excited about the journey ahead of them. - November 10, 2012 - A.K. Film Production and Editing

Legend3D Beefs Up Los Angeles Office

Ian Jessel, President of Legend3D, Inc., today announced the appointment of Morgan Compagnon as Director of International Sales and Pascale Marchand as Director of Communications. Both executives are based in the company’s Los Angeles office at Hollywood Center Studios and report to Jessel. Legend3D is one of the world’s most innovative 3D media companies and is currently engaged in major studio releases for 2013. - November 09, 2012 - MPRM Communications

Deja Vu Vietnam Saigon Documentary Now Online at DejaVuVietnam.Net

Deja Vu Vietnam: Saigon, a documentary giving viewers unique historical footage focused on revisiting the sights, sounds and history of Old Saigon and Cho Lon areas Vietnam Veterans, expatriates, former French Colonialists and Vietnamese knew and remember from early French Colonial rule during the late 1800's through the Vietnam Era of the 1900's to present day Saigon. - November 08, 2012 - Deja Vu Vietnam

3rd Annual River City Film Festival to Expand Weekend Programs

The 3rd Annual River City Film Festival, presented by the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts and the Decatur City Schools, will expand the weekend schedule of programs. Planning for the festival which will take place April 26-27, 2013 at the historic Princess Theatre is underway by a community committee, including representatives of Decatur City Schools, the Princess Theatre, Calhoun Community College, Creative Media Factory and local film enthusiasts. - November 07, 2012 - River City Film Festival

JAW Media: Remembering the Cuban Missile Crisis in Miami

The JAW Media documentary La Crisis de los Misiles en Miami looks back at how south Florida teetered on the edge of oblivion in October of 1962 as the United States and the former Soviet Union tussled over the deployment of Russian nuclear missiles in Cuba. - November 06, 2012 - JAW Media

Mike Mitchell to Join the Ranks of Ethyrea and Help Focus in on a "Surprise Cause" That’s Not Your Typical Hollywood Film Franchise

From brilliant Author/Producer, Danica Fontaine, comes to you the next new phenomenal “family-friendly”, fantasy/adventure and sci-fi film feature film series with the first installment being: Ethyrea: Code of the Brethren - Feature film series - November 05, 2012 - Ethyrea

Go-Kustom Films New Feature Length Documentary "Rats & Gassers" Tries Crowd Funding for Post-Production Costs

Go-Kustom Films tries IndieGoGo Crowd Funding Campaign for new Hot Rod Documentary post-production finishing funds. Is this the wave of the future for indie-film makers? - November 04, 2012 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films

Sensory-Friendly Showing of Wreck-It-Ralph Saturday, November 10 at 2:30pm

An autistic-friendly, ADHD-friendly showing of the movie, Wreck-It-Ralph will be presented Saturday, November 10 at 2:30pm. Admission is $5. Taft Fox Theatre, 514 Center Street, Taft, CA 93268. www.taftfox.com - November 04, 2012 - Fox Theatre Taft

“Bible Storyland” Documentary Confirms New York City Premiere in Brooklyn on Saturday, Despite Hurricane Aftermath

Film about 1960’s Bible theme park, designed by former Disneyland creatives, to be featured in 2012 Crown Heights Film Festival. - November 04, 2012 - Bible Storyland

Bread and Roses Heritage Committee Releases New Festival Video

Release of the official video capturing the 2012 Bread and Roses Heritage Festival on Labor Day on the Lawrence Common. - November 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee

Barney’s Beanery Turns Up the Election Heat with "Rock the Beer Vote"

Patrons of the Legendary Los Angeles Area RoadHouse Cast the Vote for Their Favorite Presidential Candidates by Hitting the Taps - November 01, 2012 - Barney's Beanery

TomCat Films "Isis," Rises to Theatrical Release in Asia

Ted Chalmers and President of Platinum Assassin Film & Multimedia LLC, Lisa Palenica are thrilled to announce their supernatural thriller, "Isis Rising: Curse of the Lady Mummy," has wrapped production and sealed an Asian rights deal with India-based OM SAKTHI FILMS which will effect a 2013 theatrical release in Asian markets. - November 01, 2012 - TomCat Films LLC

Silver State Production Services to Stage Zombie Apocalypse in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Silver State Production Services and Downtown Films have teamed up with Hollywood's top special effects gurus for a one-night only Zombie Apocalypse in Haunted Alley near Las Vegas Boulevard South near Fremont Street in historic downtown Las Vegas. - October 31, 2012 - Downtown Films/Silver State Production Services

New Blockbuster Fantasy Film Series Teams Up with Eye on Entertainment’s Dawna Lee Heising Who Plays the Role of the Oracle/Nabatnu

From brilliant Author/Producer, Danica Fontaine, comes the next new phenomenal family-friendly, fantasy/adventure and sci-fi film feature film series with the first installment being: Ethyrea: Code of the Brethren. - October 31, 2012 - Eye on Entertainment

Castinghub Teen Member Gets Booked for Not One But Two Major Films

Casting Hub (castinghub.com) is more than proud of their extraordinarily talented member Gianna Zulli. In a very short period of time she has already landed the role in two films, one in which she will play the lead. - October 31, 2012 - CASTINGHUB

"Tragedy of a Mother and Son," Highly Anticipated Film, Set for Theatrical Release

From Romane Simon Film Productions, Picture Deals with "Taboo" Subject of Unknowing Incest; DVD Release Anticipated Early 2013 - October 30, 2012 - Eye on Entertainment

Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years

The Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival - located in Colorado Springs, Colorado - is the longest running women's film festival in North America. This year's Festival, taking place Nov 2 – 4, 2012, includes thirty-two films, eleven filmmakers/film subjects and two filmmakers forums. - October 30, 2012 - Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival

Animation Fans Applaud the Release of Ralph Bakshi’s Remastered Animated 1975 Classic "Coonskin" on DVD

A newly restored and remastered version of the 1975 controversial masterpiece becomes a hit DVD on Amazon. - October 29, 2012 - Xenon Pictures

Meniscus Magazine Chosen as Media Sponsor for San Diego Asian Film Festival

Meniscus Magazine (www.meniscuszine.com), an online arts and entertainment magazine, was chosen as an official media sponsor for the 13th annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) for the third straight year. The festival, which runs from Nov. 1-9, 2012, has expanded to several venues across the... - October 29, 2012 - Meniscus Magazine

New England Super Megafest

Hollywood comes to New England! Movies, Super Heroes, Music, Wrestling and Intergalactic Fun come together in Framingham at the Super Megafest, New England’s premiere Celebrity Pop Culture Fan Fest. This year’s event will feature Hollywood icons & celebrities, rock and roll,... - October 28, 2012 - Super Megafest

“TheFilmPortal.net” - UK Launch Party

“TheFilmPortal.net”, the networking and business tool for Film Festivals worldwide, proudly presents TheFilmPortal- UK Launch Party during BAFTA weekend. This unique event will be held on the 8th of February 2013, from 8.00pm onwards, in the elegant settings of The Dorchester Hotel,... - October 28, 2012 - TheFilmPortal.net

Filmmakers Alliance to Present Vision Award to Break-Out Korean Filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon

Filmmakers Alliance will bestow its coveted Vision Award to filmmaker Kim Jee-woon at its annual VisionFest celebration on Tuesday, October 30th. The yearly event, which brings together the best of Los Angeles’ independent filmmaking community, will take place at 7:30 pm at the Egyptian... - October 28, 2012 - Filmmakers Alliance

Sandra Bergen Strength Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Sandra Bergen Strength of Santa Monica, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment art. About Sandra Bergen Strength Ms. Strength is a self-employed Design Consultant at... - October 26, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

IFP Films Studio Back in Saratoga, Back to Original Programming & Searching for New Executive Producer

After 10 years of creating branded multimedia for a number of corporations, nonprofits and start ups, IFP Films (www.ifpfilms.com) has once again begun developing and creating original programming. Currently, there is a local search for a new Executive Producer to handle deal flow, funding and sale of finished programs. - October 26, 2012 - IFP Films

“Bible Storyland” Documentary Announces New York City Premiere at 2012 Crown Heights Film Festival

Film about 1960’s Bible theme park, designed by former Disneyland creatives, to be featured in Brooklyn-Based Film Festival in November. - October 25, 2012 - Bible Storyland

Chiggers TV Launched Lane and Russell’s Kickstarter Campaign

Chiggers TV has finally launched its Kickstarter Campaign for its short film, The Everyday Adventures of Lane and Russell. - October 25, 2012 - Chiggers TV

Steampunk Thriller "PROGRESS" Launches Official Kickstarter Campaign

Principal photography on the 10-episode webseries PROGRESS is scheduled to begin in January 2013. Production on the teaser video is underway and will be released on October 31st, 2012, just in time for Halloween. In this high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat thriller, 19th Century England has a... - October 22, 2012 - Progress the Webseries

Born Ready Films "Exile by Choice" Documentary to Hold Pre-release "Fundraiser" Screening in Libertyville IL, November 15th, 2012

On November 15, 2012, “Exile by Choice” a documentary by Drew Morris and Born Ready Films LLC, will conduct a test screening in Libertyville IL, at Mickey Finns Amber Room beginning at 6pm. The fund raiser is to cover the costs associated with the filming, production and distribution of the film. Conner Girard (aka Roaming Bear) will perform preceding the movie screening and The Usuals will take the stage following the showing of the film. - October 20, 2012 - Born Ready Films

DCIA & CCA Announce ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT DELIVERY Speakers

Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit - October 18, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association

Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA

Tie Dyed Lithuanian Slam-Dunking Skeleton Back for "The Other Dream Team" Documentary

Creator of iconic trademark seen in the film, Greg Speirs embraces Lithuanian basketball culture. - October 17, 2012 - AMW Group

Dr. Leigh-Davis Wants to Bring Back Rock and Music Before iTunes

Dr. Leigh-Davis’ documentary feature film, “Suicide Pro,” just came out on DVD, but without haste, she is rushing to complete filming on the documentary “Let’s Rock,” with some really big names. - October 17, 2012 - Dr. Leigh-Davis

Young Pals Records International Releases the Concept Album Soundtrack for “Swedish Style: The Musical,” Inspired by the Behind-the-Scenes Split of Super Group ABBA

Full-Length Rock Musical Available for Commercial Theater Groups & Schools - October 16, 2012 - Young Pals Music

Fastest Growing Seat Filler Company Expands to Hampton Roads, Virginia

FillASeatHamptonRoads.com, a local affiliate of the fast growing “Seat Filler” company, FillASeat.com, is coming to the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Hampton Roads area. When local events, shows, concerts and sporting events don’t sell out, venue & event promoters come to FillASeat... - October 15, 2012 - FillASeat Hampton Roads