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Zabaware's AI Software Used in Secret Cinema Production of Prometheus
Zabaware’s Ultra Hal Artificial Intelligence software plays the role of a space ship’s computer in Secret Cinema’s presentation of the box office smash hit Prometheus. - July 14, 2012 - Zabaware, Inc.
BayView Releases Acclaimed Korean Feature Film “Moss” as a 2-DVD Special Edition on August 21
BayView Entertainment releases a two-DVD special edition of “Moss,” the acclaimed Korean-language film from director Kang Woo-suk (Public Enemy films, Silmido), to retailers on August 21, 2012. - July 14, 2012 - BayView Entertainment
The Dark Knight TM Video Slot Available at Red Flush Online Casino
The Dark Knight video slot was released on June 28, 2012, giving Red Flush Casino players the chance to relive the blockbuster film from Warner Bros. Pictures. - July 13, 2012 - Red Flush Online Casino
Mark Christopher Lawrence Co-Hosts The Chronicles of Rick Roll Pre-Production Bash
Comic Con Week - Celebrity Red Carpet Reception - July 10, 2012 - Mark Christopher Lawrence
It's a Red Carpet Life
Tune in for It’s a Red Carpet Life … every Sunday in July, at 5:25 PM, immediately following Friends on KICU TV36. - July 08, 2012 - Red Carpet Bay Area
What do You Get When You Combine Beautiful Yoga Girls, Music, Comedy and a Great Script? – "Life’s an Itch"
When Roger Wright’s family leaves him at home to work while they go to Hawaii, the last thing Roger needed was his wife’s 21 year-old Yoga teacher staying in the guest-house. The big break our hero had always wanted falls in his lap, but can he really get his musical work done in just 7... - July 07, 2012 - Lifes an Itch the Movie, LLC
Legendary Harlem Globetrotter and Acclaimed Filmmaker Produce Film About a Historic Georgia High School
Legendary Harlem Globetrotter, Larry "Gator" Rivers and internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Miller Bargeron, Jr. team up to produce a film about the African Amerian High School that won the first integrated State basketball championship in GA. - July 07, 2012 - We Came To Conquer Entertainment, LLC
Superman Director Fallaize to Direct New Rom-Com
Cupsogue Pictures are pleased to announce that 'Superman: Requiem' Director Gene Fallaize has signed to produce romantic-comedy ‘Twenty Thirty Forty’ written by Graham V Rushton. - July 07, 2012 - Cupsogue Pictures
Actor Jimmy McNichol is 51 Years Old & Back
This week, actor Jimmy McNichol celebrates his 51st birthday with bittersweet memories and the release of “Night Warning” on DVD. - July 06, 2012 - Auroa Entertainment, LLC
Fairview Productions Announces the New Release Kettlebell DVD “The Pulse: Kettlebell Basics with Tom Strafaci”
A Kettlebell Training DVD for all Skill Levels which covers the safe and correct methods of Kettlebell exercise, taught by an industry veteran. - July 05, 2012 - Fairview Productions
The Amazing Spider-Man Hits the Big Screen on 3 July, so Discover More About Comic Book Mastermind Stan Lee, as He Shares the Stories of His Creations with Web of Stories
As The Amazing Spider-Man hits the big screen on 3 July, American comic book writer Stan Lee is once again propelled into the spotlight. Find out more about the man who brought us Spider-Man, X-Men and The Hulk as he shares the stories of his creations in his own words at Web of Stories. - July 04, 2012 - Web of Stories Ltd
Deadmau5 Launches New Animated Video
Electronic dance music phenomenon Deadmau5 has released an animated video for his latest single "The Veldt." The track features crowd-sourced vocals from a fan who connected with Deadmau5 on Twitter, with lyrics written in memory of the late American sci-fi author Ray Bradbury. Deadmau5... - July 04, 2012 - Qudos Animations
Poets Labyrinth Productions' "Driving Nowhere" Wins at 16th Annual International Film Festival
Poets Labyrinth Productions'/Tiffany Apan's "Driving Nowhere" Wins Best Horror Short Script. - July 04, 2012 - Poets Labyrinth Productions
Cambodia’s First Crowdfunded Indie Feature Film "FREEDOM DEAL" Moves Forward Into Production After First Successful Fundraising Effort
Cambodia’s First Crowdfunded Indie Feature Film, "FREEDOM DEAL," Moves Forward into Production After a Successful First Fundraising Effort; The Project Now Invites Worldwide Support for Postproduction and Distribution of the Movie on Kickstarter. - July 03, 2012 - Camerado
ARIDO & ADAM'S JEWELRY Introducing ADAMS&ARIDO Collaboration
Fine Art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. Unique custom designs with viewings available by appointment. Founded by a scion of a family of jewelers dating back to the 11th century and a world class designer with a background in fashion, art, and history. Timeless, handcrafted pieces to treasure forever. - July 02, 2012 - ARIDO Jewelry
“Planet RE:think” Premieres Worldwide on Facebook via Cinecliq
“Planet RE:think,” the ecological documentary headlining the United Nations Earth Summit “Rio+20,” is premiering worldwide on Facebook. - June 28, 2012 - Cinecliq
The Animation Project: Icelandgirl
Allasigga Jonsdottir, The Creator of Icelandgirl and Windhorse Entertainment have terminated their joint venture agreement due to scheduling conflicts. Allasigga Jonsdottir is currently in discussions with financing and distribution interests regarding the project. Icelandgirl has multiple... - June 27, 2012 - Icelandgirl
YesStyle Sponsors the 28th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Leading online Asian fashion retailer YesStyle recently served as a sponsor for the 28th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF), held from May 10 to May 20, 2012. Organized by non-profit media arts center Visual Communications, the 10-day festival was held at the Directors Guild of... - June 26, 2012 - YesStyle
Kanchenjunga Express- Unique Thriller with a Twist
Kanchenjunga Express is an edge-on-the-seat thriller about a beautiful yet simple girl Nandini who faces a tremendous amount of torture and abuse on various occasions by different people. - June 23, 2012 - leopard creations
Self-Publishing Authors Can Now Capture Hollywood's Attention
Outskirts Press is helping self-published authors find their personal claim to fame with Hollywood-ready treatments and screenplays. - June 21, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Shyan Selah to Appear on Bronx Bull Feature Film Soundtrack
Internatinal Recording Artist Shyan Selah has been handpicked by Bronx Bull Director to appear on feature film soundtrack. - June 19, 2012 - Shyan Selah
"The American Revolution" Documentary Film Shoots at Historic Endicott Estate - Iconic Boston Media Figures Interviewed for High-Profile Film on WBCN-FM at Dedham Mansion
“The American Revolution,” a highly-anticipated documentary film in production, is interviewing an A-List of Boston area media, arts and music celebrities from the heady days of the late 1960s and early 1970s against the historic background of the fabled Endicott Estate, in Dedham, MA. The film is being produced by the Peabody Award-winning Lichtenstein Creative Media, and it tells the story of how WBCN-FM and underground media in Boston reflected and promoted the great changes that took place. - June 19, 2012 - LCMedia, Inc.
Shadow of the Werewolf Relaunches on IndieGoGo for Renaissance Productions, Ltd.
Joseph D. Peters of Renaissance Productions, Ltd. is raising funds for his horror film on IndieGoGo. - June 17, 2012 - Renaissance Productions, Ltd.
Made in Yorkshire Good News for Local Actors and Artists
With support from local businesses like Sainsbury’s Moortown branch, Templeworks and the owners of Pondon Hall, independent film producers 2b Acting are successfully making "Witch Trinity," a new supernatural series, in the Yorkshire region, providing much needed work and exposure for local Actors and Artists. - June 17, 2012 - 2b Acting Ltd
Canadian Film Chosen for Film Festival in New York City
After a long battle with Bipolar Disorder, Montreal filmmaker Costa Moshopoulos is chosen to premiere his short film at the Manhattan Film Festival. - June 16, 2012 - Fegari Entertainment
Actor Ed Asner Will Present Award Friday, June 22, at Exceptional Minds, a Vocational School and Working Animation Studio for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Actor Ed Asner will present an award to Adobe Systems at 2:30 p.m. on Friday to mark Exceptional Minds’ first successful year as a non-profit vocational school and working animation studio for young adults on the autism spectrum. Press and media are invited to attend the open house... - June 16, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Backstage Bag Gifts Kourtney Kardashian and Other A-List Celebrity Parents Baby Baskets
Backstage Bag, Hollywood's most exclusive provider of high end baby baskets, gifts A-list celebrity parents a baby basket full of amazing products and services. - June 14, 2012 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite
"Key of Brown" Gets First Teaser
Reina Productions has released a teaser trailer for the new thriller “Key of Brown” to the web, including, youtube; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT1bUADlfX0Vimeo; https://vimeo.com/43752419 IMDB; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2281317/ Reina Productions has slated the films release for... - June 14, 2012 - Reina Productions
Whistleblower Productions, June Filming Itinerary for Lawless America: The Movie
William Windsor's 143 day road trip across the US filming victims and whistleblowers of corruption for "Lawless America: The Movie", begins June 14, 2012. - June 14, 2012 - Whistleblower Productions
BayView Entertainment’s Catalog of Retromedia Cult Movie DVDs Grows with Two New Titles Coming in July
BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment expands with two new titles: Tanya X – The Complete First Season and the uncut version of Bikini Drive-In. - June 10, 2012 - BayView Entertainment
Hearts of Dorkness Follows Patrick Johnson While Road-Testing 5-25-77: A Filmmaker’s Cross-Country Odyssey
Help writer/director, Patrick Read Johnson release his award winning film, 5-25-77. - June 10, 2012 - Hearts of Dorkness
“D*I*Y Records” Premieres Worldwide on Facebook
Indie music drama “D*I*Y Records” is premiering worldwide on Facebook via Cinecliq. - June 10, 2012 - Cinecliq
Independent Filmmakers Tackle Sensitive Subject
Now in post-production for a Fall 2012 release, Ferocious (a "Chaos, a film company" production) is creating buzz within the independent film industry. Written and Directed by Robert Cuffley, the story focuses on a sensitive subject prevalent online today. - June 09, 2012 - Chaos, A Film Company
World Oceans Day Media Advisory: OceanElders, WildAid and theBlu to Host Global Online Celebration
What: OceanElders, WildAid, and theBlu.com are holding a global online celebration at theblu.com, in honor of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2012. Entitled, "If You Love The Ocean, Download It!" Interested parties are encouraged to start registering immediately to ensure best interaction with... - June 08, 2012 - The Blu
The Estate of Freddie Joe Steinmark and the Steinmark Family Sign with Nine Layer Productions to Make a Feature Film of the Life of Freddie Joe and His Battle with Cancer
The Steinmark Family and the Estate of Freddie Joe Steinmark, through its Legal Counsel, Thomas J. Crane, signed an agreement today with Nine Layer Productions for the making of a feature film depicting the life of Freddie Joe Steinmark, starting Safety for the 1969 National Football Champions... - June 08, 2012 - Nine Layer Productions
July Feature Film DVD Releases from BayView include “La Ardilla Roja” from Spain and “Finding Mr. Destiny” from South Korea
BayView Entertainment releases two new foreign language DVDs to retailers in July: the romantic comedy “Finding Mr. Destiny” on July 17 and the drama “La Ardilla Roja” on July 24. - June 08, 2012 - BayView Entertainment
Filmmaker Prepares to Uncover Elderly's Wealth of Information with New Documentary from Passion for Knowledge
Documentary filmmaker, Matthew Scheeren, began public funding for the webseries, "Stories My Grandparent's Told Me," earlier this week with the goal of uncovering inspiring adventures of the past told by the people who lived them. The project offer's rewards in exchange for donations and... - June 07, 2012 - Passion for Knowledge
Gangsters, Queens and Rappers: 3rd LIFF Serves Up an Explosive Cocktail.
The 3rd Edition of the London Indian Film Festival (20 June - July 3) is a feast for the senses, featuring circuses, mobsters, cockfights, transvestites and kite-flying, set in some of the world's greatest cities and some never before seen virgin locations. With funding from Film London and... - June 07, 2012 - London Indian Film Festival
Atlantic Crossing Productions Secures US Distributor for Indian Film- "Warrior Twins"
Atlantic Crossing Productions secures US distributor for Indian film- "Warrior Twins" DVDs in Walmart (largest retail giants in the world) across 2700 stores in the US. - June 07, 2012 - Atlantic Crossing Productions
100 Year Anniversary of Villisca Axe Murders Commemorated in Town Where Trials Were Held
Villisca Axe Murder Centennial Commemoration event to include the infamous murder weapon on display, a new collection of research materials, a sneak preview of the new short documentary “AXMAN,” an encore screening of the award-winning “Villisca: Living with a Mystery,” and Q&A with axe murder expert Dr. Edgar V. Epperly and with Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films. - June 06, 2012 - Fourth Wall Films
The Chattanooga Film Society and Mise En Scenesters Present the POV Summer Film Series
The Chattanooga Film Society (CFS) and the Mise En Scenesters (MES) are pleased to announce their collaboration in presenting the POV Summer Film Series, which begins on Monday, June 11 with one screening per month through September. The award-winning documentary films reveal unforgettable... - June 06, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
"Magnum Farce" Independent Animated Feature Hits Production Milestone
Magnum Farce is an independently produced spoof of Dirty Harry-style films which boasts Oscar-Nominated "King of Indie Animation" Bill Plympton as advisory producer, and the recent addition of the Annie Award-wining voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, Tom Kenny, to the cast. Bella Fe FIlms,... - June 03, 2012 - Bella Fe Media
Food Network’s New Hidden Camera Show Proves to be an Audio Challenge
Two formerly competing audio post houses join forces to deliver quality audio solutions for a new Food Network series. - June 03, 2012 - Allied Post Audio
Kultur is Proud to Announce a New DVD Release from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series: the Ganges: the Divine River
Sites of the World’s Cultures Series The Ganges: The Divine River Debuts on DVD June 26 Kultur is proud to announce a new DVD release from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series: The Ganges: The Divine River. This unique program explores the journey along the entire length of... - June 02, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce a New DVD Release from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series: St. Petersburg: Window on Europe
Sites of the World’s Cultures Series St. Petersburg: Window on Europe Debuts on DVD June 26 Kultur is proud to announce a new DVD release from the Sites of the World’s Cultures Series: St. Petersburg: Window on Europe. This informative and entertaining program explores the city... - June 02, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Shooting Finishes on Politics of Street Crime
Politics of Street Crime, co-written by the Art of Screenwriting’s Don Macnab-Stark, is a provocative film about the seductiveness of power. Whether in the hallowed halls of government or in the hidden kingdoms of the street, corruption poisons the human heart... - June 02, 2012 - The Art of Screenwriting
Director Ryan Pickett's Short Film Look Wins Its Sixth Award at Los Angeles Movie Awards
Avant-garde short film Look, which was inspired by Coco Chanel short films as well as high fashion ads, wins its sixth award at the Los Angeles Movie Awards 2012 (II). Learn more at ryan pickett productions dot com. - June 01, 2012 - Ryan Pickett Productions
World War II-Era Film to Tell Untold Story of Women Hero Pilots
New Feature Film "A Thin Slice of Heaven" Honors the 1,000+ Women Who Courageously Flew in the Service of Their Country During World War II. - May 31, 2012 - Rogue Pilot Productions
London Video Rendezvous Focuses on Digital Copy, UltraViolet, 3D, New Technologies for Creatives, Publishers, Distributors
London Video Rendezvous is a new event aimed at addressing concrete, practical issues experienced by authoring and post-production houses, their client publishers and independent distributors as they strive to serve a multi-screen, multi-platform, multi-standard marketplace. - May 28, 2012 - DVD Intelligence
DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation; one in three young adults with autism lack the experience or education to get a job, according to recent report prepared for U.S. Department of Education. - May 25, 2012 - Exceptional Minds