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"Dan Cooper" Feature Takes Flight

Producer Darren Reagan (The Doberman Gang) has optioned the rights to the Dan Cooper comic book series. Published by Le Lombard (Tintin), Dan Cooper is a Franco-Belgian comic about a globetrotting flying ace. In 2009, an FBI agent suggested the possibility that the perpetrator of the "D. B. Cooper" hijacking may have based his alias on the eponymous fictional hero of the comic book series. The feature adaptation will tie into the hijacking. - August 02, 2012 - 11Eleven Entertainment

August Sensory Friendly Films Series at AMC Theatres in New Brunswick to Spotlight NJCTS

At 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11, visit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders booth at the showing of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days." - August 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

AlphaDogs Serves Up Award Winning "Portion" at San Antonio Film Festival

For the past 10 years AlphaDogs has prided itself on helping independent filmmakers achieve their desired vision on projects and is proud to announce that the feature film "Portion" has been awarded the Grand Prize at the San Antonio Film Festival. - August 01, 2012 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Artist Resource Center Announces Short Films for One Lens Film Festival August 16

The Artist Resource Center today announced the selection of six short films to be showcased in the One Lens Film Festival scheduled Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Arclight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks, CA. The One Lens Film Festival is designed to encourage artists to create and use films to... - July 28, 2012 - Artist Resource Center

New Documentary Highlights the Importance of Perseverance in Scientific Discovery and Innovation

New science and history film chronicles the birth of astrophysics and the invention of flight, narrated by actor David Conrad, and featuring interviews with astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and historian Dr. Tom Crouch. - July 27, 2012 - Dan Handley Science Media, LLC

Exceptional Minds Credited in Weinstein Movie Lawless

Exceptional Minds, the Sherman Oaks vocational school and working studio for young adults on the autism spectrum, received its second major Hollywood credit as the post-production studio for the closing credits of the movie Lawless. Lawless, a Weinstein Company production that was accepted into... - July 27, 2012 - Exceptional Minds

Celebrated Korean Feature Film “Tazza: The High Rollers” Comes to DVD as a 2-disc Special Edition on September 18, 2012

BayView Entertainment releases a two-DVD special edition of “Tazza: The High Rollers,” the celebrated Korean-language film, to retailers on September 18, 2012. - July 26, 2012 - BayView Entertainment

Hawaii Film Partners’ Feature Film “You May Not Kiss The Bride,” Written & Directed by Rob Hedden, to Premiere in Hawaii on August 31st, and Nationally on September 21st

A Red Carpet premiere with Cast Members is set for Wednesday, August 29th, at Consolidated Ward 16 Theatres in Honolulu, followed by a private after-party at Vice Nightclub. - July 25, 2012 - Hawaii Film Partners

Shannon Factor Announces Progress with John D. Rockefeller & Ida Tarbell Project

Feature film involving oil tycoon and investigative journalist draws closer to pre-production. - July 25, 2012 - Cinespire Entertainment

BayView Entertainment’s Catalog of Retromedia Cult Movie DVDs Expands with Two New Titles Coming in September

BayView Entertainment’s DVD catalog from the cult movie experts at Retromedia Entertainment adds two new titles – “Bikini Jones and the Temple of Eros” and “Housewives from Another World” – on September 18, 2012. - July 25, 2012 - BayView Entertainment

Adventure, Adversity, Perseverance, and Voodoo: Documentary About Underdog African Team Vying to Reach World Cup Premieres on Fox Soccer

“Laduma! Benin’s Journey” documentary film premieres on August 12, 2012. Laduma Inc. announces that its documentary feature film “Laduma! Benin’s Journey” will premiere on Fox Soccer channel on Sunday August 12 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Fox Soccer is the... - July 24, 2012 - Laduma Inc.

Cybornetics - To be Released on DVD Internationally October 23

One of 2012’s freshest new science fiction action movies, 360 Sound and Vision’s, "Cybornetics," debuts October 23 on DVD, Digital Download, and Video on Demand. This movie will be available for purchase at various nationwide retailers and online. Cybornetics is a fresh new... - July 21, 2012 - 360 Sound and Vision Ltd

BAFTA Winner Doug Allan Signs Up to Timeframe HD

TimeframeHD today revealed that intrepid Arctic adventurer and cinematographer Doug Allan, described by Sir David Attenborough as the “toughest in the business,” has been signed up as a contributor of time-lapse stock footage. - July 21, 2012 - timeframehd.com

Icarus Mediaworks Announces the Pre-Production of Thorned Roses

Icarus Mediaworks is proud to announce the pre-production of Thorned Roses, a documentary film directed by Donovan A. McCloud. - July 21, 2012 - Icarus Mediaworks

Young Celebs Team Up for Charity Soccer at Chance to Play 2012

Young celebs from Disney and Nickelodeon are teaming up in a charity soccer game to help disadvantaged youth. Guests will have the chance to watch some of the favorite young stars in action 10 am to 3pm August 5, 2012 at Cromwell Field at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Games, food, prize raffle and other fun activities round out the day of good will charity with all proceeds going to FUNDaFIELD and Toy Box of Hope. - July 19, 2012 - Toy Box of Hope

Outskirts Press Lets Readers Choose This Summer’s “Hollywood Blockbuster”

Which self-published book would make the best Hollywood action movie or television series? Outskirts Press is holding a public survey to hear your votes. - July 18, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

POV Summer Film Series Continues July 16 with a Jonathan Demme Documentary

The Chattanooga Film Society and Mise En Scenesters are pleased to announce the second screening of the POV Summer Film Series with the documentary I’m Carolyn Parker: The Good the Mad, and the Beautiful. The film will be shown on July 16 at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA on 301 West 6th... - July 16, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society

INOX Takes "Cocktail" Party to Twitter

INOX Leisure Limited, India’s largest multiplex group created a stir on Twitter by creating a contest promoting the release of the movie "Cocktail" on the eve of its release across theatres in India. - July 16, 2012 - INOX

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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