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Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Discovering Havana: In the Footsteps of Hemingway Available on November 15th
Discovering Havana: In the Footsteps of Hemingway Available on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Discovering Havana: In the Footsteps of Hemingway available on November 15th. Ernest Hemingway was a thrill-seeker eager for exoticism. He would womanize, hunt lions in... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur Announces the Release of Irish Lighthouses: The Folklore, History and Beauty of Ireland’s Coastal Beacons on DVD on November 15th
Irish Lighthouses: The Folklore, History and Beauty of Ireland's Coastal Beacons Available on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of Irish Lighthouses: The Folklore, History and Beauty if Ireland’s Coastal Beacons available on DVD on November 15th. In a land whose roots are... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
DirectRooms.com – Luang Prabang Hosts Major Laotian Cinema Festival in December 2011
The jungles of northern Laos will this coming December, play host to one of Southeast Asia's most interesting cinematic events as the Luang Prabang Film Festival takes place. - October 13, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
"There Are No Goodbyes" Movie Announces Full-Length Trailer Debut
Lyons Den Productions is proud to announce the premiere of the full-length trailer for the feature film “There Are No Goodbyes” at The Eerie Horror Film Festival and Expo at the historic Warner Theatre in Erie Pennsylvania October 27-30. - October 12, 2011 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Julio Medem’s “Vacas” Receives Re-mastered DVD Release on 11/29/11 from BayView Entertainment
BayView Entertainment is releasing a newly-remastered DVD of "Vacas," the acclaimed debut film from Goya Award-winning director Julio Medem, on November 29, 2011. - October 12, 2011 - BayView Entertainment
Best Selling Hollywood 101 Series Comes to Kindle and NOOK
Sandcastle Publishing and Chambers Stevens are proud to announce the release of the best selling Hollywood 101 series on both the Barnes & Noble NOOK and the Amazon Kindle. The seven book Hollywood 101 series features the best selling books in the world for young television and film... - October 11, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
Spiders 3d Writer Chooses IndiGoGo for New Project Launch
Hollywood writers increasingly turn to crowd-funding in order to craft independent films. - October 09, 2011 - Joseph Farrugia
DirectRooms.com – This November International Film Festival 2011 Reaches Its 20th Anniversary in Brisbane
DirectRooms.com reports that as the Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) hits its 20th anniversary organisers are promising an extra special line up of movies for this major landmark. - October 06, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Red Barn Media Shooting Dudleytown Curse - the “Scariest Horror Film on Earth” This Fall
Red Barn Media is shooting its indie feature teen horror film this fall called “Dudleytown Curse – the 49th Key” - about the infamous and cursed village of Dudleytown, Connecticut. - October 06, 2011 - Red Barn Media
Nationwide TV ME! 2012 Pitch/Concept Contest Now Accepting Entries
The 2012 TV ME! Contest is the one-of-a-kind, nationwide innovative writers’ competition seeking fresh, creative content ideas for television programming, which does Not require entrants to be trained script or screenwriters. Entries may be submitted now through December 30, 2011. Submission instructions and prize information are available online at www.TVMEcontest.com. - October 05, 2011 - Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office
Motion Picture and Production Industry Resource, RyanSalazar.net Gains Popularity
The website – www.ryansalazar.net – has dashed onto the scene, bringing with it the attention of major studio industry personnel and manufacturers of the technology used in the studio industry today. It features reviews, interviews and just plain views on everything from cameras and content to production and post. - October 03, 2011 - Ryan Salazar
Actress, Producer Klara Landrat is Going to be Featured in Talent Spotlight Magazine
Klara Landrat, actress, producer and writer is going to be featured in the new edition of Talent Spotlight Magazine in December. - October 03, 2011 - Klara Landrat
The Storm Within LLC Announces Finalists for Film Composer Competition
Five finalists will vie for $500 and a contract to score indie film. - October 02, 2011 - The Storm Within LLC
13th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival Screening Across the Hudson at LITM
Indie film enthusiasts in Jersey City, New Jersey will unite with audiences in over 200 cities spanning six continents to view the latest work of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world when the 13th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens at LITM in Downtown Jersey City... - October 02, 2011 - LITM
Bliss Production's "Hollywood Inc." Now in Production
Bliss Productions announces its new series. - September 30, 2011 - Hollywood Inc.
Calgary Filmmaker Launches Fundraising Campaign Through HelpersUnite
Calgary filmmaker Todd Kipp launches a $15,000 fundraising campaign for his new film, "Computer Potato," on HelpersUnite (www.HelpersUnite.com). HelpersUnite is a new crowdfunding platform that connects artists, entrepreneurs, and charitable organizations with supporters who are compelled to contribute their time, talents, and funding to help reach a common goal. Five percent of contributions will benefit two Native American women's shelters in Canada and the United States. - September 29, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of CD Highway. This Six DVD Set Will be Available October 25.
From the PBS Music Series CD Highway Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of CD Highway. This six DVD set will be available October 25. CD Highway brings you 39 programs of music, entertainment, and interviews with America's up-and-coming stars and musical legends such as, Al Green, Lou... - September 29, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Aimee Allen "Calling the Maker" Video Honored at Los Angeles Movie Awards
Aimee Allen “Calling The Maker” music video has just won two awards at the prestigious Los Angeles Movie Awards 2011. The video was competing in the music video category and won the Award for "Best Production Design" as well as an "Award of Excellence." - September 28, 2011 - Del Padre Digital, Inc.
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Barbara Cartland: My Life is a Novel, Available October 25th
Barbara Cartland: My Life is a Novel Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Barbara Cartland: My Life is a Novel, available October 25th. This DVD tells the extraordinary life story of this great woman of literature who wrote 723 books which sold over 650 million copies. She was a gossip... - September 28, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Jean-Paul Sartre: a 20 Year Absence? - Available October 25
Jean-Paul Sartre: A 20 Year Absence on DVD October 25. Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Jean-Paul Sartre: A 20 Year Absence? is available October 25. Jean-Paul Sartre, French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, biographer, literary critic, and winner of... - September 28, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
From Kultur: Bayreuth Festival Production of Harry Kupfer's The Complete Cycle of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen on DVD October 25th
Bayreuth Festival Production of Harry Kupfer’s The Complete Cycle of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, conducted by Daniel Barenboim. Newly Re-mastered 11-DVD Box Set available on October 25th. Kultur is pleased to announce its release of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des... - September 28, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Sandcastle Publishing is Proud to Celebrate the 2011 Chambie Awards
The 2011 Chambie Awards to honor the brilliance of young Hollywood. - September 27, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
Ken Wallace Featured in New Personal Development Movie
Ken Wallace is a featured expert in the new film "Keeper of the Key's" starring Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff. - September 27, 2011 - Speakers International
Actress Christine Nicole to Play "Key of Brown"
New York actress Christine Nicole will star in Reina Productions new feature film “Key Of Brown,” in the thriller Nicole will play Bernadette Lawson a recently paroled prostitute on house arrest, who after agreeing to do a favor for her pimp discovers the client is an infamous serial... - September 21, 2011 - Reina Productions
Emmy Nominees Attend Secret Room Events Red Carpet Style Lounge Benefiting the Humane Society of the United States
Secret Room Events held its annual Red Carpet Style Lounge honoring the 2011 Emmy Awards nominees and presenters on September 15th at the L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. - September 20, 2011 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite
Dr. Leigh-Davis Talks Brits; Ladies; & Blue-Eyed Soul
Dr. Leigh-Davis can’t wait for the release of her 90 minute Ken Burn’s style documentary on blue-eyed soul. - September 19, 2011 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
Actress, Producer Klara Landrat (Zoolander, Going Under, The Soul Collector) Started Shooting Feature Drama for 11 Films in Las Vegas, Nevada
Klara Landrat started filming a drama by 11 Films, set in Las Vegas, NV. The new feature drama, dir. by Neil Breen is set against the Sin City and spectacular views of Mount Charleston. - September 19, 2011 - Klara Landrat
Leave It on the Floor's Ephraim M. Sykes with Beyoncé's Musical Director, Choreographer is the "Best of the Lot"
American stage performer and star of Leave it on the Floor, Ephraim M. Sykes reviewed by Toronto.com as the "best of the lot." - September 18, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
DiscDish.com Relaunches as DVD & Blu-ray Database
Website offers news and reviews of hottest hits plus little-known gems. - September 18, 2011 - DiscDish.com
Happy 70th Birthday Ruggero Raimondi
Kultur celebrates Ruggero Raimondi on his 70th birthday. Kultur is privileged to have Mr. Raimondi in two versions of Tosca in his pivotal role of Baron Scarpia as well as two outstanding performances singing bass in Verdi’s requiem opposite Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo conducted by... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Happy 85th Birthday Chuck Berry
Kultur celebrates Chuck Berry on his 85th birthday available now. From the Impact Series, Songs That Changed The World - featuring Chuck Berry: Maybellene was recorded on May 21, 1955 and is referred to as the birth of rock 'n' roll history. On that day, Chuck Berry recorded a song whose... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Jon Vickers Famed Opera Tenor Celebrates 85th Birthday
Kultur celebrates Jon Vickers on his 85th birthday on October 26th by announcing the availability of two of his Opera performances Tristan und Isolde D2230 and Peter Grimes D2255 on DVD. Jon Vickers was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, October 26, 1926. In 1950, he was awarded a... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Wynton Marsalis - Composer, Musician Celebrates 50th Birthday and Peter Martins - Ballet Dancer and Choreographer Celebrates 65th Birthday
Kultur celebrates composer and trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis on his 50th birthday October 18th and Peter Martins Ballet Dancer and Choreographer celebrates his 65th birthday October 27th, by announcing the availability of their collaborative project Accent on the Offbeat. Accent on the Offbeat... - September 17, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
BayView Entertainment to Distribute Retromedia Entertainment DVD Releases to National Retail Marketplace
BayView Entertainment has just completed an agreement to begin distributing new DVD releases from Retromedia Entertainment. The agreement begins in October with the releases of Dino Wolf and Sexual Witchcraft. - September 17, 2011 - BayView Entertainment
TomCat Films Acquires “Mockbuster” Feature, The Amazing Bulk
Company continues to produce and acquire low budget titles that complement larger studio releases. - September 16, 2011 - TomCat Films LLC
Controversial Film Depicting Muslim Lesbian to Premier in LA
Three Veils is a feature film about three young Middle Eastern women whose lives intertwine as they struggle to defy tradition and create their own realities. From an arranged marriage and a lesbian love affair to an abusive family situation, the film daringly tackles some of the issues Middle Eastern women are confronted with today and carries a unique social message that women worldwide can relate to. - September 15, 2011 - Three Veils Movie
NDstudios, Inc. Announces Ampersand 2012
NDstudios, Inc., an artist-run multimedia production company, is proud to announce Ampersand 2012. The Ampersand Project is a film initiative aimed to help invigorate the film community in the Western New York area by providing collaborative opportunities as well as paying film production work in... - September 14, 2011 - NDstudios, Inc.
Actress/Producer Klara Landrat, Ben Talar, Ion Therkildsen Wrapped "The Soul Collector" Production
The crew and producers wrapped the 3 country production of "The Soul Collector," a thriller based on true events. Polish, American and Danish producers were virtually on line during the 3 month period. - September 14, 2011 - Klara Landrat
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviews Filmmaker Max Bartoli of Atlantis Down
Bartoli is the Writer, Director and Producer of the Feature Film Atlantis Down Starring Greg Travis, Dean Haglund, Travis Quentin Young, Kera O’Brien, Mae Flores, Darla Grese, Anthony Ware and Michael Rooker - September 14, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Finger Bang from Creepersin Films Will Have World Premiere at PollyGrind Film Festival in Las Vegas, NV on October 8, 2011
Cast of Finger Bang Includes Creep Creepersin, John Karyus, David Andreiw, Charlie Vaughn, Dawna Lee Heising of EOE, Veronica Ricci, Peter Stickles, Kevin E. Scott, Matty Thunders, Robbyn Leigh, Julie Boyd, Shawn C. Phillips, Ben Voelker, Chandler Maness and Ron Jeremy. - September 13, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Buyer Group International, Inc. Verifies Letter of Intent for $3 Million
Buyer Group International, Inc., General Partner, receives letter of interest from Falcon Financial of New York acting as lead agent to act on behalf of Gryphon Productions Ltd. in connection with a proposed private placement offering up to $3,000,000 in exchange for interest in BLOOD WILL TELL, a feature motion picture for worldwide theatrical release in 35mm color negative, anticipated for spring release. - September 12, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Producer Gregg Hale to Address DAVE School Graduation September 2011
Before walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, The DAVE School’s newest graduates will hear words of encouragement and advice from Gregg Hale, Haxan Films Producer of the indie horror sensation, The Blair Witch Project. Hale has teamed up with The DAVE School “Block 4”... - September 11, 2011 - The DAVE School
Irish Film New York: A Weekend of the Best of Contemporary Irish Film
A new Irish contemporary screening series, Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2011 at New York University's Cantor Film Center features New York debut of "Knuckle," a documentary HBO is making into a dramatic series. - September 09, 2011 - Irish Film New York
Estes Park Film Festival to Honor Actor Barry Corbin with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Organizers of the Estes Park Film Festival recently announced that actor Barry Corbin will be their featured guest and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th annual event. - September 08, 2011 - Estes Park Film Festival
Love is Coming Home to Burbank
Love Is All You Need?, a short film that speaks out against teen bullying was produced by Burbank’s very own Production Company, WingSpan Pictures. Love has screened in film festivals all over the world and is finally coming home to Burbank as an “Official Selection” in the... - September 08, 2011 - WingSpan Pictures
"There Are No Goodbyes" New Teaser Trailer and Full-Length Trailer Premiere Announcement
Lyons Den Productions has just released the teaser trailer for their new feature film “There Are No Goodbyes.” The independent production, which shot in Poland, Czech Republic, and Ireland last spring, finished rolling cameras in Erie Pennsylvania on July 30 and is expected to premiere... - September 08, 2011 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Landis’ Burke and Hare Comedy Due for Release in the United States...But What’s the Real Story?
As John Landis’ comedic portrayal of serial killers Burke and Hare makes its American debut, a documentary by a Scottish media company examines the horrifying truth that murder is still fuelling the illegal trade in bodies for profit. - September 08, 2011 - Orickle Limited
On to the Cloud - Metro Encoding Presents "The Source"
Metro Encoding, a leader in Video Compression and Encoding, announced a new set of services collectively know as “The Source.” This service will take any format of video and produce a transcoding source file tailored to the specifications of any internet video site. - September 07, 2011 - Metro Encoding
3000 Mile Productions Announces the Development of "Last Rights," a 24-Episode Web Series
To raise funds for the first level of financing for "Last Rights," 3000 Mile Productions is taking the unique step of placing their project on kickstarter.com, the largest online funding platform for creative projects in the world. Fans of the project can make contributions to the production of the project, which goes entirely to the final funding of the web series. - September 07, 2011 - 3000 Mile Productions
Free Film Screenings at Erie Art Museum
The Museum will screen two films this month in the Multipurpose Room—both are free, with a suggested $5 donation, and open to the public. If A Tree Falls: A story of the Earth Liberation Front , September 9, at 7 pm. This film explores two of America’s most pressing issues... - September 04, 2011 - Erie Art Museum