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22 Year-Old Independent Filmmaker and Owner of MJB Home Entertainment LLC to Hold Premiere of First Feature "Mozart of Rap" November 4th
Martin Bentsen, Owner of MJB Home Entertainment LLC, independent filmmaker, and recent graduate of NYU in May 2011, is holding his directorial debut of micro-budget feature Mozart of Rap on November 4th. The film was made guerilla-style, out-of-pocket while Bentsen was still attending full time undergraduate classes at NYU, quite a rare feat. - October 31, 2011 - MJB Home Entertainment LLC
Chambers Stevens' Hollywood 101 Series Released on iBooks
Sandcastle Publishing and Chambers Stevens are proud to announce the upcoming release of the best selling Hollywood 101 series on Apple iBooks for use on the Apple iPad and iPad2. The Hollywood 101 series is the ultimate source of insider advice for breaking into film and television for young... - October 29, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
New Film Pokes Fun at Population Fears and Celebrates the News of 7 Billion
To mark the world’s population reaching 7 billion on Halloween 2011, the Citizen TV channel WORLDbytes has launched a hilarious parody of modern day Malthusian thinking. - October 28, 2011 - WorldWrite
Erie Art Museum Screens Troubadour Blues
True Stories from the Front Lines of American Music. - October 26, 2011 - Erie Art Museum
“Beyond The Moonwalk” Gets a Dance Partner
Hiltz Squared Media Group has teamed with Vision4Media Entertainment to license the television network production of Beyond The Moonwalk - a six part miniseries that focuses on the amazing street dancers whose influence transformed an entire generation of pop culture. Vision4Media executives... - October 25, 2011 - Vision4Media Entertainment
Inspirational Keynote Speaker Hueina Su Steps Into the Spotlight for Red Carpet World Premiere of The Keeper of the Keys Movie
Best-selling author, international keynote speaker and certified life coach Hueina Su is ready to walk the red carpet in Las Vegas world premiere of the ground-breaking personal development film “The Keeper of the Keys.” - October 23, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Florida Premiere of East Fifth Bliss Starring Michael C. Hall, Lucy Liu and Peter Fonda to Open 3rd Annual Naples International Film Festival
Naples International Film Festival 3rd Annual Opening Night Film gala featuring East Fifth Bliss - October 23, 2011 - Naples International Film Festival
PB&K Media Announces Distribution Rights to Film "Doughboy"
PB&K Media has obtained worldwide distribution rights to Doughboy - A Flyover Films/Route 40 Films production which has been overwhelmingly embraced by limited run audiences. Billed as "a story for today's generation about the price of freedom," Doughboy tells of an apathetic,... - October 21, 2011 - PB&K Media
Annette Funicello Celebrates 69th Birthday with Launch of Annetteconnection.com
New Annette Funicello website is officially launched on her 69th birthday on October 22, 2011 - October 21, 2011 - The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases
In Recognition to One of the Most Turbulent Chapters in Human History, Kultur Announces the DVD: The First World War: 1914-1918
The First World War: 1914-1918 In recognition of one of the most turbulent chapters in human history, Kultur announces the availability of the DVD The First World War: 1914-1918 available now at a suggested retail price of $19.99. "The eleventh (hour) of the eleventh (day) of the eleventh... - October 21, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Larsen Digital & Pixorial Announce Partnership
Larsen Digital & Pixorial have entered into a mutually beneficial partnership for customers. Now Larsen Digital customers can take advantage of online video editing for all their movie film & video tape conversions. - October 19, 2011 - Larsen Digital
Celebrated Motion Picture Artists Collaborate on Play to Run Through the Fall Season in the Los Angeles Area
John Patrick Shanley's (Moonstruck, Joe vs. the Volcano, Doubt) play directed by John McNaughton (Mad Dog and Glory, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Homicide: Life on the Street) starring Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Ed Wood) and Matthew J. Williamson (Sedona, Helter Skelter) will run from October 21 to December 18 in Los Angeles's North Hollywood arts district. - October 17, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Actor and Paranormal Investigator R.A. Mihailoff is Interviewed by Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment
Mihailoff is Known Worldwide for the Starring Role in the Feature Film “Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III.” - October 16, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Features New World War II Documentary
"The World at War" documentary details the struggles and conflicts of the great war. MyReviewsNow Online Shopping is exited to offer "The World at War" in its Reference and Education store. - October 14, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Online Video Editing Beta Released on Clipcanvas
Clipcanvas launches online video editor beta in combination with royalty free video, offering more than 230.000 video clips online. - October 14, 2011 - Clipcanvas.com
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
Kultur Announces the Release of The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary Pianist Available on DVD on November 15th
The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary Pianist Available on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary Pianist available on DVD on November 15th. The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne: A Portrait of the Legendary... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of A Journey of Dmitry Shostakovich Available on DVD on November 15th
A Journey of Dmitry Shostakovich Debuts on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of A Journey of Dmitry Shostakovich available on DVD on November 15th. The greatest composer of the 20th century remains one of its biggest mysteries. Nine days of the ocean voyage from Moscow to New... - October 14, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of The Trans-Siberian Muse Available on DVD on November 15th
The Trans-Siberian Muse - The Revealing History of the Legendary Russian Railway Stretching over 5,000 Miles from Moscow to Vladivostok Debuts on DVD Nov. 15. Kultur is proud to announce the release of The Trans-Siberian Muse available on DVD on November 15th. The Trans-Siberian Muse presents the... - 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
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