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Aginelo Film Spotlights Family Court System as Divorced from Reality
Aginelo Films is on the road to exposing the broken nature of the family court system in America. With this precedent-setting full length documentary entitled “Support? System Down…” issues of divorce and custody in America are examined and the walls debunking the stereotype of “deadbeat” parents are broken down. - July 29, 2011 - Aginelo Productions
Pure Imagination: Five Original "Willy Wonka" Kids to Reunite at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Peter Ostrum, Paris Themmen, Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson, Michael Boellner Join 500+ Celebrities and Artists at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, August 11-14 - July 28, 2011 - Fan Expo HQ
Castalides Pictures Launches the Very First Global Vampire Casting Competition for Aspiring Draculas, Nosferatus, Bellas and Edward Cullens
Vampire Wedding Casting Competition: worldwide call for aspiring vampires - July 28, 2011 - Castalides Pictures
Co-Founder of Non-Profit "Patron of the Arts" Cindy Baer Guests on Eye on Entertainment
Producer, Director and Actress Baer is Raising Funds for Next Film “Odd Brodsky” - July 28, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Computer -Animated Spoof of Dirty Harry Films Enters Production
Bella Fe Films and LightRow Pictures team to produce the Computer-Animated spoof of Dirty Harry films "Magnum Farce" - July 28, 2011 - Bella Fe Media
Denver Production Company Red Giant Productions to Release Psychological Thriller The Inner Room Starting August 4th, 2011 at the Mayan Theatre
Denver production company "Red Giant Productions" to release psychological thriller "The Inner Room." The theatrical release launches on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Mayan Theatre in Denver, Colorado. While visiting a cabin with her husband, Julianne becomes... - July 27, 2011 - Red Giant Productions
Strong Image Films Launches Pre-Production on Rob Marchitti's Feature Film "The Glass Circle"
Strong Image Films launches pre-production on "The Glass Circle." - July 26, 2011 - Strong Image Films
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviews Producers David Bianchi and Val Tasso of the Feature Film Dysfunktion
Bianchi, Founder of Exertion Films and Tasso, Founder of Spartan Pictures, are Raising Funds for Dysfunktion through indiegogo.com. - July 26, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Superman: Requiem Gets Release Date
Cupsogue Pictures are pleased to announce that the highly-anticipated comic-book movie ‘Superman: Requiem’ will be released globally online on November 11 , 2011. The release date strapline ‘Believe – 11.11.11’ is being added to all upcoming marketing for the picture... - July 25, 2011 - Cupsogue Pictures
Twilight’s Gil Birmingham Joins Crooked Arrows Cast
Gil Birmingham, known for his role as Billy Black in the Twilight Saga films, will join Superman Returns' Brandon Routh in the film Crooked Arrows, a story about a Native American high School Lacrosse team forced to compete against a better equipped and trained local prep school team. Birmingham... - July 22, 2011 - Gil Birmingham
Provocative New "Holistic" Documentary on Sustainability Begins Production in Pittburgh
Sust Enable: The Metamentary Begins Filming July 30th with Author & Professor Charles Eisenstein - July 22, 2011 - Sust Enable: The Metamentary
Leave It on the Floor Starring America’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim M. Sykes Dances Across the U.S.
Independent film Leave it on the Floor starring actor, singer, dancer and musician Ephraim M. Sykes of stage, television and film has a cult following with U.S. film festivals. - July 21, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Poker Comedy Hitting The Nuts Wins at 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival
The poker-themed comedy Hitting The Nuts won a Golden Ace Award for Superior Filmmaking at the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival. This is the third award in as many festivals for the movie. (Hitting the Nuts won Best Feature Film at both the Cincinnati Film Festival and the Derby City Film Festival earlier this year.) - July 20, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC
Up and Coming Actor, Filmmaker, Jeremy Fultz Short Film, VIGILANTE Debuting at the Action on Film Festival July 22 in Pasadena, CA. Nominated "Best Short - Editing"
VIGILANTE, a short film by actor, filmmaker, Jeremy Fultz - DoingTime Productions will be screening at the 2011 Action on International Film Festival in Pasadena, California July 22nd and July 28th. The film is nominated for ‘Best Editing - Short’. Contact: Jeremy Fultz, Actor,... - July 20, 2011 - Middle Child New Media
Award Winning Filmmaker’s Feature and New Short to be Screened at Celebrate Tango Festival in NYC
Award winning filmmaker Marianne Hettinger’s new short “Saint Vitus Dance” will be screened with her critically acclaimed “Mango Tango” (Best Feature, Ventura Film Festival. 2009) on July 24, 2011 at the Celebrate Tango Festival in New York. - July 19, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
J. L. Feliciano and Anthony A. Paluzzi Team Up for “Rock N’ Old” – Beat Out Over 6,000 Other Writers
J. L Feliciano and Anthony A. Paluzzi sat down, stood up and shouted when they wrote Rock N’ Old. - July 19, 2011 - Anthony A. Paluzzi
Hawaii Pacific Entertainment is Proud to Announce Local Film One Voice Will Hit Theaters Internationally and in Hawaii
The 100% Locally Funded, Locally Produced Documentary Opens in Theaters August 6 in Japan & August 26 in Hawaii. - July 18, 2011 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Transit Systems, Inc. Announces the “Summer Blockbuster” Giveaway
Transit Systems, Inc. announces the “Summer Blockbuster” Giveaway to launch on July 20, 2011 for votes on the top five blockbuster movie hits of the summer with a giveaway of a $50 gift card to AMC Movie Theaters. - July 18, 2011 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Tiara Luten Productions Releases Independent Film "For the Love of You"
Tiara Luten Productions, LLC., an independent film production company in Atlanta, GA, is proud to announce the premiere screening of its debut film, “For the Love of You.” The movie is an inspiring, modern-day African-American romance about believing in yourself and believing in true... - July 16, 2011 - Burst Agency
Tortoise and Finch Productions Launches Kickstarter Campaign for the Domestic Violence Documentary, "You Look a Lot Like Me"
After four years in production, Tortoise and Finch Productions has launched its Finishing Funds Campaign on Kickstarter.com for the documentary film, "You Look a Lot Like Me." The film features interviews with domestic abuse survivors, abusers and educators. For more information, visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tortoiseandfinch/you-look-a-lot-like-me. - July 15, 2011 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
Cult Classic Novel “The King Of Clubs” Available for the First Time in Paperback and eBooks
Long before "Blood Sport" or "Fight Club," the book that defined the genre was "The King of Clubs." First released in 1982 and out of print since the mid 90’s, difficult to find hardcover copies of “The King of Clubs” sell for as much as $100 each. - July 14, 2011 - Parthenon Press
"Treasures in Hiding" Crews Up with on Camera Placement Boat, a 41' Yawl Named Finn Mccool
Buyer Group International, Inc. and Gryphon Productions Ltd. enhances Pre-production Launch for "Treasures In Hiding" Crews Up with on Camera Boat, a 41' Yaw named Finn McCool owned by Niel McCool of Florida. - July 14, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Producer, Actor and Lawyer Marc Wasserman Guests on Eye on Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviewed the Star of the Feature Film “Falling Down.” - July 13, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Cranium Candy Entertainment Announces the Completion of "Raw Edge" – a Short Gangster Movie
Cranium Candy Entertainment has completed its new Drama/Dark Comedy - “Raw Edge.” The 31 minute short movie was shot in both Los Angeles and Berlin, Germany. A pair of wannabe Hitmen - Saul (clever, calculating) and Vincent (torture first, ask questions later,) rough up a businessman... - July 13, 2011 - Cranium Candy Entertainment
Socialising with Harlequin
Harlequin has launched a fantastic new range of informative videos on its YouTube channel for installers and homeowners alike. The videos are designed to give an insight into the world of one of Europe’s leading tank manufacturers, and to assist in a wide range of Harlequin tank installations. - July 10, 2011 - Clarehill Plastics Limited
New DVD Release from Filmmaker Shawn Baker "Comrades" Available Now
Lock City Filmworks along with Director Shawn Baker launches hot new urban pic "Comrades." - July 08, 2011 - Lock City Filmworks Inc
DirectRooms.com – Movie Stars Step Out in Busselton for Specialist Film Festival During 24 to 28 August 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Busselton will be screening a number of French and Australian film premieres as part of the area’s unique festival specialising in films only from the two countries. - July 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Gryphon Distribution Continues Expansion with Preproduction Launch for Treasures in Hiding
Following announcement to capitalize on Gryphon Distribution's verification of governmental permit for search and salvage rights for sunken treasure, verifies sites by making an action adventure motion picture titled “Treasures in Hiding.” - July 07, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Gryphon Productions Seeking Theatrical Motion Picture Releases for Enhanced Marketing Efforts
Distribution Company acquired by Buyer Group International, Inc., ramps up marketing strategy to include “four walling” theatrical motion picture releases, promoting films by working with an extensive nationwide network of major theatres. - July 07, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Buyer Group International Options Original Screenplay, "Recovery" by Alex Weis
Following on the heels of "To My Senses", Alexandrea Weis collaborates on "Blood Will Tell" and "Treasures in Hiding" while Buyer Group International, Inc. options the motion picture rights for Weis' second novel, the romantic thriller “Recovery” (ISBN... - July 07, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Alchemy Productions Provides Exciting Review for Nettfit Publishing About Their New Parkinson’s Disease Book "Looking Down the Barrel"
Alison Litton of Alchemy Productions provides exciting review of a new Parkinson’s disease book "Looking Down the Barrel" by author Richard Secklin. This memoir is an extraordinary journey of a man who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, feels his world and his identity has been destroyed. Tempted to end his life, he turns his back on himself and God and then through a series of events sees the gift of his personal journey through new eyes of Compassion. - July 06, 2011 - Nettfit Publishing
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon on Mobeep
Mobeep users will experience a thematic overhaul as they log on to Mobeep, having Transformers logos replaced the default icons, while spotting a space-age background that defines the storyline of this movie. - July 05, 2011 - Ozura World Ltd.
Her Departed Character Captured, Kristen Dalton Cannot be Stopped
Kristen Dalton finds "The Perfect Family," a far stretch from Whitey Bulger and her past role in The Departed. - July 02, 2011 - Kristen Dalton
MovieScreams Launches Entertainment Blog and Website
MovieScreams.com, the premiere social network is becoming the one-stop shop for entertainment for movie audiences around the world. - July 02, 2011 - Roosevelt Dumornay
"Unexpected Pleasures" and the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" Invades Biltmore in Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC's live Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast changes venues to Cinebarre Theater at Biltmore Mall as of July 2011. - July 02, 2011 - Unexpected Pleasures
Filmmakers Use Social Media to Record Legacy of the Space Program, Invite the Public to Share Their Memories
On July 8, 2011, millions of people will watch coverage of the last space shuttle flight and remember a moment in time when all things became possible. "The Space Crowd," which chronicles the US Space Shuttle program through the eyes of the American public, produce the film, a "Sociomentary." The film, made in cooperation with NASA, captures personalities, activities and stories from NASA's biggest fans as they countdown the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the end of the Shuttle program. - June 30, 2011 - The Space Crowd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Availability on DVD of The Art of Singing
The Art of Singing Great Voices of the 20th Century Available on DVD July 26 Kultur is proud to announce the availability on DVD of The Art of Singing, for a suggested retail price of $29.99. Many illustrious opera stars of the twentieth century are featured in sound and vision in rare footage,... - June 30, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Semi Rebellious Films Partners with Casmiro.com to Monetize "Blood into Wine" Documentary on Facebook
Casmiro Announces Digital Content Distribution Partnership to Monetize "Blood into Wine" Documentary Online - June 30, 2011 - Casmiro
The “Deepest” of Green Environmental Documentaries
New film takes sustainability into practice to create experimental documentary. - June 30, 2011 - Sust Enable: The Metamentary
Buyer Group International Obtains Motion Picture Rights for Multiple Screenplays by Alex Weis
While collaborating with up and coming fiction writer Alexandrea Weis on two screenplays, Buyer Group International, Inc. has obtained the motion picture rights for Weis' second novel, the romantic thriller “Recovery” (ISBN 453875700). - June 28, 2011 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Zach Galifianakis Shines in Special Limited Edition of the Comedy "Visioneers" Now on DVD
Zach Galifianakis fans have been taking to Facebook and Twitter to find out about the DVD re-release of the special edition of "Visioneers" with free digital copy. - June 24, 2011 - Xenon Pictures
Sonnet Realm Films Announces, Rolling, a New Web Series
Today, Sonnet Realm Films, a Seattle based film production company, announced the development of a new comedy feature-length web series called Rolling, about an independent film company trying to make it big. Rolling is planned to run at 23 minutes each with the first season being 12 episodes, and... - June 24, 2011 - Sonnet Realm Films
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Interviews Producer Matthew William Dean About Blood Trail – Part Two
Blood Trail - Part Two Is Produced by Anthony De Longis, Matthew William Dean and Mary De Longis and Continues the Story of the Award-winning Blood Trail Film - June 23, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
Actor, Producer, Director, Martial Artist and Swordsman Anthony De Longis Discusses Latest Film Blood Trail – Part Two on EOE
Blood Trail – Part Two Continues the Story of the Award-winning Blood Trail – Part One - June 23, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment
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 to 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. June 28, 1914 began as a day of pomp and circumstance, but it... - June 23, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Look Out for Ripface Invasion’s Video Premiere on June 28, 2011
Ripface Invasion is a quartet of veteran rockers from the New Jersey punk/hardcore scene. They developed a unique bold sound for new and old generations to hear with their thrash punk/hardcore crossover style. Ripface Invasion displays their new sound and style on video with their song “The Last One On Earth.” They blend punk rock with comic art and live action. - June 22, 2011 - Ripface Invasion
Brooklyn Short Film Festival Winners Announcement
The Brooklyn Short Film Festival, New York's premiere short film festival, announces the award winning films from 2011. - June 21, 2011 - Brooklyn Short Film Festival
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Considering Strategic Corporate Alliances
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) today announced formation of an internal committee to explore acquisition/merger possibilities with other well-run businesses actively operating in the North American film industry. “Due to looming shifts in the long-standing working... - June 21, 2011 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Rebel Pilgrim Productions Announces New Romantic Comedy
Rebel Pilgrim Productions announces the production of A Strange Brand of Happy, a romantic comedy starring Grammy-Award Winner Rebecca St. James. The movie, the company's fourth, will shoot for four weeks in Cincinnati beginning August 15, 2011. It anticipates a 2012 theatrical release. - June 17, 2011 - Rebel Pilgrim Productions
Acort International Acquires New Leslie Easterbrook / Kane Hodder Film The Afflicted
The Afflicted slated for limited theatrical and Blu-Ray release in 2011-2012. - June 16, 2011 - Acort International