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June 24 Gallery Show in Pasadena Celebrates Notable Contemporary Makeup Artists

June 24 Gallery Show in Pasadena Celebrates Notable Contemporary Makeup Artists

Collection of portraits by Deverill Weekes highlights top names in makeup artistry over the past 50 years. - June 14, 2011 - Visionary Cinema

Bold Press Author Steve Olsher to Star in New Film with John Gray and Jack Canfield

New personal development movie, "The Keeper of the Keys," starring John Gray, Jack Canfield and Steve Olsher to be released December 8, 2011. - June 14, 2011 - Steve Olsher

Best-Selling Authors Hueina Su, Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff to Star in New Personal Development Movie

Best-selling author and International Keynote Speaker Hueina Su is set to co-star in a new personal development movie ‘The Keeper of the Keys” along with stars of the hit movie “The Secret” and international best-selling authors Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff. - June 14, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching

Star Studded Dysfunctional Friends Gets Accepted Into the American Black Film Festival - ABFF

Star Studded Dysfunctional Friends Gets Accepted Into the American Black Film Festival - ABFF

Kings of LA Client, Producer and Director - Datari Turner's Dysfunctional Friends, a comedy/ drama about a group of college friends who reunite after the sudden death of their larger then life friend Dennis (Keith Robinson), was recently one of five films chosen to compete in the Narrative Features category at this years ABFF held July 6th-9th in Miami. - June 11, 2011 - Kings of LA Entertainment

AlphaDogs Post Production Takes a Time Travel Adventure

AlphaDogs Post Production creates seamless effects for time travel transitions in the action adventure film "Time Again." - June 11, 2011 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

"The Retreat" Film Nominated for Three Awards at the Staten Island Film Festival

“The Retreat,” a Sag short film, which premiered at the Big Apple Film Festival in Nov. 2010, has just been included in the Staten Island Film Festival 2011 list of festival nominations. Director Chelsea Marino has been nominated for the following three categories: Best Director, Best New Filmmaker, and Best Actress. This news comes right after “The Retreat” received an “Indie Special Soul Recognition” award at the Boston International Film Festival 2011. - June 10, 2011 - The Retreat Film LLC

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation to Host Twitter Conference Re: Premium VOD Controversy

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (World Wide) announced plans to host a series of Twitter conferences to discuss hot-button topics faced in today’s film industry. The first dialogue, slated for Saturday, June 18th, at 1:00 pm. Pacific Time, will discuss the pros and cons of releasing a... - June 08, 2011 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

Cincinnati is the New Hollywood for Rebel Pilgrim Productions

Cincinnati may not be the first place people think of when it comes to film production, but a small upstart production company has been slowly gaining momentum. Rebel Pilgrim Productions produced its first feature film, The Road to Emmaus, PA, in 2008. Last year, the company broke out with a... - June 08, 2011 - Rebel Pilgrim Productions

AlphaDogs Post Production Examines One of the Youngest Hate Crime Victims in Modern History

AlphaDogs Post conforms two versions of the docufilm "Two Spirits" that examines one of the youngest hate crimes in modern history that asks the question, "Why are people killed for being who they are?" - June 08, 2011 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

New Eau de Parfum Nightfall by Susan McCray™ Featured at MTV Movie Awards Luxury Gift Suite at SLS Hotel; Hollywood Starmaker Debuts Her Latest Discovery

New Eau de Parfum Nightfall by Susan McCray™ Featured at MTV Movie Awards Luxury Gift Suite at SLS Hotel; Hollywood Starmaker Debuts Her Latest Discovery

Nightfall by Susan McCray™ (www.nightfallbysusanmccray.com) is an original hand blended eau de parfum made from 100% natural ingredients, featuring a delicate fusion of white floral and citrus essential oils, such as white rose, jasmine, and bergamot. Susan McCray was Michael Landon’s... - June 07, 2011 - Nightfall by Susan McCray

Hitting The Nuts Movie Comes to Las Vegas

Hitting The Nuts, the independent poker-themed comedy from Rebel Pilgrim Productions, is now an official selection of the Las Vegas Film Festival. The movie has enjoyed early buzz from the international poker community and will screen at the Las Vegas Hilton on July 16, 2011. - June 06, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC

Cinematographer Dean Cundey Assisting Filmmaking Students at The Art Institute of California - Orange County with Visionary Cinema's Scott Essman's Short Film

Dean Cundey, noted cinematographer for Halloween (1978), The Thing (1982), Back to the Future (1985), Jurassic Park (1993) and Apollo 13 (1995) will be assisting students at The Art Institute of California - Orange County with Scott Essman's short film project shooting this weekend, "Ten Men... - June 04, 2011 - Visionary Cinema

Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of the DVD, a Heritage of British Monarchy. This Three-Program DVD Will be Released June 28, 2011

A Heritage of British Monarchy - 3 Programs: History, Romance & Scandals Debuts on DVD June 28 Kultur is proud to announce the release of the DVD, A Heritage of British Monarchy. This three-program DVD will be released June 28, 2011 for a suggested retail price of $24.99. British Royal... - June 03, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd

Dean Calderon Captured on Video

Dean Calderon Captured on Video

K9 University, Dean Calderon and Motor Seikel Productions close a deal designed to rock the dog products training industry. - May 31, 2011 - K9 University, LLC

ScriptWrite from Filter Apps Let's You Write the Next Hollywood Blockbuster on Your iPad or iPhone

Premiere App Available on the App Store Enables Screenwriters to Write On-the-Go with both their iPad and iPhone. - May 31, 2011 - Filter Apps

June 2011 DVDs from BayView Entertainment are Powered by Pure Barre, Bob Ross, Eva Bondar and More

June’s DVD releases from BayView Entertainment contain painting instruction from Bob Ross’ Joy of Painting Series, innovative workouts from four new Pure Barre titles, Pilates and even exotic dancing. - May 31, 2011 - BayView Entertainment

Eye on Entertainment Covers the Premiere of Timothy Tau’s The Case at the 2011 LAAPFF

Dawna Lee Heising Interviewed Timothy Tau and Cyndee San Luis of “The Case” at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theatre on April 29, 2011. - May 31, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment

Japan Travel Guide for Fans of Japanese Science-Fiction Published by Armand Vaquer

A travel guide tailored to fans of Japanese science-fiction and fantasy movies has been published. - May 29, 2011 - Armand Vaquer, Author

Salesone Int. Inks License Agreement with MARVEL

Salesone Int. Inks License Agreement with MARVEL

Salesone signs an agreement for the licensed Marvel characters and will now be offering body jewelry inspired by them. - May 28, 2011 - Salesone LLC

Author Melissa Foster's Debut, Megan's Way, Picked Up by Director Wendy Crouse for Film Adaptation

Self-published author Melissa Foster has beaten the odds. Debut novel, Megan's Way (2009, Outskirts Press) is being adapted for film, summer 2011, Director Director Wendy Crouse, Dream Real Pictures. "'Megan's Way' is a fine and fascinating read that many will find hope in." --Midwest... - May 27, 2011 - Melissa Foster

Common Sense Films Present the Documentary "BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA; The Showboat Legacy" Sunday, May 29, at 6:30 PM, Only on UNC-TV

Common Sense Films Present the Documentary "BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA; The Showboat Legacy" Sunday, May 29, at 6:30 PM, Only on UNC-TV

Experience seven decades of history through one-of-a-kind interviews, rare photographs and vintage film footage in BATTLESHP NORTH CAROLINA; The Showboat Legacy, premiering on UNC-TV, Sunday, May 29, at 6:30 PM. This enlightening documentary, from Wilmington filmmaker Rob Hill explores the history... - May 21, 2011 - Common Sense Films

New Partnership with CineVideoTech Inc. Brings Professional Film Equipment and Experience to G-Star Studios and School of the Arts

CineVideoTech Inc., a leading provider of camera and lighting equipment to the motion picture industry in the Southeastern United States since 1968, and G-Star Studios and School of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting, the largest Film, TV Production and Acting high school in the nation,... - May 20, 2011 - CineVideoTech Inc.

As Aired on Discovery's Planet Green, Passion River Films Releases on DVD "Houston We Have A Problem," Documentary About the Future of Energy

Green film speaks with top oil companies and alternative energy leaders to examine our national and global environmental issues, now available on DVD. - May 18, 2011 - Passion River Films

Will Smith Movies List is a New Website by Imagine Something Worthy, LLC

New web site for Will Smith movie fans has a great selection of his movies in DVD, Blu-Ray, and other formats. - May 14, 2011 - Imagine Something Worthy, LLC

Eye on Entertainment Interview with "Beatles Stories" Creator Reveals New Insights Into Famous Group

Seth Swirsky Shares New Beatles Quips with EOE During 2011 Newport Beach Film Festival Red Carpet Interview - May 13, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment

Charleston International Film Festival Announces World Premiere of Big Time Documentary

Kara Kurcz will be premiering her documentary, Big Time at the Charleston International Film Festival May 19th at 4 pm at Cinebarre. - May 13, 2011 - Charleston International Film Festival

3D Movie Without Glasses Featured at San Francisco International Arts Festival

The 2011 San Francisco International Arts Festival is featuring a stereoscopic movie, viewed without 3D glasses, called “Spaceforms: Homage to Home.r. The screening will take place on May 29th at Fort Mason’s South Side Theater. Showtime is 2:00pm. Bay Area artist Walter Funk of Hologlyphics created the stereoscopic movie. - May 12, 2011 - Hologlyphics

18 Year Old Filmmaker Raising Funds to Attend Seattle True Independent Film Festival

Indie short film The Saving has now moved into its next phase, that would be Seattle Or Bust. Seattle Or Bust is the next goal in her filmmaking career, or as MJ is known to call it, part of her of ten year plan for indie film world domination. - May 11, 2011 - Seattle True Independent Film Festival

Windhorse Entertainment, LLC. in Development on Icelandgirl

WindHorse Entertainment and Allasigga Jonsdottir entered into a joint venture agreement, to develop, produce, and arrange for the financing, exploitation, and distribution of the Project and all rights therein. The childrens program has multiple ancillary opportunities and once fully developed will include a screenplay or screenplays, television series, additional characters, books and other merchandising derivative products. - May 08, 2011 - WindHorse Entertainment

DiscDish.com Asks Mothers Their Favorite Films

Moms like more than romance movies, action and war stories too. - May 07, 2011 - DiscDish.com

Seattle Director Joins Documentary Film Project That Could Spark Green-Economy Movement in Rural America

Green-media director tapped to lead a film documenting how a rural Washington town is transforming its economic engine one canola plant at a time. - May 06, 2011 - Ecotrain Media Group, LLC

Actor Jeff Fahey Joins Friends Forever’s Global Advisory Council

Actor Jeff Fahey Joins Friends Forever’s Global Advisory Council

Friends Forever, a 501c3 organization whose mission is to promote trust and understanding among cultures in conflict on both local and international levels, announced today that actor Jeff Fahey has joined the Friends Forever Global Advisory Council. “Jeff Fahey is recognized globally for... - May 05, 2011 - Friends Forever USA

Denver Production Company Under Fire Studios to Release Grindhouse Slasher Killer Ink, Which Features Iconic Actor Peter Mayhew in 2011

Denver production company Under Fire Studios to release grindhouse slasher Killer Ink. Killer Ink features iconic actor Peter Mayhew, who is best known for his role as Chewbacca in Star Wars. - May 05, 2011 - Under Fire Studios

3rd Annual Coming of Age Movie Awards Recipients Named

TheSkyKid.com announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Coming of Age Movie Awards, which honor actors and movies in the coming of age genre. - May 05, 2011 - TheSkyKid.com

Another peakPRgroup Success as Betty White, Josh Duhamel and St. Johns Medical Center Raise $400 Thousand at The American Red Cross Red Tie Event 2011

Another peakPRgroup Success as Betty White, Josh Duhamel and St. Johns Medical Center Raise $400 Thousand at The American Red Cross Red Tie Event 2011

PeakPRgroup are proud to announce their participation and the huge success for the 2011 The Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair, which raised an astounding four hundred thousand dollars. The annual much coveted affair was held at the luxurious Fairmont Miramar Hotel, in Santa Monica. Black... - May 04, 2011 - peakPRgroup

Film "Love Simple" to Donate 100% of Proceeds to the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation on World Lupus Day

May 10 Donation Drive to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus. - May 04, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation

Film Stars Writer, Director and Producer Creep Creepersin as Goldfist and Features Dawna Lee Heising of EOE as Lady Goldfist

Creepersin Films Set to Shoot Kung Fu/Action/Comedy Finger Bang! - May 03, 2011 - Eye on Entertainment

Direct Approach Dating Summit DVD to Feature Alan Roger Currie and David X

Direct Approach Dating Summit DVD to Feature Alan Roger Currie and David X

The Direct Approach Dating Summit for Men, which was a two-day conference held in London, England in November 2010, will soon release a DVD set featuring verbal communication & body language expert Alan Roger Currie and international Dating Coach David X. The DVD set is full of information, knowledge and wisdom designed to help single heterosexual men improve their level of self-confidence and interpersonal communication skills with women in today's challenging dating and relationships arena. - May 02, 2011 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

"Predator" Executive Producer Takes on "Hallow Pointe"

Laurence Pereira joins HP producing team as movie gets new approach, new cast - May 01, 2011 - Church Hill Productions

The Initial Launch of Cut Negative, a New Social Network Website for Film Makers and Film Artists

Cut Negative is a new database and social network website for any film makers, producers, artists, script writers, cast and crew, to offer them the opportunity to collaborate and display their work for the world to see. Cut Negative provides opportunities that are necessary to create better quality of entertainment. - April 30, 2011 - Cut Negative

Hitting the Nuts Movie Wins Over Poker World

Hitting the Nuts Movie Wins Over Poker World

The recently released independent comedy film, Hitting the Nuts: The True Story of the Scott County Series of Poker, is on the verge of becoming a cult hit within the ever-growing international poker community. - April 28, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC

Joey Giovinazzo, Owner of Joey's Casa Italiana Presents The Wrecking Crew - Discover the True Creators of Rock and Roll - Three Separate Showings - April 29, 30 & May 1

Joey Giovinazzo, owner of Joey's Casa Italiana is proud to present the movie "The Wrecking Crew" during three showings: Denny Tedesco, the son of Tommy Tedesco, a member of the Wrecking Crew has had his father's wish come true and is releasing a movie, the true story of the real musicians behind the scenes. As stated by Peter Frampton, "It was incredible! I felt just like I was sitting there with them at that table. It had everything I wanted to see and more that I didn't expect." - April 28, 2011 - Joey's Casa Italiana

Sparta Theatre Opens for Local Family Entertainment

The Sparta Theatre will re-open this weekend with a focus on first run movies, healthier snack choices and employment for area teens. The enhanced movie theater is under new management, the Sacks family, who say they are dedicated to bringing back the family movie experience. - April 28, 2011 - Sparta Theater

Adams Morgan: The Movie to Screen at the Avalon Theatre

A new independent film takes a quirky glance at romance in our Nations's Capitol. - April 28, 2011 - Adams Morgan: The Movie.com

Iconic Television Producers Honored by Child Actors

Iconic Television Producers Honored by Child Actors

Current child actors are too young to have caught The Brady Bunch in the first primetime run of the show. But that doesn't stop them from loving the retro-cool, iconic TV series. This month the producers of that show, Lloyd and Sherwood Schwartz, will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation

CARE Awards to Honor Child Star Erin Murphy

CARE Awards to Honor Child Star Erin Murphy

Audiences remember her as the adorable daughter and nose-twitching witch, Tabitha Stevens, from the 1970s television series Bewitched. This month Erin Murphy will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. The event will be held on April 30th at Universal Studios Hollywood. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation

Young Filmmaker to Screen Film at Seattle True Independent Film Festival

A Father's Gift, a short film by award winning teenage filmmaker Bunee Tomlinson of Edmond, Oklahoma, will debut in the Seattle True Independent Film Festival in Seattle on Friday, June 10. The showing will be at 7:00 PM at the Northwest Film Forum. The film centers around a young mother who,... - April 25, 2011 - Seattle True Independent Film Festival

Young Female Filmmaker to Screen Film at Seattle True Independent Film Festival

"THE SAVING" making its west coast premiere at Seattle True Independent is a story of an accountant who through sharing the dreams of the dead must try to prevent a young woman from committing suicide to escape the guilt of her mother's death. - April 25, 2011 - Seattle True Independent Film Festival

Gil Birmingham Nominated for Outstanding Actor in the North American Indigenous Image Awards April 29

Gil Birmingham (Comanche), known for his poignant portray of Billy Black in The Twilight Saga films, has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in Film/TV in the North American Indigenous Image Awards (NAIIA), for his role in The Twilight Saga Eclipse. Fans recognize him for the poignant telling of... - April 23, 2011 - Gil Birmingham

A.K. Film Production and Editing Owner Alex King Wins Gold at Houston Worldfest for His Documentary "Born to be Our Children"

Alex King, independent filmmaker and owner of A.K. Film Production and Editing has been awarded a Gold Remi at the 44th Houston Worldfest (www.worldfest.org) for his documentary about Romanian Adoptions. Alex King, adopted from Romania when he was almost six years old, was honored for his documentary "Born To Be Our Children, Romanian Adoption Stories." Saturday April 16th Alex received the Gold Remi in the Feature Documentary category of Film and Video Productions. - April 22, 2011 - A.K. Film Production and Editing

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