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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
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
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
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
Beat the Heat with June Film Screenings at Rockledge
Marietta Apartments with 80-Seat Movie Theater. - June 16, 2011 - Rockledge Apartments
Egyptian Actor Ayman Samman's Short Film Thief, Wins the Student Oscars Gold Medal
On Saturday, June 11th, 2011 an American Film Institute (AFI) Graduate Student Short Film named “Thief” won one of the most prestigious prizes in the world that a student film can win! Thief won the Gold Medal Award in the Narrative category from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences aka the Oscars. Egyptian actor, Ayman Samman had a starring role in the film. - June 15, 2011 - The ADD Channel
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. & Withoutabox.com Announce BCIFF 2011
Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival, Houston, TX - USA, October 7 to 9, 2011 The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF) will take place this Fall in downtown Houston, Texas. The Festival is presented by The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc., a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is... - June 15, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
First Stills from Superman: Requiem
Cupsogue Pictures have released the first stills from the set of their new fan-film"‘Superman: Requiem." The images feature Martin Richardson as the Man of Steel taken on the set in London earlier this week. The cast and crew will also be filming on London’s Regent Street on... - June 15, 2011 - Cupsogue Pictures
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
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
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
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 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