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Horror Film “The Kult” Begins Principal Photography in Southern California
San Diego-based Gharial Productions announces that upcoming horror film The Kult began principal photography on September 27, 2010 in San Diego and Riverside Counties under the direction of Kip Shelton. The screenplay is based on the best selling thriller by UK author Shaun Jeffrey, and it weaves... - October 14, 2010 - Gharial Productions
Top-Ranked Female Racer Jennifer Jo Cobb Signs on to "The Ride," V1 Entertainment Films' New Professional Motorsports-Themed TV Series
Cobb to play herself in recurring role and will partner with Director Giancarlo Esposito of AMC’s “Breaking Bad” and Screenwriter Tony Sommo to lend authenticity to 2011 Replacement Series - October 12, 2010 - Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing
Rob Schneider Has Smash Hit Comedy with His New Movie "The Chosen One"
Rob Schneider stars in, co-wrote and directed "The Chosen One" which has been a hugely successful DVD rental during a Blockbuster 30 day exclusive. - October 10, 2010 - Xenon Pictures
Plateau Pictures Presents the Extraordinary Epic Film, Beneath the Cristo, Based on the Best-Selling Novel
Plateau Pictures presents the first movie of a trilogy, Beneath the Cristo. Based on Romeo Risica’s extraordinary novel, Beneath the Cristo, has been met and realized by Italian director Plateau Pictures, Mario M. Milano. The movie concerns a desperate and hunted protagonist, Dwayne Love who... - October 09, 2010 - Plateau Pictures LLC
Lbs. The Web-Series Drops Weight for Its World Premiere in Los Angeles
The World Premiere of Lbs. the web-series weighs in at The El Cid in Los Angeles. - October 09, 2010 - Amin Joseph
Vision Entertainment Group & KeJo Productions to Premier Feature Film at Screamfest Film Festival
Announcement of feature film, "Rogue River" premiere at Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Los Angeles. - October 08, 2010 - KeJo Productions
New Hope for Horror Genre Showcased at Carnival of Darkness Film Festival
Filmmaker Alex Bram presents promising new voices in horror at the second annual Carnival of Darkness Film Festival. Haunting and disturbing horror short films from across the world will be presented on a THX Authorized, state-of-the-art screen at LA FilmSchool this October 28th. A Live Panel... - October 07, 2010 - Carnival of Darkness
Adult Film Talent and Rock Musician Star in DarkBrain's Church of One
Tabitha Stevens, Raylene and musician Tony Campos take on the lead roles in the latest web comic series by DarkBrain.com - October 06, 2010 - DarkBrain, LLC
Vote for Your Favorite Breakout Indie Filmmakers at FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia TwentyTen
Get a first glance at the best indie films on the festival circuit before they hit theaters and cast your vote for “Best of the Fest” at the annual FirstGlance Film Festival. Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996, FirstGlance runs from Thursday, October 14th through... - October 06, 2010 - FirstGlance Films
Welcome to the Bates Motel LLC, Shifts Into Production
Feature Film Looks to Make a Killing - October 06, 2010 - Welcome to the Bates Motel LLC
Pith-e Productions Show Safety Geeks Wins Best 3D Episodic Television Series or Pilot at Los Angeles 3DFF Festival
Pith-e Productions and Lumen Actus LLC were chosen as the winner of the Best 3D Television Series Comedy for Safety Geeks: 3D at the world’s first 3D Film Festival sponsored by RealD, Sony Digital Cinema, Oasis Imagery, International 3D Society (3DFF.org). - October 05, 2010 - Pith-e Productions
Legendary Hollywood Actress & Humanitarian Linda Blair and Her Assistant/Friend Helen Darras to Appear at the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride on Saturday, 10/09/10
Linda Blair, Hollywood's own Queen from the Scariest Movie of All Time, "The Exorcist" and her assistant/friend Helen Darras will be appearing at the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride at the Griffith Park, Old Zoo. Linda Blair will be representing the charity she champions, the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. - October 04, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
From SRO Entertainment Mike Marino: Live from Los Angeles Will be Available on DVD October 26
New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy Mike Marino: Live From Los Angeles SRO Entertainment Releases DVD Oct. 26 Mike Marino: Live from Los Angeles will be available on DVD October 26, 2010 for a suggested retail price of $14.99. Mike Marino - affectionately known to thousands of his fans as New... - October 04, 2010 - SRO Sports/SRO Entertainment
Tasha Smith Graces the Cover of Ashes for Beauty Magazine's Premiere Issue
“It’s about putting your dreams in motion; and utilizing all the different dimensions of who you are to accomplish what God has put you on this earth to do,” stated Tasha Smith, when asked about her forthcoming book, Inspired to Act. Ashes For Beauty Magazine, a new publication... - October 02, 2010 - Ashes For Beauty Magazine
Frank Entertainment to Acquire Legacy Entertainment Group Movie Theatres
The transaction between Frank Entertainment and Legacy Entertainment Group has been finalized and Frank will begin operating the theatres on Friday, October 1, 2010. - October 02, 2010 - Frank Entertainment
Christopher Coppola’s Pah-Fest (Project Accessible Hollywood) Kicks Off on October 23 at LACC. Free Festival Helps Everyday People Use New Technology to Make Short Films.
Christopher Coppola’s PAH Nation, in conjunction with Los Angeles City College, presents the 4th annual “PAH-Fest Hollywood.” Welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds, PAH-Fest is a Free festival that provides the tools and training participants need to tell their unique stories through digital filmmaking. - October 01, 2010 - PAH Nation
Secretary of State Jesse White Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of the Will County Boxing Gym Along with Best Place to Live Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar and Others
Will County Boxing Gym celebrated their 1-year anniversary along with Secretary of State Jesse White, Mayor Roger C Claar - Bolingbrook, Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Bertino and many more. Will County Boxing Gym is committed to bettering the lives of Will County residents. Programs provided include mentoring, tutoring, anger management, computer resource labs. - October 01, 2010 - Will County Boxing Gym
American World Pictures Nabs New Films
Worldwide Sales Rights Seized for Savages Crossing and Kill Katie Malone - October 01, 2010 - American World Pictures (AWP)
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Release of the Mystery of the Maya on DVD October 26, 2010
The Mystery of the Maya Debuts on DVD October 26 Kultur is proud to announce the release of The Mystery of the Maya on DVD October 26, 2010 for a retail price of $19.99. One of the greatest empires history has ever known is on the verge of collapse. In desperation, its leaders look to the heavens... - October 01, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Songs of Love & Desire: New Years Eve Concert 1998 Available on DVD October 26
Songs of Love and Desire: New Years Eve Concert 1998 Available on DVD October 26 Kultur is proud to announce the release on DVD of Songs of Love & Desire: New Years Eve Concert 1998 available October 26 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. Love is the theme of this extraordinary 1998 New... - October 01, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Florilegium: The Flowering of the Pacific on DVD October 26, 2010
Florilegium: The Flowering of the Pacific Debuts on DVD October 26 Kultur announces the release of Florilegium: The Flowering of the Pacific on DVD October 26, 2010 for a retail price of $19.99. A reconstruction of the voyage of Sir Joseph Banks with Captain Cook through the Pacific to discover... - October 01, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Ajanta: The Mystery of India’s Ancient Caves on DVD October 26
Ajanta Caves: The Mystery of India’s Ancient Caves on DVD October 26 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Ajanta: The Mystery of India’s Ancient Caves. This documentary explores an aspect of Indian Buddhist culture rarely seen. The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta, located in... - October 01, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Stars of Enemy Mind Guest on Eye on Entertainment
Enemy Mind Features Ernest Borgnine, Brian Delizareaux and Xu Razer - October 01, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Feature Film Fishnet Has World Premiere in Atlanta
Filmmaker Brian Pelletier's feature film debut premieres at Atlanta's Out on Film festival Monday, October 4, 2010 8:55pm at Ainsley Park Playhouse, one year after the project was pitched at the same festival. - September 30, 2010 - OutliciousTV
Writerwrench.com Launches New Industry Website
writerwrench.com launches their new website site for writers and screenwriters - September 30, 2010 - writerwrench.com
Grauer School Presents Film Screening of "Race to Nowhere"
The Grauer School will host the film screening of “Race to Nowhere”, an up-close look at America’s school system and the pressures facing today’s students on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the school located at 1500 South El Camino Real in Encinitas. The documentary... - September 30, 2010 - The Grauer School
Tough Struggle Entertainment and Outspoken Media Announces the U.S. DVD Release of Ex$pendable
Tough Struggle Entertainment and Outspoken Media inks a distribution deal with Maverick Entertainment Group Incorporated (MEG) for the U.S. DVD release of Ex$pendable. The film will be in stores, on demand, and pay-per-view, October 12, 2010. Writer and Producer Sean Shurwil Langston takes... - September 29, 2010 - Outspoken Media
Charismatic Producer, Director, Writer and Actor Joey Lanai Guests on Eye on Entertainment
Partners Lanai and Thom Michael Mulligan of Drop Dead Pictures Won Best Film Awards for “Callous” and Are Now Shooting the Movie “Two” - September 29, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
American World Pictures Teams Up with Bron Studios for Sci-Fi Trio
Jabberwocky, production begins October 2010, with Leviathan and Pandora's Box to follow. - September 29, 2010 - American World Pictures (AWP)
Tread Softly Ink Continues Its "In the Spotlight" Series with Dennis Stevens of Catzilla Productions
Dennis Stevens of Catzilla Productions discusses his latest film project, a web series called, "Last Day In Paradise" - September 29, 2010 - Tread Softly Ink
Stacey Dash is the New Face of Tiret Timepieces
Stacey Dash, the beautiful and talented model, actress & designer can be seen wearing the latest Tiret campaign. The campaign is shot for 2 different collections. One featuring the Gotham collection and the other featuring “Second Chance. ” Stacey has become widely known for her... - September 28, 2010 - Tiret New York
Documentary One Voice to Open at Hawaii International Film Festival, 10/15/10
Documentary One Voice about Kamehameha Schools Song Contest will open at Hawaii International Film Festival on Friday, October 15, 2010. - September 26, 2010 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Pacific Islanders in Communication Announces Winners to Travel Giveaway Promoting ‘One Voice’ Documentary
Two local contestants have been chosen to view the documentary “One Voice” in San Diego and Hawaii supported by Pacific Islanders in Communication. Misti Pali of Aiea and Kili Mai’i, born and raised in Palolo, are the two lucky winners chosen to attend the screening of the upcoming film. Misti will be attending the San Diego Asian Film Festival and Kili will be attending the HIFF on October 15. - September 25, 2010 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Frank Theatres and Entertainment Centers Launches New Loyalty Rewards Program
Frank Entertainment, one of the World’s oldest and most respected Motion Picture Theatre and Entertainment Companies (1906), implemented a points based loyalty rewards program to give customers a more convenient way to save real cash and earn free products. Through the Frank Theatres loyalty... - September 25, 2010 - Frank Entertainment
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Featured in Award Winning Film, "The Code Of The West. Alive And Well In Wyoming"
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch was honored to be chosen as a living example of what it means to live by the time honored “Cowboy Code of Ethics.” Mount Carmel Youth Ranch and the founder of this program for troubled teens, Jerry Schneider were asked by The Daniels Foundation to be featured in this award winning film. The Film is based on the book “Cowboy Ethics” by Jim Owens. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
Tina Tyus-Shaw of WSAV TV to Host a “Conversation with Kimberly Ray” in Savannah
Kimberly Ray, co-author of critically acclaimed novel-to-film, "And Yet, You Still Chose Me," will make a book/movie promotion tour stop in Savannah, GA. The event is free to the public. Casting auditions for the upcoming movie will also be held. - September 24, 2010 - Onyx Pearl, Inc.
The Defiled - World Premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival: Oct 13-15-17. Bram Stoker (UK) Oct 14, Buffalo Screams (NY) Oct 22
For more information, please visit: www.thedefiled.com - September 24, 2010 - Julian Grant Productions
Film Adaptation of the Novel "And Yet, You Still Chose Me" to be Filmed in Savannah
Onyx Pearl is pleased to announce the feature film adaptation of the novel “And Yet, You Still Chose Me”, by co-author Kimberly Ray, will be filmed in Savannah next summer. The 1980s era drama will be directed by Perla Faye Humphrey. No stranger to dramatic material, Humphrey has... - September 23, 2010 - Onyx Pearl, Inc.
Indie Comedy "Raging Hormones" Wins 2010 L-Dub Film Fest
"Raging Hormones," the independent film comedy, produced by Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc., (www.RagingHormonesMovie.com) won "Best Feature" in the First Annual L-Dub Film Festival in Lake Worth, Florida. The "coming-of-age" comedy faced extremely tough competition... - September 23, 2010 - Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc.
Let's Go Chipper Introduces Eco-Educational App for the iPad and iPhone Series of Animated Books, Movies, Music and More Connect Children with Nature
Bay Area based IAGmedia Inc launches eco-educational app to help prepare young children two - six for explorations in the great outdoors. Company mission is to help inspire future ambassadors of the environment by exciting, engaging, and educating at an early age. - September 22, 2010 - It's all Good media, Inc.
Alien Abductions at Alpha Dogs Post Production
Aliens have landed at Alpha Dogs Post Production in the new horror film Grey Skies. Written and produced by husband and wife team Stacey Jorgenson and Mark Reilly at Little Engine Films, the story is about a group of friends reuniting at a rural lake cabin. Strange disappearances begin to happen,... - September 20, 2010 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia TwentyTen Announces Schedule
FirstGlance Film Festival, Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996, announces the schedule for their annual event on Thursday, October 14th through Sunday, October 17th 2010 at Franklin Theater in The Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Opening... - September 20, 2010 - FirstGlance Films
Hasslein Books Announces Upcoming Planet of the Apes Encyclopedia
Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes: The Comprehensive Encyclopedia, a 425-page volume covering the entire Planet of the Apes franchise from Aldo to Zira, will be released this coming holiday season. - September 18, 2010 - Hasslein Books
DirectRooms.com – Mumbai Film Festival to Return in October
DirectRooms.com announces that the Mumbai Film Festival is scheduled to return from the 21st to the 28th of October 2010. - September 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
New Media Film Festival to Host the Manhattan Short Film Festival, One World One Week One Festival, Mingle Media TV to Air Red Carpet Coverage Live
Mingle Media TV is the official media partner and will stream live from the red carpet at the Los Angeles Manhattan Short Film Festival event hosted by New Media Film Festival, Kess Pro Studios and the Show Biz Store on Sunday September, 26th 2010 - September 15, 2010 - Mingle Media TV
The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group Announces Fall Lineup of Films for Cineforum Italiano
The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group has announced the fall schedule for Cineforum Italiano. The monthly screening of Italian films takes place each month at the Letelier Theater in Washington, DC. Advance tickets are available exclusively to group members (www.meetup.com/italiano). All... - September 11, 2010 - The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group
International Movie Trailer Festival Announces Its "People's Choice Awards"
Max Speed, a Canadian daredevil and moviemaker, has won the International Movie Trailer Festival "People's Choice Award" for Beautiful Girl, a two-minute trailer for a movie not yet made. Max's entry received nearly 2,000 votes earning him the $1,000 prize. His horror trailer, produced in Nova Scotia, Canada, features a young girl with a feather that turns into something sinister. You can see the trailer at (www.imtf.biz for short) along with other entries from 16 countries. - September 11, 2010 - International Movie Trailer Festival.com
Rat Rod Rockers! (Go-Kustom Films Second Feature Film) World Premiere at Historic Everett Theater, November 13th 2010
A rockin’ event with live music by The Wild Snohomians and Blacktop Deceiver, a meet and greet with the films director, cast and crew as well as actual hot rods and gassers from the movie. Doors open at 7:00PM. Film screens at 9:30PM. - September 09, 2010 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Desert Burning - Desert Storm Novel Receives Favorable Reviews. Released to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Kuwaiti Invasion.
On August 2, 1990 the world was rocked with the message that Kuwait had been invaded by Iraq. For eight months the world held its breath as it prepared for the "mother of all battles." Thomas T. Fields has resurrected the events of that time in this new novel, Desert Burning. - September 08, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
MediaTech Institute Presents a Student Short Film. Free Showing.
Student Film “Forever, Never” to show at Studio Movie Grill Lewisville - September 04, 2010 - 4AM Pictures