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New Brand of Horror - Award Winning "Emerging Past" Preps for Utah Premiere
Writer/Director Thomas J. Churchill brings a new brand of horror to Salty Horror Film Festival with his three time award winning film "Emerging Past." - October 29, 2010 - Church Hill Productions
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Linda Blair of "The Exocist" & Helen Darras (SyFy Channel) Join with Other Hollywood Celebrities for Halloween at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ Oct. 29-31, 2010
Linda Blair, Hollywood's own Queen from the Scariest Movie of All Time, "The Exorcist" and her friend Helen Darras from (Universal Studios TV) SyFy Channel's newest fall 2010 show "Hollywood Treasure," will both be appearing this Halloween Weekend at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ. Linda Blair will be representing the charity she champions, the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. - October 27, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
Flynn Film Co helps UK's Largest Independent Singaporean Film Festival Launch in November 2010
London is set to be the host city for the inaugural (Sin)efest film festival to be based at several Central London venues over 3 consecutive days. The festival which seeks to raise international awareness of Singaporean cinema will screen a mixture of 5 feature length narrative and documentary films in addition to a selection of shorts, from new and established filmmakers. - October 27, 2010 - Flynn Film Co
"Sandcastle" to Open Inaugural Edition of the Singapore Film Festival in London Co-Organised by Flynn Film Co.
The inaugural edition of the UK’s largest Singapore film festival has just announced its final film selection. A total of 4 features films and 2 shorts will be featured in addition to popular new talent showcase Project Slingshot. The project is co-organised and sponsored by Flynn Film Co. - October 27, 2010 - Flynn Film Co
Next Generation Cult Classic Film, Tattoo, Prepares for American Film Market (AFM)
Dallas King, Principal of Onyx Entertainment, takes his project, Tattoo, to the American Film Market AFM in Santa Monica California. King will host a “Bound by Ink” industry mixer & screening event on November 7th to attract potential investors. - October 27, 2010 - Onyx Entertainment
From Kultur: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf on DVD Available Now
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf Available Now on DVD from Kultur The DVD of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf staring Alfre Woodard, Lynn Whitfield and Ntozake Shange is now available on DVD. Oscar... - October 27, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"Eddie Munster" 1st Season 1964 "The Munsters" Velvet Coat Auction/Sale at Universal Studios, CA, Globe Theater, Nov. 6th, 2010, SyFy Channel's TV show Hollywood Treasure
Munster Fans now have an opportunity to own a highly coveted piece of history from an Iconic Universal Studios TV's Show "The Munsters." Up for bids, along with many items of interest to Hollywood Fans is the Original Season #1, 1964 Eddie Munster Velvet Coat. This televised event is part of the SyFy Channel's new TV show "Hollywood Treasure." - October 26, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
Jeffrey Taylor Announces His Latest Book on Film Finance
Independent moviemakers do not fail because they make bad movies; they fail because either they run out of money during the film production process or they fail to raise enough money to cover their costs to market their movie appropriately and effectively. In either case, the independent moviemaker fails to develop a long-term strategy that allows him to make movies as a life-long career. - October 23, 2010 - Jeffrey Taylor
Open Range Pictures Signs Distribution Deal with Vanguard Cinema for Award Winning Feature Film "Becoming Eduardo"
Award Winning Film, "Becoming Eduardo" will be distribution by Vanguard Cinema, a company who represents independent films in the United States and abroad. - October 21, 2010 - Open Range Pictures
"Emerging Past" Wins Best Actor Award in FL – Preps for PA Premiere
Writer/Director Thomas J. Churchill brings three time award winning film "Emerging Past" to Mr. Hush Weekend of Fear in PA after taking home Best Actor Award at Freak Show - October 21, 2010 - Church Hill Productions
Meeting the Challenge, Inc. Receives Award of Merit for “Invisible Voices”
Compelling Documentary about Disability is Honored by the Accolade Competition. - October 21, 2010 - Meeting the Challenge, Inc.
Official: A Girl Like You with a Boy Like Me, Produced by Dr Zepp Pictures, at the 22th Istanbul International Short Film Festival
22th Istanbul International Short Film Festival just announced the selection of "A girl like you with a boy like me" for the 2010 edition. A Girl Like You With A Boy Like Me is a short film helmed by award-winning director Ruben Amar, produced by Dr Zepp Pictures. Synopsis Today and... - October 21, 2010 - dr zepp pictures
K-Ci and JoJo Come Clean at AlphaDogs Post in New Reality Series
AlphaDogs Post recently completed post production for the new reality series K-Ci and JoJo Come Clean. The nine episode series follows the R&B duo down the hard road of sobriety from alcohol and all the physical and psychological challenges that have to be overcome. Airing on TVOne beginning Oct 19th at 9:00pm EST. - October 20, 2010 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Demodone.com Teams Up with Revolutionary Text-Prediction Brand Swiftkey
A fairly new company Demodone.com has delivered a promotional web video has already 23,000 views since the launch, and explains to viewers the many benefits of downloading and using the Swiftkey app for Android. - October 20, 2010 - Demodone
Partygoers Trapped with Terrorist in Suspense Film "Elevator"
Nine strangers are trapped in a Wall Street elevator. Everyone has a motive. One has a bomb. - October 15, 2010 - Big Shot Pictures, LLC
Documentary Festival: Taiwan Study Day to be Held at the University of Leeds
The Taipei Representative Office in the UK and the White Rose East Asia Centre (WREAC), University of Leeds, are proud to launch their Documentary Festival: Taiwan Study Day, which will take place on 13th November 2010 at the University of Leeds. Taiwan has a rich cultural heritage. Documentary is... - October 15, 2010 - Taipei Representative Office in the UK
"Flight School" Set to Take Off
Producer Eric Benson and writer/director Tomm Gillies of Abstract Chicken announced today that they have begun pre-production on their next project, "Flight School." The team behind such noted films as "Sundown" and "My Name is Joe," Benson and Gillies are finalizing... - October 15, 2010 - abstract chicken
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 $19.99. One of the greatest empires history has ever known is on the verge of collapse. In desperation, its leaders look to the heavens... - October 01, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
American World Pictures Nabs New Films
Worldwide Sales Rights Seized for Savages Crossing and Kill Katie Malone - October 01, 2010 - American World Pictures (AWP)
Writerwrench.com Launches New Industry Website
writerwrench.com launches their new website site for writers and screenwriters - September 30, 2010 - writerwrench.com
Feature Film Fishnet Has World Premiere in Atlanta
Filmmaker Brian Pelletier's feature film debut premieres at Atlanta's Out on Film festival Monday, October 4, 2010 8:55pm at Ainsley Park Playhouse, one year after the project was pitched at the same festival. - September 30, 2010 - OutliciousTV
Grauer School Presents Film Screening of "Race to Nowhere"
The Grauer School will host the film screening of “Race to Nowhere”, an up-close look at America’s school system and the pressures facing today’s students on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the school located at 1500 South El Camino Real in Encinitas. The documentary... - September 30, 2010 - The Grauer School
Tough Struggle Entertainment and Outspoken Media Announces the U.S. DVD Release of Ex$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