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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
Documentary on Actress Jean Seberg Awarded Grant from Humanities Iowa
"Seberg" documentary filmmaker receives Emmy® nomination - September 03, 2010 - Fourth Wall Films
Samantha Lockwood to Portray "Mary Pickford" in Biograph's "America’s Sweetheart"
Samantha Lockwood as screen legend "Mary Pickford" in Biograph's Docu-drama of a screen legend. - September 03, 2010 - American Mutoscope & Biograph Company
Architecture and Design Film Festival
The nation’s largest film festival celebrating the creative spirit behind some of the world’s most remarkable architecture and design will premiere at New York City’s celebrated Tribeca Cinemas from October 14 - 17, 2010. - August 31, 2010 - Architecture & Design Film Festival
Mingle Media TV to Sponsor “Audience Choice” Category at Upcoming New Media Film Festival San Francisco
MMTVN’s Audience Choice category sponsorship in the New Media Film Festival San Francisco gives web series added visibility and promotion supporting the new media community and creators and gives a voice to their fans - August 31, 2010 - Mingle Media TV
Home Video Studio - Eagan Celebrates 17th International Win & 8-Year Business Anniversary
Home Video Studio – Celebrated their 8th year in business with honors by receiving the Presidents Award “Best of Show” and four additional Hanley awards at the 10th annual Home Video Studio (HVS) Getaway in Las Vegas, NV. The Hanley Awards, HVS’ version of the Oscars,... - August 30, 2010 - Kirk Douglas Video Productions
Martial Arts Odyssey Volume One DVD Available Now on Lulu
“Martial Arts Odyssey: Volume One” Featuring the martial arts, Kuntaw and Bokator available at lulu.com. - August 30, 2010 - Speaking Adventure
Shiekh Shoes Partners with Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems for “Takers”
Retail, Online and Street Team Promotion Used to Promote Feature Film. - August 27, 2010 - Shiekh Shoes
FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia TwentyTen Announces Official Selections for Annual Event
FirstGlance Film Festival, Philadelphia’s Independent Film Festival since 1996, is proud to announce official selections for their annual event. - August 23, 2010 - FirstGlance Films
DVD Label The Weird World of Wibbell Releases Cult British Movie 'The Vampires of Bloody Island' in the USA and Canada
If you were thinking all vampire movies were either sparkly teenage fantasy or gruesome bloody gore, take note of the new vampire movie hitting the shelves this week which goes straight for the jugular of the classic vampire films of old. The Vampires of Bloody Island is a "hilarious... - August 20, 2010 - Wibbell Productions Ltd
Film on Obama Film Stolen, Mardis Uses Internet for Solution
Bobby Mardis, Producer / director, and original member of Robert Townsend’s “Hollywood Shuffle,” had almost competed editing his film, “Obama: Tears of Joy,” when his home was burglarized. All his valuables were stolen including his prized possession which was the film. Mardis uses internet technology and kickstarter.com to help replace edit bay. - August 19, 2010 - Fat Chance Films
SteelMaster Explodes Onto Hollywood Scene
SteelMaster Buildings hits the big screen in the highly anticipated release of the action/war film "The Expendables." - August 15, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Reliance Big Pictures All Set for a Worldwide Release of Simerjit Singh’s"Chak Jawana" Starring Gurdas Mann on August 27th , 2010
Reliance Big Pictures is all set for a worldwide release of Punjabi film Chak Jawana on August 27, 2010. The film stars of one of Punjabi cinema’s legendary actors Gurdas Mann in a pivotal role. - August 13, 2010 - Reliance ADA
WingSpan Pictures to Produce Groundbreaking Feature "Abby 33"
Los Angeles based company WingSpan Pictures revolutionizes educational media. - August 11, 2010 - WingSpan Pictures
FirstGlance Film Fest TwentyTen Announces KidFest Philly Plus Industry Collaborations
FirstGlance Film Festival and The Franklin Institute are launching KidFest Philly, a kid friendly indie film festival, during the month of October. Other new developments for FirstGlance, scheduled to hit Philadelphia from Thursday, October 14th through Sunday, October 17th 2010 at The Franklin... - August 11, 2010 - FirstGlance Films
V1 Entertainment Films Casting Advertisers to Star in NASCAR-Themed TV Series, "The Ride"
Veteran Screenwriter Tony Sommo Crafting Parts for Brands as Characters. - August 10, 2010 - V1 Entertainment Films
Death Cat Entertainment Releases Trailer for "Saying Goodbye"
At long last, it’s finally here – the premiere of the Saying Goodbye trailer. - August 06, 2010 - Death Cat Entertainment, LLC
Telenovela Stars Rally Behind New Immigration Comedy as Arizona Law Makes National Headlines
Hilarious immigration comedy "Pepe and Santo vs America" arrives on DVD September 14th. - August 05, 2010 - Xenon Pictures
Indie Noir Thriller Dispatch Readies Debut
Based on real experiences, director Steven Sprung and star Michael Bershad co-wrote the film as their first feature. Set in a seedy Hollywood limousine dispatch office on the night of a big movie premiere, Steven Sprung’s Dispatch, from a script by Sprung and star Michael Bershad, depicts one night in the life of Nick, an overnight dispatcher with everything on the line. - August 03, 2010 - Visionary Cinema
"Breaking Bad" Star Giancarlo Esposito to Direct Pilot of V1 Entertainment Films' NASCAR-Themed TV Series, "The Ride"
Acclaimed film and television actor/director Giancarlo Esposito has agreed to direct the pilot of V1 Entertainment Films’ new NASCAR-themed television series, “The Ride.” Esposito, who currently stars in the award-winning AMC television series “Breaking Bad,” has been... - August 01, 2010 - V1 Entertainment Films
BUFF 2010 Showcase - The Roadshow Comes to London
BUFF takes screenings on London tour, as a prelude to the biggest film festival of the year in September. - August 01, 2010 - BUFF Enterprises
Acoustiblok Quiets Ireland’s Renowned Paint Hall Studiio in the Historic Titanic Quarter of Belfast
Belfast’s Paint Hall Studio, Europe’s largest film studio located in the historically renowned Titanic Quarter of the city installed Acoustiblok® sound abatement material to dramatically reduce outside noise pollution from entering its massive sets in time for its biggest film production to date. - July 29, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Bee Gees Legend Robin Gibb to Tour South America in December 2010
Gabe Reed Productions confirms that Bee Gees legend will tour South America in December 2010. - July 28, 2010 - Gabe Reed Productions
Ranch Exit Media Teams Up with OPTiONS
Ranch Exit Media is pleased to announce its new artistic representation by Doug Sherin and Kim Griswold of OPTiONS. - July 26, 2010 - Ranch Exit Media
Celebrity and Humanitarian Actor Jose Acevedo Will be Among the Hollywood Stars and Los Angeles Elite That Will be Attending the Rescue Humanity Charity Event
Celebrity and Humanitarian actor Jose Acevedo will be among the Hollywood stars and Los Angeles Elite that will be attending on Saturday, July 24th the Prive Group’s annual charity bash, “2010 Summer Solstice @ the Playboy mansion.” The fundraiser will benefit the Rescue Humanity... - July 26, 2010 - Jose Acevedo
The Award-Winning Film "Underground" is Screening at the Action on Film International Film Festival 2010
Tread Softly Ink would like to announce the directorial debut from writer/director Wilbert Berthaud Jr., along with producer Jenny Lima of Teamwork Productions, now nominated for four awards at the Action On Film International Film Festival. - July 25, 2010 - Tread Softly Ink
Teresa Heinz Kerry Featured in a Funny and Hopeful Film, "My Tale of Two Cities," Premiering at Boston Museum of Fine Arts July 29-Aug. 5th
On July 29, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts presents a timely new film, My Tale of Two Cities, a funny and heartfelt tale of coming home again and of people and cities reinventing themselves for a new age. The film’s director, St. Elmo’s Fire screenwriter Carl Kurlander, will attend screenings on opening night July 29th, and a special screening on July 30th with a "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" sing-a-long celebrating the film's theme that each of us can make a difference where we live. - July 23, 2010 - 1905 Productions
Upcoming Webinar: the Story Behind the Motion Picture “The Reading Room”
On August 12, 2010 2:00 PM MST Reading Horizons is hosting a webinar presented by Randy Feldman, writer of the motion picture “The Reading Room.” Feldman will discuss his inspiration for the script & storytelling trends in popular entertainment. - July 21, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Mark It! is Talking, Hollywood is Listening
Proving that you can do something new on the Internet, Mark It! Movie Reviews (www.markitpodcast.com) is a before-and-after marketing podcast that examines the pre-release hype and post-release realities of major International and Australian films. Each week, industry insiders Jonathon Miller and... - July 20, 2010 - Mark It! Movie Reviews
Maxed Out Author/Director Calls on Obama to Nominate Elizabeth Warren to Head Financial Reform
"Maxed Out" Author/Filmmaker James Scurlock calls on President Obama to nominate Elizabeth Warren to head Financial Reform Body. Elizabeth Warren starred in Scurlock's award winning 2007 documentary on debt. - July 16, 2010 - James Scurlock
Seminal Films Acquires Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Film
Seminal Films is pleased to announce it has acquired the internationally acclaimed Spanish language film Station Of The Forgotten, a love story full of warmth and emotion. Station Of The Forgotten chronicles the relationship between an old sailor (Domingo) stranded away from sea and a teenager... - July 16, 2010 - Seminal Films
Feb4 Productions Announces the World Premiere of the Controversial Educational Reform Short, IEP
The official press release for the world premiere of "IEP." "IEP" is a dramatic short about the need for educational reform via the plight of one Los Angeles child. - July 14, 2010 - Feb4 Productions
From the Gridiron to Movies – Terrell "T.O." Owens Makes His Acting Debut in "Dysfunctional Friends"
Terrell Owens goes from field to the small screen and now the big screen. - July 13, 2010 - Datari Turner