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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
DirectRooms.com – Moonlight Cinema in Paris starts on 4 August 2010
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce that the Cinema au Clair de Lune starts on the 4th of August with Les Nuits De La Pleine Lune by Eric Rohmer filmed in 1984. Also featured is the ever popular classic La Bete Humaine by Jean Renoir from 1938 which will be shown on the 7th. - July 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Award-Winning Story of a Pastor’s Struggles and Victories Released to DVD by Lukas Media Distribution
Greg Laurie of Harvest Ministries Chronicles His Journey from Abuse to Redemption in Lost Boy - July 12, 2010 - Lukas Media LLC
DirectRooms.com – Popular Amsterdam Pluk de Nacht Film Festival 2010 Opens in August
The Netherlands capital’s famous open air film festival, Pluk de Nacht, is slated for 5 to 15 August this year, and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. - July 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Loft Ensemble Production of TRACERS is Extended Due to Popular Demand with Performances on Saturdays from July 10 Through August 7, 2010
LA Weekly Gives TRACERS at the L.A. Fringe Theatre a "Go" and LA Talk Radio Says the “Cast is Uniformly Excellent” - July 11, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Why Knot Productions Begins Video Shoot with Belly Dancer Lily Tsai
Burgeoning production company currently filming with world-renowned performer and choreographer. - July 10, 2010 - Why Knot Productions
V1 Entertainment Films Taps Tony Sommo to Write Pilot for NASCAR-Themed TV Series, "The Ride"
Also Lining Up Product Sponsors and Placement Opportunities for Targeted Spring 2011 Launch. - July 07, 2010 - V1 Entertainment Films
Tribute to Westmores – Hollywood Makeup Family – Arrives on DVD
This 30-minute program, written and hosted by Mark Arnott, is a docu-drama with numerous rare photos in which a presenter offers his case for granting the Westmores their long deserved "star" on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame. - July 01, 2010 - Visionary Cinema
Hewlett-Packard Online Video Brings Five Telly Awards for Aniden
Aniden Wins Three Telly Awards and Two People’s Choice Telly Awards. - July 01, 2010 - Aniden Interactive
OIM Corp. Launches New Automatic Video Themes for Wordpress
Website management firm launches new, automatic video blogging solution for Wordpress in 3 entertainment niches (Movies, Video Games and Music Videos). - June 30, 2010 - OIM, Corp.
Italian Language Meetup Group Starts Cineforum Italiano: Sharing Italian Culture Through Cinema
Cineforum Italiano is dedicated to sharing Italian culture through film with Washington, DC audiences. Italian films with English subtitles will be screened throughout the year. All films are open to the public. Please visit the website, www.meetup.com/italiano, for full details, including location, start times, schedule and movie reviews. - June 27, 2010 - The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group
Helen Anzalone Voted Runner-Up in the Favorite Acting Coach for Kids Category, L.A. Reader’s Choice, Back Stage Magazine
Helen Anzalone, Founder of Helen Anzalone Studios, has been voted as a runner-up in the Favorite Acting Coach for Kids category, L.A. Reader’s Choice, Back Stage Magazine. - June 26, 2010 - Helen Anzalone Studios
The Life of the "Invisible Man" of the Civil Rights Movement Exposed in "Brother Outsider"
Passion River Films is happy to announce that “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin” is set to hit the street on July 6, 2010. A film by Bennett Singer and Nancy Kates, “Brother Outsider” illuminates the public and private lives of Bayard Rustin, a visionary activist... - June 26, 2010 - Passion River Films
"Notes from the New World" Trailers Released and Post-Production in Completion
Film based on Dostoevsky’s book set to present-day Los Angeles combining a dangerous mafia with obsessive love. - June 24, 2010 - VM Productions
Actress Elizabeth Di Prinzio of The Devil Within Guests on Eye on Entertainment on Time Warner Cable
Dawna Lee Heising Interviews Di Prinzio Who Stars Next in King of the Avenue with Esai Morales and Ving Rhames. - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment on Time Warner Cable Interviews Versatile Character Actor Bill Oberst Jr. of Grooming Giselle
Oberst Also Stars with Elizabeth Di Prinzio in the Tom Hardy-Directed Film The Devil Within. - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Interviews Producer Randy Aldridge, Bill Oberst Jr., Elizabeth DiPrinzio, Alex Aldridge and Sarah Kathryn Harrison of The Devil Within
The Devil Within Was Written by Matt Dean, Directed by Tom Hardy and Debuts on DVD June 29, 2010 in Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy and on Amazon.com - June 24, 2010 - Eye on Entertainment
Hollywood Veteran Ingram Joins EggHead Productions
Los Angeles based production veteran, Shaun Ingram, joins forces with Egghead Productions out of Rocklin, CA. With a strong background in Commercial and Music Video production, Ingram brings 11 years of screenwriting, assistant directing, directing and producing to the Egghead’s development team. Ingram will head up the creative development and physical production of the New Media Department, primarily focusing on Branded, Image Entertainment. - June 23, 2010 - Egghead Productions
"Love Simple," S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Donation Drive Drawing to a Close
June 21 Last Day for 30% of Sales on iTunes to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 19, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
South East Guilford High School and Howard University Grad Going Back to School in "Douglass U"
South East Guilford High School alumni, Ashford J. Thomas, has joined the cast of "Douglass U." He is an emerging actor, director and playwright. - June 18, 2010 - I Will Make You A Star Productions, LLC
Celebrate Pride Month with Passion River Films’ LGBT Showcase
Local distributor showcases LGBT films in honor of Pride Month - June 15, 2010 - Passion River Films
Make Way for Way-Younge with the Feature Film: The Anatomy of Love
“The Anatomy of Love” Feature Film has completed principal photography in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metro area. Cast and Crew successfully completed over 70 scenes in 10 days making the film making process the most efficient to date for the young production company. - June 15, 2010 - Way-Younge, LLC.
Lone Star Film Society Presents ‘Filmmaking 101’ Summer Workshop
Annual event provides expert instruction from industry veterans - June 13, 2010 - Lone Star Film Society