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MovieHatch.com Offers Fame on Massive Times Square Billboard. New Contest Puts Winner’s Face in Lights in Heart of Broadway.
Those who dream of being famous are now given a unique chance to see their face on a massive billboard in Times Square. Today, MovieHatch.com, the online entertainment venue where great film ideas and talent can be discovered and introduced to prominent players in Hollywood, announces the launch of... - May 17, 2010 - MovieHatch
Fulton Market Educational Films Joins Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, will now carry documentary films produced by Fulton Market Educational Films. The first film to be offered in DVD format is "Being Bucky" about the University of Wisconsin's badger mascot. - May 17, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Way-Younge, LLC Presents New Style Indie Film Making: The Anatomy of Love
“The Anatomy of Love TM” Feature Film starts production in Atlanta, GA this spring. This film is intended for mainstream cinema release and subsequent release in the digital domain. - May 17, 2010 - Way-Younge, LLC.
Chicago Screenwriter, Marcia L. Sinclair is One Step Closer to the Production of Lemon Tea: the Emancipation of Liberty with the Release of the Screenplay Video Synopsis
Coffee, Tea and Me Productions, Inc., in association with, Michael K. Ross of Chosen Generation Studio and Films presents the Video Synopsis, Based on the Screenplay, "Lemon Tea: The Emancipation of Liberty" written by Marcia L. Sinclair. - May 16, 2010 - Coffee, Tea and Me Incorporated
Seminal Films Releases Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
‘Lunatics, Lovers & Poets’ has just completed a successful theatrical run in 20 US cities. The DVD release is scheduled for September 7, 2010. - May 14, 2010 - Seminal Films
Documentary to Chronicle 52-Year-Old Woman’s Quest to Compete in Grueling Ocean Endurance Event
32 Miles from Now is the true story of one woman’s dream to paddle the “Everest” of ocean events; the treacherous Molokai Channel in Hawaii. Ann Hettinger’s journey is a narrative of life changing events that take this 52 year old ex-suburban housewife from Colorado to Kauai. Taken completely out of her element and becoming fully immersed in the island lifestyle, she learns honor and respect for the ocean and the amazing watermen and women that guide and teach her along the way. - May 13, 2010 - 32 Miles from Now
PVIFF Presents a World Class Acting Workshop Featuring Kim Hardin
The Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF) continues their pre-festival event series by presenting “Casting with Kim” Behind The Scene Take The “Business” of the Show! Learn Everything You Need to Know about Building an Acting Career. Instructor: Kimberly R. - May 13, 2010 - Peachtree Village International Film Festival
Seminal Films Releases Paul Newman’s Last Film Project
Lucky Days stars Angelica Torn and is produced by Rip Torn and Paul Newman. The limited theatrical release starts May 10, with the DVD release scheduled for August 10, 2010. - May 12, 2010 - Seminal Films
New Family Film Series Announced
Five Films Featuring Fearless Kids. - May 11, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Orlando Delbert Delivers Company Identity for New Island Pictures
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced, the delivery of New Island Pictures’ Company Identity. - May 10, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
While Cannes Film Festival is at the Door, Super Monko Studio Releases ‘Ultimate Movie Buff’: The iPhone App Dedicated to Cinemaholic People
In collaboration with ITN, Super Monko Studio is to release Ultimate Movie Buff iPhone app in mid May, in time for the Cannes Film Festival. By adding videos and images from ITN, Super Monko Studio has added a new dimension to their popular movie quiz, “Movie Buff” app. - May 09, 2010 - Super Monko Studio
Helen Anzalone Studios’ Students Shine on the Red Carpet, and on the Screen
Helen Anzalone, Founder of Helen Anzalone Studios, has been teaching and coaching young actors for over 12 years, and her students are among the most successful child stars in the business. Her students shine on the red carpet, and on the screen. - May 09, 2010 - Helen Anzalone Studios
Celebrity Actor Visits Mom Tri’s Boathouse, Phuket
Thai cinema’s top leading man Ananda Everingham enjoyed some well deserved R&R recently at his favourite hotel in Phuket, Mom Tri’s Boathouse. - May 08, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Brothersoft Reveals Software Used in Making of 3D Movie Avatar
Brothersoft, a leading software download portal, today releases a special index about the software used in the making of Avatar for 3D Movie fans. The software index covers the 21 software titles and 15 of the companies credited for the visual effects in Avatar, which has captured the imagination... - May 07, 2010 - Brothersoft
Pittot Films Makes History by Shooting Feature Film on a Stills Camera
Pittot films make first Aussie feature film shot on a stills camera. - May 07, 2010 - Pittot Films
Orlando Delbert Joins Forces with New Island Pictures
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced, joining forces with New Island Pictures. - May 07, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Orlando Delbert Designs Special Effects for Director Lucia Grillo’s Film “Ad Ipponion,” Entry Into Festival de Cannes, Short Film Corner
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced, Director Lucia Grillo’s film, “Ad Ipponion,” as an entry in the Festival de Cannes, Short Film Corner. - May 07, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Seminal Films Announces Theatrical Release of ‘Why Am I Doing This?’
‘Why Am I Doing This?’ stars Emma Caulfield, Tom Huang and Anthony Montgomery. It is having a weeklong theatrical release at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills from May 14-20. The DVD will be released on July 13, 2010. - May 07, 2010 - Seminal Films
Follow the Prophet Movie Hits Video-on-Demand Across North America to Great Response
Award winning independent feature film with polygamy theme can now be seen on Video on Demand on over 100 cable, satellite, telco operator and online outlets including: Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter, Verizon, Cablevision, DIRECTV VOD, and DISH IPVOD. - May 06, 2010 - Red Road Productions
iMA Movie Production Presents iMA Movie Premiere Movie Title: "Undisciplined"
This movie is about Nigerians in the Diaspora whose children are caught up in a cross-cultural setting and the parents’ efforts to show their kids the richness of their culture. It’s a fictional story, based on a fictional Community, called “The Nigerian Thinkers Forum” to resolve their issues. - May 06, 2010 - iMA Movie Productions
The Zero-G Projects Land at Creative Collaborations, LLC
Major Motion Picture update from production company Creative Collaborations. Their latest sci-fi installment "The Zero-G Projects" comes from Hollywood stuntman Robert D. Souris. - May 06, 2010 - Creative Collaborations, LLC
A New Series on the Great Classic Authors Debuts on DVD May 25
Classic Literature Series A New Series on the Great Classic Authors Debuts on DVD May 25 Kultur announces the DVD release of, the Classic Literature Series This series of six programs on William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, The Bronte Sisters, D.H. Lawrence, and Thomas Hardy. All... - May 05, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Zombie Comedy Signs Award Winning Composer
First Earth Films and Laughing Jack Entertainment have signed award winning composer Bart Samolis to produce the original score for First Platoon, a post-apocalyptic zombie comedy being shot this summer in Albuquerque. - May 05, 2010 - First Earth Films LLC
Cherished Soap Opera Spawns Indie Film Company
"Guiding Light" viewers need no longer mourn the loss of their favorite stars. Earlier this year a group of talented cast and production members from the show, led by Fiona Hutchison and Tina Sloan, from the canceled daytime serial "Guiding Light" came together to establish... - May 02, 2010 - 9after7 Productions, Inc.
Clipcanvas.com - Now Offering 80.000+ Video Clips and HD Footage Online
Clipcanvas.com reports they are now offering more than 80.000 stock footage clips from all over the world, with prices starting as low as 9 euros for HD footage. This rapidly growing HD collection features video content for documentary film production, TV-series, commercials, corporate videos and... - May 01, 2010 - Clipcanvas.com
The International Social Action Film Festival at Adelphi University
The evenings will be moderated by Ron Shultz, founder and executive director of the International Social Action Film Festival. The year-round festival is dedicated to supporting the efforts of local social action organizations through film. - May 01, 2010 - Adelphi University
AMDS Installs New Meyer Sound Acheron Cinema Sound System in First US Cinema to be Used During the Opening of "Iron Man 2"
AMDS and The Breeze Cinema of Gulf Breeze, FL, and The Ridge Cinema of Pace, FL, are proud to announce the installation and use of new Meyer Sound Cinema Experience sound systems during the opening of Iron Man 2 on May 7. The first of their kind in US-based commercial cinemas, the Meyer Sound Cinema Experience systems will deliver rich, immersive sound that will enhance the audience’s experience of the much-anticipated action-packed movie. - April 29, 2010 - Advanced Media Design Systems
Film "51%" Focuses on Equal Rights Issues for Pakistani Women
Set to Release in September, Film is First in 2010 for S&S Films International and First Female CEO Saman Hasnain - April 28, 2010 - WIN Program
MAVTV Announces First Major Film Licensing Deal
MAVTV, the HD headquarters for men, announces a major licensing deal with Sony Pictures Television. - April 28, 2010 - MAVTV
Reliance Big Pictures & Sony Music Unveils the Music of Manikanth Kadri for MS Sathyu's "Ijjodu"
Reliance Big Pictures in partnership with Sony BMG today launched the music of MS Sathyu’s much awaited film “Ijjodu.” - April 26, 2010 - Reliance ADA
Television and Film Producer Datari Turner Has Another Hit on His Hands
The Real McCoy Hits and Sticks - Television and Film Producer, Datari Turner Has Another Hit on His Hands Producer/ Creator and Reality Show Guru, Datari Turner (“I Married a Baller,” “The Ultimate Hustler”) has done it again. The TV One reality series featuring actress,... - April 24, 2010 - Datari Turner
Hawaii International Film Festival Partners with Eurocinema Hawai'i in First Ever 'Festival Within a Festival'
The Hawaii International Film Festival (Hiff) is proud to announce a unique new partnership with EuroCinema Hawai'i. Hiff is inaugurating its first ever 'Festival within a Festival with the October 2010 launch of EuroCinema Hawai'i. EuroCinema Hawai'i will feature a special section of films,... - April 23, 2010 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Gil Birmingham Cast in "Shouting Secrets" Opposite Twilight’s Chaske Spencer and General Hospital’s Tyler Christopher
Twilight actor Gil Birmingham signs on for role in new film "Shouting Secrets" opposite Twilight's Chaske Spencer and General Hospital's Tyler Christopher. - April 22, 2010 - Gil Birmingham
Pirates Force Go-Kustom Films to Pursue New Release Strategies for Second Feature Film "Rat Rod Rockers!"
Go-Kustom Films loses big money with over 84,000 illegal downloads of their last film Hot Rod Girls Save the World. - April 21, 2010 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Naples International Film Festival - Call for Entries
The Naples International Film Festival (NIFF) is accepting entries for 2010. - April 21, 2010 - Naples International Film Festival
Alzheimers Movie "Schism" Debuts on Netflix; Distribution Partnership with Passion River Films
Lyons Den Productions is proud to announce they have partnered with Passion River Films to assist in the distribution and marketing of their feature film “Schism”. As a result of this partnership “Schism” will be available next month through Netflix, the top DVD movie rental... - April 20, 2010 - Lyons Den Productions LLC
Coming of Age Movie Awards 2010
For a second year theskykid.com is launching nominations for awards for various categories related to the coming of age genre. - April 19, 2010 - TheSkyKid.com
University of Colorado Journalism School to Host Moon Beat Screening; NCI Productions Award-Winning Apollo XI Doc Film About Journalists Slated for April 26 Preview
As NASA Looks Forward, Moon Beat Recalls Apollo XI from Journalists’ POV; Featuring John Noble Wilford, George Alexander, Victor McElheny, NASA’s Jack King and Others. - April 18, 2010 - NCI Productions
Tread Softly Ink Invites You to See "Underground" at the 2010 Boston International Film Festival
Come see the directorial debut from director Wilbert Berthaud Jr. along with producer Jenny Lima of Teamwork Productions on Wednesday, April 21st, at 6:00 p.m. (BIFF:Session 23) at the Loews AMC Theater at Boston Common (175 Tremont Street, Boston, MA) - April 17, 2010 - Tread Softly Ink
PARSA Community Foundation Announces Grants to 21 Nonprofits Benefiting Iranian Diaspora
A total of $200,000 is granted to 21 nonprofit organizations focused on Iranian Culture, Leadership Development and Civic Engagement. - April 16, 2010 - PARSA Community Foundation
"Attack of the Show" Co-Host Olivia Munn and "Apples in Stereo" Front Man Robert Schneider Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Michael Regina on "TheOneRing.net Radio Show" April 25
Stars chat with host on a number of exciting topics - April 16, 2010 - The One Ring Inc.
Tread Softly Ink Invites You to See "Drawing from Life" at the 2010 Boston International Film Festival
TSI Artist Simon Harling screens his latest film at the 2010 BIFF on April 17th at 8:00 p.m. (175 Tremont Street, Boston, Loews AMC Theater at Boston Common) - April 16, 2010 - Tread Softly Ink
"Cheech & Chong's Hey Watch This" Hits Theatres, Blu-Ray, VOD, and Online on the Same Day
A reunion Cheech & Chong movie marks a media first by simultaneously releasing on every platform: theatre, DVD/Blu-Ray, VOD and streaming networks. - April 15, 2010 - mouseROAR llc
Producer Director Casey Kucera a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase is this Weeks Guest on Arkansas Talent Conversations
Producer Casey Kucera, a true late bloomer in the film making world, takes on serious subject matter in his first directorial short The Color of Blood. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - April 15, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
Reliance Big Pictures All Set to Release M.s. Sathyu’s "IJJODU" Starring Meera Jasmine and Aniruddha Jatkar on April 30th , 2010
Reliance Big Pictures is all set to release Kannada film Ijjodu on April 30, 2010. The film marks the return of one of Indian cinema’s legendary directors-Mysore Shrinivas Sathyu after twelve long years. - April 15, 2010 - Reliance ADA
Charleston International Film Festival Announces 2010 Award Winners
The 3rd Annual Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF), South Carolina’s premiere event for independent filmmakers and film enthusiasts, would like to announce and congratulate its 2010 Award Winners presented at the Awards Gala held at the Francis Marion Gold Ballroom. Golden Crescent... - April 14, 2010 - Charleston International Film Festival
Onyx Entertainment 2010 New Production Schedule
Onyx Entertainment announces its new 2010 production schedule after the successful completion of its most recent film Daniel. - April 10, 2010 - Onyx Entertainment
Busy Philipps, Sharon Leal, Izabella Miko, Kathryn Morris Join Eight Actresses to Walk the Runway in Tresor de Vintage for Joyful Heart Foundation with The Buzz Girls
In support of abuse survivors, actresses Busy Philipps, Sarah Wayne Callies, Izabella Miko, Melora Hardin, Kathy Mixon, Sharon Leal, Kathryn Morris, Natalie Zea, Nicole Sullivan, Stacy Keibler, and Julia Ling walked the runway at the Tresor de Vintage fashion show for the Joyful Heart Foundation at the Mark for Events in Los Angeles. Styled by Julie Weiss. Make-up styling by Stila. Hair styling by Thomas Chance. - April 09, 2010 - TIL PR
Editing Creations Wins Film Festival
The head video editor at Editing Creations LLC has won the Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival. - April 09, 2010 - Editing Creations
“Queen Victoria’s Wedding” to Screen at Black Hollywood Education Resource Center’s 17th Annual Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves: See Their Images…Hear Their Stories
Filmmaker BJ Rouse, Who Directed Natalie Deselle Reid in "Queen Victoria's Wedding," Will Be a Featured Panelist at the 17th Annual Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves Film Festival - April 08, 2010 - Queen Victoria's Wedding