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Hawaii International Film Festival Partners with The Vilcek Foundation to Present American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile
The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is teaming up with The Vilcek Foundation to present five films in a program titled "American Immigrant Filmmakers On Profile" (AIFP). - September 26, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Metro Centre Announces Free Outdoor “Movies Under the Stars”
Movies Under the Stars: Disney's Bedtime Stories staring Adam Sandler (PG). Join them as they kick-off their new, free outdoor movie series. (near Alexander Travel)* Free popcorn and soft drinks sponsored by Hecht-Stout Insurance.** Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show on their huge screen. Family activities will take place before the movie. *Weather permitting **While supplies last. - September 24, 2009 - Metro Centre
Frank Torres Strategies: Highly Anticipated Orlando Indie Film Generating Positive Buzz
"Crockdale" getting positive early reviews from focus groups. Frank Torres Strategies is proud to be representing this ground breaking project. - September 24, 2009 - Frank Torres Strategies
Seventymm Introduces 'Get It Now' in Movie Rental Business - Order a Movie and Get It in One Day
Seventymm.com launched a feature which is introduced first time ever in the movie rental business worldwide. The ‘Get It Now’ facility allows users to reserve movies online and through SMS. - September 24, 2009 - Seventymm Services Pvt. Ltd.
Visionary Cinema Debuts Animation Division
Visionary Cinema, the film-video-publishing production company based in Southern California, has debuted a 2D and 3D animation division. Created in-house, the animation division will provide shorts and features in both traditional animation and computer-generated animation. Previous projects include Monster Kids, Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters, and the upcoming feature Dox E. Dog. Visionary Cinema has also created videos and documentaries for entities including Universal Studios. - September 24, 2009 - Visionary Cinema
When the Buddha Met Bubba Released Today
When the Buddha Met Bubba is an enlightened southern comedy about hope, transformation and second chances. Publishers Weekly said of the novel, "[It] establishes a solid sense of character and place, and funny anecdotes woven throughout add charm." - September 23, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
White Paper Demonstrates Value of Digital Watermarking in Copyright Communication and Image Search
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Managing Valuable Digital Assets / Using Digital Watermarking for Copyright Communication and Image Search.” The paper is intended for content owners, marketers, advertisers, attorneys, and anyone who tracks... - September 23, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
"King of the Winged Monkeys" Ready to Fly
New Screenplay Marks 70th Anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz." - September 23, 2009 - David Wagner
Naples International Film Festival Proudly Announces That "The Cove" Will be Screened at Their Inaugural Opening Night Gala on November 5, 2009
The Naples International Film Festival is proud to announce that “The Cove” will screen at their opening night gala November 5, 2009, at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Fresh from winning awards at Sundance, Sydney, Nantucket, Blue Ocean and Maui Film Festivals this year, the... - September 23, 2009 - Naples International Film Festival
Flynn Entertainment Picks Up Ian Lou's film "A Place of One's Own"
Flynn Entertainment Picks Up UK Rights to Ian Lou’s “A Place of One’s Own” from Fame Universal Entertainment in Hong Kong. - September 23, 2009 - Flynn Entertainment
HIFF to Unveil 2009 Program Guide & Trailer at Special Sneak Peek Screening of Award Winning Chinese Martial Arts Film ‘IP MAN’
The 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) will unveil its program guide and much-anticipated trailer at a special sneak peek screening of the martial arts biopic from China IP MAN, starring international superstar Donnie Yen. - September 21, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
2009 Hawaii International Film Festival Celebrates ABC's Hit TV Series Lost
The 29th annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is honored to present a special “Evening with Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse,” the creative team behind Lost, in an exclusive appearance in Hawaii prior to the final season of the multiple award-winning series in January 2010. - September 20, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Hawaii International Film Festival and the Vilcek Foundation Present Free Film Series in September
Films and trailers from 'American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile' to screen on NGN Video-on-Demand Channel 680. - September 19, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
@Large Films Principal/Director Juliana Lukasik Speaks at East Burnside Couch Couplet Groundbreaking Ceremony
Juliana Lukasik, owner of @Large Films and member of the Central Eastside Industrial Council recently spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the East Burnside Couch Couplet construction project. - September 19, 2009 - @Large Films
"Jazz in the Diamond District" Available in Stores and Online - September 29th
Soblu Production's highly-anticipated film, "Jazz in the Diamond District," starring Wood Harris and Clifton Powell, is coming to DVD in two weeks. The film, which garnered positive reviews from a number of media sources including the New York Times and sold out shows throughout its... - September 19, 2009 - Soblu Inc
DVD Release of Destination Mozart: A Night at the Opera with Peter Sellars on October 27, 2009
Destination Mozart A Night of the Opera with Peter Sellars Available on DVD Oct 27, 2009 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Destination Mozart: A Night at the Opera with Peter Sellars on October 27, 2009 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. When Peter Sellars set Mozart’s... - September 19, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Prokofiev’s Rarely Performed Opera The Gambler, Conducted by Daniel Barenboim on DVD October 27th 2009
Prokofiev’s Rarely Performed Opera The Gambler Debuts on DVD October 27 Kultur announces the DVD release of Sergei Prokofiev’s The Gambler, conducted by Daniel Barenboim and performed by the Staatkapelle Berlin Opera. This acclaimed production will be available on DVD October 27, 2009... - September 19, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Hawaii International Film Festival Call for Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with this year's festival from October 15-25 at Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Cinemas. - September 19, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
Transgender Founder of Sirius XM Satellite Radio Interviewed in Movie Produced by Mohr Productions, Inc.
When director Sandra Mohr decided to make a film about the recent economic meltdown she had no idea she would soon meet one of the most unique and brilliant individuals on the planet. - September 18, 2009 - Mohr Productions, Inc.
Jefferson Davis an American President 3 DVD Set October 27,2009
For the First Time Ever on Film Jefferson Davis: An American President 3-DVD Set Debuts October 27 Kultur announces the new release of the 3-DVD set, Jefferson Davis An American President on October 27, 2009 for a suggested retail price of $34.99. For the first time ever on film, this revealing... - September 18, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Montserrat Caballé Stars in New Production of Jules Massenet’s La Vierge on DVD October 27, 2009
Montserrat Caballé Stars in New Production of Jules Massenet’s Rarely Performed Oratorio La Vierge Debuts on DVD October 27 Kultur announces the release of Jules Massenet’s La Vierge, an oratorio in four scenes, will be available on DVD October 27, 2009 for a suggested retail... - September 18, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
MoBo Entertainment Proudly Presents Its First Feature Film, 'The Consequences of My Sins'
MoBo Entertainment proudly presents its first feature film, 'The Consequences of My Sins', now available on DVD. DVD available on Amazon.com, also available at moboentertainment.com - September 17, 2009 - MoBo Entertainment, Inc
John Landis Appears on VPI.Net ‘Monster Talk Radio’
Writer-Director of ‘An American Werewolf in London’ Promotes DVD, Blu-Ray Release, Shares Stories on Making of His Movies - September 16, 2009 - VPI.Net Visual Perspectives Internet
New Film Release: "Single" Available Ahead of "National Unmarried and Single Americans Week" in the U.S. (September 20-26, 2009)
“Single” - a film produced and directed by Richard Atkinson and Jane Scandurra and distributed by Osiris Entertainment - was released today and is available through major online retailers including BarnesandNoble.com, Amazon.com, and Netflix as well as major retail outlets... - September 16, 2009 - Go Pictures and Films, LLC
"9-9-09" Double Win at The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival Awards
"9-9-09" Wins Best Sci-Fi Feature and "9-9-09" Actress Kelly Pendygraft Wins Best Actress in a Feature Film. - September 14, 2009 - Ginger Media & Entertainment
Raising Media Launches 16reels.com, a Telugu Movie Portal
Raising Media India Private Limited, an online social media company based in Hyderabad, India today announced the launch of 16reels.com, a Telugu movie portal with complete database of Telugu movies. The website provides detailed information of past, present and upcoming movies and celebrities. - September 12, 2009 - Raising Media India Pvt Ltd
Award Winning Flippant Films Completes ‘Black Site,’ Their First Feature Film
Brooklyn based short film & video specialists Flippant Films announces the completion of their first independent feature film titled, “Black Site.” - September 12, 2009 - Flippant Films
Antonio Saillant, Angel Light Pictures Joins Gripped the Movie a Psychological Thriller Announced
The movie is being produced by Rene Ross Garza and Don Tynes. Antonio Saillant as co-producer, Story by Deborah Thompson Allen. - September 12, 2009 - Angel Light Pictures, LLC
PEHJ Productions New Releases Are Now Available (Movies and Book)
This press release is a blast to every one, to inform of the new projects and happenings with this company. - September 11, 2009 - PEHJ Productions, LLC
"My Tale of Two Cities" Plays Milwaukee: Downtown Leaders from Around the World Will Watch "Funny and Revealing" Film
“A delightful, quirky, heartwarming film that is as funny as it is revealing..." -- Don Roy King, director, "Saturday Night Live" "If you believe in miraculous comebacks, you've got to catch this film." -- Franco Harris, Hall of Fame Steeler Films at... - September 11, 2009 - 1905 Productions
In Honor of September 11th, Passion River Films Showcases Their Films Remembering the Victims and Heroes
Today is a day to remember those who were lost on September 11th, and local film distributor, Passion River Films, honors these victims through their films. - September 10, 2009 - Passion River Films
Athletes and Celebrities Join FantasyWorld for Charity
With more than 30 million people playing fantasy football, Endgame Entertainment has launched FantasyWorld.com with celebrities Kim Kardashian, Washington Wizards’ Gilbert Arenas, Phoenix Suns’ Jason Richardson, the rapper The Game, actor Bow Wow and Indianapolis Colts’ Dwight... - September 09, 2009 - FantasyWorld
Williams & Original Myth Classics Sign Long-Term Deal
British writing duo, Phil and Francis Williams have both signed three-picture deals with Original Myth Classics Publications. - September 08, 2009 - Original Myth Classics | Publishing | AEC
Sports and Motion Bring Home International Awards for a Local Video Services Business Owner
Home Video Studio - Eagan, MN Wins 2 International Awards. - September 08, 2009 - Kirk Douglas Video Productions
Cinespace and Optoma Make HD Screenings a Reality for Indie Filmmakers
The Optoma HD Theater at Cinespace solidifies the venue as Hollywood’s premier screening facility for up-and-coming artists. - September 06, 2009 - Cinespace
New England Fan Experience 2009
An annual non-profit volunteer-run convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. This year's featured celebrities include Leonard Nimoy, Gareth David-Lloyd, James Hong, Corin Nemec, Arron Dismuke, John De Lancie, and Sonny Strait. Writers and artists include Wen Spencer and Bettina Kurkoski. Gaming guests are Vicarious Visions, Science and Technology guest is the robot Aexeous and his creator, Joe Silva. - September 05, 2009 - New England Fan Experience
Recent Acting and Modeling Success Stories from John Robert Powers Southwest
New Mexico young talent makes it big in Hollywood. He started with John Robert Powers of Albuquerque New Mexico for modeling and acting training; part of the jrpsouthwest, NM and AZ School System. - September 05, 2009 - John Robert Powers Albuquerque
Canadian Actor Quinn Lord Makes His Toronto International Film Debut
Canadian youth actor Quinn Lord makes his debut at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival with two films, The Hole screening September 12, 2009 and The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus screening September 18. - September 05, 2009 - Quinn Lord
Tony Todd & David Naughton to Appear at Horror Realm
First ever Pittsburgh convention appearance for Tony Todd - August 29, 2009 - Clownhouse Productions, LLC
Kansas City Film Buffs Brace for Premiere of Award-Winning Documentary Targeting Their City in Investigations of Eminent Domain 'Abuse'
‘Begging for Billionaires’ covers ten years of controversial eminent domain takings in Kansas City and St. Louis. The exclusive, one-time screening is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 as an official selection of the Kansas International Film Festival. - August 28, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
The Heritage Theatre Production of Oliver Goldsmith’s "She Stoops to Conquer" Debuts on DVD September 29
Kultur International Films is pleased to announce the release on DVD of The Heritage Theatre production of She Stoops to Conquer. This highly entertaining program will be available on September 29, 2009 for a suggested retail price of $24.99. Oliver Goldsmith’s classic comedy of manners,... - August 28, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Award-Winning Documentary "To Touch the Soul" Screening at Southern Winds Film Festival
"To Touch the Soul" makes its Oklahoma debut at the Southern Winds Film Festival in Shawnee, Okla. - August 28, 2009 - Cut Loose Productions
Vera Stroyeva’s Classic Film of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov
Vera Stroyeva’s Classic Film of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov Available on DVD September 29 Kultur announces the DVD release of the Vera Stroyeva film production of Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov. The DVD will be available on September 29, 2009 for a suggested retail price of... - August 28, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
HD, 2K, 4K Timelapse Footage Video Clips from Rotterdam, the Netherlands
HDtimelapse.net has added new high definition (HD, 2K, 4K) royalty-free stock footage timelapse shots from Rotterdam, The Netherlands in different categories including City, Clouds, Celestial and Various. Some of locations from Rotterdam, The Netherlands are: Rotterdam Panorama, Erasmus Bridge... - August 27, 2009 - HDtimelapse.net
The Endeavor For Hope Foundation Hosts Screening of Documentary "Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love" at The Angelika Film Center, Houston TX, 7pm, Saturday 8.29.09
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”)®, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, will host a screening of the film, “Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love” at Houston’s Angelika Film Center on this Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 7:00pm. The organization is proud to introduce Houston audiences to this film with its positive and dignified portrait of Africans and African music. - August 26, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "POPS" Concert
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents “POPS goes the Symphony: to the MOVIES!” on Sunday August 30, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is presented in cooperation with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, The Greater West Covina Business Association, the City of West Covina, the Covina United Methodist Church and the West Covina United Methodist Church. - August 23, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
The Punch Drunk Podcast Episode #30: District 9; The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
John and Trav review Jeremy Piven's The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard. Is this baby a clunker or a fine mercedes? Also: tons of news with rumors about Blade 4 in the works; Scarlett Johansson contemplating a Black Widow spinoff; and more on Law Abiding Citizens. Finally, John and Trav rave over Peter Jackson's District 9 and wonder if James Cameron's Avatar can possibly compare. - August 22, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Zookeeper Productions Chooses Wireless Communication Experts Talamas Broadcast to Provide Two-Way Radios for The Zookeeper, a Live-Action Movie Currently in Production
Zookeeper Productions has chosen Talamas Broadcast Inc. to provide the two way radios for their latest production, The Zookeeper. - August 22, 2009 - Talamas Boston
Fontaine, Bernier Grow Slate in Iowa
Jennifer Fontaine and Marlo Bernier head to Iowa for their 2010 film slate. - August 21, 2009 - Outdoor Families Magazine
Gotham Screen 3rd Annual Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
Final deadlines approaching – Line-up soon to be announced. - August 21, 2009 - Gotham Screen