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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
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
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
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
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
Gotham Screen 3rd Annual Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
Final deadlines approaching – Line-up soon to be announced. - August 21, 2009 - Gotham Screen
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
World Film Magic Partners with Universal to Release House of Fears
World Film Magic partners with Universal to release House of Fears an action packed suspense thriller directed by multiple award winner Ryan Little (Saints and Soldiers). The release is set for November 24, 2009 for Home Video and it stars Corri English (The Unborn, Runaway Jury), Sandra McCoy (Cry... - August 20, 2009 - Exhibe Flix
Estilo Hip Hop Screening in Harlem- Aug 20-22, 2009- Q&A Session to Follow
Film Synopsis: Hip Hop music has the ability to give a voice to the disenfranchised in any country, and as music with a message it is a form available to all societies worldwide. Directed by New York based filmmakers, Loira Limbal and Virgilio Bravo, Estilo Hip Hop chronicles the lives of three hip hop enthusiasts from Brazil, Chile and Cuba who firmly believe that hip hop can change the world. - August 20, 2009 - Estilo Hip Hop
HD, 2K, 4K Timelapse Stock Footage Shots from Cannes - France and Cairo - Egypt
HDtimelapse.net has added new high definition (HD, 2K, 4K) royalty-free stock footage timelapse shots from Cannes - France and Cairo - Egypt in "City" category. Some of locations from Cannes - France are: Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Famous Carlton Hotel, Boulevard de la Croisette, Plage... - August 20, 2009 - HDtimelapse.net
Record Setting Hockey Team Has 26 Season Winning Streak and a Claim That They Have the Greatest Sports Program in the Nation
Passion River Films has been acquired for release of Craig E. Shapiro‘s “Ice Kings” which focuses on the importance of hockey in Rhode Island. “Ice Kings” is now available for save on Netflix and is set to release just in time for hockey season on September 29,... - August 19, 2009 - Passion River Films
Lone Star International Film Festival Gains Momentum with Sponsorship from Sundance Square
Event stimulates local economy, raises international prestige of Fort Worth - August 19, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
Academy Award Winner Gives a Heartrending Look at the Ethical and Moral Issues Involved in Animal Sheltering
Passion River Films has been acquired for release of Cynthia Wade’s “Shelter Dogs”, which is now available for save on Netflix and will pre-book on September 8, 2009. The feature length documentary about animal sheltering, takes the viewer into the gray zone of the national animal... - August 19, 2009 - Passion River Films
Follow Four Gay Men on Their Human Rights Battle Through Adoption, Co-Parenting, Surrogacy Fatherhood and the Struggles They Encounter in Everyday Life
“Fatherhood Dreams“ has been acquired by Passion River Films for release and is now available for save on Netflix and will hit the street on October 13, 2009. “Fatherhood Dreams” invites people into the day-to-day lives of gay men Scott, Steve, Randy and Drew who have become... - August 19, 2009 - Passion River Films
Miljenko Matijevic / Steelheart Launches Gourmet Coffee Line "SteelHeart Coffee" August 17th via "Ralph’s" Grocery Stores Throughout Southern California
Miljenko Matijevic/SteelHeart has been busy working on a dream…. now a reality. The singer, writer, producer is introducing something new to his fans and to the world…., Mili’s own special blends of gourmet “coffee.” Scheduled to hit the shelves August 19th to sixty... - August 18, 2009 - SteelHeart Records LLC
Cause Entertainment Presents 9909 Screening at Hollywood's Laemmle Theatres, Sunset 5 on September 9, 09
“How Much do You Know About September 9, 2009?” 9909 Screening @ 10:00pm. Laemmle Theaters, Sunset 5 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA Reception: 7-30-9.30pm Sushi Dan’s Restaurant, a few steps from the theatre. - August 18, 2009 - Ginger Media & Entertainment
Anthony D Colby, the Filmmaker, the Actor, "Intrigued by Deception"
Anthony D Colby, the filmmaker, the actor, is quietly working his way to A-List competition with his next film, suspense/thriller, "Intrigued by Deception." - August 17, 2009 - Andeco Films LLC.
Indie-Film Hot Rod Girls Save The World Available Through IndieFlix.com August 18th, 2009
Go-Kustom Films signs an on-line distribution deal with IndieFlix.com for their new film. - August 17, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
The Punch Drunk Podcast Episode #29: Funny People; G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra; The Collector
This week on the Punch Drunk Podcast, John and Trav step up on stage with Judd Apatow's Funny People. 80's nostalgia overload with G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Trav spends a few good minutes with The Collector. - August 17, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Call for Submissions
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival is now accepting submissions for Feature Length Films, Short Films, as well as Documentaries and Music Videos. Filipino filmmakers, artists and performers must have their features submitted by September 1, 2009. Unlike other Film Festivals, the CFAFF does... - August 15, 2009 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
HD, 2K, 4K Timelapse Stock Footage Shots from Zurich - Switzerland
HDtimelapse.net has added new high definition (HD, 2K, 4K) royalty-free stock footage timelapse shots from Zurich - Switzerland in "City" category. - August 15, 2009 - HDtimelapse.net
Casting for Disabled Recognizes New York Film Producer for His Work with Disabled Actors
Acclaimed film producer James Arcuri is being praised by the Disabled Actors community, as a pioneer for casting disabled actors and actresses in his production company's current and future film projects. - August 14, 2009 - Casting for Disabled Actors
Christopher Kennedy Receives Emmy Nomination
Christopher Kennedy, Hollywood sound and music editor and Operations Director for MobiStories, Digital Books for Kids, received an Emmy Nomination for his work on “The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler.” - August 12, 2009 - Still Motion Media
The Holiday Classic " Gift of the Magi" Comes to DVD
A Holiday Classic by Finnish Composer, Einojuhani Rautavaara The Gift of the Magi A Full-length Performance of his Acclaimed Opera Available on DVD September 29th from Kultur. Kultur is proud to announce the release of Einojuhani Rautavaara’s The Gift of the Magi. This acclaimed opera will... - August 10, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Re-Release of the New World Bank Religion and Rulers
The Big Bad Bank recently re-released the 1988 documentary about the World Conservation Bank, called The New World Bank Religion and Rulers. - August 09, 2009 - The Big Bad Bank
Award-Winning Engineer Don N. Lee and Father of Dawna Lee Heising Guests on EOE on Time Warner Cable
Computer Engineer, Educator and Recipient of 11 Technology Patents is Interviewed by Guest Host Kevin McDonald in Show Directed by John Cox. - August 05, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment
AFI Silver to Host the World Premiere of "Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood"
The controversial version of the fairy tale will premiere on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 1:30pm at the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. - August 04, 2009 - Sparks Entertainment LLC
Atlanta Dream Team Productions Owner, a Young Atlanta Film Maker Makes Breakthrough Film for Under $20,000, and Sets Up His Own Theatrical Distribution Deal
Director Henderson Maddox released his new film “Five Days In the A” at Movies ATL movie theatre in south atlanta selling out two theaters at a midnight showing. Selling tickets for the special event for $15 dollars the gross for the night was $5,175. Maddox has accomplished a lot in... - August 03, 2009 - Atlanta Dream Team Productions
Ultra Low Budget Filmmaker, Mark Pirro Creates Another Mini-Budget Wonder with "The God Complex"
The new Pirromount feature comedy, The God Complex, produced for less than $1000, premieres August 29th in Hollywood. - July 31, 2009 - pirromount pictures
Rockabilly Star Joins Be Bop A Lula At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16-30 Aug
Scotland’s foremost rockabilly artist Paul Paterson is Music Director of revival of legendary stageshow Be Bop A Lula 16-30 Aug at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Be Bop A Lula
The Punch Drunk Podcast Episode #28: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince; The Hurt Locker; Top 5 Films of the Year So Far
John and Trav stay home from Comic-Con by choice. Ok, maybe not. But it gave them the opportunity to review the latest film from Hogwarts, Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince. Plus, is The Hurt Locker the best Iraq war film to date? John and Trav take a look at the film that is turning heads across the country. Also, all the news from Comic-Con that matters, and John and Trav pick the Top 5 Films of the Year So Far. - July 30, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Gleedo Expands Open Alpha Program: Windows Vista® and XP 64-Bit Compatible Version Released Today
Gleedo™, the first ever livesharing application, expanded its open alpha program with the release of Gleedo for Windows Vista® and Windows® XP 64-bit operating systems. Gleedo is free and available for download at www.gleedo.com. Gleedo is free software that layers live social... - July 27, 2009 - Gleedo
Wobblimind Media Releases Nothing is Real DVD
Wobblimind Media is proud to announce another addition to it's library of documentaries on Tibetan Buddhist culture. The DVD Nothing Is Real is now available at Amazon. -Cimini manages to capture the essence of Tibetan Buddhism in a simple interview with a young monk. If you'd like to find out about so called "Buddhist nature," view this interview. -Marc Taylor, FF review - July 25, 2009 - Wobblimind Media
"King of Paper Chasin" World Premier at HBO’s NY International Latino Film Festival
"King of Paper Chasin" (KOPC), an urban drama scored by Kurt Oldman will have its world premier at HBO’s NY International Latino Film Festival. NY International Latino Film Festival Clearview Cinemas Chelsea Screen W 23rd St & 8th Ave, New York, NY Saturday August 1, 8.00pm... - July 23, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
3rd Annual Independent Features Film Festival
The Independent Features Film Festival has announced their 2009 lineup. Films were selected via Independent Features signature web-based competition. The festival will take place July 23-25 on the Upper West Side in New York City and will feature a groundbreaking convention. The Film Industry Networking Convention is a collaboration of Independent Features and NYC Premieres created with the sole purpose of bringing together the film community to help get productions off the ground. - July 22, 2009 - Independent Features, LLC
Food Inc. Feature Documentary Shot with Panasonic AG-HDX900 DVCPRO HD Camera
Filmmaker Robert Kenner used a Panasonic AG-HDX900 DVCPRO HD rented from Talamas Broadcast Equipment of Newton, MA to shoot his feature documentary Food Inc. - July 22, 2009 - Talamas Boston
"Fellow 3D Producer Echoes Cameron's Use of 3D to Tap Brain Activity for Avatar"
PassmoreLab Confirms that Film Could Take Our Brains 'Where We Haven't Been Before’ - July 21, 2009 - PassmoreLab 3D Studios
MyPayCut.Com Launched Today Promises a One-Stop Shop for the Marketing of Intellectual Property - a Web Site for These Hard Times
A new web site for these hard times has been launched today in San Francisco, California.MyPayCut.Com provides photographers, cameramen, writers, journalists, writers of scientific and specialized papers, actors, composers, singers, bands, inventors, and amateurs a great place to display their materials to prospective buyers. - July 20, 2009 - MyPayCut.Com, LLC