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Feature Film Five Days in the A Opens July 23
The new film Five Days in the A will premiere in Atlanta on July 23rd. - June 28, 2009 - StarMaxx Media
Lakefront Productions, Inc. Chooses Wireless Communication Experts Talamas Broadcast to Provide Two-Way Radios for Grownups, an Adam Sandler Movie Currently in Production
Lakefront Productions, Inc., a production company associated with Columbia Pictures and Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions, has chosen Talamas Broadcast of Newton, Massachusetts to supply the two way radios for their latest production. Lakefront Productions will be filming the... - June 26, 2009 - Talamas Boston
Anil Kapoor’s New Production ShortKut is All Set to Tickle the Audience
Starring funny man – Arshad Warsi, the suave Akshaye Khanna and the new hottie on the block, Amrita Rao - June 26, 2009 - Studio 18
TerraServer Licensed Imagery Used in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
TerraServer, a satellite and aerial imagery company, finds itself in the movies after working on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. - June 25, 2009 - TerraServer.com
Minnie & Doug's Boy Productions Launches "Net Profits"
The original web series from award-winning filmmaker Barry Canty premieres on Facebook and Youtube June 23rd. - June 24, 2009 - Minnie & Doug's Boy Productions
Be a Part of Boiling Sky Film Group’s Holiday Scrapbook DVD
Boiling Sky Film Group is collecting Christmas/Hanukkah/Thanksgiving/New Year holiday-themed narrative, documentary, or experimental films for its inaugural Holiday Scrapbook DVD collection, to be released fall ’09. - June 24, 2009 - Boiling Sky Film Group
Nonprofit CINEMA Cleveland Selling Tee Shirts to Help Fund Local Film Projects
To help fund independent film projects as well as local art programs, CINEMA Cleveland is offering t-shirts on their website. - June 23, 2009 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland
MMG - Model Management Group (NYMMG) Opens International Model & Talent Agency, MMG Canada
Two years of planning and signing Models & Talent with Dual Citizenship pays off immediately as MMG Canada, based in Toronto, books a National Reebok Campaign. MMG on May 1st opened its’ Canadian Model and Talent Agency, MMG Canada located in Toronto. MMG will now be able to submit models and actors for work in both the United States and Canada. MMG is now an International Model and Talent Agency and can offer its’ clients an extensive list of celebrities as well as new faces. - June 22, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
Actress Katie Chonacas Appears in Action Thriller Film Streets of Blood to be Released Worldwide July 28, 2009
Actress Katie Chonacas will appear as “Cecilia” alongside Val Kilmer, Sharon Stone, 50 Cent, and Michael Biehn in the action thriller film Streets of Blood, which will be released worldwide on DVD July 28, 2009. Produced by Emmett/Furla Films and distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment,... - June 20, 2009 - Katie Chonacas
Exclusive Movies Collection Goes Live at Infibeam.com
Infibeam.com has newly launched its Movie store, adding considerable excitement to the online movie market. Simply order your favourite Bollywood Dhamakas, Hollywood Blockbusters, as well as your favourite movies and expect them to hit your doorstep in no time with free shipping only from Infibeam.com. Choose from a wide range of categories like action, animation, comedy, romantic, family and others. Opt from regional movies in languages like Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Tamil, and others. - June 20, 2009 - Infibeam.com
Sunset Home Visual Entertainment Announces the Release of the Brand New Full Moon Features Film, Evil Bong 2: King Bong Film on DVD and as Video Downloads
The popular Full Moon Features film, Evil Bong 2: King Bong to be released worldwide on July 7th in 3D, if you’re stoned, with Sunset Home Visual on DVD and as a Video Download. - June 19, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
CineSky Hits TVC Production Milestone with Red Camera
Thailand film company maximizes time, money for clients - June 19, 2009 - Smart Mobile
Peter Popoff DVD Reflects 40 Years of Christian Ministries
Peter Popoff Ministries announces a free gift of Free Miracle Spring Water and Free Crosses in honor of forty years of the Reverend Popoff's Christian ministries. The outreach organization continues to reach out to believers and non-believers seeking prayers in Australia, Canada, US and the UK. This Christian Evangelical Ministry offers personalized prayer for anyone seeking the love of Christ. Popoff recommends going online and visiting him at http://www.yourprayer.co.uk/index.php. - June 18, 2009 - Peter Popoff Outreach
The Punch Drunk Podcast Episode #25: the Hangover; Pelham 123; and the Return of the Punch Drunk DVD Trivia Contest
John and Trav celebrate their 25th anniversary by running down their Top 10 films of all-time. Plus, reviews of The Hangover and The Taking of Pelham 123. Also, the return of the Punch Drunk DVD trivia contest in segment 3. - June 18, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Hollywood Producer Scouts Locations for DeMille Conspiracy Film Historic Santa Maria Inn and DeMille-Lasky Barn Favored Locations
Writer-Producer Robert Hammond is searching for the perfect location for his next film, “The DeMille Conspiracy,” described as The Da Vinci Code meets Die Hard. Among the favored locations are the Historic Santa Maria Inn, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, and the DeMille-Lasky Barn in... - June 18, 2009 - Robert Hammond
Soblu Inc. to Sponsor ABFF’s Official Thursday Night Festival Party Event Will Feature Live Performance by Two-Time Grammy Nominee, Raheem DeVaughn
Soblu Inc., one of Washington, D.C.’s premier entertainment companies, has been announced as the official sponsor of the 2009 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Thursday night festival party (June 25th). Soblu is teaming up with the ABFF to promote the upcoming DVD release of their debut... - June 17, 2009 - Soblu Inc
Minnesota Made Projects to be Screened at Solstice Film Festival. Several Great Films Produced in Minnesota Can be Seen at This Year’s Event.
“Dawning”, “Lament”, “Birthmarked for Death” and “Call of the Wildman” are just a few of the titles of the Minnesota made films that will be featured at this years Solstice Film Festival that runs from June 18th-20th in Minneapolis, MN. - June 17, 2009 - Solstice Film Festival
New Red Riding Hood Movie Trailer Now Online
Trailer for controversial new Red Riding Hood movie hits the web. This fairy tale is not for kids. - June 16, 2009 - Sparks Entertainment LLC
Reading Fun DVD .com Releases the Patches The Cat And Friends Reading Fun DVD Today
Aimed at grades K - 5th the DVD is a collection of three features aimed at helping to stimulate children's learning through the use of color, sound effects, humor, and reading. While we continue to stimulate our children in this recession with video and computer games - for only $15.95 retail this product aims to "ground" them with seeing and reading about actual places and animals. The two books contain 56 pages of reading and photos plus a bonus 72-page Photo Gallery of animals and places. - June 15, 2009 - Reading Fun DVD .com
The Punch Drunk Podcast Ep #24: The Brothers Bloom; Up; The Wayans Brothers
John and Trav review one of their favorite movies of 2009, The Brothers Bloom. Plus Trav takes a minute to talk about Pixar's latest gem, Up! Plus a frank discussion on the benefits of the Wayans Bros. - June 14, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Elisabeth Shue and Thomas Haden Church to Open Solstice Film Festival
“Don McKay,” is a dark tale about a high school janitor (Church) who returns home after receiving a letter from an old flame (Shue). “McKay” will open the fourth annual Solstice Film Festival on June 18th at Suburban World Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. After its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival last month, this will be its only other screening to date. - June 13, 2009 - Solstice Film Festival
Catholic Digest Interviews Hollywood Producer Stephen McEveety
Says "Stoning of Soraya M." producer: “All it takes is one person to stand up and do what’s right.” - June 13, 2009 - Catholic Digest
Freelance Entertainment Teams Up with Lock City Filmworks to Provoke Awareness with Conspiracy X
Filmmaker Shawn Baker fuses live action, interviews, and archive footage to capture the attention of movie-goers worldwide. The intent is to expose the injustices and conspiracies within the judicial system, that's been plaguing our communities for many years. - June 12, 2009 - Lock City Filmworks Inc
Cranium Candy Entertainment and Foul Shot Productions Have Three More Feature Films That Have Been Picked Up for International Distribution
Brief summary regarding the International Distribution of these feature films with Trillian Entertainment (a division of Media 8). - June 12, 2009 - Foul Shot Productions
Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #23
John and Trav sink their teeth into Ron Howard's Angels & Demons. Plus, is all the complaining about Terminator Salvation accurate? Or is it just a case of bandwagon following? - June 12, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Celebs Bag Green Beauty with Beautorium
At two recent star-studded events, celebs received Beautorium's “I am a natural bag,” fair-trade burlap bag. - June 11, 2009 - Beautorium
Pyramid Productions Presents the New Comedy American Guys on Cable Vod This Summer. This Film and Trailer Also be Viewed on Line.
Indy film maverick company Pyramid Productions has released the feature comedy American Guys starring Thomas Wilson Brown (Honey I Shrunk The Kids) and Bernie Coulson (The Accused). The film was directed and also stars Christopher Blackwell. - June 11, 2009 - Pyramid Productions
T2PR: It's Official. Teen Vampire Film "Soulstice" is a Go.
T2Public Relations (T2PR) is retained by Character Entertainment, LLC as they officially green-light for big screen development the teen vampire action-thriller, "Soulstice". - June 11, 2009 - T2Public Relations (T2PR)
British Short Film ‘Gone Fishing’ Wins Inaugural Producers Challenge Competition
Against all odd, British short film, funded entirely with donations, about a giant pike called Goliath, wins top honours at the Producers Guild Of America Producers Challenge. - June 11, 2009 - Chris Jones
Award-Winning Film “Bicycle Dreams” Arrives on DVD
Bicycle Dreams, a new documentary by filmmaker Stephen Auerbach that has screened at festivals across the country, is now available on DVD through the film’s official website www.bicycledreamsmovie.com. - June 10, 2009 - AuerFilms
Enjoy a Double Treat with Two of Ashvin Kumar’s Momentous Films in One DVD
Ashvin Kumar a renowned independent filmmaker, internationally recognized for his path breaking work, now gives his audiences a double treat with two of his best films in one DVD. - June 08, 2009 - Alipur Films
TwiFanatics.com Has Announced Its Upcoming Contest for Fans of the Twilight Movies and Books
This Press Release is for a site called TwiFanatics.com for the upcoming fan fiction contest they will be running based around the movie Twilight. - June 05, 2009 - TwiFanatics.com
The 2009 - Expthe.tv - Announces Top Prize Winners
The, a Nedgam Productions talent program, awards nine talented kids a share of over $50,000, and opens doors to the entertainment industry for many more. - June 04, 2009 - The
Voice Actor Adam Behr Featured in Universal Pictures’ "Land of the Lost"
International voice-over artist Adam Behr was selected by director Brad Silberling as the voices of the Sleestak Skull characters, for a major scene in the film “Land of the Lost,” with Will Ferrell. The film will be released on June 5. - June 03, 2009 - adambehr dot com
Actor Jeremiah David Turner Chooses MAYO Communications for PR
MAYO Communications to promote Actor and film ETIENNE at CineVegas Festival June 10- 15th in Las Vegas, NV. - June 03, 2009 - MAYO Communications
The Farm: 10 Down to Premiere at Angola Prison on June 3, 2009
In a groundbreaking departure from traditional film openings, The Farm: Ten Down will premiere inside Angola Prison on June 3rd, 2009, before the inmates, wardens and correctional officers. The Farm: 10 Down is the sequel to the Academy nominated and Emmy winning documentary - The Farm: Life Inside Angola Prison. Two former inmates featured in The Farm will return to Angola for this "red carpet premiere." - May 30, 2009 - Highest Common Denominator Media Group
Rouse House Entertainment Announces the Press Release for Short Film "Queen Victoria's Wedding"
Actress Natalie Desselle Reid (“B.A.P.S.”, “Eve”) has announced a new short film project to follow her recent success in television and film. Natalie Desselle Reid will star with up and coming teen actress Nieko Mann (“Friday Night Lights”) in the short film “Queen Victoria’s Wedding” written and directed by Cosby Program alum BJ Rouse for Rouse House Entertainment in association with Mighty Moore Entertainment. - May 30, 2009 - Rouse House Entertainment
National Military Appreciation Month Tribute Screening of "Witt’s Daughter" & Event to Support the Troops
Members of the entertainment industry, representatives of the military, veteran’s advocacy groups, and the local community will gather at the Fine Arts Theatre to raise funds and awareness to support the troops and to view a National Military Appreciation Month tribute screening of... - May 29, 2009 - Lex McMahon
Hysterical and Satirical, Bantam Street Films' Dark and Stormy Night Premieres in LA at the Historic Egyptian Theatre on Friday, May 29th at 7:30 pm
Triple-hyphenate Blamire (writer-director-actor) pays comedic tribute to 1930s-era “old dark house” thrillers with his zany troupe of actors in the black-and white spoof Dark and Stormy Night; the premiere is open to the public. - May 29, 2009 - Bantam Street Films
The Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #22
John and Trav take a bit of a break this week as they only have one review on the table, Next Day Air. Instead, the Dynamic Duo decide to spend their time looking forward to the upcoming summer hits that they are both salivating over. Plus, news on Halloween 2, Green Lantern, and Iron Man. - May 29, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
The Little Film That Could
Khori Faison Stars in First Time Director Reaves A. Washburn’s Independent Short Drama “My First Tooth." Set to screen at the upcoming Playhouse West Film Festival, this film proves to be a real contender - May 27, 2009 - Khori Faison
Worldwide Movie Trailer Premier and Website Launch
Euphoria is a compelling film that highlights a successful businesswoman and her struggles with addiction. - May 25, 2009 - Alpha Productions LLC
Hawaii International Film Festival Call for Entries! Final Deadline July 6th
The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is accepting entries for its Fall 2009 showcase. Films in any genre, including feature films, documentaries, short films, Hawai‘i-themed films, music videos, and student films are being accepted. Films must have been completed after January 1,... - May 23, 2009 - Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
IndieFlix Unveils New Indie Film Distribution Model at Cannes
IndieFlix CEO Scilla Andreen launched today an international tour to introduce new distribution models for independent films, highlighting her company's premium packaging of Andrew Robinson's "April Showers," based on the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. For the film, IndieFlix... - May 21, 2009 - IndieFlix Inc.
Internet Sensation "Imaginary Bitches" Wins "People’s Voice Award" for the 2009 Webby Awards
Imaginary Bitches, an engaging and totally hilarious web series about the last single girl who created imaginary friends to cope with not having a love life, has won the coveted “People’s Voice” award for Best Performance by Eden Riegel in the 2009 Webby Awards. - May 21, 2009 - Passion River Films
Award Winning Independent Film, Perfect Sport, is Released on DVD
Washington-based entertainment production company Building Block Pictures LLC, in conjunction with Washington-based distributor Indieflix Inc, is releasing the multi-award-winning feature “Perfect Sport” on DVD on Tuesday May 19 2009 after a successful festival run. Writer-director... - May 20, 2009 - IndieFlix Inc.
Award-Winning "Perfect Sport" DVD Release
Multi-award-winning independent feature film "Perfect Sport" out now on DVD. - May 19, 2009 - Perfect Sport LLC
Kurt Oldman: Two Features, One Festival
Composer Kurt Oldman will have two films playing in the 2009 Dances With Films Film Festival. - May 17, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Angels & Demons Courts Controversy, But Most Catholic Digest Poll Shows Most Catholics Merely Curious
Dan Brown's novels and the movies based on them often contain plot lines considered explosive to the Catholic Church, but a poll conducted by Catholic Digest prior to the release of The Da Vinci Code movie shows that rather than leave the church, most Catholics become more curious about the history of their faith. - May 17, 2009 - Catholic Digest
Oxford Film Festival’s Summer Series to Begin This June
Series is a result of popular demand among Oxford residents. The Oxford Film Festival is working with the newly reopened Lyric Theater, to create a new summer film series. Films will screen on Mondays, one time only, as a way to bring independent films to the community outside of the festival... - May 16, 2009 - Oxford Film Festival