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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
Di Passaggio Wins Accolade Competition’s Award of Merit
21-year-old director James Kicklighter takes prize in Documentary Feature division. - July 19, 2009 - JamesWorks Entertainment
Local Deaf Organization Premiers Documentary at The Little Theater
After completing a year-long journey through 8 different countries, Discovering Deaf Worlds co-founders Christy Smith (CBS Survivor: The Amazon) and David Justice are back in Rochester, NY. They will premiere their first documentary, Discovering: Shuktara, at The Little Theater on July 22nd. - July 19, 2009 - Discovering Deaf Worlds
The Punch Drunk Podcast Episode #27: Public Enemies, Bruno, I Love You Beth Cooper
This week on the Punch Drunk Podcast, John and Trav tip their fedoras and review Michael Mann's Public Enemies. Plus reviews of Bruno and I Love You, Beth Cooper! - July 18, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
The BIG Sessions @ International DJ Expo Monday, August 10, 2009
The BIG Sessions is ramping up for a stellar crowd at the 2009 International DJ Expo from Aug. 10-13 at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., there are so many BIG players shining throughout. Rounding up major talent including Joanna Krupa, America Olivo, Natalie Reid, Kaci Battaglia, Chris Wills, Rod Carrillo, Camel Rider, Peter Presta, Ray Roc and Lost Daze. - July 16, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
Michigan Filmmakers Prepare to Produce Uplifting Drama "The River"
Michigan-based corporate and broadcast video director Robert Gothro will make his big screen directing debut with the Marc Prey-scripted drama, "The River." Gothro and Prey will produce under their newly-formed company, Moving Pictures Entertainment, LLC, with filming scheduled to take... - July 16, 2009 - Moving Pictures Entertainment, LLC
"Neighbor" World Premier at Fantasia Film Festival
"Neighbor," a horror film scored by Kurt Oldman will have its world premier July 28, 9.45pm at the Fantasia Film Festival. - July 15, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Michigan Based 10 West Studios Gets the Ball Rolling with "What If..." State Offers 42% Cash Back Incentive for Film Projects Produced in the State
10 West Studios, in association with Pure Flix Entertainment and Jenkins-Entertainment are proud to announce the start of production on the feature film “What if…” 10 West Studios is based in Manistee, Michigan, which offers a 42% cash back incentive for film projects produced in... - July 14, 2009 - 10 West Studios
2009 British Urban Film Festival - Call for Submissions
The Biggest event in urban cinema returns. - July 13, 2009 - BUFF Enterprises
The Punch Drunk Podcast Episode #26: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Year One
John and Trav follow up the epic 25th episode with a laid back show, featuring reviews of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and the prehistoric comedy Year One. - July 13, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Lone Star Film Society to Screen ‘Nirvana’ at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Prize-winning Russian film popular at high profile international festivals. - July 10, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
Beyond Illusion Offers
Production house for - Concept Art. Sketching – Character / Background. Layout Designing. Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering. Simulation – Hair & Fur, nCloth, Dynamics. Special Effects & Compositing. - July 10, 2009 - Beyond Illusion
When the Buddha Met Bubba Gets Optioned
Concrete Dream Pictures, a film and video production company specializing in independent films, bought the option to produce a feature film based on the novel, When the Buddha Met Bubba. - July 09, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Film Festival Punch TV Network
The Punch Television Network International Film Festival will showcase a variety of submissions including: Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films, and Music Videos. Entries will be eligible for Audience Awards in the following categories: Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, International Feature, Short Film, and Music Video. - July 04, 2009 - Punch TV Studios
1st Digital Urban Film Festival Featured Bill Dukes' "Cover"
Lyfestyles Tv, a division of Urban Lyfestyles produced the 1st Digital Film Festival straight from a computer laptop through Terrance Coles of the Pan Africanist. Featured was Mr. Bill Dukes’ film “COVER” , Regina Kimbell “My Nappy Roots”, Spanky Jackson's Cadillac... - July 04, 2009 - Urban Lyfestyles
Providing Equipment to Filmmaker in Iraq is Worth the Risk
New documentary “Brothers at War” uses Sony HVR-Z1U cameras to document two brothers deployed in Iraq and the impact on the family. - July 03, 2009 - ProHD Rentals
Hot Rods, Choppers, Zombies and Beer Promised at Seattle’s Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival
Presented by Go-Kustom Rekords & Films is the first ever Hot Rod and Monster Film Festival to be held at 911 Media Arts in Seattle, Washington, July 18th & 19th, 2009. Additional sponsors include Ol Skool Rodz , Car Kulture Deluxe, The Pin-Up Angels and The Rat Bastards Car Club. - July 02, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Mouse Microphone from Blue Microphones Shines in New Star Trek Movie
The Mouse Microphone from Blue Microphones makes its movie debut in new Star Trek. - July 02, 2009 - Blue Microphones
‘Fathers of Girls’ Starring Ray Winstone Has Been Accepted Into Competition at the 21st Galway Film Fleadh
‘Fathers of Girls’, starring Ray Winstone, which is a modern story written and directed by ‘Howman & Cetintas’, made using traditional methods of film makingportrays the unconditional love a father has for his daughter and will be screened at the 21st Galway Film Fleadh where Ray Winstone is expected to attend. - July 01, 2009 - FoG Films Ltd.
Canadian Actor Alex Ferris Set to Appear in New Line Cinema's the Time Travelers Wife
Two-time Young Artists Award nominee Alex Ferris set to appear as “Young Henry” in the highly-anticipated New Line Cinema film THE TIME TRAVELERS WIFE alongside Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams due out August 14, 2009. - June 29, 2009 - Alex Ferris
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