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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
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
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
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
Giantto Launches New Ad Campaign: Reckless Luxury
Luxury timepiece and jewelry powerhouse Giantto debuts in feature film "Next Day Air" and saves man’s life. Also, Presents annual JCK party in Las Vegas XS nightclub May 31st diamonds, exotic cars, and models, The Giantto Group up to its usual antics. Sports, celebrities, fashion, charities, and living the life of reckless luxury, luxury without consequenses, anywhere everywhere, all the time. - May 15, 2009 - The Giantto Group
Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Conducts Interviews at NLGJA’s 2009 Hooray for Hollywood Fund Raiser Held at CBS Studios and Sponsored by AFTRA
John Alsedek and David McNeil Film Eye on Entertainment Segment at the NLGJA’s First Annual West Coast Benefit Sponsored by AFTRA on the New York Street Backlot at CBS Studios in May 2009. - May 12, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment
‘Moon Beat’ Soars at WorldFest, Wins 2009 Special Jury Remi Award
Doc Film Recalls July ‘69 First Moon Landing Mission on Eve of 40th Anniversary; News Reporters, NASA and Nostalgia Featured in Apollo XI Documentary. - May 12, 2009 - NCI Productions
The Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #21
The biggest show of the year so far, as John and Trav go where no movie review team has gone before in their review of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek. Plus, a review of X-men Origins: Wolverine, not to mention The Soloist and Fighting. They've got all the latest DVD releases, and news on Rob Zombie's H2 and a Wall Street sequel? - May 10, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
"Brothers War" Comes to DVD May 26, 2009
MTI Video will distribute Almighty Dog's unique WWII drama this Spring. - May 10, 2009 - Almighty Dog Productions
The Sacred is Coming to Terrify You
The Sacred, a new horror thriller is getting ready to be unleashed among horror fans later this year. - May 10, 2009 - Sacred Productions
"In The Dark" Lights Up Screens Nationwide
The Short Horror Movie is Low on Splatter, But Big on Concept. - May 09, 2009 - Enrique Garcia
Expthe.tv Participant Auditions for Steven Speilberg
The organizers of Expthe.tv -- a Nedgam Production -- just announced an audition with Steven Speilberg for one of their 2008 talent search winners. - May 07, 2009 - The
Cool New Islamic Movie
Introducing a new movie on the major themes of the Quran. - May 07, 2009 - Hoo Productions
Ambitious Project Could Help End 100 Years of Hollywood Racism for Native Americans
Ticci Man is changing the way we think about Native people, helping to bring an end to negative stereotypes and racism through the positive and healing process of mutual cooperation and community spirit---the world's greatest Hollywood celebrities and talent all pitching in to help. - May 06, 2009 - Ticci Man Project
Richard Azurdia Co-Stars in the Urban/Sci-Fi Film GB2525, to Premiere in Los Angeles
Richard Azurdia co-stars in the Urban/Sci-Fi GB2525, which will have its Los Angeles premiere by opening the 6th Annual Reel Rasquache Film Festival-Reel Visions, Friday May 15, 2009. - May 02, 2009 - Richard Azurdia, Inc.
Film and Television Star Christina DeRosa Will be Racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser
Actress Christina DeRosa will be racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser, Saturday May 2, 2009. The navigator will be David Albert Pierce of the Pierce Law Group. The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is ignited by the desire to help Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and PADRES Contra El Cáncer end kids' cancer. The Honorary Chair is Eva Longoria Parker. - April 30, 2009 - Christina DeRosa
Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Releases Graphic Novel on the iPhone and Google Android
Team Red Star is pleased to announce its release of the adaptation of The Red Star to the iPhone and Google Android. They have partnered with iVerse Comics which is a digital comic company that produces digital long form comic books for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Google Android. The iVerse Comic Reader Software is easy to use. Simply choose between sliding, cross-dissolving or curling between frames. - April 30, 2009 - Archangel Studios
WYATT Films, New York Chooses MAYO Communications for PR
MAYO to promote 'How To Keep A Secret' short film by Nancy Wyatt. - April 29, 2009 - MAYO Communications
Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" Slates May 2 World Premiere Events
Media advisory announcing events related to the World Premiere of the new documentary "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America. The film will be unveiled to the public at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in Minneapolis, Minn. during the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival's "Best of Fest" week. A panel discussion, fundraiser, after-screening party and live music have been scheduled. All ticket holders will be able to participate in all activities. - April 28, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Covers the 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival Opening
John Cox Directs Show on the Red Carpet at the 10th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival at the Lido Theatre. - April 25, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment
Raconteur John Waters Bringing "This Filthy World" to the Ridgefield Playhouse
It started as a documentary directed by fan and fellow actor/comedian Jeff Garlin and now it is a one man stage show, “This Filthy World” with John Waters let’s you get into the head of the great, albeit quirky, director- a very interesting place to be indeed. He emerges from a... - April 24, 2009 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Anthony D Colby is on the Move
Up and rising A-List Actor and Filmmaker Anthony D Colby is on the move with excellent company. The Actor/Filmmaker is in pre production on his latest soon to be masterpiece, "Intrigued by Deception." - April 24, 2009 - Andeco Films LLC.
Amin Joseph Captures Somali Pirate in the Expendables
Actor Amin Joseph joins the cast of Sylvester Stallone's mercenary action film The Expendables. - April 24, 2009 - Amin Joseph
In Their Own Words
Lifetime Residents Reveal 100+ Years of Southern History. - April 23, 2009 - Noble Rooster Productions
Producer Thomas R. Bond II Announces Slated Films for Biograph Pictures
Biograph Pictures announces its slate of "New" classic films for the 21st century. - April 22, 2009 - American Mutoscope & Biograph Company
The American Pavilion Welcomes Students with Three New Programs at Cannes Film Festival
The American Pavilion offers student filmmakers and those interested in the entertainment industry the chance of a lifetime at this year's Cannes Film Festival. - April 21, 2009 - The American Pavilion
Foo Foo Click Releases New CD Swag
Two Lost Cities Releases. Foo Foo Click. iTunes and eMusic , Napster , 7Digital Rhapsody, Ruckus , Sony-Connext , Wherhouse Music , F.Y.E Best Buy. Residing in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, the Foo Foo Click consists of Young Skippa, King Foo Foo, T-Quick, Buddha Foo, and Pro Foo. The... - April 20, 2009 - Two Lost Cities Distribution
"Callous" Premier at Riverside International Film Festival
"Callous," a drama composed by Kurt Oldman will premier April 24, 4.45pm at the Riverside International Film Festival. - April 17, 2009 - Little Pie Artists