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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
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Slates World Premiere of Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" as "Best of Fest" Selection
Long-awaited public screening of "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America" slated for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St. SE in Minneapolis, Minn. - April 16, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
Cambodian Movies by Camerado in New York 4/24; Award Winning Director Attending from Phnom Penh (One Night Only)
US filmmaker J Rosette ("BookWars" - http://www.bookwarsmovie.com" "Lost in New Mexico" - http://www.lostinnewmexicomovie.com will be in New York City from Phnom Penh, Cambodia on April 24, 6PM, @ New York University. He'll be presenting several new movies he's over the past 4+ years he's been living and working in SE Asia, including "Vuth Learns to Rock", a compelling and hilarious cross cultural Cambodian rock n' roll documentary, and other work. - April 16, 2009 - Camerado
The Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #20
The countdown to the 25th anniversary episode begins with a review of Vin Diesel's Fast & Furious. Plus, is Adventureland truly a timeless coming of age film? Also, news on the Wolverine leak scandal and more on the set news on Sly Stallone's The Expendables. In honor of Adventureland, a rundown of the Top 5 coming-of-age flicks. - April 15, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
"Red Man's View," a Native American Story From a 100 Year Old Film
Red Man's View film to be a revelation in history and to the plight of Native Americans. - April 11, 2009 - American Mutoscope & Biograph Company
Soblu Inc.'s, "Jazz in the Diamond District" – Opening in Select Theaters April 24th
Soblu Inc.'s debut feature film, “Jazz in the Diamond District,” will open in select theaters in D.C., New York, Atlanta and Chicago for exclusive one-week engagements through Landmark Theatres. The film will open in Washington, D.C. on April 24th and will close in Chicago, IL on May... - April 09, 2009 - Soblu Inc
The Eddie Black Story Debut
Filmmaker Shawn Baker and Polychrome Pictures team up to launch the highly anticipated crime-drama "The Eddie Black Story" starring Fredro Starr, Daniel Philip and Chyna Layne. Mr. Baker, founder of Lock City Filmworks is excited to finally bring this story to light and with the aide of the power machine Polychrome, there's no doubt of this film garnering massive success in this competitive market place. - April 06, 2009 - Lock City Filmworks Inc
Go-Kustom Films Begins Building Race Car for New Film - The Legend of D.B. Petty
Go-Kustom Films commissions Hot Rod Fabricator Chris Darland to build D.B. Petty's 1966 Hemi Charger Gasser. - April 06, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Go-Kustom Films in Pre-Production for Rat Rod Rockers!
Hot Rod Girls Save The World Writer & Director, D.A. Sebasstian and Go-Kustom Films are now officially in pre-production for their next Lo-Fi Hot Rod Epic - Rat Rod Rockers! set for an early 2010 release. - April 05, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
"The Last Laugh" Premier
"The Last Laugh" a comedy directed by Eric Tozzi, score by Kurt Oldman and starring Victoria Jackson will premier Saturday April 4th at the 168 Film Festival. - April 04, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Hollywood Actor Jose Acevedo Releases His Long Awaited Acting Reel
Puerto Rican rising star Actor Jose Acevedo releases his long awaited acting reel. It includes clips from the hottest award wining films in hollywood. Actor Jose Acevedo is a Hard working actor that soon enough will be on the A-list. - April 04, 2009 - Jose Acevedo
ACE Film Festival is Back Again for a Third Year
Despite an unfavorable economy, one of the fastest-growing film industry events in America commences its 2009 season with plenty of exciting news. - April 04, 2009 - American Cinematic Experience LLC
The Education of Charlie Banks" Selected for Maltin Class Screening
Strongheart Pictures announced today that The Education of Charlie Banks www.charliebanksmovie.com was selected by iconic film critic Leonard Maltin to be shown to his University of Southern California film class. Maltin teaches a course of Theatrical Film Symposium with 360 students, many of them... - April 03, 2009 - Strongheart Pictures
The Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #19
Reviews of Knowing, Duplicity, and I Love You, Man. Also, news on X-men: Origins: Wolverine and the possible spinoff involving Deadpool. - April 02, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Bone-Appe'tit, Sequel to Bloodsucking Babes from Burbank is in Production Talks and May Begin Filming Later in 2009
Brief background on the original and this new sequel that will bring back a few familiar faces. - April 02, 2009 - Foul Shot Productions
Snatched! The Sequel to Curse of the Pink Panties is Scheduled to be Completed in the Summer of 2009. Starring Danilo Mancinelli and Debbie Day
Snatched! is currently being edited by Danilo Mancinelli with Isaac Diaz(who is editing a couple of segments). Brief update on the status and release plans for Snatched! Starring Danilo Mancinelli, Debbie Day, Robert Ozeran and Michael Q. Schmidt. Produced by Paul Beeson, Damien Donnelly and Danilo Mancinelli. Directed by Kirk Bowman. - April 02, 2009 - Foul Shot Productions
Icon Model Management, Toronto Featured in James Bond Theme Song, Performed by Alicia Keys and Jack White
More recently, Icon’s models were featured in the video for the latest James Bond theme song, performed by Alicia Keys and Jack White. - April 01, 2009 - Icon Model Management
4th Annual Monaco Charity Film Festival May 11-16, Fairmont Hotel, Monaco
The Monaco Charity Film Festival celebrates its 4th Annual Season of Film Screenings and Charity Galas, May 11-16 2009, at the Fairmont Hotel in Monte Carlo, with the World Premiere of Val Kilmer and Eric Roberts’ film “The Steam Experiment.” This years’ Festival is most excited to host this World Premier movie among many others, the screenings of which are free to the public. - March 31, 2009 - Monaco Charity Film Festival
Marlo Bernier’s Directorial Debut, Stealth, Explores Life as a Transgender
Principal Photography begins April 4th on Marlo Bernier’s transgender tale, Stealth, which spotlights both the unfortunate intolerance of society and the reinforcing power of acceptance. The film, shooting in and around Los Angeles, California, is a Jackie Frost Films production in... - March 30, 2009 - Outdoor Families Magazine
Marshal Hilton and W.W.E. Hall of Fame Wrestler Roddy Piper, Star in Justin Paul Ritter's Psychological Horror Feature Film "A Gothic Tale."
What Do Edgar Allen Poe’s Classic “The Tell Tale Heart”, Robert Louis Stevenson's “Markheim” and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Dr. Heideggers’s Experiment” All Have in Common? Justin Paul Ritter's "A Gothic Tale." - March 26, 2009 - Marshal Hilton
Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #18
Reviews of Last House on the Left, Echelon Conspiracy, Race to Witch Mountain, Gomorra, and Miss March. Plus, news on Prince of Persia and Iron Man 2. - March 25, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics
Award Winning Execs to Host Screenwriting Seminar on 3/26/09 at The Writer's Store in Westwood
Devoron Pictures exec Devorah Cutler and veteran manager/producer Marilyn Atlas will focus on the importance of character development for screenwriters. - March 22, 2009 - Devoron Pictures
Twilaughs.com Announces the Release of Twilaughs: A Major Motion Picture Parody - the First of Its Kind in a Humorous Series on This New Generation of Vampires
Twilaughs.com announces the release of Twilaughs: A Major Motion Picture Parody - a compilation of comic relief and humorous illustrations, on the eve of the next twifan feeding and dubbed by its author Stephan E. Myers as perhaps the largest twihumor collection available - the first of its kind in its own series. Myers says “Let the laughter begin!” - March 18, 2009 - Twilaughs.com
Gotham Screen 2009 - 3rd Annual Film Festival & Screenplay Contest Announced
The dates for the 2009 Gotham Screen Film Festival and Screenplay Contest have been announced today. The festival will take place at the Tribeca Cinemas in downtown Manhattan, from October 20th thru 25th, 2009. - March 17, 2009 - Gotham Screen
Monogram Brings Back Fun to the Movies with the B Movie Nation on March 20th
On March 20th, Monogram Releasing launches The B Movie Nation a film series dedicated to bringing back fun to movies. " We have to make going to movies fun again" says Buck Kolkmeyer of Monogram " Movies are the classic form of American entertainment, we are going to give people a... - March 17, 2009 - Monogram Releasing
Rat Rod Rockers Begins Casting Calls
Go-Kustom Films begins screen tests for it's newest hot rod film. - March 17, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films