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Kirk Bowman from Cranium Candy Entertainment Will Hire Danilo Mancinelli to Star in "At the Edge" That Will be Released in the Summer of 2009

A brief background on "At the Edge" that is now filming and is scheduled to release this Summer. - March 14, 2009 - Foul Shot Productions

Touch Wood Movie Signs with Celebrity Nightlife Publicity, Inc. for PR

London Moore, President/CEO of Celebrity Nightlife Publicity, Inc., officially announced today its newest client, independent film mockumentary “Touch Wood”. Touch Wood is a Full-Length Feature Film Starring Gerry Bednob (“40 Year Old Virgin”,“Zack and Miri Make a... - March 14, 2009 - Celebrity Nightlife Publicity

Macintosh Movie Makers Rejoice: A Software Package for Movie Credits is Now Available

Introducing VideoTagger™ 2.0 for Macintosh: The Full-Featured Enterprise Software Product Designed to Create Movie Titles. - March 11, 2009 - Electric Happiness

Film Executive to Teach Internet Film Marketing and Distribution Class in NYC, March 19, 2009

On March 19, 2009, President of Passion River Films, Allen Chou, will be teaching a workshop to filmmakers about film marketing and distribution on the internet without spending a dime. From 5:40pm-9:00pm all filmmakers, directors, writers and producers are welcome to join Allen Chou at RalphieBoy... - March 11, 2009 - Passion River Films

New Cult Film 3 DVD Set to Release April 14 2009. Bizarre and Twisted Cult Films. Produced by Superteam Films UK and Released by Cheney Films USA.

Cheney Films new April 14 2009 release of Bizarre and Twisted Cult films. Three DVD set includes Super Hero Harry a brand new 2009 release, and Recon 7 Down as well as Roswell 1847 both fourth quarter 2008 single releases. All being all full feature versions of the films with extras. - March 09, 2009 - Cheney and company

Go-Kustom Films Model of Film Distribution Makes Good Money in Hard Times

Go-Kustom Films reported brisk sales of it's new release, "Hot Rod Girls Save The World," for the first two months of 2009. Attributes CreateSpace and Amazon with sales success. - March 09, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films

Go-Kustom Films Begins Pre-Production on "Rat Rod Rockers"

Seattle's Go-Kustom Films (sister company to Go-Kustom Rekords) held pre-production meetings last week for it's new film "Rat Rod Rockers." - March 09, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films

Hot Rod Girls Save the World - World Premiere in Philly, Midnight, March 6th

March 6th, 2009 is the world premiere of Go-Kustom Films first feature length release, Hot Rod Girls Save The World on the big screen. It played a midnight showing at the acclaimed Seventh Annual Backseat Film Festival in Philadelphia, PA. - March 08, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films

Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #17

Reviews of Watchmen and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. News on the New Nightmare on Elm Street, and a 300 Sequel. A look at the Top 5 Martial Arts flicks as chosen by John & Trav. - March 08, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics

Upcoming Running Movie to be Screened on March 8 at Washington DC’s Jack Morton Theater

Film features couple who ran 25,000 miles around world in 5 years; Producers/Directors present for post-screening Q and A. - March 05, 2009 - Beyond The Epic Run

World Premiere of the American Latino Urban Sci-Fi "GB2525," 2009 San Diego Latino Film Festival

From the writer of Lionsgate's acclaimed film "Ladron Que Roba A Ladron" comes the American Latino Urban sci-fi, "GB2525". To premiere at the San Diego Latino Film Festival - El Mundo Extrano Showcase. - March 05, 2009 - Richard Azurdia, Inc.

KCM, Inc. Is Proud to Announce the Release of Iggy's Crush - the Movie

Iggy's Crush a new hit Comedy feature film created by Kcm, Inc. & starring Actor Keith Collins hits production and is set to be released in 2011. Iggy's Crush will be filmed in New Jersey & executive produced by Kcm, Inc. with many other production companies ready to sign on. Keith Collins... - March 05, 2009 - KCM, Inc.

The Thornton Lions Club is Proud to Announce a Star Wars Extravaganza

Redhead Properties, working as a volunteer with The Thornton Lions Club, is assisting with the fundraising efforst in order to allow the Lions Club to provide greater services to the citizens of Adams County, Colorado. Don Frisque has graciously donated his collection of Star Wars memorabilia for this rare event. - March 05, 2009 - Redhead Properties, LLC

Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #16

Reviews of Fanboys, Donkey Punch, and news on Terminator: Salvation and Ghostbusters 3. - March 04, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics

John Daly’s Protégé Opens Independent Shingle

New Independent Film Production & Distribution company started by the late John Daly's protege will offer the John Daly Memorial Film Student Grant and continue John's legacy of truly independent film. - February 28, 2009 - Oak Leaf Entertainment, Inc.

Dawna Lee Heising of Eye on Entertainment Covers the 19th Annual Night of 100 Stars

John Cox Directs Show on the Red Carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Oscar Night. - February 27, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment

Beyond The Epic Run Documentary Reality Film Screening on March 2 at New York City’s Anthology Film Archives

Film features couple who ran 25,000 miles around world in 5 years; Producers/Directors present for post-screening Q and A - February 27, 2009 - Beyond The Epic Run

Movie Geeks United! Celebrates 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller'

Robert Altman’s classic 1971 revisionist Western ‘McCabe & Mrs. Miller’ will be the subject of a special 2-hour tribute show hosted by Movie Geeks United!, a movie-themed podcast available for free on the internet and iTunes, on Sunday, March 1 at 6pm EST. “The cinema... - February 27, 2009 - Movie Geeks United!

Actor Jacques Derosena's Film "S'embrasser En Francais" (A French Kiss) is Festival Bound

Jacques Derosena 's Film "S'embrasser En Francais" (A French Kiss) is Festival Bound. His written and produced French Film is Officially Selected in the Babelgum Film Festival being judged by famed director 'Spike Lee'. Jacques was a French Dialogue Coach on The Showtime Series 'Dexter'... - February 24, 2009 - Jacques Derosena

MODA Entertainment’s Documentary on the Classic Film “High Noon” Narrated by Academy Award Nominee Frank Langella

MODA Entertainment has launched a website for the documentary “Inside High Noon” written and directed by John Mulholland and narrated by Academy Award Nominee Frank Langella. The documentary was released by Lionsgate on a Special Edition 2 disc DVD. The 1952 film classic High Noon was... - February 23, 2009 - PublicityBox

Home That Was the Set for the 13 Academy Award Nominated Benjamin Buttons, is Offered for Sale in Luxury Homes Magazine, the duPont REGISTRY

The ultimate movie prop and a chance to own and live in a piece of Hollywood History. - February 21, 2009 - duPont Publishing, Inc

Five Things "Slumdog Millionaire" Didn't Tell You

World Vision says children in India face more obstacles than film depicts "Don’t just be entertained; do something" "More than 26 million children, or the populations of greater Los Angeles and Chicago combined, live in India’s slums," said Jayakumar Christian,... - February 20, 2009 - World Vision US

Wobblimind Media Releases Haridwar Gate of God DVD

Wobblimind Media is announcing that it documentary Haridwar Gate of God is now available on line for purchase from Amazon. - February 20, 2009 - Wobblimind Media

Film Production Costs Offset by Unique Marketing and Advertising Concept

Producing a film requires funding, and with funding tight, an innovative website is offering a unique marketing proposition. A form of online advertising using words to fund production of a film. This unique webpage is offering the opportunity to purchase words, that website address is www.1000wordsforsale.com. - February 19, 2009 - 1000wordsforsale.com

T-Ball University (www.tballu.com) Parent & Coach Skills Teaching Program Launched in Time for Tee Ball & Baseball Season

T-Ball University launches new web-based video training center for parents and new coaches of tee ball and youth baseball. The web site features video lessons, downloadable coaching forms, practice plans and lesson notes. A How to coach Tee BAll DVD is also available. - February 18, 2009 - T-Ball University

Cheshire Times Two: The Oscars & "The International"

On the pages of Raleigh Metro Magazine - and on his blog accessed through Metro’s website (www.metronc.com) – acclaimed film critic Godfrey Cheshire tackles the agendas and other factors that influence Oscar nominations and winners, with additional comments on “the first 2009... - February 17, 2009 - Metro Magazine

WW2-Reflections, a Division of Labyrinth Media & Publishing Ltd. of Dublin, Chooses MAYO Communications for PR

MAYO to promote first battlefield tour film on 65th Anniversary of D-Day. - February 17, 2009 - MAYO Communications

Faustino to Star in Bollywood Comedy

Former "Married With Children" star to play lead in "The Bollywood Boys." - February 16, 2009 - Al Gomez Productions

Filmmaker G. Tyler Reaches for Political Top-Spot with His Latest Film

"I can only hope that the President would find the overall concept of the film to be interesting, at the very least," says G. Tyler, whose film bio includes Hollywood legend, Mickey Rooney. - February 15, 2009 - WhoKnew Entertainment Group, Inc.

17th Raindance Film Festival-Submissions

Raindance Film Festival open for submissions now. - February 13, 2009 - Raindance Film Festival

Punch Drunk Podcast: Episode #14

Reviews of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Plus Daniel Craig in Defiance. The winner of the Win Trav's DVDs Contest is announced. - February 12, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics

Anger Management Center Produces Second Animated Short Film

Daybreak Counseling Service a provider of anger management education produces its second animated short film. - February 11, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service

Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut

The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.

New Independent Distributor Neoclassics Films Ltd. Extends Their Stay at The Cinema Village Due to Popular Demand

Following fantastic reviews and an eight-week hold at New York’s Cinema Village, Neoclassics Films is proud to announce that Moscow, Belgium will be opening in Los Angeles on February 20th at The Nuart. The successful run that Moscow, Belgium has had in New York points to a cinema trend for Belgian film in the United States. - February 10, 2009 - Neoclassics Films

Twilighter's Hub Organizes an Online Petition

A Twilight Website recently organizes an online petition geared towards the big Bosses at Summit Entertainment. - February 10, 2009 - Twilighter's Hub

Model Management Group, MMG (NYMMG) Signs America’s Next Top Model Finalist (Cycle 11) Sheena Santana and ABC's True Beauties Ashley Michaelson and Laura Leigh

The signing of Sheena Santana was another of MMG’s bold moves based on its insight and strong belief that Sheena has all the tools and popularity to be one of the best TV hosts. MMG believes she has the potential reach the Asian market which currently is void of a major TV Host. They see her as a Host that is not only stunning but approachable and animated and speaks to the viewers in a way that they attached to her quickly. - February 06, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG

Model Management Group, MMG Continues to Achieve Unprecedented Growth Despite a Falling Economy. Celebrity and Children's Division Continues to Grow.

Model Management Group, MMG a New York-based modeling and talent management agency, continues to surprise its competition but not its owner. The first sign came two years ago when Gap put its newest catalog casting on hold until it could arrange to hold a private casting for MMG talented kid’s division. - February 06, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG

Fortune Films LLC Announces Line-Up Start for 2009 with ‘STASH’ Helmed by Sunu Gonera

Fortune Films LLC a privately held development, production, financing and distribution vehicle for producers Caspar von Winterfeldt and Ernst-August Schnieder; will kick-off 2009 with the motion picture thriller STASH from scribe George Morgan. - February 06, 2009 - Fortune Films, LLC

CDIA at Boston University Holds Movie Marathon

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston showed off the work of Filmmaking students from the last four years in an all-day movie marathon. - February 05, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University

Frost Publishing Announces a New Book: Andrei Tarkovsky About His Film Art in His Own Words

Frost Publishing issued a new book "Andrei Tarkovsky about His Film Art in His Own Words". The book contains conversations and discussions with internationally acclaimed Russian film director Andrei Tarkovsky published the first time. This workshop with Andrei Tarkovsky took place in... - February 04, 2009 - Frost Publishing

David Lynch Stars in Think Tank Series

Brazilian company V2 Cinema presents the short feature The Soul Detective, starring American director David Lynch, on www.v2cinema.com. The movie is part of the webseries Think Tank. - February 04, 2009 - V2 Cinema

Horror Grindshow Double Feature Starring Jackson Bostwick, Wes Deitrick, Anne Selcoe & Richard Erhardt Soon to be Released

Notice that the feature film Horror Grindshow Double Feature is being released. - February 03, 2009 - Biddle Productions

“The Appearance of a Man” Screening in Sedona Film Festival, Tuesday Feb 24, and Friday Feb 27

Intriguing new film “The Appearance of a Man” is screening in the Sedona Film Festival, in February. Exploring the unknown, supernatural, and spiritual worlds, even blending passages of the Bible and ancient scripture with contemporary events. - January 31, 2009 - Daniel Pace

Gabe Reed Secures Deal for the Release of Multi-Platinum 80's Rockers White Lion's Come Back Album

Frontiers Records and Gabe Reed, Esq. are pleased to announce all the details surrounding the highly anticipated come back studio album from White Lion entitled "Return of The Pride". All the trademarks of the White Lion classic sound can be found again in the new album which offers a... - January 30, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions

Start-Up Media Company Itechpoint, Inc. Launched AmericanPortal.com

After significant success with GetBestCoupons.com, start-up media company Itechpoint, Inc. has launched AmericanPortal.com. - January 29, 2009 - Americanportal.com

Punch Drunk Podcast Episode #13: Win Trav's DVDs Contest

John and Trav discuss the missing Episode #12, plus reviews of My Bloody Valentine and Notorious. Also, the DVD contest from last week kicks into high gear. And the Dynamic Duo reveal their Oscar picks. - January 29, 2009 - Punch Drunk Critics

GreenHouse Films Release a New Drama Series on DVD "The A"

GreenHouse Films releases the long anticipated controversial new drama series “The A.” “The A” is a new age soap opera focusing on Atlanta’s extravagant lifestyle, which will allow its residents to contribute real life scenarios to future storylines. - January 28, 2009 - GreenHouse Films

“North Sea Films” & Director Dana Altman Have Finalized Agreements to Produce “GOOD 2B ALIVE”