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U.S. Sports Film Festival Announces First Set of Landmark Films to be Shown at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26, 2008
Classic Films by Producer Mark Ciardi, Including Invincible, The Rookie and Miracle, Along with Debuts of Films on Baseball, Basketball and Mixed Martial Arts Among First Set of Titles Announced Today. - September 16, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
New Book Released by Infinity Films on "Techniques of the Film Masters"
A new book entitled "Techniques of the Film Masters" (ISBN: 978-1-4357-4347-2) has been released by Infinity Films of Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Film enthusiast and author Adrian Robbe gives student filmmakers a unique look at the personality, vision of cinema, directing style, and creative artistic elements in film of several famous film directors including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, M. Night Shyamalan, as well as Orson Welles. - September 16, 2008 - Adrian Robbe
British Animation Back on Track
New animation film, Bob and the Lost Idols, looks set to introduce a new era in British animation design. - September 14, 2008 - Creation Studio
Alive Mind Presents Its Debut World Music DVD Release "Sound of the Soul" with Bonus CD
Alive Mind is pleased to announce the inaugural release of their new world music line: Sound of the Soul. Already a worldwide film festival favorite, Sound of the Soul transports viewers on an exhilarating and inspiring cinematic journey into the heart of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music. “The music you will see in this film is extraordinary, and its message of healing is profound,” says Peter Scarlett, executive director of the Tribeca Film Festival. - September 13, 2008 - Alive Mind
Audition Now Launch New Website
Audition Now, a leading UK casting agency, has launched a brand new website. The new site went live on Thursday, September 10th, 2008, and can be viewed at www.auditionnow.co.uk. Boasting a colourful, vivacious new image, the website focuses on three main areas: auditions for theatre and stage,... - September 13, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Christina DeRosa Will be Appearing Friday, September 12, 2008, at the New York 2008 Urbanworld Film Festival Screening of CineMax's "Zane’s Sex Chronicles”
Up and Coming Television Star Christina DeRosa will be appearing Friday, September 12, 2008, 10:00 PM at the New York 2008 Urbanworld Film Festival Screening of CineMax's "Zane’s Sex Chronicles" occurring at the AMC theater, 312 West 34th Street following a Cocktail reception at 320... - September 12, 2008 - Christina DeRosa
People from Around Latin America Get Discovered Are Granted a Full Scholarship to Study Acting for Film at Westbridge Film School in Mexico
Westbridge Film School (WEFIS) announced today that it has discovered people from around different Latin American countries who have the potential of becoming successful movie actors, and that it has granted them a full scholarship to study its one year Acting for Film program. - September 12, 2008 - Westbridge University
Anthony D Colby Moving to A List as Filmmaker and Actor
Next film due to begin Production Spring 2009. - September 11, 2008 - Andeco Films LLC.
Meet the Original Creator James Rado and Filmmaker Pola Rapaport to Celebrate the Release of the Documentary: HAIR: Let the Sun Shine in at Bottlerocket
Missed this summer’s smash performance HAIR: The Musical at Central Park? Alive Mind and Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit are proud to present a special wine tasting event in honor of the DVD release of the documentary film HAIR: Let the Sun Shine in and the closing of the critically acclaimed... - September 09, 2008 - Alive Mind
Farview Recording Announces Release of UltraDrums, Newest Installment of Drum Samples, in Gog and Wav Format
Farview Recording is pleased and proud to introduce its latest collection of superb drum samples, entitled UltraDrums. UltraDrums is the fourth collection of professionally recorded and processed drum samples offered by Farview Recording. Carrying on the tradition of excellence, Farview Recording's... - September 09, 2008 - Farview Recording
Mobster Documentary “Shooting Henry Hill” to Debut on Blockbuster Online and Netflix September 23rd
Shooting Henry Hill is a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the world of mafia turncoat, Henry Hill, the subject of Warner Brother’s classic film, “Goodfellas” to premiere on Blockbuster Online and Netflix. - September 09, 2008 - Passion River Films
New Book Released by Infinity Films for Student Filmmakers
A new book entitled "Metamorphosis of Hollywood Filmmaking" (ISBN: 978-1-4357-3290-2) has been released by Infinity Films of Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Film enthusiast and author Adrian Robbe gives student filmmakers a unique look at how film style and movie production modes developed from one stage to the next in the life history of the Hollywood motion picture industry. - September 08, 2008 - Adrian Robbe
Jennifer Fox's Hit Feminist Manifesto and Real-Life Soap Opera "Flying: Confessions of A Free Woman" Now Available Nationwide
Six-part reality series on reproductive rights, motherhood, sexuality, relationships, and the modern female life now out on DVD at select women’s sites. - September 06, 2008 - Alive Mind
Award-Winning Documentary "To Touch the Soul" Holds Its New York Screening Debut During the 11 Days of Global Unity Worldwide Events
“To Touch the Soul” will screen on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in New York as part of the worldwide events connected to 11 Days of Global Unity. - September 06, 2008 - Cut Loose Productions
More Quality Titles at Better Prices with Cinebox.Net’s 10th Anniversary
In conjunction with its 10th anniversary of providing cinema buffs France and Canada, a place from which to secure the choicest titles at bargain prices, CineBox.net likewise launches its new and improved website. With its updated layout and content, looking for a particular title whether it be a... - September 06, 2008 - CineBox.Net
Tariq Alexander Appointed to Take the Helm as President of Ruff Ryders Film Division
Tariq Alexander Along with Casting Director Mike Fenton Launch Nationwide Casting Call for the Next Ruff Ryders Films/TSW Film Productions Feature Film - September 04, 2008 - TSW World
"Ready To Die" Principal Photography Commences in Los Angeles
Ready To Die press release - September 04, 2008 - O27 Entertainment
Best Florida Horror Film Award Winner “Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!” to Debut on Blockbuster Online and Netflix September 9th
“Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!,” a comedy-thriller featuring the ultimate battle between Strippers vs. Zombies to premiere on Blockbuster Online and Netflix. - August 28, 2008 - Passion River Films
Pacific Film Archive and the Bancroft Library Create the Film Arts Foundation Collection
The “Film Arts Collection” to Document Over 30 Years of Independent Filmmaking in the San Francisco Bay Area. - August 27, 2008 - Film Arts Foundation
Sacred Cow's "American Drug War" Nominated for 2008 High Times Stony Awards
Coincides with a new YouTube release from the maker of the film, "Sleepwalker McCain: Patriot or Hypocrite?" - August 26, 2008 - SacredCow
Alive Mind's Special Offer - The Hope Combo for 9/11
In honor of 9/11 and in remembrance of the victims and their families, Alive Mind is exclusively offering two award-winning documentaries, Forgiveness: Stories of Our Time and Beyond Belief - The Hope Combo for 25% off this September. - August 23, 2008 - Alive Mind
Alive Mind Presents the Cabaret Combo for Those Election Cycle Blues
Together at last America's favorite Dragapella Quartet Kinsey Sicks meets Drag cabaret duo Kiki & Herb in one stunning, wildly entertaining, DVD combo The Cabaret Combo. Exclusively available through Alive Mind. - August 23, 2008 - Alive Mind
The Hollywood Outlaw Comedy Tour World Tour Begins 30 July - 25 Aug, 8pm, Gilded Balloon
The most influential comics of the last decade. Step out of the shadows, their comic darts sharpened with reality and aimed squarely at you. Banned from the island of misfit toys, comics that rattle the Hollywood Establishment, together in an unstoppable comedy event. Starring likes of Maija DiGiorgio, Mark Voyce, Tony Woods, and other special misfits. - August 16, 2008 - Hollywood Outlaws
Academy Award Winner to Direct ‘Hot Stuff’
‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’ action unit director Vic Armstrong and co-producer Josette Perrotta are teaming up yet again for the production of the action/adventure film ‘Hot Stuff’ for Carmen Stevens Productions. - August 16, 2008 - Rolling Seas Promotions Pty Ltd
FiveFold Productions LLC Wins Two Telly Awards for Inspiring Docu-Short About Real Beauty
"Real Beauty" wins two prestigious 2008 Telly Awards for inspiring docu-short about how teen girls perceive beauty. - August 16, 2008 - FiveFold Productions, LLC
Attacks on Bathers on the Rise. Mikemonahanbooks.com Just Released Barracuda, the Novel. This Frightening Book of Fiction is Scaring Swimmers Around the Globe.
Barracuda is a fast-paced story in which international intrigue, environmental catastrophe, and the sense of cultural pride collide. Even on vacation, Mick O’Shaughnessy is a detective at heart, and he refuses to fly away from the chaos in this island paradise until all questions are answered and feelings of safety and justice take over the atoll. - August 15, 2008 - mikemonahanbooks.com
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com Announces Pre-Release Party / Private Screening of the Movie Bottle Shock, for Wine Industry Professionals
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com, the wine & hospitality industry business & social network, today announced details of a pre-screening party for the movie “Bottle Shock.” Producer Brenda Lhormer, will speak to the group about the making of the movie, which is based on the true story of “The Judgment of Paris” in which a California wine trumps the French competition for the first time in a Paris blind tasting in 1976, forever changing the California wine industry. - August 15, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Orgasmic Birth Comes to Colorado, the Documentary That is Making Waves All Over the World
Belly Bliss LLC, a new locally owned business, will host the screenings of Orgasmic Birth. Screenings will take place on September 1st, 2008 in Denver at the Oriental Theater and on September 3rd, 2008 in Boulder at the Nomad Theater. Both screenings will be followed with a question and answer session with the filmmaker, Debra Pascali-Bonaro who is flying in for the event. - August 13, 2008 - Belly Bliss
Barry Canty Awarded Heineken Red Star Filmmaker Award
Multi-hyphenate is the 2008 recipient for his movie “L.A. Proper.” - August 13, 2008 - "L.A. Proper"
Independent Features Film Festival Announces 2008 Audience Choice Winners
Second annual festival is a huge success with sold out shows, three nights of parties, and an incredible awards show. - August 11, 2008 - Independent Features, LLC
Dark Myth Pictures Pulls Plug on 'Body Bag'
Dark Myth Pictures (a subsidiary of Dark Myth Production Studios) announced today that effective August 1, 2008, production of "Body Bag" has been cancelled. Dark Myth management made the announcement to staff earlier today. "This was a difficult decision," said David K. - August 09, 2008 - Dark Myth Production Studios
City of Philadelphia Secures Groundbreaking Film Festival Dedicated to Sports
The U.S. Sports Film Festival, the Most Comprehensive Film Festival Dedicated to the Competition of Sport, to Debut In Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26. - August 07, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
The Mistress of the Dark Returns to Florida October 17-19, 2008 for Spooky Empire's Ultimate Horror Weekend
Elvira will be making her first appearance in Florida in over fifteen years and you’ll only find her at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on Oct. 17-19, bringing with her a host of horror film murderers, monsters and madmen. Cassandra Peterson, who portrays the iconic temptress, headlines... - August 07, 2008 - Spooky Empire, Inc.
Original Johnny Mercer Movie Contracts for Sale at C. Savannah
Some of the most significant signed movie contracts and other memorabilia by Johnny Mercer will be for sale and on display in the C. Savannah showroom at 42 E. Bay Street (next door to the historic Cotton Exchange). - August 05, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Micheal Leoni’s Renowned Play, The Playground, is Getting an Overhaul as a New Rock-Film
Based on the true stories of teenage runaways on the streets of LA, The Playground is a story of survival, family and the search for love. - August 02, 2008 - Women on Top Productions
"Marco Polo" at American Black Film Festival
"Marco Polo" a horror film scored by composer Kurt Oldman and starring Christina DeRosa will be screening at the 2008 American Black Film Festival. 2008 American Black Film Festival Mann Beverly Center 13 8522 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 August 7th, 4.55pm August 9th,... - August 02, 2008 - Little Pie Artists
Indie Film Float is Feeling Good
Float, a film produced by Peter Paul Basler and starring Emmy nominee Gregory Itzin will be playing in the Feel Good Film Festival August 24th, 4 p.m. - August 02, 2008 - Little Pie Artists
World’s First Improvised Movie, Steve, Available Free of Charge on Youtube
More articles and TV interviews: www.grandslampix.com/News.html - August 01, 2008 - Grand Slam Pictures
Film Executive to Teach Movie Marketing and Distribution Class in New York August 14th, 2008
On August 14th, 2008, President of Passion River Films, Allen Chou, will be teaching a workshop to filmmakers about movie marketing on the internet without spending a dime. From 5:30pm-8:30pm all filmmakers, directors, writers and producers are welcome to join Allen Chou at the Telephone Bar of... - July 31, 2008 - Passion River Films
Award-Winning Documentary "The Code of Handsome Lake" Selected as a 'Finalist' for the 2008 Moondance International Film Festival
Award-Winning Documentary "The Code of Handsome Lake" Selected as a Finalist for the 2008 Moondance International Film Festival. - July 30, 2008 - Ad-Hoc Productions
Blink of an Eye, Directed by Dianna Renée, Selected for the West Hollywood Int'l Film Festival
"Blink of an Eye" will World Premier as an Official Selection in the West Hollywood International Film Festival. The 23 minute dramatic short directed, written and produced by USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate, Dianna Renée, stars Annabelle Gutman, Dianna Renée and Skylar... - July 30, 2008 - Surface Seven Pictures, LLC
Internationally Acclaimed Documentary "To Touch the Soul” Screening at the Action on Film International Film Festival
"To Touch the Soul," the internationally acclaimed, award-winning documentary about art and AIDS in Cambodia, is screening in Pasadena, Calif., on Wednesday, July 30, at 8 p.m. in theatre #3 of the Laemmle Theatres. - July 27, 2008 - Cut Loose Productions
Celebrating a Musical That Transformed a Generation. Alive Mind & Cactus Three Present the Documentary "Hair: Let the Sun Shine In"
Alive Mind and Cactus Three are proud to present a screening of Pola Rapaport and Wolfgang Held’s acclaimed documentary film HAIR: Let the Sun Shine In. This special preview, in collaboration with New York City’s National Arts Club, is in honor of the forthcoming DVD release of the film on the Alive Mind label and the special summer performances of the legendary musical in Central Park. The National Arts Club screening is free of charge, by invitation, on Monday, July 28th. - July 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
Cheney Films and Superteam Films Have Green Lighted the Production of Eight Feature Films. Three in the USA and Four in the UK. Three to be Put to the Lense This Fall.
Superteam Films UK and Cheney Films Company USA green light full slate feature films for 2008 and 2009. Five films already in the can will be in distribution this fall. The two film production companies in partnership already have five films set for release this fall. Distributor Televista Inc has picked up the feature films. - July 24, 2008 - Cheney films company
Story of Fayette County WWII Veteran to be Brought to the Screen by Grandson, Northwestern University Student
The heartfelt story of the late Stanley Schwarm, Loogootee native and World War II veteran, will be made into a Northwestern University student film. The film entitled, As Ever, Stan is written and directed by Northwestern University senior Alex Schwarm, son of Gene and Ann Schwarm and grandson of... - July 24, 2008 - As Ever, Stan
New Film Chronicles Both the Funny and Tragic Moments in the Lives of Four Top Comedians
Four top comedians open up their personal lives and allow the cameras to capture them both on and off stage in the new documentary-style film, "Apostles of Comedy: The Movie," releasing September 9. These "counter-culture" comedians keep their comedy family-friendly without losing their edge. - July 23, 2008 - Apostles Of Comedy
From Wanted to the Red Star - Timur Bekmambetov’s Dream Project
Timur Bekmambetov continues development on Christian Gossett’s The Red Star. - July 22, 2008 - Archangel Studios
Sunset Live Entertainment Announces Five (5) More eCasts This Summer at Venues Featuring High-Def Concert Simulcasts
Sunset Live Entertainment has added five more venues for its eCasts will beam its live, high-definition concert broadcasts this summer, announced Sunset Records head Don Lichterman, along with lineup of music artists that include Blackbird, The New Surreal, Blackwell, Dirk Quinn Band and two (2) solo acoustic shows by Dirk Quinn. - July 19, 2008 - Sunset Corporation of America
Winner of 2008 Telly Award for Excellence "A Passion for Sustainability" to Debut on Netflix August 12th
New environmentally friendly film “A Passion for Sustainability” to premiere on Netflix. - July 19, 2008 - Passion River Films
Sight and Sound Showroom Unveils Revamped Home Theater Website
Sight and Sound Showroom is pleased to announce the re-launch of SightandSoundShowroom.com. The revamped website is dedicated to providing home theater and entertainment solutions for residential and commercial properties in Connecticut, New York City, Long Island and Westchester County. - July 18, 2008 - Sight and Sound Showroom