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Dawna Lee Heising and Brandon McNeil of “Eye on Entertainment” Film Show on the Red Carpet at the 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards
Mark Barnes Wins 2008 Hollywood F.A.M.E. Music and Cinema Award and Performs Two Songs. - November 29, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
2008 Universidad Anáhuac Cancún Short Film Festival: November 24th – 28th on the Depo Park in Second Life
depo consulting is proud to host “Admit One – Bring your eyes to a new level” the 2008 Universidad Anáhuac Cancún Short Film Festival held November 24th – 28th at the Depo Business Park in the virtual world of Second Life™. - November 25, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Francis Dunnery Announces Progressive-Rock Project for 2009
Recent creative collaboration moves singer/songwriter Francis Dunnery to embark upon ambitious progressive rock CD and film project. - November 23, 2008 - Flying Spot Entertainment
Leo Jeremias and Marty Katz to Head Film and Music Investor Group
Leo Jeremias CEO of FlyOntTime www.flyontime.com and Marty Katz part of the Five Start productions team to create and advance marketing of films and start up music groups. - November 23, 2008 - Flyontime
"Cheshire On Film" Now Available Online
Admitting that James Bond was "among my first cinematic obsessions," world renowned critic Godfrey Cheshire gives the newest 007 film "Quantum of Solace" a mere "six" on a scale of one to 10 in his first film column for Raleigh Metro Magazine, available online now at... - November 20, 2008 - Metro Magazine
MediArt Productions & The Paso Robles Digital Film Festival Presents the First Annual 3-D Indie Film Expo – Nov. 24, 2008
The Paso Robles Digital Film Festival presents the first-ever 3-D Indie Film Expo, Monday, November 24th, 2-6PM in the Park Ballroom in downtown Paso Robles. Over two-hours of award-winning 3-D short film screenings, live jazz, wine tasting, panel discussion on DIY 3-D movie making, HD 3-D video demo, technology expo, and unique 3-D visual fine art displays. For tickets and more go to 3DIFExpo.com. - November 20, 2008 - MediArt Productions
Richard Bazely Agrees to Animate British Animation Film Bob and The Lost Idols
Acclaimed for his work on Barnyard and Iron Man, Richard Bazely is appointed as Animation Director for Bob and the Lost Idols - a British Animated Feature Film. - November 19, 2008 - Creation Studio
“Twilight” Movie Premiere with 2 Vampire Movie Stars in Boston Nov. 21
Fans will get to see the premiere of the new Vampire movie “Twilight,” with 2 of the stars, Kellan Lutz and Edi Gathegi in Boston Nov. 21 and meet them and other celebrities from TV, Movies, Sci-Fi and Science, at the New England Fan Experience at the Hyatt in Cambridge MA Nov. - November 16, 2008 - New England Fan Experience
New Cyberian to Offer Lenticular Printing for Disc Packaging
Lenticular printing is a way to present special visual effects such as 3D, morph, flip, zoom, and animation on flat surface. Traditionally only by Hollywood productions could afford to use lenticular printing on their DVD packaging. New Cyberian has devised more affordable approaches and easy to work with workflow for low-budget and low-volume small productions. - November 15, 2008 - New Cyberian Systems, Inc.
Groundbreaking Documentary “Black Greek: The Foundation” to Debut on Netflix on December 2nd
“Black Greek: The Foundation,” an intriguing documentary that delves into the world of Black fraternities and sororities, to be released on Netflix. - November 15, 2008 - Passion River Films
House of Dreams (Casa de Suenos)
House of Dreams (Casa de Suenos) Set as First International “Episodic” Feature Film. - November 14, 2008 - Renaissance Productions, Ltd.
Tom Ford James Bond 007 TF108 - Quantum of Solace Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
James Bond 007 all is the epitome of cool, always enjoying the finer things in life from: suits, to the latest gadgets … but what is hard to miss in the latest Bond film "James Bond 007 Quantum of Solace" are his Limited Edition Tom Ford James Bond 007 TF108 shades; These exclusive Bond sunglasses now available at Eyegoodies.com, but better act fast as quantity extremely limited. - November 13, 2008 - EyeGoodies.com
Spike & Mike Twisted Animation Festival Nov. 22 in Cambridge MA
The Sick & Twisted Animation Festival will be part of the New England Fan Experience, Nov. 22 at the Hyatt Hotel in Cambridge, featuring 75 minutes of the freakiest cartoons known to mankind. - November 13, 2008 - New England Fan Experience
March Entertainment's "Chilly Beach: The Canadian President" to Make Prime Time Debut on Super Channel
The latest installment in the popular animation franchise Chilly Beach is arriving on TV sets across the nation on November 12 at 8:00 p.m. EST. - November 13, 2008 - March Entertainment Inc
$2,600 Hot Rod Film Could Make Millions (of Fans)
This long awaited hot rod sci-fi horror comedy, Hot Rod Girls Save The World, written and directed by Kill Switch... Klick front man D.A. Sebasstian, has started screening in the Northwest area of the U.S. This film features the performing talents of many Seattle bands and musicians in what Go-Kustom Films is calling a “Musician Made Movie.” - November 07, 2008 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
Winning Films of the 2008 Gotham Screen Film Festival Announced
Jury selections of the winning films, as well as the audience award, were announced on the closing night of the 2008 Gotham Screen Film Festival, Sunday, Nov 2, 2008. - November 06, 2008 - Gotham Screen
Winners of the 2008 Gotham Screen Film Festival Screenplay Contest Announced
The winning films and screenplays were announced on the closing day of the 2008 Gotham Screen Film Festival, Sunday, Nov 2, 2008, after 4 days of screenings with 31 films from 14 different countries. - November 06, 2008 - Gotham Screen
Sarah Lawrence College to Host Screening of Award Winning Documentary “To Touch the Soul” About Art and AIDS Children in Cambodia
The screening of "To Touch the Soul" on the Sarah Lawrence College campus will take place Monday, Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m., in Room 135 of the Monika A. and Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Visual Arts Center. Producer Teresa Hagen will be in attendance for a Q&A. - November 05, 2008 - Cut Loose Productions
3D Warp Entertainment Inc Announces RUNE KEEPERS™ cg Animated Feature Film
CG animated short to be released in December 2008. - November 04, 2008 - 3D Warp Entertainment Inc
HD-DVD World Offers "The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration" on Blu-Ray at Huge Savings
HD-DVD World, one of the largest and oldest online entertainment retailers, is offering customers the highly anticipated "The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration" on Blu-Ray for 45% off it's SRP at it's flagship HDDVDWorld.Com site. - November 01, 2008 - DVD World Company
The Big Dog Bites Into Solid Cables™
The Big Dog, Tracy Arrington bites into Solid Cables™ and becomes their latest endorser. Solid Cables™ is quickly taking the industry by storm and the potential endorsers are lining up around the corner to get a hold of one. A real instrument cable that lasts and can take a beating. - October 31, 2008 - Solid Cables
Artist View Entertainment Picks Up WWII Epic "Brothers War" for International Markets
Top sales company Artist View Entertainment and CEO Scott Jones will highlight Brothers War in its international film market line-up. - October 31, 2008 - Almighty Dog Productions
Alive Mind Media and Our Bodies, Ourselves Present the DVD Release of "Absolutely Safe"
Announcing the DVD release of "Absolutely Safe" ...because every woman has the right to make an informed decision about her body. Exclusively available through Alive Mind Media on DVD November 4th. - October 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
Cult Phenomenon, “Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!” Continues to Climb the Charts on IMDb’s MOVIEmeter
“Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!” a comedy-thriller finally staging the unbelievable and critical battle between zombies vs. strippers, becomes the highest ranking independent comedy on IMDb’s list of top movies, ranking higher than box office hits, “Mamma Mia,” “Sex and the City” and “The Pineapple Express.” - October 24, 2008 - Passion River Films
Splatter Indie-Flix on Your Computer Screen at the 2008 New York City Horror Film Festival
The 7th annual New York City Horror Film Festival is joining the digital revolution with an independent online film competition indie-fest. Beginning on October 24th through November 3rd audiences will be able to participate in the festival free. - October 23, 2008 - IndieFlix Inc.
Gabe Reed Secures Distribution Rights to Mexican Narco Warfare Documentary Film "Drug Wars - Silver or Lead"
Gabe Reed in partnership with Film Frog Productions is pleased to announce that he has secured the domestic distribution rights to the controversial documentary "Drug Wars - Silver or Lead" which investigates the Mexican narcotics war being waged along the US/Mexican border. - October 23, 2008 - Gabe Reed Productions
First Fridays in Southtown the Focus of New Comedic Documentary
Comedian introduces the film festival circuit to a lactose-intolerant, vegetarian, gay cowboy. - October 23, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
World Vegan Day Celebrations - Festivals, Film, Pizza and a Magazine Launch on Nov 1st 2008
An international round up of the World Vegan Day celebrations, festivals, parties, menus and PR launches on November 1st. - October 21, 2008 - Foods for Life Nutrition Services UK
New Movie Review Site Allows Users to Connect Over Movies
New social networking movie review site Popcorn Confessions helps users find movies to watch, make friends with similar interests, and write their own reviews. - October 20, 2008 - Popcorn Confessions
Edgar Reitz is Jury President at the Upcoming International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg 2008 – Five International Film Business Professionals as Jurors
German film director Edgar Reitz will preside over the International Jury at the 57th Mannheim-Heidelberg Filmfestival 2008. The jury, consisting of Reitz („Heimat“), Alexander Bohr, editor at the German national TV station ZDF, Canadian film producer Paul Martin Hus, Russian Raissa... - October 18, 2008 - International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg
Fresno Takes Steps to Draw Film and Television Production to the City -- Fresno Filmmakers Forum Conference to Address Scriptwriting, Production, and Finance
The second annual Fresno Filmmakers Forum conference will be Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Tower Theatre, 815 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, California, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A meet-and-greet mixer will follow at Palomino’s restaurant adjacent to the Tower Theatre. - October 18, 2008 - Fresno Filmmakers Forum
Nashville Based NPALL Audio's Sound Design for Fireproof is a Hit
"Fireproof," a very successful independent film has great sound design, but it wasn't done in Hollywood, it was done in Nashville, TN. - October 17, 2008 - NPALL Audio, Inc
Largest Webisode Collection on the Web at ActionClips.TV
ActionClips.TV has just published the Web's most comprehensive directory of Webisodes; the short Web-only programs that are exploding in popularity. ActionClips.TV has also released the largest Webisode video collection on the Internet. ActionClips.TV launched about a year ago with thousands of free movies (including HD movies), short films, TV shows, sports and entertainment programs. - October 17, 2008 - ActionClips.tv
Tavix Pix’ to Launch at AFM with Eclectic Slate Featuring Michael Madsen, Katharine Towne, & Giovanni Ribisi
Hot new company to launch at AFM with completed films starring top talent such as Michael Madsen, Katharine Towne and Giovanni Ribisi. - October 17, 2008 - Tavix Pictures
Canadian Short Film Makes History with iTunes Global Distribution Deal
Award-winning Centigrade expects to cash in on downloads, rentals. - October 16, 2008 - Centigrade
Bette Midler and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Launch the Fourth Annual Hulaween Auction
Some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment are stepping up for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s 2008 Hulaween Auction. Stars like Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba and Nicole Kidman are lending their names and their time to help Bette Midler raise funds and awareness for her Foundation. - October 15, 2008 - charitybuzz
Gotham Screen 2008 Film Festival Line-Up Announced
The program line-up for the 2008 Gotham Screen film festival in New York has now been announced, and tickets are available for sale online. - October 15, 2008 - Gotham Screen
Weekend Movies at TWM
TWM (thisweekendmovies.com) has trailers of new movies with release dates no later than the coming weekend. - October 14, 2008 - This Weekend Movies
The Science Fiction Spectacular 2008 Film Festival Comes to the Historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY on October 31, 2008; Seven Classic Films and a Unique Live Event
The Science Fiction Spectacular 2008 Film Festival comes to the historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY from October 31 to November 2, 2008. Seven classic films and a unique Live radio show on stage honoring the 70th Anniversary of the War of the Worlds 'panic broadcast' from 1938. - October 12, 2008 - Lafayette Theatre
Junction Will Screen at La Femme and Filmstock International Film Festivals
Women on Top productions, an emergent Production Company, is proud to present its first completed feature length feature film, Junction, at the La Femme Film Festival on Oct 17th and the Filmstock International Film Festival on Nov 15th, its European Premiere. - October 10, 2008 - Women on Top Productions
Veteran Film Executives to Teach Film Distribution Seminar and Workshop for All Filmmakers October 25th in Washington DC
On October 25, 2008, President of Passion River Films, Allen Chou, and President of Gallant Films, Josh Levin, will be hosting a film distribution seminar and workshop to help teach filmmakers the art of marketing their film and getting it distributed. - October 09, 2008 - Passion River Films
Junebug Presents, LLC. Releases the First of Three Trailers for Its First Feature Length, Controversial Film -- "Pro-Black Sheep" (aka "Untitled Black Activist Project")
Award winning, Brooklyn born writer, director, producer Clayton Broomes, Jr. completed "Pro-Black Sheep" in September of 2008 and is now releasing the film's first of three trailers. With the momentum of the most unique presidential election in American history, this film, once going by the working title "Untitled Black Activist Project," promises to provoke much needed dialogue about race relations in America. - October 07, 2008 - Junebug Presents, LLC.
Hollywood Comes to Middletown, Ohio
Middletown Area NAACP hosts Hollywood Stars for Their Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. - October 06, 2008 - NAACP Freedom Fund Celebrity Weekend
Pet Life Radio Goes Howl-I-Wood with the Cast of Disney’s Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Arden Moore, host of “Oh Behave” on PetLifeRadio.com interviews Andy Garcia, Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis and the cast of the new hit movie, “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.” - October 06, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
"Fire in Brazil" Set to Spread to Milan
A U. K. Charity’s documentary film about Brazil has been nominated as a finalist at a prestigious Milan film festival. - October 06, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Christmas Memories Will Warm Hearts This Holiday Season in English and Spanish
Groundbreaking feature film and TV special utilizes vintage home movies to help families remember the joy of Christmas past. This year the project gets a Latin twist as it will be available in Spanish. - October 05, 2008 - Uptone Pictures Inc.
Suzanne Ciani Releases New DVD -- Galapagos: A Musical Odyssey
First Ever Music Video of the Galapagos - Edutainment for Children, Adults, Nature Lovers, Eco-travelers and Animal Enthusiasts. Shot in HD coupled with 5.1 sound, this DVD features 11 entertaining and educational music videos. - October 04, 2008 - Seventh Wave Productions
Acclaimed Film Critic, Filmmaker Godfrey Cheshire Joins Raleigh Metro Magazine
Godfrey Cheshire, the Raleigh-born New York City-based film critic – and writer and director of the critically acclaimed documentary film Moving Midway - will join Raleigh’s Metro Magazine beginning with the November 2008 edition. Cheshire will write a monthly essay for Metro and... - October 03, 2008 - Metro Magazine
Impello Films Begins Pre-Production of Next Feature Film, Restoring My Father's Honor
From writer, producer, director D. Edward Stanley who captured international interest at his Cannes premier and later through the worldwide release of Protecting The King in 2007, comes a true story that has been buried for more than fifty years. Restoring My Father’s Honor follows Stanley’s father, Master Sgt. William J. Stanley as he fights his way through D-Day on bloody Omaha Beach only to face an enemy in the form of Vernon Presley, father of Rock icon Elvis Presley. - October 03, 2008 - Impello Films
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts