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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
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
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
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
Despite Obstacles, New Filmmakers Find Creative Ways to Keep Productions Stateside
For many new filmmakers, the hardest part of making a movie is paying for it. Many rely on friends, family and grants to bring their visions to the screen. Denver-based filmmaker Thomas J. Chavez did the next best thing – he started a business. Strikeset Brand Clothing was conceived of by... - July 18, 2008 - Strikeset Brand Filmmaker Gear
Women on Top Productions Announces World Premiere of Junction, Starring Producer/Actor April Wade
Starring April Wade (Into the Arms of Strangers, Opie Gets Laid), Lira Kellerman, Stephanie McVay (Another Gay Movie) and Cindy Hogan (Rocketman), the film explores the strange world of pilgrims and pyromania while highlighting genuine issues of self and societal acceptance - July 16, 2008 - Women on Top Productions
Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Welcomes Saucony To Comicon International San Diego 2008
Team Red Star to wear custom designed Saucony shoes. - July 14, 2008 - Archangel Studios
The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition Searches for the Best Short Film Scripts of 2008
The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition, the most prestigious screenwriting competition in Canada, begins the search for the best short film scripts of 2008. - July 11, 2008 - Year of the Skunk Productions
Independent Features Film Festival Announces 2008 Festival Line-Up
Thousands Vote from Around the World to Select 23 Films. - July 10, 2008 - Independent Features, LLC
Da Vinci's AMC Movie Gift Card Giveaway
July 1- July 31st. Open to residents of residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are 18 and over. 2 Prizes and 2 winners: Da Vinci's Blog. - July 10, 2008 - The D.V.B.L Network & Magazine
Cape Cod Filmmaker Finds a Worldwide Audience with "Dying to Get In"
Cape Cod filmmaker Brett Tolley has big plans to take his first documentary to a global audience with distributor Mooncusser Films. - July 09, 2008 - Mooncusser Films, LLC
MAYO Communications Retained by Silver to Rust Productions to Promote “Catharsis” at a New York Film Festival
MAYO hired to create a buzz for the dramatic short film debut at The NewFilmmakers Event this Fall in New York City. The film has already been accepted to the NewFilmMakers in LA later this month. - July 06, 2008 - MAYO Communications
Acclaimed Documentary Film “Under Pressure: Diary of a Cage Fighter” Coming to DVD on August 12, 2008
BayView Entertainment is releasing the acclaimed documentary feature film “Under Pressure: Diary of a Cage Fighter” to DVD on August 12, 2008. - July 05, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
Dr. Dre’s Daughter "Manaj" Releases Controversial Documentary
TM Media Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has officially released the much anticipated “Daddy’s Shadow” web movie documentary directed by legendary producer Dr. Dre’s daughter “Manaj.” - July 03, 2008 - TM Media Group Inc.
Hancock’s Big Dave Mattey – Way More Than Just Another Guy with a Head Up His Tush
Speaking of big, David “Big Dave” Mattey shares the big screen in two of this summer’s big blockbusters: The Steve Carell action comedy, Get Smart, also starring Anne Hathaway, and the just-released superhero saga, Hancock, starring superstar Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize... - July 01, 2008 - David Mattey
Motown Takes Center Stage for PAH-Fest
Christopher Coppola brings Project Accessible Hollywood, a free digital media festival, to Detroit from July 14-20 at Madonna University. Free performances by Ridha Ibrahim and John White, Jr. - July 01, 2008 - Madonna University
Fast & Furious Hollywood Stuntman Sammy Maloof – Guest Speaker at Celebrate Freedom
Hollywood Stuntman, Speaker and Author Sammy Maloof, will be a featured speaker as well as ‘show how it is done in Hollywood’ through a stunt show demonstration. Sammy has been in major blockbusters including Fast & The Furious Tokyo Drift, The Hitcher, Déjà Vu, and Transporter 2. Kids and “young at heart” adults will be given the opportunity to win safe rides with Sammy in his infamous 1967 Camaro, powered by a 415 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with 640 horsepower and 640 ft. lbs. of torque. - June 24, 2008 - Winning at the Race of Life
Brocton, NY Native Releases Memoir and Launches Business in Pursuit of Healing
Janeen Brenda DeGolier Noetling, youngest of 20 children, has launched into motivational speaking on the basis of her first memoir of the life inside her childhood home, the destructive path it put her on, and the healing journey back to family in 2006. For contact information, visit her at... - June 24, 2008 - Janeen DeGolier Noetling
Trippy Trilogy - Alive Mind's Altered Consciousness Collection
3 Acclaimed Documentaries Coming to DVD. - June 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
CoLours TV Gets Totally Twisted
CoLours TV airs Totally Twisted Flix, a new movie critic series hosted by Christopher Armstead. The series focuses on the direct to DVD and indy films. - June 23, 2008 - Encode Media Group Inc.
Asha for Education, San Francisco Declares Open the 2008 India’s Film Festival of Hope
Asha for Education in San Francisco today announced that it will be hosting the first ever annual “India’s Film Festival of Hope” on June 21st from 1-9pm in San Francisco. Asha translates to “hope” in Hindi. Through documentary films, photography and arts, this... - June 21, 2008 - Asha
Hollywood-Style Florida Video Production Company Injects Desperately-Needed Estrogen Into the Film Industry
While the majority of males in Hollywood are doing nothing to help increase women's visibility in the competitive film industry, Chuck Ardezzone, President and CEO of Florida video production company, InTroubleZone Productions, is blazing the trail. - June 21, 2008 - InTroubleZone Productions
March Entertainment Announces Second Chilly Beach Movie: "The Canadian President"
March Entertainment is extending its Chilly Beach franchise by producing a follow-up to its first successful animated film. - June 19, 2008 - March Entertainment Inc
New Kayak Fishing Action Movie Kick-Starts in Shark-Infested Waters
The Heliconia Press is very excited to announce that shooting has begun for a first-of-its-kind kayak fishing action movie, "ExOfficio Presents Kayak Fishing: Game On!" For release in Spring 2009, the film follows renowned big-game kayak angler Jim Sammons around North America on the... - June 18, 2008 - The Heliconia Press
Unique Tees for Tykes Featured in Redbook Magazine
Baby Fish Mouth’s Movie-Inspired T-shirts in the July 2008 Issue. - June 18, 2008 - Baby Fish Mouth
Luv Entertainment Group is Set to Produce a New Feature Documentary on Chicago Steppin' Entitled "Steppin' Forward"
'Steppin' Forward'...'A Retrospective Film about one of Urban America's Oldest and Truest Premier Dance Forms' ..... audiences nationwide will take a euphoric visual and physical urban journey as they are guided by the down beat of rhythmic bass line's and melodies while viewing a historically based urban dance form originating in Chicago but spreading feverishly Nationwide with class and distinction. - June 17, 2008 - Luv Entertainment Group
The Mikado Project Goes from Stage to Film
"The Mikado Project", a feature film directed by Chil Kong is currently in production and shooting in Los Angeles. The musical comedy (based on the stage performance written by Ken Narasaki and Doris Baizley and adapted for film by Chil Kong), also has attached: Tamlyn Tomita ("The Eye"), Yuri Tag ('Kaba Modern" of "America's Best Dance Crew), David McInnis ("Never Forever"), Erin Quill ("Avenue Q"). - June 15, 2008 - The Mikado Project
Talent Agency and Film School Join Forces to Discover Spanish Speaking Actors
Westbridge Film School and 'Normal People' talent agency have issued a call to discover 18 Spanish speaking persons and grant them a full scholarship to become successful actors for film. At the end of their studies, they will be recruited by the agency and offered to participate in real life projects. - June 14, 2008 - Westbridge University
iDunno Films and Production Has Launched Its Production Venture and Made Its First Move
iDunno Films and Productions creates all forms of media while also helping others, either through community services or helping those realize their motion picture dreams. - June 12, 2008 - iDunno Productions
9/11 Widows Journey "Beyond Belief" - Alive Mind’s DVD Benefits the "Beyond the 11th" Foundation
“Beyond Belief,” the newest DVD release from Alive Mind, is the story of two American “soccer moms” who experience devastating personal loss on 9/11 and move beyond tragedy to form an organization to empower Afghan widows. Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, “Beyond Belief” is now available on DVD. - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
Alive Mind Woman – New Destination for "Transformational" Women’s Films
Alive Mind announces the launch today of a new website, Alive Mind Woman. The site’s content will be by and about women, offering exclusive documentary films and blogs that explore women’s issues, from politics to sexuality. Initial Releases to include the critically acclaimed series "Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman" and "Beyond Belief." - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
U.S. Sports Film Festival in Lake Placid Launches to a Standing Room Only Crowd, Anheuser-Busch and IZOD for Men Fragrance Honor Greenspan and Papale
U.S. Sports Film Festival in Lake Placid Launches with Success in New York City. - June 10, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. Announces the Maverick Entertainment Group Inc. U.S. DVD Release of "Deceitful Storm": Be Careful What You Covet; It May Destroy You
Maverick Entertainment Group Inc., The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. & SDH Productions are proud to announce the release of the film "Deceitful Storm," based on the hit stage play "Through the Storm," June 10, 2008. - June 10, 2008 - The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest" DVD
"Discoveries...America Music, The Southwest," is the third in a stunning new series from Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc. that combines the musical brilliance of composer/song writer and Steinway Artist, Gary Jess, with spectacular video captured in Digital High Definition. - June 06, 2008 - Bennett-Watt HD Productions, Inc.
Snoop Dogg Presents Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment Brings Anime to the Streets June 24th
Codeblack Entertainment's latest DVD release includes guest appearances from comedians Mike Epps, Katt Williams and exclusive animated videos featuring Hip-Hop icon Snoop Dogg along with artists Nate Dogg, E-40, The Game, and Cypress Hill's B-Real. - June 04, 2008 - Codeblack Entertainment
Documentary Brings Tejano Culture to Festival Circuit
Screening of ‘Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” makes world premiere at 30th Annual CineFestival. - June 04, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada