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"Italian Americans and Federal Hill" is Big Surprise of Film Festival
The film "Italian Americans and Federal Hill" surprised festival workers by attracting a crowd hundreds larger than expected despite prior exposure and the DVD release. The crowd voted the film 1st place for best documentary out of 320 films screened. - August 23, 2007 - Rhode Island International Film Festival
Peggy Li Creations Jewelry Gets "Superbad"
Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry (http://www.peggyli.com) makes its big screen debut in hit comedy "Superbad." Peggy has previously had work on TV shows such as "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" and "Grey's Anatomy," but this is the first time her work has been seen on the silver screen. - August 22, 2007 - Peggy Li Creations
GenerationGamerz.com Announces Film Adaptation Contest
GenerationGamerz.com (G:G), as Official Gaming Sponsor for It Came From Lake Michigan! 2007, Film Festival is sponsoring the I can write a Great Videogame-to-Film adaptation contest to coincide with ICFLM 2007 October 26-28, 2007 in Milwaukee, WI. - August 20, 2007 - Generation: Gamerz, LLC.
Comedian Stars in Short Film 'Dating Danielle'
Comedy Central’s Jade Esteban Estrada plays dating service worker in the 48 Hour Film Project - August 18, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Red Carpet World Premiere of "County Road 14"
The buzz film in Florida, Georgia, and California "County Road 14" is coming to Colorado on September 21st 2007 in Estes Park. The Historic Park Theatre will have two screening that day at 5pm and 8pm. This thriller is getting a lot of media coverage in Florida now and will be extending as it moves across country. The short film "One Choice" will be playing at this year's 2nd Annual Estes Park Film Festival in the Stanley Hotel. You will be able to see both films on the 21st at the Park Theatre. - August 18, 2007 - MysterE Visions Entertainment
GenerationGamerz.com to Sponsor Independent Genre Film Festival
GenerationGamerz.com is pleased to be the Official Gaming Sponsor for It Came From Lake Michigan! 2007, Wisconsin’s Independent Genre Film Festival (ICFLM-2007) held October 26-28th, 2007 in Milwaukee, WI. The ICFLM festival features horror, sci-fi, and fantasy filmmakers from the unique... - August 16, 2007 - Generation: Gamerz, LLC.
World Film Magic Announces Two New Releases for October 23, Un Secreto de Familia and Una Avetura en Durango
World Film Magic, a Hollywood based film and DVD distribution company, announces two new releases for October 23 2007, "Un Secreto de Familia" (A Family Secret), and "Una Aventura en Durango" (A Durango Adventure). According to CEO Jose Gonzalez, “World Film Magic is on... - August 15, 2007 - Exhibe Flix
EAN Announces 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media Summit 2007
Key Entertainment Industry Veterans from Asia and the US to Speak at 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media (APEM) Summit 2007 in Los Angeles. STAR Group, Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios, Nexon, MTV Networks and Other Major Asian and US Entertainment Companies to be Present. - August 14, 2007 - Entertainment Asia Network
Patrick Henry: Quest for Freedom DVD Wins the Prestigious Platinum Award by Bringing History to Life Using Animation
Serena Phillips of The Family Review Magazine & Review Center announced today that the Patrick Henry: Quest For Freedom DVD has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Platinum Award. - August 11, 2007 - Family Review Center
Jonna's Body, Please Hold Wins Film Festival
Jonna’s Body, Please Hold Honored by Long Beach Film Festival; Project Set to Screen in South Africa and Rhode Island - August 07, 2007 - Jonna's Body
Is The Power of Mentorship Movie The Secret Part II or Better?
The Power of Mentorship, The Movie officially signs on Mick Moore, The Internet Entrepreneur as co star. - August 04, 2007 - Mick Moore
“The Blair Witch Project” Reunion on Movie Geeks United
“The Blair Witch Project” Reunion This Wednesday on Internet Radio Program - August 01, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!
Star Search Casting Announces The 2007 "Best Talent Awards"
"Hollywood has finally figured out this is the best way to get brand new talent." - Lauren Regall, NBC News. Star Search Casting is pleased to announce their endorsement and sponsorship of the 2007 Best Talent Awards. - July 31, 2007 - Star Search Casting, LLC.
Joe Pantoliano Premieres His New Film at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Actor Joe Pantoliano will be on hand to do a Q&A after he premieres his new film "Canvas" at the Ridgefield PLayhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts. Mr. Pantoliano not only stars in the film, but was also the producer of the film. He, along with writer/director Joseph Greco, will stay after the screening to talk to audience goers about the film which deals with mental illness. All proceeds from the film will go towards the not for profit mental health awareness company "No Kidding Me Too!" - July 31, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Actor Jason Mewes to Appear at 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival
The Eerie Horror Film Festival has announced that Actor Jason Mewes, best known for roles in several Kevin Smith comedies, will be appearing at their annual event in October. Mewes earned immediate cult status for his portrayal of the character Jay in 1994’s indie classic,... - July 29, 2007 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere
The B Movie Celebration today announced that it had secured the World Premiere of the film “Cry of The Winged Serpent.” - July 28, 2007 - Indy PopCon
Drop Dead Pictures Rounds Out "Callous" Cast with Nissena and Alexander; Slates Production for October
Drop Dead Pictures Finalizes Cast for "Callous" - July 27, 2007 - Drop Dead Pictures
Axe Murder Documentary Official Selection at Landlocked Film Festival
Award-winning "Villisca: Living with a Mystery," a documentary about the unsolved murders of 8 in Villisca, Iowa, is an Official Selection at the Landlocked International Film Festival. The axe murder film continues to draw large audiences. - July 27, 2007 - Fourth Wall Films
Controversial 'Murder-Set-Pieces' Creator Nick Palumbo and Gunslinger Media Founder Stephan Miller Join Forces to Create the $5 Million Shocker 'Corpse'
Internet innovator Stephan Miller's Gunslinger Media and infamous Hollywood writer-director-producer Nick Palumbo's Fright Flix Productions today announced a partnership to produce the highly controversial five million dollar horror film "Corpse." Expected to receive an NC-17 for its intense content, "Corpse" will be Palumbo's first new film since his 35mm thriller 'Murder-Set-Pieces' began shocking audiences three years ago. The newly formed partnership's official website is www.corpsefilm.com. - July 26, 2007 - CorpseFilm.com
Unsolved Axe Murder Documentary to Air on KPTS
Award-winning axe murder documentary "Villisca: Living with a Mystery" will air on KPTS July 29 at 7pm. The film explores connections between the 1912 Villisca, Iowa axe murders and similar unsolved murders in Kansas, Illinois and Colorado. - July 26, 2007 - Fourth Wall Films
YA Entertainment Announces Release of Highly Acclaimed Korean Movie "Turning Gate" on DVD with English Subtitles
Korean Cinema gaining popularity with North America audiences. - July 26, 2007 - YA Entertainment
Visual Effects Artist Jim Hillin Premieres His New Book of Comics on the Humorous Work-A-Day World of Digital Filmmaking at the 2007 Comic-Con
So, you say you like visual effects -- the explosions, the impossible stunts, the flying super heroes and you love digital filmmaking, but two hours after the movie, you're hungry again!? Fear no more. Impress your friends. Be a "hit" at parties. (Although, it's likely those will be LAN... - July 25, 2007 - Wire-Heads.com
Filmmakers Behind “The Shark is Still Working,” “The Camden 28,” and “Your Mommy Kills Animals” Featured on Internet Radio Program
On Wednesday, July 25 at 10pm (EST), Movie Geeks United!, a movie-themed talk radio program on the internet, will broadcast a special live interviews with the key filmmakers behind three of the year’s most highly touted documentaries, The Shark is Still Working, The Camden 28 and Your Mommy... - July 25, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!
“The Spotlight” Principal Photography to Begin in Los Angeles
Juan Carlos Vargas (special effects wizard on the hit film “300” and “Fantastic Four") directs an up and coming talented ensemble cast in a production of stellar scope. The Spotlight film began principal photography May 11, 2007 under the direction of Juan Carlos Vargas,... - July 24, 2007 - O27 Entertainment
My Name is Alan and I Paint Pictures - Premiering July 25 at Village East with the NY International
After nearly six years of production, director/producer Johnny Boston has completed his feature length documentary titled, "My Name is Alan and I Paint Pictures," a film that documents the life of Alan Russell Cowan which is slated for its US Premiere with the NY International... - July 23, 2007 - Raw Films
Internet Radio Program Celebrates Director Brian De Palma with Special Guests
On Sunday, July 22 at 6pm (EST), Movie Geeks United!, the most popular movie talk radio program on the internet, will broadcast a special 2-hour tribute to director Brian De Palma (Dressed to Kill, The Untouchables, Scarface). During the broadcast, several of De Palma's closest friends,... - July 21, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!
Southern Peach Entertainment Continues to Blaze Trails
A story encompassing a love triangle, relationship struggles and spirituality inspired by Smokey Robinson's "The Agony and the Ecstacy." - July 17, 2007 - Southern Peach Entertainment
Internet Radio Program Delivers Scoop on Upcoming Films "I Know Who Killed Me," "Charlie Wilson's War" and "Women's Studies"
Women's Studies writer/director Lonnie Martin, and co-stars Judith O'Dea, Cindy Marie Martin, and Tara Garwood will participate in a live interview on Blog Talk Radio's Movie Geeks United! broadcast this Wednesday, July 18, at 10pm (EST). The show can be accessed in live or archived format at www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited. Actor Spencer Garrett, who co-stars in the upcoming Lindsay Lohan film "I Know Who Killed Me" also participated in the program. - July 17, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!
Spotlight Productions, Erie Parties, Great Lakes Film Association and the Erie Art Museum Present: Eraserhead the Movie and Joseph Allen Popp’s Weirdo Theatre
Spotlight Productions, Erie Parties, Great Lakes Film Association and the Erie Art Museum will present Eraserhead the Movie and Weirdo Theatre the Band on Friday July 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex. Eraserhead, created by film producer David Lynch, is a horror film that floats... - July 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum
Stars Talk One on One to Thousands of Fans Using MCF's Star-Bot™
MCFIII today announced Star-Bot™, an exciting feature-rich Artificial Intelligence software for the Film, TV Industries. This technology allows fans to interact with their favorite stars in a "One on One" Webcam video chat to build buzz. - July 09, 2007 - MCFIII Co
On Concrete in Seattle
"I did the film 'On Concrete In Seattle' for several reason. I think homelessness is a big issue here in the United States and I don't think enough attention is being focused in this area. I want people to see up close and personal just how homeless people live and there can never be enough... - July 07, 2007 - Darrion Assawn
Gotham Screen Announces First Annual Screenplay Contest
New York based Gotham Screen announces the first annual screenplay contest, designed to find new and exciting writing talent and film scripts. - July 07, 2007 - Gotham Screen
Shows Will Prove Star Wars Fans Are Not Geeks
RoneyZone Productions will produce a series of interactive online shows highlighting the docufilm, The Force Among Us, that sets the record straight about the misrepresentation of Star Wars fans. - July 07, 2007 - RoneyZone Productions
Announcing Summer Shorts 2007 Film and Video Competition
Call for entries for StudentFilmmakers.com's Summer Shorts 2007 Competition - July 07, 2007 - StudentFilmmakers.com
"Foul Shot" to be Released on DVD at imoovie
Imoovie.com has announced that it will be the distributor of “Foul Shot,” a highly controversial film based on one of the best basketball players the world has never known. - July 01, 2007 - imoovie.com
Imoovie.com Adds "The F Word" to Its Online Library, a Docu-Drama About a Radio Talk Show Shut Down After Accumulating Over $1 Million in Unpaid Indecency Fines
Imoovie.com, the highly rated online store for movies, documentaries and foreign films has done it again with the addition of "The F Word." - June 29, 2007 - imoovie.com
Cambridge Who’s Who Names Denise R. Cascino Lifetime Member for Her Achievements in Animated Movie Production
Denise R. Cascino, co-producer for Dreamworks Animation, has been named a lifetime member of Cambridge Who’s Who for her dedicated work with Dreamworks Animation, the producers of computer-generated entertainment that appeals to all audiences. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who... - June 26, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Gene Graham's "The Godfather of Disco" to be screened at PIGLFF
A Documentary about the Life, Times, and Career of Mel Cheren. To Be Screened at PIGLFF, The Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. July 14 @ 9:30 / Black Box at the Prince. July 16 @ 9:30 / Wilma Theater. - June 22, 2007 - Gene Graham
The Folsom Prison Gang to Perform at Charlotte Oktoberfest
The Folsom Prison Gang, a Johnny Cash tribute band located in Western North Carolina, has been selected perform at the 2007 Charlotte Oktoberfest Beer Festival. - June 21, 2007 - The Folsom Prison Gang
Local Indie Filmmaker Releases Space Movie Using the Latest in Internet Technology
Independent Filmmaker makes movie about Outer Space for children. Uses the latest in internet technology to distribute the DVDs. - June 20, 2007 - Paradorx Media
It's a Wrap - "Dead Doornails" Has Finished Filming
Madigan films proudly announces the completion of filming of "Dead Doornails"... a sharply written dark comedy designed to entertain to the fullest. The dedication and enthusiasm of all involved are credited with this success. October premiere scheduled. - June 20, 2007 - MadiganFilms
Amazing Hidden Images Found in Leonardo da Vinci's Paintings and Drawings
N 2 da Vinci and Beyond.com is a personal blog created in an effort to share the discovery of countless hidden images discovered within Leonardo da Vinci's works of art. Optical illusions and what is believed to be a "Hologram Effect" created by the ingenious artist/inventor has revealed images of gorillas and snakes on The Mona Lisa. A masked face hidden within Virgin of the Rocks and much, much more. Just about every single work of art by Leonardo da Vinci holds an array of hidden images. - June 18, 2007 - N 2 da Vinci and Beyond.com
"Water Lilies" the Movie Releases ov DVD at Imoovie.com
Imoovie.com has announced that it will be the exclusive distributor of “Water Lilies.” The DVD went on sale June 5th at imoovie.com. - June 15, 2007 - imoovie.com
DVDA “Day of Excellence” June 21, 2007 Featuring the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards Ceremony
Each year, the DVD Association gathers to recognize significant achievements in the DVD Industry. The day of sessions is hosted by THX Best Practices Laboratory and will conclude with the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards ceremony. The DVDA Excellence Awards program is one of the industry’s longest running events and for the first time, these awards include submissions from the Next Gen formats; HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. - June 08, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Voice Actor Discovers the Global Slave Trade
When voice over artist, Nikki Saco, auditioned for a role in Robert Marcarelli's documentary, Not for Sale, she knew slavery existed, but believed it was an isolated problem in a remote part of the world. "I now know the problem is neither isolated nor remote," Saco said in response to an email about the project. Not for sale - The Documentary, was released to DVD on April 27, 2007 and is available through NotForSaleCampaign.Org. - June 06, 2007 - NikkiSaco.Com
Documentary on Benton Harbor's Revival
Updates the progress of the documentary on urban revival, first in a series, covering Benton Harbor, MI's revival of their town and its people. - June 06, 2007 - Jakz Films
Imoovie.com to Sell all New Releases on DVDs
Imoovie.com, an on-line store for movies, documentaries and foreign films on DVD is launching a new addition to its on-line store. After overwhelming request from its customers imoovie.com will be carrying all major new releases on DVD. “Imoovie.com which has an already large collection of... - June 06, 2007 - imoovie.com
Vista Filmmaker Returns from a Difficult 30-Day Expedition to Mount Everest
Vista film director, Randall Blaum, returned from a 30-day, 80-mile expedition to Mount Everest as he began filming on his new movie, “Meet Me at the Top,” which takes a hard look at why there have been no cures for any disease in over 50 years and why people are now being given more... - June 03, 2007 - Marketing Experts International
Ben Orisich, HomeNYC Creative Director, Selected for Shoot’s 2007 New Directors Showcase
HomeNYC's Ben Orisich was recently recognized for his directorial talents by Shoot's 5th Annual New Directors Showcase. 'In The Snow,' the commercial for IZOD, which earned him this distinction, also marked his national debut as a commercial director - and was one of two of his spots, which aired during this year’s Super Bowl. - June 02, 2007 - HomeNYC
Producers, Industrialists, International Celebrities, Meet at an Exclusive Party in Cannes in Aid of Darfur
Cannes may have kicked off last week but the party to be at this year was the B2B Media Limited launch. In a show of solidarity with The International Rescue Committee for Darfur, B2B Media Limited, (an Anglo-Italian film product placement company), united personalities from the world of finance,... - May 25, 2007 - b2bmedia Limited