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Movie Geeks United! Podcast Welcomes Director Brian De Palma
Movie Geeks United!, a movie-themed talk radio program available for free on the internet and iTunes, has secured a slate of remarkable cinematic talents throughout the month of November, including a special segment with master filmmaker Brian De Palma. “The Movie Geeks and our family of... - November 03, 2007 - Movie Geeks United!
From Inside Africa -- Sheba Foods Launches a Cutting Edge, Unique, Entertaining, Yet Educative African Cooking DVD. Video (Trailer) Available
From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa comes tasty recipes showcasing 3-course meals from each country. These exciting exotic African Cuisines are made simple by Kunmi Oluleye, author of Life with Wal-Mart: A Vendor’s Story and Selling My Food To Supermarkets, Distributors, Etc. Watch parts of this fun Flavors of Africa Cooking DVD at http://www.africandinnerandamovie.com/flavorstrailer.wmv - October 31, 2007 - Sheba Foods
New DVD Series for Screenwriters Ready to Advance Their Craft from Internationally-Acclaimed Script Consultant Dr. Linda Seger
TMW Media Group, Inc. and First Light Video announce Advanced Screenwriting DVD series from Dr. Linda Seger. - October 29, 2007 - TMW Media Group Inc
Romantic Comedy Life with Fiona Nominated for "Best International Feature Film" at Popular Italian Festival; Winner Announced in December 3, 2007
On the Heals of Winning Two “Best Feature” Awards Back Home in the US - October 28, 2007 - Life With Fiona
Visceral Films Options Works by Eric Rogers
Independent production company options 2 screenplays from Los Angeles comedy writer. - October 27, 2007 - Visceral Films
'The O Tapes' Movie & Honest Discussion of Women's Orgasm Now Available in Special Unedited Edition
DVD release of the "O-Tapes" movie has prompted women and sex educators to more openly discuss female orgasm. The movie has enjoyed a successful run on cable television and is still available in some television markets. - October 26, 2007 - DoctorG.com
Fox News Covers Rich and Famous Tours of New York: a Tour for Curious Locals or Star Struck Tourists
Fox News has discovered New York's newest "niche" tour: The Rich and Famous Tour. See where the celebrities live, shop, dine and party. - October 26, 2007 - Rich and Famous Tours
Hollywood’s History Lives on in New Line of Eco-Friendly Furniture by Urban Woods
Furniture designed and built in Los Angeles from the walls of historic Hollywood landmark MGM Studios. Reclaimed Wood from the famous studios is carefully salvaged and turned into Environmentally friendly, green, eco-chic creations. - October 26, 2007 - Urban Woods
Ax Murder Doc with Columbia, MO Suspect Airs on KMOS for Halloween; Couple's New Documentary Explores Dramatic Saga of No. Missouri's Early Tribe
Documentary examines convicted mass murderer from Columbia, Missouri as possible suspect in the 1912 Villisca, Iowa axe murders of eight people. The film will air on Missouri's KMOS for Halloween. - October 26, 2007 - Fourth Wall Films
Hint Water Makes Magic with Walden Media and Mandate Pictures "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Hint Inc., maker of all-natural, great tasting essence water, has announced its fourth major promotional tie-in with a feature film, “Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.” After past successful campaigns surrounding major feature films, Hint Inc. is collaborating with Walden Media and... - October 26, 2007 - HINT
All Star Cast Heads Up New Alan Cumming Flick "Ghost Writer"
American World Pictures lands International distribution rights, film to be screened at the American Film Market 2007 - October 25, 2007 - American World Pictures
African American Filmmaker to Take Hollywood by Storm in 2008
Anthony D Colby is on a meteoric path to becoming Hollywood's first Black Filmmaker to win a major award. On December 14th The Movie "Changing The Odds" will establish Anthony D Colby as a premier Indepedent Filmmaker. Rarely in Cinema has such a unique voice explored such complex issues... - October 24, 2007 - Andeco Films LLC.
“To Touch the Soul” Slated for the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival with Four Nominations
“To Touch the Soul” documentary about art and AIDS nominated for four awards at Oct. 27 screening during the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines, Iowa. - October 24, 2007 - Cut Loose Productions
TriviaOnNet.com Now Offers Real Money Games
Site members can play with each other for real money and jackpots - October 22, 2007 - Skilled Partners
Horror-Thon 2007 Film Festival Comes at the Historic Lafayette Theatre, Suffern, New York
The Horror-Thon 2007 Film Festival comes to the historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern, NY. Seven classic chillers screening on the weekend of October 19-20-21, 2007. Bela Lugosi’s original ‘Dracula’ cape to be featured on display on 10/21. - October 19, 2007 - Lafayette Theatre
Luke Skywalkers Original Lightsaber to Go Under the Hammer
The original film prop Lightsaber, made for and used by Luke Skywalker in the film, Return of the Jedi, is to go under the hammer with online auction specialist, SpecialistAuctions.com - October 18, 2007 - SpecialistAuctions.com
New DVD Teaches the Ancient Practice of Yoga to Help Modern Parents Calm Their Babies
Itsy Bitsy Yoga “Sleep n’ Grow” DVD will be in stores beginning in January 2008. This baby yoga DVD teaches parents techniques to calm fussy infants, help with digestion and improve sleep, all while creating lasting emotional bonds. - October 16, 2007 - Itsy Bitsy Yoga International
Knights Templar Chronology Goes Online on 700th Anniversary
Saturday, October 13 is the 700th anniversary of the persecution of the Knights Templar Order. George Smart, author of The Knights Templar Chronology, announced today the release of the book's second edition, free and online. This remarkable timeline maps out at a glance the Templars' rise and fall from which so many modern-day groups draw inspiration. - October 13, 2007 - George Smart
American World Pictures Lands Foreign Distribution Rights for Codeblack Entertainment Films
12 titles to be featured at AFM 2007, bringing urban themed programs to the International community. - October 13, 2007 - American World Pictures
Liquid Soul Media Targets HBCU Football Classics to Kick Off Promotions for Film - “This Christmas”
Liquid Soul Media (LSM) has been contracted by Sony Screen Gem to activate grassroots marketing campaigns for the upcoming film “This Christmas”. The film is produced by Atlanta‟s Rainforest Films and is slated to be released on November 21, 2007. LSM‟s campaign includes... - October 12, 2007 - Liquid Soul Media
Map Movie Premiere in Boston on November 10th
A fabulous story about maps, and how a revolutionary, world-changing map was created by Dr. Arno Peters of Bremen Germany. Ruth Abrams and Bob Abramms, a mother-son team, filmed 25 hours of interviews and created this innovative teaching tool showing the power of maps and the effect maps have on our view of the world. The event, sponsored by ODT, is free, with a question & answer period following the 30-minute film. - October 11, 2007 - ODT, Inc.
American World Pictures Gears Up for Halloween Haunts with Three New Thriller Pictures
Crazy Eights, Grizzly Park & Triloquist Screening on Halloween at AFM 2007 - October 11, 2007 - American World Pictures
Generation: Gamerz Proudly Presents "Spencer Halpin's Moral Kombat" at the It Came from Lake Michigan Film Festival
‘Spencer Halpin's Moral Kombat’ documentary on violence in videogames to screen at Wisconsin film festival. - October 09, 2007 - Generation: Gamerz, LLC.
"Lost Nation: the Ioway" Makes World Premiere Oct. 11--Nearly 200 Ioway Will Travel to Iowa for Film Premiere, Governor’s Proclamation and to See 170 Year-Old Ioway Map
A forgotten tale of American conquest and Native survival will come to light when the documentary film, “Lost Nation: The Ioway,” makes its world premiere October 11 at the State Historical Building. - October 08, 2007 - Fourth Wall Films
"To Touch the Soul" About Art and AIDS in Cambodia to Screen at October 2007 LA Femme Film Festival
"To Touch the Soul" will screen on Thursday, Oct. 11, between 3-5 p.m., in the Wilshire Screening Room, Beverly Hills, Calif., as part of the LA Femme Film Festival. - October 06, 2007 - Cut Loose Productions
A Placebo That Will Cause a Buzz
The independent film production company, Anomaly Pictures, announces that their second feature film Placebo has now begun its film festival submission process. - October 05, 2007 - Anomaly Pictures
Ron May Joins Marketlinkx Direct's Film and Entertainment Division
Ron May, a well-known entertainment industry producer, has been appointed Vice President of the Entertainment and Film division of Marketlinkx Direct, Inc., one of the nation’s fastest growing full-service marketing companies. Based in Coral Springs, Fla., he will contribute his... - October 04, 2007 - Marketlinkx Direct, Inc.
Chip Arndt, Winner of CBS Reality Show “Amazing Race,” Partners with Hollywood Professionals to Raise Awareness of HIV/AIDS
Video is Part of Campaign to Raise $100,000 for HIV / AIDS Research - October 02, 2007 - CPR to AAA
Golden Boy (Fospassin) New Album "Top Feeling" Now available on iTunes and Amazon.com
The new album "Top Feeling" of Golden boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter and king of the new way hiphop available on Amazon.com, itunes, rhapsody, emusic, napster and others. Download and order the CD on Amazon.com - September 23, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
Glendale's CouryGraph Productions Best of Festival at The Berkeley Video & Film Festival 2007
Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph productions, has received Best of Festival for their entry "Your Move...at The Berkeley Video & Film Festival which will have its public screening October 5 and 7 at Landmark's California Theatre 2113 Kitteredge at Shattuck in Downtown Berkeley California. The... - September 21, 2007 - Glendale Daily Planet
Bloody 27 Screams Into Production
An overview on the new horror film produced by MTD Studios. The feature film is set on an old highway near the Everglades in Florida. The film will be written and directed by Michael Thomas Dunn. - September 20, 2007 - MTD Studios
African American Filmmaker Brings Races Together Through Cinema
A well written Romantic/Drama addressing the issue of Racism in the South from a relationship stand point. - September 19, 2007 - Andeco Films LLC.
Speaking Adventure: Cambodian Martial Art, Khmer Bokator on Web TV
Before there was Muay Thai, there was Bokator. Now, Speaking Adventure brings you Bokator on the web for free. http://youtube.com/watch?v=617qPJPBSPM - September 19, 2007 - Speaking Adventure
Chunky Monkey and Patrulla 81, New DVD Releases by World Film Magic
World Film Magic a film and home video company announces their new releases for September, Chunky Monkey from England and Patrulla 81 the Movie from Mexico. - September 18, 2007 - Exhibe Flix
Megacollage Unveils the Ultimate James Bond Movie Ranking
What better way to rank the James Bond movies than by utilizing a unique formula based on the Bond formula itself? Megacollage unveils its winning-formula ranking. - September 18, 2007 - Megacollage
Short Movie "A Portrait of Envy" Making Online Rounds
Produced in only 2 months, this 9-minute short is already making an impression online. - September 17, 2007 - Enrique Garcia
Can a Movie Keep You Out of Debt?
New movie, UR Pre-Approved Explores the Dark Side of Credit Cards. Exclusive National Engagement Began Friday, September 7, 2007, Ultrastar Poway Cinemas, San Diego, CA, 13475 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 - September 11, 2007 - Marketing Experts International
Launch of The 2007 Indie Short Film Competition
The launch of the international short film and video competition for independent filmmakers has been announced by The Indie Short Film Competition. The competition is sponsored by Sony Creative Software, MovieCockpit, MovieMaker Magazine, Partners In Rhyme, Glidecam, Blackmagic Design, and United... - September 11, 2007 - The Indie Short Film Competition
"To Touch the Soul" Wins Best of Show Accolade Award
Documentary features the experiences of an American university professor and his students who traveled to Cambodia in 2005 to create art projects with AIDS children. - September 10, 2007 - Cut Loose Productions
Lesbian Rape? The Academy of Film and Gender Studies Will Release New Documentary Examining Lesbian Rape in Fall 2007
Controversial Documentary Will Examine Lesbian Rape and Sexual Violence between Women - September 09, 2007 - The American Academy for Film and Gender Studies
IMAX Film goes Inside the Mind of Tour de France Cyclists - Just in Time for the Tour of Missouri
Wired to Win: Surviving the Tour de France, a Giant Screen IMAX film that combines dramatic images from the centennial Tour de France with spectacular computer-generated and medical imagery premieres in Branson, at Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex, for a special limited engagement through... - September 05, 2007 - Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex
Marty Casey of Lovehammers Graces the WikiMusicGuide Pages
Marty Casey is WikiMusicGuide's Featured Artist for the Month of September - September 05, 2007 - WikiWebGuide LLC
Brand New VP of Media Relations for Xanthe Films
Bianca Sisson of Evanston, IL recently joined the management staff of Xanthe Films in Chicago as the Executive VP of Media Relations. - September 05, 2007 - Xanthe Films LLC
Atlanta Based Production Company Wraps Production on Feature Film
Bottom of the Net Filmworks has wrapped production on "Grapes on a Vine" - September 04, 2007 - Bottom of the Net Filmworks
Faith-Based Independent Feature the Stopping Place Wraps Filming
Texas HD indie production features The Great Commandment theme. - September 04, 2007 - Sweet Picture Films
LA Femme Film Festival Oct 11-14 2007 Launches to Make Movies
The LA Femme Film Festival’s Founder and President Leslie LaPage announced today that the 2007 festival will kick off on October 11th. The festival, which is in its third year, will run from October 11th -14th and will include new independent features, shorts, student films, animated films,... - August 30, 2007 - La Femme Film Festival
2007 Long Island Latino International Film Festival at the West Hampton Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the world of Latino Cinema in the Hamptons during Hispanic Heritage month. Mezcla Media Market's 3rd annual will showcase a new assembly of selected Latino Films bringing together motion picture professionals and movie goers to experience films by the next generation of great storytellers. The Long Island Latino International Film Festival will be held at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. - August 30, 2007 - Mezcla Media Market
World Movie Premiere for Controversial New Movie Blasting Credit Card Debt Announced in San Diego
The World Premiere of "UR Pre-Approved" will be held in San Diego at the UltraStar Poway 10 Cinemas on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. with all ticket proceeds going to Newspapers in Education. - August 30, 2007 - Marketing Experts International
Peach Direct Now Offering Bose Home Theater Systems and Accessories, with Special No-Interest Financing for Six Months or More
PeachDirect now offering Bose home theater systems. - August 27, 2007 - Peachdirect
World’s Biggest Biker Event Just Got Bigger - Documentary "Why Sturgis?" To Screen at IMAX Indiana State Museum
“Why Sturgis?” makes its Indianapolis screening premiere at the IMAX Theater Indiana State Museum on Saturday, August 25th at 8:20 pm. $12 Admission, or $20 Admission & DVD - August 25, 2007 - Escape Route Flix, LLC