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Bop Along with the Bop-a-Lots DVD Wins Gold Award
Family Review Center announced today that Bop Along with the Bop-a-Lots, by Wonderfun LLC, has been selected as a winner of the Gold Award. This new high quality children’s animated video does not just entertain children, or tell them what they should think. Bop Along With The Bop-a-Lots... - February 06, 2007 - Family Review Center
Can the New Apprentice See Dead People?
The new apprentice finds out she’s not delusional or mad and knows that ‘Anne Robinson’ won’t accept a weak link. - February 05, 2007 - Jill Divine
Leonidas Films Inc. Announces the North American DVD Release Date for the Film The Pleasure Drivers
Leonidas Films Inc. announced today that the DVD release date for the film The Pleasure Drivers, will be March 13, 2007. The Film will be distributed in the United States by Union Station Media, a joint venture between Alliance Atlantis*Motion Picture Distribution LP and Arclight Films in Canada... - February 02, 2007 - Leonidas Films Inc.
Motion Picture Company Helps to Launch Film Festival
A rural mountain community is about to jump into the big league - January 31, 2007 - Drydock Film Corporation
Anti-Piracy Protection Becomes a High Priority as Video Content Increases
DigitalMediaStocks.com Introduces USA Video Interactive Corp, Digital Watermarking Technology Developer, as a New Featured Company - January 31, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Motion Picture Award Night Feb 3, 2007 - Women of High Achievements
Southern California Motion Picture Council Presenting Awards To Women Of High Achievement Saturday February 3rd, 2007, In Chino Hills, California. Awards Presented By Mayor Of Chino Hills, Gwenn Norton-Perry. Event sponsored by For Better Skin Salon – Spa – Health Studio in conjunction with Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. - January 30, 2007 - For Better Skin
Chicago's Academy Awards Party
Academy Award® Nominated Films Shown At The 42nd Chicago International Film Festival. Chicago's Academy Awards Party... where you are the star. Biggest screens in town, great food, drink, prizes, and other surprises. - January 25, 2007 - Cinema/Chicago
"The Priestess" Movie from Armenia Receives Royal Post-Production Treatment for Hollywood Debut
ArmenFilm Studios and Symphony Studios proudly present the U.S. premiere of the film "The Priestess" by internationally acclaimed Armenian director, Vigen Chaldranian at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, January 25, 2007 at 7:00pm. The film is very important, not only to the Armenian community, but to anyone fascinated with epic film making and also echos a strong feminine message, as this story about Armenian history is told from a woman's perspective. - January 25, 2007 - Symphony Studios
Best-Selling Author Who Chronicled Life of “Amazing Grace” Writer Critiques the New Movie
Author Christine Schaub recently pre-screened the upcoming movie “Amazing Grace.” Christine’s most recent best-selling novel, THE LONGING SEASON, chronicles the life of John Newton and the story behind his most beloved hymn. Schaub’s novels are painstakingly researched for... - January 23, 2007 - Christine Schaub
Dre Bowie: From Virtual Obscurity to Virtual Reality
Dre Bowie co-stars opposite Xzibit in Activision’s Pimp My Ride video game - January 19, 2007 - Dre Bowie
Documentary Film Festival Announced in Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex
Texas Filmmakers, a 501(c)(3) arts organization, announces plans for a four-day documentary film festival in Denton, TX. Denton sits atop the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex approximately 45 miles north of either city’s downtown. A town of 100,000, Denton contains two large universities:... - January 18, 2007 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
Teen Actor William Erickson Meets with Stephen Ryder of Metropolis Films for Lead Role in New Film
Actor William Erickson meets with Cold Mountain’s Jonathan Gray and legendary screenwriter and producer Stephen Ryder to discuss a lead role in the feature film My Letter in Scarlet. - January 16, 2007 - William Erickson
Augusta Pictures Launches 2007 Screenplay Contest
Augusta Pictures announces the launch of its 2007 Augusta Pictures Screenplay Contest which runs from January 15 through October 15, 2007. The contest provides a unique opportunity for a screenwriter to learn and grow under the guidance of a film producer/script doctor. The winning screenwriter... - January 15, 2007 - Augusta Pictures
New York’s Newest Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions
In the shadow of 9/11's fifth year anniversary, the ACE Film Festival was born. - January 12, 2007 - American Cinematic Experience LLC
Horror Film Legend Tom Savini to Appear at 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival
Actor, director and make up effects legend Tom Savini announced as special guest of honor at the 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival. - January 08, 2007 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
Gumby Gala Continues with New Gumby Song Download
The celebration continues with an all new Gumby music video experience. - January 03, 2007 - VERDONI
R3TUAL Reveals Meaning Behind the Term "Moving Pictures"
Ben Staley and Eleventhreehundred Pictures have taken up the challenge to present a surreal work of art in a new way...as a moving picture. "Huh", you retort, "Film is film. Movies have been around for a hundred years." "Well, yes and no", says Staley, "A cinematic story, whether adventure or narrative, is far different from a piece of art actually come-to-life. When art is constantly fluid, only then can you have a true moving picture." - January 02, 2007 - ElevenThreeHundred Pictures
Disabled Los Angeles Screenwriter Kitty Kavey Wins 20 Awards in 2006
Disabled, female screenwriter and producer, Kitty Kavey, is nominated for 21 awards in 2006-- wins 20. - December 28, 2006 - Kitty Star
Roll Sound, Roll Camera and... “Repeat After Me” - Directors Wil Shriner and Rebecca Baughman Wed
Two directors marry in the Florida Keys but who gets final cut on the wedding video? - December 27, 2006 - Wil Shriner Prods Inc
TheFilmChair.com's "Schism" Coverage Continues
Part 5 in a series following the Erie-based production is now online. - December 24, 2006 - TheFilmChair.com
E&B Holdings Partners with Eerie Horror Film Festival
Actor Ken Foree to review top three winning screenplays. - December 19, 2006 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
"Dawn of the Dead" actor Leonard Lies to Appear at the 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival
Actor Leonard Lies to appear as a special guest at the 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival. - December 19, 2006 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
"Fear Ever After" to Be the Most Chilling Horror Film of the Decade
CarboFilms and Moving Pictures Productions has taken up the challenge to chill the viewer to the marrow. Not satisifed to turn out a cookie-cutter piece of pap, writter/directorGary Carbo realized that it takes true dedication from a cast and crew that feel as strongly about the art of creating horror as he does himself. - December 18, 2006 - Moving Pictures Productions
Eerie Horror Film Festival in Current Issue of MovieMaker Magazine
The Eerie Horror Film Festival is featured in an article in the current issue of MovieMaker Magazine. - December 15, 2006 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
Actor Ken Foree Announced as Guest at the 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival
Actor Ken Foree ("Dawn of the Dead"/"Devil's Rejects") will appear as a special guest at the 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival. - December 15, 2006 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
Call for Entries Announced for the 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival and Screenplay Competition
The 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival and Screenplay Competition is currently seeking horror, science fiction and suspense movies and scripts from around the world. - December 15, 2006 - Eerie Horror Film Festival
Revolver Spin a Hilarious Comedy Success
LeavinGuilty Productions does it again. Following immediately upon the success of "A Study In The Orientation Of Han Sum," G. R. Claveria set himself the goal of creating another winning film in record time and managed to bring about a hilarious farce about the role of Russian Roulette in today's society. At its premiere on Monday, December 4th, at the Beverly Hills Fine Art Theater, G.R. Claveria's "Revolver Spin" had the audience roaring with pleasure. - December 14, 2006 - LeavinGuilty Productions
Doorway Entertainment Returns to New Orleans for Next Movie
Displaced New Orleans filmmakers return to the Big Easy for Production of their second feature film, “No Exit.” - December 14, 2006 - Doorway Entertainment
1st Annual Glendale Silver Screen Film and Video Festival - Call for Entries
Filmmakers start your cameras!: The Glendale Daily Planet, CouryGraph Productions, Achieve Radio and an ever growing list of Downtown and Catlin Court Merchants Presents: Call for Entries -1st Annual Glendale Silver Screen Film and Video Festival, with an added still photo category! With over... - December 13, 2006 - Glendale Daily Planet
PR.com Interviews R&B Singer and Actor Tyrese Gibson and Acclaimed Film Director John Singleton
PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, interviews Tyrese about his transition from R&B music into rap and hip hop and then chats with both Tyrese and director John Singleton about Tyrese’s film career. - December 12, 2006 - PR.com
Robin Givens Stars in “Restraining Order” at The Helm of 1st-Time African-American Movie Director Reggie Gaskins
First-time African-American film director Reggie Gaskins has written and released his first feature film, Restraining Order, starring Robin Givens. The suspense thriller was released on DVD nationwide on December 5th, 2006. - December 07, 2006 - Reggie Gaskins
Certified Diamonds & Gemstones, Inc. Embraces the Release of "Blood Diamond"
"Blood Diamond's" ethical, social and environmental message(s) are bolstered by Certified Diamonds & Gemstones, Inc.'s loose colorless diamond and natural colored fancy diamond conflict-free acquisition policy. - December 06, 2006 - Certified Diamonds & Gemstones, Inc.
Great Ideas Entertainment Appoints New Vice President of Finance
Rich Owens, President of Great Ideas Entertainment, appoints Salvador Vasquez as the new Vice President of Finance for Great Ideas Entertainment. - December 04, 2006 - Great Ideas Entertainment
AR PR Marketing Hits Hollywood with Sony Pictures Film
AR PR Marketing lands deal with Sony Pictures to do the publicity for the most highly anticipated movie of 2007, Stomp the Yard. This movie brings the art of a stepping together with street dancing. This high energy movie will start the New Year off with excitement! Directed by Sylvain White and... - December 01, 2006 - AR PR Marketing
Moviestar Takes Home the Oscar
Launched only 10 weeks ago, Moviestar.ie has grabbed the Golden Spider Award for ‘Best Website Launched in 2006’ at last night’s Golden Spider Awards – the Oscars of the Irish Internet Industry. In September, young entrepreneurial brothers Iain (27) and Gavin McConnon... - November 24, 2006 - Moviestar Entertainment Limited
New On-line Movie Rental Company Moviestar.ie Launches
Young entrepreneurial brothers Gavin McConnon (29) and Iain McConnon (27) plan to shake up the Irish online DVD rental market as they launch Moviestar.ie. These highly successful brothers are investing over €1million euro into their latest venture. Moviestar.ie offers unlimited DVD and... - November 21, 2006 - Moviestar Entertainment Limited
From Third World Borat to Third Screen Filmakers, Kit & Kaboodle Feeds Hungry Cast and Crew
Kit and Kaboodle (www.knkcraftservices.com) has been providing refreshments for an eclectic group of production clients. First up was an assignment to provide equipment, food and beverages for a Borat promo (the fictional Kazakh journalist invented and portrayed by the British Sacha Baron... - November 19, 2006 - Kit And Kaboodle Craft Services
HollywoodCheatSheet.com Awards Indy Production Package at Hollywood's First Wireless Film Festival
HollywoodCheatSheet.com recently participated in a first-of-its-kind film festival. The Third Screen Film Festival (TSFF) took place on October 26, 2006 at the Museum of Television & Radio in Beverly Hills, California and showcased films for the 'third screen', which includes mobile... - November 19, 2006 - Hollywood Cheat Sheet
Pink, Not Just a Color but a Lifestyle
Showcasing the riveting and edgy “Pink” the documentary - November 18, 2006 - Cyclops Multimedia
Dre Bowie - In a Class by Himself
Pennsylvania Native Dre Bowie to be Featured in Freedom Writers, Opposite Hillary Swank and R&B Sensation Mario. - November 16, 2006 - Dre Bowie
MonteCristo International Selects Vircas to Promote Films with Industry Changing Online Streaming Solution
Having only recently released its Vircas Media Player (VMP), Vircas (www.vircas.com) has already gained fanfare surrounding its ability to offer low-cost online streaming video in full screen, DVD and HD quality. MonteCristo International, which acquires distribution rights to independent films... - November 01, 2006 - Vircas, LLC
TheFilmChair.com Follows Erie Film "Schism"
TheFilmChair.com, with the permission of filmmaker John C. Lyons, is following the Erie, Pa.-based production of Lyons’ nursing home drama “Schism.” Starting with the screenplay and casting to the location and actors, TheFilmChair.com will provide coverage of the production from... - October 31, 2006 - TheFilmChair.com
Stars Come Out for 29th Annual CineFestival en San Antonio
Gallardo, Estrada attend Latin Film Fest - October 30, 2006 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Murder Axe Used in Iowa’s Worst Mass Homicide to be Donated to Historical Society on Halloween Night - Crime is as Intriguing as the Black Dahlia
America's Greatest Unsolved Mystery Took Place in the Iowa Heartland. - October 29, 2006 - Fourth Wall Films
The Man to Watch: Gary Sturgis to Co-star in Back to Back Lions Gate Films
Resident bad boy, Gary Sturgis (Diary of a Mad Black Woman) to co-star in Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s Little Girls, opposite Idris Elba (The Wire, The Gospel) and Pride, opposite Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow, Crash). - October 29, 2006 - Gary Sturgis
Apprentice Mediums – Filming Starts on New Documentary
What do you do when you hear voices or see people, but know you aren’t mad? Who do you turn to? Certainly not Ghostbusters. The circle is where Apprentice Mediums learn to develop their psychic gifts. - October 28, 2006 - Jill Divine
The Misadventures of Foot in Mouth Man: The Movie Makes Its World Debut
Clever cartoon short geared to youth uses humor to emphasize the need for good communication skills in daily life. - October 23, 2006 - Art of Eloquence
The Mystery of 100 Year Old Murder Comes to DVD for Halloween
Documentary about Villisca axe murders is a true-crime story that remains a mystery to this day - more mystifying than Lizzie Borden and more intriguing than Jack-the-Ripper - released on DVD October 24. - October 18, 2006 - Fourth Wall Films
Hollywood's Newest Latin Star - Cuban-American Oscar Torre Stars in Lion’s Gate Heist Film “Bandoleros”
“Bandoleros” (working title was "Movidas") is a heist/caper movie in the tradition of “Ocean’s Eleven,” but pulled off by a group of immigrant workers who team up to rob an evil, wealthy entrepreneur. The result is a motley crew of underdogs, undertaking an... - October 18, 2006 - Oscar Torre
Babya Announces Production Suite 2007
Babya today announced Production Suite 2007, a complete video & audio production suite for the film and music industry. Production Suite 2007 conbines the existing Babya Logic Pro and OneVideo with new video production applications-including Babya bMovie Pro and Babya Presenter... - October 17, 2006 - Babya Software Group