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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
Reel Actors Film Festival Announces Finalists for Inaugural Year
The Reel Actors Film Festival, sponsored by TalentPool International, announces the finalists for the 2006 festival. The winners will be chosen by a panel of entertainment industry judges and announced at the festival gala and benefit on October 26th on the Sunset Strip. The gala benefits Shelter for Serenity, a Hurricane Katrina charity. - October 17, 2006 - TalentPool International
Whippet-Cross Voted Top Film Director
Young Filmmaker submits the wrong version of his film to festival and wins. - October 12, 2006 - Jelly Lane Studio
Film Production Company Buys Chicago Web Development Company
Film production company, Industry, positioned for new growth in online media management. - October 04, 2006 - Industry Production, LLC.
Palm Beach International Film Festival Announces Call to Entries
Competitive Film Festival Welcomes Filmmakers Worldwide to Partake in the 12th Annual Event - October 04, 2006 - Palm Beach International Film Festival
CouryGraph Productions Receives the Accolade Award for Production of Glendale Fire Safety House
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions received the Accolade Award for the 14-minute movie documenting The Glendale Fire Department Safety House. Glendale Fire Department Volunteer Dennis Davis who teaches the fire safety class involving this vehicle was the subject of the video. - October 03, 2006 - Glendale Daily Planet
Eragon: The Launch of the International WAP site
Twentieth-Century Fox announces the first stage in the launch of Eragon, the first film of a magnificent trilogy and one of this year’s most eagerly anticipated movies. - September 22, 2006 - 20th Century Fox - Eragon
Doylestown Director Slated to Screen Film at the County Theater in Doylestown, PA
Doylestown-based director Frederic Lumiere will introduce his award-winning feature film titled "Tomorrow is Today" starring Scout Taylor-Compton (Sleepover, Gilmore Girls) and actor/screenwriter Mark Hefti (Fandom) at 7 p.m. Monday Sept 25 at the County Theater in Doylestown. When... - September 21, 2006 - Lumiere Media
David Mack Documentary DVD Available this December
The acclaimed team at Hero Video Productions™ proudly announces their latest documentary "The Alchemy of Art: David Mack" - coming this December to comic book shops worldwide. Called "One of the true geniuses of the medium" by Entertainment Weekly, Mack's work expands the... - September 14, 2006 - Hero Video Productions
4Flix.Net Provides Hundreds of Video iPod-Compatible Downloads without DRM Under $10 Per Month
4Flix.Net has launched a brand new Free*Pass monthly subscription plan, enabling consumers to download hundreds of iPod-compatible feature-length movies, TV shows, cartoons and independent films for one low price, all without cumbersome Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions. - September 11, 2006 - Word.Net Communications
Bold New Production Company Shoots to Produce Seven in 2007
Great Ideas Entertainment, a new Los Angeles film production company founded by Rich Owens, is set to produce a staggering number of films in the next year. - September 09, 2006 - Great Ideas Entertainment
High Impact Comics and Ricky E. Carralero Are Back
High Impact Partners Strikes 'Licensing Deal' with the studio’s former 'Top Gun' Ricky E. Carralero. - September 08, 2006 - High Impact Comics
Actress Candace Smith Featured in Warner Bros New Comedy “Beerfest”
Warner Bros. and Broken Lizards new comedy "Beerfest" hit theatres today across America featuring Actress Candace Smith. - August 25, 2006 - Candace Smith
UK Company Makes Cryptex for Blockbuster Movie
Dick George Associates, makers of the ‘Cryptex’ for the Da Vinci Code. - August 20, 2006 - Dick George Associates
Online DVD Rental: Its Pure Simplicity Almost Guarantees Its Success
With the convenience of the internet, vast DVD title range and low prices, online DVD rental is becoming a popular choice for renting DVD’s. With the ever increasing penetration of the internet and consumer spending over the internet following close behind, it doesn’t take a lot to... - August 18, 2006 - UK DVD Rental Guide
The Rise of Online DVD Rental
In March the UK DVD Rental Guide Website was launched. The website is devoted to providing independent advice, reviews and rankings of the major providers of online DVD rental service in the UK. The idea for the website originated from the founder’s passion for DVD's and home entertainment... - August 18, 2006 - UK DVD Rental Guide
New Online Film Service Aims to Bring Quality Content Directly to Viewers
MyMovieNetwork is a new service catered to the indie, amateur and student film makers. MyMovieNetwork is a community for film makers that provides tools to showcase their work around the world by posting their movies, highlight their work portfolios and education, network and collaborate with fellow movie makers, discuss best practices and other services. All users and visitors can watch, critique and rate the quality of the film makers and the supporting cast and enjoy the free entertainment. - August 17, 2006 - MyMovieNetwork
PR.com Interviews Actor and Born Again Christian Stephen Baldwin in an Article Entitled “Stephen Baldwin and the Extreme Sport of Jesus Christ”
PR.com Senior Editor Allison Kugel Interviews actor Stephen Baldwin and discusses religion, Christianity, Jesus Christ, politics and Hollywood. - August 16, 2006 - PR.com
Too Much Freedom? LA Freewaves' 10th Biennial Film Festival
Freewaves announces its 10th Biennial Festival of Film, Video and Experimental New Media "Too Much Freedom?" November 2006 in Los Angeles and beyond at www.freewaves.org - August 11, 2006 - LA Freewaves
Oscar Torre to Star in Lion's Gate Film "Movidas"
Oscar Torre has nabbed the lead role opposite Spanish film and television stars Fernando Colunga, Miguel Baroni and Saul Lisazo in the Lion’s Gate heist film “Movidas.” Joe Menendez is directing the Jim McNamara project. Lensing is scheduled to commence in Los Angeles in late... - August 10, 2006 - Oscar Torre
Korean TV Dramas Surprisingly Embraced by U.S. Audiences
Survey shows over 90% of Korean drama fans are Non-Koreans - August 09, 2006 - YA Entertainment
Razor Digital to Sell a Catalog of Over 100 DVD Movie Downloads on EZTakes
Razor Digital Entertainment has selected EZTakes to sell a catalog of movie downloads that consumers can easily burn to discs that will play on almost any DVD player. The Razor Digital catalog on EZTakes will include over 100 DVDs from an assortment of genres. - August 08, 2006 - EZTakes, Inc.
No Small Potatoes for Spudfest Film Festival
Attendees asked to bring Tall ’Taters to IFTI for Open House and Screening. - July 21, 2006 - Spudfest
EZTakes Has Published the World's Largest Catalog of Downloadable DVD Movies
EZTakes, the world's first DVD movie download store, has published an online catalog of more than 500 download-to-burn DVDs. - July 20, 2006 - EZTakes, Inc.
Multiple Award Winning Lifetime Channel Documentary on Mary Magdalen Now Available on DVD
This Award Winning-Documentary tells the story of Mary Magdalen and contrasts what was said about her in the subsequent millennium. - July 20, 2006 - V.I.E.W./Arkadia
DVD Documentary Tells the Inside Story of the Iran Hostage Crisis
This multi-award winning documentary chronicles the excruciating experience endured by 52 American captives held hostage by Islamic radicals from 1979 to 1981. The story is told by the actual captives. - July 20, 2006 - V.I.E.W./Arkadia
KOCH Entertainment Selects EZTakes to Sell Download-to-Own DVDs
KOCH Entertainment has selected EZTakes to sell a catalog of movie downloads that consumers can easily burn to discs that will play on almost any DVD player. The KOCH download catalog includes hundreds of DVDs, many of which have won top honors at the world's most prestigious film festivals. - July 20, 2006 - EZTakes, Inc.
'4th Dimension' Filmmakers Interviewed at TheFilmChair.com
Writer/Director's Tom Mattera and David Mazzoni 'indie interview' now online. - July 19, 2006 - TheFilmChair.com
New Science Fiction Film Features Voice Changing Technology
A skilled Animator uses MorphVOX in his latest Science Fiction production. Voice-changing software is used to create many of the voices in the new film. - July 18, 2006 - Screaming Bee Inc
Feature Drama ‘Boy Who Never Slept’ Released Online for Free as Open Source Movie
The movie, raw video footage, final footage, extras, audio files, and script were released for free, making Boy Who Never Slept one of the world’s first fully open-source, full length movies. - July 05, 2006 - Aurora Mae Writing Services
The Frat Movie is Holding One of Its Last Casting Calls Before Filming Begins
Westley James Freeman Kershaw is CEO of CRFreeman, Inc. and creator of a the feature film called The Frat. CRFreeman is looking for Investors and Sponsors for their feature film, soundtrack, merchandise, promotion, release parties and their multi city college tour. The size of a person's... - July 03, 2006 - CRFreeman, Inc
Gary Sturgis (P.D.R.) is Set to Co-star in Daddy's Little Girls for Lions Gate - Call Him Daddy
Best-known for his portrayal of pivotal drug dealer, Jamison Jackson, in Perry's "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," Sturgis returns to play drug dealer, Joseph Woods. "This guy makes Jamison look soft; and he has a partner, kind of like Bonnie and Clyde." describes Sturgis. Gary says... - June 19, 2006 - Gary Sturgis
Temple Productions Announces New Mock Documentary Film About an Alleged UFO Coverup
Do UFOs exist? They do according to "The Top Secret UFO Project," R. J. Thomas' mock-documentary about a filmmaker's search for the truth behind a 1956 UFO incident in Colorado. - June 19, 2006 - Temple Productions