Film & Motion Picture Newswire
'Miles From Home' Market Debut at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, May 9 PRNewswire — "Miles from Home," a film, produced by writer/director, Ty Hodges, cinematographer/editor Todd Segal, Meagan Good and Marlon Ollivierre, will make its international debut at the 2008 Marche du Film Festival in Cannes. The completed feature has already...
'Miles From Home' Market Debut at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, May 9 PRNewswire — "Miles from Home," a film, produced by writer/director, Ty Hodges, cinematographer/editor Todd Segal, Meagan Good and Marlon Ollivierre, will make its international debut at the 2008 Marche du Film Festival in Cannes. The completed feature has already...
Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie and Lucy Liu Create 'Panda-Monium' on the Red Carpet at 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France, May 9 PRNewswire — THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008 7:00PM TO 7:30PM (Eastern) 9:00AM to 9:30AM (Eastern) 4:00PM TO 4:30PM (Pacific) 6:00AM TO 6:30AM (Pacific) Galaxy 25 Transponder 14 Galaxy 25 Transponder 14 (C-Band, Analog) (C-Band, Analog) Downlink...
Jack Black Creates 'Panda-Monium' at 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France, May 9 PRNewswire — WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 10:00AM TO 10:30AM (Eastern) 1:00PM to 1:30PM (Eastern) 7:00AM TO 7:30AM (Pacific) 10:00AM TO 10:30AM (Pacific) Galaxy 25 Transponder 14 (C-Band, Galaxy 25 Transponder 14 (C-Band, Analog) Analog...
City Lights Home Entertainment Secures North American Distribution Rights to Academy Award(R)-Winning Indie Classic 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
NEW YORK, May 9 PRNewswire — City Lights Home Entertainment has acquired DVD, digital and television distribution rights to Academy Award(R)-Winning Indie Classic Kiss of the Spider Woman. The feature film starring William Hurt, Raul Julia, and Sonia Braga, along with a surprising and...
Hilex Poly Receives Court Approval Of Its First Day Motions
HARTSVILLE, S.C., May 9 PRNewswire — Hilex Poly Co., LLC, ("Hilex" or "the Company"), the world's largest plastic bag company, announced that on May 7th, it received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware of its first day motions, which were submitted as...
Xenon Pictures Acquires 'Amexicano'
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 9 PRNewswire — Xenon Pictures has acquired North American rights to "Amexicano", starring 2008 Grammy(TM) Nominee Jennifer Pena, in a mid-six figure deal. "Amexicano", helmed by Matthew Bonifacio, made its world premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and...
Blockbuster Comments on the Due Diligence Agreement Reached With Circuit City
DALLAS, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI) issued the following statement today in response to the announcement by Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE: CC) that it has agreed to allow Blockbuster to conduct due diligence in preparation for a possible bid for the...
LIONSGATE Casts Vote for QED International's Bush Biopic W, Directed by Oscar(R) Winner Oliver Stone
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE: LGF), the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, announced today that in a deal with Omnilab Media it has acquired North American distribution rights from QED International to W, a biopic about President...
'Speed Racer' Zips Into McDonald's(R) for the Newest Happy Meal(R) Toy Collection
CHICAGO, May 9 PRNewswire — Beginning today and through June 5, young guests at McDonald's can bring home the excitement of the new, live-action "Speed Racer" movie with their Happy Meals. Inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' "Speed Racer," opening...
'Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation' to Have LA Premiere at Mann's Chinese
LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire — It took seven summers to make, required a cast of, well, dozens, and included the star's first on and off-screen kiss, but "Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation," has become a favorite of film festivals around the world. Scott Rudin bought the...
FRC Presents Screening of Demographic Winter
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Monday, May 12, at 10:30 am, Family Research Council will host a screening and panel discussion of the documentary film Demographic Winter: The Decline of the Human Family. Demographic Winter explores the severe economic and social...
Entertainment Distribution Company Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
NEW YORK, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Entertainment Distribution Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDCI) ("EDCI"), the majority shareholder of Entertainment Distribution Company, LLC ("EDC, LLC") a global and independent provider of supply chain services to the home entertainment market, today...
Local Beauty Pros Prepare for Sex and the City Movie Release
BeautyInDC.com Gives Locals the Edge on Discounted Beauty Treatments WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — With the Sex and the City movie opening this month, women are once again wondering how they can capture some of the glamour of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda. If the...
Paramount Pictures Pacts With 'Sopranos' Creator David Chase to Direct and Produce First Feature
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire — David Chase, the seven time Emmy(R) award-winning creator of "The Sopranos," has signed a deal with Paramount Pictures to write, direct and produce his first feature film, an original drama. Chase has a long-standing relationship with Paramount...
Cannes Will Premiere Documentary on Legendary Cinematographers Kovacs and Zsigmond
LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire — "No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo and Vilmos" will premiere as an official selection of Cannes Classics at the 61st Annual Cannes International Film Festival on May 22. The documentary tracks the 50-year journey of Laszlo Kovacs ("Easy Rider," "Five Easy...
Liberty Media Reports Record First Quarter Financial Results
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Liberty Media Corporation ("Liberty") (Nasdaq: LINTA/B, LMDIA/B and LCAPA/B) today reported first quarter results for Liberty Interactive Group, Liberty Entertainment Group and Liberty Capital Group. Financial highlights for the quarter...
Speed Racer Revs Its Way into IMAX(R) Theatres on May 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Speed Racer, the new live-action film from the creators of The Matrix trilogy, will open in North America on 84 IMAX screens on May 9, 2008, simultaneously with the movie's wide...
Cannes Market Entry 'The Fall of Night' Crowned Best Sci-Fi/Horror at London Indie & Bare Bones Film Festivals
CANNES, France, May 8 PRNewswire — "The Fall of Night," first-time feature director and USC grad Derrick Warfel's "Twilight Zone"-like offering about a tarnished rock star's horrific, desert run-in with a rogue prophet and his mysterious female sidekick, collected two awards in as...
Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits, All in One Release
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8 PRNewswire — Singer, songwriter, entertainer and all around Big Dog Daddy Toby Keith tends to do things, well, big. And so the now available release of his latest hits collection tips the scales with two discs filled to bursting with smash singles. "Toby Keith 35...
Sierra Entertainment's Video Game The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor to Rise This Summer
LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire — Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, today announced the development of The Mummy(TM): Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, a video game based on one of Summer 2008's most highly anticipated movies from Universal Pictures. The game, which will mirror...
PEER 1 Donates IT Infrastructure for Pangea Day Worldwide Film Event
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — PEER 1, a leading provider of online IT infrastructure, has supplied free managed hosting services, systems architecture, database failover services, and on- site, day-of-event technical support for the Pangea Day IT network...
'Indiana Jones 4' Tickets Now Available From Fandango
LOS ANGELES, May 8 PRNewswire — Two weeks before its May 22 release date, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is already seeing brisk advance ticket sales on Fandango , the nation's leading moviegoer destination. According to a recent Fandango poll of several thousand...
Cynthia Nixon Auctions Off Tickets To World Premiere Of Sex And The City: The Movie To Help Fight Breast Cancer
DALLAS, May 8 PRNewswire — Award-winning actress and Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Ambassador Cynthia Nixon is raising money for breast cancer by auctioning off two tickets to the world premiere of Sex and the City: The Movie. Nixon, who returns as Miranda Hobbes in the upcoming TV...
Hollywood Stars to Celebrate American GIs at the 2nd Annual GI Film Festival, May 14-18, 2008, in Washington, DC
Gary Sinise and Robert Duvall to Lead Star-Studded Festival Line-up ARLINGTON, Va., May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Second Annual GI Film Festival, which will be held May 14-18, 2008 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC, recently announced that actors Gary...
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Atom Egoyan's Film, 'Adoration'
NEW YORK, May 7 PRNewswire — It was announced today that Sony Pictures Classics acquired U.S. rights, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand to Atom Egoyan's eleventh film "Adoration." "Adoration" re-teams the Oscar-nominated director ("The Sweet Hereafter") with producer Robert...
Shoot for the Stars With the Rising Mango Star Video Contest
ORLANDO, Fla., May 7 PRNewswire — Who says adults get to have all the fun in the kitchen? The National Mango Board presents the Rising Mango Star Video Contest, a cooking contest for aspiring chefs ages 8-14 to show America their mad mango cooking skills. Starting May 6, 2008, kitchen...
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List May 19-25
http://starz.mediaroom.com/ (All times listed are ET/PT.) Tuesday, May 20 Jimmy Stewart's 100th Birthday Two of the actor's films stacked on Encore Westerns to commemorate his 100th birthday. — Shenandoah at 8 p.m. - (James Stewart, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett) — Winchester '73 at 9:50...
Storybids Launches Product Placement Auction House for Brand Integrations into Online Video
IRVINE, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire — Storybids, Inc. today announced the launch of their product placement marketplace where online video content creators can get paid to feature physical products in pre-production user-generated videos, serial mini-dramas, videoblogs and webisodes...
Lamborghini Makes Another Iconic Appearance in Latest Batman Movie 'The Dark Knight'
SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy, May 6 PRNewswire — When he isn't protecting Gotham City from various villains in the Batmobile as his alter ego, Batman, billionaire Bruce Wayne's vehicle of choice is one of Lamborghini's sexiest super sports car ever built, the Lamborghini Murcielago...
Starz has 3X Depp, 3X Bloom, 3X Knightley With a Raucous Pirates Weekend
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 6 PRNewswire — It's a swashbuckling weekend as Starz Entertainment flexes its partnership sword with Disney, providing adventure with Captain Jack and the gang as Starz presents all three Pirates of the Caribbean films back-to-back-to-back for the first time ever...
Whoopi Goldberg, Lily Tomlin, Liz Smith Will Call Your Mother - Happy Mother's Day From wowOwow
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — Whoopi Goldberg, Lily Tomlin, and Liz Smith want to say "Happy Mother's Day" — and a few other things — to your mother. Emailable free video e-cards by them are available at wowOwow.com, a website created, owned, and written by women for women...
Pop Phenomenon Jonas Brothers Headed to Digital 3-D Movie Theaters in 2009 With Big Screen Debut Featuring Footage From Their Upcoming 'Burning Up' Tour
BURBANK, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire — Jonas Brothers, Hollywood Records' red-hot recording artists and the popular stars of several Disney Channel programs, are headed to the big screen in 2009 with a Disney Digital 3-D(TM) feature film that will include footage from their upcoming...
UniPixel Acquires Display Technology Patents
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Uni-Pixel, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UNXL), the developer of color display technology called Time Multiplexed Optical Shutter ("TMOS"), today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire a block of patents that are applicable to...
Nerds Rule the 2008 MTV Movie Awards!!!
NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire — Nerds, pirates and robots take over as MTV: Music Television today announced the nominees for the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Dominating the pack is "Superbad" with 5 nominations followed by "Juno" with 4 nods. Also vying for the much sought-after popcorn...
Reel Feedback: American Airlines Asks Customers and Flight Attendants for Input on Inflight Entertainment Options
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — As part of the ongoing effort to improve the inflight experience, American Airlines is asking customers and flight attendants for input on the movies they want featured inflight. American's new entertainment Web site...
The Family Dog Gets His Day on Nick at Nite With the First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards Premiering on Sunday & Monday July 27 & 28 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
LOS ANGELES, May 6 PRNewswire — For the first time ever, Nick at Nite will give dog owners everywhere the chance to showcase the unique charms of their canine companions by entering them online as contestants for The First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards premiering on Sunday, July 27...
IMAX announces financing deals to fund digital JV roll-out
TORONTO, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) today announced that it has entered into two significant financing transactions, one with Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation ("Wachovia") to increase future availability and modify other terms under the...
Nokia Announces Finalists for the Mobile Filmmaking Awards
ESPOO, Finland and NEW YORK, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The wait is over. Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced the five finalists for the 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards which will be screened during the Pangea Day broadcast on May 10th. The winners will be flown to Los Angeles to...
Sonic Solutions Announces Upcoming Schedule of Events
NOVATO, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Sonic Solutions(R) (Nasdaq: SNIC) today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community. Audio webcasts of select presentations will be accessible and archived at the company's Web site at...
Rentrak Theatrical Announces Final Weekend Box Office Results for Week of May 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rentrak Theatrical, a business unit of Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the final weekend theatrical box office results for the weekend period of May 2 through May 4, 2008 according to the company's Box Office Essentials(TM...
National Press Club Debuts Press Forums
WASHINGTON, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, will launch a program May 21 to promote its centennial and encourage a public discussion on the First Amendment, freedom of the press and the future of...
Wolf Trap's 2008 Filene Center Season Opens With the U.S. Premiere of Howard Shore's Score to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Featuring Live Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Entire Film in HD
Wednesday, May 21 & Thursday, May 22, 2008 @ 8:30 p.m., $25 - $55 VIENNA, Va., May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts ushers in its 2008 Filene Center season with the U.S. Premiere of Howard Shore's Academy(R)- and Grammy(R) Award-winning...
Sony, DALSA and Post Logic Team With AMediaVision for First all 4K Production and Screening of Feature Length Movie
LOS ANGELES, May 5 PRNewswire — "Reach for Me," the first feature-length motion picture to be shot and produced entirely in 4K, will be screened tonight on Sony's 4K Digital Cinema Projection System. Directed by LeVar Burton and produced by AMediaVision Productions, the movie was...
Theatrical Standee for You Don't Mess with the Zohan to Feature Exclusive Free Voicetones for Moviegoers' Cell Phones With Bluetooth(R) Technology
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 5 PRNewswire — As The Zohan (a/k/a Adam Sandler) gives up counter-terrorism to pursue his goal of making the world "silky smooth," he will have a legion of supporters rallying around his efforts by using their mobile phones. Moviegoers interacting with the...
State Legislation Impacts Creative Economy Initiative
New provisions include tax incentives to creative companies DETROIT, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Southeast Michigan's creative business community will get a boost as a result of Governor Granholm's signature on a series of bills that would make creative businesses eligible for state...
Celebrity Mothers and Daughters Including Miley and Trish Cyrus Join Swarovski to Support Breast Cancer Survivors
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — Swarovski, the world leader in cut crystal, has partnered with The Libby Ross Foundation to help empower women battling breast cancer through the charity's yoga program. A group of creative celebrities, including three mother daughter teams, has joined the...
Al Roker and Marcia Gay Harden Honored as Father and Mother of the Year
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pajama Program, a national non-profit that seeks to provide pajamas and books for the more than 500,000 foster care children in America, announced Friday its selection of "Mother and Father of the Year." Oscar-award-winning film and...
The Traditional Film Festival Gets an Overhaul
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — The first and only film festival to open up their entire film selection process to the public goes live today at www.independentfeatures.com. The Independent Features Film Festival is the only film festival where the public selects which of the 300 full...
Lycos Unveils New Cinema Video Community, Adding Online VOD Rentals to Its Ad-Supported Service, Bringing Enhanced Social Viewing Experience to Premium Paid Content
WALTHAM, Mass., May 5 PRNewswire — Lycos, Inc. is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved. SOURCE Lycos, Inc.
Visual Champagne Gives New Film Producers Movie Art Fundamentals and a Free Nikon
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — A successfully produced and marketed film can be big business for everyone involved. But for first-time film producers, the process can be daunting, requiring knowledge of everything from scripting to promotion. Even the movie poster plays an important...
Kissimmee, Florida Teen Signed on to Appear as 'Kali Kronic - Mystery Girl'
KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire — Kali Littlefield, 17, of Kissimmee, Florida, has been signed on to play the fictional title character, Kali Kronic Mystery Girl, in Kronic Entertainment's newest series of fiction books and DVDs featuring haunted hotels and destinations throughout the...
Reese Witherspoon Helps Celebrate Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Washington, D.C. - Weekend-Long Event Raises $8.1 Million
WASHINGTON, May 4 PRNewswire — Award-winning actress and Honorary Chair of the Avon Foundation Reese Witherspoon was a special guest at the sixth annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Washington, D.C. this weekend, cheering on and joining walkers on their second day and participating in...
NEWSWEEK International Editions: Highlights and Exclusives, May 12, 2008
COVER: The Post-American World (All overseas editions). In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, "The Post-American World," Newsweek International Editor Fareed Zakaria writes that there are many reasons for Americans to be pessimistic these days. American anxiety springs from "a sense that large...
Rentrak Theatrical Announces Weekend Box Office Estimates for Week of May 4, 2008
LOS ANGELES, May 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rentrak Theatrical, a business unit of Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the weekend theatrical box office estimates for the weekend period of May 2 through May 4, 2008 according to the company's Box Office Essentials(TM...
Singapore Hosts World's First Fully 3-D Based Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, May 2 PRNewswire — Singapore has been named the host city of the world's first fully 3-D based film and entertainment technology festival taking place November 19 - 23, 2008. The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will host the festival officially named "3DX: 3D...
Houston Independent International Film Festival Honors Farmers Insurance's 'Freedom's Song' with Silver Remi Award
LOS ANGELES, May 2 PRNewswire — WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, one of the oldest and largest film & video competitions in the world, awarded Farmers Insurance Companies' Freedom's Song, 100 years of African American struggle and triumph, The Silver Remi Award...
Sue Dasse Joins Hastings Entertainment Management Team as Vice President of Stores
AMARILLO, Texas, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment retailer, is pleased to announce that Sue Dasse will join the Company as Vice President of Stores, effective May 19, 2008. Ms. Dasse previously served as Vice...
Venevision International Licenses WWEBNET Technology for Transmission of Broadcast Programming
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — WWEBNET ("World Wide Electronic Broadcast Network" http://www.wwebnet.com), Inc. (Pink Sheets: WWEB) announced today the licensing of its proprietary business- to-business Electronic Broadcast Network technology to global Hispanic...
New Era Cap Joins Forces With Marvel to Launch Premiere Super Heroes Collection
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 2 PRNewswire — New Era Cap's signature 59FIFTY is now donning some of most famous and notorious Marvel comic book heroes and villains. New Era, the leading headwear designer and manufacturer, announced today that it has signed a licensing deal with Marvel to launch...
Lord's International is Chosen to 'Preserve the Legacy' of the Pittsburgh Steelers
PITTSBURGH, May 2 PRNewswire — 2007 marked the 75th season of The Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh based Lord's International is honored to be selected to "PRESERVE THE LEGACY" of priceless photos and documents from the inception of the organization in 1933, to the present. Lord's...
Adult Star Bree Olson Breaks Records in Achievements!
LOS ANGELES, May 2 PRNewswire — Bree Olson, Adam & Eve's (www.adameve .com) exclusive contract girl, continues her whirlwind year with two new awards from XRCO (the X-Rated Critics Organization). Picking up two coveted awards, "Starlet of the Year" and "Cream Dream," at the 24th...
Raytheon Sarcos Exoskeleton Robotic Suit Linked to Iron Man Superhero
TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 2, 2008 PRNewswire — Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) newest research facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, is developing a robotic suit for the soldier of tomorrow. Known as an "Exoskeleton," it is essentially a wearable robot that amplifies its wearer's strength...
Lifetime Television Proudly Announces October Marquee Event Original Movie, 'Living Proof' Starring Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award Winner Harry Connick, Jr.
LOS ANGELES, May 2 PRNewswire — Emmy(R) and Grammy(R) Award winner Harry Connick, Jr. ("Will & Grace," "Hope Floats") and Academy Award(R)-winning actress Renee Zellweger ("Cold Mountain," "Chicago") join forces on the new Lifetime Original Movie "Living Proof," the moving true...
Luxottica Group Outfits Iron Man Lead Role With Summer's Hottest Eyewear
NEW YORK, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges light up the silver screen this spring in the highly-anticipated film, Iron Man — released in theaters today by Paramount Pictures and Marvel Enterprises. Luxottica...
Mercedes-Benz USA Revs Up for New Line Cinema's 'Sex and the City' Arriving May 30 in Theaters Nationwide
MONTVALE, N.J., May 2 PRNewswire — On May 30, when eager fans storm theatres nationwide to catch up with four of their favorite New Yorkers in the highly anticipated motion picture "Sex and the City," they'll see some familiar Mercedes-Benz icons and a new member of the family making...
Hollywood Media Corp. Schedules Release of First Quarter 2008 Results and Teleconference
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Hollywood Media Corp. (Nasdaq: HOLL), a leading provider of news, information and ticketing covering the entertainment and media industries, today announced that it will host a teleconference to discuss the Company's first quarter 2008...
Blockbuster & Lucasfilm Team Up With Andretti Green Racing to Bring Indiana Jones to Indianapolis 500
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — INDIANA JONES(TM) is embarking on a daring new adventure, thanks to an alliance between Andretti Green Racing, Blockbuster Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. At a Hollywood BLOCKBUSTER(R) store this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. IndyCar driver Marco...
Mystery Writers of America Announces the 2008 Edgar Award Winners
NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Mystery Writers of America is proud to announce its Winners for the Edgar Allan Poe Awards 2008, honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television and film published or produced in 2007. BEST NOVEL Down River by John Hart (St...
HUSTLER Video Spoofs Spitzer Scandal With the Release of GOV LOVE
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire — HUSTLER Video announces its upcoming release of GOV LOVE. When it comes to sex and politics, HUSTLER continues to be at the forefront. Ripped from the headlines, GOV LOVE offers social commentary with an adult twist. The recent sex scandal...
Provocative Documentary 'SURFWISE' to Premiere as a Sneak Preview on HDNet Movies - Wednesday, May 7
DALLAS, May 1 PRNewswire — Did you ever dream of leaving it all behind to go out and live life on your own terms? Well, one man did, bringing his wife and nine children along for the ride with all eleven of them living in a 24 foot camper! HDNet Movies presents a special Sneak Preview...
The National Archives Celebrates LBJ Centennial With Free Screening of 'The Journey of Lyndon Johnson' on Thursday, May 22
WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In conjunction with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum's year-long celebration of Lyndon B. Johnson's 100th birthday, the National Archives and The Charles Guggenheim Center for the Documentary Film at the National Archives present a...
AKQA Film Launches
LONDON, May 1 PRNewswire — AKQA Film has launched to create and distribute unique digital programming and content for clients and independent projects. AKQA Film combines the existing motion graphics and broadcast team to create a team of 20 people in London. AKQA Film brings together a...
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List May 12-18
http://starz.mediaroom.com/ (All times listed are ET/PT.) Friday, May 16 Starz on Encore A 24-hour marathon of Starz programming, including hit Hollywood movies and original programming, airs on Encore each Friday in May beginning at 9 p.m. — 9 p.m. Are We Done Yet? (Ice Cube, Nia Long, John...
Young Lions Teams Chosen to Represent the U.S. at Cannes Lions 2008 Worldwide Competitions
NEW YORK and MCLEAN, Va., May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — USA TODAY, official U.S. representative to the International Advertising Festival in Cannes, and co-sponsors AKQA, Atmosphere BBDO and Greenberg Kirshenbaum announce the winners of the 2008 Young Lions "Team USA" competitions. All...
Deaf Actor From Austin Testifying This Morning on Capitol Hill to Support Equal Access to Communications and Video Technologies
WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT) is pleased to announce that Russell Harvard, a deaf Hollywood actor from Austin, Texas, appearing in the double-academy award winning There Will Be Blood, is testifying today at a...
INDIANA JONES's Hawaii and IRON MAN's Eastern Sierra Top Fandango's Summer Movie 'Vacation on Location' Survey
LOS ANGELES, May 1 PRNewswire — To help movie buffs and travelers schedule their summer plans, Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, is rolling out a special "Vacation on Location" feature, part of the site's 2008 Summer Movie Guide, presented by Pacifico Beer and...
Gameloft Wraps Up Mobile Game Rights to Universal Pictures' - Supernatural Adventure The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
NEW YORK, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced it has secured the license from the Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group to develop and publish the mobile game of the upcoming supernatural...
Rentrak Announces Top 20 Cross Platform Movies of 2006 & 2007
PORTLAND, Ore., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT) today announced the Top 20 Cross Platform Movies of 2006 & 2007. Metrics used to identify the top cross platform movies of 2006 & 2007 included box office ticket sales, 2006 & 2007 U.S. brick...
Nexicon Signs Motion Picture Studio to GetAmnesty
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Today, Nexicon (Pink Sheets: NXCO) is pleased to announce the signing of a major independent motion picture studio to our growing portfolio of GetAmnesty clients. This is the first post-pilot GetAmnesty contract signing, and signifies...
Purchase New Movies on iTunes Same Day as DVD Release
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Apple(R) today announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are available for purchase on the iTunes(R) Store 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh...
The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF) Launches May 1, 2008, Announcing Its First Public Initiative
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, May 1 PRNewswire — The Humanitarian Media Foundation (HMF), which launches officially May 1, 2008, has announced its first public initiative, The 2008 HMF International Film/Media Festival & Conference, which will be held in New York City December 10-14...
Get Carried Away at STEVE & BARRY'S(R) Stores, the Retail Home for New Line Cinema's Sex and the City: The Movie(TM) Official Apparel
NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire — Millions of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha fans have flocked to STEVE & BARRY'S(R) locations since the nationwide retail chain's launch of the BITTEN(TM) collection created by Sarah Jessica Parker - fashion icon and star of the award...
Nonfiction Filmmaker Rob Devor Catches Commercials for Bonefish Grill
SANTA MONICA, Calif., and NEW YORK, April 30 PRNewswire — When documentary filmmaker Rob Devor joined commercial production company Nonfiction Unlimited (formally Nonfiction Spots) following his Sundance documentary debut, little did he suspect that his first commercial project would...
Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale Launches the 2008 Summer Event Series
GLENDALE, Colo., April 30 PRNewswire — Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale is set to host ten events this summer as part of the 2008 Summer Event Series. Included in the schedule are four movie nights, a special 5th of July concert performance by Lannie Garrett, Grand Opening of...
The Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) is mandated to promote the Quebec dubbing industry to American distributors
MONTREAL, April 30 PRNewswire - Ms. Christine St-Pierre, Minister of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women, has entrusted the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) with a three-year mandate to promote Quebec dubbing know-how and incentives to the American industry, in...
HBO, Comcast and The Jacksonville Office of Film & Television to Host Florida Premiere of HBO Films' 'Recount,' Shot Locally, on Wednesday, May 14, at The Florida Theatre
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 30 PRNewswire — HBO, Comcast and The Jacksonville Office of Film & Television, a division of the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, will co-host the Florida premiere of HBO Films' RECOUNT, on Wednesday, May 14, at an invitation-only screening...
Jeff Corwin and Panamanian Biologists Find Frog Feared to Be on Edge of Extinction During Filming of Animal Planet Film 'THE VANISHING FROG'
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 30 /PRNewswire / — While trekking through a remote rainforest in Omar Torrijos National Park in central Panama for the upcoming Animal Planet documentary THE VANISHING FROG, wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin, along with biologists Bill Konstant and Edgardo Griffith of...
L.A. Outfest, NY NewFest and Breckenridge Festival of Film Announce New LGBT Movie TRU LOVED to Highlight Their '08 Festivals
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire — Given unprecedented pre-release attention by leading civil rights organizations and students at an early screening, a number of festivals including Los Angeles LGBT fest Outfest, mainstream Breckenridge Festival of Film, and NewFest: The 20th...
Lionsgate and Ish Entertainment Form New Television Joint Programming Venture
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, and Ish Entertainment, the company recently formed by Michael Hirschorn and Stella Stolper, today announced the formation of a joint venture to produce...
Paramount Pictures Buys Screen Rights to New York Times Bestsellers Beautiful Boy by David Sheff and Tweak by Nic Sheff
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire — Paramount Pictures announced today that it has purchased the screen rights to the current New York Times non-fiction bestsellers Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff and Tweak: Growing Up on...
$30,000 Sweepstakes Prize and Free Tickets Are Top Elements of AutoTrader.com Promotion With Speed Racer the Movie
ATLANTA, April 30 PRNewswire — With a chance to win $30,000 toward the purchase of a vehicle on AutoTrader.com and free movie tickets for consumers posting cars for sale on the site, AutoTrader.com is bringing additional excitement to the release of Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village...
Video: Oscar-Winning Video Editor Walter Murch Credits FileMaker Pro Database Software as the Key to His Movie-Making Process
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Award winning editor, Walter Murch, best known for his work on films such as Apocolypse Now, Cold Mountain, Jarhead and The Talented Mr. Ripley, gives his first video interview describing his use of FileMaker Pro databases in the...
Compounding Growth Continues in Online Digital Photo Processing Space
ATLANTA, April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — myPhotopipe.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MPPC), a web-based online provider of digital photo processing and related services, today commented upon industry data that became available this week. The February 2008 PMA Monthly Printing and Camera...
New Frontier Media Appoints Grant H. Williams as Chief Financial Officer
BOULDER, Colo., April 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — New Frontier Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOOF), a worldwide producer and distributor of transactional television services and general motion picture entertainment, today announced the appointment of Grant H. Williams as Chief Financial Officer...
Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Regal Cinemas' Merger With Consolidated Theatres
Divestitures Will Preserve Competition for First-Run Movie Theaters in Three North Carolina Metropolitan Areas WASHINGTON, April 29 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Department of Justice announced today that it will require Regal Cinemas Inc. (Regal) and Consolidated Theatres Holding GP...
LG Brings Scarlet to Life With New Series of LCD HDTVs
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire — LG Electronics today unveiled the "Scarlet" series, a stylish new line of "Full HD" 1080p liquid crystal display (LCD) HDTVs (LG60). The global campaign included advertising, public relations and viral components to bring Scarlet to life. The integrated...
DreamWorks Animation Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
GLENDALE, Calif., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE: DWA) reported total revenue of $156.6 million and net income of $26.1 million, or $0.28 per share on a fully diluted basis. This compares to revenue of $93.7...
Discovery of Tomb & Relics From Marriage of Jesus and Mary Magdalene to Be Unveiled in New York City May 5th
LOS ANGELES, April 29 PRNewswire — A remote mountain tomb and relics from 1st century Jerusalem have been discovered in southwest France. Among them are a simple pottery drinking cup and a small ointment vase that were said to have been used at the wedding of Jesus and Mary Magdalene...
IDT, Einstein and NAB
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 29 PRNewswire — Integrated Design Tools, Inc. (IDT) of Tallahassee stopped the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas this week with a powerful combination of innovative technology and a little help from Einstein himself. IDT introduced...
Netflix Announces Investor Day Webcast
LOS GATOS, Calif., April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) announced today that it will host a live webcast of its Investor Day to be held in San Francisco on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The event will include a keynote...
GridIron Flow Receives 2008 NAB Vidy Award
OTTAWA, April 29 PRNewswire — GridIron(R) Software today announced that its newest product — GridIron Flow was awarded 'Best of Show' by Videography editors at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention, which took place April 14-17. Flow is a revolutionary new...
BASF Officially Launches the Collaborative Advanced Research Initiative at Harvard University
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, April 29 PRNewswire — BASF today announced the official launch of the BASF Advanced Research Initiative at Harvard University. The Advanced Research Initiative at Harvard University represents an innovative model for university-industry...
Venevision International Licenses WWEBNET Technology for Transmission of Broadcast Programming
NEW YORK, April 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — WWEBNET ("World Wide Electronic Broadcast Network" http://www.wwebnet.com), Inc. (Pink Sheets: WWEB) announced today the licensing of its proprietary business- to-business Electronic Broadcast Network technology to global Hispanic...
Popular Science Reports in Its May Issue That Raytheon Company Has the 'Real' Iron Man
WALTHAM, Mass., April 29 PRNewswire — What: The "Iron Man" movie opens nationally Friday, May 2, 2008. Popular Science reports in its May issue that Raytheon Company has the "real" Iron Man. It is actually an "Exoskeleton" - essentially a robotic suit that gives its wearer greater...
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: In Bruges
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 29 PRNewswire — OVERVIEW: Colin Farrell and Academy Award(R) nominee Ralph Fiennes star in this cool, irreverent and simply outrageous action comedy. Two hit men, ordered by their ruthless crime boss to hideout in the fairytale city of Bruges soon find...
ED in 08 to Screen Film About America's Education Crisis for Young Education Professionals Surrounding The 25th Anniversary of A Nation At Risk
WASHINGTON, April 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Following the 25th anniversary of A Nation at Risk, Strong American Schools' ED in 08 will highlight the urgency of America's education crisis by screening the documentary, Two Million Minutes, for young education professionals at The...
Best Online Review of 'Super Size Me' Movie Wins $1000 Whole Foods Gift Certificate
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 29 PRNewswire — Sure, eating nine Big Macs a day is fun until a month later you're 24 pounds heavier and it'll take you more than a year to lose the weight. Since filmmaker Morgan Spurlock already documented this crazy gastronomic test in the movie 'Super...
The Future of Film Distribution; Documentary LEADING TO WAR Released Worldwide on the Web in 19 Languages
BOSTON, April 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The unique documentary film LEADING TO WAR is redefining conventional film distribution. Praised by the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as a "staggering film," the 72-minute documentary, constructed from selected news footage...
New Products Driving Growth at myPhotopipe.com, Inc.
ATLANTA, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — myPhotopipe.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MPPC), a web-based online provider of digital photo processing and related services, today reported upon the role that new products are playing in its recent sales growth and strategy for future success. New...
Coen Brothers 'Gospel' Explored in New Book
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 28 PRNewswire — Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen are the subject of a new book to be published by Zondervan and written by award-winning Chicago Sun-Times columnist Cathleen Falsani. Scheduled for release in Spring 2009, The Dude Abides: The Gospel...
Cartoon Network Snaps Up Exclusive LEGO(R) Mini Movie, LEGO Indiana Jones(TM) and the Raiders of the Lost Brick
ENFIELD, Conn., April 28 PRNewswire — LEGO(R) animation lovers, grab your bomber jackets, whips and TV remotes! The newest CGI animation LEGO mini movie, LEGO Indiana Jones(TM) and the Raiders of the Lost Brick, is slated to premiere as a commercial event within the Cartoon Network...
New 'Prophet' Film Hits Core Issues of YFZ Raid
LOS ANGELES, April 28 PRNewswire — RED ROAD PRODUCTIONS, in association with Five Star Productions, has completed "Follow the Prophet," a film that looks at the horrific forced marriages of under age females by cult elders. It focuses on the emotional damage these young women face in...
Director of 'The Secret' Files Copyright Lawsuit
CHICAGO, April 28 PRNewswire — "The Secret," a motivational movie and book based on the "Law of Attraction," has spawned a worldwide phenomenon of DVD and book sales. Now, "The Secret" has prompted a lawsuit from the film's co-creator, Drew Heriot, who says he was denied profits from...
CRAZY, a Film Inspired by the Life of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, Screens at the Charleston International Film Festival on Friday, May 2 at 4PM, Followed by a Q&A With Director Rick Bieber
LOS ANGELES, April 28 PRNewswire — CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the tragic life and groundbreaking music of legendary 1950s-era guitarist Hank Garland, is an official selection at the first annual Charleston International Film Festival (5/1-5/4) in Charleston, South...
BLOCKBUSTER(R) Rolls Out Retail Games, Hardware and Accessories Nationwide
DALLAS, April 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI), a leading global provider of in-home movies and game entertainment, today announced it has rolled out retail video games and game hardware to all U.S. corporate-owned BLOCKBUSTER(R) stores as part of a broader plan to...
Photos: Dr Pepper Gives Consumers the Passport to Explore More of 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull(TM)'
PLANO, Texas, April 28 PRNewswire — This year, the crack of Indiana Jones' whip signals the start of summer, as Dr Pepper celebrates the opening of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by giving fans an exclusive passport to explore more of the long-awaited fourth...
Fashion Island Hosted Opening Night Gala & Fashion Show for Newport Beach Film Festival
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 25 PRNewswire — WHAT: The stars were out last night in Newport Beach as celebrities and other fashionistas in the film industry celebrated the opening of the 9th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival at Fashion Island. More than 1,200 people attended the...
Teachers From Across the Country Come Together for First Annual Freedom Writer Teachers Summit
LOS ANGELES, April 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — 126 educators from across the United States and Canada will come together this Thursday for the first annual Freedom Writer Teachers Summit, a culminating event for participants of a national training program launched in 2007 — the...
Bas Boon Scores With Pulp Crime Drama
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, April 25 PRNewswire — The Dutch fight promoter Bas Boon and awarded film maker Frederico Lapenda's Bad Guys captured three awards at the 8th Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival. The movie won the Best Actor, Best Picture and Best Film. The...
Blockbuster Inc. Announces Its First Quarter 2008 Conference Call and Webcast
DALLAS, April 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) today announced that the Company will release its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, May 15, 2008, before the opening of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will also host a conference call at...
Podcast Alert: PR Newswire Entertainment Roundup
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25 PRNewswire — A weekly audio roundup of top Entertainment industry releases transmitted by PR Newswire. This week's roundup includes stories on the Sex and the City movie, TVLand.com's Movie Lover's Database, Dave Koz, and Live Nation's summer concert slate...
Becker Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Announce 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition'
BALTIMORE, April 25 PRNewswire — Becker Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, today announced it will bring worldwide audiences "Harry Potter: The Exhibition," a state-of-the-art exhibition highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling's...
Jaman Bolsters Online Film Collection With Acclaimed Titles From Arts Alliance America
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 25 PRNewswire — Adding heft to its strong collection of quality documentary and feature films, Jaman.com has inked a content partnership with top indie film and DVD distributor Arts Alliance America. The announcement furthers Jaman's mission to deliver...
Settlement Reached Between Motion Picture & Television Fund and SEIU UHW
LOS ANGELES, April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West and Motion Picture & Television Fund announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract, which provides stable and predictable wages and benefits for more than...
Wesley Snipes Sentenced to Three Years Imprisonment
OCALA, Fla., April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — U.S. District Judge Wm. Terrell Hodges today sentenced Wesley Trent Snipes to three years imprisonment for charges of failing to file income tax returns. Snipes was found guilty by a jury on February 1, 2008. Eddie Ray Kahn, of Sorrento...
EXPELLED Producers Reject Yoko Ono's Lawsuit for Use of John Lennon's 'Imagine' in Film
LOS ANGELES, April 24 PRNewswire — WHAT: Yoko Ono and others have filed lawsuits against Ben Stein's EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed, challenging the film's use and critique of John Lennon's song "Imagine." One of the suits seeks to ban free speech through preliminary injunctive...
George Clooney's Oscar Gift Bags Auctioned For Charity
The personal wardrobes of Mariska Hargitay, Sharon Stone, and Marcia Cross will also be part of QLu's online auctions to benefit a wide range of the celebrities' charities. ST. LOUIS, April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Beginning today, QLu, the online celebrity auction site, will begin...
'Butterbean' Wins Major Award at Beverly Hills Film Festival
CHICAGO, April 24 PRNewswire — "Butterbean," a screenplay by James Oliveros White was selected as one of the top two screenplays at the prestigious Beverly Hills Film Festival in the Festival's Golden Palm Screenplay competition. "Butterbean" was chosen from among 70 finalists out of...
The 8th Annual Burlington College Student Film Festival
Tuesday, April 29th, Higher Ground, So. Burlington, VT BURLINGTON, Vt., April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Now in its 8th year, the popular student film festival showcases work by students enrolled in Burlington College's Cinema Studies and Film Production major. This year's entries...
Get Digital Data Launches Blu-ray Support in the GD3 Database, Signs Inteset to Power its Media Server Lineup
INDIANAPOLIS, April 24 PRNewswire — Digital media innovator Get Digital Data, LLC., now offers Blu-ray Disc metadata in its massive GD3 lookup database. Nearly 2,000 Blue-ray titles are now available via GD3, adding to the 500,000 DVD titles available for identification worldwide...
Roller Dollz Is Rockin' With Original Music From Funzalo Recording Artists, The Mother Truckers!
LOS ANGELES, April 24 PRNewswire — "Roller Dollz," the big budget production from adult industry titans Adam & Eve Pictures and Zero Tolerance, is making history in more ways than one! In addition to the two porn powerhouses coming together for movie-making magic, award-winning...
ED in '08 to Mark the 25th Anniversary of A Nation at Risk by Screening Provocative Film on America's Education Crisis for Washington, DC High School Students
WASHINGTON, April 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — To mark the 25th anniversary of A Nation at Risk at the end of this week, ED in '08 will fuel the debate about America's education crisis by screening the provocative new documentary, Two Million Minutes, which highlights two countries, India...
Nokia and Spike Lee Partner to Create the World's First Social Film
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nokia today announced an exciting multimedia film production with Academy Award nominated director, Spike Lee. Nokia Productions will create the world's first social film built entirely by everyday people using their mobile devices to...
Marilyn Monroe Sex Tape Scandal, Time Magazine Cover Issue, Howard Stern On-Air Drama, Among Big Search Gainers on Lycos; Craigslist Makes First-Ever Appearance on Lycos Top Search List
WALTHAM, Mass., April 24 PRNewswire — Lycos, Inc. is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved. SOURCE Lycos, Inc.
IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures Hit $400 Million Box Office Milestone
LOS ANGELES, April 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that they have crossed the $400 million mark at the IMAX box office with films released through the partnership between the two companies. Since June 2003, Warner Bros. Pictures has...
Ang Lee's Lust, Caution Captures Outstanding Film Honors at the 2008 JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards(R)
LOS ANGELES, April 24 PRNewswire — The 2008 JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards(R) was held at UCLA's Royce Hall yesterday, attracting some of the hottest stars in film and television. Hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars) and Bobby Lee (MADtv), Hollywood players came out in...
Pittsburgh's Up-and-Coming Filmmakers Honored at Fourth Annual High School Environmental Film Festival
Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center's SciTech Initiative and Pittsburgh Filmmakers Celebrate Teens' Creativity, Environmental Interest PITTSBURGH, April 23, PRNewswire-USNewswire — "A Greener Cleaner Choice," a film by Hampton High School seniors Ben Kepner, Dylan Morris and...
Dan Glickman, CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America to Address National Press Club on Movies and The Global Marketplace
WASHINGTON, April 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Dan Glickman, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America will give a speech at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, April 28 entitled "Trading Up: Movies and the Global Marketplace." Glickman, 63, who represents Walt...
9 Year Old Jordana Beatty Set for Title Role in HandMade Films' 'Eloise in Paris'
LOS ANGELES, April 23 PRNewswire — After an exhaustive search on 4 continents, HandMade Films and director Charles Shyer have cast 9 year old Australian actress Jordana Beatty to play the title role of Eloise in their new live-action feature Eloise in Paris, which begins principal...
TVLand.com Launches a Movie Lover's Database
NEW YORK, April 23 PRNewswire — Beginning immediately, visitors to TVLand.com will be greeted with a huge collection of movie trailers representing movies that TV Land viewers grew up with, fell in love with, laughed at, got scared by and more. From "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" to...
New Line Records to Release 'Sex And The City' Motion Picture Soundtrack on May 27th
LOS ANGELES, April 23 PRNewswire — New Line Records will release the original soundtrack to what promises to be the movie event of the year: the feature film version of the beloved HBO television series "Sex And The City," which is due in theaters from New Line Cinema on May 30th, 2008...
SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival to Honor Spike Lee
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — SILVERDOCS announced today that it will honor Spike Lee at the Charles Guggenheim Symposium, a centerpiece of the now eight-day documentary festival which takes place in June just outside DC. Spike Lee, an Emmy Award-winning and...
myPhotopipe.com Expands Presence on Internet
ATLANTA, April 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — myPhotopipe.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MPPC), a web-based online provider of digital photo processing and related services, today announced the launch of http://www.realphotoprint.com, an advertising-supported web site that provides free information...
Fandango and Microsoft's Tellme to Launch Voice-Activated Mobile Application for Movie Information
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 PRNewswire — Web 2.0 Expo — Today Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, and Tellme, a Microsoft subsidiary, announced the addition of voice-activated movie information for mobile phones. Consumers will be able to simply hold down the...
Gear Up for the Esurance Speed Racer Sweepstakes
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 PRNewswire — Esurance, the online auto insurance company, announced a sweepstakes in conjunction with its promotional relationship with Warner Bros. Pictures. Esurance teamed with Warner Bros. Pictures to help promote the upcoming high-octane, live-action...
Earthworm Jim Lives! Interplay Inks Deal With Creator to Relaunch the Legend
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interplay Entertainment Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: IPLY) announced today that the company signed a partnership arrangement with Earthworm Jim creator Douglas TenNapel to relaunch the videogame icon. TenNapel will serve as a creative...
Asian American Women Filmmakers Are in the Spotlight at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Presented by Honda
LOS ANGELES, April 22 PRNewswire — Feature films directed by Asian American women will be highlighted this year at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival produced by Visual Communications and presented by Honda. A record number of 10 features helmed by female filmmakers from the US...
Extraordinary Dream Wedding Planned for Winners of Columbia Pictures' Made of Honor 'Get Married at the Premiere' Contest
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire — With the nation's attention focused on today's primary in Pennsylvania, voters have already clearly spoken and chosen the true winners. Columbia Pictures' Made of Honor "Get Married at the Premiere" contest has been settled, and Camp Hill...
Verizon Wireless and Verizon Deliver Tribeca Film Festival Shorts, Trailers, Interviews, and More to V CAST Video and Verizon FiOS TV
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 22 PRNewswire — Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Verizon today announced the companies will offer exclusive video from the Tribeca Film Festival on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Video service and on...
The Pearson Foundation and Nokia Announce the Mobile Learning Institute Earth Day Challenge
ORLANDO, Fla., April 22 PRNewswire — The Pearson Foundation and Nokia today announced a global, environmental filmmaking competition that gives young people the chance to share their views on the earth's future and the importance of combating climate change. The Mobile Learning...
'LIFE FOR A CHILD' Diabetes Documentary Accepted Into Competition at New York's Prestigious Tribeca Film Festival
NEW YORK, April 22 PRNewswire — The documentary film LIFE FOR A CHILD, produced by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Eli Lilly and Company to raise awareness of the devastating impact of diabetes in the developing world, has been selected to compete for the honor of Best Short...
Heroes Never Die ... They Just Re-Load on Spike TV
NEW YORK and SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire — One of the silver screen's most legendary action heroes, "Rambo," has found his perfect television home, Spike TV. Academy Award(R) nominee Sylvester Stallone ("Rocky") brings one of male action fans' all-time cinematic heroes...
VUDU Wins Best Digital Home Product at RetailVision Spring 2008
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire — VUDU Inc., the company that brings instant access to video-entertainment to the living room, today announced that it has been named the "Best Product: Digital Home" at the RetailVision Spring 2008 Event — the premier global event for...
Jaman Honors Earth Day With World Documentaries
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 22 PRNewswire — In honor of Earth Day (April 22), Jaman.com the leading online destination for quality international and independent entertainment, highlights an exciting collection of films reflecting the state of the earth today. "We cannot underestimate the...
Mario Batali and Turismo Madrid Bring Famed Chefs of Spain Together at the Tribeca Film Festival to Celebrate the True Tastes of Madrid
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — World-renowned Chef Mario Batali and Turismo Madrid will host a tasting reception on April 26th at 8:30 pm in honor of the Spanish, culinary-themed film "The Chicken, the Fish and the King Crab" debuting this year at New York's 7th Annual Tribeca Film...
Large Families Aren't Dooming the Planet, Says 'Demographic Winter' Producer
BOSTON, April 21 PRNewswire — Barry McLerran, of SRB Documentary and the producer of "Demographic Winter: the decline of the human family," called a commentary in today's USATODAY ("Might our Religion Be Killing Us?"), "sensationalistic and just plain wrong." According to the opinion...
Blockbuster Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on 7-1/2% Convertible Preferred Securities
DALLAS, April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.75 per share on its shares of 7-1/2% Series A Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, in accordance with the...
Disney Launches New Film Label - Disneynature
BURBANK, Calif., April 21 PRNewswire — The Walt Disney Studios is launching Disneynature, a prestigious new production banner that will literally go to the ends of the earth to produce major big screen nature documentaries, Studios Chairman Dick Cook announced. In the great tradition...
Disney's New Film Label Disneynature to Release 'Earth' on Earth Day 2009
BURBANK, Calif., April 21 PRNewswire — The Walt Disney Studios will celebrate Earth Day 2009 (April 22nd) with the debut of "Earth," the first feature-length nature documentary from its new production banner, Disneynature. This amazing new film is from award-winning British...
Spike TV Presents the Second Annual 'Guys Choice' - Everything Guys Love Goes Head-To-Head One Night Only
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — Spike TV today announced the second annual "Guys Choice" - a one night only event for guys where the year's most hotly debated rivalries from the world of sports, comedy, film, internet and more go up against one another mano a mano with original...
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Relies on asknet Solution for its eCommerce
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — asknet Inc. (Frankfurt: A5A) leading in global eCommerce, announced today that Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH has chosen asknet solution to run its online channel of distribution. Steinberg is one of the world's largest audio software...
CRAZY, a Film Inspired by the Life of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, Screens at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Friday, April 25 at 5:30PM
LOS ANGELES, April 21 PRNewswire — CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the tragic life and groundbreaking music of legendary 1950s-era guitarist Hank Garland, is an official selection at Newport Beach Film Festival (4/24-5/1) in Newport Beach, CA. Launched in 1999, the...
CIDI Announces 2008 PSAid Contest Winners
Student Filmmakers & Graphic Designers From Across the Country Win Part of $30,000 in Cash Prizes ARLINGTON, Va., April 21 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In this year's PSAid contest, students across the country helped spread the word about the best way to help international disaster...
Lionsgate Schedules Fiscal 2008 Year End Earnings Release and Analyst Conference Call
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — LIONSGATE(R) (NYSE: LGF), the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, will announce financial results for fiscal year 2008 (year ended March 31, 2008) and its fiscal fourth quarter (quarter ended...
Cobb Theaters to Anchor Daytona Live!
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC"), The Cordish Company and Cobb Theatres announced today the addition of Cobb Theatres' Daytona Live 14 & CINEBISTRO to the new Daytona Live...
City Lights Pictures Acquires North American Rights to 'The Matador'
NEW YORK, April 21 PRNewswire — City Lights Pictures announced today the acquisition of the North American theatrical, internet, and DVD rights to the feature length documentary The Matador by award-winning director, Nina Gilden Seavey and renowned photographer, Stephen Higgins. The...
From the Creators of 'Love Actually' & 'Notting Hill' Comes 'Definitely, Maybe'
LOS ANGELES, April 21 PRNewswire — OVERVIEW: From the creators of "Love Actually" and "Notting Hill" comes "Definitely, Maybe": an irresistibly funny, heart-warming comedy that proves it is never too late for another chance at love. Featuring an all-star cast, including Ryan Reynolds...
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for April 19
WASHINGTON, April 19 — Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: SATURDAY, APRIL 19: FIRST MOVIE THEATER Profile America — Saturday, April 19th. For decades, going to the movies has been one of the most popular ways people all across the country enjoy...
At Affinia's New York Hotels, the May Movie Release of 'Sex and the City' Sparks a Package Carrie Could Love
NEW YORK, April 18 PRNewswire — Sex and the City-starved girls who share Carrie Bradshaw's affinity for Champagne and Chanel can celebrate the May big-screen return of Sex and the City with a custom Affinia package designed with Carrie and her cohorts in mind. Coinciding with the May...
University of Maryland Business School Wraps Educational Mission Into New Documentary
Robert H. Smith School of Business Offers Free DVDs and Downloads to Educators COLLEGE PARK, Md., April 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is bringing technology themes from its leading programs and research to students and general...
CAIR: Calif. Theater Cancels Al-Arian Doc After Pressure From 'Anti-Muslim Bigots'
Muslim advocacy group says screening and panel discussion moved to new facility ANAHEIM, Calif., April 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) said today that Starplex Cinemas succumbed to pressure by...
2008 MTV Movie Awards Rolls out Red Carpet for the Next Big Thing: You
NEW YORK, April 17 PRNewswire — Think you're ready for your 15 minutes? Get ready to wrestle with the paparazzi as MTV . In the summer of 2007, MBP entered the world of Award Shows, when Mark Burnett served as executive producer for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. MBP also partnered with AOL...
UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF Baby Mama OPENING NIGHT OF THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
NEW YORK, April 17 PRNewswire — WHAT: The world premiere of the comedy BABY MAMA WHO: BABY MAMA writer/director Michael McCullers; cast members Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Dax Shepard, Romany Malco, Maura Tierney, Holland Taylor, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Steve Martin and Sigourney Weaver...
Turks & Caicos International Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions
NEW YORK, April 17 PRNewswire — Film Life, Inc. announced the 2008 dates of the 4th Annual Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF). The festival will be held Wednesday, October 15, through Sunday, October 19, 2008, on Providenciales, one of the Turks & Caicos Islands...
Universal Unveils Inaugural Slate of Film and TV Offerings Coming to Blu-ray(TM) Disc Day and Date With DVD
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 17 PRNewswire — Universal Studios Home Entertainment revealed its initial lineup of film and television properties arriving later this year on Blu-ray(TM) Disc, day and date with DVD, it was announced today by Craig Kornblau, President, Universal Studios...
Sony Pictures Television International and Electric Farm Entertainment to Develop and Produce 'Woke Up Dead' and 'Gemini Division'
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire/— Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) will jointly develop and produce Woke Up Dead, a cross-platform scripted comedy series, and Gemini Division, a cross-platform action drama starring Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds, Sin City), with Electric...
Novelist Mary Higgins Clark, Publishing Dynasty The Forbes Family, University of Miami's Donna Shalala and Comedic Filmmaker Mel Brooks Honored With 2008 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards
ELLIS ISLAND, N.Y., April 17 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today in the historic Great Hall on Ellis Island three esteemed individuals and a renowned family were honored by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. for their contributions to the American Experience. The 7th...
'Desperate Housewives' Actress Eva Longoria, 'American Idol' Cast-off Michael Johns, and 'CBS Evening News' Anchor Katie Couric, Among Big Search Gainers on Lycos
WALTHAM, Mass., April 17 PRNewswire — Lycos, Inc. is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved. SOURCE Lycos, Inc.
70th Anniversary of the Golden Age of Science Fiction Celebrated With Release of Largest Pulp Fiction Series Ever
LOS ANGELES, April 17 PRNewswire — In the same year that Superman was introduced and radio reports of aliens starting a "War of the Worlds" induced panic across America, a small group of publishers and famous authors also shook the world: they created what was to become known as the...
Greater China Media & Entertainment Corp. Subsidiary Manages Event for China Guardian Auctions
BEIJING, April 17 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Greater China Media & Entertainment Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: GCME), an integrated professional media and entertainment company, announces that its subsidiary Racemind HuaDing (Racemind) has entered into another contract with new client...
Zaldiva to Hold First Open House Featuring Investors, Financial Consultants and Media in Celebration of the Release of the New Iron Man Movie
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ZLDV) (XETRA:UZ8.DE - News) (Frankfurt:UZ8.F - News), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia announced today that it will be...
Tomb Discovered in France Considered Knights Templar - When Excavated, Findings May Challenge the Tenets of Christianity
LOS ANGELES, April 17 PRNewswire — An underground tomb found in the Languedoc region of southwest France has been discovered, which may help substantiate the existence of a Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene bloodline, according to the new documentary BLOODLINE, premiering May 9 in New...
Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women Celebrates 11 Years in New York City on Saturday, May 3
NEW YORK, April 17 PRNewswire — The 11th annual Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk For Women — the largest fundraiser of its kind for women's cancers in the nation — will be held in New York City on Saturday, May 3, 2008. The Run/Walk starts in Times Square...
HBO Leads All Networks at NAMIC Vision Awards Honoring the Best in Programming Diversity
LOS ANGELES, April 16 PRNewswire — The National Association for Multi-ethnicity In Communications (NAMIC) today announced the winners of the 14th Annual NAMIC Vision Awards. The only celebration recognizing the cable industry's commitment to producing quality, multi-ethnic original...
Industry Rallies Around USIBC's Bollywood-Hollywood Initiative at Las Vegas Show
LAS VEGAS, April 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The recently-released U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) study, 'The Effects of Counterfeiting and Piracy on India's Entertainment Industry', served as a "call to arms" during the India super-session at the National...
Funny or Die Celebrates First Birthday
LOS ANGELES, April 16 PRNewswire — Funny or Die, the award-winning website that launched a year ago is celebrating its first birthday with some good wishes from a host of celebrities and familiar faces in an exclusive video on http://www.funnyordie.com. "We started this website as a...
Amnesty International Brings 'The Children of Darfur' Photo Tour to New Orleans, April 10-20
Photographer Ron Haviv to Speak About Sudan Photos on April 19th NEW YORK, April 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Award-winning photographer Ron Haviv and Mahmoud Braima, a Darfuri displaced by the violence in his homeland, will speak at noon, Saturday, April 19 as part of an Amnesty...
Jeff Blake Extends Employment Agreement With Sony Pictures Entertainment Thru 2012
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 16 PRNewswire — Jeff Blake has signed a long-term contract with Sony Pictures in which the respected industry veteran will continue to serve as chairman of worldwide marketing and distribution for the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group through 2012, it...
EXXXOTICA - Miami Beach 2008 is Bigger & Better!
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., April 16 PRNewswire — Starring a virtual who's who of the adult industry, from Jesse Jane and Stormy Daniels to Tera Patrick and Belladonna, there is more to this year's show than just a pretty face . . . or body! The third annual installment of EXXXOTICA - Miami...
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List April 28 - May 4
http://starz.mediaroom.com/ (All times listed are ET/PT.) Friday, May 2 Starz on Encore A 24-hour marathon of Starz programming, including hit Hollywood movies and original programming, airs on Encore each Friday in May beginning at 9 p.m. — 9 p.m. Stomp the Yard (Columbus Short, Meagan...
Set to Open on 1,000 Screens April 18, Ben Stein's 'Expelled' Stirs Major Controversy
LOS ANGELES, April 16 PRNewswire — Even before its April 18 release nationwide, Ben Stein's movie, "EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed" has triggered heated reactions from both sides of the debate between religion and science. Atheists are "crashing" "Expelled" screenings and...
History(TM) to Sponsor CINE and Its Golden Anniversary Awards Gala
NEW YORK, April 16 PRNewswire — History(TM) is proud to announce its new relationship with CINE, which is reflected in its sponsorship of the Washington, D.C.-based film competitions group known for its Golden Eagle Awards. History is providing major support for the organization's...
Apple Corps Ltd., Cirque du Soleil and EMI Music Announce the Global DVD Release of 'All Together Now' on June 24
LONDON, April 16 PRNewswire — On June 24, 2008 Apple Corps Ltd./Cirque du Soleil will release the feature-length documentary 'All Together Now' on DVD, which will be marketed and distributed worldwide by EMI Music. The film details the story behind the unique partnership between The...
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies' Epic Adventure 'M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender' From Director/Writer/Producer M. Night Shyamalan Set for Release Over Fourth of July Holiday Weekend in 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 16 PRNewswire — Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies have greenlit the live-action epic adventure "M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender," which will launch over the Independence Day weekend in 2010, opening on Friday, July 2, 2010. Shyamalan, the...
Paramount Pictures Celebrates 13th Annual Viacommunity Day
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 16 PRNewswire — On Wednesday, April 16, 2008, Paramount Pictures will celebrate its 13th Annual Viacommunity Day. The employee volunteerism and community outreach effort, inaugurated by Viacom in 1995, will benefit Los Angeles charities and schools...
Countdown to the 2008 Summer Movie Season is Officially On
CHICAGO, April 16 PRNewswire — Winter's finally over and spring has sprung. For entertainment fans, this means one thing: Summer Movie Season is right around the corner. In high anticipation of the season, Zap2it.com is counting down the days, hours and minutes to May 2 and the release...
LG Electronics' Distinctive LCD HDTVs Complement 7th Annual Tribeca Film Festival's Cinematic Experience
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Apr. 16 PRNewswire — LG Electronics, featuring its stylish, new "Full HD" 1080p line of LCD TVs, is the "Official High-Definition Television of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival." LG will install more than seven dozen of its new LG60 series of LCD HDTVs, and a host...
'Radiohead: The Best Of' DVD to be Released June 3 by Capitol/EMI
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 15 PRNewswire — Parlophone Records and Capitol Records have announced that the much anticipated CD, 2-CD, quadruple vinyl LP and digital release, Radiohead: The Best Of will also be available June 3 as a DVD video collection. The collection's details are...
Legendary Disney Animator Ollie Johnston, Last of Walt Disney's 'Nine Old Men,' Dies at Age 95
BURBANK, Calif., April 15 PRNewswire — Ollie Johnston, one of the greatest animators/directing animators in animation history and the last surviving member of Walt Disney's elite group of animation pioneers known affectionately as the "Nine Old Men," passed away from natural causes at a...
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