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Latest Installment of Zeigler University Guest Speaker Series to Include Global Ultra-Endurance Athlete, Charlie Engle
Zeigler Automotive Group today announced that ultra-endurance athlete Charles Engle will be Zeigler University Speaker Series' latest celebrity guest. The presentation, which is part of the dealer group's ongoing internal leadership and development program, will take place at Zeigler Honda in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, October 23, 2020. - October 15, 2020 - Zeigler Auto Group
Young Artist Academy™ 41st Awards Announcements
Special Merit Recipients & Celebrity Guests for First-ever Digital Show - October 14, 2020 - Young Artist Academy
Global Art Projection on the Facade of Sarajevo's History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hello World is a large-scale international art project produced by the nonprofit TransCultural Exchange as a demonstration of solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the mere click of a mouse, people can now enjoy a whirlwind tour around the globe through the nearly 250 artworks on Hello... - October 10, 2020 - TransCultural Exchange
Mark Spano's "Dreaming of Sicily" to be Featured in Palermo's Premiere Film Festival
NC Filmmaker's latest will be screened in the Sicilian city's first film festival and competition for short-format films. - October 08, 2020 - Mark Spano
Boca Raton Virtual Jewish Film Festival - Sept. 29 thru Dec. 25; 36 Premiere Films at Levis JCC Sandler Center
The virtual festival will run from September 29 – December 25, 2020 and will feature narrative, documentary and short films, all with a Jewish theme, from around the world. Special to this year’s virtual festival are webinars with filmmakers and cast members and the opportunity to view the film up to 72 hours after its scheduled time. Premiere Screenings of I'll Find You, My Name Is Sara & Anton are featured. - October 07, 2020 - Boca International Jewish Film Festival,
20 Year Project in the Making, Hamlet/Horatio Released to Vimeo in Early October
Hamlet/Horatio is a film re-staging of Hamlet from Horatio's perspective. David Wenzel said he played Hamlet in several NYC productions that were produced. This is how they came up with a new concept of the tragedy of Hamlet. The film has won awards at the multiple film festivals, including the Los Angeles Film Awards and the New York Cinematography Awards. - October 05, 2020 - David Wenzel
Cameron Arnett Joins the Make It Clear Studio Advisory Board.
Make It Clear Studio is proud to announce that Cameron Arnett has accepted a position on the Advisory Board of Make It Clear Studio. Cameron is an award-winning actor, author, and speaker who brings many years of experience and knowledge to the Board. He was recently awarded Actor of the Year for... - October 05, 2020 - Make It Clear Studio
Armin Lear Releases Music vs The Man by Acclaimed Filmmaker Peter Rowe
Filmmaker Peter Rowe's new book, Music vs The Man, is now available in English worldwide in digital and print format. Published by Armin Lear Press, the book is supported by a 90-second video, posted on the Armin Lear website, giving potential readers a taste of the action. - October 03, 2020 - Armin Lear Press
With Festivals Shut Down and Movie Theaters Closed, Veritas Arts International's Hilarious Comedy, "Brooklyn Vans" Decides on a Queens Drive-In
Veritas Arts International's new comedy, "Brooklyn Vans," though an official selection at festivals like New Filmmakers NY, and NY Lift Off, will not premiere live there, since these, like many festivals, have gone online due to COVID. Instead, the comedy pilot by Daniel Jordano, a Queens mover and filmmaker, will debut at a new drive-in at the Bel Aire Diner in Long Island City on Oct. 20 at 7pm. - October 01, 2020 - Veritas Arts International
Joel de Blank to Run Across South Dakota
A local South Dakota runner is set to run across the state. Starting October 2, Joel de Blonk will start his long-distance run of 415 miles across his home state. - September 30, 2020 - JAdRunning
Bonnie J. Wallace’s Top Hollywood Acting Teachers: Inspiration & Advice for Actors is Out October 6, 2020
The book contains exclusive interviews with 12 of the most successful acting teachers in LA, and details what they know about how to succeed in the Industry, how they train and coach their students, what guides their different approaches for actors, as well as their wisdom and advice. Perfect for aspiring actors as well as successful working actors looking to learn from the best, the real-world insights and secrets shared from these masters shed light on what it really takes to make it. - September 30, 2020 - Hometown to Hollywood
Venera Technologies Announces Partnership with KnoxMediaHub for Integration of Quasar - Native Cloud QC Solution with KnoxMediaHub Cloudbased MAM & Distribution Platform
Quasar now supports the seamless QC of content processed and distributed on the KnoxMediaHub platform. - September 30, 2020 - Venera Technologies
Blaqq Production Wins Their First Award for Their First Project
CEO and Founder of Puhff and Blaqq Productions, Jones' announces her first festival win for her short comedy sketch, The Millennial Show. - September 25, 2020 - Puhff
Independent Filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone's Live-Action Virtual Reality Film "GEIMU" About a Medieval Japanese Game World Has Festival World Premiere at VIFF
"GEIMU" is an immersive Japanese live-action 3D virtual reality (VR) film made for viewing in a VR headset. Produced and directed by independent filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone, GEIMU is a narrative short film that combines gaming, VR and cinema and is set in a medieval Japanese game world. It will be viewable globally for free from Sept. 24 (12pm PDT) to Oct. 7 during VIFF. - September 24, 2020 - Dorian Stone
Goodly Rotten Apple Productions Announces a Limited Online Release of Award-Winning Comedy Web Series, by, for, and About Women: Tech Bettys
Tech Bettys to Premiere three episodes Saturday, October 10, 2020 (10/10/2020) as follows: 10:10am Live Stream release of Episode 1; 11:11am Live Stream release of Episode 2; 12:12pm Live Stream release of Episode 3. The episodes will remain up on the Tech Bettys YouTube Channel for 10 days until 10:10pm on October 20, 2020 (10/20/2020). - September 24, 2020 - Goodly Rotten Apple Productions, LLC
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment's Recently Released Film "Emperor," Star Robert "7" Shannon to Release Music Video for Self-Produced Song "Unification"
Following the long awaited release of "Emperor," produced by Reggie Hudlin and Mark Amin starring Dayo Okeniyi, James Cromwell, Kat Graham, Bruce Dern, Naturi Naughton, Mykelti Williamson and many other all stars, Robert 7 Shannon who played Dangerfield Newby is releasing his debut single and music video "Unification" to take a stand artistically in today's civil unrest. He is also producing content to touch on the issues that plague underserved communities in the form of TV and graphic novel. - September 23, 2020 - RapHead Response LLC
Mexican Filmmaker, DACA/DREAMER, LGBTQ Gets Golden Globe Buzz
Announcement of film Your Iron Lady by Jorge Xolalpa Jr. Golden Globe consideration. - September 19, 2020 - Jorge Xolalpa Jr.
Black Women in Comedy Festival Welcomes New Filmmaker, Jayhela Jones
Black Women in Comedy Festival celebrates their second year in Los Angeles, welcoming new filmmakers, one of them a break out star and creative, named Jayheyla Jones, CEO of Puhff - September 15, 2020 - Puhff
"Do You Know" Added to HBCUGO Television New Fall Line Up
HBCUGO television new fall season launched on Friday, September 4, 2020, announcing several new additions to the lineup. One of the additions premiering is “Do You Know.” “Do You Know” is a series that consist of two-minute episodes where show creator and host, Tyrone... - September 15, 2020 - Tyrone DuBose
Yadegar, Minoofar, & Soleymani LLP Successfully Represents Bachelorette Contestant Chad Johnson in Lawsuit
Bachelorette contestant and one-time Bachelor Nation participant Chad Johnson recently obtained a $16 million judgment in his sexual harassment lawsuit against Sunset Studios Entertainment LLC and movie producer Cristina Cimino. Johnson is represented by Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers,... - September 11, 2020 - Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani LLP
ARIDO Presenting APPLETINIES, ELEVÉ, 6X During Toronto Film Festival 2020
Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & Celebrity Guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - September 08, 2020 - ARIDO Jewelry
Actors Gary LeRoi Gray and Eugena Washington Cast as Leads of Original Scripted Limited Series, TRACE for New Streaming Service VIM2Tv
The producers, directors, and cast of TRACE, an original scripted limited series, is delighted to announce the addition of actors Gary LeRoi Gray (from The Cosby Show) and Eugena Washington (from American's Next Top Model) to the cast. - September 07, 2020 - VIM Media LLC
Calling All Armchair Buckaroos: The Lone Pine Film Festival Presents a Western Watch Party — Oct. 9-11, 2020
If you have never been to the Lone Pine Film Festival or were missing it this year due to COVID - well, tune in on Vimeo for virtual tours, films, interviews and more... including The World Premiere of the 4K Restoration of MACKINTOSH & T.J. starring Roy Rogers. Vimeo registration is available to benefit the Museum of Western Film History. - September 05, 2020 - Lone Pine Film Festival
Divertimento with Kellan Lutz in Official Selection at Orlando Film Festival
The indie thriller Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz and Chicago Med's Torrey DeVitto is in Official Selection at Orlando Film Festival. - September 04, 2020 - Amitice
VSG Acquires “Peek-A-Boo” from Gemelli Films for Theatrical Distribution
The suspense thriller from Gemelli Films stars Paulie Calafiore, Cara Maria Sorbello, Ashley Brinkman and many others. - August 31, 2020 - Gemelli Films
Ashley Argota, iPOP Alum, to Star in New Comedy Thriller "Don’t Log Off"
iPOP Alumni Ashley Argota will be starring alongside Modern Family’s Ariel Winter in a new Comedy Thriller set during Quarantine titled "Don’t Log Off." - August 27, 2020 - iPOP! LA
iPOP Alum Breanna Yde’s New Film "Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave" Debuts on Netflix
iPOP Alumni Breanna Yde’s latest film Netflix’s "Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave" debuted to the platform August 4. It is a follow-up to the fan-favorite film and Netflix series "Malibu Rescue." - August 27, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz in Official Selection at Louisville's Film Festival
The indie thriller Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz and Chicago Med's Torrey DeVitto is in Official Selection at Louisville's International Festival of Film to be held next November. - August 27, 2020 - Amitice
Black Lives Matter PSA for the Deaf
"Unspeakable" is a 60 second PSA that assembles diverse individuals of the deaf community. This digital presentation amplifies the voices to collectively proclaim through American Sign Language (ASL) that Black Lives Matter. It is estimated that 1/3 to 1/2 of those who are killed by police have disabilities. Eric Garner, Freddie Grey, Sandra Bland, Tanesha Anderson all had disabilities, as did many more. - August 24, 2020 - Unspeakable BLM
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Emu Runner, Celebrated Australian Family Film
International Family Film for U.S. Theatrical Release. - August 21, 2020 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues with Producer/Director Oz Scott
The Richard Lawson Studios will continue its Self Tape Master Class Series with producer/director Oz Scott. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2005 by... - August 20, 2020 - Richard Lawson Studios
ARIDO Presenting a Multi Billion Dollar Collection in Tribute to Lorenzo Soria Hollywood Foreign Press Association President During Venice Film Festival 2020
Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & celebrity guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - August 19, 2020 - ARIDO Jewelry
Piano Man - Jack Spann to Release Jesus of New Orleans
Brand new in 2020 Jack’s CD single, Jesus Of New Orleans, will be simultaneously released with a full production music video in support of the single. Both dance mix and radio edits are included on the CD. Spann again providing lead vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar and bass. Rollout of Jesus Of New Orleans (JONOLA) happens on August 15th, 2020 in both CD and Digital formats through Big Boo Records and Daystorm Music. - August 16, 2020 - Daystorm Music
Bug Appétit! 2x Emmy® Winning Producer Lisa L. Wilson and Actress and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star Garcelle Beauvais Presents Cooking with Critters
“Cooking with Critters” with Aly Moore is a New Kind of Cooking Show Exclusively on The ON! Channel. Discover how delicious and appetizing bugs can be. - August 08, 2020 - The ON! Channel
FoxPromotions is Excited to Announce That Las Vegas Resident and Noted Author R.J. Waters Has Signed with the Digital Media Company
R.J. Waters, author of acclaimed crime drama, "Cold But Not Forgotten" has agreed to allow FoxPromotions to develop and maintain his social media presence. Mr. Waters a former police officer and security agent writes from experience. - August 05, 2020 - FoxPromotions
BabyNames.com Compares the U.S. Ranking of Names Made Popular by the 2008 Release of Twilight
As "Midnight Sun" is Released, Jennifer Moss Shares How Impactful the Series Has Been on a Generation of Names. - August 03, 2020 - BabyNames.com
16 Year-Old Award Winning Actor Dylan Duff Becomes CEO of Production Company and Makes Directorial Debut
16 year-old, Toronto-born actor Dylan Duff becomes CEO of Purple Monkeys Pictures Inc. and makes directorial debut with dramatic live action short film "Perspective." Duff wrote, directed, produced and starred in the film to be released some time next year. - July 31, 2020 - Purple Monkeys Pictures
RicMel Productions Announces Release of Its New Project Narrative Short, Bequest on Amazon Prime Video
RicMel Productions, LLC is a video/film production company that gives life to an educational web channel, The M.E.L. Show. It branched out to producing the multi award-winning short film, Bequest, garnering 18 wins and 10 nominations which is available now on Amazon Prime Video. Currently in development is a Western feature, Purgatory Plains. - July 28, 2020 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
Coronavirus Shutdown Inspires New Series - The Building: Under Lockdown, Created Entirely on Zoom. Westside Rag and Art Paradise Agree: "The Show is Good!"
The new series is written by playwright and television writer Ed Napier with co-direction by Emmy winning television producer Jesse Green and actress/filmmaker Jodie Markell. The first episode was just launched. The Building 2020: Under Lockdown tells the story of a group of residents who live in a co-op on the Upper West Side of New York City and how they are coping with all the challenges and devastation surrounding their relationships and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. - July 27, 2020 - ArtParadise
Highly Acclaimed Teen Entertainer JAC Carrera to Host a Young Performer Awards Ceremony in New York City
Escape 2 Productions and highly acclaimed teen entertainer, Jose Carrera (JAC) from Brooklyn, NY, have partner to create New York City’s first ever show showcasing young performers. With an amazing Advisory Board team, Joshua Packard, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Jackie Almonte, Willie Pena, Anthony Notarile, Diante Jenkins, Joseph Guevara, Albania Matos, Julie Probst, Patrick M. Valley, Marlene Rhein and Jessica Adams, will be hosting and picking this years winners. - July 25, 2020 - Escape 2 Productions
Porter Pictures Proudly Announces the Premiere of Edgy Bipolar Drama "Bricked" Across BET Her Network
Porter Pictures, one of Beverly Hills' leading sales and producers services agencies, is proud to announce the BET Her Networks Premiere of their newest title "Bricked," which is going into heavy rotation after successful limited theatrical exhibitions. "Bricked" stars Tracy... - July 22, 2020 - Porter Pictures
Porter Pictures Partners with Gravitas Ventures to Release 9 New Films
Jeff Porter, President of Porter Pictures, one of Beverly Hills' leading indie sales and producer services agencies, recently closed a multi-picture distribution deal with Gravitas Ventures. This deal will incorporate 9 new feature and documentary films from the Porter Pictures Library. These... - July 22, 2020 - Porter Pictures
iPOP Alum Shameik Moore’s New Film, Cut Throat City Gets New Release Date
Shameik Moore’s latest film, Cut Throat City, which received acclaim during the festival circuit, has been given a new release date. - July 16, 2020 - iPOP! LA
Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors Socially Distant Drive-in Movies This Summer
Spencer Savings Bank kicked off the start of summer by sponsoring two drive-in movie nights for local community members. Social distancing guidelines were followed with vehicles being spaced accordingly and guests encouraged to wear masks. It was a nostalgic approach to continuing Spencer’s... - July 15, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
2b Acting Release Their Hard-Hitting Interactive Video "NO: The Line," Painting a Disturbing Picture of a Virus-Controlled Future
Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company 2b Acting, has released yet another hard-hitting NO interactive video, "The Line." A disturbing dystopian future where citizens are heavily controlled to maintain self-isolation. - July 15, 2020 - 2b Acting Ltd
New Mexico's, Film Production Safety, Inc. (FPS) Announces Availability of COVID-19 Compliance Officer Staffing for Film, TV and Live Events
Local Business, Film Production Safety, Inc. announces immediate availability of COVID-19 Compliance Officer Staffing, a newly created position now mandatory on all film production sets following whitepaper releases by SAG, DGA, PGA and IATSE unions. - July 08, 2020 - Film Production Safety, Inc.
Reality TV Talent Launch Hollywood Behind the Scenes Podcast
Reality TV Talent from Just Writin Life are releasing their second podcast, The Ladies Tales Podcast. The first episode, done by professional actors, is the audio version of their pilot episode made for TV, "The Managers." - July 07, 2020 - AITL Media
Urban Television Network is Launching a New Streaming Application URBT Plus (OTC: URBT)
Urban TV is transforming Global Entertainment and TV streaming with the new and exciting URBT Plus App. - July 07, 2020 - URBT Plus
Pod Clubhouse Launches New Podcast, "Decorating the Set: from Hollywood to Your Home, with Beth Kushnick"
Pod Clubhouse Podcast Network has collaborated with veteran film and television set decorator, Beth Kushnick, to launch a new podcast to bring Beth's vast design experience into your home. - July 05, 2020 - Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC
Stars Align with Message of Hope and Unity in "We Love New York" Tribute to Uplift During COVID-19 Pandemic Presented by DuJour Media
A Homage to the Iconic City Featuring Alec Baldwin, Gloria Estefan, Kevin Costner, Lionel Richie, Michael Douglas, Naomi Watts, Steven Tyler, Sylvester Stallone, Tommy Hilfiger, Venus Williams and More - July 03, 2020 - DuJour Media