Entertainment: Movies and Television - Press Releases

Armenian Genocide Film to Commemorate 101 Years Since the Unrecognized Genocide of the First Christian Nation

"Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?" wondered Hitler. 101 years have passed since the Turkish Government started the mass extermination of the first Christian Nation: The Armenians.

Announcing Essex TV: All New Local Channel

The county of Essex will get its very own channel thanks to a consortium back venture that will see local businesses and local talent spotlighted and given the opportunity to share their work with the rest of the world.

Citrine Productions Launches Jesus to Jesus the Movie IndieGoGo Campaign

LogoThe movie Jesus to Jesus tells the epic story of Jesus that was 20 centuries in the making.  This ambitious, one-of-a-kind film will be produced with the support of Hollywood studio experts to include breathtaking digital effects as well as interesting locations and quality production design.

USC Seniors Start Crowdfunding Campaign for Thesis Film

LogoTwo seniors majoring in film and TV production at the University of Southern California have launched a Kickstarter campaign to create the basis for an hour-long TV series.

Cubs Fan Bill Murray Makes Valentine Pledge to Narrate "Scouting for Diamonds"

LogoA new feature documentary film (in progress) "Scouting for Diamonds" shines a spotlight on the invisible heroes of baseball: the scouts. And yesterday Director/Producer, Molly Secours got a Valentines surprise when actor, Bill Murray not only agreed to narrate the film but grabbed a cocktail napkin and sent her a "selfless-selfie" urging everyone to support the Indiegogo Campaign so that Secours can continue shooting in Spring Training in March.

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Create Film That Highlights Paying It Forward

LogoWriter James Papa and his production team have launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to allow them to create "Ray of Hope," a short film about generosity and encouraging people to pay it forward.

ViralFilmNetwork Gives Crowdfunded Film Projects Theatrical Distribution

ViralFilmNetwork are not resting on their laurels after launching their ground-breaking film platform with the distribution of multi-award winning thriller 'Landmine Goes Click'. Their challenge to the traditional film studio model continues apace with a partnership with renowned creative crowdfunding pioneers Indiegogo.

Perpetual Doom Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Comedic Short Film Series

LogoPerpetual Doom is a group that "explores humor in instability and the comic absurdity of damaged characters in a decaying society." Now, this troupe of artists has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new comedic short film series.  Located at www.perpetualdoom.com, the group focuses on unusual stories culled from real-life experiences as well as common fears and anxieties.  The group is "all at once ugly, beautiful, funny and sad."

Online Streaming Startup ViralFilmNetwork Is Twitch for Filmmakers

Film news has developed a lot over the past few years. From magazine to online text and images, from text and images to video. ViralFilmNetwork is now feeding the hunger for film news by not only bringing live streaming into the mix, but also adding real-time user engagement that can shape film productions.

The Release Date of the Batman v Superman Full Movie Has Been Announced

Finally, the movie that every DC Universe fan has been waiting for is almost here. Yes, the release date of this big movie has recently been announced and we are very proud to tell you the news. There's only less than a hundred days left. We will be seeing the long-awaited movie in theatres this March 2016. Now we will not be providing the exact date because it will depend on which country you'll be watching from.

Local to Bring Documentary CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap to Pensacola

LogoAll are encouraged to attend a one-time screening and the Pensacola premier of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap at the Carmike Cinemas Bayou 15 theater on Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 PM.

'Scouting for Diamonds': Love Story Shines Spotlight on Invisible Heroes of Baseball

LogoScouting for Diamonds is a feature-length documentary film to be directed by Molly Secours. This film is about scouts, the invisible heroes of baseball and features Baseball Hall of Fame Members Wade Boggs, Willie Mays, George Brett & many others. And while the film is certainly for those whose first love is baseball, it is for anyone who enjoys a good love story.

Creator of a Bastard to Paris Launches Kickstarter Campaign

LogoA Bastard to Paris is a very different type of film, whose creator says was made for those who work long hours and still struggle to make ends meet or to find the right relationship.  The movie tells the story of William, a plant who falls in love with a human and is unable to make her understand.  It serves as an allegory for all who struggle with seemingly insurmountable problems.  Now, Jiahao Hou, the film's creator, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise production funds.

Innovative Film Platform Challenges Traditional Studio Dominance

Traditional studio distribution models enable a privileged and connected few to deliver movies to their audience. The only feasible routes left to Indie filmmakers involve essentially giving their films away for free on streaming video websites, spending a fortune on self-promotion and screenings, or a combination of the two. This inherent lack of exposure paired with increasing expenditure makes it harder for talented filmmakers to then fund and produce more projects.

WorldClips.TV Gives Web Developers and Film Students Access to Thousands of Quality Stock Footage Clips

LogoVideo is one of the fastest growing forms of media in the world today. From popular social media services such as Vine, YouTube, Snapchat, and even Instagram flooding the market to the proliferation of TV shows online from Netflix, Yahoo, Hulu, and even Amazon – video is a booming market that continues to be one of the most viable media formats available today. Web developers have been responding to the call from consumers for more video in droves. In fact, the statistics are overwhelming, and websites that include a video component are receiving correspondingly high rates of traffic. The catch? Many businesses across the country simply do not have the resources, financial and otherwise, to produce high quality videos. The good news is that a stable, affordable option exists in the form of WorldClips.TV. Thousands of QuickTime clips are available at an unbeatable price of just $25 per year. Web developers and film students alike can benefit from the 5000 broadcast quality clips available with the yearly subscription.

Actress Lunden De'Leon Graces the Cover of Exquisite Magazine

LogoActress Lunden De'Leon has been tapped as the cover girl for Exquisite Magazine's February/March 2016 issue. Inside, the "We're the Millers" actress talks about her role as "Mutoni" on the new scripted Bravo Television series "True Fiction" as well as her starring role in the coming of age film "Turnt".

EMMY Award-Winning Producer/Director Jerri Sher Announces Partnership with Discovery Program Sales to License New LIVE LIFE Series

LogoEMMY-Winner Jerri Sher is proud to announce that Discovery Program Sales, the program licensing arm of Discovery Communications, will distribute her 12-part television documentary series on the power of healing and life transformations using alternatives to Western medicine, LIVE LIFE.

Jesse Bravo Films with Aaron Paul for Tru TV and Makes His Predictions for the Oscars 2016

Mediumship may seem like an exotic practice in modern society, but it has been a cornerstone of human civilisation since the earliest tribes first gathered, and those with the gift of clairvoyance still find themselves popular in a time of technological marvels, because they address the spiritual side of life that is more true to our nature than the products around us. NYC Celebrity Psychic Jesse Bravo is known for his high profile clients, with appearances in major newspapers, magazines and on cable shows. After filming an episode of Super Into with Aaron Paul, Jesse was inspired to give his Oscar predictions for 2016.

Hunter Phoenix Cast in "Hollywood Uncensored" Web Series as Vanessa

LogoCanadian born actress Hunter Phoenix was recently cast in the funny and all-too-accurate web series, Hollywood Uncensored.  She will play the character Vanessa who will join a cast of literal characters as they present the ups and downs of living, working, and participating in the acting culture of Hollywood, California. From the show's own description: Uncensored Hollywood.

Eric St. John Earns a Spot in the Official 88th Academy Award Consideration List for Best Actor

Actor and Producer Eric St. John's latest role as Col. John Ripley in "Ride The Thunder" has earned him a spot in the official list of consideration for an Academy Award for Best Actor in the 88th Academy Awards. Each year the Academy Awards honor cinematic achievements in the film industry, annually the best of the best from the industry are nominated for different categories including best picture, best actors and more. Before the final official nominations are announced to the public in late January, the 88th Academy Award consideration lists have been issued in which Eric St. John's name has been featured along with top actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.

BB Gun Used in 'A Christmas Story' Goes on Display: Just BB Guns Comments

There are many firm fans of the seasonal film 'A Christmas Story' – and this time of year is more appropriate to show appreciation for it than ever. Recent reports highlight that fans can now see more of the film than ever before – in the form of the Red Ryder BB Gun used in the production itself, which has just gone on display at A Christmas Story House and Museum!

Real-Life Field of Dreams' Documentary Seeks Funding to Complete Faith-Based Project After Meeting Man Dressed Like Shoeless-Joe

Justin Nye Summers, director of 'The Baseball Bond: Our Real-Life Field of Dreams' - a documentary that follows a team of fathers and their sons as they compete in the 'Father & Son World Series - is seeking funds to see the project through completion.

2015 US Hollywood International Film Festival Reveals Its Competition Winners at Awards Night

Michael Tse Founder & Committee Chair of the US Hollywood International Film Festival proudly announce the winners of the 2015 US Hollywood International Film Festival Competitions.

DearMob's 5KPlayer Renews to Stream 2015 New Apple TV Movies for Christmas Season

LogoDearMob's 5KPlayer renews to stream 2015 Apple TV movies, collecting 4K UHD movies for Christmas to watch on Apple TV. This time a wide array of new video sharing websites like Veoh are supported by 5KPlayer for free. With the built-in movie streaming kernel, it turns a Windows PC or Mac as an Apple TV movie hub to send 4K HD movies to HDTV, boosting feature-rich entertainment including Apple TV free movies in the family gatherings.

Next Gen Video Productions Brought Onboard Award-Winning Videographers and Editors

Next Gen Video Productions, a professional video production agency based out of the 'City of Lights', recently recruited a couple of award-winning videographers and editors. The owners, who have been professional videographers for more than a decade, told that they wanted to expand their team and increase their capacities so as to meet the varied needs of different corporate and individual clients. They underlined that the new crew members are all winners of one or multiple awards in their respective areas of work.