Latest news releases for Entertainment Motion Pictures from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-09-08T11:32:58Z http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbmotionpictures.xml 2008-07-31T08:12:47Z Crossover-classical vocalist Valencia Vas returns home for a series of concerts in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware including a deeply personal benefit concert for the Monroe County Head Start program. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/valenciavas/concert/prweb1166124.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/valenciavas/concert/prweb1166124.htm 2008-07-21T12:05:58Z LA-based singer-songwriter WAZ will be independently releasing "The Secret" EP exclusively on iTunes on July 28th, 2008. "The Secret" EP was mixed by Jamie Candiloro (REM, Ryan Adams) & produced by Will Golden (Gary Jules, Meiko, Jay Brannan, Joe Purdy). (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/TheSecret/prweb1129634.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/WAZ/TheSecret/prweb1129634.htm 2008-07-15T17:38:27Z "Speaker Bunny" is out and available now digitally worldwide. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/hitmemusic/speakerbunny/prweb1111164.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/hitmemusic/speakerbunny/prweb1111164.htm 2008-07-15T09:50:26Z The Farrell/Kanefsky Collaboration Continues as Christopher Farrell scores the music for neo-noir film ONE IN THE GUN. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1108164.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1108164.htm 2008-07-10T09:05:01Z JAMD.com, the consumer website of Getty Images, the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and digital media, announced that its new JAMD Mobile application will be available free on the Apple App Store today. JAMD Mobile provides a fresh new celebrity image experience. It gives people an exciting, tangible way to carry and interact with millions of images using Getty Images’ constantly updated collection of celebrity, fashion, news and sports. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm 2008-07-07T16:09:15Z Contrary to most music business deals, a 50/50 partnership with indie artists is financially viable in the film, television, advertising and videogame placement arena. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1080954.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1080954.htm 2008-07-01T12:24:07Z Elite Group of Industry Leaders Judges Prestigious Mobile Awards (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm 2008-06-23T03:52:17Z 35 years after Nixon started the War on Drugs, we have over one million non-violent drug offenders living behind bars. Thought by many experts to be the precursor to the current War on Terror, the drug war has now cost trillions of dollars and will certainly be brought front and center in the coming elections. After premiering in March on Showtime, the award-winning documentary "American Drug War" now comes to DVD hoping to ignite a long-overdue debate. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/politics/drugs/prweb1045984.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/politics/drugs/prweb1045984.htm 2008-06-18T11:07:00Z The Austin, TX proud atmospheric indie-rock band The Boxing Lesson tours in support of their new full length LP "Wild Streaks and Windy Days. The up-and-coming trio is riding the wave of a psychedelic resurgence into a DIY success garnering international press and sales. The currently unsigned band heads out to the West Coast to be followed up with a few appearances on the festival circuit this summer. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/theboxinglesson/darksideofthemoog/prweb1035684.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/theboxinglesson/darksideofthemoog/prweb1035684.htm 2008-06-15T12:32:13Z Professor Andrew Linn of Sheffield University released the mathematical formula for the perfect voice: a female talking 164 words per minute with a 0.48 second pause between sentences that fall rather than rise in intonation holds the most appeal to the panellists who were part of the research.Falling into this category is voice-over artist Natascha Slasten. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1026464.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1026464.htm 2008-06-04T05:00:16Z Songphonic Records today announced that Jyrojets’ hotly-tipped debut album will be released on 16th June on iTunes and most major download stores worldwide. The physical release will follow in the UK on 23rd June. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm 2008-06-03T07:29:20Z CCM newcomer Amy Douglas gets set to come into the hearts and minds of Americans with her soon to be Hit debut single "Hero at Home." (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb990554.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb990554.htm 2008-06-03T06:49:56Z Legendary/Grammy producer Easy Mo Bee to oversee National Radio Single "Bad Chick Whippin" by The Bossfather and development of entire Platinum Ice roster. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb986794.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb986794.htm 2008-05-15T10:12:14Z The South Region of the Screen Actors Guild celebrates 75 years of pioneering for artists' rights during the WiFi Film Conference. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb947564.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb947564.htm 2008-05-12T13:14:53Z Producers Enabled by Innovative Music Licensing Partnership (Billboard Publicity Wire May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_provider/licensing_agency/prweb937564.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_provider/licensing_agency/prweb937564.htm 2008-05-01T09:29:25Z MY RUN is the incredible true story of a middle-aged businessman who slogged through 75 marathons in 75 days to highlight the needs of single parent families. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm 2008-04-22T15:01:00Z Mobile Excellence Awards to Honor Achievement in Mobile Media, Marketing and Technology (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm 2008-04-21T17:25:32Z Crucial Music places international artists in US films and television shows. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/04/prweb880634.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/04/prweb880634.htm 2008-04-11T09:28:49Z Actor Greg Serano (Wildfire, In the Valley of Elah, To Live and Die, Semper Fi, Legally Blonde) produces David Garver in the Eric Bogosian play, "Wake Up and Smell the Coffee." (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/04/prweb852464.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/04/prweb852464.htm 2008-04-23T11:02:07Z Michael Welch is currently filming 'Twilight' based on Stephanie Meyers' best-selling novel. The versatile young actor whose star is on the rise will be seen in several projects being unveiled. They include two theatrical releases, 'Remember the Daze' and 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane', the DVD release of 'Day of the Dead', the Showtime premiere of 'An American Crime'. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/04/prweb832644.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/04/prweb832644.htm 2008-04-07T12:40:01Z SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free and legal, ad-supported web-based music service, today announced it was selected by the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), to be the exclusive download partner for "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland," the documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder, Alicia Keys', month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm 2008-04-07T07:00:02Z On Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m., Portland (Ore.) director Warren Pereira will present his 7-min. short film "Who's Good Looking" at the Clarity theater (100 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) at the 2008 Beverly Hills Film Festival. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/festival/pereira/prweb836964.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/festival/pereira/prweb836964.htm 2008-04-03T11:15:02Z Tocquigny (http://www.tocquigny.com), a forward-thinking interactive marketing firm that provides companies with effective, leading-edge innovation for the digital age, today announced a partnership with the producers of the Austin-based independent film, The Sno Cone Stand, Inc. Chosen for their digital marketing expertise and creativity, Tocquigny designed and launched a promotional website (http://www.thesnoconestand.com) for the film, which is expected to release this summer. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/austin/tocquigny/prweb830084.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/austin/tocquigny/prweb830084.htm 2008-03-25T09:31:24Z Kevin Booth's American Drug War: The Last White Hope to be released on DVD May 27th (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/03/prweb799434.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/03/prweb799434.htm 2008-04-02T16:16:56Z PROMINENT: The ultimate entertainment and empowerment magazine. The brainchild of bestselling author and celebrity entrepreneur Dr. Farrah Gray delivering entertainment, business, fashion, lifestyle, culture... all that's hot in one place in a vivid picture-led and vibrant way. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/03/prweb798424.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/03/prweb798424.htm 2008-03-25T11:25:17Z DIC Music, LLC, a subsidiary of global brand management company DIC Entertainment (DIC), is launching a new online production music business, www.cuetunes.com. The announcement was made today by Deb Clark, Vice President of Royalty & Music Publishing Administration for DIC. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/production/prweb802154.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/production/prweb802154.htm 2008-03-10T04:40:01Z Unicorn Media (www.UnicornMedia.com) announced today an open call for professional-quality film and music content for its highly anticipated new free entertainment service. Unicorn Media emerged from its stealth mode this week, revealing a pre-launch version of its groundbreaking entertainment site, where it is accepting professionally produced, high-quality music, movies and episodic video programming. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb757574.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb757574.htm 2008-03-07T04:40:01Z Taking center stage in the digital entertainment revolution, Unicorn Media (www.UnicornMedia.com) today announced an open call for video content for its highly anticipated new free entertainment service. Unicorn Media is emerging from stealth mode this week, revealing a pre-launch version of its ground-breaking entertainment site and accepting professionally produced, high quality digital video content from filmmakers, videographers and production companies all over the world. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb752704.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb752704.htm 2008-02-25T19:44:44Z Al Capone's Grandson Tells His Story of Personal Struggle to Confirm and Deal with Family Stigma and Childhood Trauma in book, Son of Scarface: A Memoir by the Grandson of Al Capone. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/scarface/son/prweb723823.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/scarface/son/prweb723823.htm 2008-02-29T13:05:12Z We Have No Life Productions, presenters of the WiFi Film Conference, announces the official line-up of featured guest speakers from Los Angeles, New York, Tennessee and North Carolina. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb723873.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb723873.htm 2008-02-09T11:11:01Z Providence Records releases 'Valencia Vas Vitamins,' interactive music supplements to accompany the soprano's debut album. The first two features are 'The Beginner's Listening Guide' and 'The Wine Song Pairing.' (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb686393.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb686393.htm 2008-02-12T14:59:10Z The dream of being in a feature length award winning film was easy, easier than making it to the final round of the American Gold Medal Paralympic Quad Rugby team. But they made it! Jason Regier and Chance Sumner, featured athletes in the multi-award winning movie "The Goal", didn't know how true the script was when it was said, "Next time (next Olympics), I'll be taking your spot". Now with the prophecy fulfilled, "The Goal" is receiving extended distribution and renewed interest for the upcoming Beijing Olympic games. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/olympics/quadrugby/prweb692214.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/olympics/quadrugby/prweb692214.htm 2008-01-31T20:29:50Z Film It Productions, Inc. and Director Darla Rae today announced the overwhelming response to Ms. Rae's new documentary "Dandy Kids". "Dandy Kids" tells the story of Ms. Rae's great nephew, Hunter, who was diagnosed before birth with Dandy Walker Syndrome, a brain malformation of the cerebellum, leading to a variety of health concerns, including autism, heart problems, and spina bifida. While making the film, Ms. Rae came into contact with thousands of families, worldwide, whose children have also been diagnosed with Dandy Walker Syndrome. (Billboard Publicity Wire Feb 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb671183.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb671183.htm 2008-01-29T13:45:11Z In Ticketing, the premiere global technology company providing ticketing and e-commerce solutions for music, film festivals, venues, and bands, today announced the appointment of CEO & Founder Steve Weisz to the advisory board of Trees for the Future. Since 1989, Trees for the Future has been helping communities around the world plant trees. Through seed distribution, agroforestry training, and in-country programs, they have empowered rural groups to restore tree cover to their lands. Planting trees protects the environment and helps to preserve traditional livelihoods and cultures for generations. Since 2001, In Ticketing has partnered with Trees for the Future and in 2007, In Ticketing created a program to plant one tree for each ticket sold. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ticketing/future/prweb664734.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ticketing/future/prweb664734.htm 2008-01-14T18:25:47Z A story about the MySpace generation set in Las Vegas. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/the_delivery_man/Joe_McGinniss/prweb616921.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/the_delivery_man/Joe_McGinniss/prweb616921.htm 2008-01-06T22:36:37Z One of music's most distinctive voices returns January 29 with a remarkable new CD. Carmen Lundy, renowned for her extraordinary vocal prowess and songwriting skill, is back with her 10th release -- Come Home, from Afrasia Productions. Come Home is an emotional tribute to her hometown of Miami. All paintings on the CD are Lundy originals.Come Home, available January 29, features 11 new originals and a cast of world class musicians. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/01/prweb604021.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/01/prweb604021.htm 2007-12-20T19:29:27Z Record number of submissions for awards honoring accurate portrayal of substance abuse and mental health issues. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 21, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/awards/substance_abuse/prweb589351.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/awards/substance_abuse/prweb589351.htm 2008-01-02T17:23:57Z Fathead(R), the number one brand in sports and entertainment wall graphics and the brand best-known for its official life-size images of professional athletes, animated heroes and entertainment characters, is launching a new line of Fathead wall decor featuring Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, and characters from both the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and the Disney Pixar film Cars, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Disney Pixar Cars characters include Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Doc Hudson and Ramone, and Pirates of the Caribbean features Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner. These spectacular life-size images are a must-have for this holiday season. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 17, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/fathead/disney/prweb580802.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/fathead/disney/prweb580802.htm 2007-12-07T15:52:52Z Internationally acclaimed pianist & composer, David Hicken has released a new CD entitled "Goddess" featuring solo piano music to help bring peace and inner calm. Perfect for relaxation, yoga and meditation, Goddess includes 12 tracks of beautiful melodies infused with rich harmonies which are sure to delight. "Piano music to nurture your soul" is how David describes his new CD which features 12 tracks of soothing piano pieces to bring peace and inner calm. Also available this holiday season from Enchanting Music, is the music book "Goddess" which contains sheet music for all of the pieces on the CD. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 10, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575181.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575181.htm 2007-12-05T20:37:17Z WAMClips, online digital film distribution company, and Filmmakers Alliance, a Los Angeles-based non-profit filmmaking collective, announce their association. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 7, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574700.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574700.htm