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A new 2.0 website is the first of its kind to allow users to post their own celebrity photos and have users rank, comment, and vote on the snapshots to create a fully interactive and user-controlled experience. And with any luck, the photo might just be purchased by a major publication! (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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Business & commercial litigation firm SimmonsCooper announces a successful verdict in the high-profile English Royal Courts of Justice Intellectual property infringement case against Star Wars creator Lucasfilm. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2008)

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Ascent Media has announced the forthcoming opening of an updated, state-of-the-art laboratory in the heart of Soho. Soho Film Labs constitutes a major strategic investment on behalf of Ascent Media, and confirms the group’s continued commitment to film and film restoration. The new facility will open its doors under new branding, officially on 4 August. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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The DRIVE-IN Film Festival will take place August 23-September 23, 2008. The goal of the DRIVE-IN Film Festival is to help independent filmmakers reach a broad audience, including the smaller towns across America. Another, more prominent goal is to keep the drive-in tradition alive. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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Paragon Pictures Inc. and Westlake Entertainment Inc. have joined forces in the strategic acquisition of this multi- award winning HD feature film "Mojave Phone Booth". The companies have acquired exclusive rights to distribute the film and will split responsibility for the worldwide release. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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Greenblock 6-inch Insulated Concrete Form wall assembly receives 4-hour fire resistance rating (PRWeb Aug 12, 2008)

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In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Bob Mathias' first Olympic Gold Medal when he was only seventeen years old, Dreamkeeper Films announces the DVD release of 'Bob Mathias: Hometown Hero', a 53- minute documentary to commemorate this great achievement. The film features the last interview given by the two-time Olympic Gold Medallist, who passed away on September 2nd, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. In this film, Mathias tells his own story of coming from humble beginnings in Tulare, CA, quickly becoming a huge sports icon comparable to modern figures such as Michael Phelps , Bret Favre or Tiger Woods. Mathias became the youngest Olympic gold medallist in a track and field event in 1948, when he won the decathlon at seventeen during two miserable days of London fog, turning back the world's best. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2008)

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Feature Film Producer Jack Binder (Reign Over Me, The Upside of Anger) today confirmed his deal to Produce the science fiction adventure film, Gaea: Beyond the Son via his Greentrees Films banner. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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Tatyana Ali, Wesley Jonathan, Essence Atkins and Erica Hubbard attached to star in new romantic comedy, The Misguided Adventures of Three Brothers Dating in Hollywood. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008)

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Briabe Media today announced the launch of its Single-Hand SMS Movie Engage offering. Single-Hand SMS Movie Engage is a comprehensive mobile marketing suite designed specifically for movie marketing and engaging consumers when they are on the go. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008)

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Illumination Light Productions presents a new short film Angle, written and produced by Jacqueline Ann Finch and Dwayne Ladd, cast Jacqueline Ann Finch, Jens Kohler, directed by Rick Walls, Director of Photography Dave Selle, Editor George Papauashvili, special effects Michael Legge and now being considered for the British Academy Short Film Festival at the Pickford Theatre, Raleigh Studios, Hollywood, Tuesday August 12th at 7 p.m. (PRWeb Aug 10, 2008)

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Now that the high definition DVD format war is over and Blu-ray is victorious, web publisher James Moore is offering the domain name Blu-rayOutlet.com for sale. (PRWeb Aug 9, 2008)

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The 2008 Visual Amalgam Show organizers announce the artist list for the one night only fine art show at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, October 5th, 2008. The show features a collection of personal artwork created by film industry professionals. (PRWeb Aug 9, 2008)

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FTWK, a Canadian boutique agency, has been working all year placing and managing their clients' products for hits soon to be premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), including "Adoration", "Blindness", and "One Week". Brands need to be innovative and find fresh premises to reach viewers. Product Placement is an exciting new way to reach an audience and demonstrate the benefits of a brand, while at the same time adding authenticity to the story. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008)

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Film & video contest in order to promote the good things that people are doing for our Earth and its people (PRWeb Aug 10, 2008)

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