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Baz Luhrmann Australia Fans Flock to Novel

The historic epic film "Australia" has generated buzz that includes an enthusiastic endorsement from Oprah Winfrey. Fans of the movie also enjoy "Message Stick," an award-winning novel by Laine Cunningham. The book offers the same appeal…a modern story that touches on the vast history of Australian and Aboriginal people in the rugged outback. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Mother and Daughter Team up to Deliver Green Gifts for Kids this Holiday

Into the Great Outdoors DVD Playfully Teaches Kids About Nature and the Environment. Animation and live action excite and ready kids to explore the outdoors and help build a green mindset. Books and CDs that introduce nature to kids. USA made. Environmental Packaging. Easy Green Gifts (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Ballistic Publishing Announces--d'artiste: Matte Painting 2--Learn From The Masters

The seventh book in the d'artiste series--Matte Painting 2--features Master Artists, Yusei Uesugi (the first digital movie matte painter), Max Dennison and Chris Thunig. With more than 30 Hollywood blockbuster movies to their credit, they show you the approaches and techniques used to create unforgettable movie environments. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Exhibitgroup/Giltspur and Becker Group Join Forces to Expand Breadth of Offerings for Clients Worldwide

Two Leading Experiential Marketing Agencies Join Forces to Expand Services for Growing Client Roster (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Snowkiting Film, "RIDE iT OUT" Wins 'Jury's Favorite Award' at the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival

"RIDE iT OUT", raises the bar on snowkiting films. Completed this year and available at www.kitesites.com, the film is an official selection at major sports, environmental, and mountain film festivals. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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2008 International Film Festival Summit Announces Ernie Hudson will Present the 2nd Annual Excellence Awards

The 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) presentation of the 2nd Annual Excellence Awards will be presented by actor, producer Ernie Hudson and take place Monday, December 8th at 7:00 pm. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Full Sail University Welcomed Back to Campus Graduate and Acclaimed Horror Director, Darren Lynn Bousman

Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), welcomed Full Sail graduate Darren Lynn Bousman, acclaimed Director of the horror film series Saw II, III & IV, to its Full Sail Live facility on Monday, November 17, 2008 for a live screening of his latest film, Repo! The Genetic Opera. The screening was followed by a Q&A session for current students and faculty of the university, and also featured actor and co-writer Terrance Zdunich and fellow Full Sail graduate, Will Weyer, a flash developer and co-founder of the company Wiretree that produced the Repo! official website. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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In December/January Men's Vogue: Kiefer Sutherland Didn't Let Jail Stand In The Way of Making 24's Most Addictive Season Yet

Men's Vogue writer Kevin Conley learns from Kiefer Sutherland that the seventh season of 24, premiering on November 23, expects to be the best yet. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Video Symphony TV/Film Student Achieves Digidesign Pro Tools Post Expert Certification

David Hernandez, an international student at Video Symphony TV & Film School, has just become the world's 14th Certified Digidesign Pro Tools Expert for post-production sound editing. His story is a tale of determination and dedication. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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2008 International Film Festival Summit will Feature Top Fests and Brands Addressing Value for Festival Sponsors

The 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announces that the Gen Art, WomensFilmNet, Austin Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, and Starz Entertainment will take part in a panel discussion that will examine successful strategies for delivering value and partnering with sponsors, at the summit taking place December 7-9, 2008 in Las Vegas. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Movavi Releases Ground Breaking 'All In One' Video Converter

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Saint Ann Church in Cleveland Heights Announces Christmas Concert!

Saint Ann Church in Cleveland Heights, OH announced today that its first annual Christmas Concert will take place on December 9 at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature parish music professionals as well as Caroline Goulding, Jay Dubin, Ariel Clayton and other students from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Bill Laufer, concert coordinator, said, "The program will include music selections from Corelli, Handel and traditional Christmas Songs". Fr. James Singler is Pastor at Saint Ann Church. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Hollywood Scouting Movie Ideas Via Web

Got a hot movie idea? Hollywood Producers are now on the Web sourcing new movie ideas and scripts from writers worldwide. A first for idea people wanting to break into the movie industry. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Hypnotize: Edwin Freeman In Upcoming Biopic "Notorious"

In "Notorious", Edwin Freeman brings his "A" game to the screen as he portrays legendary Hip-Hop DJ Mister Cee. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Zeeng.com Vs. Univision, The Latin Alternative

Zeeng.com, the online Video-On-Demand platform has been re-launched, in its new design few weeks ago. The site is targeting the "Latin Teens" in the US and Latin America with specila focus on the "feminine" segment. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Laid-Off IT Worker Invents Ambigram Generator

A laid off New Jersey IT worker, inspired by the sequel to Tom Hanks' movie "The Da Vinci Code" creates a new product personalization technology that turns two words into one. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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James Bond and Lara Croft Could Leave Del Boy Shaken and Stirred in the Race For Cheaper Car Insurance, Says Confused.com

Del Boy's plans to become a millionaire this time next year could be thwarted by his extortionate motor insurance premiums, according to Confused.com. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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P2Pwords? Strikes Marketing Deal with Bollywood's Largest Digital Entertainment Company, SAAVN

Empowers Bollywood to Market & Connect New Music and Movies Directly to over 450 Million Consumers Across P2P Search with P2Pwords™ (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Zhura Releases World's First Online, Collaborative Editor for Comic Book Writers

Zhura, creator of online performance writing tools, rolls out its most feature-rich release yet with a groundbreaking Comic Book Format, Word and RTF Import/Export, Social Networking Script Posts to Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, and much more. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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African Hand Drums to Promote Movie, The Visitor, to Be Provided by World Wide Drums, LLC

World Wide Drums, LLC was selected by Overture Films to supply more than 1100 djembe African hand drums to be used to publicize the movie, The Visitor. World Wide Drums was selected by Overture because of its reputation as a distributor of quality African drums and its ability to provide the large quantity of handmade djembe drums required within a relatively short period of time. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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MyToons Launches Premier Digital Portfolio System : Online Animation Community Introduces Latest Technology to Empower Animators Worldwide

MyToons.com, the world’s first and only online animation community to offer HD animation, today announced the launch of its ground-breaking Digital Portfolio System. Using the Digital Portfolio System, artists and animators can easily customize a variety of pre-designed layouts or build their own portfolios from scratch. MyToons.com also reinforces the efforts of the artist by supporting each portfolio with an engaged community, trustworthy technology, and dynamic marketing efforts. The MyToons.com Digital Portfolio System will allow animators and artists throughout the world to present their portfolios online while maintaining their unique brand identity. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Frito-Lay's TrueNorth Nut Brand Joins OSCAR�-Winner Helen Hunt to Put the Spotlight on People Pursuing their Life's Passions

Winner's Story To Air In a Commercial During the 81st Annual Academy Awards® Broadcast (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Hollywood Premieres to Broadcast LIVE from the Twilight Premiere

The online broadcaster will bring audiences a multi-camera live event webcast from the world premiere of "Twilight" on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 6:30 PM (PT) / 9:30 PM (ET) (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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CDNetworks Announces Beta Program for Adobe Flash Media Server 3.5 Software Delivery Platform

CDNetworks announces the launch of its early beta program for the CDNetworks' implementation of Adobe® Flash® Media Server 3.5 software. The beta program includes key customers from its installed-base of Flash Media Server 3 customers, including Lycos Cinema Social Viewing Experience and Jaman Online Cinema. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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TUTM Entertainment Taps Downtown Music As Exclusive Synchronization Licensing Agent

TUTM Entertainment, LLC with catalog of over 25,000 songs entered into an exclusive licensing deal with Downtown Music LLC, in which Downtown will represent the TUTM Catalog for all synchronization placements. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Bond Is Back And The Spill Review Is In

Review of Quantum of Solace now available from Spill.com. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2008)

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Mellow Monk Releases Two New Green Teas--"Blissful Buds" and "Shaded Leaf"

Mellow Monk®, purveyor of family farm-grown eco-friendly Japanese green tea, announces two new green teas: Blissful Buds™ (a "mecha" or bud tea) and Shaded Leaf™ (a "kabusecha" or shade-grown premium tea). (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008)

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New Personal Growth Documentary "The Wheel Of Life" Offers Ancient Remedies For Today's Woes

Australian-produced documentary "The Wheel Of Life" Premieres on Wednesday, November 19 In Melbourne, bringing together 18 experts in the field of health, wellness and personal development to explore the ancient symbol of The Wheel Of Life and how to lead a more balanced and harmonious life. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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THE CURE FOR CANCER? Documentary Film Defies the American Medical Community's Prescribed Treatments for Cancer and Chronic Disease

A controversial documentary about a home-schooled teen boy who sets out to investigate the direct link between diet and disease and in the process discovers the world's simplest cure for cancer premieres Friday in New York City. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Introducing Super LoiLoScope, the World's First GPGPU High-Speed Movie Editing Software that Allows for the Editing of HD Movies at Never-Before-Seen Speed

LoiLo Inc. today introduces Super LoiLoScope, the new updated version of the free software LoiLoScope, now available at LoiLo's online store (http://loilo.tv). With GPU technology SuperLoiLoScope enables users to edit and export HD quality videos at unbelievable speed and has replaced the need to render videos during the traditionally slow export process.Super LoiLoScope also pioneers a brand new user interface that improves on other existing video editing software. With its unique 'infinite desktop' users can freely drag & drop video clips onto their workspace. By cutting and copying movie clips with a simple touch and arranging them on a timeline, even first timers can easily master the software. With Super LoiLoScope, users can also have more than one infinite desktop running concurrently which allows for many different projects to be open at the same time. Other new features include HD resolution support, a new text feature, and more device export variations. New features and more effects will be released with continual updates that will improve on the original software."The LoiLo team have shown a remarkable ability to take advantage of the power of our GPU," said Bahman Dara, Worldwide Senior Marketing Manager of AMD Professional Graphics. "Their software offers a very user-friendly HD editing experience with exceptional speed and a highly intuitive user experience." (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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DVD neXt COPY Inc. Announces the Release of DVD neXt COPY Ultimate

DVD neXt COPY Inc. announces the release of DVD neXt COPY Ultimate. A completely new and improved software program that provides the fastest burns and highest quality of any DVD Copy software available. The many new features include the ability to copy up to 10 DVD movies to one Blu-ray blank Disc. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Hollywood Community Marks 2008 World AIDS Day With Multimedia Musical Event

On Sunday November 30, 2008 the Hollywood Community will gather to celebrate those living with HIV/AIDS and remember those who have passed away from the disease. The event will include choral works, solos, video presentations, impersonators and will be hosted by comedian Jay London from Last Comic Standing. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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HP and PTA Bring Families Together for Movie Night Showing Nationwide : PTA Offers Family-Friendly Video Gift Cards at Retail Stores

PTA and HP today announced one of the largest nationwide movie night events ever created for schools. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Emirates Announces the Premiere of New Innovative LA Movie

Emirates has announced the successful premiere of their short film The Exposure of Tom King. Using webcams to audition for roles, successful actors were added to the pre-filmed movie using bluescreen technology, and the finished film is now available to view online (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Presentation Highlighting Recession-Proofing your Fest to Survive and Prosper will take place at the 2008 International Film Festival Summit

The 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announces a session that will look at what it takes for festivals to thrive financially in these economic times as a part of the experience at the summit taking place December 7-9, 2008 in Las Vegas. www.filmfestivalsummit.com (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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IMDb.com Addresses Internet Distribution Options for Today's Film Festivals at the 2008 International Film Festival Summit

The 5th Annual International Film Festival Summit (IFFS) announces that IMDb.com product manager, Andrej Gregov will present a glimpse into the evolution of IMDb.com and an insiders view of the day-to-day workings of the most-trafficked film and television site on the planet at the summit taking place December 7-9, 2008 in Las Vegas. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Comedy 'Horror In The Wind' Banned In New Mexico

Indie comedy "Horror In The Wind," has been banned by Allen Theaters of New Mexico. Revision Studios reports that Allen Theaters refused to screen the locally produced comedy because it is too political. "Horror In The Wind" is about two biogeneticists whose Formula 4708 reverses the whole world's sexual orientation. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Documentary Examining Deadly Blood Disorders and Lifesaving Research to Premiere on Discovery Health

BLOOD DETECTIVES -- a documentary from Peabody-Award-winning filmmaker Joseph Lovett in conjunction with the American Society of Hematology (ASH) - premieres December 19 at 7:00 PM ET/PT on Discovery Health (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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New Book Uncovers James Bond's Secret History

50 years of the comic strip Bond revealed in "JAMES BOND: The history of the illustrated 007" from Hermes Press. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Fine Art, Furnishings, Jewelry and Hollywood Memorabilia Featured at Pickfair Estate Auction on November 22, 23

Julien's Auctions to Present Pickfair Estate Auction, broadcast live in real time on auctionnetwork.com. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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