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Film Professionals, Filmmakers and Cannes Attendees get all their news, deals and updates real-time on their mobile device with Mighty Mack’s Must Have App. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Mighty Mack announces in-app updates to its comprehensive news lists to facilitate access to insider information during the Cannes 2013 kickoff. This year, Cannes is opening its curtains with the much anticipated film by master filmmaker Baz LUHRMANN, ‘The Great Gatsby’. The adaptation of F....
LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Australians in Film (AiF) has announced the fifteen finalists for the prestigious 2013 AiF HEATH LEDGER SCHOLARSHIP. The winning recipients of the fifth annual scholarship will be announced at an invitation only event in Los Angeles on June 12(th). AiF President Andrew Warne made the announcement. The Heath Ledger Scholarship is named in honor of Academy Award® winner Heath Ledger, who was an Ambassador for AiF before his untimely death in...
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, the feature film based on Richard Alfieri's international hit play of the same name. Sands' previous films include The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Killing Fields and A Room with a View. Gena Rowlands, Cheyenne Jackson, Rita Moreno, Kathleen Rose Perkins (star of...
RENOWNED FILM ARTISTS AND THE NATION'S LEADERS DISCUSS TODAY'S WORLD PRESENTED THROUGH DOCUMENTARY FILM LOS ANGELES and WASHINGTON, APRIL 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Film Institute (AFI), founded in the White House Rose Garden in 1965, announced today an expansion into the heart of the nation's capital with its premier documentary festival, AFI Docs presented by Audi, through which powerful films will serve as a catalyst for artists and our country's leaders to confront...
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Film Institute reflects with sorrow the passing of Roger Ebert, film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times, who received an honorary degree from the AFI Conservatory in 2004. "Roger Ebert championed the art of the moving image," said AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale, "and by the courage of his personal example demonstrated how much movies matter." Ebert chaired the AFI AWARDS jury of critics, filmmakers and scholars who selected...
Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, executive producer of the film, executive produces soundtrack for "The Great Gatsby," featuring original new music from Lana Del Rey, Beyonce x Andre 3000, Florence + The Machine, will.i.am, The xx, Fergie + Q Tip + GoonRock, and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, among others, on Interscope Records' worldwide release - ALBUM TRACK LIST REVEALED. LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Great Gatsby" writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann and collaborators Shawn...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced the official selections of AFI AWARDS 2012 - the awards season event favored by artists and entertainment executives for its intimacy and collaborative recognition where everyone is a winner - that documents the year's most outstanding achievements in film and television. AFI AWARDS is the only national recognition that honors the community's creative ensembles as a whole, acknowledging...
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ausfilm, together with representatives of the Australian film industry will converge in Los Angeles from 24-31 October for Ausfilm Week 2012. Ausfilm Week aims to create, build upon and develop international relationships between Ausfilm members and Australian producers with key clients in LA to encourage international production to Australia. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...
SYDNEY, Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Australian health and wellness brand Swisse is building on its phenomenal growth at home, moving into international markets and partnering with Nicole Kidman as the global ambassador for the company. Nicole Kidman will front the expansion overseas as the roll out of the Swisse product range begins in the United States of America in January 2013, followed by the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. Nicole has been nominated for 8 Golden Globe awards,...
COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG), a division of Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) and the nation's largest juvenile products manufacturer, today announces a special edition line of Quinny(®) and Maxi-Cosi(®) products designed by celebrated pop artist Romero Britto. The Quinny(® )and Maxi-Cosi(® )Collection by Romero Britto features the artist's contemporary work on luxury strollers, car seats and accessories. (Photo:...
