Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
Lokixximo inicia su gira en Santo Domingo este otoño
Muy pronto el famoso duo New Yorkino \"Lokixximo\" inicia su gira en su tierra natal de la Republica Dominicana, donde promocionarán sus temas bien pegados “Reggaeton Pesao” y \"Chimichurry\" en diversas emisoras y pueblos de Quisqueya ; luego de varios años fuera de su tierra regresan a los escenarios a celebrar su exitosa carrera y a deleitar su pais con sus exitos, con una trayectoria increible desde presentaciones en Telemundo…
Sightjogging - discover Berlin at jogging speed
\"Run and see\" is the motto of a company called Sightjogging-Berlin which has startet this summer. Good news for all participants to this year\'s Berlin marathon which is set for the end of September. Sightjogging combines - as indicated by the word - sightseeing and jogging. Business travellers, conference participants and other sportive Berlin-visitors now have the possibility to do excercise and get to know the sights of the…
INTRO MAGAZINE NOMINATED FOR BEST MAGAZINE IN OHIO
INTRO MAGAZINE is an official nominee for best magazine at the 2007 Ohio Hip Hop Awards. INTRO is the newest urban entertainment magazine to come out of Ohio. “INTRO is a place where main stream and underground music connect” states CEO Aviana. We introduce you to the newest projects that your favorite artists are working on. We introduce you to the up and coming artists inside and outside of Ohio.…
The Greenbrier Sporting Club Named One of the Top 40 Golf Communities in America …
The Greenbrier Sporting Club was named one of Golf Connoisseur magazine's "Top 40 Golf Communities in America" in its July/August 2007 issue. The publication evaluated some 200 properties to find the nation's best.
Judged by real estate editor Scott Resch and a team of golf-industry insiders, The Greenbrier Sporting Club is lauded as "the address of choice in the Allegheny Mountains." According to Resch, the club's long list of private amenities…
Norcent Announces the Compact and Feature-Rich DCC-725 Camera is Now Shipping
San Dimas, CA -- September 05, 2007 – Norcent, a marketer of high-quality, value-oriented home entertainment products, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing line-up of outstanding feature-packed digital cameras, the DCC-725, is now shipping. The camera offers many convenience and customization options to turn even the most amateur photographer into a pro.
\"Now consumers can affordably purchase a feature-rich, high image quality camera without paying brand…
D-War now 5th most popular film of all time in Korea
Big-budget monster pic garners 8.3 million admissions in Korea
Los Angeles, CA – September 5, 2007 – South Korea’s sci-fi monster movie “D-War” continues its box office run in Korea and has reached 8.3 million admissions (grossing about $60 million) as of September 3, according to the film’s distributor Showbox. Director Shim Hyung-rae’s film, budgeted at about $35-70 million making it the country’s most expensive film to date, is now…
Marty Casey of Lovehammers Graces the WikiMusicGuide Pages
Norwalk, CT -- (September 3, 2007) - Famous, talented, charming, and determined are the adjectives to describe Marty Casey on the stage and now much more, with his interview with WikiMusicGuide.
Marty Casey is the co-founder of grunge-rock band, Lovehammers and a runner-up in the CBS hit reality TV show, Rockstar: INXS from where rose the popularity of the song "Trees".
According to Marty, to be in the reality show is…
An Audio Book to Change the World
Rockford’s Rock Opera is a ground-breaking free audio book for children and adults. With songs, narration, wonderful illustrations and sound effects, it’s a unique adventure in sound, available FREE, to stream and to download, at: rockfordsrockopera.com
Based on a character originally made popular on behalf of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (‘Christmas Morning, Rockford’s Christmas Song’ first entered the UK Charts in 2005), at its heart Rockford’s Rock Opera is an…
Reggae Artists, Marcia Griffiths and Diana King, line up for the Trinity Fall 20 …
The Trinity Tour, presented by Jamstar Productions and Jamaica Arts Holdings, to feature Female Reggae Artists Marcia Griffiths, Diana King and one emerging female artist.
Jamstar Productions and Jamaica Arts Holdings have announced that the Trinity Tour, featuring some of Jamaica’s premiere female artists, will be showcased in major North American cities this fall. The tour will allow fans to appreciate live, and intimate, performances by Marcia Griffiths (the…
Praise & Worship Sensation Releases Debut Project And Prepares For TV Appearance …
Multiple Award Winner Vickie Winans Hails Hunt as “One Of The Most Crazy-Gifted And Anointed Psalmists I\'ve Had The Pleasure To Hear Or Meet!”
WASHINGTON, DC –August 31, 2007 – Independent Record Label, RICHESCAPE MUSIC celebrated the summer of 2007 with newly-signed artist, Minister Terrell Hunt on his debut CD release on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. A uniquely gifted and anointed vocalist, songwriter and record industry trailblazer who is…
Budapest Autumn Festival 2007
Sixteen years is a long time. Especially in the life of a contemporary arts festival. This year for the 16th time the Budapest Autumn Festival is bringing together, presenting, staging, exhibiting, putting on public display and showing artists and creations of the most varied genres, turning the spotlight onto today’s arts for ten days in Budapest’s late summer and early winter cultural scene.
Organising and financing the BAF is not…
White Concert Hall Welcomes Comedy Central's 'Super-Estrella'
August 21, 2007 - New York, N.Y. – Jade Esteban Estrada, the man OutLook Weekly calls “one of the finest solo theatre artists of the 21st century,” will return to Washburn University to perform his new solo play “PICO DE GALLO” written by Jade Esteban Estrada (2005 Performance Artist of the Year) and Celeste Angela Estrada at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2007 at White Concert Hall located at 17th…
Sabrina Sloan Joins Stickam.com for a Live Video Stream Interview
Los Angeles, CA (August 29, 2007)— Sabrina Sloan will be joining the growing online community Stickam.com for a live video stream interview on Thursday August 30, 2007 at 7:00 pm PST. Her interview will be a part of Stickam.com’s “Rising Star Week,” which began August 28, 2007 and will continue for three consecutive nights. During the live interview, Sloan will be discussing recent experiences, her upcoming album, and answering questions…
San Francisco Bay Waters Challenge Swimmers for Fifth Year
Water World Swim, located in San Francisco, California is gearing up for the 5th Annual Alcatraz100 “Swim of the Centurions”, which will take place on September 2, 2007.
From Alcatraz to the Aquatic Park in the San Francisco Bay, the 1.25 mile swim has become world-renown and is projected to have 400-450 participants competing in four events. A percentage of the proceeds go to the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic (www.charlottmaxwell.org), which…
Winners of the 4th open Skat-Online League Single Mastership determined
The third week in August was, apart from the bad weather, a hot case for Skat friends. From the 13th to the 19th of August online and offline players met for a week of Skat tournaments organized by www.skat-online-liga.com in the middle of Germany, in Kirchheim, Hesse. Beside the SeePark-Cup, played over 12 runs during the whole week, 225 players had been registered solely for the 4th German open mastership…
Audra Hardt @ The Key Club September 14th, 2007 with a Special Celebrity Introdu …
Hollywood, Ca (August 27, 2007) -- Bruce Vilanch, comedian, actor, and writer best known for his contributions as a leading writer for the Oscars, Emmys and Tony Awards, is introducing rising rock singer Audra Hardt. Vilanch will launch Hardt's set at The Key Club on September 14 th at 8:00 pm with his unique brand of comedy.
Vilanch will not be alone in his show of support for rocker Audra…
Line-up announced for Reykjavik Jazz Festival 2007
An impressive line up of international and local jazz artists will perform at the 2007 Reykjavik Jazz Festival in Iceland which is being supported by Iceland Music Export.
Highlights include Uri Caine, who will perform alongside Drew Gress on bass and Ben Perowsky on drums on August 29th. Caine has played with Philly Joe Jones, Hank Mobley, Johnny Coles, Bootsie Barnes and Grover Washington and has recently won awards for his…
ROCKIT Releases Retro Boosters, Gets Featured in WikiMusicGuide
Norwalk, CT -- (August 27, 2007) Continuity despite variation of sounds, depth in every line – these are what it takes to be the featured album in WikiMusicGuide, all being characterized in Retro Boosters, the debut album of London’s ROCKIT band.
The album was released by Rockit Records on July 16, 2007 and is currently being distributed by The Orchard.
Retro Boosters contain purely original and classic-sounding songs, with…
Bandobi Pet Products Introduces Purr-Secure(TM) Cat Enclosures
TUSTIN, Calif., August 27, 2007 -- Bandobi Pet Products announced today that it has introduced the Purr-Secure(TM) line of outdoor cat enclosures.
Purr-Secure(TM) outdoor cat enclosures are the only commercially available enclosures specifically designed to connect to the outside of a house. "The most appealing feature of our new line of enclosures is that they allow cats to go in and out of the house at their discretion", explains Josh…
Confluxity Pioneers Social Networking
TORONTO, August 25, 2007 - Confluxity (confluxity.com) is pioneering the social networking made famous by sites such as Myspace, Friendster, and Facebook by combining popular features of social networking sites with online dating.
Social networking sites have broad user demographics, and the great majority of their users are not seeking new relationships, are teenagers, or are not targeted to the baby boomers generation (1946-1964).
Understanding how difficult it can be for singles…
Canadian Findmore revolutionize the web by combining portal features with social …
TORONTO, August 25, 2007 - Imagine a combination of Kijji, MySpace, Facebook, Craigslist and you have FindMore.ca a new Canadian community web site that is 100% Canadian compare to it’s competitors.
Unlike other Canadian community sites that are limited in scope or capabilities, FindMore.ca aims to take the online community into a different direction by putting neighbors in touch with each other. The site was developed out of frustration at not…
Inspiring New Single "Education" hits Radio waves. Hot young artist Jeremiah Cos …
Inspiring new single "Education" catches fire by hitting airwaves August 25 and August 26. The track has been requested by WZPL DJ Kelly McKay for her show "Homegrown Buzz."
August 25 & 26, 2007 - All original intriguing young artist Jeremiah Cosner with unique/influential songwriting skills is on track for great success in his musical career. "Education" consists of his experiences while attending Indiana University, Bloomington, which is…
Aardvark Music mixes it up with Mixsic
Aardvark Music has today announced another precedent setting deal involving the online video and audio mixing company Mixsic.
Aardvark is one of the first labels to strike a deal with the US-based Mixsic. Aardvark Records’ video catalogue, along with selected music, will be available for collaborative mixing, remixing and sharing through Mixsic’s groundbreaking platform www.mixsic.com, designed for music videos, which will be officially launched mid-September.
YouTube (and Flash Video) revolutionized…
'Diva Of Latin Pop' Returns To New Orleans To Headline 2nd Annual DecaFest
August 22, 2007- New York, N.Y.- What do Alexander, Christina, Susan, Billie Jean, Harvey and Mark all have in common? They\'re all coming to New Orleans - at the same time! Vicarious Productions is proud to announce the performance of the award-winning solo comedy ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 2, written and performed by nationally acclaimed solo theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada (2005 Performance Artist…
Award Winning Producer Celebrates Chart-Topping Project And Tapped For Integrity …
(Washington, D.C.) – August 23, 2007 –Multiple award-winning producer Steven Ford is riding high on the recent #1 debut charting of Richard Smallwood’s latest release, Journey: Live In New York. Producer of the double CD, Ford is thrilled for Smallwood and the first chart-topper for “The Maestro” in his twenty-five years of ministry. At the helm of the orchestral and anointed masterpiece, the GRAMMY winner producer has been…
Walk (Yes, Walk) Los Angeles with Los Angeles Lifestyle Magazine’s New Neighborh …
Los Angeles, California – LA2DAY.com, the online LA lifestyle guide to restaurants, hotels and hotspots in the City of Angels, today announced the launch of “Coordinates,” a new feature focusing on select eateries, shops and attractions in select L.A. neighborhoods. The weekly columns are designed as day-long itineraries featuring reviews of staff writers’ favorite stops in popular local neighborhoods.
“We wanted to provide our readers with a unique way to…
Kim Kline Set to Perform at First Annual LA4real Indie Rock Fest 2007
Los Angeles, CA (August 20, 2007)— Los Angeles Music Awards “Best Female Vocalist 2007” and “Best Independent Music Video 2007” nominee, Kim Kline has volunteered to perform at the LA4real Indie Rock Fest 2007 on October 4, 2007. This is one amazing night when the talented Kim Kline and a few of the other finest independent rock artists come together to put on a rockin’ show at the prestigious…
COLLEEN CRABTREE STARS IN NEW FILM ‘CLOSING ESCROW’
Los Angeles, CA - Actress and comedian Colleen Crabtree will play the role of Mary in Magnolia Pictures’ new comedy, “Closing Escrow.” The film is directed by Armen Kaprelian. It opens Friday, August 24, 2007 at theaters in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Denver, and New York.
“Escrow” is the story of three quirky families seeking to buy their next home. Each has a reason for moving and a reason they…
2nd Annual Doo-Wop Festival Returns to Vegas
Cincinnati, OH – August 20th 2007 – Cool Bobby B (Bob Backman, host of the nationally syndicated \"Doo Wop Stop\") is returning to Las Vegas for the 2nd Annual “Cool Bobby B Doo Wop Convention” at the Alexis Park Hotel. The radio show, Cool Bobby B’s Doo Wop Stop, is syndicated on local radio stations throughout the United States and is also available through XM Satellite Radio. Though he…
Who Showed A Fledgling Broadcaster The Secret Of Being A Mogul?
The Answer Is Merv Griffin Says Emmy Award-Winning Author Lena Nozizwe — A freshly-minted college graduate remembers her interview encounter with mogul Merv Griffin.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 14, 2007 - The late talk show host Merv Griffin was known for his comfortable and easy style with his guests and Emmy award-winning broadcaster, motivational speaker and author Lena Nozizwe says he was just as easy when he was on the…
Events by Danielle Invited to be a Judge in the Nationals Incorporated Miss Teen …
Baltimore, MD, August 18, 2007 -- Danielle Green, Owner & Principal Planner of Events by Danielle, a Maryland-based event planning boutique, has accepted an invitation to be on the judges panel at the Nationals Pageant in Baltimore, Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19th, 2007. As a judge, Green is responsible for interviewing and helping to select the winner. The National's Incorporated's motto is, "Pageantry with Purpose".
“I…
TAYLOR HACKFORD WILL DELIVER KEYNOTE SPEECH AT AFCI CINEPOSIUM CONFERENCE
Academy Award™ nominated director Taylor Hackford (“Ray”) will deliver the Keynote Speech at AFCI’s Cineposium International Conference 2007 in New Mexico at the association’s Lunch on Tuesday, August 28th at LaFonda On the Plaza. This year’s Cineposium event is hosted by the New Mexico Film Office and is expected to bring together film commission professionals and industry talent from more than 20 countries.
“Taylor Hackford appreciates the partnership that…
International Left-handers Day with Questico
Anyone who is given a left-handed handshake from a smiling person this month shouldn’t be surprised: once a year, International Left-handers Day offers left-handed people the chance to be at the centre of things and to make others aware of their needs. This is all too necessary: in the Middle Ages they were burnt at the stake as witches, forcibly re-trained until well into the 20th century and today more…
Voice Over Marketplace Voices.com Kicks off Simpsons Sound Alikes Challenge
Toronto, Canada, August 17 – Voices.com, the voice over marketplace, is celebrating the wave of Simpsons Love this summer by hosting “The Voices.com Simpsons Sound Alike Challenge”, a contest wherein voice actors or those who can mimic and perform voices of characters from the hit FOX series “The Simpsons” will record their voice samples and send them in for a chance to win $100 gift certificates from Amazon.com.
Prizes are available…
M7Music Becomes Hottest Connection to the International Music Scene
Swiftly rising to become the hottest connection to the international music scene in the United States, Germany, and all over Europe, M7 Music is spreading the belief that music is the “ultimate tool for expressing feelings, emotions and moods”.
“Music is Passion. Passion is Music.” This is the basis behind the M7 Music web site and encompasses M7 Martino\'s vision in six meaningful words. Swiftly rising to become…
Comedian Stars In Short Film 'Dating Danielle'
August 14, 2007 – San Antonio, TX – Jade Esteban Estrada, the man the Richmond Times-Dispatch calls “the master entertainer,” plays the role of a clumsy dating service worker in the new short film “Dating Danielle” directed by Chadd Green and produced by PrimaDonna Productions. The world premiere was held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at the Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes Cinema in San Antonio, Texas. The film was…
Specially designed Italian language courses for senior citizens
The Piccola Università Italiana has now started to offer also specially designed Italian language courses for the „young at heart”. The courses last 2 weeks and a prolongation of the course can be arranged upon request. The “young at heart” languagecourseprograms are structured in 3 lessons daily in small groups, which are formed based on the language levels of the course participants. The social program assemblies a practical realization to…
Sourcingmap.com showcases latest Nintendo Wii accessories
HongKong, 15th August, 2007 Sourcingmap -- The world\'s first Factory-Direct Wholesale Online Superstore , today introduced its new line-up of accessories for Nintendo Wii.
Introduced to coincide with the launch of the Wii console, the Sourcingmap’s Wii accessories promise to further enhance the innovation of software for Nintendo Wii console. And its Wii accessories include the following products :
8 in 1 Sport Accessories Pack for Ninitendo Wii Controller
This…
Countryside Beauty and Wellness at The Claremont Hotel in Germany
They say that true beauty comes from within. This couldn’t be truer for a small town called Bad Wildungen in Hesse, Germany where wellness and inner beauty are cultivated through its therapeutic springs and world-renowned spas.
Bad Wildungen – located within the district of Waldeck-Frankenberg – is part of the many famous spa towns in Hesse. Health resorts and spas abound in this quaint and beautiful town, offering a wide…
Tix Corporation Acquires Exhibit Merchandising LLC
Studio City, California – August 13, 2007 - TIX CORPORATION (OTCBB: TIXC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Exhibit Merchandising LLC.
Under the terms of the acquisition, Tix Corporation purchased all of the assets of Exhibit Merchandising LLC for a total of approximately $11,450,000 in cash, (including approximately $3,450,000 for inventory), and 5,000,000 restricted shares of Tix Corporation common stock.
Based in Akron, Ohio, Exhibit Merchandising LLC was formed to…
Vintage fashion to hit the stage at the Atlantique City Antiques & Collectibles …
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - August 15, 2007 – Atlantique City (atlantiquecity.com), the world’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles show, is back and in style with more than 500 top dealers and special events converging at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Oct. 20-21. Dealers from around the world will display astonishing finds, unusual pieces and rare collections of fine antiques. This season, vintage fashion takes the stage as the show…
Focus Entertainment Insurance Brokers Inc Exclusively Provides Film Production I …
VANCOUVER, B.C., August 13, 2007 -- British Columbia has finally got its own locally-owned and operated insurance brokerage firm exclusively servicing the film industry. David Hamilton, the senior film insurance broker in Western Canada, recently established FOCUS Entertainment Insurance Brokers Inc. (http://www.focusinsurance.ca) with his long-time associate Bob Adams. David and Bob have serviced the film community in Western Canada for a combined 45 years.
FOCUS Entertainment\'s services…
EAN announces 2nd annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media Summit 2007
Key Entertainment Industry Veterans from Asia and the US to Speak at 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media (APEM) Summit 2007 in Los Angeles
STAR Group, Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios, Nexon, MTV Networks and other major Asian and US entertainment companies to be present
LOS ANGELES, California – August 14, 2007 – Entertainment Asia Network (EAN), an Asia entertainment industry news and research source, has announced an impressive line-up of top…
Jade Esteban Estrada Stars In New Film 'Doldrums'
August 7, 2007 – San Antonio, TX – Comedian and actor Jade Esteban Estrada will play the role of the psychologist in the new short film “Doldrums’ directed by John Strong and Antonio Rodriguez. The world premiere will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2007 at SAY Si! Located at 1518 South Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. There will also be a screening at 8:30 p.m. Admission is…
Mojito Craze: Lime, Sugar, Rum, and Mint Unite in a Legendary Drink
ROCHESTER, Mich. (August 15, 2007)— August is the perfect month to serve cold mojitos with a stylish hand painted Mojito Glass Set now available at The Skipping Stone (theskippingstone.com). An easy blend of sugar, mint leaves, lime juice, rum, ice, and soda water (strictly in that order), the mojito--pronounced 'moe-HEE-toe'--tastes perfect served in these tall hand painted glasses.
"Mojito" comes from the African word "mojo," which mean "to place a…
Award-Winning Film ‘The King’ Re-Launches as a Tribute to 30th Anniversary of El …
Los Angeles, CA…July 17, 2007…Maddhouse Entertainment re-launches “The King,” an award-winning short film, written and directed by Russell B. McKenzie, as a tribute to Elvis Presley’s death. The film, with its hip swiveling Elvis-like main character, leads as an example of how the world famous singer has affected American culture.
“It’s been three decades and in many ways it’s like he’s never left the building. Elvis is still making headlines, his…
MLC PR SIGNS VH1’S “I HATE MY 30s” STAR RACHAEL LAWRENCE
Los Angeles, CA (August 13, 2007)— Mona Loring, president of MLC PR announced today that Rachael Lawrence, star of VH1’s new scripted comedy, “I Hate My 30s,” has signed on for their PR services. “I Hate My 30s” is a comedy centered on the issues children of the 80s face with life’s demanding 30-something responsibilities.
“Rachael is a comic genius. There are very few young, hot, funny females in Hollywood right…
KIM KLINE ROCKS OUT ON MUSIC PLUS TV
Los Angeles, CA—(August 12, 2007)— After rising on national radio charts, frenzies of press and recent nominations for the upcoming 2007 LA Music Awards ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ and ‘Music Video of the Year’ Kim Kline pays a visit to the set of the show Down Low on Music Plus TV for an interview and live performance.
During her captivating one-on-one interview, the stunning rock star discusses everything from…
Durham, NC native and Hillside graduate goes outside his music for a cause
Los Angeles, CA - Aug 15, 2007 - Music producer, Benny Da Kidd (myspace.com/bennydakidd), to appear in the Fall 2007 ad campaign that marks the first ever signature footwear collection inspired by the King of Rock 'N' Roll. The Elvis Shoes "Future Rock Royalty" ad campaign embodies the spirit of personal creativity and self-expression inherent to the King of Rock 'N' Roll and the Elvis Shoes collection.
A Durham native…
75 years of Tamil Cinema – Kick offs in Singapore
75 years of Tamil Cinema Festival kicked off in a grandiloquent manner on August 6th, 2007 in Singapore. President of South Indian Artists Association, actor Sarath Kumar inaugurated the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Tamil Cinema at the Golden Village Theater in the presence of actors, actresses, media and well-wishers of the industry.
The inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Tamil Cinema on August 6th, 2007 was a colorful…
