Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
Blenz Coffee Launches The Opulent Collection
Vancouver, BC – September 8, 2009 Blenz Coffee has long been known not only for their coffee beverages, but also for their exceptional tea selection. Today, Blenz’ specialty tea program has been transported to a new level with the launch of The Opulent Collection by Esprit Tea.
For over two years, Esprit Tea’s Chief Tea Sommelier, Greg Lui, travelled the world, searching and researching far and wide to assemble an exclusive boutique…
Ten million families on dynastree
Hamburg, September 3, 2009 – Online genealogy still is en vogue. More than ten million families have created their family tree on the international genealogy network, dynastree.com, over the last two years. The number of individual profiles has reached over 95 million, and more than 100,000 new profiles are added each week.
Creating an online family at dynastree.com is easy, and completely free of charge. No advanced computer skills are…
JUSTINE WACHSBERGER SET TO APPEAR IN SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT’S SORORITY ROW AND THE …
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 2, 2009)—Actress on the rise, Justine Wachsberger, is set to appear in two Summit Entertainment films this fall. First, she will be appearing as “Katie” alongside Rumer Willis, Jamie Chung, Matt Lanter, Briana Evigan, and Carrie Fisher in SORORITY ROW, set to be released nationwide September 11, 2009. Next, she can be seen as “Gianna” alongside Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning,…
CANADIAN ACTOR QUINN LORD MAKES HIS TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL DEBUT
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 1, 2009)— Canadian youth actor Quinn Lord is set to make his debut at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival with two films. First, Quinn can be seen in THE HOLE, directed by Joe Dante and starring Nathan Gamble and Haley Bennett screening on September 12, 2009. Next, he can be seen in the highly anticipated THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS, directed by Terry Gilliam…
Kanoo Travel Launches New Luxury Travel Brochure
Partners with American Express Vacations to offer its Middle East customers a wide array of exciting travel destinations combining high quality with excellent value for money.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 1, 2009: Kanoo Travel, the largest travel company in the Middle East, today announced that it has partnered with American Express Vacations to launch a new luxury travel brochure for its customers in the Middle East. The first Kanoo Travel…
SOYON AN WINS 2009 EMMY FOR OUTSTANDING COSTUMES FOR A VARIETY/MUSIC PROGRAM OR …
Costume designer Soyon An takes home an Emmy for her work on Fox’s hot dance series, “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Los Angeles, CA (August 28, 2009) – Costume designer Soyon An takes home her first Emmy for her work as head designer on Fox’s hit dance TV series, So You Think You Can Dance. Soyon will receive her award at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards (part of the Primetime…
FRANCIA RAISA NOMINATED FOR 2009 ALMA AWARD
Actress Francia Raisa is nominated for a 2009 ALMA Award for Best Actress for her series regular role on the hit ABC Family TV show, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”
Los Angeles, CA (August 26, 2009) – Actress Francia Raisa is nominated for an ALMA award in the “Best Actress in a Drama” category. Francia is nominated for her role as series regular “Adrian Lee” on the ABC Family…
Midge Ure is exclusively represented by CSA Celebrity Speakers
Sofia, Bulgaria – Midge Ure, Musician and Co-organiser of Band Aid and Live Aid and Live 8 is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Midge Ure and all of pop music, as 36 artists by the collective name Band Aid gathered at SARM Studios recorded Do They Know It’s Christmas?, a song he had just written with Bob Geldof as the industry’s heartfelt and eloquent contribution…
Mark Schulman is exclusively represented by CSA Celebrity Speakers
Sofia, Bulgaria – Midge Ure, Musician and Co-organiser of Band Aid and Live Aid and Live 8 is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Midge Ure and all of pop music, as 36 artists by the collective name Band Aid gathered at SARM Studios recorded Do They Know It’s Christmas?, a song he had just written with Bob Geldof as the industry’s heartfelt and eloquent contribution…
SHIFT Releases Debut "Folk-tronic" Concept Album: The Hundredth Monkey
August 22, 2009 (Nevada City, CA) -- Take one singer/songwriter, add in one laptop computer, one media projector, and a smashingly original hour-long video montage and what do you wind up with? A music act from Northern California known as SHIFT calls it a Multi-media Folk-tronic Experience.
SHIFT was started by contemporary artist Paul Tardo. Originally from Long Island NY, Paul moved to California in 2002 where he embarked on…
Villa La Rogaia Tango Travels starts autumn programm 2009 with Joseba Pagola and …
Joseba & Bakartxo come from San Sebastián (Basque country) where they have started a wave of Tango enthusiasm.
They are acclaimed teachers in Spain, France and Germany as well as in Argentina. Joseba and Bakartxo are focussing on the flow of energy within the couple, in close and in open embrace.
Based on their training with Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne, Chicho Frumboli and Pablo Villarraza and Dana Frigoli they…
Mark Schulman is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Cel …
Sofia, Bulgaria – Mark Schulman, International Drummer, a unique Motivator with a unique style and Educator is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Mark Schulman has developed a career as a successful and multi-faceted musician performing as a drummer for rock, pop and jazz at numerous concerts and for a huge variety of internationally celebrated artistes. Mark Schulman joins the ranks of CSA Celebrity Speakers…
Celine Ruiz and Damian Rosenthal at Villa La Rogaia, Tango meets Modern Dance
Also in 2009 Celine Ruiz and Damian Rosenthal will give one of their famous Argentine Tango workshops at Villa La Rogaia
Celine and Damian are a young and very energetic Argentinean/French tango couple.
They dance in 2 tango companies: "Argentina" and "All That Tango" of Sebastian Arce in Paris.
They are strongly inspired by Mariano “Chicho” Frumboli and Fabian Salas but have developed a completely unique style of their own that…
New Hotel Opening in Argentina: Design Suites Salta
With an investment for this new enterprise of over USD 8.000.000, Design Suites Salta now joins the Epoque and Avantgarde Hotels Collection as the others of the Design Suites group in Buenos Aires, Bariloche and El Calafate.
Just in the heart of Salta's historic borough - Pasaje M. J. Castro 215 - Design Suites Salta is an architectural development that becomes part of the striking scenery, with nature's color palette combined…
Blenz Wesbrook Opens with House Warming Party at UBC’s MBA House
Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. proudly announces the grand opening of Blenz Wesbrook, in the lobby of MBA House in Wesbrook Place, the newest development of the UBC neighbourhood.
Vancouver, BC – August 11, 2009. Aman and Amrit Dhanoya proudly opened their new Blenz Coffee shop, located in the lobby of the recently completed MBA House at Wesbrook Place. With a grand opening celebration today, they invited the…
WASHINGTON D.C. BASED REGGAE BAND SOJA SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD FULL-LENGTH AL …
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2009) – Washington D.C. based reggae band SOJA announced today that their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Born in Babylon” will be released digitally worldwide, exclusively on iTunes on August 25, 2009. The album follows up their successful 2006 release “Get Wiser” which debuted in the Top 10 Reggae albums on iTunes, and has remained in the top 100 since its release. Since 2000,…
Canadian Gold-Selling Rapper ReBellyus Releases Single “Hot Girl” With Snoop Dog …
August 6, 2009 – Miami, FL – After a gold selling album, sold out tours, 2 MuchMusic Video awards and a Juno award, rapper ReBellyus is now focusing on his second album “SE7EN.” He is currently in Miami, Florida working with some of the industry’s most notable producers and artists. (Jim Jonsin, Blackout Movement, Snoop Dogg, Hugo Diaz, Daheala and more)
ReBellyus released “Hot Girl” to an online audience in June,…
REGGAE BAND REBELUTION DOMINATES iTUNES CHARTS WITH THEIR SOPHOMORE ALBUM “BRIGH …
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 5, 2009) – Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution dominated the iTunes charts with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Bright Side of Life” on August 4, 2009. The band’s new release currently holds the #1 spot on iTunes in the reggae music genre, and the #3 spot for top albums downloaded in the United States in all genres of music. The album…
New version of dynastree has been deployed
Hamburg, July 29, 2009 – The family network dynastree.com just deployed a new version which comes with several new features and improvements, such as better hinting, a variety of PDF-lists of one’s family tree, and the possibility to upload and share documents.
Dynastree would like to offer all users the possibility to test the premium subscription with its many additional features, free of charge and with no obligations. Therefore, it…
Ras Nas on Norwegian tour 2009. Live Reggae and African music
Ras Nas is to tour six towns in Norway in October-November this year bringing reggae and african music closer to a wider Norwegian audience. "It feels good to get a chance to spread the music once again" says Ras Nas aka Nasibu Mwanukuzi whose latest CD "Dar-es-Salaam" has received rave reviews by local as well international music critics.
Ras Nas, a Tanzanian musician and poet based in Oslo, blends reggae and…
CEO Jon Stromberg: THG To Expand Sports Internship Program
Following glowing results from this summer, THG CEO Jon Stromberg announces the company's internship program selected for Chicago, San Diego and Montreal offices has proved a success-paving the way for future seasonal paid sports internship programs in the years ahead.
"It's been a great program," Stromberg says. "We're providing real-world experience that offers interns an opportunity to work with our teams and experience what a career in executive sports sales can…
A-List Jets, Inc. Announces Partnership with theOne
A-List Jets, Inc. the Beverly Hills private jet company with worldwide celebrity and business guests begins a new joint partnership with theOne for concierge packages in San Diego, California.
With their inception in 2007, theOne is an invitation only luxury concierge company committed to providing members the highest quality experience. “This partnership adds to the level of services we can offer in Southern California and strengthens our core value of…
The Mix Network Projections - Guerilla stunts
This is a quick scoop for an exciting guerilla marketing stunt taking place across London next week. It involves celebrity faces so it could Please see the attached press releases for more information. It is being performed by London students with an exciting business launching in London. This is a story not to be missed.
The Mix Network, a new website for Londoners, will be performing a series of…
New search function introduced
The family network dynastree.com recently launched a new version, including a Turkish language version, and also a new feature - the extended search. It is now possible to use far more parameters to search for possible relatives and ancestors. The new parameters not only include more fields for names (birth name, second surname), but also fields for place of birth, death, and residence. Moreover, both year of birth and year…
ATLANTA-BASED POP ROCK BAND LAST NOVEMBER SET TO PERFORM AT TURNER FIELD’S SUMME …
ATLANTA, GA (July 15, 2009)—Atlanta-based pop rock band Last November is set to perform at the Atlanta Braves pre-game show for Turner Field’s summer concert series on Thursday, July 16, 2009. The band is set to perform two sets, the first at 5:40 PM and the second at 6:10 PM.
Luke Pilgrim, lead singer of Last November shares, “We are so honored to have the opportunity to…
MLC PR SIGNS HEAD AMERICAN IDOL COSTUME DESIGNER SOYON AN
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 14, 2009)— MLC PR announced today that costumer designer Soyon An has signed on for their services to promote her work on the hot, FOX television shows American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. An, who has worked on seasons two and four, is currently working on season five of So You Think You Can Dance. In addition, she is also designing on the…
German Composer BW Recknagel Talks Prince
With the majority of new artists failing to achieve recognition, throwing the towel in after disappointing sales and failing to maintain their market share, a policy of blame culture is the going rate amongst bands and musicians. Having worked in the industry for more than 15 years now, rest assured that it is always a case of somebody else’s fault, be it the record company, the promoter, the manager or…
Sweetening the summer - by using LANXESS products
Clear enjoyment for the eye and palate
Ion exchange resins for the reliable demineralization and decolorizing of sugar solutions for the production of beverages
Leverkusen/Shanghai – Sugar is an indispensable component of many of the soft drinks that are particularly popular at summer-time. As a rule, the beverage industry no longer uses crystallized sugar as the sweetening agent and flavor carrier, but prefers to work with sugar solutions, syrups and…
MIKE THE PIKE PRODUCTIONS FINALIZES THREE ADDITIONAL ACTS FOR BIG SUMMER SHOW
FORT WAYNE, IN (July 13, 2009)- Mike The Pike Productions, Inc. CEO/President, Mark B. Newbauer, proudly announces the lineup completion for the company’s August 29, 2009 concert at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. “We couldn’t be happier with this lineup. We’ve already gotten ticket requests from across the country, and even a few out of Canada due to fans’ anticipation of Good Charlotte’s forthcoming album release and…
New Age Beverage Delivers a New Vibe to Colorado … ViB Relaxation Beverage Hits …
A favorite of entertainer Jessica Simpson and NBA, NFL athletes nationwide, ViB Holdings LLC today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with New Age Beverage, based in Denver, CO.
The partnership will bring celebrity favorite ViB (Vacation in a Bottle) to convenience store retailers throughout the Rocky Mountain state.
“ViB is the star of the relaxation beverage category. We expect ViB to be a huge hit in Colorado if it…
Gifted New Gospel Artist Toni Rackard Readies For Battle With Debut Release “Are …
Toni Rackard is a new voice in gospel music, but not for long. The talented soprano has been singing gospel music all her life, but recently decided to step out on faith to record her debut release. Are You Ready For War? is the title of a dynamic new project from the artist. A collection of contemporary gospel, urban gospel, praise and worship and Contemporary Christian music,…
Tom Whetten to Lead 2010 African Photo Safari
Tucson, Arizona - Tom Whetten Photography announces its January, 2010, African Photo Safari. This twelve-day photo safari to Kenya and Tanzania starts in Nairobi and goes full circle ending back in Nairobi.
According to Tom Whetten owner operator, "on photo safari we plan to enter The Ngorongoro Crater and visit areas such as The Serengeti, The Masai Mara, and other Wildlife Areas in Kenya and Tanzania." …
Authentik Artists, Inc. adds media executive Ryan Vance to Advisory Board
July 09, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA – Authentik Artists is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Vance to its Board of Advisors. Mr. Vance’s diverse multi-media content experience includes Series Producer for TechTV, Executive Producer for G4 Television Network and now VP Programming and Production for online TV network Revision3.
Authentik CEO Scott Austin adds “Ryan brings not only an exceptional appreciation for great music but…
dynastree.com celebrates its 2nd birthday
Hamburg, June 22, 2009 – Creating a tree for one’s family is easier than ever, only basic computer skills are required for setting up profiles of relatives and ancestors. Families can easily create a tree showing all relatives and connecting the family, regardless of where the members live.
dynastree is already available in nine languages, and Turkish will follow soon. Altogether, more than 90 million profiles (weekly growth of more…
Actress Maggie Vandenberghe Makes Her Feature Film Debut In 20th Century Fox’s A …
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 30, 2009)— Emerging actress Maggie VandenBerghe is set make her feature film debut as “Annie Filkins” in the 20th Century Fox film, ALIENS IN THE ATTIC, set to be released July 31, 2009. Starring Ashley Tisdale, Robert Hoffman, Kevin Nealon, and Doris Roberts, ALIENS IN THE ATTIC takes place in Maine, and follows a group of kids as they protect their vacation home from invading…
LaPret calls Michael Jackson his Biggest Musical Influence
LaPret credits Michael Jackson as his "biggest musical influence" and has spoken through YouTube & Twitter.
Emerging Rapper LaPret published a video on his official YouTube Profile ( KINGLaPret ) on Thursday, featuring a audio recording in which he says “Wassup this is ya boy LaPret, a.k.a The Platinum Kid, I just wanna say ‘much love and respect to Michael Jackson”.
On his official twitter profile ( KINGLaPret) he…
SHANE SPARKS OFFERS PRIVATE DANCE INSTRUCTION SESSION TO WINNER OF KIIS FM SUMME …
Los Angeles, CA (June 25, 2009) — KIIS FM has announced the beginning of their summer dance competition, looking for Southern California’s Best Dance Crew. The winner will receive a private instruction session from “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographer and “Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew” judge, Shane Sparks. The winner will also win $5,000 cash, a year of session space at Millennium Dance Studio, and tickets…
CANADIAN ACTOR ALEX FERRIS SET TO APPEAR IN NEW LINE CINEMA’S THE TIME TRAVELERS …
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 17, 2009)— Canadian actor and two-time Young Artists Award nominee Alex Ferris is set to appear as “Young Henry” in the highly-anticipated, New Line Cinema film THE TIME TRAVELERS WIFE. The film is set to be released August 14, 2009. Ferris will be appearing alongside Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams in the film which is a romantic drama about a Chicago librarian named Henry (Bana)…
Summer Savers: Summer Sale Prices At Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
SINGAPORE, June 2009 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is reintroducing the Summer Savers concept for guests to make the most of this summer. Room bookings through swissotel.com lead to attractive savings around the world from Osaka to Lima, Sydney to Chicago and Amsterdam to Moscow.
Summer Savers offer a 15% saving from the best available rate on the exciting range of business and vacation spots of this international hotel chain. Guests…
'Earl of Pearl' in Zel am See-Kaprun: on 26th July 2009 swimmers can take part i …
Usually, victorious swimmers receive a medal or a trophy, laurels or a certificate. In Zell am See-Kaprun, however, they are vested with a noble title: on Sunday, 26th July 2009, the fun competition for everyone 'Earl of Pearl' is kicking off for the very first time in the very heart of the holiday destination in Pinzgau. The venue is azure blue Lake Zell where the water sports athletes will compete…
Rapper LaPret directly impacted By Deadly WMATA Metro Train Collision on Monday
South Capitol Recording Artist Larry “LaPret” Pretlow II created a YouTube tribute video for the deceased persons involved in Monday’s Metro Red Line Train Crash in NE Washington, D.C. He dedicated the hit Mariah Carey single “Mine Again” to the crash victims. The views for the video posted on his official KINGLaPret profile continues to increase by the hundreds since its 8pm debut last night.
On his official twitter…
Blenz barista Philip Wang perseveres, pours his way to the podium in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada – June 15, 2009 Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. proudly announces that their very own Philip Wang has brought home another Millrock Latte Art Competition trophy.
The Millrock Latte Art Competition is the marquis event of Coffee Fest, the premier North American coffee and tea tradeshow. Spectators and competitors alike gather to watch latte artists pour intricate designs of steamed milk into dark, creamy espresso to…
Jazz Musicians Raise Funds for Foster Care Kids
(PASADENA, CA)— Picking up where the Rat Pack left off in the 60s, Douglas Roegiers, Dave Cox and a variety of performers transform the Pasadena Jazz Institute into a swingin’ lounge on the first Thursday of every month, while benefiting Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity that serves children and families in crisis living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena. Next performance will be on Thursday, July 2, beginning at…
ACTRESS KATIE CHONACAS APPEARS IN ACTION THRILLER FILM STREETS OF BLOOD TO BE RE …
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 18, 2009)—Actress Katie Chonacas will appear as “Cecilia” alongside Val Kilmer, Sharon Stone, 50 Cent, and Michael Biehn in the action thriller film STREETS OF BLOOD, which will be released worldwide on DVD July 28, 2009. Produced by Emmett/Furla Films and distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment, STREETS OF BLOOD follows the story of a police officer whose partner died during Hurricane Katrina, however he later…
DIEHARD Studio Release Mutant League Book
Washington, NJ – DIEHARD Studio has just released a brand new book, “Art Directing Mutant League: from Sketchbook to Television”. The 120-page book features never before seen artwork illustrated by Dwayne Ferguson, who served as the Art Director of the popular series.
The book also features humorous written commentary by Ferguson, who discusses the importance of design on elements such as backgrounds, props, uniforms and more.
Fans of the show will enjoy…
FabulaTech Announced Release of Port Splitter
London, UK – June 15, 2009 – FabulaTech, a leading software development company which has built its solid grounds on the software market since 2000 specializing in device driver development, application development and systems internals programming for Microsoft Windows, Linux and Embedded operating systems, announced release of the new version of Port Splitter 4.0.1, a serial splitter software which allows to share dataflow of one COM port between several applications…
Kimball Distributing Debuts a New Beverage Star In Dallas-Fort Worth: ViB Arrive …
Kimball Distributing has been named the sole distributor of ViB (Vacation in a Bottle) for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
“We wanted to partner with Kimball because they have a reputation of delivering premium, sports nutrition beverages to the market. They also deliver five-star service to our retail partners” says ViB co-founder Travis Hollman.
ViB’s Pomegranate Berry flavor is currently available at major convenience and grocery stores including: 7-Eleven, Arco AM/PM, QuikTrip, Albertsons,…
RECALL STARRING OLIVIA DAWN YORK TO PREMIERE AT THE DANCES WITH FILMS FESTIVAL
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 10, 2009)-- RECALL starring actress Olivia Dawn York will be showing at the Dances with Films Festival in Hollywood on June 10 at 5:00 p.m. Described as "the defiant festival of raw talent," by The Hollywood Reporter, the Dances with Films Festival will also be showing the short films THE DEVILS MATCHMAKER, A DANCE OF TWO, LIFE IS LIKE A SHORT TRAIN RIDE, PROMOTION, MY…
Paragon Introduces Cone-10, 120-Volt Kiln
Paragon Industries has just announced the Caldera XL and Caldera XL-KS pottery kilns. They fire to cone 10 on 120 volts and are designed to fire porcelain, stoneware, china, ceramics, and decals.
The Caldera XL comes with a digital temperature controller; the switch-operated Caldera XL-KS has the new Autocone Kiln Sitter manufactured by the Orton Ceramic Foundation. Both kilns are 7 1/2” square x 9” deep inside and made with 3”…
Royal Sundaram Expands Operations to Guwahati
Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company (royalsundaram.in), one of the leading insurance providers in India, announced the inauguration of their office in Guwahati.
The move has been necessitated by a dramatic increase in the demand for the company’s products and services in the Northeast region. The Guwahati branch would be a focal branch for the transaction requirements of the Company’s city business and operations, besides providing Royal Sundaram’s range of insurance…
