Nuyorican Cinema: Films of the Puerto Rican Diaspora
NEW YORK (www.mcny.org) - Spanning nearly three decades, the fictional narrative films produced by Puerto Ricans born or raised in New York City vividly depict the transformation of El Barrio's Puerto Rican community better known as El Barrio. Judith Escalona, Director of PRdream.com, offers an overview ...
| The Reel Life Of Eight Mile Arrives On DVD
NEW
YORK (Pretty Special Inc) - Over ten years in the making, FREESTYLE:
THE ART OF RHYME makes its highly anticipated DVD debut on May 24th,
providing an explosive inside look into the creative framework of
hip-hop culture and the improvisational art of freestyle � where MC's
express ...
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U.S. Indie Band & Film Expo To Be Held In Beaumont, Texas - August 19-23, 2005
BEAUMONT,
TX. (www.usindie.com) - The 2005 US Indie Band & Film Expo will
take place in Beaumont, Texas from August 19-23, 2005 (setup and
load-in is on August 18). More than 500 bands, filmmakers, and artists
are expected to participate in what is expected to become the premier
showcase ...
| Los Angeles Premiere of the Movie 'Sahara'
HOLLYWOOD, CA. (Paramount Pictures) WHAT: Los Angeles Premiere of the movie "SAHARA" WHO: Cast attendees include: Matthew McConaughey, Penelope Cruz, Steve Zahn, Glynn Turman, Delroy Lindo, William H. Macy and Lennie James Celebrity attendees and special guests include: Dennis Hopper, Kerry ...
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Lions Gate Starts Foodfight! With Threshold Featuring the Voices of Hilary and Haylie Duff
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Lions Gate/ www.lionsgate-ent.com/ www.lgf.com) - Less than a month after its formation, Lions Gate Family Entertainment has announced its debut feature film project, a major cross-divisional initiative under which Lions Gate will coproduce and has acquired the North American distribution ...
| Walt Disney Records Releases a New Star-Studded Compilation - Radio Disney Jams 7
BURBANK, CA. (Walt Disney Records) - On March 22, 2005, Walt Disney Records releases Radio Disney Jams 7, the latest collection of songs straight from the top of the Radio Disney play list. This jammin' compilation features the hit song "Because You Live" from Hollywood Records recording artist Jesse ...
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Soundtrack Album For Highly Anticipated 20th Century Fox Film 'Robots' Released On Virgin Records
NEW YORK (Virgin Records) - The soundtrack for the 20th Century Fox Film Robots was recently released on Virgin Records. Robots is a major new animated film created by the Academy Award-winning director that brought the Oscar-nominated Ice Age to the screen. The film opens nationally March 11, and ...
| Columbia Records/Sony Music Soundtrax Set To Release 'A Lot Like Love'
NEW YORK (Columbia Records/ www.lotlikelove.com) - Columbia Records/Sony Music Soundtrax will release A Lot Like Love (Music From The Motion Picture) on Tuesday, April 12. Touchstone Pictures and Beacon Pictures present "A Lot Like Love," a sophisticated romantic comedy starring Ashton Kutcher and ...
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Coolio Lays a Rap on 'Retirement' for the Big Screen
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA. (Corner Stone Pictures) - Coolio is taking his rap to the big screen in Corner Stone Pictures' comedy "Retirement," a fast-moving new comedy starring film icons Peter Falk, Rip Torn, George Segal and Bill Cobbs, cast in the role originally slated for the late Ossie Davis. The veteran ...
| Three 6 Mafia 'Choices II The Set Up'
NEW
YORK (Sony Music) - According to the Official Sony Music website,
Choices II The Set Up - Soundtrack is now set to hit stores Tuesday,
March 29, 2005 under Sony Urban/Hypnotize Minds/Columbia.
The movie itself, Choices II The Set Up," (sequel to "Choices I") is
scheduled for a Summer 2005 ...
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Vanilla Ice Stars In Sci-Fi/Action Spoof 'The Helix...Loaded.'
NEW
YORK (www.thehelixloaded.com) - Many know Vanilla Ice (Rob Van Winkle)
for his early 90's smash single "Ice Ice Baby." However most recently,
Ice has been seen in films and hit reality shows including; The Surreal
Life and VH1's Remaking the Artist. In his latest role, Ice is set to
capture ...
| 'Robots' Soundtrack Album Set for March 1st Release on Virgin
NEW YORK (Virgin Records) - Virgin Records announces the March 1st release of the Robots film soundtrack. Robots is a major new animated film created by the Academy Award-winning director that brought the Oscar-nominated Ice Age to the screen. The film opens nationally March 11, and will be released ...
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Lions Gate's 'Diary Of A Black Woman' Debuts at No 1 at the Weekend Box Office With Powerful Three-Day Opening Gross of Estimated $22.7 Million
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Lions Gate Films/ www.lionsgate-ent.com) - The romantic comedy DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, adapted by acclaimed writer Tyler Perry from his play of the same name, opened the pages of a powerful new franchise as it scorched its way to number one at the U.S. theatrical box office with ...
| Walt Disney Records Releases 'Bambi' Original Soundtrack and Read-Along
BURBANK, CA. (Walt Disney Records) - "Bambi," the beloved little fawn who won our hearts over 60 years ago, returns on CD and DVD to captivate a whole new generation. Walt Disney Records celebrates the "Bambi" Platinum Special Edition DVD release with the re-release of the original soundtrack and read-along. ...
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment Announces 'Apollo 13 Anniversary Edition' DVD
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA. (Universal Studios Home Entertainment) - In 1970, the world held its breath in stunned and rapt silence as a crippled space capsule made a life-or-death race to return safely to Earth. In commemoration of the historic mission that riveted millions to the fate of three courageous ...
| Will Smith to Attend 3 'Hitch' Premieres in One Day
LONDON, UK (Columbia Pictures) WHAT: WILL SMITH will make movie-premiere history 22nd February as he embarks on a race against the clock, jetting around the country to attend THREE Premieres of blockbuster comedy HITCH in one day. The Hollywood A-lister will jet from London to Manchester to greet ...
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'Grace' The Movie Soundtrack on Visionary Records / Warner Bros. Records
LSO
ANGELES (Warner Bros.) - "Cut His Ass Loose," Ebony's new single and
the title song for Warner Bros. picture's forthcoming John Singleton
film, will be in stores on March 22nd, it was announced today by
Visionary Records / Warner Bros. Records. The song has had a triumphant
first week response ...
| Hitch Sets Record as Biggest Midweek Valentine's Day Ever
CULVER CITY, CA. (Columbia Pictures) - Columbia Pictures' hit romantic comedy Hitch generated $7,515,442 on Monday, becoming the biggest midweek Valentine's Day ever at the nation's movie theaters, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Vice Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment. The Will Smith romantic ...
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'The Return Of The King' Soundtrack Rings Up Double Grammys
BURBANK, CA. (Reprise/ Warner Bros.) - The epochal soundtrack to one of the most acclaimed films of our time garnered trophies in two key categories during the 2005 Grammy Awards. "The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King" was named Best Score Soundtrack Album, while "Into The West" was singled ...
| Whirled Music Releases Gary Pozner's 'The French Revolution' Original Soundtrack
NEW YORK (www.whirledmusic.com) - In light of the announcement that came out of Buckingham Palace last week, it may appear as though Gary Pozner knew something we didn't know when he timed the release of his latest CD. With titles like "Royal Crisis," "The Doomed Queen," and "Death to the Royals," ...
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