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Wacky Independent Comedy Romp “Stroke of Luck” Goes Global at Cannes

Lenox, MA, 2022-May-12 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — Christian Frelinghuysen‘s directorial debut “Stroke of Luck,” is a quirky romantic comedy romp about a screw-up kid from the city falling in love with a country girl, all while getting caught up in a bizarre crime ring involving a talking horse and an evil rock star. Inspired by the works of Judd Apatow (Trainwreck, 40 Year-old Virgin), the film champions love, solves the crime, saves the farm, gets the girl and redeems relationships through a series of unpredictable events and unexpected characters.

“Stroke of Luck” will make its international launch for Cannes’ Online Market with sales being handled by Terese Linden Kohn’s TALK Global Media.

“Stroke of Luck” world premiered at the Calgary Independent Film Festival, where it won ‘Best Comedy Film.’ Since then the film has been racking up festival prizes and audience awards across the globe including ‘Best Cast’ at the Vesuvius International Film Festival, ‘Best Feature Script’ at Toronto Independent Film Festival, as well as ‘Best International Film’. At the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival alone ‘Stroke of Luck’ swept in 5 awards: ‘Best Producer,’ ‘Best Feature Director,’ ‘Best Editing,’ ‘Best Original Score,’ and ‘Best Cinematography’. Others include ‘Best Feature Film,‘ Mahattanhenge Film Awards, ‘Best Comedy Nominee,’ Lit Laughs International Comedy Film Festival (London), ‘Official Selection’ at Dublin International Comedy Film Festival and Fargo Fantastic Film Festivals.

Terese Linden Kohn, TALK Global Media, notes “now is a great time to offer the international marketplace an opportunity to acquire a film that just wants to have some fun. And who doesn’t love a talking horse!”

SYNOPSIS:
Young Nathan (Kyle Derosiers) has pulled a damaging prank at his school in the city and is sent to his father’s farm to work it off. But Nathan finds much more than he bargained for when he gets there, including Sarah, (Sara Ball) a very charming, independent farm hand, a bizarre crime ring, and a horse that only he can hear talk. Featuring a great cast including Patty Guggenheim (Florida Girls), and John Popper (lead singer of the band Blues Traveler). Directed and co-authored by first-time feature filmmaker, Christian Frelinghuysen. Produced by Mark Farrell (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Z Rock). Shot entirely in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/707007176

Where to follow the film and its journey:
Website: https://www.StrokeOfLuckMovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stroke-of-Luck-106598211716346
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stroke_of_luck_movie/

Sales Contact:
Terese Linden Kohn
TALK Global Media
Terese@TALKglobalMedia.com
www.TALKglobalMedia.com
Facebook: @TALKglobalMedia/
Instagram: @TALKglobalMedia

Media Contact:
Terri See, Media Producer
Email: iamTerriSee@gmail.com
+1.413.854.5523

 

Alisa Boniello Releases World Premiere Music Video for “Can’t Love Me”

Fledging indie songwriter/singer Alisa Boniello, who burst on the music scene last year with her infectious debut single and video for “Lovestruck”

New York, NY, February 26, 2013 – Fledging indie songwriter/singer Alisa Boniello, who burst on the music scene last year with her infectious debut single and video for “Lovestruck”, will bow a brand new video of her rock/pop tinged saga, CAN’T LOVE ME, with a world premiere on video channels online March 5, 2013.

Boniello co-wrote “Can’t Love Me,” with noted songwriter/producer/arranger/musician Ron Haney (Alicia Keys, Drake) who also produced the track. The song chronicles a relationship that goes south after a woman discovers her man has cheated on her and can’t offer unrequited love.

Can’t Love Me,” was directed by film/video Joel Fendelman for Fendelman Films and was executive produced by Ramon Hervey II. Jimmy Ferguson served as Director of photography while Rae Dawn Johnson handled make-up with Julius Michael and Johnson served as hair stylists. Costume set design was created by up and coming fashion designer Antonio Estrada from Marteal & Estrada Fashions.

Boniello has been busy writing and recording several songs with Ron Haney for a potential EP release later in 2013.

For more information about Alisa Boniello please visit Alisa Boniello’s official website: http://www.alisaboniello.com.

For more information on Alisa Boniello, please contact Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions: 323-806-0400 or chip@mileshighproductions.com

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood CA, 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/

JFK BREAKING NEWS – JFK’S New Evidence Of A Gun Shot Flash Just Released For Nov. 22, 2012

DBA Honor the Rose announces launch of new website and YouTube video

United States, November 26, 2012, 1:07 pm — /EPR NETWORK/ — The video that was too hot for the news media is now here. Must see video. The JFK mystery is finally solved, this is a news breaking video.

Mr. Eugene Lofing today announces a gigantic discovery that has been held back for years. Mr Lofing states that this new film evidence will spark a brand new investigation of the Famous Zapruder Film. “This brainteaser which has baffled all the experts till now is finally resolved.” says Mr. Lofing. He also states that this new information will change history, and exonerates Lee Harvey Oswald.

Mr. Lofing says that people can find more detailed information on the web site /http://www.jfksgunflash.com The site includes the video that contains the exclusive information on what really happened on Nov 22 1963. He also states that you can also view this breaking evidence on YouTube and Vimeo video web sites. The quickest way to bring up the exclusive content video is by entering the key word jfksgunflash in the search areas and that will work on both sites. Then select the one with a frame from the Zapruder film.

 

Contact Details: Contact Information:
DBA Honor The Rose
Email: Eugene@jfksgunflash.com
Website: jfksgunflash.com

Bollywood in centenary glory, rare Hindi film clips

Bollywood, one of the largest film production centres in the world, turns hundred years in 2012. To mark this historic occasion, www.indiavideo.org has launched a year-long celebration which will take the viewers to the key moments in the momentous journey of Hindi Cinema. The project is supported by Culture Shoppe, an online cultural gift shop, and Mulamoottil Eye Hospital, a leading super specialty eye hospital.

The special centenary gallery on the website and its YouTube channel www.youtube.com/indiavideodotorghas already become a big hit among Bollywood fans spread across the world.

As part of the centenary fete, www.indiavideo.org is featuring 365 movies carefully chosen to represent the history of Bollywood. Here you could watch some all-time hit movies, some trend setters in story telling and techniques, movies through which some ordinary men and women rose to stardom and many more.

Clippings of the selected movies are presented along with a brief talk on the specialties and historical aspects of the film. The nearly two-minute movie will have the best moments in a film.

The movies were chosen by researcher and columnist Vijay Kumar Balakrishnan who has been exploring Bollywood for the past 40 years. He is also an avid collector of Bollywood posters, gramophone records, song books, vintage films etc. Eminent Kathak dancer and social activist Pali Chandra is the anchor.

“From Dadasaheb Phalke, V Shantaram, Himanshu Rai, Vijay Bhatt, Fateh Lal, Sohrab Modi, Damle, Bimal Roy, Mehboob Khan, Raj Kapoor to G P Sippy, Mahesh Bhatt, Shekhar Kapur, Mira Nair, Aamir Khan, Ram Gopal Varma and Karan Johar, the gallery will introduce personalities who influenced the industry from time to time,” says Vijay Kumar Balakrishnan. “ It has rare and exclusive visuals of old films like Raja Harishchandra, Ayodhya ka Raja, Pukar, Kapal Kundala, Izzat, Doctor, Maya Machindra and the like,” he adds.

The Bollywood centenary gallery of www.indiavideo.org is perhaps the first of its kind online project to preserve the history of a film genre. Visitors are offered free access to the gallery which is a useful resource for academicians and researchers.

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Under ground dining on steroids…. The parties you’ve all been waiting for!

Many Utahan’s have been looking for opportunities like this for quite some time. The opportunity has come and you’re invited to come and be part of the party! Different entertainment, locations, food, and themes each time: you’ll never be bored with Now or Never Parties. Sometimes it will be more formal dining, other times a more casual experience. Regardless of the party, it will be a night to remember and take advantage of.

In Provo UT. at 6 p.m. on the 13th of April 2012 our readers of our magazine, our fans, and our ticket holders are invited to a one of a kind of exclusive invitation only party. Our Now or Never party. There will be lots of Food, Fun, Gifts, Entertainment and more. Seats are very limited.

The public is invited – Non readers of the magazine, new fans, and current non ticket holders can go to our “Now and Never Party” page below to try to obtain tickets on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are $50.00 plus fees. Good for (2) guests per ticket. Each guest receives a gift bag of up to a $40.00 value.

About the Now or Never Parties

It’s easy for so many of us talk about “One day, I will do….” or “Someday I’m going to….”. We believe in living and enjoying life and in doing it NOW. Chances are, if we don’t take advantage and do what our “Someday” items are NOW, they will NEVER come around. What are your “Somedays?” How bad do you really want to do them? Come party with us and we’ll help you define, realize,enjoy life, and for a lucky few guests, get some of those “Somedays” done. Our parties are hosted by Connect & Eatz Magazine! Go check it out on Facebook!

We give you intimate entertainment in smaller groups at your favorite local restaurants and venues. From music, to featured artists, and sometimes even comedy: we bring you the party you’ve been waiting for! A food enthusiast dream: a night to expand your palate and help shape the restaurant menu. Our guests have the opportunity to try new items and decide which ones your local restaurants should feature.

Keep a look-out on our wall and event page to see when the next parties are coming up and sign up here on our FB page, https://www.facebook.com/NowRNeverParty or on our website. http://www.connectandeatzfb.com

To learn even more about the various parties, sponsor and the magazine itself feel free to visit our new larger site opening this week, and our facebook page at the links below.

http://connectandeatzmag.com Our new up and coming magazine/sponsor web site. Also visit our Magazine Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/connectandeatzmag We are very passionate about living life as you will be able to see.

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First Images Of WWII German Submarine Sunk 68 Years Ago In Brazil

The U-Boat was located by the Schurmann Family in July 2011. Almost one year after locating the submarine, the Schurmanns joined efforts with deep sea diving experts to collect images of the U-513. With specialized technology, using a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) the expedition made a 135 meters dive to film and take pictures of the wreck, for the first time in history.

“After years of research, finally we watched this historical moment. We first saw a shadow then gradually the images became very clear, the submarine is almost intact and whole as if she was placed there to sleep” said Vilfredo Schurmann leader of the expedition.

“The ROV (Remotely operated underwater vehicle) did several dives and with every new image we celebrated this great feat” says David Schurmann, the film director.

It all began in 2001 aboard their sailing yacht “Aysso”, when the Schurmanns a well-known sailing and expedition family in Brazil, was told of the story of a German submarine, sunk in 1943 during WWII in the waters of Southern Brazil.

Vilfredo and Heloisa Schurmann where hooked on the mysterious story and started researching the facts in the National Archives in Washington – USA, Berlin – Germany and in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil.

They were granted a license from the Brazilian Navy, and obtained the support of the Santa Catarina Government and UNIVALI University and were sponsored by TOTVS, CPE (Coastal Planning & Engineering) and FUGRO BRAZIL to further the search.

A team of 35 professionals (all volunteers) which included divers, oceanographers, retired officers from the Brazilian and USA Navy & Air Force, archaeologists, historians, filmmakers and the last surviving member of the USA airplane responsible for the U-boat sinking aided on the search.

After 2 years and 18 expeditions at sea, operating Side Scanning Sonars and Magnetometer, on July 17th 2011 on board their adapted sailing yacht “Aysso”, the Schurmanns located the exact position of the sunken submarine.

On March 8, 2012, aboard two ships, the expedition led by Vilfredo Schurmann and a crew of 20, filmed for the first time in history since her sinking 68 years ago, images of U-513. The U-boat is considered one of the WWII submarines sunk furthers away from Germany during battle.

THE UNDERWATER FILMING
The underwater footage of the U-513 was made with a ROV model Sea Eye Falcon Marine, capable of operating up to 300 meters deep, assigned and operated by FUGRO BRAZIL.

S/V “Aysso” and M/V “Thunder” anchored at the location, launched the ROV (Remotely operated underwater vehicle) and with sonar-aided navigation (similar to a ship’s radar – working under water) located the submarine.

The recordings were performed with the ROV camera itself. For best results, HD 3D cameras were also mounted in housings to captured images of the submarine.

Sponsors: TOTVS, CPE, FUGRO BRAZIL
Support: Santa Catarina Government and UNIVALI University

HISTORY
The U-513, under the command of the German captain Karl Friedrich Guggenberger, had the mission to sink any enemy vessel on the route between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. She had already torpedoed three ships, including two Americans and a Brazilian.

The U-Boat-513 sank on July 19th, 1943. Lieutenant Roy S. Whitcomb was on a PBM-VP-74 flying-boat bomber on an antisubmarine sweep and spotted the surfaced U-boat. He ordered the attack. Captain Guggenberger on the deck of the submarine saw the approaching plane, he knew there was no time to submerge and began a counterattack. Whitcomb’s dropped six 225-pound bombs depth charges and the U-boat absorbed the full impact on her hull.

The U-513, 76 meters in length sunk immediately with its 46 crew. 7 men who were on deck where the only survivors, among them the captain Guggenberger.

THE SCHURMANN FAMILY
The Schurmann Family is the first Brazilian family to circumnavigate the world on a sailboat and the only Brazilian family to have done it twice. A household name in Brazil, the Schurmann Family has been active around the world through their online school program, as well as their films and TV programs.

In 1984 Vilfredo, Heloisa and their children left their home, their work and school and set off from Florianópolis, the capital city of the State of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil, to pursue their dream: circumnavigate the world on a sailing yacht.

Their children, Pierre, David and Wilhelm, were 15, 10 and 7 years old. On this first adventure, the Schurmann Family spent 10 years at sea.

In 1997 the Schurmann Family began their second great adventure Magellan Global Adventure. The goal was to retrace the route sailed by Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet, the first complete circumnavigation of the planet. For this adventure, apart from the parents only their son David Schurmann and Kat, their 5-year-old daughter went along. Magellan Global Adventure was followed by more than 1,5 million people, from 44 countries. Every month the adventure’s filmed reports, broadcast internationally, had an average of 40 million television viewers in Brazil and many more around the world. After 30 months, the Schurmann’s yacht returned to Brazil.

The Family members are: Vilfredo, Heloisa, Pierre, David, Wilhelm and Kat Schurmann (d. 2006).
They have released 4 best sellers in Brazil and one box office hit documentary film: Books
• Em Busca do Sonho (2006) Portuguese
• Momentos De uma Aventura (2001) Portuguese/English
• Um Mundo de Aventuras (2002) Portuguese
• 10 Anos No Mar (1995) Portuguese

Films & TV
• O Mundo em Duas Voltas (The World in Two Round Trips) 2007 (Film)
• Em Busca do Sonho (Film)
• Magellan Global Adventure (TV Series)
• Schurmann Family 20 years (TV Series)

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Dark Park Studios announces the “Celebrity du Jour” win a walk-on role competition for it’s new comedy series, The Agency.

Los Angeles Actors – Spill your guts and you could appear on an episode of “Dark Park Studios’, The Agency”. Airing Thursday Nights, 9pm.

Hollywood, CA, October 29, 2010 — “The Agency”, Dark Park Studios’ newly launched digital series kicks off their next round of auditions with a little… healthy competition. Los Angeles based Actors are invited to win a “walk on role” tailored specially for them.

Dark Park Studios announced today that they will begin holding their next round of auditions in an all too unorthodox way. Keeping in style with their mockery of the elite entertainment world, Dark Park Studios will cast a lucky actor in a special role tailored to them. All that actor has to do is – spill their guts. Tell Dark Park about your silliest, sickest, most outrageous story or moment related to the entertainment industry (that happened to you personally) and you could appear on an episode of “The Agency”.

“The Agency” aired their first episode on September 30th, 2010. Since then, the YouTube community has been positively responding to the premium content playing on the online video giant’s site. Youtuber Tiffani232323 says, “This show makes me laugh hard”. Youtuber kanefiveonesix says, “Damn funny”. Youtuber WaltersTalent says, “This looks great, Entourage meets The Office with a lot more fun.”

“There are more actors in LA then there are roles”, stated Creator/Star Dianna Renée. “Since we are an “Actor Created” series, we came up with “Celebrity du Jour” to allows us the opportunity to involve more than just the typical “guest stars” in our show. I’m still, however, working on a way to cast every single actor I meet – it’ll happen some day.”

“We feel it’s important for a digital show to interact with their audience. Interaction really is the future of all story-driven, original content.”, said Creator/Producer Michael Korbic. “Dark Park Studios is going beyond the basics and actually integrating our viewers into the show.”

Starting immediately, Dark Park is taking submissions for the Celebrity du Jour competition via Facebook. On Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/darkparkstudios), actors can upload their story in the form of video or text. The competition is on-going with Season 1, Round 1 ending December 6tht. Several new “Celebrity du Jour’s” will appear per season. One caveat, you must be a Los Angels based actor to compete.

The Agency, Episode 5 “Party Like A Rockstar”, Airs Thursday Night, October 28th at 9pm. Watch at http://www.youtube.com/darkparkstudios.

“The Agency is a digital series brought to life by actors for actors”, stated Producer Daniel Bort. “We’re figuring out new ways every day to involve more and more people. “Celebrity du Jour” is just the beginning.”

“The Agency” is a new, original comedy series based upon the busy world of an upscale talent agency in Hollywood. Power agents, struggling celebrities and conniving ladder climbers are all seen through the eyes of a fresh new intern, Lauren, played by Dianna Renée.

“The Agency” launched via youtube.com September 30th, it stars Academy Award Nominated Actress Sally Kirkland and a gang of young actors headed by Scott Lunsford, Michael Masini, Mary Bonner Baker and Dianna Renée.

WHAT: “The Agency” Digital Series Competition, “Celebrity du Jour”
TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iiw3Wxn8XLo
WHERE: http://www.darkparkstudios.com
http://www.youtube.com/DarkParkStudios
http://www.facebook.com/darkparkstudios
WHEN: Season 1, Round 1 – Now through December 6, 2010
CONTACT: darkparkstudios@gmail.com

Dark Park Studios is a content creation company specializing in feature films, episodic content and new media.

Press & Media Contact:
Michael Korbic/Dianna Renee/Daniel Bort
Dark Park Studios
1613 Chelsea Rd., Suite 231
San Marino, CA 91108
310-980-3936/310-980-2668/323-301-2792
darkparkstudios@gmail.com
http://www.darkparkstudios.com

Phoenix Film Community To Honor Actress and Producer, Kimber Leigh

Hundreds of local film, entertainment and media professionals will be honoring actress and producer Kimber Leigh on Thursday September 23rd at Hudson’s Bar in Phoenix.

Phoenix, AZ, September 14, 2010 — Hundreds of local film, entertainment and media professionals will be honoring actress and producer Kimber Leigh on Thursday September 23rd at Hudson’s Bar in Phoenix.

Leigh was recently featured in MyTekLife Magazine ( http://www.myteklife.com ) and cast in the upcoming feature film, ‘Serial Blondes’. She has been a champion of the film industry in Phoenix spending countless hours developing and promoting the films being produced in the valley.

The event on the 23rd from 7-10pm, which will also be open to the public, will feature Leigh’s movie trailers and short films and networking with industry professionals and community leaders.

Hudson’s Bar is located at 2344 W. Northern in Phoenix. For additional information contact Black Dog Promotions at 480-206-3435.

About Kimber Leigh:
Kimber Leigh is a venerable Arizona actress, model, producer and spokesperson well steeped in the Phoenix Independent cinema scene. Kimber has starred in such films as “VROOM!,” “COLLAPSE,” “TO SOME DEGREE,” and “COPPER.” Harrah’s Entertainment, Lionsgate Entertainment and Arizona’s Pure Country Radio have employed her talents in the production of countless commercials, print and advertising products. Her award winning talent has been recognized multiple times by “A3F Almost Famous Film Festival” and “Phoenix Comicon International Film Festival” for “Best Overall Acting,” “Outstanding Individual Performance” and “Best Actress in a Film Short.” Kimber is active in her community with organizations like the Phoenix Volunteer Group which assists in the development of shelters for women. You can visit Kimber Leigh online at http://www.facebook.com/kimberaleigh

Press Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.myteklife.com