EDITORIAL COMMENT ELSPETH TAVARES
The Digital Revolution Entertainment & The Independents
Introduction & Comments

For the Independents the overall sketch below of the Companies behind the Internet plus reports from other organizations such as The Broadband Commision illustrate that Entertainment's Digital... click for full story 

SMG Activates Four New Brands Under The
Stealth Media Group Banner Glen Ackermann
Heads Up Sales & John Adams Production

Stealth Media Group headed by Michael Cowan, Jason Piette and Glenn Kendrick Ackerman, President of World sales and new Partner, attend AFM with the launch of four labels diversifying and re-branding... click for full story 

Distribution As A Craft - The Variables
That Need To Be Synthesized To Promote
& Market The Individuality Of A Film

In 1995, Meyer Shwarzstein formed Brainstorm Media, which handled sales for various companies including Lionsgate, Magnolia, and Image to name a few. Today Brainstorm Media has evolved into a full-fledged US distributor with high profile... click for full story 

Efficient Infrastructure Combined With Quality
Content Is the Focus Of Starz Digital Division

Question: The digital revolution of filmed entertainment for the Big and Small screen has impacted the industry to a degree that was impossible to contemplate. Specifically the various forms of VOD and transmedia is transforming how we sell and buy content... click for full story 

The Niche Driven Entertainment Model
In The New & Evolving Digital Age

Scott J. Jones founded Artist View Entertainment in 1991. Scott has over 30 years of diverse entertainment industry experience, spanning from ownership of video retail outlets to serving as executive producer on over a dozen feature films. If you look back, based on... click for full story 

The Night Crew From Producer Ryan Noto For
Premiere Entertainment Group Currently in Production

Producer Ryan Noto is currently in production On The Night Crew starring Luke Goss, (Death Race 2) his first production for Premiere Entertainment Group (PEG) the sales, financing and distribution company he established nearly 18 months ago with... click for full story 

Harper & Hartig Promoted At Starz To Senior Vice
Presidents For Original Programming Production

Following the extensive and rapid development in Original Proagamming at Starz, Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director for Starz, has promoted Melissa Harper and Richter Hartig to Senior Vice Presidents in original programming production at Starz. "Melissa and... click for full story 

David Grumbach Set To Make BAC An International Player
As The Financially Restructured Company Moves Into
Development & Financing Film Production & Distribution

With a consortium of French and European investors David Grumbach who created Juliette Films (Luxembourg), Jaya Productions (France) and a partner in Frakas Productions (Belgium), is the new owner of... click for full story 

Building On Successful Relationship Spotlight Secures
International Rights To Child Of God From James Franco
& Vince Jolivette's Rabbit Bandini Productions

Continuing its successful relationship with James Franco and Vince Jolivette's Rabbit Bandini Productions, Spotlight Pictures has secured the international rights to the grizzly crime-thriller Child of God... click for full story 

Feng Xiaogang The First Chinese Film Director
To Be Immortalized In Cement In Hollywood

China's most popular film director, Feng Xiaogang, was immortalized in cement during a celebratory Handprint Ceremony in Hollywood joining the ranks of Cecil B. Demille, Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Gene Kelly, and Ron Howard, among some of... click for full story 

McAlpine Vaines & Siller Launch Broadstairs Films

Forming a collaboration, producers Hamish McAlpine, Colin Vaines and Carole Siller have established new banner Broadstairs Films to develop and produce joint projects. The new venture allows all three partners to continue developing their own independent slates with other producers which are unaffected... click for full story 

2013 DIFF Lifetime Achievement Award
To Honor Egyptian Film Critic Samir Farid

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will honor veteran Egyptian film critic Samir Farid as the second recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, presented each year to recognize film professionals for their exceptional contributions to... click for full story 

Little Prince Third Season Offers Unique Never
Before Experience For An Animated Series Incorporating
Drawings From Children Across The Globe

Method Animation's popular animated series The Little Prince embarks on its third season. PGS Entertainment is introducing Season 3 to broadcasters worldwide and has already lined up pre-sales with... click for full story 

Taeler Elyse Cyrus Makes Her Broadway
Debut In After Midnight On Broadway

The Business of Film congratulates Taeler Elyse Cyrus on making her Broadway debut. Taeler hails from Los Angeles where she achieved a BFA in dance from The Ailey School/Fordham University. Professionally, Taeler has danced with River North Dance... click for full story