In the entertainment trade websites today there were two big announcements that might indicate that we have finally reached the point where digital content is now a major player in the entertainment industry. In today’s Variety it was reported that Time Warner has led an investment round of $36million for a 25% stake in Maker Studios. Maker is one of the leading web based Entertainment outlets, and this investment round puts the valuation of the company at $144million. That’s real money people! Continue reading... “Amazon Announces Six Pilots, Time Warner Invests Big in Maker Studios. Has Digital Content Finally Arrived?”
UPDATED AGAIN – It was just announced that after five great seasons (four in Oregon) “Leverage” is coming to an end on Christmas night. We’ve been so blessed to have four great seasons in Oregon and we look forward to future TNT and Electric Entertainment productions in the future. For now though, we’ll look to enjoy the series finale on Christmas night.
UPDATED- Here is a link to Beth Riesgraf talking about the sesaon (or is it the series?) finale. Continue reading... “UPDATED AGAIN- Series Finale of “Leverage” Airs on Christmas Night 10:00 PST What Surprises are Coming?”
So did you see the winter special of “Portlandia”? If not you can stil grab it for FREE on iTunes! Now it’s time to get ready for Season 3 which premieres on January 4. One cool addition to season 3 is “Kumail Visits Portlandia” which is on the IFC show website. Make sure you see his visit to the real feminist bookstore!
If you want to get fired up for the new season, just take a look at the stars already announced for season 3! Continue reading... ““Portlandia” Starts Season 3 on January 4 – But Lots of Goodies to See Now”
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It’s gratifying to see ParaNorman (Focus features + Laika) nominated eight times for an Annie Award, including Best Picture.
In Individual Achievement nominations there are seven categories in which ParaNorman talent gets a nod:
Animated Effects; Andrew Nawrot, Joe Gorski, Grant Laker, Character Animation; Travis Knight, Directing; Sam Fell, Chris Butler, Character Design; Heidi Smith, Production Design; Nelson Lowry, Ross Stewart, Pete Oswald Ean McNamara, Trevor Dalmer, Storyboarding; Emmanuela Cozzi and Writing; Chris Butler.
The 40th annual Annie Awards, honoring the best in animation, will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Continue reading... “ParaNorman Nominated For 8 Annie Awards”
We’re getting lots of interest in the annual meeting and for good reason! It’s going to be a great night! You’re going to want to get there early. Doors to the theater open at 5:30PM and as you are entering the theater, be sure to check out the awesome installation from Second Story Interactive Studios. Second Story is this year’s recipient of our “Innovation In Media Arts Award” so we’re thrilled to have them show off their work.
Even newer news? Continue reading... “Newest Info – Doors open to Annual Meeting – January 15 5:30 PM Come See Second Story Installation”
Good news for fans of “Portlandia”: the hiatus is almost over and new episodes will be airing soon. Season 3 of the IFC show starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein kicks off on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10pm. If that seems like a long time to wait for your “Portlandia” fix, there’s more good news: a special new episode, “Winter in Portlandia,” airs on Friday, December 14th at 10:30/9:30c.
IFC also just announced some of the guest stars that will be visiting Portlandia in the coming season. Continue reading... ““Portlandia” Winter Special and Season 3 Guest Star Lineup”
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This media release just came out about the next installment of Bent Image Lab’s holiday specials. You’ll remember that last year Bent produced the original “Jingle All the Way” and this year they have already produced Hallmark’s “Hoops and Yo Yo” Halloween special. This marks their third project with the Hallmark Channel.
Bent Image Lab and Hallmark Channel are excited to present “Jingle and Bell’s Christmas Star” the sequel to the critically acclaimed stop motion production “Jingle All the Way”.
Continue reading... “Bent Produced Hallmark Sequel “Jingle and Bell’s Christmas Star” to Premiere November 23 on Hallmark Channel”
With very little fanfare the cast and crew of the NBC series “Grimm” spent their weekend working two shifts at two different locations of the Oregon Food Bank packaging 24,139 pounds of food resulting in 15,259 meals for Oregonians in need. The effort was largely organized by local film workers Bruce Lawson and Dawnn Pavlonnis, but in total there were over 30 volunteers representing members of IATSE, SAG/AFTRA, DGA, and the Teamsters looking to give a little back to the community. Continue reading... “Cast and Crew of @NBCGrimm Give Back at Oregon Food Bank”
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Portland produced “Appisode” “The Digits” recently was nominated as Best Educational Web Series by the International Academy of Web Television. The IAWTV is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of web television. The award ceremony will be in Las Vegas during the International Consumer Electronic Show January 8. Congrats to creator Scotti Iseri and his entire team on the nomination and best of luck in January! Don’t know about “The Digits”? See below their most recent media release. Continue reading... ““The Digits” Nominated for Best Educational Web Series by IAWTV”
(Portland, OR) BUOY, a local and independent feature written and directed by Steven Doughton and starring Tina Holmes (Six Feet Under, Shelter, Leverage) and Matthew Del Negro (The Sopranos, The West Wing, Chelsea Walls) begins its theatrical release at The Hollywood Theatre, November 28 through December 3, 2012
Synopsis: A woman receives a telephone call from her long-lost brother — reconnecting with the central, though neglected, emotional anchor in her life. In the span of an 80- minute conversation, the two siblings test the strength of a deep, if challenged, love. Continue reading... “BUOY – Todd Haynes Executive Produces Portland Feature Film”