Month: July 2010

Indie film producers to get more opportunities and exposure on NBC TV networks

The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) has reached an agreement with Comcast and NBC Universal to provide enhanced independent programming opportunities on NBCU’s broadcast and cable networks, as well as Comcast’s VOD and online platforms, IFTA’s Jean Prewitt announced. The agreement offers greater consideration for independently produced primetime programming from both IFTA and non-IFTA ….

Lost star and Underworld director to attend panel promoting new Hawaii Five-O TV series at Comic-Con 2010

Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Star Trek), along with Peter M. Lenkov (24), Director Len Wiseman (Underworld), and stars Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and Grace Park (Battlestar Galactica), will attend a panel called The “Aloha, Earth” panel, which will take place on Friday, July 23rd, in room 6BCF from 10:15-11:15AM, where they will ….

Rooftop Films, IndieWire and SnagFilms to celebrate anniversaries with sneak preview indie film screening and party

This Thursday, July 15th, Rooftop Films, IndieWIRE and SnagFilms will celebrate their birthdays with a special sneak preview screening of Aardvark, the debut feature film from noted cinematographer Kitao Sakurai. Aardvark is perhaps the first narrative film to star a man blind since birth. In a role inspired by his own life, Larry Lewis plays ….

30 Days of Night sequel to sneak peek at San Diego Comic-Con 2010

30 Days of Night: Dark Days director and co-screenwriter Ben Ketai (Dusk to Dusk), graphic novel creator and co-writer Steve Niles, along with stars Keile Sanchez (Lost), Diora Baird (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning), Rhys Coiro (Entourage, upcoming Straw Dogs), and Ghosthouse producer J.R. Young, will descend on San Diego Comic-Con 2010 to present ….

Viz Media releases preview shots of its Luffy Mallow and Naruto Comic-Con 2010 exclusives

VIZ Media has released more information on their activities during Comic-Con 2010, including the previously mentioned special appearance by Stan Lee on Saturday for a Ultimo Vol. 2 signing and at the Shonen Jump Panel. In addition, Vampire Knight voice actors Mela Lee (Yuki), Ethan Murray (Kaname) and Vic Mignogna (Zero) will be taking part ….