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Oscar Michelen Retained to Lead Case for Plaintiff We have put our lives into building a platform that will level the playing field for independent filmmakers. We trusted and looked up to Tribeca as a leader in the industry. Never did I think they would use our time, labor, skill, money, effort, and creativity for their gain.Tribeca had no intent, plan or interest in doing a Virtual Film Festival until it heard of the Mr. Nelson’s Virtual Film Festival from doing business with him and his companies.

Singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has joined Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley and acclaimed actress Tilda Swinton as the latest famous faces to lend their support to Hear the World, the global initiative launched by hearing aid manufacturer Phonak to raise awareness about the importance of hearing and the consequences of hearing loss.

Cancelled .tv launches premiere website for cancelled tv shows. Chesapeake, VA July 6, 2010 -- Each year hundreds of shows are added to the list of television shows cancelled. To keep track of the television industry's comings-and-goings, fans of prime time launched Cancelled . tv, a website specifically designed to keep viewers in touch with the growing list of cancelled tv shows.

Woods Hole was hoppin' Sunday during the annual 4th of July parade sponsored by Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory. Onlookers were invited for free refreshments at Woods Hole Inn and an amazing view of the parade participants, including locals and researchers, who dressed up as their favorite crustaceans. Woods Hole, Mass. July 6, 2010 -- The not-so-sleepy town of Woods Hole kicks off the Fourth of July every year with a town parade sponsored by the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory.

Laga Handbags has launched an affiliate program, inviting affiliates to help others while helping themselves. Laga Handbags are handmade by tsunami survivors who are rebuilding their lives one handbag at a time. Irvine, CA July 1, 2010 -- Laga Handbags are handmade handbags, made by tsunami survivors who are rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of disaster. Until now, these unique handbags were sold via the Laga-Handbags website, at retail boutiques and at purse parties organized by work-at-home handbag consultants.

Roeper Calls Third Installment “One of the Most Astonishing Upgrades in Movie Franchise History”One of the Most Astonishing Upgrades in Movie Franchise HistoryThe first Twilight movie was mediocre and the second one was just laughable and melodramatic and over the top and ridiculous, so I didn’t have high expectations for this oneI have to say, this represents one of the most astonishing upgrades in movie franchise history.

iD Tech Camps, North America's largest youth summer technology camp, gives students the opportunity to edit an award-winning, independent film. Campbell, CA June 30, 2010 -- For their upcoming 12th season, iD Tech Camps, the largest youth technology summer camp in North America, has partnered with local Massachusetts filmmakers to offer an extensive course in Digital Video Editing and Special Effects.

Twitter-Themed Event to Include Celebrity Guests LeVar Burton, Brent Spiner, Tucker Max, and Iron Man Video DJ Mike Relm San Diego, CA June 30, 2010 -- In the tradition of their blowout parties, the Parnassus Group announced today that they are pulling out all the stops for their Tweet House party on July 23rd at Comic Con. Destined to be one of the hottest events at Comic-Con, the party will take over two decks, including the Flight Deck, on the Aircraft Carrier USS Midway.

For one-day only, the most talked about pet product designers, companies and organizations will travel to New York to showcase their new product lines for members of the press New York, NY June 29, 2010 -- Pet Socialite Events is proud to announce an exclusive pet products showcase titled “Christmas in July” Tuesday, July 20 from 1 – 7 pm at the New York Barclay Hotel.

Opposites Connect is an online dating service centered on the age-old concept of connecting soul mates based on opposite preferences. While the vast majority of dating sites are built upon abstract notions and compatibility calculations, the premise behind Opposites Connect and its proprietary matchmaking software is to spark thought-provoking conversation and debate between two people with unique sets of viewpoints and characteristics.

Loretta Lynn's Best-Selling Memoir, Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter, to be Re-Issued in September 2010 in Trade Paperback from Vintage Books, As an E-book, and as an Audio Book Narrated by Sissy Spacek. The publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Lynn's first single release and the 30th anniversary of the release of the Academy Award-winning movie "Coal Miner's Daughter.

Australian pop sensation works with leading US music pros on her American debut LP “Ascension” June 24, 2010 -- LOS ANGELES, CA--June 24, 2010- Seventeen-year old Australian pop star, Giulietta, debuts her first U.S. single “Vertigo” today from her new album “Ascension.

A survey by married dating site IllicitEncounters.com shows that over one third of unfaithful married people say it's been so long since they had sex with their spouse, they 'can't remember' when it last happened. In addition, down-trodden wives report having less sex often with their husbands since the World Cup kicked off two weeks ago.Many husbands are still under the dated impression that women are not sexual beings, and the sexual relationship in a marriage is predominantly for their benefit. How wrong they are!

Sig Hansen, the star captain on the Discovery Channel’s hit television show “Deadliest Catch,” will be a featured guest at the Great Northwoods Fish Fry Fest on Saturday, August 14, at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. June 23, 2010 -- Sig Hansen, the star captain on the Discovery Channel’s hit television show “Deadliest Catch,” will be a featured guest at the Great Northwoods Fish Fry Fest on Saturday, August 14, at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino.

TV's Biggest Loser Bill Germanakos is hosting three days of extreme motivation with other Biggest Losers at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa, August 19-21, 2010. Experience this once in a lifetime opportunity with Biggest Losers as they share their personal stories with you. You'll be inspired by their transparency about their experience before, during and after this life changing weight loss journey and uplifted through a series of nutritional lectures, motivational talks and social gatherings.

“Pink Ribbon” necklace auction and sales benefit breast cancer organization Torrance, CA June 22, 2010 -- Phiten®, the innovator of titanium-infused health and energy products, has partnered with Major League Baseball to support the battle against breast cancer. MLB most recently hosted the "Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer" 2010 Mother’s Day event, when a large percentage of players wore an authentic X30 Phiten “Pink Ribbon” necklace on the field of play.

Rocker Bret Michaels has been seen all over TV, on Snapple bottles, and in concert in recent weeks (including last Friday's Good Morning America concert in NYC) wearing one particular white cowboy hat adorned with a black Roman cross. The designer who handmade that hat for Bret says she's inundated with orders from people who want the same hat.

Peternalove has teamed up with award winning singer/songwriter Alice Leon to offer pet lovers custom written pet ringtones for cell phones based on the personality of their pets.I decided to have some fun and have my dog Lucy bark into my iPod and then write a ringtone with her barking along with her very own song . . . . My phone is ringing all the time and it really cracks people up and brings a smile to my face. Brea, California June 21, 2010 -- Peternalove.com, the sister site to Peternity.

Unique program combines acupuncture, hypnotherapy, yoga, nutrition, and conventional infertility treatments. Oakland, California June 21, 2010 -- Celine Dion isn’t the only woman using acupuncture to get pregnant at age 42. Last week’s news may be a surprise to some, but at the offices of Oakland acupuncturist Maria Yung, many women have put their faith in this ancient Chinese therapy.

Martial arts masters from many countries such as Japan, Korea, USA, China, Israel and Thailand are strongly showing their support for this event by voluntarily performing their country’s martial arts for the added benefits of peace, unity and brotherhood. Los Angeles, CA June 19, 2010 -- The highly anticipated and inaugural United States Martial Arts Festival™ 2010 will be held July 18, 2010 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center located in the City of Redondo Beach of Los Angeles.