Smash House TV delivers new Mr. Mal video “Celebration”

NAACP - Releases Documentary on the Impact of Birmingham Black Broadcasters During Civil Rights ERA

January 4 – Birmingham, Alabama - As part of the NAACP Centennial Celebration, we are taking part in the production and presentation of a three part national television series that features both local and national personalities who shaped our city and country. The first of the series, “On Air: 1960’s Black Radio in Birmingham”, is completed. We will host the premiere at the Alabama Theater, launching celebrations of Black History Month.

Birmingham Black radio was the voice and soul of a people, delivering both information and comfort during a time of both trial and triumph. The documentary includes interviews and features Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr., Congressman Spencer Bachus, Congressman Artur Davis, Reverend Erskine Faush, Sr., Reverend Jessie Jackson, Tom Joyner, Martin Luther King, III, Congressman John Lewis, Reverend Joseph Lowery, Charles McCrary, Dr. Johnathan McPherson, Shelley Stewart and Reverend Andrew Young.

Reverend Erskine Faush, Jr., (Chuck) a native of Birmingham, a veteran radio broadcaster and Executive Producer on this and two other documentaries, will serve as a honorary host for this documentary premiere. Chuck, who was recently named as the Rising Icon Leader of the Year by the NAACP, has over 1,000 national broadcast hours with Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award winners and credits including BET Networks, FOX Sports, Tribune, Inspiration Network, Simmons Latham and ESPN.

This star studded, red carpet, memorable event is scheduled for February 5, 2010, beginning on the RED CARPET at 5:30pm, at the historical Alabama Theatre, located at 1817 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama. The evening will be filled with a variety of events prior to the “On Air” debut. This event is sure to bridge the gap of generations to come.

For tickets and information visit http://naacp100gala.com or call call (205) 529-2404.

This is It Reviews Respectable, but Irrelevant

No This Is It review really matters, as This Is It reviews are entirely useless. Michael Jackson This Is It reviews look to be respectable, nonetheless. No This Is It review had been posted until today, which is usually the kiss of death for movies. But Michael Jackson’s This Is It is not just any movie. And no matter what This Is It reviews say, the “final” look at Michael Jackson is about to be a massive phenomenon.

As anyone alive knows, the Michael Jackson This Is It tour was supposed to be the King of Pop’s last series of shows. It was his last show, but not for the reasons anyone expected. With Jackson’s death, This Is It looked to be dead as well, until director Kenny Ortega and company decided to turn the This Is It rehearsals into a documentary film. Read more…

~ Robert Dougherty

BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS SPONSORS RED CARPET MOVIE PREMIER

Short Film Produced By Local Students and Soul Food Series Star “Darrin Henson” To Premier At The Alabama Theatre

Birmingham, AL – Bright House Networks announced today that it will host a “Red Carpet” movie premier of the student produced film,”2:59”. This event is scheduled for November 7, 2009 at the Alabama Theatre.  There will be a Red Carpet entrance at 5:00 pm followed by the movie premier, and award ceremony to recognize the students and sponsors at this event beginning at 6:00 pm. Sherri Jackson; anchor of the CBS 42 News will serve as the Mistress of Ceremony for the evening.

The film, entitled “2:59”, is the story of a young girl who has a premonition of her school being held hostage by terrorists.  It reveals the positive result of God in our public schools. Local students were joined this summer by Showtime’s ”Soul Food” and “Stomp The Yard” star ‘Darrin Henson to produce and direct this intriguing film in conjunction with On The Set Film Camp.   The Film was shot locally at Woodlawn High School.

After the premier Bright House Networks will cable cast the movie Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm on its local Channel 4.  The movie will then be available on Birmingham On Demand, Bright House Networks channel 1042 for viewing. The movie will also appear in Local On Demand schedules in other Bright House Networks Markets.

“We are honored to sponsor this Movie Premier event that displays the talent level of the students in the Birmingham area” states Karen Broach, President Bright House Networks Birmingham Division. “These kids worked hard this summer with the guidance of Darrin Henson and we want the community to see the results of their efforts.  We all value the work that these students have done.  We feel that the results of this project will have a positive impact on the community and will continue to enhance Bright House Networks’ initiatives for the youth in the area.”

For more information of the premier go to http://peepthisent.com/summerprogram.html

About Peep This Entertainment
In 1997, David Tucker, Jr. conceived the idea of a full service entertainment company that focused on expanding and marketing of minority entertainment in the City of Birmingham. “Peep This Entertainment” began as a news and entertainment magazine for and about Birmingham City High Schools. Peep This Actors/Directors Guild is a (501 © 3 non profit organization). Their mission is to serve as a public laboratory for showcasing academic year and summer professional training & research in film, theater, and music for Birmingham and the State of Alabama.

About Bright House Networks
Bright House Networks is the nation’s 6th largest multiple cable system operator (MSO) with 2.4 million customers in several large markets including Bakersfield, California; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Orlando, Florida (Central Florida Division) and Tampa Bay, Florida along with several other smaller systems in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The high-growth Tampa/Central Florida markets are contiguous and form one of the country’s largest cable clusters. Bright House Networks’ corporate locations are in Syracuse, New York and Orlando, Florida.

Urbanham.com presents Number One with a Bullet

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For a complete line up of films to be shown at this year’s film festival visit www.sidewalkfest.com

Sidewalk Film Festival to show hip-hop documentary which looks at the struggle of female lyricist in the music business.

Hip hop began a new and edgy form of New York street culture in the late 1970s and has since become one of the most pervasive creative phenomena of our times, informing music, fashion, art and nearly every facet of popular culture. But while hip hop is often seen as a democratic medium where anyone who can turn a rhyme or create a beat has a shot at the spotlight, women are still fighting for their fair share of success, despite the track record of such iconic artists as Queen Latifah, Salt-n-Pepa, MC Lyte and Missy Elliott. While female rappers struggle to be heard, they also deal with a music industry that often promotes sexist and misogynist MC’s over artists with a positive message and frequently prefers women who are willing to be sex symbols rather than role models. Filmmaker Nirit Peled takes an inside look at the world of women in hip hop in the documentary Say My Name, which examines both the obstacles and the accomplishments of women in the male-dominated world of music. Say My Name includes exclusive interviews with Roxanne Shante, Monie Love, Remy Ma, Rha Digga, Eryka Badu and many more. Say My Name was an official selection at the 2009 South by Southwest Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide.

See the trailer

Catch Say My Name at the Sidewalk Film Festival in downtown Birmingham, September 25 - 27, 2009.

For more information visit:

www.sidewalkfest.com
www.saymyname.org

Medicine for Melancholy, a movie by African American writer/director Barry Jenkins to show in Birmingham

What happens when you meet someone at a party, have a connection, yet don’t utter a word to each other? It’s the next morning, and after having slept together, both of you are wondering what the next step is? Is there a connection beyond physical attraction? ‘Medicine for Melancholy’ explores this and more through the lives of two African Americans, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) and Jo (Tracey Heggins). Set in San Francisco, the movie follows these two as they try to get to know one another.

The film, by African American writer/director Barry Jenkins, has taken the film festival circuit by storm and has received rave reviews from the likes of The New York Times being named a “Critics Pick” and lauded for “Examining Race and a Future Beyond It.” by NYT critic Dennis Lim.

Catch the preview of Medicine for Melancholy, Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Rogue Tavern at 2312 2nd Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 Admission only $5.00.

Visit www.strikeanywherefilms.com to see a preview of this film.

Brought to you by The Sidewalk Film Festival (Sidewalk Sneak Peaks), Code Red and Urbanham.com.

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