The Times of India “A Day in the Life of Chennai” advertisement won the historic first Cannes Golden Lion for a film from India. It was produced by Good Morning films (www.goodmorningfilms.com)
The main crew that set out to shoot this film was not unlike a task force from the UN. UP-ite, Bengali, Punjabi, Parsi, Malayalee, Hyderabadi, Englishman from Australia and Germany and of course Tamilians of Chennai all comprised the backgrounds of the chief technicians of this film.
Jason West (of “Rock on” fame) was entrusted with shooting the Times Of India film and the music was produced by Vijay Anthony and sung by the renowned female folk singer Chinnaponnu.
The location used was Kasimedu - Chennai’s Dharavi, Dongri and Kamatipura all rolled into one. Surprisingly this underbelly of Chennai proved to be not only the most exciting but also the most cooperative and accommodating for our shoot.
The cutouts from the ad ranged from 12 to 50 feet! With the monstrous size of 50 feet also came the nightmarish logistics that were minor issues compared to the fact that all cut outs (except those of the ruling party) were banned from being put up in the city of Chennai! Some swift maneuvering so in some cases, we had to just had to sneak in, get our shots and get out without disrupting normal activity and attract unwanted attention!
The official permission letter for shooting on the various public locations across Chennai reached us only on Day 2 of the shoot and that too with allotted time slots which were the complete opposite of what was requested in the shooting plan submitted to the cops!
Brilliant maneuvering by the production team and some kamikaze shooting techniques adapted by director Bob and DOP Jason resulted in some of the memorable shots and moments of the film.
Having lost his mother to the disease, singer, songwriter Gavin DeGraw knows firsthand how devastating pancreatic cancer is for patients and their families. Gavin is turning his grief into action by helping the Lustgarten Foundation raise awareness by encouraging people to get involved with the Foundation.
“My mother didn’t make it and unfortunately right now that’s a common story. But it doesn’t have to be the story permanently,” DeGraw said. “By funding research, the Lustgarten Foundation is going to change the course of this disease. I encourage everyone to get involved in some way – join a walk or make a donation.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8213753-lustgarten-foundation-pancreatic-cancer-awareness/
Tidy Cats® Pure Nature™ along with Funny Or Die have released a world premiere video starring iconic singer-songwriter Michael Bolton, who unexpectedly finds friendship with Tidy Cats’ fictional folk group Cedar, Pine and Corn.
In the Funny Or Die video, Cedar, Pine and Corn have just arrived at their secluded cabin in the woods to unwind and get back to nature after their “Pure Nature” tour, when Bolton comes barging in, seeking solace from his “Michael Bolton lifestyle.” Cedar, Pine and Corn offer their support by teaching Bolton about being one with nature.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59520-tidy-cats-michael-bolton-celebrate-new-pure-nature-cat-litter
ARTIST: Franco & The Dreadnought TITLE: Like Yeah No I Don't Know LABEL: Supersonic Media RELEASE: 23/10/2015 FREE DOWNLOAD: https://soundcloud.com/supersonicmedia/franco-the-dreadnought-like-yeah-no-i-dont-know/s-kSVCT (C) 2015 Supersonic Media Ltd Franco
and the Dreadnought is the pseudonym of Manchester born multi
instrumentalist John Blaylock. It’s a winning combination of his
heartfelt vocals, superb songwriting skills and his trusty Dreadnought
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New book! Fifty Shades Deeper - with 150 fans around the world discussing the deeper messages and themes in the Fifty Shades of Grey books.
Video produced by Clo Rodeffer.
Music by acclaimed singer/songwriter Louise Browne.
http://50shadesdeeper.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUEY6LT
The new edition of the Habanos Festival will feature an outstanding international musical line-up. For five whole days, from the 29th of February to the 4th of March, this annual event dedicated to Habano cigars will gather more than 1,500 attendees from over 50 countries that will discover this year’s major launches in an exclusive and inspiring setting.
The Welcome Event, dedicated to the Hoyo de Monterrey Reserva Cosecha 2012, will have Alexander Abreu, renowned trumpet player, composer and winner of a Latin Grammy, and his group Havana D’Primera to close the evening. On the other hand, the Gala Evening, in tribute to Cohiba on its 50th Anniversary, will feature performances by such distinguished artists as Chucho Valdés, the Cuban pianist and composer, winner of five Grammys and three Latin Grammys; Estrella Morente, the Spanish Flamenco singer; or Jorge Drexler, the Uruguayan singer and songwriter, winner of an Oscar and two Latin Grammys. They will share the stage with rising popular international names in Cuban music such as Alain Pérez, Geidi Chapman and Cucu Diamantes.
Talent will also be enjoyed at the International Habanosommelier contest, that this year celebrates its 15th anniversary, and will bring together the world’s best “Habanosommeliers”, the winners of all the previous editions, with the challenge of finding the “Maestro de Maestros” of Habanos pairings with the most famous drinks and cocktails.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7767951-top-music-artists-to-play-habanos-festival/
Ende Balehamsa Qen (Like the Day of Pentecost) Ethiopian Amharic Gospel singer Solomon Yirga Mengistu Global Faith Mission Ministries (GFMM) South Africa
World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer Elton John made a triumphant return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with his all new show, “The Million Dollar Piano.” The consummate showman wowed the opening night audience with a spectacular production featuring his most beloved hits. At the centerpiece of the performance is the show’s namesake piano, an engineering marvel featuring more than 68 LED video screens created by Yamaha.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52331-colosseum-caesars-palace-elton-john-million-dollar-piano-opening-night
Jad Rahme, جاد رحمه , sings new Arabic hit dabke single ELLA L'KARAME 2013٢٠١٣ إلا الكرامي . The sequel to Ana Rijal, أنا رجال , ٢٠١٢ 2012, written & composed by Salah Kurdi. Salah Kurdi, (صلاح كردي) has written many hit Arabic songs , أرابيك أغاني, for Lebanese, لبناني, singers such as Fadl Shaker, فضل شاكر جوا الروح, Melhem Zein, ملحم زين غاب الغالي ,Elissa, إليسا كنت مفكر , George Dfouni, and Jad Khalife, جاد خليفة تعا يا حبيبي. Born in Lebanon, Jad Rahme's main Arabic musical influence has been Lebanese, لبنان , singer George Wassouf, جورج وسوف. Today, Jad Rahme's dabke, دبكه, hit can be downloaded on iTunes, إتونس , soundcloud, E-music, Rhapsody and Amazon mp3. Visit http://jadrahme.com/ for show dates and to subscribe to the mailing list to receive updates, freebies, and private event invites. http://www.jadrahme.com http://facebook.com/Jad.Rahme.Music http://soundcloud.com/jad-rahme http://youtube.com/jadrahmetv https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/ella-lkarame/id619390401?i=619390431 Subscribe to the mailing list: http://jadrahme.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7af41fdd5acdf9728c9d8a9da&id=56a15851a7
