The 12th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, presented Emmy Rossum with the Young Hollywood Award on Nov. 2.

“I’m extremely honored to be given this award,” said Rossum. “This award and the incredible student films shown here at the festival show that SCAD has an eye on the future of film, as well as an appreciation of its past. I’m delighted to be here to accept this.”

Also in attendance were her co-stars Zach Gilford and Ashley Springer.  Earlier that day they gave a Masters Class to SCAD Performing Arts Students.

Rossum’s starring performance as Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera” in 2004 earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Her acting performance in “Songcatcher” earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of Best Debut Performance. Other past film credits include the Clint Eastwood-directed drama “Mystic River,” “Poseidon,” “The Day After Tomorrow” with Jake Gyllenhaal, “Dragonball” and “Happy Now.”

At age 7, Rossum began singing at the Metropolitan Opera, and she has since performed with such musical talents as Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and Dolly Parton. In 2007, Rossum recorded her first album for Geffen Records, “Inside Out.” She wrote and recorded all her own songs. She is currently working on her second album.

Following the presentation, film festival attendees were treated to a late night special screening of the independent drama, “Dare,” starring Rossum. “Dare” follows three teenagers through their last semester of school, who make a last-ditch effort to shake things up by taking the biggest risks of their lives before they actually have to start living as adults. “Dare” will be released theatrically by Image Entertainment Nov. 13.

SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS TWILIGHT FANS

THE CHANCE TO MEET CAST MEMBERS OF

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON

This November, Summit Entertainment invites TWILIGHT fans to THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON cast tour, visiting 15 cities nationwide.

The nationwide tour will kick off in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Friday, November 6^th with a special event open to the public where fans will be treated with performances by several bands featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack scheduled to include Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, and Band of Skulls, giving fans a brand-new way to experience the album.  Fans can also attend a Question & Answer forum with many of the movie’s cast members.

At each of the 15 city stops along the tour, fans can participate in many THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON activities and prize giveaways related to the film.  Additionally, each tour stop will end with a talent Question & Answer forum open to the public and select cities will feature performances from artists on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack.  Fans who acquire VIP credentials on October 31^st will be granted access to a special event with select cast members at their respective malls.

For the chance to register and meet cast members of the highly anticipated feature film THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, fans need to visit Hot Topic or select Nordstrom stores at 8:00am on October 31^st at one of the participating mall locations.^Æ They will be given access to return and meet select cast members at that same mall on the assigned scheduled date and time.  VIP credentials provided on October 31^st are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to those who make qualifying purchases.  VIP credentials are non-transferable.

Visit Hot Topic (www.hottopic.com) and Nordstrom (www.nordstrom.com/newmoon) websites for more details on how to acquire VIP access to meet members of the cast along the tour which runs from November 6^th through November 19^th.  Exact cast members will be subject to availability and may vary from event to event.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON cast tour will visit the following mall locations:

November 6 – Hollywood & Highland Center (Los Angeles, CA) *

November 8 – Park Meadows (Denver, CO)

November 9 – Natick Collection (Boston, MA) *

November 9 –Mall Location TBD – Check hottopic.com for update (Chicago, IL) *

November 9 – Fair Oaks Mall (Washington, DC)

November 10 – Houston Galleria (Houston, TX)

November 11 – Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN) *

November 11 – Cherry Hill Mall (Philadelphia, PA) *

November 11 – Stonestown Galleria (San Francisco, CA)

November 12 – Mall of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)

November 12 – Westfield Southcenter (Seattle, WA) *

November 13 – Dadeland Mall (Miami, FL)

November 13 – Scottsdale Fashion Square (Phoenix, AZ)

November 14 – Fashion Place (Salt Lake City, UT) *

November 19 – Times Square (New York, NY)

*Denotes a performance by a band featured on THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack.

For additional information please visit www.newmoon-themovie.com.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON directed by Chris Weitz and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will be released November 20, 2009.  In the film, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as Bella Swan (Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before.  Following Edward Cullen’s (Pattinson) departure from Forks, Washington, Bella discovers his image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy.  In time Bella’s frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob Black (Lautner) who has a supernatural secret of his own.

The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception.  The third film in the franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is due in theaters on June 30, 2010.

ABOUT SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

Summit Entertainment, LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures.  Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product.  Summit Entertainment, LLC plans to release 10 to 12 films annually.

ABOUT NORDSTROM, INC.

Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading fashion specialty retailers, with 182 stores located in 28 states.  Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 112 full-line stores, 67 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques and one clearance store.  Nordstrom also serves customers through its online presence at www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs.  Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

ABOUT HOT TOPIC, INC.

Hot Topic, Inc. is a mall and web based specialty retailer operating the Hot Topic and Torrid concepts, as well as the e-space music discovery concept, ShockHound. Hot Topic offers music/pop culture-licensed and music/pop culture-influenced apparel, accessories, music and gift items for young men and women principally between the ages of 12 and 22. Torrid offers apparel, lingerie, shoes and accessories designed for various lifestyles for plus-size females principally between the ages of 15 and 29. ShockHound (www.shockhound.com) is a one-stop, genre-spanning music website where people of all ages can purchase MP3s and music merchandise, share their music interests and read music news and editorial content. As of October 3, 2009, the company operated 680 Hot Topic stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, 156 Torrid stores, and Internet stores www.hottopic.com, www.torrid.com and www.shockhound.com.

“The Economy Sucks, Let’s Party!”

U.S. Tour 2010!

Just returning from a solid UK tour, Aiden is out on the road again for “The Economy Sucks, Let’s Party!” Tour.  The tour will be headed by Warped Tour mates Anti-Flag and will also feature Cancer Bats and Fireworks.  The tour kicks off on January 12th in Detroit, MI and wrap up on Pittsburgh, PA on February 6th.

Innes Clothing, owned by Matt from Flogging Molly, will be partnering with Anti-Flag to donate clothes and other goods to various local homeless and youth shelters at every date of “The Economy Sucks, Let’s Party!” tour.  Greenpeace, peta2, and Amnesty International will also be involved with the tour and have a table at each show.

Reduced Fee pre-sale tickets are currently on sale and regular tickets go on sale Friday, 10/23 for dates all dates except San Francisco which go on sale 10/25.

DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Jan 12, 2010                  Detroit, MI, US @ Magic Stick

Jan 13, 2010                  Chicago, IL, US @ Bottom Lounge

Jan 14, 2010                  St. Paul, MN, US @ Sstation 4

Jan 15, 2010                  Omaha, NE, US @ Sokol Underfround

Jan 16, 2010                  Denver, CO, US @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

Jan 19, 2010                  Portland, OR, US @ Hawthorne Theatre

Jan 20, 2010                  Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Jan 21, 2010                  San Francisco, CA, US @ Slim's

Jan 22, 2010                  Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda

Jan 23, 2010                  San Diego, CA, US @ Soma

Jan 24, 2010                  Anaheim, CA, US @ House Of Blues - Anaheim

Jan 25, 2010                  Tempe, AZ, US @ Clubhouse

Jan 27, 2010                  Austin, TX, US @ Red 7

Jan 29, 2010                  Covington, KY, US @ Mad Hatter

Jan 30, 2010                  Cleveland, OH, US @ Beachland Ballroom

Jan 31, 2010                  Buffalo, NY, US @ Town Ballroom

Feb 1, 2010                    CLIFTON PARK, NY, US @ Northern Lights

Feb 2, 2010                    Boston, MA, US @ Paradise Rock Club

Feb 3, 2010                    Philadelphia, PA, US @ Trocadero

Feb 4, 2010                    New York, NY, US @ Highline Ballroom

Feb 5, 2010                    Sayreville, NJ, US @ Starland Ballroom

Feb 6, 2010                    Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls

The tour is also hosting an e-card for fans to get involved!  By clicking the “share” link on the E-Card/widget and sending to friends, points will be awarded. The person who shares the widget with the most friends will win Innes gear and swag from each band on the tour.

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Book Review: Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana (Today’s Superstars: Entertainment)

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Historical Event To Be Largest Christian Concert Ever Streamed Online

Godbeat.com, HearItFirst.com and 316Networks.com, in support of the Gospel Music Association (GMA), have agreed to offer a live web broadcast of the October 12 concert event featuring some of Christian and Gospel music’s most renowned artists.  The concert will be aired at www.ConcertoftheDecade.com and feature notable performers Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Natalie Grant, Kirk Franklin, Point of Grace, Fisk Jubilee Singers and The Booth Brothers. The collaboration between these two websites and 316Networks.com, a video platform provider, will create the largest Christian concert ever streamed exclusively online, according to the website executives.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our services and website to the Gospel Music Association to allow fans a chance to attend this once-in-a-lifetime concert event,” says Jeff Myers, president and founder of Godbeat.com and Godbeat Media.  “To have these artists on one stage together is utterly amazing. This may never happen again. The GMA has been the backbone of the Christian Music Industry for years and we are glad to partner with HearItFirst.com and 316Networks.com to help make this concert a great success.”

“The tremendous artist lineup coupled with a great cause is right in line with what HearItFirst.com is all about,” says Mark Adkison, president and founder, HearitFirst.com.  “We’re all about connecting fans to some of the best artists the gospel music industry has to offer, and this event is the epitome of that goal. Our hope is that fans around the world will take advantage of being part of this historical event.”

The concert is a fundraiser for the Gospel Music Association and will be $1000 per ticket for those attending the event at the Loveless Café & Barn in Nashville.  However, there will be no charge for the world-wide live stream, although fans will need to reserve a ticket at www.ConcertoftheDecade.com.  Although attending the concert online is free, tax-deductible donations to the GMA Foundation, a 501 (c)3 corporation (Fed ID 62-0783972) will be encouraged during the broadcast. The artists involved as well as the websites have all donated their time and expenses to support the GMA Foundation.

“This will be a concert that will appeal to Christian music fans across the globe,” says Eddie DeGarmo, President, EMI CMG Publishing and member of the GMA Executive Committee.  “I can’t remember another occasion when so many marquee artists appeared on the same stage together.”

Highland Software is designing and hosting the donation page and elements for this event, and The A Group is serving as builder and host for the www.ConcertoftheDecade.com website.

Godbeat.com is a digital media website that has seen massive growth, with an increase of over 420% in unique visitors the past few months.  Godbeat.com features exclusive videos, live streaming concert events, along with up-to-date Christian music industry news, artist releases, reviews and much more.  Godbeat.com connects fans with their favorite artist in a personal way using multiple media platforms. Godbeat.com has a full spectrum of tools including a soon-to-be-released social networking element akin to YouTube.com that allows users to upload and share videos, create profiles and to share their personal video stories, concert footage or other home-made videos in a family-friendly environment. Godbeat.com also broadcasts an exclusive monthly concert series—Godbeat Live –streamed live from various Nashville venues featuring nationally-renowned artists as well as independent Christian artists and bands.

HearItFirst.com is a definitive online destination for the Christian music fan. Filled with rich content covering the entire Christian music industry, HIF boasts a membership of over 225,000 registered users, and hosts an array of features on the site, including Exclusive Content Rich Media – videos, photos & audio streams, Genre Sections, Artist Pages, News, New Releases, Store, Tour Information, Community and Blogs.  HearItFirst.com is the premier destination for Christian music enthusiasts to connect within a fan community to enjoy the newest and most exclusive content and information from their favorite artists.

316 Networks exists to equip churches and ministries with comprehensive technology-driven resources to effectively implement new media communication strategies.  Their technology includes an Internet video platform that offers clients the ability to manage live and on-demand digital media assets, distribute published content, integrate social media strategies, and measure audience interaction, behavior and viewership. Additionally, the online portal, www.316networks.com, creates a consumer destination for social networking, industry insights, and exposure to sponsor-based products and services.

Victory Records is doing their part to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month to help raise awareness for the prevention and cure of breast cancer. For the rest of October, 15% of all sales proceeds on the pink-themed Victory Over Cancer shirts will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Victory Over Cancer shirts feature new, “pink themes” on ten classic designs from OTEP, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, A DAY TO REMEMBER, AIDEN, BAYSIDE, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, SILVERSTEIN, EMMURE, STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO, and the Victory Records logo. These limited edition designs will be released exclusively through the Victory Records webstore and will only be available for the month of October. Comes in both t-shirt and girl-shirt styles!

Help do your part to fight this preventable form of cancer. Please visit http://www.bcrfcure.org/ for more information on the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Volume number fourteen in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show adapts two episodes from the show’s second season, with plots involving obstacles keeping Miley from traveling to perform as Hannah Montana.

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