"Inspiring visions rarely (I'm tempted to say never) include numbers." -- Tom Peters
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HOODWINKED ON DVD
DVD news site DVD Town reports that the surprise hit animated film Hoodwinked comes to DVD in May. With voice performances from James Belushi, Glen Close, Andy Dick, Anne Hathaway, David Ogden Stiers and Benjy Gaither and musical contributions from Fleming & John (he composed the score, she sings a duet), the film did so well at the box office that a sequel was quickly greenlit.
Hoodwinked is a Rashomon-style remix of sorts of the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," as the police investigate and find that each witness remembers the events a little differently. DVD extras will include an audio commentary by the filmmakers, additional scenes, behind the scenes featurettes and a music video.
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JESSIE DANIELS ON RADIO DISNEY'S "INCUBATOR"
Teen female vocalist Jessie Daniels is Radio Disney's featured Incubator artist Mar. 11-24. Radio Disney Incubator is the on-air and online program that features fresh, relevant musical acts under the age of 21. Fans can listen and vote for their favorite Incubator songs online as well as view photos, read bios and blogs from spotlight artists past and present.
Daniels’ current hit single, "The Noise" was introduced to the Radio Disney listening audience Mar. 11. Fans can request "The Noise" on Radio Disney stations in their area.
"I can’t even express how excited I am to be chosen as one of Radio Disney's Incubator artists," says Daniels, 18. "It means so much to me that kids are hearing positive music and embracing who I am as an artist. Radio Disney has been a BIG help in the launch of my career. I appreciate everything they have done so far and look forward to continued work with such an awesome team!"
Daniels' self-titled Midas Records will be available June 6. Jessie will be touring in support of her release this spring and summer. Additional details are forthcoming. For more information, check out her official Web site at www.JessieDaniels.com.
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NEW ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE RAG FOR YOUTH
Targeting the spiritually open and culturally savvy young people of our nation, Cross Culture Entertainment announces the launch of Bubblemag, a bi-monthly entertainment lifestyle publication for Christian youth aged 13-20.
"In cartoons and comic books, the dream of a character is often revealed in a bubble floating over the character's head," explains Nino Camilo, editor of Bubblemag. "Bubbles show what goes on inside our heads -- our dreams, our feelings and our goals. The purpose of Bubblemag is to encourage young disciples and potential disciples of Jesus to grow in their faith and to passionately pursue their God-given dreams, using their God-given talents."
Bubblemag will feature top artists, athletes, film stars, writers and other cultural media icons, allowing youth to hear about what it is to serve Jesus in the public eye. The magazine will also review popular music, movies, DVDs, books, video games and comic books, and feature opinions from peers and special columns as an outlet for kids to present their views and concerns, as well as segments from the latest in Christian comics.
The inaugural issue of Bubblemag hits stands in May and will profile Chris Lauri from Boarders for Christ and musician Rheanna Downey as well as feature interviews with Reed Cromwell, frontman for Olivia the Band and Kelli Murray, lead designer for Jedidiah Clothing. Additional content includes a devotional about growing up in troubled times, a feature on Children of Africa, a review of Third Day's album Wherever You Are and comic book previews of David: The Shepherd's Song and ArmorQuest, an adventure of knights and dragons and the Armor of God.
For more info, check out the the official site, www.Bubblemag.com.
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COMING TO A BOOKSELLER NEAR YOU
Deliver Us From Evelyn (Harvest House Publishers)
When the husband of a heartless media mogul disappears, everyone from the Feds to the mob scrambles to find him. But nobody can decide which is worse -- that he is missing, or that she is not ...
Ask For It Wherever Crime Fiction Is Sold
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DOWNLOADS:
Sneak Peek: "The Golden Age"
Sample: Chapter One
Mini-Poster: Evel Takes Over
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Chris Well is a member of International Thriller Writers, Inc. Find him online at StudioWell.com or at his blog Chris Well: Learning Curve.
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