MTV'S CULT COMEDY SENSATION THE STATE - THE COMPLETE SERIES Now Available on DVD for The First Time Ever!AVAILABLE ON DVD JULY 14, 20095-DISC BOX SET INCLUDES ALL 24 EPISODES PLUS HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDING NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN SKETCHES, CAST INTERVIEWS, OUTTAKES AND MORETheState.MTV.comYes, it's really happening. At long last, MTV's The State: The Complete Series will be available on DVD July 14th, for the first time ever!The cult-classic sketch comedy show featuring 11 comedic geniuses -many of which have gone on to direct, write and star in a host of successful film and television projects - arrives to quench the demands of countless die-hard fans and petitioners. Authorized and produced in cooperation with the cast, the 5-disc DVD set features the brains behind "RENO 911!", "STELLA," "Viva Variety," Role Models and Wet Hot American Summer and includes every hilarious episode and hours of fantastic bonus features including over 90 minutes of unaired sketches, full-length audio commentary, cast interviews, outtakes and more. Order the DVD at http://thestateondvd.com and get a FREE limited edition T-Shirt (while supplies last) and FREE Shipping!"The State" launched the careers of the multi-talented cast, many of whom are now considered some of the most formidable comedic performers and ...

LAUNCH OF INDEPENDENT FILM AND RECORD LABEL IN BROOKLYN INAUGURAL RELEASES ON SEPT 29, 2009 RONALD BRONSTEIN'S FROWNLAND AND DAMON & NAOMI'S 1001 NIGHTSMatt Grady, former Director of Production at Plexifilm, announced today the inception of FACTORY 25, a Brooklyn-based Film + Music Company. The label will concentrate on releasing films theatrically, digitally and on DVD, as well as in conceptualized limited edition DVD/Vinyl combination packages.Reminiscent of the salad days of early '90s indie record labels, FACTORY 25 brings the film and record company one step further. "What I learned at Plexifilm was that, despite the ephemeral nature and general unsightliness of various physical media (CDs, DVDs etc.), the discerning viewer and listener still wants their films and music in perfect analog or digital quality and packaged and presented as beautifully as possible," says Grady. "FACTORY 25's commitment to the aesthetic of the product itself, be it on vinyl or DVD, will take it to a higher level. We know our niche."On September 29, 2009, the label will release its two inaugural films, Ronald Bronstein's Frownland, a "Critic's Pick" at The New York Times - Manohla Dargis called it "personal cinema at its most uncompromising and fierce" and 1001 Nights, ...

RICKY GERVAIS, BILL MAHER, TRACY MORGAN AMONG THOSE TO HEADLINE SIXTH ANNUAL NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 4 – 8, 2009 COMEDY CENTRAL TO SHOOT NEW SEASON OF ORIGINAL HALF HOUR SPECIALS AT THE FESTIVAL OVER 150 COMEDIANS WILL PERFORM AT MORE THAN 10 VENUES ACROSS CITY; TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 5The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today that Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, and Tracy Morgan will be among those to headline the sixth annual NYCF. This year’s festival will feature over 150 comedians performing at more than 10 venues throughout New York City over the course of five days, November 4 – 8, 2009. Tickets will go on sale August 5 and can be purchased at the festival website, www.nycomedyfestival.com. Additional talent performing at this year’s festival will be announced at a later date."Headlining one of the most prestigious comedy festivals in the world is an amazing honor for me. The fact that it's at the beautiful and historic Carnegie Hall makes it all the more wonderful. It's just down the road from my apartment. I can walk to work. (I won’t walk obviously. I'll take a limo. But I could ...

SOLAR CIRCUIT ENTERTAINMENT, INC ANNOUNCES “DISCIPLE”Taral Hicks and Tanya Thompson have been tapped to star in the psychological thriller directed by the Clark BrothersSolar Circuit Entertainment, Inc. has announced that Taral Hicks (Belly, A Bronx Tale) and newcomer Tanya Thompson have been cast to star in their new psychological thriller “Disciple”. Directed by the Clark Brothers (The Trade Off, Rebel), “Disciple” delves headfirst into the dark and menacing world of cults as public defender Billy Jean Chandler (Tanya Thompson) realizes that the murderer she is defending is indeed innocent. Billy Jean has been swept into a world wind of deception where even her best friend Angela (Taral Hicks) is a suspect and she is already in far too deep by the time she realizes what mayhem lies before her.“Disciple” is the first feature film for production company Solar Circuit Entertainment, Inc, which was founded in 2003 by husband and wife team Eric and Tanya Thompson. After being dissatisfied with the choice of roles available to her, Tanya Thompson decided to create her own star vehicle and began putting the pieces together for “Disciple”. Tanya reached out to seasoned Director’s Wes and Heaven Clark ...

WARP X ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES DOCUMENTARY FEATURING BELLE AND SEBASTIAN, PORTISHEAD, SONIC YOUTH, ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, GRINDERMAN & MORE A MULTI PLATFORM RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 VIA WARP FILMSWarp X is pleased to announce the release of All Tomorrow's Parties on September 23, 2009 . All Tomorrow's Parties is a kaleidoscopic journey into the parallel musical universe of the cult music festival of the same name.All Tomorrow's Parties is a DIY concert film featuring performances from an eclectic mix artists including: Battles, Sonic Youth, Belle And Sebastian, Patti Smith, Animal Collective, Grinderman, Iggy and the Stooges, Portishead, Mogwai, Slint, Grizzly Bear, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Gossip, Daniel Johnston and The Boredoms.The film is a semi-found bricolage made from Super8, camcorder and mobile phone footage contributed by over two hundred filmmakers, fans and musicians over the festival's recent history, with key contributions from director Jonathan Caouette (Tarnation) and cinematographer Vincent Moon (The Take Away Shows, Arcade Fire).All Tomorrow's Parties is a fiercely independent festival that many music lovers regard as one of the most important music events in the world. In an intimate and communal atmosphere, free of corporate sponsorship, ...

About the 09/09/09 Festival - The Free Indie Film FestGetting involvedWhether you're a film maker, an artist (music or hand created) or whatever, you can become involved in the Festival. Simply join a local crew and get your film made. The films all require one feature, some sort of reference to the numbers 090909 or code 09/09/09 to commemorate the event.We're not asking for you to make a film revolving around the numbers 09/09/09. Just a reference somewhere, no matter how significant or insignificant we just want you to show us you remember to place it somewhere, somehow...The idea is that although the films will be made "Guerrilla" style, they will all be professionally created. We're not asking for aspiring film makers to assemble crews of hundreds, but appointing people to take up roles such as D.O.P.'s (Directors of Photography), Director, Writers, producers, ADs, Editors etc. Approach the project like you're making a film for a significant audience. Remember this could be your chance at a big break in showcasing your work.Storylines are within your hands, and also if you wish to largely improvise your tale, go ahead. We aren't afraid to shy away from any subject matter, but it ...