In 1987, the Simpsons debuted on the “Tracy Ullman Show,” Canada introduced the Loonie into circulation, the Dusty Seaside Sparrow became extinct and the face of rock and roll was changed forever. Let’s back up just a hair. Nineteen eighty-six saw the formation of a new rock supergroup, built around members of two L.A. staples, Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns. They combined parts of each band name (and the last name of founding members Axl Rose and Tracii Guns) to become Guns and Roses (G N’ R), a band that would go on to be infinitely more famous than either of the groups it was spawn...
Cantonfilm.com, in association with the Canton Palace Theatre, will host the Canton Film Festival 2011 in downtown Canton on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. During this three-day Film Forward event, the public will get the chance to screen the short films of independent directors from across the country. Besides the films entered into the festival, Canton Film Festival 2011 also features several special guests. On Friday, October 14th, North East Ohio horror director Bill Schotten will show one of his films, followed by a Question and Answer session. On Saturday, October 15th, Megan Areford...
Burlington, MA – Anthem Entertainment and Zoë Vision are pleased to announce the BluRay/DVD release of RUSH TIME MACHINE 2011: Live In Cleveland. The DVD is an evening with Rush performing their classic hits and features the legendary Moving Pictures album live in its entirety. Released in 1981, Moving Pictures was their most successful album to date, certified 4x Platinum and features some of Rush’s most well known songs and perennial radio favorites, including “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and the Grammy®-nominated instrumental “YYZ.” Captured in April at Cleveland’s Quic...
Gorillas will take to the streets of downtown Akron during lunch on Thursday, August 25 to promote the premiere of Aracanum Productions' newest film in The Amerikans series, "The Big G" at the Akron Art Museum Thursday evening at 7p.m. The event is free and open to the public. "The Big G," is a short film about Akronite Sim Graham and his work as the 'man in the gorilla suit' on Arlington Road. Previously released episodes of The Amerikans will also be shown. Produced by Oberlin-based Arcanum Productions, The Amerikans is a series of short films profiling individuals within Northeast ...
Wanna be the next Errol Morris? Think you’d like to be a (less obnoxious, please) new generation’s Michael Moore? Opportunity is knocking: The Canton Film Festival has issued a call for submissions for their 2011 event, to be held October 13-15 at the Canton Palace Theatre. The festival will screen short films from independent directors across the country in addition to hosting several guests. Filmmaker Bill Schotten, whose Hubbard, Ohio-based production company was responsible for indie horror flicks like “Bloodlock” and “Silver Cell,” will screen one of his screamers; Megan Aref...
Alright filmmakers out there, do you have that killer short film you have been dying for a large crowd to see? Wanna chance to screen it in Canton’s landmark theater house? The Canton Palace Theatre will host the Canton Film Festival 2011 in downtown Canton on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. During this three-day Film Forward event, the public will get the chance to see short films of independent directors from across the country. Film Forward is a chance for up-and-coming filmmakers to showcase their work. After the entries of each category are screened, there will be an awards cer...
By Rachael Ullinskey If you’re driving through northeast Ohio, it won’t take long for you to notice countless vehicles peppered with stickers and decals bearing the logo, “Stuck in Ohio.” While the phrase “Stuck in Ohio” may appear to hold a negative connotation towards our lovely state, it’s actually quite the contrary. Stuck in Ohio is a locally owned and operated production company that specializes in music and extreme sports—from wakeboarding to snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX, motorcycling, and much more. SIO Productions is run by a creative team of two brother...
