Saturday, May 9, 2009

Now playing at Carmike Cinemas through Saturday: Sexy new award winning Romantic Thriller, Say it in Russian, starring Faye Dunaway (Bonnie and Clyde) and Rade Sherbedgia (Shooter), and introducing Agata Gotova. Andrew Lamont, a successful American divorce attorney, travels to Paris, where he's introduced to Daria Larina, a beautiful and enigmatic Russian girl. Head over heels from virtually the minute he sees her, Andrew pursues Daria with intensity. Charming and a bit relentless in his pursuit of Daria, he succeeds in winning her heart, but a greater challenge awaits him when he accompanies Daria to her father's wedding in Moscow. Winner of 3 Best Feature Film Awards, Two Best Actor Awards, Award of Excellence in Cinematography and nine official film festival selections.

See trailer at: http://sayitinrussianmovie.com/resources/30sec_640-360.wmv

Buy tickets at:
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Sunday, April 19, 2009

हॉलीवुड रोल्स आउट थे रेड कारपेट फॉर रॉकेट City

Hollywood, CA, (PRWEB) April 19, 2009 -- Critics are calling it "the film that launches from romance to thriller," and the thrill of Hollywood is coming to Hunstville Alabama on Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. to launch the special red carpet avant-premiere of the award winning independent film, "Say it in Russian."
The stars of "Say it in Russian" will host a Gala 1930's style red carpet premiere with all the bells and whistles at the Carmike 10 Theater in Huntsville to kick off the film's release on May 4, 2009. The cost of a ticket is only $5. "We want people to dress up in their Hollywood best to celebrate a return to cinematic values," said Eade. "And we promise there will be no 21st Century disappointments." The red carpet will be open to anyone arriving in an antique car or dressed in a Hollywood era costume. And awards for the best costumes will be given to one "Mr. Hollywood" and "Miss Hollywood" at each venue after each showing. The stars of the film will be available to sign autographs, and speak to the public in a Q&A session.
Imperia Entertainment, independent distributor Dalton Pictures and Entertainment, and Carmike Cinemas have teamed together to bring back Hollywood's Golden Age, but not just anywhere-to the south and Midwest, two markets that the creator of the independent film series, Jerrry Dalton, thinks have been ignored by mainstream Hollywood. The film opens May 4th in 65 cities across the Midwest and South as part of Carmike Cinemas and Dalton Pictures & Entertainment's Independent Film Series. "It's entirely a grass roots effort," said Executive Producer, Kenneth Eade. "We're asking the people of the south to heed the call and bring back quality filmed entertainment by supporting the independent film movement," he added.
Critics describe the cinematic value of the film as "marvelous location work, handsomely photographed by Emmanuel Vouniozos, who makes the landscapes and locales shine even as he lends beauty to the human faces." They have hailed the acting as a "welcome appearance" by Hollywood icon Faye Dunaway, and "verteran television actor Steven Brand and the stunning Agata Gotova bring a deep passion to their performances and seem to capture the essence of young love."
Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with award winning exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score by Russian Superstar Igor Nikolaev, "Say it in Russian" stars Russian actress Agata Gotova, in the lead role of the film as Daria Larina, the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch played by Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija (Snatch, Shooter). Gotova's character falls in love with the American Andrew Lamont, played by actor Steven Brand (The Scorpion King,) but Andrew soon finds on a visit to Moscow that he is involved with a family that is more complicated and dangerous than he ever imagined.
"Say it in Russian" is the Winner of the Gold Palm Award for Best Feature Film and Gold Kahuna Award from the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival, the Winner of Best Actress-Agata Gotova, from the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival, the winner of Best Big Budget Film from the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, the winner of a Silver World Medal from the New York Festivals 2009 International Film and Video Awards, the Winner of Best in Show from The Indie Distribution Fest, as well as the winner of The Indie Fest's Award of Excellence in Cinematography and Award of Merit for Actor Rade Serbedzija. It is the official selection for the 2009 Omaha Film Festival, the 2008 Geneva Film Festival, and the 2008 Other Venice Film Festival.
Contact: Imperia Entertainment, Kenneth Eade, Executive Producer (310) 275-3055 http://sayitinrussianmovie.com/resources/60sec_720_8mbs.mov
Dalton Pictures & Entertainment, Jerry Dalton, Distributor (843) 655-3937 http://independentfilmseries.com

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to be Site of Red Carpet Premiere of “Say it in Russian”

Hollywood, CA, (BusinessWire) April 14, 2009. The Carmike 10 Theater in Pittsburgh will be the site of Imperia Entertainment’s (Pink Sheets: IMPN) red carpet Hollywood style premiere of its award winning romantic thriller, “Say it in Russian,” on May 3, 2009, at 8:00 p.m., the day before its limited theatrical release. All of the company’s portion of its box office receipts will be donated to the Pittsburgh Fallen Heroes Fund in honor of the three Pittsburgh police officers who were recently killed in the line of duty. Governor Edward Rendell’s representative, will be present, and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has been invited to attend. Members of the City Council will present “Say it in Russian” with an official citation. The event will be preceded by premiere style events at Carmike theaters in Huntsville Alabama on April 22, Hixson Tennessee on April 23, Johnson City Tennessee on April 24, Winston-Salem North Carolina on April 25, Raleigh North Carolina on April 26, and Savannah Georgia on April 27.

The red carpet events were the brainchild of Imperia Entertainment, Inc. and distributor Dalton Pictures & Entertainment Company. Together, as independent film “underdogs,” they seek to take advantage of the deterioration of the art of film as presented by the major studios to introduce quality filmed entertainment. “Film is America’s most important art,” said Jeff Ritchie, president of Imperia. “Unfortunately, instead of raising the intellectual bar of the audience, it has been dumbed down to the lowest common denominator.” The two companies are united in bringing back a revival of quality films. “Of course we can’t compete with the power and money behind the big studios,” said Dalton. “We just think that there are people out there who are disgusted with watching generic Hollywood garbage, and we are reaching out to that market with our independent film series.”

The leads of the film as well as local Pittsburgh celebrities will attend the Gala 1930’s style red carpet premiere to kick off the theatrical release, which will be covered by the local media. The cost of a ticket is only $5, and the public is welcome to attend. The red carpet will be open to anyone arriving in an antique car or dressed in a Hollywood era costume, and awards for the best costumes will be given to one “Mr. Hollywood” and “Miss Hollywood.” The stars of the film will be on hand to sign autographs, and speak to the public in a Q&A session. Tickets for the event can be purchased at fandango.com


Contact:
Gregory Allen Webb
Imperia Entertainment, Inc.
310-246-9512

Friday, March 27, 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood Reborn in the Heartland with “Say it in Russian”

America’s fascination with Hollywood that began in the 1930’s with the advent of “the movie star” is still alive, despite the fact that studio films now look more like video games and comic books. But one independent production company in Los Angeles has proposed to bring back Hollywood’s Golden Age, and is taking this message to Main Street, USA. On May 4, 2009, Imperia Entertainment’s (Pink Sheets:IMPN) award winning independent film, “Say it in Russian” will open in 100 cities across the Midwest and South as part of Carmike Cinemas and Dalton Pictures & Entertainment’s Independent Film Series. The company has revamped its web site for the picture at www.sayitinrussianmovie.com and has cut new 30 second teaser 30 second teaser and 60 second trailer for the production.
“We shot a beautiful motion picture,” said Director Jeff Celentano. “And it reminds people of the films that Hollywood became famous for,” he added. It should, because the film also has Faye Dunaway, the academy award winning Hollywood icon of the 60’s and 70’s. “We have Faye, we have renowned British actor Steven Berkoff, and the icon of Soviet Cinema, Oleg Vidov. But we also have the movie stars of tomorrow,” said Kenneth Eade, Executive Producer.
Imperia Entertainment will bring their stars to Gala 1930’s style red carpet premieres with all the bells and whistles in select cities to kick off the theatrical release, at 1970’s ticket prices. The cost of a ticket is only $5. “We want people to dress up in their Hollywood best to celebrate a return to cinematic values,” said Eade. “And we promise there will be no 21st Century disappointments.” The red carpet will be open to anyone arriving in an antique car or dressed in a Hollywood era costume. And awards for the best costumes will be given to one “Mr. Hollywood” and “Miss Hollywood” at each venue after each showing. The stars of the film will be available to sign autographs, and speak to the public in a Q&A session. So far, red carpet premieres have been scheduled in Huntsville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Greensboro, and Raleigh for the week of April 22 through the 26th.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Faye Dunaway Not Too Old in "Say it in Russian" Opening May 4th

HOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Old stars don’t fade away, especially icons like Faye Dunaway, who recently locked horns with Hilary Duff of Disney fame. Duff is reprising Dunaway’s Academy Award nominated role of Bonnie Parker in the remake of “Bonnie and Clyde.” Duff is correct when she says that her name will sell tickets, but it is doubtful that Duff’s reprisal will come close to Dunaway’s, whose Academy Award performances have catapulted films like “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Chinatown” and “Network” into icon status.

On May 4, 2009, Faye will have her rebuttal against Duff on the big screen when she stars as Jacqueline de Rossy, the elegant matchmaker in “Say it in Russian,” an award winning romantic thriller that debuts in theaters as part of Carmike Cinemas and Dalton Pictures’ Independent Film Series, produced by Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets:IMPN - News).
Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score, "Say it in Russian" stars Russian actress Agata Gotova in the lead role of the film as Daria Larina. She plays the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch played by Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija. Faye Dunaway plays the role of Jacqueline, a Paris socialite who acts as a matchmaker.
“Her acting was amazing, and she looks pretty hot in our film,” said Jeff Celentano, Director. “In fact, Faye proved she was no old lady on the set. When a fire sprinkler went off, the Fire Marshal tried to shut down shooting. Hiking up her one of a kind dress, made by the late renowned fashion designer, Oleg Cassini, especially for Faye, she waded through the water, giving cleanup orders to the crew.”
“Say it in Russian” has won numerous awards including winner of the Best Big Budget Film from the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, a Silver World Medal from the New York Festivals 2009 International Film Awards, Winner of Best in Show from The Indie Distribution Fest, as well as the winner of The Indie Fest's Award of Excellence in Cinematography. The producers plan a series of red carpet gala events to kick off the theatrical release. You are invited to view the movie trailer here. http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotbox.la%2Fforum%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D58%253Asay-it-in-russian%26catid%3D2%253Atrailers-promos%26Itemid%3D4&esheet=5894238&lan=en_US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotbox.la%2Fforum%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D58%253Asay-it-in-russian%26catid%3D2%253Atrailers-promos%26Itemid%3D4&index=1
Contact:Imperia Entertainment
Jonathan Pappie, 760-669-9521
Green Arrow
Investor and Public Relations
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Source: Imperia Entertainment, Inc.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Say it in Russian Wins Silver World Medal for Feature Films

Say it in Russian Wins Silver World Medal in Feature Films from New York Festivals
Beverly Hills, CA (PR WEB) February 3, 2009 -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. ‘s (Pink Sheets: IMPN) romantic thriller, ‘Say it in Russian’ has won a Silver World Medal from the New York Festivals 2009 International Film and Video Awards. Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score, "Say it in Russian" stars Russian actress Agata Gotova, in the lead role of the film as Daria Larina, the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch played by Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija. Gotova's character falls in love with the American Andrew Lamont, played by actor Steven Brand, but Andrew soon finds on a visit to Moscow that he is involved with a family that is more complicated and dangerous than he ever imagined. The film also stars Academy Award Winner Faye Dunaway, who plays the role of Jacqueline, a Paris socialite who acts as the matchmaker for Andrew and Daria. This marks the seventh time the film has been officially nominated, and the sixth festival award so far for “Say it in Russian.” The New York Festivals, www.newyorkfestivals.com now entering its 52nd year, recognizes the world’s best work in advertising, broadcasting, film and video . Imperia Entertainment joins fellow recent winners HBO, NBC, MTV, TBS, National Geographic and others, all judged by international juries of leading industry professionals in live and online sessions. Finalists in preliminary judging rounds contend for Bronze, Silver and Gold medals. Last month, the film was also officially selected for best picture competition in the 2009 Omaha Film Festival and the 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival.This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Imperia Entertainment, Inc. and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. Imperia Entertainment, Inc.

Say it in Russian Wins Gold Kahuna Award

Sexy Romantic Thriller Movie Wins Another Award
Romanitc Thriller, "Say it in Russian," has been officially selected for competition and will be awarded the Gold Kahuna Award for Excellence in Filmmaking by the Honolulu International Film Festival, to be held March 6 through 8, 2009 at the historic Hawaii Theater in Honolulu, Hawaii. The romantic thriller has already won the Best Big Budget Film Award from the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, three Indie Fest Awards for best feature, cinematography and supporting actor, and been officially selected by the Geneva Film Festival and Other Venice Film Festival in 2008. Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score, "Say it in Russian" stars Russian actress Agata Gotova, in the lead role of the film as Daria Larina, the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch played by award winning Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija. Gotova's character falls in love with the American Andrew Lamont, played by actor Steven Brand, but Andrew soon finds on a visit to Moscow that he is involved with a family that is more complicated and dangerous than he ever imagined. The film also stars Academy Award Winner Faye Dunaway, who plays the role of Jacqueline, a Paris socialite who acts as the matchmaker for Andrew and Daria.
This marks the seventh festival laurel leaf for Say it in Russian.

Romantic Thriller Wins Best Big Budget Film

"Say it in Russian" Wins Best Big Budget Film at Myrtle Beach International Film Festival

Beverly Hills, CA (PR WEB) December 9, 2008 -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IMPN) won the Best Big Budget Film Award from the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, in addition to the three Indie Fest Awards it won the week before for its feature film, “Say it in Russian.” Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score, "Say it in Russian" stars Russian actress Agata Gotova, in the lead role of the film as Daria Larina, the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch played by Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija. Gotova's character falls in love with the American Andrew Lamont, played by actor Steven Brand, but Andrew soon finds on a visit to Moscow that he is involved with a family that is more complicated and dangerous than he ever imagined. The film also stars Academy Award Winner Faye Dunaway, who plays the role of Jacqueline, a Paris socialite who acts as the matchmaker for Andrew and Daria.
“Our six laurel leaves will enhance DVD and foreign sales, and we are in discussions with an international and a domestic distributor and hope to announce the results of those discussions soon, said Kenneth Eade, Executive Producer.
In competition against "Say it in Russian," among others, was Tom Arnold's film, "Remarkable Power."

Sexy Romantic Thriller Wins Three Indie Awards

Say it in Russian Wins Three Indie Awards
Beverly Hills, CA (PR WEB) December 1, 2008 -- Imperia Entertainment has won the prestigious Best in Show Award for Feature Films from The Indie Fest for its feature film, "Say it in Russian." Indies were also given for excellence in cinematography (Emmanuel Vouniozos) and an Award of Merit was awarded to Actor Rade Serbedzija or Best Supporting Actor. This marks the fourth time Say it in Russian has been officially selected by a film festival for Best Feature Film . The film had an "avant-premiere" at the Monte Carlo Television Festival in June, and was nominated for Best Feature Film by the Other Venice Film Festival, the Geneva Film Festival and the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival. Filmed in Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles, with exceptional cinematography and a fully orchestrated original score, "Say it in Russian" stars Russian actress Agata Gotova, in the lead role of the film as Daria Larina, the daughter of a rich Russian mafia oligarch played by Serbian actor Rade Serbedzija. Gotova's character falls in love with the American Andrew Lamont, played by actor Steven Brand, but Andrew soon finds on a visit to Moscow that he is involved with a family that is more complicated and dangerous than he ever imagined. The film also stars Academy Award Winner Faye Dunaway, who plays the role of Jacqueline, a Paris socialite who acts as the matchmaker for Andrew and Daria.
"We are pleased at the level of recognition our film has received in the festival circuit," said Kenneth Eade, Executive Producer. "We have also had very good response from international buyers and it's our belief that the awareness developed during our festival tour will increase sales," he added.
The Indie Fest recognizes film professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film industry. Information about the Indie Fest and a list of recent winners can be found at www.theindiefest.com. In winning an Indie, Imperia joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., Chairman of the Indie Fest, remarked, "The Indie is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world. The Indie helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were exceptionally pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of The indie is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve." Say it in Russian screens this Friday night at the Carmike Theater in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as an official selection of the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival.
ABOUT IMPERIA ENTERTAINMENT Imperia Entertainment, Inc.'s (www.imperiaentertainment.com) plan of operations emphasizes three main areas of film production and finance; Co-financing projects with A-List talent attached, acquiring product in the development stage, and its own film production. This, coupled with film distribution through Signature Entertainment, LLC, makes up the new revenue model for the Company. The Company will emphasize not only new projects with A-List talent attached, but also its own library of feature films and television programming, including, "Say It In Russian" starring Faye Dunaway, the award-winning "Autograph" television series, "The New Three Stooges" , and seven other television movies.
This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Imperia Entertainment, Inc. and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to complete before-mentioned transactions. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
Imperia Entertainment, Inc.Kenneth Eade, Executive Producer: 310 275 3055 SOURCE Imperia Entertainment, Inc.
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