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Just weeks after news that Hollywood director Guillermo Del Toro is adapting popular kids book Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark into a film, a documentary exploring the legacy, art, and folklore of the books is well underway and crowdfunding on Indiegogo.

A new feature documentary film (in progress) "Scouting for Diamonds" shines a spotlight on the invisible heroes of baseball: the scouts. And yesterday Director/Producer, Molly Secours got a Valentines surprise when actor, Bill Murray not only agreed to narrate the film but grabbed a cocktail napkin and sent her a "selfless-selfie" urging everyone to support the Indiegogo Campaign so that Secours can continue shooting in Spring Training in March.

Independent film company, Oculus Entertainment, has teamed up with Directional Entertainment and is announcing today that it has begun pre-production on the classical western genre film, Gone Are The Days. The film is slated to start production this Spring.

Donations are being welcomed on Kickstarter to get a new animated TV show off the ground this spring. 'Dewey Does 110' inspires children to be more active and aims to help combat childhood obesity. Dewey Does, the creation of Thomas Kinslow, is a colorful, enthusiastic little boy who loves sports. Children around 6 to 12 years-old are already drawn to his bright red and white sport's wear, his trademark back-to-front baseball cap with an oversized peak, chestnut brown eyes, and his big, friendly smile, as Dewey has been on the scene now for a number of years.

Writer James Papa and his production team have launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to allow them to create "Ray of Hope," a short film about generosity and encouraging people to pay it forward.

The Adventures of Indiana James is an online web series produced by Thomas Pimentel and TNT LTD. PRODUCTIONS. This action-adventure parody spoofs the legendary Indiana Jones film franchise as it unravels a unique storyline wrapped around the music and influences of Jimmy Buffett. Truly a one of a kind film experience, Indiana James can be seen as a homage to some of the greatest films ever made including Young Frankenstein, Star Wars, Blazing Saddles, The Blues Brothers, Airplane and many other fan favorites cherished the world over.

This upcoming documentary will explore the history and background of one of the most controversial works of modern children's literature: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. In many American libraries of the '80s and '90s these books developed a growing interest from boys and girls who was taken in by the gothic tales, the whimsical tone, and the ghostly illustrations. Now the Scary Stories book series is counted among some of the most talked-about children's books of the last 30 years and a testament to the power of something that is often taken for granted: a good scary story.

ViralFilmNetwork are not resting on their laurels after launching their ground-breaking film platform with the distribution of multi-award winning thriller 'Landmine Goes Click'. Their challenge to the traditional film studio model continues apace with a partnership with renowned creative crowdfunding pioneers Indiegogo.

The challenges transgender women face are very real ones, and often something not well understood by the majority of people. Fortunately, important progress is being made in this area by breakthrough artists, like transgender advocate, filmmaker and producer Veronica Robinson. Recently, Robinson won best film at the Miami Short and Documentary Film Festival for "Majesty Girls" shedding light on the transgender woman experience. With her work rising in popularity on YouTube and in Facebook videos, Robinson's voice expressed through film is becoming a more valuable advocate for transgender women's rights, treatment and self-respect everyday.

With Valentine's Day less than two weeks away, Shark Byte Entertainment is proud to present Captured Melody online via YouTube. Captured Melody is a modern day fairy tale with a Valentine's Day twist that empowers a youthful audience to respect themselves and make better choices when it comes to forming love relationships.

Project Sanctuary announced today that it has selected Beaver Hollow Conference Center in Java, NY, as the military family health and wellness retreat center for expansion of its program to the East Coast. The first of two Project Sanctuary retreats scheduled at Beaver Hollow Conference Center in 2016 is set for May 27 – June 1. The retreats mark the reconnection phase of Project Sanctuary's three-part program and are designed to improve the overall health, wellness and mental well-being both of those who have served our country and their families.

Perpetual Doom is a group that "explores humor in instability and the comic absurdity of damaged characters in a decaying society." Now, this troupe of artists has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new comedic short film series.  Located at www.perpetualdoom.com, the group focuses on unusual stories culled from real-life experiences as well as common fears and anxieties.  The group is "all at once ugly, beautiful, funny and sad."

Film news has developed a lot over the past few years. From magazine to online text and images, from text and images to video. ViralFilmNetwork is now feeding the hunger for film news by not only bringing live streaming into the mix, but also adding real-time user engagement that can shape film productions.

Finally, the movie that every DC Universe fan has been waiting for is almost here. Yes, the release date of this big movie has recently been announced and we are very proud to tell you the news. There's only less than a hundred days left. We will be seeing the long-awaited movie in theatres this March 2016. Now we will not be providing the exact date because it will depend on which country you'll be watching from.

All are encouraged to attend a one-time screening and the Pensacola premier of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap at the Carmike Cinemas Bayou 15 theater on Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 PM.

Scouting for Diamonds is a feature-length documentary film to be directed by Molly Secours. This film is about scouts, the invisible heroes of baseball and features Baseball Hall of Fame Members Wade Boggs, Willie Mays, George Brett & many others. And while the film is certainly for those whose first love is baseball, it is for anyone who enjoys a good love story.

A Bastard to Paris is a very different type of film, whose creator says was made for those who work long hours and still struggle to make ends meet or to find the right relationship.  The movie tells the story of William, a plant who falls in love with a human and is unable to make her understand.  It serves as an allegory for all who struggle with seemingly insurmountable problems.  Now, Jiahao Hou, the film's creator, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise production funds.

Traditional studio distribution models enable a privileged and connected few to deliver movies to their audience. The only feasible routes left to Indie filmmakers involve essentially giving their films away for free on streaming video websites, spending a fortune on self-promotion and screenings, or a combination of the two. This inherent lack of exposure paired with increasing expenditure makes it harder for talented filmmakers to then fund and produce more projects.

Video is one of the fastest growing forms of media in the world today. From popular social media services such as Vine, YouTube, Snapchat, and even Instagram flooding the market to the proliferation of TV shows online from Netflix, Yahoo, Hulu, and even Amazon – video is a booming market that continues to be one of the most viable media formats available today. Web developers have been responding to the call from consumers for more video in droves. In fact, the statistics are overwhelming, and websites that include a video component are receiving correspondingly high rates of traffic. The catch? Many businesses across the country simply do not have the resources, financial and otherwise, to produce high quality videos. The good news is that a stable, affordable option exists in the form of WorldClips.TV. Thousands of QuickTime clips are available at an unbeatable price of just $25 per year. Web developers and film students alike can benefit from the 5000 broadcast quality clips available with the yearly subscription.

'Lost Treasures of The Third Reich' is currently in the development stage and is expected to be released as a major Hollywood blockbuster for worldwide release. Inspired by true events, the movie will be backed by meticulous research and well-grounded speculation. The film's Director, Kieth W. Merrill, believes that the film has an unlimited potential because of its powerful story-telling in the wake of American Sniper and Unbroken.

Scouting for Diamonds is a feature-length documentary film to be directed by Molly Secours. This film is about scouts, the invisible heroes of baseball. And while the film is certainly for those whose first love is baseball, it is for anyone who enjoys a good love story. Writer and director Molly Secours has recently turned to Indiegogo to raise funds for this project via crowdfunding.

Actress Lunden De'Leon has been tapped as the cover girl for Exquisite Magazine's February/March 2016 issue. Inside, the "We're the Millers" actress talks about her role as "Mutoni" on the new scripted Bravo Television series "True Fiction" as well as her starring role in the coming of age film "Turnt".

EMMY-Winner Jerri Sher is proud to announce that Discovery Program Sales, the program licensing arm of Discovery Communications, will distribute her 12-part television documentary series on the power of healing and life transformations using alternatives to Western medicine, LIVE LIFE.

Mediumship may seem like an exotic practice in modern society, but it has been a cornerstone of human civilisation since the earliest tribes first gathered, and those with the gift of clairvoyance still find themselves popular in a time of technological marvels, because they address the spiritual side of life that is more true to our nature than the products around us. NYC Celebrity Psychic Jesse Bravo is known for his high profile clients, with appearances in major newspapers, magazines and on cable shows. After filming an episode of Super Into with Aaron Paul, Jesse was inspired to give his Oscar predictions for 2016.

Canadian born actress Hunter Phoenix was recently cast in the funny and all-too-accurate web series, Hollywood Uncensored.  She will play the character Vanessa who will join a cast of literal characters as they present the ups and downs of living, working, and participating in the acting culture of Hollywood, California. From the show's own description: Uncensored Hollywood.