) January 8, 2009 -- Taltopia.com, a platform that connects aspiring talent with fans and entertainment industry professionals, announced today the launch of a new casting calls section on their talent website. The addition of this feature has brought Taltopia.com one step closer to becoming a true utopia for talent.

Our new casting calls section has helped Taltopia's members find relevant opportunities in the entertainment industry while providing industry professionals with the tools they need to discover the talent they seek

) October 29, 2008 -- Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson is set to star in the upcoming thriller ''No More Bloodshed.'' The independent feature film about a paroled hit man determined to change his life and reclaim the son he's never known will be directed by Emmy winner Michael Ajakwe Jr., and was written by Ajakwe and Pascal Atuma for Pascal Atuma Productions (''My American Nurse'', ''Only in America'', ''Hurricane in the Rose Garden'').

Taraji Henson at the 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival's Hollywood Awards

) February 12, 2009 -- CommercialKids.com and ShowBizLtd.com Announces 2009 official listing of Modeling Agents that work on commission and do not charge fees or dues.

) March 24, 2009 -- WebAward.org - The Web Marketing Association, host of leading website awards competition WebAwards, released the Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) to help the design industry create more effective and engaging websites.

) April 2, 2009 -- The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 13th annual international WebAward competition. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals who create and maintain outstanding Web sites. The deadline for entry in the 2009 WebAwards is May 29, 2008. A complete list of past winners and this year's entry form can be found at www.thewebawards.org.

2009 WebAward Call for Entries

) June 16, 2009 -- Entrepreneur Donna Meté and her innovative team have launched the Twolia.com beta site. Twolia is an online community for talented women from around the world. The site's features include the sale of music by independent female musicians, an online shopping mall, talent contests, television and film awards, a Screening Room with films produced or directed by women, blogs on a variety of topics, and a series of WebTV shows hosted by actresses everywhere.

) September 18, 2008 -- Since the recent online debut of Clevver TV, a record number of viewers have tuned in to find out 'What is Clevver in the World of Entertainment.' Produced by Clevver.com, the new Internet television series features short entertainment newsbytes highlighting what's cool, current and clever in Hollywood and beyond. The site produces 20 webisodes each month, with plans to launch additional shows and live webcasts in the next six months.

Clevver TV Launches on Clevver.com

) July 8, 2009 -- New online venture IndieMoviesOnline is pleased to announce its UK launch figures.

IndieMoviesOnline - Where movies run free

The new video-on-demand site streams feature films free to the end user. During its launch month, June, the site attracted 125,000 unique users and delivered 2,000,000 advertising impressions.

) July 6, 2009 -- Voices.com, the industry leading web service that connects people with professional voice over talent, is opening its doors to affiliate marketers, revealing a structured plan to compensate affiliates who add their Voices.com affiliate links on their websites. Affiliates may list, sell and receive a commission for any product offered at Voices.com such as talent memberships, eBooks, and reputable job posting referrals.

) September 17, 2008 -- Recognizing the best Web sites in 96 industries, the Web Marketing Association's WebAward is today's premier Web site award program. Yesterday it was announced that Network Solutions®, the leading provider of e-business solutions for small business, has been given the 2008 Outstanding Website Award for its innovative and elegant storefront design.

Award-Winning Storefront Web Design

) September 29, 2008 -- JWT INSIDE, one of the world's leading recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, was honored with ten of the Web Marketing Association's WebAwards. The WebAwards honor the best Web sites in 96 industries while setting the standard of excellence for all Web site development.

) March 10, 2009 -- webaward.org - The Web Marketing Association, today released its Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR), which provides industry-specific benchmarking data for web development. The ISAR Index reversed a downward trend and the overall standard of excellence in Web development rose across 96 industries.

ISAR Index Chart

August 27, 2008 --
The Rumor....
That I could get unlimited movies, music, games, software on my Wii.
1. I wanted it for free or for a very low price.
2. I wanted high quality movies and music.
3. I wanted it to be unlimited and easy to use.
So I searched for around for a few days, these were my search results.
"After two weeks of searching I FINALLY found a legit site"
I tried so many different websites. I did not find one 100% free website. Most that claimed to be free were fraud and just lead you on. Annoying eh? Your telling me! Then I decided to try a few paysites. After around 2 weeks, 5 different Wii programs and around 400$ I FINALLY found a legit site.

Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc. (hfa) has received seven Web Marketing Association WebAwards. WebAwards is the premier annual award competition that names the best websites in 96 industries and sets the standard of excellence for website development. In 2008, WebAwards received submissions from businesses in 47 countries. (PRWeb Jan 28, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1915804.htm

) October 31, 2008 -- Show business legends to grace world's first 3D Film Festival & Executive Forum in Singapore.

3DX Film and Technology Festival

Highlights:

• Stars studded cast to attend the Red Carpet Gala night at 3DX: 3D Film and Entertainment Technology Festival including Brendan Fraser and Christopher Lloyd

) December 6, 2008 -- The world's first Web-to-TV talent show, "Make A Star," officially debuts Saturday, December 6th at 10:30 a.m. ET/PT on FUSE.

"Make A Star marks the beginning of a new era in entertainment, where the Internet and television are no longer separate, but linked," said Dr. Iman Foroutan, Chairman and CEO of Equal Chance Productions and Contest Factory, which created and developed the show. Dr. Foroutan and Contest Factory also own the patent to the online contest process. "This new show marks a major advancement in interactive entertainment and points to a new direction for the industry, when user-generated content will become an ever increasing part of television."

) December 30, 2008 -- Reality TV publicist Charlie Barrett (publicist credits at Charles Barrett 4, www.imdb.com) who heads The Barrett Company (www.thebarrettco.com) known in the Hollywood television industry for holding the record as the longest running and seamless service "Reality TV" publicist in the entertainment industry, marked his 13th season in December representing creators-producers of CBS' hit reality/adventure series "The Amazing Race." "The Amazing Race" 14 will broadcast on CBS in 2009.

) September 19, 2008 -- Neighborhood America is proud to announce that the company has won a 2008 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development. The award, presented by the Web Marketing Association, recognizes Neighborhood America's 'Standard of Excellence' in both the computer software and technology categories.

) September 17, 2009 -- JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, was honored with five of the Web Marketing Association’s 2009 WebAwards. The WebAwards honor the best Web sites in 96 industries while setting the standard of excellence for Web site development.

) February 25, 2009 -- The launch of HipHopHoney.com is a honest asset to everyone in entertainment who is trying to make their mark in the business. The site offers every social networking tool available so the people can launch their talents in all arena from Models, Music, Television, Dancing, the Arts, Media writers, Social enthusiast, and Comics, just to name a few, to cover all avenues of entertainment. Members can post, view, give feedback, and discover other members. The site is meant to ring the bell on Hip Hop's talent.

) January 15, 2009 -- Auction Network held an open casting call in search of two enthusiastic Battlestar Galactica (BSG) fans to serve as on-air commentators and to follow all of the live coverage during the Battlestar Galactica Auction at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 17-18, 2009.

Auction Network

) September 29, 2008 -- Two websites designed by SilverTech have been recognized for excellence in the Web Marketing Association's 2008 WebAward competition.

More than 2,400 sites from 45 countries were adjudicated in 96 industry categories during this year's website development competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.

A review blog written about a site called Whats Up Digital a movie and music download site is stating that there is more to downloading than just movies, music and games...there is speed, no waiting to watch the movie speed.
More content to download and at faster speeds is what J.D. the author of, Movie Download Site Review refers too. He said "watching movies live while downloading is nice and you can start to watch them almost right away". The only draw would be the speed is dependent on your internet connection and the health and age of your computer "but an accelerator can help with that" J.D. stated. He also wrote that Whats Up Digital even have Anime, utilities and free software for downloading and copying DVD, CD's. all available 24/7 plus instructions and support.

) October 27, 2008 -- It's American Idol meets YouTube - this fall, the first-ever Web-to-TV music talent show, called "Make A Star," will give amateur singers as well as unsigned and recently signed artists the chance to win international prominence and a $10,000 cash prize.

The show's producers are now calling on all singers and bands interested in competing to sign up now on the show's Web site (www.makeastar.com) in order to receive updates about the show and instructions on how to upload their videos. Video submissions begin in the first week of November.

) June 29, 2009 -- The problem: Many across the country and world have the hopes and dreams of making it big in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood - but have no access to the people in "The Business" that can make it happen. The solution: Fade In Magazine's 13th Annual Hollywood Pitch Festival™!

Taking place on August 1 and 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Pitch Festival™ offers the chance of a lifetime to aspiring actors, writers, directors and producers who present themselves, and/or their projects, directly to those in "The Business" who can actually do something for their career! Akin to speed dating, each hopeful has seven minutes to convince the professional across the table that they've got what it takes to make it in Hollywood.

) September 25, 2008 -- Faction Media, a full-service digitally-led marketing agency based in Denver, announced that their client, Johns Manville, is the winner of an international internet design award, the WebAward, from the Web Marketing Association. Recognized as the Best Web site in the Construction Industry category was the Faction Media-created www.SpecJM.com. The company also received a Standard of Excellence Acknowledgement for another Faction Media-created site, www.JMHomeowner.com, in the Manufacturing category.

) October 16, 2008 -- The 2008 Presidential election is being fiercely contested by Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. Both candidates are using the Internet to help their campaigns woo volunteers and campaign contributions. But who has the better Website?

President of the United States

The Web Marketing Association has been judging Websites through their annual WebAward Competition for Website development since 1997. More than 18,000 site evaluations have been tabulated during that period and they took up the task of evaluating both candidates Websites.

"Stream Movies Online - Choose From Thousands Of Great Movies To Watch At Home"
Harry potter movies, Download free dvd movies, Free film download, Watch tv shows full length online

) December 25, 2008 -- The Auction Network is conducting an open casting call and looking for two enthusiastic Battlestar Galactica fans to be on-air commentators. The open casting call will take place December 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Universal CityWalk in Universal City, California. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the patio outside of CityWalk's "Tu Tu Tango" restaurant.

Auction Network

) November 4, 2008 -- Web design, strategy and development agency Reactive just scooped a swathe of international industry awards - adding no less than seven top tier prizes to the awards walls in their Melbourne, Sydney and London studios.

Held every two years, the AGDA (Australian Graphic Design Association) Awards are the pinnacle gongs in the Australian sector. They cover the full gamut of design from digital media to corporate identity. This year Reactive skipped away with three distinctions and three finalists in the Digital Media category - higher more than any other agency:

) March 16, 2009 -- WebAward.org - The Web Marketing Association, host of leading website awards competition WebAwards, released the Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) to help the technology industry create more effective websites.

) November 3, 2009 -– Two pioneers in their respective industries, Bobby Chang (design) and Jon Fitzgerald (entertainment) have joined forces to launch a unique entertainment venture, BackNine Studios. On the heels of their acclaimed documentary feature, THE BACK NINE, this Company is a natural extension of their combined work experience. BackNine Studios will be comprised of three different divisions, all connected by the through line of storytelling. The team sees great value in making movies that matter, sharing inspirational themes with international audiences, as well as providing financial backing for new ventures.

) September 20, 2008 -- My1Stop.com competed with hundreds of applicants who submitted entries for the 2008 WebAwards. Judges review each site for usability, design, functionality, security and stability. The "Best Publishing Website" award is presented to only one website within the commercial printing and publishing category. The WebAwards judges gave these praises to the My1Stop.com website; "Overall the site is great, as a buyer I'd find it easy to use and order. The number of products and way you handle that challenge works technically well, and you have some nice features such as the click to chat." and "Good job on the contact form, perfect score there. Nice job overall." My1Stop.com also received similar honors from WebAwards in 2006.

) September 18, 2008 -- Northridge Interactive, the interactive design and marketing division of Northridge, is pleased to announce that today the Web Marketing Association named Northridge Interactive and two Northridge clients as recipients of 2008 WebAwards. The WebAwards were presented to Northridge clients Lakehouse Coffee for Outstanding Website Design in the highly competitive Beverage Category, and to Whirl Helicopter for Standard of Excellence in the Small Business Category.

) September 16, 2008 -- USLegal, Inc., a multi-faceted legal publishing company which provides online legal solutions for attorneys, small businesses, and consumers, announced today that the company has received three awards in the 2008 Web Marketing Association (WMA) annual competition.

USLegal logo

The WMA is an organization devoted to setting high standards for Internet marketing and development of best websites. This year, it is presenting Legal Standard of Excellence WebAwards to USLegal.com, USLegalForms.com, and Services.USLegal.com.

) March 18, 2009 -- WebAward.org - The Web Marketing Association, host of leading website awards competition WebAwards, released the 2009 Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) to help the gaming industry create more effective and engaging websites.

) October 23, 2009 -- The recent online launch of Cinemio delivers a unique experience to a vastly growing market with a healthy appetite for arts and entertainment. Dedicated to offering high-quality Spanish-language films, Cinemio is the first website of its kind to provide an authentic source for Latino entertainment while promoting community to its members through social media and forum discussions.

Enjoy Latino movies online with Cinemio.net

) September 23, 2008 -- Dorsey Alston, REALTORS® has been recognized as having one of the top real estate websites in the world by the Web Marketing Association. Now in its 12th year, the WebAwards is the premier annual website award competition that names the best Web sites in 96 industries while setting the standard of excellence for all website development.

The Dorsey Alston website, www.dorseyalston.com, received a Real Estate Standard of Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development. The site was selected from among more than 2,400 sites in 47 countries. Dorsey Alston was the only real estate brokerage website in Georgia to win an award.

) December 10, 2008 -- PrepChamps, a fast growing online social recruiting community for high school sports, announced today that Mike Trager, a well-known figure in the sports media industry, has joined the company's Board of Directors.

"Mike is a highly-respected figure in the sports industry and will be a tremendous asset as we step up efforts to serve the high school sports community," said Dean Bundschu, CEO of PrepChamps. Bundschu continues, "Having served as Chairman of Clear Channel Entertainment Television and working in other roles within the sports industry with blue-chip properties such as the NFL, MLB and NCAA Basketball Tournament, it's clear that Mike brings us an extremely valuable perspective."

) March 16, 2009 -- WebAward.org The Web Marketing Association, host of leading website awards competition WebAwards, released the Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) to help the associations industry learn to create more effective and engaging websites.