Entertainment Newsweekly back issues from November 2008:
Hollywood Presbyterian Named Five-Star Hospital.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has been named a Five-Star Rated Hospital with Excellence Awards for heart attack, stroke care, general surgery, diabetes and pulmonary care by HealthGrades, the nation's leading healthcare ratings organization, in its yearly study of hospital quality ....
Exceptional ratings for CBS-TV Saturday Night Fights boost MMA, ProElite.
Nov 07, 2008 ... ProElite, Inc. (OTC: PELE) Head of Fight Operations Jeremy Lappen said that the ratings performance of the company's EliteXC card on the October 4th broadcast of CBS EliteXC Saturday Night Fights is indicative of the growing popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) among young adults and ...
IMS Barter Charity Golf Outing Nearing Million Dollar Donation Mark.
Nov 07, 2008 ... International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTC BB: INLM), a worldwide leader in corporate and consumer barter services, announced its recent sponsorship of the Jimmy Crum "Labor of Love" Charity Golf Outing held at The Little Turtle Country Club in Columbus, Ohio on October 6th 2008. ...
John Q. Hammons Opens Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel & Conference Center in Oklahoma with an Impressive 2009 on the Books.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Mr. John Q. Hammons' 10-story, 283-suite Embassy Suites(R) Norman - Hotel & Conference Center (www.embassysuitesnorman.com) debuted today at 2501 Conference Drive in Norman, Okla., with $3 million in pre-opening sales, reflecting strong demand. The luxury hotel and adjacent conference ...
EA SPORTS Partners with Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook to Provide Team Scouting Reports In NCAA Basketball 09.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) today unveiled a partnership with Blue Ribbon(TM) College Basketball Yearbook to provide team ratings and team scouting reports for the EA SPORTS(TM) college basketball videogame NCAA(R) Basketball 09, scheduled for release December 2 for Xbox 360(R) ...
Entertainment.com Experiences More Than 50 Percent Spike in Site Usage as Economy Dips.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Troy, Mich.-based Entertainment Publications Inc., http://www.entertainment.com/ , the leading provider of discounts and promotions, reports Entertainment.com usage has risen more than 50 percent in 2008 as consumers scramble for savings. One of the world's largest local online savings ...
Philadelphia Phillies Advance to the World Series, and Fans Continue to Debate in 'The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists'.
Nov 07, 2008 ... The City of Brotherly Love is feeling a lot more love these days since the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League Championship pennant and will be playing in the 104th edition of the World Series. It's been 15 years since the last time they got a shot at that title, a great feat ...
Herriott Sports Performance Presents Training Club for Triathletes.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Herriott Sports Performance (HSP), a Seattle-based premier training facility for athletes interested in cycling and triathlon, presents the HSP Triathlon Club which provides a team-like training experience for triathletes ranging in ability from beginner to professional. The HSP ...
City Sports Announces New Store Opening in Bethesda, MD.
Nov 07, 2008 ... City Sports, a premier specialty sports retailer, announced the opening of a new retail store in Bethesda, MD. The store opened on October 17th in the Bethesda Row Shopping Center and is the 15th retail location for City Sports. The new City Sports store is located at 7121 Arlington Road, ...
ION Media Networks Launches High Definition.
Nov 07, 2008 ... ION Media Networks, Inc., owner and operator of the nation's largest television station group, announced plans to launch its suite of networks - ION Television, qubo, and ION Life - in high definition (HD) in 2009. ION Television, the Company's flagship general entertainment network, will ...
RSM McGladrey Tees Up Support for Special Olympics as the Official Charity of the PGA McGladrey Team Championship.
Nov 07, 2008 ... RSM McGladrey, the fifth largest tax, accounting and business consulting firm in the U.S., announces a new partnership with Special Olympics as the official charity of The PGA McGladrey Team Championship. The new partnership will support Special Olympics athletes by providing ...
Corus Entertainment declares monthly dividend for Class a and B shareholders.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B; NYSE: CJR) announced that its Board of Directors has declared monthly dividends of $0.049585 per Class A share and $0.05 per Class B share payable on each of November 28, 2008, December 31, 2008 and January 30, 2009 to shareholders of record at the ...
U.S. Preventive Medicine Tees Up with Amateur Golf Association.
Nov 07, 2008 ... U.S. Preventive Medicine(R), the leader in disease prevention, announced that the Amateur Golfers' Association (AGA Tour), a Lilburn, GA -based organization that offers competitive golf tournaments to amateur golfers in the Metro Atlanta area, will offer The Prevention Plan(TM) to its ...
Movies & Entertainment in Europe.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/27a050/movies_entertain) has announced the addition of the "Movies & Entertainment in Europe" report to their offering. The Movies & Entertainment in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level ...
A barrel of fun and entertainment expected at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's Inaugural Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Come and experience a barrel of fun and beautiful weather at the inaugural Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort this Friday October 24 through Sunday, October 26. More than 40 breweries, including award-winning DogFish Head, will be onsite for the ...
Coach K Returns for Fourth Season on Sirius XM Radio Tonight.
Nov 07, 2008 ... SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced that Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary head coach of the Duke University and U.S. Men's Olympic basketball teams, will return to host his exclusive weekly talk show, Basketball and Beyond with Coach K. The show's fourth season tips off tonight, October ...
Earthworks Entertainment Announces Equity Purchase in "Escobar," an Oliver Stone Movie.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Earthworks Entertainment, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: EWKE) announced that the Company has purchased an equity position in "Escobar," an Oliver Stone Movie. In making the announcement, EWKE's President & CEO Steven Humphries said, "This is our first of many acquisitions in the recession proof ...
Honest Install Launches Home Entertainment Installation Services in the DFW Metroplex.(Company overview)
Nov 07, 2008 ... Honest Install announced its entry in the home entertainment installation business, specializing in the installation of flat panel televisions and home theaters in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area. The company will directly compete with the major electronic retail chains as well as ...
Bill Tush is Back! Veteran Television Personality Turns Corporate Pitchman to Help U.S. Businesses Find Their Sense of Humor in Rough Economy. Tush Taps AKPR to Manage Upcoming Projects.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Adam Kluger Public Relations (AKPR) (www.adamklugerpr.com) announced, at a 60th birthday Friar's Club gala honoring veteran television personality Bill Tush, that the NYC-based PR agency has been retained to help manage the former CNN Sr. Entertainment Correspondent's new projects and ...
GMG Entertainment Launches Exclusive Digital Entertainment Cards From AdventureQuest, Cartoon Doll Emporium, Gala-Net, Stardoll, WeeWorld, WildTangent and Zwinky Into Toys 'R' Us Stores Nationwide.
Nov 07, 2008 ... GMG Entertainment, the number one publisher of digital currency cards for the digital gaming and online entertainment industries, has launched an exclusive line of prepaid currency cards at Toys "R" Us. GMG is launching versions from current partners, AdventureQuest ...
Just In Time for Halloween, HDNet Movies Will Debut the Thriller 'SPLINTER'.
Nov 07, 2008 ... HDNet Movies will give viewers an early Halloween treat with the Sneak Preview of the horror movie SPLINTER. This film premieres exclusively on HDNet Movies Wednesday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET. SPLINTER is the feature film debut from award-winning British horror director Toby ...
MHI Hospitality Corporation Receives Developer of the Year and Renovation Awards for Hollywood, Florida Asset.
Nov 07, 2008 ... MHI Hospitality Corporation (NASDAQ:MDH) announced that the Company received the 2008 Developer of the Year Award and the 2008 Renovation Award for the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort. The awards were presented by InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)). The 311-room ...
SEPTA Prepared to Feed into Phillies Fever.
Nov 07, 2008 ... The person responsible for the phrase "starve a fever" probably never lived in the city of Philadelphia. Long-suffering Philadelphians, starving for a sports championship, currently have the most severe case of Phillies fever. With the locals hungry for a taste of victory, SEPTA ...
Tickets Available for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2008 Induction Ceremony.
Nov 07, 2008 ... The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (MSHOF) announced that the Class of 2008 will be formally enshrined at the 54th Annual MSHOF Induction Ceremony Presented by Big Boy on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Tickets are $250 for a V.I.P package which includes ...
O2 Media Announces a Strategic Joint Venture with Five Star Productions.
Nov 07, 2008 ... O2 Media Inc. announced that it has formed a new Joint Venture named BrandStar Entertainment with venture partner Five Star Productions. BrandStar will combine the high-quality production capabilities, award-winning television shows and superior Branded Entertainment from both companies ...
Alltel Wireless Announces Launch of Latin Entertainment Line-up.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, announced that customers with video-capable phones now have access to Univision Movil's videoofferings, as well as GoTV's originally programmed music channel ES Musica. Univision Movil's video offerings bring the programming ...
USA Network Greenlights and Lifts Cast Contingency for 'WHITE COLLAR'.
Nov 07, 2008 ... USA Network has greenlit the pilot WHITE COLLAR, lifting the cast contingency for the project starring Matthew Bomer ("Chuck," "Tru Calling") and Tim DeKay ("Tell Me You Love Me," "Carnivale"), with Bronwen Hughes (USA's BURN NOTICE, "Breaking Bad," "Forces of Nature") set to direct. ...
Halsey Minor Sends Letter to MI Developments Board Offering to Acquire Existing Intercompany Loans to Magna Entertainment.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Halsey Minor today sent a letter to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of MI Developments (TSX: MIM.A; MIM.B) asking the Board to consider his proposal to acquire the existing intercompany loans made by MI Developments and certain of its affiliates to Magna Entertainment Corp ....
Court Cancels the Registered Trademark "Would You Rather" and Affirms Legality of Zobmondo!! Entertainment's Line of "Would You Rather...?" Games.
Nov 07, 2008 ... The United States District Court for the Central District of California has canceled the registered trademark(1) for "Would You Rather ...?" formerly owned by Falls Media, LLC. In a lawsuit filed in 2006 by Zobmondo!! Entertainment, LLC, United States District Judge Audrey B. Collins ruled ...
National Park Service Retirees Oppose Preliminary Plan to 'Privatize' Portion of St. Louis Gateway Arch Site.
Nov 07, 2008 ... The preliminary plan outlined yesterday by the National Park Service (NPS) to allow significant changes to the ground and site for the historic "Gateway Arch" in St. Louis is being opposed by the 675-member Coalition of National Park Service Retirees (CNPSR). In objecting to the ...
The ADAC Ski Guide Again Names the Olympiaregion Seefeld as the Top Cross-Country Skiing Area.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Over 200 cross-country skiing areas are scrutinised every year by the stringent ADAC ski-atlas jury. In view of such strong competition, the Olympiaregion Seefeld is particularly proud to have been awarded first place in the "cross-country". 266 kilometres of ...
Two Game Studios Join Alawar Entertainment's Stable of Internal Developers.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Alawar Entertainment, a leading publisher of casual games, announced the formation of two in-house development divisions resulting from newly established relationships with Russia-based Friday's Games and Ukraine-based Five-BN. Alawar has signed an agreement with each studio to ...
UNITE HERE Warns that the Economic Benefits of Issue 6 May Not Materialize Given the Track Record of Lakes Entertainment.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Today, UNITE HERE, the largest gaming union in the United States, released a report questioning whether the promised tax benefits of Issue 6 would materialize given the troubling track record of Lakes Entertainment (NASDAQ:LACO) and its CEO, Lyle Berman. On November 4, Ohio ...
Baywatch Creator Doug Schwartz Signs Three Year Deal with Stereo Vision.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Stereo Vision Entertainment Inc. (OTCBB:SVSNE), a film production company focused exclusively on producing high-quality, low-cost, polarized 3D feature films, announced that Stereo Vision's long time partner, and former Chairman, Doug Schwartz, has signed a three year production deal with ...
SPEED Cantina Set for Grand Opening During PIR'S November NASCAR Event Weekend.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Building upon a commitment to enhance the overall fan experience at Phoenix International Raceway, track President Bryan R. Sperber announced an innovative collaboration with SPEED(TM) to provide the latest at-track entertainment for NASCAR fans, as plans were unveiled for "SPEED Cantina" ...
AMC Entertainment to Exclusively Offer "High School Musical 3" Gift Cards.
Nov 07, 2008 ... AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC), one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition and out-of-home entertainment companies, is introducing an exciting new way for fans to get up close and personal with the cast of Disney's "High School Musical 3" - through an AMC gift card featuring "High ...
AMC Entertainment Offers Guests a "Cutting" Edge Value: "Sawfest" Movie Marathon on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Nov 07, 2008 ... In a move to challenge serious horror movie buffs, AMC Entertainment Inc., a worldwide leader in theatrical exhibition and out-of-home entertainment, announces details of Sawfest: a marathon of Lionsgate(R) and Twisted Pictures' four previously-released "Saw" movies leading up to the ...
Poker Hits MySpace Community Through Partnership with World Poker Tour.
Nov 07, 2008 ... MySpace, the world's premier social network, and World Poker Tour (R) (WPT), the preeminent poker sports, entertainment and gaming league, have joined forces to create the first fully integrated poker destination with games and content for MySpace members. The MySpace WPT ...
Record-Breaking CLONE WARS Ratings and Retail Sales Usher in a New Era of STAR WARS Entertainment.
Nov 07, 2008 ... A new era in STAR WARS entertainment has begun: Following its record-breaking Oct. 3 premiere on Cartoon Network, a cumulative total of more than 27 million people have seen the first three episodes of Lucasfilm Animation's weekly STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS animated series, and STAR WARS ...
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. To Report 2008 Third Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Nov 07, 2008 ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its 2008 third-quarter results on Thursday, November 6, 2008, before the market opens. Senior management will host a conference call beginning at 11:00 am ET to discuss the results. All interested ...
Autodesk Signs Agreement With Avid Technology to Acquire Softimage.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) and Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVID), announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Autodesk to acquire substantially all of the assets of Avid's Softimage business unit for approximately $35 million. Softimage was founded in 1986 by ...
In Economic Slowdown College Students Seek Convenience and Low Prices.
Nov 07, 2008 ... A national survey by Campus Entertainment, LLC, and the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) shows that the fallout from the current financial turmoil may be trickling down to America's college campuses. The survey of 729 college students shows that price is the ...
Konami Mobile and Sprint Announce Mobile Gaming Partnership.(Company overview)
Nov 07, 2008 ... Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced its partnership with Sprint (NYSE:S) to bring its mobile games library to the carrier's wireless subscribers. Sprint customers can now access Contra 4, and will soon be able to download other Konami titles including top mobile games Frogger, ...
Liberation Inks Original Frost/Nixon Interviews.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Liberation Entertainment has concluded a deal with Sir David Frost and his production company, David Paradine Television Inc, to secure the North American distribution rights to the entire broadcast footage of the historical Frost Nixon TV interviews from 1977. These interviews drew the ...
The DL Show on AOL's Spinner.com Features Vivid Girl Meggan Mallone as "Reviewer".
Nov 07, 2008 ... The latest edition of the ever popular DL Show on the web's #1 music channel, Spinner.com offers a hilarious take-off of a news program anchored by Paul Cronkite (aka Paul Harrison) The DL's very own Music Insider and features Vivid Girl Meggan Mallone as the "reviewer." In the ...
DIRECTV Customers Count On Mix Channel for Election Night Coverage.
Nov 07, 2008 ... As the drama of the historic 2008 Presidential election unfolds Nov. 4, DIRECTV will offer its customers a new way to get the most out of live election night coverage through an interactive Election Mix Channel. This unique channel will feature eight network feeds on one screen and a ...
Winn-Dixie and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Collaborate on New Music.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Shoppers at Winn-Dixie (NASDAQ:WINN) stores throughout the Southeast are now putting music in their shopping carts, along with their other grocery purchases. Under an agreement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, customers of the Jacksonville-based grocer's 521 stores can ...
Tropicana Entertainment Asks New Jersey for Operational Control over Atlantic City Casino.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Making it abundantly clear that William J. Yung does not and will not have any influence or control over the company, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC today petitioned the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (CCC) to regain operating authority over its casino and resort in Atlantic City. ...
Glendale's Infinity Park Chosen as Training Site for USA National Rugby Team.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Infinity Park announced that USA Rugby has chosen Infinity Park and Glendale Sports Center as the fall training site for the USA National Rugby Team, the Eagles. The USA Eagles will train from October 29 - November 6, 2008 in preparation for their upcoming Uruguay test match to be held on ...
K.I.T.T.'s Latest Feature - Turbo Boost Your Tax Deduction!
Nov 07, 2008 ... Thanks to Navtones -- celebrity voices for GPS, Mio Technology, and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, one lucky bidder will walk away with a signed, fully-functional prototype model of The Knight Rider GPS by Mio encased in an easily-accessible, custom-built box frame that also ...
Maximus Multimedia to Release New Advanced Music-on-Demand Product Into Hotel Industry.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Maximus Multimedia International, LLC, has announced its plan to release a new state-of-the-art Music-on-Demand product as an added feature to its new interactive digital high definition entertainment-on-demand program. Mike Harding, President of Maximus said, "The new Maximus ...
MonArc Corporation MONA Update PP365 Sale of Assets to RMDM Cash Dividend.
Nov 07, 2008 ... monacorporation.com PINKSHEETS: MONA.PK is providing the following update vis-a-vis sale of its operating subsidiary PP365.Com to RMD Entertainment Group Inc. (RMDM). MonArc Corp. recently announced that it is currently in discussions to sell both of its operating divisions PP365.Com ...
Parent Company of RingSports.com Announces Bid to Purchase EliteXC's MMA Websites.
Nov 07, 2008 ... OBSNews.com -- Online Broadcasting Systems, Inc., the parent company of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Boxing News company http://www.ringsports.com/ announced that it is seeking to purchase certain internet-related aspects of the troubled Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) businesses known as ...
RazorGator selected as Official Fan2Fan Ticket Exchange Provider of the Orange Bowl Committee.
Nov 07, 2008 ... RazorGator, the industry-leader in Hard-to-Get(R) tickets for sports and entertainment events worldwide, has been selected as the Official Fan2Fan Ticket Exchange Provider of the Orange Bowl Committee for the 2008-2009 College Football Season. With this agreement, RazorGator will operate ...
Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith & Montgomery and Corboy & Demetrio File Lawsuit against Viacom, VH-1 and 51 Minds Entertainment, "Rock of Love Bus" Producers, for College Student's Death.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Kevin and Brenda Davis, the parents of 19 year-old Kevetta Davis, who died when the car she was riding in was hit head-on by a truck, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Viacom, VH-1 Music, 51 Minds Entertainment and Dennis Hernandez. Kevin Davis is represented by James Montgomery, ...
CEC Entertainment Reports Results for Third Quarter 2008.(Financial report)
Nov 07, 2008 ... CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) reported net earnings of $9.9 million for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008, as compared to $15.9 million for the third quarter of 2007. The Company's diluted earnings per share were $0.44 for the third quarter of 2008, as compared to $0.50 in ...
'Brawl in the Falls' Boxing is Back at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel.
Nov 07, 2008 ... "Big" Michael Grant, former NABF Champion of Chicago, IL, will attempt to claim the North American Boxing Association (NABA) US Championship heavyweight title when he takes on Paul "Italian Hit Man" Marinaccio, one of Western New York's favorite sons, over 12 rounds on Saturday, November ...
'CSI: Miami's' Jonathan Togo to Star in Atom.com's Release of 'My Best Friend Is My Penis'.
Nov 07, 2008 ... MTVN Entertainment Group's Atom.com, a digital comedy network and COMEDY CENTRAL's exclusive partner and anchor brand for original digital comedy content, announced the launch of its new Web series "My Best Friend Is My Penis" at http://mybestfriend.atom.com/. Created by and starring "CSI: ...
DEXTER's Body Count Rises By 24.
Nov 07, 2008 ... SHOWTIME has ordered two more seasons of its award-winning top-rated drama series DEXTER, starring Emmy(R)- and Golden Globe(R)-nominated actor Michael C. Hall ("Six Feet Under"), it was announced by Robert Greenblatt, Showtime President of Entertainment. The Best Drama Series ...
2008 World Series Ratings Could Be Worst in Televised World Series History, According to BetOnline.com Odds Makers.
Nov 07, 2008 ... According to BetOnline.com - the No. 1 online sportsbook in the world - the 2008 World Series could be one of the lowest-rated October Classics in the sport's 105-year history. A year after FOX's coverage of Boston's four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies drew the second lowest ...
'Love Train: the Sound of Philadelphia,' Part One of a Two-Part PBS Television Special Celebrating the Classic Philly Soul of Gamble & Huff Set to Premiere on PBS in Dallas on 10/25.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Part one of "Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia" -- a two-part PBS television special celebrating the enduring musical legacy of the mythic musical production/songwriting duo Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff and the entire family of Philadelphia International Records artists -- will premiere on ...
Canada-Afghanistan Business Council Recognizes Ehsan Bayat, Entrepreneur and Humanitarian, for Corporate Social Contributions in Afghanistan.
Nov 07, 2008 ... Today Mr. Ehsan Bayat, Chairman of Afghan Wireless Communication Company, Ariana Television and Radio Network and the Bayat Foundation was presented with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award by H.E. Ambassador Omar Samad during an award ceremony hosted by the Canada-Afghanistan ...
EwingCole, 'Architect of Champions,' Celebrates Philadelphia Phillies' Return to World Championship Series.
Nov 07, 2008 ... As baseball's championship prepares to return to Philadelphia for the first time in 15 years tomorrow night, one local company may be excused for feeling the pride a bit more than other Phillies fans. EwingCole, a nationally known architecture and engineering firm based here, ...
Giant Paintball Park Returns With Colorful Fun to the OC Fair & Event Center in November.
Nov 07, 2008 ... The OC Fair & Event Center will be a colorful place Nov. 8 with the return of the Giant Paintball Park, where visitors can suit up and unleash colorful mayhem in the Grandstand Arena. Admission and equipment rentals vary, check ocfair.com for pricing. General public hours are Friday, 4 ...
Gigantic Releasing Moves Independent Film Distribution Into a New Era.
Nov 07, 2008 ... For the first time ever, audiences will be able to see first-run independent movie releases everywhere in the United States. New York-based film company Gigantic Releasing is changing the face of U.S. indie film distribution with today's launch of Gigantic Digital ...