Archive for May, 2011

New Line of Organic Dog Apparel and Accessories Integrates One-of-a-Kind Safety Technology

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
MONTREAL, May 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montreal-based LuvGear has teamed up with PETCO to introduce a revolutionary new line of organic apparel and accessories for dogs designed to help protect them from the dangers of heat. Planet PETCO(tm) apparel with LuvGear Technology will be introduced for the first time on May 24, 2011 as part of the recently launched Planet PETCO line of earth-conscious lifestyle and care products that encourage sustainability. TempAlert is designed to warn pet parents when the external temperatures are reaching levels that may be harmful or even fatal to a dog. Here's how it works: The "alert" icons are sewn directly onto the clothing or material and serve as a visible warning sign when the temperature reaches a dangerous level for a dog to be outside. In normal conditions, the alert patch displays a dark blue/purple thermometer. When the outside temperatures reach approximately 100 degrees (F), the blue/purple color in the thermometer disappears, revealing an "ALERT" which warns the owner to take the necessary steps to protect their pet from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. "The LuvGear TempAlert Technology is adding an entirely new dynamic to pet apparel and products," LuvGear CEO Neil Miller said. "As a dog owner, I understand a dog's body reacts very differently to the heat than a human's body. In order to make sure pet parents can easily monitor their dog's health when it's hot outside, we have developed a simple warning system, built into pet gear that alerts owners of potential dangers." The Planet PETCO line with LuvGear Technology will be carried in 800 PETCO stores in the United States. The line includes tank tops, dresses, harnesses and paw protectors ranging in size from XX-Small to Large. TempAlert is designed to give pet parents a warning before the temperature level becomes dangerous, changing the color of the icon at 100 degrees (F). When the exterior temperature rises to 105 or 106 degrees, dogs are at risk for developing heat "undefined" exhaustion. If their body temperature rises to 107 degrees, they enter the danger zone of heat stroke. The Planet PETCO line includes environmentally and socially responsible pet products that include toys, grooming, home products and accessories that are stylish, affordable, healthy and non-toxic. Planet PETCO also has the wise investor in mind because sometimes the most important place to see some green is in your wallet. The line is conveniently available at your local PETCO location and at www.petco.com/planet. While the Planet PETCO apparel with TempAlert LuvGear Technology can be used to monitor unsafe temperatures; PETCO and LuvGear also recommends pet parents take the following steps to help prevent heat-related injury to their animal friends: Keep pets in well ventilated areas Exercise dogs early in the morning or late in the evening (the coolest times of the day). Minimize exercise in hot weather. Do not leave your pet in a car. Limit sun exposure during the mid-day hours. Provide plenty of fresh, cool water, and leave the water in a shady area. For a sudden high temperature change -- allow your pet to acclimate. For more information on LuvGear and their full line of safety alerts, visit www.luvgear.com. ABOUT LUVGEAR LuvGear is an innovative lifestyle brand creating value added apparel for children, adults, pets and lifestyle products that unites style and safety into each garment. LuvGear was developed in 2005 by partners Neil and Bram Miller. After many years of research and testing the use of ink filled disks as safety devices on various materials, the LuvGear series was born. SunAlert(tm), HotAlert(tm), TempAlert(tm) and ColdAlert(tm) icons are sewn into the fabric of garments for children, adults and pets and serve as a visible warning sign, alerting of potential dangers like elevated body temperature, outdoor temperatures, exposure to high levels of UV rays, dangerously cold temperatures and liquids at temperatures that could cause physical harm. As prevention is the best form of protection, LuvGear is committed to safety integrated into every lifestyle. About PETCO PETCO is a privately held specialty retailer that provides products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. We operate more than 1,000 stores in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading pet products and information destination at www.petco.com. Our nonprofit organization, The PETCO Foundation, has raised nearly $70 million since its inception in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Foundation, we work with and support approximately 6,500 local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 200,000 adoptable animals every year. ###

ACME Communications Announces the Completion of Three Station Sales

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
ST. LOUIS, May 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACME Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ACME) announced today that it has completed the sale of WBXX-TV, its station in the Knoxville, TN market, WBDT-TV, its station in the Dayton, OH market, and WCWF-TV (formerly WIWB-TV), its station in Green Bay-Appleton, WI market. WBXX was sold to Knoxville TV LLC on May 6, 2011. The FCC licenses, programming agreements, and related assets for WBDT were sold to WBDT Television, LLC. WCWF and the remaining WBDT assets were sold to units of LIN Television Corporation (dba LIN Media, "LIN"). The WBDT and WCWF station sales were completed on May 20, 2011. The aggregate sales price for the three stations was $17.1 million. All three stations are affiliates of the CW Television Network.

QuiBids Named a Finalist in 2011 American Business Awards

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuiBids was named a Finalist in the New Company of the Year category in The 2011 American Business Awards.

Premier Exhibitions Reports Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter Results

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
ATLANTA, May 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRXI), a leading presenter of museum-quality touring exhibitions around the world, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended February 28, 2011.

The Tree of Life – Clip

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
  The Tree of Life - Clip
From Terrence Malick, the acclaimed director of such classic films as Badlands, Days of Heaven and The Thin Red Line, The Tree of Life is the impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950's. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. Through Malick's signature imagery, we see how both brute nature and spiritual grace shape not only our lives as individuals and families, but all life.
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain

Kidnapped – Trailer

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
  Kidnapped - Trailer
Jaime (Fernando Cayo) and Marta (Ana Wagener) are a middle-aged couple with a teenage daughter named Isa (Manuela Velles). The family is in the process of moving into a big new house. Marta wants to gather the family for dinner at home to celebrate. Isa has her own plans; she wants to go out with her boyfriend. Jaime is stuck in the middle of it all. Everyone's evening is ruined when a gang of masked hoodlums pay a visit to the home.
Directed by: Miguel Angel Vivas
Starring: Fernando Cayo, Manuela Velles, Ana Wagener, Guillermo Barrientos, Dritan Biba Martijn Kuiper, Xoel Yanez

Yellowbrickroad – Trailer

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
  Yellowbrickroad - Trailer
In the Fall of 1940, the entire population of Friar, NH abandoned their homes and walked up an ancient trail, never to be seen alive again. Their fates have remained a mystery for over 70 years, until a team of researchers discover the trailhead and attempt to track the path the doomed citizens of Friar took.
Directed by: Jesse Holland, Andy Mitton
Starring: Michael Laurino, Anessa Ramsey, Alex Draper, Cassidy Freeman, Clark Freeman, Tara Giordano, Sam Elmore, Laura Heisler, Lee Wilkof

The Perfect Age of Rock ‘N’ Roll – Trailer

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
  The Perfect Age of Rock 'N' Roll - Trailer
Two estranged childhood friends channel their talent and passion for music into a cross-country road trip that brings them face to face with their past on a quest to confront the future. Spyder (Kevin Zegers--Transamerica, Dawn of the Dead), a world famous musician whose debut album is a huge hit, retreats to his hometown after his sophomore effort flops. There he reconnects with his former friend and collaborator, Eric Genson (Jason Ritter--Happy Endings, W), now a middle school music teacher. It's a reunion that forces the two to recall their youthful ambitions and re-examine the choices they've made. Accompanied by legendary rock 'n' roll impresario August West (Peter Fonda--Easy Rider, Ulee's Gold), Spyder's raucous crew of musicians, The Lost Soulz, and their fiery manager, Rose Atropos (Taryn Manning--Hustle & Flow, 8 Mile), set off on a journey along historic Route 66 in hopes of salvaging a long lost dream and rekindling the mojo that made Spyder's debut album a huge success. Featuring appearances by some of the world's greatest blues artists, a killer soundtrack, scenes of mayhem, triumph and tragedy, THE PERFECT AGE OF ROCK 'N' ROLL is an unforgettable wild ride that brings two friends closer to each other, their destiny, and the truth behind the music.
Directed by: Scott D. Rosenbaum
Starring: Kevin Zegers, Jason Ritter, Taryn Manning, Lukas Haas, Peter Fonda

!Women Art Revolution – Trailer

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
  !Women Art Revolution - Trailer
An entertaining and revelatory "secret history" of Feminist Art, !Women Art Revolution deftly illuminates this under-explored movement through conversations, observations, archival footage and works of visionary artists, historians, curators and critics. Starting from its roots in 1960s antiwar and civil rights protests, the film details major developments in women's art through the 1970s and explores how the tenacity and courage of these pioneering artists resulted in what is now widely regarded as the most significant art movement of the late 20th century. For more than forty years, filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson (Teknolust, Strange Culture) has collected a plethora of interviews with her contemporaries--and shaped them into an intimate portrayal of their fight to break down barriers facing women both in the art world and society at large. With a rousing score by Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein, !W.A.R. features Miranda July, The Guerilla Girls, Yvonne Rainer, Judy Chicago, Marina Abramovic, Yoko Ono, Cindy Sherman, Barbara Kruger, B. Ruby Rich, Ingrid Sischy, Carolee Schneemann, Miriam Schapiro, Marcia Tucker and countless other groundbreaking figures.
Directed by: Lynn Hershman Leeson
Starring: Miranda July, The Guerilla Girls, Yvonne Rainer, Judy Chicago, Marina Abramovic, Yoko Ono, Many Others

Transformers: Dark of the Moon – Trailer 2

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
  Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Trailer 2
Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. When a mysterious event from Earth's past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us.
Directed by: Michael Bay
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, John Malkovich, Patrick Dempsey, Ken Jeong, John Turturro, Frances McDormand, Peter Cullen, Tyrese Gibson