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Publishing Industry News from Publishers Newswire™

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Publishing Industry News from Publishers Newswire™

FILM: ‘I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu’ sequel to the most controversial revenge movie in cinema history

Film NEWS: -- Deja Vu LLC. Productions announces the release of "I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu" to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the original 1978 film "I Spit On Your Grave" aka "Day of the Women" in 2018. "I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu" picks up with Jennifer Hills (Camille Keaton) as a best-selling author living in New York City with her famous model daughter, Christy Hills (Jamie Bernadette).

New Book by Author Joe Puckett, ‘The Dream: The Story of the 1978 and 1979 Peerless Panthers’

AMHERST, N.H. /Publishers Newswire/ -- High school basketball took hold of one small town - Peerless, Montana - and author, Joe Puckett, recounts the...

Apple Unveils the new iPad – the 21st Century Mac, iBook Reader, and Portable Playground

Publishers Newswire COLUMN: Well, it's finally here. I can stop holding my breath, crossing my toes, and praying to the mighty Mr. Jobs that...

New Book, ‘Memoir of an Unlikely Savior’ by Peter VanDenBeemt

Author Peter VanDenBeemt recently announced the publication of his new novel "Memoir of an Unlikely Savior" (ISBN: 1490939172) which tells the story of a...

New Book, ‘Going Clear’ by Lawrence Wright, Brings New Light to the Global Phenomenon of Scientology

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Looming Tower," has written a revelatory book about the Church of Scientology titled "GOING CLEAR: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief" (ISBN: 978-0307700667), published on January 17th by Alfred A. Knopf. The book offers an exhaustive account of the church, from its founding by L. Ron Hubbard to its present-day leadership under David Miscavige.

New in Kindle Format, ‘The Adventures of Ford Fairlane’ by Rex Weiner

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Available for the first time in an exclusive ebook version from Cultmachine, "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane" (ISBN: 978-0-9840327-6-1) by journalist and screenwriter Rex Weiner features two gritty tales of private eye Ford Fairlane, the music industry's "rock n roll detective." Fairlane solves cases involving the punk rock and new wave scenes in New York City and Los Angeles in the late-1970s.

New Book: ‘Gratuity Not Included’ by Ricardo Estrada

BOOK NEWS: "Gratuity Not Included" (ISBN: 978-0979675539), a new book authored by Ricardo Estrada, will "strike a chord with any reader who has ever questioned best-laid plans, been inspired by love, or bound by loyalty," according to the author.
Zak Lee Guarnaccia

Ben Affleck’s ‘LIVE BY NIGHT’ features Actor, Martial Artist, Zak Lee Guarnaccia

MOVIE NEWS: (HOLLYWOOD, Calif.) Zak Lee Guarnaccia is a multifaceted actor, Hollywood stuntman, filmmaker, martial artist and fitness expert, whose career has been evolving in film, television, martial arts and fitness for well-over two decades. Guarnaccia is thrilled to join the cast on 'Live by Night' - the upcoming American crime film, written and directed by the Oscar-winning director Ben Affleck, based on the 2012 novel by Dennis Lehane and distributed by Warner Bros.

Spoiled Foodies: Conde Nast to toss Gourmet out with the dinner scraps

COLUMN: Well, in another sign the apocalypse is here, or perhaps 2012 is real (have you seen the trailer for the 2012 movie ......

New book, ‘Murder and Misunderstanding – One Man’s Escape from Insanity’ by Shuvender Sem

LANCASTER, Pa. /Publishers Newswire/ -- After years of psychotropic medications and intense therapy, author Shuvender "Shubi" Sem is telling his story of schizophrenia in his autobiography "Murder and Misunderstanding; One Man's Escape from Insanity" (ISBN: 978-1479256969; paperback). "Our mental health system is broken. We need to fix this before more crimes are committed," says Sem.

New book, ‘Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin’ by Ron Chepesiuk

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Strategic Media Books has announced a new book from award-winning crime author Ron Chepesiuk, "Black Caesar: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin" (ISBN: 978-0985244019), which goes in-depth to investigate the unsolved disappearance of the legendary drug kingpin Frank Matthews. It was July 2, 1973, when Frank Matthews, history's first African American drug kingpin, jumped bail in New York City with $15 to $20 million - the equivalent of $80 million to $90 million in today's money. It is believed he took his beautiful mistress, Cheryl Brown with him.

New book, Black Box Casino, by Robert Stowe England – and Book Signing at MBA Annual Convention

CHICAGO, Ill. /Publishers Newswire/ -- Author and finance expert Robert Stowe England will host a discussion and book signing event for his soon-to-be released...

New book, ‘Don’t Go Broke Paying the Nursing Home’ by Karl Kim

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Publishers Newswire/ -- In his new book, "Don't Go Broke Paying the Nursing Home" (ISBN: 9780988902619), retirement expert and author Karl Kim, CFP, CLTC, explains that each year thousands of people are thrust into a "care crisis" when a family member or loved one needs long-term care. The book in particular focuses on California retirement planning and explains Medi-Cal Recovery procedures.

FILM: Stars of Indie Film ‘A Boy Called Po’ Activate their Voices for Autism during National Bullying Prevention Month

Film NEWS: -- Geek Club Books for Autism today announced that actors Christopher Gorham and Julian Feder, lead characters in the award-winning indie film, "A Boy Called Po" joined the #Activate4Autism movement, a public awareness campaign as a part of National Bullying Prevention Month. People on the autism spectrum are often misunderstood, marginalized, undervalued and 3 times more likely to be victims of bullying.

New book, ‘Necessary Assets’ by James Ring

Omni Publishing recently announced the publication of a new novel by former FBI agent James Ring, entitled, "Necessary Assets" (ISBN: 978-1490997469). According to the...

Book, ‘Sowing Atheism’ Impacts Crucial Texas Evolution vs. Creation Debate

ANNAPOLIS, Md. and AUSTIN, Texas /Publishers Newswire/ -- Solving Light Books announced today that Don McLeroy, controversial Chair of the Texas State Board of...

FILM: RESOLUTION SONG Movie sings into stores EVERYWHERE with SONY PICTURES and SMITH GLOBAL MEDIA Distribution

Film NEWS: -- Urbanstylz Entertainment today announced that 'Resolution Song' will be released nationwide. The film's underlying faith, family, and racial components will resonate with all communities. Directed by award-winning Film Director, Antonio James ('Trey,' 2013), "Resolution Song" was acquired by Sony Pictures affiliate, Smith Global Media, in 2016 and will be released via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment division February 6, 2018.

Daniele Watts stars in filmmaker Tristan Convert’s ‘SCRATCH’ Horror-Comedy Film

FILM AND VIDEO NEWS: (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) After directing over a dozen short films, French filmmaker Tristan Convert announced he has directed his first feature, 'SCRATCH,' an original horror comedy starring Daniele Watts ('Django Unchained'), for which he has launched an Indiegogo campaign, to reach $10K for finishing funds. Set in Los Angeles's known-to-be haunted Old Zoo, 'SCRATCH' is one of the first, if not the first, found footage films shot entirely on an Apple iPhone 6.

Against All Odds – Celebrating Black Women In Medicine

Award-winning documentary producer and author Crystal Emery recently launched a new campaign and initiative called "Changing the Face of Medicine." Its inaugural event featured...

New book, ‘Music Business For Dummies’ by Loren Weisman

BOOK NEWS: A new book was released this month by music industry veteran, producer, and marketing guru, Loren Weisman, the latest in the 'for Dummies' book series, "Music Business For Dummies" (ISBN: 978-1119049654; trade paper; Wiley). The author describes the book thusly, "'Music Business For Dummies' explains the ins and outs of the music industry for artists and business people just starting out.

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