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Buzz Aldrin. Made it

To the moon…and back. He told me it took so much more than education, discipline and physical strength. It took years of determination and believing that any goal is possible “but it was still hard to believe when l took my first step onto the moon’s surface.”

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The CW’s Christmas Gift: Family Films as the Next Entertainment Trend

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After three years of hard work, and increasing anticipation from advocates of family entertainment

around the world, the Family Film Awards (FFA) will be broadcast on The CW, the giant entertainment channel in the United States, during Prime Time (8:00-10:00 pm) on December 26^th, 2022.

Many in the entertainment industry are comparing this event to the American concept of a Spring Festival; they believe that it will change the American conception of “home viewing” in the post-pandemic era for the better. A new Hollywood game-changer has emerged: films that represent our best aspirations, shown in a domestic setting, and watched by parents and children in “active togetherness” rather than “passive togetherness.”

The Family Film Awards have emerged on the world’s biggest holiday—Christmas—with an audience to match. Over the next month, the Awards will be syndicated on 100 major U.S. television stations. It will be broadcast on the world’s largest online entertainment platforms—including Netflix, Apple, HBO Max, and Hulu—reaching more than 300 million viewers directly, and more than a billion indirectly.

Such exposure establishes the Family Film Awards as a huge event in international entertainment and comes after three years of pandemic-related slowdowns and lockdowns.

The Focus is now on Family.

The world finally has a family-themed film award based on professional standards of evaluation—an event to celebrate. Three years ago, we had no idea that a global epidemic would hit out of nowhere, preventing us from interacting socially and leaving loved ones and relatives looking at each other across barriers, both physical and social. We have seen repeated outbreaks of disease, conflict, economic stagnation, and inflation. Many have been displaced. Others have lost their homes.

In addition, the prevailing quality of public discourse has deteriorated from the time when the

The Family Film Awards was first introduced to a US audience. The Awards were established in 1996 with the support of President Clinton; however, Hollywood already had the star-studded Oscars, as well as the Golden Globes, the Emmys and the Grammys. An Awards show that celebrated Family had arrived at a time when family entertainment was waning in popularity, and its subsequent impact was negligible.

Given these circumstances, the insightful Chinese entrepreneur, Ms. Ma Xiaoqiu, saw how the zeitgeist was changing. Three years ago, she decided to purchase the Event and invest in the re-creation of the

American Family Film Awards. Today, we see people longing for a return to the concepts of place and home, both as members of a particular family and members of a world family. The right time has finally arrived.

A Disaster can make a nation as well as destroy one. Perhaps the catastrophe of the epidemic has awakened in each of us an innate sense of sincerity and bonding. Fame and profit are not, and should not be, the ultimate goal of living in this world. The heroine in the script of “Never Say Die” experiences a series of hardships, and almost became homeless, but the instinct to create a home environment for her daughter raised her up, and she never looked back. In this way, Ms. Ma finally stood at the pinnacle of success in a male-dominated business and capital markets. She became the Chair of the Board of Directors of four listed companies in Hong Kong. A unique view of how to do business in the service of humanistic values led to a rewarding life for her, her colleagues and her family.

Now she has taken a largely defunct film awards show and made it into an international Hollywood brand.

Traditionally, the family has been understood to be a unit of society based on marriage, birth, and adoption.  That understanding has evolved into diverse communities, including same-sex and opposite-sex marriages, as well as other cultural aspects of integration. The concept of family is expanding. In the light of the past three years, people need a new, re-defined concept of family that can weather such storms in the future.

Home – it is a precious and cherished reality for many. Yet for decades, the most prominent films

have often been themed around violence and conflict, stereotypical good guys, bad guys, and win-lose battles.  A hunger exists for the return of films such as “Forrest Gump,” which reflect a deep regard for parents, relatives, and children. In theaters, when the white feather floats into the blue

sky to the music of a quartet, the audience breaks into applause and genuine emotion. No wonder Tom Hanks was awarded the first Family Film Award in 1996. At that time, he said: “It’s not easy to make a good movie; it’s even harder to make a family film that the whole family will enjoy.”

Indeed, this year’s Family Film Awards foreshadow a direction for entertainment in

2023. A new standard is about to return, giving new hope for friends of quality film-making in the entertainment world. Producers and investors know the value of investing in films that celebrate human relationships in a complicated world. No huge amounts of cash burned in special effects and gaudy distractions!

The Family Film Awards sends Greetings to audiences around the world. These Awards represent the re-birth of films about human beings and their relationships.

For 2023, the Focus is on the Family once more.

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2017 Love International Film Festival (LIFF) Supporting, The Lotus Light Children’s Charity Set For, July 18-22 in Beverly Hills, CA

Beverly, CA – (ANS – 12 July) The 2017 Love International Film Festival (LIFF), which will benefit his Lotus Light Children’s Charity (TLLCC) has been organized to promote a week of love, peace and healing through the art of cinema and will take place July 18th to 22nd. The event will focus on bringing films and filmmakers from across an international community whose work embodies the fundamental message of love and contribution. Screenings of films from over 12 countries and all over the United States will take place at the iconic Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, California, July 18th to 20th. Panel discussions to with Film Industry Leaders will take place on July 21st at the Flame in Santa Monica, CA. Award night on July 22nd and private party will be held at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, CA. Over 30 high profile celebrities have confirmed attendance to participate in the awards ceremony.

The Love International Film Festival was co-founded by Ata Servati, a spiritual prize winning poet/writer/actor/director and film maker. All proceeds from the film festival are given to The Lotus Light Children’s Charity (TLLCC) whose mission is “to build a league of empowered, educated, proactive individuals who will have the necessary resources to be able to reach out to impoverished children throughout the world. Through the healing and self-expressive nature of the Arts, we hope to inspire children with an abundance of positivity and provide them an outlet. As an outcome, we expect that children will learn that there are alternate ways to solve problems other than picking up a gun or going to war.” www.thelotuslightchildrencharity.org

“Where words fail, art can succeed. These forms of communication can transcend the political or cultural boundaries that exist.”
Ata Servati – Founder, LIFF & TLLCC

Tickets for the festival and closing ceremony can be purchased at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=35155753806 or
http://loveinternationalfilmfestival.com/

For Press: Press@liff.info

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Ata Servati is a noted poet, playwright, novelist, prize-winning actor, filmmaker and activist.
As a spiritual man, Ata has chosen to follow the path of legends such as Rumi, Omar Khayyam and Hafez. His own spirituality began at the age of four when he began to receive premonitions in his dreams. Ata relates the creative forces in his life as the spiritual reminder and choice based on those early childhood experiences. Read More
Before the National Rebellion in his homeland began to rage on, Ata’s career as a filmmaker and writer was beginning taking off. He began to write, direct, and produce productions throughout the world. Before National Rebellion began, Ata left his homeland to come to the United States.
The decision to follow a spiritual calling was not an easy one for Ata. He ignored it for many years trying sustaining it through his creative and business efforts. These efforts along with his business understanding led to a lavish life style common to many people in the film and Real Estate. Ata had financial success, but not happiness. In early 2006 the Real Estate Market was into its collapse. Ata, who up until that time had been successful, experienced a personal and financial disaster. His business failed and his marriage ended. He went from living in a lavish house to becoming homeless. He began to live out of his car. To someone else born to wealth and fame this drastic change of fate would have been the lowest point of their lives. To Ata it was and the beginning of the best moment in his entire life. In that moment he remembered the hopes and dreams of his childhood. It was this experience that led to him to make a choice, and commit to the spiritual path. Ata began to write again, and to focus on the spiritual forces that surround all of us. After many wasted years Ata has found his peace and true path that he was meant to live on. He has rededicated his life to bringing spirituality and healing in the world. The Lotus Light Children Charity is an expression of this love, hope and desire to help and enlighten children; by bring healing to them through art. The Love International Film Festival, founded by Ata provides and opportunity to support this charity and positive art in cinema around the world.
Along with founding The Lotus Light Children Charity, Ata has once again entered into filmmaking with his production company Enlightenment Entertainment. With five projects in development as follow, “BABA” “In Search Of Heaven”, “CellFish” “CellFish 2- The Final Game.” “Dream On Empty.” He has also recently published his novel “In Search of Heaven” and a book of spiritual poetry from the heart, “I Am A Lotus”. His new novels “Baba”, “In Search Of Love” and a three-part compilation “The Shrine”, “Married To The Well”, The Silent Beggar” are schedule for release in 2016 and 2017. Ata Servati is grateful to be able to share his love and creativity with the world.
By, Anthony Petch

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Based on the Book “Dorothy Of Oz” By Roger Stanton Baum

Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return is a 3D-animated musical based on the adventure books by Roger Stanton Baum, the great-grandson of L. Frank Baum. A continuation of one of the world’s most popular and beloved fairy tales, Legends of Oz finds Dorothy (Lea Michele) waking to post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends the Scarecrow (Dan Aykroyd), the Lion (Jim Belushi), the Tin Man (Kelsey Grammer) and Glinda (Bernadette Peters) from a devious new villain, the Jester (Martin Short). Wiser the owl (Oliver Platt), Marshal Mallow (Hugh Dancy), China Princess (Megan Hilty) and Tugg the tugboat (Patrick Stewart) join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City. Set to the tunes of Academy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Bryan Adams, Legends of Oz marks a charming, family-friendly return to the Oz franchise.

Directed By:       Daniel St. Pierre and Will Finn

Written By:        Randi Barnes and Adam Balsam

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

TeamOz@ID-PR.com

Running time: 93 minutes                                                                                                                                      Rated: PG

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Too bad, there was no English interpretation.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Celebrate an “Irish True” St. Patrick’s Day

Tim Herlihy, Tullamore D.E.W., Irish Whiskey Expert

As far as whiskey experts go, they don’t come more Irish True than Tullamore D.E.W. Brand Ambassador Tim Herlihy. From his humble beginnings in the small farming town of Termonfeckin in Ireland’s County Louth, to his work as the North American representative for one of Ireland’s most beloved and storied products, Tim’s life and career have been marked by the kind of passion, warmth and love of whiskey that typifies the Irish True character. His current role as Tullamore D.E.W. Brand Ambassador sees him bringing his career to a new level, as he travels the country, educating, entertaining and sharing his passion for the most Irish True of Whiskeys.

Myths and legends about St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick started the tradition of drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
False. St. Patrick’s Day is a Christian feast day, marked by celebration, to commemorate martyrs on the dates of their deaths.

Irish whiskey got involved in this celebration from an old legend. So the story goes, an innkeeper served Saint Patrick a skimpy glass of whiskey and Saint Patrick decided to use the occasion to teach the innkeeper a lesson in generosity. He is said to have told the man a monstrous devil lived in his cellar that was feeding on his dishonesty and would only leave if the innkeeper changed his ways. On his return some time later, he found the innkeeper filling all the patrons’ glasses until they overflowed. Saint Patrick is said to have banished the demon and proclaimed everyone should have a drop of the hard stuff on his feast day, March 17. Fact or fiction, it’s a fine tale to tell your friends and makes Irish whiskey the most authentic drink to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day.

The color of St. Patrick’s Day is green

False. The color associated with Saint Patrick was blue, not green. The importance of green can be attributed to Saint Patrick using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. The green shamrock was also used from the 18th century as a symbol of Irish rebellion, patriotism and sympathy with Irish independence. In Ireland, whether you wear green or blue on St. Patrick’s Day, it’s the Irish True spirit that matters. Put simply, that means embracing the present and living life, facing its challenges with a courageous and lyrical heart, and a drop of the pure good stuff with friends you really want to drink with … but without the novelty hat!

Leprechauns are a traditional symbol of St. Patrick’s Day
False. In 1959, Walt Disney released a film called ‘Darby O’Gill & the Little People,’ which introduced America to a cheerful, friendly leprechaun, very different from the cranky little man of Irish folklore. But Disney’s imagined version stuck, and the leprechaun is now a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland in general.

Ways to celebrate an “Irish True” St. Patrick’s Day

There’s something in the Irish character that puts others at ease – welcoming you on the one hand, while challenging you on the other, agreeing with you but questioning you at the same time. We call it ‘Irish True’. You don’t have to be Irish or go to Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a way that is ‘Irish True’. Here are some easy and authentic ideas to honor the man.

Take the day off

Start by taking the day off to celebrate with your friends and family. Even the tiny Caribbean Island of Montserrat celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in honor of the proud mutineers of Irish slaves who fought a failed rebellion against their colonial masters on 17 March 1768. Ever since, in true Irish spirit, St. Patrick’s Day has been a public holiday on Montserrat – the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean. There are only two countries in the world where St. Patrick’s Day is a public holiday: Ireland and Montserrat.

‘Have the craic’

Craic pronounced ‘Crack’ is a Gaelic word, with no exact English translation. Put simply, having the craic is having a good time or a laugh. You don’t have to participate in a St. Patrick’s Day parade to enjoy the craic. One way is to visit your favorite bar, screaming with character and soul, to share great memories.

Share a Toast

Saint Patrick and his monks began complementing oral storytelling with writing. This tradition now remains in the blood of the Irish and many practice storytelling and other verbal arts in pubs. Toasting is a big part of Irish culture, it should speak from the heart and is meant to be shared with those most important to you.

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