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Queer West Fest Toronto: Official Press Release May 29, 2008
Queer West Fest Toronto: Official Press Release May 29, 2008 Toronto’s Queer West Fest June 13th to 22nd, 2008 Release Date: May 29th, 2008 Contact: Bryen Dunn, info@bryendunn.com Berlin has one, Copenhagen has one, and now Toronto has one. Queer West Fest is an event that showcases the best of alternative queer culture, taking place at various west end Toronto establishments from June 13th to the 22nd. “It’s an eye-opening experience for many people to see such diversity and acceptance”, s
UrbanRush Interviews Martin Armand, BodyPainting artist P. 2
You can find over 700 photos on the website at: www.martinarmand.com Interview with over 50 TV and Publications including, 24 Daily News Paper, Web Dream TV, Oops Japanese Magazine, CBC ZeD, IPN TV, Much Music TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Negaresh TV show, Xtra West, Makeup Artist Magazine, IPN TV, Chelchragh TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Farhang News Paper, Beyadeh Iran TV, Question Newspaper, MacLean's magazine, IPN TV, Chelcheragh, PLAYBOY , Airbrush Art + Action Magazine, Breakfast TV, Face Painting International Magazine , RAZOR Magazine, Zed TV. CBC TV, Living Large TV Show, HEADLINE LA, Transworld's 18th National Halloween, THE VANCOUVER SUN, PROVINCE, Makeup Trade show, Iranian Art Magazine, 1st Hold, TAPESH TV, VANCOUVER MAGAZINE, URBAN RUSH TV, Saghf , MASK TV, VANCOUVER COURIER, CTV News, NATIONAL POST and more
Livin' Large TV show interviews Martin Armand
Livin large TV show interviews Martin Armand Airbrush body Artist, With Carmen Electra Interview with over 50 TV and Publications including, 24 Daily News Paper, Web Dream TV, Oops Japanese Magazine, CBC ZeD, IPN TV, Much Music TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Negaresh TV show, Xtra West, Makeup Artist Magazine, IPN TV, Chelchragh TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Farhang News Paper, Beyadeh Iran TV, Question Newspaper, MacLean's magazine, IPN TV, Chelcheragh, PLAYBOY , Airbrush Art + Action Magazine, Breakfast TV, Face Painting International Magazine , RAZOR Magazine, Zed TV. CBC TV, Living Large TV Show, HEADLINE LA, Transworld's 18th National Halloween, THE VANCOUVER SUN, PROVINCE, Makeup Trade show, Iranian Art Magazine, 1st Hold, TAPESH TV, VANCOUVER MAGAZINE, URBAN RUSH TV, Saghf , MASK TV, VANCOUVER COURIER, CTV News, NATIONAL POST and more
Luke Hadley Extreme Wrestling
http://www.lukehadley.com Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) is a professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment, based on ... all » the independent promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling that lasted from 1992 to 2001. It debuted on June 13, 2006 with a weekly television series. The ECW brand is one of WWE's three brands, the other two being RAW and SmackDown!. This version can be seen on Sci Fi Channel in the United States, X-Treme Sports and Global in Canada, Sky Sports 3 in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, SKY Sport 2 in Italy, Premiere in Germany, FX in Latin America, Ten Sports in India, Astro Supersport in Malaysia, Solar Sports and Jack TV in the Philippines, FOX8 in Australia, SKY 1 in New Zealand, e.tv in South Africa, SIC Radical in Portugal and AFN Xtra . WWE acquired the Extreme Championship Wrestling name and video library in 2003 and later began reintroducing ECW through a series of DVDs and books. The most notable example is The Rise and Fall of ECW, a documentary (and later a book) of the promotion's history. The enormous popularity of this and other ECW merchandise prompted WWE to organize an ECW "reunion show" pay-per-view in 2005 dubbed ECW One Night Stand. The financial and critical success of the show motivated WWE to organize a second One Night Stand the following year. With rejuvenated interest in ECW, WWE began exploring the possibility of reviving the promotion full time. On May 26, 2006, WWE announced the relaunch of ECW as a stand-alone "brand" — complementing the already established RAW and SmackDown! — with its own show on the Sci Fi Channel.[2] Despite initial concerns that professional wrestling would not be accepted by Sci Fi Channel's demographic, network President Bonnie Hammer stated that she believed ECW would fit the channel's theme of "stretching the imagination".[3] Sci Fi Channel is owned by NBC Universal, parent company of USA Network and exclusive cable broadcaster of WWE programming. The ECW brand initially attempted to differentiate itself from WWE's other brands. The hard cameras were placed in a different location and the ring mat had an "ECW" logo on it. The male performers were also referred to as "Extremists" as opposed to Superstars, and female performers were called "Vixens" instead of Divas. Eventually, all of these features were dropped. It was also initially headlined by original ECW performers such as Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, Balls Mahoney, Al Snow and The Sandman, and new ECW "rebels" like Kurt Angle and the Big Show, with former ECW owner Paul Heyman entrusted with booking the brand. However, following the second episode, Heyman's role was somewhat reduced. According to an interview in the UK newspaper The Sun, Heyman wrote the brand's weekly scripts and submitted them to writers for possible changes, and then Vince McMahon for final approval. Following the 2006 December to Dismember pay-per-view event Heyman was relieved from both his on and off air duties with World Wrestling Entertainment. The WWE website cited "slumping television ratings and a disgruntled talent roster" as the reasons for his dismissal.[4] Behind the scenes, Dave Lagana, former head booker of SmackDown! replaced Heyman as head booker of the ECW brand. After Heyman left, there was no on air authority figure until August 14, 2007, when Armando Estrada was announced as the General Manager. Changes were made to the brand that differentiated it from the original ECW promotion, making it more like the other brands, including changing the original promotion's rules - where weapons were legal in all matches and there were almost never count outs or disqualifications. WWE classifies such matches as "Extreme Rules" bouts, and they are only fought on occasion. By default, all matches on ECW cards are now fought under standard rules unless specified otherwise. The only pay-per-view event hosted exclusively by the ECW brand since its launch was December to Dismember in December 2006. On March 14, 2007, before another one could be scheduled, WWE announced that all future pay-per-views would feature all three brands.[5] [edit] ECW on Sci Fi The ECW set used from October 31, 2006 - presentECW's weekly series was originally given a run of a thirteen episode "summer series" by the Sci Fi Channel. Because of good ratings, it was granted an extended run through the end of 2007.[6] The premiere of ECW's weekly show on the Sci Fi Channel received a 2.79 rating, making it the highest rated show on cable in its time slot.[7] While the show started out a ratings success for both Sci Fi Channel and WWE, it began drawing criticism from fans of the original ECW early on. This was most evident by the negative crowd reaction "old school" fans gave the main event of Batista vs. The Big Show at the August 1, 2006 show from Hammerstein Ballroom.[8][9] To complement the weekly television program, WWE.com introduced an online streaming video site called Hardcore Hangover that allows fans to stream on-demand video footage of the weekly show. Starting with the October 16, 2007 edition of ECW, full episodes of the show became available for streaming on WWE.com the day after they air.[10] [edit] Recurring segments In addition to wrestling matches and backstage vignettes, ECW, like RAW and SmackDown!, has had recurring weekly segments. Segment Segment Type Host Years Active Notes Sourcs Kelly's ExposĂ© Strip Tease Kelly Kelly 2006 The first segment in ECW [11] Extreme ExposĂ© Dance Performance Kelly Kelly Brooke Layla El 2007-present When Kelly Kelly returned in January, she was joined by fellow divas Layla, and Brooke, forming a three woman dance troupe. The new group took over the Kelly's ExposĂ© spot, dancing in costume to a different song nearly every week. [12] Striker's Classroom Interview/Other Matt Striker 2006-present A segment where Matt Striker, acts as a pompous teacher (his former real-life profession) and insults the audience and his fellow wrestler's intellectual capacity. The segment is used as a promo or an interview segment. 15 Minutes Of Fame Wrestling Challenge John Morrison 2007 If a challenger—either a "hometown wrestler" or someone from the roster—could defeat him, or last a full 15 minutes without being defeated by him, they would earn a future championship match. [13] [edit] On-air personalities [edit] Champion Championship Current champion Date won Date aired ECW Champion CM Punk September 1, 2007 September 4, 2007 [edit] Authority figures For a more descriptive list of authority figures from the ECW brand, see List of authority figures in professional wrestling Title Date started Date finished Paul Heyman Representative June 7, 2006 December 4, 2006 Armando Estrada General Manager August 14, 2007†Present ^ Announced by Jonathan Coachman as an order from Mr. McMahon. [edit] Commentators Joey Styles (June 7, 2006 - present) Tazz (June 7, 2006 - present) [edit] Announcers Justin Roberts (June 7, 2006 - September 2007) Tony Chimel (September 2007 - Present) [edit] Production ECW brand shows are held in large arenas as a part of the SmackDown! brand's Tuesday taping schedule. This is in sharp contrast to the original Extreme Championship Wrestling which ran most of its events in smaller venues.[14] The show generally airs live on Tuesdays directly before — when touring the west coast — or after SmackDown! has taped[15][16], though it has been recorded and placed on a tape delay until later in the night depending on what circumstances dictate.[17] ECW on Sci Fi has gone through a number of theme songs. "Bodies" by Drowning Pool (June 13, 2006 - June 26, 2007), "Famous" by Puddle of Mudd (June 19), "This Is the New Hit" by Marilyn Manson (June 26 - July 24, August 7, 14), "This is Extreme!" by Harry Slash & The Slashtones (July 31), and "Don't Question My Heart"[1] by Kyle Morrison (August 28 - current) «
"Queer Word on the Street" Writing Outside The Margins Festival Toronto
"Queer Word on the Street" Writing Outside The Margins Festival Toronto Press Release Friday August 1, 2008 – Dunn Write Communications, Toronto – Canada’s Festival of Queer Literary Arts returns to the streets of Toronto on Sunday August 24th, after the incredible success of the 2007 inaugural event. Media Inquiries, Author Bios, Images, and Interview Requests: Bryen Dunn, Dunn Write Communications info@bryendunn.com This all day festival features an array of activities for everyone, i
Leo talks to Xtra (From Kidderminster Shuttle)
LEONARDO Di Caprio, who stars alongside Russell Crowe in Body of Lies, is this week's celebrity interviewee on our weekend section Xtra.
Kiwi media locked out of cricket test - Stuff.co.nz
New MLWGS student newspaper due Friday
Issue 4 of this year’s Maggie Walker student newspaper, the Jabberwock, will be ready on Friday, October 17. Be sure to pick up a copy or look online for special “election” articles featuring Richmond mayoral candidates, a former MLWGS ...
Compiled by Rex Wockner Gay and Lesbian Times, CA - Columnist Brent Ledger in the Toronto gay newspaper Xtra!, Oct. 9. “All through Cagney & Lacey nobody believed I wasn’t gay. I didn’t even try and fight it. ... |
BIA wants free newspapers banned in Chinatown - Centretown News
BIA wants free newspapers banned in Chinatown Centretown News, Canada - Free newspaper stands in the area include the Metro, 24 Hours, Capital Xtra, the Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa XPress. “They’re of no benefit to our ... |
Queer West Fest Toronto: Official Press Release May 29, 2008
Queer West Fest Toronto: Official Press Release May 29, 2008 Toronto’s Queer West Fest June 13th to 22nd, 2008 Release Date: May 29th, 2008 Contact: Bryen Dunn, info@bryendunn.com Berlin has one, Copenhagen has one, and now Toronto has one. Queer West Fest is an event that showcases the best of alternative queer culture, taking place at various west end Toronto establishments from June 13th to the 22nd. “It’s an eye-opening experience for many people to see such diversity and acceptance”, s
UrbanRush Interviews Martin Armand, BodyPainting artist P. 2
You can find over 700 photos on the website at: www.martinarmand.com Interview with over 50 TV and Publications including, 24 Daily News Paper, Web Dream TV, Oops Japanese Magazine, CBC ZeD, IPN TV, Much Music TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Negaresh TV show, Xtra West, Makeup Artist Magazine, IPN TV, Chelchragh TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Farhang News Paper, Beyadeh Iran TV, Question Newspaper, MacLean's magazine, IPN TV, Chelcheragh, PLAYBOY , Airbrush Art + Action Magazine, Breakfast TV, Face Painting International Magazine , RAZOR Magazine, Zed TV. CBC TV, Living Large TV Show, HEADLINE LA, Transworld's 18th National Halloween, THE VANCOUVER SUN, PROVINCE, Makeup Trade show, Iranian Art Magazine, 1st Hold, TAPESH TV, VANCOUVER MAGAZINE, URBAN RUSH TV, Saghf , MASK TV, VANCOUVER COURIER, CTV News, NATIONAL POST and more
Livin' Large TV show interviews Martin Armand
Livin large TV show interviews Martin Armand Airbrush body Artist, With Carmen Electra Interview with over 50 TV and Publications including, 24 Daily News Paper, Web Dream TV, Oops Japanese Magazine, CBC ZeD, IPN TV, Much Music TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Negaresh TV show, Xtra West, Makeup Artist Magazine, IPN TV, Chelchragh TV, Danestaniha Magazine, Farhang News Paper, Beyadeh Iran TV, Question Newspaper, MacLean's magazine, IPN TV, Chelcheragh, PLAYBOY , Airbrush Art + Action Magazine, Breakfast TV, Face Painting International Magazine , RAZOR Magazine, Zed TV. CBC TV, Living Large TV Show, HEADLINE LA, Transworld's 18th National Halloween, THE VANCOUVER SUN, PROVINCE, Makeup Trade show, Iranian Art Magazine, 1st Hold, TAPESH TV, VANCOUVER MAGAZINE, URBAN RUSH TV, Saghf , MASK TV, VANCOUVER COURIER, CTV News, NATIONAL POST and more
Luke Hadley Extreme Wrestling
http://www.lukehadley.com Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) is a professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment, based on ... all » the independent promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling that lasted from 1992 to 2001. It debuted on June 13, 2006 with a weekly television series. The ECW brand is one of WWE's three brands, the other two being RAW and SmackDown!. This version can be seen on Sci Fi Channel in the United States, X-Treme Sports and Global in Canada, Sky Sports 3 in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, SKY Sport 2 in Italy, Premiere in Germany, FX in Latin America, Ten Sports in India, Astro Supersport in Malaysia, Solar Sports and Jack TV in the Philippines, FOX8 in Australia, SKY 1 in New Zealand, e.tv in South Africa, SIC Radical in Portugal and AFN Xtra . WWE acquired the Extreme Championship Wrestling name and video library in 2003 and later began reintroducing ECW through a series of DVDs and books. The most notable example is The Rise and Fall of ECW, a documentary (and later a book) of the promotion's history. The enormous popularity of this and other ECW merchandise prompted WWE to organize an ECW "reunion show" pay-per-view in 2005 dubbed ECW One Night Stand. The financial and critical success of the show motivated WWE to organize a second One Night Stand the following year. With rejuvenated interest in ECW, WWE began exploring the possibility of reviving the promotion full time. On May 26, 2006, WWE announced the relaunch of ECW as a stand-alone "brand" — complementing the already established RAW and SmackDown! — with its own show on the Sci Fi Channel.[2] Despite initial concerns that professional wrestling would not be accepted by Sci Fi Channel's demographic, network President Bonnie Hammer stated that she believed ECW would fit the channel's theme of "stretching the imagination".[3] Sci Fi Channel is owned by NBC Universal, parent company of USA Network and exclusive cable broadcaster of WWE programming. The ECW brand initially attempted to differentiate itself from WWE's other brands. The hard cameras were placed in a different location and the ring mat had an "ECW" logo on it. The male performers were also referred to as "Extremists" as opposed to Superstars, and female performers were called "Vixens" instead of Divas. Eventually, all of these features were dropped. It was also initially headlined by original ECW performers such as Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, Balls Mahoney, Al Snow and The Sandman, and new ECW "rebels" like Kurt Angle and the Big Show, with former ECW owner Paul Heyman entrusted with booking the brand. However, following the second episode, Heyman's role was somewhat reduced. According to an interview in the UK newspaper The Sun, Heyman wrote the brand's weekly scripts and submitted them to writers for possible changes, and then Vince McMahon for final approval. Following the 2006 December to Dismember pay-per-view event Heyman was relieved from both his on and off air duties with World Wrestling Entertainment. The WWE website cited "slumping television ratings and a disgruntled talent roster" as the reasons for his dismissal.[4] Behind the scenes, Dave Lagana, former head booker of SmackDown! replaced Heyman as head booker of the ECW brand. After Heyman left, there was no on air authority figure until August 14, 2007, when Armando Estrada was announced as the General Manager. Changes were made to the brand that differentiated it from the original ECW promotion, making it more like the other brands, including changing the original promotion's rules - where weapons were legal in all matches and there were almost never count outs or disqualifications. WWE classifies such matches as "Extreme Rules" bouts, and they are only fought on occasion. By default, all matches on ECW cards are now fought under standard rules unless specified otherwise. The only pay-per-view event hosted exclusively by the ECW brand since its launch was December to Dismember in December 2006. On March 14, 2007, before another one could be scheduled, WWE announced that all future pay-per-views would feature all three brands.[5] [edit] ECW on Sci Fi The ECW set used from October 31, 2006 - presentECW's weekly series was originally given a run of a thirteen episode "summer series" by the Sci Fi Channel. Because of good ratings, it was granted an extended run through the end of 2007.[6] The premiere of ECW's weekly show on the Sci Fi Channel received a 2.79 rating, making it the highest rated show on cable in its time slot.[7] While the show started out a ratings success for both Sci Fi Channel and WWE, it began drawing criticism from fans of the original ECW early on. This was most evident by the negative crowd reaction "old school" fans gave the main event of Batista vs. The Big Show at the August 1, 2006 show from Hammerstein Ballroom.[8][9] To complement the weekly television program, WWE.com introduced an online streaming video site called Hardcore Hangover that allows fans to stream on-demand video footage of the weekly show. Starting with the October 16, 2007 edition of ECW, full episodes of the show became available for streaming on WWE.com the day after they air.[10] [edit] Recurring segments In addition to wrestling matches and backstage vignettes, ECW, like RAW and SmackDown!, has had recurring weekly segments. Segment Segment Type Host Years Active Notes Sourcs Kelly's ExposĂ© Strip Tease Kelly Kelly 2006 The first segment in ECW [11] Extreme ExposĂ© Dance Performance Kelly Kelly Brooke Layla El 2007-present When Kelly Kelly returned in January, she was joined by fellow divas Layla, and Brooke, forming a three woman dance troupe. The new group took over the Kelly's ExposĂ© spot, dancing in costume to a different song nearly every week. [12] Striker's Classroom Interview/Other Matt Striker 2006-present A segment where Matt Striker, acts as a pompous teacher (his former real-life profession) and insults the audience and his fellow wrestler's intellectual capacity. The segment is used as a promo or an interview segment. 15 Minutes Of Fame Wrestling Challenge John Morrison 2007 If a challenger—either a "hometown wrestler" or someone from the roster—could defeat him, or last a full 15 minutes without being defeated by him, they would earn a future championship match. [13] [edit] On-air personalities [edit] Champion Championship Current champion Date won Date aired ECW Champion CM Punk September 1, 2007 September 4, 2007 [edit] Authority figures For a more descriptive list of authority figures from the ECW brand, see List of authority figures in professional wrestling Title Date started Date finished Paul Heyman Representative June 7, 2006 December 4, 2006 Armando Estrada General Manager August 14, 2007†Present ^ Announced by Jonathan Coachman as an order from Mr. McMahon. [edit] Commentators Joey Styles (June 7, 2006 - present) Tazz (June 7, 2006 - present) [edit] Announcers Justin Roberts (June 7, 2006 - September 2007) Tony Chimel (September 2007 - Present) [edit] Production ECW brand shows are held in large arenas as a part of the SmackDown! brand's Tuesday taping schedule. This is in sharp contrast to the original Extreme Championship Wrestling which ran most of its events in smaller venues.[14] The show generally airs live on Tuesdays directly before — when touring the west coast — or after SmackDown! has taped[15][16], though it has been recorded and placed on a tape delay until later in the night depending on what circumstances dictate.[17] ECW on Sci Fi has gone through a number of theme songs. "Bodies" by Drowning Pool (June 13, 2006 - June 26, 2007), "Famous" by Puddle of Mudd (June 19), "This Is the New Hit" by Marilyn Manson (June 26 - July 24, August 7, 14), "This is Extreme!" by Harry Slash & The Slashtones (July 31), and "Don't Question My Heart"[1] by Kyle Morrison (August 28 - current) «
"Queer Word on the Street" Writing Outside The Margins Festival Toronto
"Queer Word on the Street" Writing Outside The Margins Festival Toronto Press Release Friday August 1, 2008 – Dunn Write Communications, Toronto – Canada’s Festival of Queer Literary Arts returns to the streets of Toronto on Sunday August 24th, after the incredible success of the 2007 inaugural event. Media Inquiries, Author Bios, Images, and Interview Requests: Bryen Dunn, Dunn Write Communications info@bryendunn.com This all day festival features an array of activities for everyone, i
Leo talks to Xtra (From Kidderminster Shuttle)
LEONARDO Di Caprio, who stars alongside Russell Crowe in Body of Lies, is this week's celebrity interviewee on our weekend section Xtra.
Kiwi media locked out of cricket test - Stuff.co.nz
Kiwi media locked out of cricket test Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - Betting websites such as the TAB's site, news sites owned by telecoms and software operators such as Yahoo Xtra, Telstra NZ and Vodafone NZ were seen by CA ... |
New MLWGS student newspaper due Friday
Issue 4 of this year’s Maggie Walker student newspaper, the Jabberwock, will be ready on Friday, October 17. Be sure to pick up a copy or look online for special “election” articles featuring Richmond mayoral candidates, a former MLWGS ...