Big Screen Entertainment Group and William Shatner Bring Hollywood Movie Magic to "Music City"
| Source: Big Screen Entertainment Group
HOLLYWOOD, CA--(Marketwire - April 20, 2009) - Big Screen Entertainment Group (PINKSHEETS : BSEG ) was extremely proud to join their producing partner, William Shatner,
on the red carpet Friday night, the 17th, at the Nashville Film Festival
for the world premiere of their newest film, "William Shatner's Gonzo
Ballet."
The sold out event was a testament to the popularity of William Shatner as
throngs of fans and journalists lined the red carpet to catch a glimpse of
"Boston Legal's," Denny Crane, accompanied by his lovely wife, Elizabeth.
Joining the Shatners and the Big Screen team at the high profile event were
music stars Sheryl Crow and Ben Folds, "Law and Order" actor, Vincent
D'Onofrio, Scott Hamilton, as well as the Oakridge Boys.
Prior to the film's screening, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean presented Mr.
Shatner with a customized Gibson acoustic guitar, a true one of a kind
symbol of Nashville's musical legacy. The hand painted guitar was part of
the 2009 NaFF President's Impact Award for "Gonzo Ballet."
"It was an emotional evening for everyone associated with the production as
'Gonzo' brought down the house. Shatner and the film makers took questions
from the appreciative crowd following an extended standing ovation," said
BSEG CEO Kimberley Kates.
"Interest from distributors was fantastic and the numbers that are being
offered are higher than expected," stated BSEG President David Zappone. Big
Screen and Shatner are currently in negotiations for a television and DVD
release. "William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet," will also be coming to the big
screen in the near future for a limited theatrical release.
The evening ended in classic Nashville fashion as the Shatners, Big Screen
and fellow film makers and friends boarded the uniquely outfitted Gibson
Guitar Bus and made stops at historical places of interest across Nashville
and then attended a special VIP dinner held at the Nashville Gibson
Entertainment Relations Showroom.
For coverage of the red carpet event go here:
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www.bigscreenent.com
ABOUT BSEG:
Big Screen Entertainment Group (BSEG) is a media conglomerate with
divisions in film, television, music and gaming. Headquartered at Paramount
Pictures in Hollywood, California, BSEG's films have premiered at the
world's most prestigious independent film festivals, played at the
country's largest theatrical chains and can be found in America's top
retail outlets.