The Saint We Celebrate Today

by Mike Mcdonnough on March 17, 2010

Every March 17th, it has become customary to see people of all ethnic backgrounds sporting Irish Green garments, participating in festive parades and maybe even enjoying an ale or three. But who really was the man whose life we celebrate today? Why is he considered Ireland’s patron saint? And why are faith and spirit as much a part of the Irish identity as are story and song? These questions are explored on the Janson Media DVD St. Patrick: Apostle of Ireland, a one-hour documentary filmed on location in Ireland. [click to continue…]

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A Happy Birthday to a Distinguished Fellow, Michael Caine

by Mike Mcdonnough on March 14, 2010

Today Janson Media celebrates the birthday of one of Hollywood’s most accomplished stars, Michael Caine. The talented UK native is one of only two actors along with Jack Nicholson to be nominated by the Academy Award committee for a leading or supporting role in every decade since the 60s. The Hollywood icon is best known for his work in Alfie, The Italian Job, Get Carter, Austin Powers Goldmember, Batman Begins, and a supporting role in The Cider House Rules for which he won an Academy Award. His multifaceted career is documented in retrospective from Janson Media’s Hollywood Collection, Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold, also available on DVD with extra features. [click to continue…]

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“Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon” Released on DVD

March 12, 2010

Janson Media today announced the DVD release of the biopic Westinghouse: The Life & Tmes of an American Icon. Westinghouse (1 x 112′) is a feature-length documentary about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality, partnership with Nikola Telsa, and conflict with Thomas Edison.

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Janson Media Acquires Worldwide Rights to Movie Starring John Shea and Eli Wallach About Daring Israeli Spy, Eli Cohen

March 10, 2010

Janson Media today announced its acquisition of worldwide all-media rights to The Impossible Spy, the true-story movie about the daring Israeli spy, Elie Cohen, starring John Shea and Eli Wallach.
The script about Cohen’s amazing mission in Syria which was crucial for saving Israel in the June 1967 Six-Day War, was officially approved for production by [...]

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“Horses of Gettysburg” Released to Worldwide Television Markets

March 9, 2010

Janson Media today announced the release of the compelling documentary Horses of Gettysburg (1 x 57′) to international Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets. As reported in the pressroom, the film was also recently released on DVD, available in both a Public Television version and as a deluxe two-disc set with extra features.

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An Inspirational Story, on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2010

Today is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.  In countries such as China, Russia, Vietnam & Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is even recognized as a national holiday. The American based National Women’s History Project (www.nwhp.org) also this year celebrates 30 years of [...]

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Life Size “Dinosaurs” Documentary Licensed to EDIMA of France

March 5, 2010

Janson Media today announced that it has licensed non-theatrical rights to the title Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia (1 x 40′) from its Giant Screen Film Collection to EDIMA of France. Filmed for release in IMAX® and other Giant Screen theaters, Dinosaurs provides a unique occasion to get a true experience of the incredible size and [...]

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Feature Documentary “Blood and Oil: The Middle East in World War I” Now Available on DVD

March 4, 2010

Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of the feature-length documentary Blood and Oil: The Middle East In World War I.  Written and directed by Marty Callaghan, the film exposes the Western greed and political intrigue which laid the foundation for wars, coups, revolts, oppressive dictators and military interventions in today’s Middle East. Palestine, [...]

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A Relieving Report from the GlobeRiders Team in Chile

March 3, 2010

When news broke of the recent earthquake in Chile, so soon after the still fresh in our minds tragedy in Haiti, we at Janson Media couldn’t help but be  concerned. We braced ourselves for an unfortunate outcome while hoping no individuals from our global network were affected, directly or indirectly. It turns out a crew [...]

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Season 12 of “Hands On Crafts For Kids” Released Worldwide

March 2, 2010

Janson Media today announced the release of Season 12 of the half hour kids series Hands On Crafts For Kids to to international Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets.  Season 12 of this popular long-running series features an all new set of hands-on projects, each with 5 main steps and ingredients. Kids are sure [...]

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