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MODA Entertainment Announces “Learning To Love Green” By Carmen W. Gillespie In Honor Of Earth Day

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:34:40 -0400

MODA Entertainment is proud to announce a new “Go Green” initiative campaign. The campaign focuses on the brand “Learning to Love GREEN” launching on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2010. The brand is driven by the children’s book “Learning to Love GREEN” written and illustrated by Carmen W. Gillespie. Initially, the “Learning to Love GREEN” book will be released as an e-book with an accompanying interactive website (learningtolovegreen.com) and hit stores, printed on recycled paper, Fall 2010.

PublicityBox Launches Learning to Love Green Website

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:30:28 -0400

PublicityBox is proud to announce learningtolovegreen.com a new “Go Green” initiative and website. The site focuses on the brand “Learning to love GREEN” and will launch on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2010. The brand is driven by the children’s book “Learning To Love GREEN” written and illustrated by Carmen W. Gillespie. The book will initially be released as an e-book with an accompanying interactive website and then available in stores, printed on recycled paper, Fall 2010. “Learning To Love GREEN” is focused towards 3-6 year olds to build awareness on the importance of a “Green” environment and to show how wonderful “Green” really is. The merchandising and licensing line will be unveiled in June 2010 at the Licensing Show. All products will be “Green” friendly and feature Gillespie’s main character Katie from the book

LicenseBox Launches Kiffy the Panda Online Store

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:26:07 -0400

LicenseBox announces Kiffy the Panda online store. Kiffy, is a friendly Panda bear who discovers the world outside the Zoo through his friend Rowdy the Rat. Kiffy and Rody's stories center on the social differences that exist between the disparate world outside the zoo. Kiffy and Rowdy depicts the playful rivalry of childhood pals. Written by educator Patricia Ann Weichelt, Kiffy the Panda's story reinforces the message of acceptance amongst unlikely friends.

LicenseBox Signs Duke Ellington to Carnegie Hall Treasures published by Harper Collins.

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:13:07 -0400

Simply put, Ellington transcends boundaries and fills the world with a treasure trove of music that renews itself through every generation of fans and music-lovers. His legacy continues to live on and will endure for generations to come. Winton Marsalis said it best when he said 'His music sounds like America.' Because of the unmatched artistic heights to which he soared, no one deserved the phrase 'beyond category' more than Ellington, for it aptly describes his life as well. He was most certainly one of a kind and now licensees may can extend this universal appeal into a wide spectrum of products inspired by a lifestyle with universal appeal that transcends countless boundaries.

MODA Entertainment Launches New Corporate Website

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:41:41 -0400

MODA Entertainment is a New York based, full service, multi-media entertainment company that combines the highest work standards in the industry with an unparalleled commitment to its clients and its projects. At MODA's core is a dedicated effort to promote Classic Hollywood - both the era and its icons - to its fullest extent and to make it appealing to the widest audience. MODA focuses its varied projects to specified target audiences ages 8 to 80.

LicenseBox signs Marlene Dietrich to Benetton for it's new Sisley Brand for the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Products licensed include; Mens & Womens Shirts, Sweatshirts and Handbags.

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:06:11 -0400

Marlene Dietrich -- whether you refer to her by her first name or her last, everyone knows who you are talking about. The name evokes the quintessence of feminine enchantment; her picture remains the 20th Century's great icon of cosmopolitan glamour and elegant sexual allure. She remains as a cultural symbol of the century and an emblem of assertiveness. While immensely sensual, Dietrich's persona was also strangely androgynous; her fondness for masculine attire -- not only spawned a fashion craze, it also created an added dimension of sexual ambiguity which served to make her even more magnetic.

LicenseBox Signs Duke Ellington to Alfred Music Publishing for Duke Ellington Sheet Music.

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:06:46 -0400

PublicityBox Launches Alexander Galant Entertainmentment Website for client Alexander Gallant.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:52:22 -0500

Toronto based writer Alexander Galant has signed with New York based literary agent Michelle Rubin of The Writers House to represent his work. The Writers House is one of the largest literary agencies in the world that represents well-known and respected novelists in both fiction and non-fiction.

PublicityBox Announces Toronto based writer Alexander Galant has Signed with New York based Literary Agency The Writers House to Represent his Work.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:34:48 -0400

LicenseBox Signs Ida Lupino for Ida Lupino: Mother Directs to Museum of Modern Art publication.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:37:21 -0500

Ida Lupino described herself as 'the poor man's Bette Davis.' She became known for her hard-boiled roles, and appeared in such films as They Drive by Night (1940) and High Sierra (1941), both opposite Humphrey Bogart. She acted regularly and was in high demand throughout the 1940s. Throughout the '40s and '50s, women directors were virtually unheard of in Hollywood. Ida Lupino was the exception. In the late '40s, she searched for greater creative control and formed a production company, The Filmakers, with her then husband Collier Young. They shot their films on location with small budgets, often tackling subjects that Hollywood rarely dared touch, such as unwed motherhood and bigamy.

MODA Publishing Releases Fat & Skinny Humor Illustrated Story

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:31:56 -0500

First there was Laurel & Hardy, then came Abbott & Costello, now MODA Entertainment is proud to announce the arrival of the hilarious Fat & Skinny. Written by educator Patricia Ann Weichelt, this series of children's story illustrates that there are simple ways to reduce complex topics debated in the media.

MODA Inks Deal for Client Dexter Gordon with Sony Icon Collectibles For Fine Art Prints & Collectibles.

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:26:38 -0500

Dexter Gordon (1923-1990) is widely remembered for his tremendous magnetism, his sense of style and sophistication, and his broad legendary sound on the saxophone. In addition to his innovative contributions in the world of Jazz, Gordon is still loved and emulated as a result of his iconic presence, which has, for decades, penetrated and influenced the collective psyche of American popular culture. Dexter, by and far, personifies the meaning of such classic vernacular terms as 'cool', 'hip', 'slick' and 'sharp'. To this day, Dexter Gordon is a brand in and of himself.

LicenseBox, A MODA Entertainment Company is the worldwide merchandising, licensing & marketing representative for Lil ' Legends.

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:19:58 -0500

Lil ' Legends is a childrens book and animated series that is inspired by the time and icons from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood. The property features "pint sized" versions of celebrities that are depicted as children who are destined to become stars.

LicenseBox Signs Duke Ellington to Brilliance Audio for The Harlem Renaissance CD for Ellington Educational CD.

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:14:20 -0500

New York City, uptown, the 1920s. Poets, writers, dancers, and musicians came to Harlem to experience the excitement of the jazz age and to see the cabarets and floor shows at the Apollo Theatre and the Cotton Club. People flocked to Harlem to hear the genius of band leader Duke Ellington, the jazz-poetry of Langston Hughes, and the romantic lyricism of Countee Cullen. The Harlem Renaissance produced some of the 20th century’s greatest and most influential artists, figures at the center of the spectacular jazz era. These African American artists created a new American sound and a new American culture. This unique recording tells the Harlem Renaissance story through the spoken word and live music of some of its most famous works. Experience it all yourself in.

PublicityBox signs agreement with Telarc Jazz for John Pizzarelli Duke Ellington Rockin' Rhythm Tribute CD release.

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:05:12 -0500

Singer/guitarist John Pizzarelli, a master in the art of reinventing jazz classics, celebrates the music of Duke Ellington, undeniably one of the most prominent musical icons of the 20th century. Set for release on February 23, 2010, Rockin’ In Rhythm – A Tribute to Duke Ellington (TEL-31921-02) is Pizzarelli’s first ever Ellington recording and his ninth release with Telarc International, a Division of Concord Music Group.

MODA Entertainment Signs Agreement With Abbott & Costello – Famous Comedy Team

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:45:03 -0400

Abbott & Costello’s work in radio, film and television made them the most popular comedy team during the 1940s. They made 36 films together between 1940 and 1956. Abbott and Costello were among the most popular and highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II. Other film successes included Hold That Ghost, Who Done It?, Pardon My Sarong, The Time of Their Lives, Buck Privates Come Home, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, and Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man.

MODA Entertainment Signs New Client Iconic Performer Eartha Kitt

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:44:31 -0400

The Estate of Eartha Kitt has entered into an agreement with Licensebox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Moda Entertainment for merchandising and licensing the name and likeness of the legendary icon in all categories worldwide, it was announced today by Kitt Shapiro, daughter of the late performer and Richard Zampella, CEO, of Moda Entertainment.

MODA Entertainment Announces Licensing Deal With Paper Studio Press For Client Greta Garbo

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:44:01 -0500

LicenseBox completed the licensing deal on behalf of its client; Greta Garbo, with Paper House Press for a paper doll tribute to Classic Hollywood Icon Greta Garbo. It is scheduled to be published in Fall 2009 to be sold in specialty stores and catalogues.

MODA Entertainment Signs The “Loretta Young Show” To Existing Representation Agreement

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:43:25 -0500

MODA Entertainment has signed an agreement with the Estate of Loretta Young to represent the 1950s television series the “Loretta Young Show” for distribution through the internet. This agreement is an addition to MODA Entertainment’s existing agreement with the estate, representing the exclusive worldwide merchandising and licensing rights of the legendary film actress, Loretta Young in all categories, through its licensing division, LicenseBox.

MODA Entertainment’s Documentary on the Classic Film “High Noon” narrated by Academy Award Nominee Frank Langella

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:36:33 -0500

MODA Entertainment has launched a website for the documentary “Inside High Noon” written and directed by John Mulholland and narrated by Academy Award Nominee Frank Langella. The documentary was released by Lionsgate on a Special Edition 2 disc DVD. The 1952 film classic High Noon was written by Carl Foreman, directed by Fred Zinnemann, and starred Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly..

Sunset Island Group Reorganizes, Signs to Acquire Historic Inn

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:52:14 -0500

Sunset Island Group (Pink Sheets:SIGO), announced today that it will focus on developing, merchandising and licensing its Classic Hollywood stable of stars through its MODA Entertainment Group (modaentertainment.com) and its subsidiaries.

MODA Entertainment Signs New Client Legendary Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Dexter Gordon

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:51:25 -0500

MODA Entertainment’s Licensebox, has signed a long term exclusive agreement with Dex Music to represent the name, likeness and music of Dexter Gordon, legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and Oscar-nominee, for purposes of marketing, merchandising & licensing.

MODA Entertainment's Licensebox, has signed Ida Lupino to a long-term agreement for the merchandising and licensing rights to her name and likeness in all categories.

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:36:12 -0500

Ida Lupino was a Classic Hollywood film actress, director, and a pioneer among women filmmakers. In her forty-eight year career, she appeared in fifty-nine films, and
directed nine others. She also appeared in episodic television fifty-eight times and directed fifty other
episodes.

Now, in a major alliance announced today with estate representative Mary Ann Anderson, Licensebox, A
Moda Entertainment Company has signed Ida Lupino to a long-term agreement for the
merchandising and licensing rights to her name and likeness in all categories. Licensebox is very excited
to add Ms. Lupino to the roster.

MODA Entertainment Client To Appear On Quarter

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:51:02 -0500

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sunset Island Group (Pink Sheets:SIGO), announced today that Jazz legend Duke Ellington, a LicenseBox Inc. client, will be featured on the new commemorative Washington D.C. quarter.

LicenseBox Signs Licensing Agreement

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:36:00 -0500

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sunset Island Group (Pink Sheets:SIGO), announced today that LicenseBox Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MODA Entertainment, has signed a licensing deal with Dolce and Gabanna.
LicenseBox completed the licensing deal on behalf of its client, Greta Garbo, with Dolce & Gabbana for a limited series of Men's and Women's long and short sleeve t-shirts. This is expected to be part of Dolce & Gabanna's Fall/Winter 09 Collection. The T-shirts will be sold worldwide by Dolce & Gabbana.

Sunset Island Acquires MODA Entertainment, Retires Shares

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:54:08 -0500

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sunset Island Group (Pink Sheets:SIGO), announced today that it has acquired MODA Entertainment Inc. MODA Entertainment ( www.modaentertainment.com) is a leading marketer and provider of licensed entertainment merchandise, especially pertaining to Classic Hollywood merchandise, products, and public relation services.