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Classic Hollywood Aviators: an inspiring thrill program to bring together aviation and movie lovers |
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August 24, 2007 |
For Immediate Release
August 24, 2007
Contact: Shawna Kelly
http://www.cinecon.org/aviator.html
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Hollywood, CA — August 24, 2007 — Experience how classic aviators risked and gave their lives for movie magic! Hollywood aviator sequences were written into motion pictures to make them successful and audiences overflow. See why both leading actors and fan groups treated the Hollywood aviatiors like heavenly star heroes.
Now unsung heroes of the screen, aviators performed in over 150 films in the roaring 20s. Hear their behind-the-scenes near-death thrills! Hear about legends such as Valentino and Mary Pickford aviating. See the airports of actors and great directors like DeMille, Ince & Chaplin; where movies were filmed.
Don’t miss these rare, thrill insights! This CINECON Program Presentation on Hollywood Aviators will be Sat. Sept 1st 2:00-4:00 at the Renaissance Hotel. (3rd Floor: Next to the Dealer’s Area) Admission to this Hollywood Aviators program is free with a dealer, day or full festival pass.
Program presenters include: “Daredevil DeLay” Descendant, Shawna Kelly, who is authoring a book on the Hollywood aviators and Marc Wanamaker, the lively and popular Hollywood author and speaker. Be thrilled by rare classic Hollywood aviator life-and-limb risking behind-the-scenes experiences!
Special “Hollywood Aviators” Program guest:
William Wellman Jr., actor and author of a book about his father, William Wellman, and his making of the first Academy Award-Winning Best Picture epic of “Wings”. William Wellman Jr. will have his book “The Man and His Wings” available for autographing!
About Cinecon
Come join us at the CINECON 43rd Classic Film Festival connected to this Labor Day weekend, August 30th to September 3rd 2007, in Hollywood. The festival is dedicated to showcasing unusual and classic films, which are often newly preserved and rarely seen at public screenings.
CINECON is a five day celebration of the movies, screening nearly thirty rare silent and early sound feature films, and as many short films, from the nation's leading film archives and Hollywood studio vaults. Celebrity guests will attend a screening of one of their films and participate in question and answer sessions following the film. Outstanding classic and rare movie memorabilia is available in six fabulous dealers' rooms. The CINECON Career Achievement Award celebrity banquet takes place on Sunday evening. http://www.cinecon.org
About Hollywood Renaissance
The Hollywood Renaissance is the CINECON host hotel, with screenings taking place at the historic Egyptian Theater (within about a block walking distance) on Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood Hotel, located at 1755 North Highland Avenue, will offer CINECON attendees a very special room rate. (This rate is a substantial discount over their standard rate and offers an affordable opportunity to stay in this first rate luxury hotel.) Be sure to mention CINECON when booking your room to receive this very generous discount. Reservations: (800) 769-4774 Local reservations: (323) 856-1200 http://www.renaissancehollywood.com
If you love movies, CINECON 43 is the place to be before and over Labor Day weekend. Come be especially inspired with the thrills of the Hollywood Aviators program!
CINECON Hollywood Aviators Program flyer available –may be distributed through: email, Web or print:
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For more information:
Shawna Kelly
http://www.cinecon.org/aviator.html or
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About the Press Release
Experience rare classic behind-the-scenes movie thrill insights! A special celebrity guest will be present. This CINECON Program is Sat. Sept 1st 2:00-4:00 at the Renaissance Hotel.
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