CINEMABILITY - A JENNI GOLD FILM - opening Friday, November 8, exclusively at the Laemmle Encino Theatre

GOLD PICTURES Presents A JENNI GOLD Film “CINEMABILITY”

Cinematography by D. SCOTT DOBBIE
Editor CHRIS LORUSSO
Original Score by ERIK LUNDMARK

Co-Producers JANE SEYMOUR SEAN MICHAEL ARTHUR TRACIE FISS
Executive Producers DAVID F. ALFONSO

JEFF MAYNARD D. SCOTT DOBBIE JAMES WALCHLE
Produced by JENNI GOLD and JEFF MAYNARD

Written by JENNI GOLD and SAMUEL W. REED Directed by JENNI GOLD
 

OPENS EXCLUSIVELY NOVEMBER 8

LAEMMLE'S TOWN CENTER 5 ENCINO

17200 VENTURA BLVD., ENCINO, CA

CINEMABILITY is developed and conceived by a disabled handicapped 40 year old woman who is wheel chair bound and has limited mobility in her arms and her neck and head due to Muscular Dystrophy.

The film is a documentary about the representation of disabled and handicapped portrayals in film and television.  The film covers the inspiring history of the films dating back from 1930's to now.  Jane Seymour narrates the film and interviews include: Ben Affleck, Jamie Foxx, William H.Macy, Marlee Matlin, Geena Davis, Beau Bridges, Gary Sinise, Kyle MacLachlan, Garry Marshall, Taylor Hackford, Michael Apted, The Farrelly Brothers, Gale Anne Hurd, Tom Sherak, Marc Cherry, Vince Gilligan, Camryn Manheim, Kellie Martin, Geri Jewell, Robert David Hall, Ken Howard, and Peter Bogdanovich just to name a few.

What's even more extraordinary is Jenni's story - She is a member of the DGA and has been for a while since 1999.  She's been mostly producing and this is her 2nd feature film and one that is very near and dear to her. She is a woman living with Muscular Dystrophy and the disease continues to be debilitating.  When she was a young girl on a telethon at the age of 8 years old, she decided that she wanted to be behind the camera and make films and entertainment.  And now, here she is with her 2nd film.

Her determination and passion is infectious and inspiring.  And it seems like Hollywood thinks so too. She's qualifying the film for the OSCARS and putting it in theaters and REGAL THEATERS has come on board to play her film theatrically around the country and provided her with her New York qualifying engagement at the Regal E-Walk Cinema in Times Square early this month.  In addition, RON MEYER of Universal and producer GALE ANNE HURD are huge fans of the film and are sharing the film with their friends and colleagues.  The MPAA loves the film and the film received  an MPAA rating of PG13.

The film's website: http://www.cinemability.com lists all of the people who have supported her from TODD AO to SOUND DELUX to REGAL, and many, many more!

From the early days of silent films to present day, from Chaplin to X-Men, disability portrayals are ever changing. This dynamic documentary takes a detailed look at the evolution of “disability” in entertainment by going behind the scenes to interview Filmmakers, Studio Executives, Film Historians, and Celebrities, and by utilizing vivid clips from Hollywood’s most beloved motion pictures and television programs to focus attention on the powerful impact that entertainment and the media can have on society.

Do disability portrayals in the media impact society or does the media simply reflect our ever-changing attitudes? This important documentary aims to find out if the media has had a hand in transforming the societal inclusion of the disabled and determine if an enlightened understanding of disability can have a positive impact on the world...Get your tickets now, while you still can!

UNIVERSAL PICTURES CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MOVIE MEMORIES WITH YEARLONG CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

100th Anniversary Activities Include Major Film Restoration, New Logo Unveiling, Home Entertainment Offerings, Theme Park Celebrations, Signature Events and Sweeping Social Media Campaign

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2012 -- Universal will mark its 100^th anniversary in 2012, and will commemorate its centennial with a yearlong celebration honoring the studio's rich film history and cultural legacy. The campaign draws its inspiration from Universal's extraordinary and diverse library of films, many of which will be highlighted throughout the year, and is designed to engage fans of all ages in the art of moviemaking.

A significant element of the centennial includes the extensive restoration of 13 of the studio's most beloved titles such as To Kill a Mockingbird, All Quiet on the Western Front, Jaws, The Sting, Out of Africa , Frankenstein and Schindler's List.


Universal Studios Home Entertainment will kick off the celebration in January with a special 50^th anniversary release of To Kill a Mockingbird, debuting on Blu-ray^TM for the first time ever. Throughout the year, Universal will pay tribute to other influential films in the Universal library with special events and Blu-ray^TM releases of such iconic classics as Jaws and E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, which celebrates its 30^th anniversary.


Universal will reveal an updated animated logo tied to the centennial. The animated logo will make its first appearance in front of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax at its premiere in February, and for that film's U.S. theatrical release on March 2 ^nd. (The new static version of this logo is unveiled today and is featured at the top of this release.) Other activities surrounding the studio's 100^th anniversary include a vibrant social media campaign, special events, theme park activities, promotions and many surprises to engage fans throughout the yearlong celebration. 


"This is a proud moment for all of us who've had the privilege of working at Universal Pictures," said Ron Meyer, Universal Studios President and COO. "Our centennial is designed to bring special memories back to longtime movie lovers and fans, and to engage new audiences with our extraordinary library of films for the first time. Our goal, 100 years later, is to preserve, restore and continue the iconic legacy of this studio for generations to come."


Fans and film enthusiasts can start celebrating online today at the official Universal Centennial website, Universal100th.com, a one-stop destination dedicated to Universal's 100 years. The site, as well as a number of social media platforms, will bring the centennial to life online. Universal will be sharing archival content on its brand new Tumblr (universal100.tumblr.com/); fans of Universal classics on Facebook will find exclusives and special opportunities across their favorite pages; followers of @UniversalPics on Twitter can find the activities using the hashtag #Universal100; Foursquare users who check in at iconic Universal locations such as the studio and theme parks will be able to unlock special behind-the-scenes tips and content; and for those who are followers of fashion, Universal's Pinterest account (www.pinterest.com/universal) will be drawing inspiration from favorite films for everyone's Pinboards, starting with 10 inaugural titles of pop-culture classics such as The Breakfast Club, Scarface, Sixteen Candles, Bridget Jones's Diary and Bridesmaids. These online initiatives will roll out throughout various times of the year and will tie back to the Universal Centennial official site.


In the spring, select fans will have the opportunity to attend a special gala anniversary celebration on the lot featuring many of the filmmakers and artists who shaped the studios history. In addition, the studio will spotlight the 100^th Anniversary throughout various worldwide film festivals and other featured events, panels and activities.


On April 30, 1912, Universal Film Manufacturing Company filed its certificate of incorporation with the state of New York. In 1915, Carl Laemmle officially opened Universal City, the largest film production facility in the world. Throughout Universal's 100 years, the studio has served as a home for many of the most talented filmmakers of all time (such as Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Peter Jackson, Spike Lee, John Hughes and Judd Apatow) and created films that have touched the hearts of millions and fueled culture's fascination with cinema. To share the profound legacy of its artists, the studio will highlight their careers with touching personal stories from filmmakers, talent, crews, employees and fans.


Universal's key centennial activities included throughout the anniversary year are as follows: