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Thursday December 14th 2006
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Michael and his
family will be performing "Handel's Messiah" with
a full orchestra and chorus in a Community Sing and Play
Along on:
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 4:00 PM in Tehachapi,
California.
The event is held at Mountain Bible Church, 630 Maple Street,
Tehachapi, California (corner of Maple and Mountain View).
The concert will begin with a Christmas carol sing along.
This is a free event and the public is invited to come and
sing along. Scores will be availalbe at the concert.
MICHAEL HOSTS RADIO SHOW!
You can listen to Michael via the Independent Music Network
website at www.independentmusicnetwork.com.
You can either download the show (Mainstream 35) by clicking
on the Downloads page or listen to the streaming version.
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Tuesday October 24th 2006
HOT TAMALE A DOUBLE WINNER @ DIXIE FEST!
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Hot Tamale was
the recipient of both the "Best Comedy" and "Best
Supporting Actor" awards on it's Southern Premiere
at the Dixie Film Festival, held in Atlanta GA, earlier
this month.
Dominican Republic International Film
Festival
Hot Tamale is an official selection of the Dominican Republic
International Film Festival. The screening is scheduled
to take place on November 7th at 4.00pm. For more info. check
out the DRIFF
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Thursday September 14th 2006
HOT TAMALE SOUTHERN PREMIERE!
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Michael pictured with James Best and
Beth Grant during filming of Hot Tamale.

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Dixie Atlanta Film Festival
Screening at the Opening Night Gala, Friday Oct. 13, 2006.
Michael will be in attendance along with his father in
law James Best ("Rosco P. Coltrane" of the Dukes
of Hazard) who will be receiving a lifetime achievement
award.
Time TBA
Ticket
Info >>>
Screening at Pacific Gaslamp Theater on:
Saturday Sept. 30 at 7:15 PM and
Sunday Oct. 1 at 2:30 PM .
Michael will be in attendance.
Passes are available now and individual tickets will go
on sale Sept. 18
Ticket
Info >>>
Calgary International Film Festival
Screening at the WRAP GALA Saturday, Sep. 30, 7:15 pm at
the Globe Theatre
Ticket
Info >>>
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Tuesday, August 29th 2006
HOT TAMALE RELEASED TODAY!
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Michael's movie, "Hot Tamale" is out
on DVD today on Monarch Home Video.
The winner of, 'The Boston International Film
Festival Indie Spirit Best Picture Award', Hot
Tamale is Michael's first feature length film
and is now available for you to watch in the comfort
of your own home!
"Extremely well made for
an indie film of this type, Hot Tamale is this summer's
most pleasant surprise so far. In fact, we think
it's one of Monarch's strongest releases to date."
Ed Hulse:
Varitey/Video Business
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Read more about Hot Tamale from PR
Web
MICHAEL HOSTS RADIO SHOW!
Michael is hosting the Labor Day Weekend / September Special
radio show on the Independent Music Network's "New Discovery"
Mainstream Radio Show. The show airs on both radio and the
internet. He also makes a guest appearance on the Country
version of the show.
You can listen to Michael via the Independent
Music Network website at www.independentmusicnetwork.com.
You can either download the show (32) by clicking on the
Downloads page or listen to the streaming version.
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Monday July 24th 2006
HOT TAMALE DVD ON SALE AUGUST 29th 2006!
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HOT TAMALE SELECTED FOR RHODE ISLAND FEST!
Hot Tamale has been officially selected for
the Rhode Island International Film Festival which takes
place, August 8-13 2006.
Screening Information TBA
Visit the RIIF
Box Office
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Saturday, June 17th 2006
HOT TAMALE WINS BEST FILM AT BOSTON FILM FESTIVAL!

Michael directs Randy Spelling
and Mike Starr in a scene from Hot Tamale. |
Michael's
feature film, Hot Tamale sizzled at this month's Boston
Internation Film Festival! Not only were both screenings
sold out but the movie was awarded "Best Film"!
HOT TAMALE SELECTED FOR SAN DIEGO!
Following on from it's success at Newport Beach, Boston
and Winnipeg, Hot Tamale has been official selected
for the San Diego Film Festival in September. |
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times and ticket information when they've been announced.
MICHAEL BEGINS SHOOTING NEW MOVIE!
Michael and his wife Janeen begin
principle photography on their new feature film,"Moondance
Alexander" on June 19th.
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Saturday May 13th 2006
HOT TAMALE EAST COAST PREMIERE!
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Jason Priestley pictured with Michael
during filming
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Hot on the heels
of it's world premiere success at the Newport Beach Film
Festival, Michael's feature film, Hot Tamale has been officially
selected as an entry in the Boston International Film Festival.
The screening takes place on:
Friday June 9, 2006 5:45PM
at AMC/LOEWS Boston Common: 175 Tremont St. Boston.
Sunday June 11, 2006 7:00PM
Visit BIFA website
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HOT TAMALE A SELL OUT SUCCESS!
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The World Premiere
of Hot Tamale at the Newport Beach Film Festival was a sell
out and reported to be, "The Hottest Ticket at Film Fest".
The movie also recieved a special mention at the festival's
award ceremony! |
Monday May 9th 2006
HOT TAMALE CANADIAN PREMIERE!
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Hot Tamale has
been officially selected as an entry in the Winnipeg International
Film Festival.
The screening takes place on Saturday, June 10th
at 9:15PM
at the Citytv Theater
Ticket information coming soon.
Visit the WIFF
website
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Wednesday April 19th 2006
WIN TICKETS FOR THE HOT TAMALE WORLD PREMIERE!
Monday April 10th 2006
MEET MICHAEL AND THE STARS OF HOT TAMALE!
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HOT TAMALE WORLD
PREMIERE!
Michael's feature film, "Hot Tamale" which he
wrote and directed, will be making it's debut at the Newport
Beach Film Festival on April 23, 2006. The event takes place
at 7.30pm in the Regency Newport Beach Lido Theatre.
Tickets are now available for the screening which will
be followed by a Q&A with Michael and the stars of the
film.
Visit the Newport
Beach Film Festival Website to book your tickets online.
Or contact the Box Office at (866) 623-3849
Visit the Official
Hot Tamale Website
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Friday October 13th 2005
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Michael is this
week's celebrity co-host on the Independent Music Network's
"New Discovery" Radio Show. The show airs on both
radio and the internet.
You can listen to Michael via the Independent
Music Network website at www.independentmusicnetwork.com.
Click on Country Show 13, streaming or download to hear
the show.
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Thursday, September 15th 2005
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WATCH MICHAEL IN "NO WITNESS"
The DVD of the movie "No Witness"
is now available to buy. Pick up your copy at your local
"Best Buy" store or you can buy it online.
Michael plays District Attorney, Tanner Reynolds
in the crime/thriller which also stars; Steve Barnes, Jeff
Fahay, Marisa Petroro and Corey Feldman.
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Click
to go to Amazon.com |
Alternatively, you can rent the DVD at your
local Blockbuster or video rental store.
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Monday, August 8th 2005
An industry screening
of Michael Damian's feature film "Hot Tamale" was
held at the Wilshire Screening Room in Beverly Hills, CA.
Pictured right from left Michael Damian with Dave Weintraub
of United Talent Agency, "Hot Tamale's" star
Randy Spelling , and Jim Kirchmeyer VP of Orchard Park
Productions. |
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Wednesday, June 15th 2005
With production of the feature film, "Hot Tamale" reaching
completion, Michael and his wife Janeen are arranging a private
industry screening of the movie. The screening will take place in
Beverly Hills at the Wilshire
Screening Room.
The plush Wilshire
Screening Room, the nation's highest ranked and most popular,
known worldwide as "The Best Small Room in Town".
In addition, an elegant art gallery is available for receptions.
In house - Dolby Digital W/EX & Dolby E, HDCAM, D-VHS,
Digi-Beta, Beta-SP, DV-CAM, DVD.HD screenings starting at
$200.00 per hour. Student and independent filmmaker discounts
are available.
Michael S Hall, President and Founder
E-mail: Michael@StudioScreenings.com |

Visit the Screening
Room Website |
We will be bringing you news and photos of the event, so check
back soon!
Tuesday, May 17th 2005
LAPD Celebrity Golf Tournament 05.21.05 -
With regret Michael has had to withdraw from this year's competition
due to a scheduling conflict.
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Saturday, March 19th 2005
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Michael just
finished directing the crime/comedy feature film "Hot
Tamale", which stars; Randy Spelling, Jason Priestly
and Carmen Electra. Check out IMDB.com
and type in Hot Tamale for full credits. |
UPCOMING APPEARANCE:
Michael will be taking part in the Police Celebrity Golf
Tournament at the Rancho Park Golf Course, Los Angeles on
Saturday May 21st.
More details to follow. |
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Tuesday, January 11th 2005
| Michael will be directing and
producing a feature film called "Hot Tamale" which
he wrote with his wife Janeen, next month (February). We will
be bringing you more news shortly, so keep this page bookmarked! |
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