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Recent News
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Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
Big Screen Entertainment Group’s (OTC:BSEG) latest film heads north with director Michael Manasseri attending the festival and hosting the Canadian premiere of "BABYSITTER WANTED." A suspenseful horror film, with surprising twists, "BABYSITTER WANTED" has been well received all over the world from Sitges to the Hollywood Film Festival to recently winning Germany’s Weekend of Fear for best film.
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Monday, 07 July 2008 |
As part of its continuing effort to better inform shareholders and the general public regarding ongoing operations, Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has registered with the OTC Disclosure and News Service, which is part of the Pinksheets.com website.
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Tuesday, 03 June 2008 |
Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) CEO Kimberley Kates has announced that post production is complete on "William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet," a documentary chronicling the production of a new ballet based on Shatner's album, "Has Been." The critically acclaimed album, produced by Ben Folds, provided renowned choreographer Margo Sappington, of the Milwaukee Ballet, with the inspiration to create the new work "Common People." "Gonzo Ballet" is the story of that ballet, as well as the story of Shatner's musical career.
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Wednesday, 28 May 2008 |
Big Screen Entertainment Group's (OTC:BSEG) principals have returned from the Cannes Film Market, where the company made an impressive showing selling not only its own films, but also acting as a sales agent for other independent producers and their films.
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) debuts their new line up of films at the Cannes Film Market in France beginning on May 14th. BSEG's CEO, Kimberley Kates, Pres. Of Production, Stephen Eckelberry, VP, Michael Manasseri and General Counsel, Michael Gardiner will all be repping BSEG's interests and attending the market.
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
Newly formed distribution company, The Independent Film Company (IFC), a joint venture between Big Screen Entertainment and Five Star Picturs, has acquired worldwide rights to a new film by Russian filmmaker, actor-director Rodion Nahapetov: thriller "Contamination".
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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 |
Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is proud to announce that its film, “Babysitter Wanted,” has won the Audience Award at Germany’s respected “Weekend of Fear” International Festival of Horror. The festival, started 17 years ago and held in Nuremberg, has become one of the premier destinations for independent genre films.
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Thursday, 24 April 2008 |
The management of Big Screen Entertainment Group has completed the necessary documentation for becoming a reporting pink sheet company on www.pinksheets.com. This represents an important first step in the company's quest to become a fully reporting, transparent entity. Once signed off upon by BSEG's SEC counsel, the information will be promptly published.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group has acquired the international sales rights to the new Eric Roberts/Karen Black thriller, entitled "Contamination." The film features acclaimed Russian filmmaker Rodion Nahapatov. In addition to starring, Nahapatov (called "the Russian George Clooney") also wrote and directed the fast paced, contemporary medical thriller. |
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group, Five Star Pictures, and Film One are bringing their libraries together to distribute and sell their film and television products at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. |
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group is pleased to announce "Forget About It" starring Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch, Robert Loggia and Charles Durning directed by BJ Davis will be hitting shelves in all major retail stores such as Wal-Mart and Sam's Club on April 4th.
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Tuesday, 01 April 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) through their SEC attorney, Robert Laskowski announced today that they will file Form 15C2-11 information statement within the next 3 weeks, enabling the company to be registered on Pinksheets.com. The form will include updated quarterly financial data and other relevant corporate information. The statement will also be posted on BSEG's website at the time of filing. |
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Tuesday, 25 March 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group's horror thriller "Babysitter Wanted" has been invited to screen at the 12th annual "Weekend of Fear" film festival May 2-3 in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Tuesday, 11 March 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group CEO Kimberley Kates has announced that plans are in motion to begin pre-production on the new William Shatner helmed comedy, entitled "The Shiva Club" aka "Shiva Crashers." The story, based upon an original idea from Shatner, is a funny and touching look into the world of comedy, with a Shiva as the setting. |
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Sunday, 02 March 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) and legendary actor/director William Shatner have signed a deal to produce a new feature film, slated to begin pre-production in the coming months. Big Screen's Florida production partner, Five Star Pictures, will be onboard as well. |
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is proud to announce that it has inked a deal to co-produce and distribute a new documentary from William Shatner. |
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Thursday, 21 February 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has announced that it has entered into a joint venture with one of South Florida's largest production companies, Five Star Pictures, for the primary purpose of producing feature films in the state of Florida. |
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group has signed with legendary actor, writer and director William Shatner on multiple projects, and has begun production on their first joint venture. |
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Sunday, 10 February 2008 |
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HOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) and Producer/Director BJ Davis jointly announce that all legal disputes regarding the motion picture "Forget About It" have been settled and resolved by mutual agreement of the parties. |
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Tuesday, 29 January 2008 |
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HOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG - News) is proud to announce that its new feature, "The Mirror," has been accepted in competition at the Fantasporto Fantasy Film Festival in Porto, Portugal, named one of the top world festivals by Variety Magazine.
For two weeks every spring, over one hundred thousand fans and moviegoers from the world over converge on the quaint seaside town of Porto, Portugal to enjoy the latest offering of Sci-Fi and Fantasy films at this legendary festival.
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Monday, 21 January 2008 |
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HOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG - News) proudly announces that Academy Award nominee Burt Reynolds and film icon Raquel Welch's hit comedy, “Forget About It,” directed by BJ Davis, is performing extremely well in all media venues. |
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Monday, 07 January 2008 |
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Screen Entertainment Group’s (OTC:BSEG - News) new Burt Reynolds award winning action comedy, “Forget About It,” hits stores across the country January 8th. The film, which co-stars Raquel Welch, is the story of a gangster’s attempt to leave the mob by joining the Witness Protection Program. He’s relocated to a trailer park in Arizona, where he meets “Sam” and “Chrissy,” played by Reynolds and Welch. |
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Tuesday, 18 December 2007 |
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Screen Entertainment Group’s (OTC:BSEG - News) new Burt Reynolds/Raquel Welch comedy is proving to be a sales winner on DVD/Home Video. Wholesale orders for the action comedy have been strong, according to BSEG’s distribution partner, Allumination Filmworks. |
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Thursday, 29 November 2007 |
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November 30, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has announced that its Burt Reynolds,/Raquel Welch action comedy, “Forget About It,” will be distributed domestically by Allumination Filmworks.
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Monday, 19 November 2007 |
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November 20, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has concluded negotiations with horror giant Lionsgate to distribute its horror/thriller “Babysitter Wanted” in the United Kingdom. Lionsgate UK, distributor of such films as “Saw IV,” “3:10 to Yuma,” and “Good Night and Good Luck,” will roll out “Babysitter Wanted” in 2008. |
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Tuesday, 13 November 2007 |
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November 14, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce that its first casual game, “Rubber Dubber” has been completed and is being sold through Big Fish Games at the following link:
www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/2110/rubber-dubber/index.html |
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
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October 25, 2007 -- It was a momentous weekend for Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG), as two of its upcoming films premiered at the Hollywood Film Festival. |
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Thursday, 18 October 2007 |
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October 19, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group’s (OTC:BSEG) horror/thriller Babysitter Wanted has been selected to be a part of the HorrorHound Film Festival the weekend of November 16th in Indianapolis, Indiana. |
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Thursday, 18 October 2007 |
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October 19, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group’s (OTC:BSEG) new casual game, “Rubber Dubber,” has picked up another major distribution partnership through Oberon Games. Oberon’s massive global distribution network includes partners such as MSN Games, Excite.com, Best Buy, Lycos, eGreetings, Pogo.com, Neopets, NBC Universal, Verizon and many more. |
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Tuesday, 09 October 2007 |
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October 10, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce that it will have another film, in addition to “The Mirror,” making its US premiere at the prestigious Hollywood Film Festival.
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Monday, 08 October 2007 |
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October 9, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is proud to announce that its new thriller, “The Mirror,” will be making its world premiere at this year’s prestigious Hollywood Film Festival in Hollywood, California. “The Mirror,” written and directed by BSEG’s President of Production Stephen Eckelberry, stars Kelly Le Brock (“Weird Science,” “The Woman in Red”), Thaao Penghlis (“Days of Our Lives,” “Mission: Impossible”) and Erin Cahill. |
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Wednesday, 19 September 2007 |
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September 20, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA Big Screen Entertainment Group’s (OTC:BSEG) motion picture “Babysitter Wanted” gets its official European premiere date. The horror/thriller will bow on October 10th at the SITGES 07 – Festival Internacional De Cinema de Catalunya. |
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Sunday, 26 August 2007 |
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August 27, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) CEO Kimberley Kates has announced that the company’s newest computer game, “Rubber Dubber,” has been picked up for domestic distribution by Big Fish Games, Inc. of Seattle. |
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Tuesday, 14 August 2007 |
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Hollywood, CA “Babysitter Wanted,” the new horror/thriller from Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has received its fourth consecutive positive review, this time from respected horror site www.dreadcentral.com. The film received four out of a possible five “knives.” |
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has announced that the company's audited financials will be posted by the end of business day PST, Tuesday, August 7th. A press release, containing a link to the report, will be issued tomorrow. |
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) CEO Kimberley Kates has announced that Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) will be handling domestic distribution of its new horror/thriller, "Babysitter Wanted." |
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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As promised, Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is scheduled to post its audited financials on its website www.bigscreenent.com on Tuesday, August 7th. An exhaustive review is nearing completion, conducted by a respected accounting firm, which will give investors an accurate picture of BSEG's financial health. |
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG), which is in the process of attaining reporting status, will be releasing audited financials next week. The report will be posted on their website, www.bigscreenent.com. Big Screen will be giving their shareholders twenty-four hour notice of the posting. |
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Monday, 23 July 2007 |
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July 23, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA – Big Screen Entertainment Group’s (OTC:BSEG) latest feature film, “Babysitter Wanted” starring Matt Dallas (Kyle XY), Sarah Thompson (Cruel Intentions 2, Seventh Heaven), Bruce Thomas (Kyle XY) and Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre films) has received another positive review from the biggest horror website in the US. The review states: |
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Sunday, 22 July 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is completing the process of preparing its audited financials. Work is underway at the company's main offices on the Paramount Studios lot.
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Sunday, 22 July 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group's (OTC:BSEG) recently completed horror thriller, "Babysitter Wanted," just received another overwhelmingly positive review, this time from Canada's leading horror film site, http://www.horror-movies.ca/reviews.php?id=2609 |
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Sunday, 22 July 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is proud to announce that the accolades have begun for its new horror/thriller "Babysitter Wanted." The film, which stars Matt Dallas (ABC's "Kyle XY"), Sarah Thompson ("Seventh Heaven," "Cruel Intentions 2"), Bruce Thomas (ABC's "Kyle XY") and Kristen Dalton ("The Departed"), co-directed by BSEG's Michael Manasseri and Jonas Barnes, was reviewed by one of the internet's top horror sites. |
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Thursday, 28 June 2007 |
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June 28, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA - Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG), in response to strong industry interest for its new horror/thriller, “Babysitter Wanted,” is in talks to secure a P&A (Prints and Advertising) fund with a private equity group for $20,000,000. This fund will be used to roll out “Babysitter” nationally in approximately 1,800 theaters across the country. |
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) CEO Kimberley Kates has announced that work has been completed on its new computer game, "Rubber Dubber." This is BSEG's latest entry into the gaming arena, and promises to produce substantial returns in a timely manner.
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
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Hollywood, CA – June 5, 2007 – Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce that its new horror/thriller film, “Babysitter Wanted,” performed extremely well at the Cannes International Film Market with sales agent Pierre David and his company, Imagination Worldwide. |
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Monday, 14 May 2007 |
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May 14, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA - (OTC:BSEG) From the heart of Hollywood in their Paramount Studios offices to the glamour of the French Riviera and the star-studded red carpet of The Croisette in Cannes, France, Big Screen Entertainment Group is proud to announce it has partnered with the premiere international sales company in the horror/thriller genre, Imagination Worldwide, headed by prolific film producer Pierre David. |
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Thursday, 03 May 2007 |
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Hollywood, CA – May 3, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) will be traveling south of the Mason Dixon Line for its upcoming revenge thriller, Tool Girls. The film’s director, Big Screen Senior VP Michael Manasseri has begun scouting various locations for the film.
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Thursday, 03 May 2007 |
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May 3, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is proud to announce its participation this past weekend in William Shatner’s 17th Annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show, held at the Hollywood Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA. BSEG, in association with Robert Reyes, was able to raise close to $20,000 for Shatner’s charity.
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Thursday, 26 April 2007 |
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April 26, 2007 -- Hollywood, CA-- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has announced that its new thriller, “The Mirror,” is completed and will be making its debut at the Cannes Film Market in May.
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Tuesday, 24 April 2007 |
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Seeking to leverage its rapidly growing game portfolio, Big Screen Entertainment (OTC:BSEG) through its Games and Animation Division is proud to announce it has optioned the rights from the Ugly Little Empire for its massively popular L.A. TUDE brand. |
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Friday, 20 April 2007 |
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Big Screen Entertainment (OTC: BSEG) Analyst Report is available from IPOdesktop.com, which is initiating research.
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Thursday, 19 April 2007 |
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Hollywood, CA – April 20, 2007 – Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC: BSEG) a full service entertainment company, has announced it has begun the process of bringing its video and computer gaming and animation division public. |
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Monday, 05 March 2007 |
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Big Screen Entertainment Group has announced that it has optioned the screenplay "Standing Down," written by Ron Zimmerman, whose long list of credits includes the television series "Seventh Heaven," "Action" and "My Wife and Kids." |
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Tuesday, 27 February 2007 |
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Hollywood - CA, February 28, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC: BSEG) is pleased to announced that it has completed the first cut of its new horror/thriller, "Babysitter Wanted." The film, which wrapped principal photography in November, has been edited at BSEG's Paramount and Raleigh Studios facilities in Hollywood. Editors have worked virtually non-stop to complete this important first milestone. |
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Tuesday, 30 January 2007 |
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Hollywood, CA -- January 30, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC: BSEG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrei Gireada as the President of Development in its new Games Division.
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Wednesday, 24 January 2007 |
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Hollywood, CA -- January 24, 2007 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has announced the completion of three feature films.
In a flurry of activity, the Company was able to complete the Kelly LeBrock thriller "The Mirror," the docudrama "Lightfield's Home Videos," directed by Lightfield Lewis and starring Geoffrey Lewis, Giovanni Ribisi, Juliette Lewis, cameos with Brooke Shields and James Caan, Executive Produced by Gus Van Sant, and finally "Frankie Facciatosta," a charming comedy from Italian director Gianni Torres, featuring John Turturro, Joe Mantegna, Franco Nero and Frank Stallone.
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Monday, 22 January 2007 |
 Hollywood, CA – Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce it has become a co-producer, along with Italian producers Altre Produzioni and Chareann, of the comedy/documentary, “Frankie Facciatosta and the Search for Success,” written and directed by Gianni Torres.
The film stars Frank Gigante, and follows him on a journey from New Jersey to Italy in search of the secret of success. The film also stars Joe Mantegna, John Turturro, Aida Turturro, Franco Nero, Vincent Guastaferro, Anna Maria Barbera and Frank Stallone. |
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Monday, 22 January 2007 |
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January 9, 2007 -- HOLLYWOOD, CA -- After a successful 4 week theatrical engagement in the Northeast, Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has announced that it is continuing the domestic roll-out of its new action-comedy, “Forget About It.” The stellar cast, in addition to Academy Award Nominee Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welch, includes Academy Award Nominees Charles Durning and Robert Loggia, as well as Richard Grieco and legendary comedienne Phyllis Diller. |
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Friday, 17 November 2006 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce that "Forget About It," financed by Big Screen Entertainment Group and its shareholders, is being held over for a fourth week at the Mallview theatres in Connecticut.
The film, which stars Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch, Robert Loggia, Charles Durning, Richard Grieco and Phyllis Diller, plays well to a specific audience. "In Connecticut it definitely found its niche. The audience response has been very positive there. We plan on releasing it to select markets nationwide where the demographic is right and we can get maximum results," stated BSEG's President David Zappone.
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Friday, 17 November 2006 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has wrapped principal photography this week on its new horror/thriller "Babysitter Wanted."
The film stars Sarah Thompson ("Angel," "Seventh Heaven"), Matt Dallas ("Kyle XY"), Bruce Thomas ("Legally Blonde"), Bill Moseley ("The Devil's Rejects," "House of 1000 Corpses"), Kristen Dalton ("The Departed") and Nana Visitor ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine").
Links to some Babysitter Wanted Articles
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Friday, 17 November 2006 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) announces the addition of Nana Visitor to the cast of their new thriller, "Babysitter Wanted." Visitor joins previously announced cast members Matt Dallas ("Kyle KY"), Sarah Thompson ("Seventh Heaven"), Bruce Thomas ("Legally Blond"), Kristen Dalton ("The Departed") and Bill Moseley ("The Devil's Rejects").
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Wednesday, 15 November 2006 |
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Big Screen Entertainment Group was on the front page of the local newspapers while filming Babysitter Wanted. Read the article here. |
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Sunday, 05 November 2006 |
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Hollywood, CA – November 1, 2006 - The new Burt Reynolds/Raquel Welch comedy from Big Screen Entertainment Group (BSEG), “Forget About It,” opened at number one at the box office at Waterbury’s Mallview Cinemas. The film, which is in limited release, was the top ticket seller last Friday night, beating out “The Departed” and “The Illusionist,” among others.
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Tuesday, 31 October 2006 |
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Hollywood, CA - October 30, 2006 – Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce the addition of Bruce Thomas (“Kyle XY,” “Legally Blonde”) to the cast of BSEG’s new horror film, “Babysitter Wanted.”
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Friday, 27 October 2006 |
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Hollywood, CA – October 27, 2006 – Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is pleased to announce that its much anticipated film, “Forget About It,” starring Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch, Robert Loggia, Charles Durning, Richard Grieco and Phyllis Diller has opened in select theatres.
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Friday, 27 October 2006 |
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HOLLYWOOD, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 27, 2006 -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (PINKSHEETS: BSEG) is pleased to announce that legendary horror film actor Bill Moseley, who played one of the leads in Rob Zombie's recent "The Devil's Rejects," has joined the cast of "Babysitter Wanted." He also starred in "House of a Thousand Corpses" and "Chainsaw Massacre 2."
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Monday, 23 October 2006 |
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October 23, 2006, Los Angeles, CA – Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) announces that principal photography has begun on the new horror/thriller “Babysitter Wanted.” |
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Thursday, 05 October 2006 |
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October 4, 2006 - Hollywood, CA - Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG), distributor and production company of the Burt Reynolds/Raquel Welch comedy “Forget About It,” is pleased to announce that the film has been booked in Arizona, as well as in the Northeast. |
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