Animated Vine Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki

The acclaimed Japanese animator and director Hayao Miyazaki, who gained legendary status after the great success with Spirited Away, has announced his retirement. To honor this man who’s contribution to the industry has been nothing short of incredible, Mashable challenges all you Miyazaki fans around the world to create Vine videos inspired by his animation.

Tag your Vine creations #MiyazakiVine and you too can participate. Users have until 11 a.m. ET on September 11 to enter. Selected entries will then be featured in a follow-up post on Mashable.

We at PMBC Group, a Los Angles Entertainment PR Firm, are overjoyed to see traditional techniques such as animation by stop motion given new life through apps like Vine. Who ever said that the old and new can’t work together.

Which is your favorite Hayao Miyazaki movie?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Ben Affleck Set to Be New Batman in “Man of Steel” Sequel

The official announcement zoomed through the Internet faster than the black-caped superhero streaming through Gotham city’s skyline, Ben Affleck is set to take on the role as Batman in the Warner Bros’ sequel to “Man of Steel,” expected to hit box offices during the summer of 2015.

Although there is no set name for the movie, it is apparent that director Zack Snyder was looking for a superstar with superhero experience to play alongside Henry Cavill (Clark Kent). Affleck brings onset experience as a superhero from his 2003 performance in Marvel’s Daredevil. However, because of his debatable reviews from Daredevil, it has left some critics and fans ambivalent about Affleck being a hit or miss in his upcoming performance.

Despite this fact, let’s take into consideration two important facts: Affleck is a stellar and illustrious actor, however, it is very difficult to live up to the expectations of Batman, as he is admired far beyond most other superheroes. This is an unfair benchmark for any one individual to live up too, but this is why it might just be a win-win situation for Affleck. Doubted, a mediocre performance would be expected and if proving a great performance, he will be praised highly as a true hero.

With that being known, we at PMBC Group, a Los Angeles Entertainment PR firm, are highly anticipating Affleck’s debut as Batman and are looking forward to the on-scene collaboration of two renowned superheroes.

Will you be watching the Man of Steel sequel?

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LinkedIn and Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” Link Up

From a small-time social network to a global online database for business professionals,  LinkedIn  lands its first movie role. Officially announced yesterday, the company will have a promotional partnership with The Weinstein Company’s upcoming film “The Butler,” this according to Mashable’s Sean Fitz-Gerald.

“The Weinstein Company is committed to executing innovative and efficient tactics to market our films, and teaming with LinkedIn to highlight the inspiring story in Lee Daniels’ The Butler was a perfect fit,” said Bladimiar Norman, Weinstein’s senior vice president of marketing. “We’re thrilled to be LinkedIn’s partner on their first major film promotion.”

For those who may not know, “The Butler,” which is inspired by Wil Haygood’s 2008 Washington Post article “A Butler Well served by this Election,” takes movie-goers on an emotional adventure as told through White House butler Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker), who served seven presidential administrations from the 1950s to 1980s.

A fictional story, combined with historical events and figures, along with an all-star cast, The Butler presents an array of powerful scenes that streamline an unprecedented look into the life of an African Butler who served and lived in a world of politicians during the 1960s civil rights movement, leaving your imagination pondered about a behind-the-scenes hero.

Here at PMBC Group, a Los Angeles PR Firm, witnessing LinkedIn’s collaboration with The Weinstein Company to raise awareness about “The Butler,” a movie which exhibits part of our country’s history, is a film we support in a movement towards a world of equality.

Are you planning on seeing “The Butler”?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Be Great Partners Offers Home to Booming Entertainment Startup

PMBC Group‘s client Be Great Partners (BGP), the Los Angeles incubator-accelerator building Los Angeles into a world class startup ecosystem, has become home to a variety of innovative, up and coming startups, including DealFlicks, a movie ticket and concession deal site.

DealFlicks is just one of many companies that have been added to BGP’s portfolio, receiving support from BGP’s 25 staff developers, legal assistance, public relations, HR support, and mentors that all portfolio companies are offered at BGP.

The following is the inspirational video about two entrepreneurs who moved to Los Angeles with an idea and went from living in a minivan to a startup that everyone is saying to keep an eye on.  Chosen to be one of five companies admitted to the Warner Brothers “Media Camp WB class,” DealFlicks will enter a 12-week accelerator program working alongside Warner Bros. executives to gain unparalleled insight. It is companies like this that now call BGP their new home:

How do you enjoy your favorite movies?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

What’s Going On At the 2013 Cannes Film Festival

The 2013 Cannes Film Festival began this week in Cannes, France and it has already proven quite eventful.  PMBC Group, Los Angeles Entertainment PR firm, has been tracking the festival and can sense the excitement and anticipation as provocative biopics like Grace of Monaco, Salinger, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom are set to premiere. Harvey Weinstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Weinstein Company, the company releasing the three films, claims that they are sure to make a splash.  The films are set to premiere stateside beginning this fall.

Another major event at Cannes to note was Justin Timberlake’s disco-themed party, celebrating the release of his film Spinning Gold, in which he plays legendary record executive and founder of Casablanca Records, Neil Bogart.  Partygoers even got a little taste of Timberlake’s musical talent when he got on stage and sang bits of 70s hits like “Last Dance,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Love To Love You Baby.”

What films are you waiting to see?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Streamageddon: Netflix Removes Thousands of Films

It’s the end of days or something like it for the large portion of Netflixers who will have to say goodbye to nearly 2,000 movies Netflix will no longer have as of May 1st, 2013.

The movie streaming mogul has run into licensing issues with Warner Bros., MGM and Universal who have elected to take back the movies that are streaming freely to the millions of Netflix members. Some movies marked on the backlist include Face Off, Castaway, Cruel Intentions and many more. The lost movies will now only be accessible through the Warner Archive Instant. To see the full list, click HERE.

Do you have a Netflix account?

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American Banker Gains Insight on Scambook’s Online Banking Tips Amidst Global Cyber Attack

PMBC Group‘s client Scambook, the leading online complaint resolution website, spoke with American Banker‘s Brian Browdie regarding the ongoing global cyber attack hits banks everywhere. Flooding the online servers with more data they can handle, they have been disrupting online service.

Therefore, Scambook is recommending that everyone allow for more time regarding online banking transactions. There has been no evidence that users’ accounts are in any danger, but just in case, consumers should know that some of the largest financial firms being hit include JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and American Express. Scambook also suggests that customers “change their passwords every three months, check account activity daily, sign up to be alerted by email or text message of withdrawals and transfers, and bank only from a private computer that has the latest security software installed.”

These cyber attacks have been claimed by the al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, “hacktivists” who have announced the reasoning behind the continuing attacks are in response to version of a trailer for an anti-Muslim film not all being removed from YouTube. To read the entire article click HERE.

Has your online banking been affected?

PMBC group is a multi-level PR firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in Corporate PR and Tech PR. Visit us at http://www.pmbcgroup.com.

Channeling the Best of All Worlds: SXSW

Celebrity sightings, unforgettable performances, one of a kind screenings, trade shows, gaming, chart-topping parties, stand-up comedy, and standout start-ups, the list seems endless at this year’s South by Southwest Festival. The marbling of conferences to festivals, SXSW, continually steps into uncharted territory featuring the likes of Justin Timberlake to new technology that can potentially foster a new trend.

SXSW alone has inspired similar festivals internationally while raising well over $167 million alone in 2011. Over at PMBC Group, Los Angeles Tech PR Firm, there’s one thing on the top of our interests: the standout technology. With a handful of start-up clientele we’re always eager to learn about the latest technology, especially the SXSW Accelerator. We were excited to find out that Wanderu, Phone2Action, Neurotrack, Plotter and MakieLab all won prizes. Each start-up reigned respectively in their featured categories and we’re eager to see the results.

What did you hear about SXSW?

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GoPro: Revolutionizing Film of the Future

With PMBC Group‘s passion for both entertainment and sports professionals, GoPro has always been the equipment high on our radar. Capturing those never before seen shots, both aerial and from every angle imaginable, GoPro has broken the boundaries of action photography and film. Just this week, new announcements were made on the history GoPro is making.

What started as a 35mm film camera has exploded in the nation’s fastest growing camera company, landing the GoPro CEO at the billionaire ranking. What many do not know is that GoPro, although creating mass attention the past couple of years, has in fact been around for a decade. It wasn’t until 2006 that GoPro even incorporated the video aspect to their camera, 2011 that they received their needed round of funding, and also that year that they came out with the revolutionary Hero 2. If you’re trying to get into some adventures this weekend, we suggest that you shoot like the pros because these pictures and videos captured with the GoPro rival all competition.

Have you used a GoPro?

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Friday Favorites to Start Your Weekend

The weekend is almost here, and to wrap up the week PMBC Group is sharing a few of our favorites to get your rest and relaxation started.

Watch: “Safe Haven,” a romantic film based on one of Nicholas Sparks‘ best selling books, that hit the big screen yesterday. Starring Hollywood hunk, Josh Duhamel and ABC’s Dancing With The Stars’ beauty, Julianne Hough, this is one movie you won’t want to miss.

Listen: On Tuesday, Rihanna released an official music video for her song “Stay” featuring Mikky Ekko.  The single is part of the singer’s seventh studio album, “Unapologetic,” which debuted at No.1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart following its release on Nov. 19, 2012.

Justin Timberlake also recently debuted a new song entitled “Mirrors. ”  The eight minutes long song was written about the pop star’s wife, Jessica Biel.  “Mirrors” is the first promotional single officially released from JT’s upcoming album “The 20/20 Experience,” which is set to be released on March 15.

Read: USA Today’s Best-Selling Books lists American Sniper, by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice, as number two, behind Nicholas Sparks’ Safe Haven. This moving, must-read autobiography is about the life of the ex-Navy SEAL Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was recently shot and killed at a shooting range earlier this month. The book jumped from #113 to #2 within the past week.

How do you plan to start your weekend?

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