Burton "Bubba" Gilliam Joins Gold Buckle Media Key Industry Advisory Board
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk) June 21, 2004 -- Gold Buckle Media (GBM) (www.goldbucklemedia.com) announced today that veteran film and television actor Burton "Bubba" Gilliam has joined the Western sports and lifestyle programmer's Media Broadcasting Committee. Mr. Gilliam will advise the company on issues relating to the development and production of programming content as well as participate in GBM events and other promotional activities.Burton Gilliam was born and raised in Dallas, Texas where he was a fireman for fourteen years prior to becoming an actor. Gilliam says his only claim to fame while living in "Big D" was winning more Golden Gloves championships than anyone else in history. He was discovered by director Peter Bogdanovich while casting extras in Dallas for the 1973 film Paper Moon, and was cast in the part of Floyd the desk clerk.
Gilliam's role in Paper Moon caught the attention of legendary writer, comedian, and actor Mel Brooks, who cast him in the 1974 classic Blazing Saddles, transforming Gilliam in to a cult hero."For over 30 years, Burton Gilliam has entertained America with his down-home humor and Western attitude," notes Gold Buckle Media President and CEO Christopher F. "Chris" Hill. "We are proud to have his vast film and television experience in our corner, and we look forward to working with Mr. Gilliam to develop the type of quality entertainment that America's 60 million Western sports and lifestyle fans desire."Gilliam has appeared in 42 films, including Gator, Hearts of the West, Fletch, Back to the Future III, Honeymoon in Vegas and The Getaway and remains a fan favorite from appearances in 190 television shows and over 200 commercials. Gilliam's television credits include Alice, Flo, Dukes of Hazard, Mama's Family, Fall Guy, A-Team, Knight Rider, Love American Style, Best of the West, Hail to the Chief, Soap and The Jericho Mile.
For three years he played the role of Virgil Mosely on the hit show Evening Shade.He has filmed commercials and done voice work for major products and companies such as Ford Trucks, Coco-Cola, Quaker State Motor Oil, Taco Bell, and McDonald's and was the national spokesperson for Pace Picante Sauce ("Hey, that stuff's made in New York City!") for twelve years. Currently, the 30-year film and television industry veteran is producing and starring in the new sit-com Out On Bail and has just completed a co-starring role in the film Drop Dead Sexy. He is also a spokesman for Ford Motor Company.Gilliam is also a much sought-after motivational speaker, traveling the country relating his life experience as an example in setting goals. An avid golfer, he plays on the celebrity golf circuit, traveling the country and lending his name and efforts in support of many charitable causes. He hosted The Burton Gilliam Celebrity Golf Classic, played in Pismo Beach, California for thirteen years.Burton Gilliam and his wife Susan reside in Allen, Texas, 25 miles north of Dallas.
The Gilliam's have
two children and four grandchildren, all of whom live in the Dallas area. More information about Burton Gilliam is available at www.burtongilliam.com.About Gold Buckle MediaGold Buckle Media has created a new national television channel to satisfy significant market demand for a media outlet providing Western sports, music, and lifestyle programming. Available nationwide via cable and satellite in autumn 2004, the channel will produce, air, and market a wide variety of popular Western lifestyle programming, including live and taped rodeo, bull riding and other equestrian events, outdoor sports, talk shows and documentaries, reality shows, music videos, concerts, behind-the-scenes shows, and high-definition television (HDTV) specials. Please visit www.goldbucklemedia.com for more information.CONTACT:Gold Buckle MediaVictor DiBlasi, Senior Vice President CommunicationsPhone (972) 387-4320e-mail protected from spam bots.
Final Cut Pro Users to gather at NAB
(ContentDesk) April 8, 2004 -- Final Cut Pro Users from around the world will gather Wednesday April 21 at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas as part of the annual NAB Trade Show. Set to appear on the agenda are Gary Adcock from the Chicago FCP User Group who will present ""HDTV
and your Creativity: Using HD for Technical and Scientific Analysis." Also scheduled to appear are Ted Schilowitz from AJA and First Assistant Editor Eric Jessen who will show and discuss the workflow that created the soon to be released movie, "SkyCaptain and The World of Tomorrow." http://www.skycaptain.com/home.htmlFCP Product Designer Brian Meaney and Apple's Paul Saconne will also be on hand to present and discuss the latest on Final Cut Pro.Doors open at 5:30PM with the show set to begin at 6:30PM. Food and drink will be available and seating will be first come, first served. A $5.00 donation will be requested at the door. For more...
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Searching for the New Faces of Timex
Middlebury, CT (ContentDesk) October 17, 2005 -- Are you one of The New Faces of Timex? The Timex? Corporation is conducting a nationwide search for eight new faces to introduce several styles in its Fashion, Sport and Outdoor lines with new Color Indiglo? night light.Timex, which more than a decade ago revolutionized timekeeping with the launch of Indiglo night-light technology, is celebrating the launch of its seven new Indiglo color creations by reaching out to the American public. Timex is now looking for eight new faces to represent its new ultimate functional fashion statement watches. We are very excited about the New Faces of Timex campaign, said Joe Santana, President and Chief Executive Officer of Timex.
The contest for the new Color Indiglo Watch line is a perfect way to demonstrate how Timex is a brand that fits all ages and personal styles. Right now, Timex, the largest selling watch brand in the U.S., is asking Americans to submit a headshot photo to
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DVDO iScan HD Now Shipping
Campbell, CA (ContentDesk) March 22, 2004 -- Anchor Bay Technologies, Inc. announced today that the company has begun first customer shipments of the new DVDO iScan? HD High Resolution Video Scaling Engine, incorporating ABT's new Precision Video Scaling? technology.The iScan HD is a video scaling processor and A/V switcher that produces display-optimized video at a wide range of output resolutions, aspect ratios, and refresh rates, independent of input format. The product accepts as input all standard NTSC and PAL video formats, as well as ATSC-standard DTV 480p, 720p, and 1080i high-definition video. This makes it suitable for use with all video products worldwide, including DVD players, VCRs, digital video recorders, laserdisc players, and other audio/video sources.Performing deinterlacing and precision resolution upconversion on 480i (or 576i) video signals, the iScan HD provides output video quality approaching High Definition (HD), from all Standard Definition sources. Progressive-scan...
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GameForce to Host Gran Turismo 4 Tournament at Doctor Larry?s Kingwood Spring Car Show
Beyond the incredible cars, fabulous food, and fascinating vendors, that will be attending the 2005 Doctor Larry's Automotive Specialists Kingwood Spring Car Show (held at Kingwood's Town Center Park on Sunday April 24th) a highlight of the show will be the opportunity for a virtual drive of many of the cars that will be featured at the show.
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