“35 & TICKING” COMING TO AN AMC THEATRE NEAR YOU May 20, 2011

Hilarious Film Offers a Realistic Slice of African American Life

By day, Russ Parr holds down a day job as a syndicated radio host, but when he’s not on the air, he’s an award-winning filmmaker. By stretching his talents behind the lens, his film, “35 & Ticking,” got noticed and made the list of “5 Black Films We Hope to See in Theatres in 2011” in an AOL BV on Movies article by film writer Wilson Morales. Plus, the movie has received a “seal of approval” from the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA).

Well, on May 20, Image Entertainment in conjunction with Swirl Films and Up To Parr Productions will release “35 & Ticking” in AMC theatres on Friday, May 20, 2011 in Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. It’s a romantic comedy which looks at a group of thirty-somethings trying to figure out life, love and marriage. “35 & Ticking” is part of the AMC Independent ™ program, which offers a diverse line-up of independent films that excite, encourage and engage.

“35 & Ticking” stars an all-star ensemble cast with Nicole Ari Parker, Tamala Jones, Kevin Hart, Keith Robinson, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Meagan Good, Mike Epps, Clifton Powell, Jill Marie Jones, Kym Whitley, Luenell, Dondre Whitfield and Aaron D. Spears. The film centers around the lives of Victoria, Zenobia , Clevon, and Phil -- all friends approaching the age of 35 and struggling to build the families they've always dreamed of. While Zenobia (Parker, “Soul Food,” “Brown Sugar”) is still looking for a man, Victoria (Jones, “Castle,” “One on One”) is married to a man who doesn't want children. Clevon (comic Hart, “Not Easily Broken,” “40 Year-Old Virgin”), meanwhile, is too geeky to get a woman, and Phil (Keith Robinson, “Dreamgirls”) is already married with children, but his wife is not very interested in being a mother. All four of them try to rectify their romantic lives and futures while their biological clocks tick away.

Unlike some black-themed films with over-the-top subject matter, “35 and Ticking” offers a realistic slice of African American life, dealing with love, marriage and friendships. “The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is thrilled to lend our support to ‘35 & Ticking,’ Through our Seal of Approval program, we seek to support talented filmmakers and film marketers by providing them with a direct link to our devoted film followers,” said Gil Robertson IV, founder and president of AAFCA. The release of “35 & Ticking” is a part of a national movement of black-themed films released independently in theatres, attracting an audience and flourishing outside of the big studio system.

To view the trailer, visit

To read “5 Black Movies Films We Hope to See in Theatres in 2011,” visit
http://www.bvonmovies.com/2010/12/29/5-black-films-we-hope-to-see-in-theaters-in-2011/

About Russ Parr
A true Renaissance man, Russ Parr’s career has evolved from a stand-up comic and recording artist to a top-rated, nationally-syndicated radio host heard weekdays by 3.2 million listeners in 45 cities across America. And he’s an independent filmmaker too. With Up to Parr Productions in conjunction with Swirl Films, Parr has written, produced and directed three films – that is, “The Last Stand,” “Something Like a Business,” and “Love For Sale.” Currently, all titles are available on DVD.

About Image Entertainment:
Image Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: DISK) is a leading independent licensee and distributor of entertainment programming in North America, with approximately 3,200 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 340 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and more than 450 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights, as well as digital download rights to over 2,100 video programs and approximately 400 audio titles containing more than 6,000 individual tracks. The company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com.

About One Village Entertainment
One Village Entertainment, a division of Image Entertainment, Inc., is devoted to the development, production and acquisition of diverse products specifically targeting consumers seeking quality, urban entertainment. The division distributes feature films, comedy specials, staged plays, documentaries and music content targeting the African-American consumer.

“35 & Ticking” | AMC Theatres
WASHINGTON, DC
Magic Johnson Capital Center 12
800 Shoppers Way
Largo, MD 20774

For more information, show times and tickets, visit http://www.amctheatres.com/Movies/35_and_Ticking/

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