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FMG Signs Contract for Theatrical Release of "Muhammad (P.B.U.H.): The Last Prophet".
Bridgeview, IL: August 9, 2004. Fine Media Group signs a contract with Badr International Corporation for the theatrical release of Muhammad (PBUH): The Last Prophet. The movie is an animated feature of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The movie will be shown in over 30 cities with more than 700 showings in the United States and Canada. The feature will be shown on November 14th to coincide with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a major Islamic holiday. Muhammad (PBUH): The Last Prophet has been long awaited and is the first Islamic animation to be theatrically released in North America. Several theater chains such as United Artists, Edwards Cinemas, and Regal Cinemas amongst others have been contracted for over 360 shows across North America. The movie will be publicized on Bridges T.V. and other mediums. We are honored to have the rights for this movie and we hope this event brings the community together and educates the public, says Oussama Jammal, president of Chicago-based Fine Media Group. This event is the first of its kind for Muslims in North America, but we believe the community is eager and ready for this movie. Jammal added. Fine Media Group is acclaimed for its award winning movies such as The Jar: A Tale from the East, which received First Place in the Feature Film-Animation division at the prestigious Burbank International Children's Film Festival, among other awards. Fables of Bah Ya Bah 1(BYB1) and Fables of Bah Ya Bah 2 (BYB2) have won awards as well. Badr International Corporation, a British Virgin Island Corporation, produces programs for television video and home market. The company's mission is to provide a medium to communicate knowledge and cultural values. Badr International produced the movie under the production of RichCrest Animation Studios. RichCrest Animations has produced features such as The King and I, Scarecrow, The Swan Princess and The Trumpet of the Swan. Muhammad (PBUH): The Last Prophet is a 90 minute, first-class animation. The movie has been approved by Al-Azhar Islamic Research Academy and does not show the personage of Prophet Muhammad as in accordance with Islamic requirements. For more information please contact Fine Media Group at: 1-800-FMG-2000 or email us at mlp@finemediagroup.com. |
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Fine Media Group's Films Receives More Awards
Bridgeview, IL (May 13, 2003)- Fine Media Group continues to receive awards for its Middle Eastern animated cartoon movies. Adding to its list of honors, THE JAR: A TALE FROM THE EAST has won yet another film prize. The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival awarded The Jar its top honor in the animation category, last April, 2003. Fine Media Group is a Chicago-based media company, whose other children's animation, Fables of Bah Ya Bah, was selected at the same event as the Best Children's Film production in the short film category. We were just informed that both of our productions received awards, said Oussama Jammal, president of Fine Media. We are very pleased. These films appeal to a wide audience and deliver a wholesome message that is both edifying and fun. No preaching. Jammal added: The Middle Eastern culture and family values presented in these movies make them increasingly appealing to American audiences, especially nowadays. The New York honor completes a sweep of awards from coast to coast and around the globe. Previously, The Jar received First Place in the Feature Film-Animation division at Hollywood's prestigious Burbank International Children's Film Festival (October 26 - November 3, 2001, Burbank, California). It was a finalist at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival in California, Feature Film-Animation division. Globally, The Jar was the winner of the Ninth Cairo International Film Festival for Children, and also received Honors at the Pulcinella Awards Competition in the Cartoons on the Bay Festival in Italy. The New York film festival is a tri-city festival held at different times in three different cities; Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York. It is one of the most renowned of its kind, attracting entries from all over the world in features, shorts, animation, and documentary categories. We were competing with some of the best productions in the independent film industry, said Jammal. I am grateful that such a respected group of industry experts appreciated our productions. The Jar is a tale based on a true story narrated more than fourteen centuries ago, in which a poor family unearths a treasure that did not rightfully belong to them. The story reveals the struggle between greed and honesty, peppered with comedy. Fables of Bah Ya Bah is a collection of the most splendid short stories from the Middle East. It highlights lifelong values such as teamwork, positive attitude, freedom, and good will. Fables of Bah Ya Bah is packed with six different short stories, each fable concludes with a powerful musical rendition that reinforces the moral of the story. Both films received endorsements from the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, the Film Advisory Board, and the Dove Foundation. For more information, contact Oussama Jammal at (708) 636-2003 (ext: 201). Link to NYIIFVF Award Announcement: http://nyfilmvideo.com/index_bust_2001_files/lasvegasawardwinners2002.htm |
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MIDDLE EASTERN VIDEO WINS PRESTEGIOUS FILM FESTIVAL AWARD
Oak Lawn, IL (November 4, 2001) - An animated production release of Fine Media Group (a Chicago suburb-based media company) has received the prestigious awad of "Best Animated Feature Film" at the Burbank International Children's Film Festival (BICFF) which was held in Hollywood, CA this past week from October 26, 2001 to November3, 2001. The honor was in recognition of the outstanding animation feature film produced by Star Animation called "THE JAR:A TALE FROM THE EAST," a marvelous story filled with values that all families can enjoy. At the award cermony, which was held on Saturday night, Oussama Jammal, president of Fine Media Group dedicated the award to the victims and their families of the September 11th tragedies. Jammal added "As we rejoice our happy moment this evening, we continue to remember our victims of September 11th tragedy, and we hereby dedicate this award to theri children." "I sincerely hope that our productions will provide a cultural bridge that will bring about more awareness and appreciation to cultural diversity." Jammal says. "Our movies focus on family values which we believe are common between all people and universal." The Mission of the Burbank International Children's Film Festival is to honor films that address the need for socially responsible children's entertainment. Visit the web site at www.burbankfilm.org. |
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MIDDLE EASTERN VIDEO SELECTED FOR FILM FESTIVAL
Oak Lawn, IL (March 8, 2001) - An animated production release of Fine Media Group (a Chicago-based media company) has been selected to be in the Santa Clarita International Film Festival (SCIFF), March 9-16, 2001. The honor was in recognition of the outstanding animation feature film produced by Star Animation called THE JAR: A TALE FROM THE EAST,a marvelous story filled with values that all families can enjoy. We always knew that The Jar was special, says Oussama Jammal, president of Fine Media Group. But it's extra gratifying to know that an Arab film has found wider appreciation with such a prestigious film festival. We are honored and pleased. The screening schedule for The Jar has been set for Saturday, March 10 (2:15 pm) and Monday, March 12 (6:15 pm). I sincerely hope that many Arab Americans of the Santa Clarita area will come and attend the screening of the film, Jammal says. It would be a very nice show of support for our film and it would also be a positive presence of Arab Americans at such an event. Hope to see you all there! Driving directions to the festival are as follows: Take the 405 / I-5 north to the Valencia Blvd. Exit. Then turn right (east) and go to the McBean Parkway, turn left (north). The Valencia Town Center Shopping Center will be on your right. Please enter and park in any one of the parking garages. Parking is FREE. The Edwards Cinemas are next to the Carousel and at the front entrance of the Valencia Town Square. SCIFF will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Walt Disney animation legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston at the gala awards ceremony March 16. The two gentlemen have each been top animators at Disney for more than forty years. SCIFF is a festival that gives special honor to films that promote family values. It is the only family value festival in the world. Visit the web site at www.sciff.org. |
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