Im-press-ive!

Yesterday morning's press conference at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown was a roaring success! Among the attendees were mayor Joe DeStefano; Orange County Chamber President John D'Ambrosio and Press Secretary Ellen Daley; Chris White of Congressman Maurice Hinchey's office; Susan Hawvermale from the Orange County Board of Tourism; Dawn Ansbro from the Arts Council; Dwain Harris of Big Mountain Entertainment; Ryan Gregg from the American Cancer Fund and Town of Wallkill Councilman Antonio Rotundo! They were all there with Nan Gill-Wilson and David Patrick Wilson to formerly announce the impending World Premiere of "Collar" on Saturday, August 4 at 6:30 pm!

The excitement ran high as these local dignitaries met with the press from such outlets as the Times Herald-Record, Fox 96.7, YNN News, WTBQ Radio and Mid-Hudson News.com. All present recognized the enormous opportunity that film and TV production in Orange County represents: potentially thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new revenue for the inhabitants of the county.

It was also announced that there would be a major music event the night before: Rockin' the Paramount, set for Friday, August 3. Six Stories Told, AmarA, and The Dedication will storm the stage and fill the night with music, starting at 8pm! There will also be music at the Premiere itself, provided by Love Assassin and the Knox Sisters. Both nights promise to be evenings to remember...don't miss them! Just five dollars for the music on Friday and ten dollars for the movie on Saturday (VIP packages also available)!

See you at the Paramount!!