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Maryland’s First Black Film Festival Launched

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Maryland’s First Black Film Festival Launched


Brandywine, MD, October 01, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The MBFF is the vision of KA ZARR Entertainment CEO and award-winning indie filmmaker KA ZARR COLEMAN. KA ZARR created the festival to provide a platform for Maryland’s talented Black filmmakers, directors, producers, actors, and crews to showcase their work. The MBFF will feature narrative films, documentaries, shorts, web series, and music videos from filmmakers across Maryland.

“There is so much amazing talent in Maryland, but not enough opportunities for Black filmmakers to showcase their work,” without seemingly bias political agendas, said KA ZARR. “The MBFF is going to change that. This festival will be a celebration of Black art, Black stories, and Black talent. It’s going to be an exciting annual event that brings the community together to experience the power of film and visual storytelling.

The MBFF will kick off with an opening night gala, followed by 2 days of film screenings, Q&A’s, and a networking event. Awards will be presented for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Director, and other categories.

“Maryland has a long history of filmmaking, but filmmakers of color have faced disproportionate challenges in finding funding and distribution for their projects,” said KA ZARR Coleman, CEO. “The MBFF will shine a light on these filmmakers and giving them a platform to share their creative vision. This festival is an important step toward building a more inclusive film community in Maryland.

The MBFF is currently accepting film submissions. Filmmakers can submit their films for consideration via https://filmfreeway.com/MBFF2024 through January 6, 2024. Tickets for the MBFF will go on sale October 15, 2023.

About KA ZARR Entertainment CEO & Founder:
KA Zarr Coleman is a 16-year, 22-time multi-award-winning international Indie filmmaker, cinematographer, Author, TV show host, and Custom Italian Shoe Designer. KA Zarr is motivational speaker in the film entertainment industry teaching Masterclasses. He has acquired well 144 combined professional Actors, Producers, directors, and production crew credits on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB). KA Zarr founded KA Zarr Productions which later became KA Zarr Entertainments, LLC, a full-service film and media production company based out of the Prince Georges County area.

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Author James Boudon’s New Book, “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse,” Introduces Julia Percy, the Leader of Calvary, as She Fights to Escape Her Captors and Save Humanity

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Author James Boudon’s New Book, “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse,” Introduces Julia Percy, the Leader of Calvary, as She Fights to Escape Her Captors and Save Humanity


Port Allegany, PA, October 30, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– James Boudon, a graduate of the University of Rochester with a degree in English, has completed his new book, “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse”: an enthralling novel that follows Percy as she discovers a nefarious scheme after she and three of her teammates have been abducted by these same rebels while returning from a three-month sabbatical on the distant planet Illyria. Percy herself is subsequently disabled and transformed into a human robot subservient to every whim of her archnemesis, Joshua Winston, who is the leader of the rebels. Meanwhile, the other members of Calvary still on Earth face their own problems as their headquarters is attacked by an advance group of the Gehadeans who seek to sideline the team from averting the impending apocalypse.

Author James Boudon began dabbling at writing short stories in the fourth grade and moved on to creating a comic book called “Rabbitman” during high school and a “Star Trek” novella during college. He has also written numerous poems and song lyrics. He currently works as a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service and spends his spare time enjoying golf, hiking, and other outdoor activities when he is not writing. He lives in the beautiful hills and countryside of north central Pennsylvania in a rather remote area where the wildlife outnumbers the people.

Boudon writes, “Julia Kristina Percy sighed as a cool breeze from the oscillating floor fan wafted across her scantily clad sculpted physique. Simultaneously upon the memory-sphere player, Impala Quiff, ‘IQ,’ launched into a squealing high-octane guitar solo. Percy moaned contentedly and closed her eyes as the familiar rock ballad evoked a myriad of all-but-forgotten nostalgia. She was reclining on a lounge chair in the living space of her hotel suite. She had just returned from a vigorous workout in the resort’s large pool and was still clad solely in her olive-green bikini. Lead vocalist Nigel Jape resumed crooning the tune’s lyrics in his scintillating and dulcet tones.”

Published by Page Publishing, James Boudon’s memorable tale invites readers to discover whether Percy will be able to return to her home world ahead of the Bellerophon. Otherwise, all life on the planet will be incinerated, and humanity itself will be erased from existence within the universe.

Readers who wish to experience this engrossing work can purchase “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.



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POPPED! A Pop Culture Expo Kicks Off Atlantic City’s Strategic New Era of Entertainment

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POPPED! A Pop Culture Expo Kicks Off Atlantic City’s Strategic New Era of Entertainment


Atlantic City, NJ, October 24, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The era of Atlantic City relying solely on summer crowds and gaming is over. POPPED! The Pop Culture Expo is the official kick-off event for a strategic mission led by Black Ink Events and the Invest Atlantic City coalition. Their goal is ambitious: to create new opportunities in Technology, Entertainment & Tourism, and Business & Workforce Development by bringing regular, smaller, yet powerful events to the city during the off-season. This initiative is designed to be highly accessible and affordable, directly supporting local jobs, boosting tourism, and fueling economic growth year-round.

The debut of POPPED! on The Boardwalk is more than a convention—it’s a declaration that Atlantic City is embracing a dynamic, cultural future. The event is already strengthened by key local partners, small business owners and like minded mission organizations within Atlantic City.

Legendary Star Power Converges on the Shore
This is not a traditional comic-con; it’s a high-energy, meticulously curated, intimate gathering of the stars and creators who defined our favorite genres, celebrating over 50 years of cultural influence.

The celebrity line-up is a powerful trip down memory lane, featuring icons of film, horror, and wrestling for autographs, photos, and panels:

James Saito, The Original Shredder: Famed actor and the original Shredder from the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. Who’s joined by legendary FX artist Jeff Goodwin (who did the creature effects on the film)

Steve Barton, Horror Power Broker: Producer of the global phenomenon Terrifier 2, offering an exclusive inside look at breaking into the film industry.

Indie and Cult Legends: Including famed “Scream Queen” Tina Krause, actor Santiago Cirilo, legendary film and TV actress Tara Buckman, and the iconic ECW “Quintessential Stud Muffin” Joel Gertner.

Crossover Titans: The event demonstrates its broad cultural appeal by featuring paranormal and cryptozoology experts John Zaffis (Godfather of the Paranormal) and Ronny Le Blanc (Expedition Bigfoot).

Local Legends: Father Evil, The Ironman Tony Cairo (ECW), & The Pitbill Gary Wolf (ECW) who have influenced local pop culture and Americana for more than 30 years.

Unforgettable: Premiere VIP Experiences to Drive Excitement
To build momentum for this mission, Black Ink is offering limited Premiere VIP Experiences designed to create truly meaningful, exclusive moments that will generate major fan buzz. These experiences will sell out immediately and include:

Private VIP Lunches with legends like James Saito and John Zaffis, limited to just 10 spots each.

An Exclusive Film Experience with Steve Barton, featuring a private screening and an intimate Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session on the horror industry.

VIP Cocktails with “Scream Queen” Tina Krause at the 3BR Cocktail Experience.

VIP Promo Video Shoots with wrestling icons Joel Gertner, The Ironman, and The Pitbill, giving fans a chance to live out their pop culture wrestling fantasies.

Deep Dives, Discussions, and The Kung Fu Theater
The day is packed with interactive experiences, including panels, workshops, and the thrilling Kung Fu Theater, where attendees can enjoy back-to-back screenings of classic Kung Fu cinema like Enter The Dragon and The Five Deadly Venoms. Furthermore, the event will feature The Scott Spillman Gallery, offering a stunning visual retrospective of pop culture history. This commitment to diverse, high-quality programming supports the mission to create a sustainable, year-round tourism product.

The Curated Exhibition Floor: A Marketplace of Local Support
The show floor is a vibrant testament to local business support, featuring an exciting array of goods from dedicated small businesses and independent creators specializing in nostalgia, art, and memorabilia. Black Ink Events has meticulously curated the vendor experience to ensure a low-competition environment where every appropriately themed business can thrive, giving attendees an unmissable and unique variety of art, apparel, books, toys, and collectibles they won’t find anywhere else. This focus on small business is central to the overall goal of developing a strong local business and workforce ecosystem.

“The experiences are everything, the memories are a lifetime and the goal is for people to remember their experience happened right there at the Crown Jewel of the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City.” – Eric Vincent, Founder/Ceo, Black Ink

POPPED! The Pop Culture Expo takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at ACX1 Studios on The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Tickets, including details on the limited Premiere VIP experiences and the full panel schedule, are available now at the Black Ink Events website.

Media Contact: E.Vincent@Blackink.events 609-808-2673

As the official launch event for the Invest Atlantic City mission, the success of POPPED! is crucial to establishing Atlantic City as a leading destination for accessible, year-round specialized entertainment, cultural, and niche tourism.



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