Jeanine Basinger in Western Mode

It was a B Movie bonanza in Tapeworks today as noted film authority Jeanine Basinger, narrated a companion DVD track to the Budd Boetticher Western, “The Tall ‘T’” Starring Randolph Scott and Maureen O’Sullivan.

This is the first in a series of Boetticher releases that will comprise a box set of the directors distinctive works.

A regular presence in the Hartford recording studio, Prof. Basinger has provided commentary on numerous titles while viewing the films with Chief Engineer Bill Ahearn at Tapeworks and simultaneously with a Hollywood production company on the digital patch.

Jeanine Basinger is Corwin-Fuller Professor of Film Studies and Founder and Curator of the Cinema Archives at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut.

She is also a Trustee of the American Film Institute a member of the Steering Committee of the National Center for Film and Video Preservation, and one of the Board of Advisors for the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers.

Tapeworks is uniquely qualified for this type of work with it’s close ties to Hollywood production studios and specialized film and ADR equipment.

Tapeworks Honored at Ad Club Awards

Tapeworks brought home an award last night at the 54th Annual Advertising Club of CT Award Show! The Silver award for best Original Music or Jingle was awarded to Tapeworks for the merger announcement project we worked on with Helayne Lightstone and the Hospital of Central CT. New Britain Hospital and Bradley Hospital merged last summer, and Tapeworks' work helped smooth the transition for patients and doctors alike. Thanks to the Ad Club for this special recognition!

Celebrity Sighting!

TV personality Lynn Hoffman, the dynamic host of VH1’s Classics and the new Private Sessions on A&E, was recently spotted at Tapeworks, Inc. recording studio in Hartford, CT. Her distinctive voice and friendly demeanor made her the perfect candidate for narrating two segments of A&E’s Biography series. Biography’s “Where Are They Now?” series is bringing two more stars into the fold: The features focus on lengendary pop star Leif Garret and actor Scott Baio. Lynn’s warm and inviting voice captures viewers and brings the stories to life. Keep an eye out for the new episodes on A&E! Check out Lynn's MySpace page: www.myspace.com/lynnhoffman

Voice Over Talent

Tapeworks is constantly searching for fresh voice talent for our radio spots. Radio ads are calling more and more for voice actors, as opposed to the traditional announcer (although announcers are still well-employed!). If you are an aspiring voiceover artist or a veteran looking for more opportunities, please send us your demo! Our ears are open.

Email: erin@tapeworksinc.com

Or send a CD:

Erin Paul
770 Maple Ave
Hartford, CT 06114

Sam Foggle

Samantha Foggle frequently records her original compositions at Tapeworks. Congratulations Sam!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Lili Foggle (203) 245-4150
236 Boston Post Road, Madison CT
lili.foggle@sbcglobal.net

Jannel Rap (877) 411-GINA
clemstreet@aol.com
www.411gina.org

LOCAL FIFTH GRADER IS FINALIST IN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION


May 7, 2008 ….Samantha Foggle, a fifth-grade student at Madison’s Brown Middle School is a finalist in the 5th Annual GINA Singer-Songwriter Competition 2008. She will join the other finalists – all adults – in Los Angeles for the live webcast of the finals on May 17, 2008 at 9 pm EST. The GINA for Missing Persons Singer-Songwriter Contest for the Missing is held annually during National Missing Children’s Month. As a finalist, Samantha will “adopt” a missing child by featuring an in-depth profile of the child during the webcast. Samantha will perform her original song “Anywhere But Here”. Winners of the contest are selected by an industry panel of judges during the live webcast. The webcast is interactive and webcast viewers are encouraged to email the show their comments.

Samantha Foggle is ten years old and lives in Madison . She began playing piano at age three, and composing at age eight. She currently sings with the Academy Division of the Elm City Girls’ Choir in New Haven . Samantha is thrilled and honored to be a participant in this important event.

Proceeds from the GINA Singer/Songwriter Contest for the Missing support GINA for Missing Persons FOUNDation, an organization dedicated to providing media attention, awareness, assistance and resources for families, friends and communities of the missing. The live webcast of the finals will take place on Saturday, May 17th at 9 pm EST. To view the webcast, log onto www.411gina.org and click on the “webcast” tab on the left of the screen. Remember to email your comments of support and well wishes to our home town girl. Donations are welcome and can be made online by clicking on the donation button on the www.411Gina.org website.

GINA has been featured on the Grammy awards show in 2003 and 2006. Nearly 300 missing people profiled by GINA have been found since the organization was founded in 2001.