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Cast Features Rising Young TV & Film Stars Kenton Duty, Daniel Flaherty, Katherine McNamara; Original Soundtrack Songs Also Performed by Key Cast Members

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) and its ongoing commitment to bullying prevention through Stop Bullying: Speak Up, Cartoon Network will present the world television premiere of CONTEST, a new, feature-length live-action movie drama, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a cast of rising young actors from popular television series and movies, CONTEST (rated TV-PG-LV) explores themes of trust, forgiveness, loyalty and redemption presented in a story about a bully who learns to appreciate and understand others not like himself, and a victim who accepts that true friendship can result from unlikely circumstances. The television premiere event will be followed immediately with a live online Q&A at StopBullyingSpeakUp.com with author and family expert Rosalind Wiseman (Masterminds & Wingmen, Queen Bees & Wannabes) to discuss issues presented within the film, and recommendations on how kids, parents and educators can most effectively address bullying in their own schools & neighborhoods.

WHAT THE DICKENS?, MEDICAL MAYHEM & More Set for B Street Theatre's 2013-14 School Tour
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2013

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre, has announced its 2013-14 School Tour productions. The B Street Theatre School Tour has brought its funny, fast-paced touring productions to schools and organizations serving children and families throughout Northern Califo...


Two Days Remain for Authors to Enter Athanatos Christian Ministries' 2013 Christian Writing Contest
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2013

The deadline for writers to submit material for the poetry and short story divisions of Athanatos Christian Ministries (ACM) 2013 Christian Writing Contest is Monday, March 18, 2013. The contest is an outgrowth of ACM's desire to develop a genre of fiction that might be called 'literary apologetics....


Brian Trent Wins 2nd in International L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest; Sells Short Story
by Christina Mancuso - July 31, 2013

Brian Trent of Prospect, Connecticut found out in January of 2013 that he had won second place in the 4th quarter of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest. And since then he has been promoting the fact that he won. Thanks to Brian's networking skills and his win in the contest, he has now...


L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Award Winners Announced
by Kelsey Denette - April 17, 2013

Twenty-five writers and artists from around the globe were honored Sunday night, April 14, 2013 at The 29th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Winners of the International Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests at the prestigious Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California. ...


New 'Win A Cooking Vacation In Italy!' Sweepstakes Announced For Stella' Italian-style Specialty Cheeses' November/December Promotion
by Robert Diamond - October 29, 2013

RICHFIELD, Wis., Oct. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ One lucky consumer will be rewarded with a cooking adventure for two in Tuscany, Italy, as part of Stella cheeses' November/December enter-to-win contest. The winner's holiday will include round-trip airfare and participation in 'A Classic Tuscan Table wit...


Michael Britton Receives Awards for HONORED
by Christina Mancuso - June 06, 2013

Stories from around the globe arrive at the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest and every quarter there are winners, finalists, semi-finalists and Honorable Mentions. Michael Britton has earned seven Honorable Mentions since he started entering back in 2007. What sets Michael apart from eve...


Winning Writers Sponsors 2013 Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest
by Christina Mancuso - August 30, 2013

Now in its 11th year, the international Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest will award $2,000 for a poem in any style and $2,000 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. Runners-up in each category will receive $500, and five High Distinction Awards of $100 each will also be made. The ...


Writers of the Future Volume 29 Receives Top Spots on Amazon Science Fiction Short Stories List
by Christina Mancuso - June 26, 2013

On its first official day of release, Writers of the Future volume 29 has claimed the top spots on Amazon.com science fiction short stories list with the book at #1 and Kindle edition at #2, it was announced by Joni Labaqui, the Contest Director. 'Long known as the premier science fiction anthology ...


Fudgie Frottage & Drag Strip Productions Present 18th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest, 8/17
by Ben Peltz - August 12, 2013

Fudgie Frottage & Drag Strip Productions present the 18th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest- The Biggest Drag King Competition in the World!! This "only in San Francisco" annual event is a sizzling summer night of swaggering cockitude exhibiting the Bay Area's renown cornucopia of Sex and Drag ...


Fox Valley Rep Hosts GOT TALENT? CONTEST Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2013

Fox Valley Rep's Got Talent? Contest is an event that showcases the talents of young performers in acting and singing. It is open to contestants who have completed 1st-12th grade in the United States. It is a talent contest and talent show, and it provides an opportunity for young people to showcase...


Harvest Festival Announces Music Contests for Up-and-Coming Performers, 10/17-19
by Devin MacDonald - August 06, 2013

Planning is underway for Yonder Mountain String Band's 8th annual Harvest Festival, set to take place at the majestic Mulberry Mountain from October 17-19 in Ozark, Arkansas. Featuring a stellar string-centric lineup, the festival will feature two full performances with event hosts Yonder Mountain S...


GMA Announces ROAR With Katy Perry Contest
by Caryn Robbins - September 06, 2013

You've heard Katy Perry 'Roar.' Now Katy Perry and 'Good Morning America' want to hear your school roar....


Teen Cast of Cartoon Network's CONTEST Write/Perform Film's Soundtrack
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2013

In addition to starring in Cartoon Network's Oct. 6 world television premiere (6 p.m. ET/PT) of CONTEST, a film about bullying, teen actors Kenton Duty, Katherine McNamara and Alex Boniello also wrote & performed original songs for the film's soundtrack, now available on iTunes....


Writers of the Future Winner from 2010 Releases His Zombie Novelette and Short Story Collection Everything is a Graveyard
by Robert Diamond - October 28, 2013

Looking for a spooky book - Jason Fischer of Adelaide, South Australia, and 2010 winner of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest, announced the release of his new zombie collection, "Everything Is a Graveyard."...


International Illustrators of the Future Contest Announces 2nd Quarter Winners
by Christina Mancuso - August 28, 2013

The 2nd quarter winners of the 25th year of the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest were announced today by Joni Labaqui, the contest Director....


WORLD'S UGLIEST DOGS are Revealed in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - June 19, 2013

How can dog lovers enjoy the wacky fun of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest when they can't attend the actual event? World's Ugliest Dogs: The Official World's Ugliest Dog Contest Book is the answer, providing a 160-page year-round chuckle for fans. The book offers contest producer Vicki DeArmon's whi...


4th Quarter Finalists Announced in L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2013

Hollywood, CA -- In what is the largest contest of its kind in the world, finalists for the 4th quarter of the 30th year of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest, specializing in fantasy and science fiction were announced today by Dave Wolverton, contest coordinating judge....


Search for ARSENIO HALL's Biggest Fans Now Underway
by Caryn Robbins - August 26, 2013

Filmmaker Robert L. Bradley IV created the CBS television promo that started the search for Arsenio Hall's biggest fans....


Winners Announced of the 2013 Save the Earth Poetry Contest
by Christina Mancuso - August 29, 2013

John Felstiner, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University and Charles Weeden, The Weeden Foundation are delighted to announce the 2013 Save the Earth Poetry Prize to contest winners:...


Quaker Oats Teams Up With Andrew Luck And Fuel Up to Play 60 To Launch Nationwide Search For Schools That Are Fueling Healthy Habits
by Robert Diamond - October 29, 2013

Today, only half of American children get the recommended amount of exercise 1, so it's more important than ever to take action and encourage kids to get out and get moving. The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., has a trusted 135 year heritage and understands the importance of ...


Pittsburgh Public Theatre Announces Shakespeare Nation Project Feat. Gillian Jacobs
by Joseph OHern - October 16, 2013

Pittsburgh Public Theater announces the Shakespeare Nation Project, with Honorary Chair Gillian Jacobs, co-star of NBC's 'Community' and formerShakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest competitor. To celebrate the 20thanniversary of the competition, Pittsburgh Public Theater wants to hear from past Shak...


Syfy Announces PLAY THE GAME. JOIN THE SHOW Contest for DEFIANCE Season 2
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2013

Syfy and Trion Worlds today announced a new contest that brings a gamer into the television world of Defiance, the groundbreaking online open world shooter and hit television series on Syfy. The “Play the Game. Join the Show.” in-game contest pits players against the game's Arkfall events to see who...


Sentinel Printing Launches Contest for Free Printing to Authors and Publishers
by Christina Mancuso - August 15, 2013

Whether you are a publishing house with lots of titles to print, or an author with a story to share, here is a chance to see your title in a professionally printed book....


Fudgie Frottage & Drag Strip Productions Present 18th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013

Fudgie Frottage & Drag Strip Productions present the 18th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest- The Biggest Drag King Competition in the World!! This 'only in San Francisco' annual event is a sizzling summer night of swaggering cockitude exhibiting the Bay Area's renown cornucopia of Sex and Drag ...


Anti-Bullying Film CONTEST Coming to DVD 12/17
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2013

CONTEST premiered on Cartoon Network on October 6th in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month in order to inspire an open discussion between kids, parents and educators about the issue of bullying....






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