Silent Wings Film Narrator Hal Holbrook Garners Academy Award Nomination

Pittsburgh, PA - February 20, 2008 - Inecom Entertainment Company congratulates Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII narrator Hal Holbrook on his Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor in Into the Wild.

"Among the most enjoyable aspects of producing Silent Wings was working with Hal Holbrook. He remains one of the true legends and gentlemen in the industry. Our hearty best wishes and congratulations go out to him for this honor." said Producer/Director Robert Child.

CINE Golden Eagle award-winning Silent Wings includes interviews with Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, former National WWII Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Chairman Michael J. Samek, surviving glider veterans and legendary journalists Andy Rooney and Walter Cronkite, who flew into Holland with the 101st Airborne Division in 1944.

Robert Child previously produced Inecom's Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom, which has been honored with a WorldFest Special Jury Award and the CINE Golden Eagle Award. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell (director of the epic films Gettysburg and Gods and Generals), Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom vividly brings to life the bloodiest day in American History and explores Abraham Lincoln's personal beliefs about the injustice of slavery - subjects of particular interest near President's Day and Black History Month.

Both films are on sale at video stores, Internet retailers, educational and institutional distributors and large retail chains.

For more information, visit Inecom's web site or contact us.

Silent Wings Film Wins CINE Golden Eagle Award

Pittsburgh, PA - January 4, 2008 - Inecom Entertainment Company announced that Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII, written and directed by Robert Child and narrated by Hal Holbrook, has won the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award.

The CINE Golden Eagle Awards, distinguishing excellence in professional works, are recognized internationally as the symbols of the highest production standards in filmmaking and videography. Since its founding in 1957, CINE has been dedicated to discovering, rewarding, educating and supporting established and emerging talent in film and video. Among great talent whose first major awards included the CINE Golden Eagle are Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard and such great documentarians as Ken Burns.

From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy to Germany's final surrender, Silent Wings reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. Through rare archival footage and photographs, the film places the audience right at the center of the action in the hazardous world of the American glider pilot.

Narrated by acclaimed actor Hal Holbrook who recently garnered a Screen Actors Guild Nomination for his work in Into the Wild, the film includes interviews with Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, former National WWII Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Chairman Michael J. Samek, surviving glider veterans and legendary journalists Andy Rooney and Walter Cronkite, who flew into Holland with the 101st Airborne Division in 1944.

Robert Child previously produced Inecom's Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom, which has been honored with a WorldFest Special Jury Award and the CINE Gold Eagle Award. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell (director of the epic films Gettysburg and Gods and Generals), Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom vividly brings to life the bloodiest day in American History and explores Abraham Lincoln's personal beliefs about the injustice of slavery - subjects of particular interest near President's Day and Black History Month.

Both films are on sale at video stores, Internet retailers, educational and institutional distributors and large retail chains.

For more information, visit Inecom's web site or contact us.

Silent Wings Film Screenings and Presentation Set for June in Honor of D-Day Anniversary

Pittsburgh, PA - June 4, 2007 - Inecom Entertainment Company, a producer and distributor of documentary and instructional films, announced that film screenings of Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII are planned next week in honor of the anniversary of D-Day on June 6th. In addition, Director Robert Child will host a presentation and DVD signing at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Court at Oxford Valley later this month.

From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy to Germany’s final surrender, Silent Wings reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. Through rare archival footage and photographs, the film places the audience right at the center of the action in the hazardous world of the American glider pilot.

Narrated by acclaimed actor Hal Holbrook, the film includes interviews with Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, National WWII Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Chairman Michael J. Samek, surviving glider veterans and legendary journalists Andy Rooney and Walter Cronkite, who flew into Holland with the 101st Airborne Division in 1944.

June Events:

Film Screening
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, Fort Bragg, NC
Tuesday, June 5 – Saturday, June 9, 2007
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Film Screening
The Palace Theatre, Corning NY (sponsored by the National Soaring Museum)
Wednesday, June 6 – Sunday, June 10, 2007
Check http://www.corningpalacetheatre.com for exact times

Meet the Producer/Director Robert Child
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Court @ Oxford Valley, Fairless Hills, PA
Thursday, June 14, 2007
7:30 p.m.

For up-to-date listings of all Inecom events, visit the Inecom events page often.

Robert Child previously produced Inecom’s Lincoln and Lee at Antietam – The Cost of Freedom, which has been honored with a WorldFest Special Jury Award and the CINE Gold Eagle Award. Child’s other films include Gettysburg: Three Days of Destiny and Gettysburg: The Boys in Blue and Gray.

For more information, visit Inecom or contact us.

Director of Silent Wings to Discuss Film on Nationally Syndicated Joey Reynolds Show (WOR Radio Network)

Pittsburgh, PA - May 23, 2007 - Inecom Entertainment Company, a producer and distributor of documentary and instructional films, announced that Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII Director Robert Child will be a guest on the Joey Reynolds Show on Thursday, May 24th. The show is the #1 Late Night Radio Talk Show in New York and also airs nationally via the WOR Radio Network. Check local listings for exact show times in your area.

In honor of Memorial Day as well as the upcoming anniversary of D-Day on June 6th, Silent Wings film screenings will also take place throughout the country. For a current listing of film screenings, visit the Inecom events page.

The film originally debuted on Capitol Hill in coordination with the simultaneous passage of House Resolution 42 honoring WWII glider pilots on the DVD street date. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, Director Robert Child and National WWII Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Chairman Michael J. Samek were on hand for the events. Samek, who passed away in April, as well as McCarthy, also appear in the film.

Narrated by acclaimed actor Hal Holbrook, the film also includes interviews with surviving glider veterans and legendary journalists Andy Rooney and Walter Cronkite, who flew into Holland with the 101st Airborne Division in 1944.

From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy to Germany’s final surrender, Silent Wings reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. Through rare archival footage and photographs, the film places the audience right at the center of the action in the hazardous world of the American glider pilot.

Robert Child previously produced Inecom’s Lincoln and Lee at Antietam – The Cost of Freedom, which has been honored with a WorldFest Special Jury Award and the CINE Gold Eagle Award. Child’s other films include Gettysburg: Three Days of Destiny and Gettysburg: The Boys in Blue and Gray.

For more information, visit Inecom or contact us.

Memorial Day Weekend Film Screenings of Silent Wings Planned

Pittsburgh, PA - April 20, 2007 - Inecom Entertainment Company, a producer and distributor of documentary and instructional films, announced that Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII has been selected for screening at several museums during Memorial Day weekend with additional screenings planned for the future. For a current listing of film screenings, visit the Inecom events page.

The film is garnering national interest thanks to its debut on Capitol Hill and the simultaneous passage of House Resolution 42 honoring WWII glider pilots on the DVD street date. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, Director Robert Child and National WWII Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Chairman Michael J. Samek were on hand for the events and news coverage of the Capitol Hill press conference for the film is now available at VA News courtesy of the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Narrated by acclaimed actor Hal Holbrook, the film includes interviews with surviving glider veterans and legendary journalists Andy Rooney and Walter Cronkite, who flew into Holland with the 101st Airborne Division in 1944.

From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy to Germany’s final surrender, Silent Wings reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. Through rare archival footage and photographs, the film places the audience right at the center of the action in the hazardous world of the American glider pilot.

Robert Child previously produced Inecom’s Lincoln and Lee at Antietam – The Cost of Freedom, which has been honored with a WorldFest Special Jury Award and the CINE Gold Eagle Award. Child’s other films include Gettysburg: Three Days of Destiny and Gettysburg: The Boys in Blue and Gray.

For more information, visit Inecom or contact us.

Release of Silent Wings DVD Celebrated on Capitol Hill

Pittsburgh, PA - March 26, 2007 - Inecom Entertainment Company, a producer and distributor of documentary and instructional films, joined members of Congress in honoring WWII glider pilots on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, March 20th. To mark the release of the company's new DVD, Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII, and unanimous passage of House Resolution 42, honoring the achievements of the WWII glider pilots, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy hosted a press conference and film screening.

Members of Congress Dan Burton (IN) and Carol Shea-Porter (NH) (pictured left to right with Ms. McCarthy at the podium) as well as National WWII Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Chairman Michael J. Samek and Director Robert Child were on hand for the celebration.

Narrated by acclaimed actor Hal Holbrook, the film includes interviews with National WWII Glider Pilots Association, Inc. Chairman Michael J. Samek, surviving glider veterans and legendary journalists Andy Rooney and Walter Cronkite, who flew into Holland with the 101st Airborne Division in 1944.

"This is a great day." said McCarthy. "For nearly 50 years, our nation knew very little about these courageous men. They are finally receiving the recognition they deserve through the release of Silent Wings and passage of a House Resolution in their name."

Director Robert Child agreed, "When I was first told of this development by Inecom Entertainment, they began the phone call with 'Are you sitting down?'. With the Congressional press conference and screening coinciding with the release date of the Silent Wings DVD, Americans will now discover a new 'Band of Brothers' whose inspiring story will now be told."

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