Showing posts with label Westinghouse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Westinghouse. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Show Dad You Care with a Gift of History from Inecom Entertainment


Pittsburgh, PA - May 27, 2008 - Every Father's Day billions of dollars are spent on gifts and many purchases made are for multimedia such as DVDs. This year Inecom Entertainment Company will again offer an array of films that appeal to "Dear Old Dad" - films about America's heroic history. Inecom is a film studio that produces and distributes through DVD and electronic download. Inecom educational films focus on the Civil War, World War I, World War II, American history and more.

Inecom films make great gifts for anyone who has served in the military or simply has an interest in our country's history, and can be found at major Internet web sites and retail stores nationwide.

Just a few of the films that may be of interest are:

Westinghouse - Focuses on the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality, partnership with Nikola Tesla and conflict with Thomas Edison. Westinghouse is considered America's greatest industrialist.

Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII - Narrated by Hal Holbrook, the film reveals the critical role that glider pilots played in WWII offensives. Thousands of lives were saved and battles won because of their efforts.

EXPO - Magic of the White City - Narrated by Gene Wilder, EXPO immerses viewers in one of the most unforgettable events in American history - the Chicago World's Fair of 1893.

World War 1 - American Legacy - Narrated by David Carradine, the film vividly shows forgotten stories of the men and women who served in the Great War, reminding Americans of their impact on our country that can still be felt today.

Horses of Gettysburg - Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell (director of Gettysburg and Gods and Generals), this film captures the relationship between soldiers and their horses.

Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom - Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell. Focuses on the single bloodiest day in American history. Features Pulitzer prize winner James M. McPherson and two-time Lincoln prize recipient Allen C. Guelzo.

Civil War Minutes - Union - Explores everyday soldiers' lives through the personal effects they carry into war. Co-written by Michael Kraus, Military History Adviser for Miramax Films' Cold Mountain.

Gettysburg and Stories of Valor - Narrated by Keith Carradine. Captures the scenic beauty of the Gettysburg battlefield, examines rare Civil War artifacts and tells the personal stories of the men who fought in the war.

Civil War Minutes - Confederate - Features rarely told stories of Confederate soldiers in the Civil War. Co-written by Michael Kraus, Military History Adviser for Miramax Films' Cold Mountain.

Civil War Life - The inspiring stories of two courageous Union soldiers who command troops in many of the deadliest Civil War battles are re-created in this film.

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

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Closest Living Relative of Nikola Tesla Completes Interview for Westinghouse Film


Pittsburgh, PA - December 18, 2007- Inecom Entertainment Company announced today that William H. Terbo, closest living relative of scientist/inventor Nikola Tesla, has completed an interview for the upcoming film, Westinghouse, which will be available in stores nationwide on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Pre-orders for the film are already being taken through Internet retailers such as Amazon.com. Click here for a sneak preview of the film.

In addition to being the grandnephew of Tesla, Mr. Terbo is a Founding Director, Chairman of the Executive Board and, since 1998, Executive Secretary of the Tesla Memorial Society, Inc. Mr. Terbo speaks regularly on the personality, ideals and accomplishments of Nikola Tesla and has a personal archive of approximately 10,000 Tesla-related items.

"We were incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to interview William Terbo for Westinghouse." said Producer/Director Mark Bussler, "His insight into Nikola Tesla's life is invaluable, and we really could not have made a film about George Westinghouse without covering Tesla in it. The combination of Tesla's visionary genius and Westinghouse' business and manufacturing genius are what won the 'Battle of the Currents' and brought us electricity as we know it today."

Westinghouse is a feature-length documentary about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality and conflict with Thomas Edison. George Westinghouse is considered America's greatest industrialist and the only man who would go up against Edison, and win.

Westinghouse was filmed in cooperation with the George Westinghouse Museum and features rare and never before seen footage, industrial films and photos previously buried deep within the Westinghouse archives. Filmed in High Definition, the film includes interviews with the following:

- Edward J. Reis, executive director, George Westinghouse Museum (1998-2007)
- William H. Terbo, grandnephew of visionary genius Nikola Tesla
- James Sutherland, retired electrical engineer, Westinghouse Electric
- Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr., PhD, author, George Westinghouse: Gentle Genius
- David Cope, World's Fair historian

Mark Bussler's credits include EXPO - Magic of the White City narrated by Gene Wilder, World War 1 - American Legacy narrated by David Carradine, Horses of Gettysburg narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor narrated by Keith Carradine and Johnstown Flood narrated by Richard Dreyfuss.

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

Monday, December 3, 2007

Emmy Award Winner Carol Lee Espy Completes Narration for Westinghouse Film


Pittsburgh, PA - December 3, 2007- Inecom Entertainment Company announced today that Emmy award winner Carol Lee Espy has completed narration for the upcoming film, Westinghouse, which will be available in stores nationwide on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Pre-orders for the film are already being taken through Internet retailers such as Amazon.com. Click here for a sneak preview of the film.

Carol Lee Espy is a TV/radio host for KDKA Radio, which was the first commercial radio station in the country. Originally owned by Westinghouse until the company's merger with CBS in 1996, the station made history by airing their first broadcast from the Westinghouse "K" Building in East Pittsburgh in 1920.

Espy is also a singer, songwriter, and producer whose voice can be heard on national PBS productions. In 2001 she helped to launch "On Q", a news magazine at WQED Multimedia in Pittsburgh, and became the voice of WQED. Since then she has won two Mid-Atlantic Emmys for her writing and producing and seven nominations for writing/producing and music composition.

"We are excited to have the talented Carol Lee Espy on board as narrator of Westinghouse. It's quite fitting that she is associated with our film given the Westinghouse and KDKA connection. Her voice brings the story of George Westinghouse to life," said Producer/Director Mark Bussler, "And since Pittsburgh celebrates its 250th anniversary next year, we are honored to be releasing a film about this great innovator who made such an impact on our city and the world."

Westinghouse is a feature-length documentary about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality and conflict with Thomas Edison. George Westinghouse is considered America's greatest industrialist and the only man who would go up against Edison, and win.

His victory over Edison during the Battle of the Currents set the stage for the entire future of electric power and the Westinghouse air brake is considered one of the most important inventions in history. Automobile shock absorbers, railroad signaling and the modern day weekend all owe their existence to the man who Andrew Carnegie called "A genius who can't be downed."

His spirit lived on for decades when his former companies created the golden age of American-made appliances, machines and technologies. Westinghouse Electric dominated the 1939 World's Fair with Elektro, the talking robot, and the Battle of the Centuries dishwashing contest. The "You can be SURE...if it's Westinghouse" slogan was used in ads that featured Ronald Reagan promoting home appliances.

Westinghouse may be most famous for the massive companies that he created, but the man called "Uncle George" was a reserved, creative giant who went out of his way to treat his workforce with dignity and respect. He was an honest millionaire in the days of robber barons, an optimist in the days of skeptics and a generous CEO from whom today's executives can learn.

Westinghouse was filmed in cooperation with the George Westinghouse Museum and features rare and never before seen footage, industrial films and photos previously buried deep within the Westinghouse archives. Filmed in High Definition, the film includes interviews with George Westinghouse Museum Executive Director, Edward J. Reis, and William H. Terbo, the grand nephew of visionary genius Nikola Tesla and executive secretary of the Tesla Memorial Society, Inc.

Mark Bussler's credits include EXPO - Magic of the White City narrated by Gene Wilder, World War 1 - American Legacy narrated by David Carradine, Horses of Gettysburg narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor narrated by Keith Carradine and Johnstown Flood narrated by Richard Dreyfuss.

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

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Inecom Entertainment Sets Street Date of April 8, 2008 for Westinghouse


Pittsburgh, PA - September 12, 2007 - Inecom Entertainment Company announced today that its new film, Westinghouse, will be available in stores nationwide on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Preorders for the film are already being taken through Internet retailers such as Amazon.com. Click here for a sneak preview of the film.

Westinghouse is a feature-length documentary about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality and achievements. George Westinghouse is considered America’s greatest industrialist and the only man who would go up against Thomas Edison, and win.

His victory over Edison during the Battle of the Currents set the stage for the entire future of electric power and the Westinghouse air brake is considered one of the most important inventions in history. Automobile shock absorbers, railroad signaling and the modern day weekend all owe their existence to the man who Andrew Carnegie called “A genius who can’t be downed.”

His spirit lived on for decades when his former companies created the golden age of American-made appliances, machines and technologies. Westinghouse Electric dominated the 1939 World’s Fair with Elektro, the talking robot, and the Battle of the Centuries dishwashing contest. The “You can be SURE… if it’s Westinghouse” slogan was used in ads that featured Ronald Reagan promoting home appliances.

Westinghouse may be most famous for the massive companies that he created, but the man called “Uncle George” was a reserved, creative giant who went out of his way to treat his workforce with dignity and respect. He was an honest millionaire in the days of robber barons, an optimist in the days of skeptics and a generous CEO from whom today's executives can learn.

Westinghouse was filmed in cooperation with the George Westinghouse Museum and features rare and never before seen footage, industrial films and photos previously buried deep within the Westinghouse archives. Filmed in High Definition, the film includes an interview with George Westinghouse Museum Executive Director, Edward J. Reis.

Director Mark Bussler’s credits include EXPO - Magic of the White City narrated by Gene Wilder, World War 1 - American Legacy narrated by David Carradine, Horses of Gettysburg narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor narrated by Keith Carradine and Johnstown Flood narrated by Richard Dreyfuss.


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