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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...


Sedos Presents THE EUROSEDOS SONG CONTEST 2014 as Part of Summer Festival, 7/1-5
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014

Sedos, the City of London's premiere amateur theatre company, presents The Eurosedos Song Contest 2014 - Strictly NOT winners as part of its July Summer Festival....


Megan O'Keefe Wins the International L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest 4th Quarter
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2013

Megan O'Keefe of Concord, California will be honored at the 30th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement awards being held on the 13th of April 2014 in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The event will celebrate the annual winners in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contes...


Sea Shepherd Conservation Society USA Seeks Sort Videos for FROM THE COVE TO CAPTIVITY Contest; Deadline 1/24
by Movies News Desk - December 27, 2013

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society USA is asking supporters to create a short video for its “From the Cove to Captivity” video contest and, as an incentive, Sea Shepherd USA has increased the prize money that will be awarded to the creators of the two winning videos from $350 to $500 USD....


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....


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...


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....


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....


Boyd Gaming Sponsors LAS VEGAS ELKS HELLDORADO DAYS, 5/14-18
by Diana Heisroth - May 12, 2014

For the sixth year, Boyd Gaming will sponsor the Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days, May 14-18. Boyd Gaming's downtown properties California Hotel Casino, Fremont Hotel and Casino and Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel are the exclusive host hotels for the Wild West Weekend, offering special rates...


ProgressOh! Makeover Contest Celebrates 'Oh!' Moments
by Robert Diamond - January 22, 2014

Progresso announces the return of the ProgressOh! Makeover Contest that celebrates the weight management journey of three deserving Progresso fans with an ultimate makeover experience in Los Angeles. The contest is now open for entries at www.Progresso.com/ProgressOh....


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...


Winners Announced in International L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2014

The 1st Quarter winners of the 26th year of the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest were announced today by Joni Labaqui, the contest Director....


CrossBooks Announces Winner of 2013–14 Writing Contest
by Christina Mancuso - April 17, 2014

Nashville, Tenn....


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."...


Cartoon Network Premieres CONTEST Tonight; Live Online Q&A Follows
by TV News Desk - October 06, 2013

CONTEST, a Cartoon Network World Television Premiere presented in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month will premiere tonight, October 6th....


Quarterly First Place Winners for the 2013 L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest Announced
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2014

As the 4th quarter of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest came to a close with final judging complete, so too comes the announcement of the 4 first place winners of each quarter of this past year. The contest accepts entries of speculative fiction - science fiction, fantasy, light horro...


Applecrest Farm Celebrates 100 Years; Announces $1,000 'Your-Farm-Story' Anniversary Contest
by Robert Diamond - October 02, 2013

HAMPTON FALLS, N.H., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Applecrest Farm is terribly proud to be celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Such a milestone is rare indeed. While hard work and plenty of good luck contributed to our farm's longevity, we know we simply never could have made it without YOU, our loyal c...


C. Stuart Hardwick Wins the International L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2013

C. Stuart Hardwick of Houston, Texas will be honored at the 30th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement awards being held on the 13th of April 2014 in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The event will celebrate the annual winners in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contes...


Best-Selling Author Tobias Buckell to Attend 2014 Writers of the Future Gala, 4/13
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2014

Hollywood, CA -- New York Times bestselling author and Writers of the Future Contest winner in 2000, Tobias Buckell will be on hand for the 30th anniversary of Writers of the Future being held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre this coming April 13....


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 ...


Submissions Now Being Accepted for the 2013 CrossBooks Writing Contest
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013

CrossBooks, the assisted self-publishing imprint of B&H Publishing Group, and LifeWay, announced the second annual CrossBooks Writing Contest. One grand prize winner will receive a free CrossBooks Marketing Plus publishing package valued at $4,499, which includes a press announcement, an on-camera a...


JUDGES ANNOUNCED FOR 11TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CABARET CONTEST
by Robert Diamond - December 15, 2013

The annual Your Theatrics International Cabaret Contest (formerly the Australian Cabaret Showcase) is pleased to announce a stellar panel of judges, for the largest cabaret contest in Australasia. The panel will consist of some of the most respected entertainment industry professionals and producers...


HamiltonBuhl Introduces The Six-Word Memoir Caption Contest for Students
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2013

HamiltonBuhl, an innovator of Educational Technology and Presentation Equipment, is pleased to announce a Monthly Caption Contest. The Six-Word Memoir Caption Contest promotes teacher and student interaction, while using a kids safe website to create a Six-Word Memoir caption to best describe a post...


4th Quarter Winners Announced of the International Illustrators of the Future Contest
by Christina Mancuso - December 23, 2013

4th Quarter winners come from the US, Canada & Germany in the final round of the 25th year....


Cartoon Network to Premiere CONTEST, 10/6; Live Online Q&A to Follow
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2013

CONTEST, a Cartoon Network World Television Premiere presented in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month will premiere on October 6th....






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