Enjoy Michael Ross Allen’s exclusive first look at the behind the scenes interviews with “Atlantis Down” Star Michael Rooker, Producer Ethan Marten, and Director Max Bartoli between pick ups for their sci-fi thriller due out Fall 2010.

Atlantis Rising: The Making of Atlantis Down launches this Sunday in prime time. The show chronicling the behind the scenes of the sci-fi motion picture shot in Virginia will air at 10 p.m. on Cox 11 in the South Eastern Virginia market. To borrow from Ian Fleming, and Confucius: You only live twice; once when your project is born, and once when you watch it come to life again on television.

Hope you enjoy the journey as much as Max and I did. Scheduled air dates. Many thanks to cast, crew, Virginia Film Office, and a myriad of supporters.

Any town USA and America’s worst economic crisis serve as the backdrop for two Independents embarking on launching a Hollywood quality sci-fi motion picture and space adventure outside the Hollywood system. The countdown clock is already ticking for Director Max Bartoli and Executive Producer Ethan Marten. They are faced with quickly approaching deadlines and personal economic ruin – their space race is on! Climb on board and witness the triumphs and tragedies of these two brave hearts attempting to defy odds, raise money, build a space ship, cross language barriers, and strike deals to launch “Atlantis Down”.

Will their space adventure take off or come crashing down around them? Stay Tuned to “Atlantis Rising: The Making of Atlantis Down”.

Cox 11 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
2/14 Sunday @ 10pm
2/19 Friday @ 530pm
2/20 Saturday @ 1pm
2/21 Sunday @ 10pm
2/26 Friday @ 530pm
2/27 Saturday @ 1pm
2/28 Sunday @ 10pm
3/5 Friday @ 730pm
3/6 Saturday @ 1pm
3/7 Sunday @ 10pm
3/14 Sunday @ 10pm
3/19 Friday 730pm
3/20 Saturday 3pm

Running Shoes!Mayor Meyera Laces Up Her “Running Shoes”
for New TV Ad Campaign on CNN, MSNBC and BET

Wearing her now “trademark” red high-top shoes, Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf is putting her best foot forward in an edgy new television advertising campaign. Oberndorf declares the eye-catching red high-tops to be her “Running Shoes” and invites viewers to “stand up, step forward and continue the progress” in Virginia Beach.

Oberndorf is seeking re-election to the mayoral post she has held since 1988. “The red shoes,” says Oberndorf, “are a symbol of my love and passion for this great city and show that I’m still energetic and young at heart. They’re also a wonderful way to connect with a new generation of younger citizens who will be voting for the first time.”

Mayor Oberndorf wears the distinctive red canvas shoes to all her campaign events and appearances where, she says, people have taken notice and responded positively. “That’s why we decided to take the red shoes campaign to television,” explains Oberndorf’s husband and campaign manager, Roger. “Everyone knows that Meyera is always on the go as Mayor. This will show that she ‘walks the walk’ and is ready to take bold new steps to move Virginia Beach forward.”

The incumbent’s symbolic red shoes are intended to address issues and aspects of all her opponents’ campaigns for Mayor. Oberndorf is running a lean campaign that doesn’t rely on a massive war chest. The youthful shoes appeal to and energize young voters; and they show that Oberndorf is not a big spender and knows how to maximize the impact of every dollar.

In addition, they are the Mayor’s brightly colored “sign” that she is in the race and running hard to win. “I don’t use yard signs because I don’t want to clutter our beautiful city,” asserts Oberndorf. “So, you could say that my red shoes are really ‘green’ because they’re an environmentally friendly way to promote my candidacy.”

The Mayor’s new 30-second TV ad can be seen on a number of channels, including CNN, MSNBC, BET, HGTV, and Lifetime.