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Global Universal Announces Canadian Broadcast Deal for American Sunset

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Los Angeles, CA(WORLD STOCK WIRE) – July 06, 2010 –  Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. a publicly traded entertainment Company (OTCBB: GBHL), and its Canadian affiliate, Global Universal Pictures (“Global Pictures”), announced that it recently signed a Canadian broadcast deal that will allow Canwest Television Limited Partnership (“Canwest”, successor in interest to Canwest Media, Inc.) to broadcast American Sunset exclusively in Canada. The sale was arranged through Kaleidoscope Entertainment, Inc., based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as the Canadian distributor for American Sunset.

GBHL CEO, Gary Rasmussen said “We are pleased to announce this broadcast arrangement with Canwest as it marks the first firm commitment for the film.  American Sunset had an exclusive screening at the Palais during the Cannes International Film Festival this past May and had audiences on the edge of their seats as they experienced the plot twists and turns of this exciting thriller! This prestigious exposure resulted in many potential sales opportunities worldwide for American Sunset, which our sales subsidiary Global Universal Film Group is actively following up on.”  Mr. Rasmussen also stated “making the cover of the Cannes Market News on May 16 during the height of the Cannes festival garnished considerable international attention for American Sunset.  Since this film is a product of Canada, and the late Corey Haim’s birthplace, it is truly fitting that we commence our subsequent sales efforts with a country wide broadcast for all Canadians to see.”

American Sunset starring the late Corey Haim and Frank Molina was directed by Michael Masucci and was also featured at the Canadian Pavilion at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival.  Eric A. Leffler, executive producer, commented, “This was Corey Haim’s last film and we’re all delighted that his abilities as an adult lead actor were finally recognized during the exclusive screening of American Sunset at the Cannes festival. Audiences in France identified with Corey’s character and the harrowing experiences his character underwent, all skillfully portrayed by Corey as a matured actor.  Hopefully soon, audiences worldwide will have the opportunity to enjoy his work and appreciate his special talent.”

During the Cannes International Film Festival, producer Jackelyn Giroux commented, “Myself, as well as the entire cast and crew, were deeply saddened by his untimely passing. Corey dubbed himself the ‘Comeback Kid’.  Although he is gone, we are pleased that Canadians will have the first opportunity to enjoy Corey’s comeback efforts and see his great performance in this exciting film.”… READ MORE

Corey Haim’s Final Film, American Sunset Will Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Los Angeles, CA – (WORLD STOCK WIRE) – March 25, 2010 — Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. a publicly traded entertainment Company (OTCBB: GBHL), and Global Universal Film Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBHL, announced today that American Sunset, starring the late Corey Haim, along with Frank Molina, was directed by Michael Masucci and written and produced by Jackie Giroux, will be featured at the Canadian Pavilion during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

American Sunset will be represented at the Cannes Film festival through a sales representation agreement recently signed between Global Universal Film Group and ID Communications, Inc., based in Montreal, Canada.

ID Communications is a global marketing and distribution company for international film, television, DVD and web-based media. ID Communications presents selected feature films at the world’s leading motion picture venues such as, the European Film Market in Berlin, MIPCOM in Cannes, Realscreen in Washington, D.C. and the American Film Market in Los Angeles.

American Sunset, produced in Canada by Global Universal Pictures, and represented by Global Universal Film Group for domestic and international sales, made its industry premiere at the American Film Market in Los Angeles last Fall. The film

GBHL President and CEO, Gary Rasmussen said, “history has certainly shown us that the transition from successful child star to a well deserved reputation as a serious adult actor is extremely difficult at best. I believe Corey achieved that transition with his stellar performance in American Sunset. We truly hope that our showcasing of his last work at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival will solidify Corey’s well deserved place in film history.”

Jackie Giroux, President of Global Universal Pictures, and the writer and producer of American Sunset stated, “Corey was simply a delight to work with on American Sunset. Myself and our entire cast and crew were deeply saddened by his untimely passing. I am confident that his abilities will be recognized at the Cannes Film Festival, as this will give a worldwide audience the opportunity to enjoy his final work and appreciate his special talent.”

About GBHL & Global Universal

Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is a publicly-held, entertainment company traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol: GBHL; website: www.Global-GBHL.com. The Company’s goal is building a worldwide entertainment organization with a multitude of domestic and foreign production affiliates. GBHL, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Universal Film Group, Inc. (www.GlobalUniversal.com), and its affiliated Canadian subsidiary, Global Universal Pictures, is in the process of developing and producing a slate motion pictures that will be produced in the U.S. and in Canada with recognizable star names, for worldwide release. Information on its recently completed film can be found at: www.AmericanSunsetTheMovie.com.

GBHL is focused on the financing and marketing of these feature-length films. GBHL, through another wholly owned subsidiary, You’ve Got The Part, Inc. (www.YouveGotThePart.com), will attempt to capitalize on the current popularity of Hollywood and reality based programming by casting small roles online that anyone with a digital camera can apply for.

Further information on the Company and/or its publicly traded stock can be obtained by contacting Worldwide Financial Solutions at wfsolutions@gmail.com; (765) 780-0915; or the company directly at: contact@globaluniversal.com.

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Corey Haim interviewed on ET Canada for American Sunset

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

This was also covered the day of release in the Daily Gleaner (Article copy below).

A locally shot movie is getting major attention tonight.

Entertainment Tonight Canada is to air clips from its interviews with actors Corey Haim and Frank Molina, who star in the film American Sunset, as well as with producer Jackie Giroux. The interviews took place in Los Angeles on July 14.

Parts of the movie were shot in Fredericton and Kings Landing.

American Sunset is described by the producers as a “suspense-filled turnstile” about a man battling his emotional demons amidst his wife’s abduction.

Haim plays Tom, an artist on the edge as the police are unable to help find his wife Samantha, played by Angela Cullins. He hires an ex-soldier back from Iraq, Arturo, played by Molina to help.

The film was shot by Global Universal Inc., which last year completed principal photography in the Fredericton region on a film entitled Blue Seduction, starring Billy Zane and Estelle Warren.

Giroux, who’s from New Brunswick, produced both films. She has expressed a desire to continue working here.

“Being from New Brunswick, I know the potential to establish a vibrant presence is here and offers a great source of revenue for this province” she said.

American Sunset will be released this fall on Pay TV, cable or DVD.

Global Universal Wraps Filming on American Sunset – Its Second Feature Film in Canada

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded entertainment Company (OTC: GBHL), announced that its Canadian affiliate, Global Universal Pictures (GUP), has completed filming of the action thriller American Sunset starring Corey Haim (Lost Boys).

GBHL CEO Gary Rasmussen stated that “post production work has begun and Kaleidoscope Entertainment, the Canadian distributor for American Sunset, will begin working with the film’s sales agent, Global Universal Film Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of GBHL, on a release schedule that will occur later this year.”

Jacqueline Giroux, President of GUP, wrote American Sunset and co-produced the film with Marc Savoie of The Postman in Moncton, Canada, who is providing post-production services. Michael Masucci directed American Sunset. A trailer for American Sunset is available for viewing on the GBHL website at www.globaluniversal.com/projects.htm.

The Company’s first feature length film, Blue Seduction, starred Billy Zane (Titanic, BloodRayne, Sniper) and Estella Warren (Planet of the Apes, Law & Order) and was directed by Timothy Bond. Blue Seduction is being distributed by Image in Media, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Starz Media

Mr. Rasmussen further commented, “With the start of distribution of Blue Seduction, the completion of American Sunset and pre-production started on our third film, GBHL’s financing strategy, which incorporates low investment risk with significant upside potential, is certainly being well received. I urge everyone to visit our website www.globaluniversal.com to keep abreast of our progress and view our latest trailers for an idea of the quality of films our team is producing.”

Ms. Giroux announced that, “We will be inviting our investors for a private screening of our films this July in Fredericton and Moncton, New Brunswick to introduce our Canadian Film Fund. The fund will allow investors to participate in both the common stock of GBHL, as well as an equity position in our continuing production of a slate of films for the coming year.”

Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is a public Company, traded on the “OTC” under the symbol, GBHL. The Company goal is building a global entertainment organization. GBHL, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Universal Film Group, Inc. (http://www.globaluniversal.com), and its partially-owned Canadian subsidiary Global Universal Pictures, is in the process of developing and producing a slate of six to eight motion pictures. GBHL is focused on the financing and production of feature-length films, with recognizable names, for worldwide release. GBHL, through another wholly owned subsidiary, You’ve Got The Part, Inc. http://www.youvegotthepart.com, will attempt to capitalize on the current popularity of Hollywood and reality based programming. Coverage of GBHL’s common stock has been initiated by “The Wall Street Corner” (www.wallstreetcorner.com/daily.html).

Further information on the Company and/or the publicly traded stock can be obtained by contacting Worldwide Financial Solutions at: wfsolutions@gmail.com or (765) 780-0915.