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3rd
June 2008: We've
now got the full details of the authentic Rounding
First memorabilia that will be auctioned off for charity
at the Lower
Milford Fire Company Carnival 2008 . Best
of all, fans of Rounding First who are unable to attend
the carnival in person can still help out this good
cause by placing absentee bids for the Rounding First
memorabilia! Don't miss it! Get your bids in by 11
p.m. EST Friday, June 27, 2008.
Rounding
First Memorabilia Charity Auction
23rd
May 2008: Hi
again, everyone ! Some good news for those of you
who are still coveting authentic movie memorabilia
from Rounding First. Quite a few pieces of screen
used memorabilia and other signed pieces will be up
for charity auction at the upcoming Lower
Milford Fire Company Carnival 2008, which
runs from 25th to 28th June 2008. For more information,
click on the carnival button below. Check back soon
for further details on what items will actually be
available at this charity event which is well worth
supporting !
Lower
Milford Fire Company Carnival 2008
10th
December 2007: Hey everyone ! My apologies
for the long silence ... you didn't think this Tribute Site to Rounding First
is done, did you ? Well, far from it ! Rounding First is such a wonderful movie,
we've still got lots more things planned for this Tribute Site, and you can be
sure that we'll be here, endorsing the film, for a long time more to come. First
up, our newly set up Rounding First
: Fans Across The World Tribute Map. There are a lot of you out there,
and we want to find out where exactly you are ! Do take time to visit our Tribute
Map and leave your tribute to Rounding First at the map. It would be so great
if Jim Fleigner and his wonderful cast and crew can see how much Rounding First
is loved and appreciated all around the world. Click on the map below .... 
12th
August 2007: Well, here are the RESULTS
of the Rounding First Sweepstakes 2007 ! We have three VERY fortunate fans
who have won the 3 extremely rare pieces of Rounding First memorabilia ! Congratulations
to each one of you ! Are you one of the 3 winners ? Well, you'll just have to
click on the banner below to find out ! 
24th
July 2007:
Hi everyone ! I know that you all have been waiting patiently
for the results to the Rounding First Sweepstakes 2007 ! My apologies for
not having been able to get the results to you earlier. The good news is that
we finally have our 3 winners confirmed ! The 3 winners are being contacted for
their shipping addresses, and once that is confirmed, we are going to release
all 3 names and to reveal the prizes won . Check your mailboxes, everyone ! Results
will be released very shortly ! 22nd
June 2007:
The Official Rounding First Sweepstakes
2007 will end on 30th June 2007 ,
and the 3 winners of our sweepstakes will be announced shortly after that. Please
note that all who qualify for the sweepstakes have been placed on our master list,
and no physical or virtual sweepstakes tickets will be issued. 3 numbers will
be drawn and matched to the respective name on our master list. If you want to
ensure BEFORE the end of the sweepstakes that your name is included in our master
list, please email
the webmaster ASAP by 29th June 2007 , and I will check your full name
and email address against our master list and confirm that you are eligible for
the sweepstakes. Please note that the results when announced are final and no
further queries will be taken on the sweepstakes results. So, we wish everyone
who has participated all the best, and we look forward to announcing the winners
of the Official
Rounding First Sweepstakes 2007 very soon ! 21st
June 2007: Dear friends and fans of
Rounding First , we need YOUR help! As you know, both Blockbuster
as well as Netflix
have added Rounding First to their database. However, to actually get the film
made available through these two online DVD rental sites, more people need to
place Rounding First on their request lists at each of the sites. If you
are able to help, please go to both sites and place Rounding First on your
lists because this will really help to get the film out to more people who would
otherwise not be aware of it. You will be doing a BIG part in helping to increase
awareness of the film, and we appeal for your help. Many thanks, everyone ! To
help, start by clicking on the respective banners below. 
click
on the respective banners to get to our archived pages
30th
May 2007: Phew
, the month sure has whizzed by ! We are still getting real nice emails from folks
who are discovering Rounding First for themselves , and emails and reviews
of the film such as ones from MikeD
and Rod never fail to bring
us great encouragement ! Thanks , guys ! In the meantime , more and more orders
for the DVD are coming in from as far as the Netherlands, which is turning out
to be the Number 1 country in Europe in terms of dvd sales of Rounding First
! Oh and I almost forgot to mention that Rounding First is now available
for rental on DVD at Blockbuster Online
. Check out their cool page for Rounding First here
.
24th
April 2007: It's
been confirmed that Rounding First will be one of three films simultaneously
closing the 5th annual Eilat
International Film Festival in Israel , at Eilat Theatres (Hall 3) on
Saturday May 5 at 12 noon. This is an extremely prestigious time slot, as films
are chosen to close the film festival on a high note, which Rounding First
most certainly will ! Congratulations to director Jim Fleigner, and all involved
in the making of Rounding First ! As I expect that many more film fans
from Israel will come to discover this wonderful film, let me be the first to
WELCOME our friends from Israel to the Rounding First Tribute Site
, as sooner or later, they are bound to find their way here ! 
13th
April 2007: Woohoo
!!! Boy , have we got LOTS of great Rounding First News for you this weekend
! First up, and most exciting of all ... Director Jim Fleigner releases some good
news through the Rounding First Newsletter
dated today ... | Rounding
First LLC announced that it has entered into a sales representation agreement
with Lonely Seal Releasing for all international territories. This agreement will
begin immediately. Writer-director
Jim Fleigner said, “I am thrilled to be working with Lonely Seal. From the
moment they viewed the film, they understood and embraced this film’s special
qualities. Also, their limited slate of films means that ‘Rounding First’
is more likely to receive an extra degree of personalized attention, which is
rare to receive from sales reps yet very valuable to me.” Lonely
Seal CEO Hammad Zaidi said, "The young talent in Rounding First is
wonderfully refreshing and we look forward to representing the film internationally."
Lonely
Seal will begin marketing the film at MIPTV, the world’s leading market for
television rights which takes place April 16-20. It will then be marketed at the
Cannes Film Market in early May and other markets throughout the year. |
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That
is indeed great news ! Hopefully, this tie-up with Lonely Seal will see more international
markets discovering Rounding First, and perhaps leading to theatrical screenings
of the film in countries around the world ! It's
not just Lonely Seal that is going to introduce Rounding First to audiences
outside of the USA . Rounding First will also be screened theatrically
at the prestigious Eilat International
Film Festival in Israel which will be held from 1st to 5th May 2007 !
We bring you all the details here
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Finally
, Rounding First fan, Nelson B. of San Francisco shares with us his well-researched
and beautifully written article, Selected
Scene Analysis from the 2005 Coming-of-age film, Rounding First ,
complete with a
great scan of an autographed picture sent to him by none other than Soren Fulton
himself ! Click on Soren's photo below to see a higher res version of it.... 
5th
April 2007: I
am delighted at being able to bring you our latest section, focusing on young
actor Matt Borish, whose portrayal
of Tiger in Rounding First was truly integral to the film. Matt was very gracious
in granting us a great interview , even though he has been so busy lately , and
I am truly grateful for the chance given to interview this intense young actor.
My sincere thanks must go to Matt, his father Arnold Borish, and director Jim
Fleigner, for all their support ! Enjoy the interview, Matt's specially recorded
audio message to all you fans , and my Tribute
to Matt Borish . 21st
March 2007: I
hope you all have enjoyed the Interview
with Jim Fleigner which was launched last week, which
has been extremely well received. Many thanks for your support ! In the meantime,
I've been hard at work putting the finishing touches to a brand new section highlighting
the brilliant young actor Matt Borish, who played Tiger in Rounding First
, complete with exclusive interview , audio message from Matt and full resume
. I also want to thank Nelson B. from San Francisco , CA, who sent in a
great review of Rounding First which I hope
you will all enjoy ! Oh , and one more bit of news ... due to popular demand,
the closing date for the Official
Rounding First Sweepstakes 2007 has been extended to 30th
June 2007 , to give our many new viewers a chance for them to qualify
for the sweepstakes . If you have yet to receive your virtual sweepstakes ticket,
don't worry, they will be on their way to you hopefully soon ! Click on the banner
below for more details about the sweepstakes
! 
13th
March 2007: FINALLY
.... the transcript of our 2 hour Interview
with Jim Fleigner, writer/director of Rounding First , is online,
together with a brand new section all about Jim and his work . What a fascinating
look at Jim's 10 year journey as an independant filmmaker to date .... take your
time to enjoy the many insights he has about the industry .... |
