Labyrinth Media & Publishing Limited is a new media & publishing business based in Dubland, Ireland.
We specialize in WW2 Battlefield tour dvd’s aimed directly at the United States market.
The company has just completed its new tour film and first of a series entitled The Americans on D-Day. It is presented by Ellwood von Seibold, a battlefield historian and guide based in St Mere Eglise Normandy.
Ellwood von Seibold Hosts film (image by Mike Forster)
Filming to start in September for Part 2 of The Battlefield Tour Series The Americans on D-Day to VE Day. The Americans D-Day to VE Day will feature popular Battle Tour Guide Host Ellwood von Seibold
Hollywood, CA – August 1, 2000 –Filming will begin in September for Part 2 of The Battlefield Tour Series The Americans D-Day to VE Day.
According to WW2 Reflections, DublinIreland it will include:
The Americans at Hells Highway (Operation Market Garden)
Presenter Ellwood von Seibold will guide us through the U.S paratroopers actions in Holland
The daylight drop zones , the bridges that were taken and held and the famous Waal river crossing of the 504 p.i.r
“There are some of the actions that will be featured,” said Director Richard D. Lanni, who recently toured America with his latest film The Americans On D-Day. “Veterans of the campaign will add to excitement of the battlefield tour, which continues to chart the American forces advance from D-Day to VE (Victgory in Europe) day .”
Lanni plans to use the same battle tour host and talent of the first film, Ellwood von Seibold, who grew up with a dream of giving tours of Normandy as a kid.
"I feel privileged to have this opportunity to present these tours,which help people understand just what these valiant soldiers went through" said Seibold who has been hired by WW2 Reflections to present the whole series.
WW2 Reflections recently filmed the entire St. Mere Eglise ceremonies on the 65th Anniversary of D-Day, where the French Government handed out medal of valor and recognized soldiers for one of the worst battles in War history.
The tour film will also illustrate the daylight drop zones, the bridges that were taken and held, and the famous Waal river crossing of the 504 p.i.rin an action packed educational project. Veteran interviews will add to excitement of the battlefield tour, which continues to chart the American forces advance from D-Day to Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).
Earlier this year, the premiere of The Americans on D-Day was shown at the American Legion Post 43 in Hollywood, CA, where all the military dignitaries involved in the film and who provided testimony in the first film series provided more stories of valor.
The American Legion has posted exclusive footage Online filmed by WW2 Reflections, Dublin, Ireland, of the 65th anniversary ceremonies of D-Day in St. Mere Eglise, Normandy, France. (http://tinyurl.com/lx6gvk)
At the epicenter of D-Day anniversary activities each year is the small town of Ste. Mere Eglise, made famous by the 1962 hit movie "The Longest Day." Each year, even today, veterans, historians, tourists and re-enactors swarm to the Normandy town to see history come alive. Active-duty paratroopers jump from C-130s in the countryside surrounding the town. Parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and activities at the town's AirborneMuseum.
The stars of the world's largest production - a film on the invasion of Normandy, "The Americans on D-Day," premiered in the French language earlier this year. (May 07, 2007.) Several hundred local officials, visiting military dignitaries and stars of the film attended.
"We decided to show it in St. Mere Eglise, Normandy, because it was the first town to be liberated," explained Richard D. Lanni, film director, WW2 Reflections, Dublin, Ireland. "We are thrilled with The American Legion's support, endorsement and now posting of our historical recordings of the French government ceremonies honoring veterans for those heroic days."
In April, about 100 people saw the film in Hollywood at the American Legion Post #43, Hollywood, CA. "It was well done, and the reproduction of the Normandy scenes were pretty darn powerful, and the overlays of graphics were very good," said Adj. Finance Officer Terry Duddy, American Legion Hollywood Post 43. "It was well received by our members attending here. We have posted a link for DVD sales, and five dollars goes to paralyzed veterans on each film sale on our website (http://tinyurl.com/mcnh9v).
[Editor's note: EPK DVD with extras like uniforms and weapons used are available upon request. For more information contact Aida Mayo or George Mc Quade, call 818-340-5300, or email: Publicity@mayocommunications.com or visit: www.mayocommunications.com.
Battle Tour film Host Ellwood von Seibold & Film Director Richard D. Lanni
Hollywood Salutes America’s Heroes
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The Americans on
D-Day Tour Film
MEDIA MUST RSVP
Gina Elise, Pin Up For Vets donate proceeds for Veteran hospitals. She plans to be at the American Legion tonight (Monday) April 27th.
Photo by Mike Patina
What:
Premiere Screening of Battle Tour Film “Americans on D-Day”
for Veterans
Who:
Ernest Borgnine, “Ernie”(Autobiography), “Wishing Well,” TV-2009
Gina Elise, “Pin-Ups Calendar
Girl” nonprofit for Vets
(Confirmed)
Commander Bill Mc Taggart,
American Legion Post 43,
Hollywood
Captain Dale Dyle, Warriors,
Inc., Band of Brothers
(confirmed)
Morton Schecter, B-24 Tail Gunner, Northridge, Ca (Confirmed)
Richard D. Lanni,
Director/Producer, The Americans on D-Day (Confirmed)
Howard Manioan, Retired, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne who landed in Normandy on D-Day (Confirmed)
Ellwood von Seibold, Tour Film Host of The Americans on D-Day (Confirmed)
Other Military Dignitaries TBA (Confirmed)
When:
MONDAY – April 27,2009
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Cocktails, VIP, Refreshments
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Film Screening (limited seating)
Media please RSVP with MAYO Communications
Where:
The American Legion Post 43 –
Hollywood
RSVP with Terry Duddy
323-851-3030
Background:
About 200 military, media and movie industry executives are expected to attend a special screening of Americans on D-Day, the first of a series of tour films produced by WW2 Reflections, Dublin, Ireland. Director Richard Lanni has just completed his first of a series of battle tour films entitled,
The Americans on D-Day (www.theamericansondday.com/),which will premiere
Monday, April 27th, 7:00 p.m. (PDT), (Cocktails 6:00 - 7:00 pm), at the American Legion Post #43, 2035 N Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA., 90068.
The film is available for any American Legion Post or veteran organizations upon request will be shown for free.Lanni is meeting with military dignitaries, museum officials and veterans of World War II.Lanni is researching California veterans of WW II for future interviewsand plans to interview historians, museum officials in a series of films on Normandy.
[Editors: Credential Media must RSVP with MAYO Communications, 818-340-5300.]
Drinks, food and film premiere provided by Producer/Director Richard Lanni. Limited seating.
There will be a Spanish Speaking (2) at the event.
U.S. Navy, Army and Marines Vets To Be Treated To “Pin-Ups Calendar Girl,” Who Plans to Attend Premiere of The Americans on D-Day Film
Photo by Mark Patino
Gina Elise, Pin-Up For Vets proceeds of sales for Veteran Hospitals
Atlanta, GA-
"The American Legion Post 134 in Atlanta, Georgia is proud to be the first American Legion Post to purchase a quantity of the DVD “The Americans on D-Day”. The Post will, in turn, offer these for sale as a fund raiser. Also under consideration is to approach American Legion Posts throughout the State of Georgia and offer the DVD for purchase.
In addition, we feel as though this may prove beneficial as an educational tool to enlighten students on events of WWII. We plan to contact Atlanta area schools to offer these, at no charge, for their use. Other educational applications are currently being discussed." Film Director, Richard D. Lanni, (www.theamericansondday.com).
Ellwood Von Siebold had been collecting military vehicles and militaria for 20 years and a few years ago moved to Sainte Mere Eglise, from where he started offering tours around the battlefields. He wanted to take his passion for D Day to another level and embarked upon a remarkable project.
In as much secrecy as the real Normandy landings, Ellwood filmed, presented and produced a very different documentary which is released on May 8th. He takes us on a comprehensive tour of the US landing areas in his Dodge Command Car. But this is no “amateur enthusiasts” project, this is a highly professional and innovative film.
“….The boys from Easy Company came right through this hedge….” says our intrepid presenter as he struggles his way through a medieval hedgerow, fully equipped as a paratrooper. With endless costume changes, we are given detailed insights into what happened on precise spots - the film actually being made at the right time of day for even greater effect.
“….This is scary – you have got to be young, fit or stupid to do this in the face of determined resistance….”says Ellwood as he appears dressed as a breathless Ranger, scrambling over the top of the cliffs at Point du Hoc. This is how history needs to be portrayed – it’s visual, exciting and very informative.
With innovative graphics and use of original footage – much of which is rare and unseen, Ellwood interviews veterans to tell their stories of the invasion. It is well planned, superbly narrated and Ellwood’s enigmatic presentation style makesThe Americans on D Dayan unmissablefilm for both the serious enthusiast or those with just a casual interest.
Saving Private Ryan spearheaded a new genre of high quality war films and without doubtThe Americans on D Dayhas set a new benchmark for documentaries.
If you want to get the bes t from your Normandy visit, this film will make a huge difference and take you to places you could otherwise miss. But it doesn’t stop at the end of D Day – the extra features on the DVD include Ellwood’s special features on the weapons, uniforms and equipment the GI’s used and an insight into how the film was made. The Americans on D Dayis truly outstanding. If you would like to go the premiere call MAYO 818-340-5300 this week. FILM TRAILER (HERE)
Producer Director Richard Lanni, WW2 Reflections told WOR AM he made the new film"Americans on D-Day" because, "I was concerned that the youth of today would forget what American Soldiers did in Normandy, and I wanted to produced something simple, something they can remember," he said. Lanni is in New York on a media tour to help make American and especially, veterans of all wars to see or buy the film coming out on DVD later this month.
Lanni plans to show the film free to all veterans at the Hollywood American Legion Post #43 on April 27th, Hollwood. Veterans must RSVP and Media must RSVP with MAYO Communications, Los Angeles, 811-340-5300 or PR@MayoCommunications.com. A trailer of the film is posted at the bottom of this page. Below is a video of a surviving D-Day Soldier. The WOR AM interview with Richard Lanni on the Joey Reynolds show is also posted below. Veteran Howard Manioan Trailer Interview on D-Day Find more videos like this on Entertainment Publicity Marketing Public Relations Advertising
Producer Richard D. Lanni (R) Talks to Elwood von Seibold Photo by Mike Forster
Producer/Director Richard D. Lanni plans to arrived in Times Square, NY,
Wednesday, April 1st, to appear on the Joey Reynolds Show on WOR’s
network in New York at 10 p.m., EST.
Lanni, who works for WW2 Reflections, Dublin, Ireland has just completed
his first of a series of battle tour films entitled, The Americans on D-Day,
which will premiere Monday, April 27th, 7:00 p.m., (Cocktails 6:00 - 7:00 pm),
at the American Legion Post #43, 2035 N Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA.,
90068.
The film is available for any American Legion Post or veteran organizations
upon request.
This is WW2-Reflections’ first tour film for its parent company, Labyrinth
Media & Publishing Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland. Labyrinth specializes in WW II
battlefield tour DVDS for the U.S. Market.
“We are thrilled to have the chance to recognize American Heroes of D-Day
this year, on the 65th Anniversary of Normandy, and what better place to do
it than at the historical American Legion Post 43 building," said Lanni,
WW2-Reflections.
The Americans on D-Day-- which will be on sale Online in April --
makes extensive use of smart graphics and veterans' recollections, as well
as invaluable assistance from Dale Dye, a retired U.S. Marine captain who
founded Warriors Inc., Los Angeles, which specializes in training actors for
war-themed film and television productions.
"'The Americans on D-Day" provides an exciting insight into one of the
most pivotal events of the 20th century," Dye said. "I'm really proud to
have a hand in this effort to provide a foxhole-level view of what happened
in Normandy on June 6, 1944.
"I've seen a lot of tour videos that purport to give viewers an insight into
what gallant Americans endured and accomplished on D-Day, but this one
really hits the mark," Dye said.
Ellwood von Seibold, battlefield guide of "The Americans on D-Day,"
donning American and sometimes German uniforms, hops into an early
model Army Jeep much like Gen. George Patton rode in, to show viewers
what soldiers endured in one of America's bloodiest battles.
WW2 Reflections and MAYO Communications would like to thank Van Bridgeman at DHTV at Cal-State Dominguez Hills University for broadcastng on Ch. LA 36 today (Wed) the new film The Americans on D-Day. It will be repeated during Memorial Day weekend, too. The film was also airing Online http://dhtv.csudh.edu/ in a live stream at Cal State Dominguez Hills TV station. World War II Tail Gunner Recalls Bombing Mission On D-Day
View The Trailer Americans on D-Day --- (click on small screen to enlarge)
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WW2-Reflections, a division of Labyrinth Media & Publishing Ltd.
of Dublin, Ireland is looking For a theater in Hollywood and
elsewhere to premiere film free to all American Legions in USA
“I grew up in the early 1950’s, and I have always been fascinated
by the second World War,” said Ellwood von Seibold, battlefield guide of Americans
on D-Day S, the first battlefield tour film of WW2-Reflections, a division of Labyrinth
Media & Publishing Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland. Labyrinth specializes in WW2 battlefield
tour DVDs for the U.S. market. "The Americans on D-Day" coincides with the 65th
anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy invasion.“D-Day became a focus point of
my interest, and I decided to live a dream and move to France and take people all
around these areas,” explained Seibold. “And the producer and director of
WW2-Reflections said ‘why don’t we put one of your tours on film in Normandy.”
Seibold noted that WW2-Reflections had assembled a remarkable and accurate
collection of soldier’s testimony, stories and witnesses who survived one of
America’s most bloody battles in war history. Siebold, donning American and
sometimes German uniforms, hops into an early model Army Jeep much like
General George Patton rode in as he walks you visually shows and tells you
what brave soliders endured.
The film uses smart graphics and extensive use of veterans' recollections, as well as invaluable assistance from Dale Dye, a retired U.S. Marine captain who founded Warriors, Inc. – which specializes in training actors for war-themed
film and television productions. Dye was in France researching an upcoming
film project and worked with Siebold on historical accuracy.
"We are thrilled that he has supported this tour film," Producer Richard Lanni said.
"The Americans On D-Day provides an exciting insight into one of the most pivotal
events of the 20th century,” said Captain Dye. “I'm really proud to have a hand in this
effort to provide a foxhole-level view of what happened in Normandy on June 6, 1944."
"I've seen a lot of tour videos that purport to give viewers an insight into what gallant
Americans endured and accomplished on D-Day, but this one really hits the mark.
The Americans On D-Day provides a stirring, GI-level look at one of the most momentous
battles of World War II," explained Dye.
On the trailer for the tour film Dye said, “I am a big fan of Normandy Tour Guide and
Historian Ellwood von Seibold, who takes you for a ride in his 1943 Dodge Command
Jeep for the D-Day landings in the real time, you’ll see the uniforms they wore and the
weapons they used.”
"If you can't afford a trip to tour the battlefields of Normandy, just get a copy of The
Americans On D-Day and you'll get a stirring look at events that changed the course
of World War II in Europe. Ellwood von Seibold knows his history and how to present
it to people in an exciting, understandable fashion. The insights and revelations in this
work are extremely valuable to everyone interested in military history."
"We wanted to show a snapshot of that 'Day of Days' through the individual soldier's eye,"
Lanni said. "Ellwood, who is an incredible 62-year-old, who put on all the different uniforms,
allowed he to be suspended on a rope ladder over a cliff, ran out of the freezing water on
Omaha Beach at 6.30 a.m., crawled through hedgerows and shinned up trees."
The production shot its first interviews in 2007 with Howard Manoian, a veteran of the
U.S. Army 82nd Airborne who landed in Normandy on D-Day and returned many years
later to live in the country that he helped liberate.
"With the addition of archive footage and stills we have turned this interview into a short
biographical documentary under the title of 'A Soldier's Journey,' which we also hope to
launch for the 65th anniversary, " Lanni said.
(Clips available at ww2-reflections.com)
(EPK at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJIjD-MaRJw&feature=channel_page)
Manoian was recently named a recipient of the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur by
the French government. He will be presented with the award in June at St. Mere Eglise,
where U.S. paratroopers suffered heavy losses during the Normandy invasion.
[Editor’s note: EPK’s are available to credentialed media, which includes the 45 minute
film, a trailer, the making of the film, uniforms of the day and WW2 machine guns and
other weapons used in Normandy. There are some gripping interviews with military
officers who were charge on land and sea. There are also still images of the area
and on the scene production photographed by Mike Forst.
Please call for interviews or a press kit. Some of the EPK is posted Online, too.
For more about the schedule events for the film contact: MAYO Communications,
Aida Mayo or George Mc Quade call, or email: Publicity@mayocommunications.com
or visit: www.mayocommunications.com.
Hear Ellwood von Seibold on the radio show, which will be played again on the 65th Anniversary: www.ricksteves.com/radio
Rick Steves tours Supports The Americans on D-Day
I am pleased to recommend this film (The Americans on D-Day) <http://americansondday.blogspot.com/> to anyone interested in learning more about the pivotal role that American forces played in the liberation of Normandy. I have great respect for the presenter’s knowledge and have been fortunate to have witnessed his explanations of the events surrounding the D-Day Landings, and have been moved by his passion for the subject. I trust Ellwood von Seibold to guide our group tours to the D-Day beaches and I highly recommend his tours to individual travelers in our guide books.
Catptain Dale Dye : comments on “The Americans On D-Day”WW2-Reflections are delighted to announce that celebrated actor and military advisor, Day. Captain Dale Dye gives the thumbs up to the ‘The Americans on D-Day“I’ve seen a lot of tour videos that purport to give viewers an insight into what gallant Americans endured and accomplished on D-Day, but this one really hits the mark. The Americans On D-Day provides a stirring, GI-level look at one of the most momentous battles of World War II.”
WW2reflections. appoint Mayo for PR:Mayo of Los Angeles Californiahave been appointed to handle publicity for The Americans on D-Day,which will go on sale in April 2009.www.mayocommunications.com/
Captain Dale Dye of Warriors inc supports The Americans on D-Day:www.warriorsinc.com
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