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4/19/16

P.I. BLUES INVITED TO FORT MYERS BEACH FILM FESTIVAL 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR ENCORE SHOWING.

Director Jim Dudek and Associate Producer Patricia Dudek are attending the event by special invitation from the festival's Executive Producer Janeen Paulauskis.  The FMB Film Festival takes place April 20-24, 2016.

9/30/15

JIM DUDEK PRODUCES NEW MOVIES FOR THE MICHIGAN CELEBRITY HALL OF FAME

The Fifth Annual "A Star Is Born" gala event was held on May 1, 2015 at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak to benefit Variety, The Children's Charity.  This year's inductees were The Voices Of Detroit, Monica Gayle and Huel Perkins, current Detroit Fox TV News Anchors; Mary Kramer, Crain's Detroit Publisher; and Paul W. Smith, Radio Legend.

Jim Dudek produced 9 event related movies:  Four exclusively for the gala attendees, Four for the visitors to the Michigan Celebrity Hall Fame located inside the Emagine Royal Oak and one for everyone to watch on the Internet.

Click Here To View 2015 Event Movie.

9/30/14

JIM DUDEK PRODUCES BROADWAY LEGEND ELAINE STRITCH MOVIE FOR MICHIGAN CELEBRITY HALL OF FAME

At the Fourth Annual "A STAR IS BORN" red carpet gala on May 2, 2014 A Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch was inducted into the Michigan Celebrity Hall Of Fame. This glamorous formal event benefits Variety, the Children's Charity, who's mission is to improve and enhance the lives of children in Metro Detroit.  Variety hosts their signature annual event at one of the most unique and best entertainment complexes in the world, the Emagine Theatre and Star Lanes in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Jim Dudek produced 3 HD event related movies: One exclusively for the gala attendees, one for the visitors to the Michigan Celebrity Hall Fame located inside the Emagine Royal Oak and one for everyone to watch on the Internet.

Click Here to view "Elaine Stritch, Michigan Celebrity Hall Of Fame 2014"

7/1/13

JIM DUDEK PRODUCES ABC NEWS ANCHOR BOB WOODRUFF'S INDUCTION MOVIE FOR MICHIGAN CELEBRITY HALL OF FAME

At the Third Annual "A STAR IS BORN" red carpet gala on April 26, 2013 ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff was inducted into the Michigan Celebrity Hall Of Fame. This glamorous formal event benefits Variety, the Children's Charity, who's mission is to improve and enhance the lives of children in Metro Detroit.  Variety hosts their signature annual event at one of the most unique and best entertainment complexes in the world, the Emagine Theatre and Star Lanes in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Jim Dudek produced 3 HD event related movies: One exclusively for the gala attendees, one for the visitors to the Michigan Celebrity Hall Fame located inside the Emagine Royal Oak and one for everyone to watch on the Internet.

Click here to view the "Bob Woodruff, Michigan Celebrity Hall Of Fame" movie.  

6/20/13

JOHN DeMERELL STARS IN THE LIVE MUSICAL "NEXT TO NORMAL" 

The star of P.I. Blues, John DeMerell is now starring in the musical "Next To Normal" playing at the Two Muses Theatre, located in West Bloomfield Hills, MI.  Now through June 30, 2013.

"Manages to hit a lot of the right notes...works surprisingly well." *** stars out of 4, John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

For More Information, Show Times, etc. visit:  Two Muses Theatre

10/7/12

JOHN DeMERELL STARS AS "THE VOICE" OF THE MICHIGAN CELEBRITY HALL OF FAME

The Michigan Celebrity Hall of Fame which benefits Variety The Children's Charity is located inside the Emagine Theatre in the city of Royal Oak.  Inductees are chosen for their charitable works.  A large touch screen plays short movies about the celebrities life and charitable works.  Movie producer Jim Dudek has chosen John DeMerell to be "The Voice" who tells their stories.  Inductees include Bob Allison (50 years on radio and TV), Mitch Albom (Sports writer and best selling author), Jeffrey Zaslow (columnist and best selling author), Diana Lewis (TV News Anchor).

6/15/12

JOHN DeMERELL STARS IN PLAY "SYLVIA"

The star of P.I. Blues, John DeMerell, now starring in the play "Sylvia" at the Two Muses Theatre in West Bloomfield MI now thru July 1, 2012.

- "Howlingly Funny!" Backstage Magazine

- "‘Sylvia’ Is A Doggone Good Time....a howlin' success."  EncoreMichigan.com

For More Information on the Play, reviews, showtimes etc. visit:  Two Muses Theatre

3/7/12

JIM DUDEK PRODUCES SHORT MOVIE FOR EMAGINE THEATRES

Now Playing at all of the Emagine Theatres and in all auditoriums a new short movie that asks moviegoers to refrain from talking and texting during the films.  The movie stars Paul Glantz Founder and CEO of Emagine Entertainment Inc.  Dudek produced the film and created the Digital Cinema Digital Master (DCDM) for the XYZ color space used by theatre digital players and projectors all over the world.  "The files are huge and the colors must be calibrated to play correctly in this massive color space," said Dudek.  It's the last thing you see before the feature films start.  Check it out and please silence your cell phone.

5/21/11

ANNOUNCED AT CANNES 2011, JASON DUDEK TO DIRECT NEW FILM "SPORES"

Link to Article in Variety

5/17/11

Jim Dudek makes HD movies of the 4 Opening Events for the Emagine Theatre and Star Lanes in Royal Oak, Michigan, May 13-16, 2011.  

See 'em all now,  "A Star Is Born", "A Night To Emagine",

"Emagine For Youth", "Official Opening Ceremony".

4/11/11

MOVIE STAR “MARTIN THE GIANT TORTOISE” DIES SUSPICIOUSLY

Royal Oak, MI – The results are back from the autopsy of "Martin The Giant Tortoise".  Movie, TV, and live attraction star Martin, was found dead on Feb.17, 2011 inside exotic pet store Tropical Fish Pond by store owner Pat Malone.  Martin, the store’s mascot, was merely 20 years old, very young for a tortoise that can live to be over 200.  “We’re all just devastated, employees and customers alike, by Martin’s passing,” said Malone.

There’s a Martin Shrine in the store with his picture and condolence cards from fans.  People are asked to bring pictures of themselves or their kids with Martin for the Memorial display.  Tropical Fish Pond is located at 32308 Woodward Avenue, three blocks south of 14 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Pat Malone stated “I clearly expected Martin to outlive me since tortoises live so long, I thought it was highly unusual for him to die when he did.  So I sent his body to a Veterinarian for an autopsy.  The results confirmed that a sharp object, most likely a piece of metal, had lacerated his bowel.  Whatever cut him had already passed and no one is exactly sure what did it.  It’s highly suspicious since Martin would only eat fresh fruit and vegetables.  No one wants to think some sick individual did this, but rather a small child may have fed him something wrong by accident.”

Martin has roamed freely around the store since 1994.  He weighed over 130 lbs at his passing.  “Martin was friendly, gentle and sweet.  A real attraction,” said Pat, “Parents brought kids to see him and then those kids brought their kids.”  Tropical Fish Pond is like an exotic zoo and aquarium with no admission charge.  But, what’s really neat is that you can actually purchase any of the snakes, lizards, turtles, furry critters or fish on display and take them home with you.

Tropical Fish Pond served as a major location in the romantic comedy adventure film "P.I. BLUES" featuring Martin the Giant Tortoise.  The movie’s director Jim Dudek also had Martin and Pat Malone as regular guests on his Monday thru Friday Detroit broadcast TV program “The Star Movie Show” during its run in the 1990’s.  “Whenever I visited the store, I felt Martin knew me.  He made everyone feel that way.  Like you were his long lost friend,” said Dudek.  Martin also starred in a featurette included on the “P.I. BLUES” DVD.

Click here to view the "Martin The Giant Tortoise Memorial" movie.

Click here to Purchase the "P.I. BLUES" DVD.

12/25/10

EMAGINE THEATRE ROCHESTER HILLS GRAND OPENING EVENT CAPTURED BY JIM DUDEK

Producer Jim Dudek captured in HD the Emagine Theatre Rochester Hills Grand Opening event on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. The Emagine Rochester Hills features 10 state-of-the-art auditoriums, all digital projection and sound for a perfect picture every time, all stadium seating, luxury seating available in every auditorium, cocktails, oven fresh specialty pizza, "poppin' olive" popcorn made extra virgin olive oil and kosher salt and more. The Emagine Rochester Hills joins the Emagine Novi, Emagine Canton, Emagine Woodhaven and Cinema Hollywood as the state of Michigan's best movie theatres. Watch for the opening of the Emagine Theatre Royal Oak in 2011.  Click here to watch the video.

11/25/10

JIM DUDEK PRODUCES MOVIE MAGIC FOR EMAGINE THEATRES.  "THE EMAGINEER" RUNS 1000 TIMES A DAY

This summer Jim Dudek produced "The Emagineer" film for Michigan's Emagine Theatre chain.  This short movie is the last thing you see before every feature film presentation.  The special effects laden movie features a super hero magician called the Emagineer.  He flies into the theater and asks theater goers to turn off all electronic devices.  Those who don't, find their phones or themselves magically disappeared.  You have to go to one of the Emagine Theatres to see this film.

7/15/10

TWO FEATURED COMICS ON JIM DUDEK'S DETROIT COMEDY MOVIE DVD CHOSEN SEMI FINALISTS ON NBC'S "LAST COMIC STANDING"

Alycia Cooper and Ryan Hamilton both made into the semi finals and were among top 20 comedians on NBC's "Last Comics Standing".  See their performances captured at the 2009 Detroit International Comedy Festival on Jim Dudek's Detroit Comedy Movie.  The DVD is available now at www.ArkDistribution.com

3/15/10

“Detroit International Comedy Festival” MOVIE DVD goes Michigan and Green 

The Michigan/Green DVD for the Jim Dudek Film “Detroit International Comedy Festival” is now available.  The Michigan made DVD uses the latest green technology and innovations.  The DVD is assembled by Michigan labor and uses the latest copy protection to insure Michigan jobs won’t be lost to piracy.   The labels on the DVD are printed using the new green laser technology that leaves no ink refuse for landfills.  The DVDs are enclosed in easy open, reusable and recyclable plastic bags.  No more struggling with a knife to open the package.  The spine seals use less glue and can also be removed by hand.

The movie captured what the 2^nd annual 2009 comedy festival was all about, not only for the audience, but also for the comedians.  You’ll see the best of 44 comics from the US, Canada and England onstage, backstage, offstage.  The film will get you laughing and fired up for the 3^rd Annual 2010 Detroit International Comedy Festival “Laugh Detroit” which stars Lewis Black and runs March 21-27.   The DVD is available now at special pre-fest price of $9.95 including shipping at www.ArkDistribution.com

12/3/09

FREE TIX FOR P.I. BLUES CAST, CREW AND FRIENDS

"P.I. Blues" Cast, Crew and their Friends are invited to see the World Premiere of Jim Dudek's new film "Detroit International Comedy Festival" for free.  You and up to 3 guests may attend free and join us for the After Party.  Tickets are limited and are 1st come, 1st serve.   So email us as soon as possible at info@piblues.com   For more information and to view the Movie Teaser go to: Ark Distribution / Coming Attractions

10/8/09

DETROIT INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009 FILM COMING SOON

The six camera shoot was filmed in March 2009 over six days at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.  The movie captures the comedy event with a documentary/performance style.  Director/Producer Jim Dudek says, "I wanted to give the movie viewers a sense of what the whole festival was like for the audience and the comics."

Rusty Wright did the music.  Dan Dobrzeniecki served as Director of Photography.  The Executive Producers were Dave Moroz of Aspen Talent, Kevin Wheeler producer/manager at the Comedy Castle, and Mark Ridley owner of the Comedy Castle in Royal Oak.  Over 42 comics make an appearance in the 76 minute film.  The World Premiere will be at the Emagine Theatre in Novi.  The screening dates will be announced soon.

7/29/09

RUSTY WRIGHT BAND TOURS PACIFIC

Here's the latest release from the band:

It's OFFICIAL!

The Rusty Wright Band will be doing a 14-day tour of the Pacific beginning Sept. 1, 2009!

We were accepted by Armed Forces Entertainment as a touring act to perform for US troops and their families stationed overseas and it looks like our first tour is scheduled for a 6 show run in various cities in South Korea including a Blues Festival held at Osan Airbase. Then, we head to Tokyo, Japan for 3 more shows ending with another outdoor festival at Camp Fuji for the Marines at Okinawa!

Let us know if you have any Friends or family in the service stationed in these areas.

We are absolutely honored to have been accepted especially since you have to go through a pretty rigorous screening process. It looks like we made the grade and now we are on our way!

AFE is a volunteer organization and the band will receive a small stipend and the travel expenses but we need your support at upcoming events to help us raise money to pay the bills at home while we are on tour so please buy a ticket or a CD and come show your support for what we are doing.

You can keep up with our adventures through the Band Blog at our website. We will be taking lots of pics and maybe video if they allow it. This is going to be one of the greatest events of our musical life and we are all excited to play for the troops and travel to the other side of the world.

God Bless our efforts to bring a little musical love from home to the people who serve.

Rusty, Laurie, Dave, Pete & Andy  www.rustywrightband.com

6/19/09

EMAGINE THEATRE OPENS IN WOODHAVEN TONIGHT

The Emagine Theatre Woodhaven opens Friday June 19, 2009.  The new theatre is state of art with stadium seating in 10 auditoriums, 3 equipped for 3D.  This video was shot Thursday June 18 at the preview party to benefit the Oakwood Foundation for Breast Cancer treatment, www.oakwood.org/foundation.  For more information on the new Emagine Theatre Woodhaven go to www.emagine-entertainment.com

Jim Dudek produced the video, "Emagine Theatre Woodhaven Opens"

Click here to view video

6/8/09

JIM DUDEK PRODUCES "TRACES" WWII MUSEUM VIDEO, "WWII POWS HELD IN THE HEARTLAND, USA"

Traces WWII Museum, 2009 Buseum Tour “Held in the Heartland”, stopped in Hartland Michigan, Memorial Day 2009.  During WWII between 1943-46 the Midwest, USA was home to approx. 250 prisoner of war camps. Tens of thousands of the 380,000 German POWs imprisoned across the U.S. during WWII were held in the Heartland.  The Buseum with bus tour guide, Irving Kellman, tells the story of these prisoners of war which embody ageless and timely themes of war and peace, justice during times of war, human rights, international reconciliation, potential lessons for avoiding future conflicts and the big benefits to America from treating foreign POWs as you would want your own soldiers treated.   "Hopefully the video will help get the message out," says Dudek, "Sometimes, we need to be reminded how to behave." 

To view the video, click on the link:  Traces Museum "WWII POWs Held in Heartland USA"

For more information, visit the non-profit WWII educational organization "Traces" at: www.Traces.org

6/3/09

SMINTY AT YOURNEWS.COM

John Smyntek has returned.  After 37 years writing for the Detroit Free Press newspaper John took a break but he's now back on the web with written entertainment news and video.  John played a hotel manager in the feature film, P.I. Blues.

You can find his new column Sminty's "Snark Central" at the web site www.yournews.com 

Click on the link above.  Then click on the link "Entertainment" on your left, then click on Sminty's "Snark Central" also on your left.  You're there...Enjoy.

4/23/09

JIM DUDEK PRODUCES 6 CAMERA SHOOT OF DETROIT INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, Michigan was the location for the Detroit International Comedy Festival on March 16-21, 2009.  Over 40 stand-up comedians from around the world participated in the 2nd annual event.

Jim Dudek captured it all over the six nights with multi-cameras for DVD releases.  "The hardest part of the shoot was keeping the cameras steady.  You'll be seeing great new acts that will have laughing uncontrollably."  Volume 1 is expected to be released early this summer.

2/11/09

MORRIS SULLIVAN IN "GIFTED HANDS"

Morris, who delivered one of the funniest lines in P.I. Blues, portrays a doctor on Cuba Gooding's surgery team in the movie "Gifted Hands" airing now on TNT.

1/14/09

NEW P.I. BLUES VIDEO

In the new video the stars of the movie, John DeMerell and Delores Reyes, actually sing the theme song.  Both are accomplished singers and do a great job.  Jim Dudek originally wrote the song for the ending credits of the movie.  Now the song comes with footage from the film.  Rusty Wright did the arranging, performing, recording and mixing.  VIEW NOW.

1/05/09

NEWS FROM RUSTY WRIGHT BAND

Well it's 2009 and we're starting off with a new face. Check out the totally revamped Rusty Wright Band website at www.rustywrightband.com There's all kinds of new stuff including streaming video from our DVD shoot last september. There's also sound clips of the new CD "Playin' with Fire" so check it out and enjoy!

NEW CD RELEASE

It's finally done! The long anticipated CD "Playin' with Fire" is off to the pressing plant and will be shipping in mid January. You can order now through our website and you will get a link to download 256k mp3's and the Artwork in a zip file so you can listen to the disc right away while waiting for your hard copy. Order yours HERE!  

CABIN FEVER MUSICFEST

Remember Friday, Jan. 30th, 2009 is the Cabin Fever Musicfest at the Davison Country Club. $10 in advance $13 at the door. We'll be playing with National Chicago Bluesman Nick Moss & the Fliptops. This will also be our CD release party and we'll be performing many cuts from the disc as well as RWB crowd pleasers. A portion of the proceeds will go to help the Adopt-a-Pet Inc. These folks do a fantastic job of caring for abandoned or unwanted pets and since they have a NO-KILL policy they are Rusty & Lauries favorite charity not to mention they're just plain good folks!

Please come on out and support this event. There will be a cash bar and 50/50 raffles as well as the finest live blues based entertainment available.  For more info or to order advance tickets on our website click HERE

We're off with a bang in 2009. Come on along and enjoy the ride!

Rusty, Laurie, Dave, Andy, Pete & Eddie

12/24/08

DEMERELL AT JET

The star of P.I. Blues, John DeMerell, is now appearing at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre in the play "Two By Two", a musical to make your Rabbi chuckle! This is a musical comedy you won’t want to miss! You’ve never seen the tale of Noah’s Ark like this.  Bring the entire family.  Now through Jan.11, 2009.  Click Here For TIX Information.

10/23/08

John Smyntek who played the crusty hotel manager in the movie "P.I. Blues" where he got to shout the immortal newspaper cliche, "Boy! Boy!", took the buyout option from the Detroit Free Press daily newspaper.  John walks away tomorrow after working there for over 37 years.  His last column appears Sunday, Oct. 26.

"Sminty" was in charge of several areas including the TV Book, Syndicates (comics & more), Names & Faces, Radio, TV, and contests.  His daily celebrity column "Names & Faces" was one of the most widely read portions of the Free Press.  "Smintonians", as he called them, were able to read up on all the national and local gossip plus have a chance to win movie passes to advance screening of some of Hollywood's best films.

John, last of the "old school" Detroit newspaper columnists, will be sorely missed by Detroit readers and newsmakers.  We all extend our best wishes for his new future.  Remember, "Change is good"!   

9/8/08

The Rusty Wright Band invites YOU and your family and friends to attend this concert.  We'll be doing a 4 camera video shoot of this show for an upcoming live concert DVD and we want you to be a part of it.  Please come help us fill the venue for this rare occassion.

This is a free concert but space is limited to 300 people.  All ages are welcome and there will be food and beverages available.  Also a coffee cafe is connected to the hall which will be open before the show, during intermission and afterwards.  Rusty, Laurie and the guys will be available for autographs, pics and just general sayin "Hey".

Please tell your friends and check out the audio sample from the new CD "Playin with Fire". (The player will appear at the end of the flash ad for the concert) After you hear this you'll know where the CD's name comes from!

Come see us and enjoy some great music!     MAP LINK to VENUE

Today, The Weinstein Company released Jason Dudek's new feature film "Legacy", starring Haylie Duff, Tom Green and more.  It's now available on DVD at Blockbuster and video stores across the USA.  You can see Jason in the movie, in the featurette, and hear him on the audio commentary.  The Weinstein Company did a great job with the box cover art and authoring the DVD.  A Big Thanks to Bob and Harvey for a job well done.

4/4/08

Ali Dudek hosts A 1st 3d hd event

Ali Dudek hosted the first live 3D hi-def broadcast via satellite in the U.S.  The NBA Dallas Mavericks' March 25 home game against the Los Angeles Clippers was produced in 3D HD and delivered via satellite to the Magnolia Theater in Dallas.  The Mavericks, HDNet, and the Magnolia Theater are owned by entrepreneur Mark Cuban.  Ali spoke directly from center court to several hundred VIPs and invited fans watching with 3D glasses at the theatre.  She was able to watch some of the 3D broadcast in the production truck and said "It was unbelievably awesome.  It felt just like you were live in the arena.  This is the future of sports!"

3/20/08

JASON DUDEK SELLS DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS TO HIS NEW MOVIE "LEGACY"

The Weinstein Company acquired USA distribution rights for Jason's new feature film "Legacy" starring Haylie Duff, Tom Green and more.  No street date in the US is available yet.  "Legacy" is being distributed worldwide by American World Pictures under the title "Pretty Little Devils" and opened last week in Japan.  The movie is a dark comedy murder mystery at a college sorority house, written, produced and directed by Jason Dudek.

ALI DUDEK STARS AS THE ARENA HOST FOR THE NBA DALLAS MAVERICKS

Ali Dudek is known as Ali D at Mark Cuban's American Airlines Arena in downtown Dallas.  She started this season and hosts the Mav's pre-game show and the game. Ali does the pre-game show from a stage setup in front of the arena and appears during the games at center court and throughout the arena all broadcast live on the arena's huge Jumbotron HD TV.  LET'S Give it up for Aliiii Deeee.... visit her website: www.alidudek.com

8/15/07

PIANOWORKS NOMINATED FOR BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE IN MICHIGAN

Pianoworks, one of the principle locations of the movie P.I. Blues, has been nominated by NBC TV Channel 4 in Detroit in the category of Best Musical Instrument Store.  Grant Wolach who played Archie the piano store owner in the movie is in fact the real owner/operator of the Pianoworks.  Please vote for Pianoworks NOW and tell your friends to vote too.

5/1/07

LOOKS LIKE NBC’s “Andy Barker, P.I.” STEALS “P.I. Blues” PLOT but fails to CAPTURE Humor.

Once again it looks like TV has stolen a great idea from a movie and failed at the translation to the small screen.  Andy Richter was just not funny as an idiot accountant turned private eye.  John DeMerell however, as an exotic pet manager masquerading as a real private eye, is hysterical in the original movie, P.I. Blues.  The characters in the NBC version were combined shortened unfunny versions of Jim Dudek’s quirky, interesting, humorously outrageous supporting cast.

We hope the unfunny recipe of Andy Barker, P.I. doesn’t ruin your appetite for the real thing P.I. Blues.  The NBC TV show version garnered much attention from the great idea of “Nerdy wanna-be masquerades as real P.I.” but not from the episodes airing.  Audiences plummeted from the NBC TV show. 

What is funny and different about P.I. Blues?  It’s the story and the characters.  It’s about an interesting exotic pet store manager Lenny Fritz pretending to be a real private investigator.  He tries to help the beauty queen Miss Power Tool find her missing computer geek brother kidnapped by some now capitalistic rogue Russian spies.  They’re after the secret bank codes that allow you to mark credit card accounts paid.  Lenny gets help from some oddballs friends like; Norm, a bullet proof vest wearing mailman; Archie, a gay Uzi wielding piano store owner; Bud Fudd, a mattress storeowner, big game hunter, gun freak survivalist and; Mattie, a retired female British spy who runs a spy supply store in the US called the Spy Shack.

The only real interesting thing about Andy Barker P.I. is comparing a high budget NBC TV failure to a budget managed movie success P.I. Blues?  Money just can't buy funny.  See the real movie for yourself.  “A lot of fun…pretty clever” --Detroit Free Press.  Buy the P.I. Blues DVD ($9.95) at www.ArkDistribution.com

3/16/07

Andy Richter, Conan O’Brien, NBC steal “P.I. Blues” movie plot for TV show?

Most everyone agrees the Andy Barker P.I. pilot TV show was a total rip-off of the Michigan made indie film P.I. Blues.  The plot of mistaken identity leads nebbish guy to masquerade as a P.I. is the same.  The characters are basically the same, storeowner helpers and Russian bad guys.  The beginning is the same and so is the ending where he partners with the real private investigator.

In 2003, P.I. Blues played film festivals and theatres then started a run in Detroit area theatre that lasted 2 years before it was released on DVD in the fall of 2006.  Andy Richter is from Michigan and the DVD was offered for sale at the VSDA convention in Las Vegas in early July of 2006.  Thousands of storeowners, distributors and producers visited the display.  You decide if it was stolen.  See the real movie for yourself.  “A lot of fun…pretty clever” --Detroit Free Press.  Buy DVD ($9.95) at www.ArkDistribution.com

3/15/07

IS NBC TV'S "ANDY BARKER P.I." A BLATANT RIP-OFF OF JIM DUDEK'S "P.I. BLUES"?

"Beware the ides of March" -W. Shakespeare

...See more here later!

Send your comments to: info@piblues.com

3/10/07

ALI DUDEK HOSTS FOX SPORTS NET'S "HOTTIES OF THE HARDWOOD"

Click on this link to go to Ali's Reel Page: http://www.alidudek.com/page5.html

Then click on the "Hotties" link.

2/18/07

JASON DUDEK PRODUCES FIRST CALIFORNIA SANCTIONED WOMEN'S MMA (MIXED MARTIAL ARTS) CAGE FIGHTING EVENT LAST NIGHT AT THE JAPAN AMERICAN THEATER IN LOS ANGELES

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The next World Championship fight is scheduled for May 17th, venue TBA.  Check the Fatal Femmes Fighting (FFF) web site for more info: http://www.fatalfemmesfighting.com/  

1/26/07

MADE-IN-METRO DETROIT FEATURE FILM, “P.I. BLUES”, TO BENEFIT CHARITY AT THE 2007 FERNDALE BLUES FESTIVAL JAN. 26 – FEB. 3

The DVD of the movie “P.I. BLUES” will be available at the Ferndale Blues Festival starting today through Feb. 3.  100% of the $10 donation for the DVD goes to benefit the festival charities, Ferndale Youth Assistance and Midwest Aides Prevention Project (MAPP).  The movie DVD is available at most festival venues, by phone at 248-545-1435 or at Pianoworks, a featured movie location.

Rusty Wright Blues, the Detroit winner of the 2007 International Blues Challenge, did the music score for “P.I. Blues”.  The band is headed to Memphis Feb.1-3 to compete against 95 other regional band winners from 8 countries.

Craig Covey, Ferndale Blues Festival organizer and Ferndale city councilman says, “We’re all rootin’ for Rusty.  Just finishing in the top 10 in Memphis will shine a light on all the blues bands and the blues scene here in the Detroit area.”  The entire movie was shot on location in Metro Detroit using an all Michigan cast and crew.  “P.I. Blues is a nice local tie-in to the community and blues music,” says Craig,  “Several scenes were shot in Ferndale.”

For a Ferndale Blues Festival concert schedule, map and more information visit the website: www.ferndalebluesfestival.org

CLICK HERE To View the "P.I. Blues" Trailer

CLICK HERE To Order Today From ARK DISTRIBUTION (DVD $9.95) AND GET FREE SHIPPING (SAVE $3)  

1/19/07

DVD 50% OFF AT TROPICAL FISH POND

Click on the link below to get a coupon for 50% OFF the P.I. Blues DVD.  Just print it and take it into Tropical Fish Pond by 1/31/07 and get the DVD for $4.97 (Retail price $9.95)  Meet Martin the Giant Tortoise from the movie.  He roams throughout the store daily.  Tropical Fish Pond is like a free zoo and aquarium.  You'll see exotic animals and fish from the 4 corners of the world.  The store was a major location in the movie.  It's on Woodward in Royal Oak, 3 blocks south of 14 Mile on the eastside of the Avenue, 248-549-0020.

CLICK HERE FOR FREE COUPON

CLICK HERE To View the "P.I. Blues" Trailer

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11/12/06

"Man Rides Wild Giant Stingray" 

A scuba diver rides a wild giant stingray off the Florida coast in this vintage 1994 TV ad produced by Miami Entertainment Corp.  The ad is included in the P.I. Blues DVD extra, "Tropical Fish Pond Tour".  It was uploaded to YouTube and Google Video as part of the DVD promotion.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AT YOUTUBE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AT GOOGLE

11/2/06

FIRST BIG SCREEN GRANDE FINALE IN FILM HISTORY A SUPER SUCCESS--P.I. BLUES OUT DRAWS ALL FILMS COMBINED AT THE EMAGINE THEATRE LAST NIGHT--CAST, CREW, FRIENDS AND NEW COMERS LEAVE WITH SMILES AND FREE DVDS

"Everyone involved in the making of this film seemed to share a real feeling of accomplishment tonight", said Director Jim Dudek after the screening, "They had moved on to other projects and enjoyed looking back at their work."  Most of the audience were first time viewers whose fresh laughter delighted the cast and crew who were in attendance.  Everyone received a free DVD copy after the movie and they were able to chat with the actors at the lobby party.  The audience lined up to get their DVD copies autographed by actors John DeMerell, Peter M. Brown, Patrick Malone, Alan Madlane, Scott Harkonen and actor/comedian Kevin Wheeler.  The afterglow party continued across the aisle at Hooter's as friends and crew members caught up and reminisced.  

Detroit Free Press columnist and P.I. Blues actor John Smyntek mentioned the Grande Finale Screening in his Names and Faces section on Monday Oct. 30.  Here's the link to the article:  http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061030/ENT07/610300314

The DVD goes on sale at Amazon.com for $9.95 on the official National release date of Tues. Nov. 7.  It  is available now from Ark Distribution with a special pre-release offer of free shipping.

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10/25/06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MADE-IN-METRO DETROIT FEATURE FILM “P.I. BLUES” SET FOR GRANDE FINALE

NOV. 1 AT THE EMAGINE NOVI

 MOVIE TO BE RELEASED ON DVD NOV. 7, 2006

The World Premiere of the Michigan made independent feature film “P.I. BLUES” was February 18, 2003 at the Emagine Theatre in Novi, Michigan.  Now, after screenings at film festivals and a two-year theatre run, comes the Big Screen Grande Finale at the same theatre where it all started, Wednesday, November 1st, 8pm.  The public is invited.   The price of admission includes the DVD.  The official “P.I. BLUES” DVD release date is Tuesday, Nov. 7.  The entire movie was shot on location in Metro Detroit using an all Michigan cast and crew, many of whom will attend the Grande Finale event.

“P.I. BLUES” is a fun-filled comedy adventure written, produced and directed by Berkley resident, JIM DUDEK.  The film stars JOHN DEMERELL as an exotic pet store manager who masquerades as a private detective to help the poster pin up beauty, ‘Miss Power Tool’, (DOLORES REYES), find her missing brother.  Funny business ensues as the bumbling imposter and his oddball friends try to outwit rogue Russian spies and other strange characters.

The “P.I. Blues” DVD is being released by Ark Distribution which also handles Jason Dudek’s (Jim’s son) award winning film on standup comedy, “Open Mic”, with Dave Chappelle, Bobcat, Richard Jeni, Jim Breuer and many more.  You can purchase either DVD online at arkdistribution.com.

“P.I. Blues has the right attitude…A likable goofy take on Hollywood detective movies of the past...A lot of fun…Pretty clever.” 

–JOHN MONAGHAN, DETROIT FREE PRESS

“Hysterical…Like an old gumshoe flick but with modern day humor…Festival audiences loved it.” 

–JANEEN PAULAUSKIS, DIRECTOR, FT. MYERS BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

“Fantastic Family Fun…Laughs you off your seat.” 

–SCOTT MADAUS, KLRT-TV FOX 16 NEWS, LITTLE ROCK 

Color/Feature/Comedy/USA/101 min./Not rated, contains nothing objectionable.

CLICK HERE To View the "P.I. Blues" Trailer at YouTube - Newer Extended Version

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For More Information Email: info@piblues.com or phone 248-543-9121

10/4/06

DVD RELEASE EVENT FOR "P.I. BLUES" SCHEDULED AT THE EMAGINE NOVI.  SEE IT ON THE BIG SCREEN, WHERE IT BEGAN, JUST ONE LAST TIME.

This is it.  Your last chance to see the movie P.I. Blues on the big screen before the DVD is officially released to stores.  The public is invited to meet the Cast and Crew at the Emagine Novi DVD Release Party on Wed. Nov. 1 at 8:00PM, one week before the official DVD street release date of Nov. 7, 2006.  Information on how to obtain tickets to the event will be posted here soon.  Seating is limited so if you are interested in attending please email us at: 

info@piblues.com  Type "DVD PARTY" in the subject line.

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9/14/06

P.I. BLUES DVDs NOW SHIPPING WITH A SPECIAL PRE-OFFICIAL RELEASE DEAL

DVD $9.95 – ORDER TODAY FROM ARK DISTRIBUTION AND GET FREE SHIPPING (SAVE $3) www.arkdistribution.com

The P.I. Blues DVD official release date will be announced soon.  Individuals who buy now during the presale will get free shipping (SAVE $3) and be able to see it before everyone else.  It ships first class mail the same or next day after the order is received.  The DVD usually arrives the next day within Michigan.  Members of the cast and crew will receive one free copy each at the DVD release party which will be scheduled shortly.  The release party will be the last chance to see it on the big screen.  The public will be able to attend and meet the cast and crew.  Don't miss the trailer now playing.  CLICK HERE To View the "P.I. Blues" Trailer

7/15/06

AFTER 2 YEAR THEATRE RUN, THE "P.I. BLUES" DVD GOES ON SALE, ORDER TODAY

DVD $9.95 – SHIPS SEPT. 14 – ORDER TODAY FROM ARK DISTRIBUTION AND GET FREE SHIPPING (SAVE $3) www.arkdistribution.com

JUNE 6, 2006

ALI DUDEK STARS AT THE WORLD CUP 2006

Ali Dudek arrived in Munich, Germany today.  The first stop on the month long Budweiser World Cup Cheerleader Tour.  The English newspaper THE SUN reports "Budweiser, official beer of the 2006 World Cup, hand-picked the troupe from the best cheerleaders in America to launch the Passport to Germany promotion."  Budweiser hired Ali to star, choreograph and manage the Budweiser Beerleaders.  The girls will be performing on the pitch (playing field) at Munich Stadium, Nuremberg Stadium, Frankfurt Stadium and at Gelsenkirchen Stadium.  After rehearsing and performing for several days in Germany, the girls head to the UK to stir up some excitement.  They'll be performing in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Belfast, Dublin and then head back to Germany for the World Cup Finals in July at Berlin.

6/12/06

The girls have been having the time of their lives.  The food is great and the whole trip is just wonderful.  They have been performing day and night with some sightseeing in between.  So far they love Munich and Frankfurt.  Today they traveled to Gelsenkirchen Stadium to perform at the USA vs. Czech Republic game.  Tomorrow they travel back to Munich for some more appearances before heading to Nuremberg Stadium on Thursday to perform.  The internet connection at their hotel in Frankfurt has been down, so no email until they get back to Munich.  Below the Beerleaders perform prior to the opening game in Munich on June 9th between Germany and Costa Rica.

6/16/06

The ladies arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland this morning to begin their UK leg of their World Cup tour.  Today they did some sight seeing and tomorrow they travel to Glasgow for a performance at a viewing party during the USA/Italy match.  Sunday they head to Newcastle for another appearance during a  viewing party of the Brazil/Australia match.

6/20/06

Yesterday they arrived in Manchester.   Today they have an appearance at a viewing party during the England/Sweden match.  Tomorrow they travel to Birmingham to make an appearance during a viewing party of the Netherlands/Argentina game and on Thursday they have an appearance during the June 22nd Croatia/Australia match.  On the 23rd they head to London.  The girls are loving every minute of the tour.

6/26/06

Today the girls were in Dublin after performing Sunday in Belfast.  We're not sure yet but we think this ends the UK tour.  Tomorrow they are supposed to return to the USA for a short rest before they head back to Germany for the finals at Berlin in July.

6/28/06

THEY'RE BACK.  THEY ARRIVED HOME LATE LAST NIGHT SAFE AND SOUND, BUT EXHAUSTED AND TIRED AFTER 22 DAYS ON THE EUROPEAN WORLD CUP ROAD.