New ‘I Live Here’ Information and photos

I received an email from a publicist from Pantheon earlier tonight with the following information and photos pertaining to I Live Here and wanted to share them with you guys. I cannot wait for the release of this book!

I LIVE HERE (Pantheon Books/October 14, 2008/$29.95) is a visually stunning paper documentary, in which the lives of refugees and displaced people become at once personal and universal. It is a raw and intimate journey to crises in four corners of the world: war in Chechnya, ethnic cleansing in Burma, globalization in Mexico, and AIDS in Malawi.

The voices we encounter are those of displaced women and children, told in their own words or by noted writers and artists, including Joe Sacco, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Phoebe Gloeckner, Chris Abani, and many others. Threaded throughout these accounts is Mia Kirshner’s intimate travel narrative, brought vividly to life in collaboration with writer J.B. MacKinnon and designers Paul Shoebridge and Michael Simons.

This groundbreaking book is but one element of a larger project known as the I Live Here Foundation, committed to establishing creative writing programs for marginalized people. Further information is available at i-live-here.com.

Mia article in Glamour - September 2008

There is a 2 page article in the September 2008 issue of Glamour magazine (Penelope Cruz on the cover) about Mia and her work on her book I Live Here. I picked it up yesterday and it’s a really great, though rather short, read and includes photos and artwork from the book. I will have scans available as soon as I can, though it may be a little while as I am having some issues with my scanner and I’m getting ready to move in a couple of weeks.

Thanks to Johanna for the heads up on this.

‘Miss Conception’ Giveaway

A publicist from First Look Studios was kind enough to provide me with a ‘Miss Conception’ poster signed by Heather Graham and a DVD for a giveaway here at Mia Online and also at Heather Online. Below is a list of 3 questions related to Mia (Heather-related questions are available at Heather Online). The winner of each item will be chosen on Friday afternoon, so please submit your answers to my attention at hgonline@gmail.com before that time. Thanks and have fun playing!

In ‘Miss Conception’, what kitchen item do Clem (Mia ) and Georgina (Heather Graham) want to purchase to help aid in Georgina’s pregnancy?
a. turkey baster
b. soup ladle
c. measuring cup

In ‘Cowboys and Angels’ where does Candice (Mia) work?
a. grocery store
b. dude ranch
c. hospital

Which 2 of the following supernatural characters has Mia portrayed in a film or on television?
a. vampire
b. wolf
c. banshee

‘Miss Conception’ on DVD

First Look Studios proudly announces the DVD release of MISS CONCEPTION. Written by Camilla Leslie and directed by Eric Styles, MISS CONCEPTION follows baby-crazed Georgina Scott (Heather Graham, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) as she races against her ticking biological clock to conceive a child through unconventional, but comedic methods. The DVD is in stores August 5, 2008 at an SRP of $24.98.

Georgina Scott is a broody 33 year-old, who sends her boyfriend, Zak, (Tom Ellis) packing when it has become apparent that he doesn’t share her desire for a bundle of joy. Zak sets off on a documentary shoot in hopes that she’ll cool off in his absence. But Georgina discovers that early menopause runs in her family and heads for a specialist with her reluctant best friend, Clem (Mia Kirshner, “The L Word”), in tow. Learning that her baby making days are numbered, Georgina enlists Clem and their camp pal, Justin (Orlando Seale), to make the most of it. A battle plan is drawn up but their escapades become increasingly frantic as Georgina explores internet sperm donors, night clubbers, a love struck co-worker and funeral-goers in her desperate and hilarious attempts to beat the biological clock.

MISS CONCEPTION– Specifications
Running Time - 94 Minutes
Rated - R
Pre-book Date - July 1, 2008
Street Date – August, 5, 2008
Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
SRP: $24.98
Aspect ratio: 16×9
Special Features: Previews and Subtitles (English and Spanish)

ABOUT FIRST LOOK STUDIOS
First Look Studios, a leading independent supplier in the entertainment marketplace, acquires, markets and distributes feature films, television series and specialty programming, and owns a vast title library of contemporary and classic product. With distribution through Theatrical, DVD, Television and Digital channels, FLS has enjoyed success with such recent releases as The Contract, Day of the Dead and Paris Je T’aime, as well as television series such as The Cosby Show, Cybill and Grace Under Fire, FLS also distributes the extremely successful UFC fights and “Ghost Hunters” series. FLS’ upcoming releases include August, Transsiberian and Sukiyaki Western Django.