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August 12, 2011

May 6, 2011

The new Conan the Barbarian 2011 May 6, 2011  Production::– Paradox Entertainment, Inc., Nu Image/Millennium Films, Emmett/Furla Films/ (FMYR-FMLY) / Executive Producers:Danny Dimbort,, George Furla , Trevor Short, Harry Winterstem  and   Distributors:Lionsgate Worldwide Distributors release date August 19, 2011.

Family Room Entertainment Corporation Shares to Trade on Pink Sheets OTC Markets Due to Late SEC Filing anticipates Filing of Form 15 (FMYR - FMLY) * Reuters is not responsible for the content in this press release.

December 16, 2009

May 2, 2008

FMYR announced that it will produce “Streets of Blood” starring Val Kilmer, 50 Cent, Sharon Stone, and Brian Presley. The project will be financed by a third party financier; with Company providing producing services in connection therewith.

April 2008

FMYR announced that it’s 1 to 200 reverse split becomes effective Friday, February 29, 2008. Simultaneously effective, Family Room Entertainment’s trading symbol became “FMYR”.

FMYR announced that the based-on-a-true-story horror pic, “BORDERLAND,” will be a part of the After Dark Horror fest “8 FILMS TO DIE FOR”. The film screened across the United States during Horror fest, November 9-18, 2007.

FMYR announced that it, in conjunction with a third party, had acquired the book THUNDER RUN – THE ARMORED STRIKE TO CAPTURE BAGHDAD written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Zucchino,

FMYR announced that production will begin on “THE CODE” in mid-October. The picture will co-star Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas and will be directed by Mimi Leder (“Pay it Forward” & “The Peacemaker”). The picture will be financed by third-party financiers. Emmett/Furla Films will provide producing services in connection with the project. “THE CODE” is one of the four major projects that FMYR has been in active development.

FMYR announced that Jon Avnet’s “RIGHTEOUS KILL” starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino started filming in Connecticut on September 4, 2007. The pic also stars 50 Cent, Carla Gugino, Trilby Glover, pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek, Brian Dennehy and Donnie Wahlberg. “RIGHTEOUS KILL” is being produced by FMYR’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emmett/Furla Films in conjunction with third parties. The pic is being financed by Millennium Films, a third party financier.

FMYR announced that it has reinstituted its stock buy-back program and on September 7, 2007 FMYR bought-back in excess of 18,450,000 shares of common stock at a price per share of $0.0006.

FMYR announced that “KING OF CALIFORNIA” would receive a limited theatrical release on September 14th of this year. The film, written and directed by Michael Cahill, stars Academy Award winner Michael Douglas and Golden Globe nominee Evan Rachel Wood (“THIRTEEN”). The pic will also debut on September 12 at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival. The picture was was co-produced by FMYR’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emmett/Furla Films, in conjunction with third party financiers.

FMYR announced that it had reinstituted its stock buy-back program. On September 6, 2007 FMYR bought-back in excess of 5,500,000 shares of common stock at a price per share of $0.0006.

FMYR announced that on Monday, August 13, 2007 the Daily Variety’s Michael Flemming reported that “Millennium Films has acquired the rights to make a new series of pics based on Robert E. Howard's mythical conqueror CONAN THE BARBARIAN.” FMYR’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emmett/Furla Films, will provide producing services in conjunction with Paradox Entertainment and Millennium Films.

FMYR announced that Co-chairman and CEO, George Furla purchased 10,000,000 shares of FMYR on July 20th on the open market at a per share price of $0.0006. To date, George Furla has purchased 228,606,200 shares of FMYR.

FMYR announced that it is exploring strategic options in an attempt to enhance shareholder value. Management will continue to keep shareholders abreast of developments in connection with these options as said information becomes available.

FMYR announced that Co-chairman and CEO, George Furla purchased 20,000,000 shares of FMYR on July 18th on the open market at a per share price of $0.0005. To date, George Furla has purchased 218,606,200 shares of FMYR.

FMYR announced that principal photography on the Jessica Simpson star-er, “MAJOR MOVIE STAR” has commenced in Shreveport, Louisiana. Family Room Entertainment Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emmett/Furla Films, is providing producing services in connection with the picture which is being co-produced and financed by a third party, Millennium Films. Steve Miner, who directed the Emmett/Furla Films production, “DAY OF THE DEAD,” will direct this picture. Emmett/Furla Films is currently in the process of negotiating its compensation package with the independent financier of the picture.

FMYR announced that it is in the late stages of negotiations with networks on at least two reality television programs, however there is no assurance an agreement will be consummated. Management will continue to keep shareholders abreast of developments in connection with these productions as information becomes available.

FMYR announced that it anticipates at least three of its productions will receive US theatrical releases the next twelve months. Although there is no assurance that any yet to be released motion picture will be released, management is highly confident that it has at least three productions that will be theatrical releases in the next 12 months. Additionally, Management will continue to keep shareholders abreast of developments, such as release dates, in connection with these productions as said information becomes available.

FMYR announced that Co-chairman and CEO, George Furla purchased 25,000,000 shares of FMYR on July 5th, 35,000,000 shares of FMYR on July 6th and 10,000,000 on July 9th. All shares were purchased on the open market at a per share price of $0.0005. To date, George Furla has purchased 198,606,200 shares of FMYR.

FMYR announced that it was actively pursuing “branded properties”. Most recently, Emmett/Furla Films lost out in the bidding process on “The Green Hornet,” which went to a major studio. Management will continue to keep shareholders abreast of progress and is hopeful to be able to make an announcement regarding the acquisition of one or more branded properties in the near future.

FMYR announced that on June 28, 2007 Co-chairman and CEO, George Furla has purchased 23,976,000 shares of FMYR on the open market at a per share price of US$0.0004 and on June 29, 2007 Co-chairman and CEO, George Furla has purchased 25,000,000 shares of FMYR on the open market at a per share price of US$0.0005.

FMYR announced that on June 27, 2007 Co-chairman and CEO, George Furla has purchased 24,600,000 shares of FMYR on the open market at a per share price of US$0.0004.

FMYR announced that it was scheduled to begin production on the Jessica Simpson star-er, “MAJOR MOVIE STAR” on July 15, 2007 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Steve Miner, who directed the Emmett/Furla Films production, “DAY OF THE DEAD,” will direct this picture also. The picture will be co-produced and financed by a third party, Millennium Films. Emmett/Furla Films is currently in the process of negotiating its compensation package with the independent financier of the picture.

FMYR announced that on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 the Hollywood Reporter’s by Gregg Goldstein reported that “Overture Films has picked up all North American rights to "Righteous Kill," a $60 million thriller starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino as two detectives tracking a serial killer.” “Righteous Kill” is being produced by FMYR’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emmett/Furla Films in conjunction with third parties. The pic is being financed by Millennium Films, a third party financier. The article went on to report: “Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is in final negotiations to co-star as a drug dealer who helps the detectives with their investigation. Director Jon Avnet is set to begin principal photography in Bridgeport, Conn., and New York in September.” Emmett/Furla Films is currently in the process of negotiating its compensation package with the independent financier of the picture.

FMYR announced that it was in active development on at least four projects, at least two of which were very close to concluding. Management will continue to keep shareholders abreast of progress.

FMYR announced that on June 18, 2007 Co-chairman and CEO, George Furla purchased 50,000,000 shares of FMYR on the open market at a per share price of US$0.0004.

FMYR announced that, as of that date, it had 829,008,000 outstanding shares.

FMYR that it had been diligently developing and packaging three new projects and is in final negotiations with a major independent financier to finance and produce the pictures. Although Family Room can offer no guarantees that any of these negotiations will conclude in the commencement of a new production, Family Room remains hopeful that one or more of these projects will result in an announcement during the Cannes Film Festival (May 16-27, 2007).

FMLY announced that the based-on-a-true-story horror pic, “BORDERLAND,” will premier at the 2007 South by Southwest Film Festival. The 2007 SXSW Film Festival will feature the first public festival appearance from the three creators of the popular “Lonelygirl15” online short video phenomenon. Additionally, Harry Knowles of “ain’t It cool news,” will moderate a session entitled “Panel of the Dead: Horror Films of Today,” in which horror filmmakers and members of the industry will chat about current and upcoming trends in the ever-successful genre. The Festival runs March 9 – 17, 2007 in Austin, TX. The pic was financed and produced by Emmett/Furla Films in conjunction with third parties. The pic premiered on March 11, 2007 in Austin, TX.

FMYR announced that “KING OF CALIFORNIA” has been accepted to the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The pic was financed and produced by Emmett/Furla Films in conjunction with third parties. The pic will premiered on January 24, 2007 in Park City, UT.

FMYR announced that since announcing its stock buy-back program on August 3, 2006, FMYR has bought-back in excess of 6,000,000 shares of common stock. As stated previously, the purchases may be made, from time to time, on the open market in compliance with Rule 10b-18 and will be funded from available working capital. The number of shares to be purchased and the timing of the purchases will be based on the level of cash balances, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment and/or filmed entertainment opportunities.

FMYR announced that the trailer for “HOME OF THE BRAVE” hit theaters over the preceding weekend. Helmed by Academy Award winner Irwin Winkler, the film stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, with Curtis “50 Cent Jackson and Brian Presley. The film was financed by third party financiers.

FMYR announced that PorchLight Entertainment had licensed the international distribution rights to the feature film WHITE AIR, an “extreme” action-drama film set in the world of professional snowboarding. The film, which was financed and produced by by FMYR and a third party financier, stars Dominique Swain, Riley Smith, Brent Le Macks, Tom Sizemore, and Andy Finch, winner of the Van’s Triple Crown and 2nd place at the 2005 Winter X Games. WHITE AIR is the coming of age story of “Alex” (Riley Smith), troubled by financial and romantic problems, not to mention his sick brother, as he pursues his dream, which has eluded him thus far, of becoming a professional snowboarder. In the final showdown before the professional season, Alex must reach deep within himself to conquer his fear as he competes against his nemesis “Jason” (Brent Le Macks) for the chance to join the professional tour and earn respect from his lovelorn girlfriend, “Christie” (Dominique Swain).

FMYR announced that Warner Brothers and Alcon Entertainment would theatrically release “THE WICKER MAN” on September 1, 2006, which at the time of the release was only nine days away.

FMYR announced that since commencing its stock buy-back program on August 3, 2006, FMYR had bought-back 4,300,000 shares of common stock to date. As stated in the previous release, the purchases may be made, from time to time, on the open market in compliance with Rule 10b-18 and will be funded from available working capital. The number of shares to be purchased and the timing of the purchases will be based on the level of cash balances, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment and/or filmed entertainment opportunities.

FMYR announced that it had commenced a program of buying back its common stock on the open market. The purchases may be made, from time to time, on the open market in compliance with Rule 10b-18 and will be funded from available working capital. The number of shares to be purchased and the timing of the purchases will be based on the level of cash balances, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment and/or filmed entertainment opportunities.

FMYR announced that Warner Brothers and Alcon Entertainment will theatrically release “THE WICKER MAN,” starring Nicolas Cage for director Neil LaBute, on September 1, 2006. The suspense thriller is a remake of the 1973 UK cult classic. THE WICKER MAN follows the story of Sheriff Edward Malus (NICOLAS CAGE) as he investigates the disappearance of a young girl on a remote island off the coast of Maine.  Things and people are not as they seem on the island and when Sheriff Malus discovers evidence of pagan rituals his hope of unraveling the girl’s disappearance become increasingly uncertain.

FMYR announced that principal photography has commenced on “DAY OF THE DEAD.”

FMYR presented a status report on some of its recent motion picture productions. FMYR stated that it does not anticipate any back-end profit participation or additional revenues in connection with the motion picture projects “EDISON” or “16 BLOCKS.” As was previously stated by FMYR’s CEO, George Furla, a particular project would have to generate a minimum of Forty Million Dollars (US$40,000,000) at the US Box Office in order for Family Room to have a possibility of receiving any sort of back-end profit participation during the foreseeable life of the picture in question. Neither “EDISON” (which premiered on home video recently) nor “16 BLOCKS” (which, according to the Internet Movie Database, generated less than Thirty Eight Million Dollars (US$38,000,000) in Domestic Box Office revenues) achieved that level of financial “success.” FMYR stated that, going forward, its management believes that due to inflation and the rising costs associated with producing and theatrically releasing motion pictures, a particular project would have to generate a minimum of Forty-five Million Dollars (US $45,000,000 at the US Box Office in order for FMYR have a possibility of receiving any sort of back-end profit participation. At that time, FMYR also stated that it has several projects which, although filmed, have yet to be released. These films could possess the potential of back-end profit participation for Family Room Entertainment provided they are able to achieve the Forty-five Million Dollars (US $45,000,000 US Box Office threshold. The films listed in that release were: “BORDERLAND,” a horror picture based-on-a-true story which Lions Gate Films will distribute; “THE WICKER MAN” starring Nicolas Cage for director Neil LaBute; “HOME OF THE BRAVE” starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson” for director Irwin Winkler; “KING OF CALIFORNIA” starring Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood for director Michael Cahill; “DAY OF THE DEAD,” based on the George Romero cult-classic, adapted by Jeffery Reddick for director Steve Miner and starring Mena Suvari, Ving Rhames and Nick Cannon; “88 MINUTES” starring Al Pacino for director John Avnet; and “THE CONTRACT,” starring John Cusack and Morgan Freeman for director Bruce Beresford. At that time, FMYR’s management stated that it is hopeful that within this slate of films one or more of these projects can achieve back-end profit participation.

FMYR announced its forthcoming special shareholders meeting concerning the preliminary proxy filed on July 19, 2006. FMYR had filed a preliminary proxy on July 19, 2006 which set a date for a special meeting on August 29, 2006 for shareholders to vote on a proposal to increase the authorized shares from 200 million to 2 billion shares. The increase in authorized shares will provide for the following: 1) allow FMYR to retire its outstanding convertible debt; 2) have equity available to be used to acquire, develop and produce future film projects, and 3) to raise additional funds as needed for working capital.