Film Festival Radio (Janice Malone, Film Festival Radio, Bleav)

Guests are Grammy Award winning recording artist ALYA chats about her new song HOPE. TV dancer/choreographer and entrepreneur Maks Chmerkovskiy; internationally recognized band UB40 chat about their 2024 North American tour.

The third installment of the fan-favorite series will consist of 10 episodes with the first three episodes premiering April 17 and new episodes releasing every Thursday.  The adrenaline-packed first and second seasons of Leverage: Redemption as well as all seasons of Leverage are available on demand and as a Fast Channel on Prime Video. Leverage: Redemption stars Gina Bellman as Sophie Deveraux, Christian Kane as Eliot Spencer. THE SHOW has lot of action, dirty deeds, grifters but redemption and second chances. Christian Kane (‘Eliot Spencer’) and Gina Bellman (‘Sophie Deveraux’) are two of the principle cast members, chat about Season 3 of LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION on Prime Video.

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#heistdrama #consandgrifters #actionpacked #SophieDeveraux #EliotSpencer #PrimeVideo #Season3

Director Chad Stockfleth chats about the new documentary feature film about the Elephant 6 Recording Company & collective: Neutral Milk Hotel, the Olivia Tremor Control, the Apples In Stereo, Elf Power, the Music Tapes, the Minders, the Gerbils, of Montreal, Beulah, Dressy Bessy, Great Lakes & more. In US theaters August 25th and on VOD September 1 (Amazon & Apple TV). https://www.elephant6movie.com/

GUESETS: American Ninja Warrior contestant Gary Weiland makes history as first amputee to get to the semi-finals of the show's competition; film director/writer Alethea Root and actress/writer Jules Bruff of film GOOD SIDE OF BAD, premiering at the Dances With Films Film Festival (June 22, 2023) in L.A. (https://danceswithfilms.com/); Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares what's hot at Redbox for the month of June.

GUESTS: Paul Jun, CEO of Filmocracy.com chats about their upcoming film festival Filmocracy Fest (July 14 - 17) in L.A. and virtual; Michelle Lewis, Hollywood make-up artist on notable projects, including Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Dreamgirls, Fat Albert, But I'm A Cheerleader, The Harder They Fall, and the forthcoming Black Panther film, and others.

In 2020, community college students – representing approximately one-third of U.S. postsecondary students at the time – had a national voting rate nearly 10 percentage points lower than students at public four-year universities in the last presidential election. Community College Vote ’24 Campaign is trying to change all that by boosting voter turnout at 95 schools across 22 states. Let’s take a listen to Jay Osterman who is a Sr. Manager on the Social Impact team at MTV Entertainment Studios, as he shares information on how MTV is working with other major businesses to help to increase voter turnout within the Community College demographic with the COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOTE ’24 CAMPAIGN. (www.votevotevote.com)

GUESTS: Chris Woolsey, Senior Director for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares the latest and hottest info on film and titles for the month of August at Crackle.com Second guest is Director/Producer Mark Shapiro chats about DOWNWIND, a documentary feature that chronicles the nuclear testing that took place in the Nevada area where 928 nuclear weapons were detonated between 1951 – 1992. Part of the film explores how these tests have impacted the lives, the politics, and the environments of various people over the last several decades. The film is narrated by actor Martin Sheen and also includes appearances from Oscar-winner Michael Douglas and political satirist Lewis Black, with Matthew Modine is Executive Producer. DOWNWIND will premiere on August 18 in select theaters around the country, and on Video On Demand. Find more information on the film via Instagram -- @Downwind_film

Guests are actor, producer. comedian and filmmaker Michael Hagerty chats about his new film OLD HENRY--an indie new western that opens October 1, 2021. The film made its international premiere at the recent Venice Film Festival in Italy. Second guest is actor Robert Bathurst, who starred as "Sir Anthony" on the hit drama series Downton Abbey. He is currently performing the voiceover for the character "Inspector Gamache" in NY Times Best Selling author Louise Penny's latest just-released novel "The Madness of Crowds." This is the seventh time the British TV and stage star has starred as this beloved character for Ms. Penny's internationally acclaimed novels.

Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch chats about hosting the new 2020 version of "The Weakest Link' game show, which premieres September 29th at 8pm on NBC. And Ron Truppa, director of the Catalina Film Festival that takes place thru September 27, 2020. Over 100 films of some of the world's most talented filmmakers have films screening at this year;s festival. View them online by visiting www.catalinafilmfest.org where you can also get your tickets. And also catch all of the festival's events and activities on the live stream from the website and their Facebook page.

GUESTS: Tina Braxton chats about her family's new reality show "THE BRAXTONS" (WE TV) and NY Times Best-Selling author Attica Locke chats about her brand-new book "Guide Me Home," which is the third installment of her very popular Highway 59 trilogy series.

THE CLASS is a powerful six-part original docuseries on PBS, that focuses on six high school students in the East Bay community of Antioch, CA. The students attend Deer Valley High School, with plans on pursuing higher education dreams during the challenging pandemic year (2020-2021). The series offers an in-depth and personal look at the educational inequalities, mental health struggles, pandemic challenges and other obstacles. The Class' is Executive Producer Daveed Diggs (Tony and Grammy winner known for Blindspotting, Snowpiercer, Hamilton) and Executive Producer Nicole Hurd (President of Lafayette College). Nicole is our guest and gives listeners more insight about THE CLASS. Airing on PBS (check listings), and steaming anytime on the PBS app.   

https://TheClassDocumentary.com

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#TheClass #PBS #highschool #collegedreams #DeerValleyHighSchol #AntiochCalifornia #PBSapp #education #pandemic #DaveedDiggs #Mr.Cam #Lafayettecollege #NicoleHurd

GUESTS: Josh Rivera of "American Sports Story" Aaron Hernandez"" (FX Network); "Kindergarten the Musical" with Charlton Pettus (Tears for Fears) and Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo rock band); and internationally acclaimed jazz singer and recording artist Andy James chats about her latest release "Let Me See Your Heart."

Rohan Nayak is the visionary co-founder and CEO of Pocket FM, an innovative audio streaming platform. Pocket FM offers a diverse range of long-form audio content, including original series and audiobooks, catering to over 200 million listeners around the world. With a strong focus on creator empowerment and leveraging technology, Nayak and Pocket FM aims to redefine storytelling through audio, making it accessible and engaging for audiences worldwide.

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GUESTS: Director/actress Tara Westwood and actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. chat about working in the new indie film TRIGGERED. The film short has already become an Oscar qualifier film, as it's storyline touches on the controversial topic of gun violence. Triggered is currently having an outstanding run at top film festivals throughout North America. Starring Isiah Whitlock Jr., Caitlin Mehner, Robert John Burke, Tara Westwood and Executive Produced by John Leguizamo.

Guests are: David Allen Schlaefer, best-selling author of the FAR NORTH IRELAND SAGA.  David's latest book, THE HEIR OF LEMMINKAINEN, is the second book of a trilogy.   David is also a diplomat and was recently in Ukraine. He discusses the latest information about the tragic war in this country. Second guest is Dr. Cheyenne Bryant life coach & psychology expert  on MTV's "Teen Mom: Family Reunion"  show. 

John Nitti has an incredible new best-selling memoir "Sharing the Road: An Amateur Cyclist’s 10,000-mile Solo Bike Trip Across America." It's a must-read for anyone who loves cycling, adventure, and the open road. (https://www.johnnitti.com/) A portion of proceeds from the memoir will benefit the Marty Lyons Foundation to fulfill the wishes of critically ill children around the nation. Plus, information about auditions for upcoming new TLC show "90 Day Fiance: The Other Way." The producers are looking for candidates!

Guest: Tel K. Ganesan Tel K. Ganesan is truly a trailblazer in the Entrepreneurial space. He is in the Top List of Millionaires Club in the USA. He is an entrepreneur of several very successful businesses that includes, movie producer & distributor, motivational speaker, investor and philanthropist…He is the founder and executive chairman of Kyyba Inc., which includes KYYBA FILMS.and KYBBA ENTERTAINMENT. Founded by Tel K. Ganesan and G.B. Thimotheose in 2017, Kyyba Films is a production company based in Michigan. The company focuses on the production of original feature films and documentaries. Kyyba Films has grown organically from collaborations with several festivals and artists. Kyyba Films has the ability to create and add value to the content it produces globally. The company works with leading talent from around the world with a deep understanding of the marketplace. Some of the films under the Kyyba Films executive production label are Devil’s Night – Dawn of the Nain Rouge; Celebrity Crush; Christmas Coupon and Trap City. Kyyba Films has participated in Cannes Film Festival, Dances with Films and the Melbourne Film Festival.

GUESTS: Winner of The Voice Season 22 (Bryce Leatherwood); Tom Sands director "Decrypted" film; Chris Woolsey shares what's hot in films/tv with Crackle & Red Box.

GUEST: Alyssa Fiorentino House Beautiful’s season two of their popular podcast, Dark House, which explores America’s most haunted homes and the stories behind them, recently kicked off and features the backstories of infamous homes from around the country including the Ackley House (Nyack, N.Y.), the Manson Family Murder House (L.A.), the Chop Chop House (Boise, Idaho), the Watcher House (Westfield, N.J.) the Conjuring House (Burrillville, R.I.) and many others in addition to celebrity interviews with Justin Long, Sally Quinn, Mikel Welch and Jacob Batalon. House Beautiful's Dark House podcast is hosted by Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful’s director of brand strategy and audience development, and senior editor Hadley Mendelsohn, airing on all of the major podcast networks.

Guests: Author Ed Jackson chats about his new documentary "The Mountain Within Me." Paralyzed from the neck down, this film follows Ed's incredible journey The film follows his courageous journey as mountain climber, as he climbs Snowdonia, the Alps and Himalayas. Actor Aspen Kennedy chats about his breakout role in the new faith-based movie "The Forge." Executive producer David Brindley chats about upcoming season 3 of Apple TV+'s hit show "The Reluctant Traveler," starring award-winning actor Eugene Levy. And investigative journalist Lauren Collins chats about her new National Geographic network docuseries "Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man," about a Paris-based so-called serial killer expert.

With the presidential election not far off, people are beginning to form opinions about the people and parties running. One person they won't want to miss considering for the position is Barak Zilberberg, who has announced his run for the presidency in the 2024 election. He has made his candidacy official and is turning heads with where he stands on some issues. Visit his campaign website at: https://barakzilberberg.com/ and follow his campaign on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barakzilberberg/.

GUEST:  Filmmaker Andrew Goldberg “White With Fear” is an upcoming political documentary that delves into the intricate strategies employed by America’s conservative political machine over several decades. It focuses on how these strategies have exploited racial fault lines and perpetuated narratives of White victimization to gain power and influence. The documentary is narrated by operatives who were directly involved in the political maneuvers, providing a unique insider perspective. It reveals never-before-heard stories and tactics that have shaped Republican political strategies throughout the years. The film aims to expose the cynical approach taken by certain political factions to manipulate public sentiment regarding race, thereby influencing electoral outcomes. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Andrew Goldberg, “White With Fear” features a diverse array of voices, including prominent political figures, scholars, and journalists. The world premiere of “White With Fear” is scheduled for October 19, 2024, at the Chelsea Film Festival.

GUESTS: The Voice contestant Chechi (Team Gwen Stefani); Andre Ward author of "Killing the Image"; and Chris Woolsey, shares what's the latest in streaming films and TV shows at Crackle for the month of November.

GUESTS: Marc Morial and Tiyale Hayes Re: National Black Voter Day (Sept. 20th) On September 20, we celebrate the fifth annual National Black Voter Day. In this spirit, BET is launching a campaign aimed at mobilizing Black voters by empowering them to exercise their voting rights, safeguarding them against disenfranchisement and suppression, and educating them about their collective influence. To enhance this initiative, BET has partnered with the National Urban League and will introduce a series of activities and events designed to maximize voter registration. The campaign will kick off with the BET Vote Fest rally in Philadelphia on September 20. BET Executive Vice President Tiyale Hayes and President & CEO of National Urban League, Marc Morial discuss National Black Voter Day.

Director Erica Ortiz chat about directing new film THE TAMPON. It's a dark comedy short film that's screening in competition at the Oscar®- Qualifying at the recent HollyShorts Film Festival. THE TAMPON follows the story of Moose, an art student who, following a night of heavy drinking, comes face to face with the complexities of consent in her college sorority through her art. Actors Rayven Ferrell and Tequan Richmond are two of the main stars of TVOne's new thriller/drama feature film 'Blood On Her Badge.' It's the story of a misguided police officer opens our eyes to how childhood trauma can lead to dreadful choices.

On Veterans Day weekend, a new film arrives in theaters, Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey. Executive produced by actor Chris Pratt. The documentary commemorates the unsung heroes of the U.S. military: combat chaplains. For nearly 250 years, uniformed combat chaplains have provided their service in every U.S. battle. They are unarmed combatants though they may make the ultimate sacrifice. Fighting Spirit -- the first co-production between Hollywood and the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps – showcases the important work that chaplains provide to every branch of the military while armed with only their faith. To discuss the film, we have award-winning director/producer Rich Hull and retired U.S. Army chaplain Jeff Struecker who served in various Airborne and Ranger units and was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame. See film trailer:

Guests: Joe Wein, director of "Adrift: 76 Days at Sea, the true story of a man lost at sea on the Atlantic Ocean for 76 days; Michele Stephenson, filmmaker "Black Girls Play" Film that Details the Origin and Impact of “Hand Games”, popular childhood kid games in the African American community. Film has was Included on the Academy Awards Shortlist for Best Short Documentary. It's now airing on ESPN +. And Chris Woolsey shares the latest and popular that's streaming on Crackle.com for February 2024.

RJ Roman has had a journey of ups and downs on American Ninja Warrior. During the semi-finals he had a fall near the end of his run, but redeemed himself with the show's safety pass and finished fourth on the leaderboard. Now, he has advanced to Stage 2 of the competition with the goal of winning the grand prize of $1 million. Before making a name for himself on the show, RJ was a musician (bass player) for the band Emuness, in the Orlando, Florida area. Tune in for the finals, Monday nights on NBC to watch RJ and the other contestants (check your local listings for the exact time).

GUEST-- Filmmaker and composer Julian De La Chica Agatha, the first film made by Colombian born, Brooklyn-based Julián De La Chica, will officially debut at the 37th iteration of the Festivál de Cine de Bogotá (Bogocine 37) https://bogocine.co/inicio/ held from October 21-October 28. After the film’s official selection at nearly two dozen international film festivals and earning numerous accolades for its austere cinematography, haunting original score, brilliant acting, and fearless LGBT motifs, De La Chica has decided that Agatha’s official public release will be in conjunction with its screening at Bogocine 37, in his home country of Colombia.

GUESTS: Award-winning director Menhaj Huda director of new film HEIST 88, starring Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance. Now streaming on SHOWTIME; and The Voice contestant Jordan Rainer, who's on team Reba McEntire, shares her amazing journey of ups and downs and how it all worked together to land her on the new season of The Voice; and award-winning investigative journalist Alice Hines chats about her new docu-series "Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe" which delves into the online dating site Twiin Flames Universe. The series premieres October 6th on Prime Video.

The new documentary film, “The House We Lived In” is currently in release. The film took 12 years to make and is a personal project for Pixela Films Co-Founder Tim O’Donnell, as its main subject is his dad. Initiated in the confines of an ICU with nothing but an iPhone, the documentary traces the journey of Tim’s father, Tod, from a life-threatening, eight-day coma to a miraculous recovery. Amidst this tumultuous period, the O’Donnell family faced the loss of their home due to financial hardships. Yet, the most profound loss was Tod’s memory of the home they once shared. Amidst this tumultuous period, the O’Donnell family faced the loss of their home due to financial hardships. Yet, the most profound loss was Tod’s memory of the home they once shared. The House We Lived In has been praised by ESPN and NPR, along with racking up to awards at film festivals nationally. The film is streaming on Amazon, Google Play, AppleTV.

Guest: Anthony DiMaria, chats about his debut film JAY SEBRING….CUTTING TO THE TRUTH on streaming platforms on September 22 including AppleTV and Amazon. This film is a fascinating, in-depth look at the life and legacy of the nineteen sixties Hollywood trendsetter and celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring, who is also the uncle of the filmmaker. The film follows Sebring’s career as a cultural icon and his untimely murder at the hands of the notorious Charles Manson family. Jay was also the fiancée of actress Sharon Tate, who also was killed by the Manson family as well. The film is a portrait of sort, into Mr. Sebring’s life as a successful businessman entrepreneur, who created a billion-dollar Men’s hair & fashion industry and defined the iconic Hollywood styles for A-list celebrities. Who were some of his clients? Frank Sinatra and the rest of The Rat Pack, Elvis, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, Sam Cooke, Bobby Darin, and many others… Just a who’s who list of superstar entertainment legends who were his clients from that era. The film also features interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Quincy Jones, Dennis Hopper, Nancy Sinatra, Robert Wagner, Paul Anka, Andy Williams, and Vidal Sassoon.

Jacob Batalon made his debut as executive producer and lead star as the titular character Reginald Baskin in REGINALD THE VAMPIRE, a dramedy based on Johnny B. Truant’s FAT VAMPIRE book series. The story is set in a world populated by beautiful, fit, and vain vampires with Batalon’s Reginald being the unlikely hero who will have to navigate every kind of obstacle, including getting the girl of his dreams. Reginald Andres finally got his life together – when he was turned into a vampire. Tune in each Wednesdays 10pm (Eastern) 9pm (Central) on the SyFy Channel to this fun dramedy.

Guest Kyle Portbury chats about his latest film “The Hopeful." It's a heartfelt and compelling historical drama film that will be released in over 900 theaters nationwide this April, in partnership with Hope Studios and Kyle Portbury Films. “The Hopeful” features a diverse cast and marks the first long form feature from Emmy Award winning and three-time Australian Director’s Guild nominated Kyle Portbury. “The Hopeful” is the true story of a community whose lives were transformed as they learn what it means to truly wait for Jesus. This sweeping drama, set in 19th century New England, invites audiences of all ages to imagine how hope can change the world. For a drama set in the 1800s, one of the most unique choices Portbury made was to collaborate with two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jonas Myrin, who contributes two original songs with mainstream hit potential, “Hope Is on The Way” and “Made for You.” Both songs were written and performed by Myrin specifically for the film.

GUEST #1--The Weather Channel meteorologist Jordan Steele chats about his new gig as the host of the brand-new show WEATHER TODAY from The Weather Channel television network. The show air lives on Quibi, the popular first short-form video platform. GUESTS#2--Diamond and Silk are popular live-stream video bloggers, and former Fox Nation hosts, and political activists who are two of Prez Trump’s biggest supporters. They're now authors of the just-released book -- Uprising: Who the Hell Said You Can't Ditch and Switch? — The Awakening of Diamond and Silk

Film director Gabriela Garcia Medina chats about her new film short BERTIE THE BRILLIANT, which is screening August 17, 2023 at The 19th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film follows the story of a young boy who takes on chores and small jobs around his neighborhood in order to raise money for a ticket to see his absolute favorite magician at a magic show at the casino where his grandma works. But the boy, "Bertie," is left with a difficult decision to make when his grandmother loses her job at the casino. Does he go to the magic show or does he stand firm and not go, in support of his beloved grandma?

Film Festival Radio's been chatting with talented contestants from NBC's hit show The Voice since season one. Fast forward to 2020 and The Voice is now in Season 19 of this popular hit talent show sensation. In honor of the new season of the show, we are featuring 3 of the contestants who survived the show's brutal Blind Auditions phase and are still in the competition. Our guest for this show are: Taryn Papa-- Taryn Papa from Nashville, Tennessee secured a spot on Team Blake during the Blind Auditions, by singing “Anyway,” by Martina McBride. @tarynpapa Payton Lamar-- Payton Lamar from Nashville, TN secured a spot on Team Blake by singing “Never Alone,” by Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin. @paytonlamar Tanner Gomes-- Tanner Gomes from Yuma, AZ (hometown) / Nashville, TN (resident) secured a spot on Team Kelly by singing "Cowboys and Angels" by Dustin Lynch. @tannergomesmusic

The classic Biblical story of David vs Goliath comes to life in the 21st century in the new VR virtual reality game "DVG: Conquering Giants." Guest for this show is Hollywood visual effects artist Jarom Sidwell who’s known for his work on blockbuster films such as “The Avengers”, “Avatar”, “The Hobbit”, “The Adventures of TinTin”, “Man of Steel” and “Transformers.” Jarom brings his vast talent and entertainment experience to the team in the creation of this new project. This new VR game is family-friendly, educational, and entertaining.

GUESTS: Actress Aldis Amah Hamilton is the star and co-writer of the critically acclaimed Icelandic TV series BLACK SANDS. She’s making waves in her home country of Iceland, as the first person of color to star and co-write a TV series. For her work as an actress, Aldis was nominated for Actress of the Year at the Iceland Edda Awards, which is equivalent to The Emmy Awards. Watch Black Sands on the international streaming service Viaplay.com; Second guests are the American Ninja Warrior father and son dynamo competitors Scott and Ben Behrends, who are now on their way to the hit show's finals in Las Vegas later this month.

Internationally acclaimed Award-winning photojournalist Catherine Bauknight chats about her exciting new upcoming photography exhibit (July 5 -25) at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery in Burbank, CA. https://consciouscreativity.com/all-one-world/ or call 818-238-5397. Second guest is Olympic Gold Medalist Butch Reynolds chats about the new ESPN 30 For 30 documentary "False Positive" which profiles his journey from being Olympic Gold Medalist to being banned from track and field competition because of a faulty drug test. This film tells Mr. Reynolds side of the story, and hopefully clears his name and reputation.

New York Times best-selling author Kelly Corrigan chats about her new PBS show 'Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan' which makes it's national premiere on PBS tonight (October 5th) from 9 -10 pm (eastern time) each Monday night.

Starring: Andrew McCarthy, Harlan Drum, Jim Parrack, John Owen Lowe, Sean Carrigan

The film GRACE POINT tells the tale of a young man on his way to a remote drug rehab finds himself in a strange town being chased by the locals, as well as his own personal demons. Guest Sean Carrigan offers behind the scenes details in the making of the film and also shares memories of his years on the hit soap opera The Young & the Restless, where he starred as the character Dr. Ben "Stitch" Rayburn. Gracepointfilm.com

#gracepointfilm #Suspense #Mustwatch #SeanCarrigan #NewRelease

The new singing group Psiryn is currently showcasing their live vocal talents on the Nick Cannon Presents The Wild N Out Tour after wrapping an incredible run as openers for The Queens of R&B Tour, headlined by Xscape and SWV. The talented trio (Jada Denise, Anaya Chayenne and Victoria McQueen) are proving to the world what they can accomplish in just under two years since their formation. The beautiful young ladies are being mentored by Grammy-Award winning songwriter, artist, and producer, Kandi Burruss' as they're celebrating their latest hit single SOBER, that's climbing the charts.

Guests--Las Vegas symphonic conductor Maestro Taras Krysa chats about his upcoming concert in the Ukraine with the Ukranian Symphony Orchestra; 2 time Emmy-nominated director/executive producer Dean Israelite chats about the new coming of age genre Paramount+ original film "Little Wing"; and the two stars of the film "Little Wing" BROOKLYNN PRINCE & CHE TAFARI will be chatting about their roles in the movie, which is streaming on Paramount+

Television personality and best-selling author Dr. Ian Smith and corporate businesswoman/entrepreneur Sheila Coates shares details about her new product BYOB Drinking Masks, which is helping us all stay safe and healthy by wearing these very special masks.

Guests: The Voice singer Noivas of Team Blake Shelton, chats about advancing to the show's Live Rounds; journalist/author and tv personality Kimberly Osorio chats about the digital event THE GREATEST RAP CREW OF ALL TIME, which celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop during the BET Awards weekend (June 25, 2023). Vote now! for your favorite hip hop crew by visiting BET.com for more details; Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares what's the hottest and most popular movies and TV show at Redbox for the month of May.

Nikki Garcia is a part of the dynamic trio of superstars that includes Blake Shelton and Carson Daly, as one of the hosts of Blake’s hit tv show “Barmageddon” at Blake’s Ole Red bar in downtown Nashville. The show airs Monday nights,at 11pm (ET/PT) on USA. Network. On Barmageddon, Nikki sets the stakes as celebrity friends go head-to-head in a series of classic bar games with a fun twist, including returning favorites Air Cannon Cornhole, Keg Curling, Drunken Axe Hole, Sharts (“Shelton Darts”) and more. Nikki chats about the upcoming Barmageddon Special Holiday show that will air Monday, December 4th 9pm ET/PT on NBC. Nikki is a well established TV personality. She's WWE’s longest reigning Divas Champion, and she’s in the Wrestling Hall of Fame. Nikki starred in and Executive Produced Total Bellas on E! with twin sister. Brie and starred on E!’s hit series Total Divas.

Guests are Grammy Award winner and 2x Emmy nominee Dom Flemons chats about narrating the 4-part documentary series "The Real Wild West" that's currently streaming on the Curiosity Stream channel. Second guest is singer/songwriter /musician Gloria Jones, who recorded the original hit single TAINTED LOVE, chats about the upcoming documentary about the life and music of the late great British rock star Marc Bolan, along with the work she's doing for the Marc Bolan School of Music and Film in Makeni, Sierra Leone (www.marcbolanschool.com), and about her own upcoming new music.

The legendary hard rock band, Scorpions, is returning to Las Vegas in 2024 with nine performances at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Celebrated across the globe, the band has sold over 110 million albums worldwide, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their iconic album Love at First Sting. Founded in Hannover, West Germany in 1965, they were part of the first wave of metal in the 1970's with their debut album, Lonesome Crow, released in 1972. In the '80s, Scorpions amassed a string of Billboard chart toppers from Love at First Sting and Blackout, including multiple Top 10 singles "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "No One Like You." The band has also received multiple honors such as World Music Awards, a postage stamp in Brazil, a Star on the Hollywood Rock Walk, and Echo honors. Additionally, they were recently honored with the Lower Saxon State Award. Pre-sale tickets for the Scorpions-Love at First Sting Las Vegas Residency show start on Monday, November 6, 2023. Regular public ticket sales begin Friday, Nov. 10 at Ticketmaster.com/scorpionsvegas

GUESTS: Huntley, winner of The Voice 2023; best-selling authors Jeneva Rose and husband Drew Pyne chat about their new book #Crimetime; and cast members Catherine and Gabriella, from TLC's hit show sMothered.

Guests are: TV personality and author Shannon Lanier chats about new Smithsonian Channel docu-series "One Thousand Years of Slavery – The Untold Story" and actor Jeff Holman chats about his role in the new feature film "Being the Ricardos" also starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Ricky Ricardo. And Carlos Sada of The Producer Mezcal, the new spirit brand liquor that recently had a huge launch celebration in Las Vegas, featuring recording star/entrepreneur Swizz Beatz.

GUESTS: Professional bull rider Zeke Mitchell chats about being part of the cast of "The Ride" airing on Prime Video. The show's about the world's top bull riders juggle their families, faith, and a modern-day cowboy lifestyle as they compete for the inaugural team series championship; author Dr. Jackie Greene chats about her new book "Permission to Live Free: Living the Life God Created You For"; Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken for Soup for the Soul chats are what's popping at Crackle in movies and TV.

The Prime Video series is the epic retelling of one of the Bible’s most famous Biblical characters. House of David tells the story of David, who becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager, David, as the new king. The series is streaming on Prime, with season finale released, and a greenlight for Season 2 to begin later this year. Executive producers, writers, and directors Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn share details about the making of the series.

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#KingDavid #KingSaul #Bible #DavidandGoliath #PrimeVideo #Israel #OldTestament #KingSaul #Easter #Goliath #David #HouseofDavid

 

Han Soto from (Cobra Kai) and director of film 'Fake Famous' (HBO). Han stars ( Pham Minh Thao) discusses the third season of the hit Netflix series and his key role as the evil character 'Pham Minh Thao', the soldier who kept John Kreese prisoner during his time at War (and inadvertently ended up naming Kreese's future dojo). Second guest is first time director Nick Bilton of HBO’s FAKE FAMOUS, debuting TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT),,The documentary explores the industry of social media influencers through an innovative social experiment.

GUEST: Veteran producer/director/writer Joe Menendez has directed multiple episodes of Star Trek: Picard, Quantum Leap, 12 Monkeys, From Dusk til Dawn: The Series and Snowpiercer to name just a few. Now Joe introduces the original new film Henry Danger the Movie based on Nickelodeon’s hit live-action series. Henry Danger first premiered on Nickelodeon in 2014. The film premieres January 17, 2025, on Nickelodeon @ 7pm (Eastern) and Paramount+

The hit film short 'Feeling Through' is the first film to feature a deaf/blind actor in a lead role. It’s now been shortlisted for a 2021 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. The film is based on a true story that writer/director Doug Roland experienced in his own life a few years ago. It’s a coming of age story that follows Tereek, a teen wandering the streets of New York, desperate for a place to crash when he encounters Artie, a deaf/blind man in need of help getting home. The film is directed and written by Doug Roland with Oscar-winning and Golden Globe-winning actress Marlee Matlin as executive producer. Feeling Through stars Robert Tarango, the first deaf/blind actor to star in the leading role of a film. Steven Prescod co-stars Steven Prescod as ‘Tareek’. This show was invited to a press conference panel about the film that was moderated by Whoopi Goldberg. Also attending were Marlee Matlin, Doug Roland,

GUESTS: Winners of NBC's THE TITAN GAMES & World Tight Rope Record Holder Nik Wallenda and Jerry Castellos, Las Vegas sports events entrepreneur. The Titan Games show last contestants standing were Matt Chan and Dani Speegle, who both won a cool $100,000 grand prize, as the show's Season 2 winners. Second guest is the internationally acclaimed 'King of the Highwire” Nik Wallenda, renown for his incredible feats on the high wire. He chats about his new book “Facing Fear: Step Out in Faith and Rise Above What’s Holding You Back.” Out Sept. 15, 2020. And our final guest is Jerry Las Vegas entrepreneur and NBA basketball maven Jerry Castello. Jerry is the founder of the pay-per-view “5 Tournament Pro Basketball Invitational” that took place recently in Las Vegas, featuring NBA and WNBA legends in fun and friendly competitions.

December 24, Prime Video will premiere 'ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing,' a true-crime documentary about Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar. Directed by Dylan Sires, ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chief’s Clothing follows the harrowing story of Babudar—famously known as “ChiefsAholic.” Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Babudar rose to fame as one of Kansas City’s most fervent fans. However, a secret life came to light when he was arrested in Bixby, Oklahoma, unraveling a series of unsolved bank robberies committed across the Midwest.

 Airing Saturday nights 9pm (ET/PT) on Oxygen, New York Homicide offers a deep dive into some of the most chilling murder cases that could only happen in New York City and the intense work by law enforcement and civilians who race to take murderers off the streets. Robert K. Boyce (Retired NYPD Retired Chief of Detectives, serves as host, for Season 3 of the hit docuseries.

https://www.oxygen.com/new-york-homicide/season-3/videos/your-first-look-at-new-york-homicide-season-3

#NYPD #NYHomicide #OxygenChannel #docuseries #truecrime #murdermysteries #policedetectives #NYC #NewYorkCity #detectives #homicides

 

President Trump former economic advisor Peter Navarro; Elen Rhys & Julian Looman stars of the hit series "The Mallorca Files" (Amazon Prime); and actors Imani Pullum & Kagiso Lediga, stars of "Classified" airing on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee in the U.S. August 22, 2024; Alejandro Ramos from "The Great American Recipe" (PBS)

Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated creator Vijal Patel (black-ish, The Middle), The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh follows the Pradeep family and the events of their first few months after moving to America from India. As told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled—romantically, personally, and professionally—with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists and plenty of laughs. The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and also on Amazon Freevee.

Guests are Jeff Wilbusch & Juliana Canfield. From Emmy Winning Executive Producer David E. Kelley and Oscar Winning Director Barry Levinson Comes a New Investigative Series Based on the International Bestselling Novel, The Missing File. The new 8-part series THE CALLING is currently airing on The Peacock Network. Jeff Wilbusch and Juliana Canfield star as the lead actors in the drama series. The Calling

GUESTS are film and tv director Deborah Kampmeier shares details of her work of directing select episodes on HBO acclaimed period drama series "The Gilded Age" fpr its new season, along with details of directing upcoming various episodes on 2 Amazon drama series “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” and the Western thriller “Outer Range.” Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares what's popping at Crackle.com for the month of September.

Guest: Acclaimed French filmmaker Olivier Garouste chats about his latest film "In the Footsteps of Christian Louboutin." The new documentary In the footsteps of Christian Louboutin” premiered last month on TV5MONDE USA, which is the global French language entertainment network, that’s available in the US on cable, satellite, and streaming services. The good news is by popular demand, the film is re-airing starting October 3, 2020 until October 14th, on the TV5MONDE's Cinema on Demand. In the Footsteps of Christian Louboutin, honoring legendary designer Christian Louboutin with an inside look into his life. Join the man whose name has become synonymous with luxury, high fashion, and the infamous red bottom shoes. If you own a pair of the world-famous shoes, why not wear them while watching the movie.

Singer/producer/songwriter/actor Shondo Blades has often been described as the ultimate entertainer. The multi-talented performer has a new song titled EAGLE, released just in time for the July 4th celebration. This melodic but powerful new song exudes the meaning of freedom, patriotism and the American spirit. Take a listen to EAGLE in its entirety at the end of the interview.

GUESTS -- Rick Harrison from "Pawn Stars Do America"; Chris Woolsey shares the latest from Redbox for the month of November; Legendary rock band Scorpions chat about their upcoming new Las Vegas residency concerts in 2024; Lawrence Hott, the director of the historical documentary film "The Niagara Movement."

Guests: TV personality Bryce Sparks from the hit show "Mud Madness" (Discovery Channel); Alua Arthur, America's most visible death doula, chats about her new best-selling memoir "Making an Authentic Life By Getting Real About The End"; and Chris Woolsey, senior director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares what's some of the fun and hottest films and tv titles for the month of April from Crackle.com

Guests are: New York Times Best-Selling author Richard Paul Evans chats new book "A Christmas Memory"; author/director/photographer Carolyn McDonald chats new book "Light Needs Night"; and Chris Woolsey chats the latest hot movie titles to watch from Red Box and Crackle during the holidays.

GUESTS: Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins, stars of the new TV show THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSLIM ROAD TRIP on PBS. The Great Muslim American Road Trip, follows the couple as they explore the Muslim experience in America on a 2,500-mile drive from Chicago to Los Angeles. A chat with Bradley Jackson, the director of 'FACING RYAN' a new documentary about baseball legend Nolan Ryan; and a chat with music composer Robert ToTer, who composed music for new film THE WALK, starring Starring: Justin Chatwin, Terrence Howard, Lovie Simone, Katie Douglas, Anastasiya Mitrunen, with Jeremy Piven and Malcolm McDowell.

Guests are: Singers from The Voice Season 23 (Ali and Noivas); Chris Woolsey, Sr. Director of Communications for Chicken Soup of the Soul Entertainment; Judy Hyman, host of new true crime podcast series "Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood: The Ronni Chasen Story" available on major podcast networks.

Former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Jason Grimsley has released his debut memoir “Cross Stitched: One Man’s Journey From Ruin to Restoration." The candid title provides an intimate and heartfelt glimpse into the pro baseball player's wild and memorable 15-year career success, including his time as a member of both the 1999 and 2000 World Series champion New York Yankees. Brutally honest, “Cross Stitched” leaves no stone unturned as Grimsley recounts memories, and unforgettable moments from his life. Proceeds from the sales of the book will benefit Emerging Grace Ministries in their ongoing efforts to help eradicate adolescent sex trafficking. (https://emerginggrace.org/

Lights! Cameras! Auditions! This new feature highlights open casting calls and auditions in TV, film, theater, reality shows and music. Aspiring actors, models, and performers looking to break into showbiz, these are REAL auditions that are free. Tune in and discover how dreams turn into reality in the world of lights, cameras, and action!

#acting #auditions #casting #hollywood, #talent #actors #actresses #realityshows #tryouts

GUESTS: Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment chats about what's hot in films and TV shows for May 2024 at their brand Crackle.com; pop recording artist/songwriter Sarah Reeves chats about her brand-new single 'More Than Enough,' which has already gone viral (sarahreevesmusic.com; and NY Times Best-Selling author Catherine Applegate chats about her just-released new book 'The One and Only Family.'

Chris Regina, Chief Content Officer – TCL Film Machine Program and filmmaker/director George Huang. They will be chatting about TCL Studios and TCL+TV's first AI Film Festival. TCL Studios, the new global production hub for TCL’s flagship streaming service, TCLtv+, has developed slate from its first-ever AI TV/FILM accelerator program, FILM MACHINE. The five films will debut at the TCL Chinese Theater on November 19 in L.A. The theatrical debut of the films will be followed by their launch on TCLtv+ beginning December 12. Each of the 5 films have used A.I. Technology in the making of their films. Follow TCLtv @tcltvplus X: @TCLtvplus Youtube: youtube.com/@TCLtvplus

Octogenarian now author Dr. Laverne Wemberley chats about her first book; Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications at (Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment) shares the latest in films and tv; and producer Denise Greene shares info about the 15th season Afropop of the documentary and live music festival.

 "Susan Feniger: Forked" is a verité documentary that chronicles the journey of award-winning celebrity chef Susan Feniger(Food Network/Master Chef) as she embarks on the venture of her first solo restaurant, STREET. The film captures her passionate struggle to bring global street food together under one roof in Los Angeles. Forked is headed to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, and will be screened on January 20th at FOODLAB, to an invitation only event. Top celebrity chefs such as Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck and others are also featured in the documentary. Susan Feniger, an accomplished American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and media personality, is recognized for her roles in shows like "Too Hot Tamales" and "Tamales World Tour" on the Food Network, as well as appearances on "Iron Chef," "Top Chef Masters," and "Cooking with the Master Chefs." 

Singer/Songwriter Shelley Rae Speck chats about her new single THE BOTTLE'S ON MY SIDE and tv reality show star Adamo Giraldo from the cast of MTV's hit show "Buckhead Shore" chats about the latest with the show.

Hobey Baker is a name familiar to every hockey enthusiast, as collegiate hockey’s most esteemed award bears his name. However, the true tale of this legendary athlete remains largely unknown. The new podcast “Searching for Hobey Baker” by ESPN 30 for 30 Podcast delves into the life of America’s inaugural ice hockey star, Hobey Baker. He was among the initial nine individuals, and the sole American, to be honored with induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Narrated by actor David Duchovny, a fellow Princeton alum akin to Hobey, the podcast chronicles Baker’s heydays as the nation’s premier collegiate hockey and football player, along with his valorous endeavors as a World War I fighter pilot. Beyond his on-ice and in-air escapades, the podcast sheds light on the lesser-known challenges faced by this hockey icon as a gay man during the early 20th century. Executive producer Andrew Reynolds provides further insights into “Searching for Hobey Baker.”

Sofronio Vasquez is the new winner of THE VOICE SEASON 26. The Filipino-born talented singer was a part of Team Michael Buble. He's now the winner of a $100,000 grand prize and a big recording contract.

A new PBS documentary special, Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm, examines the root cause of the LA wildfires and uncovers what communities can do to better prepare for future disasters. From record-breaking heat and prolonged drought to the challenges of firefighting in extreme winds, Weathered reveals how a perfect storm of conditions turned these LA fires into a historic catastrophe. In a climate-changing world, the special asks scientists and first responders how do we protect homes, lives, and communities from large wildfires and how do we mitigate future disasters.

https://www.pbs.org/show/weathered/

TRAILER:  WTVP Spots | Weathered: Inside The La Firestorm | Trailer | Season 2025 | PBS

#wildfires #LAfires #PBS #globalwarming #climatechange #santaAnaWinds #Altadenafires #PacificPalisadesfires #disasterpreparedness #MaiyaMay #LAfirefighters

Neal Shusterman is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than fifty books! His just released new book is titled "BREAK TO YOU," is co-written alongside authors, Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden. The book explores the love story of two teenagers who somehow find love while locked away inside the harsh world of a juvenile detention center.

Guests are: Kim Cruse, contestant on The Voice. Recently won one of the Battles Rounds. On Team John Legend. Second guest is Alfred "AL-Tee" Williams, music/tv/concert sound engineer extraordinaire. He's hip hop star Ludacris' long time sound engineer/production manager, and has worked with top talents such as Kelly Rowland, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley and so many others.

“Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story” is a docu-series that delves into the life and career of Lisa Frank, an iconic figure in the world of children’s products and pop culture. Known for her vibrant, colorful designs featuring whimsical animals and fantasy themes, Lisa Frank’s brand became synonymous with 1990s childhood nostalgia. The series explores not only her rise to fame but also the complexities behind her brand’s success and eventual challenges. To discuss this series are Emmy Award-winning producer/director Mary Robertson and director Arianna LaPenne.

 

GUEST:  Reed Lindsay - Director of 'The War on Cuba' (3-part Series)

The War On Cuba tells the Story of the Impact of US Sanctions on Cuba and the Interests Driving Them Oliver Stone and Danny Glover executive-produced the film that shines light on various corrupt Cuba policies.  

     The three-part documentary series, The War on Cuba When:  Premieres Fri, October 9; 2nd & 3rd series air Fri October 16 & 23, 2020. The series will air  on-line Release Belly of the Beast Cuba Youtube Channel  

           Belly of The Beast Youtube Channel

.         Info:bellyofthebeastcuba.com and https://bellyofthebeastcuba.com/war-on-cuba

There is a groundbreaking new documentary film that provides a thorough examination of the American Electoral College and its influence on presidential elections in the United States. Titled “One Person, One Vote,” this documentary has received multiple awards at various prestigious film festivals across the country. The director and producer of the film, Maximina Juson, is my guest today. “One Person, One Vote” recently premiered on PBS’ Independent Lens and will be available for viewing on the PBS app for the next 90 days. Additionally, viewers can watch the full film on YouTube. (www.onepersononevote.co)

Native Indigenous filmmaker/director Patrick Shannon's current film, “Saints and Warriors” is a documentary that chronicles the journey of the Skidegate Saints, an iconic Indigenous basketball team from Haida Gwaii, Canada. The film follows the team’s efforts to defend their championship title at the 2024 All Native Basketball Tournament while simultaneously engaging in a political struggle to reclaim their ancestral lands from governmental control established under the Indian Act of 1876. The film highlights how basketball serves as a vital cultural tool for the Haida people, intertwining themes of resilience, community leadership, and cultural survival against a backdrop of historical injustices. Through this lens, “Saints and Warriors” illustrates the profound impact of sports on identity and activism within Indigenous communities.

https://www.saintsandwarriors.com    

Instagram Patrick Shannon @heypatrickshannon

#HaidaGwaii #SkidegateSaints #basketball #PatrickShannon #Allnativebasketballtournament #indigenousbasketball #politicalactivism #saintsandwarriors

GUESTS: Brian Lonano and Blake Myers are the producers and directors of the award-winning film short CONTENT: THE LO-FI MAN. This film will be screened August 12, 2023 at the 19th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. Exact screening time is 11:59pm at the TCL Chinese Theatre #1. SYNOPSIS: "CONTENT: The Lo-Fi Man" starts as a documentary about a beloved cult film, then turns into a YouTube video until it escapes into a dystopian sci-fi adventure, upon which it transforms into a body horror film resulting in a kaiju battle finale. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/liQwve4QNlk

GUEST: Actor/director Scott Pryor The hit indie film TULSA became the #2 All-Time Box Office for self-distributed films…Scott Pryor, is the star, director, and writer of TULSA, Scott can also share how his film became an unlikely Hollywood success story despite the pandemic's effect on Hollywood and movie theaters. When not in front of the camera or at the gym, Scott is also a renowned trial lawyer and with this film he turned his real-life court case into the award-winning box office smash.

Designer, entrepreneur and humanitarian Dru Hammer chats about her debut memoir “HAMMERED,” For the first time ever, Dru is telling her story as “HAMMERED” unpacks her son actor Armie Hammer’s fall from grace in Hollywood, marrying into the Dr. Armand Hammer dynasty, and Dru’s own bitter divorce. While the book is very much about Dru’s life (a candid account of her deeply personal story of love, heartache, and faith

From neuroscience labs to church pews, filmmaker Alex Liu's "A Sexplanation" features provocative conversations with psychologists, sex researchers—and even a Jesuit priest. With humor and grit, Alex takes audiences on a playful, heartfelt journey from a shame-filled past to a happier, healthier future. The film recently premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival an Official Selection at the American Documentary & Animation Film Festival. www.Asexplanation.com And our second guest is best-selling author Author Erica Engelhaupf has written this illuminating collection of grisly true science stories. Erica is also the writer of National Geographic’s highly acclaimed Gory Details blog, shares the answers to these questions and many more. Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science explores the strange and shocking realities of our minds, our bodies and our universe, taking readers on a fascinating tour through overlooked but astonishing aspects of biology, anatomy, nature and more. Blending humor and real science, Engelhaupt shares captivating stories and intriguing research that will alter the way readers view the world. From murderous meerkats to a behind-the-scenes look at maggot farming, Gory Details features top-notch reporting, interviews with leading scientists and a healthy dose of wit

From the makers of Cobra Kai comes Obliterated, a wild, new action-comedy premiering on Netflix. Think The Hangover meets Mission Impossible! Shelley Hennig stars as “AVA WINTERS” and Nick Zano stars as "Chad McKnight." Obliterated tells the story of an elite special forces team faced with the deadly threat of deactivating a bomb that threatens to destroy Las Vegas. Successful in their mission, they decide to party it up in style like only Sin City can offer. BUT before night’s end, they discover the bomb they deactivated was a fake and the real one continues to tick away with the lives of millions hanging in the balance. Now, the team must now somehow pull it together to locate the bomb and save the city -- for real this time.

Guests -- Author/writer/director Courtney Daniels chats about her brand new book "Yes You Can - How to Make a Movie for Almost No Money." Yes, it can be done! And our second guest is Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, will share details about some of the cool movies on Crackle.com for February 2024.

Guests are Maximillian Sznewajs producer and Sam Gostnell, filmmakers of the new film short SHEEP HILLS, which will premiere May 7, 2022 at the Hollywood ShortsFest in L.A. Second guest are Drs. Ben & Erin Schroeder stars of National Geographic TV hit show HEARTLAND DOCS, DVM.

Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment chats about the latest films and TV shows airing for October on Crackle.com. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our guests are tv personality and Emmy Award-winner Lilliana Vazquez chats about the new children's show "Nina's Familia" on the Cocomelon Youtube Channel. And tv investigative journalist for Inside Edition, Lisa Guerrero chats about her new autobiography "Warrior: My Path to Being Brave."

GUESTS: Sefronio Vasquez, Winner of The Voice Season 26; cast from AspireTV's 'Nochebueno' film; director of 'NY Sack Exchange' (30 for 30); directors of Netflix's 'Kings of Tupelo.'

Director Phumi Morare's movie focuses on a woman who desperately tries to save her brother from a horrific fate. Second guest is author/actress/producer Maya Washington, who chats about her new book .Growing up Maya Washington didn’t see her father as the world knew him to be—Michigan State University and Minnesota Viking football legend, Gene Washington—she knew him as Dad. Based on Maya’s award-winning PBS documentary, THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR: My Father and the Team That Changed the Game.

GUESTS: Jordan Fowler winner of NBC'S hit competition show "Deal or No Deal Island"; Asher HaVon, new winner of NBC's The Voice; Chris Woolsey shares the latest film and TV titles for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment in May 2024; and Susan Polis Schutz chats about her latest new documentary "Bridging Divides: Sharing Heartbeats" that's currently airing on PBS stations across the nation. Visit PBS.org for your city. (photo credit: Tyler Golden/NBC via Getty Images)

Hank Greenspan is making his feature film debut in the coming-of-age comedy Ethan Bloom, which will have its WORLD premiere at the Miami Film Festival on April 6. Ethan Bloom offers a raw and authentic depiction of adolescence, delving into the challenges faced by an awkward teenager as he copes with the loss of his mother, seeks faith, and navigates his father’s expectations—all while experiencing first love and the complexities of growing up. For the past seven seasons, Hank has portrayed ‘Grover’ on the CBS hit sitcom The Neighborhood. This film marks Hank’s first leading role in a major motion picture.

miamifilmfestival.com

miamifilmfestival.com/program/event/ethan-bloom

#EthanBloom #HankGreenspan #ComingofAge #teens #Jewishculture #firstlove #BarMitzvah #awkwardteens #selfdiscovery #Grover #TheNeighborhoodsitcom #MiamiFilmFestival

GUESTS: Skye Townsend & B.J. Britt, stars of OWN'S "A Christmas Serenade" film: TV star Marcus Scribner ("Grownish" & Blackish") chats new film "How I Learned to Fly"; and Tanner Massey contestant from The Voice Season 24.