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Jared Harris Discusses his Role as Hari Seldon in 'Foundation'

FanboyNationSep 28, 2021

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Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon, EPIC Ent. Host Immersive Christmas Experiences Across the U.S.

Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon, EPIC Ent. Host Immersive Christmas Experiences Across the U.S.

Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon, the co-founders of EPIC Entertainment Group host four immersive Christmas Experiences across the U.S. from The Northshore of Oahu to Miami, FL.

EPIC Entertainment Group are the people who brought you Bacon & BBQ Classic at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Miami, FL), The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (Long Beach, CA), Dark Horizon: Point of No Return (Orlando, FL), The Ice Adventure Park at CHILL (Long Beach, CA), Holiday By the Bay (San Diego, CA) the Taste of Downtown Series (Long Beach, CA) as well as Nerf Challenge (Los Angeles, CA) and The Night Garden at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Miami, FL), are taking everyone on a full blown Holiday immersive experience across the United States.

Beginning at the Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hi, through Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA, through the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, in Texas and the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, FL. EPIC Entertainment Group has something for everyone this holiday season.

I spoke with co-founders Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon on the differences between all four destinations and what to expect, in Hawaii, there is a surfboard Christmas tree, in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is celebrating their third year of festivities, including a 1920s theme even.

Take a listen to all they have to offer, including a visit from Santa Claus running from now through early January.

#SantaClaus #Christmas #HappyHolidays #Hawaii #SanDiego #Miami #Texas #FanboyNation

Dec 15, 202321:28
DesignerCon Founder, Ben Goretsky Talks About the 18th Annual Event

DesignerCon Founder, Ben Goretsky Talks About the 18th Annual Event

DesignerCon returns for its 18th Annual events from the Anaheim  Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, running from December 15-17, 2023. We were thrilled to speak with Ben Goretsky about DesignerCon, how things have evolved from a collector convention to a full blown designer event with talent around the world as well as Vinny growing up and becoming Vincent.

The 2023 convention will welcome 600 vendors and over 350 artists and designers for a diverse array of programming and products, including the return of DCON fan-favorites: MEDICOM TOY, Tokidoki, POPMART, SHEIN X, MightyJaxx, How2Work, Good Smile, 3DRetro and many more.

Goretsky takes us through the years of DesignerCon and what to expect for this year's event with quite a few surprises. Especially with the recently announced Corey Feldman signing of his limited edition Funko Pop.

Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Hollywood Sign Trust, The City of Los Angeles and Evolution, joins forces with DesignerCon to provide an engaging fan experience.

The Hollywood 100 Art Show, curated by Carmen Acosta, will feature 100 local and international artists, each of whom will customize and display a Hollywood Sign figurine designed by Onch. All 100 unique and individually-stylized pieces will be displayed at the event, ahead of their 2024 presentation at the heart of Hollywood Boulevard as part of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s efforts to honor the history and enduring legacy of the Hollywood Sign. 

Adding to DCON’s 2023 theme of Hollywood, the event will also feature a Hollywood Pavillion, in collaboration with several companies to produce limited edition items for sale. Vendors like Tokidoki, artist Michael Kalish, renowned designer ONCH, among others, will be included in the Pavilion setup. 

A limited number of tickets are still available for DesignerCon and can be purchased at tickets.designercon.com.

Follow DesignerCon at all social media @designercon.

#FanboyNation #DesignerCon #DesignerCon2023 #Interview #Convention #Collectors

Dec 12, 202314:60
John Billingsley His Role in 'The Shift' From Angel Studios - Interview

John Billingsley His Role in 'The Shift' From Angel Studios - Interview

John Billingsley (Star Trek: Enterprise, 2012, The Man From Earth, Out of Time) continues in the science fiction genre as Russo in the new  thriller 'The Shift' From Angel Studios in theaters and VOD now.

In 'The Shift' Russo is able to show Kevin (Kristoffer Polaha) the various realities from the multiple existences of Kevin as he searches for a way to return to his wife, Molly (Elizabeth Tabish). Kevin is sent to this lower level of Purgatory, teetering on the gates of Hell by The Benefactor (Neal McDonough), who puts Kevin in this bleak reality as a result of his sinful nature. 

We spoke to Billingsley about working in a faith based film, while not adhering to any religion, the moral of the story found within 'The Shift' and if he had Russo's ability to see the variety of existences for his own life, would he look at John being down on the dumps or the most successful version of himself. 

'The Shift' is available in theaters and on VOD from Angels Studios, the company that brought you, 'The Chosen'.

 

Synopsis:

A dystopian drama and sci-fi thriller in which one man is faced with infinite worlds and impossible choices. When Kevin Garner (Polaha) meets a nefarious adversary known as The Benefactor (McDonough) and refuses his offer of wealth and power, he must escape an alternate totalitarian reality. With survival on the line, Kevin fights to make it back to the world he knows and the woman he loves.

Distributed By: Angel Studios
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Written & Directed by: Brock Heasley
Produced by: Brock Heasley, Ken Carpenter, p.g.a.
Director of Photography: Edd Lukas
Cast: Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Elizabeth Tabish, John Billingsle,
Jason Marsden, Paras Patel, Rose Reid, John Walker Ross
Website: angel.com/theshift

#TheShift #FaithBasedFilm #ScienceFiction #Dystopian #Interview #StarTrek #JohnBillingsley #FanboyNation #AngelStudios

Dec 05, 202314:28
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy Talk About A 'Shot in the Arm' - Interview

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy Talk About A 'Shot in the Arm' - Interview

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy talk about their documentary a 'Shot in the Arm' in addressing anti-vaxxers, showing the Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles, CA beginning Friday, November 17, 2023. A 'Shot in the Arm' is a fascinating documentary about the anti-vaxxer movement taking place in the United States and across the world. Executive Producer, Neil deGrass Tyson and Academy Award Nominee, Scott Hamilton Kennedy set out with the use of science to prove just how safe and effective vaccines are to those who disagree with the science. There was one question I did not get to ask Mr. Tyson and that was, "What does an astrophysicist know virology?" The question is due in part that as a journalist, you have to open the discussion from every angel, not only from one's personal biases or perceived ones.  Kennedy does a great job in his interviews without turning attacking the subjects he speaking with, even though you can tell his blood was boiling throughout the entire filmmaking process. The most important question that was asked is how the interview began, "What do you say to people who have adverse effects to medication that were mistreated during this one size fits all method?" (I am paraphrasing the question, you will hear it in the interview.) Whether you are pro-vaccines and want to get 200 boosters, or anti-vaccines by wanting to never having a needle stuck in your arm, that's your business. However, a 'Shot in the Arm' is a documentary that will open up dialogue between centralist audience members in how to prepare ourselves for the next go around. A 'Shot in the Arm' begins showing at the Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles, CA beginning Friday, November 17, 2023. #neildegrassetyson #scotthamiltonkennedy #shotinthearmmovie #documentary #fanboynation #interview

Nov 13, 202317:32
Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari Talks About His New Documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron - Interview

Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari Talks About His New Documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron - Interview

Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari Talks About His New Documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron Available on VOD November 3, 2023.

Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari took the time to talks to us about his new documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron.

The son of Italian immigrants, Gaspari understood the definition of hard work having watched his father, who came to the United States with a third grade education, make a better like for him and his siblings.

Originally going to school for engineering, Gaspari realized that his father's dream was not his own and went out to forge his own path. Nicknamed, "The Dragon Slayer," Gaspari finished second in the IFBB Mr. Olympia and was the first ever winner of the Arnold Classic.

As Gaspari's career ended following a neck injury, which resulted in a only recently going through a new, revolutionary disc replacement, Gaspari pivoted from the world of competition into supplementation with Gaspari Nutrition.

Directed award-winning filmmaker, by Frank Zarrillo ('Candyman's Gold', 'The Wrestler: A Q.T. Marshall Story', 'Gaspari' follows the life of a man who transcended not only the sport of bodybuilding but the world of fitness as a whole, remaining relevant in a world of, here-today-gone-tomorrow sports heroes, continuing to reinvent himself from athlete to entrepreneur.

You can find 'Gaspari' through Generation Iron's original documentary page at  https://generationiron.com/watch-gaspari-movie/.

Follow Rich Gaspari on Facebook at Rich Gaspari Fan Page and on Instagram @richgaspari.

Follow Gaspari Nutrition on Twitter @TeamGaspari and on Instagram @gaspari.

Follow Generation Iron on Twitter @GenerationIron and on Instagram @generationiron.

'Gaspari'  Available on VOD November 3, 2023 from Generation Iron.

#RichGaspari #GaspariNutrition #GenerationIron #Documentary #BodyBuilding #Legend #ArnoldClassic #Interview #Fitness #FanboyNation

Nov 02, 202334:07
David Knight Talks About 'Remembering Gene Wilder'

David Knight Talks About 'Remembering Gene Wilder'

Co-Executive Producer, David Knight talks about 'Remembering Gene Wilder', Winning Best Overall Documentary at Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF), tying with 'The Disappearance of Shere Hite'.

David Knight along with his wife Julie Nimoy are the executive producers behind 'Remembering Gene Wilder', a wonderful documentary written by Glenn Kirschbaum detailing the life of the comedic genius who we lost to Alzheimer's. 

A true labor of love from Executive Producers David Knight and Julie Nimoy, who first collaborated with Ron Frank on, ‘Remembering Leonard: His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD‘, in 2017, which also screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

That documentary lead to Nimoy reaching out to Karen Wilder, Gene’s widow about doing a similar documentary in his honor. Once word got out, Frank had only one person in mind to write this love letter to one Gene Wilder and that was Kirschbaum.

Through the ‘Remembering Leonard: His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD‘ documentary, Knight and Nimoy reached out to Karen Wilder, Gene's widow and with her blessing began working on 'Remembering Gene Wilder'.

Knight details the love he, Nimoy and Kirschbaum have for Wilder, what it was like working with Mel Brooks on the documentary and being able to share stories of an actor that needs to be preserved for future generations. 

Knight also answers the question, "Which is the better film? 'Blazing Saddles' or 'Young Frankenstein'?" The answer will not surprise anyone.

Remembering Gene Wilder‘ is currently on the film festival circuit and will land a theatrical run in the near future.

In the meantime, follow ‘Remembering Gene Wilder‘ on Twitter @RememberGene and on Facebook at Remembering Gene Wilder Documentary. The official website genewilderdoc.com, will have more information in the near future.

#RememberingGeneWilder #GeneWilder #Documentary #NewportBeachFilmFestival #NBFF #NBFF2023 #NBFF23 #FanboyNation

Oct 26, 202327:57
Rachel O'Toole Talks Set Design for 'Upload' Season 3 - Interview

Rachel O'Toole Talks Set Design for 'Upload' Season 3 - Interview

Renowned designer, Rachel O'Toole talks about set and production design for Season 3 of Prime Video's 'Upload', which begins streaming today.

You may not know Rachel O'Toole's name or face, but you do know her work as being the production designer on such films and series as, 'Space Force', 'Book Club', 'The 9th Life of Louis Drax' and 'Witches of East End'.

We spoke with O'Toole on being a minimalist in her real life, how her production and set design work keep 'Upload' grounded in a near future reality based virtual world and what tech that went from science fiction to science fact has come about since season one.

'Upload' Season 3 begins streaming today, October 20, 2023 on Prime Video.

Official Synopsis:

'Upload' is a sci-fi comedy series from Emmy-winning writer Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation, King of the Hill), set in a technologically advanced future where holographic phones, self-driving vehicles, AI assistance, and 3D food printers are the norm. And, forget about dying – instead, you’ll be “uploaded” to a virtual reality afterlife, and enjoy all the comforts of a world-class resort. Provided you can afford it.

In 'Upload' Season Three, we pick back up with Nora and freshly downloaded Nathan as they navigate their relationship, while racing to stop the mysterious conspiracy that threatens to destroy millions of lives. Can they shut down Freeyond, and finally have a real life together? Or is it just a matter of time until Nathan’s head explodes? Meanwhile, in Lakeview, a backup copy of Nathan has been activated and Ingrid’s not about to let this second chance at love slip away. Back in the real world, Aleesha rises through the ranks of Horizen by managing AI education, and falls into a new romantic relationship. And Luke, all alone in Lakeview, is forced to come up with the funds to pay for his stay in paradise, driving him to work in The Grey Zone.

#PrimeVideo #Upload #UploadSeason3 #Interview #FanboyNation

Oct 20, 202315:45
Olympic Runner Colleen Quigley 'On The Road to Paris'

Olympic Runner Colleen Quigley 'On The Road to Paris'

Team USA Olympic Runner, Colleen Quigley is On The Road to Paris as she leaves a mark on the competition.

Team USA Olympic Runner, Colleen Quigley is On The Road to Paris as she leaves a mark on the competition.

Team USA celebrates one year to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 by inviting fans to make their mark in support of America's Olympians and Paralympians by getting custom made-to-fade tattoos that celebrate our athletes.

Olympic Runner, Colleen Quigley is On The Road to Paris as she along with several other Team USA Olympian and Paralympians are celebrated at Ephemeral Tattoo in Los Angeles, CA.

St. Louis, MO native, who competes in the Steeplechase has participated in the Rio 2016 games, placing eighth in the 3,000-Meter Steeplechase and finished Top 9 in the World Championships in the Outdoor events in 2015 and the Indoor games in 2018.

During the evening's events in Los Angeles, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee launched its one-year countdown to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 by inviting fans around the nation to make their mark for Team USA. Inspired by the tradition of many Olympians and Paralympians commemorating their Games experience with a tattoo, Team USA is giving fans the opportunity to take part in the ritual by giving away hundreds of custom, Team USA-inspired tattoos. Fans across the country can visit ⁠teamusa.com/roadtoparis⁠ to sign up for a chance to win their free Team USA tattoo from July 26 through Aug. 31.

Although I am not sure Quigley received one of the temporary tattoos (we know fore sure, I did not), she is excited to be apart of Team USA yet again as well being apart of a small group of the world's most elite athletes to compete in one of the Olympics foundational post sports of Track and Field.

In our interview Quigley shares her experiences as a runner and Olympian, what inspires her to compete and how she has become an inspiration to other athletes. 

Follow College Quigley on Instagram @steeple_squigs and her Road to Paris with Team USA.

  #TeamUSA #Olympian #Olympics #Runner #Running #ColleenQuigley #Olympics2024 #Paris2024

Aug 31, 202307:52
Paralympian Swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger On The Road to Paris

Paralympian Swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger On The Road to Paris

Team USA Paralympian Swimmer, Ahalya Lettenberger is On The Road to Paris as she makes a mark on the competition...literally

Team USA celebrates one year to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 by inviting fans to make their mark in support of America's Olympians and Paralympians by getting custom made-to-fade tattoos that celebrate our athletes.

Paralympian Swimmer, Ahalya Lettenberger is On The Road to Paris as she along with several other Team USA Olympian and Paralympians are celebrated at Ephemeral Tattoo in Los Angeles, CA.

The Glen Ellyn, IL native, who competes in the 200-Meter Individual Medley and the 400-Meter Freestyle has participated in the Tokyo 2020 takes where she took the Silver Medal in the 200-Meter Individual Medley. Lettenberger has also competed in the World Champsionships in 2019, 2022 and 2023, where she has earned two Silver Medals and one Bronze Medal.

During the evening's events in Los Angeles, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee launched its one-year countdown to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 by inviting fans around the nation to make their mark for Team USA. Inspired by the tradition of many Olympians and Paralympians commemorating their Games experience with a tattoo, Team USA is giving fans the opportunity to take part in the ritual by giving away hundreds of custom, Team USA-inspired tattoos. Fans across the country can visit teamusa.com/roadtoparis to sign up for a chance to win their free Team USA tattoo from July 26 through Aug. 31.

Although I am not sure Lettenberger received one of the temporary tattoos (we know fore sure, I did not), she is excited to be apart of Team USA yet again as well being apart of a small group of the world's most elite athletes to compete in the sport of swimming.

In our interview Lettenberger shares her experiences as a swimmer and Paralympian, what inspires her to compete and how she has become an inspiration to other athletes. 

Follow Ahalya Lettenberger on Instagram @alett19 and her Road to Paris with Team USA.

#TeamUSA #Paralypian #Swimmer #Swimming #AhalyaLettenberger #Olympics2024 #Paralympic2024

Aug 30, 202306:39
Kathrine Barnes Co-Stars in the New BET+ Series, 'Average Joe' - Interview

Kathrine Barnes Co-Stars in the New BET+ Series, 'Average Joe' - Interview

Kathrine Barnes Co-Stars in the New BET+ Series, 'Average Joe', which premiered last night following the BET Awards. The BET Awards aired on almost every single Paramount Global owned cable station, including Nickelodeon, which was quite confusing, but what wasn't confusing is that Barnes had such an impact on the BET executives that her character was extended to 7 or the 10 episodes during the first season.

Barnes has been seen on such TV shows like, 'Queer As Folk', 'Candy' and the Sundance film, 'The Glorias', as well as, 'Moonshot: Faceless After Dark and Walden.' She has also appeared on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, Christmas Special, 'Adult Swim Yule Log.'

A mega Julie Andrews fan, Barnes was only slightly impressed that I knew of Andrews' film, 'SOB', which shed her Mary Poppins image in the early 1980s. However, she did talk about her architect sister and where she would throw a, "Don't you know who I am?" celebrity style tantrum once she is more readily recognized. 

Barnes is also a Co-founder & Producing Partner at Vernal & Sere Theatre, she recently partnered with the Luis Buñuel Film Institute to mount the world-premiere stage adaptation of Buñuel's 1962 surrealist masterpiece, The Exterminating Angel, in which she played Silvia, the Duchess of Avila.

In the series 'Average Joe',Barnes co-stars with leading man, Deon Cole, Tammy Townsend, Cynthia McWilliams, Malcolm Barrett and many others. Kathrine plays the recurring role (7-8 episodes out of 10) of 'Arina' which is nicknamed, "The Chameleon," a former KGB assassin and enforcer for the Russian mob who is dragged out of retirement and back into the world of fighting for her life in Pasha Lychnikoff’s world. 'Average Joe', which premiered on BET's new streaming service BET+ last night following the BET Awards.

'Average Joe' will stream once a week for the next 10 weeks on Sunday nights.

Follow Kathrine Barnes on Twitter @kathrinebarnes.

#KathrineBarnes #AverageJoe #BET #BETPlus #Interview

Jun 26, 202336:48
Ben Berman Talks About His ESPN '30 For 30: The American Gladiators Documentary'

Ben Berman Talks About His ESPN '30 For 30: The American Gladiators Documentary'

Documentarian Ben Berman joined me for a chat about his new two part series on ESPN's '30 for 30: The American Gladiators Documentary'.

The 'American Gladiators' was a fringe sport that was shunned by the mainstream media and embraced by the American people. Former professional athletes turned gladiators would face off weekly against contenders trying to upstage the larger than life behemoths with names like Zap, Laser, Dallas, Nitro, Gemini, Thunder, Viper, Siren, Ice and Malibu.

However, what we saw on TV was only the tip of the iceberg as behind the scenes, the 'American Gladiators' origin story was not the Hollywood fantasy that co-creator, Johnny Ferraro wanted everyone to believe. Ferraro was an Elvis impersonator hoping to the turn the 'American Gladiators' into a movie about the working man turned hero...or so he claimed.

Berman takes us through a two part in depth dive of who the actual creators were, why Ferraro is so secretive about his associates and co-creator, "Apache" Dan Carr was not originally allowed to speak with Berman and ESPN regarding the 30 for 30 documentary.

Follow Ben German on Instagram @horse_berman and Twitter @Horse_Berman.

ESPN's '30 for 30: The American Gladiators Documentary' airs May 30 and 31, 2023, on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+.

Synopsis:

From 1989 to 1996, American Gladiators was one of the most popular syndicated programs in television, a competition show that predated the reality TV era but used many of the same techniques to attract viewers. Every week, “amateur” contestants would go up against a cast of “professional” gladiators in a range of physical competitions, setting up David versus Goliath matchups that were popular with big television audiences but also earned considerable criticism for being “crash TV”. The show’s cast and crew look back on it all, with their memories complicated by regret over what it did to many of the gladiators’ lives. And as the behind-the-scenes story of the series is told, from the beginning of the film, the central, most compelling character of the story is clear: Johnny Ferraro, the creator of American Gladiators, a former Elvis impersonator from Erie, PA who came to Hollywood with a dream of putting the show on screen and ended up with a singular success.

“We’re very excited to finally get this story out into the world, and you can trust that it’ll take you to some weird places,” said Berman. “Come for the 90’s nostalgia, but stay for the Elvis impersonators, the burps, the mental torment, the murder plots, aliens, and of course the undeniable atrocity of America’s dark history. And sports. It’s got some sports too.”

The film features original interviews with Johnny Ferraro, Deron McBee (‘Malibu’), Michael Horton (‘Gemini’), Lynn ‘Red’ Williams (‘Sabre’), the late William Billy Smith (‘Thunder’) and Salina Bartunek (‘Elektra’). The documentary is executive produced by ESPN Films and VICE Studios and produced by Ben Berman, Kirk Johnson, Russell Wayne Groves, Danny Gabai and Andrew Freston. Advance press screeners, additional information, including film clips and director statements and bios, are available upon request. Follow 30 for 30 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

#30For30 #AmericanGladiators #Documentary

May 31, 202329:45
Orange County Grappling Masters Wrestlers Defend their U.S. Open Titles - Updated

Orange County Grappling Masters Wrestlers Defend their U.S. Open Titles - Updated

Orange County Grappling (OCG) Masters Wrestlers, Dr. Petros Petrosyan and Bryan Jones Defend their U.S. Open Titles on April 19 in Las Vegas, NV. Editor's Note: This article has been updated following the victories of Dr. Petrosyan and Mr. Jones at the U.S. Open, who will now go on to defend their titles at the World Championships. Dr. Petrosyan won gold in freestyle and Greco-Roman at 88 Kilos, while Mr. Jones took Bronze in Freestyle and Gold in Greco-Roman Wrestling in the 130 Kilos weight class.


In 2022, Dr. Petros Petrosyan and Brian Jones competed on behalf of Orange County Grappling (OCG) at the U.S. Open Wrestling tournament in Las Vegas. At that year's tournament, both Dr. Petrosyan took gold while Mr. Jones won bronze in their respective weight classes in the Masters Division for Freestyle Wrestling. 

Upon entering the World Championships, Mr. Jones had a horrible first round match in Freestyle, where he immediately switched to Greco-Roman Wrestling and became the new World's Heavyweight Champion in the Masters Division. Dr. Petrosyan won yet another world title in the 88 kilos weight class and brought home two championships to the United States.

This year, Dr. Petrosyan and Mr. Jones will be aging out of the their divisions allowing them to go one more run as both will be competing in Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling in Las Vegas, NV, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Dr. Petrosyan is the head coach for OCG, who hold their practices at Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach, CA. Mr. Jones, an assistant coach with Orange County Grappling has downplayed his wrestling skills claiming to be just an average wrestling, but being able to pivot from a loss at the world championships in Freestyle to comeback and bring home the gold to the good ol' U.S. of A. proves otherwise. 

Both men plan on repeating at the U.S. Open, with Dr. Petrosyan competing in both styles will put him at 10 U.S. Championships. 

If you live in the Southern California Area and wish to train with two world champions, visit www.oc-grappling.org for their full training schedule from youth wrestling to the masters division.

Follow Orange County Grappling on Instagram @orangecountygrappling

The U.S. Open begins in Las Vegas, NV, on Wednesday April 26, 2023 and runs through April 30, 2023.

#orangecountrygrappling #freestylewrestling #grecoromanwrestling #freestyle #grecoroman #wrestling #fanboynation

May 09, 202324:06
'God's Not Dead' Filmmakers Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman Talk Their New Film 'Nefarious'

'God's Not Dead' Filmmakers Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman Talk Their New Film 'Nefarious'

'God's Not Dead' Filmmakers Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman Talk Their New Film 'Nefarious' in Theaters Friday, April 14, 2023.

 

'Nafarious' Tag Line:

On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.

Known for their 'God's Not Dead' franchise, filmmakers Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman face off with the devil in their latest thriller, 'Nefarious' starring Jordan Belfi as psychiatrist Dr. James Martin and Sean Patrick Flannery as the serial killer who identifies himself by the name Nefarious.

Shot in a little over two weeks, the 'Nefarious' faced some supernatural events during the short shooting schedule. Belfi became a father 30-minutes before filming began, their exorcist priest who was to bless the set nearly died on set and a whole host of other demonic entities were trying to stop the production of this movie from being completed.

However, Solomon and Konzelman remained true to their faith and forced forward continuing with the movie based on the novels by Steve Deace, 'A Nefarious Plot', which was released in 2016, and 'A Nefarious Carol', released in 2020.

Playing out like a stage play, 'Nefarious' challenges the viewers own nihilistic ideologies as Dr. Martin must come to terms with the notion that evil may truly exist and that something can be the cause of it besides man's own human tendencies. 

Solomon and Konzelman discuss how 'Nefarious' could transition into a stage page after its initial theatrical run in nearly 1,000 theaters, opening on Friday, April 14, 2023 on the Julian Calendar Good Friday, still used by the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

'Nefarious' is a film that does not preach to the audience. What it does allow for is a dialogue on the topic of good and evil to be discusses between its viewers. 

Follow 'Nefarious' on Twitter @NefariousMovie_ and on Instagram @nefariousmovie.

Visit their official website at whoisnefarious.com and purchase tickets via the website nefarioustickets.com.

#NefariousMovie #GodsNotDead #Interview #FaithBasedFilm

Apr 13, 202338:32
Catching Up with the Voice of 'Ancient Aliens' Robert Clotworthy at AlienCon 2023

Catching Up with the Voice of 'Ancient Aliens' Robert Clotworthy at AlienCon 2023

You know him as the voice of 'Ancient Aliens' on the runway smash hit airing for 19 seasons and 220 episodes on the History Channel, but Robert Clotworthy has been in the industry narrating and voice acting in some of your favorite games (StarCraft, Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) and animated features for awhile.

Clotworthy also voices the other History Channel series, 'The Curse of Oak Island,' which was also featured heavily at this year's AlienCon in Pasadena, CA. The two shows that were never intended to make it have become the foundation of History Channel programing and with that, Clotworthy is a legend within the ancient astronaut theorist communities as the questioning voice without directing anyone's opinion in any particular direction.

We caught up with Robert Clotworthy for the first time since AlienCon 2019 after finally being allowed to gather in person after such a long hiatus and seeing Mr. Clotworthy was worth the wait.

If you would like to revisit our pervious conversation with Mr. Clotworth, click the link:
Robert Clotworthy Voice of Ancient Aliens at AlienCon 2019. For now, scroll up and hear what the voice of the History Channel had to say about us coming back together in person, the significance of the series 'Ancient Aliens' and how everyone really has a story to share about their own encounters.

We cannot wait to see Mr. Clotworthy again next year at AlienCon 2023 as it is always a pleasure to chat with him and to yet again find out, what ancient astronaut theorists will say yes to this time next year.

You can find out more about Robert Clotworthy at www.robertclotworthy.com and follow him on Twitter: @rob_clotworthy.

Visit www.thealiencon.com for more information about next year's event and see what you missed out on in Pasadena.


#RobertClotworthy #AlienCon #AlienCon2023 #AncientAliens #HistoryChannel #Interview

Mar 08, 202306:13
Catching Up with Giorgio Tsoukalos at AlienCon 2023 - Interview

Catching Up with Giorgio Tsoukalos at AlienCon 2023 - Interview

Giorgio Tsoukalos has embraced his life as, "The Aliens Guy." He has been turned into a meme that he often jokes about, because he faced ridicule his entire for his believes in aliens and extraterrestrials. No one would have ever guessed that a guest spot on the History Channel during a segment about 'Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skulls' would parlay into 19 seasons and 220 plus episodes of the series, 'Ancient Aliens'.

Tsoukalos is nobody's fool, as not only is he a polyglot (speaking Greek, English, German and several others), he graduated from Ithaca College in New York at age 20 and even promoted bodybuilding competitions!

His love of history, cultures and yes, the beyond, has earned him the right to travel the world and study these strange and interesting phenomena. In fact, Tsoukalos' first encounter was at Contact in the Desert in 2014 at Joshua Tree, CA. Just like his mentor, Erich von Däniken, I too left about 30 minutes before their experience in seeing two equidistant orbs floating in the center of the Big Dipper, then shooting off in the same direction.

Now at AlienCon 2023, I was able to reconnect with Tsoukalos on a day filled with panel discussions, fan meet and greets and autograph sessions. The fringe have become the rock stars! Every attendee had a story of encounters or a passion for 'Ancient Aliens' that allowed them to be apart of a community where 25 years ago they would have had to whisper in the shadows while being called, "tinfoil hat people."

In our conversation above, you can hear Tsoukalos discuss the launch of the series, the success his so rightfully earned and his take on Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs) and whether they are benevolent or benevolent.

To find out more on Giorgio Tsoukalos follow him on Twitter @Tsoukalos. Visit his official website at www.thealiensguy.com.

'Ancient Aliens' air Friday nights on the History Channel and streams the next day on the History App.


#GiorgioTsoukalos #AlienCon #AlienCon2023 #AncientAliens #HistoryChannel #Interview

Mar 07, 202311:38
Zeno Robinson Discusses Voicing Invisible Kid in ‘Legion of Super-Heroes’

Zeno Robinson Discusses Voicing Invisible Kid in ‘Legion of Super-Heroes’

Zeno Robinson ('Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons', 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero', 'Transformers: Earthspark') returns to the DC Animated Universe as the Invisible Kid in ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘. 


In this go around the ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘ is not quite as polished as we have been accustom to seeing in the comics and the Invisible Kid, along with Supergirl (voiced by Meg Donnelly) and Mon-El (voiced by Yuri Lowenthal) are members of the ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘ Academy. It takes awhile for Invisible Kid to also turn his clothes invisible but he eventually manages to do so as they fight off a time traveling terrorist organization hellbent on bringing order to the universe by any means necessary.  Robinson spoke with us about why the ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘ is significant to modern storytelling even if we reach into the future and that the idea of dystopian or utopian are not will be so long as we remain hopeful. 


Official Synopsis: 


Supergirl ventures to the 31st century to find answers to her present-day dilemmas, only to encounter new problems and an old enemy in ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘, an all-new, feature-length DC Universe Movie coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray+Digital, Blu-ray (Canada only), and Digital starting February 7, 2023 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the action-packed ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘ will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP), Blu-ray+Digital (USA $29.98 SRP), Blu-ray (Canada $39.99 SRP) and Digital ($19.99). The Blu-ray+Digital features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. Welcome to the 31st century and the Legion Academy, where a new generation hones their powers with hopes of joining the ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘. Devastated by tragedy, Supergirl struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Taking her cousin Superman’s advice, Supergirl leaves their space-time to attend the Academy. There, she quickly makes new friends, as well as a new enemy with old ties: Brainiac 5. But a nefarious plot lurks in the shadows – the mysterious group known as the Dark Circle seeks a powerful weapon held in the Academy’s vault. Find out if the budding heroes can rise to the challenge in this all-new DC Universe Movie! Follow Zeno Robinson on Twitter @childishgamzeno and on Instagram @childish_gamzeno. ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘ is available on Blu-ray Combo, Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Zeno Robinson ('Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons', 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero', 'Transformers: Earthspark') returns to the DC Animated Universe as the Invisible Kid in ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘. 



Zeno Robinson Discusses Voicing The Invisible Kid in ‘Legion of Super-Heroes‘ Available on Blu-ray Combo, Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

#ZenoRobinson #DCComics #DCAU #Animation #LegionOfSuperHeroes #FanboyNation #VoiceOcer #VoiceActor


Feb 03, 202311:14
Yuri Lowenthal Discusses Voicing Mon-El in 'Legion of Super-Heroes'

Yuri Lowenthal Discusses Voicing Mon-El in 'Legion of Super-Heroes'

Voice acting legend and co-author of 'Voice-Over Voice Actor' Yuri Lowenthal, takes on the voice of another 'El' as Mon-El in the the new DC and Warner Bros. Animated feature, 'Legion of Super-Heroes' Available on Blu-ray Combo, Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Lowenthal, who has voiced Kal-El and Jor-El is now the ultimate Superman fanboy by taking on the name as Mon-El, a Daxamite who is gaga for the entire lineage of Krypton. Upon meeting Supergirl aka Kara Zor-El (voiced by Meg Donnelly) Mon-El has become the greatest student of the planet's history before it exploded sending Superman (voice by Darren Criss) and his older/younger cousin, Supergirl to Earth.

Now in the 31st Century, Mon-El helps get our superheroine acclimated to her surroundings and the educational system set up by the Legion of Super-Heroes, who modeled their ethos after the Man of Steel himself.

Nothing is as it seems, especially when Brainiac 5 is involved and now Supergirl and the rest of the training academy must stop a sinister group of villains from destroying the future.

Official Synopsis:

Supergirl ventures to the 31st century to find answers to her present-day dilemmas, only to encounter new problems and an old enemy in 'Legion of Super-Heroes', an all-new, feature-length DC Universe Movie coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray+Digital, Blu-ray (Canada only), and Digital starting February 7, 2023 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the action-packed 'Legion of Super-Heroes' will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP), Blu-ray+Digital (USA $29.98 SRP), Blu-ray (Canada $39.99 SRP) and Digital ($19.99). The Blu-ray+Digital features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie.

Welcome to the 31st century and the Legion Academy, where a new generation hones their powers with hopes of joining the 'Legion of Super-Heroes'. Devastated by tragedy, Supergirl struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Taking her cousin Superman’s advice, Supergirl leaves their space-time to attend the Academy. There, she quickly makes new friends, as well as a new enemy with old ties: Brainiac 5. But a nefarious plot lurks in the shadows – the mysterious group known as the Dark Circle seeks a powerful weapon held in the Academy’s vault. Find out if the budding heroes can rise to the challenge in this all-new DC Universe Movie!

Follow Yuri Lowenthal on Twitter @YuriLowenthal and on Instagram @yurilowenthal.

'Legion of Super-Heroes' is available on Blu-ray Combo, Tuesday, February 7, 2023.


#YuriLowenthal #LegionOfSuperHeroes #MonEl #VoiceOver #VoiceActor #DCComics #FanboyNation #Interview

Jan 31, 202307:36
WOW - Women Of Wrestling Star Jessie Jones Wants to Recapture the Tag Titles

WOW - Women Of Wrestling Star Jessie Jones Wants to Recapture the Tag Titles

WOW - Women Of Wrestling Super Villain Jessie Jones Wants to Recapture the Tag Titles even if she has go at it alone!

Earlier this years, David McLane, founder of WOW - Women Of Wrestling stripped Jessie Jones of her tag team titles do to her partner no longer being apart of the promotion. In that time Jones has tried to find numerous partners to either carry or stand on the ring apron and look pretty, but none have lived up to her standards.

Most recently, Jones teamed up with The Disciplinarian and Samantha Smart, who were not able to keep up with the soulful Southerner.

We caught up with Jones to discuss the situation with The Disciplinarian, why McLane is giving people she's beaten title shots over her and how as WOW - Women Of Wrestling's former tag team champion is willing to go it alone in order to try to win both silver belts.

Find out what's going on during this week's episode of WOW - Women Of Wrestling:

Official Synopsis: Episode 14: “The Night of Surprises” - The night of action kicks off with a tag team showdown between Coach Campanelli & Randi Rah Rah and Gigi Gianni & Adriana Gambino whose drama will surprise fans before the bell ever sounds! The Beast makes a surprise visit to the office of David McLane. Jessie Jones confronts Samantha Smart and sets up a match against The Disciplinarian. Sweet Heat, Penelope, and Lana Star have a mysterious new addition to their team.   And Leia Mokoa takes on newcomer Wrecking Ball in the night’s main event.

Follow WOW - Women Of Wrestling on Twitter @WOWSuperheroes and on Instagram @wowsuperheroes.

Follow Jessie Jones on Twitter @WOW_JessieJones and on Instagram @wow_jessiejones

Visit WOW - Women Of Wrestling's official website to check for local listings at www.wowe.com

WOW - Women Of Wrestling airs in Southern California on Saturday nights at 11 p.m. on KCAL 9.


#WOWSuperheroes #JessieJones #WOW #WomenOfWrestling #WomensWrestling #Interview #FanboyNation

Dec 16, 202215:17
WOW's David McLane Talks Crowning New Tag Team Champions

WOW's David McLane Talks Crowning New Tag Team Champions

WOW - Women Of Wrestling Founder, David McLane Talks About Crowning New World Tag Team Champions.

David McLane, the founder of GLOW - Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling and WOW - Women Of Wrestling has been one of the most brilliant minds in allowing professional wrestling to become family entertainment. McLane has always been a proponent of featuring female talent in the industry without sexualizing his athletes, while allowing them to be sexy and strong if that was their natural personality.

Now, as WOW continues to move forward and the Beast is recovering from a sever leg injury having broken her ankle and tibia (I mistaking thought he said femur), the rise of new talent including Kandi Krush, Robbie Rocket, Americana, Coach Campanelli and Foxxy Fierce already join the deep roster of women wrestlers.

Last week, in a Twins vs Twins match for the WOW World Tag Team Championship we saw Miami Sweet Heat, Laurie and Lindsey Carlson take on the TongA Twins, Kaoz and Kona. Unfortunately, the match was interrupted by Holidead and Siren the Voodoo Doll, leading a no contest and we will find out this week on WOW, who will be crowned the new WOW World Tag Team Champions.

In our interview above, McLane talked about the power that both the Tonga Twins and Miamia Sweet Heat have as he tried to pull them apart ring side, when all hell broke loose.

Highlighting tonight's card we also have Robbie Rocket Taking on Kandi Krush with a video preview and episode description:

EPISODE 13:  “The Crowning of the Champs” - Kandi Krush learns who destroyed her beloved grandmother’s boxing gloves and she wishes to settle the score – but David McLane has other ideas.  With Jessie Jones' interruptions finally eliminated, Ice Cold and Foxxy’s much anticipated match finally takes place. The Main Event will crown the new WOW World Tag Team Champions when The Tonga Twins: Kona and Kaoz, face off against Miami’s Sweet Heat: Laurie and Lindsey Carlson. Lana Star and Penelope Pink join the announcer’s table for the main event and have a mega-reveal for everyone at the conclusion of the match.

WOW airs in Southern California on KCAL 9 at 11 p.m. Saturday nights.

Visit WOW's official website at www.wowe.com for local listings on where you can find WOW in syndication.

Follow WOW on Twitter @WOWSuperheroes and on Instagram @wowsuperheroes. Follow David McLane on Twitter @WOW_Wrestling and on Instagram @wow_davidmclane.


#WOWSuperheroes #WOWWomenOfWrestling #WomensWrestling #ProfessionalWrestling #ProWrestling #DavidMcLane

Dec 10, 202216:09
Ramin Bahrani Talks about his new Documentary '2nd Chance'

Ramin Bahrani Talks about his new Documentary '2nd Chance'

Writer, Director Ramin Bahrani Talks about his new Documentary '2nd Chance' expanding into more theaters, Friday, December 9, 2022.

More known for his feature film work, Iranian-American writer and director Ramin Bahrani steps into the field of documentary film making with '2nd Chance', a film that follows the misadventures of failed pizzeria owner, Richard Davis, who in 1969 sets out to invent the modern day bullet proof vest.

To prove how effective his vest is, Davis sets out to shoot himself in the chest an incredible 192 times, that allows his company to become the largest manufacture of body armor in the United States and one of the top producers in the world. His creation has been used by police forces and the military the world over.

Davis’ downfall begins when a police officer loses his life while wearing a Second Chance vest, and reveals a man full of contradictions cultivated over decades of reckless behavior. Davis somehow manages to save lives while endangering countless more in the process.

In speaking with Bahrani, we discuss the loss of the Iranian national team to Team U.S.A. in the World Cup, what it was like to transitioning from what was originally going to be a narrative picture into a documentary, using countless hours of footage and interviewing people who knew David into a remarkable story of, "I wouldn't believe it if we didn't have proof that it existed."

Official Synposis:

In 1969 a bankrupt pizzeria owner, Richard Davis, invented the modern-day bulletproof vest. To prove that it worked, he shot himself — point blank — 192 times. Davis then launched Second Chance, which became one of the largest body armor companies in the world. Charming and brash, he directed sensational marketing films, earning him celebrity status among police and gun owners across the country. But the death of a police officer wearing a Second Chance vest catalyzes Davis’ fall, and reveals a man full of contradictions cultivated over decades of reckless behavior. Equally as questionable as he was captivating, Davis saved thousands of lives while endangering exponentially more.

'2nd Chance' expanding into more theaters, Friday, December 9, 2022.


#RaminBahrani #2ndChance #Interview #BulletProofVest #BulletProof #Documentary #FanboyNation

Dec 08, 202211:40
Chris Clews Is 'Raised on the 80s' and Shares Those Life Lessons

Chris Clews Is 'Raised on the 80s' and Shares Those Life Lessons

Chris Clews was 'Raised on the 80s' and Shares Those Life Lessons in a New Book available now on Amazon and other Digital Retailers.

Author Chris Clews takes us on a ride through the last great decade with his the third installment of his 1980s sereis, 'Raised on the '80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture's Most Excellent Decade', available now on Amazon and other digital retailers.

Chris Clews has become one of the leading 1980s experts with his lessons we could learn from the last great decade. In 'Raised on the '80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture's Most Excellent Decade' Clews takes us on a ride using the movies and music that shaped the MTV Generation aka Generation X through those moments that have reached out and grabbed audiences for over 40 years.

In our interview we, touch upon the movies, the music, the messages in animation and the ultimate '80s question: I-ROC or 5.0.

Follow Chris Clews on Twitter @80spopculture and on Instagram @chrisclews80s. Visit Chris Clews' official website at www.chrisclews.com.

'Raised on the '80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture's Most Excellent Decade', available now on Amazon and other digital retailers.

#IROC #FoxBox #80s #80sMovies #80sMusic #80sKid #ChrisClews #FanboyNation #Interview

Oct 26, 202231:16
'Anxious Nation' Brings to Light a Hidden Epidemic at Newport Beach Film Festival

'Anxious Nation' Brings to Light a Hidden Epidemic at Newport Beach Film Festival

'Anxious Nation' Brings to Light a Hidden Epidemic Effecting the American Youth at Newport Beach Film Festival.   Having its world premiere yesterday, Saturday, October 15, 2023 at the Newport Beach Film Festival and receiving a second screening on Thursday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m., 'Anxious Nation' shines a light on the hidden pandemic of youth anxiety that has been troubling American kids for decades. 

Originally started as a Facebook post by Producer, Writer and Co-Directly, Laura Morton regarding her daughter's issues with anxiety, 'Anxious Nation' took on a life of its own as parents who felt alone now had a conversation in what could be done to help their children. Statistics are showing that Suicide rates among 15-24 year-olds have tripled since the 1950s and is the 2nd most common cause of death among college students, as 70% of teens between the ages of 13 to 17 view anxiety and depression as a major problem, while 50% of 18-22 year-olds feel lonelier and more isolated than seniors 72 and older. As Morton was able to begin formulating the documentary and conducting interviews for 'Anxious Nation' she had only one director in mind who could take this feature to the next level and that was Academy Award Winner, Vanessa Roth. 

Roth was initially hesitant about taking on the project as she was dealing with anxiety within her own household at the time and felt it was too personal a subject to be objective in its delivery. However, as time progressed and Morton forged forward, Roth came along to direct the project making 'Anxious Nation' a subject needing to be discussed, especially when during the height of Covid, society could no longer ignore this epidemic. Once word about

 'Anxious Nation' came to fruition, Super Model, Actress, Humanitarian and mother, Kathy Ireland came on board to present the documentary to the world. Along with leading experts and personal accounts, we learn that there is no one particular factor that leads to anxiety in our youth. Causes can be from familiar pressures, social media addiction, bullying and information overload that can stress anyone out if not handled with carefully. Listen to our red carpet interviews with Laura Morton, Vanessa Roth and Kathy Ireland above regarding 'Anxious Nation'. 

'Anxious Nation' has a second showing at Newport Beach Film Festival on Thursday, October 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at The Lot in Theater 3. 


#AnxiousNation #Anxiety #Depression #Documentary #Interview #Review #NewportBeachFilmFest #NBFF2022 #NBFF22 #NBFF #FanboyNation

Oct 17, 202212:56
'Souls in Transit' About the Assyrian Genocide of 1915 Makes Its World Premiere in NYC

'Souls in Transit' About the Assyrian Genocide of 1915 Makes Its World Premiere in NYC

Born into a Muslim family, to an Iraqi father and a Lebanese mother, Aida Schlaepfer shines a light on a tragic and ignored period in Western Civilization being the Assyrian Genocide of 1915. Only in recent years have the Armenians been recognized with the loss of their 1.5 million ancestors, but the Assyrians have continued to be forgotten. Add to that of Greeks living in the Ottoman Empire at the time and the numbers of the Christian Genocide extend well beyond 3.5 million.

Schlaepfer short documentary 'NouN' in 2015 introduces the world to the Assyrio-Babylonian indigenous population of Iraq and Syria as they suffered under ISIS. For those that are unfamiliar with the letter 'NouN' in Arabic, it is the Arabic 'N' and used as an abbreviation for the word, 'Nazarian' a term that Muslim use to call Christians in the region.

'Souls in Transit' has Schlaepfer return to Iraq as only survivor in her family following the most recent Iraq War...the fact that we have to refer to it as, "the most recent" should be spinetingling.

Schlaepfer does not divide the 1915 Genocide based on ethnicities or denominations but discusses the suffering of all Christians within the Fertile Crescent, whether Assyrian, Chaldean, Syriac or Armenian.

I spoke with Schlaepfer shortly after she landed in New York City, NY following her overnight flight from Switzerland to discuss 'Souls in Transit', her interest in the Christian communities of her homeland and the stuffering they continue to endure in Iraq and Syria.

'Souls in Transit' Makes Its World Premiere at Cinema Village in New York, NY, on Friday, September 30, 2022 and runs until October 6, 2022. Showings will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Cinema Village
22 E 12th St,
New York, NY 10003

For more information about 'Souls in Transit' visit their official Facebook Page at Souls in Transit. Visit 'Souls in Transit' official website at www.da-production.ch.


#Sayfo #Assyrian #Chaldean #Syriac #Genocide #AssyrianGenocide #ArmenianGenocide #Interview #FanboyNation

Sep 29, 202223:33
Danny Ramirez Talks 'Tales of the Walking Dead'

Danny Ramirez Talks 'Tales of the Walking Dead'

'Top Gun: Maverick' Star Danny Ramirez Talks 'Tales of the Walking Dead' now streaming on AMC+ and Airing on AMC Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Danny Ramirez claims to be lucky, but after having stared in Top Gun: Maverick alongside living legend Tom Cruise and now co-staring with the incredible talents of Terry Crews, Poppy Liu, Jillian Bell, Jay T. Usher, Anthony Edwards (Goose from the original Top Gun) and Daniella Pineda, 'Tales of the Walking Dead' is shaping up to be one of the most exiting casts in 'The Walking Dead' expanded universe.

The weekly one-hour episodic anthology series follows our ensemble cast through various haunts as they survive in this world. Ramirez, who plays Eric sings the praises of his castmates, including Terry Crews, who he met at San Diego Comic-Con this year. Crews' passion for the craft and performance felt infectious to Ramirez, only adding to the excitement.

Each episode of 'Tales of the Walking Dead' has its own distinct tone and point of view – but the stakes are high in each story, pushing new, indelible characters with relentless, life-threatening choices and situations. We get to see the apocalypse through different eyes, discovering more worlds, mythos, and mysteries of 'The Walking Dead.'

Ramirez and I joked that later in the season there will be a musical episode to cover every trope known to television. Somehow, creators Scott M. Gimple and Channing Powell have been to keep 'The Walking Dead' alive and interesting, something we though would have long lost its luster after the original series had come to an end.

Thankfully, 'Tales of the Walking Dead' allows fans of horror and the zombie genre a fulfilling series that will keep them coming back for seasons to come.

Follow Danny Ramirez on Twitter @DannyRamirez and on Instagram @dannyramirez.

'Tales of the Walking Dead' now streaming on AMC+


#AMCPlus #AMC #TalesOfTheWalkingDead #TheWalkingDead #DannyRamirez #Interview #FanboyNation

Sep 15, 202216:02
Disney Fine Arts Artist, Clinton Hobart Takes Part at Christmas Con

Disney Fine Arts Artist, Clinton Hobart Takes Part at Christmas Con

Disney Fine Arts Artist, New Jersey Native, Clinton Hobart Brings the Holiday Cheer to Christmas Con, Pasadena, CA, 2022.

Clinton Hobart went from painting fruit, to snack foods landing his “A Portrait of Doritos” in the private collection of actor Michael Rooker from 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' and 'The Walking Dead'.

In addition to painting snack foods and Disney Fine Arts, Hobart also paints still-life, portraits, cosplay paintings, and ocean waves. He has been featured on NBC News, FOX News, The CW, ABC News, and American Artist magazine. Appearing on CBS News with Scott Pelle after a Chinese company sold forged copies of his paintings online.

According to Hobart his website, "...the Huffington Post mentioned the story in an article stating that Clinton was part of a 'sting operation.'”

Hobart sold out of almost every item during Christmas Con, leading to commissions and prints being mailed out to fans who purchased his work in attendance.

We caught up with Hobart at Christmas Con 2022 in Pasadena, CA where he was a featured guest and did painting demonstrations for fans in attendance. We joked about life, art, anyone being good enough to play for the New York Mets, when discussing athletic prowess, knowing from an early age that he wasn't cut out for any other career than in the arts and how that snack chip ended up coming to life.

Hobart also spoke with us about his favorite Christmas movie among other things during our chat on the convention room floor.

Follow Clinton Hobart on Twitter @ClintonHobart and on Instagram @clintonhobart. Visit his official website at www.clintonhobart.com.

Visit That's 4 Entertainment's official website at www.thats4entertainment.com to find out about Christmas Con, New Jersey, 2022, 90s Con in Connecticut and the return of Christmas Con to California in 2023.


#ChristmasCon #Christmas #DisneyFineArts #Interview #FanboyNation

Aug 09, 202208:59
Christmas Con Founders Liliana and Christina Talk about Their Love of the Holidays

Christmas Con Founders Liliana and Christina Talk about Their Love of the Holidays

During Christmas Con 2022 in Pasadena, CA we spoke with founders Liliana Kligman and Christina Figliolia talking about the holidays, their favorite movies, the Genesis of Christmas Con and 90s Con.

Christmas Con Pasadena was originally schedule for August, 2020, but we all remember quite well what happened that year, so after a two year delay, Christmas Con 2022 had arrived and did not disappoint. This was the West Coast trial run for Christmas Con as the one in New Jersey houses triple the attendees. Though, Pasadena will not be far behind next year as the expected growth will surely make Hallmark Christmas movie fans, and lovers of the holidays alike come out in droves to meet not only their favorite stars, but be cheery and bright.

Unlike several conventions I have attended in the past, Christmas Con not only had the holiday vibe and spirit, but each Hallmark notable guest was kind and engaging with their fans, from host Jonathan Bennett and headliner, Lacey Chebert, as well as the Jen Lilley, Jesse Hutch and so many others. In fact, the only thing really missing was the hot chocolate, but Pasadena in August, it was okay that the warm drinks went missing in 95 degree weather.

All this is a testament to not only the professionalism but also the friendship between Kligman and Figliolia, who have put together two larger Christmas Con events in New Jersey, but also 90s Con in Connecticut. Word has it, that 90s Con has been requested to have secondary events in Florida as well as here in California and we couldn't be more excited for that possibility.

Kligman and Figliolia are already planning for Christmas Con 2023 in California the reaction of the attendees, it is understandable. Christmas Con is a generational event where grandparents and grandchildren came out to celebrate the love of the Christmas season and their favorite films with their favorite actors.

Christmas Con will return to New Jersey December 9, 10 & 11, 2022 New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, NJ, and next summer here in California.

Start planning ahead by visiting That's 4 Entertainment's official website www.thats4entertainment.com to plan for Christmas Con and 90s Con across the U.S. in the coming months.


#Christmas #ChristmasCon #ChristmasMovies #HallmarkChristmasMovies #Interview #FanboyNation

Aug 08, 202210:46
Jamie Grey Hyder Talks Being Hawkgirl in 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' Premiering at SDCC!
Jul 22, 202209:13
Supervising Producer Butch Lukic Talks 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' Premiering at SDCC

Supervising Producer Butch Lukic Talks 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' Premiering at SDCC

Supervising Producer Butch Lukic (Justice League Unlimited, Justice League: The New Frontier, Batman Beyond)  brings us, 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power', a story focusing on modern origin of Green Lantern, John Stewart, his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the survivors guilt. All this while being drawn into an intergalactic battle between two warring planets, but not all is as it seems.

We spoke with Lukic about Green Lantern, the significance of updating the Green Lantern story, racism in America and the power of humanizing our comic book as well as science fiction characters.

'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' premieres this weekend at San Diego Comic Con and comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.


#GreenLantern #GreenLanternBewareMyPower #SDCC #SDCC2022 #ComicCon #ComicCon2022 #FanboyNation

Jul 21, 202213:46
Co-Writer John Semper Talks 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' Premiering at SDCC

Co-Writer John Semper Talks 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' Premiering at SDCC

Co-Writer John Semper (Justice League Action, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Creeporia) gets behind the keyboard once again and brings us, 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power', a story focusing on modern origin of Green Lantern, John Stewart, his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the survivors guilt. All this while being drawn into an intergalactic battle between two warring planets, but not all is as it seems.

We spoke with Semper about Green Lantern, the significance of updating the Green Lantern story, racism in America and the power of humanizing our comic book as well as science fiction characters.

'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' premieres this weekend at San Diego Comic Con and comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Official Press Release:

Witness the action-packed induction of John Stewart to the Green Lantern Corps, and his first thrilling adventure alongside some familiar faces, when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $29.99 SRP; Canada $34.99 SRP), Blu-ray (USA $24.99 SRP; Canada $29.99 SRP) and Digital on July 26, 2022.


#GreenLantern #GreenLanternBewareMyPower #JohnStewart #PTSD #Interview #FanboyNation #SDCC #SDCC22

Jul 20, 202214:46
Co-Writer Ernie Altbacker Talks 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power'

Co-Writer Ernie Altbacker Talks 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power'

Co-Writer Ernie Altbacker Talks 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' Premiering at San Diego Comic Con this Weekend!

Co-Writer Ernie Altbacker (DC Showcase: Constantine - The House of Mystery, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Batman: Hush) gets behind the keyboard once again and brings us, 'Green Lantern: Beware My Power', a story focusing on modern origin of Green Lantern, John Stewart, his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the survivors guilt. All this while being drawn into an intergalactic battle between two warring planets, but not all is as it seems.

We spoke with Altbacker about Green Lantern, the significance of updating the Green Lantern story, racism in America and the power of humanizing our comic book as well as science fiction characters.

'Green Lantern: Beware My Power' premieres this weekend at San Diego Comic Con and comes to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.


#GreenLantern #GreenLanternBewareMyPower #Interview #Writer #SDCC #SDCC22 #FanboyNation

Jul 19, 202211:18
Co-Organizer Troy Hassett Talks the Return of Summer Suds Brew Fest in Fountain Valley

Co-Organizer Troy Hassett Talks the Return of Summer Suds Brew Fest in Fountain Valley

Tory Hassett is one of the Co-organizers for Summer Suds Brewfest taking place on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Fountain Valley, CA.

This is the third Summer Suds Brewfest after taking a two year hiatus due to the world falling apart, but luckily they are returning to Fountain Valley, CA as part of the city's Fountain Valley Summerfest events.

Located at Fountain Valley Sports Park, Summer Suds Brewfest on Saturday, June 18, 2022 brings you over 40 plus craft breweries with over 100 beers to sample plus a selection of kombucha tea, seltzers and food tastings to enjoy. The event includes live performances from local bands, a giant party game arena for some friendly competition, beer magicians and some of Southern California's best food vendors cuisine. Summer Suds Brewfest is a proud partner of Fountain Valley Community Foundation.

The 21 and older VIP guests begin their sampling at Noon to 4 p.m. while guests with standard tickets enter at 1 p.m. Following Summer Suds Brewfest guest are admitted into the Fountain Valley Summerfest free of charge with their wristband and continue to enjoy family friendly fun until 11 p.m.

Fountain Valley's moniker of, "...A Nice Place to Live," as Mile Square Park at the Sports Park off Brookhurst Street, just past the basketball and tennis courts, near the baseball fields.

In speaking with Co-Organizer Troy Hassett, we discover how Summer Suds Brewfest came into existence, what it is like partnering up with the City of Fountain Valley and a reminder to everyone that if you show up intoxicated you will not be allowed to enter the event. There will be live music, a magician and games, including cornholing.

Hassett also reminds everyone to drink responsibly and that there will be areas for ride share pick-ups. So come out and celebrate Father's Day with dad and a bunch of new friends!

Summer Suds Brewfest takes place on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Fountain Valley Sports Park is located at 16400 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Purchase your tickets for Summer Suds Brewfest at www.summersudsbrewfest.com. Follow Summer Suds Brewfest on Facebook at Summer Suds Brewfest and on Instagram @summersudsbrewfest.


#SummerSuds #SummerSudsBrewFest #BrewFest #FountainValley #OrangeCounty #OC #BeerFestival #CraftBeerFestival #Interview #FanboyNation

Jun 15, 202218:04
NWA Commentator and Former Wrestler, Velvet Sky Talks 'Alwayz Ready'

NWA Commentator and Former Wrestler, Velvet Sky Talks 'Alwayz Ready'

Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted prior to Matt Cardona’s bicep injury. We wish the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion a speedy recovery.

The current National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World’s Heavyweight Champion, Matt Cardona has not only lived up to his moniker of being, ‘Alwayz Ready‘, he has even gotten a Pay Per View (PPV) named after himself. The ‘Alwayz Ready‘ PPV takes place at the Knoxville Convention Center, in Knoxville, Tennessee on FiteTV this Saturday, June 11, 2022..

“As World’s Heavyweight Champion, Matt Cardona insisted that if he was to be compelled to go to a storied NWA territory like Knoxville, Tennessee and defend the championship, he would only appear if the June 11th PPV was in his honor,” said NWA President, William Patrick Corgan. “This event, named after his singular catchphrase ‘Alwayz Ready’, will feature his entrance music as the show’s sole theme, and all promotional materials therein will include his brand and likeness; including no less than a modified NWA logo which now reads MCWA (Matt Cardona Wrestling Alliance.) Now all that’s left is for the champion to be ready to live up to his requests.”

Although Cardona is claiming that he is the only NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion to ever have a PPV named after him, he is forgetting that Ric Flair had the, ‘Flair for the Gold,’ Cardona has proven himself to be the world’s best, whether we like it or not.

One person who is not too fond of the current champion, is former TNA/IMPACT Knockout's Champion and Tag Team Champion, Velvet Sky, who joined the NWA commentary team a little less than a year ago. She makes up the three person team with Joe Galli and former NWA World's Heavyweight Champion, Tim Storm.

Sky discusses retirement, joining the NWA following having worked with Corgan at IMPACT Wrestling, her show Velvet After Dark and how the legacy of the oldest promotion in North America still lives up to the standards that have been held up by the NWA for over 75 years.

Tickets are on salw at NWATix.com with various pricing from VIP down to general admission. The event will air live on FITE for $24.99 individually, and is included in the $49.99 NWA All Access annual pass available at https://www.fite.tv/join/nwa-powerrr/. The Knoxville Convention Center will also host an additional NWA taping at 4 pm the day following the PPV with matches to be broadcast on subsequent weeks on FITE TV. More information on ALWAYZ READY, including marquee matches and confirmed talent appearing, will be announced over the coming weeks via social media and the flagship NWA Powerrr program airing Tuesdays at 6:05 pm est on FITE and YouTube Fridays at 6:05 pm est.


#NWA #NWAPowerrr #NWAUSA #VelvetSky #AlwayzReady #Interview #ProWrestling #FanboyNation

Jun 10, 202242:11
Former World's Champion Tim Storm Talks About NWA's 'Alwayz Ready'

Former World's Champion Tim Storm Talks About NWA's 'Alwayz Ready'

Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted prior to Matt Cardona’s bicep injury. We wish the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion a speedy recovery.

Current National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World’s Heavyweight Champion, Matt Cardona has not only lived up to his moniker of being, ‘Alwayz Ready‘, he has even gotten a Pay Per View (PPV) named after himself. The ‘Alwayz Ready‘ PPV takes place at the Knoxville Convention Center, in Knoxville, Tennessee on FiteTV this Saturday, June 11, 2022.

When asked for his thoughts on the honor being bestowed upon him, Matt Cardona declared “Did Ric Flair ever have an event named after him? No. Did Harley Race? Never. As the only REAL World's Champion I am honored to have this event named after me because I earned this all by myself. Everyone should know they have to be a part of this once in a lifetime event to share in me elevating the NWA to new greatness.”

Although Cardona is claiming that he is the only NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion to ever have a PPV named after him, he is forgetting that Ric Flair had the, ‘Flair for the Gold.’ Cardona has proven himself to be the world’s best, whether we like it or not as no other champion has had their theme music be used solely for a PPV.

I spoke with former NWA's World Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm, about the NWA's 'Alwayz Ready' PPV, being apart of a three person team with Joe Galli and former TNA/IMPACT Knockout's Champion and Tag Team Champion, Velvet Sky. Storm discusses the significance of the NWA as it involves professional wrestling, his 15 years with the company and the foundations of the industry lead up to this very moment.

Tickets are on salw at NWATix.com with various pricing from VIP down to general admission. The event will air live on FITE for $24.99 individually, and is included in the $49.99 NWA All Access annual pass available at https://www.fite.tv/join/nwa-powerrr/. The Knoxville Convention Center will also host an additional NWA taping at 4 pm the day following the PPV with matches to be broadcast on subsequent weeks on FITE TV. More information on ALWAYZ READY, including marquee matches and confirmed talent appearing, will be announced over the coming weeks via social media and the flagship NWA Powerrr program airing Tuesdays at 6:05 pm est on FITE and YouTube Fridays at 6:05 pm est.


#NWA #AlwayzReady #NWAPowerrr #NWAUSA #TimStorm #MattCardona #ProWrestling #Interview

Jun 09, 202233:20
NWA Commentator Joe Galli Talks about the 'Alwayz Ready' PPV

NWA Commentator Joe Galli Talks about the 'Alwayz Ready' PPV

NWA Commentator, Joe Galli is part of the three person team that will be calling the 'Alwayz Ready' PPV on FiteTV this Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Editor's Note: This interview was conducted prior to Matt Cardona's bicep injury. We wish the NWA World's Heavyweight Champion a speedy recovery.

The current National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World's Heavyweight Champion, Matt Cardona has not only lived up to his moniker of being, 'Alwayz Ready', he has even gotten a Pay Per View (PPV) named after himself. The 'Alwayz Ready' PPV takes place at the Knoxville Convention Center, in Knoxville, Tennessee on FiteTV this Saturday, June 11, 2022..

“As World’s Heavyweight Champion, Matt Cardona insisted that if he was to be compelled to go to a storied NWA territory like Knoxville, Tennessee and defend the championship, he would only appear if the June 11th PPV was in his honor,” said NWA President, William Patrick Corgan. “This event, named after his singular catchphrase ‘Alwayz Ready’, will feature his entrance music as the show’s sole theme, and all promotional materials therein will include his brand and likeness; including no less than a modified NWA logo which now reads MCWA (Matt Cardona Wrestling Alliance.) Now all that’s left is for the champion to be ready to live up to his requests.”

Although Cardona is claiming that he is the only NWA World's Heavyweight Champion to ever have a PPV named after him, although he is forgetting that Ric Flair had the, 'Flair for the Gold,' Cardona has proven himself to be the world's best, whether we like it or not.

I spoke with Joe Galli, who along with Tim Storm and Velvet Skye make up the three-person NWA commentating team regarding Cardona receiving his own PPV that will solely feature his own music, which that we have to give him as a first.

Galli discusses the significance of the NWA in the world of professional wrestling and how they are not even in their own lane, they are on their own highway. The success they have achieved under Corgan and the world that awaits them this Saturday on FiteTV.

Tickets are on salw at NWATix.com with various pricing from VIP down to general admission. The event will air live on FITE for $24.99 individually, and is included in the $49.99 NWA All Access annual pass available at https://www.fite.tv/join/nwa-powerrr/. The Knoxville Convention Center will also host an additional NWA taping at 4 pm the day following the PPV with matches to be broadcast on subsequent weeks on FITE TV. More information on ALWAYZ READY, including marquee matches and confirmed talent appearing, will be announced over the coming weeks via social media and the flagship NWA Powerrr program airing Tuesdays at 6:05 pm est on FITE and YouTube Fridays at 6:05 pm est.


#NWAPowerrr #NWAUSA #AlwayzReady #MattCardona #NWA #FiteTV

Jun 08, 202231:02
'Deep Throat' Returns to Theaters with a 4K Golden Anniversary Restoration - Interview

'Deep Throat' Returns to Theaters with a 4K Golden Anniversary Restoration - Interview

'Deep Throat' the 1972 adult film that took industry mainstream is receiving a Golden Anniversary 4K restoration and limited theatrical rerelease this summer.

The 1970s were definitely interesting times. There was a war in Vietnam, a sexual revolution, Roe v Wade was a landmark case and a new wave of filmmakers had taken the industry by storm coming fresh out of the universities instead of being trained by the studies.

Part of that sexual revolution of the era was the adult film industry going mainstream and that is thanks to a movie by Gerard Damiano Sr. entitled 'Deep Throat'.

I had always assumed the movie was named after the Richard Nixon informant nickname, but it turns out as, Gerard Damiano Jr. corrected me in the interview, it was the other way around. He even mentions that former first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis stood in line with the crowd in New York City to be apart of all the buzz.

Now, as we hit the 50th Anniversary celebration of the landmark film in the fight for freedom of speech, 'Deep Throat' receives a 4K Restoration for the limited theatrical rerelease.

I spoke with Gerard Damiano Jr. (Documentarian), Christal Damiano, and Robin Leonardi (filmmaker & daughter of acclaimed First Amendment Rights activist)

The global event cinema experience celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the film (with 4k restoration) with in-person filmmaker Q&A’s! Cinema locations to still be announced from around the globe include the following cities: Berlin, Bologna, Seattle, Los Angeles, Kreuzberg, Miami, Chicago, Montreal, Amsterdam, Rome, London, Tokyo, Paris, Pittsburgh, and many more.

Damiano Films will tour the globe this year beginning in New York timed to the exact 50th Anniversary with…

  • June 10thRoxy Cinema Tribeca 16mm screening with a post-screening panel discussion comprised of notable Porn Stars from the era and historians. Very elegant venue attached to the Roxy Hotel. Sneak Peek of the restored version will be shown to promote the event on June 12.
  • June 12th the Slipper Room3 screenings of the 4K restored version of the film over the course of the evening with VIP ticketing and a burlesque show as well as a DJ. World renowned venue.
  • During month of June Museum of Sex is a month-long run of their  Porno Chic to sex positivity exhibit. Memorabilia from the film, along with select items from private collection of Gerard Damiano Sr will be on display.

All event screenings for this pop culture phenom timed to the film’s 50th anniversary for the first time in decades will offer Q&As with the filmmaker’s son Gerard Damiano Jr. a filmmaker in his own right, and daughter Christar – who can offer illuminating context to the film that helped to create the Adult Film Industry. Damiano Films holds the rights to their father’s most important feature films. A documentary on “Deep Throat” director Gerard Damiano Sr. helmed by Damiano Jr. is currently in the works.


#DeepThroat #NSFW #Interview #GoldenAnniversay #50thAnniversary #Restoration #FanboyNation

Jun 08, 202227:33
Tracii Guns and Andre Relis Talk 'Randy Rhoads' Rock Doc

Tracii Guns and Andre Relis Talk 'Randy Rhoads' Rock Doc

When you think guitar gods, names like Hendrix, Frehley, Van Halen, Clapton, Iommi all come to mind, but one name in a very limited window of time will always stick out and that man was named, Randy Rhoads.

In just a 5 year window, Randy Rhoads began his journey to guitar god with Quiet Riot, leading him to join Ozzy Osbourne on his first solo venture with Blizzard of Ozz. Sadly, at 25 years old, Rhoads lost his life in a tragic plane crash that left the entire music industry numb.

Now, 40 years since his passing, director Andre Relis and rock legend, Tracii Guns (who narrates the documentary) revisit the life and times of Randy Rhoads, a musical  prodigy from Southern California that within a few months was better than his own music teacher.

In less than 90 minutes, Relis humanizes Rhoads who has been deified in the metal community and continues to live on in our hearts, minds and souls. If you can get your hands on an early release of Blizzard of Ozz or the first two Quiet Riot albums, you can hear the intricacies of Rhoads' musicality within each song.

During our interview, I told Guns that I was terrified when initially finding out that he was the narrator, because although he is an incredible musician and vocalist, that does not always translate to voice over, but to my delight and everyone else's Tracii Guns knocked it out of the park and just like any L.A. Guns show, will leave the audience wanting to hear more!

'Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon' Releasing on VOD, Friday, May 6, 2022.

Official Synopsis:

Randy Rhoads, the legendary guitarist known for his unmatchable guitar riffs, re-shaped rock’n’roll as the lead guitarist for Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. After forming Quiet Riot with bandmates Kelly Garni, Drew Forsyth,  and Kevin DuBrow in the 70s, the band quickly became one of the most popular acts in the Los Angeles club circuit. However, their music failed to land them a legitimate record deal. After playing with Quiet Riot for over 10 years, Randy received an opportunity to be the lead guitarist for former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. Randy played with Ozzy for a few short years, recording legendary songs such as Crazy Train, which includes Randy’s groundbreaking guitar solo. After touring with Ozzy in the early 80s, Randy was tragically killed in a plane crash on March 19, 1982 at the young age of 25. His body died that day, but his soul and music live on forever.

'Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon' is directed by Andre Relis. Narrated by Tracii Guns. Written and edited by Michael Bruining. Produced by Relis and Jessica Bennett. Executive Produced by Relis and JD Beaufils. Cinematography by Rich Buhrman. Music by Sean Kelly. A VMI Worldwide production.

Interviews: Delores Rhoads, Kelle Rhoads, Laura 'DuBrow' Mandell, Rudy Sarzo, Drew Forsyth, Eddie Van Halen, Lori Hollen, Jodi Vigier, Kim McNair, Brian Reason, Peter M. Margolis, Frankie Banali, John Donais, Joel Hoekstra, Bruce Kulick, Doug Aldrich, Gary Moore, Dweezil Zappa, George Lynch, and Ozzy Osbourne.


#RandyRhoads #QuietRiot #OzzyOsbourne #TraciiGuns #LAGuns #Documentary #HeavyMetal #RockNRoll #Interview #FanboyNation

May 05, 202226:08
'Surviving Sex Trafficking' Documentary Comes to VOD April 15 - Interview

'Surviving Sex Trafficking' Documentary Comes to VOD April 15 - Interview

One of the most gut wrenching problems that has faced the world since humanity could walk upright has become the focus of this incredible documentary by Jain monks Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti, who address the horror of sex trafficking throughout the world. Whether it was because of the #MeToo Movement, the Jeffery Epstein sex island, Billy Cosby or Harvey Weinstein, the catalyst to push this subject into the mainstream does not matter. What matters is that we are talking about this now.

Only ONE percent of the 45 million vicitms (Men, women and children) who are sex trafficked manage to escape, let alone survive and when they do, the mental trauma suffered that the hands of their captures is astounding.

'Surviving Sex Trafficking' follows the journey of several women who managed to escape this horrific life and were able to stand tall again after numerous struggles.

What Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti shine a light on is not only tragedy but hope for these women and how we as human beings can share not only in their pain but their survival as well.

For more information on the documentary visit: www.survivingsextraffickingfilm.com. In order to host your own screening of the documentary or help support this cause visit: www.stoptrafficking.org.

'Surviving Sex Trafficking' coming to VOD on April 15, 2022.

Official Synopsis:

With 45 million sex trafficking victims worldwide, only 1% manage to escape or be rescued. Surviving Sex Trafficking examines the ongoing struggles of those survivors as they desperately fight to break free of their past, heal their bodies and minds, reconnect with a world of hope, and reclaim their lost humanity. Jain monk Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, the filmmaker behind the award-winning documentary Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Traffic, uncovers the depth of pain felt by survivors as well as if and how they can truly recover. Through conversations with victims and trips to women’s shelters around the world, Surviving Sex Trafficking reveals their stories and how they escaped, how they continue to survive, and how they live day to day with the repressed trauma from the horrific events they experienced. Shree directed and produced the film, with Sadhvi Anubhuti co- producing. Executive producers include Alyssa Milano, Jeannie Mai and Jeezy.

Apr 13, 202221:16
Chase Masterson Proves She's a Superhero IRL

Chase Masterson Proves She's a Superhero IRL

Chase Masterson is always favorite interview and with her anti-bullying campaign supported by so many people from various communities across the board, it is no wonder why the near decade long @SuperheroIRL initiative via the Pop Culture Hero Coalition has been so successful across the U.S. and internationally.

According to @SuperheroIRL, — "The justice league of real life superheroes — is bringing their BE KIND campaign to WonderCon! Endorsed by Rainn Wilson, David Tennant, Ming-Na Wen, Sonequa Martin-Green, Joe Gatto, Jeff Goldblum and a who’s who of famous names! Our mission? Building empathy and ending bullying, racism, misogyny, LGBTQI+ bullying, and cyber bullying."

@SuperheroIRL initiative new Heroic Journey Curriculum has become a powerful force using psychology + iconic stories — including The Avengers, Star Wars, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, Harry Potter and Batman — to teach lifelong mental health skills. It’s so powerful, in fact, that 160 YMCA locations across the country now use it!

We swung by Booth 1108 this past weekend at WonderCon, in Anaheim, CA as conventions are reopening for the world to gather and met with several old friends, like Chase Masterson to see how humanity could unite via pop culture.

Masterson is quite in credible as she remembers virtually everyone she has ever met at one of these conventions, especially if they are rocking the, "Be Kind" tee shirts or other merch, like comics from the booths. All were (and are) welcome at any @SuperheroIRL booth at various cons across America.

What was more significant than this interview was watching Masterson and her associates interact with attendees from all walks of life, with kind eyes or even just a smile allowing them to feel welcomed, where some have so often felt alienated.

For more information on the @SuperheroIRL initiative follow them on Twitter @SuperheroIRL, Instagram @SuperheroIRL and Facebook SuperheroIRL. Visit their official website at www.superheroirl.org.

Follow Chase Masterson on Twitter @ChaseMasterson and on Instagram @itschasemasterson.


#WonderCon #WonderCon2022 #AntiBullying #SuperheroIRL #ChaseMasterson #DS9 #StarTrek #DoctorWho #Interview

Apr 04, 202207:41
Chef Jen Peters and Matthew Clayton Bring us the 'Good Flour'

Chef Jen Peters and Matthew Clayton Bring us the 'Good Flour'

Canadian Super Chef Jen Peters and Matthew Clayton Bring us the 'Good Flour' for those seeking Gluten-Free options.

A protégé of Canada's Godfather of fine dining Chef Bruno Marti, Chef Jen Peters along with her husband Chef Hamid Salimian began looking for alternative ways in being able to bring delectable foods to those who, like Chef Jen live with a gluten intolerance.

Once Chef Jen took the allergy test and realized what she had suffered through most of her life, she began to search for alternatives in order to be able to create recipes that would please carb lovers everywhere without sacrificing breads, pastas and pastries taste or texture, nor settling for low-quality alternatives.

Both Chefs Jen and Hamid founded Nextjen Gluten-Free and in 2021, the husband and wife duo teamed up with Matthew Clayton, rebranding it as The Good Flour Company.

I was lucky enough to have a Zoom chat with Chef Jen and Matthew Clayton not only about celiac disease, my own lactose intolerance, as well as Basmati Rice being gluten intolerant friendly.

Along with the finer points of baking, creating a new all purpose flour and allowing not only professional chefs and bakers these alternatives, The Good Flour Company also ships their products across Canada and the United States. They have even invented their own, shake and bake, for breaded fried foods that those with a gluten intolerance can now indulge.

The Good Flour Company also offers a Batter Bundle for your fish fry as well as Chef's Bundle variety pack.

For more information on The Good Flour Company visit their official website at www.goodflour.co.

Follow The Good Flour Company on Facebook at The Good Flour Co. and on Instagram at goodflourco.

#GoodFlourCo #ChefJen #ChefHamid #GlutenFree #GlutenIntolerant #CeliacDisease #Interview #FanboyNation #Baking #Cooking


Mar 09, 202235:35
'Akil & Friends' Streams Live Tonight on Facebook Live - Interview

'Akil & Friends' Streams Live Tonight on Facebook Live - Interview


Education Advocate and Admissions Expert, Akil Bello Discusses 'Getting In! Understanding College Admissions with Akil & Friends' on Facebook Live tonight with 'Akil & Friends', March 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

Akil Bello has been an education advocate and admissions expert for over three decades. He is ever present across high school and college campuses as well as conferences about education.

Bello has appeared in two documentaries regarding college admission scandals entitled, Netflix’s 'Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal The Test' and the 'Art of Thinking.'

Speaking with Mr. Bello we discussed why the college scandal was such a shock to people when cinema has been teasing about the subject all the way back to Rodney Dangerfield's 1986 class, 'Back to School', what we consider diversity, inclusion and what would constitute as a true meritocracy?

An interesting fact he pointed out was that South Dakota has the least amount of university students leaving their home state, which may instantly guarantee their admission to a four year university so those schools can tout having students from all 50 states.

Other topics include campus life, online education, the ranking system and status based on academics versus sports notoriety.

Visit Akil Bello's official website at www.akilandfriends.org. Follow Akil Bello on Twitter @akilbello and on Instagram @akilbello.

Follow Akil & Friends on Twitter @akilandfriends.

'Getting In! Understanding College Admissions with Akil & Friends' on Facebook Live tonight with 'Akil & Friends', March 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.


#AkilBello #AkilAndFriends #Interview #CollegeAdmissions #Education #FacebookLive #FanboyNation

Mar 03, 202235:30
Interview with Vanessa Morris, Anti-Sex Trafficking Expert

Interview with Vanessa Morris, Anti-Sex Trafficking Expert

Vanessa Morris is the Communications Director of The Foundation United (formerly the Selah Way Foundation) a Global Anti-Sex Trafficking organization that provides the best practices and proven models to eradicate sex trafficking and sexual abuse here in the U.S. and around the world through creating lasting, systemic change in the key areas of Prevention, Protection and Provision.

Morris is a graduate of the University of South Florida and joined the organization in 2011 before the full fruition of The Foundation United came into its own in 2018. She was excited to be a part of building a global umbrella to fight sex trafficking and abuse. As the daughter of a survivor, she is passionate about eradicating this issue worldwide. She is passionate about using creative outlets to educate and empower the masses, especially the faith community, to take action, recognize the red flags, and give a voice to those who are not free to speak up for themselves... yet!

The CEO of The Foundation United,  Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good has written a book entitled, 'Groomed: Overcoming the Messages That Shaped Our Past and Limit Our Future'.

Although Human Trafficking Awareness month was January, that does not mean we need to stop talking about this extremely important topic and most importantly avoid becoming numb to hearing about it.

The Foundation United has created their SPEAK UP initiative and have ways to contact them in order to be heard about sexual abuse, sexual trafficking and sexual exploitation. They even have educational programs as well as courses for school districts to help administrators and teachers identify the issues that children may be facing within the classroom.

One thing Morris would like any victim to know is that they will be heard and they are a worthy human being.

'Groomed: Overcoming the Messages That Shaped Our Past and Limit Our Future' can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble as well as The Foundation United directly.

For more information on The Foundation United visit www.thefoundationunited.org. Follow The Foundation United on Facebook at The Foundation United and on Instagram @thefoundationunited.

#AntiSexTrafficking #AntiHumanTrafficking #TheFoundationUnited 

Feb 23, 202247:51
Writer Greg Weisman Talks About 'Catwoman: Hunted'

Writer Greg Weisman Talks About 'Catwoman: Hunted'

Legendary writer, Greg Weisman (Gargoyles, Young Justice, Star Wars: Rebels) was kind enough to chat with us about 'Catwoman: Hunted', available today, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 on 4k and Digital.

Weisman talks about the differences between writing original characters versus already established properties and how there are creative ways to discuss new stories using those legacy heroes and villains.

He makes no bones about Catwoman (voice by Elizabeth Gillies) being a feminist role model, but that she does use her femininity and sexuality in able to adapt not only to various situations but to achieve her objectives -- even if it is flirting with Batwoman (voiced by Stephanie Beatriz).

Weisman shares his creative process and allows us, even ever so briefly into his creative mind.

Follow Greg Weisman on Twitter @Greg_Weisman and on his website where he will answer more in-depth questions at www.askgregweisman.com.

Catwoman: Hunted‘ will be available on 4K and Digital, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Catwoman: Hunted – Special Features:

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray and Digital When The Hunter Becomes The Hunted (New Featurette) – When does the hunter become the hunted? In this case it’s when Selina Kyle steals the “Cat’s Eye” emerald and Batwoman informs her, “Congratulations, Selina, you just became Leviathan’s No. 1 target.” Those targeting Catwoman include wave after wave of assassins, ninjas, and Super-Villains – from Tobias Whale, Black Mask, Cheshire and Nosferata to Solomon Grundy, Talia al Ghul and Cheetah. In this all-new featurette, our experts break down the backstory of each integral villain. Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale – Watch the documentary on Catwoman’s history. Looking for a refresher course on animated Super Hero entertainment before seeing Catwoman: Hunted? HBO Max has a rich catalog of DC-centric films and series readily available for viewing!

Product Details:

  • 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack $29.99 USA, $34.99 Canada
  • Blu-ray $24.99 USA, $29.99 Canada
  • 4K/Blu-ray Languages: English, German, Spanish, FrenchBlu-ray
  • Subtitles: English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch
  • Running Time: 79 minutes
  • Rated PG-13

#GregWeisman #DCComics #CatwomanHunted #Catwoman #Batwoman #Interview #Writer #FanboyNation

Feb 08, 202210:31
Elizabeth Gillies Proves Kitties Got Claws in 'Catwoman: Hunted'

Elizabeth Gillies Proves Kitties Got Claws in 'Catwoman: Hunted'

Elizabeth Gillies proves kitties got claws in this Anime style, campy feature, 'Catwoman: Hunted' available on 4K and Digital, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Elizabeth Gillies (Dynasty, Vacation, Victorious) voices the felonious, ferocious, fatal, feline in 'Catwoman: Hunted', an anime style feature penned by Gargoyles creator, Greg Weisman and directed by Shinsuke Terasawa, in conjunction with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.

Catwoman uses all the tricks she's learned over the years to pull one over on Black Mask (Jonathan Banks) and Tobias Whale (Keith David) along with the help of Batwoman (Stephanie Beatriz) and a few other ladies that lurk in the shadows of Gotham City.

We had a chance to speak with Gillies about bringing this iconic character to life in this in carnation of Catwoman and what it was like to give a different spin on Batman's love interest over 80s since she was first brought into the comics.

Follow Elizabeth Gillies on Twitter @LizGillies and on Instagram @lizgillz.

'Catwoman: Hunted' will be available on 4K and Digital, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Catwoman: Hunted – Special Features:

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray and Digital When The Hunter Becomes The Hunted (New Featurette) – When does the hunter become the hunted? In this case it’s when Selina Kyle steals the “Cat’s Eye” emerald and Batwoman informs her, “Congratulations, Selina, you just became Leviathan’s No. 1 target.” Those targeting Catwoman include wave after wave of assassins, ninjas, and Super-Villains – from Tobias Whale, Black Mask, Cheshire and Nosferata to Solomon Grundy, Talia al Ghul and Cheetah. In this all-new featurette, our experts break down the backstory of each integral villain. Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale – Watch the documentary on Catwoman’s history. Looking for a refresher course on animated Super Hero entertainment before seeing Catwoman: Hunted? HBO Max has a rich catalog of DC-centric films and series readily available for viewing!

Product Details:

  • 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack $29.99 USA, $34.99 Canada
  • Blu-ray $24.99 USA, $29.99 Canada
  • 4K/Blu-ray Languages: English, German, Spanish, FrenchBlu-ray
  • Subtitles: English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch
  • Running Time: 79 minutes
  • Rated PG-13

#ElizabethGillies #CatwomanHunted #Catwoman #DCAU #DCAnimation #WarnerBrosAnimation #Batman #FanboyNation #Interview

Feb 07, 202208:59
Chris Jericho Gives Us the 'Fast Foodies' Treatment

Chris Jericho Gives Us the 'Fast Foodies' Treatment

He is the Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla, the Man of a Thousand and Four Holds, the Thrill Seeker, the Pain Maker, the nucleus of the Inner Circle and you better hope you don't make The List, AEW's first ever Le Champion, Chris Jericho, joins 'Top Chef' winners Kristen Kish, Jeremy Fordand 'Iron Chef' winner Justin Sutherland on Season Two of the smash hit series, 'Fast Foodies' as it returns for its second season on truTV, Wednesday nights.

The Canadian born rock star and professional wrestler is taught how to crack open an egg with one hand by Kristen Kish, who he would have co-write a cookbook, if he ever so desired to put pen to pair again.

The inaugural season of 'Fast Foodies' reached over 20 million viewers across linear and digital platform to date, which we can presume the second season will do just as well.

The 12-episode sophomore season brings a motley crew of fresh celebrity guests with fast food cravings, including Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) Nikki Glaser (FBOY ISLAND), Reggie Watts (The Late Late Show with James Corden), Chris Jericho (AEW, Fozzy), Natasha Leggero (The Honeymoon Stand Up Special), Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), Baron Davis, Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Keith and Kenneth Lucas (Just for Laughs), Adam Pally (Champaign Ill), Jon Gabrus (Game Over, Man!), Horatio Sanz (Saturday Night Live) and returning fan-favorite foodie Joel McHale (Community).

Jericho can also be seen Wednesday nights on TBS' AEW Dynamite and TNT's AEW Rampage, two sister stations of TruTV in the Warner Bros. family.

'Fast Foodies' season two, premiering on Thursday, February 3, at 10 pm on truTV.


#FastFoodies #ChrisJericho #AEW #truTV #Interview #FanboyNation

Feb 02, 202206:55
'Black Adam' Co-Star Mo Amer Talks 'Mohammed in Texas'

'Black Adam' Co-Star Mo Amer Talks 'Mohammed in Texas'

'Black Adam' and 'Ramy' Co-Star Mo Amer Talks his latest Standup Special 'Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas' streaming now on Netflix.

Palestinian-Muslim-American comedian Mohammed "Mo" Amer sat down with us to chat about his latest standup special 'Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas' streaming now on Netflix.

Amer, who has been performing as a teenage since the mid-1990s talks about how he got sick twice, once given to him by comedy GOAT Dave Chappelle, honoring his father when returning to Palestine for the first time as an American citizen and hints at his upcoming series that he is currently filming in Houston, TX.

Mohammed has figured out the one way to united Middle Eastern Christians and Muslims with our mutual hatred of the bastardization of hummus in the Western World. Leave your bell peppers and carrots out of our dish! Also, stop making it have the consistency of paste instead of the creamy dip that it is you cretins!

Amer and I discuss that rise of Muslim comics in the West, who paved the way for him and the others that follow as well as our Texas vs. California rivalry...with a humorous slant of course.

The most difficult part of this conversation was trying to not give away any spoilers for his latest special, but this must watch comedy special is absolutely incredible, especially in the ability to curse between English and Arabic languages. He also demonstrates the lack of creativity there is in the naughty phrases used in the English speaking world.

Amer will be staring with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. long anticipated super villain film, 'Black Adam' and can currently be seen in the film 'Americanish'.

Follow Mo Amer on Twitter @realmoamer and on Instagram @realmoamer. Visit his official website at www.moamer.com.

'Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas' streaming now on Netflix.


#Comedy #Comedian #MoAmer #Netflix #Arab #Palestinian #Standup #Interview #BlackAdam #DCComics #DCEntertainment #ArabComedian #ArabComedy #FanboyNation #MohammedInTexas

Dec 02, 202115:34
Fr. Maurice Discusses Daily Advent Devotionals with 'An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word'

Fr. Maurice Discusses Daily Advent Devotionals with 'An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word'

Fr. Dr. Maurice Nkem Emelu, Ph.D., Discusses Daily Advent Devotionals with 'An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word, Volume 1.'

Fr. Dr. Maurice Nkem Emelu, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of digital media and communication at John Carroll University discusses daily Advent devotional companion, 'An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word, Volume 1.'

Originally from West Africa, Fr. Maurice Nkem Emelu, Ph.D. has written a companion guide for Catholic daily devotionals during the Advent Season as we lead into Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

During these struggling times that the world has been facing the last two years, it was appropriate to speak with Fr. Maurice even for our secular audience that at least hope could be spread during this Advent Season.

Myself being the son of Eastern Orthodox Christian immigrants and Fr. Maurice being an immigrant himself have a different understanding of Christianity in the Old World in comparison to the New World where the lines of politics and religious are often blurred.

Through his latest book 'An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word, Volume 1', Fr. Maurice takes us through daily reflections through the Roman Catholic prayers and helps us reflect on our lives in regards to the world around us.

From the day after Thanksgiving all the way through Christmas, the Western World is so engulfed in the perfect image of the holidays and finding the ideal hot ticket item gift that we do not stop to reflect on life, family (for quite a few of us) faith, hope and most importantly loving our neighbor.

This conversation about Advent with Fr. Maurice Nkem Emelu also helped me slow down during our conversation and pay attention to various details of his devotional companion guide.

Fr. Maurice also gives us and everyone a blessing at the end of the interview this Holiday season.

For more information on where to purchase a copy fo 'An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word, Volume 1' visit revemelu.com.

Follow Fr. Maurice Nkem Emelu on Twitter @Revemelu.


#Advent #Interview #Book #CompanionBook #DailyDevotional #Catholic #Orthodox #Protestant #Christian #Christianity #Christmas #FanboyNation

Nov 29, 202145:44
Nitu Chandra Stands Her Ground in 'Never Back Down: Revolt' - Interview

Nitu Chandra Stands Her Ground in 'Never Back Down: Revolt' - Interview

Nitu Chandra Stands Her Ground in 'Never Back Down: Revolt' Available on Blu-ray and Digital Now from Sony Home Entertainment.

Nitu Chandra may not be an American household name yet, but internationally, she is recognized as a Taekwondo Champion, one of the faces of the NBA in India and renowned for her musicality and acting abilities.

Now, Chandra is getting recognized in more western films like her turn as trafficked pitfighter Jitu in 'Never Back Down: Revolt' available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from Sony Home Entertainment.

Jitu is champion of this underground fighting ring run by the extremely wealthy who get their kicks off trafficking victims who most likely will not be missed or that local authorities will have little interest in fighting.

'Never Back Down: Revolt' is lead by a 90 percent female cast and was written Audrey Arkins in only her second full length feature film as well as directed by Kellie Madison, who is known for The Gate and The Tank.

We spoke with Chandra about her role at Jitu in 'Never Back Down: Revolt', her martial arts background, honoring her late father's memory through her artistic expression whether the martial or the musical ones and how South Asians are being recognized in more western films.

In this installment Never Back Down: Revolt, centers around Anya, a woman (Olivia Popica) who is kidnapped and forced to compete in an elite underground fight ring. She must battle her way out in order to regain her freedom. However, Janek  (Bisping) and Mariah (Brooke Johnston) have other plans for the fighters they are trafficking. Rounding out the cast are Diana Hoyos (2020 Best Actress winner in Colombia for Enfermeras), Nitu Chandra (The Good Maharaja, Shooter), and James Faulkner (Atomic Blonde, Paul Apostle of Christ) who add to the intensified story telling a posterior kicking action.

Follow Nitu Chanda on Twitter @nituchandra and on Instagram @nituchandrasrivastava.

'Never Back Down: Revolt' is available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from Sony Home Entertainment.


#NituChandra #NeverBackDownRevolt #NeverBackDown #TKD #ActionMovie #SonyPictures #FemaleDriven #FemaleWriter #FemaleDirector #FemaleCast #FanboyNation #Interview

Nov 17, 202120:37
Kellie Madison Takes the Director's Chair in 'Never Back Down: Revolt'

Kellie Madison Takes the Director's Chair in 'Never Back Down: Revolt'

Kellie Madison Takes the Director's Chair in 'Never Back Down: Revolt' Available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital, Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

Kellie Madison has been one of the coolest and most authentic action film enthusiast and maker we have ever met. Madison, who we first encountered on her 2016 film The Gate, continues to gain notoriety and respect in the American film industry that is almost 40 years behind China when it comes to serious, action film heroines.

Now, my old buddy and I play catch up on her latest film Never Back Down: Revolt, a new addition to the Never Back Down franchise. Where as the previous two featured Michael Jai White in them, this fourth installment now features, another Michael, former UFC Middleweight Champion, The Count, Michael Bisping as the antagonist.

In this installment Never Back Down: Revolt, centers around Anya, a woman (Olivia Popica) who is kidnapped and forced to compete in an elite underground fight ring. She must battle her way out in order to regain her freedom. However, Janek  (Bisping) and Mariah (Brooke Johnston) have other plans for the fighters they are trafficking. Rounding out the cast are Diana Hoyos (2020 Best Actress winner in Colombia for Enfermeras), Nitu Chandra (The Good Maharaja, Shooter), and James Faulkner (Atomic Blonde, Paul Apostle of Christ) who add to the intensified story telling a posterior kicking action.

Madison and I discuss some of the issues that she previously faced about directing certain films, the struggle of balancing femininity and strength because of her...female attributes and how she has gained the respect of all her cast and crew on  Never Back Down: Revolt. She even suffers through my weeds versus flowers analogy on the differences between athletes and artists.

Follow Kellie Madison (that's Kellie with an I-E) on Twitter @directormadison and on Instagram @directormadison.

'Never Back Down: Revolt' is available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital, Tuesday, November 16, 2021.


#KellieMadison #SonyPictures #Action #ActionFilm #MartialArtsMovie #ActionMovie #Interview #FanboyNation #NeverBackDown #NeverBackDownRevolt

Nov 12, 202131:56
Katie Boland Reminds Us 'We're All in This Together' - NBFF Interview

Katie Boland Reminds Us 'We're All in This Together' - NBFF Interview

Having screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival and making its way to Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Katie Boland reminds us that 'We're All in This Together' as she writes, directs and stars in this heartfelt film about mental health.

Inspired by the novel of the same title by fellow Canadian author, Amy Jones, 'We're All in This Together' follows the misadventures of the the Parker family, who's mother Kate somehow survives going over a waterfall in a barrel (yes, that was taken straight from the novel).

Boland had enjoyed the novel so much and once realizing that her and Ms. Jones shared the same literary agent, decided to contact the author in order to adapt her novel into a full length feature film, of which Boland plays twin sisters Finn and Nicki.

We also spoke with Boland about her mother, a retired professional photographer who was an executive producer of the film, her father Kevin, who has an incredible affinity for Kentucky Fried Chicken and her bother Michael, who composed the music with his writing partner for 'We're All in This Together.'

Official Synopsis:

Written, directed by and starring Katie Boland as twins, 'We’re All In This Together' focuses on the

Parker family, who has had their fair share of complications. When matriarch Kate Parker miraculously survives plummeting over a waterfall in a barrel—a feat captured on a video that goes viral—suddenly the dysfunctional Parkers have to do something they never thought possible: act like a real family. Dealing with themes of trauma, mental illness and unexpected redemption, We're All In This Together is a never-before-seen story with a tour de force performance with Boland at the heart of the film.

Follow Katie Boland on Twitter @katieboland and on Instagram @katieboland13.

Visit www.katieboland.com for more schedules on which film festivals you can currently find showings of 'We're All in This Together.'


#Rewind #ICYMI #Interview #NBFF #MentalHealth #Movie #KatieBoland #NewportBeachFilmFestival #FanboyNation

Nov 10, 202121:15
Joe Pera Talks with us about 'Joe Pera Talks with You'

Joe Pera Talks with us about 'Joe Pera Talks with You'

The droll style of comedy delivered by Joe Pera has been quite refreshing as of late and with 'Joe Pera Talks with You' is a returning for a third season via Adult Swim on Cartoon Network.

Pera plays a choir director, who I would have loved to have as an instructor while in high school. Instead of someone like Pera, mine kept calling me, "Bob," something only two people are allowed to call me, not because I respect them, but because I fearful of them. Luckily, that ended quickly when I learned his first name was, "Richard," and I started to referring to him by his least favorite nickname.

As for Pera, his series returns this Sunday at 12:30 a.m. ET with all new episodes.

The first episode of this relaxing comedy show will follow Joe as he helps his friend Gene pick out his retirement chair at a furniture store and the season-long search for the perfect place to sit goes from there.

Additionally, this season, Joe will cover Great Lakes Ice Breakers, second fridges, cooking fish in the woods, classroom-appropriate movies, drone warfare, and much more!

About Joe Pera Talks With You

Created by and starring Joe Pera, who serves as executive producer alongside series director Marty Schousboe, and co-stars Jo Firestone and Conner O'Malley. Produced for Adult Swim by Alive and Kicking, Inc. and Chestnut Walnut.

'Joe Pera Talks with You' returns this Sunday, November 7, 2021 on Adult Swim on Cartoon Network at 12:30 a.m. ET with all new episodes.

#JoePera #JoePeraTalksWithUs #AdultSwim #CartoonNetwork

Nov 05, 202112:54