A story about what happens when a 35 year old goes to meet his
19 year old girlfriend’s attractive mother, who’s only two years older than he is.
ASHLEY SCHULTZ (Callie) –
Ashley Schultz is a young, up and coming actress who was born and raised in Salem, New Hampshire. With an extensive modeling background since the age of 5, she signed with the Boston Modeling Agency and recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
In her teens, she signed with top modeling agency, Dynasty Model and did many runway shows and several commercials. In addition, she was cast as a lead in two student productions and won the Best Actress Award at Agoura Hills High School. She also garnered a school track record as an athlete in several varsity sports, and was named an All Conference Athlete.
In the 2004 Miss Teen New Hampshire USA pageant, she placed strongly as the 1st runner up where she showcased her abilities in dancing and singing.
Recently, she appeared in a music video for Bo Bice from American Idol fame and landed several Los Angeles modeling assignments as well as roles in several Indie films.
Ashley currently studies acting under Margie Haber Studios and Bruce Ducat’s Studio Actreel. She continues to audition for featured roles and pursue her acting career.
LATHAN CROWE (Sean) –
Lathan Crowe was born in San Francisco, California of French and Brazilian parentage and grew up in San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Jerusalem, and Montreal. While overseas, he received a British education at the Anglican school in Jerusalem.
After graduating from the University of California, Davis with a degree in theater and stage design, he studied drama at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, TVI Actors Studio, and the Carolyne Barry Studios.
As a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), he has appeared in several television series including Felicity, Jack & Jill, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Recently, he appeared in a commercial for Disneyland Hong Kong.
Lathan’s interests include his passion for songwriting and music, keeping fit at the gym, travel, and is fluent in French, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and Portuguese. He continues to appear in features, commercials, and print ads.
MONIQUE PARENT (Linda) –
Monique Parent was born in San Luis Obispo, California and is a versatile veteran Hollywood actress who has starred in over 75 feature films.
When she was three years old, she began studying ballet and later went on to study tap and jazz. At the tender age of nine, she caught the acting bug when cast in a local community theater rendition of Fiddler on a Roof. After high school, she attended Allan Hancock College where she studied theater and dance and discovered acting was her life’s passion. She immediately moved to Los Angeles and refined her acting skills studying under famed actor, Jeffrey Tambor and director, Milton Katselas for seven years.
As a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), she has appeared in various films and television series. She guest starred on the television series Walker: Texas Ranger, landed a supporting role in the film LA Confidential, and was cast for the part of Ursula Undress in the film James Dean: Race with Destiny.
Monique is known as an icon in the “softcore” film genre, not just for her sultry looks but also for her skillful acting ability. She continues to appear in upcoming features and television productions.
GREGORY EKMEKJIAN (Director) –
Gregory Ekmekjian first gained interest in filmmaking after viewing the film Raiders of the Lost Ark as a small child. This experience sparked his visual storytelling ability and he began making super 8mm films and home movies using family and friends as subjects.
As a student at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television Production Program, he wrote and directed several narrative and documentary films as well as numerous multi-camera television productions.
After graduation, he established Watchman Productions which develops and produces independent films.
In addition to filmmaking, he also gages his creative energy in other mediums as a freelance nature photographer and a musician.
Adult Behavior marks Gregory Ekmekjian’s directorial debut.
LOREN MARSH (Writer) –
Loren Marsh wrote, produced, and directed the acclaimed short film Virginity, starring Amanda Peet (The Whole Nine Yards, Saving Silverman), which screened at various festivals around the world including the Berlin Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, and the Hamptons Film Festival.
After accepting a graduate fellowship from Stanford University, he received a master’s degree in Latin and Ancient Greek. During this time, he wrote, produced, and directed Mission, a CinemaScope feature set in the Mission District of San Francisco starring Joshua Leonard and released by Vanguard Cinema.
Loren wrote, produced, and directed his second feature Invitation to a Suicide, which world premiered at the AFI Los Angeles Film Festival in 2004. In addition, he wrote the short film The Youth In Us, directed by Joshua Leonard, which screened at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
J.H. LEE (Producer) –
J.H. Lee is a writer and producer who was born in Los Angeles, California and lived in Taiwan for a number of years before moving back to the United States.
While attending the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television Program, he wrote and directed several narrative films and television productions. In addition, he produced an innovative commercial for Vans Shoes.
After graduation and a life altering trip through Eastern Europe, he decided to concentrate on screenwriting and motion picture development. He founded Silk Road Films which specializes in developing projects with Asian and US talent and has pitched a motion picture project to several prominent Hong Kong and Hollywood production companies, including Sony Pictures.
J.H. Lee continues to produce independent films and is currently developing a short action film that will begin production next year.
JERMAINE STEGALL (Composer) –
Jermaine Stegall was born in Joliet, Illinois where at a very early age he wrote his first theatrical music composition.
During his time at Northern Illinois University, the University of North Texas, and the University of Southern California Film Scoring Program, he studied computer music design, arranged and performed jazz.
During his time at the University of Southern California, he won the BMI endowed scholarship for excellence in music for film.
Toward the end of his second semester at the University of Southern California, he became composer Marco Beltrami’s first intern during the post-production of the film I,Robot. This ultimately led to an opportunity to work as a music orchestrator, learning the technical aspects of film scoring, electronic music design, and eventually working closely with composer Jon Ehrlich on television series such as House M.D., Tru Calling, Conviction, The Mountain, Invasion, and Waterfront.
Jermaine recently scored the emotionally-charged feature film Love Conquers All and also worked with director Issa Lopez on Warner Bros. international production Efectos Secundarios, released theatrically in Mexico September 2006.
Callie – Ashley Schultz
Sean – Lathan Crowe
Linda – Monique Parent
Director – Gregory Ekmekjian
Writer – Loren Marsh
Producer – J.H. Lee
Director of Photography – Gregory Ekmekjian
Editor – Gregory Ekmekjian
Composer – Jermaine Stegall
Lighting – Raymond Thompson
Sound – Rand Gamble
Makeup & Hair – Aimee Macabeo
Production Assistant. – Johnny Deryeghiayan
Web Producer – Daniel Karcher
Camera – Samy’s Camera Motion Picture Camera Rentals
Lab – Point 360
Telecine – Point 360
Charles Ng and Time on Film Photography
Joey Jones and Shaded Box Animation
Screen Actors Guild


When I first moved to Ottawa, I used to go to movies at the St. Laurent mall on occasion. That theatre closed years ago. It stayed closed for a couple years, and then opened as a theatre that played movies that had finished their first run in theatre.
I used to be a big fan of the X-files. Like many others, I kind of lost interest before the series ended, but when I heard there was a movie coming out this summer, I knew I would go see it.
I left for Botswana the day before it opened. I returned with a bad cold 2.5 weeks later. The movie lasted 3 weeks in first-run theatres. Obviously, I didn't get to see it.
Today I saw a movie at Rainbow cinemas in Ottawa.
I had seen preview for the movie before The Dark Knight while I was in Botswana. It looked pretty bad. I am pleased to say that the movie was better than I expected (but I wasn't expecting much).
Today's preview? The Dark Knight.
I was beginning to feel like I was stuck in a loop.
Worth the Drive
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Counterpart - which first aired on STARZ in January 2018 - is a sci-fi spy thriller starring Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd and Mads Black. The show tells the story of Howard Silk (Simmons), a lowly cog in a bureaucratic UN agency who is turning the last corner of a life filled with regret, when he discovers the agency he works for is guarding a secret: a crossing to a parallel dimension. Through Howard and his “counterpart” on the other side, Prime, the show navigates themes of identity, idealism, what ifs, and lost love..
Counterpart is written by Justin Marks (The Jungle Book), directed by a.o. Morten Tyldum (The Imitation Game), and is produced by Justin Marks, Jordan Horowitz (La La Land) and Amy Berg (Da Vinci's Demons).
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On Fertile Ground in Hunt for Sperm Donor Dad
IT IS a uniquely 21st century story.
An international fertility expert from Sheffield has used his knowledge and experience to help produce an intriguing documentary about a sperm donor-conceived child's search for her biological father.
The Star's health reporter Sarah Dunn found out more about the film - being screened here this weekend as part of the city's acclaimed Doc/Fest.
The tale of one determined young woman - conceived using a sperm donor and raised by two mums in Pennsylvania - as she trawls the United States in search of her father, known to her only as Donor 150.
Along the way, 20-year-old JoEllen discovers no fewer than 12 half-siblings who are scattered across the States — the first one tracked down in the Big Apple, where the New York Times picks up her story.


Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.
In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.
Zoe Saldana plays a young woman who, after witnessing her parents’ murder as a child in Bogota, grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target: the mobster responsible for her parents' ...
Frank Martin puts the driving gloves on to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukranian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.
The Red Siren
Nearly 13, Alice rebels, telling the Paris police that her mother is a murderer. Alice has no evidence; her mother, Eva, rich and powerful, avoids charges. Alice promptly runs away, determined to find her dad whom she claims lives in Portugal. The police believe he is dead and that Alice is in denial. Nonetheless, they dispatch Anita, an Italian police ...


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Today we have Irene Uwoya Connection Video. The trending video of the Bongo movie actress and star is here you can have it all. The utupu video has been released via Mange Kimamabi’s App which is available on play store.
Just to ad, Irene Uwoya is a Tanzanian actress, producer, and businesswoman. She was born on December 18, 1988, but is more commonly known by her stage name, Irene Uwoya, and for her part as Oprah in the film “Oprah.”
Irene tied the knot with Hamad Ndikumana, a prominent footballer from Rwanda who served as the captain of the country’s national team, in 2008.
Hamad passed away a few years later. In 2011, the couple welcomed a son into the world whom they named Krish.
A few years later, the pair decided to end their relationship. In 2017, she tied the knot for the second time, this time with the bongo flava musician Abdulaziz Chande, also known as Dogo Janja in the music industry.
However, she started out as an actress in Bongo Movies back in 2007, when she was just 18. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in over 20 films both inside and outside of Tanzania.
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Basic Profile Details of Irene Pancras
- Full Real Name: Irene Pancras Uwoya
- Other Name: Irene Uwoya
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Date of Birth: 18 December 1988 (age 33 as of February 2022)
- Birth Place: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
- Active Years: 2006-present
- Gender: Female
- Occupation/Profession: Actress, Model, Film Producer, Film Director
- Children: Krish


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Starfury Productions unleashes powerful storytelling that makes an impact. The term "starfury" represents dreams, drive and growth. As a little girl, co-founder Nubia stared at the moon and the stars out of her bedroom window at night to mentally escape and daydream, while repressing difficult memories from her childhood. The big night sky reminded her that there was a bigger world out there for her--it saved her. The constellation in Starfury's logo represents the number 4 and 7, and we'll let you try to guess the many reasons why. Each bringing decades of experience in the entertainment world, co-founders Guy Fortt, Naomi Pandolfi and Nubia DuVall Wilson launched Starfury in 2020 to bring untold stories to the forefront for up-and-coming writers whose stories deserve to be amplified.
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Nubia DuVall Wilson, Co-Founder
Nubia DuVall Wilson has been a storyteller and writer since she was old enough to put a pen in her hand. At Starfury Productions, she brings her years of experience pitching content, developing business, cultivating partnerships and attaining national recognition for her clients at her award-winning public relations agency, Cielo Consulting. A published writer. She graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University with a Bachelor's degree in English, minor in Religion, and studied screenplay writing at UCLA extension. She is based in the NYC metro area.
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Naomi Pandolfi is an LA-based producer and writer who is represented by Snow Entertainment. She is a graduate from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. She has worked as a writer/producer with various production companies, such as HAK Vision, Picture Zero Entertainment, CleverChimp Productions, and United Imagery. At Starfury, she focuses on acquiring new content, packaging concepts and negotiating option deals.
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Guy Fortt is a producer and actor who studied at Columbia University. He has been featured on Broadway in Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple. Film credits include Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always, starring Ryan Eggold; David Frankel’s The Devil Wears Prada starring Meryl Streep; director Sydney Pollack’s The Interpreter, starring Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn; director Spike Lee’s 25th Hour and She Hate Me. Wearing his producer hat, Guy has recently finished producing and shooting Black Privilege. White Power. With Martha Pinson and he also helped produce Don Nobody Love the Game More Than Me and several others. Guy is currently represented by entlab, A3Artist and Stewart Talent Agency. He is based in CT.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University Director of Athletics, David Hicks announced the hire of 2011 graduate Nora Beth Moran to lead the dance program. With 11 years of cheer and dance experience, and is currently the choreographer for the King Theatre department.
While at King, Moran competed for the dance team for more than two years, and was a captain during her final year. She double majored in Theatre and French while minoring in Psychology, and graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts while earning honors in independent study in theatre in 2011.
After graduation, Moran has worked at the local theatres, Theatre Bristol, Encore Theatrical and King University in many different capacities. She has appeared on stage, and behind, working as a choreographer, actress, scenic designer, technical director and a lighting designer. Along with her duties at King, Moran currently works at Frontier Health as a caregiver.


SULTAN OF SWAT: The Babe Ruth You Don't Know
SULTAN OF SWAT: The Babe Ruth You Don't Know is a one-man play revealing the man behind the iconic 20th Century baseball star. Babe Ruth--the man whose life off the ball field was as exciting and dynamic as his play on the field. The play is written and performed by Dennis West, and directed by Rick Huff.
If Babe were a young boy today he would be diagnosed as ADHD. He was a good man and a bad man. His life was a series of excesses, yet he was and is still loved by millions even beyond his untimely death in 1948.
The play allows Babe to come back and share stories of his life that were never reported during his lifetime.
This is a family-friendly play. A 10-year-old Little Leaguer and his/her great-grandfather can share laughter and tears together.
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Dave is a creative digital media and performing arts practitioner based in Canterbury. Theatre has played a huge part in Dave's life. He started training at the Miskin Theatre in Dartford, Kent, and by the age of 18 had already set up a theatre company producing new writing, performed by upcoming artists. In 2002, he went to Dartington College of Arts to study a BA (Hons) in Performance Writing. During this time, he took a writing project produced in collaboration with Alcoholics Anonymous to New York for a year. He then moved on to be part of the theatre company Walk Tall, which works with vulnerable young people and helps them to build confidence through the performing arts. Dave worked for Walk Tall as actor, writer and director. In 2008 he became artistic director of the Woodshed Theatre Company, an inclusive company producing high-quality work made by young people. He's also a magician. (We mean it).
Dave played the narrator in our script-in-hand preview of work in progress, which you can see here.


Sir Michael Caine, the iconic British actor, has officially announced his retirement from the world of acting at the age of 90. This much-loved veteran of the silver screen chose BBC Radio 4’s Today show as the platform to break this news.
Sir Michael Caine’s Farewell to Acting
In this exclusive interview, Sir Michael Caine stated, “I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well, I am now.” It’s a definitive announcement from a man whose retirement has been a subject of speculation for some time. Just last month, in an interview with The Telegraph, he had hinted that he was “sort of” retired.
“The Great Escaper” – A Fitting Final Act
Sir Michael Caine’s swan song on the big screen is his role in Oliver Parker’s “The Great Escaper.” This biographical film tells the inspiring story of World War II veteran Bernard Jordan, who broke out of a care home to attend the 70th-anniversary commemoration of D-Day in 2014. The film was released on October 6, marking a poignant end to a brilliant career.
Reflecting on a Stellar Career
As he looks back on his illustrious career, Sir Michael Caine is keenly aware of the evolution of his roles and the limited options that come with age. He mused, “I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead, and it’s got incredible reviews. The only parts I’m likely to get now are old men, 90-year-old men, maybe 85. And I thought, ‘Well, I might as well leave with all this — I’ve got wonderful reviews. What have I got to do to beat this?'”
He humorously adds, “You don’t have leading men at 90, you’re going to have young, handsome boys and girls.” Despite this, he recognizes the importance of portraying older characters in films. He said, “With me, it’s not quite as diminishing as you think. I remember when I was young, talking to old men of 90, and they weren’t a little bit like me. They were little, tiny old men with humped shoulders…And I thought, I’m not like that, and it’s changed.”
A Diverse Career Spanning Decades and Genres
Sir Michael Caine’s career is a testament to his versatility and talent. He achieved fame in the 1960s with iconic roles in classic films like “Zulu” and “The Italian Job.” His collaborations with renowned director Christopher Nolan have left an indelible mark, with roles in Nolan’s “Batman” series, “Inception,” and “Interstellar,” among others. Caine’s comedic skills were also on full display in movies like “Alfie” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember.”
A Legacy of Awards and Honors
Throughout his illustrious career, Sir Michael Caine received numerous accolades. He was honored with the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performances in “Hannah and Her Sisters” (1986) and “Cider House Rules” (2002). His contributions to the world of entertainment were further acknowledged when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in the year 2000.
Sir Michael Caine’s retirement marks the end of an era in the world of acting. His extraordinary body of work, captivating performances, and enduring charisma have left an indelible mark on the film industry. As we bid farewell to this legendary actor, we celebrate his remarkable contributions to cinema and wish him a joyful retirement.


Bridget Wilkin as Emily Webb and Drew Laughner as George Gibbs prepare for the Howell High School production of 'Our Town.' / GILLIS BENEDICT/DAILY PRESS & ARGUS
cast of ‘Our Town’
— Stage Manager
— Emily Webb
— George Gibbs
— Mrs. Gibbs
Bryce Webster — Doc Gibbs
Becca Bishop — Rebecca Gibbs
Aubrey Mimnaugh — Mrs. Webb
Brad Schnute — Mr. Webb
Nic Bishop — Wally Webb
Keith Hutchins — Simon Stimson
Photos of Howell during the early 1900s will serve as backdrops when Howell High School presents Thornton Wilder’s classic play “Our Town” next month.
“Our Town” is set in the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners. It tells the story of an average town’s citizens in the early 20th century as depicted through their everyday lives. Scenes from the town’s history between the years of 1901 and 1913 are performed without a set, and the actors mime their actions without the use of props. Act I is titled “Daily Life,” Act II is called “Love and Marriage,” and Act III, “Death and Dying.”
“ ‘Our Town’ is a poignant drama that captures life in a small town, not unlike Howell in its early days,” said Amanda Malo, drama department director. “Audiences relate to the characters and stories of America during a simpler time.”
“Our Town” was first performed Jan. 22, 1938, at McCarter Theater in Princeton, N.J. It went on to success on Broadway and won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
Performances are set for 7 p.m. March 7-8 and 2 p.m. March 9 in the auditorium of the high school, 1200 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell.
Advance tickets for the show cost $9 for adults or $7 for students and seniors at the high school main office and at the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority. Tickets will cost $1 more at the door.


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XR Technology has begun to enter the public's field of vision. More and more scenes such as concerts, conferences, film shooting scenes, and TV shows have begun to use high-tech and realistic XR technology to realize more possibilities for creation. With the blessing of 5G, the popularization of extended reality XR technology is the general trend. It builds a virtual world and interacts with the real world to finally achieve the perfect integration of virtual and reality.
XR (Extended Reality) is a term used to describe an environment or interactive behavior that combines virtual and real elements.
Except that XR usually includes AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), and MR (mixed reality), it also has special meaning in film, television, broadcasting, and live entertainment production.
At present, XR has become the mainstream of the virtual studio industry. In the industry description a few years ago, XR is more like a general description of AR and VR technology. It can be used to refer to an integrated system that includes the virtual and real world, and can even be equivalent to a specific motion capture technology, AR application, or VR games.
In the field of content production, it is specifically referred to as a workflow that includes an LED display, a camera tracking system, and a powerful graphics engine. It is a virtual production method that places performers in a virtual world in real-time without the need for a green screen and post-production process.
XR Virtual LED Studio wall green screen is a one-stop solution for almost any films production needed. XR LED wall screen allows you to create unique locations in one room for executing all kinds of ideas for music videos, movies, advertisements, TV shows, online broadcasts.
In combination with the BOLT Camera Robot, you can not only do stunning locations but also use the unreal movement of the camera for great shots.
Through the XR technology + LED screen, the actors are directly exposed to the "real scene", which greatly saves the cost of film and television production. This innovative production method can directly replace the traditional green screen and obtain higher value. It is becoming the film industry and LED The display industry is very concerned about it.
XR technology has also begun to enter the public's field of vision, and has been applied to more and more scenes such as concerts, press conferences, movie shooting scenes, and TV shows.
The rise of XR technology and the combination of LED screen have made virtual productions shine in the film and television production industry.
The reason why LED display screens are widely used in virtual production is not only because it is more compatible with XR technology, but also has a better boost to the performance of actors' acting skills and video post-production.
XR video production with LED display screen as the background, first of all, uses real-time rendering technology to restore the photo-level dynamic digital scene on the LED display screen, build the shooting scene, output the composite through the media server, and use the camera tracking system to locate the space and location Information, real-time mapping of the spatial relationship between the characters and the scene, real-time presentation and output of a virtual scene without blind spots, and in this real-time rendering of the shooting scene, actors can directly interact with the virtual and visible scene, this kind of physical reference Compared with the traditional performance without physical objects, the scene allows the actors to experience a more realistic sensory performance environment, allowing the actors to quickly enter the play.
In the traditional green-screen shooting environment, it often takes a lot of time to perform fine keying and repair the problem of color overflow. Compared with the traditional green screen, the LED display solves this problem. The shooting team can interact with the LED display in the created 3D environment. During this process, the shooting team can not only edit the content in real-time., It can also carry out precise tracking of pixels, and perform perspective correction on high-resolution rendered 3D images.
After the accurate camera tracking system is added, the camera begins to move around the seamlessly combined real and virtual elements in the LED environment. Let the audience watching through the camera's perspective produce the illusion of fusion and immersion; secondly, since the shooting scene is generated by the LED display, it supports importing conventional pictures, 360° panoramic pictures and videos, 3D models, and external camera signals into the studio to realize the scene Switching freely at any time, LED display stage technology and playback technology have greatly reduced the post-production time and difficulty for the visual special effects department, and the time cost and shooting cost of video production have also been greatly reduced; moreover, the LED stage combined with XR technology is in The highlights, reflections, and rebounds presented on the film reflective suits are more accurate.
Therefore, the use of LED display combined with XR technology for shooting can make the director directly feel the real-time images on the spot, shorten the workflow, and greatly reduce the workload of the later stage. While improving production efficiency, it can also create more magical scenes according to the director's needs. In addition, virtual production solves the cost of crew transportation and environmental waiting costs for location shooting. Simply put, the crew can produce and modify the required environment at any time without waiting for the rain or sunset.
No need for complicated and expensive set designs. XR Virtual LED display can be spliced into different shapes to meet the shooting needs. Virtual production background can be changed without limitation to save the cost of set transfer and long-time post-production.
Boundless creativity can be generated and presented on the XR Virtual LED walls. By interfacing with the camera, LED walls can be virtually extended into a full virtual world even under a single environment.
7680Hz extreme high refresh rate, 16bit+ grayscale, 1500nit brightness, accurate color restoration and no color cast from different angles add value to XR Virtual LED screens to restore a realistic filming background without color spill brought from green-screen production.
Virtual environment is being generated on the server in real time. Tweaking is allowed on location to perfect the produced content. The shorten workflows streamline the post-production process and ease budget and time pressure.
XR Virtual LED display provides high compatibility & interoperability with the real-time rendering engines (Unreal Engine, Notch), media servers and platforms (Disguise, Pixotope) and tracking equipment systems (Mo-sys, Stype, BlackTrax, Optitrack, Vicon, etc.).
XR Virtual Dynamic digital background is no doubt providing a more immersive environment to actors and actresses on set to perfect their performance than traditional green or blue screens.
Through high-quality LED display products, powerful media servers, and camera tracking systems, the display medium (LED/projection bowl screen) and the virtual scene outside the display medium can track the camera's perspective in real-time, and synthesize with the actual shooting picture in front of the camera lens. Create a sense of infinite space.
Using XR technology, the performance design team can cover the real world outside the LED live screen in real-time, and complete intuitive expansion processing. At the same time, the camera tracking uses MR mixed reality technology, so that the live camera in the live broadcast and the digital camera in the game is always consistent and synchronized. XR extended reality technology can provide high-quality virtual production services for film, TV, and event production.
High contrast, high color reproduction, and low-brightness and high-gray technology enhance the sense of hierarchy and vividness, which can easily cope with the whole tracking and shooting of the camera. The captured image must display the details and information clearly.
When the camera is shot at various angles, the ultra-wide viewing angle ensures that the screen quality is not lost due to angle changes, maps the spatial relationship between the characters and the scene in real-time, and presents and outputs a virtual scene without blind spots in real-time.
The high refresh rate ensures that no reflected light spots including moiré appear on the screen surface.
Adapt to the brightness of different environments in the virtual studio site, and display better performance.
Ultra-low latency ensures that the playback content is displayed synchronously; the rapid switching of virtual scenes in the virtual studio requires real-time monitoring of the screen's operation on site, and realizes remote control of the content of the display in real-time, feedback problems in time, and proposes solutions.
To ensure normal shooting. At the same time, it is also necessary to ensure that any signal is switched synchronously to adapt to different virtual scenes and abundant signal sources.
In virtual studio shooting, compared with the traditional green screen technology, the combination of XR extended reality technology and the display screen allows the director to directly experience the real-time images on the spot, shortening the workflow, greatly reducing the workload of the later stage, and increasing At the same time of production efficiency, it can create more magical scenes according to the director's needs, and realize the shooting of large scenes in a small space.
XR extended reality technology and LED display are mutually empowering, leading the innovative development of immersive technology and LED display, and will become the vane of virtual production in the film and television industry! With the rapid development of China's film industrialization process, XR extended reality technology, as the ultimate form of visual presentation in the future, will be popularized on the production line of the film industry just around the corner.
The three-dimensional LED giant screen makes the shooting scene ever-changing. The shooting scene is generated by the three-dimensional LED giant screen. It supports importing conventional pictures, 360° panoramic pictures and videos, three-dimensional models, and external camera signals into the studio to realize the free switching of scenes at any time. The full-view display MG7S series has one screen for universal use, and the personalized advantages of one screen for all kinds of changes, bringing more creative space.
1. The supporting bracket provides more possibilities for shooting green scenes.
2. The floor tiles and the main LED screen bracket have the characteristics of fast, smooth, and safe construction.
3. The control system adopts Nova star H series splicing server or MCTRL1600 main control.
4. Virtual video fusion server, camera tracking data processor


A virtual reality project is helping elderly people with dementia by recreating moments from the 1950s.
Care home residents in Surrey have been using cardboard headsets to watch a 360-degree video immersing them in the Queen’s Coronation Day celebrations from 1953. Dan Cole and Andy Garnett, who started The Wayback project with friends, made the re-enactment film with a cast and crew of volunteers, using a budget raised through crowd-funding. Read the article on sky.com
The WAYBACK is a virtual reality film series designed for those living with Alzheimer’s and their carers. It aims to recreate popular, positive moments from our
past – taking viewers back in time and immersing them in the sights and sounds using Virtual Reality. Visit the website of The Wayback


Do you have a story churning in your head, and it wants out? Does it play in your imagination like a movie? Then you might be a plotter. Or a screenplay writer. Either way, you’ll need an outline.
Or, if you have characters talking in your head, you could be A) schizophrenic, B) a writer who should start with character sketches, or possibly C) both A and B.
Back to starting your book by writing an outline. If you know the main events in your plot, start there.
1. Jill is attacked by zombies.
2. Jack, Jill’s boyfriend, tries to save her and is turned into a zombie.
3. Jill tames Jack with a bag of Cheetos and lives happily ever after with her zombie boyfriend.
Now I outline my book by filling in scenes.
1-A: Jill works the late shift at the diner. She’s depressed Jack hasn’t proposed yet.
1-B: Jill finds the kitchen infested with zombies.
1-C: Jack arrives to pick up Jill for a date. He has a ring in his pocket.
2-A: Jack sees broken glass and follows the noise to the kitchen.
2-B: Jack fights the zombies and is infected.
2-C: Jill can’t bring herself to kill him and takes him home. She finds the ring.
Do this in order or not, it’s easy to skip around. Just fill in what you know based on cause-and-effect or the classic plot arc (conflict-climax-resolution). As you organize your plot, ask yourself:
- Where are the scenes set?
- What is the conflict, and where is the climax?
- Where should events be foreshadowed and where do I resolve each story line?
- Do I like the pacing? Consider tension/relief and action/dialogue.
- Did I allow moments for backstory and reflection?
- Where should comedic or romantic moments go?
- Do my protagonists and antagonists make a journey and experience change?
- Are my secondary characters supporting the main characters and furthering the plot?
As the structure of your story takes shape, refine the details of your outline to fit the theme of your story. Are all the elements unified?
Outlining gives you a foundation, framing, and roof. Writing the scenes might feel like adding in the cupboards, choosing the paint and installing the faucets. Voilà, you have a novel!
Does this make sense to you? Does all this planning and outlining make you want to get started? Welcome to the world of “plotters.” You are a fastidious, confident bunch. Plotters often invent elaborate, ingenious methods of outlining which also allow for creativity. As a “pantser” – meaning I write by the seat of my pants – I am in awe of you plotters and your sparkly, shiny plots. You clear-visioned masters of thrills and spills, you.
Time out, you say? Plotter whatsit? And what do pants have to do with writing? You might have heard writers debate “plotters vs. pantsers.” Versus is the right word, because a plotter is baffled why anyone would approach writing a complicated work of fiction without having the structure in place.
Conversely, as a pantser, when I try to outline, I stare at the blinking cursor until I admit I simply don’t know what will happen in the story until I get there. It unfolds as I go; I need the creative freedom. That’s a fancy way of saying I take dictation from the characters talking in my head, and I’m a clinical definition away from certifiable.
Granted, I have to either juggle all the character and plot details in my brain or [massively] edit them in later for consistency. I love editing to a maniacal degree, so I don’t mind. It’s how I roll.
Although writer’s block can afflict any author, it seems logical to assume plotters at least don’t get stuck wondering what should happen next, and I don’t think they steer the story in a direction that doesn’t work. Sometimes I feel I’ve driven my plotmobile into a swamp, and I have no idea how to tow it out. Keeping the big picture in mind can prevent these story-killing mistakes.
You don’t have to outline everything detail. You can, if that’s your style. It seems most writers plot to some extent. Yet another school of thought adopts a plotting-pantsing-hyrid. Any variation can be successful; find what works for you.
Here’s an article from writing.com about the pros and cons of each style. Urban fantasy author Suzanne Johnson blogs about character vs. plot here. I like this article by Thomas A. Knight about famous authors who are plotters or pantsers.
Are you a visual learner? Don’t miss Kat Latham’s blog article on organizing your plot and filling in plot holes.
Want a direct approach? Here are four simple steps for outlining plot by Glen C. Strathy. I admire Melissa C. Alexander’s well-organized and thorough approach for plotting. She’s made it a science, or is it an art form?
If all this talk about plot arcs, conflict resolution, and secondary characters has you hiding under the table, this might not be the right approach for starting your book. If you know your characters better than you know the plot, read my article on beginning with character sketches. How to get started if the idea for your book came to you in a dream? Sit tight, visionaries, your method is next.
Getting started is half the battle, right? So get started!


Black is beautiful"Two Trains Running" – directed by Nancy Medina - Coproduction of Royal&Derngate and English Touring Theatre, London
The play „Two Trains Running" directed by Nancy Medina is a coproduction of the Royal&Derngate Theatre of Northampton and English Touring Theatre. It is a story of African American societies from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The action of the play takes place in 1969, when Richard Nixon, supporter of a race segregation, was just appointed as the President of the United States.
A leading theme of a play is Memphis' diner placed in a poor black neighbourhood. The diner, being an parallelism to the Chekhovian Cherry Orchard, is threatened by a purchase and a demolition by Urban Redevelopment Authority, a body owned by a white financier Richard K Mellon.
First of all, few words need to be told about the author of the play, August Wilson, who hasn't received much attention in Poland either in theatre or in literary circles. His pieces have not been translated to Polish yet, which is a pity, as Wilson raised topics that were difficult to discuss, but at the same time were essential for the development of a society, like, for example, racial discrimination. What's more important, the American playwright could write about obnoxious topics in a light and lucid way, while he did not resign from brutal statements that could uncover human foolishness behind such a primitive phenomenon as racial discrimination. Even though in Poland discrimination based on a skin colour had never taken place on a similar scale as in the United States, there is plenty of things that could be learnt from Wilson's dramas, mainly about discrimination and its effects on the victims' sanity and self-esteem. Especially as 'anti-narration' towards people of different nationality, faith or sexual orientation is shamefully getting more and more popular in a national television and social media.
Wilson's script provides lots of potential, both for the director and the cast. Author created seven distinct archetypes of characters, all of which were played excellently. Above all, there was the only female figure in the play, Risa (Anita-Joy Uwajeh), who made a lasting impression. Although most of the time Risa was a rather side character in this still-strongly-dependent-on-men reality of sixties, she seemed to be a strong and determined woman. However, at the same time she made an impression of a subtle female, who was struggling with loneliness in an overcrowded city of Pittsburgh. Using Risa, Nancy Medina extracted from the script another major theme – discrimination and objectification of women. To underline this, the character of Memphis (Andrew French), the owner of the diner, was needed. Most of the time, he probably did not even realise how much he underappreciated Risa's hard work and engagement in his diner. French's character was another attention-grabbing creation, especially regarding his conservative attitude towards his role of a victim. Memphis often argued that world was brutal and no marches or rallies could change his situation of an African American. In opposition towards his attitude there was a young, vigorous Sterling (Michale Salami), an embodiment of a romantic character, who was firmly opposing his fate through attending the demonstrations of the Black Power Movement. However, the most interesting male character was probably Holloway (Leon Herbert), an old man, who suffered through much tougher times. Herbert created a unique character, a personification of wisdom. He brings to mind the Greek Tiresias, as he was able to distance himself from the rest of the characters, and similarly to the ancient prophet he understood the past, its effects and influence on the present.
Nancy Medina along with designer Frankie Bredshaw created an unique and symbolic stage space. The limited area of the diner imitated a sentimental microcosmos, which separated characters of the play from the rest of the overwhelming day-to-day reality of Pittsburgh. Windows of the diner played essential role as well – characters often unconsciously starred through them as they were wondering about their own dreams and goals. Another meaningful symbol were Black Power slogans, which were placed behind one of the windows, outside of the dinner. It could symbolise Memphis' firm cut off from upcoming social changes. Also the wrecking ball, which was placed above the dinner from the very beginning – it was a foreshadowing of the unavoidable fate. It suggested that human lives are already determined. Their actions do have influence on the way life would unfold, but, unfortunately, the final result remains inevitable, just like in a Greek tragedy.
Lights directed by Amy Mae also played a major role in a creation of the diner's space. Even though the place was a bit neglected and dirty, thanks to the lights it became idealised, which underlined the unique atmosphere of the sixties, when the black pop culture and race consciousness bloomed. Such atmosphere was complemented by the music designed by Ed Lewis, who used jazz hits composed by black artists.
"Two Trains Running" is a play, which has to be seen. Especially as the tour over the United Kingdom provides British audience such an opportunity. It is a show primarily sentimental and moving, but also light and comic. In Nancy Medina's spectacle you can see first-class acting, distinct relations between the characters and, what is most important, the director's intelligent approach towards the difficult and demanding classic piece by August Wilson.
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First in a series of films about our locals trails at Aston Hill Bike Park. The trail's the story - the talented riders featured bring it to life.
Big thanks to Ian Warby at Firecrest MTB @firecrest_mtb for his dedication the local riding scene and helping pull this film together. Thanks also to Greg Brookhouse and Meg Nevard for helping with cameras.


Movie Night: Friday,8.31; The Cup
Join us in viewing this delightful film and discussion to follow. Your $10 donation will help us in our major building repair effort. If you can't spare $10, please come anyway!
The Cup is a heart-warming film about young Tibetan monks living in the Himalayas who desperately want to watch the 1998 World Cup. Initially they sneak out of their monastery to watch the football (soccer) games, but eventually are caught. Undeterred, they still want to watch the final and so decide to form an agreement with their teachers; if they are allowed to rent a television and watch the Cup final, they'll all study harder.


WESTISH is the comic tale of a Paris, TX “clerk turned Sheriff” who comes into a family inheritance and assembles a dream team to journey west in search of the perfect land claim.
“Webisodes — part of a trend called branded entertainment — are growing because marketers feel compelled to find new methods to reach consumers in an era when the traditional media are losing eyeballs, ears, hearts, minds and perhaps other body parts to the Internet.” -New York Times
"ASH CAMPBELL" -SHERIFFGrayson is ecstatic to be making the Lone Star State's "first-ever comedic western web series"!
This native Houstonian just celebrated the premiere of "PRESCRIBED-THE WEB SERIES," at LA WEB FEST, a comedy he co-produced, directed, wrote, and starred in.
Grayson is most excited about the possibility of potential sponsorship(s) for WESTISH, and keeping actors and crew employed long-term!
"RUFUS SCOTT"- PARIS, TX GENERAL STORE OWNER
Paul was born and raised in Oklahoma spent much of his early years in Texas, most of his family being from Texas, he spent a considerable amount of time training with the late Adam Roarke at the Film Actors Lab in Irving Tx. A SAG member since 1992. He also writes screenplays with his writing partner Ben Miller
( nephew of the late Ben Johnson ).
Lee has been a veteran of both the large & small screen for over 20 years. He is most recognizable as "Bull Sproles" on seasons 4 & 5 of the Nbc/Directv hit series, " Friday Night Lights". Selective of his projects, he is a producer for Second Films & the founder of Houston's FILM ACTING ACADEMY.
Shelley's acting debut was during her freshman year at Texas A&M University, where she took on the emotionally complex role of a buzzing, yellow bumblebee. Since then she has played a large range of characters including an alien caught inside a tornado in the opening video of Bette Middler's Vegas show, a police officer turned ravenous vampire in "Renfield: The Undead", and a manipulative, casino hustler in Bo Brinkman's latest film "The Last Mark". Shelley and her husband lived in Hermosa Beach, CA after they got married for what they like to call their "four year vacation". They are now settled in Cypress, TX with their young daughter and herd of canines.
Tommy G. Kendrick
"Damien Ryle - Preacher"
Tommy G. Kendrick, a native of Beaumont, TX started his professional
acting career at the Dallas Theater Center. There he worked with founding
director Paul Baker and playwright Preston Jones and was an original cast
member of Jones' signature Texas Trilogy Plays.
Tommy spent a number of years in Los Angeles working in commercials, film and television before returning home to Texas in the mid-1990s. He has acted in numerous Texas based projects including Walker, Texas Ranger, Friday Night Lights, Prison Break, Lone Star, The Alamo, Elvis and Anabelle, Screen Door Jesus, Dancer Texas, Pop. 81 and Richard Linklater's hit indie film, Bernie.
He has been a member of SAG-AFTRA since 1978 and is a founding member of the Austin Actors Conservatory. Tommy also produces and hosts the Actors Talk Podcast.
Montgomery Wade is a Houston based actor and writer. Born and raised a Texan, westerns are near and dear to Montgomery's heart. Montgomery's youth, spent in the Texas rodeo circuit, allowed him to shine as one of the best prisoner cowboys during a brief stint in the Texas prison system due to trumped charges from a jealous District Attorney. To this day, Montgomery maintains his innocence and continues to deny the rumor that he slept with the DA's wife.
Ronda has international film and tv experience with several diverse lead and supporting roles to her name. She can most recently be seen in Blocks to Happiness (releasing in mid-2013) and is currently working on the documentary Something from Nothing: The Art of Creation. With deep roots in the indie film market, Ronda's training and experience bring versatility to the screen.
"NACONA" (Stange Indian Boy)
Peter is from Houston, TX and grew up with a passion for entertaining crowds. With a strong background in stand up comedy; Peter has become one of the funniest actors to come out of Houston. He also has OSIRIS, RA, and KING RAMSES on speed dial so DONATE OR PARISH!!!
Jacob Staines, a 32 year old version of Crocodile Dundee, well Donk anyway, has managed to rope in an American lady much like his hero Dundee....now living in the States with his wife & 3 children (and mounted crocodile heads in his living room), acting seemed like the next step to his exciting, thrill-seeking ways. Jacob has worked on numerous short films as well as a few national commercials that do not illustrate the need for boomerangs. Having spent much time in the Outback, Western's seems like a good fit! Jacob has a background in stage theater, vocals, and guitar, however he is proudest of his highest achievement, a doctorate in leg-less ballet.
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Currently Residing: Huntington Beach, CA
After leaving Creighton University as a pre-med major, Johnny spent a year at the Clark Terry International Institute of Jazz Studies to learn jazz piano. After which he transferred out to cut his teeth training his on-camera acting skills with Samuel Warren CSA in San Diego. After many different dinner theatre stints, he landed a part as Jerry Nolan, the drug induced drummer in the Johnny Thunder's protopunk themed and live-rock story, "So Alone". He also played the ill-fated skateboarder in "The Drop". Currently he is a house player at Ziing's Dueling Piano Bar in Fullerton, CA.
Bethany McCade grew up in Houston, Texas, and can't quite seem to find a good enough reason to leave. She writes music, sings, acts, and performs on various stages across the city and surrounding areas. She lives for stories worth telling and quality time spent with people she loves.
"JOEL JEROME" -OLD WEST JOURNALIST
Drew lives in Houston where he has starred in an array of short films. He also writes screenplays and enjoys working behind the camera whenever possible. He can also quote every line from Ghostbusters.
Dave Maldonado is honored to join the cast of Westish. Recent TV appearances include: Dallas, Prison Break, Chase, In Plain Sight & Treme. Dave has also been busy with film work, shooting A Woman Betrayed, Puncture & the Truth, all wrapping in Houston. You can also catch Dave in the film Trespass starring Nicolas Cage & Ben Mendelsohn, which was shot in Shreveport. You can follow Dave on Twitter @DaveMaldonado1. Dave lives with his wife & two kids in Spring, TX.
"BILL BOSLEY (Hotelier)"
Marc Isaacs is an actor, writer, and filmmaker based in Houston, Texas. His national TV appearances include The Preacher's Daughter on Lifetime, Final Witness on ABC, and Fatal Encounters on Investigation Discovery. He also teaches acting and improvisation, and he's writing a how-to guide for new talent called Acting Made Stupid Simple.


Destined to be Yours March 20 2017
Destined to be Yours is an upcoming Filipino romantic-comedy television drama broadcast by GMA Network starring the phenomenal love team Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. It is set to premiere on February 27, 2017.
Alden Richards as Benjie Rosales
A hardworking and charming architect who wants to acquire a piece of land owned by the family of Sinag.
Maine Mendoza as Sinag Obispo
A loving daughter who works in a radio station in their province. She deeply cares for the environment and the community she belongs to.


|Michael Chekhov as Erik 14th in Vakhtangov's
Production of the play by the same name
Working through the material section by section in order to establish a first draft. Tomorrow will concentrate on the impact of Gordon Craig and Stanislavsky's production of Hamlet. This was a ground breaking production using Gordon Craig's theatre design innovations. Also Craig conceived of the production as a mono drama. That is, all the main characters in Shakespeare's play are products of Hamlet's conciousness and are not real. Here was a new kind of subjectivity and certainly a long way from Stanislavsky's idea of subjectity or the autonomy of individual characters in a play. This production with Craig's innovationsin 1911 made a lasting impression on Stanislavsky's students including Vakhtangov who put on productions of Erik 14th and Turandot.


If you’re a fan of superhero comics, movies, and shows, chances are you’ve heard about DC’s Stargirl. Here’s what you need to know about the series before it returns for a second season in 2021.
Behind the Scenes
The show involves many people who have worked on the DC Universe before, including Geoff Johns as the executive producer. Jennifer Lence, Trish Stanard, Rob Hardy, and James Dale Robinson serve as producers, while Warner Brothers handles distribution.
The young stars include Brec Bassinger in the title role, joined by Anjelika Washington, Yvette Monreal, Trae Romano, and Cameron Gellman. These new talents are joined by veteran actors and actresses, including Christopher James Baker, Amy Smart, Neil Jackson, and Luke Wilson.
The plot of Stargirl is based on the earlier comic series Courtney Whitmore. Set ten years after the Injustice Society of America killed almost all members of the Justice Society of America, it follows a high school student who doesn’t realize that she’s connected to this conflict. However, when she finds Starman’s Cosmic Staff in her house, she realizes that her stepfather was a member of the JSA: Stripesy. As Starman’s sidekick, Stripesy played a major role in the last battle but now raises his children without telling them about his past until Courtney confronts him about it. Her path to becoming Stargirl isn’t smooth, and her quest to restart a group of superheroes mirrors many struggles that the average high schooler faces.
Although the plot centers on Courtney Whitmore and her struggle to become Stargirl, it also focuses on her friends and members of the JSA and ISA. Many episodes feature flashbacks of months or years, so you eventually learn the whole backstory of these superheroes. You can also go out and buy comic book to catch up on the story line and characters.
The first season of Stargirl debuted in May 2020 and is available on a variety of streaming platforms, including DC’s The CW. The second season is currently in production and should be released during summer 2021. Details about new villains such as Eclipso are already leaking through the production team, so viewers can count on more excitement when the season drops.
Whether you watch every DC movie as soon as it comes out or you’ve never seen a superhero movie before, give Stargirl a try the next time you’re bingeing a show. With a diverse cast that features girls and women in leadership roles, Stargirl is the uplifting superhero show you’ve been waiting for.


I would give this Tragedy of Shakespeare 7/10
Romeo and Juliet is perhaps the most well known and quoted work of Shakespeare. Almost everyone has heard of the story, but few have read it through. I found many misconceptions between the story I heard about and videos I watched compared to what I read. The main story line is simple. Two houses are at war the house of Capulet and the House of Montague. The book begins with a fight between the two houses and the Prince getting angry at both sides threatening any who would disrupt the towns peace. It then breaks away with Romeo who pretty much spends the entire book either in mourning or being love struck.
In the beginning Romeo is not infatuated with Juliet. In fact he has not even laid his eyes upon her. He is first sad that Rosaline will not be with him. Rosaline plays no major role within the story itself, but sets the tone of Romeos passion. He goes to a ball in the Capulets place and this is where he first meets Juliet. They instantly fall in love of course finding no one from either house who understands the passion between them and they are constantly told to look elsewhere for love.
In one of the fights between the houses Romeo ends up killing a member of Capulet and as punishment banished. He mourns and leaves saying over and over that death would be better than banishment. The friar works with Juliet in a plan avoid getting married to Paris a friend of the Capulet house. The plan is Juliet will take a potion that makes her look dead and Romeo will come and take her away. The friar and Juliet set the plan into motion, but are unable to get the message to Romeo that Juliet is only asleep and not really dead.
Romeo hears of the death and ends up coming back. He goes into the Capulet house where Paris is mourning for for Juliet. They fight and Romeo kills Paris then takes a poison that kills himself. Juliet awakes sees what has happened and kills herself to join Romeo.
I found the story line itself somewhat boring mainly since I knew it before reading it. I do not read Shakespeare for the story I read him for the use of language. It really does not matter what the story is if you are a lover of poetic language you will admire the way Shakespeare delivers his prose. My favorite example of this is probably the best known part of the play and is written as follows:
(Juliet steps out on the balcony and Romeo begins speaking)
"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?
It is the East, and Juliet is the sun!
Arise, fair sun and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief
That thou her maid art far more fair than she.
Be not her maid, since she is envious;
Her vestal livery is but sick and green,
And none but fools do wear it; cast it off.
It is my lady; O, it is my love!
O that she knew she were!"
Written by Shakespeare
This short quote when Romeo stands below and attempts to Woo Juliet is one of many amazing uses of language and poetics. With language such as this the story will play little since the language is so incredibly strong. Another part of Shakespeare which I absolutely adore is the dynamic characters. Within Romeo and Juliet my absolute favorite is the Drama Queen Mercutio. In this quote from Mercutio he is literally talking about how little the subject matters on which he is speaking. Placing drama where none belongs and making it worthwhile is a skill few have the master of course being Shakespeare:
"True, I talk of dreams;
Which are the children of an idle brain,
Begot of nothing but vain fantasy;
Which is as thin of substance as the air,
And more inconstant than the wind, who woos
Even now the frozen bosom of the North,..."
This is what Mercutio began saying after Romeo told him what they were talking about did not matter. He goes on for a full page of how little meaning it had blowing the conversation way out of portion. Before I close I would like to say that even though the way Shakespeare displayed content was amazing it certainly is not the best work of his which I have read. The characters within this Tragedy were no quite believable. I know he loves to make insane characters, but in this piece he went a little too far. The reason for this was to prove a point that love is the most important thing that has ever been on this earth, but the way given goes a little overboard.
I hope you enjoyed this review and even though I am not sure I think my next analysis will probably be Herman Melville "Moby-Dick" or Dean Koontz "Lightning". Thanks for reading.


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LIU SAN JIE
Impression Liu San Jie is a light show that runs nightly during the high season on the Lijiang river bank in Yangshuo. Set to the music of a movie based on an old Chinese story. This breathtaking event features a cast of more than 600 actors and actresses wearing traditional Zhuang, Miao and Yao dress. The show was created by Zhang Yimou who directed the opening and closing shows of the Olympic Games in Beijing, 2008.
The performance lasts for 70 minutes and tickets for the Yangshuo light show can be booked directly at the Rosewood Hotel. The price includes the transfer from the hotel.
Price for Impression Liu Sanjie Light Show (B2 seats):


Writer. Director. Creative mind. Dinko was born in former Yugoslavia in the late eighties and raised in Austria. While studying at the University of Arts, he discovered his love for filmmaking, since then he created several award winning music videos, commercials and short films. Dinko is currently working on his first feature film.
Besides that, Dinko teaches at the university.
Dinko´s work is sometimes amusing, sometimes dramatic, but always emotional and colorful. He never limits himself to just one field and often develops projects from the ground up.


By Lisa Y. Garibay
UTEP News Service
Nineteen-year-old Leo Aguirre’s passion is film, and it’s taking him around the world.
In May, Aguirre will head to the 2014 Cannes Film Festival — one of the world’s largest and most respected celebrations of cinema — where his short film El Fuego Detrás will be screened as part of a highly selective showcase.
Backing a belief that nurturing young talent pays big dividends in the future and armed with proof that many nascent filmmakers first make their mark via short films, the festival launched the Cannes Short Film section in 2011, calling it a “complementary dynamic in an attempt to offer an all-encompassing panorama of the young production worldwide.”
Aguirre’s short will screen outside of the actual competition, but within a very professional arena where he will be able to meet potential collaborators, distributors and investors. He will also be able to attend workshops and conferences specifically geared toward short filmmakers at Cannes’ Palais des Festivals complex.
Before the film and its maker head across the ocean in May, Aguirre will be giving UTEP and the El Paso community-at-large a sneak peak of El Fuego Detrás when he screens it 6 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Union Cinema. Aguirre’s previous short, Back of Beyond — which won the Jury Award at the 2013 Aruba International Film Festival —will also be screened with a Q-and-A session to follow.
The event is free for the public, but donations will be accepted with all proceeds going toward the new Miner Film Society, which was founded by Aguirre and other collaborators who hope to shoot their first production this summer.
El Fuego Detrás packs a lot of punch into its 16-minute running time. Its plot follows a suicidal writer whose life becomes entangled with that of a young immigrant girl when an unexpected crime is committed. The film is set in El Paso and was shot over one weekend in late January.
“We worked extremely quickly. It was kind of like trying to run on water,” Aguirre said. He had help from local cast and crew, including the film’s co-writer and male lead Brian Ceely, who is a freshman theatre performance major. While Ceely has been acting on the stage for years, this was only his second foray into film. His cinematic acting debut Fort Bliss, starring Michelle Monaghan, will be released later this year.
“El Fuego Detrás is the first short that I’ve helped to create from concept to wrap,” Ceely said. “Leo and I met in December and shared a love of film and art, so we decided to write and shoot this film together. We both wrote it, and while he took on the role of director and editor, I acted in it and I drew the storyboards. It was a truly collaborative experience.”
Ceely is hopeful their Cannes participation will result in productive connections on a global level. He also is grateful for what his time at UTEP has already given him when it comes to his professional aspirations.
“I have learned more from UTEP than I ever thought I could learn,” he said. “Joel Murray, Chuck Gorden and Rebecca Rivas are teachers who have helped me and so many others to hone our craft as actors and to whom I am very grateful. The experience of doing shows here is phenomenal.”
Aguirre was born in El Paso but completed high school in Aruba due to his father’s job. He made his first short film when he was just 16 during a summer digital filmmaking workshop in his temporary Caribbean homeland. Under his production company banner Novum Indie Films, Aguirre has completed three short films to date, including El Fuego Detrás and Back of Beyond. His previous short film Siblings scored an audience award at the 2013 Cine las Americas International Film Festival.
Aguirre’s ambitious goals include directing a full-length feature film before he completes his bachelor’s degree. While he is focused on succeeding as screenwriter and film director, he also is looking at directing commercials to ensure his financial well-being.
Before all of that, he has to get to France.
“Attending Cannes is very expensive, so I am currently looking for sponsors that can aide me financially,” Aguirre said, explaining that airfare alone is more than $1,500 and lodging, meals and local transportation add much more to the price tag. He encourages potential donors to contact him at email@example.com and hopes the April 19 screening of El Fuego Detras will also result in sponsorship prospects for his trip.
For this young, hardworking film lover, it means the world to have been handpicked to show his work among the best of the best at Cannes.
“If someone last year had told me that I would be attending the Cannes Film Festival this year, I would not have believed him or her,” Aguirre said. “Cannes is one of the world’s most prestigious festivals, so being able to attend at my age is a great privilege.”


i liked it
it looks like it will be a good series. kinda gross though.
one of the many few good portal entries. you really dont see it coming. short. but good none the less.
it might be just me but i think that the movie took way too long to load for how short it was. Other than that it was pretty good
Hey, you know it's really creepy to put someone down for being too short! So he's two-feet-tall! That's nothing to be ashamed of! Oh, you mean the MOVIE's too short? Oh, well, okay. The next one (if I finish it) will be almost as short, but will load much more quickly.
Thanks for the (mostly) good review, trevorkian!
that was awesome
best portal entry ive seen in a long time.
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BEFORE THE FLOOD
At the end of October, Hollywood actor Leonardo Di Caprio and National Geographic launched their latest documentary «Before the Flood». Our Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme playes a prominent role in the movie. We are happy to tell you more about it.
«Before the Flood» is a documentary about climate change and its impacts to our environment. It also deals with actions society can and must take to preserve endangered animal species all over the world.
Earlier this year, Leonardo Di Caprio and his team came to Sumatra and visited our rescue and rehabilitation station. The actor came into close contact with our orangutans and conducted a conversation with our head of the SOCP, Dr. Ian Singleton. Sequences (from minute 47 on), can be seen in the recently released movie.


Fri, 11 December 2015
"A long time ago...in a galaxy far, far away." Fans of the Star Wars movies instantly recognize those words and are all excited about Episode 7 hitting movie theaters next week. Today on MADE FOR MORE, the Catholic Radio Show for Teens, Johnny Horn has a round-table discussion with Chris Kreslins, Jacob Brown and Brian Howell on the similarities and differences of Star Wars lore with our Catholic faith. May the Force be with you!


If you’re a drama teacher or a student in charge of choosing the next school production, you know that selecting the right show is crucial.
It needs to be entertaining, appropriate for young audiences, and showcase the talents of your students.
We’ve compiled a list of fantastic musicals that check all those boxes and more.
So grab your notebooks and get ready to take some notes – because these shows will indeed have your whole school singing and dancing along!
1. The Sound of Music
“The Sound of Music” is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades.
This beloved musical tells the heartwarming story of Maria, a young woman who becomes a governess to seven children and falls in love with their widowed father, Captain von Trapp.
Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Austria, the musical features iconic songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Edelweiss.”
The show is entertaining and carries important messages about family, love, and standing up for what you believe in.
2. Bye Bye Birdie
“Bye Bye Birdie” is a classic musical that has remained popular since its debut in 1960. It tells the story of rockstar Conrad Birdie, who gets drafted into the army.
His manager comes up with a plan to give one lucky fan a goodbye kiss on live television before he leaves.
The show is filled with catchy songs and hilarious moments, making it a perfect choice for high schools to perform.
The characters are relatable, and the plot is easy to follow, making it enjoyable for both performers and audiences.
“Hairspray” is a high-energy, feel-good musical that has become a staple for many high schools worldwide.
Based on the 1988 John Waters film, it follows the story of Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic and determined teenager who dreams of dancing on her favorite TV show.
Set against racial tension and body image issues in 1960s Baltimore, “Hairspray” tackles important themes while still being entertaining.
“Annie” is one of the best musicals for high schools to perform. This classic show captures the hearts of audiences with its heartwarming story and catchy songs.
The characters are relatable and endearing, making it easy for students to connect with them.
In addition, the production offers a diverse range of roles, giving every student a chance to shine on stage.
The music is fun and upbeat, allowing energetic performances to keep the audience engaged.
5. Mamma Mia!
“Mamma Mia!” is a fantastic musical that would be perfect for high schools to perform.
This upbeat and feel-good show has catchy songs, a heartwarming story, and plenty of opportunities for students to showcase their singing and dancing talents.
The relatable characters make it easy for young performers to connect with them. Plus, the colorful costumes and lively set design will excite any stage.
6. Fame the Musical
“Fame the Musical” is a well-known and beloved musical that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades.
It follows the story of a group of talented students at a performing arts high school as they navigate their way through the challenges of fame, success, and heartbreak.
The music is upbeat and catchy, with powerful lyrics that resonate with all ages.
With its relatable themes and diverse characters, “Fame” is an excellent choice for high schools looking to put on an exciting and meaningful production.
7. Carrie: The Musical
Carrie: The Musical” is a powerful and emotionally charged adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic horror novel.
Set in a high school in the 1970s, the musical tells the story of Carrie White, a shy and outcast teenager who discovers she has telekinetic powers.
While it may seem like a dark subject matter for a high school production, “Carrie: The Musical” provides essential lessons on empathy and understanding for both performers and audience members.
8. Little Shop of Horrors
“Little Shop of Horrors” is a popular musical staple in high school theater programs.
This comedy follows the story of a meek flower shop employee, Seymour, who discovers a strange and unusual plant that feeds on human blood.
As the plant grows and becomes increasingly demanding, Seymour must decide whether to feed it or risk losing everything he’s worked for.
With catchy songs, clever humor, and unforgettable characters, “Little Shop of Horrors” offers students an opportunity to showcase their acting talents and vocal abilities.
9. Beauty and the Beast
“Beauty and the Beast” is a fantastic choice for high schools to perform.
This classic tale of love and inner beauty has captivated audiences for decades.
The show offers a variety of solid roles for both male and female actors and an ensemble that can showcase their talents through dancing and singing.
The catchy songs and dazzling costumes will entertain the audience while allowing them to reflect on important themes such as acceptance and kindness.
“Ruthless!” is a fantastic musical option for high schools looking to create an exciting and engaging production.
This dark and hilarious show tells the story of a young girl, Tina, who will stop at nothing to get the lead role in her school’s talent show.
With catchy songs, witty dialogue, and dynamic characters, “Ruthless!” provides a perfect opportunity for students to showcase their talent and comedic chops.
11. Little Women
“Little Women” is a beloved classic that has captivated readers and theater-goers for generations.
It tells the heartwarming story of the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they navigate through life’s challenges and joys amid the Civil War.
With its strong female leads, timeless themes of love, family, and sisterhood, and catchy tunes that will have audiences humming, it’s no wonder “Little Women” is a popular choice for high school musicals.
12. Into the Woods
“Into the Woods” is a classic and beloved musical that offers high schools the perfect opportunity to showcase their talent and creativity.
This timeless story intertwines several well-known fairy tales and adds a unique twist, making it both familiar and exciting for audiences of all ages.
With its catchy tunes, witty dialogue, and memorable characters, “Into the Woods” provides ample opportunities for students to showcase their singing, dancing, and acting skills.
From the playful Little Red Riding Hood to the charming Cinderella and brave Jack, each character brings something unique to the stage.
“Matilda” is an enchanting musical that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, and now, high schools have the opportunity to bring this captivating story to life on stage.
Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, this musical follows the story of a brilliant young girl with extraordinary powers who uses her wit and cleverness to overcome challenging circumstances.
With catchy songs and lively dance numbers, “Matilda” is an ideal choice for high school productions as it perfectly balances humor, heart, and meaningful messages.
High school musicals are a beloved tradition that brings students, parents, and the community together.
When selecting the perfect show for high school performers, “Cinderella” is a timeless classic that never fails to captivate audiences.
This enchanting fairy tale follows the journey of a kind-hearted young woman who overcomes adversity and captures the heart of a prince.
The story’s themes of love, perseverance, and kindness are not only relatable but also serve as valuable lessons for teenagers.
15. The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is a beloved musical that has captivated audiences for generations.
Based on L. Frank Baum’s classic novel, this timeless story, follows the adventures of Dorothy and her dog Toto as they find themselves in the magical Land of Oz after a tornado carries them away from their home in Kansas.
Along the way, they meet iconic characters such as the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, who join them on their journey to seek help from the mighty Wizard of Oz.
16. Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins has been a beloved character and a household name for many generations.
This enchanting story of a magical nanny has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
And now, high schools can bring this heartwarming tale to life on stage with their production of Mary Poppins!
This musical is perfect for high school performers as it features an array of captivating songs and dance numbers that will dazzle the cast and the audience.
The story is full of humor, fantasy, and valuable lessons that will resonate with students.
“Seussical” is an energetic and whimsical musical that high schools will love to perform.
The story follows Horton the Elephant as he tries to protect a tiny world called Whoville while navigating his friendship with the mischievous Cat in the Hat.
With its strong themes of acceptance, loyalty, and imagination, “Seussical” offers essential life lessons for students.
The music ranges from upbeat and sassy numbers to emotional ballads, making it an excellent opportunity for young performers to showcase their singing and dancing talents.
18. The Addams Family
“The Addams Family” musical is a perfect choice for high schools to perform due to its humor, catchy songs, and eclectic characters.
Based on the beloved cartoon and TV series, this show follows the eccentric and spooky Addams family facing a new challenge.
With iconic characters like Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, and Lurch, students will have the opportunity to bring these beloved characters to life on stage.
The music is fun and unique, incorporating elements of tango and rock n’ roll, making it challenging and enjoyable for young performers.
19. Peter Pan
“Peter Pan” is a beloved musical that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences for generations.
The story follows the adventures of Peter Pan, a boy who can fly and never grows up, and his encounters with Wendy Darling and her siblings in the magical world of Neverland.
With catchy songs, colorful characters, and unforgettable moments like flying over London’s rooftops, “Peter Pan” is a perfect choice for high schools to perform.
The show offers opportunities for outstanding talent to shine, from lead roles such as Peter Pan and Captain Hook to supporting characters like Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys.
Beyond its fun and whimsical nature, “Peter Pan” also explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination.
20. Shrek the Musical
“Shrek the Musical” is a fun and lively show that has become increasingly popular for high schools to perform.
Based on the beloved DreamWorks animated film, this musical follows the story of an unlikely hero, Shrek, who embarks on a journey to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower.
With his wise-cracking sidekick Donkey and a band of fairy tale misfits, Shrek must battle against the evil Lord Farquaad to save Fiona and ultimately find acceptance and love.
21. The Little Mermaid
“The Little Mermaid” is a popular musical choice for high schools to perform, and it’s not hard to see why.
Based on the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, this magical production is full of vibrant costumes, catchy songs, and heartwarming characters that students of all ages can relate to.
From the adventurous and curious mermaid Ariel to the villainous sea witch Ursula, there are plenty of exciting and challenging roles for students to sink their teeth into.
Is it OK to go to a musical alone?
Going to a musical alone might seem daunting initially, but rest assured, it is perfectly acceptable and enjoyable.
While it’s natural to think that a musical should be experienced in the company of others, going solo has its unique benefits.
You can choose your preferred seats without worrying about someone else’s preferences and fully immerse yourself in the performance without any distractions.
Plus, solo attendance allows you to focus solely on enjoying and appreciating the show.
So yes, it’s okay to go to a musical alone! Don’t let fear hold you back from experiencing the magic of live theater. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
What is the most played musical?
The most-played musical of all time is, without a doubt, “The Phantom of the Opera.”
This iconic show has been wowing audiences worldwide for over three decades and has become a staple in the musical theatre scene.
It first premiered in London’s West End in 1986, and since then, it has been staged in over 30 countries, translated into multiple languages, and seen by millions of theatergoers.
Is it OK to sing along at musicals?
In my opinion, it is absolutely OK to sing along at musicals!
Musical theatre is about experiencing the magic of live performance and being transported into a different world.
And what better way to immerse yourself in that world than by singing along with the actors on stage?
It’s a way to show your appreciation for the music and lyrics, and it adds to the overall energy and atmosphere of the show.
Do people sing live in musicals?
Yes, people do sing live in musicals! Unlike prerecorded music played during a movie or TV show, musicals are performed live on stage.
This means the actors and actresses sing and dance in real-time without pre-recorded vocals.
It takes great talent and skill to perform in a musical, as the performers must act, sing, and dance simultaneously.
This creates an immersive experience for the audience, as they witness an authentic performance different from each show.
Singing live in musicals also allows for spontaneity and improvisation, making each production unique and special.
Can you be in a musical and not sing?
Yes, absolutely! Being in a musical does not necessarily mean that one has to sing.
While singing is a crucial element of most musicals, many roles and responsibilities are involved in creating a successful show.
Depending on the production, there are opportunities for actors to play non-singing roles, such as dancers, ensemble members, or even lead actors who do not have solos.
Additionally, various behind-the-scenes roles are involved in creating a musical, such as directing, choreography, set design, and more.
There are countless good musicals for high schools to perform, each with its own unique story, characters, and songs.
No matter which musical you choose, it is essential to have a dedicated and talented group of students who are passionate about performing.
With hard work and determination, your high school musical can indeed be an unforgettable experience for all involved. Happy performing!


Theatres in Frankfurt
English language theatres
The English Theatre in Frankfurt was founded more than 30 years ago and is continental Europe’s largest English-speaking theatre. It gained recognition and much acclaim due to its highest professional standards of production and has also become a meeting point for the many nationalities that live in Mainhattan. The shows are usually cast in New York or London, where also initial rehearsals take place before the actors are brought to Frankfurt. Each production has a new cast, and all shows are produced by the English Theatre itself. The programme comprises a wide range of classics, comedies, thrillers and musicals, and the theatre sees more than 60.000 visitors each season. It seats 300, and together with the James bar, with its plush furniture, spreading over two floors, has a really nice and unique atmosphere any theatre fan shouldn't miss.
The International Theatre Frankfurt features plays in several different languages (English, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian and others) and intends to bring a little piece of home to people from various cultural communities living in Frankfurt but also to show these cultures to everyone else. The theatre hosts 150 events per year and displays a huge variety - check out the website to find out more about the current programme and to buy tickets.


Just How Old are the Actors Who Play High Schoolers?
Collecting data from 60 teen movies (10 from before 1980, 19 from the 80’s, 16 from the 90’s, and 15 from 2000 to now), and using the release date of the film as the benchmark, we looked at the ages of 139 male and 91 female roles. Full results.
Wow. Theses actors were old!


Robert Hunter - Justin Blaylock
Robert is the future of acting. With Roles in films like The Land, Fate, Love Thyself, and Criminal Activities, he has shown some amazing chops thus far and he does not disappoint in Upstairs. Get ready to see a different side of Robert Hunter!
Ananias J. Dixon - Shaka Blaylock
Meet the other half of Momma J's boys, Shaka. Played by Ananias J. Dixon in the new web series Upstairs. You've seen him in Blue Bloods, Law And Order, and Boardwalk Empire. Now see him in Upstairs as everyone's favorite big brother.
Anthony x - Sean daniels
All the talent in Upstairs really brought their A Game on set and it's going to show on screen. This guy also brought the funny! When he's on the screen you can't walk away. You never know what he's going to say. Meet Sean played by Anthony X.
Johnathon L. Jackson - Caleb Martin
Caleb is the guy who seems to have it all together. The key word in that sentence is seems. But just how messed up is he really?


Join us this week as we share the transformational story of Kappa Studios, a major post-production house that once served some of the biggest filmmakers in Hollywood. That is, until, Kappa Founder, Paul Long and his business partner, Brad Silverman, felt the call to step away from the money and lean into their values. Today, they work on faith-centered shows and films such as The Chosen that have made an undeniable impact on the industry.
Paul Long: Paul is founder and President of KAPPA STUDIOS, Inc., a full-service production and post production facility in Burbank, CA. He has over 25 years of experience providing thousands of hours of film and television programming for the major cable channels, networks and studios, including Disney, Warner Bros., MGM, Sony, Columbia, Paramount, Fox, Universal, and Lionsgate. Paul is currently serving as lead producer on the faith/comedy feature, Selfie Dad: When a Comic Gets Serious About the Bible, set for theatrical release on June 12, 2020. KAPPA STUDIOS is a 15,000 sq. ft. facility in the heart of the Burbank media district with state-of-the-art resources and a veteran staff; a one-stop-shop for production and post production.
Paul was born in Hollywood, CA, and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Karen. They have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Brad Silverman: Brad’s credits include two films written and directed for Lionsgate, one of which, Grace Unplugged, was named “best faith and family film of 2013” by Movieguide, Focus on the Family, and the Dove Foundation. Brad is also the recipient of Movieguide’s Epiphany Award, given to those responsible for the best wholesome, uplifting and inspiring movies and television programs. Currently, Brad is in post production on his latest writing/directorial feature film venture, Selfie Dad: When a Comic Gets Serious About the Bible.
A native of Los Angeles, Brad still makes his home in Southern California along with his bride and their four children.
Paul’s Something Extra: “Learning to say you are sorry, humbling yourself, and having radical dependence on God.”
Brad’s Something Extra: “It is not the extra, it is the foundation. It is all about Scripture and the Lord. Can we live truly by faith?”
– Lisa Nichols, Host
– Jenny Heal, Executive Producer
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Chino (1973 film)
Chino (Italian: Valdez, il mezzosangue, UK theatrical title: Valdez the Half Breed) is a 1973 Italian Western film starring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Marcel Bozzuffi, and Vincent Van Patten. The original English language title shown at the beginning of the film was The Valdez Horses, the same title that the novel on which the movie is based. It was an Italian-Spanish-French co-production filmed in Spain, with Italian and French funding.
Chino Valdez (Bronson) is a lonely horse breeder, whose life is thrown into turmoil when a young runaway (Van Patten) turns up at his door looking for work and, later, he falls in love with a beautiful woman (Ireland) whose brother (Bozzuffi) hates him.
Charles Bronson as Chino Valdez
Jill Ireland as Catherine
Marcel Bozzuffi as Maral
Vincent Van Patten as Jamie Wagner
Fausto Tozzi as Cruz
Ettore Manni as Sheriff
Corrado Gaipa as Padre
Melissa Chimenti as Indian Girl
Time Out magazine said of the film, "Bronson suffers from galloping symbolism as Valdez, a wild horse-taming Mexican halfbreed representing different things to different people. Overall, he is the mustang, caught in a wild West which is being tamed and fenced in by white settlers... Despite a few dodgy moments when one really fears for Valdez' co-optability by Ireland's well-kept fragility, the film maintains its contradictory stance right through to a bitter-sweet ending. Valdez leaves, sans wife, sans house, but on his own terms, and after ensuring that if he can't tame the wild horses no one else will.


Look at what I found when broswing my name online:
And this was the year before as reported by USA TODAY.com
Mandy Moore says, "I Don't"
The premiere of the darkly comic love story Dedication ended with a surprise for co-star Mandy Moore: a wedding proposal.
As the cast took a bow onstage after the movie finished its first Sundance screening, a man in the second row, who identified himself as "Skippy" got the first question: "I don't think I?ll ever get a chance to ask this again, but … Mandy Moore, will you marry me?"
Dedication director Justin Theroux said, "I'll mediate that question. Mandy Moore, that's Skippy. …Will you marry him?"
The singer-actress melted in giggles, covering her face. "God bless. Thanks, Skippy," Theroux said. "I think that's a 'no' though."
Skippy did present Moore with a t-shirt he made and got a picture with her afterward.
Later, an audience member directed a question to Dedication's leading man, Billy Crudup. "I was wondering …"
Crudup got a big laugh by cutting the man off and declaring loudly: "YES! I will!" It was actually a question about how he researched the role.
This is how it happend!