Interview with Mandela Van Peebles, Em Haine and Savannah Basley of “Reginald the Vampire” on Syfy by Suzanne 4/30/24
It was fun to speak to these actors again! Last time I spoke with them was for the TCA panel before season 1. This time I had more time with them, so that was great (although, not with the main star, Jacob Batalon, unfortunately). The show is a lot of fun. Even though it’s horror, it has a lot of humor. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you should. Enjoy these videos and don’t miss the season 2 premiere May 8 on Syfy!
Reginald Andres finally got his life together â when he was turned into a vampire. While he doesnât fit into the stereotypical expectations of what a vampire looks like â heâs not chiseled or classically handsome â Reginald has found his place amongst an unlikely cohort that includes the cool vampire who sired him, the former vampire chieftain turned unexpected ally (or is she?), and his co-worker/former girlfriend. A show with a lot of heart and just enough blood, âReginald the Vampireâ proves the undead life is just as complicated as life itself.
âReginald the Vampireâ is produced by Great Pacific Media Inc., Modern Story Company, December Films and Cineflix Studios and executive produced by Harley Peyton, Jeremiah Chechik, Todd Berger, Lindsay Macadam, Brett Burlock and Peter Emerson. The series is based on the book series by Johnny B. Truant.
Mandela Van Peebles
Maurice Miller, âReginald the Vampireâ
Mandela Van Peebles will play Maurice Miller on the new SYFY series âReginald the Vampire,â which premieres Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Van Peebles most recently recurred on Taylor Sheridanâs drama series âThe Mayor of Kingstown.â He recently guest starred on season 2 of âWu-Tang: An American Sagaâ and appeared in the biopic âSalt N Pepa.â
Past film work includes a starring role in âJigsaw,â the latest installment of the âSawâ franchise, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage.â
Other television work includes the 2016 Emmy Award-nominated miniseries âRoots.â
Em Haine
Sarah Kinney, âReginald the Vampireâ
Em Haine plays Sarah Kinney in the new SYFY series âReginald the Vampire,â which premieres Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Born in Vancouver, B.C., Haine is the only child of an Austrian father and French-Canadian mother. They eventually moved to London to study the Meisner technique at the Actors Temple. While in both New York and Los Angeles, Haine took up Improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Haineâs first break came with the role of oddball Noreen Vanderslice in the critically acclaimed miniseries âFargo.â Other TV credits include âChilling Adventures of Sabrinaâ and âThe Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.â
On the film side, Haine has appeared in âDeadpool,â âTullyâ and the indie âGregoire.â
Savannah Basley
Angela Hibbert, âReginald the Vampireâ
Savannah Basley plays Angela Hibbert in the new SYFY series âReginald the Vampire,â which premieres Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Basleyâs first TV role was in âThe Art of More and she has subsequently appeared in multiple series, including âTales from the Hood,â âCoroner,â âUtopia Fallsâ and âWynonna Earp.â Sheâll soon return for the second season of âSurrealEstate.â
Her first film role was in the 2015 short âWhite Lock,â which won the Special Jury Prize at the Amsterdam Film Festival.
Basley is a dual Canadian-US citizen, the daughter of a Canadian mom and an American military veteran.
Interview with actor Enrique Arrizon, co-creator Austin Winsberg and showrunner Sam Laybourne of “Acapulco” on Apple TV+ by Suzanne 4/12/24
I love this show because it’s very funny and has a lot of heart. It was my pleasure to interview Enrique again and to pick the brains of Austin and Sam. I hope you enjoy the show!
âAcapulco,â the hit bilingual Apple Original comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy and SAG-Award winner Eugenio Derbez, returns to Las Colinas for season three on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.Â
In season three of âAcapulco,â itâs time to reconcile past mistakes and exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older MĂĄximo (Derbez) finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger MĂĄximo (Enrique Arrizon) continues his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships heâs worked so hard to build.
In addition to Derbez and Arrizon, the returning âAcapulcoâ ensemble cast includes Fernando Carsa, DamiĂĄn AlcĂĄzar, Camila Perez, Vanessa Bauche, Regina Reynoso, Raphael Alejandro, Jessica Collins, Rafael CebriĂĄn, Carlos Corona and Regina Orozco, with recurring guest stars Cristo Fernandez (âTed Lassoâ) and Jaime Camil (âSchmigadoonâ).
Hailing from Lionsgate Television, âAcapulcoâ is inspired by 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Filmsâ box office hit âHow to Be A Latin Lover,â and is produced for Apple by Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihuatanejo Productions and The Tannenbaum Company. In addition to starring in the series, Derbez serves as executive producer alongside Ben Odell. The series is created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. Winsberg also executive produces with Sam Laybourne who serves as showrunner and executive producer. Jaime Eliezer Karas, as well as Eric and Kim Tannenbaum also executive produce along with Jason Wang on behalf of The Tannenbaum Company.
Why was everyone judging Paulina for risking her life to save Chanel? They would have done the same thing she did to save their children. Steve risked going to prison to help break Clyde out of prison to save his son. The people in Salem should have understood why Paulina would leave the hospital to save her daughter. Paulina did risk her life, but Chanel wouldnât have been rescued if it werenât for her.
It took long enough for Eric to find out what was going on between Sloan and Leo. Weâre not surprised it finally happened since Sloan never stops talking about it. It was only a matter of time before Eric got a clue and realized something was going on between Sloan and Leo. We guess Ericâs obsessiveness over her money paid off.
Brady cares about Kristen more than heâs letting on. If he didnât care, why did he listen to her telling him about Alex and his relationship with Rachel? He wasted time talking to her when he could have left the mansion sooner. Brady does a bad job of showing that he doesnât care about Kristen. He needs to stay away from her if he doesnât have feelings for her. Brady is clearly torn between Kristen and Theresa.
Speaking of Brady, he and Nicole made up this week. Itâs better to see them getting along as friends the way they used to. We enjoyed their friendship and missed seeing them getting along with each other. They didnât work as a couple, but they do have a good friendship. We will see how long their friendship lasts before something else comes between them.
Why did Stephanie give herself credit for why Everett signed the divorce papers? She made Jada think she talked Everett into signing the papers. Stephanie could have told her Everett decided on his own because he wanted to have a chance with her. Clearly, she wanted to keep that bit of information to herself so Jada wouldnât be upset with her.
Eric assumed Sloan was having an affair when he saw her charges. If she was having an affair, it would serve him right. He doesnât treat Sloan right and puts Nicole ahead of her. Why wouldnât Sloan have an affair? We know sheâs not cheating on him, but he would deserve it if she were cheating. Also, why did Eric feel as if he could check into her bank account? Itâs her account so he had no right investigating charges from her account.
The opinions in these articles are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TVMEG.COM or its other volunteers.
Interview with Julian Works and Paulina ChĂĄvez of the film “The Long Game” by Suzanne 4/5/24
This is a really good movie, so you don’t want to miss it. It’s entertaining, it has great characters and acting, and it also has a lot of heart. It’s based on a true story, which gives it validity. Also, it resonates in today’s world, where there’s still a lot of prejudice against any immigrants, or any people with dark skin. I enjoyed speaking with stars Julian Works (who plays Joe Trevino) and Paulina ChĂĄvez (who plays his girlfriend, Daniela). You can also see Works in “9-1-1: Lone Star” – Season 5 premieres this Fall. I would have loved to speak to the other stars – Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheese Marin – as well. They all doing an outstanding job in the movie.
MORE INFO:
THEÂ LONGÂ GAMEÂ
Based On the Book “Mustang Miracle” By Humberto G. Garcia
Starring Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin
Executive Produced by Canelo Ălvarez
WILL BE RELEASED IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE ON APRIL 12, 2024
In 1956, JB Peña and his wife moved to the small town of Del Rio, TX, partly for a job as a school superintendent, but mostly to fulfill JB’s dream of joining the prestigious, all-white Del Rio Country Club. So when JB is rejected on the basis of his skin color, he is devastated. But his world soon collides with a group of young latino golfâŻcaddies who work at the country club, and JB is inspired by the handmade course the boys built in the country toâŻteach themselves golf. With little experience and even fewer resources, JB convinces the boys to start their own high school golf team, starting them all on a journey where they learn that it takes more than just golf skills to make history. Based on Mustang MiracleâŻby Humberto G. Garcia.
Julian Works most recently starred in the Blumhouse anthology series âInto The Dark: School Spirit,â and recurred in the cable drama âThe Affair,â opposite Dominic West. His additional credits include the drama series âAmerican Crime,â as well as the feature films âParanormal Activity: The Marked Onesâ and the Sundance Film Festival Award nominee âAll She Can.â
Mexican American Actress Paulina ChĂĄvez (âThe Expanding Universe of Ashley Garciaâ, âFate: The Winx Sagaâ) will star opposite Eva Longoria, Cheech Marin, and Jesse Garcia in the Disney+ feature film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
ChĂĄvez will play âMia Garciaâ, the 16-year-old sister to âAlexanderâ who is every inch an independent minded, intelligent, eye-rolling teenager. Convinced that her 11-year-old brother Alexander has the worst luck in the entire world, Mia is frequently appalled and horrified as the family road trip disintegrates into disaster after disaster. But, oddly enough, when they’ve lost just about everything and it’s just the family and nature, Mia is the first one to appreciate the beauty of the world around them, which clearly touches her.From writer Matt Lopez and director Marvin Lemus, Alexander tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander Garcia who feels like he is the unluckiest kid in the world. The film is produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Lisa Henson. Marisol Roncali and Chelsea Ellis Bloch serve as casting directors.
ChĂĄvez is best known for her breakthrough leading role as the titular âAshley Garciaâ, the worldâs first and only 15-year-old robotics engineer and rocket scientist, in Netflixâs âThe Expanding Universe of Ashley Garciaâ. Most recently, she starred as the series regular âFloraâ in Netflixâs sci-fi/fantasy series âFate: The Winx Saga.â A rising star in both film and television, her film THE LONG GAME is set to premiere at the upcoming SXSW Festival on March 12th, 2023. The film is based on the true story five young Mexican-American golf caddies who against the odds would go on and successfully compete against wealthy all-white golf teams in 1955 South Texas.
Born in El Paso, TX, at the age of six Paulina and her family moved to San Antonio, TX where she discovered her love of acting through her schoolâs theater program. She joined drama club in second grade and immersed herself in theatre, playing lead roles in Aladdin Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr. among others. She began auditioning and booking roles for various short films, movies, voice-overs, regional commercials, as well as national TV commercials for Coca-Cola and ‘Food Feuds: Latin Food’ alongside award-winning chef AarĂłn SĂĄnchez. She additionally landed co-starred as âIsabellaâ in the thriller-series âPadre Pioâ and landed the role of âYoung Kim Kardashianâ in the TV series, âScandal Made Me Famousâ.Â
In addition to acting, Paulinaâs other passion is music and she began taking vocal lessons at a young age in preparation for musicals. She counts a wide range of musical influences including Shakira, Alejandro Fernandez, Luis Miguel, and Billie Eilish. Paulina also played the violin in a San Antonio-based mariachi group which she continually praises for helping maintain her connection to her Latin roots.Â
You can follow Paulina ChĂĄvez on Instagram at @PaulinafChavez.Â
Directed by Julio Quintana
Written by  Julio Quintana, Jennifer C. Stetson & Paco Farias
Starring Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, Cheech Marin, Julian Works, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Brett Cullen, Oscar Nunez, Richard Robichaux, Paulina Chavez
Produced by Javier Chapa, Ben Howard, Dennis Quaid, Laura Quaid, Marla Quintana
Executive Produced by Canelo Ălvarez, Jay Hernandez, Phillip Braun, Jason Michael Gerber, Sherrese Clarke Soares, Alexis Garcia, Humberto G. Garcia, Christian Sosa, John Williams, Veronica B. Jones, Jennifer Kuczaj, Simon Wise, Colleen Barshop, Vincent Cordero, Carlos Osorio, Juan Pablo Solano Vergara, SimĂłn BeltrĂĄn Echeverri, Brian Eddy, Jeff Grossberg, Jack Shemtov, Ricky Joshi, Jeff Moseley, Julio M. Quintana, Jennifer Kuczaj, Michael E. Hollingsworth, Matthew Dwyer, David E. Campbell, Tim Mahler, Carter Pope, Jesse Mandujano
-The music playing in Sarahâs scene could be heard while Abe was shown.
-Tate could be heard talking to Theresa while Xander was shown.
-Brady could be heard talking to Eric while Theresa was shown.
-Holly cried without any tears.
-Nicole cried without any tears.
Tuesday
-The music playing in Chanelâs scene could be heard playing while Harris and Ava were shown kissing.
-Chad could be heard talking to Abbyâs grave while Everett was shown.
-Chad cried without any tears.
-Chanel could be heard talking to Johnny while Ava was shown.
Wednesday
-The music playing in Tripp and Wendyâs scene could be heard playing while Ava was shown.
-Stephanie could be heard closing the door at the Brady Pub while Wendy was shown.
-Sarah could be heard talking to Xander while Rafe was shown.
-Everettâs flashback could be heard before it was shown.
Thursday
-The music playing in Alexâs scene could be heard playing while Lucas was shown.
-Holly could be heard talking to Nicole while Tate was shown.
-Tate could be heard talking to Theresa and Brady while Lucas was shown.
-The music playing in Brady and Theresaâs scene could be heard playing while Tate was shown.
-The music playing in Nicole and Hollyâs scene was drowning out the scene.
Friday
-The music playing in Nicole and Hollyâs scene could be heard playing while Tate and Brady were shown.
-How much time went by between Thursday and Fridayâs episodes? Nicole told Holly that she has been going to therapy for weeks, but in Thursdayâs episode she just told her about going to therapy.
-EJ could be heard talking on the phone while Nicole was shown.
The opinions in these articles are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TVMEG.COM or its other volunteers.
We loved watching Brady ripping into Holly when she confessed to the drugs being hers. She deserved to hear his wrath because she was willing to let Tate be in trouble for her lie. Just because she lied to protect Nicole doesnât change the fact that she didnât tell the truth. Tate suffered because of her yet she acted as if she deserved sympathy. She didnât deserve any sympathy.
Nicole managed to make Hollyâs confession about her. Holly was right about Nicole blaming herself for what she did. Eric also made it about Nicole by comforting her. Nicole didnât deserve any comfort after what Holly did. Holly also didnât deserve any sympathy for what she did. She knew what she was doing and didnât care that Tate was âsufferingâ in rehab because of her. Holly may have had a change of heart but that didnât change what she did to him.
Eric needs to realize where his priorities lie. He chose to comfort Nicole and Holly after the confession as if they were the victims. If anything, he should have comforted Brady about Tate being wrongfully accused of giving Holly drugs. We know Holly considers Eric her father, but he is related to Tate. Where was Ericâs loyalty to Tate? Eric acted as if he couldnât care less about Tateâs situation. His concern was making sure Holly was okay.
It doesnât say much for the police force that Xander was able to solve who shot Harris by looking at a computer, but they turned up empty. The police should have done the same thing Xander did and looked at the computer. Maybe Xander should join the police force since he figured out what happened based on looking at a computer for a few minutes.
Why was Julie so willing to help Stephanie after what happened between her and Chad? Chad is the one linked to Julie through Abby, yet she keeps showing loyalty to Stephanie. We get that Stephanie needs someone to talk to, but it doesnât have to be Julie. She has plenty of relatives in Salem she could talk to about her problems with Everett. Why would Stephanie talk to someone linked to Chad?
As much as we think Holly deserved the wrath, she received for what she did to Tate, Theresa didnât have a right to judge her. Let us explain. Theresa accused Xander of raping her and he suffered for it. She also got JJ hooked on drugs. Letâs not forget that she let Alex think he was Victorâs son. She also helped Konstantin kidnap Sarah and Xanderâs daughter. This list is just some of the things she has done in the past which means she shouldnât judge Holly for what she did to Tate. Now that Tate fell victim to false accusations, itâs wrong to lie. Theresa is such a hypocrite.
Stephanie must not want to be friends with Jada the way we are supposed to believe. If she wanted to be friends with Jada, she would have stayed away from Everett. Stephanie doesnât have to be his support system just because he doesnât have anyone else in Salem. If sheâs going to stand by his side, she may as well get back together with him. What was the point of breaking up with him if sheâs going to support him? It will serve her right if she finds out something about his past she doesnât like.
We applaud Nicole for not letting Holly off the hook for lying about Tate. Nicole wanted her to apologize and held her accountable for what she did. Holly deserved to be held accountable for lying about Tate. We thought Nicole would have let Holly manipulate her into feeling sorry for her, but she didnât. Nicole stayed strong and let her have it without being too rough on her. She managed to hold Holly accountable without flying off the handle. If Nicole did go off on her, Holly would have used that as an excuse to do something else.
The opinions in these articles are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TVMEG.COM or its other volunteers.
Interview with Barbara Niven of “One Bad Apple A Hannah Swensen Mystery” on Hallmark Mystery by Suzanne 4/3/24
Barbara Niven seems very sweet, and it was a delight to chat with her. I had a friend sitting nearby listening, and after the interview, she said, “Wow, she sounds really nice!” While it’s true that actors are good at hiding their feelings, and they’re paid to pretend, I think that Barbara’s real-life kindness comes through in her roles and interviews. She clearly has so much fun playing Delores in these movies. Delores is a little kooky, but she means well. Make sure you watch the movie because it’s fun, and it’s a good mystery! It airs tonight, 4/5/24, as the 9th film in the series.
Summary: Hannah meets a new side of law & order as she investigates a murder and crosses paths with by the books prosecuting attorney Chad Norton. Meanwhile, Delores has a secret.
Press Release: ALISON SWEENEY STARS IN, WRITES AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCES
ONE BAD APPLE: A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY
PREMIERING LATER THIS YEAR ON HALLMARK MYSTERY
Sweeney Reunites On-Screen with Victor Webster Who Joins the Cast of the
Long-Running, Fan-Favorite Franchise
Gabriel Hogan, Barbara Niven, Tess Atkins and Lisa Durupt Also Star
Alison Sweeney (Love & Jane, Days of Our Lives)
returns as everyoneâs favorite baker-turned amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen and reunites with
her âThe Wedding Veilâ trilogy co-star Victor Webster (Mystery on Mistletoe Lane, A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe) for One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, premiering Friday, April 5 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Mystery. Sweeney wrote the script, which is based on the novel Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke, and is executive producer on the movie. Gabriel Hogan (Tacoma FD) Barbara Niven (Ms. Christmas Comes to Town), Tess Atkins (The Flash), and Lisa Durupt (Heartland) reprise their roles.
Hannah Swensen (Sweeney) has been asked to teach a baking class at the college in town, but her equipment is tampered with causing an explosion that the fire department rules an accident. Soon, a colleague ends up dead and Hannah begins to put together the puzzle of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder while being on the list of suspects herself. Hannah leans on her friends and family to collect the breadcrumbs of foul play and put them together, and meets a different side of law and order when she crosses paths with Lake Edenâs by-the book prosecuting attorney Chad Norton (Webster). âOne Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mysteryâ is from Lighthouse Pictures in association with Looking Glass Productions. Craig Baumgarten, Sweeney, Jamie Goehring and Shawn Williamson are executive producers. John J. Fluke serves as co-executive producer. The movie is produced by Kevin Leslie. B. F. Painter is associate producer. Shannon Kohli directed from a script by Sweeney, based on the book Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke.
BARBARA NIVEN (Delores) â Barbara Niven is an actor, producer and speaker. Sheâs also a fierce advocate for human and animal rights. As a mother and grandmother, she knows there is nothing more important than saving this planet and all the beings that live on it.
During her acting career, she has appeared in more than 100 film and TV roles and 2500 TV and radio commercials. She also served three years on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild.
For six seasons, Niven starred in the Hallmark Channel original primetime series Chesapeake Shores. She has starred in the Hallmark movie original USS Christmas, four installments of Hallmark Channelâs Christmas in Evergreen movie franchise in addition to Hallmark Movies & Mysteriesâ popular Crossword Mysteries, appearing in all installments. Niven starred with Alison Sweeney in the popular Murder She Baked franchise and reprised her role in Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery in 2021 as well as Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, and A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, both of which premiered last year. She also was in Hallmark Channelâs first original primetime series, Cedar Cove. Most recently, Niven starred the 2023 original movie Ms. Christmas Comes to Town, which was part of Hallmark Movies & Mysteriesâ Miracles of Christmas programming event. Other credits including starring roles in Christmas at the Golden Dragon, The Christmas Contest and North to Home for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Her performance as Marilyn Monroe in HBOâs The Rat Pack continues to garner praise as âone of the top three portrayals of the blonde icon on Film & TV.â
Niven has also gained international acclaim as Hollywoodâs Top Media Trainer and Video Marketing Coach. She created her Unleash Your Star Power!âą system so she could teach people how to hone their message, overcome fear and, use video and public speaking to dominate their niche.
Niven is also a celebrity speaker and best-selling author. Business and motivational topics include Unleash Your Star Power!, Be a Video Marketing Superstar, ACT As If, Live Your Dreams! And Eating Disorders and Pressures to be Perfect.
Niven is a huge animal welfare advocate, a National Ambassador for American Humane and was a regular presenter for Hallmark Channelâs televised American Humane American Hero Dog Awards\ each year. She currently has two rescued dogs named Norma Jean and Brando, and two rescued feral cats named George and Henry (named after her father, George Henry).
Her motto? âLive your passion, connect to your purpose, make a difference. And donât give up five minutes before the miracle.â
Maybe itâs just us but we find it hard to believe that John was so broken up about killing Konstantinâs daughter. John has killed people in the past and some of them were probably innocent. Now he is suddenly so upset that he killed Konstantinâs daughter. Speaking of Konstantin, we find it hard to believe he forgives John for killing her. He was like a man on a mission trying to make John pay for what he did. Now suddenly Konstantin wants to forgive John. Since he still has the pawn card, Konstantin probably has plans to make John his pawn.
Was Theresa really angry about Alex was âdatingâ Kristen because she loved him or was she trying to hold on to her meal ticket? She was the one who didnât want to be with Alex so she didnât have a right to be upset that they could be together. Theresa should have thought about her plan before she decided to break up with him. She must have thought she could have things both ways.
Brady wasnât acting like a man who wasnât interested in Kristen. He seemed jealous at the idea of Alex being with Kristen. When Alex and Theresa got together, he seemed jealous that they were dating. Now that Alex is âdatingâ Kristen, Brady was jealous again. Does Brady secretly have feelings for both women? Brady is in denial about his feelings for Theresa and Kristen.
Eric proved heâs the worst husband in the world. We donât know why Sloan would even want to be with him. Eric always puts Nicole ahead of her no matter what the situation is. We know Sloan is a kidnapper, but Eric doesnât. He continues to put Nicole ahead of Sloan regardless of her feelings. Eric should think about his wifeâs feelings instead of his exâs. How would he feel if the shoe were on the other foot? He would expect Sloan to choose him over her ex.
Do the writers need to consult the soap bible so they can remember the history of the characters? The people in Salem tend to forget that they are related. Theresa referred to Sloan as Sloan Peterson as if they arenât related through marriage. Tate referred to Johnny as Hollyâs stepbrother as if they werenât cousins. Johnny and Tate are linked more than Holly and Johnny, yet Tate acted as if Holly was closer to Johnny than he was.
We loved seeing Jada rip into Stephanie about Everett. At first, we thought Jada was being a little hard on Stephanie when she said she wouldnât have hooked up with Everett if she knew he was married, but the longer they were talking, we were Team Jada. Jada was right about Stephanie standing by Everettâs side when Jada told her what he did to her. Stephanie was acting as if Everett needed her by his side just because he didnât have anyone else in Salem. She didnât care about her friendship with Jada. Jada doesnât have family in Salem either, but Stephanieâs concern was Everett.
Why wouldnât Ericâs siblings be at Judeâs christening? Itâs not believable that Carrie and Rex would miss the christening. You would think the writers would have written an excuse for why none of them were there. Itâs a safe bet that the christening wasnât planned on short notice, so they had time to be there. We understand they arenât on the show anymore, but they could have recasted them or made an excuse for why they are there.
The opinions in these articles are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TVMEG.COM or its other volunteers.
Interview with actors Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, David Ajala, Wilson Cruz, Mary Wiseman, and Blu del Barrio; and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise of “Star Trek: Discovery” on Paramount+ by Suzanne 3/10/24
This was so much fun! I’m a huge Trekkie (since the 60s!), so it was great to speak to these actors on this press roundtable. I’m sad that the show is ending, but it’s an exciting last season. You don’t want to miss it. FINAL SEASON STREAMING APRIL 4!
One note: One of the interviewers is edited out because she kept asking spoiler questions. I might put her back in after the season is over, if I have time.
Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham)
Doug Jones (Saru) and David Ajala (Cleveland âBookâ Booker)
Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly), and Blu del Barrio (Adira)
Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise (co-showrunners/EPs)
The fifth and final season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY finds Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well ⊠dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY season five stars Sonequa Martin-Green as Captain Michael Burnham, Doug Jones as Saru, Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets, Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly, Wilson Cruz as Dr. Hugh Culber, David Ajala as Cleveland âBookâ Booker, Blu del Barrio as Adira, and Callum Keith Rennie as Rayner. Season five also features recurring guest starsâ Elias Toufexis as Lâak and Eve Harlow as Moll.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers. Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise serve as co-showrunners.
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY seasons one through four are currently streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., the U.K., Switzerland, South Korea, Latin America, Germany, France, Italy, Australia and Austria. Seasons two and three are also available on the Pluto TV âStar Trekâ channel in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. In Canada, it airs on Bell Mediaâs CTV Sci-Fi Channel. STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
AVAILABILITY:
Premieres April 2024 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international territories.
FORMAT:
Action/Sci-Fi (Filmed in HD)
STARRING:
Sonequa Martin-Green
(Captain Michael Burnham)
Doug Jones
(Saru)
Anthony Rapp
(Paul Stamets)
Mary Wiseman
(Sylvia Tilly)
Wilson Cruz
(Dr. Hugh Culber)
David Ajala
(Cleveland âBookâ Booker)
Blu del Barrio
Callum Keith Rennie
(Adira)
(Rayner)
RECURRING GUEST STARS:
Elias Toufexis
Eve Harlow
Tig Notaro
David Cronenberg
(Lâak)
(Moll)
(Cmdr. Jett Reno)
(Kovich)
PRODUCED BY:
CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
CO- SHOWRUNNERS:
Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth
Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise
Sonequa Martin-Green
Sonequa Martin-Green is a versatile actress who continues to evolve her impressive body of work with ground-breaking, complex roles and memorable performances across television, film and the stage.
Martin-Green will next be seen in Warner Brothersâ âSpace Jam: A New Legacy,â starring alongside LeBron James and Don Cheadle. The film is a sequel to the 1996 film âSpace Jam,â the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time.
Most recently, she starred in âThe Outside Story,â a Brooklyn-based indie comedy-drama led by Brian Tyree Henry. âBillionsâ actor Asia Kate Dillon, Sunita Mani (âGlowâ), Olivia Edward (âBetter Thingsâ) and Michael Cyril Creighton (âSpotlightâ) also co-starred in the film, the directorial debut of writer/director Casimir Nozkowski. She also appeared in Netflixâs 2019 holiday film, âHoliday Rush.â
Martin-Green is widely known for her turn on AMCâs critically acclaimed, award-winning series âThe Walking Dead,â where she captivated audiences in the role of the fierce and loyal Sasha Williams across five seasons. Additionally, she has taken many guest and recurring roles in fan-favorite television series. Most recently, she played prankster Rhonda on FOXâs âNew Girl,â anti-magic Tamara on ABCâs âOnce Upon a Timeâand aspiring paralegal Courtney Wells on CBSâ Emmy and Golden Globe-winning drama âThe Good Wife.â She has also been featured in the CBS cop drama âNYC 22,â Lifetimeâs âArmy Wivesâ and the CWâs âGossip Girl.â
Previously, Martin-Green received rave reviews for her starring role in Emily Abtâs Sundance hit âToe To Toe,â in which she played Tosha Spinner, a highly driven inner-city high school teenager. She was also featured in Victoria Mahoneyâs film âYelling to the Skyâalongside Gabourey Sidibe and Zoe Kravitz.
On stage, she is best known for her critically acclaimed performances in Des McAnuffâs âFetch Clay Make Man,â where she starred as Muhammad Aliâs first wife, Sonji Clay. She also starred in off-Broadwayâs âOutside Peopleâ at New York Cityâs Vineyard Theatre.
Martin-Green currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
Doug Jones
While famous for working under prosthetics in iconic feature film roles, Doug Jones is also a versatile character actor who has performed as himself in guest star roles on shows like âArrow,â âThe Flash,â âTeen Wolf,â âZ-Nation,â âThe Neighbors,â âCriminal Minds,â âC.S.I.â and NBCâs horror anthology âFear Itself.â A veteran of over 100 commercials, Doug was Mac Tonight, the moon-headed piano player in the long-running 1990s McDonaldâs campaign. He also starred as the lead villain in âHush,â an Emmy-winning episode of âBuffy the Vampire Slayer,â long considered a fan favorite. Doug was also a semi-regular guest judge on the hit SyFy Net reality series âFace Off.â
In 2005 he played the title role of Pan (as well as the nightmare character known as The Pale Man) in Guillermo del Toroâs Oscar-winning Spanish language fantasy/horror feature âPanâs Labyrinth.â But it was his sensitive and elegant performance as Abe Sapien in del Toroâs 2004 box office hit âHellboyâ that brought Dougâs unique work to a wider audience. He went on to voice that same character for the Emmy-nominated Cartoon Network animations âHellboy: Sword of Stormsâ and âHellboy: Blood and Iron.â In 2007 Dougâs title role performance in âFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surferâ was hailed by fans and critics alike. 2008 saw Doug reprise his starring role (as well as two other characters) in âHellboy II: The Golden Army,â once more under the direction of del Toro. He also starred in âGainsbourg,â a stylized biopic of the famous French poet/singer/composer Serge Gainsbourg, in which he plays Gainsbourgâs dark alter ego. The film has won three Cesar Awards. Doug has also had prominent creature roles in âCrimson Peak,â âThe Watch,â âThe Bye Bye Man,â âLegion,â âHocus Pocusâ and many others.
Jones was a series regular on three seasons of TNTâs Spielberg-produced sci-fi series âFalling Skiesâ and recurred on Guillermo del Toroâs FX series âThe Strain.â Upcoming, Jones will star opposite Sally Hawkins in del Toroâs âThe Shape of Water.â
David Ajala
David Ajala most recently recurred on the CWâs âSupergirlâ as iconic DC character Manchester Black, and starred in Syfyâs TV adaptation of George R.R. Martinâs 1980 novella Nightflyers. Past film credits include âThe Fast & The Furious,â âJupiter Ascending,â and âStarred Upâ; past television credits include ABCâs âBlack Boxâ opposite Kelly Reilly and USAâs âFalling Water.â
Ajala also appeared in the indie film âKill Command.â Additional notable credits include âOne Day,â starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, âThe Dark Knight,â starring Christian Bale and âPayback Season.â
Appearing in a wide range of television roles, Ajala was a rapper in the television series âTrexx and Flipside,â in addition to major guest roles in award-winning shows such as âLaw & Order: UK,â âDeath in Paradise,â âSilent Witnessâ and the wildly popular âDr. Who.â
Ajala began his career performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Courtyard Theater in Stratford-upon-Avon. Heâs performed in productions of âThe Witness,â âHamletâ and âA Midsummer Nightâs Dream,â among others at The National Theatre, Royal Court Theatre and The Almeida Theatre.
Wilson Cruz
Triple threat, award-winning actor, activist, âactorvistâ and humanitarian are just a few terms used to describe Wilson Cruz. He appeared on the Netflix series âThirteen Reasons Whyâ and in Huluâs breakthrough GLAAD Award-winning original animated kidsâ series âThe Bravest Knight.â He is also the executive producer of the critically lauded docuseries called âVisible: Out On Televisionâ airing on Apple TV+.
In 1994 Cruz won the hearts of audiences across the world and forever changed the LBGT landscape playing the first openly gay teenager on network television in his award-winning performance as Rickie Vasquez on the hit ABC series âMy So Called Lifeâ. His seminal and critically acclaimed performance celebrated its 25th anniversary in August 2019. âMy So Called Lifeâ was honored with the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Drama, and Cruz received the Emery S. Hetrick Award from the Hetrick-Martin Institute for Outstanding Contributions to LGBTQ Youth for his contribution. Cruz is also known for starring as Angel in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical âRentâ in its West Coast premiere which earned him both the Ovation and Drama Logue awards before his reprisal of the role on Broadway.
Always a trailblazer, Cruz is recognized for playing one of TVÊŒs first transgender characters in an Emmy-nominated episode of âAlly McBealâ and gave a heart-rendering performance as part of a gay couple fighting for marriage equality on âGreyÊŒs Anatomy.â Other TV credits include: âRed Band Societyâ starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, âParty of Fiveâ (ALMA Award for Outstanding Emerging Actor), âRick and Steve,â âThe Happiest Gay Couple in the World,â âShameless,â âThe West Wing,â âNoahÊŒs Arc,â âPushing Daisiesâ and more. Film credits include memorable roles in âHeÊŒs Just Not That into You,â âNixon, Party Monster,â âJohns,â âAll Over Meâ and âAfter Louie,â with Alan Cumming. During the pandemic, he created a series called âWhatâs Up with Wilson Cruzâ as a way to stay connected to fans and participated in numerous benefits to raise money for charity.
As an âactorvist,â Cruz has received the Rand Schrader Distinguished Achievement Award from the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center, the Liberty Award from Lambda Legal, the Visibilidad Award from GLAAD, the Fusion Achievement Award from Outfest, the Latino Spirit Award for Achievement in Entertainment and Advocacy from the California Latino Legislative Caucus, the Harvey Milk Equality Award, the Lincoln Aston Public Service Award, Aston-Brooks Award and the Advocate Award from AdColor. He served as the director of entertainment industry partnerships and national spokesperson for GLAAD, currently serves on the board of GLSEN and devotes considerable time supporting other LBGTQ organizations as well. Wilson is a first generation American of Puerto Rican descent.
Mary Wiseman
After graduating from Juilliard, Mary Wiseman quickly went on to star opposite Keira Knightley in the Broadway production of âTherese Raquin.â
She was recently seen in Noah Baumbachâs âMarriage Storyâ opposite Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.
Other television credits include the Netflix series âLongmireâ and âThe Charactersâ as well as Huluâs âDifficult People.â She also appeared opposite Zach Galifianakis in the first two seasons of the FX series âBaskets.â
Other theater credits include starring in the world premiere of âRomance Novels for Dummiesâ at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Prior to that, she starred in the Williamstown Theatre Festivalâs production of âOff the Main Roadâ opposite Kyra Sedgwick, in the off-Broadway, Obie Award-winning production of âAn Octoroon,â in which her performance was described as âdeliciousâ and âcomically inspiredâ and the off-Broadway production of âThe Skin of Our Teethâ at the Theatre for a New Audience in Brooklyn.
Blu del Barrio
Blu del Barrio is a non-binary actor who uses they/them pronouns. Del Barrio was in their final year of studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) when they auditioned for and booked the role of Adira. Blu has been acting in theater and short films since the age of 7, and theyâre incredibly excited to make their television acting debut in season three of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY.
Interview with Ryan Hansen of “Night Court” on NBC by Suzanne 3/22/24
It was so much fun to speak with Ryan! I learned that he’s from San Diego, among other things. It was one of my best interviews, I think. I look forward to seeing him again on the show, 3/26/24, the season finale. It sounds like a great episode! Check out our cool video!
Ryan Hansen is an American actor. He was born in Fountain Valley, California, and raised in El Cajon, California, but has since moved with his wife, Amy Hansen, to Los Angeles. His wife is a former roommate of Kristen Bell (star of Veronica Mars (2004)). Hansen is involved in the campaign, “Invisible Children”, and has appeared in the online series, “The LXD”, of which 50% of the profits are going to the Invisible Children Campaign.
He is best known for starring as Dick Casablancas on the noir drama series Veronica Mars (2004â2019), as Kyle Bradway on the Starz comedy series Party Down (2009â2010, 2023âpresent), and as Nolan in the horror remake film Friday the 13th (2009). Hansen also had a recurring role on the comedy series 2 Broke Girls (2012â2017) and the web series Burning Love (2012â2013).
Night Court
The eternally optimistic Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) follows in the footsteps of her revered late father, Judge Harry Stone, as she takes on the challenge of overseeing the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
Abby always sees the best in people and her passion for justice is undeniable. In her quest to bring order and dignity to the court and reign in its colorful crew of oddballs, she enlists former night court district attorney Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) to serve as the courtâs public defender. Still exceedingly self-confident, Fielding must adjust to a new boss and a new job â defending the downtrodden. And, beneath his arrogant demeanor, there is an empathetic side to Fielding that Abby is determined to unearth.
They both must contend with Olivia (India de Beaufort), the courtâs officious assistant district attorney. Driven and ambitious, she views the night court as a steppingstone on her way to bigger things. Donna âGurgsâ Gurganos (Lacretta) is the night courtâs sharp-witted bailiff. Gurgs takes her job very seriously and is fiercely protective of her night court colleagues. Rounding out the staff is Wyatt Shaw (Nyambi Nyambi), the courtâs new clerk. Heâs a jack of all trades and devoted single dad trying to make it all work as a law student at the same time.
From executive producer and writer Dan Rubin (âUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtâ), âNight Courtâ is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons on NBC. Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch executive produce through their After January Productions. Mona Garcea oversees for After January Productions and John Larroquette serves as a executive producer.
âNight Courtâ is produced by Rauchâs After January Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Interview with Eddie Schmidt, EP of the special, “Good One: A Show About Jokes” on Peacock by Suzanne 3/19/24
This was a fun chat! Don’t forget to check out the special, streaming exclusively on Peacock, starting tomorrow, March 26th!
MORE INFO:
A Peacock Original adaptation of the popular Vulture comedy podcast, Good One: A Show About Jokes highlights the journey of a comedian developing new material. This docu-special follows Mike Birbiglia from Providence, R.I. to Washington, D.C. as he builds jokes based on personal truths, mixing comedy with revelations and anecdotes from family and his fellow comedians.
Streaming exclusively on Peacock March 26, 2024.
Featuring:Â Mike Birbiglia with Seth Meyers, Joe Birbiglia, Hasan Minhaj, & Atsuko Okatsuka
Executive Producers:Â Eddie Schmidt, Jesse David Fox, Scoop Wasserstein, Pam Wasserstein, Seth Meyers, Michael Shoemaker, Jason Carden
Produced by:Â VoxMedia Studios + New York Magazine, Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions, Eddie Schmidt Productions and Universal Television Alternative Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group
Eddie Schmidt is an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director, and showrunner. Schmidt produced six projects that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival: Chelsea Does, starring Chelsea Handler, for Netflix (which he directed); Valentine Road (nominated for two Emmy Awards), Twist of Faith (nominated for an Academy Award), and Chain Camera, all for HBO; This Film Is Not Yet Rated, for IFC, and Troubadours, which aired as part of an Emmy-winning season of PBSâ American Masters.
Other work as showrunner and director includes Netflixâs Ugly Delicious with David Chang; the reboot of In Search Of, starring Zachary Quinto, for History; and CBSâ true crime investigation, The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey. Schmidt also served as Co-Executive Producer of MTVâs Catfish, and Director of NBCâs Who Do You Think You Are, among other series and specials. His short film Good Bread was part of GEâs Focus Forward initiative that enlisted a whoâs who of international documentary filmmakers.
Schmidtâs films as Executive Producer include Gilbert: A Gilbert Gottfried Story, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival before streaming on Hulu and Peacock, and Beauty is Embarrassing, which premiered at South by Southwest before premiering on PBSâ Independent Lens and earning an Emmy nomination. Recently, Schmidt was Consulting Producer on Maestra, which premiered at Tribeca. Schmidt has also appeared on radioâs This American Life. Previously, he served a three-year term as President of the Board of Directors of the International Documentary Association (IDA).
Seth Meyers
Host, “Late Night with Seth Meyers”; Executive Producer, “The Amber Ruffin Show”
Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer, New York Times bestselling author and host of NBCâs âLate Night with Seth Meyers.â
âLate Night with Seth Meyersâ received consecutive Emmy Award nominations in 2022 and 2023 for Outstanding Talk Series. Meyers and the writing staff have been Emmy nominated five times for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (2023; 2017-20). Meyers also received back-to-back Emmy nominations in 2021-22 for âLate Nightâsâ digital series, âCorrections,â for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series. âLate Night with Seth Meyersâ won the Criticsâ Choice Award for Best Talk Show in 2020 and 2021, and was nominated in the same category in 2022 and 2023.
In 2019, Meyers released his debut standup special, âLobby Baby,â on Netflix, which was Emmy nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. In 2018 he hosted the Golden Globe Awards, which was Emmy nominated for Outstanding Variety Special. Meyers hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2014.
In addition, Meyers was named one of the 2014 TIME 100, Time magazineâs 100 most influential people.
Meyers began his TV career with âSaturday Night Liveâ in 2001 where he was a cast member for 13 seasons. He served as head writer for nine seasons and âWeekend Updateâ anchor for eight. In 2011, Meyers won the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for host Justin Timberlakeâs musical monologue.
In all, Meyers has garnered 31 Emmy nominations for his work in television.
In addition to his onscreen acclaim, Meyers is a New York Times bestselling author with the publication of his first picture book, âIâm Not Scared, Youâre Scared,â released in 2022.
Meyers is co-creator and executive producer alongside Fred Armisen and Bill Hader of IFCâs Emmy-nominated docu-parody series âDocumentary Now!â and an executive producer of âThe Amber Ruffin Showâ for Peacock. He executive produced and lent his voice to Huluâs animated superhero show âThe Awesomesâ and executive produced âA.P. Bioâ for NBC and Peacock. Meyers and âLate Nightâ showrunner Mike Shoemaker established their production company, Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions, in 2017.
Meyers hosted the 2010 and 2011 ESPY Awards on ESPN and headlined the 2011 White House Correspondentsâ Assn. dinner to rave reviews.
Tate took the risk of going to see Holly so she could help clear his name. We get why he felt he needed to leave the rehab center to see her, but he shouldnât have risked getting caught doing that. Did he really think no one was going to find him at the DiMera mansion? There was no way he was going to get away with seeing her without getting caught. He should have waited to see her.
Speaking of Holly, she was so selfish when she didnât tell Nicole and EJ that Tate wasnât the one who drugged her. She would rather have them think Tate drugged her instead of letting them know she wasnât the saint they think she is. Holly was able to live with the fact that an innocent person was being punished for something she did. We donât believe she doesnât want to stress out Nicole. Sheâs looking out for herself.
Abe finally got his memory back this week. It was about time he got it back. We didnât care for the way he got his memory back out of the blue. Lexie came to see Abe when Paulina was dying. After her visit, he suddenly got his memory back and Paulina was suddenly cured. We understand that the writers wanted us to believe that it was a miracle, but we didnât buy it. They could have come up with a better way to have Abe and Paulina get their miracles.
What was the point of having Eli and Lani come back to Salem if they were going to write them off so soon? Why would Eli suddenly accept a promotion when he knows what his family is going through? He could have gotten his job back in Salem. The writers could have said Eli and Lani were staying temporarily. They didnât have to have him accept a promotion.
Did the writers forget that Maggie has two children? When she and Konstantin were talking about her children, she only mentioned Sarah. She said she lost two children which means Melissa is still alive. Konstantin has no way of knowing about Melissa, so we didnât expect him to mention her, but Maggie knows she has another daughter and forgot about her. Just because Melissa isnât on the show anymore doesnât mean she couldnât mention her.
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Interviews with Beau Bridges, Rob Mayes, Stratton Leopold and William Wages of the film “The Neon Highway” by Suzanne 3/6/24
This is such a good movie, and the actors did an amazing job. It was really great to speak with them, and the writer/director and producer. I grew up watching Lloyd, Beau and Jeff Bridges, so it was an honor to speak to Beau. This is a role that seems meant for him, and he excels in it. I hope people remember it come Oscar time next year. I can’t believe he hasn’t won one already! He should have won for “The Fabulous Baker Boys,” at least. The focus of the movie is Rob’s character, Wayne, and then we meet Beau’s character, Claude, and the two carry the movie. I’m glad it was not too depressing, either, because so many indie movies are. I hope you can check it out because it’s a really inspiring and human story. It also has some outstanding music. Enjoy the videos! Rob is much more handsome in real life than he is in the movie! “The Neon Highway” premieres tomorrow, March 15, 2024.
Stars Rob Mayes and Beau Bridges
Producer Stratton Leopold and writer/director William Wages
THE NEON HIGHWAY, STARRING EMMYŸ, GOLDEN GLOBE AND GRAMMYŸ WINNER BEAU BRIDGES AND ROB MAYES SETS HEARTLAND THEATRICAL RELEASE ON MARCH 15, 2024
Presented by Mountain Movies and produced by veteran filmmaker Stratton Leopold (The Sum Of All Fears, Mission: Impossible II), THE NEON HIGHWAY will release theatrically on March 15. Directed by William Wages (Yellowstone, Lethal Weapon) and co-written by Wages and Phillip Rob Bellury (A Ride To Heaven, Remember This), the film stars EmmyŸ, Golden Globe and GRAMMYŸ winner Beau Bridges (The Fabulous Baker Boys, Eden), who was recently honored with the Icon Award from The Family Film & TV Awards, recognizing the significance of family entertainment.
THE NEON HIGHWAY also stars Rob Mayes (Legends, NCIS), Sam Hennings (The Work and the Glory franchise), Sandra Lee-Oian Thomas (Mr. Mercedes, Superstition), T.J. Power (Eat Pray Love, Offspring), Brett Gentile (Weâre The Millers, The Walking Dead) and Ezekiel Bridges (Spiral, Mr. Mayor) along with GRAMMYŸ and CMA winner Pam Tillis as herself and Curb recording artist Lee Brice as Lamont Johnson.
About The Film: Twenty years ago, Wayne (Mayes), an aspiring singer/songwriter, was a heartbeat away from making it in Nashville when a car accident derailed his ambitions. Now working a 9-5 job and struggling to support his family, Wayne has a fateful encounter with waning country music great Claude Allen (Bridges) who reignites Claudeâs musical dreams. Together they go to Nashville with one of Wayne’s songs, believing that with Claude’s fame and contacts, they can make it big. The problem is the industry has changed and no one is interested in the song â or Claude. Devastated and out of options, Wayne creates a way to get the song out to the public; not for himself, but for Claude.
âI couldnât be more excited to bring THEÂ NEONÂ HIGHWAYÂ to audiences throughout the country,â said Producer Stratton Leopold. âThis film means a great deal to me, and after spending so much time working on mass entertainment it is a privilege to bring this film to audiences across the American Heartland, and to share a story about the music that fills our lives.â
Arturo Sandoval â Cuban-American jazz legend and multiple GRAMMY winner â composed the movieâs score with Curb Records releasing. The performance scenes were captured live as performed on set by musicians including Mayes, Brice and rising country newcomer, Grace Asbury.
The filmâs first song and title track, âThe Neon Highwayâ was released January 26th. The track was written by Dallas Davidson (âI Donât Dance,â âCrash My Partyâ) and performed by two-time ACM winner and GRAMMY and CMA nominee, Brice.
THEÂ NEONÂ HIGHWAYÂ opens March 15th in Los Angeles and in select markets including Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, and San Antonio.
THEÂ NEONÂ HIGHWAYÂ is a Mountain Movies production and is distributed by Freestyle Releasing. Stratton Leopold serves as producer with Lori Berlanga as Co-Producer. William Wages, Phillip Rob Bellury, and Craig Miller, Executive Produced.
From IMdB: Beau Bridges was born in Hollywood, and is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and his wife, who was his college sweetheart, Dorothy Dean Bridges. Born just two days after the attack on Pearl Harbour, he was delivered by candlelight because of a power blackout. Named Lloyd Vernet Bridges III, his parents immediately started calling him Beau after Ashley Wilkes’ son in Gone with the Wind (1939), a book they were reading at the time. His younger brother, actor Jeff Bridges, was born in 1949 and a sister, Cindy Bridges, the following year.
Although only 5’10”, Beau played basketball for UCLA his freshman year. The following year he transferred to the University of Hawaii, but dropped out to pursue acting and got his first major role in 1967. During his first marriage to Julie Landifield, they adopted Casey Bridges and then had Jordan Bridges. He and his second wife, Wendy Treece Bridges, have three children from this marriage: Dylan Bridges (born 1985); Emily Bridges, (born 1987) and Ezekiel Jeffry Bridges.
Beau likes to play guitar and collects Native American percussion instruments. He also loves the ocean, including swimming and surfing. He is also active in environmental causes and handgun control.
From Wikipedia: Rob Mayes is an American actor, musician, and model. He is best known for starring as the title character in the 2012 horror comedy film John Dies at the End, as well as portraying Tommy Nutter in the short-lived comedy drama television series Jane by Design. He also played Barry in the 2019 film Maybe I’m Fine. Visit his website to hear and see more about this multi-talented actor/singer!
Interview with Nyambi Nyambi, India de Beaufort and Lacretta of “Night Court” on NBC by Suzanne 2/28
It was great to speak with these actors. I never miss an episode of the show. I was a fan of the old series, too. I spoke with India before, and Lacretta not too long ago, but it was nice to catch up with them and meet Nyambi. Tomorrow night’s episode should be great fun! “Night Court” airs Tuesdays, 8/7c on NBC.
India de Beaufort (Olivia)
It was fun to speak with India again! She didn’t seem to have as much of a British accent as she did on our previous conversation. She is a great, multi-talented actress. We only had a few minutes, and she answered all of my questions very quickly.
Lacretta (Gurgs)
Lacretta is very sweet and fun! We had a great chat, not only about her show but about “Star Trek!” She is down-to-earth, like talking to an old friend.
Nyambi Nyambi (Wyatt)
It was so nice to meet Nyambi, the “new guy,” and chat with him! They even let me go over the allotted time a little. He is a great addition to the cast.
The eternally optimistic Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) follows in the footsteps of her revered late father, Judge Harry Stone, as she takes on the challenge of overseeing the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
Abby always sees the best in people and her passion for justice is undeniable. In her quest to bring order and dignity to the court and reign in its colorful crew of oddballs, she enlists former night court district attorney Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) to serve as the courtâs public defender. Still exceedingly self-confident, Fielding must adjust to a new boss and a new job â defending the downtrodden. And, beneath his arrogant demeanor, there is an empathetic side to Fielding that Abby is determined to unearth.
They both must contend with Olivia (India de Beaufort), the courtâs officious assistant district attorney. Driven and ambitious, she views the night court as a steppingstone on her way to bigger things. Donna âGurgsâ Gurganos (Lacretta) is the night courtâs sharp-witted bailiff. Gurgs takes her job very seriously and is fiercely protective of her night court colleagues. Rounding out the staff is Wyatt Shaw (Nyambi Nyambi), the courtâs new clerk. Heâs a jack of all trades and devoted single dad trying to make it all work as a law student at the same time.
From executive producer and writer Dan Rubin (âUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtâ), âNight Courtâ is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons on NBC. Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch executive produce through their After January Productions. Mona Garcea oversees for After January Productions and John Larroquette serves as a executive producer.
âNight Courtâ is produced by Rauchâs After January Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
India de Beaufort
Olivia, âNight Courtâ
India de Beaufort plays Olivia in the NBC comedy âNight Court.â
De Beaufortâs TV credits include âOne Day at a Time,â âZoeyâs Extraordinary Playlist,â âYounger,â âNCIS: LA,â âChicago P.D.,â âNecessary Roughnessâ and âOne Tree Hill.â Other projects include âKrod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire,â âKevin Probably Saves the World,â âBlood & Oilâ and âJane by Design.â
Additionally, she will be seen recurring in Netflixâs hit series âFirefly Lane.â
Voice credits include series regular roles in âAll Hail King Julien,â âItâs Ponyâ and Nickelodeonâs âMax & the Midknights.â Additional voice credits include an arc in âFast & Furious: Spy Racers.â
Retaining her fashion influence, her jewelry line June Riot sold out. She continues to lean into her design education, having shown her first fashion collection at New York Fashion Week in 2012.
De Beaufort resides in Los Angeles with her husband actor, Todd Grinnell; their son, Crosby; and dog Kid.
Lacretta
Donna âGurgsâ Gurganous, âNight Courtâ
Lacretta stars as Donna âGurgsâ Gurganous on the NBC comedy âNight Court.â
Born and raised in Kansas City, Mo., Lacretta made her stage debut at 14 at the Coterie Theater â an institution in which she holds great affection. It was there where she starred in numerous performances throughout the â90s, such as âA Wrinkle in Timeâ and â101 Dalmatians.â
In 2011, she appeared in âHairsprayâ at Broadway Rose in Portland. She then originated the role of Levora Verona in the Off-Broadway run of âDisaster!â in 2012 at the Triad in New York, and made her Broadway debut with the same role in 2016.
Following her on-stage success, Lacretta guest starred on âLaw & Order,â â30 Rock,â âBroad Cityâ and âGotham.â
In film, Lacretta appeared in the romantic comedy âSecond Actâ before making her return to the stage in âAvenue Qâ in the closing cast of their Off-Broadway run at New World Stages. She was also featured in the first national tour of âThe Book of Mormon.â
In her off time, Lacretta loves gaming and is very active on Twitch TV. In 2022, she helped announce the first Streamers for Education Scholarship for Black Women going into the fields of STEM, Digital Media and film. She is also an avid cook and often shares recipes from âCrettaâs Kitchenâ on her Instagram.
She currently resides in Los Angeles.
Nyambi Nyambi
Wyatt Shaw, “Night Court”
Nyambi Stars as Wyatt Shaw on the NBC comedy âNight Court.â
Nyambiâs TV resume includes âMercy Street,â âBlindspot,â digital series âAmerican Kokoâ and âTitans.â Additionally, Nyambi had voiceover roles in âThe Death of Supermanâ and âReign of the Supermen.â
Nyambi has participated in New Yorkâs Public Theaterâs Shakespeare in the Park. Working alongside Al Pacino and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Nyambi starred in âThe Merchant of Veniceâ and âThe Winterâs Tale.â His additional theater credits include the first Broadway revival of August Wilson’s âJoe Turnerâs Come and Goneâ and the Classic Stage Companyâs âThe Tempest,â opposite Mandy Patinkin. He has worked with the Classical Theatre of Harlem and the Williamstown Theater Festival. Nyambi is a proud member of the Labyrinth Theatre Company based in New York.
Alongside Danai Gurira, Nyambi serves on the board for Almasi Collaborative Arts, an organization dedicated to developing emerging African artists.
Nyambi is a first-generation Nigerian-American, born on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. He earned a bachelorâs degree in business administration from Bucknell University before earning his Masters of Fine Arts from the Graduate Acting Program at New York University. He played basketball for four years at Bucknell and made the ESPN Dick Vitale âAll-Name Team,â which honors the best names in college basketball. Post-college, Nyambi took on the role of coach and led basketball teams at teen camps.
Interview with actor/writer Don McLeod of “Fox and Hunter” and “Christmas Cab Ride” by Suzanne 2/21/24
This was kind of a funny interview because I had researched the wrong actor! There’s another actor with the same name, and I stupidly chose the wrong one. Fortunately, we had a good laugh about it. I hope you enjoy the interview! Besides being an actor and writer, he’s also a singer/songwriter and goes by the name Donny Mac.
When asked âwhere did you grow upâ Don McLeod usually answers âI havenât yet, but Iâve been getting older in Vancouver BCâ. Don admits that he fell into the film and TV industry simply by wanting to try it out. In 2010, for the winter Olympics in Vancouver, he was asked to put on a songwriting contest and the city brought in actor Graham Wardle (from CBCâs long running TV series Heartland). They became good friends and Don credits Graham for opening his mind and the door to acting as a career. Graham also introduced Don to fellow actor Jesse Hutch who would eventually become Donâs business partner.
Don soon signed with an agent and would go on to book notable roles on series such as CBCâs hit âHeartlandâ, The CWâs âTomorrow Peopleâ, âArrowâ and âFrequencyâ, Hallmark Channelâs âWhen Calls the Heartâ, and Netflixâs âTravelersâ. Most recently, Don has appeared in NBCâs âThe Irrationalâ and History Channelâs âProject Blue Bookâ.
Before becoming an actor Don had a prolific career as a recording artist, writer and record producer. As a producer and award-winning song-writer he has worked with many amazing writers and artists including; Jim Vallance, Jim Riley, Vincent DeGiorgio, Brian Howes, Sean Hosien, Dane DeViller, Dallas Smith, Danny Craig, Dale Russell, Shaun Verreault, Trevor Guthrie, and Chin Injeti, to name a few. Don has crossed over his song-writing abilities to other mediums such as commercials and Film and TV soundtracks for such popular seriesâ such as âHighlanderâ, âHeartlandâ and âSo You Think You Can Danceâ. He has shared his ability with up-and-coming artists through record production, mentoring, teaching song- writing, performance coaching & artist development.
In late 2023 he finished recording his album titled: Donny Mac âA Journey Through The Storyâ which was produced by Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) and mixed by GRAMMY-winning engineer Sean Neff.
Since meeting in 2012, Don joined forces with Jesse Hutch to create Stone Rabbits Productions. Together they have written 24 film and TV scripts/concepts. Two notable projects include a feature film titled âChristmas Cab Rideâ which has been green lit for production and an episodic called âFox and Hunterâ, an undercover buddy cop action comedy starring Don McLeod as John Hunter and Jesse Hutch as Blake Fox. Both are slated to film in 2024.
Project
SERIES: FOX AND HUNTER
ABOUT THE SERIES: FOX AND HUNTER follows
the daily life of high energy BLAKE FOX (Jesse Hutch), and his veteran partner JOHN HUNTER (Don McLeod), along with a full undercover unit as they are repeatedly detoured from their work by discussions, explosions, foot races, car chases, personal issues and evidence.
CHARACTER: John Hunter
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: John is a hard-edged, focussed, calculating, and efficient lone wolf. He has a mysterious and physical presence and keeps to himself. No one seems to know where he came from. He has a moral code, keeps his private life private and is definitely NOT interested in making friends. To say heâs pissed off and feels disrespected when the BOSS forces him to take a partner is a massive understatement.
When I was younger I was on multiple track and field teams, was captain of the wrestling team and wanted to be a professional athlete. I had no interest in acting or being a musician.
As much as I enjoy food and consider myself a foodie. Iâm an extremely picky eater. That said, garlic mashed potatoes can be devoured almost any day. And unprocessed, home style REAL chocolate peanut butter ice cream⊠YES PLEASE!
April 20th 1992 I was pronounced dead after a serious car accident, then a little over an hour later discovered alive.
I have a weekly video series called âPrayer Walksâ. Where I go to different locations to walk in nature, ask questions about faith, discus various challenges life has and of course pray. There are currently 72 episodes that occur in trails from Vancouver BC to Key West Florida and in-between.
To prepare for a role, I once locked myself in a warehouse and fasted for two days.
For other films and general self improvement. I trained weapons, tactics, survival and combat with military special forces operators for over 5 years.
Iâve trained in Krav Maga, Jeet Kun Do, Jujitsu, Kempo, Kali, sword fighting and knife fighting.
I went over 10 years without cooking a meal at home.
I almost never get sick. I get a sniffle for a week once every couple years.
Interview with Alejandro Monteverde, Cristiana DellâAnna and David Morse of the film “Cabrini” by Suzanne 2/27/24
This is such a great movie. I hope you can see it! It premieres March 8 in theaters. The writing is good, the actors are amazing, and the cinematography, costumes, sets, etc. are just outstanding. They did a wonderful job with this historical piece about Mother Cabrini, the first American saint. It is not only educational and powerful, but it evokes feelings about some of the prejudice going on today against immigrants. You don’t want to miss this movie! It was really a thrill to speak with the stars and director.
Cristiana DellâAnna was born in Naples, Italy, to Lidia Albero, a school teacher and Ettore DellâAnna, a surgeon. Second of three children, she was expected to follow her fatherâs footstep and become a doctor, but her call for acting pushed her to follow her dreams and move to London at the age of 20 to study drama at the highly acclaimed Drama Studio London (DSL).
Bilingual since the age of 10, she began her acting career in London, debuting on stage in an English adaptation of the famous Italian play âA Woman Aloneâ â a fringe production that earned her the attention of Londonâs Time Out Magazine. When they were both graduating students, DellâAnna was given the lead role in Moths â the award winning first short film by acclaimed director Rose Glass (Saint Maud). Before moving back to Italy to start shooting the HBO Max hit series, âGomorrah,â DellâAnna also appeared in âThird Contactâ a critically acclaimed psychological thriller that had its world premiere at the BFI IMAX in 2013. Her role as âPatriziaâ in Gomorrah â streaming on Amazon Prime in the US and Canada â has brought her international success, the series being sold to 190 countries around the world.
Her latest Netflix movie âToscana,â in which she plays the female lead, was the most watched film in the world for two consecutive weeks at the end of March 2022. In 2021, she played âLuisa De Filippoâ opposite Tony Servillo, as âEduardo Scarpetta,â in âThe King of Laughter,â directed by Mario Martone. For her portrayal of a fragile woman in love with a man who would not legally recognize their children, she was nominated for a David di Donatello Award as Best Supporting Actress. DellâAnna won the Ciak dâOro award in 2022.
She also appeared in Paolo Sorrentinoâs Oscar nominated film âThe Hand of God.â Initially her role, although just a cameo, was written for an older woman, but when Paolo Sorrentino saw her, he insisted on having her in the cast and changed the schedule to meticulously accommodate her aging through the schedule of film.
Just recently, her talent did not go unnoticed by famous casting director Denise Chamian, who thought her perfect for the lead role in the up-coming US independent feature âCabrini.â In âCabrini,â DellâAnna stars on the big screen across the world as an Italian nun who fought for equal rights in the New York of the late 1800s. The film, which boasts a stellar international cast, also stars John Lithgow and David Morse. It focuses in on female empowerment and on the very contemporary issues of immigration and assimilation.
Upcoming, Cristiana will star in the Italian Netflix series âStoria della mia Famiglia.â Written by Filippo Gravino and Elisa Dondi, and directed by Claudio Cupellini, the drama follows a man on the last day of his life.
David Morse
Archbishop Corrigan
DAVID MORSE can currently be seen in the Apple+ series THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME, starring Jennifer Garner and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon. Other recent credits include Netflixâs THE CHAIR, Showtimeâs THE GOOD LORD BIRD, Appleâs MORNING SHOW and HBOâs THE DEUCE. Morse has received EmmyÂź nominations for his roles on HOUSE and HBOâs JOHN ADAMS and has appeared in numerous television series, including Emmy-nominated ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA, HACK, TREME, TRUE DETECTIVE, OUTSIDERS, and ST. ELSEWHERE. Morseâs film credits include THE GREEN MILE, 16 BLOCKS, THE HURT LOCKER, WORLD WAR Z and CONCUSSION.. David can next be seen starring in the feature film LA GLORIA as well as the feature film CABRINI alongside John Lithgow and Christiana DellâAnna.
A stage veteran, David received a 2022 Tony Award nomination for his second run of the Award-Winning play HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE on Broadway. Morseâs previous stint on Broadway was in the 2018 revival of THE ICEMAN COMETH, for which he also received a Tony Award nomination. His other notable stage performances include the 1984 Los Angeles production of OF MICE AND MEN; Lanford Wilsonâs REDWOOD CURTAIN, in which he originated the role of Lyman; Heather MacDonaldâs AN ALMOST HOLY PICTURE; the Broadway production of THE SEAFARER; the Off-Broadway production of THE UNAVOIDABLE DISAPPEARANCE OF TOM DURNIN.
Alejandro Monteverde
Director
Alejandro Monteverde is a Mexican filmmaker, best known for his work as a director, writer, and producer on the 2023 film Sound of Freedom and the 2006 film Bella, which won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Heartland Film Festival.
Alejandro began his career as a film director with the short film The Last Goodbye in 2004, which won the Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival. He went on to direct and write several other films, including Little Boy in 2015, which was also well-received by audiences.
Alejandroâs work is known for its focus on family and faith, and he has been vocal about his Catholic beliefs. In addition to his film work, Monteverde has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, including the founding of the nonprofit organization Esperanza para los Niños (Hope for Children) in 2010, which provides education and support to underprivileged children in Mexico.
About the Movie
From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of đđ°đ¶đŻđ„ đ°đ§ đđłđŠđŠđ„đ°đź, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.
Logline
Based on the true story of one womanâs fight for the equality, health, and happiness of immigrant orphans.
Tagline
The world is too small for what I intend to do.
Fast Facts
From the director, producers and writers of Sound of Freedom, the 16th highest grossing independent film of all time. Sound of Freedom came in #10 in the US box office and made over $240 million worldwide
Starring Academy Award nominated and Tony award winning John Lithgow. Lithgow is best known for “The World According to Garp” (1982), “Terms of Endearment” (1983), “3rd Rock from the Sun” (NBC, 1996-2001), and “Dexter” (Showtime, 2006-2013).
Cabrini also stars Academy Emmy nominated actor David Morse
Cabrini is the first biopic about the Patron Saint of Immigrants
Francesca Cabrini was born in northern Italy in 1850. She and six of her Missionary Sisters set off for New York City in 1889.
Cabrini had aquaphobia. Cabrini nearly drowned as a child, which spurred her fear of water. However, she overcame it as an adult when she made 23 transatlantic trips to do missionary work around the world
Mother Cabrini became a naturalized citizen in Seattle Washington on October 9, 1909
She was canonized in 1946 by Pope Pius XII and became the first American citizen to be named a saint.
Four years later Cabrini was given the title of Patroness of Immigrants.
Shedied in Chicago on December 22, 1917 at the age of 67 of chronic endocarditis.
Over the course of 34 years she established an astonishing 67 hospitals, orphanages, and schools. Her energy was fueled by an intense focus on serving Jesus in whatever he asked of her and her legacy still stands today.
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Executive Produced by Canelo Ălvarez, Jay Hernandez, Phillip Braun, Jason Michael Gerber, Sherrese Clarke Soares, Alexis Garcia, Humberto G. Garcia, Christian Sosa, John Williams, Veronica B. Jones, Jennifer Kuczaj, Simon Wise, Colleen Barshop, Vincent Cordero, Carlos Osorio, Juan Pablo Solano Vergara, SimĂłn BeltrĂĄn Echeverri, Brian Eddy, Jeff Grossberg, Jack Shemtov, Ricky Joshi, Jeff Moseley, Julio M. Quintana, Jennifer Kuczaj, Michael E. Hollingsworth, Matthew Dwyer, David E. Campbell, Tim Mahler, Carter Pope, Jesse Mandujano
Ryan Hansen is an American actor. He was born in Fountain Valley, California, and raised in El Cajon, California, but has since moved with his wife, Amy Hansen, to Los Angeles. His wife is a former roommate of Kristen Bell (star of Veronica Mars (2004)). Hansen is involved in the campaign, “Invisible Children”, and has appeared in the online series, “The LXD”, of which 50% of the profits are going to the Invisible Children Campaign.
Seth Meyers
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changed and no one is interested in the song â or Claude. Devastated and out of options, Wayne creates a way to get the song out to the public; not for himself, but for Claude.
Biography
From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of đđ°đ¶đŻđ„ đ°đ§ đđłđŠđŠđ„đ°đź, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.