Thursday, August 31, 2023

NY/NJ Area Events: Matthew McConaughey, The Neighborhood's Max Greenfield, Breaking Bad's Bob Odenkirk, RHONJ Jackie Goldschneider, Millie Bobby Brown, Phil Simms, Tiffani Thiesen, Carrie Berk, Jessie James Decker and More come too BOOKENDS in NJ

Authors must have been quite busy during the pandemic because there's a bevy of new books coming out this fall from people we know and love. Bookends, located in downtown Ridgewood NJ (a half hour from New York City) and a short train ride away will be hosting many TV, celebrity and sports authors this fall. Slated to appear to sign copies of their books (and oftentimes available for a picture as well) are Matthew McConaughey, Max Greenfield, Millie Bobby Brown, Phil Simms, RHONJ Jackie Goldschneider, Internet Sensation Carrie Berk, Bob Odenkirk, Erin Odenkirk, Tiffani Theisen, Jim Leyritz, Gary Meyers, Chef Gabriel "Gator" Builbeau, Mark Levin, Holly Knight, HGTV's Erin Napier, Nadine Haruni, Kenny Alpert, William and Bonnie Daniels, Max Miller, Andrew Rea and more. Check the website for new additions: http://www.book-ends.com/

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Get to Know Actor Christopher Sean of Days of our Lives, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Hawaii Five-O in this #Feel-Good Interview - 7 Things to Know

By: Markos Papadatos
Christopher Sean is an actor and voiceover artist who is known for playing the role of Paul Narita in the Peacock daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" and in the limited series "Beyond Salem."
He portrayed Bing Lee in the web series “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries,” and is known for his recurring role as Gabriel Waincroft on CBS’s “Hawaii Five-0.”
Christopher Sean gained recognition for his lead voice over role as Kazuda Xiono in “Star Wars Resistance” and his recurring role as Brandon in the series “You” on Netflix. Here are seven interesting things to know about him.

Feel-Good Interview: Get to Know Actor/Producer Eric Nelson of 1883, The Bay, The Affair and More Coming

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Eric Nelsen is an Emmy award-winning actor and producer. He is best known for his starring role in the TV series “1883.” He is also known for his work on the Hulu revival of “All My Children,” as well as “The Affair” and “The Bay.” 
He earned a Tony Award as a producer of the Broadway show “The Inheritance.” When he was 23 years old, he made history as the youngest producer to win an Emmy Award. He is married to actress and voiceover artist Sainty Nelsen. 

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Axial Theater Presents a Workshop Reading of Award-Winning Playwright Craig Lucas' Ode To Joy in Westchester, NY September 23, 2023

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Axial Theatre will present a workshop reading of Axial Advisory Board Member and multiple award-winning playwright Craig Lucas's Ode to Joy on Saturday, September 23 at 7 pm. at St John's Episcopal Church, 8 Sunnyside Ave, Pleasantville, NY. Axial Theatre ensemble members Sandy Rooney, Marisa Lowe, and Duane Rutter will be directed by Nathan Flower, professor of theater at NYU. 

The event is produced by Axial Artistic Director and three-time Emmy-winner Cady McClain. Tickets are $10 students (registered in high school or college); $25 general seating, available at axialtheatre.org

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Feel-Good Interview- Get to Know Actor Andrew Gray of PowerRangers and Bling Empire - Six Things To Learn About Him

By Markos Papadatos - Hollywood #PowerJournalist
Editor's Note- Thanks to Markos for heading out to LA to get our readers a super bunch of #Feel-Good Interviews.
 Andrew Gray is an actor who is known for his acting work in “Power Rangers Megaforce,” and “Power Rangers Super Megaforce.” He was also a part of the reality TV series “Bling Empire” on Netflix. He went on to share six interesting things about him. 
Favorite Movies 
He revealed that his favorite movies include “Training Day,” “Forrest Gump,” “The Patriot,” “Pulp Fiction,” “The Color of Money,” “Philadelphia,” and “anything with Daniel Day-Lewis.” 

Feel-Good Interiview: Get to Know the Talented Actor and Singer Jack Wagner - 7 Things to Know About Him

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist
Jack Wagner is an icon in entertainment. He is known for his acting work on such drama series as “General Hospital,” “Santa Barbara,” “The Bold and The Beautiful,” and “Melrose Place.” 
Most recently, he stars in the hit Hallmark series “When Calls the Heart.”  
He is also a gifted singer-songwriter, whose ballad "All I Need" topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, and it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Get to know him in this interview.

Feel-Good Interview: Meet Riley Smith of Nancy Drew - Six Things You May Not Known About Him

Riley Smith is one of the stars of the hit series “Nancy Drew.” He shared six exciting things about himself and the series. 
“This is the fourth and final season. It has a lot of interesting things going on,” Smith said about “Nancy Drew.” There is going to be a really nice arc for my character Ryan,” he said. “Ryan may even find a love interest. His life has changed in many good ways this year. He will have some really neat moments with Nancy this season.” 
Aside from “Nancy Drew,” Smith is known for such TV roles as “Station 19,” “24,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “90210,” “True Blood,” and “The Messengers,” as well as “Drive,” and “Frequency.” He is also a singer-songwriter. 

Feel-Good Interview: Get to Know Evan Roderick from Hallmark, The CW and Netflix Shows - Six Things to Know About Him

By Markos Papadatos, PowerJournalist
Evan Roderick is a Canadian actor and a former ice hockey player. He played the recurring role of Officer Nick Anastas on "Arrow" on The CW, and he played the lead role in the Netflix series "Spinning Out."
“Spinning Out” follows Kat Baker (Kaya Scodelario), an up-and-coming elite figure skater who teams up with talented pair skater and resident bad boy Justin Davis (Evan Roderick) after an injury ends her solo career.
You can see him this season in "Leah's Perfect Gift." Roderick has starred in such Hallmark projects as "Autumn in the City," the holiday film "A Tale of Two Christmases," and most recently, he starred in the new Hallmark mystery "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New."
Evan Rodericks' Favorite Movies 
“Sideways is my favorite movie of all time. I love that movie,” he exclaimed. “I love dramedies,” he said. “I also enjoy Almost Famous and John Carpenter’s The Thing.” 

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Trent Dawson's Katonah Classic Stage Film Festival To Be Held on August 12th at Bedford Playhouse in Bedford NY - See a Selection of Films from Here and Abroad

Katonah Classic Stage Film Festival is happening Saturday August 12th at the Bedford Playhouse in Bedford, New York, a short drive from Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County.  The KCS Film Festival at the Bedford Playhouse feautures a  fantastic lineup of 19 films from 8 different countries including France, Russia, Brazil, India, Iran, China, and Poland, plus a few great films from local filmmakers.  

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Feel-Good Interview: Get to Know Nicky Whelan of "Neighbours" and the New Movie "The Flood" - 7 Things To Know About Her

By: Markos Papadatos 

Nicky Whelan is an Australian actress and model, who is best known for her role as Pepper Steiger in the Australian television series "Neighbours."
Whelan appeared in the final season of Scrubs as "Maya", an Australian medical school student. Whelan also played the role of "Leigh" in the 2011 film, "Hall Pass," which co-starred Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate. She has starred in such movies as "Maneater," "The Best Man," and "The Flood," which was released July 2023 via Saban Films. She shared seven interesting facts about herself. 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Feel-Good Interview: Meet Skyler Samuels of TV and the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Six Things to Know About Her

By Markos Papadatos
Skyler Samuels is the new lead star of the Hallmark mystery Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New.
Samuels is also known for her acting roles in such TV series as Wizards of Waverly Place, The Gates, The Nine Lives of Chloe King, Scream Queens and The Gifted.
Favorite Movies 
On her favorite films, she said, "I really enjoyed Charlie Day’s 'Fool’s Paradise,' which was really cute, I enjoyed that. In general, I love comedies, I can’t get enough of them. Any time there is a free laugh on the table, I watch it. I love them all. "

Friday, July 14, 2023

Feel-Good Interview Series: Meet Chandler Massey from Days of Our Lives and Hallmark - Six Things to Know About Him

By Markos Papadatos
Chandler Massey is a three-time Emmy award-winning actor, who is known for his portrayal of Will Horton on “Days of Our Lives.” This year he stars in Hallmark's "A 90's Christmas."
He also starred in such Hallmark movies as “Next Stop, Christmas” and “The Professional Bridesmaid,” where he starred opposite Hunter King. "It was a fun movie," he said, prior to adding that he had a great time doing it, and that "working with Hunter was amazing."
The talented Massey graduated from UCLA in 2018, and he lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Stephanie. He shared six interesting things about him.
Chandler Massey's Favorite Movies 
He enjoyed such movies as “Enchanted” and the classic film “On the Waterfront.” “I have a soft spot in my heart for ‘Enchanted’,” he said. 

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Feel-Good Interview: Taylor Cole - 8 Things You May Not Have Known about the Talented Actress from Hallmark Movies and More

By: Markos Papadatos 
Taylor Cole is an actress and former fashion model. She is best known as the star of the Ruby Herring Mysteries, and for her roles in Hallmark’s Making Spirits Bright and CW’s The Originals. Her series credits include Salvation, CSI: Miami, The Originals, Impastor, and The Glades. Cole also was a series regular on The Event and Summerland. 
Taylor's Favorite Movies 
Her favorite movies include Fried Green Tomatoes and Home Alone. “I grew up with my dad, we didn’t watch a lot of movies, but these are a few of my favorites, as I got older,” she said. 

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Feel-Good Interview: Meet Sara Garcia of the Hit Series "Ride" on Hallmark: 7 Things to Know About Her

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist

Canadian actress Sara Garcia is one of the stars of the new western series Ride on Hallmark, where she plays the role of Valeria Galindo. She is also known for her acting work in The Flash on The CW. Read on to find out 7 things to know about her.
Favorite Movies
"I actually watched Ghosted on Apple TV+ with Ana de Armas and Chris Evans but it was really good and really fun," she said. "I love rom-com action dramas, those are my favorite genres there is because they are so fun and exciting, and I also watched Woman King and that blew my mind ."

Tribeca Film Festival 2023 Runs June 7th-18th 2023, Films & Presentations by Emerging and Known Storytellers, Parties, Events and More

The prestigious and groundbreaking Tribeca Film Festival runs from June 7th - June 18th 2023. See a curated variety of new films by established and up and coming filmmakers, hear some enlightening presentations by artists, industry professionals and known actors and get to know more about the film industry. This year features video game projects. Visit the website to obtain tickets for the various events: https://tribecafilm.com/films/future-2023

Feel-Good Interview Series - Get to Know Emma Samms, Actress, Member of the British Empire and Founder of the Starlight Children's Foundation

By Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist
Emma Samms, MBE, is known for playing such popular TV characters as Holly Sutton on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital,” and Fallon Carrington on the ‘80s primetime drama “Dynasty.” 
In 2016, she was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to charity (especially working with seriously ill and terminal children). In her personal life, she is married to Simon McCoy, a former BBC News broadcaster and journalist.
Favorite Movies 
“Obviously, nothing that I’ve been in because I can’t stand watching myself,” she said with a sweet laugh. “I like ‘The Princess Bride’ because it is magical and charming, and I watch ‘The Holiday’ every Christmas.”

Feel - Good Interview Series: Meet Actor Stephen Huszar: 6 Things to Know About Him

By Markos Papadatos #Powerjournalist
Actor Stephen Huszar has starred in many TV and holiday films for the Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and for Netflix. He is known for his recurring role in the "Ruby Herring" Mystery series. He also appeared as the DC comic book character Jared Morillo/Plunder in "The Flash." He also stars in the horror movie "Rabid." 
 
His most recent Hallmark films include "A Royal Christmas Crush," "Love in Glacier National" and "The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost." Read on to find out six interesting things about him this versatile actor.
 

Feel-Good Interview Series: Get to Know Drake Rodger of "The Winchesters": 7 Things to Know About Him

By: Markos Papadatos, Powerjournalist

Rising actor Drake Rodger is known for his starring role as John Winchester in “The Winchesters” on The CW opposite Meg Donnelly. He is also known for his work in “The In Between” as well as ‘Quiet in My Town.” Read on to find out some interesting things about the talented young actor. 
On being a part of “The Winchesters,” Rodger noted that he enjoyed filming, especially in New Orleans. “It was a lot of fun,” he said. “I love the cast, the crew, and the story,” he added. Rodger likes playing John due to him being a complex character, and showcasing the different sides of him such as who he wants to be vs. who he is fated to be.