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Inside Acting

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Writer/Director Ranelle Golden and cast of the faith-based film ALWAYS WITH YOU

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 58:00


Writer/Director Ranelle Golden and cast of the faith-based film ALWAYS WITH YOU join William Powell aka the King of DC Media, to talk about their film. From IMDB: This is a touching heartfelt story about love and the loss of loved ones and the hope and faith to go on and legacy of love that keeps our loved ones with us. Ranelle Golden Ranelle Golden is an award winning Director, Screenplay Writer, Producer and Author.  Ranelle's multitude of talent extends to experience in music, writing, film, and television.  Ranelle has written over 50 screenplays, produced several tv pilots, a short series on Amazon, two features in 2019 (Don’t Shoot the Messenger and Always With You)... Allison Meister, starring as Lindsey Thomas Allison Meister is a 15 year old experienced actress who has had a passion for performing her entire life!   Her acting career began in musical theatre at 8 years of age.   Erin Obrien Erin O'Brien was born on November 4, 1980 in Sonora, California, USA. She is known for her work on 68 Whiskey (2020), Tremors (2018) and The Mentalist (2008). Johnny Alonso, starring as Ryan Thomas Johnny Alonso is an American actor. He was born in New York and raised in Baltimore City. Well known nationally and internationally for his subtle approach and intense style of character acting, most notably for his breakout recurring role as Joey D. the hard nosed, no nonsense band manager on One Tree Hill Susan Meister is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience working for large companies such as General Electric and Cigna.  

What to know about Independent Filmmaker Day at Cannes Film Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 10:00


The King of DC Media, William Powell welcomes producer and entertainment lawyer David Rubenstein, Esq, who will talk about Independent Filmmaker Day, which is being held Live via Zoom on June 24 & 25, 2020 during the same time as the Virtual Cannes Film Festival. David Rubenstein is a Business and Entertainment Lawyer who has been voted a "Super Lawyer Rising Star" for 7 years in a row, an award given to less than 5% of all attorneys.  David counsels film clients on all aspects of their productions to help them achieve their goals.  Most recently, David was a Producer's Consultant on the acclaimed film, Human Capital, starring Marisa Tomei and Liev Schreiver, which premiered on the red carpet at the Toronto Film Festival.  "Join us for Independent Filmmaker Day, which is being held Live via Zoom on June 24th & Pitch Fest on June 25th during the same time as the Virtual Cannes Film Festival. We have amazing panelists attending like Jason Alexander and Tony Shaloub!"Independent Filmmaker Day is a private day-long event held alongside premier film festivals ~ such as Cannes, Sundance, and TIFF ~ that fosters the development, production and promotion of projects in film, media and beyond."  

Filmmaking secrets from Key 13 Film Partners

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 42:00


*** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask the guests a question *** The King of DC Media, William Powell, welcomes Matt L. Anderson, Craig M. Rosenthal, and Charles Dawson of Key 13 Film Partners, a film production company. Key 13 Film Partners combines over 30 years of experience in script writing, film and stage directing, video production, music composition, photography, along with film analysis and critique.  We able to perform all aspects of film production; from conception, to execution, to distribution. We feel that you don’t have to have a “gimmick” to get people to watch a movie. It’s the characters, the message, and the visuals that will draw people in. Every project that we make will have fully developed characters, a strong visual aesthetic, and a compelling story. Our mission is to make movies that delve into the human condition, improve the quality of films in the area, and to create an avenue for artists to express their ideas. For myself, I have worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years in a variety of functions (film critic, photographer, cinematographer, writer, and recently director).  Craig M. Rosenthal has written, directed, scored, and filmed many projects.  Charles Dawson has been acting for over 30 years, and has worked every aspect of film and theater production, from set building to directing. Hoodie (short film now online) Terribly Awful: 2 seasons (Season 3 in pre-production) Music Video: Nova Purity (in post-production) Liar (short film in pre-production) Elemental Comic Project (in production) Development Hell (first full-length feature in pre-production)

Filmmaker Ka Zarr Coleman and actress NaTeice Richardson thrive during COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 35:00


49th Parallel Bookings & Mgmt  *** DIAL 347.884.8997 to ask guests a question *** Your Host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, welcomes filmmaker Ka Zarr Coleman and actress  NaTeice Richardson, who will discuss the secret seasoning behind their success and coping with the COVID-19 cricis. Ka Zarr Coleman is the host of "Ka Zarr's Spotlight of the Month TV show", which reaches a vast audience from its Virginia based studios at Fairfax Public Access Television. He is also the writer and director of the films "ZEKE" and "RUBY".  NaTeice Richardson is a Baltimore-based actress at 49th Parallel Bookings & Mgmt who has appeared in many film and TV productions.  

The comedy series SKETCHL!NGS is ready to drop!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 34:00


*** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask the guest a question *** Host William Powell, welcomes Devin Nikki Thomas, who will talk about her sketch comedy series SKETCHLINGS: The Sketch Comedy Series. From www.sketchlingscomedy.com: Check out Sketchlings the Sketch Comedy Series  Thursdays @ 6pm, beginning April 9th   Sketchlings: The Sketch Comedy Series is what happens when an actor and her friends have no sense, no chill, and no boundaries (at all) and decide to create content. These sketches made us laugh, we hope they make you laugh too.

Job Seekers OPEN PHONES - DIAL 347.884.8997; performers market your skills!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 17:00


** OPEN PHONES - DIAL 347.884.8997 to market yourself ** Host William Powell hosts a JOB BOARD MARATHON show for those in show business (or anyone else) looking for work. Employees and employers can dial in live, and after the show, let's make the link to the show go viral!

The scoop on "A Woman's Love" the stage play

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 28:00


** DIAL 347.884.8997 to ask a QUESTION ** The King of DC Media welcomes playwright Dana Dayne, who's stage play "A Woman's Love" runs on May 2, 2020, at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.  From Facebook: IF A PLAYWRIGHT (TYLER PERRY) WHO WAS ONCE A "STRANGER" TO THE DMV CAN COME TO THE DMV WITH "NO NATIONALLY KNOWN CELEBRITIES" AND PACK OUT MAJOR THEATERS

Learn to "Book the Job" in show business from Aaron Marcus!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 34:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question ** Back by an amazing level of demand: Aaron Marcus shows you how to get work in show business in an interview with Host William Powell. Find out more about Aaron at https://howtoactandmodel.com/ From IMDB: Aaron Marcus has been a full-time actor for over 30 years. So far, he has been booked over 1,200 times. Aaron has written and published the book, How to Become a Successful Actor and Model. He has given his "Book the Job" acting and commercial print workshop over 600 times spanning 3 continents. You can read more about Aaron's work at aaronrobertmarcus.com

Learning screenwriting from Yale professor Marc Lapadula

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 42:00


The King of DC Media welcomes Yale University professor and screenwriting guru Marc Lapadula, who will be a featured speaker at OneDay University in Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 8th.  Marc Lapadula / Yale University/BIO Marc Lapadula is a Senior Lecturer in the Film Studies Program at Yale University. He is a playwright, screenwriter and an award-winning film producer. In addition to Yale, Marc has taught at Columbia University’s Graduate Film School, created the screenwriting programs at both The University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins where he won Outstanding Teaching awards and has lectured on film, playwriting and conducted highly-acclaimed screenwriting seminars all across the country at notable venues like The National Press Club, The Smithsonian Institution, The Commonwealth Club and The New York Historical Society. Lecture Topic: Three Films that Changed America The Jazz Singer I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang The Graduate Marc Lapadula / Yale University While most works of cinema are produced for mass-entertainment and escapism, a peculiar minority have had a profound influence on our culture. Whether intentionally or not, some movies have brought social issues to light, changed laws, forwarded ideologies both good and bad, and altered the course of American history through their resounding impact on society. Renowned Yale Film Professor Marc Lapadula will discuss three films that, for better or worse, made their mark.  

The 4th Annual Inside Acting Radio Show Oscar Special

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 46:00


In his 4th Annual Oscar Special, your Host, William Powell, aka The King of DC Media welcomes Film Historian Walter Frith to give his 2020 Oscar predictions. Dial 347.884.8997 to weigh in or ask a question! See the list of nominees here. Watch videos about the Oscars here. 

Seventh Annual Inside Acting Super Bowl Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 60:00


The King of DC Media, William Powell, welcomes Sports Writer Andy Arnold; former NFL Films Broadcaster/Comedian David DiLorenzo; former pro football player Patrick Cole; actors Tico Wells and Real Estate Guru Eric Davalos, and the usual sports fan suspects to talk about Super Bowl LIV.   Dial 347.884.8997 to join the fun! Your Host predicts Kansas City 38, 49ners 35.        Feb 2nd Super Bowl LIV Hard Rock Stadium - 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Exploring "Hotlanta's" Trans Entertainment Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 31:00


*** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question *** Host William Powell welcomes Trans Entertainment Network founder Stan Lucas and some of his talented peformers, including singer Krystal, Sanaa Raelynn and Yada Baby! Stan Lucas is the founder of Trans Entertainment Network, an Artist Management/Label dedicated solely to Trans Artists and talent. Stan is an alumni of Kennedy-King College and Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois. Stan is a former school teacher where he taught media communications in Chicago and Minneapolis public schools. In 2015 he founded TEN in Atlanta, GA. as a platform for transgender artists to get their music recognized in the mainstream media. TEN's artists have been featured on the hit TV show "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta", which included music and appearances from his clients. TEN and their artist have also been featured in such publications as Spin Magazine, Media Takeout, HuffPost, Cosmopolitan, Playboy and more.  *TRANS ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST MANAGEMENT/LABEL Atlanta/Chicago For Booking and Media Contact Stan Lucas 404 829-5813. https://www.instagram.com/transentertainmentnetwork/ Krystal was born Jan. 2 1988, on the south side of Chicago. Her love for music developed very early and she sang in the choir to express this. Krystal started writing her own music in high school with hopes of recording her own music. She is now living that dream, recording her own music and performing in some of Atlanta's hottest clubs.  

Aaron Marcus shows you how to get work in show business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 30:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question ** Aaron Marcus shows you how to get work in show business in an interview with Host William Powell. Find out more about Aaron at https://howtoactandmodel.com/ From IMDB: Aaron Marcus has been a full-time actor for over 30 years. So far, he has been booked over 1,200 times. Aaron has written and published the book, How to Become a Successful Actor and Model. He has given his "Book the Job" acting and commercial print workshop over 600 times spanning 3 continents. You can read more about Aaron's work at aaronrobertmarcus.com

Secrets of World-Famous Scream Queen Genoveva Rossi

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 31:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question! ** Host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, welcomes award winning actress Genoveva Rossi Genoveva Rossi is a award winning actress of film and stage, a cult film star, and a well-known horror genre actress. "Genoveva Rossi is one of the best known Scream Queens in the world, " writes Clare Nixon of The Digital Dead (UK). This horror queen is best known for her portrayal of gypsies, witches, fortune tellers, Satanists, and soldiers. Genoveva has over 98 acting credits. Look for her in Herschell Gordon Lewis’ BloodMania, Death House, Lloyd Kaufman’s Shakespeare’s Shitstorm, Blood Slaughter Massacre, Hunters, Apocalypse Kiss, A Dark Place Inside, I Spill Your Guts, Tapestry, Toxic Tutu, and many more! Book Genoveva by clicking here!

Director Michael Merino on Dolph Lundgren and Danny Trejo in ACCELERATION

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 41:00


** Dial 347,884.8997 ** Host William Powell, the King of DC Media, welcomes director Michael Merino, who helmed the Dolph Lundgren action flick ACCELERATION. ACCELERATION - Opens in select theaters, On Demand-Digital HD on 11/08/19 - Blu-ray/DVD 12/2019 and premiere's in LA on 11/5/19, starring Dolph Lundgren, Sean Patrick Flanery, Natalie Burn, Chuck Liddell, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Danny Trejo. Produced by Natalie Burn, Exe Produced by Paul Hertzberg & Eric Brenner. Vladik Zorich (Dolph Lundgren), crime lord whose tentacles permeate the underbelly of a seedy Los Angeles as he deals in guns, gambling, drugs and skin trafficking, finds himself double-crossed by his most trusted operative Rhona Zyocki (Natalie Burn). Vladik's propensity for power, control, and violence drives him to kidnap Rhona's young son, forcing Rhona to participate in a planned elimination of Vladik's enemies and identities. As her son's life hangs in the balance, Rhona struggles to find and kill Vladik's most violent and twisted foes and regain valuable goods and information, all in one fateful night.  

Time travel with actor Rob Patterson from the film "Hamlet's Ghost"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 32:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question ** Host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, welcomes actor Rob Patterson from the film "Hamlet's Ghost". You can watch the film on Amazon Prime by clicking here.  A time traveler uncovers his strange past and tries to repair the damage done in a previous life at the risk of being left there permanently.

All about the Gospel stage play “THE HOME”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 37:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question! ** The King of DC Media welcomes director Shuaib Mitchell, who will talk about the Gospel stage play, “THE HOME”. WHEN: November 16, 2009 Two Shows 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm WHERE: The Bowie Performing Arts Center, 15200 Annapolis Road Bowie, MD SYNOPSIS: An average middle-class family suddenly has their perfect world turned upside down when their mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and they are faced with the daunting question of whether to break a life-long promise and place her into a nursing home. As life would have it, all of this occurs while they are struggling to maintain their household, raise their teenage daughter, and are facing the reality of getting older themselves. Starring Tony award winning actress/recording artist Melba Moore, Radio One Personality Cheryl Jackson, gospel recording artist Charles Butler, Jr., WYCB-AM Radio Host/News Columnist Lyndia Grant and an all-star cast of veteran stage and film actors that includes Fred Strother, Sowande Tichawonna, Wanda Moody, Judy Leak, Annette James, Eli El, Nana Malaya, Kendall Turner, Maria Pugh and Barbara Fisher. For more information on THE HOME or to purchase tickets please visit: https://www.nubiafilmworks.com/ or www.bowiecenter.org To view a promotional video of THE HOME please visit: https://youtu.be/9vuCealbY6A WHAT: Nubia Filmworks, LLC, an award- winning motion picture and television production company announces the production of a new gospel stage play entitled “THE HOME”.

"Thoughts of a Colored Man" cast returns!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 33:00


** DIAL 347.884.8997 to ask a question! ** Host William Powell welcomes Jerome Preston Bates and other cast members of Thoughts of a Colored Man, now playing at Center Stage in Baltimore. Click here for tickets!

Enter the world of "Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 16:00


** Dial 347.884.8997  to ask a question ** Producer Earl Melvin and Star Gavon Benson from "Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror", join host William Powell aka the King of DC Media, to talk about this staged musical. Get tickets by clicking here.  CHOCOLATE COVERED ROCKY HORROR 70'S THEME 10/26/19 BALTIMORE,MD BCCC   Fine Arts Theater    2901 Liberty Heights Ave  21215.  Doors, Pre-Show, Costume Contest and more at 8 PM   ROCKY HORROR  Promptly at 9 PM. Tickets available only Online.   This show features Mature content, Mature Audiences Only. 

"Thoughts of a Colored Man" cast spills secrets of the show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 29:00


** DIAL 347.884.8997 to ask a question! ** Host William Powell welcomes Reynaldo Piniella and other cast members of Thoughts of a Colored Man, now playing at Center Stage in Baltimore. Click here for tickets! From DC Metro Theater Arts: Thoughts of a Colored Man is a poetic journey through the lives of seven Black men over the course of a day in Brooklyn, New York. Playwright Keenan Scott II has written, and Steve H. Broadnax III has directed a show that is both narrative and poetry, depressive and comic, without being preachy. In a play this outstanding, all races and sexes can relate to the emotions displayed on stage. Thematically, Thoughts of a Colored Man wages battle against inaccurate and superficial images of Black men in America. As Broadnax wrote: “As a man of color, I know too well that these distorted images have the dangerous potential to limit our humanity.”  

The scoop on the science fiction film "Fatherless"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 34:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question ** Host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, will talk with Director Matt Crouch and actor Chad Eric Smith about their science fiction film "Fatherless". From IMDB: A young physicist with a troubled past seeks to develop time travel in an attempt to fix his childhood. As he discovers his theory may be more practical than he originally expected, he must choose between repairing his own life and fixing the lives of others.

Dave Chappelle's "Sticks & Stones" transgender Comedianne Daphne Dorman stops by

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 29:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question! ** Transgender comedianne Daphne Dorman, who was featured in Dave Chappelle's "Sticks & Stones" Netfilx comedy special, and who opens for him, stops by to talk with Host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, about he career. Find out more about Daphne here: ?Philadelphia native Daphne Dorman's career began with a 12 year journey as a stage and TV actress, including a two year stint on QVC where she represented the Memorex line of consumer electronics. She served as the Director of Operations for The Actors Center of Philadelphia where she also spent several years teaching improvisation and stage combat. From there, she started her own web development agency, cutting her teeth on websites and apps for local businesses, including the acclaimed National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry (widely renowned for his "Afghan Girl" photos of Sharbat Gula). After years of acting and running her own agency, Daphne moved to Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, an island 30 miles off the coast of Cameroon in Africa where she spent two years establishing a wildlife preserve and research station for primates and sea turtles. Upon her return to the United States, she moved to California where she took a role as Director of Information Technology for SCS Global Services in Emeryville, CA. In 2016, she volunteered at the San Francisco LGBT Center serving as the instructor for Transcode, a series of classes aimed at training transgender members of our community for a career in technology with specific emphasis on programming for the internet. She currently serves as Senior Software Engineer (DevOps) for Vineti, LLC and continues to fulfill her passions writing and acting on stage and in films.    

Secrets of film award success from Actor/Writer Lawrence Whitener

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 39:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to join the conversation! ** Tune in to learn the secrets of actor/writer Lawrence Whitener's 24 Wins and 40 Nominations for the screenplay for his short film "Saving Robin Williams", which will be filming in November. Lawrence will also discuss his film "Videogenic" which has won at least three film festivals and has over a half-dozen nominations. He'll also tell some outrageous stories from sets he's been on. More about "Saving Robin Williams" from IMDB: Brilliant mathematician breaks Einstein's time-travel theory into the past. It can only be tested once. What would you do to make the world better? More about "Videogenic" from IMDB: An accountant during the day is an amateur cinematographer at night. When he finally finds the antique 8mm movie-machine he thought he always wanted, bad things happen, to those he films.

Navy Vet, Actor, DJ and Composer Frank Cisco Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 37:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to join the converstation ** Frank Cisco Anderson, a Navy veteran, DJ and movie soundtrack composer talks about his amazing career with host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media! Cisco Castille, a 10-year navy veteran, has musicality coursing through his veins, possibly partially inherited from his distant cousin, Cab Calloway, legendary 1920s, jazz singer and big band leader, and directly from his late father, Eldridge Anderson, a jazz guitarist and classically trained pianist...  "Celebration" DJ, whether it be a celebration of life, graduations, karaoke, birthdays, or celebrations of separation or divorce, DMV Celebrity, DJ Cisco Castille has the entertainment you need to get the party started! Son of a stone mason, and evangelical singer, DJ Cisco Castille sang in gospel groups, played piano, and trombone while working in construction during the hot southern summers on the Piedmont Plateau. His humility, modesty, and hard work ethic allowed him to attend George Washington University on scholarship, which began his legacy in music. Upon his release from military duty in 2005, DJ Cisco "STEEL" Castille, CEO & Entertainer, returned home, as a disabled veteran, and formed his entertainment company, Ellorenz Records, home of the internally acclaimed groups, such as Steel and Chickahominy Vibe, and Cousins Steel & Cortez. DJ Cisco Castille is also a voting member of the Grammy's, critically acclaimed, and winner of a few international film festival awards for best soundtrack, screenplay, and brand ambassador.     

What you need to know about the police drama "Unarmed Man"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 33:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to join the conversation ** Director/Writer and EMMY Nominated Producer Harold Jackson III and cast join host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, as they discuss Jackson's film "Unnarmed Man", which was nominated for an HBO Best Feature Award.  Civil unrest erupts after Police Officer Greg Yelich shoots and kills an unarmed man during a routine traffic stop.  Forced to give a statement, the Officer recounts his version of events in a scathing examination of racial profiling, fear, prejudice and violence as the case statement interviewer (Aaron Williamson) unravels the incident one murky layer at a time.  Director Biography - Harold Jackson III Harold is a EMMY Nominated Producer. Also, a recent winner of the EMERGING FILMMAKER award at NCBFF and Winner of BEST SCREENPLAY and AUDIENCE CHOICE at ABFF for the film LAST NIGHT. Harold is a former United States Marine and currently based in Washington DC.

2FACE and BRING ME THE HEAD OF JADE BROOKS star Brian A. Conteh stops by

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 10:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to join the conversation ** Actor Brian A. Conteh spent the better part of the Summer of 2019 filming the movies 2FACE and BRING ME THE HEAD OF JADE BROOKS. Brian talks with Host William Powell aka The King of DC Media, in this episode of the Inside Acting Radio Show, about his long list of projects. The official date is out for the premiere of 2FACE. At Hollywood AMC MAGIC JOHNSON THEATER.August 24hth..Save the date on your Calendar. 800 Shoppers Way. Largo. Maryland. 20774

"Bring me the head of Jade Brooks" Director June Daguiso

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 36:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to join the conversation ** "Bring me the head of Jade Brooks" Director June Daguiso joins host William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, to talk about this grindhouse, action film! Find out more about the film by visiting the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JadeBrooksJCC/ June Daguiso is an actor and director, known for La Taous Nikita, Serial Madness (2018) and Diary of a Serial Killer (2013).     

The inside scoop on the Gospel play "Nuthin' But the Truth"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 38:00


** Dial 347.884.8997 to join the conversation.** The director and cast of the Gospel play "Nuthin' But the Truth" joins your host William Powell, aka The King of DC Media to talk about the show. "Nuthin' But the Truth" plays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts,15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD.   The show runs August, 24th @ 5:00pm. Tickets are available $20 in advance and $25 at door, call 202 802 4642 or go online.  

Dial 347.884.8997 - Whitewashing and Blackwashing in Hollywood, yes or no?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 33:00


Should movie studios non-traditionally cast established characters with actors of a different ethnicity or sexual orientation? Dial in at 347.884.8997 and let your opinion be heard! If You’re Pissed about Black Ariel, We Have Some News For You Non-white actors have been playing Disney characters for awhile now—and totally killing it. On July 3, Disney announced that actor Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. 

Ms. America Deana Molle' reveals secrets about the film "Black Girl Down"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 38:00


Actress Deana Molle' reveals secrets about the film "Black Girl Down" to Host William Powell, the King of DC Media. Born and raised locally from Southern California, Deana Molle' has taken on the roles of being a mother, a wife, an actress, an entrepeneur, an advocate for equality, a fierce Latina presence, and quite the addition to this thing called LIFE. As a former Ms. America in 2004, Deana is the first and only Latina to hold this title to this very day. She moved forward with being crowned Ms. International in 2012 in which she recieved the Presidents Volunteer Service Award for her community service with "Meals on Wheels" and "Victims of Human Trafficking". Deana is currently The reigning Mrs. Latina USA 2019 and continues help out with various charities and her philanthropy work.  First Rodeo is a gritty neo-western pilot about 4 strangers in love with 1 girl and in a racially hateful competition with each other. When Jade, the girl of their dreams, goes missing, they unite for a rivalrous road trip in order to track the only lead they have in finding her: an anonymous address in the desert...This film is not just to entertain, make money, or take a masturbatory shot at awards. This is a serious work of dark action/drama art about the very REAL world of human trafficking combined with the very provocative subject matter of racism in American society. 

Enter the underworld of VOLKOV with Director George Dibble

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 43:00


You Host, William Powell, The King of DC Media, interviews Director George Dibble and actors Wes Lee and Christopher Inlow about their new film VOLKOV. Dial 347.884.8997 to ask them a question! Synopsis When agent Matthew Shepherd looks into his brother's mysterious disappearance, he discovers that sometimes it's better to let sleeping dogs lie. Through a haze of dark visages, and hidden corners of the criminal underworld, he discovers that a devil walks the shadows. Only mentioned in whispers, the elusive Volkov is truly the epitome of fear and pity... and as his name suggests, a scarred and ravenous wolf, though human in form. Revered by gangsters, and worshiped by the corrupt, agent Shepherd discovers that even criminals have heroes. CAST  Wes Lee – Andre Volkov (Volkov) Charles D. Clark - Brutus Lesa Cole – Tatiana Volkov (Volkov’s Mother) Jedidiah Dibble - Young Volkov Shannon Bollman – Vadim Volkov (Volkov’s Father) Christopher Inlow – Agent Matthew Shepard Justin Urban – Agent Nick Morse Candice Beuvain - Agent Daisy Rae Skyler Fox - Young Agent Daisy Rae Timothy Wimer Jr  - Goon Matt Anderson - Goon Andy Win Vineberg - Goon Ben Wainright - Goon Matt Mohler - Goon Jimmy Lange - Goon CREW Director/Producer/Editor - George Dibble Executive Producer - Wes Lee Production Manager - Candice Beuvain Written By - Steve James Graphic Novel Artist -  Turgut Ozalp  Wardrobe - Molly Merideth Photography - Laurie Lacson Saik

Sneak peak at the gun-slinging thriller “Londyn & James"

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 26:00


Jeremy "Jay Psychs" Butler and B. Cherie Patterson join your host, William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, to talk about their glowing hot grindhouse drama “Londyn & James". The Official Trailer for “Londyn & James" dropped Monday, May 13th at noon. Dial 347.884.8997 to ask Jay or Charie a question!  Jeremy "Jay Psychs" Butler is not only known for his Acting. He's also a Director, Writer, Actor, Cinematographer, Photographer, CEO, and Brand Owner. He has held these titles professionally for 10 years. From making home movies as a child to red carpet premieres, film and production are his true passion.? Jeremy has recently written and starred in a 7 Episode Series entitled "Let Go". He was also the Director Of Photography for the movie (originally stage play) "What If" that premiered at Hoyts West Nursery Cinemas. B. Cherie Patterson, a Texas native, began acting in earnest in 2014. Her first audition landed her the role of Minnie Dove Charles in Pearl Cleage's "Flyin' West." The play went on to be nominated for and win several local awards, including the prestigious Ruby Griffith's Award. 

Hip Hop and thriving through adversity with rapper Veracity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 30:00


Join your host William Powell, the King of DC Media, as he interviews rapper Ethan Andrew Locke, aka the rapper Veracity.  Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question! Ethan Locke Ethan Andrew Locke, aka the rapper “Veracity” was born in Winchester, Virginia in the summer of 2002.  He began pursuing an interest in music at age 9 in 2011 and began writing his own original material the following year.  Ethan began performing in 2015 with his first competition in Richmond, Virginia with the largest interactive Artist Showcase in the World, Coast to Coast Live where he came in 4th out of 40 artists!   Ethan returned to the showcase two years later, taking 3rd place. Ethan has had a busy last few months with several different talent competitions, school and work.  This past month, he had a chance to enter a corporate talent competition which gave him the opportunity to perform to a very large audience.  Additionally, Ethan has competed for the last years in the well-known Winchester, Virginia’s Apple Blossom’s Got Talent Contest.  The first year (2017), he competed at age 14 and made it through to the semi-finals.  In his second attempt in the spring of 2018, he won 3rd place and a cash prize.  This year, he’s in it to win it!  The final competition is on May 1 and the winner takes a cash prize of $2,000.  Ethan is managed by Connie C. Lamothe of CCLTalent Management out of Winchester, Virginia.    

Wendy Davis ("Scandal") talks Hollywood adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 34:00


"Army Wives", "Scandal", "Criminal Minds" and "NCIS" star Wendy Davis stops by to talk about "The Secret of the Closeup". Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question. From http://actingpros.com/: "There’s an ugly Hollywood secret that you probably don’t know about. Watch below to get the inside skinny and take your performance to a whole new level. This LIVE video was created by Series Regular Wendy Davis. Click here to register for Wendy’s class, How To Be Captivating in a Close Up." From imdb: Wendy recently completed seven seasons (117 episodes) of Lifetime Television's hit series "Army Wives". she was nominated for several awards for her portrail of Col. Joan Burton. She is from Joppatown Maryland and has a BFA in theatre from Howard University. 2016 NCIS (TV Series), Navy Captain Kensington Bloom 2014 Criminal Minds (TV Series), Dr. Kathleen Benedict 2014 Castle (TV Series), Lt. Delia Burton 2007-2013 Army Wives (TV Series), Joan Burton 2012-2013 Scandal (TV Series), Kimberly Mitchell 2005 Grey's Anatomy (TV Series), Holly Adams

Classified info about the spy thriller "Fall"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 35:00


Your Host, William Powell, the King of DC Media, welcomes filmmaker Vigil Bose, who will talk about his thrilling spy film, Fall. Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question. Fall is an experimental short film that conveys a myriad of emotions through images and the power of silence. Minimum dialogues are used where they are absolutely necessary to convey the context. Watching Fall gives the audience a unique perspective of psychological trauma faced by undercover operatives on their return from high-risk America’s anti-insurgent operations. The story and characters are built around the traumatic occurrences, internal conflicts and stressful experiences that an undercover agent encounters in life. Fall has so far received over 45 awards and numerous nominations in many categories from various international film festivals around the globe. The film is now available on Amazon Prime in the US and the UK and on ReelHouse Media worldwide. Vigil's IMDB Page: https://imdb.me/vigil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threeeyevisuals Twitter: @threeeyevisuals Instagram: @threeeyevisuals Website: https://www.threeeyevisuals.com        

How "Wireless" is Winning on the Film Festival Circuit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 36:00


Your Host, William Powell, the King of DC Media welcomes director David Fritzon, the man behind films such as WIRELESS and B.E.N. Written and Directed by David Fritzson, WIRELESS is a short film that will be coming soon to festivals and limited engagement screenings in 2019. The film has won the following awards: Official Selection - Ocean City Film Festival 2019 Winner - Poe Film Festival 2018, Best Original Short Film Winner - Clifton Film Celebration, Best Overall Film Winner - Clifton Film Celebration, Audience Choice Award Winner - Clifton Film Celebration, Best Director, Short Film Winner - Independent Shorts Awards, Gold Award, Best First Time Director Winner - Independent Shorts Awards, Platinum Award, Best Indie Short Winner - Independent Shorts Awards, Platinum Award, Best Acting Duo Official Selection - Lancaster International Short Film Festival Official Selection - Reel Independent Film Extravaganza 2018 Official Selection - Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018 Official Selection - Richmond International Film Festival 2018 Winner - Best Shorts Competition Awards Summer 2018, Award of Excellence, Special Mention Winner - Northern Virginia International Film Festival 2018, James Christopher Jury Award Winner - IndieFest Film Awards Fall 2017 - Award of Excellence, Special Mention  

Secrets of the Amazing Cast of "The Color Purple"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 44:00


Your Host, William Powell, the King of DC Media, welcomes cast members Kanysha Williams (Celie), Kadejah One (Sophia), and Wendell Jordan (Mister) from Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Center's production of "The Color Purple." Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question.  From https://www.riversidedt.com/the-color-purple-2019: Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller and Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film comes a stage musical with a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues. This stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life.      

Secrets to Getting Hired in Film and TV by Coach Simone Walker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 38:00


Join Host William Powell, aka The King of DC Media as he welcomes actor, director and coach Simone Walker, who is hosting an Actor/Scriptwriter Workshop, April 6, 2019, at 9517 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD. Interested parties can register at www.simonewalker.com Simone Walker, born Tonja Palmer is a native Washingtonian and started a career in radio in 1986 at Washington’s WYCB and moved on to WWGB in 1998.  With the talents developed from both stations, her dream of owning a business became a reality, she started “Palmers Voice” which includes voicing for Radio, Television, Video, Voicemail and hosting an array of events, activities, shows and more.  Acting and singing from a young age, she has developed a love and passion for the world of entertainment.  Being cast in classic stage plays such as “A Raisin in the Sun” was a great opportunity. She would go on to add, several feature films, Webseries, Netflix series "House of Cards", Commercial Spokesperson, many other stage plays and Voiceover opportunities.  With the background in TV, Film, and Theatre, Simone's career includes Stage Management and Directing in such Theatres as  University of Maryland, KoGod Theatre and the Catholic University Harke Theatre, other local venues and more. Casting *ACTORS seeking opportunities can send your headshot and resume to simonewalker03@gmail.com. (If you do not have either, it is ok , we will get you there).

Why actors should learn behind the camera

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 7:00


Your host, William Powell, talks about the importance of actors learning the production side of the Acting business

She's a model, she's an actress, she's a DJ---meet Becky Gaston

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 34:00


She's a model, she's an actress, she's a DJ----meet Becky Gaston, as she talks with the King of DC Media, William Powell, about her dazzling career. Dial 347.884.8997 to ask a question. Becky has been published in several TopCatLive Magazines, helped with editing and selection processes for FleekQue magazine, and was invited to the New York Mercedes-Benz 2014 in NYFW Showcase. Becky is now a Talent Manager for upcoming models and recording artists. She owns her own entertainment and management businesses, has five college degrees, and is also a female DJ. Becky wants to show the world that women can follow their modeling dream or any dream they may have. www.djpynkdyamond.com Dcsentco@icloud.com IG dcsmodel_djpynkdyamond  

The 3rd Annual Inside Acting Radio Show Oscar Special

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 53:00


In his 3rd Annual Oscar Special, your Host, William Powell, aka The King of DC Media welcomes Film Historian Walter Frith to give his 2019 Oscar predictions. Dial 347.884.8997 to weigh in or ask a question! See the list of nominees here. Watch videos about the Oscars here.   

The Sixth Annual Inside Acting Radio Show Super Bowl Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 66:00


The King of DC Media, William Powell, welcomes Sports Writer Andy Arnold; former NFL Films Broadcaster/Comedian David DiLorenzo; former pro football player Patrick Cole; actors Tico Wells and Real Estate Guru Eric Davalos, and the usual sports fan suspects to talk about Super Bowl LIII. Your Host predicts Patriots 38, Rams 35. Dial 347.884.8997 to join the fun! Super Bowl LIII will be the 53rd Super Bowl and the 49th modern-era National Football League championship game.  Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Date: February 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm 

Hollywood actress Diane Franklin and daughter talk about film and family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 44:00


  Hollywood actress Diane Franklin and her daughter Olivia DeLaurentis, a flimmaker, discuss their excellent Hollywood film careers, Diane's book, and the acting business with your host, William Powell, The King of DC Media. DIAL 347.884.8997 to ask Diane a question! From Diane Franklin dot Com: The Haunting on Long Island: The Amityville Murders (2018) Waking Nightmare (2018) Wally Got Wasted (2018) The Final Interview (2017) Sugar Babies (2017)? Most recognized for her film roles in the 80s playing the French-exchange student, Monique Junet, in BETTER OFF DEAD, the Medieval babe-princess in BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, and the teen crush, Karen, in THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN, Diane's new role's are that of wife, mom, radio host, author and film festival actress. Her most recent acting work can be seen on YOUTUBE in the films, MY BETTER HALF, HUMANIZED (screened at 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival), ROYAL EFFUPS and AGOURAPHOBIA ( a viral internet parody)? Also, just released is her new autobiography, Diane Franklin: The Excellent Adventures of the Last American, French Exchange Babe of the 80s, available on Amazon and Kindle.  

Actress Shemika Berry gets historical in her show "Ms. Story's Living History"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 30:00


This week, The King of DC Media welcomes actress Shemika Berry, who will talk about her show "Ms. Story's Living History", which will run from February 1-3 at Indian Head Center for the Arts' Black Box Theatre. Find out more about the show by clicking here: http://www.indianheadblackbox.org/?_escaped_fragment_=?

Filmmaker Noor Naghmi and actor Brian StAugust, from the film "Angels Within"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 38:00


Your Host, the King of DC Media welcomes filmmaker Noor Naghmi and magnificent actor Brian StAugust, from the excellent film "Angels Within", which is now burning up the festival circuit. https://nexttvc.com/muslim-american-film-maker-noor-naghmi-highlights-the-angels-within The focus of Naghmi’s newest film, Angels Within, is the large community of Pakistani-American doctors who spend their lives providing healthcare to Americans in remote towns across the country – places which do not offer lucrative returns and hence are not a major attraction for many other Americans in the medical field.

Pooyah Mohseni dishes about her film"Transit: A New York City Fairy Tale"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 35:00


Host William Powell, the King of DC Media, welcomes the return of actor of trans experience, Pooyah Mohseni, who will talk about her film "Transit: A New York City Fairy Tale". Contribute to the making of this film by clicking here. Transit is a tale of love, compassion, acceptance, and perseverance. Its premise is simple: a young man falls for a captivating woman and they embark on a passionate journey together - until, months into their relationship, she reveals that she is transgender. Struggling with feelings and questions that accompany a situation such as this, TRANSIT asks: can we overcome our conditioned notions of normalcy?

Singer and Actor Sixx Sermon promotes his film and singing projects

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 30:00


Join your Host, William Powell, the King of DC Media, as he welcomes actor and singer extraordinaire Sixx Sermon, who is making his film debut in Black Carpet Productions' "The Devils Exclusive" in the Spring of 2019. Catch Sixx in performance in the "Sixx Sings Smokey" show at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, December 2nd @ 7:30pm. Find tickets here: Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Dec 2nd.           

Director Cody Jones and the cast of the Vietnam War-themed "A Piece of My Heart"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 39:00


Your Host, William Powel, aka The King of DC Media, welcomes Director Cody Jones and the cast of the Vietnam War-themed "A Piece of My Heart", now playing at Bowie Community Theatre.  Find tickets by going here: http://www.bctheatre.com/support.html Drama by Shirley Lauro. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Directed by: Cody Jones Performance Dates: November 2-18, 2018 Synopsis: A Piece of My Heart provides an absorbing and moving experience about a tumultuous period in American history—the Vietnam War. It is a powerful, true drama about six women who went to Vietnam: five nurses and a country western singer booked by an unscrupulous agent to entertain the troops. The play portrays the courageous story of each young woman as she struggles through the experiences that leave scars yet triumphs as a result of their tour through the war-torn nation. With the backdrop of the memorial wall in Washington, A Piece of My Heart is a salute to the men and women who represented our country during a divisive era.

Four Reasons You Are Not Getting Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 7:00


Your Host, William Powell, discusses four reasons actors don't get cast, according to www.theaterish.com https://www.theaterish.com/blog/2014/12/15/why-you-didnt-get-the-part  

4th Inside Acting Annual Halloween Special

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 16:00


Your Host, William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, talks about upcoming shows and the state of entertainment as of Halloween Night 2018.

The Director and Cast of "The Benjamins" stop by

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 30:00


Your host, William Powell, aka the King of DC Media, welcomes DirectorWriter Fay Brake and the cast of "The Benjamins", playing, Saturday, November 3rd, Noon and 6 pm at Shiloh Baptist Church, 8801 Ardwick Ardmore Road Landover, Maryland. For more tickets, call 202.595.5300 or e-mail coachacoles@gmail.com. "People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap that plunges them into ruin and destruction." 1 Timothy 6:9  

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