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Actor Russ Russo on Beautiful Boy, Monmouth County Acting Classes

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actor/writer Russ Russo about his upcoming short film "Beautiful Boy" premiering at the 2024 Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park, NJ, his love for teaching at Monmouth County Acting Classes, and why you should check out his work! For more info: https://russrusso.com/
Signup for Russ' acting classes: https://monmouthcountyacting.com/
Buy tickets to Beautiful Boy at GSFF 2024: https://gsff.booktix.com/dept/GSFF/e/BK18/p/19 
 
About "Beautiful Boy" : When 12-year old Jimmy shows up at Rusty's door one rainy evening, the past comes knocking with him
 
About Russ Russo: Russ Russo is an Award-Winning American Film & Television Actor. His work includes An Act of War, NBC's Revolution, Ryan Phillippe's 'Catch Hell', Blue Collar Boys, Williamsburg , The Book of Love & Bad Frank. Fun Fact: Russ can also be seen in the viral hit video sensation "Batman Maybe" where he played Bruce Wayne/Batman. 

Migrant Sea Doc - African Migrants' Journey to Europe by Stephane Grasso

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Migrant Sea (2024) multimedia documentary filmmaker Stephane Grasso about his film's multiplatform approach across TV, web, VR, writing, photographs, essays, and podcasts, as well covering African migrants' tough journey to Europe, the hardships they face, and why it's so important for these stories to be told. Official selection for 2024 Slamdance Film Festival. Special thanks to Cinematic Red PR.
 
For more info: https://migrantsea.com/
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Author Dana Dargos on Einstein in the Attic, Science Fiction Meets Faith

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews award-winning author Dana Dargos about co-writing the critically acclaimed science fiction novel Einstein in the Attic with her uncle Said Al Bizri, coming up with the story's unique concept, being an independent writer, her activism, working JobsForLebanon.com, her Lebanese heritage, and advice for success!
For more info: https://danadargos.com/
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https://www.tiktok.com/@danadargos
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Dana Dargos’ impressive career spans across multiple fields, including journalism, technical writing, and content creation. After earning her degree in English Literature from UC Berkeley, she held various positions such as columnist, magazine and film review writer, editor, and content creator for prominent companies like Facebook and Lucid Motors. Additionally, she collaborated with her uncle, Said Al Bizri, to create her debut novel, Einstein in the Attic, which has won numerous awards.

HEAL Palestine - How Steve Sosebee is Saving Palestinian Children

TSC News TV host Fred Richani chats with acclaimed humanitarian Steve Sosebee about forming HEAL Palestine, the organization's mission, his incredible past work with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (The PCRF), helping the Bsiso girls get to New York City for medical care, how they bring aid in to Gaza despite the Israeli restrictions, working with world renowned surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah and longtime friend Fares Abu Faris, as well as how/why YOU should volunteer to help Palestinian children.
 
Donate/Volunteer here: https://healpalestine.org/
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https://twitter.com/Stevesosebee
 

Footnotes Movie: Meet Chris Leary, Sharayu Mahale

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews "Footnotes" film stars Chris Leary (lead/director/writer) and actress Sharayu Mahale (lead) about their independent pandemic era romantic comedy, the challenges of 2020, the fun times on set, and why people should check it out at a film festival near you!
Follow Sharayu Mahale: https://www.instagram.com/sharayu.mahale/
Follow Chris Leary: https://www.instagram.com/thatchrisleary/ 
 
About Footnotes (2023): Harkening back to the apartment movies of the 1970s, "Footnotes" is the story of neighbors and near total strangers, Will and Apurna. When they begin spending lock-down together in the wake of the 2020 pandemic, what starts as a platonic convenience quickly develops into something much, much more. But when a solo trip home to her small New England town puts a strain on their newfound connection, Will and Apurna are forced to reckon with what they mean to each other. Are they friends? Lovers? Or just another forgotten footnote?

Palestinian Tatreez with Lina’s Thobe

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Palestinian Tatreez (embroidery) artist Lina Barkawi about founding Lina's Thobe, the motifs behind the artform, the importance of preserving her culture, mental health, how we all can support the community, her activism, and how she is coping through these tragic times. Special thanks for Seema Gulati for booking this interview.
For more info: https://www.linasthobe.com/
Donate to Gaza's children: https://www.pcrf.net/
Mental Heallth Resources: https://linktr.ee/hakini 

Mel Hurry on ’How It Is...’ Short Film, Indie Filmmaking

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews writer, producer, director, and script consultant Melissa Hurry about award-winning short film "How It Is...", the state of indie filmmaking, founding Mel Hurry Films, mentoring, and diversity and inclusion! Plus: Fun Facts about Mel Hurry, a fellow wrestling fan!
Note: This interview contains discussions with a non-union director and non-union short film and was filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. TSC stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. Donate to Entertainment Community Fund here: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/
 
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✅Watch How It Is...: https://youtu.be/BO0uPz_a13w

Actress/Director Jennifer Linch on Indie Filmmaking, Martial Arts, SDCC

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actress, martial artist, and filmmaker Jennifer Linch about the success of her feature film Kung Fu Ghost, San Diego Comic Con experience, being a non-union actress during the WGA strike, and the challenges of indie filmmaking! Note: This interview contains discussions with a non-union actor and non-union feature film and was filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. TSC stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. 
 
For more info: http://namelessstudios.net/

Actor James Northcote on The Last Kingdom, Actors Community

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews his coach -- actor James Northcote about his standout role as Aldhelm in Netflix's hit period piece series The Last Kingdom, the upcoming TLK film starring Alexander Dreymon (Uhtred of Bebbanburg), how he got his start in show business, being a series regular, and the great work he's doing with The Actors Community founded by Mark Rowley (Finan)!
✅Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/northcotej/
✅For more info: https://northcote.co/ https://www.theactorscommunity.org/
✅Book acting classes with James: https://www.theactorscommunity.org/service-page/acting-coach-james-northcote
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The Life and Times of Karen Carpenter with Randy Schmidt

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews writer, producer, music historian, and best selling author Randy Schmidt about the powerful documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection, her cautionary tale, why he didn't involve Richard Carpenter with the doc, The Carpenters' impact, and what fans can learn from her story. For more info: https://karencarpenterdoc.com/

Actress Lizzie Kehoe on Goodbye, Petrushka Film, Career

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Goodbye, Petrushka lead actress Lizzie Kehoe about her critically-acclaimed romantic comedy feature film, getting into showbiz, working with director Nicola Rose, growing in up in Tampa, as well as her many talents including singing and writing! Goodbye, Petrushka currently has a 100-percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes! Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Google Play, and YouTube!
Stream on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eWapgp
Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/680460/goodbye-petrushka
For more info: https://www.lizziekehoe.com
https://www.instagram.com/lizziekehoe/
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Where Are They Now? Former Dallas Cowboys QB Quincy Carter

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews former NFL quarterback Quincy Carter about his road to recovery with BRC, mentoring the athletes of today, overcoming his demons, his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs, his pro stint with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets, playing under legendary head coach Bill Parcells, maintaining a great relationship with his coaches, and being a family man! This is one honest, inspiring interview you have to check out!
✅Follow Quincy: https://www.instagram.com/quincylavoncarter/
✅Signup for his football camp: https://www.quincycarter17.com/ 
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Arab American Casting’s Hamzah Saman on Diversity in Hollywood, Jacir Film

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews casting director Hamzah Saman, CSA about founding Arab American Casting, becoming a prominent voice on Clubhouse, advocating for diversity in Hollywood, giving back, changing lives, overcoming MENA stereotypes, and his work on award-winning independent film Jacir! Plus: Saman on his favorite spots in Beirut, Lebanon and his acting and photography experience!
✅For more info: https://www.arabamericancasting.com/
✅Follow Hamzah: https://www.instagram.com/hamzahsaman_csa/
https://twitter.com/hamzahsamancsa
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Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray on Five Summer Stories, IMAX Tech

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews legendary filmmaker Greg MacGillivray about the 50th anniversary of his beloved surfing documentary Five Summer Stories, pioneering IMAX technology, working under director Stanley Kubrick for The Shining, his late great business partner Jim Freeman, museums embracing his work, and what's next for MacGillivray Freeman Films!
For more info: https://macgillivrayfreeman.com/
https://fivesummerstories.com/
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Actor Owen Miller on Marcus Film, Mental Health

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Marcus film lead actor Owen Miller about J.R. Poli's drama film, working with "The Big Show" Paul Wight and Katana Malone, his mental journey, and what's next in his impressive acting career! Marcus is available on Blu-Ray, video on demand, and coming to Starz on Sept. 1! ✅Watch MARCUS on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zkrU0j
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Actor Jasper Cole on Fall Movie, Acting Career, Management

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews veteran actor Jasper Cole about working with director Scott Mann in his new thriller Fall, the fantastic cast, the crazy elements they had to deal with, his decorated acting career, playing Hollywood's go-to bad guy, running Newman Thomas Management, and why you should watch the movie in theaters now! Check out his podcast One on One with Jasper Cole and look out for him in Amazon Prime's Kombucha Cure this fall!
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https://twitter.com/jaspercolesays
https://www.instagram.com/jaspercolesays/ 

Actors Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner on Fall Movie

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interview Fall movie lead actresses Grace Caroline Currey aka Grace Fulton and Virginia Gardner about their suspenseful new film in theaters August 12, fear of heights, doing their own stunts, VULTURES, their work in DC Universe's Shazam and Marvel's Runaways, working with director Scott Mann and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, as well as their advice to aspiring actors for success! Fall movie tickets on sale now nationwide!
✅Get tickets here: https://www.fandango.com/fall-2022-228183/movie-overview 
✅Follow Grace: https://www.instagram.com/smoregrace/
✅Follow Virginia: https://www.instagram.com/ginnygardner/ 
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Guardians of the Galaxy Voice Actor Jon McLaren on Star-Lord, Career

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actor Jon McLaren about playing Star-Lord / Peter Quill in the award-winning Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy video game, getting into acting, his love for gaming, memories of his role in The Covenant, and what's next for his promising career!
 
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Director Scott Mann on Fall Movie, Filmmaking

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews director Scott Mann about his new thriller FALL, the fantastic cast, the crazy elements they had to deal with, working with Lionsgate, getting into filmmaking, and why you should watch the movie in theaters now! 
✅Get tickets here: https://www.fandango.com/fall-2022-228183/movie-overview
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About Fall Movie: For best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey aka Grace Fulton) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing skills will be put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, vultures, and vertigo. Co-starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Mason Gooding, and Jasper Cole.

Entrepreneur Paul Bamba on Boxing, Inspiring Others

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews entrepreneur turned boxer Paul Bamba about his upcoming U.S. debut at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, overcoming incredible odds to be a true success story, and giving back to others whenever he can! ✅For more info: https://www.instagram.com/bambajuice/
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