Actor Douglas Vermeeren lighting up the indie circuit in 2023

This year has been an eventful year for filmmaker/actor Douglas Vermeeren who stars in several independent feature films throughout North America.

Douglas is the recipient of BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR at the Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival for his role in the feature film Tenants

Currently, on the Film Festival circuit, the compelling horror anthology feature Tenants recently premiered at the LA Film Festival, winning Best Horror Anthology. It isn’t the first win for the feature, which also took home the coveted Best Picture award at the LA Crime & Horror Festival. 

Directed by Buz Wallick, Sean Messer, and Johnathan Louis Lewis for Exit 19 Productions and Wallick Productions, Tenants takes viewers on a unique horror anthology in an apartment building with bizarre situations that provoke several unusual supernatural suspense stories. Filmed in Los Angeles, Douglas has the role of Leonard, the manager of this strange apartment building – a position that has put him in dangerous situations that end in tragedy. 

Of the film, Douglas said: “Tenants is a film that brings to mind many of the great horror anthologies from the past like Stephen King’s Cat’s Eye, Twilight Zone: the Movie, and Creepshow. However, Tenants takes a very unique approach in how the stories are all interconnected. That’s something that hasn’t been done before in this way for an anthology.”

Elsewhere in the indie world, Douglas plays Billy Lachance, the villain in the Canadian feature film Jack Knife, now in post-production. After Billy’s brother is accidentally killed and his drugs are stolen, he embarks on a determined path of revenge.

Filmed in and around Toronto, Jack Knife is a co-production with Adam Jack’s Eat Your Eggs Production and Jason Lumpish & Erica Sherwood’s Jarico films. Multiple award-winning filmmaker Adam Jack (The Lurker, An All-American Fairytale) wrote the screenplay and directed the film. Erica Sherwood (Fight!, A Kind of Wonderful Thing) and Douglas star alongside first-time teen actors Tivon Charles and Payton Mills.

In Jack Knife, a fun afternoon of fishing turns frightening when a young black brother and sister are attacked in the woods by a drifter. While fighting him off, the brother accidentally kills their would-be molester with a jackknife. The film deals with many of the current race issues in our world and an incredible case of mistaken identity.

Douglas states, ”This was a very special film to work on. It was very strong in its portrayal of the racial challenges, stereotypes, and misunderstandings that so often happen in our society today.”

In the feature Fresh Meat, a group of influencers break into an abandoned prison and release an evil that has intentionally been locked away far from the public and now no one will be safe. Douglas plays Sherriff Bellamy in the film, who is dedicated to keeping the influencers out of the prison and when that fails he must decide how to contain the evil which has escaped. Produced by Pageman Productions and directed by Daniel Turres the film is currently in post-production. Other actors include Mika Amonsen (Thanksgiving, Impulse, Reacher, Designated Survivor), Jorja Cadence (Priscilla, Reacher, Rabbit Hole, Sex/Life), and Hannah Galway (Sex/Life, Under the Banner of Heaven, Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities).

“Fresh Meat was a very bloody project. It is a project that definitely lives up to the name. What you see on the label is definitely a reflection of what you experience in the project. Fresh Meat is destined to become one of the classics in horror slasher films right up there with Friday the 13th, Halloween, and others,” says Douglas.

Also in post-production, Black Creek is a feature directed by Shannon Lanier for the production team of CRRC Productions and the Marlowe-Pugnette Co. Inc. filmed in Tuscan, Arizona. A sheriff’s sister seeks revenge against the terrifying leader of a group of outlaws after discovering he brutally murdered her brother, his wife, and other family members in a gritty southwestern town.

Douglas plays Hank Winslow, a slimy corrupt businessman in the town of Black Creek and the right-hand man of the sadistic villain, Damien Sinclair (Richard Norton), who runs the gambling and bare-knuckle-brawling ring of Black Creek. Hank Winslow has a very special and unique position in this martial arts film. He runs the fighting ring and plays a central part in antagonizing the fights.

Martial arts legend Cynthia Rothrock (The Martial Arts Kid, In Search of the Last Action Heroes, Diary of a Lunatic) who has been featured in over 70 films is joined by many legends of the martial arts film world including Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Batman Forever, Ring of Fire), Benny Urquidez (Con Air, Grosse Point Blank, The Contract, 1408), R. Marcus Taylor, (Straight Outta Compton, Baby Driver, Luke Cage) and Keith Cooke (Mortal Kombat, Alita: Battle Angel) in the film.

Not one to slow down, Douglas is in talks with international filmmakers for a number of new feature films in pre-production alongside some very recognizable names – so stay tuned for what’s next for this talented filmmaker.

Douglas is available for interviews and photographs upon request.

Please contact:

Publicist Lesley Diana |lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Talent Agent: | lloydtalent.com | lissa@lloydtalent.com |604-880-9898

Headshot photo credit: Darren Ballingall 

• Douglas Vermeeren website: www.DouglasVermeeren.com
• Douglas Vermeeren IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7283185/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
• Tenants IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29538453/reference/.
• Black Creek IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27078378/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
• Fresh Meat IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29669887/reference/
• Jack Knife IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28970653/reference/

Rising Talent to Watch: Writer/Actor/Filmmaker Ildiko Susany Lands Her Big Break as a Staff Writer on Netflix Hit Virgin River Season 6

For immediate release – Multi-talented writer, actor, and filmmaker Ildiko Susany has landed her big break as a Staff Writer on season 6 of Netflix’s hit romance drama, Virgin River.

Ildiko started on Virgin River as the script & clearance coordinator in season 4 where she wowed the showrunner and writers with her creative pitches and in-depth knowledge of the series. This led to her writing season 5 episode 9 entitled, “Angel’s Peak” which follows engaged couple Mel and Jack discussing their future together after a devastating miscarriage. This story hit close to home for Ildiko who wrote the episode while preparing for her wedding and future family. 

Season 5 Part 1 of Virgin River dropped on Netflix on September 7, 2023, and debuted at No. 1 in the USA and Canada and No. 2 globally. It remained in Netflix’s Global Top 10 for six weeks with 1.4 million views. You can catch Virgin River’s holiday episodes when Season 5 Part 2 drops on November 30 on Netflix.

Ildiko was born in Australia and wanted to be an actor and writer since she can remember. She moved around a lot as a kid, growing up in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast Hinterlands, and Brisbane. But despite her ever-changing zip codes her creative ambitions never wavered.

Ildiko started her career as an actor and playwright in Australia performing with the Bell Shakespeare Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, and Redline Productions/Don’t Look Away among others. She has performed on almost every major stage in Australia including the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne.

Her existential dystopian play, The Day the Galaxy Inevitably Exploded and Died was shortlisted in Queensland Theatre Company’s Young Playwright’s Program and played at the Backbone Youth Arts 2High Festival and the Sydney Fringe Festival where it was nominated for the Best of Theatre Award. 

After many years working in the Australian arts industry and frustrated with the lack of diversity on screens, Ildiko wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the feature film, Marley, Someone. The story was loosely based on her experiences as a woman of color navigating her creative coming-of-age amidst casual sexism and racism in Sydney. The film won the Audience Choice Award at the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival 2022, was a Semi-Finalist in the Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift (November) 2021, and made the Official Selection at the Vancouver Independent Film Festival (Winter) 2021. 

In 2017, Ildiko moved to Vancouver, Canada to pursue more diverse screen roles. Since then, she has appeared in ABC’s Alaska Daily opposite Hilary Swank and directed by Tom McCarthy, as well as NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist alongside Skylar Astin and Katie Findlay. Other credits include Lost in Space (Netflix) and Deadly Class (Syfy). Within five years, Ildiko has also worked her way up the production ladder from production assistant to line producer’s assistant, script coordinator to TV writer. 

Ildiko graduated with Distinction with a Bachelor of Theatre Arts – Acting degree from the University of Southern Queensland. She was a recipient of a Marten Bequest Traveling Scholarship where she trained at the Atlantic Acting School (NYC), The Second City (Chicago), and Bramon Garcia Braun (LA). She was also a participant in the Netflix-Banff Diversity of Voices Initiative 2021 where she pitched her dramedy series at the Banff World Media Festival. 

Now, Ildiko has her sights set on Hollywood where she hopes to work in person in the Virgin River writers’ room in LA while furthering her career prospects and networks in the film & TV industry. (Currently, Ildiko works virtually on Virgin River from her home office in Vancouver.) 

As a mixed-race artist of Japanese and Hungarian descent, Ildiko is passionate about creating and championing diverse stories and storytellers. Her dream is to one day create and show-run her own series and enjoy a sustainable career as a writer and actor. 

Ildiko divides her time between Canada and Australia. 

She is available for interviews and photos upon request. 

Please contact publicist:  Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Actor Agent: Kendra Naka | The Characters Talent Agency | kendra@thecharacters.com

Headshot photo credit: Noah Asanias

Award-winning actor Nicole Oliver teams up with Rick Hoffman on Hallmark Movies’ Round and Round starring Vic Michaelis as Rachel with David Attar, and Bryan Greenberg airing on Hallmark Channel and W Network on December 10, 8 PM ET / PT

Vancouver, BC December 2023 – Keeping busy on both sides of the camera multi-talented actor/voiceover/director Nicole is pleased to join Rick Hoffman (Suits, Billions) as parents of assistant editor Rachel (Vic Michaelis) in Hallmark Channel’s Round and Round airing on December 10 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. It will also air in Canada on W Network at the same time.

It’s the seventh night of Hanukkah Rachel is headed to her family’s annual Hanukkah party.  When Rachel’s boyfriend Adam, (David Attar, Unexpected Grace) can’t make the party, her prone-to-meddling Grandma Rosie, (Paula Shaw, Hannukah on Rye) introduces her to Zach (Bryan Greenberg), a nerdy art instructor. But Rachel and Zach have met before – he crashed into her that morning at the train station. Later in the night, a surprisingly competitive game of dreidel triggers a shocking turn of events.  The next morning, Rachel wakes up to discover it’s somehow still the day of her parents’ party and that she’s destined to repeat the seventh night of Hanukkah over and over again.

Nicole has worked alongside impressive A-list actors with a role in Wonder, starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay. She has also starred in many MOWs including Radio Hype, Ungodly Acts, The Christmas Ornament, The Woodcarver, Taken Back – Finding Haley, Unspeakable, and Innocent. Other Hallmark Channels MOW include A Family Christmas Gift with Holly Robinson Peete & Patti Labelle and Good Morning Christmas.

Nicole is in demand for her voice-over roles in cartoons both on the small screen (My Little Pony, LEGO Nexo Knights, Kate & Mim Mim) and big screen in Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party and Princess Celestia in My Little Pony: The Movie. She is the recipient of the UBCP/ACTRA award for Best Voice for her work in animation.

Nicole is one of the most respected and sought-after talents across many platforms in the film industry. She has had a busy year in front and behind the camera. With a recent  Leo award win for her lead role in the web series Narcoleap, and another UBCP/ACTRA award nomination for her voice work in Ninjago, 2024 shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to her on-camera work, she is currently voice-directing animated projects for Wildbrain, Mainframe, the LEGO group & PBS.

Nicole Oliver is available for interviews and photos upon request.

For interviews, photos, and more information, please contact:
Lesley Diana | Lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726- 5575

Nicole Oliver’s headshot photo credit: Kristine Cofsky

Photo of Nicole and Rick Hoffman credit: Hallmark Media

Casting requests: Red Management – Murray Gibson murray.g.gibson@gmail.com

Nicole Oliver Social Media Handles:

• Website: www.nicoleoliver.com  
• Twitter: @mouthnoize
• Instagram: @officialnicoleoliver
• Nicole on IMDb 

Project IMDb:

• Round and Round on IMDb

Bradley Stryker gains industry praise for compelling role in Sheltering Season

Bradley is up against his Sheltering Season co-star (and real-life wife) Caitlin Stryker for next awards run

VANCOUVER, BC – NOVEMBER 2023 – It’s been an exciting year for acclaimed multi-talented writer, director and actor Bradley Stryker. With over 50 awards to his name and an additional 33 nominations, he continues to gain industry accolades for his compelling performance in the thriller Sheltering Season.

Sheltering Season still

Sheltering Season is a poignant exploration of mental health issues which follows Lilly (Caitlin Stryker), who finds herself isolated in her remote home with her half-brother (Bradley Stryker) who is seeking forgiveness for the darkest moment in their family history.

Bradley continues to make waves across the entertainment industry with a number of recent projects showcasing his versatility in a range of roles in feature films and television series.

He recently wrapped filming for The Order, featuring A-list stars Jude Law and Nicolas Hoult. A true story about a notorious white supremacist group, Stryker embodies Sam Stinson in the film, a survivalist and ex-military expert.

Elsewhere in non-fiction film projects, Bradley played the captivating character Sheriff Wilkins in Devil in Ohio, (another Leo nomination for Best Supporting Actor Television Series), which held the number one spot on Netflix last fall, making it a noteworthy addition to his repertoire.

And he continues to show his ability to delve into complex characters as another thriller-driven antagonist, Sterling, in Paramount Pictures, Crawlspace, which is a top 10 film worldwide on Netflix’ international slate (another Leo Award nomination, this time against himself for Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture).

His recent Film/TV success includes roles in Searchlight Pictures, Magazine Dreams; Lifetime’s How She Caught a Killer; and Paramount Pictures, Mercy, Disquiet, Dangerous Game, and the upcoming release of Vindicta (all on Paramount Plus and/or Showtime).

With an extensive career spanning over 100 roles, Bradley’s dedication to his craft is evident. Notable collaborations include working with Liam Neeson, John Voight, Cole Hauser, Christina Ricci, Jonathan Ryes Meyers, Jurnee Smollett, and Johnathan Majors, among others.

Photo credit: Joshua Hinkson Photography

Bradley’s talent has not gone unnoticed, with an impressive 55 industry awards to his name.

Apart from his thriving career, he is actively involved in non-profit initiatives, having participated in the Big Brother Little Brother program and the AIDS lifecycle bike ride from San Francisco to LA.

Follow Bradley Stryker’s journey and stay updated on his latest projects through his official website http://www.stryke-forcefilms.com/ and http://bradleystryker.com/.

Connect with him on social media via Facebook and Instagram.

For press inquiries, please contact:

Lesley Diana
www.thepromotionpeople.ca
lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca
604-726-5575

With over 15 Million Streams and 20 CCMA and BCCMA Award Nominations, Multi Talented Musician, Actor, Director, Producer and Writer, Wes Mack hits Fall 2023 with a Brand New Album, Single, TV Show and Film.

Following up on his first two albums, “Edge of the Storm” and “SOUL,” (which amassed four top 20 Billboard hits, millions of streams, and saw him tour with Shania Twain and Florida Georgia Line among others) Mack is now releasing his third studio album “Hummingbird” on October 20, 2023.

Wes Mack’s New Album “Hummingbird” – Photo Credit: Phil Crozier

“Hummingbird” began production in early March 2020, just weeks before the pandemic began. “It certainly changed the album. It changed everything. But honestly it allowed the album to come together in a really unique way that opened up a million new possibilities,” said Mack.

“Zoom sessions, Facetime calls, and sharing files across the world… suddenly it was possible to work with anyone anywhere. It oddly freed us up to collaborate without even thinking about where anyone was. Just about the most interesting we could make something sound. That was the best part, and has become a huge part of how I make music now.”

The album’s work across multiple studios, provinces, and counties allowed it to feature the talents of some of the biggest names in the business, with writers including songwriters Gavin Slate (James Barker Band, Jade Eagleson), Travis Wood (Morgan Wallen, Jake Owen, Jordan Davis) Karen Kosowski (Mickey Guyton, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel), Victoria Banks (Jessica Simpson, Mickey Guyton, Carly Pearce, Meghan Patrick), and many others.

The production was helmed by veteran producers Dan Swinimer (Madeline Merlo, Jojo Mason, Billy Currington) and Jordan Oorebeek (Spencer Crandall, Lydia Sutherland, Owen Reigling), as well as Mack himself producing on Be Without You, House of Love, and Don’t Change.

With its unique origin, “Hummingbird” has already spawned big successes for Mack. The singles have amassed over 2 million streams, have had multiple top 5 hits on SiriusXM (including a Number 1 this year with “Lookin’ For You”), as well as generating multiple placements in film and TV projects.

While working on the EP, Mack also penned a series of co-writes with other artists including the top 10 hit “Fighting” from Tyler Joe Miller, the current top 30 “Breakup Song” from Lemon Cash, and the SiriusXM Number One hit “Bleed Country” from David Boyd Janes.

Wes Mack’s Latest Single “That’s My Country” – Photo Credit: Phil Crozier

Playing into his other strengths, this fall, Mack joined the cast of the CTV/NBC hit series TRANSPLANT, premiering its fourth and final season. Wes plays the role of Ryan, a 27 year old resident, in his first year general surgery. Season 4 of TRANSPLANT finds Bashir “Bash” Hamed (Haq) on the precipice of finishing his residency at York Memorial and officially re-qualifying as a doctor. Wes appears in episode 4, airing on Friday, October 27th. In the episode, series leads June (Ayisha Issa) and Dr Novak (Gord Rand) take different approaches with Wes’ character at the hospital.

Later in 2023 Mack is set to appear in a lead role in the heartwarming Christmas film, “Cape Holly Christmas” where art imitates life and Mack portrays a country musician named Luke, performing multiple original and classic Christmas songs, just in time for the holiday season. The film was shot in Mack’s home province of Alberta earlier in 2023.

Mack has shared the silver screen with a variety of stars from Liam Neeson in “Cold Pursuit,” to Kate Beckinsale in the Paramount Plus series “Guilty Party,” and recently played a lead role in the 2022 Netflix series “The Imperfects” which spent multiple weeks in the global top three shows. Other past credits include: “Power Rangers,” “DC’S Legends of Tomorrow”, “iZombie”, “Motive” “The 100”, “Supernatural”, “Continuum”, “Smallville”, “Heartland,” “The Vampire Diaries”.  “Magic Beyond Words: The JK Rowling Story”, “A Dog Named Christmas”, “Girl House”, and “The Phantoms”. 

Behind the camera Mack has also made a name for himself as a director and producer, earning him nominations for Music Video of the Year and Director of the Year at the CCMA, BCCMA and Leo Awards, while creating compelling narrative pieces for artists like JUNO Award Winner Jess Moskaluke.

Wes is available for interviews upon request.  Please contact:

Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Wes Mack – Hummingbird Tracklist:

1. Don’t Change
2. That’s My Country
3. Ain’t Got You
4. Lookin For You
5. House of Love
6. Be Without You

Wes’ social media links/handles:

• IMDb: Wesley MacInnes
• Website: www.wesmackmusic.com
• Instagram: @wesmackmusic
• Twitter: @wesmackmusic
• Facebook: @wesmack
• Snapchat: WesMackMusic
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/wesmackmusic

Select Wes Mack Music Videos:

• The Way You Let Me Down
• Listen to Me
• Don’t Change

A must-watch: The documentary DOPPELGÄNGERS: Face to Face premieres Wednesday, October 18 on CBC Gem and CBC TV at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) 

DOPPELGÄNGERS: Face to Face, commissioned by CBC’s The Passionate Eye, examines the curious phenomenon of identical strangers and our desire to meet ourselves. 

DOPPELGÄNGERS: Face to Face investigates today’s preoccupation with the power and importance of identity through the journeys of a diverse and exceptional group of individuals all hunting for their “twin stranger.”

The documentary follows six unique characters with strong individualistic personalities, interesting passions, and unique life stories as they embark on an adventure to meet their “second self.” Nathaniël and Edward, Sheena and Desirée, and Kiki and Elaine are about to come face to face with their unrelated lookalike and confront not only their reflection but also their deepest desires for human connection. DOPPELGÄNGERS: Face to Face premieres on CBC’s The Passionate Eye, Wednesday, October 18 on CBC Gem and CBC TV at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT).

It used to be that seeing one’s doppelgänger was a very bad omen. But today, worldwide, millions of people are actively looking for their unrelated twin. They are joining websites and posting selfies, scouring the walls of museums, and using facial recognition software all in the hopes of finding their double. What is behind this? Are we searching for something that is more than skin deep? Does our stranger-twin offer a view of the life we could have led? Or is it that we wonder what others see when they look our way? We are all about to find out. 

DOPPELGÄNGERS: Face to Face examines the curious phenomenon of identical strangers and our desire to meet ourselves. 

From Writer/Director Deborah Wainwright: In 2022, a study about unrelated “twins” was published in the academic journal Cell Reports. Media outlets worldwide wrote about it, news networks covered it, and it was in everyone’s Facebook and Twitter feeds. One of the authors was even interviewed in-studio on CNN. Why? The doppelgänger phenomenon isn’t new. What about the idea that each of us has someone (possibly many “someones”) somewhere on the planet who looks just like us, that sent our imaginations soaring right now? I decided this was worthy of a deeper investigation.

There are more than 10 million “doppelgänger seekers” registered to various online “find your doppelgänger” sites and although they generally say they’re looking for their stranger twin “as a lark” when you dig a little deeper some very personal reasons come to light. According to Dr. Adam Golub, an American Studies professor at California State University Fullerton, our interest in doppelgängers tends to peak during times of division in the body politic, at periods when technology (especially technology of duplication) has us a little fearful, and when we are struggling with issues of identity. Sound familiar?

Indeed, themes of identity, belonging, and human connection became quickly evident as we got to know our stranger twins. They expressed the desire to find someone who represents the sibling they never had or whom they had lost. Someone who provided that feeling of being connected as a family. Someone who understands them and may have experienced what they have experienced simply because they resemble one another. And they found similarities and connections that went well beyond their physical attributes. It was both hilarious and heartwarming to watch. 

LAKE TIDE MEDIA INC. is a partnership of industry veterans Deborah Wainwright and Laurie Case and a proud Canadian West Coast production company. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager of Entertainment, Factual, and Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director of Unscripted Content; Sandra Kleinfeld is Senior Director of Documentary; and Michelle McCree is Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Docs and The Passionate Eye.

Producer Laurie Case is from Vernon, BC, and Writer/Director Deborah Wainwright from the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver and Edward (Doppelgänger participant) based in Montreal, Quebec are available for interviews.

For more information, photos, and interviews please contact:

Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Photo credit: Andrés Fernandes

Social media information:

• Website: www.laketide.ca
• Facebook @LakeTideMediaInc.

Lights, Camera, Action,

What’s Filming in

Hollywood North?

Story by Lesley Diana

Often referred to as Hollywood North, Vancouver is an ideal place to have a thriving career in the film industry. “B.C. is Canada’s largest foreign production hub and North America’s third largest. In 2022, there were over 490 projects and more than $3.6B in original storytelling content made here, including B.C.’s own dynamic domestic productions,” said Prem Gill, CEO of Creative BC.

British Columbia and Vancouver are home to many popular feature films and TV series seen worldwide.

David Oulton’s New Series Who’s There? to Premiere August 24 on OUTtv; New Season of Face to Face with David Coming Same Day

David Oulton’s new series, Who’s There?, is set to premiere on August 24 on OUTtv, the same day as his season 5 premiere for Face to Face with David on the same network. Both shows will air back to back.

Who’s There? is an all-new roundtable-style talk show hosted by Oulton. Rather than being interview focused, it’s topical, with a panel of guests discussing a range of conversation starters. Each panel consists of a celebrity guest, a business leader, and an everyday viewer. The premiere episode features actress Emmanuelle Vaugier (Two and a Half Men, Saw II & III), Vancouver restaurateur Anson Leung, and Darrell Ross.

The series was filmed at the Paradox Hotel in Vancouver with the first season consisting of six episodes. Celebrity guests featured throughout the inaugural season include Vaugier, Mackenzie Gray (Legion, Man of Steel), comedian Darryl Lennox, Karen Holness (Nancy Drew, Superman & Lois), William B Davis (The X Files), Ben Immanuel (The Man in the High Castle), and Tammy Gillis (Siren, Van Helsing).

Also premiering August 24 on OUTtv are new episodes of Oulton’s talk show Face to Face with David. Oulton returns in his infamous Versace bathrobe drinking red wine to welcome familiar faces including Vanessa Williams, AJ Cook, Luenell, Emily Hampshire, Jen Brister, and many many others. The August 24 premiere features supermodel Janice Dickinson.

Face to Face with David season 5 premieres at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET on OUTtv, followed by the premiere of Who’s There? at 6:30 pm PT/9:30 pm ET. Both series will also be available to stream on OUTtvGo. Oulton is the creator, host, and executive producer of both series, with both being produced by Lesley Diana and Calgary-based production house L&C Style Productions Inc.

OUTtv is available in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. 

Social Media Links:

• Instagram: @davidoulton
• Facebook: @DavidOulton Official
• Twitter: @DavidOulton

Award-winning actor Emmanuelle Vaugier stars in Hallmark Channel’s sequel Big Sky River: The Bridal Path 

An equestrian, Emmanuelle combines her two loves for acting and horses in the film that premieres on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 9:00 pm et/pt. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and W Network in Canada.

For immediate release – Award-winning actor Emmanuelle Vaugier stars in Hallmark Channel’s movie sequel Big Sky River: The Bridal Path that premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in the US and W Network in Canada on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 9:00 pm. The movie is particularly special for Emmanuelle as she gets to combine her love of acting with her love for horses.  Kavan Smith (When Calls the Heart, You Had Me at Aloha) co-stars. Besides Kavan Smith and Emmanuelle Vaguer, this drama also stars Lochlyn Munro. These movies are based on the Linda Lael Miller novels. Peter Benson is back, directing this sequel. 

Tara (Emmanuelle Vaugier), now settled in Montana and dating Cowboy Boone (Kavan Smith), works to bring their family lives together but tensions arise, as blending their families will be more of a challenge than anticipated.

Emmanuelle may be best known for her popular role as Charlie Sheen’s ex-fiancée Mia in the award-winning CBS comedy Two and a Half Men. For three seasons she also played Detective Jessica Angell on CSI: NY, leaving fans devastated when her role came to an end. 

For five seasons Emmanuelle was the vain and dangerously sociopathic character of the Morrigan on the innovative series Lost Girl. Emmanuelle was cast alongside Piper Perabo in the USA Network crime series Covert Affairs, where she played Liza Hearn, a journalist and blogger not afraid to push boundaries. She was also on the AT&T original series Rogue as Assistant District Attorney Regan Faulker alongside Cole Hauser (Yellowstone).

Other television appearances include her portrayal of Jane in the two-hour pilot of the adaptation of the comic Painkiller Jane, and a starring role in The CW comedy My Guide to Becoming a Rockstar. She has also heavily recurred on TV shows such as The CW’s dramas Smallville and One Tree Hill, as well as Mistresses on ABC and the FOX series Human Target. 

Recently, Emmanuelle played Sarah, a smart and accomplished professional in the television series The Potwins starring opposite Kevin Sorbo and appeared in the comedic television series Millennial Mafia as Francesca, a female mob boss who must manage a group of young adults who are thrust into adulthood when their mob-boss parents are sent to jail. 

Emmanuelle’s feature film endeavors are impressive with a number of credits to her name, including Saw ll, Saw IV, Secondhand Lions, with Michael Caine and Robert Duvall, 40 Days and 40 Nights, with Josh Hartnett, Susie’s Hope (a role for which she won best actress at the Greensville International Film Festival), It’s Christmas Carol! (which earned her a Leo Award) opposite Carrie Fisher, and Absolute Deception alongsideCuba Gooding Jr., to name a few. Emmanuelle is adding voice over actor to her list of projects as well, with many fans remembering her portrayal of the character Nikki in Need for Speed Carbon EA’s #1 grossing video game worldwide.  

Emmanuelle’s inner and outer beauty shines through as she is among the select group of women to be featured on ‘Maxim‘s Top 100’ list twice. She was also named fifth on Femme Fatal magazine’s 50 Sexiest Women on the Planet’, and was named ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’ for the sixth time by Smartasses Magazine. Emmanuelle has graced the covers of Maxim, Femme Fatal, Dolce Vita, Flare, UMM, Status, Modern Dog, LA Health, Vancouver View, Vancouver Lifestyles, Western Living Condo, Donato, Steppin’ Out and Infamous. Emmanuelle also collaborated as a spokesperson for the Isadora cruelty-free makeup brand that believes in empowering everyone to embrace their unique beauty.

 Off-screen, Emmanuelle is an avid animal lover. A project that is very close to her heart is her own 501c3 charitable foundation The Fluffball, which raises money for various animal charities. A dedicated equestrian, Emmanuelle competes on her horse Bunny. Emmanuelle paints to express her creativity and contributes a major portion of her sales to the many charitable animal rescue organizations she supports. 

Emmanuelle is available for interviews upon request.  Alex Cole at Elevate Entertainment in Los Angeles and Eric Edwards at Lucas Talent in Canada represent Emmanuelle. 

For more information, interviews and photos please contact:

Lesley Diana | Lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

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Award-winning actor, author and advocate Christine Solomon’s second book ‘Wishing Upon A New Moon’ has been released and is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Hill Weiser Publishing

Christine will be in person to read and sign her book at Barnes and Noble The Grove flagship store at Farmers Market in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 29th at 2:00 pm

For immediate release, Montreal & Los Angeles – Humanitarian, entrepreneur, spokesperson, and award-winning actor Christine Solomon is pleased to announce that her second children’s book ‘Wishing Upon A New Moon’ has been released. Illustrations by Nataliia Mazepa. ‘Wishing Upon A Moon’ is a mystical story about a little girl named Pepper, who likes to be in constant control. Perfectionism is always her goal, but when her behavior gets in the way of her and her best friend, Bremner, Pepper must face the consequences. This unique picture book shows how failing is an important part of learning, teamwork is key, and success does not need to be perfect.

‘Wishing Upon A New Moon’ is the second children’s book Christine has authored to convey new lessons to kids. Christine pays homage to Tim Burton and Hans Zimmer with a number of references inside the book that will remind the reader of Tim and Hans. Christine’s new children’s book Wishing Upon A New Moon is available at Hill Weiser Publishing, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. 

Christine will be in person to read and sign ‘Wishing Upon A New Moon’ at Barnes and Noble at The Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 29th at 2:00 pm. Event details available following this link: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062158304-0

Illustrator Nataliia Mazepa is a passionate artist from Ukraine who now lives in Poland. She invests her knowledge, skills, and most importantly her soul in all of her work. Her portfolio is notable for its stylistic range. Nataliia weaves magic out of digital art, colored pencil, architectural and watercolor drawings, and whimsical illustrations. You’ll be able to profoundly experience the emotion playing over the character’s face, whether it’s happiness, bravery, or loss – accurately representing the intended mood that all children can relate to.

Award-winning actress Christine Solomon’s work has been exhibited, showcased, and displayed to millions of viewers in Egypt, Canada, and around the world on major television networks and movie studios such as HBO Canada, The Movie Network, Rotana Group (the Arab World’s largest entertainment company owned by the Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talat), Ubisoft, as well as in print, online, and other advertising media.

Additionally, Christine completed voice-over and ADR work on three episodes of the Disney+-exclusive Marvel television series Moon Knight, which won a Primetime Emmy Award and stars Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke. The series follows Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac), a mercenary who has dissociative identity disorder (DID) and is drawn into a deadly mystery involving Egyptian gods with his multiple alters, such as Steven Grant. More info available following this link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10234724/reference/

Christine is also proud of her role in the internationally award-winning feature film JACIR which has reached regional and international success. JACIR has screened in multiple theaters across the United States, including during the Sundance Film Festival, as well as abroad in France during the Cannes Film Festival and Tulum, Mexico. JACIR stars Academy Award nominee Lorraine Bracco, Malek Rahbani, and Tutweezy and is directed by Emmy Award-winning director Waheed AlQawasmi.

The story is about a young Syrian refugee who faces hard truths chasing the American dream on the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, while living in poverty, dealing with social injustice, and witnessing his neighbor’s opioid addiction. Christine plays Jacir’s fiancé, (Malek Rahbani) the love of his life, whom he has lost during the Syrian war along with his entire family. JACIR is currently available on Apple, Google, Amazon, and Xbox in Canada and 82 countries, https://www.jacirmovie.com/.

Christine is not only multi-talented but also has a number of projects on the go with her two companies Hill Weiser and Muze Consultancy.

Her acting consultancy company Muze Consultancy is offering a course for Canadian actors and individuals to help them prepare for a USA O-1 & EB-1A Visa. In this course, Christine covers everything on both types of visas including tips on how to get things done that are more challenging than others, and how to assemble their visa package when working on their O-1 and EB-1A visa with their lawyer. The course will provide them with downloadable materials, sample letters, checklists, and presentation slides that will help them visually understand how this process works. Everything from how to draft their reference letters to how to obtain deal memos and sponsorships. The online course will be available online at Muze Consultancy this year. Sign up at this link to receive more information: https://christinesolomon.com/classes.

With a passion for skincare, Christine is creating a skincare line Aprèm to be available online. She has also worked for Galderma as their ambassador for their #MyRosacea3 campaign.

Christine is available for interviews and photos upon request.

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For interviews please contact: Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Christine Solomon contact information and social media handles:

• Website: www.christinesolomon.com
• Instagram: @christinesolomon
• TikTok: @ChristineSolomon 
• Twitter: @MsChrisSolomon
• Facebook: @ActorChristineSolomon
• Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@chrissolomon
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/christinesolomon
• IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2555010/

“Wishing Upon A New Moon” is available following these links:

• Christine Solomon Signs and Reads Wishing Upon A New Moon: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062158304-0
• Wishing Upon A New Moon (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Wishing-Upon-Moon-Christine-Solomon/dp/1737765292?ref_=ast_author_dp
• Wishing Upon A New Moon (Barnes and Noble):  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wishing-upon-a-new-moon-christine-solomon/1143678711?ean=9781737765295
• Barnes and Noble The Grove event: Barnes & Noble’s flagship store – The Grove at Farmers, July 29th at 2pm (Pacific Time). https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062158304-0

Christine Solomon’s Online Course: 

• Preparing for an O-1 & EB-1A Visa Course: https://christinesolomon.com/classes

Hill Weiser Publishing contact information and social media handles:

• Hill Weiser Website: www.hillweiser.com
• Hill Weiser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillWeiser
• Hill Weiser Instagram: @HillWeiser
• Hill Weiser Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hillweiser

Muze Consultancy contact information and social media handles:

• Muze Consultancy Website: www.muzeconsultancy.com
• Muze Consultancy Facebook: @MuzeActingConsultancy
• Muze Consultancy Instagram: @MuzeConsultancy