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TV Host Todd Talbot gears up for Love or List It Vancouver airing new episodes on W Network Monday, February 8th

Entrepreneur • Entertainer • Investor • Philanthropist • Family Man• launches new website ToddTalbot.ca

Todd Talbot, known for his real estate savvy, keen sense of style and quick wit, is the handsome half on the wildly popular series Love or List it Vancouver. New episodes will start airing on W Network in Canada on February 8^th at 10:00 pm est/pst.

The popular TV series, which also airs on HGTV as Love It or List It Too in the USA, showcases families who are struggling with homes that no longer suit their needs. Whether they’ve outgrown the home they once loved or the lustre has worn off, homeowners are faced with the dilemma of whether they should stay or go?

A veteran theatre artist for more than two decades, Todd has starred in dozens of award-winning productions. With Love It or List It Vancouver, Todd returns to the small screen where he first made his start, as a teenager, on the hit Nickelodeon TV series Fifteen. His award-winning acting career has spanned more than twenty years and included theatrical training in London and TV appearances on series such as Smallville, Outer Limits, Young Blades, Dark Angel, Night Visions and Taken.

Todd has just re-launched his website www.ToddTalbot.ca the home to Todd’s personal life on and off camera as an opportunity to share media exposure, upcoming events, and TV shows as well as his family life, fatherhood and fashion.

Todd’s professional life has never been busier. Todd travels between the U.S. and Canada speaking at, and emceeing a wide variety of events. Todd has also been a guest judge on Game of Homes and voiced the show Who Lives Here, both for W Network.

Todd is the new West Coast Editor of HOSS magazine, as well as a regular contributor to atHOME Victoria. Todd is a favorite guest on talk shows and a spokesperson for the BC Millionaire Home Lottery.

An entrepreneur from a young age, Todd’s company currently owns and manages multiple residential properties as well as several real estate ventures in renovation, marketing & design. Todd also leads an experienced team helping clients buy and sell homes. He has also created and operated several real estate companies in marketing, design, and staging including Condoguys Marketing, myRealDESIGN and is a new member of the Blu Realty family.

Todd has many views to share. Smart, educated, well planned investing and the guts to take the risk are what it requires to get into the game of Real Estate. Todd believes that the keys to being a successful investor are really simple: Hard work, Education, Action, REPEAT.

Not to be overshadowed, Todd’s young family is always close by. He loves to share his adventures of fatherhood, fighting the dad-bod, staying fashionable, travel, sports, and the coveted date night with his wife actress Rebecca. Todd is the proud father of two – Ashlyn (6) and Kesler (4).

Bringing a dose of comedy to everything he does, Todd believes that the only way to be truly happy in life is to find something that you are passionate about and then figure out some way to make money at it! Serendipitously it came together when both acting and real estate allowed Todd to do just that!

Todd is available for interviews, appearances and articles upon request.

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

Todd is also available for personal appearances, endorsements and spokesperson work.

For more information please contact:
Tyler Evans Tyler.Evans@yorkjames.com 201.749.2177

Social Media Handles

Website: toddtalbot.ca, wnetwork.com, hgtv.com
Twitter: @toddtalbot, @LoveitorlistitV, @W_Network
Facebook: Todd Talbot, Love It Or List It Vancouver, W Network
Instagram: @toddtalbot, @loveitorlistitvancouver, @w_network
YouTube: Todd Talbot
Snapchat: toddjtalbot
Periscope: @ToddTalbot
IMDb: Todd Talbot

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604.726.5575

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All-New Episodes of Love It or List It Vancouver Set to Air on W Network

Love It or List It Vancouver returns Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, beginning February 8

Big Coat Productions is excited to announce that all-new episodes of Love It or List It Vancouver Season 3 are back and will start airing Monday, February 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network. The hit TV series, hosted by designer Jillian Harris and real estate expert Todd Talbot, returns with 13 all-new episodes, showcasing Vancouver homeowners faced with one of the biggest decisions of their life, can they stay in their existing home and learn to love it or should they pack it in and list it? Production on Season 4 is currently underway and is set to premiere in Fall of 2016 on W Network.

“Fans were thrilled with the first half of year three and we can’t wait to see where the remaining 13 shows will take us. It’s a new year and the perfect time to cozy up on the couch and catch the latest episodes, which continue to share compelling family stories, set against the breathtaking backdrop and architecture of Vancouver,” says Executive Producer, Catherine Fogarty.

“As our hit TV show steadily explodes in popularity, it also features the strength of the Love It or List It franchise, currently one of the strongest Canadian TV formats selling worldwide, with signed format deals in the UK, France, Belgium and Australia,” adds Co- Executive Producer, Maria Armstrong.

Every episode of Love It or List It Vancouver takes viewers on an emotional roller-coaster as homeowners across the lower mainland welcome the charismatic co-hosts into their homes to battle it out for bragging rights while the family decides whether to “love it” or “list it.” Jillian must catch the homeowners’ wandering eyes with a show-stopping renovation and Todd must woo them away into a dreamy house on the market in BC’s largest metropolitan city.

Love It or List It Vancouver is produced by Big Coat Productions in association with W Network.

About Big Coat Productions:
Big Coat Productions is a Gemini Award-winning, independent television production company headquartered in Toronto with offices in Vancouver and North Carolina. Established in 2000 by executive producing partners, Catherine Fogarty and Maria Armstrong, Big Coat Productions earned global industry recognition for its original programming successes, including the long-running series Love It or List It. Specializing in unscripted entertainment-based programming and documentaries, Big Coat Productions has built its solid reputation on delivering innovative, enduring, and engaging productions of the highest quality.

About W Network:
W Network is the leading destination for Canadian women delivering a range of compelling entertainment from original programming to lifestyle series, blockbuster movies and popular dramas. W Network’s online offerings include WNetwork.com, W Dish and W View. With its extensive research capabilities and consumer insights, W Network is recognized as a leading expert in marketing to women. W Network is owned by Canadian-based media and entertainment company Corus Entertainment. For more information, visit WNetwork.com and corusent.com.

Social Media Handles

Website: toddtalbot.ca, jillianharris.com, wnetwork.com, bigcoatproductions.com
Twitter: @toddtalbot, @jillianharris, @LoveitorlistitV, @W_Network, @Big_Coat
Facebook: Todd Talbot, Jillian Harris, Love It Or List It Vancouver, W Network, Big Coat Productions
Instagram: @toddtalbot, @jillian.harris, @w_network
YouTube: Tod Talbot, Jillian Harris
Snapchat: toddjtalbot

Contact The Promotion People

Lesley Diana – Founder, President and Publicist
lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca
604.726.5575

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Send Rachel Parent to Monsanto Shareholder Meeting

Rachel’s Story
This is Rachel Parent. She’s the founder of an organization called Kids Right to Know. At the age of 16, Rachel is already an accomplished public speaker and debater.

Rachel thinks kids—and everyone, actually—have the right to know what they’re eating. If food contains GMO’s (or “genetically modified organisms”), Rachel thinks it should say so on the label. That way, people can decide whether they want to buy it or not.

Monsanto Corporation is the world’s largest supplier of GMOs. Monsanto has fought against labeling laws. Rachel has some questions for Monsanto. In fact, lots of questions.

Monsanto’s annual shareholder meeting is being held on January 29 in St. Louis, Missouri. Rachel is attending. She holds the proxy of a Monsanto shareholder who can’t attend herself. All Rachel needs is the airplane fare from Toronto to St. Louis, and the accommodation expenses for staying there.

While in St. Louis, Rachel will join Anne Temple, an activist with Moms Across America—another organization that’s concerned about how to feed kids the healthiest possible foods. Together, they’ll put the hard questions to Monsanto.

They’ll also hold a public rally to inform people about GMOs and why the average person should want to know whether their food is genetically modified or not.

We’d like to raise $3,900 to cover Rachel’s expenses for this event. If there’s money left over, it will go to Kids Right to Know Community Association, to continue the work of informing the public.

Please help send Rachel to St. Louis with your donation of $10, $25, $50 or more. Please donate, then share this video with your friends and family. Share it with everyone who’s concerned about GMOs and healthful food.

I’ve created this crowdfunding site because I agree with Rachel’s concerns. I try to avoid eating GMO foods because many of them contain residues from Monsanto’s herbicide product Roundup. Roundup contains glyphosate salts and esters, and I’m suspicious that these chemicals are damaging to human health.

To donate, please visit: generosity.com/fundraising/send-rachel-parent-to-monsanto-shareholder-meeting

Social Media Handles

Website: kidsrighttoknow.com
Twitter: @RachelsNews
Facebook: Kids Right To Know
Instagram: @kidsrighttoknoworg
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=QhvpTD1_3HY

Contact The Promotion People

Lesley Diana – Founder, President and Publicist
lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca
604.726.5575

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Twitter: @PromotionPeople
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Tammy Gillis co-stars in Hallmark Channel’s UNLEASHING MR. DARCY airing Saturday, January 23rd at 9pm starring Cindy Busby, Ryan Paevey and Francis Fisher

Tammy’s directorial debut on the original comedy web series THE SUPPORT GROUP

Next up for Tammy Gillis is a lead role in Hallmark Channel’s UNLEASHING MR. DARCY that will air on Saturday, January 23rd at 9 :00 pm. In this modern day spin on “Pride & Prejudice,” Elizabeth Scott (Cindy Busby), is fishing for direction in her life and gets the opportunity to professionally show her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a fancy New York dog show. Dog show judge Donovan Darcy (Ryan Paevey) comes across as aristocratic and rude and a chain of misunderstandings unfold during the competition, complicating their mutual attraction. In true Jane Austen fashion, Elizabeth and Donovan begin to see the error of their ways and it turns out Mr. Darcy is far more kind and interesting than Elizabeth ever imagined. Tammy plays the lead role of Jenna Scott, an older and endearing sister to the female heroine, played by Cindy Busby. Both the sisters face the pressures from their mother to fall in love and get married. This movie is based on a book and is a play off of Pride and Prejudice. Tammy’s character unexpectedly finds herself meeting love at first sight.

http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/unleashing-mr-darcy/photos-from-unleashing-mr-darcy/9#listh

Just launched is Tammy’s directorial debut for the web series THE SUPPORT GROUP, which she also produced and acted in. The original comedy web series follows three unlikely friends, each facing their own challenges and coming together to save their beloved support group. Produced by Beyond Theatre Productions, the production team was featured in the Vancouver Sun as up-and coming filmmakers. The series airs on Beyond Theatre Productions YouTube channel.

Last summer took Tammy to Spain and Winnipeg to film the lead role in the feature film MENORCA. Menorca is a feature film directed and written by John Barnard of Farpoint Films. Tammy plays a hedonistic soccer mom who indulges in her fantasy world, breaking away entirely from her family and life of motherhood. As she embarks on a journey through bad decision-making, she comes to a conclusion to the singularity of her life purpose. She needs to win back her son’s affection.

Tammy is also widely recognized for her multitude of film and television appearances. Most recently Tammy Gillis played a profound character in Signed Sealed Delivered: Impossible Dream. Her character is based on the real story of the Band of Sisters, an ultra-secret Joint Special Operations Command – which sent female soldiers in the field to go out on combat missions alongside the Rangers. Tammy’s role depicts a female U.S. soldier in the special ops unit who is held captive in Afghanistan. In this movie, Tammy embodies the strength and courage of her character that is needed for survival, while also being able to portray the compassion found in human nature even under such difficult circumstances. This role displays the diversity and talent of Tammy’s acting. http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/23/opinions/lemmon-band-of-sisters-special-ops/

Tammy recently appeared in a number of other productions including a recurring guest star in Hallmark’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told. On television, she had a guest-starring role alongside Jason Priestley in UPTV’s Ties That Bind. Tammy was also seen in the first episode of the final season of Syfy’s Continuum that aired on Showcase and Syfy.

Tammy plays one of the leading roles in the feature film The Pinocchio Project directed by Anand Raghaven. This exceptionally talented actress also guest starred on CTV’s hit drama Motive, the critically acclaimed award winning HBO Canada series Less Than Kind, and the Douglas Coupland CBC comedy jPod. She has appeared in roles on the CW’s Supernatural, Showcase’s Lost Girl, Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State, Showcase’s Endgame and many more. Her MOW’s include Stealing Paradise starring Rachel Leigh Cook, The Mermaid Chair starring Kim Basinger and Home by Christmas starring Linda Hamilton. She also appeared on the Bravo series Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce, as well as the Hallmark romantic comedy A Novel Romance and the Lifetime thriller Stolen from the Womb. Her onscreen credits include roles in White Noise 2 and No Men Beyond This Point.

Tammy Gillis is a very successful and respected member of the entertainment industry. She currently splits her time between Vancouver and Canada’s east coast and continues to travel to LA and around the world for projects.

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

Talent Agent – Cue Agency – Danielle Bilodeau | db@cueagency.com | 778-686-6480

Social Media Handles

Website: tammygillis.com, thesupportgrouptheseries.com, farpointfilms.com/portfolio/134/menorca.aspx
Twitter: @Tammy_F_Gillis, @TSGtheseries
Facebook: Tammy Gillis, The Support Group Webseries
IMDb: Tammy Gillis
YouTube: THE SUPPORT GROUP – the Web Series Teaser Trailer

Contact The Promotion People

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604.726.5575

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Uwe Boll announces that he is directing his last movie: the thrilling conclusion of the trilogy “Rampage 3: No Mercy” now in production in British Columbia & Washington D.C.

Boll plans to focus on his co-producing and global distribution company Event Film and his highly-praised fine dining venture Bauhaus Restaurant in Vancouver

Amidst his highly-praised venture into the fine dining scene by opening Bauhaus Restaurant, acclaimed director Uwe Boll has not put down the movie camera. Uwe is currently on location in beautiful British Colombia (Langley and Maple Ridge) and Washington, D.C. to film the anticipated Rampage 3: No Mercy during the first weeks in January. When complete, this film will mark the thrilling conclusion of the well-received Rampage series, an action-packed trilogy featuring domestic terrorist Bill Williamson (Brendan Fletcher, The Revenant). This time, Bill takes on Capitol Hill in the heart of Washington, D.C.

Following the success of Rampage and Rampage 2: Capital Punishment, Uwe Boll’s dedicated production team, writers, and lead actor Brendan Fletcher are back for another action-packed sequel. Other producers include the local talents of Michael Pohorly and Uwe’s wife Natalie Boll. Matthias Neumann, the German director of photography who has collaborated on almost all of Uwe’s films, is also back to deliver the high production value you can expect from the Rampage trilogy.

This will be the last film Uwe Boll will direct for awhile due to his current focus on co-producing and global distribution with his company Event Film, which has acquired high-profile films such as King Cobra (James Franco, Alicia Silverstone, Molly Ringwald, Christian Slater).

In addition, as many of his fans know, Uwe’s other passion is his newly opened and universally praised Bauhaus Restaurant located in the trendy Gastown district of Vancouver. Opened for less than a year, Bauhaus is already at the cutting edge of fine dining, delivering innovative techniques, fresh flavours, and exceptional service to downtown Vancouver. The menu, designed and prepared by world-renowned Michelin Star chef Stefan Hartmann, reflects a contemporary approach to traditional German cuisine and brings a new style of dining to Canada’s west coast. To learn more, visit our website at www.bauhaus-restaurant.com.

Uwe is available for interviews upon request.

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

Social Media Handles

Twitter: @BollUwe, @BrendanFletch1
IMDb: Uwe Boll, Brendan Fletcher

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Tammy Gillis character in the Canadian premier of SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED: IMPOSSIBLE DREAM on E! Network on December 13th is based on Band of Sisters

Tammy directs original comedy web series THE SUPPORT GROUP premiers January 6th

2015 has been the busiest year for actor/director Tammy Gillis. She stars in two Hallmark movies soon to be released. The first is the Canadian premier of SIGNED, SEALED DELIVERED: IMPOSSIBLE DREAM airing on E! Network on December 13^th. She spent this past summer in Spain and Winnipeg filming the lead role in the feature film MENORCA. The web series The Support Group is Tammy’s directorial debut, which she also produced and acted in.

Tammy Gillis plays a profound character in Signed Sealed Delivered: Impossible Dream which is based on the real story of the Band of Sisters. The Band of Sisters are part of an ultrasecret Joint Special Operations Command – which sent female soldiers in the field to go out on combat missions alongside the Rangers. They are female warriors on the frontlines. Tammy’s role depicts a female U.S. soldier in the special ops unit who is held captive in Afghanistan. In this movie, Tammy embodies the strength and courage of her character that is needed for survival, while also being able to portray the compassion found in human nature even under such difficult circumstances. This role displays the diversity and talent of Tammy’s acting.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/23/opinions/lemmon-band-of-sisters-special-ops

Farpoint Films’ Menorca is a feature film directed and written by John Barnard. It was filmed in Winnipeg and Spain in the summer of 2015. Tammy plays a hedonistic soccer mom who indulges in her fantasy world, breaking away entirely from her family and life of motherhood. As she embarks on a journey through bad decision-making, she comes to a conclusion to the singularity of her life purpose. She needs to win back her son’s affection.

The Support Group is an original comedy web series produced by Beyond Theatre Productions about three unlikely friends, each facing their own challenges, coming together to save their beloved support group. The Support Group team achieved success early on, being featured in a Vancouver Sun article on up-and coming filmmakers and completing an oversubscribed IndieGoGo campaign, bringing their total budget to roughly $5,000. The first episode of the series, titled ‘Positive?’, premieres online on January 6th, 2016 through their YouTube channel Beyond Theatre Productions at 2:30pm PT on YouTube. The trailer has now been launched online and the episodes premiere starting January 6, 2016.

TSG Poster Tammy recently appeared in a number of other productions including a recurring guest star in Hallmark’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told. On television, she had a guest-starring role alongside Jason Priestley in UPTV’s Ties That Bind. Tammy was also seen in the first episode of the final season of Syfy’s Continuum that aired on Showcase and Syfy.

She is widely recognized for her multitude of film and television appearances. Her onscreen credits include roles in White Noise 2 and Shooter starring Mark Wahlberg. Tammy plays one of the leading roles in the soon to be released feature film The Pinocchio Project directed by Anand Raghaven.

This exceptionally talented actress also guest starred on CTV’s hit drama Motive, the critically acclaimed award winning HBO Canada series Less Than Kind, and the Douglas Coupland CBC comedy jPod. She has appeared in roles on the Bravo series Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce, CW’s Supernatural, Showcase’s Lost Girl, Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State, Showcase’s Endgame and many more. Her MOW’s include the Hallmark romantic comedy A Novel Romance and the Lifetime thriller Stolen from the Womb.

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

Talent Agent – Cue Agency – Danielle Bilodeau | db@cueagency.com | 778-686-6480

Signed, Sealed, Delivered on Hallmark Channel – Movie #1 – Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told:
www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/signed-sealed-delivered-truth-be-told

Social Media Handles

Website: tammygillis.com, thesupportgrouptheseries.com
Twitter: @Tammy_F_Gillis, @TSGtheseries
Facebook: Tammy Gillis, The Support Group Webseries
IMDb: Tammy Gillis
YouTube: THE SUPPORT GROUP – the Web Series Teaser Trailer

Contact The Promotion People

Lesley Diana – Founder, President and Publicist
lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca
604.726.5575

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FIRST VINE SERIES “WHITE NINJA” PREMIERES DECEMBER 5TH AT THE WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL

White Ninja”, the first narrative series developed for the Vine platform, will premiere at the Whistler Film Festival December 5^th and on the “White Ninja” Vine channel (vine.co/WhiteNinja). The launch will coincide with a panel on digital distribution that features “White Ninja” producers Tyler Funk, David Kaye, and Jameson Parker. The panel is part of the Content Connections program “Stream Big” at the Whistler Summit on Saturday, December 5^th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/industry/summit-schedule

Paul Scheer stars and voices the titular Ninja in the series based on the hugely popular web comic “White Ninja” that ran exclusive strips on Cracked.com. The intellectually restricted and, apparently, pain impervious eponymous character was created by Scott Bevan and Kent Earle. The strip has over 1300 comics boasting a fan base that spreads across the globe.

Scheer is known for his role as Andre Nowzick on FX’s The League as well as stints on 30 Rock, The Kroll Show and Fresh Off The Boat, Hulu’s Hotwives of Las Vegas and the recent comedy special CrashTest, Scheer is joined by Kathleen Barr (Ed, Edd n’ Eddy, ReBoot.), Brian Drummond (Inspector Gadget, DragonBallZ), Shannon Chan Kent (Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony), and David A. Kaye (Make Way for Noddy, X-Men Evolution) who will lend their voices to a wide world of characters.

The series boasts and impressive roster of Vine stars among their team of directors. Brandon Bowen, Jon Paul Piques (Piques), Gabe Erwin, Esa Fung (Esa Fungtastic), Gregor Reynolds (GregorR), and Stewart Reynolds (Brittlestar) will be joined by directors Michelle Ouellet (Afterparty, Hooked on Speedman), Matthew Clarke (Convos With My Two Year Old), Jameson Parker (College Humor’s The Price is Precise) and showrunner Tyler Funk (FTW, Friend Request) who have all come on board to direct a block of episodes for the series.

After the initial launch on December 5^th the show will roll out three episodes a week on the White Ninja Vine channel – www.vine.co/WhiteNinja.

“Our goal has always been to reinvent the Sunday Comic Strip and we are excited to share this newest iteration of White Ninja with the world” said Funk, “we think that the Whistler Film Festival is the best place to introduce this series to the world”.

North of Now Films and Whiskaye Films, two Vancouver-based production companies, have teamed up to resurrect the hugely popular web comic. Tyler Funk of North of Now Films is heading up the project as the digital creator and showrunner working with Jameson Parker and David Kaye of Whiskaye Films who are on board as Executive Producers.

Multiple award-winning animator Erick Grigorovski is attached to the project as its lead animator, tasked with transporting this minimalistic and quirky world to this new and exciting format.

ABOUT NORTH OF NOW FILMS
North of Now is a creative production agency based out of Vancouver, BC specializing in digital content. Producing visually inspiring and engaging advertisements we strive to push the envelope, creating new and exciting branded content and capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide.

ABOUT WHISKAYE FILMS
Whiskaye Films is a Vancouver-based film and television production company founded by David Kaye and Jameson Parker. Whiskaye Films strives to develop and produce internationally recognized content that both entertains and matters.

Media Contact:
Lesley Diana | Lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Whiskaye Films Contacts:
Jameson Parker 778-903-3964 jameson@whiskayefilms.com
Tyler Funk 778-988-3498 everythingfunk@gmail.com

For interviews with Paul Scheer:
Samantha Srinivasan | sam@sechelpr.com | 323-741-4628

Social Media Handles

Website: whiteninjaseries.com
Vine: vine.co/WhiteNinja
Twitter: @PokeAFish, @paulscheer
Instagram: @WhiteNinjaSeries
Facebook: on.fb.me/1F6NaYJ

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James Clayton Wins Lead Actor Award Of Excellence at The IndieFEST Film Awards for his role in CANDiLAND also starring Gary Busey and Chelah Horsdal

James Clayton has won the prestigious IndieFEST Film Award of Excellence for his lead role of Peter in the upcoming thriller CANDiLAND; also starring Gary Busey and Chelah Horsdal. CANDiLAND is based on the novel by Elizabeth Engstrom and will be distributed in North America by IndustryWorks Pictures spring 2016.

“It is an extreme honor and privilege to be awarded this distinction. This is really a reflection of all the hard work of the crew, cast, and everyone who supported this great film. I am eternally in debt to my co-leads Gary Busey and Chelah Horsdal who were an inspiration everyday and will no doubt be recognized for their outstanding performances in this film. As well as to the magnetic Elizabeth Engstrom, and of course, our inventive and extraordinary leader, writer/Editor/Director Rusty Nixon.” says James Clayton.

CANDiLAND: Struggling to rebuild their lives, a former tennis star (James Clayton) and a recent divorcee (Chelah Horsdal) decide to isolate themselves from the world in a quest for true “oneness”; as their affair descends into savagery, his father (Gary Busey) must fight to save them before they disappear completely into madness.

James has been building a career of diverse characters and is known for his deep commitment and detailed preparation. The character of Peter marks a new benchmark for James as he lost 55 pounds, shaved his head, and shaved down his front tooth for the role.

James who currently appears in several episodes of Fox TV’s Minority Report also produced and starred in the Sci-Fi/Thriller Down The Line (2014). He also starred in the Caper Comedy Foodland (2011). Clayton began his acting career at the age of sixteen when he booked his first role in K19: The Widowmaker (2001), starring Harrison Ford and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Since then, he has added an extensive list of versatile characters to his resume. In 2004, James went on to a supporting lead role in the Horror feature Adam and Evil followed by a leading role in the Thriller feature The Bentley Box (2004) and honed his comedic skills while leading in the head-banger Comedy, Blackbridge (2006). On television, James has appeared on the hit CW series Supernatural (2009), Fox’s Fringe (2011), and has appeared as leading roles in multiple commercial campaigns for clients such as Reebok, Suddenlink, Kia, and Telus.

James is also one of the co-managing directors of Motorcycle Boy Productions along side writer/director Rusty Nixon and actor/producer Blaine Anderson. The three produced the psychological thriller Candiland. James and Motorcycle Boy Productions are in the late development stages for the Supernatural Horror film, Residue (2017), written and directed by Rusty Nixon.

About Motorcycle Boy Productions
Motorcycle Boy Productions is a film service company operated by Motorcycle Boy Studios Ltd and founded by Managing Director/Producer James Clayton. Co-founding members include Rusty Nixon and Blaine Anderson. The name Motorcycle Boy Productions is homage to the great Mickey Rourke’s character in the film “Rumble Fish”; based on S.E. Hinton’s famous novel of the same name. The name was chosen to convey the unique, adventurous, and profound qualities of the films created by the Company.

Vision Statement: The Company is committed to the job expansion and the overall growth of the Canadian film industry for worldwide distribution.

Mission Statement: The Company achieves this by partnering with local venders, crews, and artists to produce films at low cost with high production value.

About IndustryWorks Studios/Pictures – Canada International
IndustryWorks is a fully integrated Distribution, Production, Finance and New Media, worldwide content provider. IndustryWorks sets itself apart by having a keen sense of recognizing the potential in projects for distribution and is dedicated to releasing unique and marketable content to the world market place. The Company has several in-house projects in development and acquires films from producers around the world. IndustryWorks distributes its content through all media outlets, including box office, VOD, SVOD, broadcast, airlines, Internet and digital platforms, retail and rental outlets. www.industry-works.com

About The IndieFEST Film Awards
The IndieFEST Film Awards are unique in the industry. Attracting both powerhouse industry veterans as well as talented new filmmakers it is an exceptional, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival – which allows filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this prestigious competition. The IndieFEST is about helping industry professionals who create fresh, standout entertainment achieve the publicity and credibility they deserve. Serving filmmakers is the IndieFEST’s primary goal.

Currently in its 7th year, The IndieFEST Film Awards is an avant-garde worldwide competition that strives to give talented directors, producers, actors, creative teams and new media creators the positive exposure they deserve. It discovers and honors the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality films and new media. Our talented IndieFEST award winners have gone on to win Oscars, Emmys & Tellys.

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

For ‘CANDiLAND’ Sales and IndustryWorks information please contact:
Caterina Scrivano | CS@Industry-Works.com | 604-876-0547

Social Media Handles

Website: industry-works.com/content/candiland, motorcycleboyproductions.com, www.TheIndieFEST.com
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Actor Gerald Auger has a busy fall with roles in Australian production LOST FACE and Russian production PETERSBURG, A SELFIE

He produced and starred in BOHEMIAN BLOOD in The Frightening 48 Hour Film Challenge in Northern Alberta

Gerald Auger – actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker of Woodland Cree descent from Alberta, Canada has a busy fall with roles in three short films: “Lost Face”, “Petersburg. A Selfie”, and an independent short film “Bohemian Blood” for The Frightening 48 Hour Film Challenge. This is a man on a mission and his characters capture the essence of his talent.

Filming this December in Calgary, Gerald has been cast in “Lost Face” a classic story by legendary writer Jack London that takes place in mid-1800’s Russian. Gerald Auger plays Makamuk, a fierce warrior in “Lost Face” who steps up as a chief to lead the remainder of his tribe to victory against the Russian fur thieves. Makamuk faces a power play with Subienkow, a Polack who finds himself the second-to last survivor of a group of Russian fur thieves.

In October Gerald flew to St. Petersburg, Russia for “Petersburg. A Selfie”, a collection of 7 stories about Russia’s most beautiful city through the perspective of 7 women on the concept of love. “Anichkov Bridge” is one of the stories from the collection by director Natalia Kudryashova. Through the story of one woman’s journey of self-hate, she comes to realize that she is living a human existence rather than a human experience that speaks from her heart – her soul. Auger plays a Native American Spirit who comes to visit her in the physical realm. With his ancient knowledge and wisdom from his ancestors, this Spirit conveys a message to her to love life again.

In “Bohemian Blood”, Auger’s role is an Indigenous Cult leader of murderous Bohemian Artist Hookers that use hammers to kill their Johns in a Bohemian style brothel. Auger remarks, “The Frightening 48 Hour Film Challenge was indeed an intense, creative and collaborative effort! It’s a way for me to give back to the community.”

After being discovered at the opening ceremonies of the 1995 Canada Winter Games Auger has been working in the entertainment industry ever since. It all started with a supporting role in Gunslinger’s Revenge, a lead role in the National Geographic IMAX-production Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, Hallmark Entertainment TV miniseries Dreamkeeper. Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks-produced miniseries Into the West; Klatsassin and CTV’s Luna: Spirit of The Whale, FUBAR 2, Western Confidential, The Plateau, Blackstone, AMC’s Hell on Wheels, CBC’s Strange Empire and soon to be seen in the new HBO’s Lewis and Clark series as Chief Le Borgne.

Auger produced, wrote and directed the short film “Walking Alone” and a National Film Board of Canada documentary “Honour Thy Father” won Best Film Representing Cultural Diversity at the Alberta Motion Picture Industry Awards in 2009. He wrote and produced the series “The Ancients for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network” and worked on the sequel to his film “Honour Thy Father—Our Journey Home”, which deals with Christianity and Native spirituality in Indian country.

Auger has been on his spiritual journey for over 20 years and often coordinates a sweat lodge ceremony to have spirit helpers empower and enlighten others. One of his missions in life is to honour the Indigenous people in terms of how they are portrayed. In 1996 and 1997 Auger was awarded the National Native Role Model by the Governor General of Canada and spent the next two years visiting more than 30 communities across Canada, inspiring his aboriginal peers, relating stories about his experiences and bonding with locals through cultural events and ceremonies. Auger is the first aboriginal recipient of the Rotary International Integrity Award for the Avenue of Nations in Alberta.

Auger continues to produce films, television series and documentaries aiming to advance the status and expose the stereotyping of his people. Auger latest roles are doing just that, playing a cult leader to a modern day Native American with a rock star style in Russia. Making Russian cinematic history as an Indigenous actor shooting a film in Russia.

Gerald is available for interviews and photographs upon request.

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Dejan Loyola adds the role of Dr.Dev Sekara on CTV’s “Saving Hope”

Dejan Loyola’s role on CTV’s “Saving Hope” as Dr. Dev Sekara is close to home. Dr. Dev is an eager first year surgical resident at Hope Zion Hospital. He uses humour to try and diffuse his anxiety of being one of the hospital’s bright young doctors. Dev is the extremely compassionate albeit naive love interest of Dr. Cassie Williams (Kim Shaw). “Saving Hope” airs Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

“Saving Hope” has a special personal meaning to Dejan as he is the son of two former psychiatric nurses and is a former mental health care worker himself. Because Dejan has been surrounded by the medical world from an early age, the role of Dr. Dev Sekara is a perfect fit.

Dev definitely has aspects of both my parents in him, it has been really cool to incorporate my personal experience.” Dejan says, “Both my parents are former psychiatric nurses and I was a mental health care worker myself for a number of years. Coming from a family of medical professionals it has been an incredible experience being able to portray a young doctor.”

Dejan Loyola’s television debut was on the pilot episode of the science-fiction themed “V”, with following work in the 2010 fantasy film “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief”, guest roles on a number of TV series that include “Tower Prep”, “Fringe”, “Emily Owens M.D.” and “The Tomorrow People”, as well as appearances in the television movies “Best Player” and “Grave Halloween”. Dejan plays comedic relief in the Nickelodeon films: “Best Player” and “One Crazy Cruise”. Dejan was one of the series leads in the CW pilot “H.M.S.: White Coat” and also had a supporting lead role in the independent feature “Evangeline”, which was nominated for nine Leo Award’s in 2014.

Dejan’s work is showcased through a multitude of diverse roles. In “Best Player”, Dejan plays The Eviscer8r, a villainous and ridiculous professional video game player. In “Grave Halloween”, his lead role as Terry, an American exchange student studying film in Japan, is a joker, caring, and a bit nerdy but also brave when the chips are down. On the other side of the spectrum, Dejan played Rafi, a genie and brother of the male lead, Cyrus, on “Once Upon A Time in Wonderland”.

A highlight moment to Dejan’s career was the opportunity to chat and work alongside Tom Cruise even though it was just for a day doing stunts driving a scooter for “Mission Impossible 4”.

When time permits, Dejan returns to his old school on Salt Spring Island to teach improv and theatre. His early days in writing, directing and acting in theatre resulted in scholarships and bursaries that allowed him to start training.

Dejan lived in his father’s homeland of Sri Lanka for a couple of years during the civil war and was primarily home schooled due to the country’s hardships. He returned to Canada with his family when he was at the age of 7 and enrolled in acting classes at a community theatre where his first connection to other youths were made. Attending public school for the first time at the age of 12 was a struggle but he used comedy to make people laugh, connect with people, and make new friends. This journey taught him the power of connecting with others through smile and laughter, developing an even deeper love for stage and screen work.

Dejan grew up on Salt Spring Island and resides in Toronto while filming the TV series “Saving Hope” over six months, but his home is in Vancouver.

Dejan is available for interviews upon request.

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