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“CENTER STAGE” SEQUEL STARTS PRODUCTION

Director X, Award-Winning Music Video and Film Festival Award-Winner, Is Directing

CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP commenced principal photography on October 26^th in Vancouver, British Columbia, it was announced today by Sodona Films Ltd. Returning from the
original Center Stage are Peter Gallagher (American Beauty, Law & Order: Specials Victims Unit), Ethan Stiefel (American Ballet Theater, Royal New Zealand Ballet) and Sascha Radetsky (American Ballet Theater, Flesh and Bone). Returning from Center Stage: Turn it Up are Nicole Munoz (Defiance, Baby Sellers) and Kenny Wormald (Massholes, Footloose). Joining the cast of this latest Center Stage is ‘Choice Dancer’ Teen Choice Award winner Chloe Lukasiak (Dance Moms).

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Director X is known for visually distinctive videos for popular artists including Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling,’ Jay Z, Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, Usher, and Iggy Azalea. X made his film directorial debut in 2014 with an edgy drama titled Undone, winner for Best Atlantic Feature at the Atlantic Film Festival.

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CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP is a Canadian project developed and produced by Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm of Sodona Films Ltd. as a follow-up to Center Stage: Turn It Up. Academy Award®-nominated, Emmy®-nominated, Golden Globe®-winning producer Laurence Mark (Julie & Julia, Dreamgirls, I Robot, Jerry Maguire) is executive producer.
CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP tells the story of a group of talented dancers who compete for spots in the prestigious American Ballet Company. Nicole Munoz stars as Bella Parker, one of the dancers auditioning over an intense six-week program, which ends up pitting classical ballet dancers against more contemporary dance performers.

Peter-Gallagher-oc02 “This script was written for Nicole,” says producer Greg Malcolm. “I realized that there was something magical about Nicole at 13 when we worked with her in 2008 on Center Stage: Turn It Up. She is a person that you never forget who had a big vision at an early age. This film will inspire young women to strive for want they want in life.”

“We are thrilled to have Director X as our director,” says Vicki Sotheran, “X is at the top of his game. We are exited to see the magic that he will create with our talented cast.”

Executive Producer Laurence Mark adds, “ It’s a joy to be involved in the second sequel to Center Stage which seems to have become something of a cult classic – and getting to re-unite cast members from the previous two films is truly gratifying.“

Nisha Ganatra wrote the screenplay for CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP, and Monica Proenca is the choreographer. Filming continues in Vancouver until November 18^th.

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Road Killer Thriller ‘WRECKER’ pays homage to Spielberg’s ‘DUEL’

Opening in theatres November 6^th, 2016

WRECKER

IndustryWorks Studios is proud to announce the theatrical release of WRECKER starring Anna Hutchison (The Cabin in the Woods, Spartacus).

From the producers of American Mary, IndustryWorks bring the new thriller film Wrecker to Canadian theatres with an exclusive Sneak Peak with The Canadian Indie Film Series hosted by Landmark Cinemas on November 4^th, 2016. Wrecker will open with theatrically on Friday November 6^th.

Wrecker tells the story of best friends Emily (Anna Hutchison of The Cabin in the Woods) and Lesley (Andrea Whitburn of Lonesome Dove Church) who take a road trip to a music festival in the desert. When Emily makes a decision to turn off the busy highway and onto a lone, desert road, all Hell breaks loose. They soon find themselves the target of a relentless tow truck that forces them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Harrowing escapes, deadly situations and near captures, turning their road trip in to a living, breathing nightmare.

Scene 58E (A Cam) “We are thrilled to have the sneak-peek of WRECKER as the November 4^th Canadian Indie Film Series title. It’s a perfect fit for the rock n’ roll style of our series and our audiences will have a blast!” – Chad Maker, Canadian Indie Film Series

“WRECKER” is a fun, entertaining thrill ride that everyone will enjoy. Anna (Hutchison) and newcomer Drea Whitburn have an undeniable chemistry that echoes almost every girl-friendship I know. Two girls in a red mustang outrunning a bad ass truck, what’s not to love!” Caterina Scrivano, VP Sales & Marketing, IndustryWorks Studios.

About IndustryWorks Pictures/Studios – 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 to through all media outlets, including box office, VOD, SVOD, broadcast, airlines, internet and digital platforms, retail and rental outlets.

About the Canadian Indie Film Series
The Canadian Indie Film Series is a national initiative helmed by A71 Entertainment in association with Landmark Cinemas Canada. Launched in March of 2015 with The Valley Below, the Canadian Indie Film Series screens a Canadian independent film the first Wednesday of each month at 16 Landmark Cinemas and a host of other independent theatres across the country. Other titles in the series have been PRETEND WE’RE KISSING, 88, BERKSHIRE COUNTY and more. Screening details and info can be found at www.CanadianIndieFilmSeries.com.

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Lesley Diana | Lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575
Caterina Scrivano | cs@industry-works.com | 604-876-0547

Theatrical Listings here:
WRECKER THEATRICAL LOCATIONS – LANDMARK CINEMAS –NOVEMBER 4TH SNEAK PEAK!
Pre-buy your tickets here: landmarkcinemas.com/en.aspx

Landmark Cinemas16 IMAX Country Hills Calgary
Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre Edmonton
Landmark Cinemas 5 Columbia Cranbrook
Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster
Landmark Cinemas Paramount Kelowna
Landmark Cinemas Paramount Kamloops
Landmark Cinemas 8 Avalon Nanaimo
Landmark Cinemas Rialto Courtenay
Landmark Cinemas 5 Showcase Campbell River
Landmark Cinemas 7 Penticton
Landmark Cinemas 8 Grant Park Winnipeg
Landmark Cinemas 24 IMAX Whitby
Landmark Cinemas 24 IMAX Kanata
Landmark Cinemas 10 IMAX Kingston
Landmark Cinemas 10 EXTRA Waterloo
Landmark Cinemas 6 Jackson Square Hamilton

WRECKER THEATRICAL LOCATIONS – LANDMARK CINEMAS –NOVEMBER 6TH LIMITED RELEASE!
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Young actor William Ainscough stars as Milton in the feature film Milton’s Secret based on Eckhart Tolle’s book

Features’ cast includes Donald Sutherland, Michelle Rodriguez, David Sutcliffe, Mia Kirshner and Sheila McCarthy

Young actor William Ainscough is starring in the leading role as Milton in the highly anticipated feature film Milton’s Secret that just wrapped in Hamilton, Ontario. Based on the children’s book of the same name which was co-authored by the world-renowned “spiritual” teacher Eckhart Tolle, Milton’s Secret features a cast that includes Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Games franchise, Pirate’s Passage), Michelle Rodriguez (The Fast and Furious franchise, Avatar, Machete Kills), David Sutcliffe (Gilmore Girls, Cracked), Mia Kirshner (The L Word, Black Dahlia), Sheila McCarthy (Orphan Black, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Die Hard 2) and Hays Wellford (Cop Car, Independence Day: Resurgence).

Milton’s Secret focuses on young Milton (Ainscough) whose workaholic parents (Kirshner and Sutcliffe) are struggling with marital and financial problems. Milton is bullied at school where his teacher (Rodriguez) does her best to uplift his spirits and inspires him under difficult circumstances, as does the free spirited neighborhood barista Luz (McCarthy) and friend, Tim (Wellford). But it’s his grandfather Stewart Howard (Sutherland), a retired Force Recon Marine who shows Milton the secret of finding true happiness.

“This project is close to my heart, as I love movies that not only entertain, but also contribute to the awakening of human consciousness,” said Tolle co-author of Milton’s Secret.

12079463_497942980384426_1744273064178668562_n Emmy® award nominee Barnet Baines is the director and lead writer for the film. Milton’s Secret is being produced by Sean Buckley (Defendor, Wolf Cop, Pretend We’re Kissing) of Buck Productions, Fred Fuchs (The Godfather Part lll, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Secret Garden) for Buck Productions, Stephen Huszar for Riverside Entertainment and Ryan Lockwood for Hulo Films. Production takes place in Hamilton, Ontario until the end of October.

At the age of 9, William answered an open casting call notice for a new feature film Hidden being distributed by Warner Brothers. William was successful in landing the role of Joey, a slightly shy and soulful boy and close friend and neighbor of Zoe’s (Emily Alyn Lind). The film Hidden, directed by The Duffer Brothers, also stars Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood, Battleship) and Andrea Riseborough (Oblivion, Never Let Me Go).

William’s second audition was for the role of Billy in the CityTV/Force Four Entertainment comedy Seed. Seed filmed two seasons and was hailed as both a critical and commercial success; it filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. William was nominated as Best Newcomer for the ACTRA/UBCP Awards and won the JOEY AWARD for his work in Seed.

Other highlights for William included learning how to realistically perform an English accent in order to play the iconic role of John Darling in ABC’s Once Upon a Time, and a major supporting role in the television feature Zapped for the Disney Channel. William just wrapped the feature The History of Love playing the role of Bird, directed by auteur filmmaker Radu Mihaileanu, it filmed in Montreal, New York and Romania during the summer of 2015.

William is an accomplished drummer, loves soccer and is a huge fan of the online game Minecraft. He is thrilled to be able to add actor, to his resume of accomplishments. Born to parents in the Entertainment Industry (Nicole Oliver, actress; Chris Ainscough, composer/film editor), William Ainscough has made short work of realizing his dream of being an actor. William lives in Vancouver with his hilarious younger brother, Grady, and his parents.

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Representation: Murray Gibson | Red Management | 604.998.8077 | murray.g.gibson@gmail.com

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Twitter: @Will_Ainscough, @miltonssecret
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Host/Producer Mike Mitchell is pleased to announce that BC Outdoors Sport Fishing series will be airing the seventh season across Canada and the USA this fall

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Sportfishing Adventures television series with professional athletes/hosts Brendan Morrison and Chris Burns take celebrities out on world class guided fishing trips is renewed for another season

Mike Mitchell, host and producer of the popular television series BC Outdoors Sport Fishing is pleased to announce that they will be airing the seventh season on networks throughout Canada and the United States this fall. Mitchell, also editor of BC Outdoors magazine, brings the pages of the magazine alive with breathtaking scenery, world-famous fishing opportunities by sharing his knowledge and expertise as host. While the main focus is on informing, explaining and teaching, the show is expanding their audience by showing the viewers how easy fishing can be and what to use in order to be successful during a day out on the water.

Mike Mitchell started at BC Outdoors magazine in 2004. BC Outdoors Sport Fishing was developed during a 2009 fishing trip and the following spring the first pilot was shot. ,The television series has since aired 65 episodes on 12 different networks across Canada, the USA and continues in its International Distribution.

BC Outdoors Sport Fishing Television
On every show Mike Mitchell features local experts in the industry as co-hosts, each sharing their unique expertise to enhance the quality of the show. Mike’s true fishing love has to be chasing salmon on the coast. Some of his favorite locations to fish are the Central Coast, West Coast of Vancouver Island and Port Hardy. Before and after salmon season Stillwater Fly-Fishing becomes the focus. After five seasons fishing with Brian Chan, Mike has honed his skills. He currently enjoys the early spring and late fall fly fisheries in the Interior of British Columbia.

Mitchell is also Executive Producer of Sportfishing Adventures, hosted by Professional Athletes Brendan Morrison and Chris Burns This show has an exciting format, celebrity names and has matched the success of BC Outdoors Sport Fishing. Mitchell describes himself as a husband, father, friend, editor, and producer; show host and ever-grateful man for all that brought him to this point. He says, “I’m looking forward to the next great adventure in the great BC Outdoors.”

Sportfishing Adventures Television Show
Sportfishing Adventures has a winning formula that has captivated our expanding viewership. Our host’s passion for fishing is undeniably contagious, but the insider-look that viewers get of our celebrity hosts and guests is what attracts a wider audience. Brendan Morrison and Chris Burns share hosting duties throughout the season. Brendan is a 15-year NHL veteran and an extremely passionate angler that hosts his own annual charity Fishing Derby. Chris grew up fishing on the west coast. He spent eleven seasons in the CFL and celebrated the success with a Grey Cup win in 1999. He is currently the host of a weekly sports show on Team 1040 radio.

‘SportfFishing Adventures’ takes out other professional athletes and/or celebrities out on world class guided fishing trips as they embark on a friendly competition on the water. The episodes show the athletes and celebrities delving into epic fish while discussing their careers and highlighting all the aspects of the fishing charter or resort where they stay. Our host’s passion for fishing is undeniably contagious. Brendan and Chris are joined by celebrity guests, who help showcase the lodge and destination. Whether it’s locker-room conversations with their former teammates, or stories of career highlights, these insights keep viewers entertained and wanting more! Our previous season included exciting guests like: Kirk McLean, Miikka Kiprusoff, Mark Stepnoski, Dave Babych, Terry David Mulligan and more. To add to the excitement, our guests go head-to-head with our hosts in a fishing competition that brings out their competitive spirit and energy. We’re not your average fishing show!

BC Outdoors Sport Fishing airs on CHEK TV, COAST TV, DELTA TV, CJDC TV, CFTK TV , WILD TV, WFN TV, BeIN Sports
Sportfishing Adventures airs on CHEK TV, COAST TV, DELTA TV, CJDC TV, CFTK TV , WILD TV and BeIN Sports

Mike Mitchell of Mountain View Productions produces both television shows. Mountain View Productions (Mike Mitchell) has brought in Executive Producer, Laurie Belle (Get Cooking with the Stars, Leftcoast TV, Badawi Productions,) to further develop the series through network acquisitions and International distribution. Sponsors for BC Outdoors Sport Fishing include Toyota BC Dealers, Yamaha, Rapala, Port Boat House, Lowrance, Pacific Salmon Foundation and Fresh Water Fisheries Society of Bc, Scotty, Islander reels, Alumacraft boats , Mystic fly rods, Sport fishing institute of BC and BC Outdoors magazine . Sponsors for SportFishing Adventures include Toyota BC dealers, Pure fishing, GA checkpoint, Trophy, Gibbs /Delta ,Dragon fly, Beaver buzz, Oakley and BC Outdoors Magazine .

About Mountain View Productions
Mountain View Productions Ltd. is a creative and inspired team of professional producers working together, combining your ideas and our expertise, and bringing your creative vision to a reality. Using leading edge equipment for both production and postproduction, as well as writing, effect, and editing software to develop, film and finish your project on time. We promise that every project gets the same dedicated attention regardless of tier or budget. Transparent budgets are formulated together, in the beginning and are strictly adhered to throughout the process. Our clients are never presented with add-ons and never experience sticker shock at the completion of a project. It is our aim to work closely with each client and educate our clients on all parts of the process, including filming techniques; postproduction effects the achievement of maximum exposure for their product.

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For more information on BC Outdoors Sport Fishing TV and Sportfishing Adventures please visit: www.bcosf.ca

To sponsor the television shows please contact info: Lbelle@mountainviewproductions.ca

CHEK TV | Sundays 630am &130pm
WILD TV | Wednesdays 4:00 am & 3:30pm, Thursdays 2:30 am, Fridays 12:30 am
CJDC TV | Mondays 10:30 am

Social Media Handles

Website: bcoutdoorsmagazine.com/bcosportfishingtv, mountainviewproductions.ca, bcoutdoorsmagazine.com/sponsors
Twitter: @BCOSportFishing, @BCOutdoors
Facebook: facebook.com/BCOSportFishingTV, facebook.com/SportfishingAdventures
YouTube: youtube.com/user/BCOSportFishingTV

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Todd Talbot of Love it or List it Vancouver will host the exclusive ‘PEDI TO THE METAL’

Special Fund Raising Event for Covenant House on Friday, November 6^th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm in conjunction with The BMW Store at JoyRide Nail Salon

Todd will join other celebrities and business leaders by sleeping out and raising money for Covenant House on November 19^th in Vancouver

Todd Talbot of Love It or List It Vancouver is so moved by the work that Covenant House is doing to bring attention and compassion to kids sleeping on the streets of Vancouver that he will be joining other celebrities and business leaders by sleeping outside for one night in solidarity on November 19^th, 2015.

To raise money for Covenant House Todd has created a special fund raising event ‘PEDI TO THE METAL’ by inviting 30 gentlemen to join him for a night of manly pampering, fine cars, high-end scotch tasting and food at JoyRide Nail Salon on November 6^th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. In conjunction with The BMW Store this exclusive party will be raising money and awareness for Covenant House.

Upon arrival the gentlemen are given a choice of driving the new 7 series BMW (not yet launched in Canada) or the BMW i8 super car. They will then enter into, the appropriately named, JoyRide Studio at 4th and Burrard. Inside, you will have a designated time to experience a pedicure or manicure as well as partake in Glenmorangie Scotch and Ardbeg Scotch with some great eats by Railtown Catering. With plans of this becoming an annual event Todd’s goal is to raise a whack of money for Covenant House prior to doing the ‘Sleep Out’ on November 19th.

Tickets are limited and cost $200. You will receive a $100 tax receipt from Covenant House with the balance covering the cost of the evening. Todd encourages everyone to consider adding a few extra bucks for this amazing organization.

** CLICK HERE FOR INVITE AND TICKETS**

IMG_0219-Edit “I am inspired to raise as much money and awareness as possible for Covenant House. Having friends and family who have struggled with addiction, mental illness, and being on the streets, I know they need a last line of defense and the resources to stay safe. Covenant House delivers support that is desperately needed,” says Talbot. “I am so fortunate and admittedly lucky to be in the position I’m in. As a father of two, I am aware that there are no promises when it comes to my children’s future. I see these young adults who could be my kids. Imagining them struggling and lost, breaks my heart. I know that a safe haven is essential. Protection, warmth, and a supportive environment is a necessity for all of us. We have an opportunity to provide that for youth who can’t provide for themselves at the moment.”

The SLEEP OUT is on November 19th and Covenant House is challenging local executives, community luminaries and notables to Sleep Out for one night in solidarity with the youth we serve at Covenant House. With only a sleeping bag and a piece of cardboard, participants will get a small glimpse of what it’s like to “sleep” on the street.

Covenant Houses throughout the United States and Canada will host Sleep Out events this fall to raise critical funds and awareness about the issue of youth homelessness. We hope you consider joining the movement. Many youth who have nowhere else to turn spend many cold and lonely nights sleeping on the streets.

Covenant House’s Crisis Program takes in homeless, runaway and at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 24.

Homeless, lost and afraid, more than 1,500 street–involved youth come to Covenant House Vancouver each year to find sanctuary and a brighter future. Cold, hungry and alone, the reality of sleeping on the streets is harsh and unforgiving. Many of the youth who make their way through our doors have had to endure cruel life circumstances on the pitiless streets before they finally find hope here at Covenant House Vancouver. We welcome them unconditionally, helping them begin their journey to leave life on the streets behind them for good.

Covenant House Vancouver provides food, shelter, clothing and counselling to the estimated 700 street youth living in Vancouver at any given time. Most of the young people they help have fled abuse at home or have aged out of the foster care system. Last year, over 1,375 young people accessed Covenant House’s services. If you deeply care about youth and this community of young people in need, please join Todd and donate what you can to help continue this amazing work.

If you can’t attend PEDI TO THE METAL please contribute below. Every bit counts $20, $100, $500, whatever you are inspired to contribute Todd really appreciates it and more importantly the folks at Covenant House appreciate it even more. Every little bit helps…please click on the link and then there is a blue button in the top right corner that says GIVE NOW

CLICK HERE

Todd Talbot is available for interviews upon request.
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Twitter: @toddtalbot, @LoveitorlistitV, @W_Network
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Up and coming actor Emily Haine takes on the role of Noreen Vanderslice on FX’s Fargo

Fargo Season 2 will premiere on FX on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10/9c.

Untitled-4 Emily Haine is on the fast track to becoming a house-hold name booking most roles that she has auditioned for in her two years as an actor. Emily can be seen in her recurring role as Noreen Vanderslice on the Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning FX hit television series “Fargo” premiering the second season on Monday, October 12 at 10et/pt 9 ct.

Although her success comes as a wonderful surprise to Emily, her mother predicted that 2015 was going to hold big changes for her since she was a child. Emily attributes her success to perpetual training, a close support group and perseverance.

Emily plays Noreen Vanderslice, an emancipated 17 year-old vegetarian working in a butcher shop in Luverne, Minnesota, USA 1979. She’s a bookworm with no filter and sharp wit. Shortly after she booked the role Emily received an email from creator/show runner Noah Hawley with a wealth of literary, musical and historical references for her character Noreen. Working on a character with such depth and scope is a dream come true for Emily.

Emily is grateful for the camaraderie and creative insights shared with her by “Fargo” lead Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man 2), on the first day that Emily walked into the makeup trailer, Kirsten immediately introduced herself and shared her informed perspectives on Emily’s character, which had a great impact on Emily.

Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights) was another consummate professional who went out of his way to welcome Emily onto the “Fargo” set and generously collaborated on grounding and acting techniques with her. Emily feels privileged and inspired to be part of such incredible talent.

Last year Emily played the role of Keenan on CW’s “The 100”. Initially she was booked for one episode but once the producers saw her performance they booked additional episodes. Emily says, “I believe if you show up, work hard and have a love for your craft, good things are primed to happen.”

Most recently Emily has been shooting the feature film “Gregoire” directed and written by the talented Cody Bown, who has had three films screen at Cannes Film Festival in the past three years. The film is shot by cinematography Jan Klompje. Emily plays one of the lead roles of Alexa, a conflicted young 20 year old, trapped by circumstance in her hometown of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Her character is sharp-tongued and self-involved. Emily found it fascinating to get into the mind of a person who portrays themselves as indestructible. “Gregoire” is scheduled for release and the film festival circuit in 2016.

Cody says, “I got to meet up with Emily just to talk about the project and share philosophies and as every second went by I realized more and more that she was the perfect choice for this role and no one else could have been this character but her. During the off days, seeing the prep work she was doing for the next days scenes as well as overall character development and prep made my job a lot easier to work with someone who ‘gets it’. This hard work paid off and the results will show on the screen. She put her heart and soul into this character and I couldn’t have asked for more. “

Another role that Emily is proud of is in an experimental short film as the solitary lead in “Milkhoney” that was an official selection of the Miami Fashion Film Festival in 2014.

As a kid Emily was pulled out of ballet because she was too wild however she thrived in musical theatre because it was the one of the few places that embraced her eccentricities. After completing school Emily bought a one-way ticket to Frankfurt, Germany. After a year spent traveling and living out of a backpack and came to realize life is really one long crazy dream and that she only had to give herself over to it. She obtained a UK visa, moved to London where she was accepted into to the full time program at The Actors Temple, a private Meisner studio in the West End.

Last year multi-talented Emily was a full time student at Emily Carr University for Design. She also played bass and sang in Eric Campbell and the Dirt and can be heard on the band’s second studio album recorded at Eagletime Records.

Emily grew up in Richmond, B.C. and now resides in East Vancouver. B.C. with her kitten named Clementine Cuddlebutt.

Emily is available for interviews and photos upon request.

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

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Twitter: @EmHaine
Facebook: Facebook.com/Haine.Emily
Instagram: @EmilyHaine
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PAUL SCHEER BOARDS VINE SERIES “WHITE NINJA”

The first narrative series developed for the Vine platform has found its star. Paul Scheer has signed on, lending his talents to bring new life to the legendary and hilarious White Ninja.

The series is based on the hugely popular web comic of the same name that ran exclusive strips on Cracked.com before going on an “official hiatus” on August 14, 2013. Created by Scott Bevan and Kent Earle, the strip has over 1300 comics in it’s archive, boasting a fan base spread across the globe.

Scheer, known for his role as Andre Nowzick on FX’s The League as well as stints on 30 Rock, The Kroll Show, Fresh Off The Boat, Hulu’s Hotwives of Las Vegas and the recently released comedy special CrashTest, will voice White Ninja; the intellectually restricted and, apparently, pain impervious eponymous character. 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.

Scheduled to premiere its first five episodes on December 5^th, 2015, the series has also added six of Vine’s biggest stars to it’s roster of directors. Brandon Bowen, Jon Paul Piques (Piques), Gabe Erwin, Esa Fung (Esa Fungtastic), Gregor Reynolds (GregorR), and Stewart Reynolds (Brittlestar) have all come on board to direct a block of episodes for the series. After the initial launch the show will roll out three episodes a week on the White Ninja vine channel – vine.co/WhiteNinja.

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 creator and showrunner working with Jameson Parker and David Kaye of Whiskaye Films who are on board as Executive Producers.

“We are very excited to have Paul joining an already incredible team of creatives” said Parker, “the White Ninja name has attracted an amazing selection of writers and directors for the show including some of the biggest influencers in sketch comedy, stand-up, and the YouTube and Vine world. Paul is a huge comedic talent and the perfect choice to bring White Ninja to life”.

A teaser trailer was released to excite fans of the comic ahead of the scheduled summer production commencement. 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
Jameson Parker 778-903-3964 jameson@whiskayefilms.com
Tyler Funk 778-988-3498 everythingfunk@gmail.com

Social Media Handles

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

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EMMANUELLE VAUGIER PRESENTS THE FLUFFBALL

Actress Emmanuelle Vaugier hosts The Fluffball™ charity event to raise money for The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation

The 2015 Fluffball ™, hosted by actress Emmanuelle Vaugier (Mistresses, Two and a Half Men, Saw, Lost Girl), will be held at The Little Door, 8164 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 on Saturday, October 3, 2015. This exclusive charity event aims to raise money for The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, a non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates animals that are victims of extreme abuse.

“I am incredibly excited to host this year’s Fluffball, which will increase awareness and raise much-needed funds for an amazing animal rescue group,” says Vaugier. “Marc Ching and his team at The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation give severely abused animals a second chance at a happy life. I am thrilled to name them this year’s charity recipient.”

This event will build off the success of previous Fluffball ™ events, which has hosted over 200 of Hollywood’s entertainment and social elite, and has raised close to $100,000 for Best Friends Animal Society since the first event in 2009.

The 2015 Fluffball will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at The Little Door. The guest list includes approximately 200 celebrity and VIP guests. Past notable attendees have included Anna Faris, Elisabeth Shue and Alyssa Milano.

The 2015 Fluffball will showcase a variety of sponsors, including: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, KIND Snacks, Carmex, and Cycle House. Several sponsors’ products, such as Seven Grand Bar and Mr. Kate Jewelry, will be featured in a silent auction.

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To purchase tickets visit:
www.thefluffball.com/fluffball-2015-tickets

About The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation
The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on rescuing and rehabilitating abused animals. They specialize in saving animals from abuse situations, and then work to find them perfect homes.

About Emmanuelle Vaugier
Emmanuelle Vaugier is a Canadian-born actress who has made a splash on both the big screen and prime-time TV. Vaugier is best known for her popular role as Charlie Sheen’s ex-fiancé Mia on the award-winning CBS comedy Two and a Half Men. For three seasons she also played Detective Jessica Angell on CSI NY.

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Twitter: @evaugier
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HANNAH: BUDDHISM’S UNTOLD JOURNEY SCREENS AT VIFF ON SEPTEMBER 24th and 26th

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY AT  17TH ANNUAL ARPA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Hannah: Buddhism’s Untold Journey—the award-winning documentary by co-director/producers Marta György Kessler and Adam Penny which chronicles Hannah Nydahl’s story of bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West—makes its Vancouver debut at VIFF (Vancouver International Film Festival) on September 24^th and 26^th. The film was edited by Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Emmy award-winner Simon Barker. Hannah recently made its New York City debut at The Rubin Museum of Art.

Watch the official trailer via Vimeo HERE. Tickets are available at www.viff.org

Filmed in India, Nepal, the Far East and Europe, Hannah is the untold true-story of a young Danish woman’s life, searching for greater levels of perception in the 1960s until as an adult, she becomes a pillar of living Buddhism with her husband Ole Nydahl. In 1968, the two were the first Western students of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa in Nepal. After a period of study, they were sent back to Europe where they made his teachings of Tibetan Buddhism relevant for Western minds. Over the following 3 decades they travelled throughout the world bringing the teachings to all walks of life. “Hannah is not just a story about an exceptional and brave woman,” says co director/producer Marta György Kessler, who spent 15 years traveling with Nydahl and some of the most renowned Buddhist Lamas. “It’s an adventure of historical significance with such a profound, rich narrative, it was important that we not just tell the story—but also really touch people with it.”

In 2006 Hannah was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. She and Ole returned to Copenhagen to live out her last days together in the center they founded in 1974. Almost exactly three months after the diagnosis, Hannah passed away whilst in meditation with her husband and a few friends around her. On June 13, 2015 Hannah and Lama Ole Nydahl received the award for dialogue, coexistence and peace of the UNESCO Association for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue. As another award winner, the Association honored Pope Francis I.
lama-ole-nydahl.org/blog/unesco-award-ceremony

“Hannah” recently screened in New York and has been accepted into the Festival Internacional de Cine Documental de la Ciudad de Mexico this October 15 – 24, 2015.

HANNAH: BUDDHISM’S UNTOLD JOURNEY VIFF SCREENINGS
September 24, 6:30 pm SFU Woodwards Vancouver, BC
September 26, 11:00 am SFU Woodwards Vancouver, BC

What are they saying about “Hannah”?
HUFFINGTON POST “The excellently crafted film led the spellbound audience from fascination to tears.”
VILLAGE VOICE “The film is a pleasure – lush jewel tones on tapestries, temples, and statues”
MOVIEFIED “Cinematic as the best of today’s documentaries”
JB SPINS “Highly recommended”

Co-director/producers Marta György Kessler and Adam Penny will be in attendance for both screenings and available for interviews before or during VIFF upon request.

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About Adam Penny
Adam Penny has worked in media for 12 years, producing documentaries, commercials and brand campaigns. In 2002 he produced his first feature documentary Movimento, about street children and the favelas of Rio for Channel 4. Other documentary credits include The Urban Chef for BBC2, World’s Youngest Daredevils for Sky and The Four Year Plan, a feature documentary following debt ridden football club QPR being taken over by billionaires. As Creative and Managing Director of Connected Pictures Adam has also worked on a vast array of campaigns for brands including Microsoft, SABMiller, British Airways, HSBC, Nissan and for agencies such as TBWA, Saatchi&Saatchi, CHI&Partners and Adam&EveDDB.

About Marta György Kessler
Marta was an actress in Hungary when she met Lama Ole and Hannah in 1990 and started to practice Buddhism. Since then she has lived and worked in different Buddhist communities around Europe. In 2002 she began to give lectures on Buddhism and has continued to do so in many different countries. Marta also travelled with Hannah and Lama Ole for more than 15 years all over the world. During this time she saw firsthand their activity and developed a very close connection to Hannah. In 2009 she came up with the idea to write Hannah’s life story, an inspiration that developed into this film. This is Marta’s first feature documentary.

About Simon Barker
Simon has been an editor for over 20 years. In that time he has worked on countless award-winning feature documentaries including Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (Special Jury Prize award-winner 2013), Google and the World Brain (Sundance award-nominee for Grand Jury Prize 2013), Reagan (Emmy award-winner Outstanding Historical Documentary 2012) and 9/11 Heroes of the 88th Floor (Emmy award-nominated Outstanding Informational Programme 2012).

About Connected Pictures  
Connected Pictures is a London-based production company, specialising in documentary and branded video content. Documentaries include The Urban Chef for BBC, World’s Youngest Daredevils with Mylene Klass for Sky as well as co-productions on Turing for Channel 4 and most recently The Four-Year Plan.

They have been involved in campaigns for the re-launched British Airways, behind the scenes documentaries at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as work for SABMiller, Levis, Moet & Chandon, Footlocker, JD Sport, John Lewis, Nissan and many others.

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Vimeo: Hannah: Buddhism’s Untold Journey – Official Trailer

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Award-Winning Writer/Director Robert Cuffley’s feature film CHOKESLAM now in production this fall stars Amanda Crew, Chris Marquette, and Michael Eklund

Amanda Crew to destroy Chris Marquette in wrestler comedy

Award-winning writer/director Robert Cuffley is bringing his fourth feature film “Chokeslam” to production in Regina, Saskatchewan from September 13th to October 7th. “Chokeslam” was recently chosen as one of four recipients of the 2015 CFC/Telefilm Features Comedy Exchange. The film is a co-production with CHAOS A Film Company Inc. and Karma Film.
“Chokeslam” is the story of Corey, a mild-mannered deli clerk (Chris Marquette – “Bad Country”, “Broken Horses”) who finally gets a second chance to pursue Sheena, his high school sweetheart (Amanda Crew – “Silicon Valley”, “Charlie St. Cloud”), a notorious female professional wrestler, when she returns for their ten-year reunion. “Chokeslam” is the story of bruising your knuckles as you club your way through the barriers of love. It’s also about the perils of dating a wrestler with a bad temper.

Robert states, “To me it’s all about the two leads. Like Bud Court and Ruth Gordon in “Harold and Maude” or Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange in “Tootsie”, it all rests on their shoulders. So having Amanda and Chris on board, along with Michael Eklund, makes me both confident and excited.”

While making several other movies since Chokeslam’s inception, co-writer Jason Long and Robert found that the humor and heart of “Chokeslam” would always pull them back to this script. The idea for the movie came to Robert after browsing through his high school yearbook many years after graduating. He found it eerie how everyone’s life has changed so drastically from the brief time bubble of high school.

This led to the creation of Corey and Sheena, the ultimate odd couple who reunite at their ten-year high school reunion. “Their relationship has heart and people will connect with that. Wrestling is spectacle. It’s theatre. We’re showing the drama in front of the curtains and behind them as well.”

Robert, an award-winning director and screenwriter, has completed three features films. Robert’s first, co-written with Jason Long, was the multiple Genie nominated “Turning Paige.” His second, “Walk All Over Me” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival where the Weinstein Brothers bought it. Most recently, he wrote and directed “Ferocious,” starring Kim Coates and Amanda Crew. His films have played the Toronto International Film Festival, The Palm Springs International Film Festival and the SXSW Film Festival, among many others.

Robert grew up in Calgary and has lived in Vancouver. He studied film at S.A.I.T. and the National Screen Institute. Recent Alum of Canadian Film Centre, Robert is currently developing a pilot for television and a supernatural thriller.

“Chokeslam” has been developed with the participation of Telefilm Canada and the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, a CFC initiative in association with Just for Laughs as well as funding from Creative Sask.

Robert is available for interviews upon request. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191258/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

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IMDb: Robert Cuffley

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