Monday, July 3, 2006

Rock's 20th newspaper column will be published this week.

All twenty are available to read online: 

http://www.hollywoodsuccess.com/wrestling_revue.htm
 

 

July 4 -- Happy Birthday, USA -- July 4
July 4 -- Happy Birthday, Tony Tarantino -- July 4

Wednesday, July 5, 2006

 

TOMORROW NIGHT!  I just received a phone call from Elvis tribute artist, APS actor member, and associate producer Matt Way.  He wanted to remind you that he will be performing at 8:15 PM tomorrow night (Thursday, July 6, 2006) in "The Elvis Room" at the Azteca Restaurant and Crooners Lounge, 12911 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA.  -- That's one block west of Euclid and about 3/4 of a mile north of Highway 22.  The phone number for the restaurant is (714) 638-3790.  Admission is free.  This is an event for the upcoming feature film, "From Graceland to Memphis -- The Return of the King."  Confirmed for the event are associate producer Matt Way; producer Marv Silverman; Elvis Presley friend/associate, producer and celebrity Tanya George; and several surprise guests.  We understand that the food is great and the atmosphere outstanding.  All APS members and guests are invited.  This should be another good networking opportunity.  Keep in mind that the event is being produced for investors and potential investors.  A limited number of shares of stock in the Elvis film venture are still available.

Speaking of producer Marv Silverman, he just confirmed that he will be a speaker at this Sunday's seminar event.  He has already hired APS actors for his film, and he has yet to cast most of the roles.  So, please join us ... and in vite your actor friends:  This Sunday, July 9, 2006, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM -- The Jeremiah Comey Studios, 1648 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA  90028.  More information is available on our Calendar of Events.  Hope to see you there.

As an additional aside, I would note that there were TWO actors who didn't even show up for work (and yes, this WAS a paying gig)!!  The producer was definitely on top of things, sending out several confirmations of the booking to everyone involved, so forgetfulness wasn't really considered an excuse by anyone.  Some of the crew pointed out to me that many of today's celebs got early gigs with AMP's stuff (Loni Anderson was one of the ones mentioned).  I know it from personal experience, I know I've heard it from you and other producers at APS, but it still absolutely shocks me that the work ethic is so low out here. 

The play received a glowing review (myself included).  If you want, I'll get you a copy of the review.  Went to Matt's event this evening.  Had a wonderful chat with Tanya and met Marv Silverman.  All in all, a good day today, and I'm looking forward to closing the play this weekend with a bang!

Sunday, July 9, 2006

Thursday, July 13, 2006

First of all, Thank You to everyone who called, sent birthday cards and e-mail cards and said Happy Birthday.  It was a great birthday yesterday.  -- Rock Riddle

I had the opportunity to speak with Microsoft Technicians for many, many hours (actually several days) this week.  I spoke with many technicians in India -- and then a rare jewel in Nova Scotia who spent many hours getting our main liquid-cooled computer back to 100 percent.  As far as we know, we experienced no loss of data.  However, if you have not received expected email reports or newsletters from us, please let us know so we can re-send them. 

Thanks -- Rock Riddle

Dear Rock, Good News! More Q&As scheduled with KEVIN SMITH on opening night of CLERKS II...   Kevin Smith is coming to ArcLight on Friday, July 21, opening night of his new film, CLERKS II, and because the Q&A scheduled with the 8:05pm screening sold out within hours, Kevin has offered to add two more Q&As! They will follow the 5:25pm and 10:45pm show times, and tickets are now on sale.   And, to ramp up the anticipation for CLERKS II, don't miss: KEVIN SMITH'S "NEW JERSEY TRILOGY" Tuesday, July 18 CLERKS (R) (1994), 5pm MALLRATS (R) (1995), 7pm CHASING AMY (R) (1997), 9pm All three films, distinct in their narrative presentation and comedic style, share common themes: All are situated in the central New Jersey suburbs where Smith grew up. Tickets are now on sale .

from the mother/manager of APS member Masiela Lusha:

from the Hollywood Collectors Show this weekend:

The following celebrity guests have told us that they PLAN to attend our July 15th & 16th, 2006 Show, at the Hilton Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center, located at 2500 Hollywood Way, in Burbank.

Unless otherwise stated, 'ALL' of our celebrity guests are scheduled to attend on both Saturday and on Sunday.

Academy Award Nominee Debbie Reynolds (“The Unsinkable Molly Brown” & “Singin' In The Rain”).
Academy Award Winner Mickey Rooney (“Bill”, “Boys Town”, “Babes In Arms” & 13 “Andy Hardy” features).
Jamie Rose (“Falcon Crest”, “St. Elsewhere”, “Chopper Chicks In Zombietown”, “Rebel Love” & “Lady Blue”).
Annie Award Winner June 'Rocky' / 'Granny' Foray (“Sylvester & Tweedy Mysteries” & “Rocky & Bullwinkle Show”).
Betty 'Thelma Lou' Lynn (“The Andy Griffith Show”, “June Bride” & “Texas John Slaughter”).
Steve Stevens (Walt Disney's “Annette” & “Zorro”, “High School Caesar” & “Agent For H.A.R.M.”).
Jimmy 'Yakky Doodle' Weldon (“The Webster Webfoot Show”, “Americathon” & “The Yogi Bear Show”).
Larry 'The Soup Nazi' Thomas (“Seinfeld” & “Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery”).
Golden Globe Award Nominee Elena Verdugo (“Panama Sal”, “Meet Millie” & “Dr. Welby, M.D.”). (Tentative) Carel 'Lurch' Struycken (“The Addams Family”, “Oblivion I & II”, “Men In Black” & “Go West, Young Man”).
Tommy Sands (“Sing, Boy, Sing”, “Love In A Goldfish Bowl”, “Mardi Gras” & “Babes In Toyland”).
Julie McCullough (“Big Bad Mama II”, “The St. Tammany Miracle”, “Intrepid”, “Robin's Hoods” & “Growing Pains”).
Screen Actors Guild Award Nominee Steven Williams (“Graves End”, “The X-Files”, “Jason Goes To Hell” & “Linc's”).
George Keymas (“Arizona Raiders”, “Gunsmoke In Tucson”, “Apache Warrior” & “Gunfire At Indian Gap”).
Ronnie 'Duke Slater' Schell (“Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”, “Gus”, “The Cat From Outer Space” & “The Smurfs”).
Academy Award Nominee Kevin McCarthy (“Invasion Of The Body Snatchers” & “Death Of A Salesman”).
Genie Award Winner Nick Mancuso (“Matrix”, “Feel The Heat”, “Call Of The Wild”, “Heartbreakers” & “Stingray”).
Grand L. Bush (“Die Hard”, “Stir Crazy”, “Favorite Son”, “Licence To Kill”, “The New Alcatraz” & “Color”).
Kathy 'Cissy' Garver (“Family Affair”, “Invisible Mom I & II”, “This Is Life” & “Redefining Normal”).
Scarlet Rivera (“Hard Rain” & “Renaldo & Clara”).
Monica Lewis (“Airport '77 & '79”, “Boxoffice”, “The D.I.”, “Excuse My Dust” & “An Affair With A Stranger”).
Irwin Keyes (“Intolerable Cruelty”, “Oblivion I & II”, “The Warriors”, “The House Of 1000 Corpses” & “The Flintstones”).
Warren Stevens (“Forbidden Planet”, “Cyborg 2087”, “Bracken's World” & “77 Bengal Lancers”).
Paul Parducci (“Josh & Drake”, “Hitman's Run”, “Hard Times”, “A Gun, A Car & A Blonde” & “The Uncle Paul Show”).
Charlene 'Lucy Ewing' Tilton (“Dallas”, “Star Witness”, “Detonator”, “Sweater Girls” & “The Silence Of The Hams”).
Terry Kiser (“Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover”, “Flamingo Dreams” & “Weekend At Bernie's I & II”).
Caroline Williams (“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre II”, “Stepfather II”, “Shadow Watch” & “Leprechaun III”).
Academy Award Winner Margaret O'Brien (“Meet Me In St. Louis”, “Music For Millions” & “Thousands Cheer”).
Herb Jefferson, Jr. (“Battlestar Galactica”, “The Devlin Connection”, “Galactica 1980” & “Private Duty Nurses”).
Richard Wyler (“The Strange Door”, “King Of The Khyber Rifles”, “The 3 Musketeers” & “The Man From Interpol”).
Bruce Kimmel (“The First Nudie Musical”, “Prime Suspect” & “The Creature Wasn't Nice”).
Academy Award Nominee Ronee Blakley (“Nashville”, “She Came To The Valley” & “A Nightmare On Elm Street”).
Yma Sumac (“The Secret Of The Incas”, “The Apple”, “Yma Sumac: Hollywood's Inca Princess” & “Omar Khayyam”).
Beverly Roberts (“God's Country & The Woman”, “Two Against The World” & “West Of Shanghai”). (Tentative) Golden Globe Award Winner Susan Blakely (“Rich Man, Poor Man” & “Will There Really Be A Morning?”).
Young Artist Award Winner Gary 'Arnold' Coleman (“Jimmy The Kid”, “On The Right Track” & “Diff'rent Strokes”).
Saturn Award Winner Alice Krige (“Star Trek: First Contact”, “King David”, “Ghost Story”, “Barfly” & “Sleepwalkers”).

Plus:

Fred 'Detective Rick Hunter' Dryer and Emmy Award Nominee Stepfanie 'Detective Dee Dee McCall' Kramer (“Hunter”).
Emmy Award Winner Alan 'Wilbur Post' Young and Connie 'Carol Post' Hines (“Mister Ed”).
Marc 'Mike Donovan' Singer, Richard 'John' Herd, Golden Boot Award Winner Andrew Prine and Frank 'Martin' / 'Philip' Ashmore (“V” & “V: The Final Battle”).
Golden Globe Award Winner Stella Stevens and Carol Lynley (“The Poseidon Adventure”).
Chuck 'The Dead Body Guy' Lamb, Ivy Iacono, Stu Charno, Hunter Meyer, Jill Kimmel, Bonnie Aarons, Mike Muscat, Alejandra Gutierrez, Young Artist Award Winner Hunter Gomez and 'Stuttering John' Melendez (“Horrorween”).
Daniel 'Boba Fett' Logan & Bonnie 'Beru' Piesse (“Star Wars: Episode II: Attack Of The Clones”); Margo 'Ewok' Apostolos (“Star Wars VI: The Return Of The Jedi”) and Ray 'Darth Maul' Park (“Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace”).
Academy Award Nominee Alec Gillis, Cynthia Scott and Academy Award Winner Tom Woodruff, Jr. (“Aliens”).
Frank 'Lumpy' Bank and Ken 'Eddie Haskell' Osmond (“Leave It To Beaver” & “Still The Beaver”).
Soap Opera Digest Award Winner Patsy 'Kimberly Brady' Pease, Soap Opera Digest Award Nominee Kevin 'Dr. Craig Wesley' Spirtas and Emmy Award Nominee & Soap Opera Digest Award Winner Patrika 'Nancy Wesley' Darbo (“Days Of Our Lives”).

On Saturday Only:
Kari Wuhrer (“General Hospital”, “The Prophecy: 4 & 5”, “Killer Force”, “Eight Legged Freaks” & “Sliders”).
Academy Award Nominee Linda Blair (“The Exorcist I & II”, “Hell Night”, “The Blair Bitch Project” & “Sorceress”).
Larry Anderson (“Star Trek: Insurrection”, “The Big Spin”, “Life With Lucy” & “The New Truth & Consequences”).
Sarah Purcell (“Emergency Room”, “Terror Among Us”, “A.M. Los Angeles”, “The Home Show” & “Real People”).
Jack Narz (“Concentration” & “Card Sharks”).
Johnny Gilbert (“The $10,000.00 Pyramid”, “Supermarket Sweep”& “Jeopardy”).
Betsy Palmer (“Mister Roberts”, “The True Story Of Lynn Stuart”, “The Long Gray Line” & “Friday The 13th”).
Ms. Palmer, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Anderson, Ms. Purcell and Mr. Narz will be attending our Show on behalf of the Game Show Congress, which will be having their annual convention at the Hilton Burbank Airport Hotel (the same weekend as our upcoming July Show) and the Aids Research Alliance.
Golden Boot Award Winner Bruce Boxleitner (“Tron”, “Diplomatic Immunity”, “Kuffs”, “The Gambler” & “Babylon 5”).
Mr. Boxleitner will be attending our Show on behalf of The Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation.

On Sunday Only:
Sam 'Flash Gordon' Jones (“Flash Gordon”, “Hollywood Safari”, “Fist Of Honor”, “The Spirit” & “The Highwayman”).
Roger Craig (“1st & 10”, “Necessary Roughness”, “A Dream For An Insomniac” & “Naked Obsession”).
Teri Copley (“I Married A Centerfold”, “Transylvania Twist”, “I Had Three Wives” & “We Got It Made”).
Butch 'Eddie Munster' Patrick (“The Munsters”, “It Came From Trafalgar”, “Lidsville” & “Munster, Go Home”).
Ray Anthony (“The Ray Anthony Show”, “Girls Town”, “High School Confidential!” & “TV's Top Tunes”).
Soap Opera Digest Award Winner Matthew 'Jack Deveraux' Ashford (“General Hospital” & “Days Of Our Lives”).
Golden Boot Award Winner Morgan Woodward (“Cool Hand Luke” & “Dallas”).
Mr. Woodward will be attending our Show on behalf of The Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation.
Burton Richardson (“Shopping Spree”, “Wait 'Til You Have Kids!”, “Bedroom Buddies” & “Family Feud”).
Tom Kennedy (“The New Price Is Right”, “Break The Bank” & “Name That Tune”).
Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Richardson will be attending our Show on behalf of the Game Show Congress, which will be having their annual convention at the Hilton Burbank Airport Hotel (the same weekend as our upcoming July Show) and the Aids Research Alliance.

Rescheduled:
Academy Award Winner Irene Cara (“Flashdance”, “Sister, Sister”, “Sparkle”, “Aaron Loves Angela” & “Fame”).
Due to an illness, in her immediate family, Ms. Cara has rescheduled her appearance until later on this year.
Naturally, Additional Celebrity Guests Will Be Advertised As They Confirm.

As we get closer to our Show date, The Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation and The Game Show Congress have told us that they will be giving us additional celebrity guests who plan to attend our Show, on both Saturday & Sunday.

'ADMISSION': Regular general admission is $15.00, per person, per day.

Our telephone numbers are: 818-683-4203 and 352-683-5110.

'PARKING': The Hilton Burbank Airport Hotel will be charging $6.00, per day, for parking to all Show attendees.

PLUS: We will again offer our $25.00 'Early Bird' admission to the non-hotel guest and local collector. This price will entitle the non-hotel guest and the local collector to attend our Show, on Friday, July 14th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, while our dealers and vendors are setting up, and on Saturday, July 15th, from 10:00am until 5:00pm.

ATTENTION WESTERN FANS: At our upcoming July Show, The Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation, who's motto is 'Taking Care Of Our Own', will be setting up a display table to promote their 24th Annual “Golden Boot Awards”, to be held, on August 12th, at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills. For more information, please contact The Motion Picture & Television Fund at 818-876-1900 or check their web site at www.mptvfund.org.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: When making your reservation, at THE HILTON BURBANK AIRPORT HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, tell them that you will be attending the “Hollywood Collectors Show” (group code LEM).

To get FREE admission, you 'MUST' have a Minimum 2 Night Hotel Stay and it must be under our special “Hollywood Collectors Show” room rate of $102.00, per night. Limit 2 adult FREE admissions per room and children, under 16, are admitted FREE with their parent(s). Reservations must be made before July 13th to get our special Show rate.

After July 13th, rooms may still be available, but, more than likely, they will be at a higher rate.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Please keep in mind that, in addition to our celebrity guests, we will have over 200 vendor and dealer tables, with the 'best' movie and television memorabilia for sale that Hollywood to offer. We have always thrived to bring you the 'best' vendors and dealers, from around the country and overseas, and we'll continue to do so.

After our July 15th & 16th Burbank Show, our next Burbank Show will be on October 14th & 15th.

NOTICE: Please don't forget that between our July 15th & 16th Burbank Show and our October 14th & 15th Burbank Show, we will be promoting our 1st Orlando, Florida Show, on August 25th & 26th, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort Hotel. For more information, please check our web site at www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com  <http://www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com >.

AUDITIONS TONIGHT

FROM PRODUCER Julia Dameron: 

Try for an Elvis Impersonator-type who can pass as 30 to 40 years old.
Has to look like he knows how to play the guitar, AT least, Doesn't necessarily need know how to sing and play guitar, but can act well.

TONY BIO: Tony is a rogue washed up Elvis Impersonator. At one time he dreamed of super-stardom, but either through twists of fate or a string of bad luck, he wound up doing the same routine every night at a run-down casino. He wears a cynical mask, but he's got a good heart.
He's in love with Taylor's mom, Lizzy, and at first, uses Taylor to get close to Lizzy, but some things change.

The film is entitled, "Growing Up Vegas", a USC thesis short directed by Amber Beard.

There is no pay, but credit and experience. We have a SAG waiver agreement for any SAG actors. This film will be submitted to many film festivals and will garner recognition.

Our last auditions are tomorrow night at 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Robert Zemeckis Center, Stage C. It's our last chance to really find someone who can fit the role. Willing to travel to Las Vegas-- shooting days are July 27th to August 7th. (Total of 9 full shooting days in between dates).

Address of the Robert Zemeckis Center is 3131 Figueroa Street, (Entrance is on 32nd street) in Los Angeles.

Here are the script and the sides; they're attached.  (NOTE:  Email me, Rock - rRock@hollywoodsuccess.com if you want the sides emailed to you.)

Please have them contact me via e-mail if they're interested. If they need to text message me, they can text Julia Dameron at (415) 401-5718. If need be, call Grace, a producer, at (610) 585-5695 ONLY if they have any questions or comments. Please send an e-mail or a text message instead if they can to Julia.

MANY thanks!

Julia Dameron
Producer
"Growing Up Vegas"

from producer and APS actor member Sherwin Buydens:

Here is a brief blurb about our winning entry thanks to you, Rock and APS!

Through the American Film Market (AFM), I met a filmmaker, I believe in February 2004 who had an upcoming short film called "I Stand Here Ironing", a short story written by Tillie Olsen. At the beginning of that project, I was listed as a possible Production Assistant or Associate Producer. The person who was potentially going to Co-Produce this project with my partner Bruce R. Schwartz had dropped out leaving me to pick up many of the pieces. After a lot of hard work, this project was completed in September 2004 and since then we have already won an award. But here is the kicker, we have just won another award, a much more prestigious Telly Award. I quote:

"Congratulations on your winning entry in the 27th Annual Telly Awards. The Annual Telly Awards - honoring TV commercials, film and video of outstanding quality - receives over 12,000 entries representing all 50 states and many countries around the world.  Earning recognition as a winner is a great accomplishment and your Telly statuette symbolizes and honors a job well done. . . ."

Thanks to you and APS, this great opportunity has been bestowed upon me, which, in my opinion, will represent a major stepping stone for future production and acting work.

Again many thanks,

Sherwin Buydens
Professional Actor / Producer

 

Rock's 22nd Wrestling Column has been completed and will be published July 20th.  However, you can read it now -- along with the other 21 columns -- on line:  Here they are. 
 

I updated Chris Spinelli's on-line resume earlier today.  I wanted to share with you his response: 

:  Hi Rock,

Perfect! Thank you so much. By-the-way....HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Here's to another year of Great Health & Happiness.

The resume looks great (it has been building up quite nicely these last few years). I've been fortunately very busy this year thanks to your help and support (I mean it).

As I mentioned, working with Jeff was a rewarding opportunity. Not only did I learn a lot, I met a lot of people and I'm sure it will open up more doors. The other movie I booked a role in has not been shot yet, it should be later this month or August and I will let you know how that goes.

Talk to you later,

Chris

We received an email from our producer/casting director friend Susan Johnston today. 

Hi Rock
Trusting you are wonderful. Please pass along that on Sat. Sept. 16th at Raleigh Studios as part of ActorfestLA, there will be an Open Casting call and it is free to attend. I'm attaching a flyer about the event. Thanks.

Thursday, July 20, 2006

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APS Entertainment & Hollywood Success Taking You Above the Maze called Hollywood Please note:  The producers mentioned in this newsletter are Seeking Talent!  Please bring your photo & resume to the Live Events or submit via mail -- address & information is available on www.HollywoodSuccess.com  Actors' Membership Services APS Calendar of Events For Actors Only Hollywood Success Book Hollywood Success DVDHollywood Success Theme Hollywood Success Magazine Networking Event Photos Out of State Membership Rock Riddle Bio Special Producer/Actor Event Star Interview Wrestling Revue Please Forward This Email To All of Your Actor Friends.  They will thank you . . . and we thank you! "Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it."             -- David Starr Jordan ***************   An interview with Director/Writer/Cinematographer Mark Vicente   Good Afternoon.  (We'll personalize the greeting here once you sign up for the weekly newsletters) Christopher Knight and APS President Rock Riddle at the World Premiere of the feature film, "Light Years Away" Universal Studios, Hollywood -- Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Last night's World Premiere of the feature film, "Light Years Away," was a huge success.  It was great to once again walk down that red carpet, stopping every few feet to do mini-interviews with the press.  HollywoodSuccess.com and all associated with it are receiving a good deal of international press as a result of last night's gala event.  All of the theater's 700 seats were filled -- mostly by producers, directors, celebrities, studio executives, distributors, and members of the press. This was another amazing one-of-a-kind networking opportunity.  Our understanding is that only 1,200 "A-list" invitations were sent out initially.  Nearly 60% of those people confirmed right away.  A "second tier" of invitations were never mailed, simply because there was no more room.  We are very proud that about a dozen of our APS actor members attended.  They were on producer/director/writer Bryan Michael Stoller's official guest list, and it was great to see them there.  We wish we could have gotten all of our APS members in.  It's wonderful, however, that a dozen of our people were able to experience this red-carpet event as a result of contacts they made through APS and Hollywood Success! Matt Way, Rock Riddle, and Paul A. Brown on the Red Carpet at the World Premiere of the feature film, "Light Years Away" Universal Studios, Hollywood -- Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Christopher Knight did a wonderful job starring as David Sommers in the film.  If you have been following the exploits of Christopher Knight, you'll know why we say congratulations are in order now for more reasons than one.  Others starring in the film were Eric Roberts, Meadow Williams, Tim Peyton, Hal Linden, Barry Van Dyke, and Adrianne Curry.  And, of course, as with all of Bryan Michael Stoller's Films, APS actors played several of the credited roles. It was great to meet so many producers for the first time.  Many business cards were exchanged.  And, of course, it is always a delight to run into our long-time producer friends.  It was good to see award-winning producer/director/actor Tony Tarantino there, for example.  Tony is currently looking for talent for his upcoming feature film, "Prism," and he will be speaking at our seminar event in Hollywood this Sunday.  Of course, now that the premiere has taken place, we expect Bryan Michael Stoller himself to join us as a special guest speaker at an upcoming seminar dinner event.  Be sure to check our "Calendar of Events" often for updates.  Our producer friend, Jeff Rector, was even able to break away from shooting on his current feature film project to attend.  It was the first time Jeff and Christopher Knight had seen each other for some time.  Jeff will be a featured speaker at one of our upcoming seminar events, probably in late August or early September.   It was also good to see our multiple-award-winning producer/director long-time friend Joel Colman at the event.  We expect to do a special event for actors at Joel's private home in Pacific Palisades soon.  Again, please continue to check our calendar of events. A special congratulations goes out to our producer, director, casting director, and publicist friend, Bill Hooey.  Bill handled much of the PR and press relations for this event and did a brilliant job.  In fact, it was Bill who decided which VIPs would walk the red carpet and interview with the media.  It certainly helps to have highly influential friends in this business.  By the way, Bill will be sharing his expertise and experiences with all who can attend this Sunday's Special APS Accelerated Success Seminar in Hollywood.  Come join Tony Tarantino, Bill Hooey, Hollywood International CEO Gary Levinson and APS President Rock Riddle this Sunday if you possibly can.  Basic details follow with complete information available on the website: A Seminar, Dinner, and Networking Event With Tony Tarantino, Bill Hooey, and Friends 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM THIS SUNDAY July 23, 2006 "An Accelerated Success Seminar Event:  How to Live Your Dreams in the Wonderful World of Film & Television" The Jeremiah Comey Studios 1648 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA  90028 Please join us for this very special event Be sure to check the www.HollywoodSuccess.com website for updated information, and be sure to book your seats early.  Remember, we only seat 35 people. FULL DETAILS HERE  Please look over the information, and call in your reservation.  (323) 462-2777.  Please feel free to forward this email to your actor friends.  Invite them!  They will thank you, and we thank you.   There is a lot of new information on our website, www.HollywoodSuccess.com, especially in the "Industry Insider News" section.  In fact, by the end of the day, on the second page of the Industry Insider News, there will be a lot more news. http://www.hollywoodsuccess.com/industry_insider_page_2.htm On page two, you'll also find information on Thursday night's special Producer Party/Event in Anaheim for Marv Silverman's upcoming feature film, "From Graceland to Memphis:  The King Returns," this Sunday's special Producer Event for Actors, and much more.  (By the way, Marv Silverman is set to speak at our July 30th APS Seminar Event -- again, keep checking that calendar of events.)  Soon after this newsletter is sent, we will be adding information to "page 2" concerning upcoming events (and projects) with producer/director/writer Donald F. 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I just received a phone call from our producer, director, writer friend, Donald F. Glut.  Don is in Chicago at the moment, but will be returning to L.A. around August 5th.  His "I Was a Teenage Movie Maker" DVD collection is in the final stages of completion.  There is 12 hours of DVD material not counting the DVD photo collection.  Producer, director, and distributor (Pathfinder Pictures) Gregory Hatanaka says it's the best DVD collection he's ever seen.  Don talked about his upcoming premiere screening of his latest feature film "The Mummy's Kiss: Second Dynasty."  It takes place at Sony Studios next month.  We'll have full details for you within a couple of weeks.  Don has two signings set for the Los Angeles area:  October 3rd at Rocket Video is the first.  The next takes place in November at Dark Delicacies in Burbank.  Again, watch for updates on our calendar of events and (probably) in upcoming email newsletters. 

 

I just received an email from Pathfinder Pictures' producer/director Gregory Hatanaka.  In addition to his multiple-award-winning movie, "Mad Cowgirl" opening, he also celebrated a birthday and got married recently.  I was lucky enough to be at the private premiere screening of "Mad Cowgirl."  What a uniquely different, interesting film.  This man is certainly going places in the film business!  He has expressed interest in speaking at an upcoming APS seminar event as well.  We'll keep you informed.

A few more photos from last night's gala World Premiere Event at Universal Studios, Hollywood:

There's nothing like the red carpet at a World Premiere

"Over the Top Rope:  Rock Riddle's Wrestling Revue" column #23 has been completed.  It will be published July 27, but you can read it here (along with the other 22 stories).  Just to read them all.  Additional photos will be added to the last few stories as time permits.

( www.HollywoodSuccess.com/wrestling_revue.htm )

And, yes, that's my departed friend, Andre the Giant. In the photo on the left, he's standing with a normal-sized 225-pound wrestler.  On the right is a photo of Andre's hand holding a standard 12-ounce beer/soda can.  I share a couple of stories about him in column #23.  Clicking on the photos will enlarge them.

Friday, July 21, 2006

 Last Minute Casting Call for Sunday

I received a phone call followed by an email from producer Charles Santacrose today.  He is looking for talent for his upcoming film.  Auditions are Sunday.  Here's the email:

from producer Charles Santacrose: 

Thursday, July 27, 2006g, though.

Now, since we're talking about exciting stuff, here's another major door that is about to open:  Keep this confidential for now:  For those of you who were able to attend last week's world premiere of Bryan Michael Stoller's movie, "Light Years Away," you know how impressive and exciting it was.  Great high energy.  Lots of press, etc.  Well, the person who handled publicity, celebrity and press relations for that event was our good friend Bill Hooey.  As a result of last week's huge success, more than a few production companies have approached Bill to potentially handle their upcoming world premieres.  Shall we hint at a tie-in with a major studio?  Hint, hint.  This possibility seems to be moving towards reality at lightning speed.  Once it completely solidifies, APS will be a part of each premiere.  APS actor members will be an important part of the vast majority of the premieres.  This will provide a modest revenue stream for APS and will open many doors for APS actors.  This looks like the best time in the 30-year history of APS to be an active member!

I just made my deadline for next week's newspaper column.  Rock Riddle's Wrestling Revue #24 will be hit the stands on Thursday, August 3rd, but you can read it NOW, right here.  And, the other 23 are available here.  Enjoy.  (Photos will be added to the last three stories soon).  By the way, to the left is a photo of my old friend, Roddy Piper.  Roddy is one of the stars of David Heavener's current feature film.  I know several of our actors are working on the project.  I have been asked to do a day on it.  If you see Roddy before I do, be sure to tell him that Rock says "Hello."    -- Rock

Over the past few days, it seems that a few keys on my pretty little blue (to match the liquid-cooled computer) keyboard weren't consistently working.  Maybe that's why a big cup of coffee spilled all over that keyboard and mouse yesterday.  A hundred and ten dollars later, this new Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 keyboard and high definition laser technology wireless mouse are getting a good workout.  In another few days, my fingers may actually learn the new keyboard placements and all of the new function keys. 

Friday, July 28, 2006

I received an email Wednesday from a film producer asking me to be in a short film.  I've gotten more than a few similar offers over the past few years.  I thought I'd share this one with you.  I have reproduced that email and my response below.  I thought it might be of interest.  (I have replaced the actual names with dashes).

ACTING ROLE IN WRESTLING FILM

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