Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Crystal Ship Film Fest At Harlem Mist

Save the date for Sunday, June 29th, Crystal Ship Filmmakers Mini Indie Film Festival has a change of venue, Now at MIST HARLEM, 46 West 116th St. 12-4PM. Come join Plaza 7 Talent Agency for an afternoon of trailers, sizzles and teasers from new content creators.  The Yoga Flava Sizzle Reel was submitted for consideration.                      



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Kevin Hart: "Think Like A Man Too" Red Carpet EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole to Headline After Midnight This Summer on Broadway

Friday, June 20, 2014

Kevin Hart: "Think Like A Man Too" Red Carpet EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!

The American Black Film Festival hosted the New York City premiere of "Think Like A Man Too" as a part of opening night, on June19, 2014.

"Think Like A Man Too" revolves around the wedding of straight laced mama’s boy Michael (Terrence J) and good-hearted single mom Candace (Regina Hall) is the occasion that brings this group of friends from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, where Mya (Meagan Good) is miffed to discover that her b.f., Zeke (Romany Malco), seems to have slept with every woman on the Strip. Also along for the festivities are the slackerish Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara) and the driven Kristen (Gabrielle Union), whose determination to get pregnant is starting to tax Jeremy’s sexual stamina; plus rising chef Dominic (Michael Ealy) and high-powered media executive Lauren (Taraji P. Henson), who once more find themselves struggling to reconcile their unique vocational paths.

Check out this exclusive red carpet interview with Kevin Hart as he discusses his relationship with the cast members while working on the film, "Think Like A Man Too."


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Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole to Headline After Midnight This Summer on Broadway

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole to Headline After Midnight This Summer on Broadway

Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Natalie Cole "After Midnight"
Photograph by Domingo Canate for Spot Is Hot
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole will join the roster of "Special Guest Star" vocalists in After Midnight . LaBelle is set to play performances from June 10 through 29, Knight from July 8 through August 3, and Cole August 5 through 31. The musical, which recently garnered seven Tony nods, including Best Musical, is playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Combined, the trio of legends have received 22 platinum and gold records, 18 Grammy Awards and sold almost 300 million albums worldwide. LaBelle has previously starred on Broadway in Fela! and Patti La Belle on Broadway. Knight appeared on the Great White Way in Smokey Joe’s Café. After Midnight marks Cole's Broadway debut.

Conceived by Jack Viertel, After Midnight is an evocative new musical that tackles the sexy, smoky glamour of the Jazz Age, set in the heyday of Duke Ellington’s years at Harlem’s Cotton Club. The show currently stars Vanessa WilliamsDulé Hill and Adriane Lenox.


In October 2013, I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek, meet and greet Fantasia at the Brook Atkins Theatre.  We discussed how she manages stress during her run on Broadway with AFTER MIDNIGHT.  Check out the highlights from my exclusive video interview:




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Monday, June 9, 2014

The American Black Film Festival Coming To NYC!

Save the dates - June 19th - 22nd, 2014 to celebrate its 18th year, American Black Film Festival is relocating to the diverse metropolis of New York City: a place synonymous with bringing people from all walks of life together.  I will be on the scene bringing you exclusive updates, reviews, interviews and news!          
They are designing a magical village within it, where you will be able to delve into all kinds of diverse stories not available at your local theater. Four days of Hollywood premieres, indie films and dynamic events such as ABFF’s new Entertainment and Lifestyle Expo, celebrity conversations, master classes, film and TV focused panels, plus our hit comedy show, are all being staged to entertain, inform and connect people with a common passion for Black culture.

Check back,  for all the exclusive updates, reviews, interviews and news!

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Invitation: Sunday, June 29th - The Crystal Ship Filmmaker 2014 Mini Indie Festival


 


Thursday, June 5, 2014

Invitation: Sunday, June 29th - The Crystal Ship Filmmaker 2014 Mini Indie Festival

Save the date!  Sunday, June 29th - For The Crystal Ship Filmmaker 2014 Mini Indie Festival.  We have two sizzle reels, Yoga Flava TV & Track On Track TV,  that will be screened.  Plans are in the works for Track On Track TV to host the after party.  Stay tuned...


Robin Downes' Yoga Flava

Robin Downes' Yoga Flava
Not Just Yoga, Also The Flava Of Life!