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Happy Birthday: Amy Poehler

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amypoehler.jpgAmy Poehler

Born: September 16, 1971 in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

Married to: Will Arnett (29 August 2003 – 2 August 2016) (divorced) (2 children)

I like the person who commits and goes all in and takes big swings and then maybe fails; who jumps and falls down, rather than the person who points at the person who fell and laughs. But I do sometimes laugh when people fall down.

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS CHIP WRECKED
dir. Mike Mitchell
Stars:
Anna Faris
Christina Applegate		 MONSTERS VS ALIENSMonsters VS Aliens
2009
dir. Rob Letterman
Conrad Vernon
Voices by
Seth Rogen
Witherspoon
Horton Hears a Who!Horton Hears a Who!
2008
Directed by Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
Voices by
Jim Carrey
Carell		 Baby MomaBaby Moma
2008
Directed by Michael McCullers
Starring
Tina Fey
Amy Poehler
Hamlet 2
2008
dir. Andrew Fleming
Starring
Steve Coogan
Keener		 Mean GirlsMean Girls
2004
dir. by Mark Waters
starring
Lindsay Lohan
Fey
Rachel McAdams
Mr WoodcockMr. Woodcock
Directed by Craig Gillespie
Starring
Thornton
Susan Sarandon
Sean William Scott		 Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil Movie PosterHoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
dir. Mike Disa
Stars
Hayden Panettiere
Glenn Close
SHREK THE THIRDShrek The Third
2007
dir. C.B. Harding
Voices by:
Mike Myers
Murphy
Cameron Diaz		 BLADES OF GLORYBlades of Glory
2007
dir. Josh Gordon
Will Speck
Starring
Ferrell
John Heder
MOVIE POSTERKARI-GURASHI NO ARIETTI
dir. Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Stars:
Bridgit Mendler
Amy Poehler		 actorARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Season 1
2003-2004
Stars
Jason Bateman
Michael Cera		 MOVIE POSTERFREE BIRDS
2013
dir. Jimmy Hayward
Stars:
Woody Harrelson
Owen Wilson		 MOVIE POSTERFAST TRACK
2006
dir. Jesse Peretz
Stars:
Zach Braff
Amanda Peet
MOVIE POSTERSOUTHLAND TALES
2006
dir. Richard Kelly
Stars:
Dwayne Johnson
Sarah Michelle Gellar		 MOVIE POSTERMAN OF THE YEAR
2006
dir. Barry Levinson
Stars:
Robin Williams
Laura Linney]		 MOVIE POSTERTENACIOUS D IN THE PICK OF DESTINY
2006
dir. Liam Lynch
Stars:
Jack Black		 MOVIE POSTERARE YOU HERE
2014
dir. Matthew Weiner
Stars:
Owen Wilson
Zach Galifianakis

 

Happy Birthday: Jennifer Tilly

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jennifertillyJennifer Tilly

Born: September 16, 1958 in Harbor City, California, USA

(1996) Meg and I didn’t have any connections in Hollywood. I think it’s amazing that two girls who grew up really poor in rural Canada came to Hollywood and have successful careers and get nominated for Oscars out of nowhere – out of an idea I had. The thing is, we’re tremendously aggressive; we say, “This is what I want, why can’t that be me?”. I just knew I had to be an actress. I had some vision – this was when I was seven or eight – of myself at 40, a housewife with curlers in her hair, watching TV and crying because I had never followed my dream of being an actress. I always remember having that vision.

Moving Violations
1985
dir. Neal Israel
Cast
Fred Willard
Sally Kellerman		 MOVIE POSTERBULLETS OVER BROADWAY
1994
dir. Woody Allen
Starring:
John Cusack
Dianne Wiest
MONSTERS INCMonsters Inc.
2001
dir. Pete Docter
David Silverman
Cast
John Goodman
Billy Crystal
TIDELANDTideland
2005
dir. Terry Gilliam
Starring
Jodelle Ferland
Brendan Fletcher
BOUNDBound
1996
dir. Wachowski Bros.
starring
Joe Pantoliano
Gina Gershan
Jennifer Tilly
MOVIE POSTERBRIDE OF CHUCKY
1998
dir. by Ronny Yu
Stars:
Jennifer Tilly
Brad Dourif		 MOVIE POSTERSEED OF CHUCKY
2004
dir. by Don Mancini
Stars:
Jennifer Tilly
Brad Dourif

Happy Birthday: Nick Jonas

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nickjonas.jpgNick Jonas

Born: September 16, 1992 in Dallas, Texas, USA

I was exploring with different sounds and collaborators over the course of a couple years, and I fell into a really natural place where I was creating music that felt true to who I am, not only in what I talk about but in the style of music as well.. I think the R&B soulful side of things definitely had an influence on some of that subject matter being a little sexier.

Happy Birthday: Mickey Rourke

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mickeyrourke.jpgMickey Rourke

Born: September 16, 1952 in Schenectady, New York, USA

I lost the house, the wife, the credibility, the entourage. I lost my soul. I was alone … I’m sort of OK with it now, but the first time I’m in there, pushing a f***ing cart, getting my supper. I used to go to the 24-hour place in gay town, so no one would recognize me. The only thing I could afford was a shrink, so that’s where my money went. Three times a week for the first two years. The year after that, twice a week and now I’m down to once a week. I’ve only missed two appointments in six years.

Rumble Fish
1983
dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Starring
Matt Dillon
Rourke
Diane Lane		 BarflyBarfly
1987
dir. by Barbet Schroeder
starring
Rourke
Faye Dunaway
ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICOOnce Upon a Time in Mexico
2003
dir. Robert Rodriguez
Starring
Antonio Banderas
Salma Hayek
Johnny Depp		 MAN ON FIREMan on Fire
2004
dir. Tony Scott
Starring
Denzel Washington
Dakota Fanning
Sin City
2005
dir. Robert Rodriguez
Frank Miller
starring
Rourke
Bruce Willis		 THE WRESTLERThe Wrestler
2008
dir. Darren Aronofsky
Starring
Rourke
Marisa Tomei
KILLSHOTKillshot
2008
dir. John Madden
Starring
Mickey Rourke
Diane Lane		 THE INFORMERS Movie PosterThe Informers
2009
dir. Gregor Jordan
Starring
Thornton
Rourke
Kim Basinger
MOVIE POSTERIMMORTALS
dir. Tarsem Singh
Stars:
Henry Cavill
Mickey Rourke		 MOVIE POSTERSIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR
2013
dir. Frank Miller
Robert Rodriguez
Stars:
Clive Owen

PASSION PLAY
2010
dir. Mitch Glazer
Stars:
Mickey Rourke
Bill Murray

Happy Birthday: Alexis Bledel

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alexisbledel.jpgAlexis Bledel

Born: September 16, 1981 in Houston, Texas, USA

Married to:
Vincent Kartheiser (June 2014 – present) (1 child)

“Before I got Gilmore Girls (2000), I was modeling. I went in for a call and was told, “Sweetie, you need to lose two inches off those hips”. I was 14. So I just replied, “I have more jobs than I can do. I’m in high school. I can’t go to all the trouble of losing the two inches, so I’ll pass”. Someone might tell you to lose weight, but you can say no”.

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TV POSTERMAD MEN season 5
Best of the Season!
Post Grad
dir. Vicky Jenson
Starring
Alexis Bledel
Keaton
Carol Burnett		 MOVIE POSTERTHE BRASS TEAPOT
2013
dir. Ramaa Mosley
Stars:
Juno Temple
Alexis Bledel
ConstantineSin City
2005
dir. by Robert Rodriguez
Frank Miller
starring
Mickey Rourke
Willis

 

Writing/Film Festival Deadlines Due Today and in September 2016

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Deadline September 15th

TV CONTESTSUBMIT your TV PILOT or TV SPEC Script
Voted #1 TV Contest in North America.		FILM CONTESTSUBMIT your SHORT Film
Get it showcased at the FEEDBACK Festival
writing CONTEST1st CHAPTER or FULL NOVEL CONTEST
Get full feedback! Winners get their novel made into a video!		SCREENPLAY CONTESTSUBMIT your FEATURE Script
FULL FEEDBACK on all entries. Get your script performed

Deadline September 20th

short script CONTESTSHORT SCRIPT CONTEST
Submit your short film screenplay!		ACTORFREE TWITTER SHORT STORY CONTESTSubmit 140 character story. Get made into movie.

Deadline September 25th

writing CONTESTSHORT STORY CONTEST
Get full feedback! Winners get their short story made into a video!		ACTORVIDEO PITCH FESTIVALSubmit your own video pitch today.

Deadline October 5th

writing CONTEST1st ACT or FULL PLAY CONTEST
Get full feedback! Get your Stage Play performed by professional actors.		SCREENPLAY CONTESTFIRST SCENE (first 10pgs) SCREENPLAY CONTEST
Submit the first stages of your film and get full feedback!

Deadline October 10th

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September 2016 – Read the best of NEW TV PILOT Loglines:

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SUBMIT your TV PILOT or TV SPEC Script
Voted #1 TV Contest in North America.

Read the best of NEW TV PILOT Loglines: 

LAWS OF PROTECTION, by Caretta Neal
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/laws_of_protection_by_caretta_neal.html

PLAY OF LIFE, by Lana Sokolaj
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/play_of_life_by_lana_sokolaj.html

LIFE GETS BETTER TODAY, by Russ Comber
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/life_gets_better_today_by_russ_comber.html

SIN EATER, by Nader Hobballah
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/sin_eater_by_nader_hobballah.html

FORBIDDEN SECRETS, by Salena O’Neal
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/forbidden_secrets_by_salena_oneal.html

SUPERHEROIN, by Brian Du
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/superheroin_by_brian_du.html

BILLOW 1, by Vashaun Baker
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/billow_1_by_vashaun_baker.html

ODD JOBS, by Brie Eley
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/odd_jobs_by_brie_eley.html

SHAMAM OF THE NORTH, by Tamuna Tsertsvadze
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/shaman_of_the_north_by_tamuna_tsertsvadze.html

THIS AIN’T THE DMV, by Karla Ilic
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/this_aint_the_dmv_by_karla_ilic.html

SON OF A PREACHER MAN, by Brandon Edwards
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/son_of_a_preacher_man_by_brandon_edwards.html

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September 2016 – Read the best of NEW FEATURE Loglines:

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SUBMIT your FEATURE Script
FULL FEEDBACK on all entries. Get your script performed

Read the best of NEW FEATURE Loglines:

SUPERHEROINE AND HER FATHER, Terezia Derbala
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/superheroine_and_her_father_by_terezia_derbala.html

THE AGE OF RESURRECTION, by TR Dass
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_age_of_resurrection_by_tr_dass.html

THE ORDER, by Ben Jacob
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_order_by_ben_jacob.html

SOMEBODY’S KNOCKING, by Sherril M. Kinney
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/somebodys_knocking_by_sherril_m_kinney.html

PRINCESS SHEBA AND THE EVIL SUITOR, by Ebrahim Mahomed
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/princess_sheba_and_the_evil_suitor_by_ebrahim_mahomed.html

FOX HUNT, by Robert McEllheron
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/fox_hunt_by_robert_mcelheron.html

KILLER, by Joanna Middleton
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/killer_by_joanna_middleton.html

QUEEN OF THE HIMALAYAS, by Purna Bahadur Rai Nachhring
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/queen_of_the_himalayas_by_purna_bahadur_rai_nachhring.html

ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES, by Jerry Kokich
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/ali_baba_and_the_forty_thieves_by_jerry_kokich.html

I’M HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH MY WIFE, Jen Finelli
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/im_having_an_affair_with_my_wife_by_jen_finelli.html

PORT SUDAN, by Jack Sherry
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/port_sudan_by_jack_sherry.html

THE GOLDEN NIGHTINGALE, by Hammoudi Abdelouahab
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_golden_nightingale_by_hammoudi_abdelouahab.html

ONLY HUMAN, by Wes Gray
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/only_human_by_wes_gray.html

FALLLING THROUGH CRACKS, by Cindy Yee Kong
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/falling_through_cracks_by_cindy_yee_kong.html

MIRABELLA, by Jason Melby
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/mirabella_by_jason_melby.html

EGOCENTRICITY, by Glorianna Restrepo
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/egocentricity_by_glorianna_restrepo.html

PAEDOCRACY, by Keith Piner
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/paedocracy_by_keith_piner.html

THE FULL MOON, by Lee Aurora
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_full_moon_by_lee_aurora.html

THE GIRL…

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Read Best of TIFF Movie Reviews: September 15th

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Best of Toronto International Film Festival Reviews: https://festivalreviews.org/category/tiff-2016-movie-reviews/

TIFF 2016 Movie Review: WULU (France/Senegal 2016) ***

Malian director Daouda Coulibaly’s debut is a no-nonsense tense crime drama/political thriller that traces the rise and fall of a low-level transit worker turned drug trafficker.

TIFF 2016 Movie Review: LA LA LAND (USA 2016) ****

LA LA LAND marks the return of the Hollywood musical but done here with a fresh take. The film tells of the conflict between following ones dreams against sacrificing them up for love.

TIFF 2016 Movie Review: DEEPWATER HORIZON (USA 2016)

Based on the true-life worst U.S. oil disaster in history, DEEPWATER HORIZON is nothing more than a super expensive a re-enactment of the disaster using special effects with a cliched story line framed by testimonies of the survivors at a hearing.

TIFF 2016 Movie Review: (re) ASSIGNMENT (USA/Canada/France 2016) ***

From Walter Hill, the director of classics like 48 HOURS, THE LONG…

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