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August 2010 Blog Posts (30)

Will Emmys split into two shows next year?

Will the Primetime Emmys be divided into two shows?

That was just one of the ideas circulating Monday, a day after the 62nd Primetime Emmys Awards show drew an on-par 13 million viewers for NBC.

The four major TV networks have broached the idea with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences of expanding the number of networks that share in the rotation of the Primetime Emmy awards show to include cable networks and possibly to split it into two separate shows, one for…

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Added by Fernando Savino on August 31, 2010 at 3:16am — No Comments

Film Independent’s Filmmaker Forum Returns October 29 – 31, 2010

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Added by Kurt Kelly "Voice Of Experience" on August 26, 2010 at 9:09pm — No Comments

WESTDOC: The West Coast Reality and Documentary Conference (September 13-15, 2010)

WESTDOC: The West Coast Reality and Documentary Conference (September 13-15, 2010)…

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Added by Kurt Kelly "Voice Of Experience" on August 26, 2010 at 7:03pm — No Comments

AMERICAN FILM MARKET NAMES FIVE NOMINEES FOR FIRST FAVORITE FILM PITCH AWARD

AMERICAN FILM MARKET NAMES FIVE NOMINEES FOR FIRST FAVORITE FILM PITCH AWARD…

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Added by Kurt Kelly "Voice Of Experience" on August 26, 2010 at 5:56pm — No Comments

I Filmed in San Francisco Yesterday A New Movie Called "Tito"

Yesterday I acted in the film "Tito" playing the role of Kara, a caretaker who adopts a mentally retarded boy to give him a better life and he ends up having a bad experience. This is a very serious, dark dramatic film.

Added by Judy Cerda on August 26, 2010 at 2:42pm — No Comments

My Movie "Bad Economy" Now Has A Movie Trailer!

Here is the trailer to my movie "Bad Economy" wherein I play the role of Maria (the new and improved wife). I also do the voice over for the older woman who is playing Maria before the supposed plastic surgery. I play the younger version of Maria.…

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Added by Judy Cerda on August 24, 2010 at 11:19pm — No Comments

LIVESTRONG

This weekend, I felt like I was in a beehive. All around me were swarms of black and yellow Tshirts, posters, and baseball caps. People buzzed about everywhere filling out registration forms or pinning

on numbers. We were three thousand strong, and we were united.…

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Added by Kristina Coia on August 23, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

I Have Completed The Movie "Bad Economy"!

My film shoot for Bad Economy in San Ramon went great this past weekend. I played Maria (the new and improved wife) who had plastic surgery done to look younger and more beautiful, and and I got to wear my beautiful white wedding dress again. An older woman I worked with in the movie "The Rookie" played the older version of me. I played Maria after the plastic surgery. My sexy white wedding dress came in handy to wear as the angelic, new…

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Added by Judy Cerda on August 23, 2010 at 3:39pm — No Comments

In Memoriam: Sande Scoredos August 19, 2010

In Memoriam: Sande Scoredos

Filed under: fxNewswire by Jeff Heusser @ 7:04 pm on August 19, 2010

The Visual Effects Society reports that Sande…

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Added by Mr. Mike on August 22, 2010 at 5:11pm — No Comments

My Movie The Forbidden Island Premieres on August 28th!

My Movie The Forbidden Island premieres on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in Alameda. This plays for the first time at the Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge (where we filmed it) in Alameda, California. In this film, I have the lead role of Lucy, a flirty and nice but evil waitress. This is a really good sci fi film and will surely do well in film festivals and various movie theatres. It also features the famous jazz singer, Lavay… Continue

Added by Judy Cerda on August 19, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

My Movie The Rookie Plays Again in the Silicon Valley Film Festival Saturday

My movie The Rookie is playing again this Saturday at the Silicon Valley Film Festival. This is its second screening. See website for times of different movies and events at festival. www.svfilmfestival.org. I play an undercover police supervisor in this one.…

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Added by Judy Cerda on August 17, 2010 at 2:19pm — No Comments

I Completed My Scenes for Midas Vision Movie

My filming of the movie "Midas Vision" went great this past weekend. I played the role of Jenny Carter and we filmed for several hours. It is a comedy about a man (my husband) with extraordinary vision after wishing for…

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Added by Judy Cerda on August 16, 2010 at 3:04pm — No Comments

This past weekend my film The Last Deal played at the Edison Theatre in Fremont. This is a really unique theatre that is on Niles Avenue where there are several antique shops, old fashioned cars and …

This past weekend my film The Last Deal played at the Edison Theatre in Fremont. This is a really unique theatre that is on Niles Avenue where there are several antique shops, old fashioned cars and cafes. It was really neat to be surrounded by all…

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Added by Judy Cerda on August 16, 2010 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Jazz singer Abbey Lincoln dies at age 80 in NY

Abbey Lincoln, a jazz singer and songwriter known for her phrasing, emotion and uncompromising style, died Saturday in New York at age 80.

She had been declining in health for the past year. Her death was confirmed by friend and filmmaker Carol Friedman, who has been working on a documentary on Lincoln's life.

Lincoln made records and acted in films in the 1950s and '60s, then saw her career surge again in the 1990s when she found new voice as a songwriter.

Over her long…

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Added by Fernando Savino on August 15, 2010 at 12:32pm — No Comments

See A Movie Promo of My Movie The Final Duel on TV Tonight

Tonight a scene from my movie The Final Duel, a sports romance movie about fencing and the players' relationships, will be shown on KTVU Fox News at 10:00 p.m. tonight (August 13, 2010). In this movie, I play the role of Coach Charlie, a flirty but tough coach. This movie was filmed in San Francisco and I had to learn some fencing for the role. Please watch it tonight at 10:00 p.m.

Added by Judy Cerda on August 13, 2010 at 6:41pm — No Comments

My Movie The Last Deal Plays Tomorrow in Fremont

Tomorrow my movie, The Last Deal, wherein I play the tough and controlling Victoria, will be playing at the Edison Theatre in Fremont at 4:00 p.m. This movie plays by itself so be sure to get there by 4:00 to get a ticket.

The Last Deal Movie

Edison Theater 37417 Niles Blvd. Fremont CA 94536

Saturday August 14th at 4:00PM

Tomorrow will be a busy day for me as I am filming in the morning until early afternoon in my new movie, Midas Vision,… Continue

Added by Judy Cerda on August 13, 2010 at 6:37pm — No Comments

Weinstein appealing adult rating for Tillman film

Harvey Weinstein, a veteran of many film-ratings battles, is launching a new campaign to get a less-stringent classification for the upcoming documentary "The Tillman Story."

Amir Bar Lev's film about how professional football player Pat Tillman's family fought to uncover the truth about his death from friendly fire in Afghanistan was rated R for its "excessive language," which puts it off limits to anyone under 17 unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

With the film…

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Added by Fernando Savino on August 12, 2010 at 3:43pm — No Comments

Lindsay Lohan judge removes herself from case

The judge who sent Lindsay Lohan to jail has removed herself from the case after a prosecutor complained she improperly contacted experts or participants in the case privately, including a rehabilitation facility, officials said Wednesday.

Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel recused herself Friday, court spokesman Allan Parachini and district attorney's office spokeswoman Jane Robison said.

Beverly Hills Superior Court Judge Elden Fox is now handling the Lohan…

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Added by Fernando Savino on August 11, 2010 at 3:16pm — No Comments