January 11, 2018

‘The Hollywood Special EFX Show’ fires up in the USA

| January 11, 2018

On the heels of success with Champions of Magic in the U.S. market, U.K. producer Alex Jarrett is launching another family show for theaters – The Hollywood Special Effects Show.

The two-hour production, which features special effects stunts and tricks and features an animatronics dinosaur, debuts at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, N.J., on Jan. 31, and is booked for an initial two weeks of one night stands in the Northeast.

Paul Bongiorno at Grand Central Booking is booking the show.

Aaron Carter compares his song writing style to Taylor Swift

| January 11, 2018

Is Aaron Carter the male version of Taylor Swift? The singer spoke to Us Weekly exclusively about his new music and compared himself to the “Gorgeous” crooner.

“Turning 30, you know I have goals and aspirations. All of those require my attention for music and I’m telling you man, I live in a studio,” Carter told Us in the new issue. “It’s the safest place for me, and very therapeutic. I mean, I recorded ‘Don’t Say Goodbye,’ the vocals here for my single in this actual room. I mean, sometimes I’ll just get the urge just to write music, but the thing about me that’s weird is I’m kind of like a Taylor Swift but not really.”

Direct from the UK, ‘The Hollywood Special Effects Show’ Premieres LIVE in the USA for the first time

| January 9, 2018

Audiences are getting a chance to get closer than ever to their favorite scenes from big-budget blockbuster movies! The Hollywood Special Effects Show is bringing an interactive, explosive, family-friendly experience to American audiences throughout the country.

Live on stage, this show gives illuminating insights into the world of special effects that are usually confined to movie theaters and television screens — taking families on an exciting journey that will let them feel the heat of an inferno, marvel at fantastical sci-fi monsters, and be blown away by huge explosions! Think Mythbusters meets Universal Studios as the show demonstrates the science and secrets of creating movie magic.

Another excellent review by Bridget Campos of Rockwell LA’s UMPO Home Alone

| December 27, 2017

If you have yet to hear of the movie where a bratty eight-year-old is left home alone to fend for himself, while having to take on two bumbling burglars, then you need to add Home Alone to the rotation of past time Christmas films to watch during the holidays.

Filled with many memorable one-liners and hilarious scenes, this 1990 classic is written and produced by none other than the late John Hughes. Not only is Home Alone considered to be the number one-grossing box office-holiday-film of all time, it also launched the then unknown Macaulay Culkin’s movie career; and he was reportedly paid $4.5 million for 1992 sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in NewYork, making him the highest paid child actor during that time.

Sabrina Pound’s holiday greeting card featured on Alexis Joy VIP Access

| December 26, 2017

As much as the holidays are magical and known to be the best time of the year, it can also get stressful at times. There’s the pressure of buying gifts – who to get, what to get them, and where to get it. It can definitely be a lot to handle! That’s why cat sensation, Sabrina Pound is here to bring some light-hearted, holiday fun your way with the adorable and absolutely perfect holiday greeting photo as seen above.

Thank you Broadway World for a great review of Rockwell LA’s UMPO Home Alone

| December 20, 2017

UMPO HOME ALONE/written by Ray Wetmore & Kate Pazakis/directed by Marty Thomas/musical direction by Gregory Nabours/Rockwell Table & Stage/thru December 30, 2017

Kate Pazakis and her talented creative team once again incorporate their ‘secret sauce’ in concocting a most delicious holiday treat for Rockwell revelers – THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF HOME ALONE. The 1990 John Hughes classic Home Alone receives Pazakis’ UMPO treatment, resulting in a most side-splitting production with their clever choice of pop songs, re-worded to ‘fit’ the Home Alone narrative, and boosted by the always witty (and subtly topical) dialogue of Ray Wetmore and Pazakis. Marty Thomas nimbly directs and wonderfully stages this two act, non-stop laughfest with just enough time for the howling and applauding audience to twist their heads front from watching all the surround-sound action in all the nooks and crannies of the Rockwell Table & Stage.

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