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Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon, the co-founders of EPIC Entertainment Group host four immersive Christmas Experiences across the U.S. from The Northshore of Oahu to Miami, FL.

EPIC Entertainment Group are the people who brought you Bacon & BBQ Classic at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Miami, FL), The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (Long Beach, CA), Dark Horizon: Point of No Return (Orlando, FL), The Ice Adventure Park at CHILL (Long Beach, CA), Holiday By the Bay (San Diego, CA) the Taste of Downtown Series (Long Beach, CA) as well as Nerf Challenge (Los Angeles, CA) and The Night Garden at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Miami, FL), are taking everyone on a full blown Holiday immersive experience across the United States.

Beginning at the Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hi, through Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA, through the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, in Texas and the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, FL. EPIC Entertainment Group has something for everyone this holiday season.

I spoke with co-founders Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon on the differences between all four destinations and what to expect, in Hawaii, there is a surfboard Christmas tree, in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is celebrating their third year of festivities, including a 1920s theme even.

Take a listen to all they have to offer, including a visit from Santa Claus running from now through early January.


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DesignerCon returns for its 18th Annual events from the Anaheim  Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, running from December 15-17, 2023. We were thrilled to speak with Ben Goretsky about DesignerCon, how things have evolved from a collector convention to a full blown designer event with talent around the world as well as Vinny growing up and becoming Vincent.

The 2023 convention will welcome 600 vendors and over 350 artists and designers for a diverse array of programming and products, including the return of DCON fan-favorites: MEDICOM TOY, Tokidoki, POPMART, SHEIN X, MightyJaxx, How2Work, Good Smile, 3DRetro and many more.

Goretsky takes us through the years of DesignerCon and what to expect for this year's event with quite a few surprises. Especially with the recently announced Corey Feldman signing of his limited edition Funko Pop.

Throughout 2023 and 2024, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Hollywood Sign Trust, The City of Los Angeles and Evolution, joins forces with DesignerCon to provide an engaging fan experience.

The Hollywood 100 Art Show, curated by Carmen Acosta, will feature 100 local and international artists, each of whom will customize and display a Hollywood Sign figurine designed by Onch. All 100 unique and individually-stylized pieces will be displayed at the event, ahead of their 2024 presentation at the heart of Hollywood Boulevard as part of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s efforts to honor the history and enduring legacy of the Hollywood Sign. 

Adding to DCON’s 2023 theme of Hollywood, the event will also feature a Hollywood Pavillion, in collaboration with several companies to produce limited edition items for sale. Vendors like Tokidoki, artist Michael Kalish, renowned designer ONCH, among others, will be included in the Pavilion setup. 

A limited number of tickets are still available for DesignerCon and can be purchased at tickets.designercon.com.

Follow DesignerCon at all social media @designercon.



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John Billingsley (Star Trek: Enterprise, 2012, The Man From Earth, Out of Time) continues in the science fiction genre as Russo in the new  thriller 'The Shift' From Angel Studios in theaters and VOD now.

In 'The Shift' Russo is able to show Kevin (Kristoffer Polaha) the various realities from the multiple existences of Kevin as he searches for a way to return to his wife, Molly (Elizabeth Tabish). Kevin is sent to this lower level of Purgatory, teetering on the gates of Hell by The Benefactor (Neal McDonough), who puts Kevin in this bleak reality as a result of his sinful nature. 

We spoke to Billingsley about working in a faith based film, while not adhering to any religion, the moral of the story found within 'The Shift' and if he had Russo's ability to see the variety of existences for his own life, would he look at John being down on the dumps or the most successful version of himself. 

'The Shift' is available in theaters and on VOD from Angels Studios, the company that brought you, 'The Chosen'.

 

Synopsis:

A dystopian drama and sci-fi thriller in which one man is faced with infinite worlds and impossible choices. When Kevin Garner (Polaha) meets a nefarious adversary known as The Benefactor (McDonough) and refuses his offer of wealth and power, he must escape an alternate totalitarian reality. With survival on the line, Kevin fights to make it back to the world he knows and the woman he loves.

Distributed By: Angel StudiosRelease Date: December 1, 2023Written & Directed by: Brock HeasleyProduced by: Brock Heasley, Ken Carpenter, p.g.a.Director of Photography: Edd LukasCast: Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Elizabeth Tabish, John Billingsle,Jason Marsden, Paras Patel, Rose Reid, John Walker RossWebsite: angel.com/theshift



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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy talk about their documentary a 'Shot in the Arm' in addressing anti-vaxxers, showing the Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles, CA beginning Friday, November 17, 2023.

A 'Shot in the Arm' is a fascinating documentary about the anti-vaxxer movement taking place in the United States and across the world. Executive Producer, Neil deGrass Tyson and Academy Award Nominee, Scott Hamilton Kennedy set out with the use of science to prove just how safe and effective vaccines are to those who disagree with the science.

There was one question I did not get to ask Mr. Tyson and that was, "What does an astrophysicist know virology?" The question is due in part that as a journalist, you have to open the discussion from every angel, not only from one's personal biases or perceived ones. 

Kennedy does a great job in his interviews without turning attacking the subjects he speaking with, even though you can tell his blood was boiling throughout the entire filmmaking process.

The most important question that was asked is how the interview began, "What do you say to people who have adverse effects to medication that were mistreated during this one size fits all method?" (I am paraphrasing the question, you will hear it in the interview.)

Whether you are pro-vaccines and want to get 200 boosters, or anti-vaccines by wanting to never having a needle stuck in your arm, that's your business. However, a 'Shot in the Arm' is a documentary that will open up dialogue between centralist audience members in how to prepare ourselves for the next go around.

A 'Shot in the Arm' begins showing at the Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles, CA beginning Friday, November 17, 2023.

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Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari Talks About His New Documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron Available on VOD November 3, 2023.

Bodybuilding Legend Rich Gaspari took the time to talks to us about his new documentary 'Gaspari' from Generation Iron.

The son of Italian immigrants, Gaspari understood the definition of hard work having watched his father, who came to the United States with a third grade education, make a better like for him and his siblings.

Originally going to school for engineering, Gaspari realized that his father's dream was not his own and went out to forge his own path. Nicknamed, "The Dragon Slayer," Gaspari finished second in the IFBB Mr. Olympia and was the first ever winner of the Arnold Classic.

As Gaspari's career ended following a neck injury, which resulted in a only recently going through a new, revolutionary disc replacement, Gaspari pivoted from the world of competition into supplementation with Gaspari Nutrition.

Directed award-winning filmmaker, by Frank Zarrillo ('Candyman's Gold', 'The Wrestler: A Q.T. Marshall Story', 'Gaspari' follows the life of a man who transcended not only the sport of bodybuilding but the world of fitness as a whole, remaining relevant in a world of, here-today-gone-tomorrow sports heroes, continuing to reinvent himself from athlete to entrepreneur.

You can find 'Gaspari' through Generation Iron's original documentary page at  https://generationiron.com/watch-gaspari-movie/.

Follow Rich Gaspari on Facebook at Rich Gaspari Fan Page and on Instagram @richgaspari.

Follow Gaspari Nutrition on Twitter @TeamGaspari and on Instagram @gaspari.

Follow Generation Iron on Twitter @GenerationIron and on Instagram @generationiron.

'Gaspari'  Available on VOD November 3, 2023 from Generation Iron.


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Co-Executive Producer, David Knight talks about 'Remembering Gene Wilder', Winning Best Overall Documentary at Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF), tying with 'The Disappearance of Shere Hite'.

David Knight along with his wife Julie Nimoy are the executive producers behind 'Remembering Gene Wilder', a wonderful documentary written by Glenn Kirschbaum detailing the life of the comedic genius who we lost to Alzheimer's. 

A true labor of love from Executive Producers David Knight and Julie Nimoy, who first collaborated with Ron Frank on, ‘Remembering Leonard: His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD‘, in 2017, which also screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

That documentary lead to Nimoy reaching out to Karen Wilder, Gene’s widow about doing a similar documentary in his honor. Once word got out, Frank had only one person in mind to write this love letter to one Gene Wilder and that was Kirschbaum.

Through the ‘Remembering Leonard: His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD‘ documentary, Knight and Nimoy reached out to Karen Wilder, Gene's widow and with her blessing began working on 'Remembering Gene Wilder'.

Knight details the love he, Nimoy and Kirschbaum have for Wilder, what it was like working with Mel Brooks on the documentary and being able to share stories of an actor that needs to be preserved for future generations. 

Knight also answers the question, "Which is the better film? 'Blazing Saddles' or 'Young Frankenstein'?" The answer will not surprise anyone.

‘Remembering Gene Wilder‘ is currently on the film festival circuit and will land a theatrical run in the near future.

In the meantime, follow ‘Remembering Gene Wilder‘ on Twitter @RememberGene and on Facebook at Remembering Gene Wilder Documentary. The official website genewilderdoc.com, will have more information in the near future.


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