Kolby Koloff Is Getting Married

Just days before Christmas, the Preachers’ Daughters alum said “Yes” to her loving boyfriend’s marriage proposal. A quaint rustic atmosphere appeared to be where the special moment happened between Kolby and Andrew on December 19th.

See Kolby Koloff’s official engagement photos below:

Congratulations to the happy couple. 

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Movie Review: Dean Cain and Kristy Swanson’s “TRAFFICKED: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare”

Dean Cain – Image Credit: Virgil Films and Collide Media Group

Prepare for an emotional roller coaster!

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A Thrilling Virtual Season: The Joffrey Ballet’s Comeback

Amanda Assucena and Alberto Velazquez (Stage Notes)

This winter, The Joffrey Ballet is introducing the “Joffrey Studio Series”,  which will be filled with performances, livestreams, and in-depth conversations with industry professionals. An official press release from The Silverman Group outlined the company’s plans for their devoted audience.

Here are the programs that are currently scheduled:

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Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Kate Winslet’s Film “BUTTONS: A Christmas Tale” Returns To Theaters For A Limited Engagement

Fathom Events is bringing the holiday family musical, BUTTONS: A Christmas Tale, back to theaters on December 17. It will be showing for only one night, according to an official press release from Collide Media Group.

BUTTONS is about “two orphaned children who meet a pair of unexpected visitors. Their influence starts the children on a journey that will change their lives forever – and help audiences discover that believing can be the greatest adventure of all.”

View the magical trailer below:

When Calls the Heart star Paul Greene is scheduled to be the host of the pre-show Christmas concert for the one night screening. Robert Redford and Kate Winslet narrates BUTTONS, while Paul McCartney created the film’s theme song, “Nova”. Writer/director of Tim Janis created this holiday family flick which features Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Roma Downey, Jane Seymour and many more.

Schools and churches will be given the opportunity to screen the movie through the Fathom Affinity Network throughout the rest of the month.

Again, BUTTONS: A Christmas Tale releases for only one night, December 17.

A Special Thanks to Collide Media Group for the information.

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Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Powerful “TRAFFICKED” Film Releases

Credit: Virgil Films

”Awareness is the first step towards putting an end to these atrocities in our world. Trafficked is a heart-pounding feature film reminding us of how urgent this topic is and why we need to act now,” the President of Collide Media Group, Bob Elder, states in an exclusive press release.

Next month is officially Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the feature-length drama TRAFFICKED: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare is scheduled for a necessary  release on January 26th, 2021. The film, which is directed by Joel Paul Reisig and written by Reisig, George Sunders, and Scott Voshel, is based on real life events.

Here is the description of the upcoming production:

“TRAFFICKED is the story of Allison Riley (Sophie Bolen), a beautiful young girl with a bright future and a dream of becoming a veterinarian. On the eve of her 16th birthday, she sneaks out of her house to meet a handsome boy she met online and disappears. Her parents, Joanna (Kristy Swanson) and Case (Mark Boyd ), contact the police who assume that Allison is just out with a boyfriend. They reluctantly hire Private Investigator John Belton (Dean Cain) who has a reputation for making his own rules. Belton quickly discovers that Allison had likely been trafficked by a handsome young man she met online and that he’s on a race against time if the Rileys hope to see their daughter again.”

Virgil Films is distributing TRAFFICKED: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare,  and it will be available on DVD, Digital HD and all major VOD platforms. Visit the film’s official website to learn more about this cogent project- traffickedfilm.com.

A Special Thanks to Collide Media Group for the information. 

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Lana Condor Shares “Always and Forever, Lara Jean” Teaser

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21 Actors Ready To Take On A New Year

We are only a few weeks away from a brand new year! BTSCelebs is getting a head start on 2021 by honoring some famous actors and singers in South Korea who exhibited their acting skills recently.

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Movie Review: The Bowmakers

How can a simple bow play the violin? The bow itself is more complicated than you think!

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“COLORS OF CHARACTER: An Artist’s Journey to Redemption” Releases In Theaters

Yesterday, painter Steve Skipper’s true story “COLORS OF CHARACTER” started its limited engagement in theaters. According to an official press release from Collide Media Group, the full-length documentary will be told in Skipper’s own words and presents interviews with pastors, sports figures and Civil Rights figures, who made a positive impact on his life.

What is “COLORS OF CHARACTER: An Artist’s Journey to Redemption” all about?

“As one of the most prolific painters in the genres of sports and civil rights artwork, Skipper has shattered barriers of race in the fine art world. With no formal training, Skipper has honed his unique, meticulous style of super-realism and has his work on display in some of the most prestigious galleries, sports and civil rights museums, and halls of fame in the US.  As a young child, he was bussed to a newly integrated school in Birmingham, AL where he became a leader in a notorious street gang. After going to church on a dare, Skipper had a life-changing encounter with Christ that transformed his entire life. Shortly after, he picked up a paintbrush and quickly understood his God-given calling as an artist.”

“COLORS OF CHARACTER: An Artist’s Journey to Redemption” will run through November 15. Visit the ColorsOfCharacterMovie.com for more information on the documentary and where you can view it in your area.

*A Special Thanks to Collide Media Group for the info and image. 

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“The Bowmakers” Plans Thanksgiving Premiere in Midwest

From November 26 to December 6, 2020, the brand new documentary “The Bowmakers” will enjoy its fall run. Chicago audiences can experience this film directly through Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) due to the pandemic hindering its initial release earlier this year. Spirited music organizations partnered with the makers of the film to help this movie release nationwide. A special Q&A with the filmmakers will be available for fans of the movie. On December 4 at 6:30pm, a free Q&A via Zoom plans to  feature the film’s director Ward Serill, IPO principal cellist Jacob Hanegan, and moderated by Christina Salerno, Executive Director of  IPO.

An official press release from The Silverman Group describes “The Bowmakers” as “Cinderella”. It “follows the journey of the “Cinderella” of the orchestra, the bow—the overworked and overshadowed ally to its more glamorous instrumental partners. The film is an artful exploration of one of the most esoteric corners of the music world, the art of bowmaking, as unknown to the public as it is essential to professional musicians… During the making of the film, award-winning Director Ward Serrill followed Charles Espey—considered the most important bowmaker of his generation—to experience the making of the bow from start to completion. From there, the journey follows the bows from master bowmakers like Espey out to the musicians who use them, then on to France where the modern bow originated, and finally to Brazil where the imperiled wood, Pernambuco, originates.”

Serrill expressed how he is captivated by the ancient art form. “‘I became fascinated by the nature of a handmade art that was essentially unchanged for two hundred years, and the value of that tradition in our age of technology and speed. During times of social and environmental upheaval, beauty and art is central to life. I love the artistic journey this film took me on, and I am certain Chicagoland audiences will feel the same.'”

Dunnings Market and Samuel’s Hairstyling is supporting “The Bowmakers” Midwest Premiere.

Visit ipomusic.org for more information on the film and and special Q&A.

*A Special Thanks To The Silverman Group For The Info and Image.

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