Backing Barack
Posted on August 19, 2008
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Usually I keep my site free of politics, but I have been too quiet for too long. As Election Day comes into view, I am seeing the same line of lies and misinformation coming from the same group of people that put George Bush into the White House, and benefited the Oil Companies and Haliburton.
Their work has put this country’s economy into a talespin, kept us in a very profitable (for them) war, reduced America’s moral authority around the world, and we will have years of repair for the damage that they have done.
Barack Obama is our chance to repair that damage. He is running a new kind of campaign, resisting the pull of negative campaigning, and reaching out to over 2 million donors.
I want to do my part to bring in some more. I have a little fundraiser on line, and for the cost of a frappucino or almost a gallon of gas you can get started.
Please check in and start with 5 or 10 dollars, and help us move past the well funded and negative campaign that could damage us more, and begin using a new president as a key to a new future.
This is only available for U.S. Citizens and Residents, sorry.
McVicar v. Ferguson
Posted on August 12, 2008
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Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Monday August 11, 2008…the Arch Rival pays a visit.
Wrapped in Italy, time to confront Craig Ferguson
Posted on August 10, 2008
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I wrapped “Il Bene e il Male” in Italy, and am now back in LA. Just in time for an appearance on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” on CBS.
This will be Monday August 11th. It is my 15th appearance, and it is a blast working with Craig. Even if he is my arch rival. Here is a video from last year.
More from Ischia
Posted on July 27, 2008
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The Ischia Global Festival was a great experience. More than a film festival, it is a gathering of great minds and artists in a splendid location for a little more than a week to discuss the hard realities of motion picture making, as well as the creative possibilities.
It was inspirational to be in the company of artists that I admire, writers and directors Terry Gilliam, Michael Radford, Steve Zaillian, Paul Haggis and Bille August.
A summit of business leaders and producers included Ryan Kavanaugh, Aurelio De Laurentis, Mark Canton, Michael Burns of Lions Gate, Nicola Giuliano, Mike Nozik, Valerio De Paolis, Paolo Del Brocco, Maurizio Totti, Gian Andrea Pecorelli and the great Harvey Weinstein stopped by during the festival.
Also in attendance were two of the great agents with Italian American connections, Vittorio Squillante and ICM’s Jack Gilardi.
Those attending are an example for me and discussions that will continue to inspire me as I move forward in the next part of my work. Pascal Vicedomeni has created something very special at the festival, and its sister festival Capri Hollywood.
Card Shark
Posted on July 25, 2008
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I have been spending some time in competitive poker, and it got noticed by Soaps.com.
Check out this link
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Ischia Global Fest
Posted on July 16, 2008
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I have been going back and forth between shooting Il Bene e il Male in Torino and attending the Ischia Global Festival. This is a splendid gathering of filmmakers including Steve Zaillian, Paul Haggis, Bille August, and a young man from Italy, Silvio Muccino who screened his film “Speak to me of Love” to an appreciative crowd in an outdoor cinema at a beautiful lagoon. Silvio received an award later, and we caught up and got caught in the picture.
Cruising with a new version
Posted on July 5, 2008
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We must have a little fun.
I saw the ads for Tom Cruise’s new site (flash, fantastic, fabulous, but where is the forum?)
I thought I’d keep a conversation going here with a spoof ad. I’ll sprinkle them out in the media and see what happens. If you found your way here…please leave a comment. Thanks!
Ciao.
Preparation
Posted on July 3, 2008
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Part of my work in this past year has been learning Italian, and working on my pronunciation. I may speak Italian as well as Schwarzenegger speaks English, but I am working with a great coach, Danilo Bruni here in Torino.
Follow along in the video!
The Good, the Bad and a new role.
Posted on June 30, 2008
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I’ve started working here in Torino on a great part for director Giorgio Serafini and producer Alessandro Jacchia. I will be playing an important role in the final night of the miniseries: Il Bene e il Male (The Good and the Bad) which will air on RAI television. I will be working in the Italian language, playing a powerful international business man who is changing his life.
This atmospheric drama tells stories that are not all black and white, that explore the many levels in between.
I am enjoying working with a great cast here and an old friend is the director of photography: Massimo Zeri. My company is also making the “Backstage” behind the scenes for the series.
Pictured are the cast, Gianmarco Tognazzi, Bianca Guaccero, Antonia Liskova and Marco Falaguasta. Thanks to Alessandro Passadore, and all the hardworking people here in Torino.
Yasmin Kalach and I Raccomandati
Posted on June 26, 2008
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There is an Italian show “I Raccomandati” or “The Recommended” on RAI that I had the honor of bringing an extraordinary talent this spring: Yasmin Kalach. This 17 year old kicks ass! Three songs, and a well deserved standing ovation for this great voice and soul
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