I presented alongside Davide Scalenghe who is with CurrentTV here in Italy. They are on Sky on channel 130, and many filmmakers were interested in how it would work to get their documentaries on the air.

I helped them learn how to let people know about their projects. In the prehistoric times, early man gathered around a fire to tell stories, now we are gathering around social networks like Facebook. It is important to know the new forms of communication, and to have a story to tell.

Thanks to Alessandro Signetto and the great team at European Days in Torino. It was an honor to be there.

During the presentation for the preshow, I introduced Wes, a singer from Cameroon. He finished with a beautiful chant for President-Elect Obama, and revealed the optimism that is growing world wide. I got to talk with him after, and in an emotion filled moment noted that we all see our face in Obama’s. Wes can see his face, I can see mine. Therefore I can see my face in Wes’s and he can see his in mine, and with this connection we can use this key to make something wonderful together. That is the optimism that we need right now.

It was a true honor to be at the special edition of the World Music Awards. Beyonce, Estelle, Kid Rock, Akon, Lola Ponce and many others helped celebrate World Music, with a special award gong to the Beatles, accepted by Ringo Starr.

The executive producers John Martinotti and Melissa Corken have created something worthwhile and extraordinarily fun. Presented for many years in Monte Carlo, with sidetrips to London, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, the show has benefited the Monaco Aide and Presence Foundation, and in Monte Carlo is presented with the good will of H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco, a truly splendid person.

Of course one of the best things was to go with my fiance, D.ssa Virginia De Agostini.

I will also be preparing for a new role: known only as “bob” in an interesting project by the Italian version of the Coen brothers: The Manetti Bros.  I will start shooting in Mid October (In Italian again).  I look forward to working with these great guys on “Ispettore Coliandro”.

So if these guys are the Italian version of the Coen brothers, what Italian actor am I an American version of?

Pictured: Manetti Bros and The Coen Brothers.

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.

I have been spending some time in competitive poker, and it got noticed by Soaps.com.

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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.