500 years ago William Shakespeare penned the definitive opus of power, greed, revenge, fear and murder. The tale was set in the Scottish highlands during medieval times, when clan warfare was common and people would stop at nothing to achieve their claim to the throne. Actor/director Josh Murray’s compelling short film, The Soliloquy, shifts the scene from medieval Scotland to contemporary Washington, D.C. to prove that the only thing that really changes about human nature is the clothes we wear. Mike Parker – “Power never goes out of style.” That’s the tagline for your short film, The Soliloquy, which is based on the immortal Bard’s most...

Astralwerks welcomes recording artist Halsey to its roster with the new single “Ghost” out today and an EP scheduled for release later this year.   The 19-year-old musical powerhouse and provocative pop ingénue captivates on first listen, displaying a song-craft and lyrical sensibility far beyond her years. With left-of-center dark-pop hooks, sultry vocals and unapologetic honesty, Halsey is an undeniable force to be reckoned with both on stage and in the studio. “It was love at first listen,” explains Astralwerks General Manager Glenn Mendlinger on signing Halsey to the label. “We heard...

The multi award-winning World War II action-packed drama Return to the Hiding Place, will open in theaters nationwide on Oct. 24, 2014. Slated for release in major markets throughout the U.S., the film portrays the rescue of Dutch Jews during the Holocaust and shares the compelling story of a young band of passionate teens that form their own Resistance Army. In May 2014, the movie opened in select cities as part of a highly successful limited release and ranked in the Top 5 for per screen average reaching $7,338.40 per screen (3-day) in its opening weekend.  The 3-day weekend concluded with the film garnering an impressive box office total...

Growing up in Colorado didn’t give Adam Sanner much opportunity to pursue his passion for acting, but it did give him ample opportunity to indulge his love for winter sports, like snow skiing. Sanner decided to make the move to Music City, and before long found himself working as both an actor and model, snagging roles in a number of high profile music videos with such popular recording artists as Luke Brian, Jason Aldean and Thomas Rhett. Mike Parker – You were raised in Colorado, but moved to Nashville to pursue your career in acting? Why Nashville? Why not LA or New York? Adam Sanner – LA is the ultimate goal, but it’s a big move. It’s a...

Yet another movie pandering to Christians?! Not exactly. Persecuted by Robin Parrish Bethany House July 2014 John Luther is a mega-minister – millions of viewers and a global reach. Similar in reach to say a Joel Osteen or Rick Warren or Jerry Falwell. None of these are exactly right for the character as Luther actually preaches the Bible, is way too politically divisive for Warren, and isn’t as fire-and-brimstone as Fallwell. But you get the gist. There is a bill in Congress that Luther refuses to endorse because he believes it will hinder his free speech and freedom of religion. His public and strongly worded decision to decline to...