Marisa Tomei, Alan Tudyk, Danny Trejo, Emily Swallow Head to Fan Expo Philadelphia!

Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny, The Wrestler) and fan favorites Alan Tudyk (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, “Firefly”), Danny Trejo (Machete, The Book of Boba Fett), Emily Swallow (“The Mandalorian,” “Supernatural”) and Jeff Ward (“One Piece,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) are among the additions to the growing celebrity lineup at FAN EXPO Philadelphia, set for May 3-5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Joonas Suotamo (Star Wars) and Diana Lee Inosanto (“Ahsoka”)…

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“Edge of Everything” Among Winners of Santa Barbara International Film Festival Awards

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced the award-winning films for the 39th edition. Awards were announced at a ceremony this morning hosted by El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, in Santa Barbara with Jury and Filmmakers in attendance. “We are so grateful to our dedicated group of jurors for their fine selections,” said  SBIFF’s…

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BUZZCast Interviews: Dialect Coach Joel Goldes

The BUZZ had the pleasure to sit down with Joel Goldes, a veteran Hollywood dialect coach with over 20 years in the industry. He has worked with tremendous talent including Emmy Award winning actress Viola Davis. Goldes spoke with us about some of the techniques he uses in order to have talent speak in certain…

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BUZZCast Interviews: Director Rebecca Coley of “Point of Change”

As the BUZZ continues with its coverage of the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, we got to speak with Rebecca Coley, who directed the documentary, “Point of Change.” The story follows two surfers finding the the perfect wave on the island of Nias, but what they discover is far from perfect. We spoke…

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BUZZView: How “76 Days” Proves to be a Riveting Documentary on Survival

As we continue with our coverage of the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, our next film that we are featuring is an incredible documentary based on the bestselling novel, “Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea.” The film, simply entitled, “76 Days,” chronicles the real life story of Steven Callahan surviving in the Atlantic…

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BUZZCast Interviews: The Crew of “LUCHA: A Wrestling Tale” Chat About Struggle and Perseverance

As we continue with our coverage of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), we spoke with the crew involved in the documentary, “LUCHA: A Wrestling Tale.” The story follows a group of young teenage girls who join the women’s wrestling team at Taft High School. As they are competing in championships, they also are…

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BUZZCast Interviews: Linsey Stewart & Dane Clark Chat “SUZE”

Our coverage of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) continues with Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark, who wrote and directed the movie, “SUZE.” The story follows a mother who has to adjust to empty-nest syndrome, on top of a divorce, and caring for someone she cannot stand. This leads her into a journey of…

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BUZZCast Interviews: Former “Days of our Lives” Actor Mike Manning Chats “Edge of Everything”

The BUZZ sat down with Mike Manning, who stars in the film, “Edge of Everything,” which is set to premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). The film follows a young teenage girl dealing with the loss of her mother and moving in with her father and younger girlfriend. From there, she befriends…

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BUZZCast Interviews: Matt Ogens & ‘Kachi Benson Chat “MADU” Documentary

Our coverage of this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) continues as we sat down with Matt Ogens and ‘Kachi Benson, who directed the documentary, “MADU.” The story follows Anthony Madu, who leaves his family in Nigeria to study ballet in England. Young Anthony garnered attention from a 44-second video that went viral in…

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BUZZCast Interviews: Director Joe Wein & Fall Out Boy Lead Singer Patrick Stump Chat “76 Days” Documentary

Continuing with our coverage of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), the BUZZ was joined by director and producer Joe Wein and Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump to discuss the documentary, “76 Days.” The film chronicles the real life story of Steven Callahan, who had to survive 76 days in a raft…

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