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Country Star: Willie Nelson Six Decade Award Winning Legend

 

On April 29th 1933, country star Willie Nelson was born and today we celebrate another special year! Not only has this singer and songwriter touched the hearts of many people through his hit songs like Crazy and On The Road Again but he has also extended his compassion to helping the animal kingdom. Nelson has been involved in various animal welfare groups like, Best Friends Animal Society and Animal Welfare Institute. He recorded the song Wild Horses to benefit the cause and show support. Not only did Willie Nelson make a huge contribution to the animal kingdom he also made a huge impact with movie fans all over the world with his broad range of acting skills.

Throughout his career, Willie Nelson has been in over 30 films ranging from Western classics like, Once Upon A Texas Train and Barbarosa to crime dramas such as Pair of Aces and Songwriter. His highest grossing film was the romantic drama Honeysuckle Rose, directed by Jerry Schatzberg. Nelson plays a country singer on the road caught in a love triangle between Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving. A few personal favorite films have to be The Big Bounce starring actors such as Owen Wilson, and Morgan Freeman and also the well known classic Welcome to Eden. Whether you’re a western, comedy, romance, crime drama, or action adventure fan, there’s a Willie Nelson film out there that will catch your attention. Willie has shown the world his incredible talent by giving the audience amazing music and movies that we can cherish forever.

After the huge success of his album Stardust in 1993, Nelson managed to get inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He’s worked alongside artists such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Julio Iglesias, and Waylon Jennings who have contributed to his success. Willie is known for many things such as being an American musician, actor, singer and songwriter, activist, poet and author. Willie Nelson is the definition of fine wine - all of his work gets better with age. He’s currently traveling the country, selling out concerts and singing his heart out to classics like Help Me Make it Through The Night and Always On My Mind. Willie has released more than 200 albums during his six decade career and is set to release his newest album, “Last Man Standing” on April 27th. His huge success has brought many smiles and joy to many people all over the world. From all of us here at, World Wide Motion Picture Corporation we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Willie!

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Max Beesley, Musician and Actor – A Man of Many Talents

 
Max Beesley in the movie Jamestown (2017)

Max Beesley - a man of many talents - was born 47 years ago in a small suburb in the city of Manchester, in the north west of England. Max Beesley may be primarily known for his current role in the British thriller series Mad Dogs, but he also played a big role in the movie Torque and Red Roses and Petrol. Though Beesley has had some lead acting roles in the past-acting was not his first choice.

Many might not know, but Beesley was actually a musician early in his life. He got the inspiration to pursue a musical career at an early age all thanks to his father, who played the drums, and his mother, who was a jazz singer. Before making the official transition to an actor, Beesley was quite a successful musician. He began as part of the choir for the Manchester Cathedral and later moved on to bigger things. And by bigger things we refer to him becoming percussionist and pianist for the well-known British singer, Robbie Williams.

Max Beesley had a good career as a musician, but as we all know he expanded his horizons and became an actor - a decision that we definitely cannot criticize. For this reason, we love to call Mr. Beesley a man of many talents. No matter what industry he goes into, he manages to make it to the top. Thanks to all of his hard work and dedication, he’s managed to work alongside great talent such as Ice Cube, Mariah Carey, Ray Liotta, and Forest Whitaker. A winner will always be a winner, and on this special day that will not change. Happy Birthday, Max Beesley!

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Strong Female Leads in Film

 

Throughout history, women in film have traditionally played the damsel in distress, but now women are dominating the big screen as warriors, superheros, and a force to be reckoned with. This Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate the strong females leads that challenge the status quo and inspire women to be strong, confident, and independent. Nakia, Shuri, and Okoye, the powerful women in Black Panther, are all great examples of strong female characters that break gender stereotypes.

Black Panther (2018)

The Wakandan women in Black Panther are the definition of fierce! Nakia, Shuri, and Okoye are tough and opinionated women warriors who give hell to anyone that gets in their way. Okoye (Danai Gurira), the fearsome leader of the kingdom guards called the Dora Milaje, and Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), a spy passionate for justice and humanitarianism, fight together to defend their country and lead political debate. Of course, they would have not been successful without the help of Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright) who undoubtedly has genius level intellect. She is behind every mind-blowing invention in Wakanda including the Black Panther’s super suit.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

The empowering intergalactic women from Star Wars are a force to be reckoned with! The Last Jedi presents strong female icons such as Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) that fight for the resistance against the The First Order. Rey is the first female lead in Star Wars. As a Jedi, Rey evokes determination and persistence. She proves herself against Kylo Ren, the son of Han Solo and Leia, as she develops her newly discovered abilities. Although her son has been consumed by the dark force, our favorite princess leads the resistance as General Leia. These forceful women not only save the galaxy from the Death Star, they also inspire women everywhere.

Wonder Woman (2017)

Wonder Woman is the superhero that all women need! Because she embodies female strength and ability, the Amazonian warrior, played by Gal Gadot, has always been seen as a feminist character. Not only is she capable of incredible feats of strength, but she also engages in tough combat alongside Superman, Batman, and Aquaman in Justice League. Wonder Woman is also not afraid to be loving and compassionate. She symbolizes the female strength and encourages women to be bold and ambitious. This is why Wonder Woman is an amazing example of strong female leads in film.

Black Panther, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Wonder Women present fierce women in film. It is truly an inspiration to see strong female leads. From the women of Wakanda to those in a galaxy far, far, away, these female leads ensemble the progressive views of what it means to be a woman and challenge traditional gender roles. Happy Women’s History Month!

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Happy Birthday to Irina Bucescu of Temple Invisible and Rusty Steel

 

Today, on Irina Bucescu’s birthday, we preview her previous and current creative endeavors, and wish her a very Happy Birthday!

Irina Bucescu is a talented actress, singer, and songwriter from Bucharest, Romania. One may have heard her name in association with the movie Rusty Steel, where she plays Gabby, the love interest of the main character, Rusty, played by actor Johann Urb. Rusty and his brother Mike, played by actor Paul Campbell, head to Romania together when Rusty inherits their late uncle's fishing boat. Together with Gabby, their translator turned friend, they race against time to find their uncle's lost treasure before it reaches the wrong hands.

Irina has also appeared in the short film Str. Drapelului nr. 0 and the TV mini-series Sex Traffic, as well as the Romanian TV Series called Voință de femeie (Women’s Will). Since then the talented actress has made a transition into the music creative scene. She is the lead singer of the Romanian EDM band called Temple Invisible. Suba-Culture describes Irina as a vocalist who draws you in with a dangerously smooth delivery of tone, while the accompanying electro beats and synth sounds deliver wave after wave of hedonistic pleasure. The band Temple Invisible was formed in 2012 and continues to deliver music to numerous EDM fans around the world.

Irina Bucescu has captured many hearts both with her talented performances as an actress and a musician. She has proven herself to be a creative force to be reckoned with and we can’t wait to see what’s next for her!

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Happy Birthday Dean Stockwell!

 

Happy Birthday to actor Dean Stockwell from Rusty Steel! With over 70 years in the business, he has unquestionably earned his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Stockwell began his career as a child actor and became recognized in 1945 for his role in Anchors Aweight, starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. Over a long career, he has played various defining roles. Some of Stockwells most influential work include these top films.

Dune (1984)

Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, Dune is a science fiction film is centered around a Duke’s son that is on a quest to destroy his father’s evil nemesis, the galactic emperor. After his father’s assassination, the duke leads an army of desert warriors to free their world from the emperor’s rule. The film was director by the creator of Twins Peak, David Lynch. Stockwell plays Doctor Wellington Yueh, a Suk doctor and agent who serves House Atreides. For any science fiction cinephile, this is a must watch and an instant classic.

Blue Velvet (1986)

In this mystery thriller, a young man investigates a severed human ear that belongs to the child of a beautiful nightclub singer. A group of psychopathic criminals are to blame after the kidnapping of her child. David Lynch also directed Blue Velvet, which stars Dean Stockwell as Ben. He plays the creepy pan-sexual pimp and drug dealer that left a lasting impressions on anyone that has seen the film.

Quantum Leap (1989-1993)

Directed by Donald P. Bellisario, Quantum Leap has acquired a cult status among science fiction fans. The American television series stars Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who finds himself leaping through spacetime while taking the place of other people to fix historical mistakes. Dean Stockwell stars as Sam’s womanizing, cigar smoking companion named Admiral Al Calavicci, and aids him through his travels. In 1989, Dean Stockwell was awarded at the Golden Globes for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Quantum Physics.

Throughout his long career, Dean Stockwell has been recognized for his outstanding performance. From Twilight Zone, Married to the Mob, and Air Force One, Stockwell is a Hollywood emblem who has earned his place in the Hollywood Hall of Fame.  

“I hate to admit it, but you can't do a role unless it's somewhere in your psyche. People don't realize how vast the subconscious is. It's like infinity.” – Dean Sockwell

 

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UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS

The Academy Awards have presented us with many amazing and unforgettable moments throughout the years, many of which will forever live on because of the tears and laughs that those moments brought us. Some of these unforgettable moments have to include Anne Hathaway and James Franco's 2011 comedic presence, Chris Rock’s 2016 ecstatic speech on race in Hollywood, Neil Patrick Harris’s awkward moment up on stage in 2015, and of course Jimmy Kimmel’s strong comedic and political presence last night.

Anne Hathaway and James Franco undoubtedly had one of the best moments at the Oscars during the 83rd Academy Awards. Who could possibly forget Hathaway and Franco’s comedic presence up on stage with Anne wearing a tux too big for her size and Franco wearing a bright pink dress with a hilarious blonde wig on. There was no way that the audience or the hosts could control themselves with laughter (and understandably so). People could say that The King’s Speech won the night, but in reality the hosts won the night with their incredible comedic sketch.

A few years later, we had another interesting host in Neil Patrick Harris. Neil began the show by introducing himself in an unusual and awkwardly comedic way that gathered a lot of buzz around the industry and outside of it. The show started with a behind the screen scene of Neil walking towards center stage in which he apparently got locked out of his dressing room and because of that, he had to come up on stage only wearing his underwear. Yes, you read that right people, just him and his bright white underwear. The audience was shocked but could not contain their laughter - rightfully so. As expected, Neil gave us about ten seconds of pure awkward silence before finally talking. Surprisingly enough, things got even weirder as he began to talk. Classic Neil.

A year after the infamous underwear skit, the Oscars made a 360 turn and went completely political with host Chris Rock. As expected, the political comments made by the host of the 88th Academy Awards raised a lot of controversy - especially since the event was taking place during a very divisive presidential election. Host Chris Rock right away addressed the elephant in the room in his opening monologue when he attacked the Academy for not nominating enough African-Americans. Historically in the film industry, African-Americans have not been represented enough, and his speech was so powerful that it immediately started a movement within the community and those within the industry. During the event, many people began to tweet, #OscarsSoWhite, in protest. Not only that, many people also gathered outside the venue with huge posters to protest. The protest definitely got the message across and it was shown the following year when Mahershala Ali won best supporting actor and the film Moonlight won best picture.

How can we talk about the Oscars and not mention tonight's host - the great Jimmy Kimmel. Every year we have a host raising awareness on important topics occuring at the time, and this year was no different. Jimmy’s opening monologue celebrated history, raised awareness on sexual harassment scandals in the workplace and even joked about it to make light of the moment. Of course, we can’t forget the funniest part of the opening monologue - a reference to last years infamous envelopegate - when the Academy wrongfully awarded La La Land with the Best Picture Award. A funny,  unforgettable, and cringe worthy moment in deed.

Sure we had a few political references at this years Academy Awards, but none were too serious to take the light of center stage. We heard a lot about female empowerment on a night in which they were represented like never before. We also heard about sexual harassment, and although not strongly mentioned we also did hear about gun violence. In fact, many of the actors and actresses were seen wearing orange pins to raise awareness against gun violence - a nice touch from the Academy. Might sound like it was a very political night, but Jimmy never really let it get there. His unique and very funny The Price is Right sketch kept everything in order and running smoothly. We can’t wait to see what next year will bring! Also, on behalf of World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation, we would like to congratulate the entire team of The Shape of Water for winning Best Picture at this year’s 90th Academy Awards!