Rex Sikes' Movie Beat

Lenore Andriel, Actor,  Steve Doucette wrote and produced Yellow Rock starring Michael Biehn, James Russo and Andriel. Adriel's first starring film role was with Bo Svenson in Blood Brothers. She had leads in award-winning inde films in including Childhood with Tara Fitzgerald, Midnight Witness with Maxwell Caulfield, and the tear-jerker indie Desperate Measures. She also starred opposite Paul Rudd, Dennis Haysbert, Paul Johansson, and Miguel Ferrer, in film and television. She portrays several lead characters in World Of Warcraft. Her list of gaming characters for Blizzard includes: Ysera, Mothership, Archival System, and more. An avld traveler, passionate about the environment, and a consummate horsewoman, In Yellow Rock she portrayed the strong female lead 'Doctor Sarah Taylor', Andriel's and Doucettes first venture as a filmmaker paid off, winning her a coveted “Best Actress” Award, “Best Screenplay” - Shared with Co-Writer Steve Doucette, “Best Picture” multiple times, And “Best Producer” before the film had even been released. Steve Doucette was at one time a stand up comedian who worked with the likes of Drew Carey, Soupy Sales, and the Unknown Comic at some of the best comedy clubs in the country.With Doucette's current behind the scenes business acumen, he and Andriel were able to attract the prestigious entertainment law firm of Reder & Geig, llp. Their producer's rep at the firm Noor Ahmed, brokered the world-wide distribution deals for them. Together they are working on their next project with the development of their new company Enlightenment Films, Inc.  Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

Adam Rifkin writer, director, producer, actor has new series on Showtime "Reality Show". Adam's eclectic career ranges from broad family comedies to cult classics to dark and gritty urban dramas. As a writer, he made his mark with hit films like MOUSEHUNT, starring Nathan Lane and SMALL SOLDIERS, starring Tommy Lee Jones for Dreamworks. Recent credits include Sony’s ZOOM, starring Tim Allen and Disney's UNDERDOG, starring Jason Lee as the canine hero. Rifkin earned cult status when his film THE DARK BACKWARD, which he wrote and directed, was named one of the top ten films of its year by The New York Post. He is immortalized as the director responsible for New Line Cinema’s DETROIT ROCK CITY, a bona fide cult classic that introduced a whole new generation of fans to the “hottest band in the world…KISS!!!” Rifkin gained critical recognition for NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE, a film which he not only wrote and directed, but also produced. The film was an official selection of the London Film Festival and opened to rave reviews. In 2008, Rifkin traveled back to Neolithic times when he starred opposite Ali Larter as an idealistic caveman searching for love and life beyond cave in National Lampoon’s HOMO ERECTUS. Rifkin, who also wrote and directed the film, wanted to capture the essence of early Woody Allen movies like LOVE AND DEATH, SLEEPER, and BANANAS. The prehistoric comedy was recently released on DVD following a theatrical release. Rifkin wrote, directed and executive produced (along with Barry Schuler and Brad Wyman) all 11 episodes of LOOK the series for Showtime. Based on his critically acclaimed and award winning film, LOOK is a controversial drama that takes us into the foreboding world of hidden cameras. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

Kristen Nedopak, (PT2), Creator, Actress, Host of several popular series and films, including The Skyrim Parodies, Outta This World: The Art of Fantasy & Sci-Fi, PUCKER and The Wheel of Time News. In early 2012, Skyrim: To Lydia with Love (2012 Dragon*Con Film Festival official selection) gained Nedopak recognition, and she has since then managed a successful IndieGoGo Campaign to fund six more parodies currently in post-production. She is partnering with Jedi Camp Director Bill Ostroff to create The Geekie Awards, an awards event for geek artists, cosplayers, filmmakers and more. Kristen is the co-creator/host of the original series Fight Class, where she works with movie swordmasters to recreate popular fight scenes from film and television; and a host/producer of the popular geek show Think Hero TV, partnering with major networks such as HBO, Starz, SyFy and The WB/CW to cover all things geeky on TV. Kristen can be seen on the cover of Faery World Magazine for her one-of-a-kind costume creations, and in Cupcake Pin-up Magazine's special "Freaks & Geeks" edition, Girls of Geek 2012 calendar, The Mary Sue, Geek Tyrant, GirlGamer, Pop Culture Monster and 30+ other popular outlets for her work in film/web. Kristen is the founder of the popular 'Geek Girls Create' panel and was one of this year's 'Most Dangerous Women at Comic-Con' panelists, as well as a guest speaker at the Women’s 2.0 Conference. Recent press honors include a feature in the “Who’s Who at Comic-Con” geek edition of International House of Geek. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

Kristen Nedopak, Creator, Actress, Host of several popular series and films, including The Skyrim Parodies, Outta This World: The Art of Fantasy & Sci-Fi, PUCKER and The Wheel of Time News. In early 2012, Skyrim: To Lydia with Love (2012 Dragon*Con Film Festival official selection) gained Nedopak recognition, and she has since then managed a successful IndieGoGo Campaign to fund six more parodies currently in post-production. She is partnering with Jedi Camp Director Bill Ostroff to create The Geekie Awards, an awards event for geek artists, cosplayers, filmmakers and more. Kristen is the co-creator/host of the original series Fight Class, where she works with movie swordmasters to recreate popular fight scenes from film and television; and a host/producer of the popular geek show Think Hero TV, partnering with major networks such as HBO, Starz, SyFy and The WB/CW to cover all things geeky on TV. Kristen can be seen on the cover of Faery World Magazine for her one-of-a-kind costume creations, and she’s been featured in publications Cupcake Pin-up Magazine's special "Freaks & Geeks" edition, Girls of Geek 2012 calendar, The Mary Sue, Geek Tyrant, GirlGamer, Pop Culture Monster and 30+ other popular outlets for her work in film/web. Kristen is the founder of the popular 'Geek Girls Create' panel and was one of this year's 'Most Dangerous Women at Comic-Con' panelists (voted one of the best panels at Comic-Con 2012), as well as a guest speaker at the Women’s 2.0 Conference. Recent press honors include a feature in the “Who’s Who at Comic-Con” geek edition of International House of Geek. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

Kevin Sorbo Pt 4 You know him as Hercules in the show that surpassed “Baywatch” as the most watched show in the world “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys” and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Gene Rodenberry’s “Andromeda” The series, based upon writings from the late “Star Trek” creator’s archives, debuted as the number one hour show in first run syndication and held that spot throughout it’s five year run from 2000-2005. Now Kevin has a new book out and he joins Rex to discuss it. Electronics Media Magazine named Sorbo TV’s third most bankable star behind Oprah and Regis. Sorbo has guest starred on the hit shows “Just Shoot Me”, “According to Jim”, “Hope and Faith”, “Two and a Half Men, USA networks “Psych”, and had recurring appearances on “Dharma and Greg”, and on Fox’s “The OC” in 2006-2007. In 2005, he signed an unprecedented development deal with ABC/Touchstone Television that resulted in the creation of “Bobby Cannon”, a half-hour comedy pilot written by Barry Kemp of “Coach” and “Newhart” fame. In 1997, Sorbo made his feature film debut in “Kull, the Conqueror”, a prequel to “Conan, the Barbarian”. Other films include, “Walking Tall, the Payback”, “Walking Tall, Lone Justice, “The Last Chance Café”, “Something Beneath”, “Clipping Adam”, and most recently, “The Avenging Angel” which aired on Hallmark summer of 2007 and was the third highest rated movie in the history of Hallmark.  Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com