We're BACK!!  

Tonight, we thought would be a great opportunity to catch up with everyone.

We’ll start with the latest Stana News. Then open up the phone lines for an opportunity for those who attended this year’s  Stana Fan Fest to share in a recap for those who were unable to attend. 

Plus, we'ill give the final numbers for this year’s annual CHLA/Literally Healing Book drive in honor of Stana annnnd as promised we’ll announced the winner of the drawing for “Beckett’s black turtleneck from “In the Belly of the Beast” to which everyone who notified us via email was automatically entered in our drawing for an opportunity to win.

We’ll finish up with another couple of entries for our summer "STR Book Club" so we can all learn more about Stana’s latest film role.

If you attended Stana Fan Fest this year, we sincerely hope you can call in and share your thoughts on this year’s event. If you are listening at a later time, feel free to share on STR Facebook or StanaFanFest twitter so everyone can share your experiences.

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It is Party Time!! Today is one of our favorite/favourite days of the year. It’s extra special to Stana Katic fans because we get to “Celebrate Stana!” on her birthday.

We hope you can join us even if it’s for only a portion of the scheduled 2 two hours. We do go into overtime and you won’t want to miss our LIVE after party. We give the latest news and then we simply enjoy being her fans by playing Stana-centric games and truly love to sing [we’re all off a bit ;) no doubt it’s because of the few seconds of delay].

You can skype in from anywhere in the world – just hit that blue skype button once the show has started.. OR, you can always call us at: 347.857.4368 beginning at 9|8c

NOTE: If you missed sending in your birthday wish, not to worry. Call in LIVE and you can say it LIVE!  Hope to see you here!

Photo credit/copyright: Bruce Glikas/Film Magic for WhiteRabbitRedRabbit/ producers Tom Kirdahy and Devlin Elliott

Audio credit/copyright: “Castle” ABC,ABC Studios | "Sister Cities" |"The Rendezvous" | "The Librarian, Curse of the Judas Chalice"

For further information on Stana Katic, please visit her Official Web Site at:  www.stanakatic.com

Please also try #ATP and #GOcarFREE for just one day in 2017! More information please go to: www.alternativetravelproject.org

2016 Stana Katic Year In Review photos are via Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images North America for 68th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards | Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images North America for Independent Spirit Awards |  STR at 'The Rendezvous' MVFF39 Premiere - Movie Poster via Amin Matalqa, Director | 'Sister Cities' - Lifetime Television / Cannonball Productions | 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit'  - Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic, Producers Devlin Elliott & Tom Kirdahy | Bookaboo - Amazon Studios | Castle - ABC | LEGOLAND - Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News and Sandy Huffaker/Legoland | 'herARTS in Action' tweet - Sarah Drake, artwork by Stana Katic for this fundraising project | StanaKatic.com [photos are in BTR random order]

 

Audio copyright credits: Stana Katic PCA Thank You via Stana Katic | 'Castle' music via Robert Duncan, Castle | Disney | ABC Studios | ABC

Outro Music copyright credits Carrie & Lowell 'Should Have Known Better'| Casting Crowns 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day'Provident Label Group LLC, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment [available via iTunes for full song purchase]:

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“The Rendezvous” screenings continue across America. This past Veteran’s Day this fun film was screened at the historic Tivoli theatre in the 'Cinema St. Louis Film Festival' on the 11th and then at the Ft. Worth 'Lone Star Film Festival' the very next day, November 12th.  The director Amin Matalqua along with the writer Tricia Gibbs were in attendance at the St. Louis screening and gave out a few film posters to some lucky fans. Amin also brought some posters along with him to give out at the Ft. Worth screening.

If you attended either screening, call in tonight. Everyone would love to hear your unique thoughts on this fun adventure romance film. Just after the latest Stana News about BookABoo, Absentia, Cadaver and More...  we'll open up the STR Round Table for anyone who'd like to call/skype in to share their thoughts of encouragment to those who are still waiting patiently to see this film. 

Photo credit/copyright: 'The Rendezvous'  | Bookaboo | 'Cadavar' | 'Absentia'

Audio credit/copyright: STR attendance at St. Louis Cinema St. Louis screening, pre/post Q&A with Amin Matalqua and Tricia Gibbs Writer/Producer | "BookABoo Official Trailer - Amazon Kids all right reserved | 'Lost in Florence' Black Sand Pictures - Orion Pictures |

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Tonight after the latest Stana News, we’ll open up the STR Round Table to talk about the latest film by Amin Matalqa, “The Rendezvous” , which stars Stana Katic [Rachel Rozman] and Raza Jaffrey [Jake Al-Shadi].  Also included in the film are Alfonso Bassave [Beltran] and Meg Cionni [Lisbeth].  This film's screenplay was written by Terrel Seltzer and is based upon the book "A New Song" by Sarah Isaias. *wink!

We hope if you attended either screening on Saturday Oct 8th or Monday Oct 10th you’ll be able to join us tonight for this fun discussion of the film. In addition to MVFF39, we understand "The Rendezvous" will also be in 6 more festivals before it's distribution some time in FEB2017. Listed thus far are: NOV11 St Louis Cinema St Louis Film Festival, NOV12 Fort Worth Texas Long Star Film Festival and even the Havana International Film Festival in Cuba!

Photo credit/copyright: "The Rendezvous" Official Poster via Amin Matalqa social media - Producers Tricia Gibbs and Dan Halsted

Audio credit/copyright: "The Rendezvous" Official Trailer via Amin Matalqa director - Producers Tricia Gibbs and Dan Halsted - Composer Austin Wintory

*Be sure to check their website regularly and "like" them on their new Facebook Page, links:

http://therendezvousfilm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheRendezvous2016

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Photo credit/copyright: White Rabbit Red Rabbit - Producers Devlin Elliott and Tom Kirdahy

"Sister Cities" premiered in NYC and LA theatres and now is a part of the Lifetime Television Movie Network [A&E Network]. This film was directed by Sean Hanish and it was based upon the internationally-acclaimed 2006 play of the same name by Colette Freedman, who also wrote the movie script. The film stars Stana Katic, Troian Bellisario, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jess Weixler, Jacki Weaver, Alfred Molina, Amy Smart and Tom Everett Scott.  This ‘Cannonball Productions’ movie is about 4 sisters who come together to mourn what they believe is the suicide of their mother - but there’s more to the story.

Tonight, after a bit of news, we'll spend the entire STR Round Table talking about this unique dramatic film. "Excellent Elena" will be our facilitator and we hope you'll be able to join in on the discussion. You can join the conversation via skype or our call in number (347) 857-4368.

Photo credit/copyright: Cannonball Productions, LifetimeTV, A&E Networks | Troian Bellisario, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jess Weixler, Stana Katic media accounts.

Audio promo credit/copyright: Cannonball Productions, LifetimeTV, A&E Networks

Tonight is finally here!  As a group we all selected "The Girl on the Train" to read over the summer and we certainly hope you enjoyed this suspense thriller.  The film version staring Emily Blunt will be in theaters early October.

After the latest news, Elena will be ready to hear YOUR thoughts on this year's selection.

Photo credit/copyright: "The Girl on the Train", Penguin Publishing Group | "White Rabbit Red Rabbit", Westside Theatre | "Sister Cities", LifetimeTV and Director Sean Hanish & Sister Cities | "The Rendezvous", by Director Amin Matalqa

Audio credit/copyright: "Sister Cities" Cannonball Productions |  "The Rendezvous" Produced by Dan Halsted and Tricia Gibbs

We are VERY excited about tonight's LIVE drawing for 2 FREE tickets to the play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" on September 26th, 2016 in NYC staring Stana Katic!  Please go to our Stana Talk Radio Facebook or Twitter for the details. The deadline was 5PM EST today, August 23, 2016.

After intros and the latest news, we'll have the drawing. Don't worry if you are not available, we will respond to the winner via email as well. Sadly, since Miah is unable to go to NYC for this event [college degrees are important too], she has graciously agreed to draw the winning ticket.

Photo copyright: 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' via Westside Theatre NYC  |  'Castle' Complete Season 8 via Disney, ABC, ABC Network  |  'Sister Cities' courtesy of Lifetime Cable Network  | 'The Rendezvous' via Director Amin Matalqa