12 Stones' lead singer Paul McCoy talks to The Trades about the band's new album, his award winning collaboration with Evanescence, and the reason behind the band's strong Christian emphasis.
She's blonde. She's beautiful. She's a butt-kicking bird of prey. And she's moving to Smallville. Series producer Al Gough takes a few minutes to tell us about her debut, and we delve into the process of bringing DC Comics characters from the page to the small screen.
Ali Hillis seems to have an affinity for canines. She appeared opposite Diane Lane in the 2005 comedy "Must Love Dogs" and can next be seen in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" this fall.
Chime Entertainment's newest star is poised to release her debut album, Downside Up, this summer, and the singer/songwriter has earned the right to be optimistic.
He's the MacGyver of all things culinary, the Mister Wizard of the kitchen -- and now the hardest working man in food television is out to find The Next Iron Chef.
A beauty queen might not seem like the ideal contestant for a show that challenges people to survive in the wild. Yet, former Miss Montana USA Amanda Kimmel set several "Survivor" records during her two seasons on the popular CBS reality show.
Andrew JareckiInterview - Jan 21, 2004 - By Beth Gottfried
"Capturing the Friedmans'" Director Andrew Jarecki on the impact of the film that almost wasn�t, parental responsibility, truths, and finding peace.
He's the writer of such screenplays as Fresh and Price Above Rubies, and is the director of the current hit film Remember The Titans. His latest project: Would you believe: a comic book? I phoned Boaz to talk about his latest venture through Paradox Press, The Remarkable Worlds Of Phineas B. Fuddle, and some of his projects to look for in the future.
Bonnie Somerville talks to The Trades about leaving The O.C., joining the cast of NYPD Blue, and what really went on behind the scenes during her time on Friends.
Platinum Dunes producer Brad Fuller discusses the company's box-office success and provides the latest news about the planned remake of the Hitchcock classic, "The Birds."
It's easy to be a Bruce Campbell fan. One gets the sense that he is what he appears to be: capable, hardworking, smart, with a keen sense of his strengths and limitations.
He's the creative force behind Basement Comic's flagship title, Cavewoman. But who is Budd Root, really? While investigating another story (stay tuned, folks), I had the opportunity to speak with Budd about comics, Cavewoman, and... the Marine Corps?
After touring with Sarah McLachlan, the career of this Australian born singer has taken off. Find out why she's one of the breakout artists of the year.
If you have not already marked down Cartel's Chroma on your list to buy in late September, maybe this interview with vocalist Will Pugh can convert you.
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride? Don't bet on it, Simon Cowell, as this American Idol contestant tells all about behind the scenes -- and the much-discussed prom dress.
Out of Practice star Christopher Gorham talks about making the jump from dramatic acting to comedic acting and explains how Kelsey Grammer helped him make it a successful transition.
As "Disturbia" arrives on DVD, screenwriter Christopher Landon discusses how he turned what could have been a stale genre movie into a refreshing box-office hit.
It's no secret that adapting a video game to the big screen can lead to box-office success. To further advance the marriage between the two mediums, Christine Peters and Michael Cerenzie recently announced the formation of CP Productions.
Dan isn't with us any longer. Sadly, he passed on, too short a time after this phone conversation. But I learned more about the golden age of comics from Dan than I ever did from any book or magazine article.
The star of ABC's smash hit "Lost" talks about his portrayal of Jin, the upcoming death of one of the main characters, and which cast member is most like their character.
Daniel Sunjata discusses season two of "Rescue Me," as well as what it was like to be selected as one of People Magazine's Fifty Most Beautiful People.
Struggling to get his writing published, Daniel Wallace decided to make one final attempt at becoming a full-time novelist. He proceeded to write "Big Fish", and needless to say, his reputation as a writer has flourished ever since.
With the release of On the Strength of All Convinced, Daphne Loves Derby should officially be on every self-respecting music fan's radar for 2005. The sky's the limit for this Washington band.
We were all slightly stunned on the first episode of “The Apprentice” as 31-year-old brainy Doc/Venture Capitalist David Gould became the first Trump casualty. The questionable decision not only stumped Trump himself, but had us hurting as well. Why sacrifice a smart, likeable, veritable hotty??? Was he just too damn irresistible for his own good or possibly too sane for reality TV?
"The Day the Earth Stood Stil" arrives in theatres Dec. 12 starring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly. Scribe David Scarpa talks about remaking the classic 1951 sci-fi film.
American Idol runner up Diana DeGarmo talks to The Trades about her upcoming CD, the American Idol Tour, and what Simon Cowell is really like when the cameras are turned off.
Tony gets a great interview with guitarist Marc Orrell of Dropkick Murphys. The Irish punk band from Boston is set to tour extensively in support of their latest album, and Orrell is able to offer some insight into The Warrior's Code.
If the writers' strike forces the Lost season to end after just eight episodes, Mitchell explains why that could actually be a "lovely little gift" for fans.
Authors often draw upon the well of their experiences as a source for their art. For verse-novelist Ellen Hopkins, that well is deep, dark, and painful.
The star of the upcoming summer CBS/CTV series Flashpoint chats with us about his new show, his roles in Veronica Mars and Just Shoot Me, and other topics with incredible candor.
Liberty Meadows is a comic strip populated by funny animals, funny men and a hyper-realistically drawn beautiful woman. It's twisted, demented, irreverent and downright funny. What kind of a mind could conceive and construct such a maelstrom of humor? We talked to creator Frank Cho to find out.
Once upon a time, there was a man with a simple idea: Create a magazine for fans of comic books to tell them who's who, what's what, and where's where. From such beginnings has grown a magazine and entertainment empire that has branched out into toys, role-playing games, conventions, and Internet media. He's even fulfilling the dream of publishing his own comic books under the imprint of Black Bull.
The Trades recently had an opportunity to speak with Garth Franklin, producer of Dark Horizons, one of the premiere entertainment news and gossip sites on the Internet, in order to find out what made him and his site tick.
Gene Yang's "American Born Chinese" has the distinction of being the first graphic novel nominated for a National Book Award. It was easily one of the best comics I've read in years. It's my pleasure to interview Gene.
Geoff Johns is easily one of the most prolific writers in the DC stables these days. He shares here with us a few of his insights on the characters currently under his control.
The director of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" discusses the upcoming release of the film on DVD and hints at what fans can expect from a fourth "Pirates" film.
The-Trades enjoys a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Greg Garrett, theologian and author of Holy Superheroes: Exploring the Sacred in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Film.
He's killed one person, crippled a second, and forced a third into retirement (after shooting him in the back three times!) With that kind of a track record, how do people feel about him? They love him!
Greg Strong, bassist from Amber Pacific takes some time out of his day to talk with Tony about their history, creative processes, and which band member tastes the best.
Do the creators of "Lost" plan to keep the acclaimed show on the air for as many as six to eight seasons? According to "Lost" star Harold Perrineau, the answer is yes.
In the late 1980s, People Magazine named Harry Hamlin the sexiest man on earth. Now television viewers will judge if he's the sexiest man on Mars when his character returns to Veronica Mars this spring.
Hello good people and welcome to a very special edition of Lost and Delirious. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with "Twigs" herself, Heidi Strobel, and ask her some questions about herself and the show they call Survivor.
Through five volumes, Ms. Black and Mr. DiTerlizzi have chronicled the perilous adventures of the Grace children, and their encounters with fairy creatures.
Ever wonder what it would be like to open for a national band in a sold-out club? And then open for another national band in a sold-out arena? Find out from rising DC band, Honor by August.
C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Charles Williams and H.G. Wells are enjoying new adventures today, all thanks to the imagination (and the Imaginarium Geographica) of one man.
James DentonInterview - Oct 20, 2004 - By Scott Juba
The "Desperate Housewives" star discusses his role on the acclaimed new ABC drama.
James LesureInterview - Feb 16, 2005 - By Scott Juba
The "Las Vegas" star talks to The Trades about his role on the hit NBC show, as well as his involvement in "The Ring Two".
In 2003, James Lesure gambled on the NBC series Las Vegas and hit the jackpot. Five seasons later, the show is still going strong. Lesure discusses the longevity of Las Vegas, as well as his plans for the future.
Being the new guy on one of TV's most popular shows can be an overwhelming experience for a young actor, but with his confident charisma and on-screen presence, Jeff Hephner has fit right into The O.C.'s hot young cast.
Jen SchefftInterview - Jan 6, 2005 - By Scott Juba
The Bachelorette talks to The Trades about the pressures of the rose ceremonies, her mid-western upbringing, and her plans for life after the show.
The Nashville Star contestant who delighted listeners while stealing their hearts sits down for a few moments with The Trades to discuss life, music, and whether 'The Wait' is southern rock.
This week, we “speak” with Superman scribe Jeph Loeb, via the wonderful communication instrument which is email. Jeph has worked on a number of movies and television shows, and gives us some clues as to some current and future live action and animation projects he’s working on (one about a particular vampire slayer in Sunnydale ought to get some of you salivating)! And, of course, there’s that comic book he writes about whatsisname, the fellow in the blue tights over in Metropolis.
The "NYPD" and "Nip/Tuck" star talks to "The Trades" about working on two television shows at once, her upcoming film roles, and what political figure she would like to portray in a movie.
After a marathon run of 77 issues, Jim Balent takes a bow from Catwoman. His new series, Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose, published through his own company, Broadsword Comics, will debut in early spring. I called Jim at his studio to get the scoop about his departure and his plans, and made some interesting discoveries along the way about his karate skills and his relationship with practicing witches.
At the House of Ideas, he’s the new captain of the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, at DC, he’s one of the fab four charting the course for the Superman. Handling two high-profile books like that makes Joe Casey busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest.
Joe Kelly is a graduate of the “Stanhattan Project,” a Marvel-sponsored writing seminar that gave him the edge he needed to claw his way from such titles as Fantastic Four 2099 and What If, to books like Daredevil, X-Men, Deadpool, and now, the crème-de-la-crème of the superhero genre, Action Comics.
A new video production narrated by John Morales explores the relationship between sports and faith, and the veteran sports broadcaster enthusiastically discusses the making of it.
Not only has Jonathan Chase won over live audiences with his hilarious improv comedy, he is also drawing acclaim for his role on the WB sitcom, One on One,
As the bad boy nephew of Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives, Josh Henderson portrays a character who seems to make one bad decision after another. Fortunately, in real life, Henderson's decision making has been much better, leading him from Oklahoma to stardom in Hollywood.
Joshua MalinaInterview - Aug 5, 2004 - By Scott Juba
The "West Wing" star talks to "The Trades" about joining the cast of Aaron Sorkin's acclaimed political drama, working with acting greats Clint Eastwood and Warren Beatty, and how he used poker to help pay the rent as a struggling actor.
As the fourth season of Family Affair arrives on DVD, we chat with the show's Cissy Davis about life on the set, and some other surprising roles she took on after the series.
With a hit song, a smoking second album and a soundtrack appearance, Katie Melua is a fresh artist to keep a watch on.
Kelly CarlsonInterview - Sep 20, 2004 - By Scott Juba
Kelly Carlson talks to The Trades about Nip/Tuck's second season, her encounters with the paranormal, and why she's excited to appear on the October issue of Stuff Magazine.
When the genre of Christian music comes to mind, many people immediately think of soft sounding, overly optimistic music that is heavy on hope but light on the grueling realities of daily life. Kutless is a band whose music defies that perception and is changing the way people define Christian rock.
The former Apprentice candidate talks about how he succeeded in the U.S. after coming to this country with only one hundred and five dollars in his pocket and the dream of a better life.
The Intelligencer novelist talks to The Trades about her work as a PI, plans for the upcoming sequel to her book, and her desire to see Orlando Bloom or Johnny Depp play Christopher Marlowe in an Intelligencer movie.
A savvy young actress with a wealth of talent and potential, Lisa Edelstein is proving to be just what the doctor ordered on the hit FOX medical drama, "House".
Lou Scheimer is the founder of an animation company known as Filmation, who produced an outstanding array of children's programming, from Fat Albert to Star Trek to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
Marc ForsterInterview - Jan 2, 2005 - By Scott Juba
The Golden Globe nominated director of "Finding Neverland" discusses his award winning film.
With Halloween fast approaching, the next installment of the "Saw" franchise prepares to reap its slice of the box-office pie this weekend. Scribes Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton discuss what to expect from "Saw IV."
The multi-talented star talks to The Trades about joining the cast of the highly anticipated comic book film, "Fantastic Four", her recurring role on the WB hit show, "One Tree Hill", and her hosting duties on "Entertainment Tonight".
After having a conversation with Mark Alessi, it's not uncommon to come away feeling as though you've just attended a Tony Robbins' seminar. Throughout the halls of CrossGen Comics, everyone--from the receptionist through the top management--exudes a confidence and enthusiasm generally seen in small town crowds after a tent revival or traveling medicine show.
Mark Schultz earned his comic book chops in the highly competitive ring of self-publishing, putting out Xenozoic Tales (aka Cadillacs & Dinosaurs) for Kitchen Sink before graduating to such mainstream hits as Aliens and Terminator at Dark Horse. Now he’s got his hands on the hottest, strongest, and most high-profile bit a comics professional can hope to work with: Superman!
For some actresses, being written off a successful TV series like Las Vegas could spell disaster for their careers. For Marsha Thomason, it marked a new beginning, as she now can be seen on Lost.
Nowadays, when many music stars blend together in a sea of similarity, recording artist Matt Nathanson has established himself as a distinct, refreshing voice on the music scene. He talks to The Trades about his latest album, as well as his current tour with Howie Day.
They say we all lose 21 grams at the exact moment of our death…We’ve all heard this famous line, now let’s get up close and personal with one of the film’s stars.
Does Lost's sinister Ben Linus actually have a romantic side? Find out what Michael Emerson has to say about this and other topics surrounding his character.
Shy, introverted teenagers usually don't go on to become supermodels and actresses. Glastonbury, Conn. native Michelle Lombardo is the exception to that rule.
Mackey's views have earned him lauds and derision, praises and death threats. That's quite the gamut of reactions to a simple funny book. But nothing's simple in Mackey's satirical look at a future America where liberalism is taken to an ideological extreme and conservative talk show hosts are transformed into underground resistance fighters.
In 1938, while comic books were just entering the Golden Age, Mort Walker staked his claim on the newspaper comic strip pages. He was 14 years old. The most notable of Mort’s creations is undoubtedly Beetle Bailey, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year.
Viewers will be treated to more revelations about Naveen Andrews' character on this week's episode of "Lost". Andrews tells Scott what audiences can expect from the episode.
An introduction of sorts will go here, for which I am completely and utterly far too immersed in Gaiman-speak to get into right now, for fear I'll present the whole thing up as some sort of unintentional parody. Suffice it to say, I'll give it the short introduction, something a bit longer than "Ladies and Gentlemen: Winston Churchill."
While Harris may have encountered a period of struggles in his career at one time, his current success on How I Met Your Mother proves that true talent never goes untapped for long.
Today's NBA game experience offers much more entertainment than just the action on the court. With the NBA Finals in full swing, the arena host for the Cleveland Cavaliers discusses what it takes to give NBA fans the complete game experience.
The four guys from Over It sit down with Tony and have a hilarious talk about showering (or lack thereof), their new record, surfer gangs, and much more.
The author of the Elyon and Atherton series spends a few moments to delve deeper into some of his characters, and offer an intriguing glimpse of stories yet to come.
As I sit and type this, it's the 26th of May. A holiday for most Americans. No one is working, everyone wants to just kick back and relax. So, since I'm working on all this Hulk stuff for The Trades, I thought it would be the perfect day to call up and pester Peter David, former Hulk scribe and author of (among many other things) the novelization of the Hulk movie. I didn't even realize until after the conversation that today was Peter and Kathleen's second anniversary. But he spoke with me anyway...
Peter David is, quite possibly, the hardest working writer in comics today, producing such books as Dark Horse's hit Spyboy, Claypool Comics Soulsearchers & Company, and DC's Young Justice and Supergirl. Toss in the occasional Star Trek prose novel and his latest tome, Sir Apropos Of Nothing, and one wonders when the man sleeps. I was fortunate to steal some of Peter's writing time for a lengthy telephone conversation.
Rachel PerryInterview - Oct 19, 2004 - By Scott Juba
In the past year, Perry has emerged as the new face of VH1. She talks to The Trades about landing her position at VH1, adjusting to life in New York City, and her scary encounter with Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst.
Since joining the cast of Lost, this British-born actress is enjoying her stint in the spotlight. One dilemma remains...finding a good cup of tea in the U.S.
Writer/Director Richard Kelly first earned acclaim for his debut film, "Donnie Darko," and now he is back in the spotlight as he completes post-production work on his second directorial effort, "Southland Tales."
Dilbert kind of solidified while I was working at Crocker Bank in San Francisco in the mid-80s. I would always be sitting around doodling, because I was bored out of my mind most of the time I was there. He just became the character I doodled the most. He was kind of loosely based on a co-worker, at least physically, and I would draw him on my blackboard in my cubicle. Sometimes when I had to do presentations about the budget, I would include him in the presentation to liven it up a little bit.
Scott McCloud is the creator of Zot! and the author of the incredibly informative book, Understanding Comics, a sine qua non for anybody interested in getting into the field, or for someone who just wants to learn what makes the medium so dynamic.
Your best resource for movie reviews on the Internet has to be Rotten Tomatoes. Compiling a dazzling and overwhelming database of movie reviews, no other site currently compares to Rotten Tomatoes. Senh V. Duong is the mastermind behind the site.
You've seen her honeymoon as a Barker. You've seen her dance as a star. Now Shanna Moakler is in the judging chair for CW's latest reality show, Crowned.
If you've ever read a comic book in your life (and most likely even if you haven't) you've heard tell of the man who made marvels. A busy guy these days, Stan nevertheless made time to talk with The Trades about Hulk, Stripperella, and a few other things.
Stefani Schaefer is the epitome of success. This broadcaster/entertainer/author has drawn the attention of one of IMG's top talent agents, interviewed top newsmakers such as Condoleezza Rice and Tom Cruise, released a highly praised radio single, appeared on Ally McBeal, and toured with Bob Hope's USO Troupe. Find out why she's drawing the attention of some of the country's most prominent individuals.
For the last several years, Professor Moulthrop has been hosting a hypertext website dedicated to the deconstruction, excavation, interpretation and reinterpretation of the subtext and symbolism found in Alan Moore’s Watchmen. His site, Watching The Detectives, is rife with essays, reader contributions, and other notations linking common threads throughout the story, and with the popular culture of the real world.
It's been less than 30 minutes since I heard the heart-rending news that Thurl Ravenscroft had just passed away at the age of 91. Many people are unfamiliar with Mr. Ravenscroft and his work. Those who have a passing acquaintance may know of some of his more famous voice acting roles.
Maybe you’ve passed through an airport, a nightclub, or a really good bookstore and picked up one of those free newspapers--the kind that promote the local club scenes, the alternative literary markets, the 1-900 numbers. If you have, then the odds are good that you’ve seen Tom Tomorrow’s satirical comic, This Modern World, starring Sparky, the ultra-hip penguin.
Tom Wilkinson isn't an actor who often appears in celebrity gossip columns, but at the end of every year, he always seems to be on everyone's Oscar short list.
Travis McCoy,vocalist of Gym Class Heroes (Fueled By Ramen Records) sits down with Tony to discuss their success, fan reaction, touring, and ice cream.
The TRL host and Entertainment Tonight correspondent talks about celebrity culture and what she does to bring class to an industry overrun with sensationalistic reporting.
Classic action hero Remo Williams, The Destroyer, is back in action from Tor. Authors Warren Murphy and James Mullaney give us the low-down on the character's revival.
Philadelphia's Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer is opening for the Coast To Coast Roast Tour with Reel Big Fish, American Hi-Fi, El Pus, and Punchline. If it stops near you, make sure you stop by and see this excellent band and their tour partners.
