Multi-talented Alex Zahara plays Uncle Howard Campbell in the much-anticipated film Final Destination: Bloodlines, which opens theatrically on May 16th, 2025.

Multi-talented Alex Zahara plays Uncle Howard Campbell in the much-anticipated film Final Destination: Bloodlines, which opens theatrically on May 16th, 2025.

Final Destination is one of the most traumatizing, entertaining and profitable horror movie franchises ever.

For Immediate Release – Multi-talented Alex Zahara, a very familiar face in TV & Film, is back on the big screen in Final Destination: Bloodlines in the role of Uncle Howard Campbell. The early reactions to this movie have far exceeded expectations, becoming the 2nd most viewed horror trailer of all time, with over 178 million views in only 2 days. Bloodlines is the sixth film in the series, which revamps the franchise with its origin storyline!  Bloodlines features the final performance of the iconic Tony Todd playing the mysterious funeral director William Bludworth. Alex heads the Campbell family: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Rya Khilstedt, Brec Bassinger, Gabrielle Rose, Anna Lore and Own Patrick Joyner. The Campbells are the bloodline of Iris Campbell, who cheated death in the 1960s and whom death has finally come hunting down!

Final Destination is one of the most traumatizing, entertaining and popular horror movie franchises ever, returning to the big screens in 2025. Final Destination: Bloodlines will be released on May 16, 2025, in over 3000 theatres worldwide, as well as IMAX! Helming the film is the incredibly talented directing team of Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein (Freaks & the upcoming Freaks Underground), in which Alex plays an emergency room surgeon.  Producers include Craig Perry and Sheila Taylor, who have been on since the franchise’s beginnings! Guy Busick and Lori Evens Taylor wrote Bloodlines’ amazingly detailed origins script. The franchise is based on characters created by Jeffrey Reddick.

Storyline:

A teenage girl (Kaitlyn Santa Juana as Stefani Reyes) has a recurring nightmare of a restaurant tower collapsing in the 1960s. She discovers this nightmare is a premonition inherited from her grandmother (played by Brec Bassinger in the 1960s and Gabrielle Rose in 2025). The grandmother’s premonition saw the collapse of the building, and as a result, she was able to save all the people (and their subsequent bloodlines) from death, but she cheated Death, and Death comes to collect in the ensuing decades. As we learn, this is the origin (bloodlines) of all the previous Final Destination storylines.  The final bloodline that Death collected decades later is the Campbell Bloodline.  In the nightmare, the tower collapses, and she sees her grandmother die. Her entire family has told her that her grandmother died years ago… but Stefani soon finds out that her grandmother is alive! This sends her on a journey of discovering that something terrible is coming and she must fight to prevent Death from reclaiming her family’s bloodline.

Alex’s career has had many highlights.  He was Daniel Radcliffe’s doctor in the feature film Horns, written by Joe Hill (Stephen King’s son).  He played Uncle Bedford Blossom in Riverdale over 3 seasons. In the feature Open Range, he was Chet, a gunfighter alongside Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Annette Bening and Sir Michael Gambon. Other feature film roles include: The 9th Life of Louis Drax starring Jamie Dornan; In Brain on Fire he played with Chloe Grace Moretz’s stepfather and husband to Carrie-Anne Moss, in The Assignment with Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Rodriguez, directed by Walter Hill. Alex was very proud to have been directed by John Landis in Masters of Horror: Deer Woman and by Jonathan Frakes (STNG Riker) in Masters of Sci Fi: The Discarded, starring Brian Dennehy and John Hurt (Aliens).  Alex’s first and most fondly remembered film is The 13th Warrior, written by Michael Crichton and directed by John McTiernan (Die Hard, Predator),starring Antonio Banderas and Omar Sharif, who were consummate actors and gentlemen!

Alex’s roles on TV series include The Man in a High Castle, Once Upon a Time, Hell on Wheels and The Outer Limits. In the series Stargate, he has played nine characters, more than any other actor! In the 100th Episode of The Outer Limits, he played the real-life Commandant of Auschwitz based on the survivor Leo Egan’s life. His son, Sam Egan, was the writer and Showrunner. The episode is a testament to survival and helps to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive so that we never repeat it. 

Always busy, with over 170 credits on IMDb, many of Alex’s roles have a common theme! Alex can boast about having died on camera over 40 times, outpacing Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) as an actor with some of the most death scenes ever (23).  Alex worked with Sean Bean on Snowpiercer and shared a good laugh over it.  Up next, Alex returns as the principal of the school in School Spirits for season 3, where the lead character (Peyton List) goes to school, and may have been murdered.  Her spirit survives, stuck in the school, and is investigating her death and the possible murder. You can catch seasons 1 & 2 on Paramount+.  Filming is to start in the summer of 2025.

Alex has voiced many animated characters, including Red Skull in Marvel’s Lego Adventures, Vic Hoskins in Marvel’s Jurassic World, Lyle Dylandy & Lockon Stratos in Gundam OO, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time as Kousuke Tsuda, Nana, and over thirty other anime shows.

With a long list of productions, Alex has also worked with actors Antonio Banderas, Omar Sharif, Peyton List, John Landis, Eric McCormack, Luke Perry, Chloe Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage, Carrie-Anne Moss, Garry Chalk, Anne Openshaw, Josh Dallas, Anton Mount, Stephen Amel, Joel Kinnaman, Paul Gross, Sienna Guillory, Dustin Milligan, Tyler Mane, Callum Keith Rennie, Graham Greene, and Michel Eklund to name a few. 

Alex has lots of fun stories to share. He says, “While working with Omar Sharif and Antonio Banderas. Omar shared the story of riding a camel in Lawrence of Arabia for the first time and being tied to the camel to stay on for the shot. Working with Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall has no end of great stories! He got to shoot Costner’s character in the film, and then was blown away by Duvall with a double-barreled shotgun!  Walking outside a restaurant Alex recommended to Duvall, he was startled by someone pounding on the glass.  It was Duvall!  Bobby ushered me inside and said, “Alex, this tiramisu is the best, here!” Bobby fed me tiramisu with his fork! Bobby also did some of the best acting I have ever seen. While being handed a wooden prop bar of chocolate, he unwrapped it, and we all saw that it was wrong. We silently gasped, but he kept the scene going, and his acting was so great that we all forgot about it, including Costner, until he said in character, “And I just can’t eat this.”  There was a moment of silence until Costner burst out laughing and called cut! I did a scene with Duvall and improved lines. Duvall slapped me on the shoulder at the end and said, “Good improv, kid! You keep that shit up!”

Alex grew up in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and now lives in Coquitlam with his wife after living in Vancouver for thirty years.  He was a lifeguard, taught swimming, and coached for 15 years! Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre majoring in acting from UBC. When he isn’t in front of the camera, he has directed a few plays and short films and produced the feature film Patterson’s Wager, winner of 14 International Film Festival awards and was featured in Variety Magazine. 

Alex is available for interviews and photos upon request.

Please contact: Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca

Agent: Tyman Stewart | tyman@thecharacters.com

Social media links:

  • Alex on IMDb: alexzahara-96512

Orlando Lucas is competing with Gold Medal Dance Crews Identity Company and Crew 24 at the World Dance Crew Championships in New Zealand this April 2025

Orlando Lucas is multi-talented both on screen and on stage, competing with Gold Medal Dance Crews Identity Company and Crew 24 at the World Dance Crew Championships in New Zealand this April 2025

As an actor, he has shared the screen with Sandra Bullock and Viola Davis in The Unforgivable and has played roles in CBS, The CW, Hallmark, and Netflix series.

For Immediate Release: Orlando Lucas, a multi-talent 19-year-old dancer and actor from Vancouver, British Columbia, has been making waves in the entertainment industry since age five when he first discovered his passion for dance. While always continuing dance lessons,  at age eight, Orlando followed in his father’s footsteps, embarking on an acting career that would see him land roles in television series for CBS, The CW Network, the Hallmark Channel, and Netflix.

Lucas has appeared in several television series, including the pilot episode of The Good Doctor and recurring roles on productions including Zoo, Altered Carbon, StarBeam, Big Sky River, The Good Doctor and iZombie on CBS, The CW, Hallmark and Netflix. Perhaps his most notable film appearance came in The Unforgivable, a Netflix movie starring Sandra Bullock, where he played the son of Academy Award winner Viola Davis and Vincent D’Onofrio. In addition to live-action performances, Lucas has also lent his voice to multiple animated television series, proving his range extends beyond the screen.

In high school, he realized that dance was not just a hobby but a true calling.  Determined to take his dancing to the next level, Orlando joined Fresh Groove Productions, a well-known dance crew in Vancouver.  Orlando had the incredible opportunity to perform as a backup dancer for singer Capri Everitt at the legendary Apollo Theatre in New York City in February 2020.  His crew competed at the Canada Hip Hop Championships in 2022, winning a gold medal. This victory allowed them to represent Canada at the World Hip Hop Championships, where he led his team to win the coveted bronze medal at the World Finals. His crew competed again the following year, taking 5th place in the world finals.

Once he completed high school, he moved to New Zealand, where he auditioned for and earned a place with Identity Company – an internationally acclaimed hip-hop crew of 40 members, where he has been a featured performer in several international shows and competitions.  With this crew, they won the gold medal at the Pacific qualifiers of the World Dance Crew Championships in Australia in 2024. They will represent New Zealand in the megacrew category at the World Finals in Auckland in April 2025.  In addition to this, he also formed a new small crew with some of his talented dancer friends. Crew 24 consists of nine members who collaborate in creating their choreography. Within a few months of forming, Crew 24 entered the Pacific Qualifiers of the World Dance Crew Championships in Australia in May 2024. They took the gold medal at this competition, securing their place to represent New Zealand in the small crew category in the upcoming Finals.

Crew 24 continued its success by competing in another Gold Coast, Australia competition, again winning a gold medal. This time, they defeated the reigning gold medal-winning crew from the World Hip Hop Championships in Phoenix, Arizona. This victory, combined with Orlando’s extensive social media following, has brought him international attention.  

In addition to his acting and dance achievements, Lucas is a global trendsetter with a massive social media following as a dance influencer. He has amassed nearly 2 million followers on TikTok (@notorlandolucas) and over 159,000 followers on Instagram (@theorlandolucas), inspiring and engaging audiences worldwide with his creative dance content.

With an impressive career in acting and dance, Orlando Lucas is a true multi-talented performer on the rise. As he pushes boundaries and achieves new heights, his name will undoubtedly become even more prominent in the entertainment industry.

Orlando welcomes interview and photo requests.
For interviews, please get in touch with Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Writer/Director Carl Bessai’s film Field Sketches will have its Canadian premiere at VIFF Theatre in Vancouver on Saturday. April 12 & 14, 2025

Writer/Director Carl Bessai’s film Field Sketches will have its Canadian premiere at VIFF Theatre in Vancouver on Saturday. April 12 at 6:30 pm and Monday, April 14 at 6:40 pm

Vincent Gale stars with co-stars June Laporte, Ben Cotton, Sara Canning, Iain Belcher, Tanaya Beatty, Ben Immanuel, David Cubitt and Gabrielle Rose.

For Immediate Release, Vancouver, BC – Field Sketches is a personal film that grew from Director/Writer/Producer Carl Bessai’s filmmaking journey.  After a life of making films, what matters most to a person? 

Peter (Vincent Gale), a middle-aged architect whose business and personal life are imploding, has been trying to return to his creative roots as an architect.  His successful partnership with his college friend Bruce (David Cubitt) has left him feeling like he can no longer find the art in his creative practice.  With nothing left to hold him in the city, Peter decides to move to his family farm and spend the winter in Saskatchewan. He soon discovers that pioneer life is much more than he bargained for.  And the silence and loneliness play tricks on his imagination.

In addition to Vincent Gale (Canadian Screen Award winner for Last Wedding, series regular on Snowpiercer) the film includes a cast of well-known Canadian actors including June Laporte (Web of Dreams) as Peter’s daughter Molly, Sara Canning (A Series of Unfortunate Events), Tanaya Beatty (Yellowstone), Ben Cotton (The Night Agent, Resident Alien), Iain Belcher (Ungodly Acts), Ben Immanuel (Last Wedding), David Cubitt (Medium, Ray Donovan  ), and multi-award-winning Gabrielle Rose (The Sweet Hereafter, The Night Agent ).

The film is set on Carl’s family homestead in Saskatchewan, on land first farmed by his German Grandfather in the 1920s. This quintessentially Canadian film captures the spirit of creative independence, the beauty of our landscape, and the importance of telling stories about our own identity.

Carl Bessai is a writer/director/producer/cinematographer based in Vancouver, BC and Los Angeles, California. His feature films have appeared in numerous festivals, including Sundance, Berlin, and Toronto, have been released worldwide, and have won numerous critics’ prizes, jury prizes, and film awards. He has directed some of the world’s leading acting talent, including Sir Ian McKellen (Emile, Lord of the Rings, X-Men), Carrie Ann Moss (Normal, The Matrix Films), Bruce Greenwood (Rehearsal, Star Trek), Tantoo Cardinal (Mothers&Daughters, Dances with Wolves), and Bruce Dern (The Lears, Nebraska).  His film ‘The Lears’ won an Irish Academy Award (IFTA) for actress Victoria Smurfit. 

Carl Bessai, Vincent Gale, and the cast are available for interviews and photographs upon request. Bessai and the cast will attend the screenings, followed by a Q&A.

Field Sketches will be screened at VIFF Theatre in Vancouver on Saturday, April 12, at 6:30 pm and Monday, April 14, at 6:40 pm.

Tickets are available at viff.org

Field Sketches will also be screened in Toronto on June 11th at the Revue Cinema and in Regina on June 28th at the Regina Library Theatre. 

For interviews, please get in touch with Lesley Diana | Publicist | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca

Website: ravenwestfilms.com

Photo Credits: Raven West Films

Tyson Media reached a deal for the rights to film footage of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation

Tyson Media reached a deal for the rights to film footage of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation at all its competitions and events.

Redemption Run, a three-part doc-series produced by Tyson Media with Bobsleigh Canada, is in discussion with screening and TV networks.

For Immediate Release, Vancouver, BC: Tyson Hepburn, President of Tyson Media, is pleased to announce that they have signed a deal with the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) for the rights to film footage at all competitions throughout the 2025 – 2026 season. Tyson Media and the IBSF/ International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation have partnered on the project to follow the teams by filming at all the IBSF-sanctioned events and accessing footage from the organization.

The Men’s and Women’s Skeleton and Bobsleigh teams competed at the World Championships in Lake Placid (USA) this past March weekend. After two weeks of breathtaking sliding action, the 2025 IBSF Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships ended, marking the end of the pre-Olympic racing season.  The bobsleigh and skeleton athletes’ full attention is already set for the upcoming Olympic season.

The Olympic IBSF World Cup season will start in eight months on November 17, 2025, for World Cup week number one, which will take place at the new Olympic venue, the Eugenio Monti Sliding Track in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

This announcement continues Tyson Media’s partnership to cover the sports. The TV production company has completed a three-part doc-series, Redemption Run with Canada’s Men’s and Women’s Bobsleigh Skeleton Team, that follows the Canadian Bobsleigh Teams through the 2024/2025 seasons. The doc-series follows the trials and tribulations as the team competes at the North American Cup, the World Cup and the World Championships in Lake Placid, New York, preparing for the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. Tyson Media is negotiating with streaming and TV networks to air the three-part series.

“We are excited to partner with the IBSF (International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation) to follow the Canadian team through the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Our company has been given an incredible opportunity to document and ‘pull the curtain back’ on this sport and bring more exposure to the athletes as they prepare in the months and weeks leading up to 2026,” says Tyson Hepburn. “In pitching this project, we’ve been realizing a unique enthusiasm from steamers and broadcast partners and looking forward to finding the right home for our show.”  

We are dealing with some of the world’s toughest athletes, whose primary focus is the search for speed, power and accuracy on ice. Our sport is high G-force and full of adrenalin – with winners divided by hundredths of a second,” explained Ivo Ferriani, IBSF President. “And our sport is also so much more than that – our athletes are diverse, with incredible back stories, often coming from a wide range of other sports into bobsleigh, requiring them to dig deep to meet the vital physical and mental agility challenges. It is exciting to work with award-winning Tyson Media to bring to light our truly gripping sport.”

About Tyson Media
: Tyson Media is an award-winning Vancouver-based entertainment company that produces powerful unscripted and docuseries, including global phenomenon RUST VALLEY RESTORERS (Netflix International and History Canada), THE DOG DUDES (Amazon Prime, Apple Plus) and PETS & PICKERS (Discovery, Animal Planet, and Crave.)

Tyson Media has several other shows in paid development. The company constantly carries the momentum aggressively forward into the development of unique character-driven concepts primed to be significant hits both domestically and internationally. Tyson Media is actively looking for a new development executive locally in Vancouver. Learn more at tysonmedia.ca

About the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation

The “International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation” (IBSF) is the religiously and politically neutral international non-governmental organization administering the sports of Bobsleigh (including Bob-on-the-Road) and Skeleton. The IBSF, originally the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing (FIBT), was founded in Paris on November 23rd, 1923, by the delegates of Great Britain, France, and Switzerland and the representatives of Canada and the United States.

The IBSF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It cooperates closely with these organizations and other International Federations on all matters related to the governance of sports and the Olympic Family. The IBSF recognizes and observes the Olympic Charter and supports the ideal of Fair Play in sport. https://www.ibsf.org/en/

Tyson Hepburn is available for more information and interviews upon request.


Please contact: Lesley Diana | Publicist | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Press contact? International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF)

Executive Producer/ Founder Tyson Media | tyson@tysonmedia.ca/ www.tysonmedia.ca  | Cell 604-250-9012 


Photo courtesy of International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation

Award-winning director Ben Immanuel’s feature film Are We Done Now? will screen at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver – April 12 & 13, 2025

Award-winning director Ben Immanuel’s feature film Are We Done Now? will screen at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver on Saturday, April 12, at 9:00 PM and Sunday, April 13, at 4:30 PM.

This comedic and emotionally resonant film stars Gabrielle Miller, with Favour Onwuka, Eliot Ramsay, Natalie Farrow, Giacomo Baessato, Jennifer Spence, and Camille Sullivan.

For Immediate Release, Vancouver, BC: Are We Done Now? the third award-winning feature film from actor/writer/director Ben Immanuel (Down River), will have its Vancouver premiere at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver on Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 PM and Sunday, April 13 at 4:30 PM. Having recently won the Audience Award for “Most Popular Canadian Feature Film” at the Available Light Film Festival, this thought-provoking dramedy promises to resonate with audiences on both comedic and deeply emotional levels.

Shot between 2020 and 2024, Immanuel brings to the screen a profoundly relatable story following Pamela, a therapist (played by Gabrielle Miller of Corner Gas and Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey), and her diverse young clients as they participate in a (fictionalized) documentary exploring the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on their mental health. Through this experience, they—and the filmmaker—gain unexpected self-insight, leading to a deeper understanding of their identities and roles in our transformed world.

The film’s cast features up-and-coming and recognizable performers, Favour Onwuka (Dying to Belong), Giacomo Baessato (The Good Doctor), Jennifer Spence (The Trades), Camille Sullivan (Shoresy, Hunter, Hunter), Eliot Ramsey (UnREAL), and Natalie Farrow (Siren). Immanuel also appears as the documentarian, offering a unique perspective on the characters’ journeys.

“This project began in March 2020, during the first lockdown when I began teaching online acting classes,” says Immanuel. “Hearing young people’s stories about how the pandemic and broader social issues impacted their worldview and mental health inspired me to bring these narratives to life. Collaborating so closely with such talented performers has been extremely rewarding, and watching the film with a packed house at our world premiere at the Available Light Film Festival—then winning the Audience Award—was the icing on the cake.”

Executive Producer Richard J. Lewis (Westworld, Dune: Prophecy, Barney’s Version) adds, “Ben’s collaborative writing process with his actors lends this film a rare authenticity. His previous work, Down River, deeply moved me, and I believe Are We Done Now? will be an even more poignant and disarmingly truthful film.”

Produced by Immanuel alongside Bernie Yao, Kimi Alexander, and Troy Mundle, the film features a talented creative team, including Director of Photography Emma Djwa, Editors Cindy Au Yeung and Franco Pante, and First Assistant Director Milton Ng. The project is a collaboration between Trigger Me Productions and Haven Films, with Executive Producers Jack Ong, Gosha Wen, and Yipeng Ben Lu. The Canadian distributor is Indiecan Entertainment.

Press & Media Inquiries:
Ben Immanuel and Gabrielle Miller will be available for interviews upon request.

The confirmed cast members—Ben Immanuel, Gabrielle Miller, Jennifer Spence, and Giacomo Baessato—will attend both screenings. Following the screenings, they will participate in a Q&A.

For updates, follow the film on Instagram: @awdn_film

For press inquiries, contact Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Canadian Film Week | VIFF Centre

Canadian Film Week spotlights 17 features, including six Vancouver premieres, returning classics, new favourites, and free screenings on National Canadian Film Day.

VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver BC, Canada V6B 3M7 viff.org for tickets

Websites:
www.benimmanuel.com
www.havenactingstudio.com

Representation:

Photo credit: Haven Films

Douglas Vermeeren: The Versatile Canadian Actor Who Brings Villains and Heroes to Life

Canadian actor Douglas Vermeeren is known for his versatility, seamlessly portraying both villains and law enforcement figures. With roles in Mafia Spies, The Mouse Trap: Welcome to the Mickey Verse, and Black Creek, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Canadian actor Douglas Vermeeren is a true chameleon of the screen, known for his dynamic performances and ability to seamlessly slip into a variety of roles, ranging from menacing villains to morally complex law enforcement officers. With a career spanning across film and television, Vermeeren has earned a reputation as an award-winning actor with a talent for embodying both the darker and more heroic sides of human nature.

One of Vermeeren’s trademarks is his portrayal of villains, where he expertly taps into the darker aspects of his characters, making them both compelling and unforgettable. In films like Jackknife (where he played Billy Lachance) and Tenants (as Leonard), Vermeeren brings a chilling intensity to his roles. His performances are marked by a deep understanding of character psychology, showing how a villain’s motives can be both relatable and terrifying. His ability to portray multi-dimensional antagonists has made him a sought-after actor in the genre of thriller and crime dramas.

Vermeeren’s work in Black Creek, where he plays Hank Winslow, further solidified his reputation for bringing gritty and complex characters to life. His portrayal of characters who are both terrifying and empathetic has earned him a loyal fanbase and numerous accolades in the industry.

While villains may be his specialty, Vermeeren also excels in roles where he plays the good guys — or at least characters striving to uphold the law. Over the years, he has portrayed an impressive range of law enforcement figures, including FBI agents and detectives. His role as the lead FBI officer in Mafia Spies, now streaming on Paramount Plus, is a standout, where he combines intelligence, determination, and a hint of vulnerability to give his character depth and realism.

Vermeeren has also portrayed a number of detectives in crime dramas. His role as Detective Flynn in True Crime saw him navigating a complex case, delivering sharp dialogue, and using his investigative prowess to track down criminals. Similarly, his portrayal of Samuel K. Finch in How to Be a Hitman 101 showed his versatility, playing a character caught between two worlds: that of a hitman and someone with a moral compass.

His ability to play characters who straddle the line between good and evil is part of what makes his performances so intriguing. Whether he’s investigating a crime or carrying out a hit, Vermeeren’s characters are always multidimensional, showing different shades of morality and responsibility.

As of late, Vermeeren’s career has only continued to rise, with new and exciting roles that showcase his incredible range as an actor. He recently portrayed Roan Niscen in The Book of Dragons, where he brought to life a character in a fantasy setting with both gravitas and nuance.

Looking ahead, Vermeeren is set to play a vampire in the upcoming Saturday Bite Fever, a role that promises to showcase his ability to dive into the supernatural and explore themes of power and predation. In Desert Fiends 2, he will take on the role of a bounty hunter, adding yet another layer to his repertoire of characters who navigate dangerous and morally ambiguous worlds.

Lately, there has been significant controversy surrounding the Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse. Recently the character, which was created in 1928, became public domain. Mickey Mouse has since appeared in a variety of intriguing projects, including a horror film called “The Mouse Trap.” Douglas Vermeeren stars in the next chapter of The Mouse Trap: “The Mouse Trap: Welcome to the Mickey Verse” Thus far, there haven’t been many details released about this project.

Vermeeren’s career trajectory highlights his impressive adaptability as an actor. Whether he’s playing a police officer chasing down criminals, a hitman with a secret conscience, or a menacing villain lurking in the shadows, he brings a unique energy to every character. His versatility is a testament to his commitment to his craft, and he consistently manages to capture the audience’s attention with each performance, no matter the role.

From gritty crime dramas to high-stakes thrillers, supernatural horror to fantasy epics, Douglas Vermeeren’s career is one to watch. With his dynamic range and ability to transform into a wide variety of characters, he continues to make a significant impact on the Canadian and international film and television industries. As he takes on new and exciting roles in the years to come, there’s no doubt that Vermeeren’s star will continue to rise, captivating audiences around the world with his talent and versatility.

Source: GQ

Original E Street Band Member, Legendary multi-instrumentalist David Sancious releases tracks from his new album “The Ghost of Jim Crow.”

Legendary multi-instrumentalist David Sancious has released tracks from his new album, “The Ghost of Jim Crow.” In May, he will tour with Will Calhoun, the drummer for Living Colour, on the Open Secret project throughout the Northeast US.

An original Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band member, David has toured and recorded with Peter Gabriel, Sting, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Santana, Seal, and more.

Long regarded as one of the world’s premier musicians, David Sancious is pleased to announce the release of tracks from his upcoming album, “The Ghost of Jim Crow.” The full version of the first track, “Why Must It Be So,” is now available.

On May 3rd, 2025, Pyano Plaza Piano Dedication, a new weatherproof piano, will be dedicated to David and his mother in Piano Plaza in Belmar, New Jersey.  David will also tour with Will Calhoun, the drummer for Living Colour, on the Open Secret project throughout the Northeast US with updates on David’s website, so stay tuned.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee David Sancious has recorded and performed on keyboards and guitar and toured with various Grammy Award-winning artists. David is an original member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Peter Gabriel, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Santana, Natalie Merchant, Yousou Ndour, Erika Badu, Aretha Franklin, Seal and others have used David’s talents as pianists, synthesists, guitarists, arrangers, and producers on recording sessions and concert tours, playing an eclectic and diverse range of music.

After several years of playing keyboards and guitar in Jazz, R&B, and Rock Bands in the Jersey Shore area, David met Bruce Springsteen at the entrance to a club where Bruce was organizing a jam session. This led to an invitation to join a new band that Bruce was putting together. This eventually became Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (named after the street David lived on). After recording three albums and touring the country with Bruce, David left to form the group Tone and recorded several albums.

His first recordings (“Forest of Feelings”) in 1975, followed by (“Transformation: The Speed of Love”), (“True Stories”), (“Just as I Thought”), and (” The Bridge “) showed David’s skills as a composer for the first time, and led to his being considered one of the most talented and sought after keyboard players in the music industry. The recordings attracted the attention of artists the world over. Recent recordings include (“9 Piano Improvisations”), (“Cinema”), and (“Live in The Now”). True Stories ranks as one of the best progressive rock records ever released and resides in many music critics’ top 10 albums of the 70s alongside Yes, Genesis, Bruford, ELP and more.
His recent album “Eyes Wide Open” (2022) is a critically acclaimed release of eight songs featuring legendary musicians Vinnie Colaiuta, Prince alumni Michael Bland and Sonny T. (Thompson). A mix of instrumental and vocal music reminiscent of David’s group Tone, Eyes Wide Open takes a contemporary stance by addressing today’s issues head-on through David’s signature sound. 


David says,  “I’ve always been inspired and motivated by the composing aspect of music and have considered myself a composer who plays well rather than someone who is just proficient on a given instrument.”

David is available for interviews, bookings, tours, recordings and consultations.
For David’s availability for recording, touring and/or producing, please get in touch with John McCracken  Management | john@johnmccrackenmediagroup.com | 917-688-5394

For press interviews, please get in touch with Publicist | Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca

Photo credits: Craig McCord and Ed Sancious


True Stories is available as HQ MP3 and High Res 96kHz 24 Bit at www.therealdavidsancious.com. All David’s albums are available for purchase exclusively at http://therealdavidsancious.com

“Eyes Wide Open” is available for purchase on CD, vinyl & download (MP3) at www.therealdavidsancious.com

Actress Millan Tesfazgi celebrates her role as Sasha in the three Lifetime films inspired by Mary J. Blige’s number-one hit, “Family Affair.”

Actress Millan Tesfazgi celebrates her role as Sasha in the three Lifetime films inspired by Mary J. Blige’s number-one hit, “Family Affair.”

The third instalment of Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, January 25 at 8:00 pm ET. The first two movies will air before the premiere.

Actress Millan Tesfazgi celebrates her role as Sasha in the three-part series inspired by Mary J. Blige’s No. 1 hit, Family Affair. Executive produced by Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair is the third instalment of the series that began with 2023’s Mary J. Blige’s Real Love, followed by Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman. Millan’s character, Sasha, transitions from a young, wild mom into a mature young woman who embodies compassion for her sister Kendra and those around her. Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair airs on Lifetime on January 25, 2025. Parts 1 and 2 of “Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman” will also be airing in the lead-up to the premiere of “Family Affair” on that date. Family Affair, starring Ajiona Alexus (as Kendra) and Da’Vinchi (as Ben), will continue where Strength of a Woman left off. Sasha, Kendra’s older sister, may have made some mistakes in her life, but she’s a loving and compassionate sister, a hardworking mother to a 4-year-old, and would do anything for her family. Throughout each movie, you witness her evolution and emotional maturity.

“Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair” picks up as Kendra and Ben move out of the city in hopes of finally building a life together. With all their family around and inserted in their lives, tensions rise as they struggle with fertility issues, and Kendra tries to find her footing with Ben’s son, Miles. Their relationship reaches a boiling point when Ben secretly helps his brother. Kendra returns to the city, and an old friend returns to her life. The family must unite to help Kendra and Ben save their relationship and stay true to their genuine love.

“Mary J. Blige’s Real Love” follows Kendra as she goes to an HBCU in North Carolina. Kendra is determined to focus on school while balancing work-study and keeping things professional with her photo class partner.

“Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman” follows Kendra, who finds herself in a failing marriage and must deal with her life decisions. When Ben comes back into her life, she is backed into a crisis point and must dig deep to find the strength to take control of her life.

Millan also joins the cast as Jasmine in episode 10 of CBC’s hit series “Wild Cards,” airing on March 12, 2025.  Jasmine is a former New York party girl and a cast member on a popular reality show. Although she appears happily married, she is madly in love with another female cast member and is desperate to keep the affair under wraps.

One of the stand-out roles Millan is incredibly proud of is Cami on Freeform’s TV series “Siren.” Millan says, “Playing this character for two seasons in nineteen episodes allowed me to evolve Cami’s story. You witness Cami becoming more intelligent and complex as the seasons progress. Cami is delicate and elfin, grappling with emotional pain yet instinctively fierce when necessary. We meet her fresh out of the water in her “human” form. “Siren” takes us inside Bristol Cove, a coastal town renowned for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When mysterious mermaids arrive, the battle between man and sea turns vicious as these predatory beings return to reclaim their rightful place in the ocean. “Siren” is streaming on Disney +.

In 2024, Millan played the role of Skyler in CTV’s “Sight Unseen.”  Skyler is an obsessive influencer who, alongside her friend Amelia, has built a wildly successful social media presence known as Skymelia. Determined to reach the “Holy Grail” of ten million followers, Skyler convinces Amelia to join her on a live-streamed road trip, significantly boosting their numbers. However, Skyler is shaken when Amelia, who wishes to exit both the trip and the influencer world, turns up dead. Despite the situation, Skyler is adamant that she isn’t responsible.

Other past roles include the TV series “Supergirl,” “The Irrational,” “The Arrangement,” “Disappearance in Yellowstone” and “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story.”

Millan was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, but moved to Vancouver eight years ago to pursue her acting career. From a very young age, she knew she wanted to be a performer, and she was willing to do anything to express herself on stage. She told her parents at age four that she wanted to be an actor. “It has always been a part of who I am.”

Millan is available for interviews upon request.  

Please get in touch with Lesley Diana |lesley@thepromotionpeople | 604-726-5575
Millan’s Agent: Tyman Stewart | tyman@thecharacters.com
Headshot photo credit: Jenna Berman

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World Premiere of Are We Done Now? at the Available Light Film Festival

World Premiere of Are We Done Now? at the Available Light Film Festival

For immediate release: Actor, writer, and director Ben Immanuel (Down River, Ganjy) is set to debut his latest feature film, Are We Done Now?  at the Available Light Film Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon, on February 9, 2025. This thought-provoking dramedy explores the long-term mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, making its world premiere at one of Canada’s most prestigious film festivals.

Immanuel, in collaboration with Executive Producer Richard J. Lewis (Westworld, Dune: Prophecy, Barney’s Version), brings to the screen a profoundly personal story following Pamela, a therapist (played by Gabrielle Miller of Corner Gas and Unspeakable: The Murder of Jonbenet Ramsay), and her clients. Together, they participate in a documentary during the first wave of the pandemic, reflecting on its immediate effects. The narrative then jumps to 2023, exploring how the pandemic has reshaped their mental health, relationships, and roles in a rapidly changing world.

The film’s cast features an array of talent, including Favour Onwuka (Dying to Belong), Giacomo Baessato (The Good Doctor), Jennifer Spence (The Trades), Camille Sullivan (Hunter, Hunter), Elliott Ramsey (UnREAL), and Natalie Farrow (Siren). Immanuel also stars as the documentarian, offering a unique perspective on the characters’ journeys.

“This project began in March 2020, during the first lockdown when I was teaching online acting classes,” says Immanuel. “Hearing young people’s stories about how the pandemic and broader social issues impacted their mental health inspired me to bring these narratives to life. Collaborating with such talented performers has been incredibly rewarding, and I can’t wait for audiences to join us on this emotional, revealing, and sometimes humorous journey.”

Executive Producer Richard J. Lewis adds, “Ben’s collaborative writing process with his actors lends this film a rare authenticity. His previous work, Down River, deeply moved me, and I believe Are We Done Now? will be an even more poignant and disarmingly truthful film.”

Produced by Immanuel alongside Bernie Yao, Kimi Alexander, and Troy Mundle, the film features a talented creative team, including Director of Photography Emma Djwa, Editors Cindy Au Yeung and Franco Pante, and First Assistant Director Milton Ng. The project is a collaboration between Trigger Me Productions and Haven Films, with Executive Producers Jack Ong, Gosha Wen, and Yipeng Ben Lu.

Immanuel, Gabrielle Miller, and Richard J. Lewis will be available for interviews.

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Lesley Diana |  lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Photo credit: Haven Films

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About the Available Light Film Festival:
The Available Light Film Festival is held annually in Whitehorse, Yukon. It showcases exceptional Canadian and international films and is known for promoting bold new voices in cinema. It is one of the most exciting film festivals in the country.