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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Welcome readers to the most exciting Issue of Hollywood Monthly Magazine we’ve ever had! HWM Salutes and Congratulates the Los Angeles Lakers on their 2020 NBA Championship WIN for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. To commemorate this occasion and the incredible legacy of Kobe Bryant we have on our Cover a glorious picture of Kobe Bryant in action on his farewell game with the Lakers on April 13th, 2006. We also have a picture of Kobe Bryant signing the Staples Center floor on that night for you TRUE Kobe fans out there. That slab of hardwood floor with Kobe’s signature recently sold at an auction for $631,2000, 10% of which was donated to Kobe’s Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, a nonprofit intended to further Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s legacy through charitable endeavors in sports. The Spirit of Kobe Bryant will live forever as will our love for Kobe and Gianna... This Issue is now our Official HWM Collector’s Edition! As always we thank you, our readers. We are who we are because of you...
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GIANNA HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY MAGAZINE SALUTES AND CONGRATULATES THE NBA ON THEIR PHENOMENAL "WIN" FOR KOBE AND GIANNA
This has been a difficult year, no doubt. Perhaps the worst many of us have seen in our lifetime. You'd have to read history (which you should do anyway) to find a year as painful as this one has been. But an amazing thing happened. In the midst of racial conflicts and disease and raw emotions, the NBA decided to take a stand and "listen to their Players." They heard what they were saying. They heard what they were feeling. And, in some ways, they "felt" what the Players were feeling. Their have been many critics of the NBA for taking "listening to their Players" and taking action to "show the Players" that they really were listening. Our country is divided. We know that. Most of it is just misinformation -- which is the basis for racism, sexism and bigotry. Misinformation. Because of the NBA deciding to "respect their Players" there has been some fallout. COVID-19, f course, rating have dropped, but critics want to falsely lay all the blame on the NBA's decision to "BE HUMAN." Hollywood Weekly Magazine commends the NBA for being "Human and showing real compassion." They stood behind their Players in the "Eye of The Storm." They held on together... The Lakers, in addition to the social climate bearing down on them, had a hole in their heart. The loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant was so incredibly sad it passed into the realm of "surreal." Tell me you didn't walk around in a COMPLETE DAZE after hearing the news that Kobe and Gianna had died. This is not the same world, I'm sorry to say that. As LeBron James said "We'll never get over this." He's right. This is something we must live with, not something we get over. That's how much Kobe and Gianna meant to this world. We should never question whether the NBA cares about their Players -- they do. And received sufficient backlash for doing that. But at the end of the day we prevailed. The Lakers WON!! The NBA showed fans around the world that Basketball Players are Human Beings with feelings and thoughts and emotions and when you hire a Player you get all that along with their athletic talent. Lebron James is the MVP for the FOURTH time in his career. The Lakers are Champions, as they ALWAYS truly are. Kobe and Gianna Bryant are looking down on all of us right now with their Halos. Hollywood Weekly salutes Lakers Owners: Jeanie Buss, Johnny Buss, Jim Buss, Janie Buss, Jesse Buss, Edward P. Roski, Philip Anschutz, Patrick Soon-Shiong and the Buss Family Trusts. Hollywood Weekly salutes Lakers Head Coach Frank Vogel and his Top Assistant Coaches Lionel Hollins and Jason Kidd. And Hollywood Weekly Salutes the Incredible, Unstoppable Los Angels Lakers!!! We Love You & THANK YOU!!
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Jen & Brad’s Honeymoon Mansion T
hough not much has been said lately about the possibility of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt getting back together again now that they’re both single, the drop-dead-gorgeous home they bought soon after they were married in 2000 for $13.5 million, and owned together until one year after their 2005 divorce, has just sold. The 11,173-square-foot home, originally built in 1934 for twotime Oscar-winning actor Fredric March as one of the first movie star mansions in Beverly Hills, came on the market last year listed at $56 million. The price was lowered over time but didn’t sell and was taken off the market when it reached $44.5 million in March. It finally sold for $32.5 million in an off-market deal, more than double what Aniston and Pitt originally paid for it.
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Jen and Brad’s love mansion is nestled into a bit over an acre on a quiet cul-de-sac with gated entrances on two streets, five bedrooms and thirteen baths between the main house and a one-bedroom guest house. Formal rooms are large with the dining room capable of seating 20 guests and the bar room with its original fireplace, eat-in gourmet kitchen and gym. The lower-level living room and bar-screening room open to the swimming pool terrace. Grounds are tropical and thick with mature greenery. Much of what exists inside and outside the house today was thanks to Jen and Brad. Soon after they bought the home in 2001, the super couple began a three-year renovation replacing the kitchen floor with heated marble, designing and installing a pub with floors sourced from a 200-year-old French château and adding a private screening room. They also added a tennis court and pavilion with a guest house on the upper level. In January of 2005, their separation was announced and the home sold in 2006 for $26 million to hedge fund executive Jonathan Brooks, who completed the renovation and added some features of his own. Having owned the home for 14 years and not counting the cost of his own changes, his profit on this sale was approximately $6 million. Susan Smith of Hilton & Hyland was the listing agent and representing the buyer were Justin Huchel and Drew Fenton who are also with Hilton & Hyland.
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LOLA! LOVE
Lola! Love is different from most life coaches. She is a “high energy” life coach. The exclamation point in her name represents her positive nature and the smiles and excitement people can’t help but show when they meet her. She teaches that the negative energy you extrude out into the world is preventing you from genuine human connection and Lola! wants to realign your energy levels. Her book, Sweet Tips from Lola!’s Lips: Fifty-Two Ways to Raise Your Vibration and Live the Life You Choose, encourages readers to use laughter to raise their “vibrational energy,” becoming clutter-free, choosing your words wisely to those around you and the importance of setting realistic goals in your life. In summary, Lola! wants you to live
your best life. “In order for you to do better, you must feel better,” she says. Those in her coaching program must be one with themselves. When they follow the universal laws that she teaches, they are capable and ready to go after everything they want. Lola! Love’s quote stresses the importance of self-belief and care. With the ability to channel high energy from within, we all have the power to move mountains. To learn about Lola! Love, you can visit her website, www.lhbconsultcoach.com.
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When you feel, look and do good, everything you want flows to you with ease and grace. –Lola! Love
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Lola! Love was born in the Bronx. She graduated from Hofstra University and is a licensed speech and language pathologist. She taught in the New York City public schools in grades K-12 as a speech therapist. She was also a language coordinator and director of an early language intervention program for parents, teachers, and principals. If that wasn’t enough, she is a certified “law of attraction” life coach, speech coach, Reiki master, and entertainment consultant! She even toured the world with James Brown as one of his personal dancers! With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry as an actress, choreographer, talent manager, music producer, A&R director and recording artist, Lola! Love has paid her dues.
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Lily Lisa The Amazing
The Secret To Her LUCK Is Hard Work & A GOOD HEART! By Anthony Ewart 16 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY
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ily Lisa is a Philanthropist and Fashion Icon but we can't stop there! They call her "Lucky Lily" and she proudly wears that title -but, with all due respect, it's not just "Luck," Lisa. The office wall of Lily Lisa is full of commendations. Her valiant, compassionate efforts have earned her multiple honors including a certificate from the Mayor of West Hollywood. Let's add to that the We Care for Humanity’s “Woman of the Year of Asia” Award. And on top of those accomplishments let's also mention Lily Lisa has been named The Charity Awards “Honorary Ambassador,” and the “Ambassador of Hong Kong, China” by The World Networks. If you're not too overwhelmed by reading about the all the wonderful accomplishments of Lily Lisa here's one more: she also received two Certificates from US Con-
gresswoman Judy Chu (Congressional Recognition of Woman of the Year. Clearly the accomplishments of Lily Lisa have to be credited to more than mere luck. This, however, is just observing her philanthropic efforts -let us not forget Lily Lisa is an ARTIST, through and through. She has an unparalleled sense of aesthetics steeped in traditional Chinese beauty cultivated over hundreds of years. At an early age Lily realized her passion for fashion would become her métier. Lily is motivated to share her love of fashion to inspire women to reach their personal fashion goals. Her Lily Lisa Brand includes cosmetics and Skin Care as well as one-of-a-kind gowns and specialty accessories. Initially Lily Lisa was a fashion model
and actress. She moved to Hollywood to work in the entertainment industry, developing her skills to include both producing and directing. Lily Lisa has won numerous awards for her documentary “As Always Stay By Me,“ and, of course, for her charitable work. She is also known as an actress and Red Carpet Host. Lily shines the light as an ambassador with a vision, not only in the Hollywood community but also by touching lives and inspiring others to “always follow your heart and do your best.” These beautiful personality traits and loving care reveal who Lily Lisa really is. Just as in ancient times "All Roads Led To Rome" for Lily Lisa "All Roads Lead Back To HUMANITY and COMPASSION." Over time, Lily Lisa has developed a special relationship with the Hurun Luxury Brand and has twice been
named “Most Elegant Lady” as their Ambassador at the World Polo Championship. She continues to work closely with the Hurun Reports events honoring well-known Chinese entrepreneurs, executives, artists, designers and authoritative media respected in their field. Today, the Lily Lisa Brand has signature pieces worn by notable celebrities. She has developed the finest natural products for her Lily Lisa Skin Care Line and created mineral make-up for the cosmetic line -- all of which can be found in her eponymous Beverly Hills Store "LILY LISA COLLECTION" which had its Beverly Drive grand opening on February 18th, 2020. US Congresswoman Judy Chu sent a personal note of congratulations for the Lily Lisa Collection grand opening.
Lily Lisa, has many interests, but she is often seen feeding and talking to the homeless in Los Angeles and anywhere in the world that she travels. In Lily's own words as to why Charities are important: “I truly believe that successful people have a duty to give something back to society. Working on philanthropic projects has been so rewarding to me. A single act of kindness has a rippling effect.” Mademoiselle Lily Lisa has gained a respectful position within the Hollywood glitterati promoting Asian contributions to filmmaking. She believes it is a win-win for the cooperation of Asian-American partnerships. You can add "Social Activist" to the long list of things important to Lily Lisa. She is so passionate about giving back to her community to combatting the disparate treatment they may receive. HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY • 17
Inspired by Lily Lisa’s passion for fashion and beauty, her clothing, cosmetic and skin care brand is intertwined with the glamour of romance of the gowns in the Lily Lisa Collection. Lily's gowns are all uniquely handcrafted and one of a kind. Combining the elegance and the extraordinary beauty of the evening gowns makes perfect sense for special events, parties, ballroom and Tango dancing.
ed fashion for women to feel beautiful and confident in the clothes they wear. Once again, the glamour gowns are custom made and also available to rent. There are many unique and one of a kind items available to pique your interest at the Lily Lisa Collection.
As Lily notes "Today’s woman is conscientious about her health and appearance. With that in mind I've made 'all-natural products' which is the perfect choice for sensitive skin. Lily Lisa's Cosmetic line, made with pure moisturizers and minerals, is the ideal companion product to achieve that flawless look. The Lily Lisa Collection boutique offers handpicked and curat-
Despite her many accomplishments Lily Lisa is a very humble person. An average day for her starts in the morning with a gym workout and spiritual time. A devout Buddhist, Lily prays daily and often visits a local temple. As I said at the beginning of this article, Lily Lisa is known throughout Hollywood and the Beverly Hills community by the nickname “Lucky Lily,” but as you now have read, "Luck" for Lily Lisa is a simple formula of Hard Work, a Good Heart -- and an AMAZING EYE for Fashion!
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Azura Skye Swerving into a powerfully emotional role By Alex A. Kecskes
Azura Skye as Holly in The Swerve Known for her pivotal roles in the horror-mystery One Missed Call, the comedy-drama 28 Days, and the crime-drama Bandits, Azura Skye is an accomplished actress with an impressive repertoire of work in film and TV. A Los Angeles native, Skye began her career in the theatre as a child and segued into film and television in her teens. She has since performed in a wide variety of films including Red Dragon, Heaven’s Fall, and Wristcutters: A Love Story. In 2006, Skye appeared as Skyler in the comedy series The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman. Her work in television includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer, House M.D., The Mentalist, and Girls. 20 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY
In 2015, Skye appeared in the indie Take Me To The River, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, Skye landed recurring roles as Helen McGantry in the long-running TV fantasy-drama series Charmed, and as Darla in the mystery-drama series Riverdale. Fans will remember her as Sandy Engel-Karinsky in the comedy series Working the Engels and as Fiona in the horror-drama series American Horror Story. In the chillingly taught drama, The Swerve, Skye is Holly, a teacher and emotionally bruised mother of two on the precipice of mental illness.
Thank you for taking the time for this interview. The Swerve is an emotionally charged film about a damaged woman under siege. What attracted you to the role of Holly? Azura Skye: It’s just what you were saying. The role of Holly is an actor’s dream. You wait a lifetime hoping you’ll get a role that’s as challenging and emotional and complex as this one. When given the opportunity, I don’t know how you say no to a film like this. I’ve been doing this for quite a while and Holly is definitely the best role I’ve had in my life so far. I saw it as a real gift. Did you audition for the role? If so, what was that like? Skye: I did. Initially, the filmmakers expressed some interest in me. They reached out and sent me the script. I liked the script very much and I loved the character. Then we chatted on the phone and that seemed to go well. After not hearing from them for about a month, I was told that they really liked me and that they were still thinking about it. At that point, I sent them an audition tape in the hopes of persuading them. So that, I think, pushed things over the edge. What did you draw from to so convincingly portray a woman in the midst of emotional collapse? Skye: Thankfully, I didn’t have to draw from real-life experience. I’m not the traumatized soul you saw in Holly (laughs). To be honest, I don’t really know what I drew from. For me, a big part of portraying Holly was opening myself up to something larger than myself. Almost getting out of the way for something else to come through. There’s no way to prepare for a character like Holly. There’s only so much you can do. Much of it simply involves showing up for the day and making yourself available to her. There were several especially powerful scenes in this film. Which was your favorite? Skye: As an actor, the really emotional ones are the most fun. For the last scene in the grocery store, I woke up excited to go to work that day. There’s also a rather pivotal and heart-wrenching scene with the boys. It may sound a little weird but for an actor, that’s the fun stuff. You rarely get to do that. As actors, it’s what we dream about, scenes that present real opportunities. While we’re just playing, at the end of the day, those scenes were really traumatic and tough for me to watch. Was there an actor or film that drove you to pursue an acting career? Skye: There were lots of things that drew me into acting. As a child, I grew up without a television and I didn’t watch a lot of movies. The only time I’d watch any TV shows or movies is when I went to my grandmother’s house. I’d watch old Rodgers & Hammerstein Musicals and old Bewitched episodes. Elizabeth Montgomery was the big thing back then. I also watched Shirley Jones Musicals. I remember thinking that Shirley Jones was so beautiful and brilliant in Oklahoma.
Azura Skye What have you learned about this business that surprised you? Skye: That’s a good question. I suppose, that it’s not one continuous trajectory. It’s not like your career starts at some point and just keeps getting better and better. Like any career, there are ups and downs, valleys and summits. And that’s all part of the journey. I’m in it for the long haul. You have to be to endure those paces. I would imagine you get a ton of scripts. What do you look for in a script and role? Skye: It needs to be interesting and compelling with good writing. But it can be about any character or any scenario. Had you not gone into acting, what career would you have pursued? Skye: Perhaps some sort of linguistics. I really enjoy language, dialect. I do write, so I would have done that. I was a dancer for a long time, so before I wanted to act, I wanted to be a ballerina. I don’t know, sometimes I think I could have been a dermatologist. What were you like in high school? The girl most likely to….? Skye: Leave (laughs). I left high school early when I started working at fifteen. And after I started acting, that’s all I wanted to do. So I became more autodidactic and self-taught. I was determined to educate myself. When I was in high school, I was gone a lot—doing plays, films, and TV. So I kind of disappeared from school.
Bryce Pinkhamn as Rob and Azura Skye as Holly
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ORSON WELLES Came To Rio in 1942, Ambassador Frederico Lapenda is bringing him Back to Brazil Again. BY FABIO GLINGANI
Frederico Lapenda
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rederico Lapenda, international producer of Worldwide Motion Pictures is also the president of the Beverly Hills Film Festival, and the Tourism Ambassador of Brazil. Mr. Lapenda believes in something radical. He has carefully researched the matter and now believes that instead of producing TV, Internet and various Magazine ads to promote Tourism, the relevant Bureaus should produce “Actual Motion Pictures” to promote their culture, food and places of interest. In this manner, instead of spending money on ads, people could actually see the wonders of their country, around the world. This would promote tourism, especially in these days when people, the world over…dream about magnificent locations to visit.
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At the same time, while promoting tourism, Bureaus could make significant profits from the films they actually produce. They could quickly recoup their investments. For example, GAME OF THRONES being produced in Australia, was a huge profit machine for tourism… because all the filmed locations encouraged an explosion in new tourists. Films also have an incredible mystique of their own. And great movies are im-
mortal. Who will ever forget the ending to the great Romantic Thriller, CASABLANCA, when Humphrey Bogart said: “We will always have Paris!” That incredible movie actually sold Two Locations, at the same time. Casablanca, because of its mystery and adventure… and Paris, because of its Romance and Beauty. Both locations opened their doors to a new, huge explosion of Tourism, after the war ended.
There are endless examples of other Motion Pictures that successfully promoted towns, cities, and different country’s. THE BEACH, starring Leonardo de Caprio, was a huge success. According to O Jornal O Sul, the Maya Bay Beach location on the island of Koh Phi Phi in Thailand, increased by more than 2000% the number of visitors after the film was shown around the world. Since filming in 1999, the average num-
ber of visits was 171 people per day. But, after the film shown, globally…the average on visiting tourists was over 250 boats a day, and over 4000 visitors who came ashore. Thailand was visited by more than 35 million tourists in the year 2015, but there was a significant increase in 2016, because in that year there were 10 million tourists, thanks to the premiere of THE BEACH. BRAVEHEART, tells us the story of the legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero, William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) came out in 1995 and the next year the amount of people visiting Scotland increased by a massive 300 percent. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 the second movie in the franchise starring Tom Cruise was shot in Sydney. It has been proven that the movie itself, increased tourism to Australia by over 200 percent.
Even FROZEN, the famous Disney musical in 2013, has not only won the heart of every child, but also fired up the tourism in Norway. Although the movie takes place in the mythical kingdom of Arendelle, it is loosely based on the Scandinavian country of Norway. According to recent Government Reports, travel to Norway from the United States jumped over 37 percent after the movie was released. That is one more reason why Producer Frederico Lapenda is determined to produce a movie that is indigenous to the history of Brazil. A story that cries out to be made, in the place where it happened. A story filled with glamour, the beauty of Rio, and the drama of espionage in wartime from the sands of Copacabana Beach, to the marble halls of the Presidential Palace. This is the story of the legendary actor, director and writer Orson Welles, who left Hollywood and came to Rio in 1942 … to ride a float in our Mardis Gras…and to be a spy.
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To write this exciting new film about the true history of Brazil, Frederico Lapenda has commissioned an Emmy Nominated, and Writer’s Guild Award Winning Writer, to fashion a new screenplay about an incredible life-changing event in the life of Orson Welles. An event that could only happen in our Brazil. An event that impacted our culture, and changed the course of film …. forever. Lapenda says that films bring tourism, which generates a gigantic impact on a country’s economy. It create jobs, exports the local culture and it gives locals a chance to understand other cultures. According to Gilson Machado the president of Embratur, our federal state owned agency, “tourism joins together almost 52 sectors of the whole economy. It is said to be the fastest way to an economy recovery. In the whole world, the tourism industry is bigger than the chemical one, representing almost 10.4% of the world GDP. Also, it generates 7 times more Jobs than the automotive industry.” Lapenda who had secured financing to shoot the film, walked away because the investor did not have the same vision for Brazil that he did. Lapenda went on to say: ‘The power and leverage of negotiation lies with the ability to walk away from a deal.’ This story about my Brazil, is one of the best film I have ever been associated with. And I simply refuse to do a film that fails to do justice to Mr. Welles, and to Brazil.”
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By Prather Jackson / Publisher EDITOR’S NOTE:
America has had white Presidents and a black President. Is it ready for America’s favorite openly Gay President?
Joseph Maldonado otherwise known around the world as “Joe Exotic” is America’s choice as an Independent Candidate for the 2016 Election of President of the United States. His is the voice of you, the working class people who built this country. “It is time you the people, have your rights to be free to do what you want on your own property. It is time the elderly got the social security they deserve, it is time our vets get the health care the ones on DHS get. It’s time kids get to eat at school. It’s time we take our voice back.”
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These words certainly resonate with the voting public. But we are not excerpting from a speech written about Senator Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump. Both men are Presidential candidates, and both are better known. Their faces have dominated the airwaves, and along with Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton,
most
Americans
naturally
assume
that statements like these would come from a short list of people running to become our next Commander-in-Chief. However, there is another candidate from Oklahoma running for America’s highest office. You may not have have heard or seen any commercials on your nightly news discussing his campaign. Yes, Joseph Maldonado, otherwise known as Joe Exotic, is also running for President of the United States of America. In preparation of this interview, Hollywood Weekly focused our attention on addressing the most controversial issues confronting our nation. We also wanted to address the public’s concerns. The following is our candid interview with the candidate affectionally known as “Joe Exotic.” According to a Facebook post composed by Jennine Roth, “Joe is a wonderful man who has dedicated his life to animals. He takes on abused or tortured animals that have given up on life, and cares for them
about a rule that was established 15 years ago that
in a loving, dignified and compassionate manner. He
serves only the Democratic and Republican nominees
works hard every single day. His place is way better
and blocks third-party candidates from participating
than any zoo.”
in the presidential debates. Mr. Maldonado feels a rule
In America there are two primary political parties.
that has the effect of excluding independents is unfair
If you are an independent, you have no chance of
and harmful to our democracy.
participating in the final fall 2016 presidential debates,
“The politicians and the Electoral College pretty much
and if you aren’t in the debates you can’t become
has the say so over who will become President in
president. Why can’t an independent stand on the
America. Until they met me… I have a platform that
stage with the Democratic and Republican nominees?
none of the others want to talk about.”
Because rules set by a commission dominated by the
It’s well known that Mr. Maldonado cares for over
two major parties stand in the way.
214 tigers and over 400 other animals located at the
For the men and women who run for president and vice
Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, located in
president of the United States, the national debates are
Wynnewood Oklahoma. The first thing on his list is
a great rite of passage in the long political campaign.
to get rid of Animal Rights Organization’s that want
Every four years, tens of millions of Americans watch
to force their life opinions on other people and stop
the nominees make their case to the voters in the
allowing them to make campaign donations. He also
final weeks before Election Day. Some voters decide
is against lobbyist hired by campaigns to swing votes
who “wins” each debate; others use the debates as the
to force Americans to live by their views and rules.
means to decide for whom to vote.
Mr. Maldonado believes it should be considered
That is why Mr. Maldonado is so deeply concerned
Domestic Terrorism, when you don’t have the right
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by making all of these nonprofits pay 8% tax a year instead of getting around paying taxes. Hillary Clinton foundation is setting on 432 million alone. HW: Our country is a land of immergrants. What is your position on illegal immigrants living in the US? JE: We cannot throw 10 million illegal immigrants out of this country because we do not have 10 million people to fill these jobs. So lets give them a Social Security number, charge each one a fine of lets say $1,000.00 and put that tax money and fine money into a health care account that we will reform called medicare. We then could turn that money into 10
“It should be considered Domestic Terrorism, when you don’t have the right to live by your own choice”
Billion dollars and give everyone in the United States Free health care insurance. And it is as simple as that. Why would we want to spend 30 Billion rounding them up and throwing them out and another 10 Billion keeping them out when for once they could be legal and do something for the people of this country. HW: When I hear politicians taking about doling out money, I have to ask, where will this money come from? JE: We have way to much being wasted on our
to live by your own choice. So if you want to know
military. 300 new tanks never used sitting in the bone
more about this candidate, stay tuned-in.
yard in Arizona. $10 billion dollars wasted on a hot air balloon that crashed in Pennsylvania. $10 more billion
HW: Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to
on new camouflage that did not work. It is time to put
speak to Hollywood Weekly Magazine. For purposes
some sense to this and cut the favors being given for
of this Q & A , may we referred to you as Joe Exotic?
contracts on things we don’t need and don’t use. This
JE: Yes, please call me Joe.
wasted money should be used on our veterans that are being left homeless and kicked out of their tents in the
HW: Joe, as you know, our country and frankly our
middle of snow storms two days before Christmas in
world needs help. What are your thoughts on how to
Denver Colorado and Phoenix Arizona. If Congress
change this country?
can get paid for the rest of their lives after serving our
JE: There is nearly 1.5 million nonprofits in the United
country the people who give up their lives deserve the
States I can name just 3 that are using this as nothing
same pay.
but a loophole around taxes totaling the sum of over
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12 hundred million dollars a year. If we got rid of every
HW: What are other platforms that you subscribe to
one of these except live saving hospitals like Children s
that you want to discuss with the American people?
hospitals, Shriner’s etc. and lifesaving research centers
JE: Term limits on every politician and Judge in our
I could have this country out of debt in 3 years only
country. Politicians required to show up for work and
turn in their time. Clean out the politics by making
I don’t have the millions the rest of them do but I have
lobbing illegal and accepting donations in the form
a live worldwide show Thursdays through Mondays at
of campaign donations or political donations to any
6pm cst and this is the main way I get my message out
politician and put a stop to buying votes.
other than the over 160 thousand fans on facebook so
It is time the people of this country have a voice,
far. So give me a shot and listen to someone who wants
and when any law is introduced that effect the lives,
to unite this country for a change instead of keeping us
business or otherwise of the people of this country it
divided “says” Maldonado.
should be put to a public vote. Right now their vote on
Running for President as an Independent is one of
who is going to be in office really does not even count.
the hardest things Joe Exotic will ever do in his life,
Look at what the Republican party is threatening to do
however that is not stopping him from giving them a
to their very own front runner?
run for their money. Joe believes it’s time the people have a President
HW: What role does Social Security play in your
that lives like they do, in the real world. If you want
reform ideas?
a bumper sticker, t-shirt or support Joe Exotic for
JE: I am determined that the $2.7 trillion dollars
President go to www.joeexotic2016.com
that the current and past politicians took from Social Security is put back and this is partly why we are going to abolish the IRS and just have a flat tax of 8 or 10 %. Its time everyone is treated fair in this country and that money saved and made will put Social Security back. It should be the peoples choice to legalize the sale of Marijuana, without the only people being able to sell it is the rich and who has a monopoly on it. Just the sales tax alone could pay Social Security back and keep it where it belonged and not bad investments by the Government. HW: How to you feel about gun control or laws pertaining to these issues? JE: I am the only candidate you will see with a 357 strapped to my right leg, I believe in the second amendment so much. If you are not a violent felon or a repeat non violent felon you should have the right to carry and protect yourself in this country. When Maldonado “Joe Exotic” filed his papers with the Federal Election Board he never had a clue America would respond like they have. Mailing out over 3000 bumper stickers a week, yard signs and t-shirts America that has heard about him has responded like mad with over 150 million hits on his nightly show website.
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ecently, I’ve been thinking a lot about my future and my goals like many have during this pandemic. Most of us can’t wait to get out there and start living again after Covid19 stops wreaking havoc on people’s lives. This entire situation has made us realize that we need to live every second to the most. But for some, it will take a little more than a pandemic to live like they want to. Under the influence of the people around us, teens get peer pressured into liking or disliking something, to creating or breaking relationships with others. Just the way we live can be completely turned around by someone who should not or does not have a valid opinion.
Based on social norms and the standards held in our society, we tend to do things that make us miserable. For example, in my community, students take extremely hard courses and come out of high school with a 4.5 GPA and anxiety. Meeting the goals of everyone around is not worth mental illnesses and late nights of work with no sleep. As I said in one of my previous articles, the hardest thing we need to achieve is acceptance. Not acceptance by others, but acceptance by ourselves, including our goals and whatever future we want and have planned. After all, we are our hardest critics. 30 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY
A number of years ago, my music teacher and I were talking about life in general. He talked about the number of jobs and adventures he had and how he was completely stress-free about all of it. Then, a couple of weeks ago, my friend said something that really stuck with me. She said “live life.” I don’t know why, but this phrase gave me a completely new perspective about everything around us. Many teens burden themselves with past memories or future worries, unable to relieve these stresses. Whether it’s being nervous about an upcoming test or having an argument with a friend, we really are experts in bringing ourselves down. Instead of that, we should be enjoying our lives and forget about the things that are not important. A technique to completely de-stress is to start every day with a deep breath and a clean slate. I do this to not think about the issues holding me back from having a good day and being motivated to complete all the tasks I have planned. Every single day is an opportunity to do things we love. I look at every day as if it’s a new chapter so that I can live it to the best, filling my hours with experiences that I enjoy and moments that make me for-
get about the burdens I carry. If there is an instance where something does go wrong, I stop and ask myself the question “Will this be important to me in five years?” Bringing myself to think about the effects of the unwanted situation allows me to keep my priorities in check and move on. We are still in our youth, after all. We can do whatever we want with our time. There is no point in spending our hours doing something that does not make us happy. We just need to live our life to the fullest. Most of us are only starting our journey. Instead of worrying about our daily struggles, we should be excited about what our future has to offer. Remember our fears prevent us from growing. Working on what we want to, being who we want to be, and living life how we want should be our goal. I am writing this article in the hope to inspire you to look at the world differently as I do. To help you love life, be happy and “live life”.
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CHENG YANG The Rebirth Of CHINESE CINEMA: SCREENWRITER/PRODUCER
BY ANTHONY EWART
It only takes one talented filmmaker to start a cinematic renaissance…or resurgence. A Charlie Chaplin. An Orson Welles. A Steven Spielberg. These are Directors but also screenwriters who fueled their cinematic passion into films that opened our eyes to new aesthetics and emotions in the world…or familiar emotions that we’d forgotten about. China has always maintained a strong cinematic presence. Hollywood routinely remake Chinese films into American classics. Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed (2006) was based on a Hong Kong film entitled “Internal Affairs (2002). Now China is following our blueprint for success and enlisted their favorite screenwriter/producer Cheng Yang to find engaging, exciting material to remake in China for their audience. 32 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY
Cheng’s career started with years of copy writing in PR. He then received his Masters Degree in filmmaking at New York Film Academy. Since then his Filmmaking Awards have been numerous: Kosice International Monthly Film Festival, IndieX Film Fest, Independent Shorts Awards -- Best Director. His latest cinematic venture is a Chinese remake of Netflix’s “House of Cards” to be released in 2021. Yang is simply an amazing writer director, which is why he has been trusted to begin the resurgence of Chenese cinema. Yang’s credits cover studio movies, television, commercials, documentaries and independent films, but “Power and Profit,” the retelling of “House of Cards,” is his most important project to date. It will be shown on China’s major TV station. China is waiting…
The political drama “Power and Profit” directed by the famous director Gao Xixi is now focuses on the mechanism of elections with Chinese officials’ election, which is where the similarity with “House of Cards” primarily ends. China is very different than America and the intricacies of their political system is fascinating. The leading role features Wenli Jiang, who is an award winning actress from China. Through Mr. Yang’s adaptation, Ms Jiang’s role embarks on a wonderful journey which unveils part of the political game in China. Cheng Yang is one of only a few bilingual screenwriters who has managed to integrate producing thought provoking global concepts into screenwriting. Through his producing success in getting the TV series “Power and Profit” onto the most influential TV station in China, Mr. Yang demonstrated his skill in closing major entertainment deals. As a writer Cheng is known for creating and establishing unforgettable characters, mastering scene-rhythm and dramatic elements through the script while simultaneously setting a foundation for post at pre-production. This requires a truly master-level of control and insight. Yang’s independent film “A Minor Malfunction,” which he both wrote and directed, won two Best Short Script awards, at both IndieX Film Fest and Independent Shorts Awards. This script also was also a Semi-Finalist at Indie Short Fest, with nominations from Hollywood Film Competition, New York Movie Awards, Venice Film Awards, Rome Independent Prisma Awards, American Screenwriting Conference and other film festivals.
directed by the famous director Linhao Zhou. It was released on v.Tencent.com in 2018 and has had 1.5 billion views so far. Subsequently, the show was authorized to screen on YouTube in 2019, and so far has 2.7 million views. After many years of screenwriting and working on a number of successful film and television projects, Mr. Yang has also worked with many American entertainment industry leaders. Not just in screenwriter, but also directors and directors of photography, including David Armstrong, the photographer of “SAW” and the director of “The Assassin’s Code.” Cheng also had the enviably opportunity to work with Director Joe Russo of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame.” In the Hong Kong film scene he’s worked with Cheng worked on projects for Derek Yee Tung Sing, a writer/director and Hong Kong Film Awards winner. We at Hollywood Weekly Magazine are so proud to introduce to Mr. Cheng Yang, a visionary Chinese filmmaker who is going to bridge the gap between Chinese and American cinema and create a beautiful entertaining experience for us all.
Cheng has now made “A Minor Malfunction” an expandable sci-fi drama series Pilot. He has production companies looking at this project including Caishen Ning’s Production company and Mumbear Entertainment. Yang’s script writing is sophisticated and perfect for American audiences, which is why “Power and Profit” is being produced in both China and the United States with an investment scale of 10 million. Up until now Cheng’s most well-known achievement in China is the 2018 TV series “Dr. Qin: Medical Examiner,” which in addition to its great commercial success also set off a trend in China of pursuing a realistic style in criminal investigation works. It’s the same kind of forensic craze that “CSI” started in America. The online TV series was produced by Tencent Video with an investment of tens of millions of dollars and was HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY • 33
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