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THE AFFAIR - The Movie

THE AFFAIR is a film about infidelity and how far two people will go to heal. A cinema verite expérience shot solely on the IPhone..



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NCIS TV Director to Shoot Provocative Indie Drama Exclusively on iPhone 5

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JoeTV Helmer and Indie Filmmaker Craig Ross Jr., best known for directing episodic television shows such as NCIS, BONES, and PRISON BREAK, has teamed up with his wife, Actress/Producer Caryn Ward Ross (He’s Mine Not Yours, BET’S The Game) for what is sure to be a new frontier in digital filmmaking

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) July 24, 2013 - The filmmaking duo are having an affair: on the traditional way of making movies that is Mr. and Mrs. Ross are pushing the boundaries on technology and marital woes in a groundbreaking noir drama shot exclusively on the iPhone 5---using only natural light and a minimum crew.

THE AFFAIR is a sexy character-driven drama that explores the depth of sexuality, temptation, lust and human perceptions."The film is essentially an exploration of what we perceive true love to be, and what happens when your perception of that is fundamentally shattered," says writer/director Craig Ross Jr.

Caryn Ward Ross stars as Simone Waite, a woman on the verge of disaster in her marriage who meets a man who is at the end of his rope in his own marriage; and together they have an explosive, tumultuous affair that leaves their lives forever changed  "I’ve never, ever portrayed a character like Simone, and this film is the most exciting and emotionally dangerous role for me to date," says Caryn Ward Ross.  "We knew this type of story would be very difficult to tell through traditional Hollywood channels, and as a filmmaker nothing excites me more than bringing this cinema verite' experience to light through digital elements that weren’t available three years ago," says Craig Ross Jr.  The always-evolving nature of the technology used in making films has increased the capabilities and scope in which filmmakers can portray their visions and interpretations of the stories they tell. Making a film with an iPhone 5 as the only means of shooting is a testament to this, but also features a minimalist approach that allows the film to be driven by the riveting storyline and character development.

The stylized, experimental feature film will be shot over a 10-day period in Los Angeles, CA.

A kickstarter campaign to fund the movie launches on July 23, 2013. "This is a passion project where we are looking for ultimate creative freedom, and a direct collaboration with our friends and audience seems like the perfect fit," added Mr. Ross.

Visitors to the Kickstarter page can learn more about the film, connect with its social media pages and donate to the project.

 

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Fox Won't Reshoot 'Dads' Despite Requests And Racist Charges

Fox won't reshoot portions of its upcoming comedy "Dads," despite charges of racism, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
After Fox sent out the pilot for review, TV critics began taking aim at the show's racially-charged brand of humor and the portrayal of one particular Asian-American character, played by "Social Network" star and Disney Channel alumna Brenda Song. She appears in a "Sailor Moon"-like anime outfit in one instance and in another, Martin Mull's character even calls Asians "Orientals."
Media Action Network for Asian Americans asked Fox to replace to "racial" and "sexual" stereotypical content in the "Dads" pilot before the show premiered, but the network issued a letter asking the watchdog group to give the show a chance.
"You will see that Brenda Song's character is a strong, intelligent, empowered young woman who basically runs the company, and who almost always gets the upper hand on the guys," Fox entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly and COO Joe Earley said in a letter obtained by THR.
"This is a show that will be evocative and will poke fun at stereotypes and bigotries -- sometimes through over-the-top, ridiculous situations," the letter continues. "The series is based heavily on the executive producers’ own lives, and the relationships between the fathers and sons on 'Dads' will continue to be the main driver of show’s comedic sensibility. Everyone involved with 'Dads' is striving to create a series with humor that works on multiple levels and 'earns' its audaciousness. That said, we do recognize comedy is subjective, and we may not be able to please everyone, all the time."
At the Television Critics Association Summer 2013 press tour earlier this month, "Dads" co-executive producer Alec Sulkin admitted some things in the pilot needed to be tweaked moving forward. "If we missed the mark in the pilot, we're trying to hit it better in upcoming shows," he added.
And at the time, Reilly said, "If this show still has low-hanging jokes ... and the characters have not become full-blown over the next few months, the show will not work."
For more on the "Dads" controversy, click over to THR.

1972 Dolphins' White House Visit: Obama Salutes Undefeated Miami Team After 40 Years

WASHINGTON — Some were gray-headed, others a bit stooped, at least one carried a cane. But despite age, there were still hints of the large frames that had once donned football pads and exploded countless times from lines of scrimmage during an unforgettable season.
Nearly three dozen members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins finally received their White House moment Tuesday, 40 years after they made history by winning 17 games and losing none – an undefeated achievement that no NFL team has ever matched.
President Barack Obama welcomed the former players to the East Room, a periodic occurrence at the White House these days for current sports champions.
Four decades ago, however, saluting athletes was not an established tradition. And the Watergate scandal was preoccupying President Richard Nixon back then anyway. So the men of that historic Dolphins team had not received their due.
"I know that some people may be asking why we are doing this after all these years," Obama deadpanned. "My answer is simple: I wanted to be the young guy up here for once."
The faces were still recognizable: Hall of Famers Larry Csonka, the team's star fullback; quarterback Bob Griese; offensive lineman Larry Little; linebacker Nick Buoniconti; and of course their leader, coach Don Shula.
"Some of them are a little harder to recognize these days," Obama said. "They don't have the Afros, the mutton chops, the Fu Manchus."
Obama, an avid sports fan and regular ESPN watcher, made clear to the Dolphins and his audience that as a Chicagoan, his football team is the Bears.
"We understand," Shula said. "You have to root for someone."

Obama noted that two years ago he recognized the 1985 Bears on the White House South Lawn. The team had not received the usual White House reception in 1986, a decision attributed to the space shuttle Challenger disaster, which occurred two days after the Bears beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
"That day I called them the greatest team ever. But, I mean, take it with a grain of salt," the president added sheepishly with the Dolphins clustered behind him. "The Bears lost once in their nearly perfect season." Then he paused for effect. "It happened to be to the Dolphins."
Obama praised their post football careers, noting that members of the team included a minister, a mayor, a doctor, a state senator, a high school counselor and a number of successful businessmen. He singled out Buoniconti for helping found a leading spinal cord research center, the result of an injury sustained by his son on the football field.
Shula and the players gave Obama a Dolphins' jersey with No. 72 on it. It didn't bear his name; instead it simply said "Undefeated."
At least three players, including Hall of Fame center Jim Langer, did not make the trip to the White House, citing political differences with Obama.
Little and Griese, speaking to reporters afterward, said they regretted that those former teammates missed the ceremony.
"I don't have any thoughts about those guys. I'm just sorry that they weren't here," Griese said. "We had a great day. The White House treated us greatly. Everybody who was here was happy they were here."
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross – a Republican – paid the players' expenses.
Little said the visit felt like a career capstone.
"I can go no higher. This is it," he said. "Hall of Fame, 17 and 0, 32 and 2 over two years, and now being on the White House grounds. Can't beat it."

Much anticipated TV news network finally launches

After months of buildup, Al Jazeera America officially came into being on Tuesday, taking sharp jabs at its competitors in the cable news world and promising viewers a different approach to TV journalism.
The network launched with an hour-long introduction to what it will be offering. The main message that the promo hammered home over and over again was that Americans were being denied the news they deserved on television.
Clips of Bill O'Reilly and Al Sharpton were played, and people in different towns were filmed talking about how underserved they felt.
"Americans want wider coverage and more real news," Richelle Carey, one of the anchors hosting the promo, told viewers.
The network also touted its 12 bureaus across the country and vowed to tell stories that weren't airing on its rival channels.
The problem for Al Jazeera America is that many millions of people don't have access to those stories.
Though the network is available in 40 million households, Al Jazeera America faces a distribution challenge. The network recently took its request directly to viewers, asking potential audience members to ask their cable providers for Al Jazzera America if they do not already provide it.
The network's highly anticipated debut was more than 8 months in the making. In January, former Vice President Al Gore and Joel Hyatt sold Current TV to Al Jazeera. The Doha-based news network said it would replace Current TV's programming and launch a new cable network called Al Jazeera America, which would be based in New York City.
The announcement was met with some hostility, as many criticized Gore for selling to a network backed by oil money. "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart described the deal as an "odd move" and grilled the former vice president on his decision to sell the network to a "fossil-fuel-based buyer."
Upon news of the sale, Time Warner Cable, which accounts for 12 million households, dropped the low-performing Current TV. Hyatt told staff in a memo that Time Warner Cable "did not consent to the sale to Al Jazeera."
Al Jazeera also has a well-known image issue with viewers who stubbornly associate it with anti-Americanism. The initial promo tried to address this head-on, playing clips of Hillary Clinton and John McCain praising Al Jazeera, and showing a man on the street who said, "It's a business. They're entitled to set up a business."
Originally set to launch in June, Al Jazeera America had to push its launch back a few months as it searched for New York office space, a news director and top talent. The network eventually hired hundreds of employees and plucked some top talent from competing cable news networks.
CNN's Ali Velshi left to join Al Jazeera America as a primetime host, and former CNN morning show host Soledad O'Brien signed on as a correspondent. She also inked a documentary production deal. Just last month, former ABC News executive Kate O'Brian was named the network's president.