Hi lovelies,

The official trailer for the new FOX show, The Gifted is finally here! Watch it below and see how it all began.

What tore them apart will bring them together.

#TheGifted #AreYouGifted #ad

Versailles: Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer

September 25, 2016Candy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

Fall, which is my favorite time of the year, is officially upon us and this means it's time to break out the sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and play in the leaves. It also means that it's time to curl up on the couch and enjoy all of the new Fall television shows. One of the number one shows that everyone is talking about is Versailles on Ovation TV.

If you love a period piece like me, from Downton Abbey, Reign, to the Tudors, then Versailles is a must-add to your DVR list. Set in Europe during the 16 and 1700's, the highly buzzed about show explores King Louis XIV's reign in France and how he earned the monikers of Louis the Great and The Sun King.

Another reason to tune in is to see how Louis the Great navigates all of the drama inside and out of his precious palace walls. He's known to keep friends close and his enemies even closer, but in world full of decadence and deceit, it's hard to tell which one is which. He has a recluse Queen, a flamboyant brother, and an irresistible mistress, and that's just the tip of the ice berg of the plot's twists and turns.

Beyond the royal drama, sibling rivalries, and romantic trysts, I'll be watching Versailles religiously for the amazing style and wardrobe of the ladies of the palace. From corsets, bonnets, ball gowns, and jewels. The fashion of the

The premiere of Versailles is on Ovation TV at Saturday, October 1pm 10pm et/pt and I'll be live-tweeting using #Versailles and @OvationTV, be sure to join us live for your chance to win a $25 AmericanExpress card.

MEET THE CAST CHARACTERS:

KING LOUIS XIV
THE SUN KING
“The 28-year-old King of France travels to Versailles after the Fronde revolt, in order to build the world’s most opulent palace.”

PHILIPPE
LOUIS’ BROTHER
“Louis’ younger brother Philippe is a free spirit, an effeminate dandy and ferocious warrior.”

HENRIETTE
PHILIPPE’S SPOUSE
“Sister of King Charles II of England, Henriette is the wife of Philippe and the mistress of King Louis.”

MARIE-THÉRÈSE
THE QUEEN
“Originally from Spain, the Queen is an isolated character, using what others mistake for ignorance to hide her most intimate secrets.”

CHEVALIER
PHILIPPE’S LOVER
“Chevalier, Philippe’s male lover. Handsome as he is toxic. Petty and manipulative, he is the perfect conspirator.”

BONTEMPS
LOUIS’ FIRST VALET
“The warm and friendly valet of Versailles. A rich man who sleeps each night at the foot of his master’s bed.”

FABIEN
CHIEF OF LOUIS’ POLICE FORCE
"The leader of King Louis’ Stasi-like police force. Fabien is terrifying, and his chilling eyes catch everything.

MADAME DE MONTESPAN
THE COURT’S FEMME FATALE
“Madame de Montespan is witty, graceful and probably the most ambitious woman at the court of Versailles.”

BÉATRICE
CHEVALIER’S COUSIN
“Widow who schemes to get closer to her distant cousin, Chevalier, Béatrice is a secretive and manipulative woman.”

QUEEN ANNE OF AUSTRIA
THE QUEEN
“Though deceased, Anne of Austria lives on in Louis’ memories. It’s like having Machiavelli on his shoulder.”

“At 28, King Louis XIV of France commissions Versailles, the most beautiful palace in Europe, which serves was the King’s gilded prison – keeping his friends close and enemies closer. Enter a world of untold wealth, power, and passion. Where love and lust are just a heartbeat away from deceit and betrayal.”

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Ovation TV is available to nearly 50M subscribers via cable, satellite and telco systems, including Comcast Cable/Xfinity, DIRECTV, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse, Charter Communications, Bright House Networks, and many other smaller providers and is offered in both standard and high definition, as well as on VOD.

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Through The Ovation Foundation, the company is committed to advocating for the arts, nationally and locally, and has provided more than $15M in contributions and in kind support to arts institutions and arts education. You can follow Ovation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and OvationTV.com.

Watch Gilmore Girls All-Day on October 25th on UPtv

October 23, 2015Candy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

It's finally cooling down here in Los Angeles, and there's no better way to spend the cooler months then curled up on the couch watching a Gilmore Girls marathon on UPtv.

Get the scoop of the Gilmore Girls marathon on October 25th on UPtv!

COPPER BOOM!

UP CELEBRATES GILMORE SERIES RETURN WITH ALL-DAY 'GILMORE GIRLS' MARATHON!

FOR FANS WHO CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF AWARD-WINNING SERIES, UP TO AIR ALL-DAY MARATHON

ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

ATLANTA – As evidenced by the recent announcement of a "Gilmore Girls" revival, its passionate fans just can't get enough of the award-winning series. To help satisfy this craving to see the residents of Stars Hollow, CT, UP will celebrate with an all-day "GilMORE Girls" marathon on Sunday, October 25 starting at 10 a.m. EST, complete with pop-ups in every episode with “Gilmore Girls” trivia.

UP recently acquired the full 153 episode, seven-season run of "Gilmore Girls" (#GilMOREGirls) and airs back-to-back episodes every Mondaythrough Friday evening. UP supports the series with an extensive social media campaign featuring the “Gilmore Guys,” whose popular podcasts have been heralded in the media, including The New York Times, for their unique brand of color commentary on the series. The “Gilmore Guys” veteran fan Kevin T. Porter and newcomer Demi Adejuyigbe, are featured in UP on-air spots as well as digital content where all things Gilmore are discussed. Also, throughout the “Gilmore Girls” marathon, UP will provide pop-ups in every episode with “Gilmore Girls” trivia, including famous firsts for the show, background on the actors and insider information.

"Gilmore Girls" stars Lauren Graham ("Parenthood"), Alexis Bledel (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and Melissa McCarthy ("Mike & Molly,” Spy), Keiko Agena “(“Shameless,” Transformers of the Dark Moon), Yanic Truesdale (“Reumeurs"), Scott Patterson ("CSI Miami"), Liza Weil ("Stir of Echoes"), Jared Padalecki ("Supernatural"), Milo Ventimiglia ("Heroes"), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Gun, Pearl Harbor) and Kelly Bishop ("Bunheads," “The Good Wife”), with special appearances by the late Edward Herrmann (The Wolf of Wall Street, The Lost Boys) and recurring guest star Liz Torres ("Devious Maids,” ”Scandal").

"Gilmore Girls," which aired from 2000-2007, is set in a storybook Connecticut town called Stars Hollow populated by an eclectic mix of dreamers, artists and everyday folk. The multi-generational drama about family and friendship centers around Lorelai Gilmore (Graham) and her daughter, Rory (Bledel). Lorelai owns the town's bed-and-breakfast, the Dragonfly Inn, with best friend/chef Sookie (McCarthy), and contends with weekly dinners with eccentric, well-off parents Richard (Edward Herrmann, "The Good Wife") and Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop, "Bunheads") who always have something to say about their daughter's life.

The series, known for its fast-paced dialogue and pop-culture references, was listed as one of Time magazine's "All-TIME 100 TV Shows" in 2007. "Gilmore Girls" also was honored with a Viewers for Quality Television Award and was named New Program of the Year by the Television Critics Association. Lauren Graham was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series and received two consecutive nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series from the Screen Actors Guild. Graham also won a Family Television Award. Alexis Bledel won a Young Artist Award and a Family Television Award. "Gilmore Girls" won a Family Television Award for New Series, and it was named Best Family TV Drama Series by the Young Artist Awards, which also honored series star Keiko Agena in the supporting actress category.

The heartfelt one-hour drama was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Roseanne"), who serves as executive producer with Gavin Polone ("Stir of Echoes," "Drop Dead Gorgeous") and Daniel Palladino ("Roseanne").

The series was acquired by UP from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.

About UP
UP is television's trusted entertainment brand dedicated to providing viewers with "feel good TV for you and your family." UP uplifts viewers every day with premiere movies, original reality, dramatic and comedy series filled with compelling stories and characters with character. In keeping with its brand promise, UP’s pro-social initiative, “Uplift Someone,” inspires people to do simple, everyday acts of

kindness. UP can be seen in 70 million homes on cable systems and satellite providers across the United States. Based in Atlanta, UP is a division of UP Entertainment, LLC and provides sales and operations services to the ASPiRE network.

Follow UP on the Web at www.UPtv.com on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UPtv, Twitter on @UPtv and Instagram at @UP_TV.

Atlanta: Hollywood's New Frontier, Part 1: Casting Directors

May 1, 2014Candy WashingtonComment

Hi lovelies,

Now that I'm splitting my time between New York and Atlanta, it's time to start building relationships with the people that have the power to bring me into the room so I can book the job. You guessed it, the almighty casting director.

At first I was worried about breaking into the market down here and making connections. The thought of “starting over” down here while maintaining my friendships, relationships, and connections back in New York was a bit overwhelming. After taking a deep breath and reciting my mantras Deepak-style, I quickly remembered the core basics of building relationships and instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt inspired and excited for my big new adventure in “The New Hollywood.”

Of course, I wanted to share with you all my core basics of building relationships with casting directors and my list of the top casting directors to connect with in ATL.

Connecting with casting directors:

Be authentic: Show the casting directors who you truly are rather than try to fit into some manufactured mold or type. Once they know the real you, they can see which roles and projects that you would be right for and bring you in to audition.
Have a quality product: By product, I mean YOU! Make sure that you are taking acting classes and honing your craft so when you get called into audition for them you are prepared. Remember: it's not about booking that job, it's about creating a relationship with the casting director so they can bring you in for multiple roles.
Present yourself in a professional way: Even though you want to connect on a human-to-human level remember it's still a business. Have professionally done head shots, an accurate, up-to-date resume, and a reel or links to your work to share with casting.
Reach out consistently but don't stalk: Be sure to mail-in them your head shot, resume, and reel and keep them updated on your recent bookings and news through postcards. Email when applicable and appropriate but be professional and courteous.

BONUS: SAG-AFTRA CAP sessions have just kicked-off in Atlanta. If you are in the union you can sign-up for free sessions with casting directors that includes a Q&A and you get to do a scene and perform for the casting directors. I'm lucky enough to have gotten in with Alpha Tyler, (casting director for BET) and Shay Bentley Griffin (who has cast over 100 films and TV shows).