Season 2 of “Bad Love,” the irreverent, sexy web comedy series from screenwriting team and real-life couple, Michael Ashley and Valerie Shepherd, will make its debut at the 2011 TVFest Official Selections Announcement Party on June 30th at Busby’s East in Los Angeles. nnMike and Valerie star as the couple you love to hate. He is an insensitive jerk; she is a spoiled brat. They are rich yuppies who own an ironic t-shirt business. But in Season 2 the worst couple on earth loses it all: their home, their company, and their money. Due to insanely poor planning and an unprecedented economic downturn, Mike and Valerie are forced to sell their t-shirt company to Matt, their former employee that they used to kick around. Suddenly, homeless and penniless, Mike and Valerie have no other choice but to move in with their arch-nemeses, Terry and Terri, the most annoyingly perfect couple on earth. In Season 2 the ultimate bad seeds desperately try to scheme their way back to the high life.nnThe announcement party will kick off with a celebrity red carpet, including the following confirmed celebrities: Illeana Douglas (“GoodFellas,” “Cape Fear,” “Stir of Echoes”), Teal Sherer (“The Guild”), Brittney Powell (“General Hospital,” “That Thing You Do!,” “Xena: Warrior Princess”), Tim Russ (“Star Trek Voyager,” “Live Free Die Hard,” “Samantha Who,” “I-Carly”). Expected celebrities include: Michael Biehn (“Terminator,” “Aliens,” “Tombstone,” “Navy Seals”), Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (“The Crow,” “Southland”), Justine Bateman (“Family Ties,” “Satisfaction”), Alyssa Lobit (“The Things We Carry,” “The Victim”), Dana Daurey (“Bewitched,” “Hannah Montana”), and many more to be announced. nn
nnAbout Bad LovenStarring: Michael Ashley, Valerie Shepherd, Matt Hirschfeld, M. Elizabeth Hughes (producer of Herpes Boy and Miss Dial) and Mike Danner. Directed by Tom Flynn, known for his outstanding direction on the series, Semi-Dead at the LA Web Fest (2010). Cinematography by Benjamin Kantor. Edited by Bryan Tuck.nnAshley and Shepherd were recently featured in the book, "Byte-Sized Television" by Ross Brown, screenwriter for The Cosby Show and showrunner for Step by Step. They are also madly in love. www.badlove.tvFor further information contact Bad Love via email here or call 573.529.0231
Agency Source Joins Forces With #BidforLA To Support LA’s Production Community
Today, Agency Source, the newly launched business development platform for ad agencies and production companies, announced its partnership with #BidforLA, an initiative designed to support Los Angeles’ advertising production community as it recovers from the recent wildfires. LA is home to some of the world’s top talent, many of whom have been severely impacted by the fires. #BidforLA encourages production companies, filmmakers, and creatives to prioritize LA-based businesses, crews, and services when bidding on projects. Submitting a bid for Los Angeles—whether or not other locations are being considered—helps keep the city competitive and generates crucial work for local talent. The initiative aims to strengthen the local industry, create jobs, and reinforce LA’s position as a global leader in creative production. Agency Source has teamed up with #BidforLA to provide a comprehensive platform that connects production teams with essential resources in Los Angeles, offering a curated list of trusted local providers, including production companies, post houses, and independent production representatives. The list is living and breathing and will stay live and up-to-date as more companies are added. View the full production list HERE . Agency Source CEO Ross MacRae states, “As soon as we were asked to participate, we said yes immediately. We proudly support the businesses and individuals affected by the LA fires. We aim to help all production studios in the area bounce back and thrive again.” Notes co-founder Veronica Lombardo, “When envisioning a resource... Read More