Roscoe's Western '4 Days to Albuquerque' actor table read May 18, 2019

Hello everyone -- I usually write on Murder & Mystery, but I thought I would take a jab at the Western genre. I will be having a Native Actor/Actress Table Read on May 18, 2019 at Albuquerque. Below is a PR postcard. (My screenplay is registered with the WGA).

(Roscoe Pond's logo).

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday May 3, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Ho'okahi no la ka malihini" that will air this Friday at 9/8 pm.

'El Chicano' opens nationwide in US on Friday May 3, 2019

'Long Shot' opens on 3,100 US movie screens Friday May 3, 2019

SAG-AFTRA '2019 Commercials Contracts' deadline to vote May 8, 2019

YOUR VOTE MATTERS

"Flexible. Innovative. Groundbreaking."

(All paid up union members).

(SAG-AFTRA logo).

"Bold new contracts with new and innovative upfront use packages for an evolving industry."

"The GAINS negotiated for the new SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts will modernize and reshape your future. Landmark contracts with simple and flexible Upfront Use Packages, plus a 6% raise, increased pension and health funding, workplace protections, coverage of stunt coordinators and more."

"Time is running out, and the gains negotiated for the 2019 Commercials Contracts will not go into effect unless you VOTE YES today at ivsballot.com/commercials2019 using the PIN from the voter card you received in the mail (or you can retrieve your PIN via the same URL). The deadline for all ballots to be received is 5 p.m. PDT, Wednesday, May 8."

'Hawaii Fvie-0' episode "O ke kumu, o ka mana, ho'opuka 'ia' grabs 6.55 TV ratings overall

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS). Friday night's episode was called, "O ke kumu, o ka mana, ho'opuka 'ia." (4/27/2019) that aired at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 6.55 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers with the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "NFL Draft" (ABC) grabbed 2.58 overall & 0.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "The Blacklist" nabbed 3.97 overall & 0.5 with adults.

"O ke kumu, o ka mana, ho'opuka 'ia." Noelani is taken hostage just outside of where she works as a medical examiner. Her mentor Dr. Chu was also taken hostage. The unknown men want them to operate on his dad who is dying. Noelani is not medical surgeon and if that friend dies. They will kill Dr. Chu.

Meanwhile, Adam's childhood friend visits him on her wedding day. Her fiance' didn't show up for the wedding ceremony. It turns out that he is an FBI agent and she is the daughter of a gang leader. That agent goes missing. 

Click photos below of HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.

(CBS photo. Noelani is taken hostage).

(CBS photo. A gunshot goes off against hostages).

'48 Hours' episode 'a Death in Payson Canyon' nabs 3.33 TV ratings overall

48 HOURS (CBS) episode "A Death in Payson Canyon" aired last Saturday night (4/27/2019). It was reported by David Begnaud. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.33 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "NHL Hockey" (NBC) grabbed 2.60 overall & 0.8 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 2.78 overall & 0.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

"A Death in Payson Canyon." Utah 2017. Jchandra Brown's dead body was found inside Payson Canyon. She was hanging from a tree. Police had assumed the young lady committed suicide. There was a note left behind. Her friends claim that Jchandra never told them that she wanted to commit suicide. She was only 16-years-old. A game hunter called 911 emergency and told the operator that a body was found. It was Jchandra. The police claim that Payson Canyon is popular with those individuals who want to commit suicide. Jchandra was not alone the night she died.

Click photos below for 48 HOURS on CBS. 

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(CBS photo. Jchandra Brown in happier times).

'Dateline' episode 'She didn't come home' grabs 4.02 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "She didn't come home" aired last Friday night (4/26/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Josh Mankiewicz. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.02 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 7.71 overall & 0.7 with adults. "NFL Draft" (ABC) nabbed 2.58 overall & 0.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

"She didn't come home." Pennsylvania 1991. Kathy Heckel went to work and during her lunch break. She had disappeared and was never seen again. Her husband John was away on a military assignment. The police discovered that Kathy was having several affairs with married men. He mother claimed that Kathy was acting strange before she disappeared. Her case went cold for 30 years and her dead body was never found. What happened? 

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

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(NBC photo. Kathy Heckel in happier times).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday April 27, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The nest episode is called, "A Death in Payson Canyon" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "A teenager’s death appeared to be a suicide -- but investigators say she was helped by a friend who recorded it and weeks earlier texted “it's like getting away with murder.” CBS News' David Begnaud investigates."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday April 26, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "She didn't come home" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m.

NBC media says, "A mother in Pennsylvania disappears one afternoon after she is last seen by her co-workers leaving for lunch. The case remains cold even after 60 investigators try to crack it. Could the 61st detective finally have the answers? Josh Mankiewicz reports."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday April 26, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "O ke kumu, o ka māna, ho‘opuka ‘ia" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, "While Adam investigates the murder of an undercover FBI agent about to wed the daughter of a Yakuza leader, Noelani is held hostage and forced, along with her mentor Dr. Chu to operate at gunpoint on a criminal."

'The White Crow' opens in limited US release Friday April 26, 2019

'Avengers: Endgame' opens on 4,400 US movie screens Friday April 26, 2019

SAG-AFTRA union members sent postcard for 'Commercial Contracts' vote

(SAG-AFTRA logo).

SAG-AFTRA says, "The National Board unanimously recommends members VOTE YES for the gains negotiated for the landmark 2019 Commercials Contracts."

"All eligible members will be mailed a postcard on April 17, 2019 with instructions and a PIN number on how to vote online or how to request a paper ballot. Ballots – whether submitted online or by mail – must be received by 5 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, May 8, 2019."

(I got my postcard in the regular mail. Check your boxes).

SAG-AFTRA podcast 'A Life in Music'

SAG-AFTRA says, "Veteran singer-songwriter Dan Navarro shares his music and his insights. Dan is also a musician, voice actor and SAG-AFTRA’s Vice President, Recording Artists/Singers. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White."

'48 Hours' episode 'In Jason's Name' grabs 3.48 TV ratings overall

48 HOURS (CBS) episode "In Jason's Name" aired last Saturday night (4/20/2019). It was reported by Maureen Maher. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.48 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "NHL Hockey" (NBC) grabbed 1.54 overall & 0.4 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "The Ten Commandments" (ABC) nabbed 4.90 overall & 0.6 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

"In Jason's Name." Jason Corbett had to take care of his two kids after his first wife died from Asthma complications. He married a second time to Molly and they moved to the United States. A 911 emergency call came in from their home by Molly's dad Tom Martens. Jason was beaten to death with a baseball bat and a heavy rock. Tom and Molly bludgeoned him so bad that his skull was ripped open. Both father and daughter had claimed that Jason was trying to choke her to death. Police photos show Molly had no bruises or scrapes on her neck. She and her dad were charged with 2nd degree murder. That wasn't the end of it....

    

Click photos below for 48 HOURS on CBS.

(CBS photo. Jason and Molly on their wedding day).

(CBS photo. Molly and her dad Tom's, police mugshots).

'Dateline' episode '11 Minutes' grabs 4.05 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "11 Minutes" aired last Friday night (4/19/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Josh Mankiewicz. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.05 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 5.28 overall & 0.4 with adults. "NBA Basketball" (ABC) nabbed 2.74 overall & 0.7 with adults (8:30-11 p.m.).

"11 Minutes." Alabama 2016. Jesse "Madison" Holton was a 17-year-old and a senior in high school. He was rebelling against his parents who tried to give him "tough love." They couldn't control him. His dad Michael returned home one evening to a house filled with alcohol bottles and marijuana bongs. The police were called to the home and Michael was found dead. The mother, April soon died at the hospital. A gun was found on the floor in between both Mike and April. Madison told his neighbor, that his parents, got into a physical altercation. Was it domestic abuse or did Madison kill his parents?   

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

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(NBC photo. Madison, April and Mike Holton).

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday April 20, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The second segment is called, "In Jason's Name" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is all new.

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday April 20, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The first segment is called, "What happened in Apartment 4C?" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

SAG-AFTRA national board approves 'Commercial Contracts' 2019

(SAG-AFTRA logo. Click for official website.).

"At its two-day plenary, SAG-AFTRA’s National Board unanimously approved the 2019 Commercials Contracts tentative agreement reached with the Joint Policy Committee on April 2. The agreement will now be submitted to the membership for ratification."

"The 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the 2019 SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract are landmark agreements for a new era, introducing innovative and flexible alternative compensation models to promote growth of union-covered commercial work. In addition to the benefits of the new models, SAG-AFTRA members working in commercials also will see across-the-board wage increases for all categories of work, increases to the benefit plans, coverage of stunt coordinators, outsized gains to group dancers, protections against workplace sexual harassment, and a streamlined renegotiation process for commercial agents representing SAG-AFTRA members."

"Said SAG-AFTRA President and Commercials Negotiating Committee Chair Gabrielle Carteris, 'The new Commercials Contracts deliver essential gains to our members while positioning performers and the industry for growth in a rapidly changing environment. We’ve introduced a bold new model that speaks to the needs of a constantly evolving workplace. This is a monumental advance in expanding our jurisdiction. I want to recognize the national negotiating committee and staff for their diligent and inspired work, and I thank the national board for approving this agreement.' ”

"Added SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator David White, 'The members of the Negotiating Committee, all of whom work under these contracts, prepared diligently to negotiate a transformative agreement that represents a real step forward for our members. This is arguably the most important negotiation in a generation. The committee developed innovative solutions to the challenges facing the advertising industry with an agreement that modernizes the Commercials Contracts, making both of them more flexible and relevant to this quickly evolving industry.' ”

Highlights of the contracts include:

• New Upfront Use Packages provide performers with substantial upfront payments, creating simple and flexible structures for employers that positions SAG-AFTRA to cover more work opportunities under the contract.
• Across-the-board wage increases of 6 percent (applicable to all categories of work, including background).
• Increased funding to the health and retirement/pension plans estimated at $22.2 million.
• Protections against sexual harassment.
• Coverage of stunt coordinators.
• Outsized gains to group dancers.
• Streamlined and radically improved renegotiation process for commercial agents representing SAG-AFTRA members.

An all new 'Dateline' Friday April 19, 2019 at 10/9 p.m.

'Bosch' Season 5 streams on 'Amazon Prime' Friday April 19, 2019

'Red Joan' opens on 3 US movie screens Friday April 19, 2019

'The Curse of La Llorona' opens on 3,400 US movie screens Friday April 19, 2019

'Hawaii Five-0' has a repeat episode this Friday April 19, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.