An interview with Jonas of GhoSt Augustine LTD.

Let’s go Ghost Hunting in Historic St. Augustine, Florida.

Hello Jonas,First off, tell me about the "Haunted Hearse Ghost Tour" and how it began? The premier tour was Friday, October 8th 2004. On the tour that very night was a man that had stayed at the St. Francis Inn and told us about how in Elizabeth`s suite he had been attacked by a ghost that was sitting on him in his bed. He could hardly breathe and he couldn`t make a sound or even move. It ended when his wife called out to him wondering what was up with him. This type of haunting is known as the "Riding Hag Syndrome". Also that same year we purchased and fixed up the 1974 Cadillac hearse.

What types of locations do you visit during the tour? The tour takes the tour goers inside a modified old gothic hearse to some off the beaten track haunted locations in St. Augustine. The roof is kept intact so it doesn`t matter if it rains. Bench seating has been put into the mid section which can hold up to 7 people and up to 2 in the front of the hearse. The rear section has pillows on the floor and at a discounted price we are able to take 2 adults or up to 4 kids in the very rear of the hearse.

Our full length tour is approx 90-100 minutes long and is $30 for regular seating and $18 for rear seating and for children 6-12 years old. However we do not take anyone under 4 years old. We have 7 pm, 9 pm and 11:30 pm departures.

The tour goers gets equipped with K-II EMF meters modified with a side switch and the tour group size maxes out at 10 people about which makes the tour one of the most personal tour experiences in St. Augustine and adds to the atmosphere. Nothing is done to scare people. The tour guide relates info about the paranormal and the hauntings in St. Augustine and what paranormal activity we have had on the tour.

We visit some houses in the residential downtown section, also a Haunted Bed & Breakfast, The National Cemetery, The "murder house" where the mayor`s wife got her head chopped off in 1974, a haunted restaurant and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. We do not go inside since time does not permit it and people live in some of the houses.

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is where we have had the most paranormal experiences even though we are outside on the grounds right next to the tower. The ghosts actually come out and say hello to us. After talking about them for 5 minutes or so people start getting readings on their meters and orbs in their pictures. We always get orb shots by and inside the hearses.

On the 1974 tour we had a problem with the horn honking by itself even though it did not work when one pushed it and it actually responded to us when we talked to the hearse! Believe it or not! We asked on a tour; if there is a ghost here, please honk the horn...The horn honked a second after! The windshield wipers have also started by themselves and right after the fan in the very rear of the hearse started by itself and the K-II EMF meter got a reading at the same time as well.

Objects had also disappeared in the hearse to just later on magically reappeared in the most obvious location where one would have found the object if one started to look for something. This happened to a mechanic who couldn`t find one of his tools. It happened to me with the keys to the hearse. When the item reappeared both times it was in the back of the hearse in the middle of the floor where the coffins used to go.

How many hearses do you have now? We have two, one is a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood and the other is a 1990 Cadillac Brougham Fleetwood.

Tell me about the pubs you visit during the tour and the main guests which are The Spirits? This is a version of the Hearse Ride that we do that is a "PUB HEARSE RIDE". It is about 3 hours long. We do the same stops as the 90 minute Hearse Ride and ad stops and haunted pubs in St. Augustine that we spend 30-40 minutes inside telling the stories and letting the guests investigate and imbibe the spirits. The Pub Hearse Ride is $55 per person. People can bring a cooler with drinks and drink throughout the tour. One of the pub stops are outside of the downtown area on the way out to the lighthouse.

Are you running any specials this time of year for Halloween? Actually no. We are just doing the same spooky things we always do. We have added more departures for our walking downtown Haunted Pub Tour though. The HPT goes out at 8:30 pm every night and is 2.5 hours long at $17 per person. We visit a minimum 3 haunted establishments.

One last question, is there any specific type of encounter that you would like to mention? One night a 10 year old girl had non stop readings on her EMF meter at the lighthouse and nobody else got anything on theirs even though they held their K-II EMF meter right next to hers. Then when someone took her meter it just stopped. The 10 year old girl grabbed another meter and got the non stop readings all the way up to red. The interesting thing is that the main ghost at the lighthouse is a girl that looks (when seen) like she is about 10 years old.

Also on the balcony of the St. Francis Inn there is a door which opens and closes when a tour guest asked for it to do so.
We have also had guests running out of St. Francis Inn saying that the stories are true and sharing what happened to them in Lilly`s room that night.

Thank you very much Jonas and for more information please go to: www.ghostaugustine.com.



GhoSt Augustine Ltd. Co.
123 St. George Street, Ste 12
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Toll Free: 1-866-266-6641
Phone: 904-824-8840

Actor/ Stunts Lee Vervoort on Blood Moon

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Actor/Stunt man Lee Vervoort and asked him about the new film Blood Moon, he was open to sharing with me and had this to say:

Blood Moon is an interesting film which consists of some unique characters. It shows a difficult situation for people in future times which could possibly become a reality. With Blood Moon the director and producer have actually stuck to a great situation for a movie plot while including the real life factors. It does a great job of coming full circle back to the original character.

When I asked Lee about Judyth Piazza, he had this to say:
As far Judyth Piazza goes, “She is fantastic” I would love for her to be on every set for her charm alone. Judyth to me is a very goal oriented, positively driven women who isn’t afraid to take on the world at a minutes notice.

Any further comments that you wish to add? I personally enjoyed my time on set as Unit Production Manager and playing the role of “Prisoner”. Everyone was a pleasure to work with.

Lee would like to add a big thank-you to everyone involved in the production of Blood Moon. The films premiers at the 2nd annual B-Movie Celebration this September 26-28 2008

For more information: http://www.myspace.com/allfouraces and http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2391312/



Fast & Furious in HD

Nobody Does it Better Than Dutty

Hi Dutty, Can you tell me what really inspired you to want to pursue a career as a rap artist?

I always did want to be in the entertainment biz, but I never really took it serious until I got to college & K.D. & Pympwell from Groove Control Entertainment took me under their wing so to speak. It was then that I knew I could make a "living" doing this.


How many CDs have you produced?
I have produced as a "Music Producer" a bunch of tracks for a number of local, indie & major artists. I also made a few tracks that appear on my latest album "Up The Ante". I`m currently working with a few local artist in the Baton Rouge/New Orleans area so I will have a lot of production out there in a few months. I have released 4 Full Albums and 2 mix tapes as a "Artist" (Resistance Is Futile, Future of Da Funk, Unda Pressure, Up The Ante - Mixtapes: Dutty B-Sides & They Hate To Like Me Vol. 1)


Tell me about where the lyrics originated for songs like Unda Pressure, Future of the Funk?


The majority of my material is from "real life events", it`s because of this, most songs name themselves depending on the situation. It`s no different with album titles. For example...When "Unda Pressure" dropped, best believe that`s exactly what a brotha was under.


What do you think the fans enjoy most about you, Dutty?
My `"in-your-face" style. I like to tell it like it is.... My swag as well.

Realizing that you have gone through some tough times, what message would you like to share with people possibly going though tough times themselves?
Keep praying, keep your chin up, & keep hustling!


Is there any advice that you would you say to someone who wishes to pursue a career within the music industry?
I`d tell them to get their life and business together 1st...because if they`re good, they don`t want no bullsh*&t messing it up for them.


Is there a tour schedule planned?
No Tour Schedule at this point... We will be doing shows throughout Louisiana (Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and other cities throughout the state), also targeting events in Mississippi and Texas (Festivals, Car shows, etc)


One last question, who would you consider to be you favorite rap artist?
Biggie! Hands down! But ya gotta admit.....Wayne is killin` these bammas right now!


For more information on Dutty and his work go to:

www.youtube.com/duttydevioso, www.facebook.com, WWW.MYSPACE.COM/LILDVS, www.cdbaby.com/duttyd, www.groovecontrolonline.com, duttydevioso.com (Coming Soon)

His new album "Up the Ante" is available now


Dutty resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and continues to work on his craft.

"Talking With Heroes" Bob Calvert, Talks With Us

Hello, this is Denise Kaminsky reporting for Newsblaze. Today, I am speaking with Bob Calvert who is the host of the "Talking with Heroes" Talk Show Program.

Bob, please share with me some insight on your talk show?
Hello Denise. First thank you for talking with me and giving us an opportunity to share about what we have been doing with the "Talking With Heroes" Talk Show Program.

Our "Talking with Heroes" program has never been about politics. The program is about helping, honoring, supporting our men and women in the military and their families. We give our military personnel an opportunity to share their mostly untold stories about the work they are doing worldwide. We believe that the American people have a right to hear these positive stories of progress and our military personnel have a right to have their stories heard.

We have interviewed many military support and veterans groups so that they can share with our listeners about what they do to support our troops, their families, the wounded and more. We have interviewed Gold Star Moms and Dads, Military Wives and Moms and Dads, Wounded, Veterans, and corporations about what they do to support our troops and more.

Since Dec 2005, we have been interviewing military personnel who talk about their stories of progress in Iraq and Afghanistan. We also have talked with National Guard soldiers who talked about what they did after Katrina, to Marines who helped in Pakistan after the earthquake and to military personnel who serve around the world.

We have been to Iraq three times now in the past 16 months. From our most recent third trip to Iraq, Americans can now listen to men and women from our Army, Marines, Navy, National Guard, Air Force, Army Corp of Engineers and Iraqis on progress in Iraq. You can see who we interviewed and listen to some of these programs at: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/19487. Go To Episodes 1-19.

We also now have video clips people can watch 24/7 at www.myfbn.com on Channel 4. And all the video clips on myfbn.com are now of events we have been doing around the country where we interview people like Allison Barber with America Supports You, leaders of Military and Veterans Groups from around the country, Gold Star Families and more.

What was your main inspiration to produce the show?
My inspiration for this program actually started over 5 years ago as a result of my then 18 year-old daughter surprising me by enlisting in the Army. Her boyfriend (later her husband) had already enlisted in the Army. I had no prior experience with the military and was not sure how to support her in this new part of her life. I began searching on the Internet and found many military support groups.

My daughter came very close to being deployed in 2004 and then shortly after was medically discharged. She was in the Army at Ft Riley for about 2 and a half years. She was not happy about being discharged. She wanted to go with her unit. I could not be more proud of her.

In Jan 2005, my son-n-law was deployed to Iraq from Ft Riley on his first deployment. He came back to my daughter and his family and their first child. He was then transferred to Ft Carson where we are all at now. They have a second child and he is now deployed again with Ft Carson's 1-8 serving currently in Mosul, Iraq.

My inspiration to continue with this project regardless of the daily financial challenges is because of all the men and women I have met over the past four years serving around the world. Also, the great Americans I meet who have military support groups. The wounded and their families and the Gold Star Families, all of this combined keeps me moving forward with this project.

What area of the military were you with? And what was your position?
I was never in the military. I tell people that I am the most unlikely person to be hosting a talk show program like this and to be devoting my life at this time towards supporting our troops and their families. My dad was a WWII Navy Veteran but I have never been in the military. If my daughter had not surprised me by enlisting I would most likely be back in Kansas City making money, with a car and more.

Where can the video taped interviews and footage be purchased?
Our website is www.talkingwithheroes.com People can purchase through our site, DVD's of everything we did on our last trip to Iraq. We take people right into Baghdad, the Anbar Province and more. We interviewed Iraqis in Baghdad and other locations. We filmed inside hospitals, a school, building under construction, new Water Treatment Plants and we went on many convoys with our troops.

Do you have any words of wisdom for those who have families and loved ones in Iraq?
My first words of wisdom are "Prayer". Most of the troops we spend time with talk about the strength it gives them to know that people back home are Praying for them. As a family member myself of a deployed soldier I also ask others to pray for Keith. I have him on Prayer Lists. We also have a Prayer Board on our site as well.

Sending Care Packages and Letters is very important to our troops. Sending them yourselves as family members and also going to organizations that send out care packages and letters. Our men and women love getting these packages and letters. It is a clear indication to them that people back home care and support them.

I send a letter pretty much every other day to my son- n- law. My daughter sends packages with items that Keith asks her on a regular basis. I have some of the organizations who I have interviewed on my program who send Keith and his soldier's packages on a regular basis. A school on the East Coast we had never heard of sends him and his troop's letters as well.

We need to let our men and women know we are with them no matter what politics are going on. We also need to welcome them when they come home and be there to show them our support when they deploy. Communities should have welcome home events every time a member of the military comes home. They are doing a great job and should be thanked for that.

I would like to thank Bob very much for taking the time to share his thoughts with us.

For more information please go to:
www.talkingwithheroes.com www.myspace.com/youngheroes
www.youtube.com/bobc9246

Bob resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado and can be contacted at bobc9246@yahoo.com.

Actor/Director Troy Ryan Zuercher

What is the main reason you chose directing for a career?
Opportunity. As an actor I knew I had to create my own opportunity."Predictable and safe Hollywood conventionalism wouldn't allow me to audition for certain roles".
I live for artistic challenge. That’s what drew me in to acting. So I decided to write something in which I could play two contrasting characters. That’s where the idea came from. You could say the idea to write this piece was born out of necessity, and since I knew exactly what I wanted it only made sense for me to direct it as well.

Tell us about your newest project, Sept. 31st? And what is the film based on? September 31st is a 30 minute short film developed from a concept I had when I was nine or ten years old, possibly younger. My imagination has always been very active, vivid and full of color. My entire family is like that. My father would always say “life is just a dream.”

When you think along those terms the boundary between conscious and subconscious is blurry, or in the case of the characters in September 31st, non existent. Reality is just one individual’s perception. I took the above concept and added a dose of chaos, greed and revenge and made it contagious.

What were your shooting locations? We had a limited budget, so we did the exteriors without permits. Because of that we had to move around a lot. It was primarily shot in and around South Pasadena and Santa Fe Springs Ca. The majority of the interiors were shot at The South Pasadena Convalescent home. We shot the break room scenes at the very generous “Holy Family Catholic Church.”

I had been artistically deprived for some time. I needed to do it. It’s that simple. My wife and I had saved up money to go to Kenya, but we decided to do the film first.

What do you enjoy during your spare time, if any? I’m most at peace when I combine a lifestyle that includes some kind of combative sport (martial arts) with something at the other end of the spectrum i.e. fishing, painting, gardening… The challenge is finding others who share an equal appreciation for both. The combination of those activities brings me complete harmony.

Tell us about some of your other projects, including future projects? My wife, the beautiful and talented actress, Corina Marie wrote a children’s book called Growing Up Claus.
We are finishing the animated teaser for it. We’re going to turn it into an animated feature film. We are currently in the final stages of recording all the voices for the characters. I recently completed work on the short film Eldad, directed by Piran Zarifian, in which I learned some Russian to portray a member of a Russian loan shark operation. I also have several other films and a web series in development for the fall.

Who is your favorite director and what is one of your favorite films? I can’t pick just one; any visionary who’s unique, imaginative, uncompromising and relentless. Having the ability to blend the above qualities with allowing a certain “freedom to express” from the actor.

Some have compared the shooting style of September 31st to a David Lynch film. That’s a huge compliment, because he certainly fits the above criteria

I have many favorite films. I will say right now Lonely are the Brave is up there with Cool Hand Luke, All About Eve, The Indian Runner and I would love to do a remake of One Eyed Jacks.

When will September 31st be released and will it be screened at any film festivals? September 31st is now available on DVD at www.September31st.com for the ridiculous bargain price of $9000.00 or $9.95 whichever you choose.

What do you look for in an actor/actress? I come from the theater. If an actor reads the part better than anyone else they get the job period. I look at resumes more than headshots. It’s easier to alter a look, than alter someone’s ability. I want somebody who takes risks while serving the story. I hate laziness. Actors that don’t do research, or don’t read the complete script are of no value to me. I can read that a mile away. When we shot Sept 31st my wife and I went 26 hours straight. When we broke for lunch everyone else took a nap while we looked at dailies, and started editing. When we finished shooting at 3 in the morning, one of our actors Brad Milne left from our set to what I believe was a call time of 6 am on another set. I realize that’s extreme, but guys like that are priceless. I also believe that is some of Brad’s best work. When I do the full length feature I won’t even consider anyone else. He earned that part forever.

To visit the web site: go to:
www.september31st.com

Troy Ryan Zuercher and his wife actress/author Corina Marie currently reside in Pasadena, Ca.

Review of Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia....Excellent!!! A fun film, just a good time. I don't think that I have ever been to a film that had the entire audience singing along.

Mamma Mia a film which features songs from the popular 1970's group "ABBA" starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan is the story of a girl about to be wed and not quite sure which one of three men are her real father. She then invites all three to attend the wedding. This being done without her Mother aware......the story moves on from there with lots of excitment, singing, dancing and just an all around good time though out the entire film.



Shot in Skolpelos a beautiful island in Greece; (www.gogreece.about.com) Mamma Mia is an enjoyable film that will find you singing along. Maybe even dancing in the aisles.

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CARSON GRANT, FORGING BETWEEN COMEDY AND DRAMA, TAKES HIS CHARACTERS SERIOUSLY.

Speaking with Carson Grant about comedy and comic characters, he said, "A good comedic actor is worth his weight in gold bubbles.
A good comedic actor is worth his weight in gold bubbles. I am often asked by younger actors I meet at auditions, should they consider taking on a comedic role and how this decision would affect their ‘serious actor’ status. At this innocent statement, I generally smile warmly, and try to explain the seriousness of good comic acting, timing mixed with honest dedication to the character’s needs, can help develop their skills. Comedy is truth. Over many years, I have enjoyed portraying comical film characters whose dry humor and wit color their essence. As I read a script, the writer uses many inferences to helps one understand the character within the context of the storyline. While in the rehearsal process, as I incorporate the script to memory, my character begins to surface with all his individual traits. During this phase of identification, I find the most interesting role metamorphosis. Similar to the moment between night and dawn, a magical transition begins to form. Not by itself, of course, but by the honesty one uses to explore in depth the character’s emotion which drives his actions. Improvisation during rehearsal I find always helps to uncover hidden meanings and desires of the role, and begins to help form the bond between other characters. Once this freedom to venture within and around the script is experienced, generally a fresher, more creative energy is generated during a scene, where ‘believable moments’ emerge. If one follows this path of adventure, the film is able to capture character life evolving in the moment. Some recent films which I had the opportunity to exercise this theory were “Bankrupt” directed by Kris Brown portraying the ‘Clown Boss’ leader of a stickup gang, which can be seen on Youtube ( http://youtube.com/watch?v=0FLV257yXk4 ). Within his commitment to robbing the local grocery store, the ‘Clown Boss’ fields other’s jokes with directness. “Breathing Room” directed by Giles Andrew, ‘Mr. Peterson’ the crazy neighbor who every time the young couples baby cried next door, is haunted by the lost his wife and child in a car accident many years prior. “Sweet” directed by Randi Haven asked me to beg and cry while the mysterious perpetrator points a shotgun into my throat, revealed at the end to be my 5 year old daughter who forced me to confuse the hiding place of her candy. In “Smiley and the Sex Bunny” directed by Rosko Duvet, ‘Smiley’ a wimpy deli manager who is instructed by his boss to dress up in a pink bunny outfit and hand out condoms at the party, seeks an angry revenge by robbing the deli at gun point. “Piñata” directed by Michael Solsky where the father wants to teach his son a lesson, after the family dog is fatally wounded by my son. “LogJam” codirected by Steve Monosson and Joseph C. Stillman were ‘Art Angst’ plays the ‘dry straight man comic’ to a village of humorous folks. Among many others, these examples serve to demonstrate the commitment one makes to finding the character’s being. While there are many criticisms on reality television, I feel its popularity is based on the unexpected. This nuance of the unexpected while creating the character’s essence in time and space is vital in birthing the role from page to film set. For further information, please visit www.carsongrant.com Published with permission from FilmPens.com

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Carson Grant portrays the 'Clown Boss' in this short film comedy "Bankrupt" directed by Kris Brown with Kevin Austin, Merrill Grant, Matthew Schmidt, Abraham Sparrow and Matthew R. Staley. Full version on Youtube (Bankrupt).

I am looking forward to reading this novel about Brooks and Dunn. I am grateful that I had the chance to work as a stage hand on some of their shows when I lived in Las Vegas, NV.

Along with getting to know their band and crew members, Ronnie and Kix are the most down to earth, true blue guys who really rock the house.

Just all around genuine good people.

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Scott Goldberg talks about his craft

Hello Scott, tell me about yourself? I'm a filmmaker who wants to see a change in both mainstream and independent media. This means filmmaking, news, media, art and music.

What inspired you to become involved within entertainment industry? The thing that inspired me to become involved had to be the aspect of being creative and making a film the way you want to make it. A big problem with the mainstream entertainment industry is the lack of freedom to make the art/media you want. There always seems to be restrictions within the "system". Many companies in the industry are more independent than others so there is more freedom but all in all, within Hollywood there is not as much as freedom as there is on an independent production where you are calling all the shots. The problem for many independent films is money and funding. Some filmmakers find producers and people who are willing to put money into their projects. Others have to work for their money, and most never see a cent back from their independent short films. I know I haven't. But the thing that keeps people going, as well as myself is the passion for creating a story that can either scare people, make them think, cry, laugh.

Tell me about your recent film and or projects? I'm working on a feature length documentary entitled "Dying for Change" which is about people who are making a change for the better, whether it is through media, filmmaking, art, music, or politics. I'm also working on a film called "Loss of Hope" with Friday the 13th veteran actor Paul Kratka, as well as a few other projects that are in the works.

Was there ever a time where you found a project extremely challenging?
Any independently produced film is challenging. There are maybe a few instances where they are not, but lack of funds is a pain because to make a film you need to spend money on either renting equipment, buying new equipment that will help your production look bigger and better.

Share with me your other areas of expertise besides acting? I've done some 2nd Assistant Camera for Super16mm film, some Assistant Directing for other filmmaker’s projects as well as writing, cinematography, producing, etc. My main love is directing and creating worlds for people. As long as someone is interested in what they are working on and love something with a passion and can make a pretty damn good film, then they will more than likely achieve their goals.

Where can my readers learn more about you? They can check out my work at www.ScottGoldbergFilms.com which right now is under construction to add some more features and updates, as well as www.myspace.com/ScottGoldberg.

What do you do in your spare time, if any? What are some of your plans for future projects? I like to make music and sing. It's an outlet for me to go out once in a while and do some karaoke (not the drunk kind). A lot of people think about karaoke and they think its old people singing crappy MIDI music in a seedy bar. There are actually some fun and happening places that have karaoke. You just have to know where to look for them. It's a good release of energy.
As for future projects, I am very excited about a short film that I want to make into a feature called "The Project."

Would you have any advice for writers/directors just starting out? It may take years and thousands of dollars being spent before you find something unique about yourself and your work. This is a long road ahead and most people do not make it happen for them because of the long time it takes. If you're doing this for the love and the passion and you have the goods, then at some point you're bound to get funding for your films. If you're just looking to get famous, this is the wrong business for that. It's about showing an investor and the public that your film can be unique and different than everyone else's. Find out what is unique about you and your work and get it out to people.

Which horror films would you consider to be your favorite and which horror character? My favorite horror film has to be George Romero's “Day of the Dead.” I can geek out to that film for hours. The music in it is something special to me. It just clicks within my soul. I don't know what it is about Day of the Dead, and the score and the feeling of the movie, but it's something that very few films can achieve. Romero's best Dead film. Also, I love Phantasm, Halloween, Carrie, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Friday the 13th.

Thanks Scott for the wonderful interview. Scott resides
in Glen Cove, New York and continues with his craft.