We have chosen Phil Rosenthal
as Elites TV's EliteStar for November 2006.
Phil is the Creator and Executive Producer of One of the Most Successful sitcoms in history "Everybody Loves Raymond". Phil is now the author of "You're Lucky, You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom". The book was published through Viking Press and released on October 23, 2006.
For any fan of the show, or aspiring TV writer, reading Phil’s book is a delight.
It follows Phil from his early days in NYC and LA as a struggling writer to his first steady job as a writer on the show “Coach” to the infamous meeting with Ray Romano.
The show is loosely based on Phil’s family, in particular his parents and Ray’s family.
It was magic for 9 seasons and is his book. A must read for everyone!
We have chosen Ryan Aynes
as Elites TV's EliteStar for September/October 2006.
From the great state of Ohio, Ryan began his career as a video artist
while studying at The University of Toledo. While creating installations
and other various art projects, he spent time studying the greats like
Gary Hill and Nam June Paik, doing his best to build his talent and mold
his vision. He started his professional career as an assistant cameraman
working from commercial to commercial to help pay his way through college.
After proving his talent, he was given the opportunity to step
up and direct the commercials he was previously assisting on. He went on to
edit promos at PBS, learning the ropes of television production. In 2001 he
wrote, shot, directed, and edited his coveted senior thesis film Wallace’s Line
on a junkyard budget. That film gave Ryan the track record he needed to help
fund him onto his way to his first feature, Dress Rehearsal. In 2003, with the
help of good friend Don Money, he co-founded money raynz productions.
Ryan began production on Dress Rehearsal as producer, writer, editor,
and director.
Dress Rehearsal is premiering in New York City
at the "NewFilmmakers" screenings on October 18th.
We have chosen Daniel Smith of the Band Danielson
as Elites TV's EliteStar for August 2006.
Daniel Smith, the eldest sibling of five, closely-knit, brothers and sisters, has released music under a handful of different monikers since 1995. Originally creating “Danielson” as an art school project for his senior thesis, the idea quickly started to grow into the aptly named “Danielson Famile.”
In 2006 Danielson has returned with “Ships,” an album to resolve all things past. Opening his arms wider than ever, Daniel made a list of all the artists who have worked with him over the years. To that list, he added other folks whom he had made plans to work with at some point. His plan was to bring everyone together, to add to his new album. The creation of “Ships” led to working with family, making new friends, and keeping the old. All joined together - both the well-known (Deerhoof, Sufjan Stevens, Why?) and not as well-known artists (Serena Maneesh, Leopulde, Half-handed Cloud) - each brought his or her own skills and ideas to Daniel’s songs and voice, resulting in this crowning achievement. Not surprisingly, “Ships” became a massive project. Working with his friends, Danielson created so much music much of it could not fit into the full length album.
We have chosen The Honey Brothers
as Elites TV's EliteStar for June 2006.
The Honey Brothers play ukuleles, guitars, banjos, and sing 5-part
harmony, and have just released their album "Songs For Your Sister" on
I-Tunes, after 3 years playing clubs in New York. Paper Magazine calls
it “seriously good rock and roll”, while the Village Voice says the band
“manages to reference the country-tinged sensitivity of the Silver Jews,
the summery harmonies of the Beach Boys and the zany weirdness of Ween”.
They are one of the best live acts in New York, and their new video has
just been put up on MySpace. All of the band members have secret
lives--some as filmmakers, some as actors, some as doctors, and
sometimes they trade off.
H. HOYT HONEY - vocals, ukulele, recorder, melodica, piano, keys
DORIAN HONEY - vocals, guitar, banjo, ukulele
DR. J. CARL HONEY - vocals, guitar, recorder, keys
HONEY DuCONTRA - drums, vocals, cow
KID WALKER HONEY - bass.
ElitesTV.com Editor Note: Honey DuContra's is most well known for his
role of Vincent Chase in the hit HBO show 'Entourage'
We have chosen Ben Schwartz
as Elites TV's EliteStar for May 2006.
Ben Schwartz is a freelance writer for Saturday Night Live's Weekend
Update and the Late Show with David Letterman's monologue. After almost
two years of freelancing, a large number of Ben's jokes made air.
However, for every joke that is accepted there is a pile of jokes that
are rejected. Every week Ben releases another batch of these rejected
jokes on the website rejectedjokes.com. If you want to see Ben perform
comedy that doesn't involve looking at a computer screen, come to the
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Manhattan where he is a regular
improv and sketch performer.
We have chosen Kate Mara as Elites TV's EliteStar for April 2006.
Kate Mara born in 1982, graduated high school a year early after which she
was accepted at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Due to her acting and singing career she deferred her
enrollment for 3 consecutive years. Being the
great-granddaughter of the founder of the New York Giants, Timothy Mara, and also of
Art Rooney, the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers, she often sings the
national anthem at Giants home games.
Kate can be seen in the feature films Peoples and Brokeback Mountain. She is also currently on the
television show '24', replacing Edgar at CTU.
We have chosen the band Golden State as Elites TV's EliteStar for March 2006.
*GOLDEN** **STATE*
For the past few years this artist has spawned records of timeless
classics and pushed the boundaries of emotional highs and lows. With the
release of the latest we find ourselves planted solidly with our feet on
the ground in pure confidence knowing we can and will do what ever it
takes to find love, joy, and hope!
JAMES GRUNDLER first came onto the scene with his critically acclaimed
rock band called PALOALTO. The band's two albums on American Recordings
were produced by the bearded beastie known as RICK RUBIN and gained the
respect of his peers such as ELTON JOHN, BONO, and SCOTT WIELAND.
With his stint of battling up hill and being in the wrong place at the
wrong time; James was forced into seclusion only to redefine his sound
that so many people have known and loved. Now, James is back with a new
lust for life and a gigantic sound that knows no boundaries... this is
the GOLDEN STATE.
We have chosen the band God or Julie as Elites TV's
EliteStar for February 2006.
God or Julie
What goes into coming up with a band name? Everything and nothing. Do you write songs about God? “No” says vocalist/guitarist JP Johnson. Do you write songs about Julie? “No” says bassist Adam Johnson. “But we have a friend who does. All his songs are either about God or his wife Julie.” Guitarist Aaron Johnson adds, “Our songs are about everything in between."
We have chosen the *CASHFLOW* as Elites TV's
EliteStar for January 2006.
We have chosen Efren Ramirez as Elites TV's
top EliteStar for the year 2005.
Efren is Pedro Sanchez, the perfect best friend, in the hit independent film 'Napoleon Dynamite' and has become a cult figure
with 'Vote For Pedro' t-shirts showing up all over the country.
See more of him at his Internet Movie Database page at IMDB.com.
Christine Dolce aka ForBiddeN is the Elite Star for November 2005
Christine is myspace.com's most popular member with 500,000 friends.
She is a make up artist and has an upcoming fashion line called
Destroyed Denim.
Owen LaFave, Ex Husband of Debra LaFave, is the EliteStar for October 2005.
We have an unique star of the month, for he is not an actor or musician. Owen Lafave is the ex-husband of the school teacher, Debra Lafave, who was arrested last year in Tampa for having relations with her 14 year old student. Owen has appeared in media throughout the year from Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Geraldo, Court TV, CNN and The View, just to name a few. He has become a role model for many as he has showed his inner strength and an ability to turn a very bad situation into something good. Owen is spearheading a national campaign for educational programs in schools dealing with this topic and he is narrating a documentary film that he hopes will prevent other new cases. We applaud Owen for his efforts.
Kat Dennings is Elites TV's
EliteStar for September 2005.
Kat Dennings can currently be seen in the #1 film in America "The 40
Year Old Virgin". Kat has been acting for the last few years appearing
in numerous TV shows and films including the Hilary Duff film "Raise
Your Voice".
Bryce Wilson is Elites TV's
EliteStar for August 2005.
Bryce began his career in the music industry with his group Groove Theory.
He is now breaking into the film industry with his breakthrough performance in the film Beauty Shop which will be released on DVD, August 23rd.
Efren Ramirez is Elites TV's
EliteStar for June 2005.
Efren is Pedro Sanchez, the perfect best friend, in the hit independent film 'Napoleon Dynamite' and has become a cult figure
with 'Vote For Pedro' t-shirts showing up all over the country.
See more of him at his Internet Movie Database page at IMDB.com.
Chantal Claret is Elites TV's
EliteStar for May 2005.
Chantal is the lead singer for Morningwood and she really rocks our world.
See more of her and Morningwood at the band's site at morningwoodrocks.com
or her Internet Movie Database page at IMDB.com.
Natalie Lander is Elites TV's
EliteStar for April 2005.
Natalie has caught our eye as an up and coming young actress. She has starred as the lead in
many musicals and other shows in the Los Angeles area.
Visit her Internet Movie Database page at IMDB.com.
The Movie Bomber is Elites TV's
EliteStar for March 2005.
Bringing a bit of the bizarre to our Elite Star, we have selected a unique individual for the honor.
The Movie Bomber is the first of a new breed of movie critics with his guerilla journalism. Bringing a fresh, in-your-face
perspective, his brand of slash and burn reviews is not for the weak at heart.
Carolina Hoyos is Elites TV's
EliteStar for February 2005.
Carolina has appeared in 'Perception' (2004), 'That Time of Year' (2004), 'Funny Valentine' (2002), and
'Lethal Force' (2001). She has also potrayed herself in the TV series 'Beat Seekers' and
2004's 'Shooting Livien'.
Leigh Spofford is Elites TV's
EliteStar for January 2005.
Leigh was cast as Anne Kinsey in the 2004 film "Kinsey",
and had an appearance in "The Human
Stain" in 2003. She has also appeared on "Inside Edition".
We have chosen Phil Rosenthal
as Elites TV's EliteStar for November 2006.
We have chosen Ryan Aynes
as Elites TV's EliteStar for September/October 2006.
We have chosen Daniel Smith of the Band Danielson
as Elites TV's EliteStar for August 2006.
We have chosen The Honey Brothers
as Elites TV's EliteStar for June 2006.
We have chosen Ben Schwartz
as Elites TV's EliteStar for May 2006.
We have chosen Kate Mara as Elites TV's EliteStar for April 2006.
We have chosen the band Golden State as Elites TV's EliteStar for March 2006.
We have chosen the band God or Julie as Elites TV's
EliteStar for February 2006.
We have chosen the *CASHFLOW* as Elites TV's
EliteStar for January 2006.
We have chosen Efren Ramirez as Elites TV's
top EliteStar for the year 2005.
Christine Dolce aka ForBiddeN is the Elite Star for November 2005
Owen LaFave, Ex Husband of Debra LaFave, is the EliteStar for October 2005.
Kat Dennings is Elites TV's
EliteStar for September 2005.
Bryce Wilson is Elites TV's
EliteStar for August 2005.
Kymberle Creson is Elites TV's
EliteStar for July 2005.
Chantal Claret is Elites TV's
EliteStar for May 2005.
Natalie Lander is Elites TV's
EliteStar for April 2005.
The Movie Bomber is Elites TV's
EliteStar for March 2005.
Carolina Hoyos is Elites TV's
EliteStar for February 2005.
Leigh Spofford is Elites TV's
EliteStar for January 2005.