Screenwriting Expo 2009

This will be my first year at the Expo.  I’ve been getting back involved with my screenwriting ever since last year when I dove back into it and completed my 2nd feature screenplay, ‘Club Love.’  It’s a very exciting process and now I’m even involved deeper - details will be coming shortly.

As far as the Expo is concerned, it’s an amazing event and I am looking forward to it. Can’t wait to meet some like-minded folks, build the network, and refine my craft even further.

If you are a screenwriter, you should attend the Expo:

www.screenwritingexpo.com

I’ll see ya there.  Oh yeah, purchase the Gold Pass if you can afford it. Completely worth the money!

KDAY is BACK!

It was only a couple weeks ago that I had twittered about L.A. radio lacking variety.  And today, my hopes of having a station that would play some GREAT music have come true. KDAY was the original hip hop station back in the day (which is a long time ago.)  They had returned for a short spell, but quickly sold to The Beat, which was a huge mistake. They ended up bringing on a bunch of lame on-air personalities, and I quickly stopped listening.

Finally, they have returned - and with an apology - to the original format! Hip Hop is BACK IN L.A.

The very best part? You can stream it online and I can stream it on my iPhone. Genius.

www.935kday.com

R.I.P. BLAKE SNYDER

Wow. I'm really stuck for words on this one. I subscribe to Blake's RSS feed from his BLOG and today's update was 'Blake Snyder 1952-2009.' At first, I thought it was a retrospective look at all of his work or something, it didn't register to me right away, but as soon as I saw the news that he had passed away, my stomach sank. That feeling of losing someone too early came over me. It was the same with MJ a few weeks back as well.

I had just got turned on to Blake's 'Save The Cat' last year. I had seen it in past years, but didn't think to read it. Thought it was something that wouldn't help me. Little did I know that after reading it, I would complete the first draft of a screenplay that I had been trying to write for over 10 years. More like 12 years. It was a long time in my head and it wasn't until 'STC' that the story actually opened up for me!

I also had the pleasure of exchanging a few emails with Blake. He was always very quick to answer and always helpful and cheerful.

I thank Blake Snyder for his 'STC' and everything that it taught me. I know that he was working on another book, so I'm hoping that will still be released this year.

You will be missed!

Rest in peace.

STEVE MADDEN RUSH HOUR PROMOTION

Tony J. and Teemaree of Dynamite Jive have provided 5 hours of DJ mixes and will be broadcast nationwide in 17 Steve Madden stores from 4-9 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2009 for the Steve Madden Rush Hour promotion. Just another way this Hip Hop, R&B, and Pop duo come together in music.

DJ TONY J. on WWW.BONGOLOUNGE.COM - VIDEO AND AUDIO!

Hey now! Peep the video from the Bongo Lounge set I just did!


dj tony j - Broadcast your self LIVE

This is just the first video that was a portion of the actual broadcast! Teemaree was kind enough to take extra video of the mix and interview, so a 2nd video will be on the way!!!!

You can also download the mix in MP3 format to stick into your favorite player and take it with you! CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE MIX NOW!!!!