Karen's Castle

Client Jay Wertz with Viacom President and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman at Paramount 100th Anniversary celebration - Paramount Studios Hollywood, June 1, 2012 Jay says "I told Viacom President and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman at the Paramount 100th party that I was a 27-year employee and a stockholder.  He said, "Then I work for you."  Nice ! "

New York, New York   April 24, 2012 - Announcing a hot, new swinging single, “Can I Steal A Little Love”, produced and recorded by Jazz Vocalist and popular song stylist Jerry Costanzo. Mr. Costanzo, well known for his smooth song stylings, updates the song “Can I Steal A Little Love” with a new arrangement by Andy Farber and backed by a 16-piece Big Band, adding a fresh vocal interpretation to Phil Tumienello’s lyrics. Although Jerry has the support of a full big band, through the wonder of multi-track recording, only 4 musicians actually played on the session. “Can I Steal A Little Love” showcases the fine talents of Andy Farber on all Saxophones and Piano, Brian Pereschi all Trumpets, Andrew Williams all Trombones and String Bass, with Jonathan Mele on Drums. “I recorded this song a few years ago to be used for a film, but unfortunately the project was cancelled so the tune was never used.” says Mr. Costanzo. “And although it’s not on an album of mi...

New York, New York April 19, 2012 -- "Moving Stories", a narrative fiction short film directed and produced by internationally acclaimed Filmmaker/Actress Nora Armani of Parev Productions (New York - Paris), was chosen in the official selection of The Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals, and will be presented in the Short Film Corner category, it was announced today. Armani conceived and developed the idea for "Moving Stories" in late January, scripted in February, began shooting immediately through mid-March, and finished post-production moments before the entry deadline to the festival. All while she was in the midst of moving from one NYC residence to another; the 18th move during her adult life. "Moving Stories" focuses on two women whose lives become intertwined by the apartment one is leaving and the other is entering. One woman, leaving behind New York, her hometown of 40 y...

Mini MEDIA ALERT                                 January 6, 2012              Steven Maglio Sings at Telecare Telethon on Sunday January 15   What:  Steven Maglio will sing at The 20th Annual Telecare Telethon broadcast on Diocesan Television on Sunday January 15.                    On Sunday Mr. Maglio will perform 3 songs during opening hour (Noon-1:00pm)  "The Best Is Yet To Come","They Can't Take That Away From Me",and "When You're Smiling". During the closing hour (9pm-10pm) Mr. Maglio will perform 3 more songs,  "I Thought About You", "That Old Feeling" and "New York, New York"   Who: The Telecare Telethon benefits the Diocesan Television Station as they begin th...