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Pompo the Cinephile

2021

Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...

Garrett Schweighauser

Garrett Schweighauser studied Theater at Chapman University in Orange County. Before moving to Los Angeles, he worked on an indie feature in San Diego with friends Matthew Rocca, Vinnie Pompo and Brian Patrick Butler. Garrett is best known for his role in "Severus Snape and the Marauders" and performing “If All the Sky Were Paper” live on stage at the Kirk Douglas Theatre alongside hollywood stars such as Annette Bening, Gary Cole, Laura Dern and Jim Beaver. He is also known for his performances in The Blindest Date, Coyotes and has done several commercial bits. He currently lives and acts in Los Angeles.

Noël Coward

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sir Noël Peirce Coward (16 December 1899 – 26 March 1973) was an English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, known for his wit, flamboyance, and what Time magazine called "a sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise". Born in Teddington, a suburb of London, Coward attended a dance academy in London as a child, making his professional stage début at the age of eleven. As a teenager he was introduced into the high society in which most of his plays would be set. Coward achieved enduring success as a playwright, publishing more than 50 plays from his teens onwards. Many of his works, such as Hay Fever, Private Lives, Design for Living, Present Laughter and Blithe Spirit, have remained in the regular theatre repertoire. He composed hundreds of songs, in addition to well over a dozen musical theatre works (including the operetta Bitter Sweet and comic revues), poetry, several volumes of short stories, the novel Pomp and Circumstance, and a three-volume autobiography. Coward's stage and film acting and directing career spanned six decades, during which he starred in many of his own works. At the outbreak of World War II, Coward volunteered for war work, running the British propaganda office in Paris. He also worked with the Secret Service, seeking to use his influence to persuade the American public and government to help Britain. Coward won an Academy Honorary Award in 1943 for his naval film drama, In Which We Serve, and was knighted in 1969. In the 1950s he achieved fresh success as a cabaret performer, performing his own songs, such as "Mad Dogs and Englishmen", "London Pride" and "I Went to a Marvellous Party". His plays and songs achieved new popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, and his work and style continue to influence popular culture. Coward did not publicly acknowledge his homosexuality, but it was discussed candidly after his death by biographers including Graham Payn, his long-time partner, and in Coward's diaries and letters, published posthumously. The former Albery Theatre (originally the New Theatre) in London was renamed the Noël Coward Theatre in his honour in 2006. Description above from the Wikipedia article Noël Coward, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ellen Pompeo

Cast · Known for Grey's Anatomy, Catch Me If You Can

Ellen Kathleen Pompeo (born November 10, 1969) is an American actress, best known for playing the series protagonist, Meredith Grey, on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. One of the world's highest paid actors since 2017, she has made multiple appearances on the Forbes’ year-end lists. Her accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award and a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.

Elisabeth Volkmann

The trained singer and occasional sex film actress (“Hausfrauen-Report”, 1971) became a joker and comedian who liked to show herself in suspenders and bodices. She completed her training at the Folkwangschule in Essen, where she received her first role in the theater. She later moved to Munich, and she has also appeared on stage in Berlin and Hamburg, among other places, playing Shakespeare and other classics. She became known above all as Jolanthe von Scheußlich through the cult series "Klimbim", in which she stood in front of the camera together with Ingrid Steeger. Volkmann starred in numerous other TV series, including "Die rote Meile" (1999) and "Schloss Pompon Rouge" (1991). With director Rainer Werner Fassbinder she filmed, among other things, "The Longing of Veronika Voss" (1982). Volkmann had her last great success as a voice actress: she was the German voice of Marge Simpson and her twin sisters Patty and Selma in the animated series "The Simpsons

Nicolas Errèra

Composer · Known for The Shadow's Edge

Nicolas Errèra (born 21 May 1967) is a French composer and musician working all over the world. Co-founder of innovatives electronics groups Grand Popo Football Club and Rouge Rouge, he also composes soundtracks for films and television. Nicolas Errèra comes from a family of artists. An only child, his father is a playwright and his mother a set designer. He was born in Paris. He majored in science to attain his baccalaureate and also studied philosophy. When he was a teenager he joined the group of the English theatre director Peter Brook, under whom he featured in 3 plays. Alongside his studies he took lessons in piano and composing at the École normale de musique de Paris, studying under Serge Petigirard (piano) and Max Deutsch (composing). Here he was awarded his first prize for composing. He also studied Harmony and Counterpoint with the composer Jeannine Richer. In 1998 he set up the electro pop group Grand Popo Football Club and in 2002 he created the group Rouge Rouge. Both groups went on to be associated with the French touch He has written music for more than 60 French and international films, including Au nom de ma fille, Sleepless Night[4] by Frédéric Jardin, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, Sticky Fingers by the Canadian filmmaker Ken Scott, The Lookout by the Italian director Michele Placido. Nocturna by Spain's Victor Maldonado and Adrian Garcia, and The Butterfly with Michel Serrault. In 2008 the success in China of the film The Butterfly (which was watched by more than 10 million people) led to a meeting with the Hong Kong director Benny Chan. This paved the way for him to work in Asian movies, as he composed the soundtracks for three of Chan's films – The White Storm, Shaolin and Connected. In 2015, he composed the music for Mountain Cry directed by Larry Yang (closing film at Busan International Film Festival). In 2018, he composed the music for the movie Hidden Man directed by Jiang Wen. Hidden Man has been chosen by China as its nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards. In 2022 he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Original Song at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards for "Drop the Rock", a song he cowrote with Craig Walker for the 2021 film Goodbye Happiness (Au revoir le bonheur). As with his work for the cinema, Errèra wrote the music for fictional TV series such as XIII: The Conspiracy, XIII: The Series the French-Canadian series adapted from the graphic novels by William Vance and Jean Van Hamme. He also wrote music for television movies for Alain Tasma, and many more. In 2017 Ne m'abandonne pas won an International Emmy Awards Best TV Movie/Mini-Series. In 2006 Errèra met the photographer and director Jean-Baptiste Mondino, with whom he regularly collaborates on music for promotional films for prestigious brands (including (Yves Saint Laruent, Chanel, Christian Dior SE, Givenchy and many more). ... Source: Article "Nicolas Errèra" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Jimmy Smagula

After starring in 7 Broadway shows in 11 years, Jimmy Smagula made the move to Los Angeles and has been very busy. He recently guest starred opposite Angie Harmon on TNT's smash hit show "Rizzoli and Isles" Appearing on "Hot in Cleveland" as the husband to Broadway and television star Marissa Jaret Winokur was the first of many television appearances. Jimmy also played Tommy Zicaro on Abc's long running hit Grey's Anatomy, having several scenes with Ellen Pompeo and Sara Ramirez. On Parks and Recreation, Jimmy played "Peter" a disgruntled community member, opposite Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt. On The Disney Channel's most successful series, Jessie, Jimmy played Angelo Ciccolini, the father of Jessie's love interest, Tony. He was also featured on Betty White's Off Their Rockers, in a scene with Ms. White. On the big screen Jimmy can be seen in The Island directed by Michael Bay. His scene with Steve Buschemi in this film would later win him the role of Sal Iacuzzo on The Sopranos, in an episode directed by Mr. Buschemi. Jimmy's character exposed the secret gay life of one of the mobsters. This pivotal scene would be seen on "Extra", "Access Hollywood" and other National news shows. His other film credits include roles in Step Up 3, directed by Jon Chu and The Producers Movie Musical in a scene with WIll Ferrell. Jimmy has appeared in leading roles on Broadway in Billy Elliot the Musical, directed by Stephen Daldry, The Little Mermaid, To Be or Not To Be, at Manhattan Theatre Club, directed by Casey Nicholaw, Phantom (Piangi), Damn Yankees with Sean Hayes and Jane Krakowski, Man of La Mancha with Brian Stokes Mitchell and The Full Monty. In addition, Jimmy has performed the role of Piangi in Phantom around the US to critical acclaim in dozens of cities including San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles. Regionally he has performed at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, the Signature theatre and the National theatre both in Washington, DC, the North Shore Music Theatre in Boston, the Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ and in Sweeney with Kelsey Grammer and Christine Baranski at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Audiences around the country best know Jimmy from the television shows The It Factor on Bravo and his three appearances on The Rosie O'Donnell Show. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Jimmy Smagula

Randy Poffo

Cast · Known for WWF Superstars

Randy Mario Poffo (November 15, 1952 – May 20, 2011), better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, was an American professional wrestler best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Savage was described by sportswriter Bill Simmons as "one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived"—a statement echoed by multiple industry performers. He was recognizable by wrestling fans for his distinctively flamboyant ring attire and raspy voice, intensity exhibited in and out of the ring, use of the finale from "Pomp and Circumstance March no. 1" by Elgar as his entrance music, and signature catchphrase, "Oooh yeah!" For most of his tenures in the WWF and WCW, Savage was managed by his real-life wife, Miss Elizabeth Hulette. Savage had six world championship reigns during his 32-year career, including two as WWF World Heavyweight Champion and four as WCW World Heavyweight Champion. As WWF Champion, he held similar drawing power as Hulk Hogan. A one-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, he was named by WWE as the greatest titleholder of all time and credited for bringing "a higher level of credibility to the title through his amazing in-ring performances". Savage was the 1987 WWF King of the Ring and the 1995 WCW World War 3 winner. He headlined many pay-per-view events throughout his career, including WrestleManias IV, V, and VIII (being part of a double main event at VIII), two of the first five SummerSlam shows, and 1995 Starrcade. He was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame upon its inception in 1996, with a posthumous WWE Hall of Fame induction following in 2015. Description above from the Wikipedia article Randy Savage, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Moema Pombo

Editor · Known for Elize: Shadows of a Woman

Bea Pompa

Gene Pompa

Jennifer Pompa

Daisuke Hatooka

Daisuke Hatooka (鳩岡 大輔, Hatooka Daisuke) is a Japanese voice actor and stage actor, also known as Poppo Hatooka (鳩岡ポッポ, Hatooka Poppo). He is freelance.