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Hosted by Non-Binary host TJ (They/Them)
Fan Wonderland talks to Australian, actor, director and producer Tristan Barr about upcoming Horror-Comedy Cursed and his award winning film Watch The Sunset.
TJ & Tristan explain the often confused difference between producing and directing as well as a certain special guest showing up in the intro short for Cursed and the extra mile the marketing team has gone for the series.
TJ & Tristan also discuss how and why Australia is still lagging behind in the arts industry, channels not taking risks and how Tristan and his team are trying to change it.
Also TJ continues to tease 2019 Fan Wonderland content in discussing digital content with Tristan.
Content Warning: Contains Strong Coarse Language.
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Cover Images Provided by Tristan Barr
Tristan Barr Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarrTristan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trisbarr/
Website: https://www.continuancepictures.com/
Cursed Links:
(Suggested to watch in below order)
Intro Pilot to main series with Special Guest: https://youtu.be/axex4k1MZrw
Cursed Pilot: https://youtu.be/XKDQY986rFU
Mentioned in Episode Links:
Two Weeks Link (as mentioned in episode by Tristan): https://www.twoweeks.tv/
Fan Wonderland talks to talented actress Rosa Arredondo about upcoming indie psychological thriller Bloodbound as well as her upcoming debut on Roswell, New Mexico.
TJ & Rosa discuss the impressive indie cast in Bloodbound as well as working alongside talented newcomer Eden Brolin, scary stories from the set of Bloodbound and how indie films impact the industry.
TJ & Rosa also discuss Rosa’s role in the upcoming CW show Roswell, New Mexico, how it differs from its predecessor and explains the fact it is less of a reboot and more of a ten years later alternate story.
Content Warning: Contains mentions of sexual assault and strong coarse language
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Cover Images Provided by Rosa Arredondo
Fan Wonderland talks to talented actor Luke Guldan about hit show The Good Place & CBS Original Tell Me A Story
TJ & Luke discuss his dream roles, how he got into acting, his roles across The Good Place, LGBTQIA+ film Fluidity and Tell Me A Story as well as two more indie films Luke is starring in.
TJ & Luke also discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in film and TV as well as Luke’s dream roles.
Content Warning: Mild sexual references
Mild spoilers are contained for The Good Place.
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Cover Images Provided by Luke Guldan/Status PR
Luke Guldan Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeguldanofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeGuldan
Fan Wonderland talks to talented rising star actress Jae Suh Park about hit Netflix show Friends From College and its sophomore season.
TJ & Jae discuss her dream roles, how she got into acting, why she loves playing Marianne and the amount of improv in the show.
TJ & Jae also discuss the film industry, how key scenes in the show happened, as well as filling in some scenes that ended up being cut from both seasons and more.
Major spoilers are contained for Friends From College Season 1 & 2 and a mild trigger warning for a brief mention of a scene from Season 1.
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Cover Images Provided by Jae Suh Park/Icon PR
Cover Image Credits:
Photography: Ashley Frangie
Makeup: Elizabeth Follert
Hair: Felicia Rials
Stylist: Veronica Graye
Jae Suh Park Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejaesuhpark/
Episode Note: There’s an overlap in the audio in some places that makes it sound like TJ & Jae overtalk each other which didn’t actually happen during our chat.
Fan Wonderland talks to Briana Lamb about her cosplay, modelling and work on The Gifted as well as her work on over 50 different productions.
TJ & Briana discuss the horrific accident that changed Briana’s life, the outpouring of support surrounding it and her motivation and approach to life since.
Briana & TJ discuss how she got into cosplay, modelling and her role on The Gifted alongside Emma Dumont, as well as dealing with depression and anxiety .
Briana also gave us some funny stories about her work on film & TV sets as an extra, a double and much more.
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Cover Images Provided by Briana Lamb
Briana Lamb Links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/theladynerd
Facebook: http://theladynerd.com/
Blog: http://theladynerd.com/
Accident Blog Entry: WARNING: Contains graphic images and details of Briana and her accident and injuries. Reader discretion advised. http://theladynerd.com/briana-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day/
Support Briana on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theladynerd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-yvZLdyMeMrc44m9PKBsA
Table of Contents
Intro, Accident & Cosplay: 0:00-31:53
The Gifted/Extra & Double Work: 31:53-1:23:54
Modelling: 1:23:54-1:45:18
Fan Wonderland talks to James Chen about his role as Kal on AMC’s The Walking Dead, as well as LGBTQIA+ indie film Fluidity and dive into James’ fanboy side, his love of Spider-Man and representation in the LGBTQIA+ and Asian communities or lack thereof.
TJ & James discuss how James got the role of Kal, and much more.
James & TJ discuss James’ favourite roles, stereotyping and miscasting across the LGBTQIA+ and people of colour communities being stereotypically cast or miscast in the film and TV industry. James also details the set and behind the scenes of The Walking Dead.There’s even a Walking Dead pun from James.
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Cover Images Provided by James Chen/Status PR & IMDB/AMC
James Chen Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameschennyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameschenactor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesCchen
Website: http://www.jamescchen.com/
Fluidity Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTrcBLhiywM
Fan Wonderland talks to Anjelica Bette Fellini about her breakout role on Fox’s The Gifted, as well as on Margot and upcoming coming of age film Sid Is Dead. TJ & Anjelica discuss how Anjelica got the role of Rebecca/Twist, her role in Sid Is Dead and much more. Anjelica & TJ reflect on Stan Lee’s impact on the Marvel family, her favourite Marvel characters, her reaction to getting a role on The Gifted, her dream roles and more. There’s also a brilliant joke from Anjelica about how she got into the role of Rebecca, but you’ll have to listen to hear it. Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images Provided by Anjelica Bette Fellini & IMDB Anjelica Bette Fellini Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjelicafellini/
Mild Spoiler Warning for Bad Ideas music video (if listening prior to it’s release on November 30): Fan Wonderland talks to Tessa Violet about her single Bad Ideas and it’s accompanying music video both releasing November 30 TJ & Tessa discuss Bad Ideas & the accompanying music video which Tessa was instrumental in creating as well as the Twitter love between Tessa & Bishop Briggs and her disbelief at Crush going past 24 million views and more. The episode is wrapped with TJ & Tessa revealing the debut of the music video for Bad Ideas. Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Image Provided by Tessa Violet Tessa Violet Links: Website: https://tessa-violet.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOw4v1j3QnzH7X4krQAS7fg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessaviolet/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TessaViolet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TessaViolet
Fan Wonderland talks to talented Australian duo Chasing Velvet about what inspired the name “Chasing Velvet”, their fans, what inspired their music and their hopes to eventually do a national tour and more. Website: http://chasingvelvet.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChasingVelvet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingvelvetofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingvelvet/ Replay EP streaming on Spotify now and available for purchase digitally on iTunes or a physical copy on Chasing Velvet Website. Ascendancy is available to stream exclusively on our Anchor channel. Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Images provided by Chasing Velvet
STRONG CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains strong language, discussion of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, substance abuse and homophobia and may be triggering for some listeners. If this episode affects you or affects someone you know please seek the appropriate support. Fan Wonderland talks to Shawn-Caulin Young about his role as transgender female inmate Crystal in award winning biopic Heart, Baby. TJ & Shawn discuss how Shawn came to be cast as Crystal and how Shawn transformed himself and his daily life and lived as a transgender woman to prepare for the role and the horrific experience and reality of what the transgender community deals with on a daily basis. This episode brought both Shawn & TJ to tears during the recording. The episode is entirely unfiltered, unedited and raw. It's a confronting, real, and honest interview. Heart, Baby has a limited release in New York November 16, 2018 with a wider release expected globally. The episode wraps with TJ & Shawn discussing what to expect from Shawn in True Detective Season 3 being released in 2019. Heart, Baby Links: Heart, Baby Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_bfUOUz5mg&app=desktop Heart, Baby Website: https://heartbabythemovie.com/ Shawn Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawncaulinyoung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawncaulinyoungfans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnCaulin Podcast Cover designed by Fan Wonderland Cover Images Provided by Shawn-Caulin Young/North of Two
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