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Howard Bragman was one of the most recognized public relations professionals in America. He took his 30+ years of agency experience, in virtually every area of PR, and became the "go-to" guy on television to explain celebrity misbehavior, corporate crisis and the role of "spin" in our everyday lives. He was a frequent contributor to ABC's Good Morning America (1975), and PR expert on CNN and MSNBC.
He founded "Fifteen Minutes" in 2005, which evolved into a respected American boutique entertainment public relations agency. His personal participation included high-level strategy, top-tier media contacts, crisis communications, media training and agency vision and values. Prior to "Fifteen Minutes", he founded "BNC", which became the largest entertainment PR agency in the world. He sold the agency to IPG in 2000.
Prior to that, he was a Vice President at the PR firm Burson-Marsteller. In addition to his agency work, Bragman was an award-winning adjunct professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communications and is the author of the bestselling book, "Where's My Fifteen Minutes? (Penguin/Portfolio, 2008).
He received numerous awards and recognition for his work as a political activist for those with HIV/AIDS, GLBT Civil Rights and Jewish causes. He resided in Los Angeles with his husband, a nationally-respected horse trainer.- Producer
- Actress
- Executive
New York Times best-selling author and award-winning producer, Melissa Rivers is an entertainment journalist, equestrian, Ivy League graduate, accomplished public speaker and animal advocate. While her professional achievements are plentiful, it is her role as a [single] mother to son Cooper that is her biggest accomplishment.
Melissa has been in the "biz" even since before birth. Though she was born in New York City, she attended grade school and high school in Los Angeles, where her family relocated, and then traveled to the prestigious University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to study European History after high school. She graduated in Distinction in Major in 1989.
Melissa developed the special series, "A Conversation With" for Entertainment Tonight and is the executive producer and co-host of E!'s "Fashion Police." She also remains an in-demand speaker and is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation" (Crown Archetype), which debuted in May 2015.
Melissa continues to co-manage the "Joan Rivers Classics Collection" on QVC with business partner David Dangle, as well as the many productions she and her mother originated.
In her role as both an Executive Producer and Co-Host of E!'s "Fashion Police," Melissa shares with viewers her candor, quick wit and meticulous eye for fashion, which she honed throughout her years covering the red carpet for TV Guide and E!. She also starred opposite her mother for four seasons of WE TV's hit reality series, "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?"
In her first book, "Red Carpet Ready: Secrets for Making the Most of Any Moment You're in the Spotlight," Melissa gave readers a first-hand, uplifting and humorous look at embracing life's big moments with confidence, fun and style.
Through her devotion to animal advocacy, Melissa became a spokesperson and model for PETA's highly publicized I'd Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur campaign. Her continued philanthropic efforts have raised funds for the Waterkeeper Alliance, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Bogart Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research. She is also a board member of the Entertainment Industries Council, whose mission is to lead the entertainment industry in bringing its power and influence to bear on health and social issues.
As an ambassador for Our House Grief Support Center, Melissa makes it a priority to raise awareness for dealing with pain and anguish in the wake of loss. In 2013, she received the Good Grief Award for her openness in discussing her father's suicide and for addressing with honesty, dignity and respect, the subject of death and grieving. In addition, Melissa tirelessly fund-raises in order to help provide the many services the Center offers.
Rivers lives with her son and two dogs in Los Angeles. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis and surfing.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Choi dreamed of becoming an actor. Against his family's wishes, Choi left college to pursue that dream. He literally ran away from home, cutting all ties with his family for 5 years to train and study before moving to Los Angeles. His dream became a reality as he landed guest appearances in 6 television series during his first year including "The West Wing" and "Roswell". Choi gained recognition as both a comedic and dramatic actor with memorable guest turns on hit sitcoms "The King of Queens", "Reba", "According to Jim" and recurring roles in critically successful dramas such as "House" and "24". In 2008, Choi landed a starring role in the ABC Family series "Samurai Girl" opposite Jamie Chung, as well as recurring arcs in 2009 with Starz's "Crash" and Fox's "Glee", and in 2010 with TNT's "Hawthorne" and FX's critically-acclaimed "Sons Of Anarchy" playing Henry Lin.
In 2004, Choi was cast in Steven Spielberg's "The Terminal". This sparked a surge in Choi's film career as he completed more than a dozen films through 2012 working with acclaimed writer/director David Ayer in "Street Kings" and "Harsh Times", and high profile roles in Lionsgate's "War" opposite Jason Statham, "Red Dawn" opposite Chris Hemsworth and Jeffrey Dean Morgan and his supporting lead role in the Marvel blockbuster, "Captain America: The First Avenger" playing Howling Commando Jim Morita.
Choi gained 25 pounds to play the tough but hilarious Chester Ming alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-nominated, "The Wolf Of Wall Street".
Along with his many film achievements, Choi has starred in several television shows including "Ironside" and "Allegiance" both for NBC Universal. Most notably, Choi inhabited the role of Judge Lance Ito for FX's highly-acclaimed Emmy-winning, Golden Globe-winning "The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story" for Ryan Murphy. Choi has several feature films coming out in 2017 including, "Spider-Man: Homecoming" with Tom Holland, "Bright" with Will Smith, and "American Express" with Joel Edgerton. Also in 2017, he recurs on the television shows, "The Last Man On Earth" for FOX, "Counterpart" for Starz, and a leading role on NBC's "Untitled Kourtney Kang Project". Author: Fifteen Minutes- Producer
- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
A recognized entertainment leader, Scott Paskoff has been creating and developing TV and Film content since 1995. Scott offers a unique blend of creativity, business acumen, managerial skills, and global-team building, with an unmatched Rolodex of entertainment professionals. His most recent film project "Worth," announced Oct '16, is a collaboration between legendary TV and Film producer Roddenberry Entertainment and Sleeping Giant Films. Further, Scott is developing several projects with Roddenberry Ent., including two animated series (Rod & Barry), and a feature film (60 Words) alongside David Wolthoff (Producer, Concussion). Scott, along with his twin brother Andrew Paskoff, has partnered with Greg Cipes (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teen Titans, Ultimate Spider-Man), on an animated series called The 27 Club, currently in development.
Scott started Cedar Shore Productions in January 2017, and has a growing slate of scripted projects (60 Words, Worth, Rod & Barry, The Humor Code, The Foolish Club), as well as, unscripted projects (Straight Up and Out, Humble Design, What Do You Know, America?, Flirty, Untitled Family Survivor series). In July, Scott closed a development deal with 495 Productions on an original unscripted docuseries, serving as creator and executive producer.
In July 2017, Scott along with his brother-in-law, and their wives, started a company for quality, stylish, affordable baby and kids products. Bubble Bug was founded by parents for parents, and their first product, the Kiddy Kaddy, is currently being manufactured for a Fall 2017 launch.
Scott was hired as the Executive Acquisitions Consultant for DRG TV in April 2016, and continues to consult for DRG. In his role, Scott is responsible for sourcing third party acquisitions, formats and series across the unscripted and scripted genre in the U.S. and Canada for rest of world distribution.
Prior to consulting with DRG, Scott was the VP, Development and Programming for Keshet DCP where he oversaw series development and current programming, adapting the Keshet library for the US market, as well as, creating and developing new IP. While working for Bodega Pictures as their VP, Development, Scott created Tiny Luxury for HGTV, a straight to series order, currently airing on HGTV and DIY.
In February of 2016, a show Scott cultivated the talent and created the format for was nominated for a Daytime Emmy. With a reputation for originality, judicious use of resources and a proven track record of results, over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Scott Paskoff has developed and produced groundbreaking programming for the major and cable networks alike including The Surreal Life, MTVs The Challenge, America's Next Top Model, The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad and Big Brother to name a few. Scott has worked for every major reality TV production company including Bunim-Murray Productions, 51 Minds, 10x10, Original Productions, Left/Right Productions, Next Entertainment, High Noon, Fly On The Wall Entertainment, Bodega Pictures, Endemol Shine, and Keshet DCP.
Scott graduated from Arizona State University (The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication) with a bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication, and a minor in Business and maintains active membership in the Television Academy.- Additional Crew
A native of Sacramento, Angela moved to Los Angeles in 1995 to pursue acting after she had written, produced and hosted "Everyone's a Critic" and "Get Real," which were marketed toward teenagers and aired throughout Northern California. Following substantial local success, Angela packed up her Volkswagen Fox on a chilly fall afternoon with the goal of succeeding in the cutthroat entertainment industry.
Out of sheer curiosity, she fell into extra work. It was on the set of a made for cable movie that she met Carla Lewis, cofounder of Hollywood OS®, and learned that they shared similar experiences of being scammed by talent agencies. Tired of being duped into spending thousands of dollars for headshots and registration fees, Angela realized a need for an unbiased launching point for those interested in finding work in the entertainment industry. To their astonishment, not one company offered guidance or advice to actors and extras in Los Angeles.
Instead of becoming victims, Angela and Carla saw a unique opportunity to make a difference in countless others who will come to Los Angeles with ambitions of making it in Hollywood. It was this idea that fostered the beginning of Hollywood OS® in 1997, where Angela and Carla began publishing two books for new actors as well as provide an interactive Website for casting directors and talent.