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Friday, January 13th, 2012
With more than 44,000 ratings on Netflix (at the time of this post) with an average of 4 stars we are extremely thankful for the overwhelmingly positive response of our awesome fans and friends of The Lamp. Which means it’s time for us to put our film up against some other great films in a couple of festivals and see if it can come out with more awards than black eyes 
The first stop for our baby was the Kingdomwood Film Festival in Georgia last year where The Lamp took Best Drama and now we’re proud to say that it is an official selection of the Trail Dance Film Festival in Oklahoma and is nominated in 3 different categories. Those categories are:
• Best Drama
• Best Actor/Actress – Cameron ten Napel and Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr
• Best Director
We’ve got our fingers crossed as we get ready to head to the festival on January 27th with the awards show on January 28th. Trail Dance is one of our favorite film festivals and we have to admit we covet the top notch Golden Drover awards that they give out. It’s a beautiful statue and is a testament to the awesome job that Anthony Foreman and the crew at Trail Dance do every year.
If you want to come out to Trail Dance head on over to their site here: Trail Dance Site and check out the nomination list, the screening schedule, and then get yourself a pass to see the movies. The awards show is free to the public and starts at 9pm on Saturday night January 28th, we would love to see you there!
After Trail Dance we have entered The Lamp into the AMC Theaters Kansas City Film Fest and we’ve got our fingers crossed to become an official selection. As soon as we know more on that front we’ll let you know on our Facebook page here: The Lamp on Facebook.
So that’s it, our little baby is growing up and we’re excited and hopeful it will do well, but not matter what happens the reviews and stories that we have heard from all of you is why we do what we do in the first place. We make great films for great people and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us in what we do. It’s really not possible without you!
Joe Jestus
PMD – TMP Studios • Facebook.com/iAmJoeJestus
Tags: Adoption, AMC Theaters Kansas City Film Fest, Cameron ten Napel, Destiny Image Films, Family Film, Family Friendly, Family Movie, Feature Film, Film Festival, Foster Care, Inspirational, Inspirational Film, Inspirational Movie, Jason London, Jim Stovall, Joe Jestus, Kingdomwood Film Festival, L Scott Caldwell, Lou Gossett Jr, Louis Gossett Jr, Meredith Salenger, Movies, Muse Watson, Sarah Brown, The Lamp, The Lamp Movie, TMP, TMP Studios, Tracy J Trost, Trail Dance Film Festival, Trost Moving Pictures
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Friday, December 30th, 2011
What a year 2011 has been! We are so thankful to all of our friends and fans. If not for your support we couldn’t keep making family friendly inspirational movies, plays and more. Thank You!
The Lamp
The year started off with post production on our third feature film, The Lamp which we shot at the end of 2010 and stars Jason London, Meredith Salenger, L Scott Caldwell, Sarah Brown, Cameron ten Napel with Muse Watson and Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. The Lamp is based on the novel by bestselling author Jim Stovall and we finished the film in the spring of 2011. After that, we held charitable screenings over the summer and fall and raised thousands of dollars for some great causes all around the country including the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma.
The Lamp was released on iTunes, VUDU, Amazon Instant Video and others in the fall to great reviews. It then hit many stores nationwide in September and October and the positive reviews kept pouring in. We heard from people all over the country who were inspired by the message of “Just Believe…” and others who had lost a loved one and were touched positively with a hope for the future. We are so grateful to be able to make films that touch people like this in such a positive way and your support is what makes it all possible.
The Lamp finally was released on Netflix streaming in December and over 28,000 people have already rated it with an average of 4 stars, wow! As we go into 2012 we are so excited to be nominated for 3 different awards at the Trail Dance Film Festival in January and we are looking forward to more stores carrying the DVD throughout the year.
A Christmas Snow
It’s amazing to think that two years ago at this time we were in pre-production on A Christmas Snow and now two years later we have sold DVDs all over the world, had it broadcast all over the world and numerous times here in the states. What an amazing experience it has been for us with our second film that has now been blessing people for two Christmas seasons. Just as we have heard wonderful things about people being impacted by The Lamp the message of forgiveness in A Christmas Snow has had a similar effect on people as well. We are always so excited to hear about people who have let go of years of bitterness and reconciled with family and friends after seeing the film. That is success to us! Thank you for making that possible.
A Christmas Snow Live!
While just two years ago we were getting ready to film A Christmas Snow, it was just one year ago that we were thinking about turning the story into a live stage play with the same stars from the film and we did it! A Christmas Snow Live! was an incredible experience as the actors and writer/director Tracy J Trost brought the story to life on stage in a powerful new way. Thousands of people were touched by this heartwarming play and called it “life changing” and “a must see show for the entire family”. I know as I stood in the atrium after a performance I was moved to hear the audience talking about how the play touched them and seeing grown men brought to tears by this story is something I will never forget. Once again this is only possible through the tireless support of our friends and fans, thank you!
What’s Next?
While 2011 was truly an exciting and busy year, we are excited to get going on 2012. With so many possibilities and opportunities for us at TMP Studios we can’t wait to get started. Take a sneak peek at what we have coming up here: 2012 – Sneak Peek
Thank you once again for all your support and from all of us at TMP Studios, have a Happy New Year!
Joe Jestus – PMD TMP Studios
facebook.com/JoeJestus • twitter.com/JoeJestus
Tags: A Christmas Snow, ACS Live!, Adoption, Anthony Tyler Quinn, Branson, Cameron ten Napel, Catherine Mary Stewart, Charity, Christmas Movie, Christmas play, Christmas Show in Branson, Destiny Image Films, Family Film, Family Friendly, Family Movie, Family Play, Feature Film, Film Festival, Foster Care, Inspirational, Inspirational Film, Inspirational Movie, Jason London, Jim Stovall, Joe Jestus, L Scott Caldwell, Lou Gossett Jr, Louis Gossett Jr, Meredith Salenger, Missouri, Movies, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, Sarah Brown, The Lamp, The Lamp Movie, TMP, TMP Studios, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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Friday, December 23rd, 2011
TMP Studios and all those involved in The Lamp are pleased to announce that we have four nominations in three categories at the Trail Dance Film Festival coming up in January 2012.
The four nominations are:
• Best Feature Drama – The Lamp
• Best Actor – Cameron ten Napel
• Best Actor – Louis Gossett Jr
• Best Director – Tracy J Trost
We are so excited and thankful to everyone at Trail Dance, one of our favorite festivals in the country and we look forward to the festivities this January 27th-28th. See the whole list of nominations here: Nominees
Trail Dance is always full of great films and tough competition and we hope to add another Golden Drover to our collection. It is one of our most prized awards. If you want to take part in the festival visit their site here and get your tickets today: Trail Dance
The Lamp is the third feature film from TMP Studios and Writer/Director Tracy J Trost and the second with his partner bestselling author Jim Stovall. The film follows Stanley Walters (Jason London) who is suffering from the loss of his only child, and has secluded himself to a dark and lonely place. Sullen and without hope, he continues to hide from and neglect those he loves despite their attempts to reach out to him.
In what seems to be the final days of their already strained marriage, his wife Lisa (Meredith Salenger) is presented with a strange gift; an old oil lamp. Along with the lamp comes a mysterious messenger (Louis Gossett Jr) and a question that causes them to search the depths of their hearts for what’s truly important in life…
If you could have anything you wanted, what would YOU wish for?
The Lamp stars: Jason London (Man in the Moon, All Roads Lead Home), Meredith Salenger (Journey of Natty Gann, Lake Placid), L Scott Caldwell (Lost), Sarah Brown (Days of our Lives), Cameron ten Napel (A Christmas Snow, Cool Dog) with Muse Watson (NCIS, Prison Break) and Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr (An Officer and a Gentleman).
The Lamp is currently available in stores nationwide and on iTunes, Amazon and Netflix. To support TMP Studios directly you can shop for it at ShopTMPics.com
Tags: Cameron ten Napel, Family Film, Family Friendly, Family Movie, Feature Film, Film Festival, Golden Drover, Inspirational, Inspirational Film, Inspirational Movie, Jason London, Jim Stovall, Joe Jestus, L Scott Caldwell, Lou Gossett Jr, Louis Gossett Jr, Meredith Salenger, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, Sarah Brown, The Lamp, The Lamp Movie, TMP, TMP Studios, Tracy J Trost, Trail Dance, Trost Moving Pictures
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
In case you missed it before, our latest inspirational family film The Lamp received a nice review from Variety Magazine. Reviewer Joe Leydon said The Lamp has, ”A heaping helping of inspirational uplift for family audiences.”
You can read the whole review here Variety Review of The Lamp and if you can get your very own copy at our online store over at: ShopTMPics.com
What did you think of The Lamp? Visit our Facebook page here and let us know!
Tags: Adoption, Cameron ten Napel, Darrell Alan, Destiny Image Films, Family Film, Family Friendly, Family Movie, Feature Film, Foster Care, Georgia Cole, Inspirational, Inspirational Film, Inspirational Movie, Jason London, Jim Stovall, Katie Burgess, L Scott Caldwell, Lou Gossett Jr, Louis Gossett Jr, Meredith Salenger, Movies, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, Sarah Brown, The Lamp, The Lamp Movie, TMP, TMP Studios, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Get tickets to the two hottest shows in Branson for one low price. Come see the Miracle of Christmas and A Christmas Snow Live! for only $59 – you save over $24!!!
Your best deal on these two shows (period) A Christmas Snow Live! at the Starlite Theatre and Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theater – Branson, MO You save more than $30 and get to see the two best Christmas Shows Branson has to offer!!! Use Code: MCB-SNO11 when you call today! — with Tracy J Trost, Catherine Mary Stewart, Tracy J Trost, Muse Watson and Cameron ten Napel.
Tags: ACS Live!, Adoption, Branson, Cameron ten Napel, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christmas Movie, Christmas play, Christmas Show in Branson, Family Friendly, Family Play, Inspirational, Jim Stovall, Missouri, MO, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, Starlite Theatre, TMP, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2011
Award Winning Actor Muse Watson
Joins The Branson Veterans Task Force
For Unveiling Ceremony In Branson, MO On November 4th
Special Guest In The 78th Veterans Day Parade November 11th
Branson, MO ~ Muse Watson, the actor best known for his role as retired NIS agent Mike Franks, played a former Marine and Vietnam Veteran on the award winning hit drama NCIS. But when it comes to courage under fire Watson knows our veterans and military are the real “stars.” On November 4th Watson will stand together with the Branson Veterans Task Force and veterans from all over the world in Branson, MO to speak at the unveiling ceremony for The Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, what has become known as The Moving Wall. Watson will also dedicate an American flag to the Branson Veterans Task Force that was flown over Afghanistan by Master Sergeant, David Kel ler USAF, in honor of our veterans.
“The men and women who served this country in our military are due our commendation and our respect,” states Watson. “We should cherish and honor the memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and our way of life. I am humbled to be asked to participate in this tribute.”
Watson will speak on November 4th at 10:00 am CST (1000 hrs) followed by the unveiling of The Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and a photo opportunity at the Welk Theatre. This is a free ceremony and is open to the public. Additionally, Watson will be riding alongside Veteran Ernie Bradley, Chairman of The Branson Veterans Task Force in the 78th Veterans Day Parade on November 11th starting at 11:00 am CST in downtown Branson.
Watson is in Branson to perform in the stage version of 2010’s favorite holiday movie, A Christmas Snow, written and directed by award-winning director Tracy J Trost. Trost has brought the original cast together for this holiday run at The Starlite Theatre November 1st – December 30th. Along with Watson, Catherine Mary Stewart (The Last Starfighter, Weekend at Bernie’s, Night of the Comet) and Cameron ten Napel (Cool Dog, The Lamp) will reprise their movie roles for the theatre stage. During Veterans Homecoming Week (November 4th – 11th) Veterans, their spouses or a guest will receive $10.00 off an adult ticket.
For more information on A Christmas Snow LIVE and how to get your tickets visit www.aChristmasSnow.com or call 888-829-5594.
For more information on the Branson Veterans Task Force and other featured events during Veterans Homecoming Week visit: www.BransonVeteransWebsite.com
About Muse Watson:
Equally comfortable on the theater stage as he is in front of the camera, Muse Watson first gained notice with several strong performances on stage that helped pave the way for a feature film and television career. His diverse roles in Sommersby, Something to Talk About, Assassins, & Rosewood brought him mainstream recognition but it was the villainous “Ben Willis” in the trendy thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer films and From Dusk Till Dawn 2 that propelled him in the limelight as a chameleonic actor. He made equally impressionable appearances in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Sundance Film-Festival award-winner Songcatcher, challenging himself by playing unique characters.
Transitioning to the small screen, Watson delivered stellar performances in several made-for-television movies including Blind Vengeance and Justice in a Small Town; and the television series, American Gothic, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Matlock, The Lazarus Man, JAG, Walker Texas Ranger, Ghost Whisperer, CSI, and The Mentalist. Going on to land his most notorious TV roles as “Mike Franks” in the award winning drama NCIS and “Charles Westmoreland” in the Emmy & Golden Glo bes nominated & People’s Choice Awards – winner Prison Break. He recently finished filming The Lamp starring Jason London and a feature film with Samuel L. Jackson and Owen Wilson. A Christmas Snow the movie released on dvd can be found in stores everywhere. The Lamp and A Christmas Snow are both Tracy J Trost movies.
Contact: Rhonda Boudreaux
Trost Moving Pictures
Tracy J Trost
Publicist
O – 913-780-4035
M- 510-367-5990
email: RDBoudreaux1@aol.com
Tags: A Christmas Snow, ACS Live!, Branson, Branson Christmas Show, Branson Show, Cameron ten Napel, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christmas Movie, Christmas play, Christmas Show, Christmas Show in Branson, Family Film, Family Friendly, Family Movie, Family Play, Feature Film, Inspirational, Inspirational Film, Inspirational Movie, Jim Stovall, Mike Franks, Missouri, MO, Movies, Muse Watson, NCIS, Starlite Theatre, TMP, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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Thursday, October 13th, 2011
We have received some great reviews from you, our supporters and loyal fans, on the various sites where The Lamp is being sold. Thank you so much for the overwhelming support. Follow the link at the bottom of the page to send to your loved ones, and to purchase The Lamp.
“We as a family chose to give up cable a few years ago… and therefore we choose to only watch clean family movies that Glorify God… and this movie is just that… it is a great movie and my entire family loved it- hubby isn’t easy to please but this one was one he really enjoyed too and so did my two girls… I recommend it one hundred percent!” – Amazon Customer
“Beautiful story of hope and overcoming struggles in life. Definitely recommend it to watch with your family or someone you love.” – Amazon Customer
“It was very moving. I would definitely recommend it for families of all shapes and sizes, especially those who have been involved in fostering or adoption.” – Amazon Customer
“Wonderful, touching film. Great moments of humor and made me cry in places too. Excellent all round cast. Will definitely be a keeper and will watch this over and over.” – Amazon Customer
Here are just a few opinions on The Lamp to read more and or purchase The Lamp click here.
Be Glad,
Erin Powell, TMP Studios
Tags: Adoption, Cameron ten Napel, Casting, Darrell Alan, Destiny Image Films, Family Film, Family Friendly, Family Movie, Feature Film, Foster Care, Georgia Cole, Inspirational, Inspirational Movie, Jason London, Jim Stovall, Katie Burgess, L Scott Caldwell, Lou Gossett Jr, Louis Gossett Jr, Meredith Salenger, Movies, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, The Lamp Movie, TMP, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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Thursday, October 13th, 2011
The Starlite Theatre and TMP Studios are sponsoring special nights dedicated to The Boys and Girls Clubs in the local areas of Branson, Joplin, and Springfield.
If you call 1-888-829-5594 to buy your tickets and say I want to be a Boys and Girls Club night sponsor, the Starlite Theatre and TMP Studios will donate 1 ticket to a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield, Joplin or Branson for every ticket you buy to an ACS Live! show.
This offer ends when we hit 250 tickets or on December 3rd whichever come first. Thanks so much for helping us make a difference in the Springfield, Joplin and Branson area communities.
Tags: A Christmas Snow, ACS Live!, Anthony Tyler Quinn, BAGC, Boys and Girls Club, Branson, Cameron ten Napel, Catherine Mary Stewart, Charity, Christmas play, Family Friendly, Family Play, Inspirational Film, Jim Stovall, Missouri, MO, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, Starlite Theatre, TMP, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
ACS Live! is now on Facebook! When you check-in on Facebook while you are at the Starlite Theater watching ACS Live! there will be a special deal waiting just for you! Be sure to set a reminder today!
Tags: A Christmas Snow, ACS Live!, Cameron ten Napel, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christmas play, Family Friendly, Family Play, Inspirational, Jim Stovall, Missouri, MO, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, Starlite Theatre, TMP, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Thanks for buying The Lamp DVD. It is outselling A Christmas Snow 2 to 1 based on opening week performances. You can check all of the websites below and see where the best deal is! For an added bonus click here to become a TMP Ambassador and help us gain review points and move The Lamp up the charts!
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Tags: Adoption, Cameron ten Napel, Charity, Darrell Alan, Destiny Image Films, Family Film, Family Movie, Feature Film, Foster Care, Georgia Cole, Inspirational, Inspirational Film, Inspirational Movie, Jason London, Jim Stovall, Katie Burgess, L Scott Caldwell, Lou Gossett Jr, Louis Gossett Jr, Meredith Salenger, Movies, Muse Watson, Narrative Television Network, Sarah Brown, The Lamp, The Lamp Movie, TMP, Tracy J Trost, Trost Moving Pictures
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