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About Surfing Hollywood

Steve La Rue is an internationally recognized leader in Film & Television with 20+ years experience as a Development Executive championing such series as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The X-Files, The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Battlestar Galactica, and Farscape. He writes, blogs, and consults on All Things Entertainment from his home at the beach in Santa Monica, CA, where he balances his life by surfing every damn day.

Film Surf Report: In Praise of LaLa Land And Singing While Stuck On The 405 Freeway

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Surfing Hollywood

   Santa Monica, CA — Sometimes, ya just need to see a “happy” film.  For me, that film is LaLa Land which was nominated for a record-tying 14 Academy Awards. I saw an advance screening in November courtesy of KCRW Radio … Continue reading →

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TV Surf Report: Family Comedies & Dramas In Heavy Development

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Surfing Hollywood

      Santa Monica, CA — This Is Us is unquestionably an Influencer when it comes to the new crop of scripts in development at the networks and streaming services:  An innovative, deeply moving Family Drama that has captured a loyal … Continue reading →

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TV Surf Report: Sherlock — When Great Series Jump The Shark (Or Has It?)

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Surfing Hollywood

Santa Monica, CA — (Updated 18 January 2017) Oh, Sherlock.  Or rather, Oy! Sherlock!  I fear my favorite television series of the last five years has succumbed to the inevitable:  Sherlock has Jumped. The. Shark. PBS’ Masterpiece aired the Series … Continue reading →

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Film Surf Report: Carrie Fisher Kicked Butt — The Star Wars Sequel I Always Wanted to See: Princess Leia, Evil Jedi

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Surfing Hollywood

Santa Monica, CA — (Originally published in December 2015, this post is a favorite and honors the passing of Carrie Fisher, who was one of the first people to “like it” on Twitter. #RIP, Carrie.) In preparation for the release … Continue reading →

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Film Surf Report: 2017 Must-See Movies

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Surfing Hollywood

Santa Monica, CA — 2017 is shaping up to be a Year of Must See Films. And best of all, these major studio releases are not all super hero movies. (Okay, most are.) Still basking in the song and dance … Continue reading →

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Surf Report: Movies, Books, Theatre Got Sexually Fluid With The Bromances in 2016

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Surfing Hollywood

  Santa Monica, CA — All across Entertainment, 2016 was the Year of the Bromance. I just finished reading Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis, Anne Rice’s latest entry in her uber-successful Vampire Chronicles. It’s pretty homoerotic stuff, and I … Continue reading →

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TV Surf Report: Is It Too Late for The Vampire Lestat — The Next Game of Thrones or Yesterday’s Vampire?

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Surfing Hollywood

Santa Monica, CA – Yesterday, author Anne Rice announced via her Facebook page that she is bringing her most famous character, The Vampire Lestat, to Television. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fannericefanpage%2Fposts%2F10154794260300452&width=500“>Anne Rice Announcement on Facebook After unsuccessfully re-launching the film franchise after two disastrous … Continue reading →

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TV Surf Report: Hollywood Is Less Afraid of Adaptations So We Should All Read More — Blame George R. R. Martin

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Surfing Hollywood

Santa Monica, CA — (Updated 06 January 2017)  Hollywood loves a good book, especially when it’s a best-seller that has a built-in audience who will tune in when Television adapts it into a Series. Exhibit A:  Game of Thrones by … Continue reading →

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TV Surf Report: Remakes & Reboots Still Trending As Nets Love Old Chestnuts

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Surfing Hollywood

   Santa Monica, CA — Updated 06 January 2017 –A solid strategy the networks continue to employ is re-making a popular film as a television series and/or re-booting a successful series with a new incarnation. Netflix just premiered the Latina re-boot of Norman … Continue reading →

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TV Surf Report: Hollywood Is Star Struck By Actors Who Produce

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Surfing Hollywood

Santa Monica, CA — Actors continue to use their clout and set up projects at the networks and streaming services.  The list grows daily, so keep checking in! (Updated 11 November 2016)   ACTORS WHO PRODUCE            Elizabeth Banks … Continue reading →

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