Alicia G Joins Indiegogo Effort for Film Thriller 'Dead Stream'

Alicia G has joined the crowdfunding campaign for the sci-fi thriller "Dead Stream" (Publicity photo).

LOS ANGELES, Calif.  –  Pop/hip hop singer and DJ artist Alicia G is joining the crowdfunding campaign for the proposed sci-fi thriller “Dead Stream,” starring Brando Eaton (“Dexter”). 

“I am very excited to be a part of an effort to make ‘Dead Stream’ a reality,” Alicia G said. “It’s an incredibly imaginative tech thriller about technology and how it’s causing us to lose touch with one another. I hope everyone will support this campaign to bring this movie to the Big Screen!”

The popular music artist will show her support for the Indiegogo crowdfunding effort through personal appearances, media interviews, social media postings and tweets. Moreover, Alicia G will also appear on camera as well as perform one of her original songs in the film. The “Dead Stream” Indiegogo page can be found here: https://igg.me/at/deadstream  The campaign which aims to raise $40,000 and is now at 60 percent of its goal, continues through Dec. 17.

The “Dead Stream” Indiegogo campaign aims to raise awareness and support for the proposed film which is completing its final funding now before an estimated pre-production date of March 2018. The film tells the story of young technology genius, Alan, who is on the brink of success with his new high-speed neural network smart phone, an artificial intelligence technology that’s sure to change the world. But it ultimately leads him into an uncontrollable spiral of murder and mayhem when the free-thinking anomaly he’s created conjures up evil and plays him at his own game. 

“We are very pleased to have Alicia G bring her creativity, energy and charm to our ‘Dead Stream’ campaign,” said Laura Russo (“Road Reps”), the film’s director, writer and producer. “We are looking forward to a successful campaign that will see us begin production this spring with Alicia joining us in an important cameo role.”

To learn more or to donate, visit the Indiegogo campaign website here or go to the “Dead Stream” website www.DeadStreamMovie.com.

The popular singer, who is signed to multi-platinum, award-winning music producer Andrew Lane’s label Drew Right Music, is known for her summer hit “Ca$h & Nap.” To view the music video click https://youtu.be/MNiGLtXvOSk.

Coming to fame as a teenager when she first appeared in the ABC’s reality series “Wife Swap” in 2008, Alicia G had already received much acclaim as a teen beauty queen, having earned a number of titles by the time television producers came calling. As a dancer, star athlete and accomplished singer, Alicia G is today making her mark in pop and hip hop with such hits as “Pretty Girl” and “Reality TV” last year.

Fans can download Alicia G’s all new OneAvenue Fanmoji app, giving them a chance to download fun new emojis featuring cartoon versions of Alicia G, by clicking https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alicia-g-fanmoji-by-oneavenue/id1242093002?mt=8. . 

The app is available at the iOS App Store. To visit Alicia G’s OneAvenue page, click here or visit https://oneavenuetv.app.link/aliciagfanmoji. 

For more on Alicia G, visit www.AliciaGWorld.com.

New Photo Exhibit Takes on Violent Thems in Nursery Rhymes

Photographer Nilangana "Olive" Banerjee illustrates the violent and sexual themes of "Georgie Porgie" in this image, and other beloved nursery rhymes in her upcoming photo exhibit (Photo by Nilangana "Olive" Banerjee).

LOS ANGELES, Calif.  –  Violence and sexual themes in nursery rhymes are explored by photographer Nilangana “Olive” Banerjee  in the upcoming photo exhibit “Lullaby,” set to tour next year.

“I learned long ago that these nursery rhymes that we’re all familiar with are very violent and very disturbing and really not suitable for children,” Banerjee said. “I want to expose that reality to parents and everyone that cares for children that these quaint rhymes are not good for kids. They were not really meant for them, but are now a part of our cultural fabric.”

Project, set to begin its national tour in Los Angeles this winter, features Banerjee’s original photographs depicting her personal take on such nursery rhymes as “Georgie Porgie,” “Lucy Locket,” “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” “Rock a Bye Baby,” “Jack and Jill,” “Little Bo Peep,” and many others. To see a glimpse of some the photos, visit www.NilanganaBanerjee.com. 

“Georgie Porgie,” features a fearful young girl who tries to run away from a menacing older man who has grabbed her by the arm, while “Little Bo Peep,” shows a young woman joyously holding a sheepskin that used to belong to a young sheep. The image of “Jack and Jill” is particularly dark as it depicts a harsh stepmother berating Jack and Jill after they’ve fallen and injured themselves.

“All of these stories depict adult themes that would adversely impact young children. Take Georgie Porgie, who terrorizes under-age girls through sexual harassment and more,” she said. “It glorifies the influence of patriarchy and gender inequality, which is still prevalent in contemporary society, but it also reflects how women are considered the weaker sex and cannot possibly revolt against any cruelty without the help of a man.”

Even the nursery rhyme “Little Bo Peep,” demonstrates a contempt for animals, even those that serve us: “It teaches us about having intense indifference and disregard for the other beings,” she said. “The shepherdess shows lack of concern for her lost sheep and when the sheep were dead, instead of being compassionate, she shows extreme apathy.”

Born in Mumbai, India, Banerjee always had a passion for photography, thanks to her father’s love for photography. She soon found herself photographing everything that she could, ultimately earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Photography at Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University in Mumbai. After earning her Masters in Commercial Photography at Light & Life Academy in her native India, she moved to the United States to study at New York Film Academy where she earned her Masters in Fine Arts, allowing her pursue a career in commercial photography.

Today, Olive, as her friends call her, is among the most respected commercial and corporate photographers in the country, focusing primarily in her specialized fields of architecture/interiors and industrial/corporate photography. Her clients have included Sheraton Hotels, celebrity chef Debb Michail, Lexicon Media and many others.