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Statista Reports Video Games to Become $360 Billion Industry by 2027

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-09-16

(2024-08-17, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) The video game industry is an endlessly growing financial juggernaut that, according to Forbes, generates more revenue than the movie and music industries combined. German data collection and visualization platform Statista further highlights this growth in its newly-released market insights report for the global video game industry. …

News

Statista Reports on The Civil Rights Act, 60 Years Later

Written by Jake Bourke,

(2024-08-26, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. Considered one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history, the Civil Rights Act sought to put an end to racial discrimination and segregation of Black Americans following a decade of…

OWC RADiO – Jacob Young, Still Working after 2000+ Episodes of Television and Multiple Awards

Written by USTimes, 2024-08-19

(2024-02-25, Charleston, SC) Jacob Young starred in over 2,000 TV episodes and numerous films, beginning at a very young age on soaps. One role that garnered him international celebrity was as Luke and Laura’s son on the General Hospital! We wanted to share his story with OWC listeners because this is truly an example of…

OWC RADiO – Karen Bolt, Danny Glover’s Development Executive, on Creating Films with a Purpose

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Karen Bolt, the Development Executive for actor and activist Danny Glover, and an accomplished Independent Producer, is a close friend of our OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania. Over the years, Karen and Cirina have collaborated on several of Mr. Glover’s projects, including insightful interviews with Bob Moses head of the Algebra Project in San Francisco and…

‘MIMY & TONY,’ a Mother-Son Achievement: Reflecting on Mimy and Tony Succar’s Grammy Nomination

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-06-12

(2024-05-12, Miami, FL, Special to the U.S. Times) Many mothers likely dream of watching their children succeed in their artistic careers, taking the stage to accept the most prestigious of awards, but how often do those mothers find themselves ushered onstage to receive these awards alongside their children? We would like to acknowledge Mimy Succar,…

OWC RADiO – Samantha Tauber, Alias VNCCII, in the Heart of the Metaverse

Written by USTimes, 2024-04-16

(2024-02, Dubai) Samantha Tauber , a singer/song/writer, technology expert, and multi-media performance artist better known worldwide as her avatar, VNCCII!, speaks with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, and deconstructs her amazing career in another metaverse. So, stop what you are doing, take a break and listen in to this revolutionary force in the creative world. This is a…

Gear & Gadget Reviews

OWC RADiO – Gear: Moritz Lochner on LEWITT’s RAY Mic and the Connect 2 Audio Interface

Written by USTimes, 2024-08-19

Under the hood with great gear: We love the new RAY microphone from Lewitt, the first microphone with autofocus for your voice. It is a large-diaphragm condenser mic that is small, lightweight, ultimately portable, and has an amazing ability to focus on the sound of our voices to eliminate distractions. Plus, it is very affordable. RAY…

OWC RADiO – James David Redding III on Secrets of Sound for Major Television Series and Films

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(2024-05-31, Bloomfield, NJ) JAMES DAVID REDDING III is a Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-recording mixer with multiple prestigious awards for his work sculpting soundscapes for television and film productions. You have heard his work on The Queen’s Gambit, The Americans, Carol, The Patient, Amazon Prime’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and many others. Our host,…

OWC RADiO – Adventuring with Photographer Emily Tidwell

Written by USTimes, 2024-06-13

(2024-05-28, Reno, NV) We are adventuring with Emily Tidwell, an action sports photographer based in Reno, Nevada. She creates commercial, editorial, and event coverage for the outdoor industry. Emily has shot amazing coverage for some of the action industry’s biggest publications, including Red Bull and Patagonia and she uses OWC cards and drives for her…

NAB 2024 – OWC Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor Gives a Rundown on New Products for Creators

Written by USTimes, 2024-04-16

(2024-04-14, Austin, TX) Larry O’Connor, the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC), took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to give our host, Cirina Catania, a rundown on some of the new products they are showing at NAB 2024. He talked about the Atlas TypeA cards, the Envoy SSD portable drive, the…

OWC Breaking Speed Records With New ThunderBlade

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-01-09

(2024-1-8, Cupertino, CA, Special to the U.S. Times) Other World Computing (OWC) announced the newest model of their line of portable external drives, the ThunderBlade X8 SSD, boasting improved RAID 5 performance, faster data transfer speeds, and an increased storage capacity. This drive, built within a durable and compact ballistic hard-shell case utilizing an integrated…

Podcast

OWC RADiO – Matt Clifford, Touring with the Rolling Stones and Secrets of the Hackney Diamonds Album

Written by USTimes, 2024-08-19

(2024-04-30, Los Angeles, CA) Matt Clifford, interviewed here by Cirina Catania on OWC RADiO, plays keyboard in The Rolling Stones touring band, and first worked with Jagger and the group in 1989 when he played on the Steel Wheels album and their world tour. He went on to become Jagger’s co-writer and producer on many projects, including…

OWC RADiO – Andrew Murphy: How to Make a Profit with Your Video Business

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Andrew Murphy owns a video agency, Arise Digital, and coaches freelance videographers. His company helps industry experts build their authority online with short-form social media content. Listen in to his interview with our host, Cirina Catania, and learn more about the necessary skills to turn your passion into a full-time career. See below for links that will…

OWC RADiO – Found Films: Dan Halperin’s Bombshells and Dollies

Written by USTimes, 2024-06-12

(Los Angeles, 2024-05-07) Thousands of movies are made each year and buried within are some hidden treasures that you may not have seen. Our host, Cirina Catania speaks with Producer/Director, Dan Halperin, about “Bombshells and Dollies.” An entertaining, captivating look into the world of modern-day pinups and the Rockabilly scene at Viva Las Vegas. It…

OWC RADiO – How to Get Your Documentary Distributed with Rachel Gordon

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(2023-11-20, Los Angeles CA) Independent filmmakers make films. That’s what they do out of love for the craft, the message, or the story. But, how do they make money so they can continue to create those stories? Author Rachel Gordon interviewed 150 top experts, producers and industry representatives from around the world. Her book, “The…

OWC RADiO – Advice for Writers from Whitni Resides and Mark Brown

Written by USTimes, 2024-04-16

(2024-01-21, Nashville, TN) Do you want advice from successful writers? Welcome to another insightful episode of OWC RADiO with host Cirina Catania, where we bring you the voices and stories shaping the creative landscape. Today, we feature two exceptional writing talents—Whitni Resides, a writer/producer/filmmaker from Chattanooga, TN, and Mark Brown, a multi award-winning, two-time Black List recommended screenwriter. Whitni,…