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Aaron Wiggins and Harrison Barnes 2024-25 NBA Season

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ONE WEEK UNTIL MEDIA DAY‼️

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Golden State Warriors Acquire Three Second-Round Picks for Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III

On February 6th, 2020, the Golden State Warriors traded guard-forward Alec Burks and forward Glenn Robinson III to the Philadelphia 76ers for a 2020 second round draft pick (Nico Mannion), a 2021 second round draft pick (Aaron Wiggins) and a 2022 second round draft pick (Tyrese Martin). 

The 2020 second rounder was originally from Dallas, 2021 second rounder is from Denver and the 2022 second rounder is from Toronto.

After three championships and five NBA Finals appearances from 2015 to 2019, the Golden State Warriors dynasty needed a break. 

Two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant ruptured his right achilles tendon during the 2019 Finals and left Golden State in free agency, signing with the Brooklyn Nets. Star shooting guard Klay Thompson also was hurt in the Finals, tearing the ACL in his left knee. He was likely to miss the entire 2019-20 season.

With those two players not in the lineup, Golden State’s roster would look significantly different from the start. As other key pieces such as Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston departed via trade and retirement respectively, the Warriors were going to have to find solid players to keep the machine running around lynchpins Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

The problem was that the team had little flexibility to improve externally. Golden State was hard-capped after acquiring guard D’Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets involving Kevin Durant. The hard cap meant Golden State couldn’t go over the total team salary figure of just under $139 million.

The Warriors needed to add some players in minimum deals. Two additions through the minimum were wings Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III. Burks was coming off a season where he was traded twice and played little with the Sacramento Kings to end the 2018-19 season.

Robinson was a disappointment in Detroit, shooting just 29% from the three-point line. The Pistons declined his team option for the season, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Both players were buy-low options for the Warriors. Golden State began the 2019-20 season in a deep struggle. The team dropped its first two games by 19 points and 28 points. The Warriors won their next game against the New Orleans Pelicans but the season would get worse as Curry fractured his left hand in the fourth game against the Phoenix Suns.

Without Curry, the Warriors season went off the rails. The Warriors dropped 12 of their next 14 games to fall to 3-15. The losses continued to pile up as Golden State shifted into a quick rebuild for the next season. Golden State was 12-39 when it decided to sit Robinson and Burks in preparation for a deadline trade.

Though Golden State was experiencing a season of misery, Burks and Robinson were individually thriving and potentially building value for themselves. 

Burks was playing the most minutes of his career in five years and he was somewhat efficient as a shot creator and scorer. The guard appeared in 48 games (18 starts) with the Warriors and managed 16.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.1 APG and 1.0 SPG in 29.0 MPG.

Burks posted the highest PER (16.1) and true shooting percentage (55.2%) of his career at the time of the trade.

Robinson also excelled in Golden State, earning his first full-time starting role after stops in Minnesota, Philadelphia, Indiana and Detroit. In 48 games with the Warriors, Robinson averaged a career-high 12.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.8 APG and 0.9 SPG in 31.6 MPG. He was often tasked with guarding the opposition’s top wing perimeter options and had re-discovered the three-point shot, shooting 40% on 170 long distance attempts.

For the Warriors, with their luxury tax bill, it was hard to envision where and how Robinson and Burks would fit when Klay Thompson and Curry returned from injury. Since both players had outperformed their minimum deals, it would’ve been difficult to re-sign them. Instead, the Warriors replenished future assets, acquiring three second round picks from Philadelphia for the two players.

To make room for Burks and Robinson, the Sixers traded reserve James Ennis to the Orlando Magic in exchange for a second round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers and waived guard Trey Burke.

Philadelphia was in turmoil at the trade deadline. Sitting at 31-20, the 76ers were falling short of expectations and its offense had fallen short amid an awkward fit between stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Adding Al Horford also complicated the team’s rotation and chemistry.

Though there were questions about Horford’s fit and if the 76ers would try to trade him, the conversations for the 76ers centered around finding perimeter shooting.

That’s where Philadelphia came to the decision to make a smaller move and add Burks and Robinson’s minimum contracts, dealing three second round picks in return. Burks and Robinson’s run in Philadelphia would initially last just 12 games as the NBA season was shutdown in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The league returned in August to a bubble concept based in Orlando, Florida where a select group of teams would finish out the regular season and play in the playoffs. 39-26 heading into the bubble, the 76ers went 4-4 in the bubble regular season games to finish with a 44-30 record.

The team was dealt a significant blow when All-Star Ben Simmons left to have left knee surgery, cutting his season short. 

Burks played in 18 games with the Sixers, compiling 12.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.1 APG and 0.7 SPG in 20.2 MPG. After Simmons’ injury, Burks stepped up with 20.3 PPG on 54.4% shooting in the final four games of the regular season.

Robinson missed most of the bubble with a left hip pointer. He also was out for the first round with an oblique muscle strain. In 14 games with Philadelphia, he produced 7.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 0.8 APG and 0.6 SPG in 19.3 MPG. 

The 44-30 76ers ended up in sixth place and faced the 48-24 Boston Celtics in the opening round. In the first game of the series, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a game-high 32 points and 13 rebounds as Boston used a 34-22 advantage in the fourth quarter to win 109-101. Burks had 18 points in the game.

Philadelphia got off to a decent start in Game Two, building a 36-30 lead early in the second quarter. Boston used a 25-5 advantage to wrestle control of the game. The Celtics blew the doors open in the second half, and won 128-101.

The third game was a back and forth affair. Boston took an 85-78 lead with 7:45 left in the contest on a Tatum layup. Over the next three minutes, Philly went on a 12-4 run to take a 90-89 lead. After several scores from both teams, the Sixers took a 94-92 lead on two Joel Embiid free-throws with 2:14 remaining.

From that point on, Philadelphia never scored again. Boston went on a 10-0 run in the final two minutes to win 102-94 and take a 3-0 series lead. In the fourth game, Celtics guard Kemba Walker had 32 points as Boston took control late in the second half and completed the 4-0 sweep. The Celtics built a 96-79 lead early in the fourth quarter and held on for a 110-106 win despite 30 points from Embiid.

Though Burks had 18 points in the series opener, he struggled. The guard averaged 10.5 PPG on 32.7% from the field and 18.8% from the three-point line, 3.8 RPG, 1.8 APG and 0.8 BPG in 23.7 MPG.

After the season, Philadelphia quickly reshaped its supporting cast and franchise. Coach Brett Brown was fired and replaced by Doc Rivers from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Burks and Robinson both played less in Philadelphia as the 76ers were a deeper team and it had somewhat of an impact on their individual futures. 

Burks became a free agent and signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the New York Knicks. Robinson signed a one-year minimum deal with a partial guarantee with the Sacramento Kings.

The 2020 second round pick Golden State acquired in the trade was originally from the Dallas Mavericks and wound up in the 48th spot of the 2020 draft. Golden State selected 19-year old Arizona product Nico Mannion.

The son of a former NBA player (Pace Mannion), the 6-foot-2 point guard earned a spot on the All-Pac-12 second team after he led the Wildcats in assists (5.3) and was second in scoring at 14.0 PPG.

After being drafted by the Warriors, Mannion signed a two-way contract with the club for the 2020-21 season. Due to the NBA season being put on pause and the bubble version of the NBA playoffs occurring in the late summer, there was no Summer League after the 2020 draft took place in November.

Mannion joined a Warriors roster looking to bounce back from its worst season in nearly two decades. Stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were healthy going into the season while third star Klay Thompson was out for the year after tearing his right achilles tendon in an offseason workout. 

The Warriors had tepid expectations and had a concerning 0-2 start, dropping the two games by 26 and 39 points. Soon after, the Warriors recovered, winning six of the next eight games. Still the year would be up and down as Golden State hovered around .500. A mid-season 5-13 stretch from late-February to early-April left the Warriors in tenth place with a 24-28 record. 

Curry got hot and the Warriors defense found its groove as Golden State won 15 of its next 20 games to finish the regular season with a 39-33 record. The mark was good for eighth place in the West.

Mannion struggled when he hit the court fo the Warriors in limited minutes. In 30 games (one start), Mannion produced 4.1 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 2.3 APG and 0.5 SPG in 12.1 MPG. Of concern, was Mannion’s inability to finish inside the arc as he shot just 31.5% that season on two-point attempts.

Mannion also played in the G-League Bubble in Bay Lake, Florida for the Santa Cruz Warriors during the middle portion of the regular season. He excelled with the sudden boost in playing time. In nine games with Santa Cruz, Mannion averaged 19.3 PPG, 6.9 APG, 3.3 RPG and 1.8 SPG in 33.1 MPG.

The Warriors were in eighth and due to the NBA’s newly expanded play-in tournament rules, the Warriors had to face the seventh seed Los Angeles Lakers on the road in a play-in game. The new creation gave the ninth and ten seeds a chance to make the playoffs.

In the play-in game against the Lakers, Curry had 37 points and the Warriors led by 13 at the half. Los Angeles came back and took a lead in the fourth quarter. Both teams exchanged leads but LeBron James made a clutch three with 58 seconds left despite a watery eye from an eyepoke and the Lakers held on for a 103-100 win.

Los Angeles took the seventh seed and the Warriors faced the winner of the nine and ten matchup, the Memphis Grizzlies for the eighth seed at home. Curry was great once again with 39 points but Grizzlies star Ja Morant had 35 points as Memphis won in overtime 117-112. The loss eliminated the Warriors from the postseason.

After the season, the Warriors extended a qualifying offer to make Mannion a restricted free agent. However, the Warriors signed point guard Chris Chiozza to a two-way deal, leaving Mannion in the lurch. 

Mannion departed from the NBA, signing a contract to play for Virtus Bologna of Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A.

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, the Warriors traded two second round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder for forward Kelly Oubre. One of those picks—originally owned by Denver—was from the Philadelphia deal. It became the 55th pick in the 2021 draft which the Thunder used on Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins.

In 2022, the Warriors drafted guard Tyrese Martin with the pick they acquired from Philadelphia. Originally owned by Toronto, the pick was 51st in the draft. Golden State subsequently dealt Martin’s draft rights with cash to the Atlanta Hawks for the draft rights to the 44th pick, Ryan Rollins.

Glenn Robinson III on joining the 76ers (via Sixers Wire):

“I was excited. Obviously, I was having a great year with the Warriors and things were going great there, they’re a great organization, but I think that I was definitely excited to be able to help this team.”

On how he found out about the trade (via NBC Sports Philadelphia):

“Me and AB [Alec Burks] found out on a plane going back to [San Francisco] from New York about the trade. I was asleep and they woke me up and told me. So, then we found out we were going to have to travel six more hours. I know he was on a red-eye last night and I got in a little earlier than him. 

“Just glad to be here, ready to basically start tomorrow so I can get in there, learn the plays and get some shots up. I haven’t even been to the new practice facility yet, so I’m excited to do that, too — because we were at PCOM when I was [last] here. Big difference, I heard.”

How the 76ers have improved from his first time with the club in 2015:

“The players have definitely gotten better [compared to 2015], yeah. It’s always weird — a new day at a job, that first step, it’s always different. I felt the energy in the building, it’s great to be back... Everyone welcomed me with open arms and is glad that I’m back here in Philly. I really feel like I can help this team. Just glad to be wanted. I think that’s the main thing as a player is coming into different situations, whether it’s a trade or you get picked up in free agency, being wanted is a good feeling. 

“For Brett to FaceTime almost immediately after finding out the news, I think that says a lot about his character, my character and what they want here.”

Alec Burks on his role in Philadelphia (via The Philadelphia Inquirer):

“I guess we will figure that out soon. I know that they wanted me here [on] their team. They think I fit well. So we will see how that plays out.”

Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers on how the team was upset when the decision was made to trade Burks and Robinson (The TK Show via NBC Sports):

“The night we traded (Alec) Burks and (Glenn) Robinson —that was a little bit of a gut-wrenching thing for the people on the team. Those guys were good players and good guys and did everything we asked of them. 

“And I had a moment, too. I started questioning. We're really kind of ripping our fabric apart here. And (assistant general manager) Mike Dunleavy — who played 15 years — said, ‘Here's the other side of that coin: The fact that guys are in tears — and we’ve only won 10 games or 12 games and don’t want to leave — says something about what you guys have created.’ 

“So I’m proud of that part... it sucks to lose. But what makes it good or bad are the people.”

Philadelphia 76ers Elton Brand on adding both Burks and Robinson (via Philadelphia 76ers):

“We’re fortunate to add Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III. Both are having career years. They’re going to boost us offensively and defensively. I’m looking to getting them here.”

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on the difficulty for Golden State to play without Burks and Robinson who were held out of a game against Brooklyn because they were expected to be traded (via ESPN):

“Tough night to go out and play. Two of our leaders, elder statesmen, guys who are really beloved in the locker room. For the team to find out those two guys are most likely going to be traded is pretty tough... Not a good way to prepare for a game when something like that happens.”

76ers head coach Brett Brown on Alec Burks’ ability to make plays off the bounce (via NBC Sports Philadelphia):

“I’m going to be dramatic, but I believe it — this is our sport. You have to play off a live ball… You need somebody that can break down a defense, that can get to the paint — hopefully out of an isolation, out of a live ball. And he can do that. And so I felt that when we didn’t have [Josh Richardson]. You felt that.

“If we’re all honest, with the identifiable skill sets of our guys, it’s not like give it to so-and-so and they’re going to break somebody down, get into the paint and find people — that’s not it. We have very good players with high levels of skills, but that thing you’re talking about is needed. You really need it, and you especially need it when you play late in the season.”

On who he plans on playing in the 76ers rotation and the logjam at the wing positions for Philadelphia after the trade (via The Philadelphia Inquirer):

“In my mind, I do, but it’s probably not something I want to share right now with everybody. There’s a stable of wings that something’s got to give. 

“There’s only so many minutes, because the group is flexible, everybody can sort of read into or think about what I think that means. You have options.”

Warriors guard Jordan Poole on the news that the Warriors were going to trade Burks and Robinson and how it was announced before a game (via The Mercury News):

“They know that they’re beloved in the locker room and, obviously, it was some tough news that nobody wanted to hear, but you still got to go out there and play. Those are two amazing guys and I’m just extremely thankful and blessed to be able to play with them my first year.”

What he’s learned from Burks and Robinson:

“Just how to be a pro. Those two guys are a perfect demonstration to look at as role models.”

76ers guard Raul Neto on the team acquiring his former teammate in Utah Alec Burks (via The Philadelphia Inquirer):

“He’s obviously a great player. A great, talented player. He can score anyways, and he plays hard. I think he’s going to be good for us.”

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Got so much love and respect for these dudes! My guys for life! Wish them the best! Two real dudes! https://t.co/wT671SPttK

— Eric Paschall (@epaschall)

February 6, 2020

Image Credit:

Glenn Robinson III via Getty Images/Jesse D. Garrabrant

Alec Burks via Getty Images/Garrett Ellwood

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Aaron Wiggins Highlight Mix! (Vol. 1 • 2022-23 Season)

Former Maryland Terp Aaron Wiggins has found a home w/ the OKC Thunder. An athletic slasher & underrated playmaker, Wiggins plays his role well and provides steady minutes when given enough opportunity.

Be on the lookout for Wiggins in the near future: as he improves, OKC will continue on an upward track toward the top.

Full video click here.

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Horror Movie Review: Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge (2022)

Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge is sillier, more referential, and bloodier than the first. Like all good horror sequels, it had to up the ante and it does.

The first Scare Package was a funny, bloody, and meta anthology horror that turned enough heads to guarantee a sequel. After all, it’s the horror movie way! Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge is sillier, more referential, and bloodier than the first. Like all good horror sequels, it had to up the ante and it does. Featuring a host of writers and directors like Alexandra Barreto, Anthony…

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Mean Girls Tour Gifts!

As I’m recovering from having all four of my wisdom teeth removed, here’s my audio and video masters from when I saw Mean Girls!!!

Natalie Shaw (Cady Heron), Maya Petropoulos (Regina George), Kristen Amanda Smith (Gretchen Wieners), MaryRose Brendel (Karen Smith), Victoria Mesa (u/s Janis Sarkisian), Ethan Jih-Cook (Damian Hubbard), Joseph Torres (Aaron Samuels), Shawn Mathews (Kevin Gnapoor), Kristen Seggio (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George), Justin Phillips (Principal Duvall), Justin O'Brien (Mr. Heron), Justin O'Brien (Coach Carr/Glen Coco/Math Moderator), Thalia Atallah (Dawn Schweitzer), Emily Ann Stys (s/w Lizzie Therman/Caroline Krafft), Ryan Vogt (s/w Lizzie Therman/Caroline Krafft), Lucas Hallauer (Tyler Kimble), Jonah Nash (Christian Wiggins), Mikey Corey Hassel (Shane Oman), Emily Ann Stys (s/w Sophie Kawachi), Ryan Vogt (s/w Sophie Kawachi), Mikaela Rada (Caitlyn Caussin), Brandon Moreno (Jason Weems), Tyler Jung (Marwan Jitla), Reagan Kennedy (Taylor Wedell), Emily Ann Stys (s/w Rachel Hamilton), Ryan Vogt (s/w Rachel Hamilton)

December 2, 2023; Second National Tour

Matinee

Notes: Victoria’s debut as Janis! Wonderful performances by the whole cast! Emily and Ryan were split-tracking Joi, Oshie & Victoria’s tracks!

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Natalie Shaw (Cady Heron), Maya Petropoulos (Regina George), Kristen Amanda Smith (Gretchen Wieners), MaryRose Brendel (Karen Smith), Victoria Mesa (u/s Janis Sarkisian), Ethan Jih-Cook (Damian Hubbard), Joseph Torres (Aaron Samuels), Shawn Mathews (Kevin Gnapoor), Kristen Seggio (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George), Justin Phillips (Principal Duvall), Justin O'Brien (Mr. Heron), Justin O'Brien (Coach Carr/Glen Coco/Math Moderator), Thalia Atallah (Dawn Schweitzer), Emily Ann Stys (s/w Lizzie Therman/Caroline Krafft), Ryan Vogt (s/w Lizzie Therman/Caroline Krafft), Lucas Hallauer (Tyler Kimble), Jonah Nash (Christian Wiggins), Mikey Corey Hassel (Shane Oman), Emily Ann Stys (s/w Sophie Kawachi), Ryan Vogt (s/w Sophie Kawachi), Mikaela Rada (Caitlyn Caussin), Brandon Moreno (Jason Weems), Tyler Jung (Marwan Jitla), Reagan Kennedy (Taylor Wedell), Emily Ann Stys (s/w Rachel Hamilton), Ryan Vogt (s/w Rachel Hamilton)

December 2, 2023; Second National Tour

Matinee

Notes: Victoria’s debut as Janis! Act 1 is unfocused and mainly washed out while Act 2 is better focused but ends during World Burn. Emily and Ryan were split-tracking Joi, Oshie & Victoria’s tracks.

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The steal. Behind-the-back pass. Aaron Wiggins slam.

Jalen Williams making it happen on both ends!

NOP-OKC

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RWBY (Behind the Voice Actors)

MAIN RWBY CAST

Ruby Rose: Lindsay Jones

Weiss Schnee: Kara Eberle and 1 other

Casey Lee Williams

Blake Belladonna: Arryn Zech

Yang Xiao Long: Barbara Dunkelman

Jaune Arc: Miles Luna

Nora Valkyrie: Samantha Ireland

Lie Ren: Monty Oum and 1 other

Neath Oum

RECURRING ROLES

Qrow Branwen: Vic Mignogna and 1 other

Ernesto Jason Liebrecht

Oscar Pine: Aaron Dismuke

Professor Ozpin: Shannon McCormick

Cinder Fall: Jessica Nigri

James Ironwood: Jason Rose

Emerald Sustrai: Katie Newville

Sun Wukong: Michael Jones

Pyrrha Nikos: Jen Brown

Penny Polendina: Taylor McNee

Mercury Black: J.J. Castillo and 1 other

Yuri Lowenthal

Winter Schnee: Elizabeth Maxwell

Salem: Jen Taylor

Neopolitan: No Voice Actor

Dr. Arthur Watts: Christopher Sabat

Tyrian Callows: Jessie James Grelle

Hazel Rainart: William Orendorff

Bartholomew Oobleck: Joel Heyman

Peter Port: Ryan Haywood and 1 other

Anthony Sardinha

Maria Calavera: Melissa Sternenberg

Adam Taurus: Garrett Hunter

Robyn Hill: Cristina Valenzuela

Roman Torchwick: Gray G. Haddock and 2 others

Billy Kametz

Christopher Wehkamp

Neptune Vasilias: Kerry Shawcross

Glynda Goodwitch: Kathleen Zuelch

Jacques Schnee: Jason Douglas

Raven Branwen: Anna Hullum

Clover Ebi: Christopher Wehkamp

Elm Ederne: Dawn M. Bennett

Marrow Amin: Marrow Amin

Harriet Bree: Anairis Quiñones

Vine Zeki: Todd Womack

Ghira Belladonna: Kent Williams

Whitley Schnee: Howard Wang

Ilia Amitola: Cherami Leigh

Kali Belladonna: Tara Platt

Taiyang Xiao Long: Burnie Burns

Vernal: Amber Lee Connors

Little: Luci Christian

Somewhat: Luci Christian

May Marigold: Kdin Jenzen

Joanna Greenleaf: Marissa Lenti

Fiona Thyme: Michele Everheart

Dr. Pietro Polendina: Dave Fennoy

Klein Sieben: J. Michael Tatum

Corsac Albain: Derek Mears

Fennec Albain: Mike McFarland

Leonardo Lionheart: Daman Mills

Curious Cat: Robbie Daymond

Coco Adel: Ashley Jenkins

Velvet Scarlatina: Caiti Ward

Yatsuhashi Daichi: Joe MacDonald

Cardin Winchester: Adam Ellis

Caroline Cordovin: Mela Lee

Jabberwalker: Richard Norman

Jinn: Colleen Clinkenbeard

Flynt Coal: Flynt Flossy

Neon Katt: Meg Turney

Saphron Cotta-Arc: Lindsay Sheppard

Terra Cotta-Arc: Jamie Smith

Blacksmith: Kimlinh Tran

Lil’ Miss Malachite: Luci Christian

Willow Schnee: Caitlin Glass

The Hound: Ernesto Jason Liebrecht

Hei “Junior” Xiong: Jack Pattillo

Miltia Malachite: Maggie Tominey

Melanie Malachite: Maggie Tominey

Zwei: Penny Layne Matthews

Ozma: Aaron Dismuke and 1 other

Shannon McCormick

God of Light: Chase McCaskill

God of Darkness: Bruce DuBose

Ambrosius: Valentine Stokes

Jinxy: Brendan Blaber

Red Prince: Michael Malconian

Herbalist: Christopher Guerrero

Creatures of Grimm: William Orendorff

MINOR ROLES

Announcer: Jeff Williams

AK-130 Android: Shane Newville

Shopkeep: Patrick Rodriguez

Goons: William Lopez and 1 other

Isaiah Torres

Cyril Ian: Patrick Rodriguez

Lisa Lavender: Jen Brown

Student: Kerry Shawcross

Russel Thrush: Shane Newville

Police Officers: Burnie Burns and 1 other

Joel Heyman

Sailors: Isaiah Torres and 1 other

Daniel Fabelo

White Fang Goons: Chris Martin and 4 others

Austin Hardwicke

Miles Luna

Dustin Matthews

Josh Ornelas

Penny’s Driver: Alan Abdine

Tukson: Adam Ellis

CCT AI: Megan Castro

Schnee Corp Operator: Emily McBride

Atlas Soldiers: Jon Risinger and 19 others

Patrick Rodriguez

Shane Newville

Kerry Shawcross

Josh Flanagan

Jeb-Aguilar Kendrick

J.D. Arredondo

Kirk Johnson

Alena Lecorchick

Tony Salvaggio

César Altagracia

Quentin Holtz

Nicholas Swift

Ed Whetstone

Cody Hawkins

Andrea Ratsos

Noël Wiggins

Dalton Allen

Nick Cramer

Alena Lecorchick

White Fang Lieutenant: Gray G. Haddock

“Deery”: Maggie Tominey

Student: Jacob Strickler

Perry: Kyle Taylor

Councilman: Gray G. Haddock

Reese Chloris: Erin Winn

Bolin Hori: Jon Risinger

Brawnz Ni: Blaine Gibson

Roy Stallion: No Voice Actor

Nolan Porfirio: Aaron Marquis

May Zedong: No Voice Actor

Bartender: Markus Horstmeyer

Nebula Violette: Kate Warner

Scarlet David: Gavin Free

Dew Gayl: Kim Newman

Sage Ayana: Josh Ornelas

Gwen Darcy: Mylissa Zelechowski

Octavia Ember: Claire Hogan

Video Game Announcer: Gray G. Haddock

Ciel Soleil: Yssa Badiola

Salesman: César Altagracia

Woman: Kate Warner

Man: Robert Reynolds

Large Man: Alex Leonard

Inn Keeper: Joe MacDonald

Crying Child Illusion: Maggie Tominey

Amber: Laura Bailey

Paramedic: Jon Risinger

Atlas Security Guard: Jonathan Floyd

Haven Tourist: Robert Reynolds

News Reporter: Tyler Coe

Broadcast Op: Cole Gallian

Warning Announcer: Kate Warner

Atlas Ship Captain: Travis Willingham

Blue Three: Andrea Caprotti

Mayor: Mike McFarland

Blacksmith: Christopher Guerrero

Dying Huntsman: Alejandro Saab

Captain: Bruce Carey

Reporters: Tyler Coe

Amber Lee Connors

Jason Douglas

Crew Member 1: Yunhao Zhang

First Mate: Derrek Ziegler

Crew Member 2: Chris Kokkinos

Oscar’s Aunt: Marissa Lenti

Higanbana Waitress: Kim Newman

Businessman: Scott Frerichs

Businesswoman: Amber Lee Connors

Henry Marigold: Alejandro Saab

Angry Businessman: Nick Landis

Waiter: Kyler Smith

Trophy Wife: Felecia Angelle

Husband: Chris Kokkinos

An Ren: Dawn M. Bennett

Lie Ren (young): Apphia Yu

Young Blacksmith: Connor Pickens

Tall Boy: Scott Frerichs

Short Boy: Marissa Lenti

Medium Boy: Amber Lee Connors

Li Ren: Kaiji Tang

Nora Valkyrie (young): Kristen McGuire

Mistral Pilot: Stan Lewis

Atlas Pilot: Richard Norman

Train Announcer: Alena Lecorchick

Mistral Pilot: Reina Scully

Menagerie Guard: Gio Coutinho

Bartender: Zane Rutledge

Shay D. Mann: Clifford Chapin

Sienna Khan: Monica Rial

Bandit One: Chris Kokkinos

Saber Rodentia: William Ball

Bandit Two: Billy B. Burson III

Worried Mother: Victoria Holden

Mata: Scott Frerichs

Yuma: Nick Landis

Ramen Shop Owner: Nick Landis

Small Girl: Emily Fajardo

Trifa: Emily Fajardo

Menagerie Guard 1: Stan Lewis

Menagerie Guard 2: Jenn K. Tidwell

Faunus: Willem W. Keetell and 1 other

Ariel LaCroix

Young Faunus Woman: Christine Stuckart

Older Faunus Man: Patrick Rodriguez

White Fang Members: Luis “Paco” Vazquez and 2 others

Willem W. Keetell

Jenn K. Tidwell

Mistral Police Captain: Jamie Smith

White Fang Guards: Christine Stuckart and 2 others

César Altagracia

Connor Pickens

Dee: Alex Mai

Dudley: Christopher Guerrero

Mistral Woman: Lauren Aptekar

Newscaster: Ethan Marler

Body Guard: Jenn K. Tidwell

Frightened Man: Richard Norman

Eldest Daughter: Jenn K. Tidwell

Youngest Daughter: Lauren Aptekar

Tock: Ruth Urquhart

Adrian Cotta-Arc: Lucella Wren Clary

Nubuck Guards: Kyle Phillips

Red Haired Woman: Jen Brown

Terminal Soldier: Connor Pickens

Argus Air Control: Danzer Koehler

Manta Two-Two: Noël Wiggins

Manta Three-Four: Dalton Allen

Manta Two-One: Melanie Stern

Manta Two-Four: Joe Clary

Atlas Air Traffic Female: Alena Lecorchick

Drunk Mann: Joel Mann

Drinking Buddy: Dustin Matthews

Forest: Eric Baudour

Pilots: Billy B. Burson III and 1 other

Todd Womack

Fria: Luci Christian

Newscaster: Scott Morgan

Mantle Citizen: Kirk Johnson

Mantle Patrol: Quentin Holtz

News Broadcaster: Kyle Taylor

AK-200 Driver: Ed Whetstone

Patrol: Connor Pickens

Waiters: Kirk Johnson and 1 other

Christine Stuckart

Female Dinner Guest: Lauren Aptekar

Councilman Sleet: Chad James

Councilwoman Camilla: Anairis Quiñones

Mantle Child: Brooke Olson

Citizens: Quentin Holtz and 5 others

Nikita Steele

Nicholas Swift

Jenn K. Tidwell

Alena Lecorchick

Ed Whetstone

Manta Team Delta: Richard Norman

Atlas Pilots: Ed Whetstone and 1 other

Alena Lecorchick

Atlas Commander: Zoe Terhune and 1 other

Kate Daigler

Atlas Technician: Alena Lecorchick

Reporter: Nick Schwartz

Mother: Jenn K. Tidwell

Disgruntled Grandmother: Christine Stuckart

Fiona’s Uncle: Gus Sorola

Crimson: César Altagracia

Mechanical Voice: Andrea Ratsos

Operator: Nick Schwartz

Madame: Linda Leonard

Step-Sisters: Amanda Lee

Rhodes: Christian Young

Commanders: Billy B. Burson III and 2 others

Kdin Jenzen

Zack Watkins

Child: Alexia Cruz

Father: Matthew Cruz

Computer Terminal: Alanah Pearce

Atlas Officer: Billy B. Burson III

CCT Voice: Jackie Izawa

Civilian: Chris Demarais

Summer Rose: Morgan Lauré Garrett

The Bird: Richard Norman

Mouse: Brendan Blaber

Mouse Leader: Jamie Battle

Townsperson: Jamie Battle

Toy Soldiers: Nick Cramer and 4 others

Billy B. Burson III

Kdin Jenzen

Cody Hawkins

Michael Malconian

Toy Guard: Brendan Blaber

White Pawns: Brandan Blaber and 3 others

Billy B. Burson III

Jamie Battle

Michael Malconian

Hawker: César Altagracia

Teapot Lady: Kdin Jenzen

Blue Paper Pleaser: Connor Pickens

Yellow Paper Pleaser: Dalton Allen

Green Paper Pleaser: Dustin Matthews

Red Paper Pleaser: Paula Decanini

Purple Paper Pleaser: Yssa Badiola

Genial Gem: Paula Decanini

Alyx: Shara Kirby

Vacuan 1: Eddy Rivas

Vacuan 2: Melinda Bonifay

ADDITIONAL VOICES

Austin Hardwicke

Blaine Gibson

Daniel Fabelo

Dustin Matthews

Harley Dwortz

Jeff Yohn

Kris McMeans

Kristina Nguyen

Luis “Paco” Vazquez

Maggie Tominey

Megan Castro

Shane Newville

Sheena Duquette

Stefanie Hardy

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Christopher Wiggins at The Advocate:

As election season peaks, conservative LGBTQ+ supporters of former President Donald Trump are hosting “Trump UNITY” events across battleground states despite the former president’s lengthy record of anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Organized by the Log Cabin Republicans, the UNITY tour held a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, where gay conservative attendees emphasized economic issues over LGBTQ+ rights and downplayed the need for further protections, NBC News reports. For attendees, whose attendance numbers were eclipsed by straight counterparts in a half-empty hotel ballroom devoid of rainbow flags, this event was a space to champion Trump as the candidate of choice — even as he pledges to roll back rights for LGBTQ+ Americans. “I’m not voting because of marriage equality or LGBTQ rights,” 23-year-old Gage West told the outlet. “I’m voting because I want more money in my wallet.” His comments reflect a prevailing sentiment among the crowd of conservative gay men who said their focus is on economic and border security issues rather than LGBTQ+ rights.

Pronouns were mocked by attendees, and calls for equality were dismissed as “victim mentality,” echoing comments from conservative social media influencer Rob Smith, who argued that “the problems that this country are facing are far greater than any small affinity group.”

Some attendees believe the LGBTQ+ community has already achieved full equality. Fifty-seven-year-old Don Webber remarked, “We’re past that. We’ve reached that level of equality. My focus is more on my kids and the grandkids, the economy, the safety of our borders.” This rhetoric has drawn backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates who point out Trump’s record as one of the most anti-LGBTQ+ administrations in recent history. 

[...] The UNITY tour has also drawn attention for the inclusion of high-profile far-right figures who promote harmful anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, including Scott Pressler, who has pushed baseless “groomer” narratives against the LGBTQ+ community, and former Republican Illinois U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, who once voted against marriage equality and the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” but came out as gay years after leaving office. In early October, the Trump UNITY tour held a fundraiser in Pennsylvania. The event featured figures like Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz has publicly pushed false narratives about transgender youth and endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ tropes.

The Trump UNITY events organized by quisling LGBTQ+ group Log Cabin Republicans have featured MAGA hacks who falsely assert that LGBTQ+ people have full equality. In reality, LGBTQ+ equality isn’t anywhere close to full completion and has backslidden in several states.

[medium-observation]

November Release

Beetlejuice - First US National Tour

October 31, 2023 - Medium Observation

Video

Cast:

Justin Collette (Beetlejuice), Isabella Esler (Lydia Deetz), Megan McGinnis (Barbara Maitland), Will Burton (Adam Maitland), Jesse Sharp (Charles Deetz), Kate Marilley (Delia Deetz), Lexie Dorsett Sharp (u/s Miss Argentina), Abe Goldfarb (Otho), Brian Vaughn (Maxie Dean), Kris Roberts (Maxine Dean/Juno), Jackera Davis (Girl Scout), Lee N Price (Ensemble), Eric Anthony Johnson (s/w Ensemble), Haley Fish (Ensemble), Kenway Hon Wai K. Kua (Ensemble), Sean McManus (Ensemble), Katie Lombardo (s/w Ensemble), Trevor Michael Schmidt (Ensemble), Corben Williams (Ensemble)

Notes:

Good capture of Halloween! This was filmed on the aisle so you can see some people getting up and walking around at times. LOTS of latecomers during ready set I had to get up to let people into the row, so there is no video there. The guy in front of me wouldn't stop moving so his head can come in and out of frame at times but it's always worked around.

NFT Date: May 1st, 2024

Screenshots: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB1KLh

Video is $20

Mean Girls - Second US National Tour (Non-Equity)

October 26, 2023 - Medium Observation

Video

Cast:

Natalie Shaw (Cady Heron), Maya Petropoulos (Regina George), Kristen Amanda Smith (Gretchen Wieners), MaryRose Brendel (Karen Smith), Alexys Morera (Janis Sarkisian), Ethan Jih-Cook (Damian Hubbard), Joseph Torres (Aaron Samuels), Shawn Mathews (Kevin Gnapoor), Kristen Seggio (Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George), Justin Phillips (Principal Duvall), Justin O'Brien (Mr. Heron), Justin O'Brien (Coach Carr/Glen Coco/Math Moderator), Thalia Atallah (Dawn Schweitzer), Victoria Mesa (Lizzie Therman/Caroline Krafft), Lucas Hallauer (Tyler Kimble), Jonah Nash (Christian Wiggins), Mikey Corey Hassel (Shane Oman), Oshie Mellon (Sophie Kawachi), Megan Arseneau (s/w Caitlyn Caussin), Brandon Moreno (Jason Weems), Tyler Jung (Marwan Jitla), Reagan Kennedy (Taylor Wedell), Joi D. McCoy (Rachel Hamilton)

Notes:

Nice Capture of the new non-equity tour! There can be a head in the way at some points but it's worked around well. The video can be somewhat grainy at times due to how far I was + how dark the show was. Overall a great video of this incredible cast.

NFT Date: May 1st, 2024

Screenshots: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB1e1L

Video is $20

Come From Away - Second US National Tour (Non-Equity)

October 30, 2023 - Medium Observation

Video

Cast:

Addison Garner (Beverley/Annette & others), Shawn W. Smith (Kevin T./Garth & others), Andrew Hendrick (Claude & others), Danny Arnold (Oz & others), Hannah Kato (Janice & others), Trey DeLuna (Kevin J./Ali & others), Stanton Morales (Nick/Doug & others), Molly Samson (Diane & others), Candace Alyssa Rhodes (Hannah & others), Kristin Litzenberg (Beulah & others), Kathleen Cameron (Bonnie & others), Jason Tyler Smith (Bob & others)

Notes:

Incredible capture of the new non-equity tour. No obstruction, very little washout in wideshots. Overall a perfect video of a great new cast.

NFT Date: May 1st, 2024

Screenshots: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB1DyY

Video is $20

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mediumobservationtrading@gmail.com

[coyging]

[basketballjersey]

Aaron Wiggins

[chet-ho7mgren]

He’s posing like that so I can bite his biceps 😌

[brokehorrorfan]

Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 11 via RLJE Films. The 2022 horror-comedy anthology sequel is streaming exclusively on Shudder.

It features segments directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Scare Package), Alexandra Barreto, Anthony Cousins (Scare Package), Jed Shepherd (Host), and Rachele Wiggins.

The cast includes Zoe Graham, Jeremy King, Rich Sommer, Shakira Ja'nai Paye, Kelli Maroney, Graham Skipper, Maria Olsen, Steph Barkley, Barbara Bingham, Chelsea Grant, Byron Brown, Jemma Moore, and Caroline Ward.

Special features are listed below, along with the trailer.

Special features:

Director audio commentary

Making-of featurette

Bloopers and outtakes

Spot the Reference with the Help of Horror Icons

Rad Chad's Rad Ad, Hijacked

Most of the Best Parts in 90 Seconds

When horror guru Rad Chad Buckley’s funeral turns into an elaborate series of death traps centered around Chad's favorite films, the guests must band together and use the rules of horror to survive the bloody game.

Pre-order Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge.