“The core dilemma at the heart of the film is what length do you go to save your child,” Benjamin Bratt (“Law & Order”) said about the theme of the Summit film SNITCH, starring Dwayne “The ROC” Johnson.

Johnson is also producer of the “based on a true story” Exclusive Media production, which arrives in theaters February 22, 2013.

Bratt plays Juan Carlos the “end of the drug chain” Mexican Drug Cartel Lord who the   ROC’s character John Matthews has to take down in order to save his son from a 10-year federal prison sentence.

Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking) plays the U.S. Attorney Joanne Keeghan with the power to make it happen. Also starring in the dramatic action film are Michael Kenneth Williams (“The Wire”), the ruthless drug leader Malik who Matthews befriends first and leeds them to Carlos; Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan), Jon Bernthal (The Ghost Writer) an employee Matthews compromises for the ‘hook up” with the drug dealer; Nadine Valazquez (Flight), Rafi Gavron (Breaking and Entering), Melina Kenakaredes (“CSI: NY”) and David Harbour (End of Watch).

Ric Roman Waugh (Felon) directed the Participant Media presentation in association with Imagination Abu Dhabi and Front Street Productions. Sharing production credits with Dwayne Johnson are Nigel Sinclair, Matt Jackson, Jonathan King, Dany Garcia, Alex Brunner and Tobin Armbrust.

“He elevates the material to make it compelling to a film ‘goer’ beyond people who simply love action,” Benjamin Bratt said about the director Ric Roman Waugh, who cast him in the role of the Mexican drug dealer.

SNITCH, inspired by the “Frontline” documentary “Snitch,” is rated PG and arrives in theater February 22, 2013.

Eunice Moseley is a PR/media and promotions consultant, as well as a syndicated entertainment columnist for over 20 years. For more entertainment news, visit:  www.ThePulseofEntertainment.com.

“Me being in a relationship and me writing love songs my entire life,” said American Music Award winner Keith Sweat about what he based the information offered in his book ‘Make It Last Forever: The Dos and Don’ts.’  My first album was about a relationship I was in. The album was like therapy. I put everything into that album.”

When I read the book I couldn’t put it down because at my age I’ve experienced it all, including a 15-year marriage. He was so on point in every aspect. “Make It Last Forever: The Dos and Don’ts” takes you step-by-step through the stages of a relationship. Sweat clears up many myths and outlines what a ‘healthy’ relationship should be.

“All of my big hit records came from writing songs with passion,” Keith said about writing songs about life experiences. “I like to be in situations that are intense but a good intense.”

Two-time Gemini Award winner Cle Bennett recently completed a run in the stage play “Kim’s Convenience” at Main Stage Series in London where he played four different characters.

“I was sent the script. I read it and fell in love with it,” said Bennett on why he played   four roles in one production. “I just loved all four parts. The play was made for one person to [perform] four parts. The writer felt it would be best for one person to play them.” He went on to say that the cast was mostly Korean and his characters he played were black: Rich, Mr. Lee, Like and Alex. The play is set in a Regent Park Convenience store.

“I like to play roles that are real people,” Bennett points out. “It makes people want to learn more about that person. Denzel in Malcolm X inspired me to learn more about Malcolm X.”

Cle Bennett recently appeared in Break Out Kings, The Line, Shattered and Flash point.

Eunice Moseley is a PR/media and promotions consultant, as well as a syndicated entertainment columnist for over 20 years. For more entertainment news, visit:  www.ThePulseofEntertainment.com.    

Young and the Restless’ actor Max Ehrich is turning heads in tinsel-town

Heads in Hollywood are turning because of multi-talented Max Ehrich (High School Musical 3) who stars in the “Young and the Restless” as Fenmore Baldwin on CBS. The Emmy Award winning soap opera series airs weekdays at 2:30 p.m.

“It’s an intense character, very emotional,” said Ehrich about playing the angst-driven teenage son of Lauren and Michael Baldwin (Tracey Bergman and Christian Leblanc). “Never really played an evil character before. You have no idea what happens week to week.”

 Besides being an actor, Ehrich sings in a band called Social Networkk. A Pop/R&B/Soul five member group, Social Networkk band members are from five different ‘walks’ of life and met— as per their name— on the social network.

On “Young and the Restless” it’s the first time in its history that it has focused on teens and the obstacles that they face as they evolve into adults. The show tackles love, parenting issues and cyber bullying.

Ehrich’s first recurring acting role was in ABC’s “Ugly Betty” as Randy a homophobic bully. He has also appeared in the Disney stage play “Newsies,” and has made television appearances on “iCarly,” “No Ordinary Family,” “Shake It Up!”  “Parenthood” and “Working Class.” Ehrich also starred in the Lifetime movie “The Pregnancy Pact” and High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

Eunice Moseley is a PR/media and promotions consultant, as well as a syndicated entertainment columnist for over 20 years. For more entertainment news, visit: www.ThePulseofEntertainment.com.