Renee is interviewed by The Star Scoop on the upcoming Beyond The Farthest Star movie:

One film we're excited about this year is Beyond the Farthest Star, which stars Renee O'Connor. Beyond the Farthest Star is a story where "a twist of fate brings the national spotlight to a forgotten Texas town and a once famous preacher has an opportunity to regain his former glory or seize one last chance to restore his fractured family."

Producer Ben Dane tells us it's a "universal story that reaches all audiences...it's so relatable. Everyone has family struggles." O'Connor's character, Maureen Wells, struggles with a 17 year secret that she's held from her family. Says Dane, "The performances are so powerful. Wait until you see Renee. She's amazing."

We're thrilled about the stellar quality of actors involved and we talked with one of the movie's stars (not to mention one of our most popular interviewees), Renee O'Connor, to learn more about the film, her role and what she's up to next.

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Renee O'Connor meets up with Benjamin Dane in Santa Monica for an impromptu interview. For the first time since production, she talks directly with the fans.

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PATHLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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www.beyondthefartheststar.com

Faith-Based Film Creates It's Own Fan-Driven Theatrical
Release System Through Facebook

The independent faith-based feature film, "Beyond The Farthest Star" is incorporating its own fan-driven theatrical release system called BRING IT! Through Facebook and the film's website (www.BeyondTheFarthestStar.com) fans are encouraged to click the BRING IT! Button, which brings the movie to a cinema in their area. 'Beyond' includes an all-star cast such as Renee' O'Connor, Todd Terry, Barry Corbin, Billy McNamara, Andrew Prine, Cherami Leigh and Lou Beatty, Jr.

Dallas, September 21, 2010- Pathlight Entertainment and the producers of the feature film, "Beyond The Farthest Star" are utilizing the power of Facebook to mobilize fans with an innovative fan-driven release system called BRING IT! Created by Pathlight Entertainment for the film's marketing and eventual distribution, fans can vote for the film to screen in their area by registering online. Currently, more that 230 U.S. cities and 10 countries are eager to see the film in 2011. Cities with the highest number of votes will see the film first. BRING IT! has only been in place for less than two months and the number of votes have exceeded 1400. All votes are instantly tallied and displayed on the film's website at www.BeyondTheFarthestStar.com.

The following was posted on AUSXIP Talking Xena ROC Chat

Just want to let everyone know... This was posted today on the Beyond The Farthest Star Facebook Wall....

Go to it here- http://www.facebook.com/p...pp_7146470109&ref=ts

THIS MONDAY! The V-Blog takes us to composer, Damon Criswell's studio where he is scoring a scene with Renee O'Connor! You'll see some new footage from the film and hear more of the incredible score. Watch for it Monday ONLY on the FB Wall!

You'll get to see a portion of a scene with Renee featured while the composer works on the music score!!

~Benjamin

Right before shooting one of the largest scenes of the movie, Renee sits down with us onset. She talks about the story, taking on the role of Maurene Wells, working with the cast, and the vision of the director along with a host of other topics.

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“Beyond The Farthest Star” First Look Clips And Cast Available During Saturday’s Celebrate Freedom At South Fork Ranch Outside Dallas.

Pathlight Entertainment, LLC announces a promotional partnership with JCTV in the 2011 theatrical release of the upcoming faith-based family drama, Beyond the Farthest Star. The new partnership begins at KLTY Radio’s “Celebrate Freedom” event, this Saturday, June 26th. Cast members will be available and first look clips presented during
the event.

Dallas, June 24, 2010 – The feature film, “Beyond The Farthest Star” will kick off its new partnership at 94.9 KLTY’s Celebrate Freedom event, Saturday, June 26th. 2010 is the event’s 20th anniversary with more than 100,000 people expected to attend. This annual event concludes with a spectacular firework display after a full day of music concerts at the famed South Fork Ranch. Celebrate Freedom is the largest outdoor
concert and family entertainment gathering in America. This year’s artists will include Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Third Day, Matthew West, and many more.

The following is from Pathlight Entertainment:

Beyond the Farthest Star at Celebrate Freedom!

Pathlight Entertainment, LLC is pleased to announce our promotional partnership with JCTV in the 2011 theatrical release of the upcoming faith-based family drama, Beyond the Farthest Star.

We will kick off this new partnership at KLTY’s Celebrate Freedom event, Saturday, June 26th. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend this annual event to be held at the famed South Fork Ranch making Celebrate Freedom the largest outdoor concert and family entertainment gathering in America. This year’s artists will include Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Third Day, Matthew West, and many more.
http://klty.com/celebratefreedom/index.htm

A division of the largest religious broadcasting network in the world (TBN), JCTV reaches over 450 cities nationwide with it’s message committed to cutting-edge entertainment and encouragement for it’s target audience of youth between the ages of 13-30. http://www.jctv.org/info/

We are very excited about our partnership with JCTV as it provides a unique opportunity to introduce Beyond the Farthest Star to a demographic, we believe, will identify with Anne Wells, the fifteen year old Goth teen, who narrates this unforgettable journey to discover what is beyond the farthest star.

As a co-sponsor and partner with BTFS, JCTV has given us sweeping access during the concert to their promotional booth, the jumbotron, executive seating, backstage and other promotional opportunities, including screening selected BTFS scenes in the booth via large screen television.

If you’re in Dallas, please come to the JCTV booth and say hello and meet Beyond’s co-stars, Cherami Leigh (Friday Night Lights, Fast Food Nation, The Hottest State) and Tyler Corie (Brotherhood, Carried Away)

No longer Xena's sidekick, Renee O'Connor is going Beyond the Farthest Star

June 14, 10:24 PM
Dallas Prime Time TV Examiner
Kandie Delley

Native Texan, Renee O’Connor, whom you Xena fans will remember as the feisty blonde sidekick Gabrielle, is co-starring with fellow Texan, Todd Terry in a film Written and Directed by Andrew Librizzi.

Also at the helm of this film is another Texas actor, Benjamin Dane, known for his roles in TV shows like Friday Night Lights and the recent, short-lived ABC series, The Deep End. Ben has extended his charm and good looks into Hollywood with additional roles in multi-award winning Echoes of Innocence, Sweet Hideaway and Significant Other and now has stepped in the producer's role with Beyond the Farthest Star.

Be sure to support Ben, Todd and Renee, as well as the full cast and crew of Beyond the Farthest Star, by visiting their site and clicking the 'Demand it' button.

To listen to the exclusive interview with Benjamin Dane visit: On the Set at Film Reviews 2 Go (Reported by Barbara Davies)
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The following is from the Beyond The Farthest Star newsletter:

See The Exclusive Renee Interview! We’ve told you it was coming... Now, on the site BeyondTheFarthestStar.com is the exclusive Renee O’Connor video interview from the set of the film. Right before shooting one of the largest scenes of the movie, Renee sits down with us onset. She talks about the story, taking on the role of Maurene Wells, working with the cast, the vision of the director and a host of other topics. She opens up about working on the project and why she chose ‘Beyond’. During the interview, never released behind the scene footage of “Beyond The Farthest Star” accompanies her on-camera talk. As you know, Renee O’Connor plays the wife of Adam Wells and faces the breakdown of her family in the story. See her interview NOW on the site. Let us know what you think by leaving us a comment after viewing

Cast Interview: Renee O'Connor from Beyond The Farthest Star on Vimeo.

The new update has been released with the following news:

Goodbye Leonard!

After three weeks, the production waved goodbye to the small town of 2,095 and headed for the streets of Big D! It was a huge company move. The headquarters for the production company was graciously provided by First Baptist Church. It was where the cast changed clothes and completed all makeup transitions, before dispersing to one of many Leonard shoot locations. It is also where the entire cast and crew were well fed by the culinary talents of Shorty’s Texas Catering, with tasty morning breakfasts by Pastor Rob Gore. We will miss the people of Leonard. They were very hospitable and opened their city up to an unknown entity called ‘Beyond’. We will miss Robin and her family at the motel, the DQ, the police, Eddie, Anne Robinson and countless other folks. This wonderful little town is the heart of “Beyond The Farthest Star.” There is so much character and warmth in this city northeast of the metroplex. The story would not be the same without your gift to us. (See the new Behind The Scenes video, “Shooting The Wells’ House” on the site and pictured above.)

View The Todd Terry Interview Now!
Now you can view our first cast interview at BeyondTheFarthestStar.com! Todd Terry stars as Adam Wells in the film. Todd, who was the producers’ local choice for the role, had to step in at the last minute and replace the lead actor from Los Angeles. It was a huge undertaking but Todd tackled the role and our film is stronger due to his powerful performance. Renee O’Connor, playing Maurene Wells, and Todd have dynamic synergy on screen and are the center of the story. Todd also was the lead in Pathlight Entertainment’s award winning, “Still Born” and he took home the Best Actor award for his performance at the 2009 Project 168 competition. Todd has chosen to stay in the Texas area with his family, instead of pursuing a career in Los Angeles but has worked constantly at his craft. He is known for roles in the critically praised, “Arlington Road” with Tim Robbins, the villain in “Cadillac Jack” and the recent independent film, “Fissure.” He also just finished roles in series, “Breaking Bad” and “Friday Night Lights.” When he isn’t acting, Todd runs a real estate business in Dallas. See his interview NOW at the site and look for our next cast interview with Renee’ O’Connor!

Here's a look at the start of filming for Beyond The Farthest Star with Renee.

Behind the scenes: Day one from Beyond The Farthest Star on Vimeo.