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We're BACK!!   Tonight, we thought would be a great opportunity to catch up with everyone. We’ll start with the latest Stana News. Then open up the phone lines for an opportunity for those who attended this year’s  Stana Fan Fest to share in a recap for those who were unable to attend.  Plus, we'ill give the final numbers for this year’s annual CHLA/Literally Healing Book drive in honor of Stana annnnd as promised we’ll announced the winner of the drawing for “Beckett’s black turtleneck from “In the Belly of the Beast” to which everyone who notified us via email was automatically entered in our drawing for an opportunity to win. We’ll finish up with another couple of entries for our summer "STR Book Club" so we can all learn more about Stana’s latest film role. If you attended Stana Fan Fest this year, we sincerely hope you can call in and share your thoughts on this year’s event. If you are listening at a later time, feel free to share on STR Facebook or StanaFanFest twitter so everyone can share your e

*******************  THIS SHOW HAS BEEN EDITED FROM THE ORIGINAL ************** It is Party Time!! Today is one of our favorite/favourite days of the year. It’s extra special to Stana Katic fans because we get to “Celebrate Stana!” on her birthday. We hope you can join us even if it’s for only a portion of the scheduled 2 two hours. We do go into overtime and you won’t want to miss our LIVE after party. We give the latest news and then we simply enjoy being her fans by playing Stana-centric games and truly love to sing [we’re all off a bit ;) no doubt it’s because of the few seconds of delay]. You can skype in from anywhere in the world – just hit that blue skype button once the show has started.. OR, you can always call us at: 347.857.4368 beginning at 9|8c NOTE: If you missed sending in your birthday wish, not to worry. Call in LIVE and you can say it LIVE!  Hope to see you here! Photo credit/copyright: Bruce Glikas/Film Magic for WhiteRabbitRedRabbit/ producers Tom Kirdahy and Devlin Elliott Audio cr

For further information on Stana Katic, please visit her Official Web Site at:  www.stanakatic.com Please also try #ATP and #GOcarFREE for just one day in 2017! More information please go to: www.alternativetravelproject.org 2016 Stana Katic Year In Review photos are via Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images North America for 68th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards | Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images North America for Independent Spirit Awards |  STR at 'The Rendezvous' MVFF39 Premiere - Movie Poster via Amin Matalqa, Director | 'Sister Cities' - Lifetime Television / Cannonball Productions | 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit'  - Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic, Producers Devlin Elliott & Tom Kirdahy | Bookaboo - Amazon Studios | Castle - ABC | LEGOLAND - Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News and Sandy Huffaker/Legoland | 'herARTS in Action' tweet - Sarah Drake, artwork by Stana Katic for this fundraising project | StanaKatic.com [photos are in BTR random order]   Audio copyright credits: Stana Katic PCA Thank You via Stana Ka

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“The Rendezvous” screenings continue across America. This past Veteran’s Day this fun film was screened at the historic Tivoli theatre in the 'Cinema St. Louis Film Festival' on the 11th and then at the Ft. Worth 'Lone Star Film Festival' the very next day, November 12th.  The director Amin Matalqua along with the writer Tricia Gibbs were in attendance at the St. Louis screening and gave out a few film posters to some lucky fans. Amin also brought some posters along with him to give out at the Ft. Worth screening. If you attended either screening, call in tonight. Everyone would love to hear your unique thoughts on this fun adventure romance film. Just after the latest Stana News about BookABoo, Absentia, Cadaver and More...  we'll open up the STR Round Table for anyone who'd like to call/skype in to share their thoughts of encouragment to those who are still waiting patiently to see this film.  Photo credit/copyright: 'The Rendezvous'  | Bookaboo | 'Cadavar' | 'Absentia' Audio credit/copyright: STR attend

**** NO SPOILERS PLEASE **** Tonight after the latest Stana News, we’ll open up the STR Round Table to talk about the latest film by Amin Matalqa, “The Rendezvous” , which stars Stana Katic [Rachel Rozman] and Raza Jaffrey [Jake Al-Shadi].  Also included in the film are Alfonso Bassave [Beltran] and Meg Cionni [Lisbeth].  This film's screenplay was written by Terrel Seltzer and is based upon the book "A New Song" by Sarah Isaias. *wink! We hope if you attended either screening on Saturday Oct 8th or Monday Oct 10th you’ll be able to join us tonight for this fun discussion of the film. In addition to MVFF39, we understand "The Rendezvous" will also be in 6 more festivals before it's distribution some time in FEB2017. Listed thus far are: NOV11 St Louis Cinema St Louis Film Festival, NOV12 Fort Worth Texas Long Star Film Festival and even the Havana International Film Festival in Cuba! Photo credit/copyright: "The Rendezvous" Official Poster via Amin Matalqa social media - Producers Tricia Gibbs and Dan Hals

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"Sister Cities" premiered in NYC and LA theatres and now is a part of the Lifetime Television Movie Network [A&E Network]. This film was directed by Sean Hanish and it was based upon the internationally-acclaimed 2006 play of the same name by Colette Freedman, who also wrote the movie script. The film stars Stana Katic, Troian Bellisario, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jess Weixler, Jacki Weaver, Alfred Molina, Amy Smart and Tom Everett Scott.  This ‘Cannonball Productions’ movie is about 4 sisters who come together to mourn what they believe is the suicide of their mother - but there’s more to the story. Tonight, after a bit of news, we'll spend the entire STR Round Table talking about this unique dramatic film. "Excellent Elena" will be our facilitator and we hope you'll be able to join in on the discussion. You can join the conversation via skype or our call in number (347) 857-4368. Photo credit/copyright: Cannonball Productions, LifetimeTV, A&E Networks | Troian Bellisario, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jess

Tonight is finally here!  As a group we all selected "The Girl on the Train" to read over the summer and we certainly hope you enjoyed this suspense thriller.  The film version staring Emily Blunt will be in theaters early October. After the latest news, Elena will be ready to hear YOUR thoughts on this year's selection. Photo credit/copyright: "The Girl on the Train", Penguin Publishing Group | "White Rabbit Red Rabbit", Westside Theatre | "Sister Cities", LifetimeTV and Director Sean Hanish & Sister Cities | "The Rendezvous", by Director Amin Matalqa Audio credit/copyright: "Sister Cities" Cannonball Productions |  "The Rendezvous" Produced by Dan Halsted and Tricia Gibbs

We are VERY excited about tonight's LIVE drawing for 2 FREE tickets to the play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" on September 26th, 2016 in NYC staring Stana Katic!  Please go to our Stana Talk Radio Facebook or Twitter for the details. The deadline was 5PM EST today, August 23, 2016. After intros and the latest news, we'll have the drawing. Don't worry if you are not available, we will respond to the winner via email as well. Sadly, since Miah is unable to go to NYC for this event [college degrees are important too], she has graciously agreed to draw the winning ticket. Photo copyright: 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' via Westside Theatre NYC  |  'Castle' Complete Season 8 via Disney, ABC, ABC Network  |  'Sister Cities' courtesy of Lifetime Cable Network  | 'The Rendezvous' via Director Amin Matalqa

We are half way through the summer and thought tonight would be a great time to have a quick STR get-together to catch up and talk about what’s new with Stana and each of you.  We hope everyone has read or is still reading this summer’s STR Book Club selection, “The Girl on the Train” and will be able to participate in our discussion next month on September 6th.  Looks like we also have some more reading with Stana’s recommendations of “Freedom” by Jaycee Dugard and “The Power of the Herd” by Linda Kohanov. So, if you’ve finished “The Girl…” you already have two great recommendations to check out yet this summer. If you were able to attend the “Sister Cities” World Premiere at Traverse City Film Festival – we’d love for you to call or skype in and tell us your thoughts. We ALL can’t wait to see this film along “Lost is Florence” and “The Rendezvous” this fall.

Happy June everyone!  We hope each of you are having an awesome summer. Tonight, after the latest news updates, we'll all chat about Stana's upcoming films we ALL can't wait to see. In addition, we'll be taking suggestions for our summer #STRBookClub selection. So, please bring one of YOUR recommendations.    Photo credit/copyright: GettyImages Audio credit/copyright: "The Rendezvous" Movie Trailer - therendezvousfilm.com | Amin Matalqa  

Tonight we will finish up our three part series in tribute to Captain/Detective Kate Beckett. What will YOU miss most about Kate Beckett on your television every Monday night? Tell us. We recieved the FINAL CHLA Literally Healing Book Drive from the current Program Coordinator: New Books: 793 Amazon Gift Cards to buy even more: $3,025.00. Stana fans are incredible!! Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" ABC Studios | ABC | Disney

Was THAT 'Major Dad' driving that Korean BBQ Taco Truck and now is known as the evil 'Loksat'?!   You might be right... if you watched the Season/Series Finale of Castle last night on ABC. Did this finale make sense to you? What was your take on the last 2 minutes of the episode? Do you wonder what MilMar would have done to finish the Series? All of these questions and more are "out there" waiting for your thoughts. "Crossfire" was written by Alexi Hawley & Terence Paul Winter, directed by Rob Bowman. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" ABC Studios | ABC | Disney    

We love this character created by Andrew W Marlowe and brought to life by Stana Katic on Mondays nights for the last 7 years and 8 Seasons of Castle. We hope that you have watch Stana's performances and can join us for tonight's continued tribute. Tonight's PART 2 of and in depth discussion about the character of Captain/Detective Kate Beckett. The upsetting knowledge that next Monday is the last episode we'll ever get to see Stana Katic perform as this incredibly dynamic intelligent woman, means we'll devote our entire 2 hours tonight givingeach of you the opportunity to share: "What is your favorite Kate Beckett moment?". Castle 821 "Hell to Pay" was story by Jim Adler and Teleplay by Adam Frost & Nancy Kiu. Photo credit/copyright: ABC | ABC Studios | Disney

We love this character created by Andrew W Marlowe and brought to life by Stana Katic on Monday nights for 8 Seasons on ABC.  Tonight is PART 1 of an in depth discussion about the character of Captain/Detective Kate Beckett. The upsetting knowledge that these are the last few episodes we'll ever get to see Stana Katic portraying this incredibly dynamic woman. So, we thought they both deserved more than just a single STR show tribute.  Tonight, while this may be difficult, please tell the world what the character of Kate Beckett has meant to you. Castle 820, "Much Ado About Murder" was written by Christine Roum and directed by Hanelle Culpepper. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" ABC | ABC Studios | Disney

*** NOTE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN EDITED FROM IT'S ORIGNAL TO FIT THE ALLOTTED TIME *** LOVE shines bright tonight on STR as we celebrate Stana Katic's birthday. Hope you can join us LIVE as we give the latest totals in our #CarFREE4SK [go car free as a gift of yourself in April to Stana and her initiative the Alternative Travel Project], CHLA Literally Healing Book Drive and also direct ATP donations.  We will continue to take donations through the morning of Wednesday April 27 in honor of Stana Katic's birthday. We all share in wishing the VERY best today, tomorrow and always for our favorite, Stana Katc! Audio credit/copyright: "Castle"  201.218, 316, 313, 315, 406 407, 405, 419, 416, 423, 501, 503, 516, 523, 706, 622 ABC | ABC Studios | Disney    

Due to yesterday's news announcement by DeadLine Hollywood regarding Stana's role as Kate Beckett, tonight's STR will be solely devoted to giving Stana fans the opportunity to discuss and process this recent development.   S8e18 of Castle epiosde "Backstabber" aired last night and was written by Robert Bella and directed by Jessica Yu. Please feel free to give us your feedback on this episode and one of Stana's final performances as Captain/Detective Kate Beckett via our website, twitter, facebook or email: stanatalkradiofeedback@gmail.com.

We hope you watched last night’s episode of #Castle, entitled "Death Wish", written by Stephanie Hicks and directed by Bill Roe. Photo credit/copyright: Steph Hick's twitter photo, Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Network

We hope you watched last night's #Castle episode "Heartbreaker" and are able to participate in all of our Stana Birthday festivities. "Heartbreaker" was written by Barry O'Brien and directed by Tom Wright. Photo credit/copyright: "Castle" Disney | ABC Studios | ABC Network