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Exclusive Interview With James Pratt, an Award Winning Actor, and Director From Australia

We came across a distinguished actor, director, and x3 Australian Auctioneer of the Year Winner. James Pratt is an x2 finalist of Australian Thought Leader of the Year (2018),(2021), and is a founding member of Mogul Productions in Hollywood. He also sits on numerous advisory films boards including the SP Film Awards in New York, Mogul Productions in Los Angeles, and the Hollywood Film Festival in Los Angeles. He is the recipient of various international awards including Winning, Australia’s Top 5 under 35, 2021 Best Actor at the American International Film Festival, Best Presenter at the 2021 Hollywood Film festival, Winner of the 2021 Hollywood Gold Award for Directing, and Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2020 Europe Film Festival.

In Auctioneering James has won the prestigious REB Australian Auctioneer of the Year award 3 times and in 2019 he set a world record, becoming the first person in the world to auction real estate via live auction with Cryptocurrency. James’s latest feature film Malibu Crush is set for release in 2022 and has a worldwide distribution, James plays the lead role of Michael Chase. He also appears as a series regular in the TV new series, Hollywood Unexpected (2022) and is the host of Mogul Live, a weekly show whose previous guests include, Ja Rule, David Keochner, ( The Office ) Nicole Aniston ( 3.5m IG Followers ) and Pier Tempest (Oscar).

Here we have a brief interview with James Pratt;

Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?

James Pratt: In my very early 20s I ended up living in a small country town in the middle of nowhere and before I left there ( 12 months later ) I decided to make a short film, with very limited resources but incredible backdrops I made a $200 film called New York Model Agent which was selected into the 2012 NBC Universal Shorts Fest in California, this opened a lot of doors and was the first time I had directed something.

Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started this career?

James Pratt: James Pratt: That’s a tough one there are a lot of great stories. One that stands out is meeting this incredible 61-Year-old lady driving uber at night about 6 years ago, she told me she had been driving uber for 12 months to save up enough money to start her own catering business (her dream she always wanted to do ), she only could drive at night because in the day the roads were too busy for her, I looked her up 5 years later to see she was in charge of 159 people and had her own catering empire. I’m so inspired by her.

Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

James Pratt: Out of acting school, I was fortunate to land a recurring role on Wonderland, a TV show in Australia, on my first day I did some vocal exercises in my trailer not aware of the thin walls. I just remember a knock on my trailer door, when I opened, it the lead actress on the show was outside looking concerned and said in a worried tone, are you alright? It sounded like someone was having a heart attack.

What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?

James Pratt: I’m excited about Malibu Crush coming out, it will premiere in July 2022 in USA and Canada and in June in Australia and New Zealand. I’m also just about to start on two back-to-back feature films which I should be able to talk more about soon. Mogul Productions also has some exciting projects coming up.

Who are some of the most interesting people you have interacted with? What was that like? Do you have any stories?

James Pratt: I remember seeing Leonardo DiCaprio acting on the set of The Great Gatsby, he was incredible and just locked in on every take. Otherwise, some of the most interesting people I have met have been chasing big dreams, living with passion and a mindset of ambition not weighed down by age, or the fear of failure.

Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”?

James Pratt: I think it’s so important to have an outlet and other interests away from work so that you can balance out the highs and lows of your career. It’s a great home base as well to be able to think clearly if you know you can detach from work.

You have been blessed with success in a career path that can be challenging. Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on this career path, but seem daunted by the prospect of failure?

James Pratt: I think it’s so important to not compare yourself to other people and do what makes you happy., At the end of your life, you want to look back and see you ran your own race and not someone else’s. The other thing I will say is, that failure leads to success, every single person who dominates an industry has learned more from failure than success.

What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why? Please share a story or example for each.

James Pratt: Be Thankful and enjoy the ride, even having the opportunity to audition for something is a blessing because so many people don’t even get a chance to do it.

• Remember to help others around you, If you are focused on yourself and forget about others you’re missing one of the best parts of being in a creative industry which is helping people bring dreams to life. Cindy Cowan once told me a great quote on this, “Don’t just be nice to the people on top, be good to everyone because people on the bottom quickly find themselves on the way up and the people on top quickly find themselves on the way down.

• Take a risk. Look at what movies and artists inspire you and be in the location. If you love French Films find a way to work in France, if you love American Films go to Hollywood, but don’t just stay where it’s safe and hope someone does all the work for you.

• Write your own content. As an actor or director, if you’re not getting the work, you want then you need to start making your own.

• Agents are fireable, not all agents and managers are going to work hard for you. If it’s not working, then be prepared to go elsewhere. It’s a business relationship and not personal to move on.
None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person you are grateful for who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?

James Pratt: I was very lucky, my Mum and my sister Lisa would be the people who helped me the most on this planet. They were my biggest supporters and encouraged me to think big and never to worry about failure. I was so lucky to have them.

How can our readers follow you online?

James Pratt: Check out my imdb.com or Instagram anytime
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3680341/
Instagram: @James_Pratt7
Twitter – https://twitter.com/james_pratt7
Youtube James Pratt Official

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Boosie Badazz Responds to Kewon White’s Claims About Dallas Shooting

Boosie Badazz is responding after Kewon White, the man recently convicted of killing Mo3, spoke about the 2020 shooting involving the Louisiana rapper and said he had multiple chances to kill him. Speaking from jail during an interview with Cam Capone News, White talked about his problems with Boosie’s behavior on a trip to Dallas after Mo3’s death. White told the rapper he shot at Boosie about 10 times but wasn’t trying to kill him. He claimed he had three opportunities to kill the rapper.

Boosie was shot in the leg in Dallas on November 14, 2020, days after Mo3 was killed and one day after Boosie attended a vigil for his late collaborator. Boosie has taken note of the new comments in part because White is currently appealing his murder conviction. Boosie also questioned why White would go public with information about the shooting while appealing his case.

In a reply on social media, Boosie wondered why White would do that, believing the jailhouse interviews might cause more problems for the convicted killer. He also objected to the decision to explore the particulars of Mo3’s death while trying to appeal the conviction. White was convicted this month of capital murder for shooting Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, on a Dallas highway in 2020. White has filed a notice of appeal since.

So the timing of White’s comments has become a central part of Boosie’s reaction. Boosie didn’t address White’s allegations regarding the 2020 shooting but did ask why someone challenging a murder conviction would even talk about case details in public interviews.

The case has also included allegations against Yella Beezy. During White’s trial, prosecutors said Beezy paid White to kill Mo3. White has denied receiving any payment from Beezy, and Beezy has denied any involvement in the alleged murder plot.

White’s conviction and subsequent appeal have kept the case in the public conversation, and his recent jail interview added another chapter. His remarks on Boosie also address a violent period following Mo3’s death, during which Boosie traveled to Dallas and was shot. For Boosie, the problem is bigger than what happened in 2020. White’s choice to discuss the shooting while seeking an appeal has caused him to publicly question the strategy behind the interviews and the timing of the disclosures.

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DJ Vlad Challenges Boosie Badazz Over Federal Gun Case

DJ Vlad is taking his beef with Boosie Badazz to the next level, asking whether the rapper’s behavior in his federal gun case matches the anti snitching code he’s long imposed on others in hip hop.

In a new clip for VladTV, Vlad looked back at Boosie’s federal gun case and pointed to court documents he says show the rapper from Baton Rouge shifting blame onto his security guard. Vlad said the paperwork runs counter to Boosie’s long track record of publicly denouncing rappers he believes are snitching to authorities.

The latest row is another sign of an already frayed relationship. Boosie has been one of VladTV’s most frequent interview guests. Still, their relationship has soured over the years over issues involving interview payments, business dealings, and, most recently, Boosie’s push for a presidential pardon.

The pardon controversy has become a major part of the ongoing public beef between the rappers. Boosie reportedly paid $600,000 to two lobbyists, Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, to lobby President Donald Trump for a pardon in his federal gun case. When the pardon didn’t come through, Boosie accused them of misleading him and demanded $300,000 back. Burkman and Wohl have denied scamming Boosie, saying they were hired to advocate for him, not to promise a pardon.

Boosie went on 60 Minutes to discuss the issue, which brought more attention to the situation. He later complained about how the interview was portrayed and released purported messages involving the lobbyists while defending himself against claims his actions were snitching.

Vlad is now using the controversy to call Boosie out on a principle that has been a major talking point in the rapper’s public commentary. Vlad mentioned Boosie’s situation as part of other past hip-hop discussions he’s had with Gunna, Young Thug, T.I., and Gucci Mane.

“The court documents for Boosie’s federal gun case are another point of contention for Vlad. His case hinges on whether the rapper’s alleged remarks about his security guard should be measured by the same yardstick Boosie has used to measure other artists. The charge is particularly noteworthy as Boosie has cultivated a strong public persona against what he considers snitching. With that history, the latest exchange with Vlad is more personal, adding to a complicated fallout between the two.

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