The Discussion Panel (mp3 format)

 

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Biographies

Jared Wagner was born on the 3rd of October 1989 in Newport, Washington.
His mother was a singer for church, and shows and sang all while Jared was young, she would sing when Jared was a baby. Jared idolized many famous musicians such as Shania Twain, Whitney Houston, Faith Hill, and Kenny Chesney. Jared started singing on stage at age 3 starting at church, working his way to talent contests, National Anthems at rodeos and events and then to singing on the concert stage. In his recent years of performing he has opened for many great musicians such as Tracy Byrd, Aaron Tippin, Blackhawk, Mark Chesnut, Trace Adkins, and even Little Jimmy Dickens. He has released three albums, two albums with his younger voice at age 7 and 12, and the latest self titled album "Jared Wagner" which includes three songs that he, himself wrote. in 2003 he auditioned for NBC's TV show America's Most Talented Kid's, in New York City, he got on the show in Los Angeles, CA and appeared on the very first episode, as well as the Wild Card Special, and on PAX-TV in which Jared sang one of his own songs called "Money". Jared appeared in his first film in a city near him, in Spokane Washington; actors include Samuel L. Jackson, Chad Michael Murray. Brian Presley, and Christina Ricci, he is only a background actor but this is the start of a very successful career. Recently Jared was chosen to compete at The World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California. Faith also plays an important part in Jared's life and has a strong relationship in God and seeks him. Now living out in Raleigh, North Carolina in the south, Jared continues to be a part of the country music independently. For more info on Jared check out his official web site,  www.JaredWagner.com  Jared has been a part of the VideosForFamily.com several times over a few years now, while giving interviews to us and showcasing his work and talent in the country music industry since he was 16.

 

Hunter Gomez was born on December 20, 1991 in Mesa, Arizona and is an actor. He has been active in charity and politics in his home state of Arizona for many years. Since beginning his career in the entertainment business in 2003 at the age of 12, Gomez has worked directly with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Jon Voight, Christopher Plummer, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Jim Belushi, . He has also worked with Robert Picardo, Jane Sibbett, Matt McCoy and Seth MacFarlane. He has enjoyed working with Hollywood's younger set as well through guest-starring roles in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody with the Sprouse twins and Ned's Declassified's Devon Werkheiser. Aside from Nicolas Cage, Hunter has also played the younger versions of many other big celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Picardo, Luke Wilson, Mike Farrell and Goose Gossage in both films and on television.

Hunter has also donated thousands and appeared at fundraising events for - John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign. He has read letters to Senator John McCain at a fundraising dinner. These letters had been sent to Hunter from young military personnel with hopes that he could share them with his hometown senator from Arizona. These letters from the young service men thanked Senator John McCain for his support of the troops and shared their support for the senator. Holding these letters from  servicemen to read at the dinner, the young actor was seated at the head of the table between Senator and Mrs. McCain. McCain said he was very touched, humbled and honored by what the letters said and thanked Hunter for sharing them with him. Like Jared and also Soren, Hunter is a Christian and seeks the Lord for His will for his life. He is currently living in Arizona, while commuting to California on a regular basis to work. His current resume and projects can be found at his official site www.HunterGomez.com     Hunter has also endorsed the VideosForFamily.com web site and is a strong supporter of this web site and has given a regular interview about his work and talent that can be heard here on the VideosForFamily.com web site.

 
 

Soren Fulton is an American teen actor and was born in June of 1991. He is the brother of actress, Grace Fulton. He best known for playing Rob Austin in A Ring of Endless Light, Caleb Cottrell in Saving Sarah Cain, and Fermat in Thunderbirds. He also voiced the character  Justice League. He starred in the television pilot of The Oaks, playing Young Dan. In MADtv, he played two different characters from 1999 to 2002. Soren was also nominated for two Young Artist Awards, for Best Performance In A Feature Film: Supporting Young Actor - Fantasy or Drama for "South of Pico" and Best Performance In A TV Series: Guest Starring Young Actor for "Bones".  Soren has also done a few films for Michael Landon Jr. His Father, Michael Landon produced "LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE" which ran on the NBC-TV network in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Soren was in Michael Landon Jr's films - "THE LAST SIN EASTER" and also stared in "SAVING SARAH CAIN" with Lisa Pepper. Soren also participated in another panel discussion for the VideosForFamily.com web site with several of the other co-stars, from "SAVING SARAH CAIN", these recordings can be downloaded on mp3 format here on this website! After seeing an 'American Leprosy Missions' video presentation at his church, Soren began donating to the cause. Soren felt God's leading on his life to follow the footsteps of His calling to give enough money from each acting job he does, to cure another child of Leprosy. Soren is also a Christian two like the others in this panel and he is currently living in Southern California and currently is involved in continuing in the acting business out in California.

 
 

 

 Aaron Pacentine is the moderator for this panel and owns the online web site, VideosForFamily.com bringing

 quality family entertainment. The 28-year old Southern Californian (originally from Fontana) who now lives in South Carolina is committed to bringing a new generation of family entertainment both online and elsewhere!

Aaron has had the opportunity to interview Oz Historian - John Fricke, author and illustrator/cartoonist, Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum's Grandson, Robert Baum among many others. He has been able to work on several different audio series for his website on the "Chronicles of Narnia" book series and Disney films and another, a interactive radio talk show series on Oz, titled "Retuning To Oz" (2006-2008) and "Ozcast (2008-Present)

The show is hosted and produced by Aaron Pacentine and co-produced Aaron Schultz and co-hosted by Oz fans, Jason Cottle of North Carolina, Travis Black of Texas, among others. Originally featuring, Aaron and Celia Foster, the radio show premiered online on, March 2nd 2006. The show ran for 3 years and ended with the final episode in the summer of 2008, with a total of 32 episodes A few of these recordings video episodes, during the course of the 32 shows.

In October 2005, Aaron was involved in promoting the re-release of the "Wizard of Oz" 3 Collectors Disc set at the "Land of Oz" theme park in Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Following the promotion, members of the Oz community asked Aaron to plan a Wizard of Oz events both county of Greenville, South Carolina and elsewhere.

On March 11th 2006, and March 10th 2007 Aaron worked and was involved in the 1st and 2nd Annual Wizard of Oz Day in Orange Park, Florida.

 In 2007 a documentary was produced on the 1985,
film "RETURN TO OZ" titled
Return to Oz: The Joy That Got Away  Aaron was asked to be in the film, and was also credited as executive consultant. The film has been shown to different Oz related festivals - and the film's premiere took place, at the West Gate Mall in Spartanburg, South Carolina on October 27th 2010. The event was produced by Aaron Pacentine - titled "GENERATIONS OF OZ", also appearing was the producer and writer of the "RETURN TO OZ" documentary Gabe Rodriguez who was from New Jersey.

On September 16th, 2006, Aaron hosted his first Oz event, "We're Not in Indiana Anymore," in Chesterton, Indiana. One of the original child munchkins, Donna Stewart-Hardway, and Judy Garland memorabilia collector Michael Siewert came as invited guests.

In August of 2008, Aaron alongside, Kurt Raymond, Stephen Sisters, and Beyond The Rainbow To Oz's owner/founder, Elaine Willingham put together a panel the celebrated the 10th anniversary of Elaine's BeyondTheRainbow2Oz.com web site. This is yet another great panel that is featured on the Videos For The Family web site. Recording this was a very, special occasion and a memorable time for all three of these wonderful individuals to get together again - - by phone, and a memorable occasion for Aaron as he listened to these special people r
emise about times of long ago.