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September 28, 2015

Do The Ozarks with The Arkansas CW Crew: The Crew stops by the NWA Escape Room in Fayettevi...

Do The Ozarks with The Arkansas CW Crew: The Crew stops by the NWA Escape Room in Fayettevi...:


The Arkansas CW Crew stop by to try out their inner sleuth at the new NWA Escape Room located in Fayettelle, Arkansas.  Click on the link above to check it out!

JOIN US FOR THE YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION TONIGHT IN FORT SMITH!!!!




15 lucky finalists will be performing in the Expo Center building on fairgrounds in Fort Smith at Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair Talent Competition today at 6:30 PM!  Come join us for some great entertainment!  See you there!

September 15, 2015

KONSPLOSION 2015!



Konsplosion 2015 was held this past weekend at the Fort Smith Convention Center!  We had a blast and wanted to thank everyone for stopping by and talking to us at the CW booth and for attending the CW Dance Party!  We will be posting below some of the fun from the weekend including an interview with Johnny Yong Bosch.




Roaming interviews with Konsplosion guests! 




September 11, 2015

Konsplosion Underway!

Pik-A-Chu adventures at Konsplosion begins!

Konsplosion this weekend!!   Stop by the booth and visit with The Arkansas CW Crew.  Grab a FREE photo with your friends and don't miss the CW dance party Saturday night at 9 pm!  

August 21, 2015

Join the Crew at Konsplosion 2015!




On September 11th, 12th and 13th 2015, Konsplosion will be held in Fort Smith Convention Center.  We are so excited about Konsplosion's special guest Johnny Yong Bosch! 



Johnny got his start as Adam Park the Black Ranger, Green Zeo and Green Turbo Ranger.  You might also know him Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, Albert in The Count of Monte Cristo and many more!  You can click here to read more about Johnny Yong Bosch. 



Musical Guest for this year's 2015 Konsplosion is Eyeshine!  Eyeshine is an American edge rock band.  They have toured worldwide and self produced over 11 albums.   Their music was also chosen for promotional use in the Call of Duty Endowment project in 2013.  If you would like to read more about the band just click here.  

Other featured guest:

E.M. Ervin who is a consumer of fantasy and science-fiction literature, gamer and prankster.  Her book Wake up Call: Book 1 of the Nasaru Chronicles and she is currently working on second book.  You can click here to learn more.



Ben Reeder
self-published novels in the zombie and paranormal genres, all which have made the top 100 in their genres.   You can learn more about him and his novels by clicking here.



Returning Guests: Bound by Fire



Returning for 2015, A high energy stage show Bound by Fire!   Click here to learn more.



The Arkansas CW Dance Party will kick off Saturday at 9:00 pm on September 12th.   The Arkansas CW Crew will be there along with featured DJ our very own DJ Shelbtronics! 

The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Supernatural, Arrow, Flash, Reign, Originals, iZombie and Vampire Diaries.  

This is one Konsplosion you don't want to miss out on!  Get your tickets now! For tickets and other event information go to konsplosion.com!   



  





August 7, 2015

It's Time for the 2015 Youth Talent Competition!



Don't miss your opportunity to showcase your talent at the 2015 Youth Talent Competition at the Arkansas & Oklahoma State Fair!  
The Arkansas CW and the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair want to see you shine!  If you have the passion to perform...show us what you got!
Deadline for Entries September 13th, 2015.
15 lucky finalists will be chosen for a chance to perform in the Expo Center building on fairgrounds at Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair Talent Competition on September 28th, at 6:30 PM!

August 3, 2015

Congratulations to Dustin and Kaitlyn-two newest members of The Crew!



We want to thank everyone who tried out for the Arkansas CW Crew!  We would like to congratulate the two newest members of the Crew...Dustin Williams and Kaitlyn Floyd!  

July 27, 2015

Vote Now!!


We are looking for outgoing, self-motivated, energetic individuals with big personalities and excellent people skills to join our promotional street team!

We are down to four finalists and we need your help!  

Go here to watch entries and cast your vote!


June 26, 2015

In Search of Two Crew Members! Casting Call open Now!


Casting Call Open for The Arkansas CW Crew powered by Dr Pepper:

Description:  The Arkansas CW, a Hearst Television Inc. owned station is looking for outgoing, self-motivated, energetic individuals with big personalities and excellent people skills to join our promotional street team. You must be extremely reliable, demonstrate excellent work ethics. This part time position puts you in the middle of the action at some of the year’s biggest events! You will be a complete marketing ambassador for The Arkansas CW. You will be representing The Arkansas CW onsite at events, taking photos and videos at events, representing The Arkansas CW online through our website and social media. You will even be featured occasionally on air!

Job Responsibilities: Set up The Arkansas CW booth and interact with attendees at events. Take photos and videos to actively post during events on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Snap Chat. Appear in on-air promos as needed. Be able to conduct interviews for Do The Ozarks.

Requirements: Outgoing, energetic personality, extremely reliable, excellent communications skills, flexible job schedule, must be 18 years or older, able to lift up to 40lbs and a valid driver’s license. 

If you are interested in being a part of the Crew go to the link below to enter:





June 25, 2015

Rode of the Ozarks





One of the top 5 largest outdoor rodeos in the United States!

Don't miss the The Rodeo of the Ozarks July 1st-4th at the Parsons Stadium in Springdale, Arkansas.  The Arkansas CW crew will there to hang out in the parade at 3pm.  Join us as cowgirls and guys, floats, bands and plenty of entertainment head down the parade route for the rodeo kick off parade.  It will start at the rodeo grounds and proceed west through downtown Springdale. 






June 16, 2015

Do The Ozarks-The Crew heads to Fort Smith to try out the new Water Park



Click here to check out video from new water park

Drew & Shelby at Parrot Island Water Park in Fort Smith We paid a visit to the Parrot Island Water Park before it opened and tried it out after it's grand opening.




Contest has ended for more information on the Parrot Island Water Park go to:

June 3, 2015

We had a Blast at A2F this past weekend!

We had a great time at the Summer A2F in Springdale this past weekend!  We are looking forward to Konsplosion 2015 September 11th, 12th and 13th in Fort Smith!  Go to  www.konsplosion.com/ for more information.

Check out a few pics!




May 27, 2015

Do The Ozarks with The Arkansas CW Crew:

Do The Ozarks with The Arkansas CW Crew: The Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at Castle of Muskogee...: This is the 20th Anniversary of the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival.  Don't miss the last weekend!  We stopped by to check out what is going on at this years festivities...



May 19, 2015

It's time for the Arkansas Anime Festival in Springdale!



On May 29th, 30th and 31st the Arkansas Anime Festival will be held in Springdale at the Holiday Inn Convention Center.  The Arkansas CW is proud sponsor of Arkansas Anime Festival!  
Special guests David Vincent, voice actor and Television producer known for Grimm-jow (Grim-jao) from Bleach...Darrel Guilbeau, he is most noted for Durarara!!, Blue Exorcist, Final Fantasy, Samurai Champloo. And Lisa Wilkerson, who is best known for  Tekken, lost in translation, Crazy Taxi 
Plenty of fun activities for everyone! Cosplay contest, artists, vendors, video and table top competition.
For more information on event schedules and how to get your tickets go to www.arkansasanimefestival.com 
We will have our Arkansas CW Crew powered by Dr Pepper through out the weekend at our booth.  If you get a chance stop by and grab a free picture from our new photo booth with the crew or with your friends.  #ARCW-AF2 
The Arkansas CW is the home of well received shows such as Flash, The Hundred, Supernatural, Arrow, Reign, Originals, Jane the V, The Messengers and Vampire Diaries. 

May 11, 2015

Award Winners Announced for Bentonville Film Festival

The films and filmmakers taking home the top prizes at  the inaugural Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), celebrating women and diversity, were revealed this evening at a gala awards ceremony that drew Courteney Cox, Nick Cannon, Bruce Dern, Rosie O’Donnell, Melissa Joan Hart, Catherine Hardwicke, Joey Lauren Adams, Brian Yang, Alysia Reiner, Khandi Alexander, Sara Evans, and of course, Geena Davis, among many others. The event was hosted by Nick Cannon and Soledad O’Brien.

2015 Bentonville Film Festival Award Winners:

Jury Award
Winner:      Janet Grillo “Jack of The Red Hearts”
Best Documentary
Winner:    Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg  “In My Father's House”
Best Family Feature
Winner:        Morgan Matthews  “A Brilliant Young Mind”
Highest Diversity
Winner:       Geeta V. Patel and Ravi V. Patel   “Meet the Patels”
Best Ensemble
Winner:               Adriana Trigiani   “Big Stone Gap”
Best Protagonist
Winner:                      Stephanie Linus in “Dry”
Audience Award
Winner:                  “Thao’s Library” (Documentary)
Dernsie Award
Winner:                  Ani Simon-Kelly (“The Short History of the Long Road”)
BFF Spirit Award
Winner:                  Lizzie Valasquez (“A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story”)

*BFF is the only film festival in the world to offer guaranteed distribution to winning films. As such, Jury Award winner “Jack of the Red Hearts”;  Best Documentary winner “In My Father’s House”; and Best Family Feature “A Brilliant Young Mind” will receive distribution offers from AMC Theaters (theatrical release), Vubiquity (VOD), Vudu (digital) and Walmart (DVD,  in store).

Gil Robertson, President of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) served as BFF’s Jury President.

For more information please visit www.bentonvillefilmfestival.com



Love Finds You in Charm Interview during Bentonville Film Festival





The Arkansas CW Crew member Drew speaks about the film "Loves Finds You in Charm" with Director Terry Cunningham, Producers George Shamieh and Chevonne O'Shaughness and the author of the book Annalisa Daughty.

Love Finds You in Charm is Mission Pictures newest film based on a popular book series, Love Finds you in Charm.   The film was screened May 8th at the Bentonville Film Festival.






May 10, 2015

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN reunion with members of 1940's All American Girls




A historic reunion took place at Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), when Gina Casey and Alice Fracasso, join Geena Davis and Rosie O’Donnell on the baseball diamond at Arvest Park, home of the minor league baseball team, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, on Thursday, May 7.

Photo provided by Bentonville Film Festival


Sisters Gina Casey (85) and Alice Fracasso (90) are associate members of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) – the women’s professional baseball league (1943-1954) that inspired the beloved 1992 film “A League of Their Own,” starring Geena Davis, Rosie O’Donnell, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty and Madonna, and directed by Penny Marshall.

Photo provided by Bentonville Film Festival
40/29 News Sports Director Mitch Roberts and actor Judge Reinhold did play by play during the game with help with between innings from the field with our very own Arkansas CW Crew member Shelby Osborne and Drew Thompson.  

The Manager from the Red Team, seen later portraying Doris Murphy in tonight’s film, Emmy-Award Winner, Rosie O'Donnell.

And the manager for the Blue Team, seen later portraying the “Queen of Diamonds,” Dottie Hinson, Academy-Award Winner and BFF co-founder, Geena Davis. 

National anthem was performed by award winning country recording artist Sara Evans.

Screening of A League of Their Own took place after the game.

Below Photo Gallery taken by The Arkansas CW.