{"id":2133439,"date":"2025-11-03T23:28:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2133439"},"modified":"2025-11-03T23:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:28:09","slug":"entourage-star-kevin-connolly-and-patrick-marino-bring-hollywood-nostalgia-back-with-lice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/entourage-star-kevin-connolly-and-patrick-marino-bring-hollywood-nostalgia-back-with-lice\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Entourage\u2019 Star Kevin Connolly And Patrick Marino Bring Hollywood Nostalgia Back With \u2018Lice\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hollywood is watching closely as &#8220;Entourage&#8221; star <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Kevin-Connolly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kevin Connolly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kevin Connolly<\/a><\/strong> and entrepreneur <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Patrick-Marino\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Patrick Marino;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Patrick Marino<\/a><\/strong> turn their podcasting powerhouse, Action Park Media, into a full-scale entertainment studio, one that\u2019s blending celebrity storytelling with strategic business growth. The Los Angeles\u2013based company, best known for its bold mix of nostalgia, authenticity, and innovation, is now taking its biggest leap yet with its upcoming feature film \u201cLice,\u201d starring Emile Hirsch, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Justin-Long\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Justin Long;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Justin Long<\/a><\/strong>, and Connolly himself. The project marks Action Park\u2019s official entry into scripted film and television production, and it\u2019s setting the stage for a new era of creator-led studios.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Kevin Connolly\u2019s Action Park Media Is Redefining Celebrity Podcasts<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Steven Bergman\/AFF-USA.COM \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Launched with a focus on premium podcasts that feel like Hollywood conversations, Action Park Media has evolved into a creative hub sitting at the intersection of entertainment, sports, and digital culture. The company\u2019s breakout hit, \u201cVictory: The Podcast,\u201d reunites Connolly with &#8220;Entourage&#8221; creator Doug Ellin, offering fans a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the iconic HBO series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another flagship show, \u201cNo Gruffs Given,\u201d hosted by former NHL player Sean Avery, delivers unfiltered sports talk and personality-driven storytelling that resonates with audiences craving authenticity over polish. Each project embodies Action Park\u2019s core DNA, celebrity storytelling that feels intimate, unscripted, and refreshingly real.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How Patrick Marino Transformed Action Park Media From A Passion Project Into A Power Player<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kevin Connolly at 'Gotti' New York Premiere\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1243\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5PBK3EOuLQz77HIzduRlYA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNDM7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/37e710651a05013e6bb18328ee1e8cde\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Steven Bergman\/AFF-USA.COM \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Behind the creative firepower is Patrick Marino, a business strategist who spent more than two decades building <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mgrpcompanies.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:M Group Companies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">M Group Companies<\/a>, a national real-estate and investment firm. His expertise in structure, partnerships, and scalability has helped Action Park Media transition from a passion project to a scalable studio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That partnership, Connolly\u2019s Hollywood instincts and Marino\u2019s strategic precision, has made Action Park a standout player in an industry where celebrity-driven ventures often struggle to find longevity.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Action Park Media Teams With \u2018Hoop Dreams\u2019 Director Steve James For Hall Of Fame Documentary<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Action Park Media\u2019s ambitions don\u2019t stop at &#8220;Lice.&#8221; The company is currently developing a documentary series with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Steve James, best known for &#8220;Hoop Dreams,&#8221; centered around Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees. It\u2019s a natural progression for a studio that thrives at the crossroads of sports, culture, and character-driven storytelling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Marino told The Blast the partnership is \u201ca blend of passion and precision,\u201d a phrase that mirrors how the company approaches every production it touches.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Emile Hirsch, Justin Long, And Kevin Connolly Team Up For Parasitic Horror \u2018Lice\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Justin Long at Safe Spaces\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1213\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/eMiELAL2L0nH76A5RB0q.Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMTM7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/3956518239a856031999bf3a2029b8c1\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As reported by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/film\/global\/emile-hirsch-justin-long-kevin-connolly-horror-lice-1236400412\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Variety;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Variety<\/a> earlier this year, the studio\u2019s debut movie, \u201cLice,\u201d unites Emile Hirsch (&#8220;Once Upon a Time in Hollywood&#8221;), Justin Long (&#8220;Barbarian&#8221;), and Kevin Connolly (&#8220;Entourage&#8221;) for a gruesome, genre-twisting horror project already generating buzz at Cannes. Highland Film Group is handling worldwide sales, signaling Action Park Media\u2019s arrival on the global film stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Described as a terrifying mashup of &#8220;The Breakfast Club&#8221; and &#8220;Lord of the Flies,&#8221; the story follows a parasitic lice outbreak on Long Island that descends into chaos. Production kicked off in March in Canada under first-time feature director Jonathan Bensimon, working from a script by Anthony Musella and Shaun Harris (&#8220;The Hemingway Thief&#8221;), based on an original concept from Connolly himself.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">\u2018Lice\u2019 Marks A Defining Moment For Kevin Connolly\u2019s Action Park Media<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kevin Connolly at Photocall of the film 'Gotti' at the 71st Festival of Cannes 2018\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1a7Y3ltEEoXP78Bil6OpNA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/f0d725f82379d7a165ce1c96e5f4f6a4\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>KCS Presse \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Set in the 1980s, \u201cLice\u201d centers on a deadly parasitic outbreak that sweeps through a Long Island high school, sending the campus into full military lockdown. As panic spreads, the infected students turn on one another in a violent fight for survival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Emile Hirsch stars as Mr. Shanker, a burned-out science teacher who rediscovers his purpose while investigating the bloodthirsty mites. Justin Long plays Principal Van, a well-meaning administrator who quickly unravels under pressure, while Kevin Connolly takes on the role of Detective Sikorski, a determined cop on the outside racing to stop the outbreak before it devours the entire town.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Connolly produces alongside Jeremy Alter and Gary Goldman, who previously teamed with &#8220;Entourage&#8221; creator Doug Ellin on the dramedy pilot &#8220;Ramble On,&#8221; starring <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Charlie-Sheen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Charlie Sheen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Charlie Sheen<\/a><\/strong>, Connolly, and Kevin Dillon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With its nostalgic \u201880s undertones, ensemble cast, and bold creative vision, &#8220;Lice&#8221; marks a defining moment for Action Park Media, the point where the company\u2019s blend of storytelling instinct and business precision evolves from audio waves to the silver screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollywood is watching closely as &#8220;Entourage&#8221; star Kevin Connolly and entrepreneur Patrick Marino turn their podcasting powerhouse, Action Park Media, into a full-scale entertainment studio, one that\u2019s blending celebrity storytelling with strategic business growth. 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