Samantha is an accomplished performing ASCAP writer, who's original songs and stellar vocals can currently be heard on such hit TV shows as the CW Network's "Gossip Girl", "Life Is Wild" also MTV's "Laguna Beach", "Punked", "My Super Sweet Sixteen" and ABC's "10 Things I Hate About You".
Sam has also written, sung and placed original songs for the Warner Bros. Telepictures Productions and ABC film and television library with her song "See You Never" released during March 2009 on the new Warner Bros. Telepictures Music (Volume 1) "Think Inside The Box".

Sam has also leant her versatile vocals to Sony Playstation and Electronic Arts' huge hits
"God of War", "Twisted Metal Black", "Wild Arms 3" and "Everything Or Nothing" and has the distinction of being invited to join the esteemed Leonard Cohen circle, embarking on an exciting project as one of his two backup vocalists for a project in late 2006.

A powerhouse singer, writer and live performer, currently residing in Nashville TN, Sam continues to grow and explore her gorgeous sonic landscape on her brand new self-titled Pop/Electronica CD that has just been licensed in it's entirety to MTV.

An accomplished voice-over artist with an international following for her nominated animation work as the lead on the smash cartoon series "Jem and The Holograms" guest staring roles on
"The Transformers" and her work as the British voice of a young Peter Pan's mother in
Steven Spielberg's feature film "Hook", Sam looks forward to continuing to lend her vocal, voice-over and song-writing prowess to many more exciting projects to come.

You can find out more about Samantha at her website: http://www.samanthanewark.com.
You can also follow her on YouTube, MySpace, Facebook and Twitter!

Jem fans will know Michael for writing one of the best loved episodes in the Jem series; "Out of The Past", but this creative and accomplished story writer has played a major part in some of the most successful popular culture franchises of recent years.

In a career spanning from the early 80s to the present day, Michael has worked with such production giants as Hanna-Barbera, Hasbro, Marvel Productions, Mattel and Walt Disney Company, and has been involved in the development of popular greats, G.I. Joe, Inhumanoids, Jem and the Holograms, My Little Pony, Sailor Moon, Transformers and Wonder Woman.

Working with Griffin-Bacal/Sunbow Productions in the late 80s, Michael played staff writer and producer for G.I. Joe and Transformers. Amongst other things he supervised scripting, developed character models and was heavily involved in voice-over recordings and post-production for G.I. Joe, Transformers, Jem and the Holograms and My Little Pony.

Later, Michael would be recognised for his work as Editor for Walt Disney Comics including Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers, Duck Tales, Roger Rabbit, and Tale-Spin. Michael also deserves similar acknowledgement for his role as Editor at DC Comics, along with Creative Director credits for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

In the present day Michael works as a Writer and Production Consultant for Factory Point Entertainment, developing properties for animation, toys and licensing, as well as providing consultation services for other creators. His current projects include A.R.K. Angels, Dracula Jr. & The Agents of P.O.E., Gearheads, and Space Vampyres.

In his emails to us, Michael revealed his surprise towards the impact of his career;

"25 years ago, I had no idea that the work we did on G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Jem would resonate so deeply with our fans and would have such a lasting impact."