One Of The Most Talked About New Teen Dramas- 'Palmetto Pointe' Takes on Hard Hitting Issues Like Child Abuse and Date Rape Sunday Nights On PAX-TV

The one hour drama introduces viewers to six friends and their story of friendship, home, dreams, love and the tough real life issues facing young adults today

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- Palmetto Pointe," one of the most talked about teen drama series to hit primetime Sunday television this season, is more than a great looking cast of exceptional young actors from the likes of One Tree Hill," Dawson's Creek," and Beverly Hills 90210." This brand new series is not afraid to tackle even the most serious issues facing young adults today, including alcoholism, child abuse, and date rape.

The new hour-long drama has its series airs on i" Independent Television (formerly PAX-TV), Sunday nights at 8:00.

This Sunday's episode tackles the issue of child abuse and the drama has already received praise from a New York City nonprofit for kids.

It is time for the public to pay attention to these serious yet very preventable issues that plague our young adults today," said Ross Ellis, founder and chief executive officer of Love Our Children USA, a national nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence against children through education and awareness.

'Palmetto Pointe' is all about being real -- real about both the good and the bad in life today," said show lead Actor Tim Woodward, Jr. We won't shy away from bringing these issues to the forefront and educating young adults."

Ellis said, By bringing the issue to the forefront through entertainment and media, we can educate the public and stop violence against children before it starts. Not only can we stop the violence before it starts, but we can create better parents for the future. Offering a choice to continue or not continue the cycle as their parents have done is critical, as is choosing to treat dates with respect rather than violence. Breaking the cycle of violence is usually learned at home. The good news is -- violence and abuse can be unlearned."

It is the end of everything right and the beginning of everything real. That's what 'Palmetto Pointe' is all about," said lead actor and show's producers Tim Woodward, Jr. No subject is too taboo for us to take on in what we hard hitting, realistic view of life after high school. But with the show being set in the fictional beach town of Palmetto Pointe, South Carolina, we have plenty of opportunities for beautiful scenery, beach parties, friendship and love."

Last Sunday's pilot episode introduces us to Tristan Sutton (played by Tim Woodward, Jr.), who after the death of his parents leaves his hometown of Palmetto Pointe to play baseball, hoping to fulfill his dream of one day playing in the big leagues. Now, three months later, he has returned with a minor league team, playing in the town he hoped never to return to. On his way to pitching a no-hitter, Tristan is forced to deal with all that he left behind: family, friends, his first love and a mysterious new girl that catches his eye.

For six friends, the journey of life will be long and hard, but these young adults will be shaped by their memories. It is the end of everything right and the beginning of everything real."

The exceptional cast of Palmetto Pointe" is drawn from deep well of talent. Two of the show's lead actors are also the show's producers:

Tim Woodward, Jr., and Brent Lovell. Woodward and Lovell's creative partnership has even given them the nickname of the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck of the Carolinas."

According to Lovell, his character of Logan Jones will be one that magnetizes every audience member, simply because of his charismatic and warm-hearted aura," he said. "I am really looking forward to having the audience see what Logan goes through pertaining to his home life. Child abuse is an issue that is rarely tackled on national television; however, it is something that influences nearly two million children in the U.S. annually."

Amanda Baker, previously seen on WB's One Tree Hill" plays the sporty and ambitious Callah O'Connell. She is fresh off a role on an ABC Family movie titled Same As It Never Was" that will have the up-and-coming actress playing the best friend of Lacey Chabert (Party of Five," Mean Girls"). Baker has also appeared on Xena, Warrior Princess," Two and a Half Men" and the CBS film The Dead Will Tell" starring Anne Heche.

Sarah Edwards plays the headstrong Millison Avery. Edwards is known to millions of fans worldwide as Theresa on One Tree Hill." Born and raised in North Carolina, she attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and is thrilled to be back in her home part of the country, this time South Carolina, as part of the Palmetto Pointe" cast.

Madison Weidberg, a South Carolina native, is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She has appeared in the Fox television programs The OC" and House." Weidberg plays the ritzy and impudent Lacy Timberlane.

Gabrielle Carteris, who starred for five years in the role of Andrea in the hit series Beverly Hills 90210," plunges into Palmetto Pointe" playing the loving, hardworking mother and loyal supportive wife in the drama.

Editors: For media interviews, photos, trailers, contact George McQuade, MAYO Communications, 818-340-5300 or 818-618-9229. For more about Palmetto Pointe visit www.PalmettoPointeTVshow.com

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