Hollywood Starz reviews and complaints
Fraud
Owner is NOT a licensed Agency. Charges people for a weekly workshop and claims to 'cast' them into one of his 'productions' Does not have any productions...does not have a production company. Does not produce films, commercials, infomercials or anything else but lies. Tells people that they must pay to be on his website or have their dogs on his website to be able to get booked. No one will book from his website. IT IS A SCAM! HE IS A FRAUD!
Company Business Name: Hollywood Starz
Country of complaint: United States
Address: 75 E. Prospect Road, Oakland Park, Florida
Phone: 954-776-3945
Website: talencastingnetwork.com
Adriane Clare, since you are Ron Dener's ex-wife, you need to be careful of what you say. What you posted here is all lies. Since you can not even spell my name correctly, it is obvious either you did not really check the facts or yet you are still believing of Ron the Con's lies.
I never filled out an application to work at his hole in the wall. Therefore you have no idea what my age is. All of my employment is correct. Go ahead and call my employers, then call me!
Yes, I HAVE paid my IRS taxes. Since I was not paid for several weeks during the 7 months I worked for your ex-husband, I obviously do not pay taxes for what I have not been paid. Yes, he STILL owes me money and I am not the only one.
Mental case? So, since you were married to one, does that make you an authority on the subject? No, I am not one. Maybe someday you will actually face reality and understand what this man has conned many good people in Florida out of. That is why he was shut down by the State. Sure would love to see the 'list' he has concocted.
For your information, I never slept in my car. I drove 30 miles each day to work for that ### and I owned my duplex and have tenants.
He, on the other hand, was behind in his rent on the 'Agency', the 'photography studio' and the ''Pet agency'. Three monthsd to be exact. When the landlord came to collect the rent she found out he had removed his things...he had contacted people trying to get them to help and they would not. He was also behind of the water and electric. HE left his apartment to hide out with his 90+ year old mother...how pathetic is that?
So, Adriane, next time you want to post something, make sure that you have your facts correct or you will open the door for a lawsuit. This is serious.
FYI, The license of ARK dba Hollywood Starz had NOT been paid for 18 months at the time it was closed. It does not matter what he was calling his 'Agency' at the time, the licensed had not been paid. Since this was back in August of 2009, I suggest you get over it and get on with your life.
Yes, I was scammed by RON DENER, owner of HOLLYWOOD STARZ...also known as D.R.T.V... also known as FLORIDA STARZ TALENT & MODEL AGENCY...also known as TALENT SERVICES, INC. ...ALSO KNOWN as A.R.K. dba whatever name he dreams up!
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
taken money
Ron Dener is a flim flam man, he took my money with promises of casting calls, he also took $65.00 from me for his "virtual photo site" where I would be seen by casting agents and called for jobs, stay away from Ron Dener.
judi huard
Company Business Name: hollywood starz
Country of complaint: United States
Address: ft lauderdale, Florida
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
As Agency Director for Mr. Ron Dener, Ms. Huard paid to have her photo on Talent Casting Network's website. Her photo has been on the website since payment was received. At the time of payment Ms. Huard signed a no promises or guarantees of employment on the agencies Talent Data Profile which all of our talent does for any services. Ms. Huard's complaint is malicious and unwarranted as we do not make the decsions for the Casting Directors.
Adriane Clare
Agency Consultant
Takes money-promise of Production of commercials, infomercials...Production Company does not exist!
Owner-Ron Dener
Cons people with a promise of if they give him money he will put them in one of his 'many productions'. He does not have a production company. He does not produce films, commercials, infomercials or anything else! It is all lies.
He takes your money and gives you a contract that is useless. Some people have given more than $2, 500 because he 'promised them a secured place' on what he was 'producing.
He has 'workshops' that he charges $25-$30 each week and if you go to them he tells you that you must keep coming so he can 'cast you' in one of his 'many productions' such as "Heaven" - "Welcome to South Beach" - "All Day Energy Drink" - "Celebrity Pets" - etc. the list is endless and all phony!
He has a website that he tells people the must have their photo (or their dog's) taken (for $130) and it will be on the site for a year. That so many 'click on to it' that you will be chosen quickly for a job. The website is www.talentcastingnetwork.com and is awful and NO ONE gets a job off of it!
When he gets shut down he opens up again and changes the name. The License is TA685 BEWARE OF RON - THE CON MAN!
Company Business Name: A.R.K. dba Hollywood Starz
Country of complaint: United States
Address: 75 E. Prospect Rd. Suite #8, Oakland Park, Florida
Phone: 954-776-3945
Website: talentcastingnetwork.com
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
RON DENER COACHED DELTA BURKE AND MANAGED HER WHEN SHE
WAS Miss FLORIDA. He also COACHED Gloria Estefem From the miami
sound machine! for ACTING TEACHER ENDORSEMENT please call
Eye Witness News on ABC TV ask for Mr Ed SCHULZ for his coments
He was Camera Man for 5 years for The RON DENER SHOW on WKID TV
I've taken acting lessons from Ron Dener before. He's half legit and half scammer. Here is how he works:
You come in for an acting test, and then he makes you feel like you passed the test and can take the classes. In reality, he'll accept anyone. Now this is not so bad, just kind of shady marketing. However, what follows is the bad part:
When you get in the classes, he tells the students about all the plans he has for movies, television shows, and so on. Much of it is lies, but some of it is true. However, the films or shows he does make are horrible. He will use the amateur actors taking the classes, knowing damned well that they can't act and that the film won't be commercially viable.
But the larger reason for making these shoddy films is to satisfy the investors who he lures into giving him thousands of dollars convince them that he's going to produce something that will be a hit. He tends to prey on senior citizens to get this funding, including ones that are taking the acting classes. He promises them he's going to make a great film or television show, but his plan is just to throw something together with the bad actors just to be able to show for legal reasons that he did make a film. Most of the money is pocketed, rather than used for the project. I know of one elderly woman that invested $25, 000 with him and lost it all. She was left empty handed and crying when she realized she had been scammed.
He seems to be a bit of a sociopath. He also seems to take pleasure in being cruel to some students. He'll single out a few of the weaker students to pick on and ridicule, I suppose to make himself feel like a big man. He's also very sexist, as I personally found out. What's so amazing is that almost all the students for his lies hook line and sinker. I knew he was full of it the whole time, but just wanted to take some acting lessons. I stayed for a few months, then left because he's too miserable human being to bear being around.
Hi, this is Ardel Dalpe and I have known and worked with Ron Dener for about 20 years, back in the "MIAMI VICE" days.. when I met Ron I was a senior (which I still am, only older) After meeting Ron Dener and the Agency Director, Adriane Clare, I was given a chance to work with their agency and it was an experience that changed my life! I was booked and paid for 11 movies, 8 major promotions and 48 Miami vice episodes. I also was active in Ron Dener On-Camera Workshops, where to this day I try to abide by what i was taught.This has helped me fill a void in my life. As far as I'm concerned, Ron Dener has always done what he said he would. I think people don't understand how much time it takes to produce TV productions. That's why Mr. Dener is a great producer because he works a long as it takes to do what he says he will do every time. a very special time for me was when Ron produced "the Bee Gees reunion" starring Andy Gibb and as an opening act, The Solid Gold Dancers. It took over 8 months for him to produce the live televised concert in the Miami Knight Center but he was successful again! He provided 16 band members as well as all the talent from around the world. the Miami knight Center had 5000 seats for opening night. He had 6000 people for this show which benefited American Diabetes.
Not many people can produce and create major events booked solid. I believe in Ron Dener and those who don't miss out on so many opportunities. I cant wait to work with him again soon.
For validity of this statement I would LOVE to speak to you on the phone! call me at [protected]
Hello, my name is Adriane Clare. I created and started our agency during the Miami Vice days.. My job is to be the agency director and I am currently a consultant to Hollywood Starz and see that the agency runs smoothly and successfully. It has come to my attention some negative comments has come from an ex independent contractor. Lets get the record straight. First of all listen to the people denying some statements of the complaints. Do you want to listen to someone who is angry, bitter, and has never been in a commercial, TV production, or film? Someone who has only been with the agency for 5 months? OR people who have worked and been on payroll for years and years that are known professionally in the industry. This Ex-employee got paid by her contract and absolutely no money is due to her.
Comments such as "no one got work from the website" are not valid, being as 3 weeks ago some of the animals got straight booking without auditions. We have cast auditions for speaking parts such as Jello, Toyota, Singer Sewer Machine, Stride Rite Shoes as well as numerous other auditions that our talent booked.
For your information, we moved to our south beach location and just booked a talent for a major music artist's production. In short, our agency, not including 5 years on Miami Vice, has booked 362 Local & National TV commercials, 41 major movies and we recently placed 222 people on the 3rd season of Burn Notice. We are now in the works for casting for productions such as our new energy drink partner and a show called "Heaven." And anyone reading this is invited to come in to our new office in south beach by appointment. (same phone number) Ladies and gentlemen, you can either become a part of our success or we can put you in our inactive file. I hope you all see both sides of this situation and listen to the people who have known us for years and are making a living working with us right now and doing what they love. You decide what you want to do, with us or not we wish you the best of luck.
As an affidavit to this statement you are welcome to call me at Hollywood Starz [protected]
Billboard Magazine named Peter Bennett the #1 Promoter in the World! He was promoter for and managed (but not limited to) the following stars: The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Brooke Shields, Gloria Estefan, Bob Hope... the list goes on and on.
Here is what Mr. Bennett had to say about Ron Dener of Ron Dener Productions:
"I arranged Mr. Dener to direct Bob Hope's last and final appearance as well as join me to direct my show, 'The Pete Bennett Show' at the Margo Largo featuring Donald Trump and Marla Naples.
I know Ron Dener is an Excellent TV director whom I would recommend to famous stars and I was so pleased with his work that I asked Mr. Dener to direct me on camera. He has real talent and a way with people.
I was also privileged to have visited several of his Acting Workshops and I believe no one gives more to the actor in the knowledge of getting the job! I've known Ron Dener for over 6 years and he is, in my opinion, a very gifted and talented director & teacher whom I look forward to working with in the future."
For Validity of this statement please visit Mr. Bennett's website, PeterBennett.com
My dog Angel is on Hollywood Starz website. Guess I got ripped off $75 worth. I'm glad I never got to take his workshops.
Susan Abrams
ps. I know you said P model management was bad but they did book me twice as an extra on "Burn Notice" and I did NOT get burned - they paid me twice. Their photographer was bad, though. Good luck to you Jayne.
Ron Dener of "Hollywood Starz" is a flim flam man and a crook, he is taking money with promises that are lies. I want to retrieve my hard earned money from him and start a grievence against him, please e-mail me at: judilen@comcast.net and lets get back our money before he flies the coop...
thanks,
Judi Huard
Ron Dener is a fraud
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Ron Dener is a scam artist. I got suckered into going to one of his acting classes which went nowhere. Then he sent me to a place to get head shots where they charged me a ridiculous amount. I'm sure he got a cut of that money also. Now that I am older and I look back on it I could see that it was just a big ridiculous scam. He would say that you very talented and that he could use a person like you in his next production. Then he would disappear and move somewhere else to scam other people. I don't know how he hasn't gotten his face kicked in yet!
I agree. I was also suckered at a young age. Amazing he’s still scamming people.
RON DENER IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL WITH MORE THE 22 YEARS EXPERINCE
THAT WHY HE IS THE OFFECIAL TELEVISSION PRODUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE BROWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE [protected]
If you value your wallet, stay away from Ron Dener and anything he is associated with. Anything in writing about his experience as a professional are all embellishments(lies). The only talent he has is preying on people who want and desire a chance in an industry that requires you have a talent. He was black listed long ago. If you truly have any talent, don't waste your time with this group. He has assumed many names over the years and many, many locations. To dodge. He is a con man. All of these so called testimonies stating how wonderful and talented he is are all fabrications. I know this because I made a costly mistake believing his lies. Learn from my mistake, stay away. Professionals in the industry provide solid backgrounds, his background is flimsy at best. Do your research. In today's computer world it's real easy. Talent Casting Network. No one even knows it exists. Just something made up to show you at your "cast call". Bottom line. Don't waste your time.
Ron Dener is a scammer. He doesn't scam the casting directors who hire his talent as extras. He's a legitimate businessman on that side. But, he scams the people that he charges money to take acting classes and the people that he encourages to invest money with him.
He tends to exploit senior citizens, getting them to invest large portions of their retirement savings in a new movie that's supposedly going to be a major commercial success. He will film the movie, but it will be garbage with very bad amateur actors from the classes. He knows the movie will go nowhere. There will be no return on investment. He pockets most of the money that is invested with him, rather than spending it on the production. I know of one woman who he managed to take $25, 000 from, that was left crying when she realized she had been scammed.
To the students in the classes he will make up stories about people calling from Hollywood excited about the new movie he's working on. It's just lies to get gullible people to keep taking classes.
Beware of Ron Dener. He's a monster.
Ron dener is no doubt a real con artist and a lire I've worked with him on barkers island wastes so much of my time and money and at the end tossed as all out like we were nothing... İ know all of you that are posting all these nice comments about him I've worked with all of you before and your all no better then he is.
Jane Ireland LIED on her Job Data Sheet showing her Real Age and other things she denies.
If any one like to get a copy we would be glad to send it to you. Please request by calling
Ron Dener Productions in NY [protected] you must leave your full name,
your phone numbers and e mail or address you want the document of proof sent.
Oh Ron. Please. You’re a fraud and everyone knows it. Certainly everyone who was stupid enough to take a class from you. Including me at the tender age of 13, 39 years ago! And where was that class praytell? Ah, in your living room? Near a couch. Good thing I got out all in one piece. I’ve never forgotten your name Ron. The only real saving grace is reading that these other folks also know you’re a scam. And that you’ll probably die soon since you’re a very old man now. I actually went on to have a real career in show business. And you had nothing to do with that. Be well. Um, not really. ;)
If RON DENER PRODUCTIONS do not do productions how do you EXPLAIN THE VIDEOS HE PRODUCED & DIRECTED
SEE ON TALENTCASTINGNETWORK.COM THE VARIOUS VIDEOS ON THE DEMO PAGE
SEE HIM ON CAMERA WITH CARMEN ELECTRA LISTEN TO WHAT CARMEN ELECTRA SAYS ABOUT RON DENER
Please Call Philip Bell president Of The BROWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HEAR WHAT THEY SAY AND WHY THEY RECOMMEND RON DENER PRODUCTIONS
[protected]
Jane Ireland lied on her job application, she is much older then she revealed.
Her resume is not true please check her past employment listed.
She does not pay Taxes Check the IRS to how much she was paid by me.
She is a mental case and if you want proof a list of people will be glad to give you their names the say nothing good about this old lady.
She was known to sleep in her car when she couldn't pay her rent!