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- Inspired by true characters and actual events. The Deal is a story of corruption, betrayal and one man's sacrifice for the woman he loves.
- A crew of local gangsters use a coffee shop in Chicago's Little Italy as a front for their illegal activities. Meanwhile, a bungling, sex-addicted FBI agent stumbles on to their plan to smuggle heroin in bags of espresso beans.
- The World's Biggest Chef Mario Manfredini (he's nearly seven feet tall) and his very flamboyant co-host Michael Dulek battle during an ongoing off-screen feud in this fictional cooking show.
- On August 27, 1965, Elvis Presley and John Lennon went for a drive. What was said that night has never been revealed...until now.
- Using close friend Frank Sinatra as a go-between, the Kennedys elicit a favor from Chicago Mafia boss Sam Giancana to flip the union vote in favor of JFK - in return for future protection from government prosecution. But favors turn into betrayal when the newly appointed Attorney General (brother Bobby) declares war on the American Mafia. The story climaxes with the mysterious death of JFK's mistress Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles - and then an elaborate plan to assassinate President Kennedy in Chicago in the fall of '62...one year before Dallas. Based on the novel and screenplay by Vito Brancato.
- TV SeriesA dramatic series that explores the interconnected lives of JFK, Frank Sinatra, Sam Giancana and Marilyn Monroe before, during and after the historic 1960 presidential election.
- A teen-aged ADDHD adrenaline junkie/control freak, breaks down when he finds out his favorite fried chicken restaurant is closing. The boy has to find a way to get his greasy-fried chicken fix. His doormat of a mother offers to make the chicken at home, if only they had the recipe. Now the boy and his father will do whatever it takes to get the 11 herbs and spices in the secret recipe...including kidnapping (and torturing) the Colonel.
- A small town singer travels to Chicago to compete in an open mic competition but finds that she'll have to fight for her chance at stardom.
- Washington liaison Bill Ruddy and mob boss Sam Giancana lay out the plan at a secluded Wisconsin fishing cabin. The "hit" will take place at Chicago's historic Blackstone Hotel, scheduled to host a Democratic fund-raiser in October. The plot twists from an assassination conspiracy into a dangerous love triangle involving a veteran Chicago cop, an idealistic Cuban assassin, and an innocent young woman who falls in love with the wrong man. Was Dallas really the first attempt on JFK's life? Vito Brancato weaves together true characters and situations to give Blackstone an eerie sense of possibility.
- Aldo and Fredo Monelli live in Sicily with their psychotic mother, 6 chickens and a goat. But they're ambitious. They want to be "big singers" in Hollywood and live in Beverly Hills next-door to Kim Kardashian. So they've re-directed Italy's satellite signal to beam their TV variety show to America...and now The Pope wants them DEAD. Special guest Dr. Phil attempts to analyze the Monelli's dysfunctional but beloved "Mama" and is stricken with the "Sicilian Evil Eye" for his efforts. Everybody's favorite clown Pipo Pipo celebrates his 60th anniversary in show business, but the excitement proves to be too much and paramedics are called in to resuscitate the aging 350 lbs. pagliaccio. And as a special musical treat for the kids, Tenor Number 37 Enrico Fattso performs a special hip hop opera (La Donna e Mobile/Super Freak). Also; the world's only living accordion playing Elvis impersonator Ciccio "The King" ; "The Most Delicious Journalist" Sofia Marinara; and Grampa "Nonno" Vito who's been reincarnated as a goat. Meanwhile back at the Vatican...The Evil Pope Alberto (with his trusted papal hatchet man Cato) calls in His Holiness' most feared assassin, Big Monk, to take out the Monellis. Starring Christopher Damiano and Luca Chiappini. Produced and Created by Vito Brancato.
- Karl's riding the hot streak of his life during the weekly poker game until Father Frankie takes out his frustration with a .22. Tension builds when Mick the Cop unexpectedly stops in for an after-hours cup of coffee and steps into the murder scene. Luckily Carmine has a "system" for dismembering a corpse, but during the car ride to the burial spot, a heated argument with Pauli leads to sloppy disposal of the body parts.
- Father Frankie introduces his latest girlfriend, Chanel. Carmine hears voices coming from his iPhone even when it's turned off. The mysterious homeless man who found Karl's severed head visits the coffee shop. Kenny seeks revenge on those he holds responsible for his brother Karl's disappearance. Written and Directed by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- Chanel makes a shocking confession to her priest, she's pregnant. But Father Frankie'snot quite ready for that kind of "Fatherhood" and seeks Pauli's aid in having her "whacked". Mayra sees an opportunity and makes a romantic move on the despondent Frankie. The FBI begins their investigation on the Coffee Shop Crew by planting a listening device in the espresso machine. Written and Directed by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- The Chinese mafia makes a bold move into the Catholic Bingo racket and forces Pauli to retaliate. Mayra plans a baby shower for the very pregnant Chanel and realizes she's now in love with her. As Carmine's psychosis worsens, Dr. Milph recommends institutionalization. Written and Directed by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- Carmine's psychiatric treatment worries the crew and Tony convinces Kenny to murder him. Chanel's baby shower takes a shocking turn when she gives birth to an African-American baby on the coffee counter. Special FBI Agent Danny Brasso goes undercover to gain Pauli's confidence while a Chinese hit crew plans his execution. Produced and Created by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- Frankie embraces fatherhood, oblivious to the fact that baby Jesse can't possibly be his child. Agent Dirk Blocker targets Mayra in his own undercover investigation. Kenny moves to whack Carmine who is now driving a taxi under a new identity. Written and Directed by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- Coffee importer/heroin smuggler Nicky "The Nose" has a Chicago distributor for his product in Tony. Frankie decides to leave the priesthood and devote himself to his new family threatening the crew's Bingo racket. Meanwhile Mayra joins FBI Agent Dirk Blocker and his Mrs. for a fondue threesome...the secret recording of which Tony plans to use to blackmail the G-man. Written and Directed by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- Undercover FBI agent Danny Brasso may have finally gathered enough incriminating evidence to take down the entire coffee shop crew. Meanwhile, Pauli carries out a massive attack on the Chinese with the aid of loyal soldiers, twin nephews Paul and Pauli. Produced and Created by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- Undercover FBI agent Danny Brasso may have finally gathered enough incriminating evidence to take down the entire coffee shop crew. Meanwhile, Pauli carries out a massive attack on the Chinese with the aid of loyal soldiers, twin nephews Paul and Pauli. Produced and Created by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.
- Mayra organizes a wild party to knock Father Frankie off the wagon and bring him back into the fold. The twins encounter an amazon beauty who may not be what she appears. Pauli follows through with his explosive plan to whack Tony and take over the crew. Written and Directed by Vito Brancato. © 2015, AVITOFILM.