Moviebaby.com – Featuring Groundbreaking Family Shows Such as Bonanza

A longtime Fresno, California, entrepreneur, Marcus Asay leads World Workforce International, which provides labor contracting solutions. Investing in a number of companies, Marcus Asay has taken a position in the Hollywood company Moviebaby.com.

Known for its provision of entertainment that transcends political affiliation and embodies family values, Moviebaby.com’s shows do not include sexual content, graphic violence, or inappropriate language. With subscriptions costing only $9.99 per month or $99 per year, members are able to access classic programs such as The Lucy Show and Bonanza.

The latter program was a mainstay on network television during the 1960s and lasted until 1973. Just prior to the beginning of the last season’s filming, “gentle giant” brother Dan Blocker passed away suddenly at age 43. This led Bonanza to break new ground in being the first television show that touched on the subject of a character’s death.

Reflecting Blocker’s popularity, the episode “Forever” contained several memorable references to the passion of the easygoing actor, who played Hoss. The actors were genuine in the tears cried in this episode, which achieved high ratings despite the show’s steady decline in viewership. Unfortunately, the loss of Hoss also meant that viewers had one less reason to watch a show that was past its prime and the show only made it to the end of the season.

Making Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

International labor relations expert Marcus Asay founded several leading workers’ organizations including Farmworkers Enterprise Foundation and World Workforce International. Over the course of his career, Marcus Asay has championed the expansion of economic development opportunities for disadvantaged groups by encouraging entrepreneurship through investment and training initiatives.

Populations who are underrepresented in various areas of the workforce, including women, immigrants, and people facing unemployment, are also often excluded from entrepreneurship due to financial and social barriers.

Public and private entities can encourage more participation from these groups through inclusive entrepreneurship programming that provides education, networking opportunities, and startup capital.

The Small Business Administration, a U.S. government agency, offers entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups access to government-backed loans, which makes it easier for these small business owners to get approved by banks and get capital to grow their companies.

Other private for and not-for-profit organizations provide grant funding and entrepreneurship incubators specifically for people of color, veterans, and people with little to no work experience.

The Health Benefits of Happy Movies

Marcus Asay is the founder and chair of World Workforce International, a federation of unions across the globe. Marcus Asay also has been involved in several startup companies including, most recently, MovieBaby, a streaming service that focuses on uplifting, family-friendly content.

Movies can have a physiological effect on their viewers. Psychologist Birgit Wolf has argued that because movies approach us emotionally as opposed to intellectually, they can allow us to be fully present with the emotions elicited by the films without suppressing those emotions. This emotional release may have therapeutic effects.

Comedies can be especially healthy to watch because laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and boosts the immune system. Blood vessels have been shown to dilate by up to 22 percent for people who are watching comedies. Going to see a funny film might also be useful for someone who is anxious about a certain problem. The film can provide some distance and clarity and might offer a chance for a fresh perspective.

There is also some evidence that imaginative movies can improve creativity in small children. After a group of kids watched clips from a fantasy movie, they scored higher on creativity tests than kids who watched something else.

Violent Programming and Children

A successful entrepreneur and businessman, Marcus Asay serves as a principal of IE/Cal Design & Development Center, an architectural development firm. In addition, Marcus Asay is an investor in MovieBaby.com, a new venture that will supply family-safe entertainment.

Currently in its development stage, MovieBaby.com will provide access to entertainment that is free from inappropriate language, sex scenes, graphic violence, and overly political content. The service seeks to operate under a subscription format.

For decades, violence in movies and games has dominated national headlines, causing parents to question the link between violent media programming and violence. Psychologists have conducted a number of studies to answer the question, concluding that violent programming is a risk factor for disturbing behavior.

In a series of studies conducted since the 1960s, psychology and child development professionals have determined that if children are exposed to high levels of violent content, they are less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others, more fearful of the world around them, and may be more aggressive in their interactions with other people. With these risks in mind, professionals recommend that families limit violent programming and maintain vigilance regarding the media that children watch.