In an entertainment industry often driven by hype and algorithms, Monty Hobbs stands apart with a mission that blends legacy, storytelling, and community impact. He’s not just creating shows—he’s cultivating culture. As co-founder of Just Do GOOD Entertainment, Hobbs has built a portfolio that champions faith-rooted narratives, civic pride, and a sense of Americana [...]
Peggy Mallen has been the CEO of the legendary billiards brand Balabushka Cue Company for over two decades. Passionate about preserving the legacy of founder George Balabushka, whose name and product is prominently featured in the Academy Award-winning film, The Color of Money, Mallen is moving the company in a new direction. She recently [...]
Entertainment Brand Aligns With Iconic Balabushka Cue Company To Elevate the Sport of Billiards Just Do GOOD Entertainment, the award-winning production company co-founded by Monty Hobbs and Valerie Smaldone, has officially expanded its slate of inspirational and purpose-driven storytelling to include the fascinating, often-underrated world of billiards. At a recent high-profile fundraiser held [...]
The iconic Balabushka Cue Company moved beyond the billiards world when it was introduced as a main story point in the Academy Award Winning film, The Color of Money, starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise in 1986. Now, nearly 40 years after the film made cinematic history and propelled the Balabushka name into pop culture [...]
