Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Birthdays and Anniversaries - November
NOVEMBER 6
Sally Field 1946, Peter DeLuise 1966, Glenn Frey (Eagles) 1948, Corey Glover (Living Color) 1964, Ethan Hawke 1970, country singer Stonewall Jackson 1932, Lance Kerwin 1960 Mike Nichols 1931, Maria Shriver 1955, Lori Singer 1962.
NOVEMBER 7
Joni Mitchell 1943, Johnny Rivers 1942, Judy Tenuta 1956.
NOVEMBER 8
Alain Delon 1935, Leif Garrett 1961, Christie Hefner 1952, Rickie Lee Jones 1954, Walter Mirisch 1921, Patti Page 1927, Parker Posey 1968, Bonnie Raitt 1949, Morley Safer 1931, Gene Saks 1921, Courtney Thorne-Smith 1967, Alfre Woodard 1953. Katharine Hepburn, 1908; June Havoc, 1913.
NOVEMBER 9
Nikki Blonsky 1988, Lou Ferrigno 1952, Robert Duncan McNeil 1964, Pepa (Sandra Denton of Salt-N-Pepa) 1969. Hedy Lamarr, 1913.
NOVEMBER 10
Roland Emmerich 1955, Donna Fargo 1945, MacKenzie Phillips 1959, Ann Reinking 1950, Tim Rice 1944, Jack Scalia 1951, Pippa Scott 1935, Sinbad (David Adkins) 1956. Roy Scheider, 1932.
NOVEMBER 11
Birthdays: Leonardo DiCaprio 1974, Max Grodenchik, Demi Moore 1962, Phillip McKeon, Jonathan Winters 1925.
NOVEMBER 12
Nadia Comaneci 1961, Anne Hathaway 1982, Charles Manson 1934, Gerry Marshall 1934, Megan Mullally 1958, Stephanie Powers (Stefania Federkiewicz) 1941, Wallace Shawn 1943, Rhonda Shear 1965, Neil Young 1945, Kim Hunter, 1922.
NOVEMBER 13
Linda Christian 1923, Whoopi Goldberg (Caryn Johnson) 1948, Joe Montegna 1947, Tracy Scoggins 1953.
NOVEMBER 14
HRH The Prince of Wales 1948, Laura San Giacomo 1962, D.B. Sweeney 1961, Patrick Warburton 1964, Yanni (Yanni Chrysomallis) 1954. BBC begins radio service, 1922.
NOVEMBER 15
Ed Asner 1929, Petula Clark 1932, Beverly D'Angelo 1954, Yaphet Kotto 1937, Janet Lennon 1946, Judge Joseph Wapner 1919, Sam Waterston 1940. NBC debuts with a radio network of 24 stations, 1926.
NOVEMBER 16
Lisa Bonet 1967, Donna McKechnie 1942.
NOVEMBER 17
Danny DeVito 1944, Daisy Fuentes 1966, Lauren Hutton 1943, Gordon Lightfoot 1938, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio 1958, Lorne Michaels 1944, RuPaul 1960, Martin Scorsese 1942.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Linda Evans 1942, Dennis Haskins 1950, Andrea Marcovicci 1948, Mickey Mouse 1928, Jameson Parker 1947, Elizabeth Perkins 1960, Susan Sullivan 1944, Brenda Vaccaro 1939, Anna Wilding. David Hemmings, 1941.
NOVEMBER 19
Robert Beltran 1953, Tevin Campbell 1978, Dick Cavett 1936, Terry Farrell 1963, Jodie Foster 1962, Dan Haggerty 1941, Larry King 1933, Calvin Klein 1942, Ahmad Rashad 1949, Meg Ryan 1963, Kathleen Quinlan 1954, Ted Turner 1938, Alan Young 1919.
NOVEMBER 20
Duane Allman 1946, Kaye Ballard 1926, VP Joe Biden 1942, Bo Derek 1956, Veronica Hamel 1943, Richard Masur 1948, Estelle Parsons 1927, Dick Smothers 1939, Judy Woodruff 1946, Sean Young 1959. Alistair Cooke, 1908; Richard Dawson, 1932.
NOVEMBER 21
Troy Aikman 1966, Bjork 1965, Joseph Campanella 1927, Ken Griffey Jr. 1969, Goldie Hawn 1945, Mariel Hemingway 1961, Laurence Luckinbill 1934, Lorna Luft 1952, Natalia Makarova, Juliet Mills 1941, Stan Musial 1920, Peter Noone, Harold Ramis 1944, Nicolette Sheridan 1963, Alexander Siddig 1965, Marlo Thomas 1937.
NOVEMBER 22
Boris Becker 1967, Tom Conti 1941, Jamie Lee Curtis 1958, Terry Gilliam 1940, Arthur Hiller 1923, Scarlett Johanssen 1984, Billie Jean King 1943, Mark Ruffalo 1967, Little Steven Van Zandt 1950, Robert Vaughn 1932. Rodney Dangerfield, 1921. JFK assassination, 1963.
NOVEMBER 23
Susan Anspach 1939, composer Jerry Bock 1928, Miley Cyrus 1992, Bruce Hornsby 1954.
NOVEMBER 24
Billy Connolly 1942, Denise Crosby 1957, Brandon Molale 1971, Dwight Schultz 1947. William F. Buckley, 1925. D.B. Cooper parachutes into history, 1971.
NOVEMBER 25
Christina Applegate 1971, Amy Grant 1960, John Larroquette 1947. Joe DiMaggio, 1914; Ricardo Montalban, 1920; John F. Kennedy Jr., 1960. Alfred Nobel patents dynamite, 1867.
NOVEMBER 26
Rich Little 1938, Tina Turner 1938. Charles Schultz, 1922; Robert Goulet, 1933.
NOVEMBER 27
Robin Givens 1964, Caroline Kennedy 1957, Jayne Kennedy 1951, Gail Sheehy 1937, Fisher Stevens 1963, Jaleel White 1976. Jimi Hendrix, 1942.
NOVEMBER 28
Karen Gillan 1987, Barry Gordy Jr. 1929, Ed Harris 1950, Judd Nelson 1959, Randy Newman 1943, Scarlett Pomers 1988, Paul Shaffer 1949. Hope Lange, 1931; Anna Nicole Smith, 1967 Grand Old Opry airs its first live broadcast, 1925.
NOVEMBER 29
Kim Delaney 1961, Diane Ladd 1932, Howie Mandel 1955, John Mayall 1933, Andrew McCarthy 1963, Chuck Mangione 1940, Cathy Moriarty 1960, Gena Lee Nolin 1971, Vin Scully 1927, Garry Shandling 1950.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Walkers Shortbread Joins the ASPCA for Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon
Support part of Walkers' ongoing partnership to end animal cruelty.
Walkers Shortbread, the bakery from the Scottish Highlands beloved by generations of families worldwide, joins the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) for the 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon on Sunday, October 28, 2012.
As part of its ongoing partnership with the ASPCA, Walkers will be in attendance to lend support and help promote the ASPCA’s efforts to increase animal welfare initiatives nationwide. Walkers will be offering free product samples to attendees at a variety of half-marathon events including the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and October 27, as well as the festivities to take place during and following the half-marathon on Sunday at the ASPCA Bark Park and Halloween Shelter Pet Costume Contest.
“We’ve spent the majority of 2012 working very closely with the ASPCA, ensuring that we leverage every opportunity to help support their cause,” says Lisa Sherman, Walkers Shortbread Brand Manager. “Having a part in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon allows us to work with the ASPCA on the ground and not just on paper. We will lend our support to the ASPCA throughout race weekend to ensure a successful turnout for everyone involved.”
Walkers Shortbread will support Team ASPCA, the ASPCA’s national endurance training and fundraising program, and provide its renowned shortbread cookies and entertaining activities for those in attendance at the scheduled events corresponding with the half-marathon. Walkers Shortbread will have product samples at the event locations and times below (all times PT):
Friday, October 26 from 12–6 p.m. / Health & Fitness Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center: Walkers will join Team ASPCA EXPO booth #109 as well as the Social Media Kiosk. Product samples will be available to those attending the expo.
Saturday, October 27 from 9:30 a.m.–12 noon / Team ASPCA Coaches Breakfast at Loews Hotel Hollywood: Walkers joins the ASPCA at their welcome breakfast and provides product samples for the organization to kick off the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon.
Saturday, October 27 from 2–4 p.m. / Health & Fitness Expo: In addition to providing product samples at booth #109, Walkers will host cookie decorating of its whimsically shaped Scottie dog cookies, a free, family-friendly activity.
Sunday, October 28 from 7:30 a.m.–12 noon / Team ASPCA Bark Park at Rock ‘n’ Roll Finish Line Area: Those awaiting the end of the race can visit the Bark Park for a taste of pure butter shortbread from Walkers.
Sunday, October 28 from 8:45–9:15 a.m. / Celebrity Judged Shelter Pet Costume Contest at Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Main Stage @ LA Live: While awaiting the adorable results for the Shelter Pet Costume Contest, onlookers can munch on Walkers Scottie Dog Cookies.
In addition, to kick-off the half-marathon festivities, Walkers will offer an exclusive promotional code to those who attend the LA Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon benefitting the ASPCA. Those who visit WalkersUs.com/ASPCALA will receive a special promotional code to be used with the purchase of any Scottie Dog item or any shortbread or cookie varieties, which will allow consumers to receive a 20% discount on their order plus a free 3.9oz box of Scottie Dogs. What’s more, for each individual who takes part in the promotion, Walkers will donate an additional $1 per order received to the ASPCA. This exclusive offer will end November 16, 2012.
Walkers and the ASPCA began their corporate partnership at the beginning of 2012, with Walkers committing to a 10-cent donation from sales of each of its Scottish terrier-shaped shortbread cookie products directly to the ASPCA. Walkers will provide a minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000 to the organization to help support the ASPCA’s efforts to end animal cruelty.
For more information about Walkers Shortbread’s partnership with the ASPCA and the exclusive promotion following the LA Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon, please visit WalkersUs.com/ASPCALA. Walkers Scottie Dog products can be purchased online directly from Walkers and at select retailers nationwide.
About Walkers Shortbread
Walkers was founded in 1898 and is the leading brand of food exported from Scotland. The family-owned company offers the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes and puddings to over 80 countries, and continues to operate its original retail shop in the Scottish Highlands village of Aberlour. The company's products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. For more information, please visit http://www.walkersus.com.
Walkers Shortbread, the bakery from the Scottish Highlands beloved by generations of families worldwide, joins the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) for the 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon on Sunday, October 28, 2012.As part of its ongoing partnership with the ASPCA, Walkers will be in attendance to lend support and help promote the ASPCA’s efforts to increase animal welfare initiatives nationwide. Walkers will be offering free product samples to attendees at a variety of half-marathon events including the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and October 27, as well as the festivities to take place during and following the half-marathon on Sunday at the ASPCA Bark Park and Halloween Shelter Pet Costume Contest.
“We’ve spent the majority of 2012 working very closely with the ASPCA, ensuring that we leverage every opportunity to help support their cause,” says Lisa Sherman, Walkers Shortbread Brand Manager. “Having a part in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon allows us to work with the ASPCA on the ground and not just on paper. We will lend our support to the ASPCA throughout race weekend to ensure a successful turnout for everyone involved.”
Walkers Shortbread will support Team ASPCA, the ASPCA’s national endurance training and fundraising program, and provide its renowned shortbread cookies and entertaining activities for those in attendance at the scheduled events corresponding with the half-marathon. Walkers Shortbread will have product samples at the event locations and times below (all times PT):
Friday, October 26 from 12–6 p.m. / Health & Fitness Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center: Walkers will join Team ASPCA EXPO booth #109 as well as the Social Media Kiosk. Product samples will be available to those attending the expo.
Saturday, October 27 from 9:30 a.m.–12 noon / Team ASPCA Coaches Breakfast at Loews Hotel Hollywood: Walkers joins the ASPCA at their welcome breakfast and provides product samples for the organization to kick off the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon.
Saturday, October 27 from 2–4 p.m. / Health & Fitness Expo: In addition to providing product samples at booth #109, Walkers will host cookie decorating of its whimsically shaped Scottie dog cookies, a free, family-friendly activity.
Sunday, October 28 from 7:30 a.m.–12 noon / Team ASPCA Bark Park at Rock ‘n’ Roll Finish Line Area: Those awaiting the end of the race can visit the Bark Park for a taste of pure butter shortbread from Walkers.
Sunday, October 28 from 8:45–9:15 a.m. / Celebrity Judged Shelter Pet Costume Contest at Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Main Stage @ LA Live: While awaiting the adorable results for the Shelter Pet Costume Contest, onlookers can munch on Walkers Scottie Dog Cookies.
In addition, to kick-off the half-marathon festivities, Walkers will offer an exclusive promotional code to those who attend the LA Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon benefitting the ASPCA. Those who visit WalkersUs.com/ASPCALA will receive a special promotional code to be used with the purchase of any Scottie Dog item or any shortbread or cookie varieties, which will allow consumers to receive a 20% discount on their order plus a free 3.9oz box of Scottie Dogs. What’s more, for each individual who takes part in the promotion, Walkers will donate an additional $1 per order received to the ASPCA. This exclusive offer will end November 16, 2012.
Walkers and the ASPCA began their corporate partnership at the beginning of 2012, with Walkers committing to a 10-cent donation from sales of each of its Scottish terrier-shaped shortbread cookie products directly to the ASPCA. Walkers will provide a minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000 to the organization to help support the ASPCA’s efforts to end animal cruelty.
For more information about Walkers Shortbread’s partnership with the ASPCA and the exclusive promotion following the LA Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon, please visit WalkersUs.com/ASPCALA. Walkers Scottie Dog products can be purchased online directly from Walkers and at select retailers nationwide.
About Walkers Shortbread
Walkers was founded in 1898 and is the leading brand of food exported from Scotland. The family-owned company offers the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes and puddings to over 80 countries, and continues to operate its original retail shop in the Scottish Highlands village of Aberlour. The company's products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. For more information, please visit http://www.walkersus.com.
2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon benefiting the ASPCA®
The 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half-Marathon benefiting the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and Shelter Pet Costume Contest will take place on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Downtown Los Angeles. More than 300 Team ASPCA members and 12,000 runners will be crossing the finish line to raise money and awareness for the ASPCA’s life-saving work. The ASPCA also will host a Shelter Pet Costume Contest with special guest Fiona, recipient of the 2012 ASPCA “Dog of the Year” Humane Award. The contest also will feature adoptable pets from the Los Angeles Animal Alliance and Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation, to which the ASPCA will be presenting a grant of $100,000 to further their mission of finding homes for animals in need and ending animal homelessness in the Los Angeles area. Animal lovers are invited to watch the contest and snack on Walkers Scottie Dog cookies provided by Walkers Shortbread.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Downtown LA - LA Live
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first animal welfare organization in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals. More than two million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. For more information, please visit www.ASPCA.org, and be sure to follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
ASPCA “Dog of the Year” Fiona
Abandoned in a trash heap behind an auto body shop in South Los Angeles, Calif., Fiona, an 11-year-old poodle mix, was sick, covered in dirt, matted, infested with fleas and blind in both eyes. Fortunately, Audrey and Eldad Hagar, founders of Los Angeles-based animal rescue group Hope for Paws, came to Fiona’s aid. They cleaned and cared for her and took her to a veterinary ophthalmologist who confirmed her vision in one eye could be restored with surgery. Hope for Paws posted Fiona’s rescue video online, hoping to raise enough money for the expensive surgery. With the help of hundreds of donors all over the world, they raised the funds for her surgery, and Fiona was soon adopted into the loving home of Michele and Chris Gentry of Los Angeles, CA and three poodle sisters. Fiona’s miraculous story of survival has since garnered more than 5.5 million views online, a testament to what can be accomplished when homeless animals get a second chance.
Halloween at the Cinematheque 2012
The American Cinematheque is getting in the mood for Halloween this year by showing some of the great horror classics of the past & not so past at the Egyptian Theatre and Aero Theatre.
American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre · 6712 Hollywood Blvd · Los Angeles, CA · 90028
American Cinematheque at Aero Theatre
Aero Theatre · 1328 Montana Avenue · Santa Monica, CA · 90403
AmericanCinematheque.com
Tickets To Each Single or Double Feature: $11 General Admission, $9 Student/Senior (sold at Box Office Only), $7 American Cinematheque Member
Buy Tickets: Egyptian Theatre
Buy Tickets: Aero Theatre
Friday, October 26 – 7:30 PM
at the Egyptian Theatre
Saturday, October 27 - 7:30 PM
at the Egyptian Theatre
GHOSTBUSTERS in 70MM
1984, Sony Repertory, 105 min, USA, Dir: Ivan Reitman
Parapsychologists Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd start Ghostbusters, a company that traps ghosts, spirits and other supernatural specters for money. Business starts to pick up when Sigourney Weaver notices strange phenomena in her apartment’s kitchen, such as eggs frying themselves. When the situation escalates, the Ghostbusters are called upon to save the Big Apple.
Sunday, October 28 – 4:00 PM
at the Egyptian Theatre
Co-presented by the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles
90th Anniversary!
NOSFERATU
NOSFERATU, EINE SYMPHONIE DES GRAUENS
1922, 94 min.
The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles celebrates the Egyptian Theatre’s 90th Anniversary with this classic 1922 film! F.W. Murnau reinvents the story of Dracula as a silent German Expressionist fable and the result is one of the greatest horror films ever made. Max Schreck is astonishingly creepy as the vampire, and Murnau's frames ooze eerie atmosphere in this hugely influential tale.
Live piano accompaniment by Cliff Retallick.
Saturday, October 27 – 7:30 PM
at the Aero Theatre
6 Films to Horrify You, All Night Snacks, Prizes & Surprises! The Cenobites Beckon!
DUSK-DAWN-HORRORTHON
What lurks beneath the seats at the at the Aero Theatre’s seventh annual Horrorthon? Spend the night with us and find out! The evening includes between-film free food, giveaways, trailers, crazy shorts and surprises! Lineup includes Clive Barker's HELLRAISER, MOTEL HELL starring Rory Calhoun, occult thriller THE DEVIL'S RAIN, John Carpenter's CHRISTINE (based on the Stephen King novel), and unbelievable 1970s drive-in movie madness with THE MANITOU. No passes or vouchers accepted for this event.
Monday, October 29 – 7:30 PM
at the Aero Theatre
6 Films to Horrify You, All Night Snacks, Prizes & Surprises! The Cenobites Beckon!
DRACULA & HORROR OF DRACULA
Join us for a comic book signing of Monsterverse's 'Flesh And Blood: Book One' and Bela Lugosi’s 'Tales From The Grave' before a double feature of Tod Browning's DRACULA (1931) and Hammer's HORROR OF DRACULA (1958). Publisher and artist Kerry Gammill, editor and screenwriter Sam F. Park, writer Robert Tinnell, and comic book and Hollywood conceptual artist Henry Mayo will be in attendance! Special ticket price for seniors: $5! Comic book signing of the Monsterverse graphic novel 'Flesh And Blood: Book One' and Bela Lugosi’s 'Tales From the Grave' in the Aero lobby at 6:30 PM!
Discussion between films with publisher and artist Kerry Gammill, editor and screenwriter Sam F. Park, writer Robert Tinnell and comic book and Hollywood conceptual artist Henry Mayo.
Wednesday, October 31 – 7:30 PM
at the Aero Theatre
Spend Halloween Night with Actress Julie Adams & The Creature from the Black Lagoon - In 3D!
THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
1954, Universal, 79 min, USA, Dir: Jack Arnold
Ichthyologist Dr. David Reed (Richard Carlson) leads a team of scientists on an expedition up the Amazon River to hunt for fossils linking prehistoric land and sea mammals. But the murky waters of the region’s Black Lagoon hide more than old bones; an amphibious gill-man rises from the depths to attack the researchers. Like King Kong, the creature is captured, escapes and sets his sights on a beautiful woman - Dr. Reed’s girlfriend, Kay (Julia Adams). The last of the classic Universal movie monsters, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON was one of the studio’s first 3-D features, and remains among the most memorable horror films of the 1950s.
No passes or vouchers accepted for this event.
And don't miss STARS IN SHORTS - Wednesday, October 24 at the Aero Theatre! Featuring Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Keira Knightly, Kenneth Branagh and more!
Or, John Saxon in person ENTER THE DRAGON & THE APPALOOSA at the Egyptian on Thursday, October 25!
American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre · 6712 Hollywood Blvd · Los Angeles, CA · 90028
American Cinematheque at Aero Theatre
Aero Theatre · 1328 Montana Avenue · Santa Monica, CA · 90403
AmericanCinematheque.com
Tickets To Each Single or Double Feature: $11 General Admission, $9 Student/Senior (sold at Box Office Only), $7 American Cinematheque Member
Buy Tickets: Egyptian Theatre
Buy Tickets: Aero Theatre
at the Egyptian Theatre
Saturday, October 27 - 7:30 PM
at the Egyptian Theatre
GHOSTBUSTERS in 70MM
1984, Sony Repertory, 105 min, USA, Dir: Ivan Reitman
Parapsychologists Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd start Ghostbusters, a company that traps ghosts, spirits and other supernatural specters for money. Business starts to pick up when Sigourney Weaver notices strange phenomena in her apartment’s kitchen, such as eggs frying themselves. When the situation escalates, the Ghostbusters are called upon to save the Big Apple.
Sunday, October 28 – 4:00 PM
at the Egyptian Theatre
Co-presented by the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles
90th Anniversary!
NOSFERATU
NOSFERATU, EINE SYMPHONIE DES GRAUENS
1922, 94 min.
The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles celebrates the Egyptian Theatre’s 90th Anniversary with this classic 1922 film! F.W. Murnau reinvents the story of Dracula as a silent German Expressionist fable and the result is one of the greatest horror films ever made. Max Schreck is astonishingly creepy as the vampire, and Murnau's frames ooze eerie atmosphere in this hugely influential tale.
Live piano accompaniment by Cliff Retallick.
Saturday, October 27 – 7:30 PM
at the Aero Theatre
6 Films to Horrify You, All Night Snacks, Prizes & Surprises! The Cenobites Beckon!
DUSK-DAWN-HORRORTHON
What lurks beneath the seats at the at the Aero Theatre’s seventh annual Horrorthon? Spend the night with us and find out! The evening includes between-film free food, giveaways, trailers, crazy shorts and surprises! Lineup includes Clive Barker's HELLRAISER, MOTEL HELL starring Rory Calhoun, occult thriller THE DEVIL'S RAIN, John Carpenter's CHRISTINE (based on the Stephen King novel), and unbelievable 1970s drive-in movie madness with THE MANITOU. No passes or vouchers accepted for this event.
Monday, October 29 – 7:30 PM
at the Aero Theatre6 Films to Horrify You, All Night Snacks, Prizes & Surprises! The Cenobites Beckon!
DRACULA & HORROR OF DRACULA
Join us for a comic book signing of Monsterverse's 'Flesh And Blood: Book One' and Bela Lugosi’s 'Tales From The Grave' before a double feature of Tod Browning's DRACULA (1931) and Hammer's HORROR OF DRACULA (1958). Publisher and artist Kerry Gammill, editor and screenwriter Sam F. Park, writer Robert Tinnell, and comic book and Hollywood conceptual artist Henry Mayo will be in attendance! Special ticket price for seniors: $5! Comic book signing of the Monsterverse graphic novel 'Flesh And Blood: Book One' and Bela Lugosi’s 'Tales From the Grave' in the Aero lobby at 6:30 PM!
Discussion between films with publisher and artist Kerry Gammill, editor and screenwriter Sam F. Park, writer Robert Tinnell and comic book and Hollywood conceptual artist Henry Mayo.
Wednesday, October 31 – 7:30 PM
at the Aero Theatre
Spend Halloween Night with Actress Julie Adams & The Creature from the Black Lagoon - In 3D!
THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
1954, Universal, 79 min, USA, Dir: Jack Arnold
Ichthyologist Dr. David Reed (Richard Carlson) leads a team of scientists on an expedition up the Amazon River to hunt for fossils linking prehistoric land and sea mammals. But the murky waters of the region’s Black Lagoon hide more than old bones; an amphibious gill-man rises from the depths to attack the researchers. Like King Kong, the creature is captured, escapes and sets his sights on a beautiful woman - Dr. Reed’s girlfriend, Kay (Julia Adams). The last of the classic Universal movie monsters, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON was one of the studio’s first 3-D features, and remains among the most memorable horror films of the 1950s. No passes or vouchers accepted for this event.
And don't miss STARS IN SHORTS - Wednesday, October 24 at the Aero Theatre! Featuring Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Keira Knightly, Kenneth Branagh and more!
Or, John Saxon in person ENTER THE DRAGON & THE APPALOOSA at the Egyptian on Thursday, October 25!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Set to Unveil Its First Extra Terrestrial Wax Figure
‘TINSEL TOWN-TERRESTRIAL’
Mystery Trail Of Reese’s Pieces On Legendary Hollywood Blvd. Leads Contingent Of
Red Hooded Bicyclists Accompanying World’s Favorite Out-Of-This World Movie Star To His
New Tinsel Town Home
Fresh From A Journey Amongst Stars in The Sky The World’s Most Beloved Character
Will Now Be Near Stars Of A Different Stripe On Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
WHO: Tussauds own Steven Spielberg figure to welcome the newest Tussauds
figure to its new home on Hollywood Blvd. amidst adoring fans and streets
aglitter with thousands of Reese’s Pieces.
WHAT: To celebrate the 30th Anniversary Blu-ray release of the much loved
film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Madame Tussauds Hollywood will
launch an astonishing wax likeness of the eponymous alien hero.
WHERE: Madame Tussauds
6933 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
WHEN: Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 a.m.
WHY: It’s where the Reese’s pieces led E.T. and his bicycling friends!
HOW: The Extra-Terrestrial star will be unveiled on the same day at five
Madame Tussauds venues around the world with attractions in Berlin,
Amsterdam, Sydney and Hollywood also joining in the 30th birthday
celebrations – images of the figure arrival in iconic settings in each
country will be made available to all.
PIL to Perform a One-Night-Only Show at Club Nokia in LA
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| Photo © Paul Heartfield |
"...a sprawling, hour-long musical journey that both evokes the PiL of old and pushes into new territory. A mixture of big,
bassy, fast-moving tracks, some slower guitar pieces and Lydon's at times-unaccompanied voice, This is PiL has an
epic album feel without being overblown.”
--Edward Krudy, Reuters (October 18, 2012)
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD have announced three in-store appearances across the U.S.: Wednesday, October 24 at Amoeba in San Francisco 6:00pm (1855 Haight St), Thursday, Nov 1 at Good Records in Dallas 12:30pm (1808 Greenville Ave.) and Saturday, Nov 3 at the Fun Fun Fun Fest-Waterloo Records Tent in Austin 4:00pm (Auditorium Shores, 920 W. Riverside Dr.). The band is currently in the midst of their first U.S. tour since their 2010 reunion trek which kicked off at Coachella. The group will hit Los Angeles’ Club Nokia for a one-night-only show Sunday, October 28. The night before, the iconic PiL frontman JOHN LYDON is set for a headlining DJ set at KCRW’s Halloween Masquerade Party in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 27 at Park Plaza Hotel. For more information, visit: http://www.kcrw.com/masquerade.
For fans that are unable to attend the shows, PiL will be live streaming their performance on Friday, October 26 in Reno, NV at the Knitting Factory Via Livestream. Visit: https://new.livestream.com/theknitreno/PiL.
The potent and eclectic PiL line-up featuring JOHN LYDON (vocals), LU EDMONDS (guitar), SCOTT FIRTH (bass) and BRUCE SMITH (drums) continues to garner rave reviews for their epic live sets which are not to be missed.
“The crowd swelled and danced in place to the hypnotic 'Warrior' as Lydon's bellows and barks echoed and intertwined with Edmonds's otherworldly sounding stabs of delayed and effected guitar.”
--David Von Bader, MIAMI NEW TIMES (October 8, 2012)
“Lydon and company delivered a two-hour plus set that turned out to be a sustained, Apocalypse Now descent into hell. From the propulsive opening attack on ‘This Is Not A Love Song’ through classic deep-groove diatribes like ‘Flowers Of Romance’ and ‘Death Disco’-both of them among the evening’s highlights--the group kept it dark and angry…The playing and pacing were inspired throughout, with recent material like ‘Deeper Water,’ ‘Reggie Song,’ and ‘Out of The Woods’ sounding even more urgent than on the group’s excellent latest release, This Is Pil. “
--Bernard Perusse, MONTREAL GAZETTE (October 18, 2012)
The group--described as “a musical force taking a jackhammer to pop music’s boundaries” (Phil Gallo, BILLBOARD, 5/19/12)--are touring in support of their new album, THIS IS PiL. It was released May 29 this year via their own PiL Official label, with distribution through Redeye in the U.S. and Cargo in the U.K. THIS IS PiL--the band’s first album of new music in 20 years--has generated rave reviews from critics and features new tracks such as “Deeper Water,” “Lollipop Opera,” “One Drop” and “Out of the Woods.” On October 1, a new AA side single titled “Out Of The Woods/Reggie Song” was released in CD, digital and as a special 12 inch Vinyl.
For more information, check out the following sites:
www.pilofficial.com
https://twitter.com/pilofficial
https://www.facebook.com/pilofficial
www.youtube.com/pilofficial
http://soundcloud.com/public-image-ltd-pil
Videos: “Religion”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c0cjjrCvV8
Q&A + “Out Of The Woods” online song premiere: http://www.purevolume.com/news/John-Lydon-Public-Image-Limited-PureVolume-Exclusive-Interview\
The CryptKeeper from "Tales from the Crypt" makes a rare appearance after a 15-year hiatus
FEARnet, the leading cable destination for horror, thriller and suspense content, will join forces with Todd Masters’ MASTERSFX to present “Son of a BASH,” an exclusive star-studded costume party celebrating the 25th anniversary of MASTERSFX. “Son of a BASH” is the 15th MASTERSFX BASH, and the first BASH since 2007.This industry event will be a feast for the senses, featuring masterful makeup and live entertainment provided by celebrated L.A. DJ Amanda Jones.
The legendary CryptKeeper, himself, from “Tales from the Crypt,” will also make a special guest appearance after 15 years in the shadows.
The invitation-only party in Burbank Ca will include entertainment industry executives and celebrities.
Proceeds from the event will go toward the Southern California Hospice Foundation, who provide care for terminally ill children and adults, through community education, integrative medicine and patient assistance.
"Show People to Receive Star Treatment at the Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a restored version of the comedic silent film "Show People" (1928) on Thursday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Kevin Brownlow, who received an Honorary Award (an Oscar® statuette), will introduce the film, which was restored under his supervision and features a stereo musical score by composer Carl Davis.
Produced and directed by King Vidor, "Show People" served as a key inspiration for the 2011 Best Picture winner, "The Artist." Venturing behind the scenes into Hollywood filmmaking of the 1920s, "Show People" features not only wonderfully comedic performances by Marion Davies and William Haines, but a unique string of cameo appearances by the biggest stars of the day, including Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and Norma Talmadge. Davies stars as Peggy Pepper, who arrives in Hollywood from Georgia to claim the film stardom that her father believes is rightfully hers. Haines portrays a comic performer who helps her find work even though Peggy sees herself as a "dramatic" actress.
Brownlow is a film historian and preservationist widely regarded as the preeminent historian of the silent film era. His books include The Parade’s Gone By…; The War, the West, and the Wilderness; Hollywood: The Pioneers; Behind the Mask of Innocence; David Lean; and Mary Pickford Rediscovered. Brownlow has written and directed such documentaries as "Hollywood," "Unknown Chaplin," "Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow," "Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius," "D.W. Griffith: Father of Film," "Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic," and "Garbo." Most famous among his many silent film restoration projects is Abel Gance’s 1927 epic "Napoleon."
Tickets for "Show People" are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID, and may be purchased online at www.oscars.org, in person at the Academy box office, or by mail. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ticketed seating is unreserved. For more information, call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Samsara Becomes Oscillosopes highest-grossing film since its inception in February 2008
HIT DOCUMENTARY SAMSARA BECOMES OSCILLOSCOPE'S
HIGHEST-GROSSING FILM EVER THEATRICALLY
October 14, 2012 - Oscilloscope Laboratories' release of Ron Fricke's and Mark Magidson's hit documentary SAMSARA (currently in theaters) has become the studio's highest-grossing film since its inception in February 2008. This weekend, SAMSARA surpassed the company's prior benchmark, 2011's WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, which totaled $1.74 MM at the domestic box office.
SAMSARA marks the third collaboration between Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, whose award-winning films BARAKA and CHRONOS brought a new visual and musical artistry to theaters. Filmed over a period of five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on 70mm film, SAMSARA subverts our expectations of a traditional documentary. It explores the wonders of our world, from the mundane to the miraculous, combining breathtaking images with transcendent music to create a unique and powerful experience that infuses the ancient with the modern.
SAMSARA opened in New York and Seattle on August 24th to the highest per-screen-average of any documentary released in 2012 and fifth highest of any film for the year at that time - an impressive $38,111 per screen. The critically-praised film expanded to Los Angeles the following week and then nationwide, where it continues to perform, with many theaters yet to open. The film has grossed over 1.8MM as of October 14, 2012 (the filmmaker's previous effort, Baraka, took in $1.33MM by the end of its run).
Earlier this year, Oscilloscope's release of SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS, a documentary about the band LCD SOUNDSYSTEM's final concert at Madison Square Garden, grossed over $500k in primarily one-night-only showings around the country. SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS was the first Oscilloscope release since executives Dan Berger and David Laub took over at the helm of the company in May, following the passing of company founder Adam Yauch and the departure of David Fenkel.
Dan Berger and David Laub said, "We couldn't be more thrilled about the success of SAMSARA. It's a great film that perfectly represents the kind of unique, audacious, and personal cinema for which Oscilloscope will always stand. SAMSARA'S box office is a testament not only to the brilliant film Ron and Mark have made, but also to the hard work of everyone at O-Scope. We will be celebrating with pizza and a clown."
On working with O-scope, Mark Magidson said, "It has been a privilege to witness first hand the work ethic and dedication the entire Oscilloscope team has demonstrated. Dan and David have guided the company through challenging circumstances with enthusiasm, hard work, and professionalism."
About Oscilloscope Laboratories
HIGHEST-GROSSING FILM EVER THEATRICALLY
October 14, 2012 - Oscilloscope Laboratories' release of Ron Fricke's and Mark Magidson's hit documentary SAMSARA (currently in theaters) has become the studio's highest-grossing film since its inception in February 2008. This weekend, SAMSARA surpassed the company's prior benchmark, 2011's WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, which totaled $1.74 MM at the domestic box office.
SAMSARA marks the third collaboration between Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, whose award-winning films BARAKA and CHRONOS brought a new visual and musical artistry to theaters. Filmed over a period of five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on 70mm film, SAMSARA subverts our expectations of a traditional documentary. It explores the wonders of our world, from the mundane to the miraculous, combining breathtaking images with transcendent music to create a unique and powerful experience that infuses the ancient with the modern.
SAMSARA opened in New York and Seattle on August 24th to the highest per-screen-average of any documentary released in 2012 and fifth highest of any film for the year at that time - an impressive $38,111 per screen. The critically-praised film expanded to Los Angeles the following week and then nationwide, where it continues to perform, with many theaters yet to open. The film has grossed over 1.8MM as of October 14, 2012 (the filmmaker's previous effort, Baraka, took in $1.33MM by the end of its run).
Earlier this year, Oscilloscope's release of SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS, a documentary about the band LCD SOUNDSYSTEM's final concert at Madison Square Garden, grossed over $500k in primarily one-night-only showings around the country. SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS was the first Oscilloscope release since executives Dan Berger and David Laub took over at the helm of the company in May, following the passing of company founder Adam Yauch and the departure of David Fenkel.
Dan Berger and David Laub said, "We couldn't be more thrilled about the success of SAMSARA. It's a great film that perfectly represents the kind of unique, audacious, and personal cinema for which Oscilloscope will always stand. SAMSARA'S box office is a testament not only to the brilliant film Ron and Mark have made, but also to the hard work of everyone at O-Scope. We will be celebrating with pizza and a clown."
On working with O-scope, Mark Magidson said, "It has been a privilege to witness first hand the work ethic and dedication the entire Oscilloscope team has demonstrated. Dan and David have guided the company through challenging circumstances with enthusiasm, hard work, and professionalism."
About Oscilloscope Laboratories
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The Cat and Fiddle Anniversary Bash Saturday, October 20th 7pm-12pm
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant Celebrates 30 Years on Sunset Blvd with Daily Specials and Entertainment All Week LongThe Cat will take a trip down memory lane celebrating activities and fun from the 1980s.
The Cat and Fiddle Pub and Restaurant brings a fun-filled trip down memory lane, celebrating the last 30 years in Hollywood. The Cat was recently featured as one of Esquire Magazine's "Best Bars in America 2012" and Travel & Leisure Magazine’s "Top 20 Outdoor Patio in America." This is in celebration of our friends, family and long-time customers who have kept the Hollywood institution thriving.
Gearing up for the exciting 30th year celebration of the Cat and Fiddle – the heart and soul of Sunset. During Oct 15-20th specials and fun include original 1982 pint prices and pie and pint specials for $10.00 all day. Celebrate in true 1980s style through events -- Monday Movie Night, Tuesday Pub Quiz Trivia Night, Wednesday & Thursday 1980s style DJs and a rocking band Friday night. This all leads us to the Big Anniversary Bash on Saturday, October 20th, with complementary cake and champagne, music, food specials, limited edition vintage Cat and Fiddle t-shirts, anniversary pint glasses and more.
Anniversary specials start Monday October 15th –Friday October 19th, Anniversary Bash Saturday, October 20th 7pm-12pm
Where: The Cat and Fiddle, 6530 Sunset Blvd, LA, CA 90028
Ticket Information: Entry is free and open to the public
Friday, October 12, 2012
Tibolli Brings a Little Edge to the Emmy’s
Tibolli graces Hollywood’s celebrity scene for the 64th Emmy Awards
Tibolli had the amazing opportunity to be featured at the Emmy’s Gifting Suite and be a part of a fabulous cause! LATFUSA hosted the suite on Sunset Blvd. in the heart of Hollywood and Tibolli was center stage.
Celebrities were treated to a relaxing day of spa treatments at Le Posh Salon to prep for the awards and grabbed some great goodies on their way out.
Actors such as Mary Murphy from “You Think You Can Dance”, Graham Patrick Martin from “Two and a Half Men”, Laura Benanti “Law and Order, SVU” and Charity Shea from “Single Ladies” were there to take home Tibolli’s Volume Obsessed Shampoo, Volume Obsessed Conditioner and Desired Hair Oil. In addition LATFUSA auctioned off gift bags containing all three products with each celebrity’s signature and donated the proceeds to Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles.
About Tibolli
Tibolli products combine science and style. The science behind all Tibolli products is Trioxxy, a synergy of keratin proteins formulated to smooth and enhance hair texture. It protects against future damage and environmental effects by creating a shield over each strand. The Tibolli line features both professional and retail products that deliver results for a multitude of beauty needs. Always ahead of the competition with a progressive, modern and trendy outlook on the beauty industry, the new Tibolli line is here to stay.
“Be different, be you!” Tibolli creates effortlessly sexy and sophisticated looks with lasting results, hair with an edge! For additional information please visit http://www.tibolli.com
The Last Fall to open exclusively on Friday, October 26 at the Rave 15 Cinemas Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles
TRANSPARENT FILMMWORKS in association with OUTERSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Present THE LAST FALL
A FILM BY MATTHEW A. CHERRY
When the game ends... life begins
Directed by: Matthew A. Cherry
Cast: Lance Gross, Nicole Beharie, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Harry Lennix and Keith David
Executive Produced by: Matthew A.Cherry, Ellis Hobbs, Monique Hobbs,
OPENING LOS ANGELES ON OCTOBER 26
EXCLUSIVELY AT THE RAVE CINEMAS 15 BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA
4020 Marlton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-1005
View the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcStwEXJM9E
Robert DeLong Confirmed for the Echoplex in Los Angeles on October 15 and 29
GLASSNOTE ARTIST ROBERT DELONG CONFIRMED FOR ECHOPLEX LOS ANGELES RESIDENCY, CMJ,
TOUR DATES WITH THE FAINT AND SNOWGLOBEALBUM ‘JUST MOVEMENT’ DUE OUT JANUARY 22, 2013
FEATURING UPCOMING SINGLE “GLOBAL CONCEPTS”
Robert DeLong photographed at 102.7 WEQX Pearlpalooza, Albany
Glassnote Entertainment Group recently announced the newest addition to the independent label’s roster with the worldwide signing of Los Angeles artist, Robert DeLong. Now, the singer, songwriter, producer, programmer and drummer is ready to bring his engaging sound and vision on the road for a series of live events leading up to the release of his debut album JUST MOVEMENT January 22, 2013.
First up, DELONG will bring his one-man show to the Echoplex in Los Angeles on October 15 and 29. In between, he will make several appearances during CMJ including the All Things Gold, KCRW Presents School Night, The Fader and Glassnote showcases. In November, he’ll join The Faint on several of their west coast dates and round out his year with a main stage slot at SnowGlobe in Lake Tahoe December 30 with various dates in between. All tour dates follow below.
At these shows, ROBERT DELONG will highlight material from JUST MOVEMENT, an electronic dance album with an evocative singer-songwriter sensibility that he wrote and produced over the course of the last two years. One of the tracks is “Global Concepts,” which will be released officially as a single on iTunes October 30. Albany’s alternative rock station WEQX recently added “Global Concepts” which has since become the station’s #1 most requested song.
DELONG, raised in the suburbs of Seattle, headed south to Los Angeles with a toolbox of Wii-motes, keyboards, and drums to develop a live rock show that CMJ Magazine claims worthy of “an 8-bit warrior, seamlessly creating danceable electro beats with his Wii Remote and Sega Genesis controller on par with the Chemical Brothers.”
DELONG began performing his genre-bending songs in 2010. He uses MIDI interfaces, a full drum set, drum pads, keyboards, laptops and game controllers, looping his music live to fuse electronic dance beats with striking melodies and lyrics with emotional heart. As DELONG started playing more and more shows, most recently playing the Silver Lake Jubilee, The Starscape Festival in Baltimore, Maryland and opening for STRFKR, he immediately caught the attention of critics and fans alike. DELONG has also received radio play from influential rock stations such as KCRW and KROQ, where DELONG’s “Happy” (also to be featured on Just Movement) peaked at #4 on the latter’s Local’s Only show.
Listen to “Global Concepts” by ROBERT DELONG here:
http://soundcloud.com/glassnote-1-1/robert-delong-global-concepts
Don’t miss ROBERT DELONG live:
DATE CITY VENUE
Mon 10/15 Los Angeles, CA The Echoplex
CMJ shows
Tues 10/16 New York, NY Santos Party House – All Things Gold
Tues 10/16 New York, NY The Bowery Hotel – KCRW School Night
Wed 10/17 New York, NY Rubber Tracks – The Fader CMJ Showcase
Wed 10/17 New York, NY The Slipper Room – Glassnote CMJ Showcase
Fri 10/19 New York, NY The Studio At Webster Hall
Sat 10/20 Philadelphia, PA The Barbary
Sun 10/21 Waltham, PA The Skellig
Mon 10/22 Washington, DC Red Palace
Wed 10/24 Saratoga, NY Putnam Den
Mon 10/29 Los Angeles, CA The Echoplex
w/ The Faint
Thu 11/8 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Fri 11/9 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
Sat 11/10 Reno, NV The Knitting Factory
Tue 11/13 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Wed 11/14 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Sat 12/30 South Lake Tahoe, CA SnowGlobe - Lake Tahoe Community College
For more information on Robert DeLong, please visit:
www.robertdelong.com
www.twitter.com/delongmusic
www.facebook.com/RobertDeLongMusic
http://soundcloud.com/robertdelong
www.glassnotemusic.com
Cloud Atlas In theaters and IMAX® Friday, October 26
Cloud Atlas
In theaters and IMAX® Friday, October 26
From acclaimed filmmakers Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Andy Wachowski comes the powerful and inspiring epic "Cloud Atlas," based on the best-selling novel by David Mitchell.
Drama, mystery, action and enduring love thread through a single story that unfolds in multiple timelines over the span of 500 years. Characters meet and reunite from one life to the next. Born and reborn.
As the consequences of their actions and choices impact one another through the past, the present and the distant future, one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.
Everything is connected.
Academy Award® winners Tom Hanks ("Philadelphia," "Forrest Gump") and Halle Berry ("Monster's Ball") lead a stellar international cast that also includes Oscar® winner Jim Broadbent ("Iris"), Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D'Arcy, Xun Zhou, Keith David and David Gyasi, with Oscar® winner Susan Sarandon ("Dead Man Walking") and Hugh Grant. Each member of the ensemble appears in multiple roles as the story moves through time.
The film is written for the screen and directed by Lana Wachowski & Tom Tykwer & Andy Wachowski. The Wachowskis previously teamed as writers/directors of the groundbreaking "Matrix" trilogy; Tom Tykwer won an Independent Spirit Award and earned a BAFTA Award nomination as the director/writer of "Run Lola Run," and more recently directed the award-winning thriller "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer."
Based on the celebrated best-selling novel by David Mitchell, "Cloud Atlas" is produced by two-time Oscar® nominee Grant Hill ("The Thin Red Line," "The Tree of Life"), three-time BAFTA Award nominee Stefan Arndt ("The White Ribbon," "Goodbye Lenin!," "Run Lola Run"), Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Andy Wachowski. Philip Lee, Uwe Schott and Wilson Qiu serve as executive producers, with co-producers Peter Lam, Tony Teo and Alexander van Dülmen, and Gigi Oeri as associate producer.
The creative filmmaking team includes directors of photography John Toll and Frank Griebe; production designers Uli Hanisch and Hugh Bateup; editor Alexander Berner; costume designers Kym Barrett and Pierre-Yves Gayraud; and visual effects supervisor Dan Glass.
The music is composed by Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Cloud Atlas Production/X-Filme Creative Pool and Anarchos Production, in association with A Company and ARD Degeto, "Cloud Atlas." The film will be distributed in North America, the UK, France, Spain, Australia and Japan by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Concurrently with its North American release in standard theaters, "Cloud Atlas" will appear in select IMAX® theatres, digitally re-mastered into the IMAX format.
It will be released in Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland by X Verleih; in China by Dreams of the Dragon Pictures; in Hong Kong by Media Asia Group; in Singapore and Malaysia by Ascension Pictures; in Korea by Bloomage Company; in Taiwan by Long Shong Group; in Russia and Eastern Europe by A Company; and in other territories through Focus Features International.
"Cloud Atlas" is rated R by the MPAA for violence, language,
sexuality/nudity and some drug use.
www.cloudatlasmovie.com
In theaters and IMAX® Friday, October 26
From acclaimed filmmakers Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Andy Wachowski comes the powerful and inspiring epic "Cloud Atlas," based on the best-selling novel by David Mitchell.
Drama, mystery, action and enduring love thread through a single story that unfolds in multiple timelines over the span of 500 years. Characters meet and reunite from one life to the next. Born and reborn.
As the consequences of their actions and choices impact one another through the past, the present and the distant future, one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.
Everything is connected.
Academy Award® winners Tom Hanks ("Philadelphia," "Forrest Gump") and Halle Berry ("Monster's Ball") lead a stellar international cast that also includes Oscar® winner Jim Broadbent ("Iris"), Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D'Arcy, Xun Zhou, Keith David and David Gyasi, with Oscar® winner Susan Sarandon ("Dead Man Walking") and Hugh Grant. Each member of the ensemble appears in multiple roles as the story moves through time.The film is written for the screen and directed by Lana Wachowski & Tom Tykwer & Andy Wachowski. The Wachowskis previously teamed as writers/directors of the groundbreaking "Matrix" trilogy; Tom Tykwer won an Independent Spirit Award and earned a BAFTA Award nomination as the director/writer of "Run Lola Run," and more recently directed the award-winning thriller "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer."
Based on the celebrated best-selling novel by David Mitchell, "Cloud Atlas" is produced by two-time Oscar® nominee Grant Hill ("The Thin Red Line," "The Tree of Life"), three-time BAFTA Award nominee Stefan Arndt ("The White Ribbon," "Goodbye Lenin!," "Run Lola Run"), Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Andy Wachowski. Philip Lee, Uwe Schott and Wilson Qiu serve as executive producers, with co-producers Peter Lam, Tony Teo and Alexander van Dülmen, and Gigi Oeri as associate producer.
The creative filmmaking team includes directors of photography John Toll and Frank Griebe; production designers Uli Hanisch and Hugh Bateup; editor Alexander Berner; costume designers Kym Barrett and Pierre-Yves Gayraud; and visual effects supervisor Dan Glass.
The music is composed by Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Cloud Atlas Production/X-Filme Creative Pool and Anarchos Production, in association with A Company and ARD Degeto, "Cloud Atlas." The film will be distributed in North America, the UK, France, Spain, Australia and Japan by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Concurrently with its North American release in standard theaters, "Cloud Atlas" will appear in select IMAX® theatres, digitally re-mastered into the IMAX format.
It will be released in Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland by X Verleih; in China by Dreams of the Dragon Pictures; in Hong Kong by Media Asia Group; in Singapore and Malaysia by Ascension Pictures; in Korea by Bloomage Company; in Taiwan by Long Shong Group; in Russia and Eastern Europe by A Company; and in other territories through Focus Features International.
"Cloud Atlas" is rated R by the MPAA for violence, language,
sexuality/nudity and some drug use.
www.cloudatlasmovie.com
Robert Cray Band & Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Appear at Club Nokia
LOS ANGELES’ CLUB NOKIA TO HOST
ROBERT CRAY BAND & KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
Los Angeles’ CLUB NOKIA has announced a Saturday, November 17 performance by blues icons the ROBERT CRAY BAND and KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 13 at 10am.
As a five-time Grammy award winning, singer/songwriting guitar legend, it would be hard to overstate Robert Cray's impact on rock, rhythm & blues. He is considered "one of the greatest guitarists of his generation" (Music Critic, Steve Matteo) and since his 1980 album debut Who's Been Talkin, Cray has been inviting audiences along on his epic musical journey--breaking through the pop ceiling with his gate crashing/blues-edged trademark sound, distinct playing style and daring innovations. He has performed alongside blues titans Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and B.B. King- touring extensively with both Collins and Clapton and has his own line of Fender Signature Guitars. Cray has also worked with legends Tina Turner, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Bonnie Raitt, friend and fellow guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn and Willie Dixon, to name a few and his songs have been covered by many including, BB King, Clapton, and Tony Bennett. Featured in Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues series, Cray has also appeared in Tina Turner's TV special “Break Every Rule,” the Chuck Berry tribute “Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll,” and the Rolling Stones' pay-per-view video “Voodoo Lounge.” Along with his Grammy wins, Robert Cray has released 20 award-winning multi-platinum albums, received 15 Grammy nominations, and with the Robert Cray Band, has performed thousands of sold-out shows worldwide.
Utter the phrase "young blues guitarist" within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Still barely in his 30s, the Louisiana-born axeman and songsmith has been selling millions of albums, throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens. He met Stevie Ray Vaughan at 7, shared the stage with New Orleans legend Bryan Lee at13. As an adult, he continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock n' roll.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd's 2011 release How I Go not only serves as a strong reminder of the chops that caused Guitar World to place him right behind B.B. King and Eric Clapton on their list of blues guitarists, but it's the strongest indication yet of his gifted songwriting talent. The album pairs Kenny's deeply soulful and impassioned takes on classic material like Bessie Smith's "Backwater Blues," Albert King's "Oh, Pretty Woman" and The Beatles "Yer Blues" alongside the strongest writing and co-writing of his career thus far. Let's not forget that Kenny co-wrote "Blue on Black" very early on. The song was #1 on the Rock Charts for 17 consecutive weeks. All of the accolades heaped upon his playing are well deserved and well earned. But there is so much more to offer.
Ticket prices range from $29.50 to $55.00. Tickets for Club Nokia events are available at all Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com and from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Mon-Fri at the STAPLES Center Box Office located at 1111 S. Figueroa St. No fees are charged at the STAPLES Center box office or at the Club Nokia box office on show days (open after 5 PM).
About Club Nokia: CLUB NOKIA, a multi-use concert and entertainment venue--located in the heart of the acclaimed L.A. LIVE sports, residential and entertainment district--accommodates over 2,300 guests. Featuring state-of-the-art acoustics designed for live entertainment, Club Nokia opened in November 2009 and is the perfect venue for emerging music acts, iconic artists, cultural shows and special events while also providing excellent space for corporate events and private parties. The theatre brings the latest technology to music enthusiasts including an innovative interactive experience embedded in foot-controlled floor interfaces, touchscreens, and a large LED installation within the lobby of the Club Nokia space. This interactive experience allows users to scroll through the history and the future of Club Nokia events and interact with pictures, video and text messages submitted by fellow concert fans. Since its opening, Club Nokia has hosted a massive array of eclectic events: packed concerts of every musical genre (Band of Horses, Motorhead, Adam Lambert, Drake, Matisyahu, Queens of the Stone Age, Vince Gill, The Specials, La Roux, to name but a few); comedians (Lisa Lampanelli, Sarah Silverman, Jim Jefferies and more); special month-long residencies (The Pee-wee Herman Show, Cirque Berzerk); awards shows (Grammy nominations concert, Revolver Golden Gods Awards) and private events.
Club Nokia was awarded “Best New Major Concert Venue” in 2009 at the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards and won “Nightclub of the Year” at the 2010 Pollstar Awards.
http://www.clubnokia.com
http://robertcray.com
www.kennywayneshepherd.net
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Production Designer Herman Zimmerman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 17th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards, Both Presented by BMW on Feb. 2
Four-time Emmy® nominated Production Designer and Art Director Herman Zimmerman will receive the Art Directors Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Presented by BMW at the Guild’s 17th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards Presented by BMW on February 2, 2013. The announcement came today from Thomas A. Walsh, ADG chairman, and Awards Producers Greg Grande and Raf Lydon. For the first time, the Guild’s coveted honorary Lifetime Achievement Award will be designed by DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of the BMW Group. A BMW Design chief executive will present the award to Zimmerman at ADG’s black-tie awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Previous recipients of the ADG Lifetime Achievement Award are Production Designers Ken Adam, Robert Boyle, Albert Brenner, Henry Bumstead, Roy Christopher, Stuart Craig, Bill Creber, John Mansbridge, Terence Marsh, Harold Michelson, Jan Scott, Paul Sylbert, Dean Tavoularis, and Tony Walton.
Best known for his work on the Star Trek franchise, Zimmerman began his career in 1965 working for NBC as assistant art director on Days of Our Lives. He worked on more than 35 television series and theatrical films throughout his 47 years in the industry. He originally aspired to be an actor, having studied acting and directing at Northwestern University. He changed his major to Theatre Production and ultimately became an Associate Professor of Drama at Northwestern where he was a Technical Director and Scene Designer for the campus theatre and the Evanston Children’s Theatre.
Joining the Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek franchise as Production Designer and Original Set Designer in 1987 with Star Trek: The Next Generation (1988-1994), Zimmerman also worked on six of the Star Trek feature films: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), as well as the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999) and Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2002) TV series. He wrote the introduction for the 1995 reference book The Art of Star Trek, and co-wrote the 1998 reference book Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual, as well as being featured as himself in many Star Trek documentaries.
Zimmerman’s distinguished work with various Star Trek projects earned him the Excellence in Production Design Award – Television at the First Annual Art Directors Guild Awards in 1997 for Deep Space Nine, as well as four Emmy® nominations for Outstanding Art Direction for a Series in 1993, 1997, 1998 and 1999. Even though he also produced and directed numerous TV commercials, Zimmerman’s work was not limited solely to TV and film. He worked alongside the Paramount Parks Design and Entertainment team when they acquired the five Great America theme parks. He was the consulting designer on the multi-million dollar Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton, and had side projects that included being the Entertainment Manager of a casino in Reno, NV, the owner of a scenic studio and construction shop, and also collaborating on a real-life “holodeck” with the Institute for Creative Technologies; a collaboration between the U.S. Army, USC and Hollywood, creating virtual reality in real time for education.
His many other credits include: Happy Days (1984), Cheers (1983-1986), Land of the Lost (1974-1976), Joanie Loves Chachi (1982), A Rumor of War (1980), The Ellen Burstyn Show (1986), The Burning Bed (1984), Brothers (1984-1986), All I Want for Christmas (1991), One Crazy Summer (1986), Black Rain (1989), Better Off Dead… (1985), and Webster (1985-1988).
“Herman’s many achievements are an inspiration to us all. Just like the many voyages of the Star Ship Enterprise, throughout his career he has boldly gone to and excelled at furthering his commitment to design excellence within many disparate forms of our profession,” says Walsh. “Whether it was for features, television, cable, exhibition or themed architecture, Herman has done it all and with great style, passion and perfection.”
Nominations for this year’s ADG Awards Excellence in Production Design Awards Presented by BMW will be announced on January 3, 2013. The ADG will present winners in nine competitive categories for theatrical films, television productions, commercials and music videos on February 2, 2013. A recipient for the Guild’s Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery Award and three new inductees into its Hall of Fame will be announced in the near future. Paula Poundstone will host this year’s ADG Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
ADG Awards are open only to productions, when made within the U.S., by producers signatory to the IATSE agreement. Foreign entries are acceptable without restrictions.
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and Matte Artists; and Set Designers and Model Makers. Established in 1937, ADG’s ongoing activities include a Film Society; an annual Awards Banquet, a creative/technology community (5D: The Future of Immersive Design) and Membership Directory; a bimonthly craft magazine (Perspective); and extensive technology-training programs, creative workshops and craft and art exhibitions. The Guild’s Online Directory/Website Resource is at http://www.adg.org. Follow ADG on Twitter: @ADG800
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“Chef Dinners” at Sunset Strip Market – October
Tonight is the first in a series of “chef dinners” at the Sunset Strip Market for October. The goal of the Chef Dinner program is to provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy a true “farm-to-table” dinner at the Market and to know that the produce and meat has been sourced from a local, California farms. This is a unique program that not only showcases the participating restaurant and chef, but also provides yet another way for guests to interact with the weekly farmers’ market and farms. The majority of ingredients used during for the Chef Dinner menu are sourced from the Market’s farms and artisans.
Thursday, Oct. 11 – Gastrobus
The Gastrobus will present a farmers’ market dinner using produce and meat sourced from the Market’s farms and artisans. The menu features fresh California produce and ingredients from Shear Rock Farm, Polito Farm, Moua Farms, Soledad Goat Cheese and includes:
SNACKS
Cherry tomato, cucumber & farro salad
Soledad’s goats cheese & tomato vinaigrette
Corn flapjacks
Farmstead cheese & scallions
Stuffed avocado
Brown rice, kale, seeds, raisins & sesame dressing
SANDWICHES
Ecuadorian Pulled pork sandwich
Pickled onions, garlic aioli & cilantro
Rustic heirloom tomato tart
Caramelized onions, olives & Gruyere
Spiced pumpkin soup
With jalapeño grilled cheese sandwich
Thursday, Oct. 18 – Jimenez Family Farms, Bean & Thyme
Join farmer Marcie Jimenez and Bean & Thyme chef Paul Osher for a farm-to-table menu featuring:
-Spicy Braised “Lambwiches”
-BLT sandwiches
-Apple Melts (grilled cheese w/ pickled apples)
-Corn and chopped kale salad
All sustainably-raised meat and produce will be sourced from Jimenez Family Farms.
Thursday, Oct. 25 – The Roxy’s Grilled Cheese Night
The Roxy returns Oct. 25 to present the second edition of their gourmet grilled cheese night. Chef Michele Grant will create a selection of grilled cheese sandwiches with more than 90% of ingredients sourced directly from the farmers’ market (Silver Lake Farms microgreens, Dey Dey Best Beef (And Chicken) Ever, Gama Farms, Tenerelli Orchards, Jimenez Farms, Milk Man farmstead cheeses). Vegan and vegetarian options will be available.
Last month’s grilled cheese selections included:
-Classic grilled cheese: Appenzeller cheese on sourdough.
-Grilled chicken, caraway roasted cauliflower on squaw bread. Havarti-style cheese.
-Braised lamb and raclette cheese, caramelized shallots on pistachio raisin bread.
-Soyrizo, Jack Daiya, jalapenos, on sourdough bread with Market fresh pico de gallo. (Vegan)
-Rum and ginger roasted nectarines, fromage blanc on brioche bread, French-toast style.
The Market also offers a selection of California wines and craft beers for guests ages 21 and older to pair with their meals.
The Sunset Strip Market features certified and organic farmers as well as non-agricultural, local artisans who utilize farm fresh ingredients. The Sunset Strip Market occurs every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. at 8755 Sunset Boulevard, in the City of West Hollywood lot located between Horn Avenue and Sherbourne Drive. Rain or shine, except major holidays.
YSF’s Annual THE BIGGEST SHOW 2012 Event On October 20
YOUNG STORYTELLERS FOUNDATION
TEAMS UP WITH THE CAST OF FOX’S SMASH HIT “GLEE” TO REINFORCE ARTS EDUCATION IN LA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Cast To Perform at YSF’s Annual THE BIGGEST SHOW 2012 Event On October 20
With Special Guest Stars Trevor Donovan, Chelsea Kane, Juliette Goglia and more stars
Cast of Fox TV’s smash hit GLEE teams up with nonprofit organization Young Storytellers Foundation to reinforce arts education in LA public schools. The organization brings mentors from the entertainment industry into public school classrooms to work with students one-on-one as they imagine, develop and write their own short screenplays. At the end, the stories are then transformed into an opening night of stage performances, performed by Hollywood actors called “The Big Show.” This year, the following four students will get their stories/scripts performed by the stars of GLEE ---David Verba / Edison Language Academy - Santa Monica; Miyu Masato / Linwood Howe Elementary - Culver City; Adrian Hernandez / Walt Disney Elementary - Burbank; Siena Trenton / Willows Community School- Culver City
Performances by:
Dot Marie Jones- Glee
Kevin McHale- Glee
Naya Rivera- Glee
Max Adler- Glee
Dean Geyer- Glee
Becca Tobin -Glee
Juliette Goglia- That’s So Raven _Trevor Donovan- 90210_Iqbal Theba- Glee
Chelsea Kane – Fish Hooks, Dancing With The Stars
Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:00pm
Willows Community School, 8509 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA.
Young Storytellers Foundation YSF is a non-profit program that runs during the school day. They work in Title 1 schools in Los Angeles - which are schools that have a very high percentage of free or reduced price breakfast and lunch which is a key poverty indicator. Each school chooses ten students per session that they feel could benefit from the program (shy children, English language learners, children struggling with ADHD, etc) and those students are paired with 10 professionals from the entertainment industry (actors, writers, agents, development executives). The students and mentors meet for an hour a week for 7 weeks - during which the students each write their own short screenplay. Every idea and word is theirs - the mentors are there to provide encouragement and structure. In the final week, actors from film and television come to the school to perform each script in a performance called The Big Show. The actors audition for the students, the students cast them, and each student sits on stage in a seat of honor to see their script performed. Last year they worked in over 30 local schools and more than 700 students completed an original screenplay (http://youngstorytellers.com/).
TEAMS UP WITH THE CAST OF FOX’S SMASH HIT “GLEE” TO REINFORCE ARTS EDUCATION IN LA PUBLIC SCHOOLSCast To Perform at YSF’s Annual THE BIGGEST SHOW 2012 Event On October 20
With Special Guest Stars Trevor Donovan, Chelsea Kane, Juliette Goglia and more stars
Cast of Fox TV’s smash hit GLEE teams up with nonprofit organization Young Storytellers Foundation to reinforce arts education in LA public schools. The organization brings mentors from the entertainment industry into public school classrooms to work with students one-on-one as they imagine, develop and write their own short screenplays. At the end, the stories are then transformed into an opening night of stage performances, performed by Hollywood actors called “The Big Show.” This year, the following four students will get their stories/scripts performed by the stars of GLEE ---David Verba / Edison Language Academy - Santa Monica; Miyu Masato / Linwood Howe Elementary - Culver City; Adrian Hernandez / Walt Disney Elementary - Burbank; Siena Trenton / Willows Community School- Culver City
Performances by:
Dot Marie Jones- Glee
Kevin McHale- Glee
Naya Rivera- Glee
Max Adler- Glee
Dean Geyer- Glee
Becca Tobin -Glee
Juliette Goglia- That’s So Raven _Trevor Donovan- 90210_Iqbal Theba- Glee
Chelsea Kane – Fish Hooks, Dancing With The Stars
Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:00pm
Willows Community School, 8509 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA.
Young Storytellers Foundation YSF is a non-profit program that runs during the school day. They work in Title 1 schools in Los Angeles - which are schools that have a very high percentage of free or reduced price breakfast and lunch which is a key poverty indicator. Each school chooses ten students per session that they feel could benefit from the program (shy children, English language learners, children struggling with ADHD, etc) and those students are paired with 10 professionals from the entertainment industry (actors, writers, agents, development executives). The students and mentors meet for an hour a week for 7 weeks - during which the students each write their own short screenplay. Every idea and word is theirs - the mentors are there to provide encouragement and structure. In the final week, actors from film and television come to the school to perform each script in a performance called The Big Show. The actors audition for the students, the students cast them, and each student sits on stage in a seat of honor to see their script performed. Last year they worked in over 30 local schools and more than 700 students completed an original screenplay (http://youngstorytellers.com/).
Designs For The Cure Streams Live on Stickam.com
(PRWEB) October 11, 2012
Stickam, the first live streaming network with over 9.5 million members, today announced that it has partnered with Susan G. Komen Los Angeles again this year to present exclusive live streaming coverage of the 2nd annual Susan G. Komen Los Angeles gala. This year's gala will be held Saturday, October 13, and will be hosted by television personality, fashion designer and author, Lauren Conrad.
Designs For The Cure is an elegant "pink tie" gala that brings together the worlds of fashion, celebrities and cancer survivors at the Millennium Biltmore to raise funds for breast cancer screening, education, treatment and research in Los Angeles County. The gala will feature a celebrity-studded pink carpet.
Confirmed guests include Carmen Electra, Ali Landry, Gretchen Rossi from "Real Housewives of Orange County," Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, Kelly Monaco of "Dancing with the Stars" and "General Hospital," Pauley Paurrette of "NCIS" and more. Conrad will be on hand to dress survivors in her contemporary line, Paper Crown, for an exciting display of fashion and beauty.
Home audiences can tune in to watch the gala live on the homepage of Stickam.com as well as on the official Facebook page of Susan G. Komen Los Angeles at http://www.facebook.com/komenla.
"We are honored to team with Susan G. Komen Los Angeles once again for this special event to support breast cancer research and treatment. We at Stickam know that part of the power of live streaming is the ability to connect people from all over the world, easily and economically, for worthy causes," said Hideki Kishioka, Stickam's Executive Director.
To purchase tickers to attend the gala in person, please contact 310.575.3011 or visit http://www.komenlacounty.org. For more information about the event, connect with Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/komenla) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/komenla). VIP tickets are also available for a special meet-and-greet with Lauren during a private cocktail reception immediately preceding the gala. VIP guests will receive a copy of Lauren Conrad's newest book -- "Lauren Conrad Beauty" -- a guide to all things beauty, which hits stores October 16, 2012.
About Stickam
Created in 2005, Stickam was the first live streaming network and today is home to the largest live online video community with over 9.5 million registered broadcasters. Based in Los Angeles, California, Stickam consistently achieves 10+ million unique monthly visitors, delivering a highly engaged and built-in audience for live video streams. Stickam is home to live streams from content creators including G4 TV, Vans Warped Tour, NATPE (The National Association of Television Production Executives), Andrew W.K., and many more. To learn more, please visit http://www.stickam.
AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi Galas and Special Screenings
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced its red carpet Centerpiece Galas and Special Screenings – comprised of award season contenders and the year’s most highly anticipated works from film masters, moving image icons and breakthrough talents – for AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi. This year’s line up includes feature films of iconic figures such as President Abraham Lincoln, prolific filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac, as well as non-fiction and inspired-by stories about the Central Park Five and West of Memphis teenagers, Southeast Asia tsunami survivors and much more.
OPENING NIGHT GALA:
HITCHCOCK: The love story between the iconic filmmaker and his wife, Alma Reville, during the filming of PSYCHO in 1959. DIR Sacha Gervasi. SCR John J. McLaughlin. CAST Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette, Jessica Biel, Michael Stuhlbarg, James D’Arcy, Michael Wincott, Richard Portnow, Kurtwood Smith. USA. World Premiere.
Thursday, November 1, 7:00 p.m., Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
CENTERPIECE GALAS:
LIFE OF PI in 3D: Director Ang Lee (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN; CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON) creates a groundbreaking movie event about a young man who survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with another survivor – a fearsome Bengal tiger. DIR Ang Lee. SCR David Magee. CAST Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu. USA.
Friday, November 2, 7:30 p.m., Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
ON THE ROAD: Jack Kerouac’s seminal pseudo-autobiography arrives on the big screen at the intersection of fact and fiction. DIR Walter Salles. SCR Jose Rivera, Jack Kerouac. CAST Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge, Danny Morgan, Alice Bragga, Elisabeth Moss, Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortenson. France/UK/USA/Brazil.
Saturday, November 3, 8:00 p.m., Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
RISE OF THE GUARDIANS in 3D: Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Sandman and Jack Frost are The Guardians – legendary characters with previously unknown extraordinary abilities charged with protecting children everywhere from an evil spirit’s attempt to take over the world. DIR Peter Ramsey. SCR David Lindsay-Abaire. CAST Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Jude Law. USA.
Sunday, November 4, 4:00 p.m., Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
RUST AND BONE (DE ROUILLE ET D’OS) featuring A Tribute to Marion Cotillard: An unusual love story between a back alley boxer and a woman who has suffered a profound loss. DIR Jacques Audiard. SCR Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain. CAST Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Armand Verdure, Celine Sallette, Corinne Masiero, Bouli Lanners, Jean-Michel Correia. France/Belgium.
Monday, November 5, 7:30 p.m., Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
CLOSING NIGHT GALA:
LINCOLN: Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in LINCOLN, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come. DIR Steven Spielberg. SCR Tony Kushner. CAST Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones. USA. World Premiere.
Thursday, November 8, 7:00 p.m., Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS:
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK: When a history teacher is cuckolded by his wife and a co-worker, he goes ballistic, lands in jail, then moves in with his sports-obsessed parents. DIR David O. Russell. SCR David O. Russell, Matthew Quick. CAST Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher, Julia Stiles, John Ortiz, Paul Herman, Dash Mihok, Shea Whigham. USA.
Friday, November 2, 8:00 p.m., Rigler, Egyptian.
THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE: Ken Burns’ documentary about what was known as the crime of century showcases a group of teenagers who were forced to give false confessions and were wrongfully convicted for raping and beating New York City jogger Trisha Meili. DIR/SCR Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon.
Saturday, November 3, 3:30 p.m., Rigler, Egyptian.
HOLY MOTORS: Denis Lavant plays Mr. Oscar, a shadowy figure who inhabits many roles while fulfilling assignments from inside a white limousine in Léos Carax’s beguiling work. DIR/SCR Léos Carax. CAST Denis Lavant, Edith Scob, Eva Mendes, Kylie Minogue. France/Germany.
Saturday, November 3, 7:00 p.m., Rigler, Egyptian.
THE IMPOSSIBLE: A family is swept up in the monumental turmoil of the 2004 Southeast Asia tsunami along with thousands of strangers. DIR Juan Antonio Bayona. SCR Sergio G. Sánchez. CAST Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Sönke Möhring, Geraldine Chaplin. Spain/USA.
Sunday, November 4, 8:30 p.m., Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
ROOM 237: Rodney Asher’s documentary delves into the symbols and messages hidden within Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed film, THE SHINING, revealing more secrets after 30 years. DIR Rodney Ascher. CAST Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan, Jay Weidner. USA.
Sunday, November 4, 9:00 p.m., Chinese 1.
QUARTET: A birthday concert for Verdi at a home for retired opera singers is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, a diva and former wife of one of the residents. DIR Dustin Hoffman in his directorial debut. SCR Ronald Harwood. CAST Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon. UK.
Sunday, November 4, 9:00 p.m., Rigler, Egyptian.
GINGER AND ROSA: As the Cold War meets the sexual revolution in 1960s London, the lifelong friendship of two teenage girls (Elle Fanning, Alice Englert) is shattered by ideological differences and personal betrayals. DIR/SCR Sally Potter. CAST Elle Fanning, Alice Englert, Alessandro Nivola, Christina Hendricks, Annette Bening, Oliver Platt, Timothy Spall, Jodhi May. UK/Denmark.
Wednesday, November 7, 8:00 p.m., Chinese 1.
WEST OF MEMPHIS: Amy Berg’s film casts a light on the brutal murder of three young boys and the 18-year struggle to exonerate the teenagers who were convicted of the crimes. DIR Amy Berg. SCR Billy McMilin, Amy Berg. CAST Damien Echols; Lorri Davis; Jason Baldwin; Jessie Misskelley, Jr.; Pam Hicks. USA.
Date, time and venue TBC.
AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi Announcement
AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES
CENTERPIECE GALAS and SPECIAL SCREENINGS
for AFI FEST presented by Audi
SELECTIONS INCLUDE WORLD PREMIERES, AWARD SEASON CONTENDERS AND
A TRIBUTE TO MARION COTILLARD
Patron Packages and Special Screening Passes on Sale Now
for full list click here
LOS ANGELES, CA, October 11, 2012 – The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced its red carpet Centerpiece Galas and Special Screenings – comprised of award season contenders and the year’s most highly anticipated works from film masters, moving image icons and breakthrough talents – for AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi. This year’s line up includes feature films of iconic figures such as President Abraham Lincoln, prolific filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac, as well as non-fiction and inspired-by stories about the Central Park Five and West of Memphis teenagers, Southeast Asia tsunami survivors and much more.
As previously announced, the World Premiere of HITCHCOCK (DIR Sacha Gervasi) is the Opening Night Gala and the World Premiere of LINCOLN (DIR Steven Spielberg) is the Closing Night Gala.
The Centerpiece Galas are LIFE OF PI in 3D (DIR Ang Lee); ON THE ROAD (DIR Walter Salles); RISE OF THE GUARDIANS in 3D (DIR Peter Ramsey); and RUST AND BONE/DE ROUILLE ET D’OS (DIR Jacques Audiard) featuring A Tribute to Marion Cotillard. All galas will be presented in the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
AFI FEST’s Special Screenings are THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE (DIR Ken Burns); GINGER AND ROSA (DIR Sally Potter); HOLY MOTORS (DIR Léos Carax); THE IMPOSSIBLE (DIR Juan Antonio Bayona); QUARTET (DIR Dustin Hoffman in his directorial debut); ROOM 237 (DIR Rodney Ascher); SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (DIR David O. Russell); and WEST OF MEMPHIS (DIR Amy Berg).
For the fourth consecutive year, AFI FEST will continue its unprecedented offer of free tickets to all screenings, but only the Star Patron Package and Marquee Patron Package will provide reserved seating for the galas, including the World Premiere opening night gala of HITCHCOCK and the World Premiere closing night gala of LINCOLN. These and other AFI FEST passes, including the Special Screenings Pass, are on sale now at AFI.com/AFIFEST. The American Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and cultural organization, and packages and passes are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
AFI members will have a 24-hour advance window on Wednesday, October 24 before free tickets become available to the general public. In addition, AFI members at the Two-Star level and above receive a 10% discount on all Patron Packages and Passes. Information about AFI Membership is available at AFI.com/membership.
AFI FEST, which presents the best of world cinema in the movie capital of the world, will take place November 1 through 8 in Hollywood, California, at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Bernardo Bertolucci is this year’s Guest Artistic Director. The complete festival program will be announced on Monday, October 15.
AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi will take place November 1 through 8 in the heart of Hollywood. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States, and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards®.
Additional information about AFI FEST is available at AFI.com/AFIFEST. Connect with AFI FEST at facebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFEST and youtube.com/AFIFEST.
CENTERPIECE GALAS and SPECIAL SCREENINGS
for AFI FEST presented by Audi
SELECTIONS INCLUDE WORLD PREMIERES, AWARD SEASON CONTENDERS ANDA TRIBUTE TO MARION COTILLARD
Patron Packages and Special Screening Passes on Sale Now
for full list click here
LOS ANGELES, CA, October 11, 2012 – The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced its red carpet Centerpiece Galas and Special Screenings – comprised of award season contenders and the year’s most highly anticipated works from film masters, moving image icons and breakthrough talents – for AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi. This year’s line up includes feature films of iconic figures such as President Abraham Lincoln, prolific filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac, as well as non-fiction and inspired-by stories about the Central Park Five and West of Memphis teenagers, Southeast Asia tsunami survivors and much more.
As previously announced, the World Premiere of HITCHCOCK (DIR Sacha Gervasi) is the Opening Night Gala and the World Premiere of LINCOLN (DIR Steven Spielberg) is the Closing Night Gala.
The Centerpiece Galas are LIFE OF PI in 3D (DIR Ang Lee); ON THE ROAD (DIR Walter Salles); RISE OF THE GUARDIANS in 3D (DIR Peter Ramsey); and RUST AND BONE/DE ROUILLE ET D’OS (DIR Jacques Audiard) featuring A Tribute to Marion Cotillard. All galas will be presented in the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
AFI FEST’s Special Screenings are THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE (DIR Ken Burns); GINGER AND ROSA (DIR Sally Potter); HOLY MOTORS (DIR Léos Carax); THE IMPOSSIBLE (DIR Juan Antonio Bayona); QUARTET (DIR Dustin Hoffman in his directorial debut); ROOM 237 (DIR Rodney Ascher); SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (DIR David O. Russell); and WEST OF MEMPHIS (DIR Amy Berg).
For the fourth consecutive year, AFI FEST will continue its unprecedented offer of free tickets to all screenings, but only the Star Patron Package and Marquee Patron Package will provide reserved seating for the galas, including the World Premiere opening night gala of HITCHCOCK and the World Premiere closing night gala of LINCOLN. These and other AFI FEST passes, including the Special Screenings Pass, are on sale now at AFI.com/AFIFEST. The American Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and cultural organization, and packages and passes are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
AFI members will have a 24-hour advance window on Wednesday, October 24 before free tickets become available to the general public. In addition, AFI members at the Two-Star level and above receive a 10% discount on all Patron Packages and Passes. Information about AFI Membership is available at AFI.com/membership.
AFI FEST, which presents the best of world cinema in the movie capital of the world, will take place November 1 through 8 in Hollywood, California, at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Bernardo Bertolucci is this year’s Guest Artistic Director. The complete festival program will be announced on Monday, October 15.
AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi will take place November 1 through 8 in the heart of Hollywood. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States, and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards®.
Additional information about AFI FEST is available at AFI.com/AFIFEST. Connect with AFI FEST at facebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFEST and youtube.com/AFIFEST.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Alex Cross to have Los Angeles Premiere
The Los Angeles premiere of Summit Entertainment’s ALEX CROSS
WHO: Cast members Tyler Perry (GOOD DEEDS), Matthew Fox (LOST), Edward Burns (MAN ON A LEDGE), Rachel Nichols (G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA), Carmen Ejogo (SPARKLE), director Rob Cohen (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS), producer and best-selling author James Patterson (I, ALEX CROSS), and their celebrity guests:
Lupe Fiasco (SINGER), Terrell Owens (NFL ATHLETE), Adam Rodriguez (CSI: MIAMI), Estella Warren (PLANET OF THE APES), Taylor Armstrong (REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS), Kimberly Cole (SINGER, ATLANTIC RECORDS), Jimmy Bennett (NO ORDINARY FAMILY), Nene Leaks (THE NEW NORMAL), Christian Serratos (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Terrence Jenkins (THINK LIKE A MAN), Khleo Thomas (WALKING TALL), Kali Hawk (NEW GIRL), Michael B. Jordan (CHRONICLE), Noel Fisher (HATFIELDS & MCCOYS), Jayson Blair (THE NEW NORMAL), Lindsey Shaw (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS), Masi Oka (HAWAII 5-0), Marisa Quinn (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Booboo Stewart (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Amadou Ly (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Judi Shekoni (THE TWLIGHT SAGA).
WHEN: Monday, October 15th
7:30 p.m. – Film begins
WHERE: ArcLight Cinerama Dome
6360 W. Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT THE FILM: ALEX CROSS follows the young homicide detective/psychologist (Tyler Perry), from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer (Matthew Fox). The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller. Screenplay by Marc Moss and Kerry Williamson. Directed by Rob Cohen.
Alex Cross on IMDB
Rated PG-13. In theaters October 19, 2
WHO: Cast members Tyler Perry (GOOD DEEDS), Matthew Fox (LOST), Edward Burns (MAN ON A LEDGE), Rachel Nichols (G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA), Carmen Ejogo (SPARKLE), director Rob Cohen (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS), producer and best-selling author James Patterson (I, ALEX CROSS), and their celebrity guests:
Lupe Fiasco (SINGER), Terrell Owens (NFL ATHLETE), Adam Rodriguez (CSI: MIAMI), Estella Warren (PLANET OF THE APES), Taylor Armstrong (REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS), Kimberly Cole (SINGER, ATLANTIC RECORDS), Jimmy Bennett (NO ORDINARY FAMILY), Nene Leaks (THE NEW NORMAL), Christian Serratos (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Terrence Jenkins (THINK LIKE A MAN), Khleo Thomas (WALKING TALL), Kali Hawk (NEW GIRL), Michael B. Jordan (CHRONICLE), Noel Fisher (HATFIELDS & MCCOYS), Jayson Blair (THE NEW NORMAL), Lindsey Shaw (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS), Masi Oka (HAWAII 5-0), Marisa Quinn (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Booboo Stewart (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Amadou Ly (THE TWILIGHT SAGA), Judi Shekoni (THE TWLIGHT SAGA).
WHEN: Monday, October 15th
7:30 p.m. – Film begins
WHERE: ArcLight Cinerama Dome
6360 W. Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT THE FILM: ALEX CROSS follows the young homicide detective/psychologist (Tyler Perry), from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer (Matthew Fox). The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller. Screenplay by Marc Moss and Kerry Williamson. Directed by Rob Cohen.
Alex Cross on IMDB
Rated PG-13. In theaters October 19, 2
Toon Boom Storyboard Pro Wins a Primetime Engineering Emmy®
Toon Boom Animation Inc. announced today that the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has granted a 2012 Primetime Engineering Emmy® to Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom’s flagship storyboarding software. Prime Engineering Emmys are presented for engineering developments so significant an improvement on existing methods or so innovative in nature that they materially affect the transmission, recording or reception of television.
“Storyboard Pro is the only true storyboarding application that offers all the key tasks that storyboard artists require for any type of project, be it animation or live-action”
“With its widespread adoption throughout the industry, we are honored the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized Storyboard Pro’s significant impact and contribution to the production of televised content,” says Joan Vogelesang, president and chief executive officer of Toon Boom.
"Storyboard Pro is the only true storyboarding application that offers all the key tasks that storyboard artists require for any type of project, be it animation or live-action," the Academy stated in their press materials.
The 64th Primetime Emmy® Engineering Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 24th at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood.
About Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Toon Boom Animation Inc. (toonboom.com), a Corus® Entertainment Inc. company, is the worldwide leader in digital content and animation creation software, delivering products and services online to its global community. Toon Boom carries user-friendly applications for all, catering to children, home users, creative professionals as well as students, educators and schools. Toon Boom is fully dedicated to education and goes far beyond just developing technology and curriculums that will enhance the classroom experience. Toon Boom is an influential advocate of bringing industry and education together, while partnering with value-added partners to help students achieve their goals.
At the high-end studio level, Toon Boom offers a wide product range from powerful pre-production tools to leading-edge animation production solutions. Relying on its extensive expertise in animation production, Toon Boom provides consulting services in the fields of optimization, pipeline integration, production assistance and custom development.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Toon Boom is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The Company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
© 2012 Toon Boom Animation Inc. Toon Boom and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro are a trademark of Toon Boom Animation Inc. All rights rese
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