We should have known after getting a sneak peek at the Jimmy Choo collaboration with H&M that there would be a blow-out debut party in the works. On Monday, stars and fashion fanatics partied it up with creative director Tamara Mellon to celebrate the line coming out November 14th in nearly 200 stores nationwide. More »
Weinstein watch continues: “Inglourious Basterds” raking it in, but unfortunately that might not be enough to save one of the last independent studios still standing in Hollywood. [WSJ]
Amy Sacco is bringing her Bungalow 8 to Amsterdam. Franchising a New York icon? Really? [NYP]
[Photos by Getty Images]Quentin Tarantino’s latest masterpiece “Inglourious Basterds” finally made its Los Angeles Premiere this morning at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, a long awaited homecoming for the famous “Pulp Ficiton” director. The new film, which stars Brad Pitt as the merciless leader of a makeshift band of Nazi-hunters travelling through World War II Europe, also premiered in Berlin last week to mass critical acclaim. Several Hollywood stars including Jenna Fischer and B.J. Novak attended the debut as well to show their support for Tarantino’s new movie. More »
[Photos via Getty]. Yesterday, some very young things dressed in truly jaw dropping attire (and leaning on what appears to be a stripper pole, at left) displayed their bigger-than-life personalities on the red carpet for the Totally Texty Teen Choice Awards preparty in Hollywood, California. We’re not sure if all that sunny weather inspires the Lolita-like style of dress, or if having your own billboard to stand in front of brings the confidence to rock some bad girl shoes at what should be a good girl age, but this crew is strutting with confidence. More »
[Emile Hirsch, Ang Lee, Demetri Martin outside of ArcLight Cinemas, L.A.. Photos by JANET GOUGH for Elevation]. The Academy Award-winning Brokeback Mountain Director Ang Lee was in L.A. on Monday for the Hollywood premiere of his new film “Taking Woodstock” based on the autobiography by Elliot Tiber of the same name. More »
[Sophia Bush, Brody Jenner, AnnaLynne McCord, Bow Wow, Solange Knowles. All Photo by ANDREAS BRANCH for PMc] The celebs came out to Mel’s Diner in West Hollywood, CA on July 7th for OP’s new fall 2009 clothing launch campaign party. OP’s new campaign is called “OPen Campus” and will be selling college inspired clothing available exclusively at Wal-Mart. Some of the faces of the new line include Brody Jenner, Solange Knowles, Cody Linley, Joel Madden, Sophia Bush, and AnnaLynne McCord. More »
Friday evening, the Hyatt Regency hosted the Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards in Century City, Los Angeles. Kodak and MaxMara sponsored this event, praising “the new paradigm of Hollywood.”More »
[Katy Perry, Marcus Molinari, event guests. All photos by ANDREAS BRANCH for PMc] Stars of the big screen, small screen, and computer screen turned out in droves as self-proclaimed “film maker, actor, host, socialite, [and] student of life” Markus Molinari celebrated his birthday at h.wood last night. Molinari, who may be most recognizable for his YouTube performance of Beyonce’s“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” celebrated in style with BFF Katy Perry, and other guests including…. More »
[Amy Poehler. All pictures by ANDREAS BRANCH for PMc] In Hollywood last night, comedian Amy Poehler celebrated the premiere episode of “Parks & Recreation”, the new NBC sitcom brought to you by the same people who gave us “The Office”. Thanks to Kahlua (and a lot of it), everyone from Anna Farris to Poehler’s co-stars Chris Pratt, who plays her boyfriend in the new comic venture, andRashida Jones were there to celebrate the latest laugh-fest at MyHouse. More story and photos below… More »
Can you imagine how much “green love” these girls rubbed off on other people…seriously. Green with envy for these girls outfits’? Neither are we. The girls donned this kind of creepy and definitely not waterproof skin tone to celebrate the Banana Spilt’s Star Trek Dance Party on Friday at LAX in Hollywood. Hosted by none other than The Cobrasnake, this dance party proved to be truly outer space-esque. Check out more Star Trek Dance Party behavior below…. More »
Last night at the W Hotel and Residences Hollywood, a cocktail reception was held in honor of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival Program. Directors, producers, and actors all came out to celebrate one of New York’s most prominent yearly events in the film and entertainment world, including Mary-Kate Olsen, a fixture on both coasts and in the Independent film industry. More photos below… More »
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
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First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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