Artists are now, officially, in residence in Hollywood.
Officials from developer Thomas Safran & Associates, the Entertainment Community Fund and the City of Los Angeles gathered for a ribbon cutting and open-house celebration at the Hollywood Arts Collective’s Cicely Tyson Residential Building on Wednesday to launch the 151-unit tax credit property in the heart of Hollywood.
The seven-story property — named after the late icon and located at 1630 Schrader Blvd., near the Hollywood Walk of Fame — houses apartments, all of which are occupied exclusively by artists (defined as someone who has regularly engaged in an artistic, creative or cultural practice and who pursues such practice on a professional basis) and their families. Residents were selected first by lottery, then based on income requirements and other factors.
Speakers and attendees at Wednesday’s event included Safran, Keith McNutt, Ecf’s executive director of the Western region, Garrett Gin, senior vp of global marketing at Bank of America,...
Officials from developer Thomas Safran & Associates, the Entertainment Community Fund and the City of Los Angeles gathered for a ribbon cutting and open-house celebration at the Hollywood Arts Collective’s Cicely Tyson Residential Building on Wednesday to launch the 151-unit tax credit property in the heart of Hollywood.
The seven-story property — named after the late icon and located at 1630 Schrader Blvd., near the Hollywood Walk of Fame — houses apartments, all of which are occupied exclusively by artists (defined as someone who has regularly engaged in an artistic, creative or cultural practice and who pursues such practice on a professional basis) and their families. Residents were selected first by lottery, then based on income requirements and other factors.
Speakers and attendees at Wednesday’s event included Safran, Keith McNutt, Ecf’s executive director of the Western region, Garrett Gin, senior vp of global marketing at Bank of America,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former studio executive Chris Petrikin has joined Actum, the global consulting firm whose reach ranges from the halls of government to Silicon Valley.
Petrikin joins the company as a managing director with the goal of building up the entertainment and media divisions of the company, which is led by former Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Nuñez, former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, among others.
Petrikin has a PR career that goes back over two decades. He served as the chief communications officer at Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox and the William Morris Agency, where he built and led PR, branding and corporate social responsibility teams, developed comprehensive communication strategies, and managed high-level corporate interactions that emphasized meaningful global engagement.
He began his career as a business journalist for national publications as well as Hollywood outlet Variety and Inside.com, an early internet media site.
Petrikin joins the company as a managing director with the goal of building up the entertainment and media divisions of the company, which is led by former Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Nuñez, former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, among others.
Petrikin has a PR career that goes back over two decades. He served as the chief communications officer at Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox and the William Morris Agency, where he built and led PR, branding and corporate social responsibility teams, developed comprehensive communication strategies, and managed high-level corporate interactions that emphasized meaningful global engagement.
He began his career as a business journalist for national publications as well as Hollywood outlet Variety and Inside.com, an early internet media site.
- 2/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Petrikin, a former top communications executive for 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures, has joined consulting firm Actum LLC to expand its activity into the entertainment and media sectors.
Actum was established in 2021 and is lead by three heavyweights in California politics: Barbara Boxer, former U.S. Senator for the Golden State, Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles; and Fabian Nuñez, former speaker of the California Assembly. Actum offers communcations, consulting, crisis management and advocacy services to clients.
“As the entertainment and media landscape grows more complex, companies need advisors who profoundly understand the intricacies of this industry,” said Stefan Friedman, a partner at Actum. “With Chris joining a team that is unrivaled in the realm of communications, Actum can now provide the industry a rare mix of strategic perspective, crisis management, tactical execution and insider connections to help our clients succeed.”
Petrikin segues to Actum after leading...
Actum was established in 2021 and is lead by three heavyweights in California politics: Barbara Boxer, former U.S. Senator for the Golden State, Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles; and Fabian Nuñez, former speaker of the California Assembly. Actum offers communcations, consulting, crisis management and advocacy services to clients.
“As the entertainment and media landscape grows more complex, companies need advisors who profoundly understand the intricacies of this industry,” said Stefan Friedman, a partner at Actum. “With Chris joining a team that is unrivaled in the realm of communications, Actum can now provide the industry a rare mix of strategic perspective, crisis management, tactical execution and insider connections to help our clients succeed.”
Petrikin segues to Actum after leading...
- 2/15/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Petrikin, a former Paramount, Fox and William Morris Agency communications executive, has joined consulting firm Actum LLC as a managing director.
Plans call for Petrikin to build and run a media and entertainment practice at Actum, whose main identity has been politics since its founding in 2021.
Actum is led by well-known political figures including former Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Nuñez, former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Operating out of New York, LA, Washington, Sacramento and London, the company handles government relations, strategic communications, crisis management, advocacy, and corporate positioning.
“As the entertainment and media landscape grows more complex, companies need advisors who profoundly understand the intricacies of this industry,” Actum Partner Stefan Friedman said in a press release. “With Chris joining a team that is unrivaled in the realm of communications, Actum can now provide the industry a rare mix of strategic perspective,...
Plans call for Petrikin to build and run a media and entertainment practice at Actum, whose main identity has been politics since its founding in 2021.
Actum is led by well-known political figures including former Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Nuñez, former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Operating out of New York, LA, Washington, Sacramento and London, the company handles government relations, strategic communications, crisis management, advocacy, and corporate positioning.
“As the entertainment and media landscape grows more complex, companies need advisors who profoundly understand the intricacies of this industry,” Actum Partner Stefan Friedman said in a press release. “With Chris joining a team that is unrivaled in the realm of communications, Actum can now provide the industry a rare mix of strategic perspective,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Jonathan Powell has been hired as the MPA’s senior vice president for strategic communications.
Powell will shape “the organization’s messaging to local, national, and regional stakeholders around the world,” the MPA said. In the newly created position, he will report to Charles Rivkin, MPA chairman and CEO, and the executive vice president of media relations and communications. Emily Lenzner, who has been in the latter role since 2019, is departing and the MPA has posted her position.
Powell previously worked at the State Department, where he served under then-Secretary of State John Kerry and most recently as a senior advisor to deputy secretaries Wendy Sherman, Richard Verma and Victoria Nuland. He previously was an adviser to other public officials including Nancy Pelosi, as well as Alejandro Mayorkas, Penny Pritzker, Eric Garcetti and Antonio Villaraigosa.
Rivkin said in a statement that Powell’s “global policy expertise and his gift for...
Powell will shape “the organization’s messaging to local, national, and regional stakeholders around the world,” the MPA said. In the newly created position, he will report to Charles Rivkin, MPA chairman and CEO, and the executive vice president of media relations and communications. Emily Lenzner, who has been in the latter role since 2019, is departing and the MPA has posted her position.
Powell previously worked at the State Department, where he served under then-Secretary of State John Kerry and most recently as a senior advisor to deputy secretaries Wendy Sherman, Richard Verma and Victoria Nuland. He previously was an adviser to other public officials including Nancy Pelosi, as well as Alejandro Mayorkas, Penny Pritzker, Eric Garcetti and Antonio Villaraigosa.
Rivkin said in a statement that Powell’s “global policy expertise and his gift for...
- 2/13/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The Conga Room is closing its doors.
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
The Los Angeles institution will bow out of the city’s nightlife scene after 25 years with one more final hurrah on March 27. Billed as a “farewell celebration,” the final night will be steered by investors Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez and feature performances and appearances by Gilberto Santa Rosa (aka “el caballero de la salsa”) among other notable names (yet to be announced) from the worlds of music, politics and culture.
Opened in 1999 on Wilshire Boulevard by entrepreneur Brad Gluckstein, the Conga Room counted Smits, Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez and Sheila E. as investors. The Conga Room became a go-to nightlife, special events and concert destination that boosted culture, music and entertainment. Over the years it has hosted the likes of Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Celia Cruz, the Buena Vista Social Club, Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Jamie Foxx, Fito Páez,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Candy Cane Lane, Origin, Wif Honors and Family Switch.
Renaissance premiere
Beyoncé brought her Renaissance concert film to the big screen on Saturday night with its Los Angeles premiere, attended by a starry list of guests.
Simone Joy Jones, Coco Jones, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry
Candy Cane Lane premiere
Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd attended the Los Angeles premiere of their Amazon Christmas movie on Tuesday.
Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Eddie Murphy with Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, and Mike Hopkins, senior vp Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Freevee.
Family Switch premiere
Director McG, star and producer Jennifer Garner and co-stars Ed Helms,...
Renaissance premiere
Beyoncé brought her Renaissance concert film to the big screen on Saturday night with its Los Angeles premiere, attended by a starry list of guests.
Simone Joy Jones, Coco Jones, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry
Candy Cane Lane premiere
Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd attended the Los Angeles premiere of their Amazon Christmas movie on Tuesday.
Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Eddie Murphy with Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, and Mike Hopkins, senior vp Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Freevee.
Family Switch premiere
Director McG, star and producer Jennifer Garner and co-stars Ed Helms,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As soon as the Writers Guild announced its strike on May 2 over a failure to agree on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued statements to make it clear the work stoppage was top of mind. “Los Angeles relies on a strong entertainment industry that is the envy of the world while putting Angelenos to work in good, middle-class jobs,” Bass said. “I encourage all sides to come together around an agreement that protects our signature industry and the families it supports.”
For his part, Newsom noted that “when called in by both sides we’ll intervene, to the extent both sides are willing and interested in that,” adding that the strike “has profound consequences direct and indirect.” (A week later, President Biden also weighed in, noting that he hoped “the writers are given...
For his part, Newsom noted that “when called in by both sides we’ll intervene, to the extent both sides are willing and interested in that,” adding that the strike “has profound consequences direct and indirect.” (A week later, President Biden also weighed in, noting that he hoped “the writers are given...
- 6/27/2023
- by Gary Baum
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The classic New York vs. Los Angeles tension is playing out on several fronts at the moment, much to the discomfort of those of us who align with both sides.
The defection of Gustavo Dudamel from L.A. to conduct the New York Philharmonic reflects more than a switch in energy and show business muscle; the Venezuela-born conductor, many feel, also embodies inclusion at an inspirational level.
Related Story Gustavo Dudamel Leaving L.A. Philharmonic To Be Artistic Director Of New York Philharmonic Related Story Brooklyn Nets Trade Superstar Kevin Durant To Phoenix Suns In Major Shake-Up Related Story Crowning Achievement: LeBron James Becomes The NBA's All-Time Scoring Leader, Offers Heartfelt Profane Thank You To Fans On Live TV
But then we have the NBA: The decision this week of New York’s two biggest basketball stars, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, to dump New York and Brooklyn to head...
The defection of Gustavo Dudamel from L.A. to conduct the New York Philharmonic reflects more than a switch in energy and show business muscle; the Venezuela-born conductor, many feel, also embodies inclusion at an inspirational level.
Related Story Gustavo Dudamel Leaving L.A. Philharmonic To Be Artistic Director Of New York Philharmonic Related Story Brooklyn Nets Trade Superstar Kevin Durant To Phoenix Suns In Major Shake-Up Related Story Crowning Achievement: LeBron James Becomes The NBA's All-Time Scoring Leader, Offers Heartfelt Profane Thank You To Fans On Live TV
But then we have the NBA: The decision this week of New York’s two biggest basketball stars, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, to dump New York and Brooklyn to head...
- 2/9/2023
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
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A leaked recording of crude, racist comments that resulted in the president of the Los Angeles City Council resigning from the post also provided an unvarnished look into City Hall’s racial rivalries and the sometimes-hidden fight to seize and hold political power in a changing city.
Former Council president Nury Martinez, a Democrat, stepped down from the job and apologized Monday, saying she was ashamed of her racially offensive language in the year-old recording.
Martinez, however, did not resign her council seat. She announced Tuesday that “I need to take a leave of absence and take some time to have an honest and heartfelt conversation with my family, my constituents and community leaders.”
Her recorded remarks, which included mocking the Black son of a white councilman, came during a closed-door discussion with other Latino Council members and a Latino labor leader about...
A leaked recording of crude, racist comments that resulted in the president of the Los Angeles City Council resigning from the post also provided an unvarnished look into City Hall’s racial rivalries and the sometimes-hidden fight to seize and hold political power in a changing city.
Former Council president Nury Martinez, a Democrat, stepped down from the job and apologized Monday, saying she was ashamed of her racially offensive language in the year-old recording.
Martinez, however, did not resign her council seat. She announced Tuesday that “I need to take a leave of absence and take some time to have an honest and heartfelt conversation with my family, my constituents and community leaders.”
Her recorded remarks, which included mocking the Black son of a white councilman, came during a closed-door discussion with other Latino Council members and a Latino labor leader about...
- 10/11/2022
- by the Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“My preoccupation with animals is an open secret,” wrote Betty White in her 2011 book “Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo.” The legendary star, who died this week at age 99, was known for more than just her TV and film work. She was a self proclaimed “zoo nut” who spent her life advocating for animal welfare.
White’s parents were animal lovers and she grew up going to zoos regularly. As her profile as an actor and TV personality grew, it became natural for her to use her platform to spotlight that passion.
In 1971, White created and hosted “The Pet Set,” a syndicated series that featured White interviewing celebrity guests including Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett and Doris Day, and their pets and animal trainer Ralph Helfer. She produced the series herself along with her husband, longtime “Password” host Allen Ludden. “The Pet Set” ran for 39 half-hour episodes, and was...
White’s parents were animal lovers and she grew up going to zoos regularly. As her profile as an actor and TV personality grew, it became natural for her to use her platform to spotlight that passion.
In 1971, White created and hosted “The Pet Set,” a syndicated series that featured White interviewing celebrity guests including Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett and Doris Day, and their pets and animal trainer Ralph Helfer. She produced the series herself along with her husband, longtime “Password” host Allen Ludden. “The Pet Set” ran for 39 half-hour episodes, and was...
- 1/1/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Reed Hastings, the co-ceo of Netflix, has shelled out a whopping $3 million to a fund opposed to the recall of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The contribution was reported to the California Secretary of State on Thursday afternoon, and is the largest single contribution to date to the Stop The Republican Recall. (Hat tip: Politico).
Hastings, a longtime donor to Democrats, actually contributed $7 million in 2018 to the California Charter Schools Association’s effort to elect former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the year’s gubernatorial primary. But Villaraigosa lost to Newsom and Republican John Cox, who advanced to the general election.
Stop The Republican Recall includes other major funding from the California Democratic Party, Professional Engineers in California Government Pecg-pac and Stewart Resnick.
Newsom will likely have a huge war chest. He also has been raising directly for his 2022 campaign fund, with recent donors including JJ Abrams and Katie McGrath,...
The contribution was reported to the California Secretary of State on Thursday afternoon, and is the largest single contribution to date to the Stop The Republican Recall. (Hat tip: Politico).
Hastings, a longtime donor to Democrats, actually contributed $7 million in 2018 to the California Charter Schools Association’s effort to elect former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the year’s gubernatorial primary. But Villaraigosa lost to Newsom and Republican John Cox, who advanced to the general election.
Stop The Republican Recall includes other major funding from the California Democratic Party, Professional Engineers in California Government Pecg-pac and Stewart Resnick.
Newsom will likely have a huge war chest. He also has been raising directly for his 2022 campaign fund, with recent donors including JJ Abrams and Katie McGrath,...
- 5/21/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
1970: The Doctors' Julie stirred up trouble at Hope Memorial.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith realized what Kenneth was up to.
1981: Another World's Mac pleaded with Mitch for help.
2006: General Hospital's Bobbie threatened Tracy."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: Time magazine published a story about radio soap creators, Frank and Anne Hummert, explaining their prolific serial production operation (Blackett-Sample-Hummert Inc.). "By hiring dialogue writers, and not creators, the Hummerts save lots of money. Most serial writers in radio command $200 to $400 a week. For The Goldbergs, Gertrude Berg...
1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith realized what Kenneth was up to.
1981: Another World's Mac pleaded with Mitch for help.
2006: General Hospital's Bobbie threatened Tracy."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: Time magazine published a story about radio soap creators, Frank and Anne Hummert, explaining their prolific serial production operation (Blackett-Sample-Hummert Inc.). "By hiring dialogue writers, and not creators, the Hummerts save lots of money. Most serial writers in radio command $200 to $400 a week. For The Goldbergs, Gertrude Berg...
- 1/23/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Pharrell, Kevin Hart and a bunch of other stars headed down to L.A.'s Skid Row Wednesday to put some smiles in the faces and food in the stomachs of people not nearly as fortunate as them. Some of the other celebs who showed up to feed the homeless ... Minnie Driver, Williams, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Antonio Villaraigosa, Christina DeRosa, Donna D'Errico, Edwin Hodge, Emma Kenney, John Savage, Blanca Blanco, and Loni Love. The Thanksgiving...
- 11/22/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican businessman John Cox will face off in the November general election for California governor after landing the top two spots in the state’s primary.
Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles, trailed and conceded the race.
“It looks like voters are going to have a real choice in November, between a governor who is going to stand up to Donald Trump and a foot soldier in Trump’s war on California,” Newsom told supporters after the race was called.
Cox, a former Illinois resident who ran in multiple elections there, was relatively unknown in the state before President Trump sent out several tweets in support of him in recent weeks.
“One party rule in Sacramento is bad enough, but one party elections is just un-American,” Cox told supporters, referring to the possibility, which seemed very real just a few months ago, that...
Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles, trailed and conceded the race.
“It looks like voters are going to have a real choice in November, between a governor who is going to stand up to Donald Trump and a foot soldier in Trump’s war on California,” Newsom told supporters after the race was called.
Cox, a former Illinois resident who ran in multiple elections there, was relatively unknown in the state before President Trump sent out several tweets in support of him in recent weeks.
“One party rule in Sacramento is bad enough, but one party elections is just un-American,” Cox told supporters, referring to the possibility, which seemed very real just a few months ago, that...
- 6/6/2018
- by Ted Johnson
- Variety Film + TV
Much of Hollywood’s attention has been on midterms and the prospect of Democrats winning back control of Congress, but California’s primary on Tuesday will in many ways set the stage for November and for challenging President Trump into 2020.
Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa, the two highest-profile Democratic names running for governor, have drawn heavily on their industry ties for support, and other contributors are backing independent committees looking to sway voters. Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, contributed $7 million to the California Charter Schools Association’s effort to elect the former Los Angeles mayor. Hastings’ outlay made him the largest individual donor in governor’s race so far this cycle.
The perception is that the next governor all but assuredly will be a Democrat — and one who can be a high-profile West Coast voice of opposition to the White House.
Other races also have garnered the industry’s attention.
Gavin Newsom and Antonio Villaraigosa, the two highest-profile Democratic names running for governor, have drawn heavily on their industry ties for support, and other contributors are backing independent committees looking to sway voters. Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, contributed $7 million to the California Charter Schools Association’s effort to elect the former Los Angeles mayor. Hastings’ outlay made him the largest individual donor in governor’s race so far this cycle.
The perception is that the next governor all but assuredly will be a Democrat — and one who can be a high-profile West Coast voice of opposition to the White House.
Other races also have garnered the industry’s attention.
- 6/4/2018
- by Ted Johnson
- Variety Film + TV
Last week, Hillary Clinton and Senator Kamala Harris joined over 10,000 girls from local public middle and high schools for the Girls Build Leadership Summit at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Hillary Clinton poses with the La City Municipal Dance Squad
Credit/Copyright: Leroy Hamilton for La Promise Fund's Girls Build La Summit
Girls Build, a program of the La Promise Fund, challenges young women to team up to identify and address issues in their communities, like homelessness, obesity, mental health, voter registration, and much more. Over the course of the school year, they leverage creativity, teamwork, and Stem skills to develop, implement and share their solutions to the issues.
Additional participants in the Summit included Uber Chief Brand Officer, Bozoma Saint John; U.S. Olympian and fashion entrepreneur, Ibtihaj Muhammad; Beautycon founder and CEO Moj Mahdara; Mitú co-founder Beatriz Acevedo, Latina magazine founder Christy Haubegger, Bbdo chief marketing officer Tara DeVeaux,...
Hillary Clinton poses with the La City Municipal Dance Squad
Credit/Copyright: Leroy Hamilton for La Promise Fund's Girls Build La Summit
Girls Build, a program of the La Promise Fund, challenges young women to team up to identify and address issues in their communities, like homelessness, obesity, mental health, voter registration, and much more. Over the course of the school year, they leverage creativity, teamwork, and Stem skills to develop, implement and share their solutions to the issues.
Additional participants in the Summit included Uber Chief Brand Officer, Bozoma Saint John; U.S. Olympian and fashion entrepreneur, Ibtihaj Muhammad; Beautycon founder and CEO Moj Mahdara; Mitú co-founder Beatriz Acevedo, Latina magazine founder Christy Haubegger, Bbdo chief marketing officer Tara DeVeaux,...
- 12/21/2017
- Look to the Stars
[[tmz:video id="0_rqdxv81j"]] A Dodgers World Series would be a Huge win for the entire country -- so says longtime L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Not that he's biased or anything. We got Mayor V -- who was in office from '05 to '13 -- out at Craig's ... and dude was straight beaming over his Boys in Blue -- declaring them America's team and saying this is absolutely their year. "It would be great for the city of Los Angeles.
- 10/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Los Angeles, the first residential program in the country for women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will honor MusiCares/Map Fund’s Senior Director Harold Owens with the Excellence In Service Award; entrepreneur and television personality Eden Sassoon with the Woman of the Year Award; and tattoo artist, author, activist and musician Kat Von D with the Shining Star Award at their 28th annual Awards Luncheon, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills.
“We are honored to celebrate each of these remarkable individuals for their generosity, commitment, and myriad of contributions to our community,” said Friendly House Board Chair, Peggy Albrecht. “Our organization is fortunate to have such dedicated supporters. With their generosity, we are able to provide an environment where women can recover from the devastation of drug and alcohol addiction, help to renew family relationships and reintegrate each woman back into the community.
“We are honored to celebrate each of these remarkable individuals for their generosity, commitment, and myriad of contributions to our community,” said Friendly House Board Chair, Peggy Albrecht. “Our organization is fortunate to have such dedicated supporters. With their generosity, we are able to provide an environment where women can recover from the devastation of drug and alcohol addiction, help to renew family relationships and reintegrate each woman back into the community.
- 9/20/2017
- Look to the Stars
[[tmz:video id="0_c7xwub79"]] Sharon Osbourne is more than a fan of Scooter Braun ... it seems she might vote for him if he makes a run for Governor of California. We got Sharon and Ozzy Wednesday night leaving Mr Chow in Bev Hills and asked her about our story ... that some fundraisers and political movers and shakers in the California Democratic Party have approached Scooter and asked him to throw his hat in the ring. Sharon didn't flinch ... the guy who manages Bieber,...
- 8/24/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
One of the leading contenders for the Democrats in the next California gubernatorial election has just taken aim at his archrival, using Scooter Braun to fire the shot. Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has just reacted to the TMZ story, in which we reported some powerful Dem fundraisers and political operatives have urged Braun -- who manages Justin Bieber, Usher and Kanye to name a few -- to run for governor. Villaraigosa's spokesperson tells TMZ,...
- 8/22/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Scooter Braun will be running for Governor of California ... if some very powerful CA democrats have their way. We've learned a number of Democratic fundraisers and political operatives in the state have approached Braun, because they believe, as one source put it, the current candidates -- Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are flawed. Braun, who manages Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Usher and Kanye, has immersed himself in the Democratic...
- 8/22/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The L.A. Mission had celebrities giving back for Thanksgiving by rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands deep in mashed potatoes and gravy. Stars like Emmy Rossum, Ali Landry, Garcelle Beauvais and 'Walking Dead' actor Tom Payne joined current L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in helping serve Turkey Day meals to the less fortunate. Even former Laker Derek Fisher got in on the action. #GobbleGobble Read...
- 11/23/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
12:25 Pm Pt -- A spokesperson for Lu's station, Ktla, tells us the arrest is a misunderstanding -- she noticed the earbuds were left behind, and picked them up, "intending to return them to the owner whom she had been speaking with while in line to clear Tsa." The spokesperson says when Lu was unable to locate the owner, she boarded her flight -- but she is fully cooperating with authorities.Former Miss USA Lu...
- 11/2/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
2nd Annual Asian World Film Festival Opens in Culver City October 24: Best of Asian World CinemaExecutive Director, Georges N. Chamchoum
This is the first festival of its kind to play in the United States, giving audiences the unique opportunity to see films from Japan and Turkey and everywhere in-between. The festival is held at the height of the awards season to give these Asian filmmakers maximum exposure. The festival’s Executive Director, Georges N. Chamchoum is announcing films from 51 countries which are eligible. Greater recognition to the region’s wealth of filmmakers will strengthen ties between the Asian and Hollywood film industries.
All films selected by their countries as Oscar® or Golden Globes® contenders are automatically invited. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognizes these showings as the required official screenings for their members who vote on the Golden Globes®. At last year’s inaugural event some 30 films from 27 countries participated.
This is the first festival of its kind to play in the United States, giving audiences the unique opportunity to see films from Japan and Turkey and everywhere in-between. The festival is held at the height of the awards season to give these Asian filmmakers maximum exposure. The festival’s Executive Director, Georges N. Chamchoum is announcing films from 51 countries which are eligible. Greater recognition to the region’s wealth of filmmakers will strengthen ties between the Asian and Hollywood film industries.
All films selected by their countries as Oscar® or Golden Globes® contenders are automatically invited. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognizes these showings as the required official screenings for their members who vote on the Golden Globes®. At last year’s inaugural event some 30 films from 27 countries participated.
- 10/18/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
A documentary reminiscent of The Big Short on a smaller and less-successful scale, director Ted Braun’s Betting on Zero has a narrow focus and an unlikely hero: New York-based hedge fund manager Bill Ackman of Persing Square Capital. Moving beyond the CNBC hype and witty banter of Slate’s Money (a favorite podcast and my first intro to Ackman), the film evangelizes Ackman’s position and, in a certain context, can be seen as another prong in his attack on global nutritional multi-level marketing firm Herbalife. This, of course, is only a danger if you ignore the evidence presented by the film and your own gut instinct. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is — even if it’s listed on the NYSE.
It also doesn’t help that Herbalife is presented in roughly the same light as Scientology and the mysterious cult at the center...
It also doesn’t help that Herbalife is presented in roughly the same light as Scientology and the mysterious cult at the center...
- 4/18/2016
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
The head of Le Vision Pictures announced to a high-powered Beverly Hills crowd on Monday a deal to distribute Gods Of Egypt in China and unveiled the inaugural 10-strong slate from Los Angeles-based off-shoot Le Vision Pictures USA.
It is the latest splashy show of cross-cultural intent from China in less than a week after Bona Film Group’s $235m investment in the Fox slate and Bruno Wu’s $1.6bn film and TV fund.
Le Vision Pictures CEO Zhang Zhao, who also serves as vice-chairman of parent tech company Letv, outlined a self-styled ‘G2’ philosophy he said was founded on openness and connectivity.
According to insiders Zhao is expected to reveal further deals on Lionsgate titles in due course. Le Vision released Expendables 2 and 3 in China.
However he used Monday night at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills to tell a high-powered crowd including Zhang Yimou (pictued at right with Zhao at a previous event) about the 10 titles...
It is the latest splashy show of cross-cultural intent from China in less than a week after Bona Film Group’s $235m investment in the Fox slate and Bruno Wu’s $1.6bn film and TV fund.
Le Vision Pictures CEO Zhang Zhao, who also serves as vice-chairman of parent tech company Letv, outlined a self-styled ‘G2’ philosophy he said was founded on openness and connectivity.
According to insiders Zhao is expected to reveal further deals on Lionsgate titles in due course. Le Vision released Expendables 2 and 3 in China.
However he used Monday night at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills to tell a high-powered crowd including Zhang Yimou (pictued at right with Zhao at a previous event) about the 10 titles...
- 11/9/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The head of Le Vision Pictures announced to a high-powered Beverly Hills crowd on Monday a deal to distribute Gods Of Egypt in China and unveiled the inaugural 10-strong slate from Los Angeles-based off-shoot Le Vision Pictures USA.
It is the latest splashy show of cross-cultural intent from China in less than a week after Bona Film Group’s $235m investment in the Fox slate and Bruno Wu’s $1.6bn film and TV fund.
Le Vision Pictures CEO Zhang Zhao, who also serves as vice-chairman of parent tech company Letv, outlined a self-styled ‘G2’ philosophy he said was founded on openness and connectivity.
According to insiders Zhao is expected to reveal further deals on Lionsgate titles in due course. Le Vision released Expendables 2 and 3 in China.
However he used Monday night at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills to tell a high-powered crowd including Zhang Yimou (pictued at right with Zhao at a previous event) about the 10 titles...
It is the latest splashy show of cross-cultural intent from China in less than a week after Bona Film Group’s $235m investment in the Fox slate and Bruno Wu’s $1.6bn film and TV fund.
Le Vision Pictures CEO Zhang Zhao, who also serves as vice-chairman of parent tech company Letv, outlined a self-styled ‘G2’ philosophy he said was founded on openness and connectivity.
According to insiders Zhao is expected to reveal further deals on Lionsgate titles in due course. Le Vision released Expendables 2 and 3 in China.
However he used Monday night at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills to tell a high-powered crowd including Zhang Yimou (pictued at right with Zhao at a previous event) about the 10 titles...
- 11/9/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The head of Le Vision Pictures announced to a high-powered Beverly Hills crowd on Monday a deal to distribute Gods Of Egypt in China and unveiled the inaugural 10-strong slate from Los Angeles-based off-shoot Le Vision Pictures USA.
It is the latest splashy show of cross-cultural intent from China in less than a week after Bona Film Group’s $235m investment in the Fox slate and Bruno Wu’s $1.6bn film and TV fund.
Le Vision Pictures CEO Zhang Zhao, who also serves as vice-chairman of parent tech company Letv, outlined a self-styled ‘G2’ philosophy he said was founded on openness and connectivity.
According to insiders Zhao is expected to reveal further deals on Lionsgate titles in due course. Le Vision released Expendables 2 and 3 in China.
However he used Monday night at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills to tell a high-powered crowd including Zhang Yimou about the 10 titles on the initial slate and recap two announcements...
It is the latest splashy show of cross-cultural intent from China in less than a week after Bona Film Group’s $235m investment in the Fox slate and Bruno Wu’s $1.6bn film and TV fund.
Le Vision Pictures CEO Zhang Zhao, who also serves as vice-chairman of parent tech company Letv, outlined a self-styled ‘G2’ philosophy he said was founded on openness and connectivity.
According to insiders Zhao is expected to reveal further deals on Lionsgate titles in due course. Le Vision released Expendables 2 and 3 in China.
However he used Monday night at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills to tell a high-powered crowd including Zhang Yimou about the 10 titles on the initial slate and recap two announcements...
- 11/9/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Former Los Angeles mayors Richard Riordan and Antonio Villaraigosa blasted the Tribune Company over its dismissal of L.A. Times and San Diego Union-Tribune publisher Austin Beutner in a letter on Thursday to CEO Jack Griffin. Emphasizing that “Austin had demonstrated in only a year that the Times was once again capable of impactful journalism and meaningful community leadership,” Riordan, Villaraigosa and nine other signatories expressed their “profound disappointment” regarding the decision to dismiss the civic leader and former Wall Street investment banker. The letter went on to assert the role of the Times as not only “the voice of a community,...
- 9/11/2015
- by Jordan Burchette
- The Wrap
The Asian World Film Festival (Awff), which is dedicated to bringing the best of a broad selection of Asian World cinema to Los Angeles, has added East West Artists (Ewa) Co-Founder Jaeson Ma as Director of International Relations. The Festival slate will consist of select foreign language films that have been officially submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture, Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) as their country’s Oscar® hopeful and those submitted to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for Golden Globe consideration.
Awff has also enlisted several notable industry executives for its Honorary Board, including former studio executive Teddy Zee and Carolco Pictures executive producer Mario Kassar ("Rambo," "Basic Instinct") as well as the former Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa. With The Wrap serving as the official media partner, Awff will take place October 26-November 2, 2015 and will be based at ArcLight Cinema in downtown Culver City and the luxury iPic Theaters in Westwood.
After recently teaming up with Ma on "The Shack," starring Octavia Spencer, Sumire and Sam Worthington, producer Lani Netter secured Ma, recognizing his ability as a strategic consultant and producer, cultivating global Asian talents at Ewa, (which is in partnership with Untitled Entertainment), and since his expertise directly aligns with Awff’s goal of drawing greater recognition to an underrepresented region of talent and filmmakers.
“Jaeson Ma is an ideal partner and asset to Awff because of his long established relationships with the Hollywood and Asian filmmaking industries. He's a trusted ally and invaluable addition,” said Netter, who serves as the Festival’s Director of Development and Philanthropy.
On joining the Awff Board, Ma shared, “Awff will showcase films and talents from the fastest growing region for entertainment, which is very exciting. There are many incredible films in Asia that are not realized by the international marketplace but now they have a fighting chance to be recognized and celebrated at the highest level through Awff."
The Festival’s Advisory Board welcomed producer Stefan Brunner, Shoreline Entertainment producer, Alex Flores, producer Medha Jaishankar, Emmy-winning TV and film director Jeremy Kagan, Igor Kokarev, scholar and expert on Soviet and American Film History, producer Brad Littlefield, producer and Founder and CEO of the Hollywood Film Academy Gia Noortas, South Korean film producer Keon-Seop Park, producer Eliyas Qureshi, producer Nick N. Raslan and Thomas Small, writer and Cultural Affairs Commissioner to the City of Culver City.
I'm excited to announced that I will be joining a great group including His Royal Highness Prince Gharios of Ghassan, Hany Haddad, immediate Past Chair of Board of Directors at the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Lebanese philanthropist Maya Ibrahim, Amin Maalouf, best-selling author and member of the French Academy, Oscar®-winning producer Andre Morgan (Million Dollar Baby), director George Ovashvili, Hon. Roy Paul, judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, South Korean film producer and distributor Chul Shin, community leader and Co-Founder of the Hollywood Schoolhouse, Ferris Wehbe, Weissman/Markovitz Communications Chairman and Co-Founder Murray Weissman and Korean activist and public figure Grace Yoo, to serve on this year’s Honorary Board.
Awff will open with a red carpet awards gala on Monday, October 26, recognizing celebrities and well-known foreign talent and filmmakers who have been major contributors throughout the Asian world film community, followed by seven days of films at ArcLight Cinema and the iPic Theater and with the closing night Festival Awards presented along with the closing night film on Monday, November 2. Throughout the week there will also be expert panels on subjects like film financing, distribution, PR, marketing and awards campaigns, editing for a global audience and more to be announced.
Films that will be accepted by the Festival include those from the 50 countries recognized by the Academy and HFPA. Priority will be given to those in the Best Foreign Language Film categories at the 88th Academy Awards and 73rd Golden Globes. In rare cases, the Asian World Film Festival will consider other outstanding films that are not in contention for the Oscars® or Golden Globes, but which have received critical acclaim on the international film festival circuit. More detailed guidelines are available at www.asianworldfilmfest.org/submissions.
The prizes given out are of significant value to enhance the awards campaign and will feature top prizes for Best Film, Jury Selection and Audience awards including The Wrap’s Awards Special Screening Series and full page ads in the Foreign Film and Oscar Wrap issues valued at over $50,000.
Awff has also enlisted several notable industry executives for its Honorary Board, including former studio executive Teddy Zee and Carolco Pictures executive producer Mario Kassar ("Rambo," "Basic Instinct") as well as the former Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa. With The Wrap serving as the official media partner, Awff will take place October 26-November 2, 2015 and will be based at ArcLight Cinema in downtown Culver City and the luxury iPic Theaters in Westwood.
After recently teaming up with Ma on "The Shack," starring Octavia Spencer, Sumire and Sam Worthington, producer Lani Netter secured Ma, recognizing his ability as a strategic consultant and producer, cultivating global Asian talents at Ewa, (which is in partnership with Untitled Entertainment), and since his expertise directly aligns with Awff’s goal of drawing greater recognition to an underrepresented region of talent and filmmakers.
“Jaeson Ma is an ideal partner and asset to Awff because of his long established relationships with the Hollywood and Asian filmmaking industries. He's a trusted ally and invaluable addition,” said Netter, who serves as the Festival’s Director of Development and Philanthropy.
On joining the Awff Board, Ma shared, “Awff will showcase films and talents from the fastest growing region for entertainment, which is very exciting. There are many incredible films in Asia that are not realized by the international marketplace but now they have a fighting chance to be recognized and celebrated at the highest level through Awff."
The Festival’s Advisory Board welcomed producer Stefan Brunner, Shoreline Entertainment producer, Alex Flores, producer Medha Jaishankar, Emmy-winning TV and film director Jeremy Kagan, Igor Kokarev, scholar and expert on Soviet and American Film History, producer Brad Littlefield, producer and Founder and CEO of the Hollywood Film Academy Gia Noortas, South Korean film producer Keon-Seop Park, producer Eliyas Qureshi, producer Nick N. Raslan and Thomas Small, writer and Cultural Affairs Commissioner to the City of Culver City.
I'm excited to announced that I will be joining a great group including His Royal Highness Prince Gharios of Ghassan, Hany Haddad, immediate Past Chair of Board of Directors at the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Lebanese philanthropist Maya Ibrahim, Amin Maalouf, best-selling author and member of the French Academy, Oscar®-winning producer Andre Morgan (Million Dollar Baby), director George Ovashvili, Hon. Roy Paul, judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, South Korean film producer and distributor Chul Shin, community leader and Co-Founder of the Hollywood Schoolhouse, Ferris Wehbe, Weissman/Markovitz Communications Chairman and Co-Founder Murray Weissman and Korean activist and public figure Grace Yoo, to serve on this year’s Honorary Board.
Awff will open with a red carpet awards gala on Monday, October 26, recognizing celebrities and well-known foreign talent and filmmakers who have been major contributors throughout the Asian world film community, followed by seven days of films at ArcLight Cinema and the iPic Theater and with the closing night Festival Awards presented along with the closing night film on Monday, November 2. Throughout the week there will also be expert panels on subjects like film financing, distribution, PR, marketing and awards campaigns, editing for a global audience and more to be announced.
Films that will be accepted by the Festival include those from the 50 countries recognized by the Academy and HFPA. Priority will be given to those in the Best Foreign Language Film categories at the 88th Academy Awards and 73rd Golden Globes. In rare cases, the Asian World Film Festival will consider other outstanding films that are not in contention for the Oscars® or Golden Globes, but which have received critical acclaim on the international film festival circuit. More detailed guidelines are available at www.asianworldfilmfest.org/submissions.
The prizes given out are of significant value to enhance the awards campaign and will feature top prizes for Best Film, Jury Selection and Audience awards including The Wrap’s Awards Special Screening Series and full page ads in the Foreign Film and Oscar Wrap issues valued at over $50,000.
- 8/19/2015
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
Steven and Dayna Bochco will be hosting a $500-per-person reception for Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Pacific Palisades on Sept. 19, and California Senator with Barbara Boxer will serve as the featured speaker, TheWrap has learned. Clinton is not expected to attend the event. The invitation (see below), obtained by TheWrap, notes two different contribution levels: $500 donation for “friends” and a $1000 donation option for those “champions” feeling more generous. Also Read: Hillary Clinton Cracks Snapchat Joke About Email Scandal: 'Messages Disappear All By Themselves' (Video) The invite also specifies that “contributions of gifts are not tax deductible.” On Monday, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa,...
- 8/19/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
“Since we announced this project and put shovels in the ground, we’ve seen tremendous development in China” said Bob Iger today of the Shanghai Disney Resort. Citing “more interest in the Disney brand in China” and surges in internal tourism, the CEO today announced a big further investment in the resort at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference. “We’ve decided we’d accelerate the expansion,” Iger said as he announced Disney is putting another $800 million into the project. Set to open in late 2015, that now makes Shanghai Disney Resort a $5.5 billion investment. “This is a big step and a huge vote of confidence in the project,” Iger told the standing room only ballroom which included former La Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the front row. Related: Disney’s First Images Of Shanghai Resort Disney owns 43% of the still under construction resort with local partner Shanghai Shendi Group having the...
- 4/28/2014
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
Ryan Seacrest isn't fazed one bit by BlackBerry's lawsuit against his new tech company -- which just developed a BlackBerry-esque keyboard for iPhones -- quite the opposite ... he bragged about it last night on the street.It's called the Typo -- an iPhone case with a keyboard attachment. Ryan co-founded the company that makes it.Ryan dined with former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Read more...
- 1/10/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Emmy-winning former ABC News Deputy Political Director Teddy Davis started his campaign today to become the next Los Angeles councilman for the city’s Fourth District. Stretching from Hancock Park to Hollywood, the district is currently represented by longtime Councilman Tom LeBonge, who can’t run again in 2015 because of term limits. While Davis can’t officially file as a candidate until next November, he did put in paperwork today to be able to start fundraising for the March 3, 2015, election. “It’s Official! I’m running for City Council from the part of La where I grew up (CD 4),” the Los Feliz-born Davis tweeted today. As a producer, Davis was part of the team at ABC News that won an Emmy for the network’s coverage of Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009. Davis, who was at ABC News from 2003-2010 both in front of and behind the camera, also...
- 9/3/2013
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
West Hollywood, Calif. -- Screenwriter and gay activist Dustin Lance Black began his Proposition 8 victory speech by acknowledging that today's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community stands on the shoulders of those who had come before -- in particular, those of slain San Francisco politician Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in San Francisco.
"Harvey Bernard Milk, our dear hero, one of our father figures," began Black. "He said, 'We can no longer be satisfied with crumbs.' It is time for this community to stop asking for crumbs and demand the real thing, 'cause they may find that they could actually get it, and we have."
Black spoke on stage at a rally Wednesday evening in West Hollywood, the center of gay life in the Los Angeles area. The event drew hundreds of people to celebrate the Supreme Court's dismissal of Prop 8 and...
"Harvey Bernard Milk, our dear hero, one of our father figures," began Black. "He said, 'We can no longer be satisfied with crumbs.' It is time for this community to stop asking for crumbs and demand the real thing, 'cause they may find that they could actually get it, and we have."
Black spoke on stage at a rally Wednesday evening in West Hollywood, the center of gay life in the Los Angeles area. The event drew hundreds of people to celebrate the Supreme Court's dismissal of Prop 8 and...
- 6/27/2013
- by Anna Almendrala
- Huffington Post
Hollywood producers have complained to city that the bike lane ruins the area's utility as an 'Anytown, USA' location
It's not easy being green, as a notable Hollywood star once sang. But not even Kermit the Frog was subjected to the indignity of a Los Angeles Times editorial demanding he change his shade.
The city's principal newspaper – still regarded by some, if not all, as the arbiter of everything La – on Monday demanded that municipal authorities bow to the demands of the film industry to repaint a particularly gaudy bike lane.
Producers complain that the bright green, six-foot wide lane, which runs for 1.4 miles through downtown's historic core, ruins the area's utility as an Anytown, USA, location. Removing it digitally in post-production is costly. Worse, camera lights reflect the green onto everything else, including actors' faces.
Teamsters Local 399, a union representing location scouts, and other industry groups have urged authorities...
It's not easy being green, as a notable Hollywood star once sang. But not even Kermit the Frog was subjected to the indignity of a Los Angeles Times editorial demanding he change his shade.
The city's principal newspaper – still regarded by some, if not all, as the arbiter of everything La – on Monday demanded that municipal authorities bow to the demands of the film industry to repaint a particularly gaudy bike lane.
Producers complain that the bright green, six-foot wide lane, which runs for 1.4 miles through downtown's historic core, ruins the area's utility as an Anytown, USA, location. Removing it digitally in post-production is costly. Worse, camera lights reflect the green onto everything else, including actors' faces.
Teamsters Local 399, a union representing location scouts, and other industry groups have urged authorities...
- 5/6/2013
- by Rory Carroll
- The Guardian - Film News
For the past several years, California politicians have been raising taxes, adding new user fees and finding every possible way to raise revenue from the business community. Governor Jerry Brown has refused to make serious cuts in union pensions and state entitlements while Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa asked voters for a sales tax increase. California's economy has crashed -- falling from the world's fifth-largest economy in 2000 to ninth today. There seems to be no end in sight to California's stagnant economy, poor job creation, runaway production and businesses...
- 4/6/2013
- by Brad Chase
- The Wrap
The city of Los Angeles, Cal. has the Olympic Games on it's mind. City officials have formally notified the United States Olympic Committee, letting the group know they want to bid for the 2024 Summer Games, Espn reports.
The committee sent letters to 35 U.S. cities, looking for those interested in bidding on the games. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa responded, writing, "We are proud of our city's sports heritage and tradition, and we stand ready to work with you to bring the Olympic Games back to the United States."
Included with the mayor's response was a letter from the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games, which included signatures from actor Tom Hanks, basketball great Magic Johnson, and Olympic gold medal winner Janet Evans.
Los Angeles has hosted the Olympics twice, in 1932 and 1984. The last time they took place in the United States was the 1996 Games in Atlanta, Ga.
The committee sent letters to 35 U.S. cities, looking for those interested in bidding on the games. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa responded, writing, "We are proud of our city's sports heritage and tradition, and we stand ready to work with you to bring the Olympic Games back to the United States."
Included with the mayor's response was a letter from the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games, which included signatures from actor Tom Hanks, basketball great Magic Johnson, and Olympic gold medal winner Janet Evans.
Los Angeles has hosted the Olympics twice, in 1932 and 1984. The last time they took place in the United States was the 1996 Games in Atlanta, Ga.
- 3/7/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Mexican actress Kate del Castillo is giving life to what may be one of the most complex characters in her career, a violent Chicano transsexual trapped behind bars in the disturbing thriller “K-11.”
The movie, which is schedule to premier on March 15, was directed by Jules Stewart (mother of actress Kristen Stewart) and revolves around music executive Ray Saxx Jr. (Goran Visnjic), who after a night of massive drug consumption finds himself in a unique section of a Los Angeles jail.
Surrounded by criminal transvestites, addicts, and mentally unstable fellow prisoners and corrupt officials, he will attempt to survive as he figures out how exactly he got himself into this situation. (Check Out The Trailer Above)
Del Castillo’s role, as Julio ‘Mousey’ Ruiz, prisoner leader of the criminal institution, will be to control the area apparently reserved for gay male convicts and make sure Saxx has more than enough reasons to find an escape.
The movie, which is schedule to premier on March 15, was directed by Jules Stewart (mother of actress Kristen Stewart) and revolves around music executive Ray Saxx Jr. (Goran Visnjic), who after a night of massive drug consumption finds himself in a unique section of a Los Angeles jail.
Surrounded by criminal transvestites, addicts, and mentally unstable fellow prisoners and corrupt officials, he will attempt to survive as he figures out how exactly he got himself into this situation. (Check Out The Trailer Above)
Del Castillo’s role, as Julio ‘Mousey’ Ruiz, prisoner leader of the criminal institution, will be to control the area apparently reserved for gay male convicts and make sure Saxx has more than enough reasons to find an escape.
- 3/1/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
With TV and film production in freefall in Los Angeles, the mayor's race to replace Antonio Villaraigosa has engaged Hollywood in ways rarely seen for a municipal election, but the candidates offer few specifics about how to stanch the production flight to rival cities. Eric Garcetti, one of two leading candidates in the field of five heading into the first round of voting on March 5, stumped aggressively this week after the City Council, of which he is a member, passed a waiver of television pilot fees based on one of...
- 3/1/2013
- by Andrew Gumbel & Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
Since the release in recent weeks of some pictures showing Mexican actress Kate Del Castillo partying along with Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, rumors of a possible romance started to run through the media, especially because of the familiarity he displayed while being around her during the few events in which they were spotted together.
HuffPost Voces contacted Kate del Castillo's manager, Marianne Sauvage, to clarify the alleged affair. She said Antonio Villaraigosa has been friends with Eric, father of the actress, and his family for many years and consequentially they also spend time together socially.
Meanwhile, when asked about the relationship with the politician, the actress just laughed and said: "He practices Spanish with me."
Del Castillo is currently working on location in Miami, but despite being busy at work, she wanted to respond to rumors and although she did not confirm nor deny it, she certainly had a laugh.
HuffPost Voces contacted Kate del Castillo's manager, Marianne Sauvage, to clarify the alleged affair. She said Antonio Villaraigosa has been friends with Eric, father of the actress, and his family for many years and consequentially they also spend time together socially.
Meanwhile, when asked about the relationship with the politician, the actress just laughed and said: "He practices Spanish with me."
Del Castillo is currently working on location in Miami, but despite being busy at work, she wanted to respond to rumors and although she did not confirm nor deny it, she certainly had a laugh.
- 2/27/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
In an unprecedented move never extended to any Indian actor, Anupam Kher will be honoured by the city of Los Angeles on February 26 at the City Council by the Mayor of L.A, Antonio Villaraigosa with a City Proclamation. Excited to be zipping off to be honoured by the city of Los Angeles, Anupam said, "It is a big event because I am being honoured as an actor, and not only as an Indian actor. The Proclamation from the city of Los Angeles would be an endorsement of the fact that Asian actors are not seen as peculiar phenomenon on a global platform. Of course, most of my films are Indian and I am an Indian actor. So I'd be representing my country in front of the city mayor." The Proclamation from city of La is not all that takes Anupam to La. Anupam is also looking forward to another major event in La.
- 2/20/2013
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, Feb 20: Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher will be honoured by the City of Los Angeles Feb 26 at the City Council by its mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with a City Proclamation.
Anupam, who is zipping off to the city, said: "It is a big event because I am being honoured as an actor, and not only as an Indian actor. The Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles would be an endorsement of the fact that Asian actors are not seen as peculiar phenomena on a global platform."
"Of course, most of my films are Indian and I am an Indian actor. So I'd be representing my country in front of the city mayor," he added.
Anupam.
Anupam, who is zipping off to the city, said: "It is a big event because I am being honoured as an actor, and not only as an Indian actor. The Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles would be an endorsement of the fact that Asian actors are not seen as peculiar phenomena on a global platform."
"Of course, most of my films are Indian and I am an Indian actor. So I'd be representing my country in front of the city mayor," he added.
Anupam.
- 2/20/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Update Feb. 14, 2013: San Bernadino Sheriff's Department confirmed today that the charred body of Christopher Dorner had been positively identified using dental records. ________ After a week-long manhunt, Christopher Dorner was presumed dead but then authorities began to refute reports that a body had been discovered in a burnt-out cabin where the fugitive was believed to have holed up earlier in the day following a shoot-out with police in Big Bear Lake, Calif. NBC News initially reported that sources from L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's office had received confirmation from Lapd officials that remains believed to be Dorner's were found, but the San Bernardino Sheriff's...
- 2/15/2013
- E! Online
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa might have a future in boxing -- because he bobbed and weaved like a real pro Sunday morning as soon as a photog even mentioned the name Charlie Sheen. Villaraigosa was in D.C. leaving an interview with "Face the Nation" when he was asked to clarify what really went down in Mexico with the "Anger Management" star. Villaraigosa's version: He and Charlie met for a quick three-minute chat, snapped...
- 1/13/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s tense relationship with NBC News is quickly becoming openly hostile. Villaraigosa had harsh words for NBC reporters recently, saying that they and their network were “in that business of making people look bad.” Today, the Los Angeles mayor was confronted on MSNBC over his recent appearance with controversial actor Charlie Sheen. Villaraigosa became visibly agitated and dodged the question, but the episode revealed much about the evolving relationship between the news network and L.A.'s mayor.
- 1/9/2013
- by Noah Rothman
- Mediaite - TV
For a guy who earned the nickname Mayor Suave, Antonio Villaraigosa was anything But smooth when we asked him about the ongoing Charlie Sheen drama yesterday ... in fact, Av's response is downright laughable. Villaraigosa was in L.A. for an event with philanthropist Eli Broad when we asked about Charlie Sheen's recent claim -- that he and the mayor partied together in Mexico for Hours. Of course, Av has been in media "spin mode...
- 1/9/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Despite Anthonio Villaraigosa's claims to the contrary, Charlie Sheen says the Los Angeles mayor partied with him, and he's not planning on changing his tune any time soon.
The debate all started when Sheen tweeted the above picture of himself with Villaraigosa, saying, "From Boyle Heights 2 Mayor of La! Antonio Villaraigosa knows how to party."
Villaraigosa quickly came out to defend the photo, telling NBC4LA, "I had a three minute conversation with him, I took a picture ... I take a picture every single day, 50 times, and I took a picture with him. I have never said no to anyone who wanted to take a picture." He claims he simply bumped into Sheen while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas.
But Sheen is calling Villaraigosa a liar. He tells TMZ that the picture was actually taken in his hotel room at Hotel El Ganzo, and that there were lots of women...
The debate all started when Sheen tweeted the above picture of himself with Villaraigosa, saying, "From Boyle Heights 2 Mayor of La! Antonio Villaraigosa knows how to party."
Villaraigosa quickly came out to defend the photo, telling NBC4LA, "I had a three minute conversation with him, I took a picture ... I take a picture every single day, 50 times, and I took a picture with him. I have never said no to anyone who wanted to take a picture." He claims he simply bumped into Sheen while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas.
But Sheen is calling Villaraigosa a liar. He tells TMZ that the picture was actually taken in his hotel room at Hotel El Ganzo, and that there were lots of women...
- 1/8/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Charlie Sheen and La Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa have a much different opinion of what happened when they hung out together in Mexico. Was it just a quick photo op -- as the mayor claims -- or a couple guys shooting the you-know-what for several hours? Plus, "The Bachelor" suddenly has more minorities to choose from ... including one woman who prompted a simply jaw-dropping comment in our newsroom.And, 'Real Housewives' star Kyle Richards calls in...
- 1/8/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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