Advertisers Place Their Upfront Television Bet$ in Gotham
Major broadcast and cable networks take over venues all across New York City this week for their annual upfront presentations to advertisers. The nonstop series of events runs Monday through Thursday and this year features a distinct Latin flavor. Joining Univision in making presentations of new programming in order to sell upfront advertising are Discovery US Hispanic, Telemundo, Fox Hispanic Media, V-ME and Tr3s, an MTV … Read More
Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Sweet Dreams Are Made of Fish…
Sushi lovers will delight in this inspirational tale of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He runs the 10-seat Tokyo restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro which is located in an unlikely place for such an acclaimed establishment, a subway station. Fans and foodies from around the world make reservations months in advance and shell out big bucks for one of the … Read More
Urban Brings it Closer to His Fans as He Wraps Up World Tour
Summer is technically over, but for Keith Urban, it’s been a long hot one—with his single “Long Hot Summer” just reaching number one on the country charts as his vaunted Get Closer 2011 World Tour closes out later this week in three Midwestern arenas. For his fans, Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis will soon become Monkeyville as Urban and his band take the stage in those cities. And if the shows are like his recent … Read More
It’s the Battle of Los Angeles, Art Show Edition
Blue Cars by Johnny Taylor at Affordable Art FairIt’s a big art lover’s weekend in Los Angeles as several art fairs hit town, from downtown to Santa Monica, and we got a chance to preview two of them. The Affordable Art Fair is at the LA Live Event Deck downtown, featuring galleries from around the world showcasing contemporary art by almost 3,000 emerging and established artists. It’s the first edition of the show to be held in Los … Read More
EVENTS
Reality Unexpectedly Intrudes on Reality Television’s Hitmakers
It was event designed to give the deans of reality television even more time in the spotlight, so it seemed only fitting that a cold, hard dose of ear-splitting reality disrupted the proceedings at the Hollywood Radio and Television Society’s Unscripted Hitmakers luncheon last week at the Beverly Hilton. In response, host and moderator [...]
A Rousing Farewell to Wisteria Lane and its Housewives
It was billed as a hot night, and although the predicted Southern California heat wave did not materialize, things were rocking on Wisteria Lane for a block party benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. More than 500 people turned out for the fundraiser on the back lot of Universal Studios to close the [...]
It All Happens under the Chandeliers and on the Couches
You wouldn’t necessarily think that hardware could be sexy, or that an invitation to a store party would be the most coveted one of the night. When that hardware consists of high-end decor at the flagship Restoration Hardware store, all bets are off. After last year’s mobbed opening bash at the Beverly Boulevardl ocation, [...]
AWARDS
Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier
Just as he did in the Academy Award-winning “The Artist,” canine star Uggie nearly stole the show at the 26th Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States. The 22 winners were announced Saturday, March 24, at a ceremony at The Beverly Hilton. The Genesis Awards honor the news and entertainment media’s [...]
Take That, Charlie Sheen. Chuck Lorre Really is Winning
It was an evening filled with laughter and reminiscing as the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducted eight new members into its prestigious Hall of Fame, three of them posthumously. Although “I Love Lucy’s” Vivian Vance and William Frawley and reality TV pioneer Mary-Ellis Bunim were not there last Thursday night at [...]
GBK at the W Caters to Oscar Nominees with Gifts Galore
Before Jim Rash captured attention from a massive worldwide audience for winning an Oscar and sending up presenter Angelina Jolie’s leg-baring pose, he was at GBK’s annual gift lounge honoring the 2012 Academy Awards nominees and presenters, held at the W Hollywood. When he made the scene, Nat Faxon could only dream that he would [...]
Film
Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Sweet Dreams Are Made of Fish…
Sushi lovers will delight in this inspirational tale of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He runs the 10-seat Tokyo restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro which is located in an unlikely place for such an acclaimed establishment, a subway station. Fans and foodies from around the [...]
Get Up Stand Up and Go See the New Bob Marley Documentary
There have been many projects done about the late, great Bob Marley, but “Marley” is the first to be not only officially sanctioned by his family, but to involve their major participation, both on and off screen. Ziggy Marley, the reggae star’s oldest son, is an executive producer, along with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell. [...]
From Despair to Elation: A Love Triangle in The Deep Blue Sea
You might call it the anti-”Hunger Games.” Opening on March 23 in New York and Los Angeles, ” The Deep Blue Sea ” is set in England in the torn and tattered aftermath of World War II, and stars Rachel Weisz as a woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a judge, but who finds passion [...]
Network upfront presentations and parties fill venues through New York City May 14-17. Look for some big programming announcements from Fox, Univision, NBC, USA Networks and the CW.
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