Science Goes Hollywood in National Geographic Channel ‘Breakthrough’
Ron Howard. Brett Ratner. Akiva Goldsman. These names of these major Hollywood players are not normally associated with documentaries about science. But all three, along with Peter Berg and actors Angela Bassett and Paul Giamatti have each directed an episode of an upcoming docu-series, “Breakthrough.” The six-part series examines scientific innovations on a number of fronts including advances in aging, brain chemistry, alternative...
Bow Wow Beverly Hills Goes Vegas for The Amanda Foundation
The four-legged friends were even more decked out then their human minders at a festive event benefiting The Amanda Foundation in Beverly Hills on Sunday night. The canine guests were on their best behavior for Bow Wow Beverly Hills Presents Vintage Las Vegas, held on Via Rodeo. Guests packed into the annual Halloween-themed fundraiser that honored animal advocate Tina Sinatra, the recipient of the foundation’s “Worthy of Love” award,...
Top TV Executives Focus In On The State of the Industry
The global business of television and the changes that have occurred in the past year took center stage as the Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) put on its annual State of the Industry newsmaker luncheon with top executives from broadcast, streaming, basic cable, pay cable and production. Participating in the panel discussion that took place October 15 at the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom were Paul Lee, Ted...
Goodebox Delivers Natural, Organic, Vegan Beauty Products to Your Door
Beauty junkies can have their pick of several monthly subscription services but until now, none of them have focused mainly on organic or vegan products whose manufacturers operate in a socially responsible manner. That’s what sets Goodebox apart, as you’ll find out when it arrives in your mailbox. The company focuses on delivering products that promote natural beauty, wellness and health. Each box features four or five innovative and...
‘Love Letters’ the Perfect Vehicle for Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw
Back in the day, 1970 to be exact, they costarred in the blockbuster feature film “Love Story,” directed by Arthur Hiller. If you didn’t see it, you’ll probably recall the tagline: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” So it was only fitting that Hiller was there to see Ali McGraw and Ryan O’Neal costarring again in the theatrical production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” at the Wallis Annenberg...