In the news: Variety: Delhi Safari announced in Oscar Submission Race!

On behalf of our clients, Applied Arts, PPMG is excited to share:

DELHI SAFARI

 is among the great animation films of 2012 pursuing the 

Academy Award for Best Animation Feature Film! 

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118061643/

In The News: Evander Holyfield's 50th Birthday Official After Party in Hollywood

PPMG was delighted to host with Evander Holyfield, his Official 50th Birthday After Party.

Please enjoy the photos! 

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PPMG Produces Evander Holyfield's Official After Party

Five Time Heavyweight Champion of the World

EVANDER HOLYFIELD's 50^th Birthday Celebration Official After Party

Friday, October 19, 2012, 9:30pm

Evander Holyfield Statement:

I had a great 41 years of boxing.  I was hoping to get an offer on the table for another championship fight, so at 50 years old I think I will retire as the Only Five Time Heavyweight Champion of the World!  This is it for me as far as boxing, the whole thing is about moving on. People talk about golden things, all of the things I accomplished since the age of 8, I was the Boys Club Champion, Jr. Olympic Champion, Georgia Golden Gloves Champion, Southeastern Champion at 13, 1983 National Champion, 1984 National Golden Gloves Champion, Member of 1984 Olympic Games, 1986 Jr. Heavyweight Champion, 1986 WBA Jr. Heavyweight Champion, 1987 IBF Cruiserweight Champion, 1988 WBC Cruiserweight Champion, The Only Undisputed Undefeated Cruiserweight Champion of the World, ever. The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World in 1990, Two Times Heavyweight Champion of the World 1993, Three Time Heavyweight Champion of the World 1996, Four Time Heavyweight Champion of the World 2000, Five Time Heavyweight Champion of the World 2007.  I am excited to give my fans the opportunity to view my many years of boxing memorabilia at Juliens Auction House in Beverly Hills on November 30. I'm looking forward to being an instrument in making boxing safer and better, inspire people to not give up on the fight of life, keep reaching for the stars. Through my foundation "The Evander Holyfield Foundation," one of my many goals is to create effective programs that will not only encourage the youth but give them the necessary tools to be successful in life. I want to show them that just because you make mistakes, it doesn't mean that you have to give up on yourself. If you don't quit you can be a winner. 

REPRINTED *Reuters: http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/10/20/sports/20121020154557&sec=sports

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Heavyweight boxing great Evander Holyfield was the night's star at his 50th birthday celebration... on Friday (October 19).

The former heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion, remembered for famous battles with Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe and Lennox Lewis, was reportedly expected to announce his retirement from the sport at his birthday bash, but has since changed his mind.

"Retiring is the easy way out," he said. "I figured I'd give it some more time and not be what a kid is like. A kid, when they get frustrated with what they do, they quit. In reading that the Klitschkos don't want to fight me, my first thought was just to quit. I'm going to give it some time. Give it some time, wait it out and see what happens."

Holyfield has publicly stated his strong desire to fight either of the Klitschko brothers, Vitali or Wladimir, who currently hold all the world heavyweight titles between them.

Holyfield's illustrious professional career boasts a record of 44-10-2 with 29 knockouts. He holds five heavyweight titles and was part of the 1984 U.S. Olympic team that earned nine gold medals. The boxing champ's most recent fight was last May, in which he beat out Denmark's Brian Nielsen in the 10th round on a technical knockout.

Items from the auction include Holyfield's 1984 Olympic bronze medal and numerous championship belts, trophies and rings. The boxer says he's selling just some of his memorabilia because the world needs to see what he's accomplished and he's saving the rest for his grandchildren.

The auction will be held on November 30. - Reuters 

Evander Holyfield arrives to his 50th Birthday
Official After Party / (c) PPMG/Edi Espinoza

Event: August 20, 2012 Scott Medlock - Robby Krieger Celebrity Golf Class & All-Star Concert

For media credentials:
Contact: Popular Press Media Group (PPMG)
T 310-860-7774, media@ppmg.info

Scott Medlock - Robby Krieger 

Celebrity Golf Class & All-Star Concert

When: Monday, August 20, 2012
Media Check-in for Tournament: 8:00am
Media Check-in for Concert: 5.30pm

Where:
Moorepark Country Club
11800 Championship Drive  Moorpark, CA 93021
               
Why:
Raise awareness and funds for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

Who:
Event Hosts: Scott Medlock (world renowned sports artists), Robby Krieger (The Doors)

Golfers: Tommy Thayer (KISS)

Guest Performers: Mitch Robinson (Black Crows), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), Johnny Lang, Mark Eddie (Rock Comic)

For more: www.ScottMedlockGolf.com  

PPMG In The News: Entertainment Tonight Online: Buzzmakers Princess Theodora!

Contact: media@ppmg.info

 


Some of this week's top stories in the entertainment world include Princess Theodora of Greece's role on The Bold and the Beautiful, Jane Fonda on her plastic surgery, Angelina Jolie's willingness to having more children, Chuck Lorre's belief that Ashton Kutcher saved Two and a Half Men and the new details that emerged from Miss USA's DUI arrest.

Her Royal Highness Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark will probably be known as Allison to some as that's her character's name on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. "I've been studying [acting] for a while," Theodora said.


http://www.etonline.com/news/117155_Buzzmakers_Princess_Theodora_s_Soap_Opera_Debut_Jane_Fonda_on_Plastic_Surgery_and_More/

PPMG Clients in the news: Entertainment Tonight Online: Buzzmakers Princess Theodora!

PPMG Pics: Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza

December 17, 2011

PPMG joined Celebrity Chef Mark Kearney and Bill Miltenberger for their Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza, which started off with an endless stream of spectacular hors d'oeuvres, followed by a full holiday dinner topped by Kettel One Vodka ice chilled luge bar and a bottomless glass of champagne. Cozied up by the fire and piano, Richard Berman, kept everyone in the holiday spirit with his unparalleled knowledge of holiday favorites.

The event which benefited the AIDS Service Center of Pasadena, an organization committed to improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, showcased Special Guest Star Candis Cayne ("Dirty Sexy Money"), who did an unforgettable one night performance of "Keeping Up With The Klause-Dashians." 

Alexandra Radlovic of the Kearney Group, managed to keep the perfect balance between red carpet madness and intimate holiday fete, as only a true Parisian could.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza host Celebrity Chef Mark Kearney.

Kearney Group Director of Publicity, Alexandra Radlovic, and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Marc Chamberlain at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Richard Berman kept the crowd in song at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Ray Jennings-Roberson, Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz and Joyce Chow at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Ray Jennings-Roberson and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz at the Five Season's Holiday Extravaganza.

PPMG In The News: Entertainment Tonight: The Real-Life 'Bold and the Beautiful' Princess

Contact: media@ppmg.info

Watch the video here: http://www.etonline.com/tv/116541_The_Real_Life_Bold_and_the_Beautiful_Princess/

PPMG Clients in the News: Entertainment Tonight: The Real-Life 'Bold and the Beautiful' Princess....

Red Carpet Premiere of “Winter”

BY INVITATION ONLY

Red Carpet Premiere of “Winter”
Part of the 2nd Annual Ski Channel Film Tour
       
Shot in a 100 locations around the world, WINTER tells the stories of some of the world’s most inspiring and accomplished athletes. The film stars Ted Ligety World Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist, Sarah Burke – 4 time X-Game Gold Medalist, Rory Bushfield – Freeski Icon, Simon Dumont – World Record Holder, X-Games Icon, Sean Pettit – Cold Rush /Line Catcher Champion, Melissa Arnot – High Altitude Climber, Jen Hudak – 2 Time X-Games Gold Medalist, Julian Carr – World Record Cliff Hucker, Senator Bob Dole – 10th Mountain Division Veteran, Phil Mahre – Olympic Gold Medalist, Steve Mahre – Olympic Silver Medalist, Andy Mahre – Free Ski Icon, Mike Wilson – Freeskier & Human Flyer, Karina Hollekim – Freeskier & Human Flier, Kris Holm – Mountain Unicyclist, Ted Davenport – 2 Time World Heli Champ & Flier and many more.

DATE:    Sunday, December 4,  2011

WHERE: Village Theater
                961 Broxton Avenue
                 Westwood, CA

TIME:    5:00 pm – media check-in   
              5:30 pm – red carpet arrivals
              6:30 pm – screening

Celebrities confirmed to attend: 
From the film: Sean Pettit (stars in film, one of the best skiers in the world), Bobby Brown (Winter X Games 2 time Gold Medalist Skiing), Melissa Arnot (first American woman to summit Mt. Everest three times), Mike Wilson (American professional freeskier), Ted Davenport (2 Time World Heli Champ & Flier), Matt Reardon (Big Mountain Skier/Musician), Kris Holm (mountain unicyclist).

Other celebrities attending:  Amy Smart (“House of the Rising Sun”, “Crank), Camryn Manheim (NBC’s “Harry’s Law”), Wendy Malick (TV Land’s “Hot In Cleveland”), Scott Elrod (“The Switch”, “Home Run”), Chelsea Rendon (Independent Spirit Award Nominated Film “A Better Life”), Kali Hawk (“We the Peeples”/”Bridesmaids”), Gabriel Jarret (“Frost Nixon”/”Real Genius”), Melissa Rivers, Jill-Michele Melean (“Taco Shop”), Kimberlin Brown (“One Life to Live”, “Y&R”), Mike Bryan  (#1 world ranked doubles player tennis), Vince Van Patten, Donna Mills, Jill Craybus (pro tennis player), Tommy Haas (pro tennis player), Michael Johns (“American Idol”), Bryce Soderberg (Band ‘Lifehouse’/ “Bad Decisions),  Jaco Caraco (Miley Cirus’s “Bad Decisions”), Austin Beutner (First Deputy Mayor and Chief Executive for Economic and Business Policy for the City of Los Angeles)

BY INVITATION ONLY  

Contact: 

Media RSVP: Jessica Kill (310) 920-2569, Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz (310) 860-7774, SkiChannel@ppmg.info

Celebrity Submissions:    Rachel Madison Hill, MadisonHillPR@gmail.com 

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PPMG Pics: The Tastemakers (November)

PPMG hosts The Tastemakers Series

Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) hosted their monthly event series, The Tastemakers, at Faruy'Art 1969 atelier in the heart of the Melrose Design District at 8646 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 30, 2011.

The Tastemakers is a private event series hosted by PPMG to stimulate conversation among an inspired group of trendsetters and chic arbiters from celebrities to filmmakers, artisans to world leaders in the technology, green and political spaces.

About Popular Press Media Group (PPMG):
PPMG is an innovative company providing a unique hybrid of publicity/branding/ marketing to the entertainment, corporate and government sectors. From Golden Globe and Academy Award campaigns, foreign and domestic media drives and sales strategies, and creating leading edge opportunities in collaboration with an impressive list of clients; PPMG is working extensively with corporate and executive clients around the world developing hybrid marketing/branding/public relations/publicity programs that steer individual, corporate, media and government perception.
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For more information on PPMG, and/or The Tastemakers, please contact PPMG, media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Jae Joseph and Jessica Kill.

Jaqueline Habsburg, Count Ludovico Marenzi, Gregor Habsburg and Countess Kathryn Marenzi.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by artist, Anthony Schmidt, guest, and artist / photographer Peter-Brooker.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Giulio Marcocchi.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Helaine and Michael Levinson.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Meagan MacDonald and Jeff Pogue.

PPMG hosted The Tastemakers series attended by Vida Ghaffari, guest, Susan Johnson and Raoul Mongilardi.

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RivalMe College Trivia App Scores Big at Los Angeles & Atlanta Launch

RivalMe, a free mobile app and website, that lets you play college trivia with friends and rivals, launched on Saturday November 26th on www.RivalMe.com.

Los Angeles, CA – November 28, 2011 – RivalMe, a free mobile app and website, that lets you play college trivia with friends and rivals, launched on Saturday November 26^th on www.RivalMe.com.  Thousands of fans were introduced to RivalMe at their activation events, coinciding with Rivaly Week, in Atlanta and Los Angeles.  With tailgate parties at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the USC vs. UCLA football game and Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia for the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech football game, RivalMe hosted Rivalry Tailgates, with street teams at both sites to start the party and engage in friendly and raucous team rivalry.  RivalMe founder, Dr. Steven Rotter, states “RivalMe is the place where the 99% of the students who did not get to represent their school as an athlete, can compete on the field of knowledge. As we all know, knowledge is power! The question of school rankings will finally be answered!”

Fans at both games were encouraged to step in and show their team spirit in RivalMe photo booths with instant YouTube sharing.  “It was great to interact with the fans at the tailgate parties in Los Angeles and Atlanta” stated Sameer Gupta, Co-Founder, “more than 500 videos of "RivalMe Moments" were uploaded on Saturday for the RivalMe Now $1,000 viral video contest.”  You can view many of them now at www.YouTube.com/RivalMeNow.  Those across the country can join in too, by taking a 30 second clip of their best rivalry moment; from a kiss to an argument to a hand-made sign, and then upload it to www.YouTube.com (and share with win@rivalme.com) for a chance to win $1,000.00 this week, the deadline to enter your video is Friday, December 2^nd.

RivalMe is initially targeted to college students, alumni, and other college fans. It has been designed and developed for one singular purpose: To ask better questions. With an artificially intelligent game engine and industry-leading game developers, RivalMe is revolutionizing the world of cognitive gaming.  “We see RivalMe becoming an addictive game that lets people show their friends and enemies just how smart they are” stated Co-Founder David Peck.

Available at RivalMe.com and accessible on iPhone, Android and Tablets, RivalMe is a fun trivia game with questions about colleges, rivalries, sports, history, TV, movies, music, science, art, and more.  The game customizes trivia to your interests and personal profile. With its intelligent backbone, RivalMe learns what questions you like, and gets rid of things you hate.  The more you play, the more you win.  Answer 100 questions and get a free drink.  Answer 2,500 questions and get a free flight.

RivalMe is poised to become the world’s leader in intellectual gaming.  With innovative, fun approaches to traditional game formats like multiple-choice trivia, RivalMe lets its users win prizes, play with friends, compete with rival, power up school pride and learn while having fun.

For the latest news, photos and activities of RivalMe, please visit the following:

Official Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/RivalMe 

Official YouTube Channel: http://www.YouTube.com/RivalMeNow

Official Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/RivalMe 

Official Website: http://www.RivalMe.com

About RivalMe:

Founded by Dr. Steve Rotter, Sameer Gupta, David Peck and Andrew Bishop, RivalMe is a comprehensive, nationwide, gaming platform for college students and alumni, to earn the same kind of glory for their school that the NCAA athletes receive, while competing for cash prizes and scholarship funds.  Built with an AI (artificial intelligence) backbone, RivalMe intuitively learns the players’ tastes and challenges them according to their likes and level of play.  RivalMe LLC is based in Los Angeles, CA, with offices in Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA.  For more info visit http://www.RivalMe.com

About Popular press Media Group (PPMG):

PPMG is an innovative company providing a unique hybrid of publicity/branding/marketing to the entertainment, corporate and government sectors. From Golden Globe and Academy Award campaigns, foreign and domestic media drives and sales strategies, and creating leading edge opportunities in collaboration with an impressive list of clients; PPMG is working extensively with corporate and executive clients around the world developing hybrid marketing/branding/public relations/publicity programs that steer individual, corporate, media and government perception. http://www.PPMG.info/; @PPMGinfo

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Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) hosts The Tastemakers at Faruy'Art 1969

PPMG hosts The Tastemakers at Faruy'Art 1969. A private event series to stimulate conversation among an inspired group of tastemakers from celebrities to filmmakers, artisans to world leaders in the technology, green and political space.

Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) will host their monthly event series, The Tastemakers, at Faruy'Art 1969 atelier in the heart of the Melrose Design District at 8646 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 30, 2011.

The Tastemakers is a private event series to stimulate conversation among an inspired group of trendsetters and chic arbiters from celebrities to filmmakers, artisans to world leaders in the technology, green and political spaces.

About David Faruya, Faruy'Art 1969
After 17 years of expertise in creating and finishing furniture for several high-end furniture companies, David Faruya decided to fulfill his own artistic destiny and use his talents to create his own works of designer furniture art. After successfully launching his own design line, Faruy’Art 1969, in the South of France, he is now fulfilling a lifelong dream by bringing his unique style and vision to the heart of the Melrose Design District in Los Angeles, with a new showroom at 8646 Melrose Ave. opening in November 2011.

David Faruya describes his work as “furniture jewelry made of dreams and heat.” This young designer is inspired by a fresh and bright palette to create a universe of laughter and dazzling flamboyance. With his over-the-top designs, he turns the stark lines and austere monochromes of modern design on its head, while at the same time drawing admiration for the quality craftsmanship and classic lines at the heart of all his pieces.

Metal, lacquer, and rhinestones give this world of furniture such an impact that no one experiencing it can be left indifferent.  Each creation is an original and unique, and signed by the hand of the artist. All pieces sold in the U.S. will have been created in and imported from the Faruy’Art atelier in the South of France.

About Popular Press Media Group (PPMG):
PPMG is an innovative company providing a unique hybrid of publicity/branding/

marketing to the entertainment, corporate and government sectors. From Golden Globe and Academy Award campaigns, foreign and domestic media drives and sales strategies, and creating leading edge opportunities in collaboration with an impressive list of clients; PPMG is working extensively with corporate and executive clients around the world developing hybrid marketing/branding/public relations/publicity programs that steer individual, corporate, media and government perception.
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http://www.facebook.com/PPMG.info

For more information on PPMG, and/or The Tastemakers, please contact PPMG, media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

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PPMG Pics: PPMG Clients RivalMe & PPMG Team on site for the RivalMe launch!

PPMG Pics: PPMG Clients RivalMe & PPMG Team on site for the RivalMe launch!

RivalMe co-founders, Sameer Gupta (l) and David Peck (r).

RivalMe co-founders Sameer Gupta (l) and David Peck (c) join PPMG's Jessica Kill (r) on site at the USC/UCLA college football rivalry game for the launch of RivalMe.com

Vox Media Group Sponsors 4th Annual Feel Good Film Festival

Vox Media Group, a leading talent and celebrity-branding agency,

Sponsors 4^th Annual Feel Good Film Festival

Los Angeles, CA (08/08/11) – Vox Media Group, a leading talent and celebrity-branding agency headquartered in Los Angeles celebrated its fourth year as a leading sponsor of the Feel Good Film Festival.

Vox founder, Wes Stevens is committed to the development of new talent and will be presenting three key awards – Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Ensemble.

The Feel Good Film Festival is a film viewing experience for the entire family that encourages the development, production, and distribution of short or feature length films with positive themes, happy endings, that make audiences laugh, and that capture

the beauty of our world.

Vox Media Group is a vertically integrated celebrity branding agency with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.  Stemming from its roots in voice over and non-scripted talent and hosting, Vox expanded its core business in response to industry need for celebrity brand endorsements and has never looked back.

Vox USA represents over 400 clients ranging from well known film and television stars such as Rob Lowe ("The West Wing"), Gary Oldman ("Harry Potter" Series), Olivia Munn ("Iron Man 2"),  musicians such as KISS's Gene Simmons ("Family Jewels"), the Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Flea", world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman; non-scripted stars such as the Food Network's Jeffrey Saad and Hell's Kitchen's Scott Leibfried; icons such as Lauren Becall ("The Big Sleep"), Joan Collins ("Dynasty"); industry titans such as Daymond John (FUBU, "Shark Tank").

For more on Vox Media Group please visit http://www.VoxUSA.net

Media inquiries for Vox and Wes Stevens, please contact PPMG, media@ppmg.info, +1-310-860-7774.

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PPMG Headlines: Brandon Yankowitz / Trophy Kids / YaSu Media

PPMG's client, award winning producer Brandon Yankowitz was quoted by Gloria Goodale in the Christian Science Monitor on the topic of small independent films being important in the marketplace for the Summer of 2011.

Original story link: http://www.csmonitor.com/layout/set/print/content/view/print/388427