Billy Zane debuts as visual artist with "Killing With Love"

For Immediate Release
June 27, 2010

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Billy Zane Debuts As Visual Artist

First exhibition "Killing With Love" at Laurie Frank Gallery
Exhibition Dates: June 26th - September 1st, 2010
Opening Reception
Sunday, June 27 6:00pm - 10Pm
*Artist in Attendance*

Los Angeles, CA (June 21, 2010) -- Frank Pictures Gallery is delighted to present, KILLING WITH LOVE, Billy Zane’s debut show of paintings from June 26th to September 1st, with an opening reception for the artist on Sunday, June 27th from 6:30 to 9:30.

Zane, best known for his achievements as an actor in over 80 films, most memorably as Caledon Hockley in the 1997 film Titanic, began painting during his seven months of filming. It didn’t take long for his interest in painting become more than a pastime, it became a consuming passion, often interrupted by his on set responsibilities. Since then he has set up makeshift art studios on almost every location he has filmed in, the cultural influences and use of only local materials influence his spontaneous abstract offerings.

“I love the surprise. The joy of making do with what you have to work with. The Hardware store, ship yard, roadside dumpsite is my art store and most countries, cities and villages are not short on supplies. If I can’t find canvas, I find old signage, shelf liner, or shipping crates. If I can’t find enough paint I use soil, clay, wine, spit, anything that adheres.”

He has been further influenced in his art by his practice of the Japanese sword fighting martial art of Kendo. “In Kendo, or Specifically the Samurai ethic and art of swordsmanship, before it was diluted into a sport after WW2, one should not insult their opponent with a mincing, poorly executed cut. It should be decisive, effective, a clean kill, informed with respect for ones adversary and ones own skill. In painting, it’s this commitment to task that interests me most, the cut, the stroke. The act supersedes the message. Logic and meaning, if any, emerge after the fact, but are inherent, like the sculpture in the stone, and only evident when I have been guided by an almost brash confidence. Painting for me, is more physical than psychological or even emotional. Although, I derive great joy from the act and serve an almost insatiable desire to sling paint.”

For more information and to view more of Billy Zane's paintings please visit www.frankpicturesgallery.com.

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Tip Sheet: Julia Clancey A/W Fall 2009 "All That Glitters"

TIP SHEET
April 4, 2009

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Julia Clancey's A/W Fall 2009

"All That Glitters..."

When: April 4, 2009
Media check in: 7:00pm
Arrivals: 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Private Residence (provided upon confirmation)
Beverly Hills, CA 90077

Parking & Shuttle Location:
9900 Wilshire – Across from Hilton
Beverly Hills 90210

What: Preview of leading UK red carpet designer, Julia Clancey's Fall 2009 line.

Who: Talent List is still to be confirmed by the designer. Confirmed guests include:
Anna Paquin, Stephen Dorff ("Blade"), Gilles Marini ("Sex And The City", "Dancing With The Stars"), Brody Jenner ("Bromance", "The Hills"), Lady Victoria Hervey, James Kaufman (top 40 recording artist) Audrina Patridge (“The Hills”), Britnny Gastenau (“Gastineau Girls”), Caroline D'Amore (“Sorority Row”), Chrissy Tiegen (model), Vanessa Branch (“Orbit Gum Spokesmodel, Pirates Of The Caribbean 1, 2,3 as "Giselle"), Lauren Maher (“Pirates Of The Caribbean” 1,2,3 as "Scarlett"), Melissa Farman ("Lost" as the Young Danielle Rousseau”), Max Ryan, ("Deathrace", star of to be released "Bad Moon"), Scott Elrod ("Men in Trees", "Hellhounds"), Helena Mattsonn ("Species: The Awakening", Disney's "The Surrogate") Dominka Wolski (“JPod”, “The Vanquisher”), Courtney Cox Arquette (“Friends”), Jacqueline McInnes Woods (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), John Castelleanos, Paula Abdul (“American Idol”), Samantha Mumba, Shenae Grimes (90210), Sienna Guillory-Cilenti, Sofia Milos,Steven Man (Savage Island”), Terri Seymour, Ben Silverman (Chairman of the Board, NBC), Bob Yari, (Producer, President The Yari Group)…

Musical Performance By: The Hypo Twins, recording artists, American Voodoo Records (Michael Loy (lead vocals), Jimmy Johnson (Lead guitar), Kyle Rogers (Drummer) http://www.myspace.com/thehypotwins

DJ Performance By: Spencer Mac

Sponsors: Simon Boyce, CEO, Sad Boy Entertainment (http://www.SadBoyFilms.com); Eryka Clayton, Editor in Chief, Signature LA Direct (www.signatureladirect.com) Oren Levy, Publisher, Signature LA Direct; Ian Bertrand, Publisher, Signature LA Direct; James Kaufman, CEO American Voodoo Records (http://www.JamesKaufman.net); Gregory Warner, COO American Voodoo Records (http://www.myspace.com/americanvoodoorecords);; Michael Goldberg, Three Ring Management (http://www.Three-Ring.com); Eric German, Entertainment Attorney, MS&K (http://www.MSK.com), Smashbox Cosmetics, Nina Van Arsdale, Sr. Manager, Global PR & Events (http://www.smashbox.com); Photogenics Media (http://www.photogenicsmedia.com/)

Event Team: Eva Di Shanni, Event Producer, Fabulous PR & Events (http://www.FabulousPR.com); Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz, Media & Talent, Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) (http://www.PPMG.info)

About Julia Clancey
Unapologetic about her point-of-view, Julia Clancey’s style is indulgent and empowering to female dressing. She designs for the starlet who craves fame -and a sense of humor. Her collections range from voluminous silk and chiffon gowns to elaborate head-dresses and beaded bags.

After a career as an international fashion editor in advertising and music, Julia debuted her first collection during London Fashion Week in 2004. Recently relocating from London to LA, Julia has set her sights on Hollywood dressing premiere stars like Dita Von Teese, Mischa Barton, and Prince’s new protégé Bria Valente. Her unique use of vintage beading, furs, and trim stir feelings of opulence and desire. “I can’t resist anything sparkly.” This love for jewel clusters is what gives the special touch to her inspiration of bold, feminine, and romanticism. Her design credits are found within the prestigious pages of Vogue, Elle, Tatler and many other major publications as she shares with them her mutual affection for beautifully imaginative and valiant women. http://www.JuliaClancey.com

Sponsors:
Sadboy Films, Smashbox Cosmetics, Photo Genics, Belvedere Vodka, American Voodoo Records, Signature LA Direct

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Julia Clancey presents "All That Glitters" A/W 2009

Media Advisory
April 1, 2009

Julia Clancey

presents “All that Glitters….” A/W 2009

Hollywood, CA - (4/1/09) - It’s cocktail o’clock and time to rise. It would never do to arrive on time as one should always make an entrance and not an exhibition…

Classic silhouettes dally with intricate embroidery creating playful yet timeless fanciful. Black raw satin and cotton satins cling to the feminine curve with thigh high splits and plunging sharp V necklines.

Halter gowns with parachute georgette skirts adorned with Swarovski encrusted body drapes and signature show stealing accessories.

The cheeky shift, the refined baby doll are so intricately embroidered in rich gold and ice silver that as many as four pairs of hands will work meticulously for over a week on each creation resulting in a level of craftsmanship where each piece is unique.

The jet and Swarovski encrusted accessories range from gothic belts, decadent hand drapes, dramatic headdresses, necklaces and body drapes – thousands upon thousands of crystals and beads hand sewn into each creation.

The palette is bold with black, fuchsia, lipstick edged in gold partnered with more delicate nudes and glistens of silver… together they introduce: “All That Glitters”, Julia Clancey Fall 2009.

Date: April 4, 2009
Location: Private residence in Bel Air
Time: 7pm
Media check-in: 5:30pm

For more: JuliaClancey.com

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California city buoys sagging spirits with special gift to citizens

For Immediate Release
October 24, 2008

California city buoys sagging spirits with special gift to citizens

San Diego County’s 62nd Annual Mother Goose Parade hopes to inspire to spectators of all ages in wake of devastating fires and economic crisis

(San Diego, CA) (10/24/08) -- San Diego county’s City of El Cajon, is giving a gift to it’s citizens in the most challenging of economic times – it’s giving them a day of free, family entertainment highlighted by one of the largest and oldest parades in the county, the Mother Goose Parade. Started in 1947 by a group of local businessmen as a gift to the community, organizers of the 62nd Annual Mother Goose Parade are hoping to bring inspiration to spectators of all ages, as the 2008’s holiday season kicks off.

Always the Sunday before Thanksgiving, the Parade starts at 10:00am on November 23, 2008 and lasts for approximately two hours, with a pre-show at 9:30am and celebrity arrivals from 8:00am.

2008 participants include celebrities, marching bands, floats, balloons, equestrian groups, Rotarians and more!

Tori Spelling of “90210” fame and currently, “Tori and Dean Inn Love” (Oxygen Network) is the 2008 Honorary Grand Marshal, with Disney’s “High School Musical” star KayCee Stroh as the Grand Marshal and local favorite, San Diego Padres first baseman, Adrian Gonzales headlining as the Sports Grand Marshal.

Other celebrities include:
- Alan Thicke, “Growing Pains”
- Ana Maria Perez De Tagle, Disney's “Camp Rock”
- Antonio Sabato Jr., “General Hospital: Night Shift”
- Aria Wallace, Sony Pictures “Roxy Hunter”
- Ashley Benson “Bring It On: In It To Win”
- Ashley Jones, “The Bold & The Beautiful”
- Barry Williams, Greg Brady, “The Brady Bunch”
- Brenda Song, “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”
- Brian Clay, Gold Medal Winner
- Brian Krause, “Mad Men”
- Bucky Lasek, ProSkater, “Ultimate X: The Movie”
- Cassie Scerbo “Bring It On: In It To Win”
- Carolyn Hennessy, “General Hospital”
- Chad Everett, “Airplane II”
- Charles Shaunessy, “The Nanny”
- Christopher Atkins, “The Blue Lagoon"
- Christopher Knight & Adrianne Curry, Peter Brady “Brady Bunch”
- Devon Werkheiser, “Ned’s Declassified”
- Efren Ramirez, “Crank 2”, "Napoleon Dynamite"
- Erin Moran, Joanie from “Happy Days”
- George Lazenby, James Bond, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”
- Hal Linden, “Barney Miller”
- Jennette McCurdy, Nickelodeon's “iCarly”
- Jaime Gomez, “Nash Bridges”
- James Scott, “Days of Our Lives”
- Jerry Mathers, Beaver, “Leave It To Beaver”
- Jesse Hart, recording artist
- Joe Mantegna, “The Godfather III”
- Joe Penny, “Jane Doe”
- Joseph Mascolo, “The Bold & The Beautiful”
- Josh Henderson, “Step Up”
- Justin Martin, Disney's “High School Musical"
- Kevin Sorbo, “Hercules”
- Kimberlin Brown, “The Bold and the Beautiful”
- KJ Noons, “US Open International Middleweight Champion”
- Larry Manetti, “Magnum P.I.”
- Lou Ferrigno, “The Incredible Hulk”
- Marc McClure, “Superman”
- Matthew Underwood, “Zoey 101”
- Mickey Jones, “Home Improvement”
- Monet, recording artist;
- RJ Fenske “Unfabulous”
- Raymond Ochoa, “A Christmas Carol”
- Ricky Ullman, “Phil of the Future”
- Robert Hays, “Airplane!”
- Ryan Ochoa, “The Perfect Game”
- Sammi Hanratty, “American Girl”
- Sara Paxton, “Superhero Movie”
- Steven Bauer, “Scarface”
- Scott Elrod, “Men In Trees”
- Tony Dow, Wally Cleaver “Leave it to Beaver”
- Tony Oller “Saved By The Bell”

“The Mother Goose Parade has seen us through the best of times and the worst of times,” said City Manager Kathi Henry, “it is a fundamental part of our tradition and always brings that holiday magic with it!” El Cajon Mayor Lewis echoed Ms. Henry’s thoughts, adding, “we are proud to be able to share this event not only with the citizens of El Cajon, but the entire San Diego county and beyond. It is an experience that has touched countless lives, and made extraordinary memories.”

Under the helm of current Parade President, El Cajon Deputy Mayor and Council member, Jillian Hanson-Cox, the event has expanded, and embarked on a five year marketing plan to become a destination event for families of Southern California and beyond. “Our goal,” said Hanson Cox, “is to become the Macy’s Parade of the West Coast, giving children who can not make it across the country an opportunity to experience it here, in their own back yard!”

It is the strength of its positive family message and being the culmination of a year of activities, from on-going education programs to arts programs and environmental enhancement activities, that has attracted star power to endorse it. Celebrities from the worlds of film, television, sports and media are all putting their star power behind making the Mother Goose Parade an unforgettable event for children of all ages!

The Mother Goose Parade truly is an extraordinary gift that is bound to lift spirits and add a little sparkle to this year’s pre-holiday season. Join the festivities and plan your trip today! For more information please log on to http://www.MotherGooseParade.org

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Stars Come To Asheville, North Carolina for "Simple Things"

For Immediate Release
October 18, 2006

Stars Come To Asheville, North Carolina for "Simple Things"

Celebrities come out to support the charity fund-raising screening of North Carolina filmed movie.

Hollywood, CA (10/18/06) – The movie "Simple Things", based on the stories written by renowned pediatrician, Dr. Olson Huff (“The Window of Childhood”), directed by Andrew C. Erin was filmed in Asheville, Brevard and Dunn's Rock, North Carolina. Next week on October 25 and 26, 2006, the stars of the movie along with the producers and director are returning to celebrate with two star-studded, red carpet screenings in support of the Mission Children's Hospital and the Transylvania Community Hospital.

On Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in Asheville, NC at the Fine Art Theater, “Simple Things” will screen in support of the Mission Children’s Hospital and on October 26, 2006 “Simple Things” will screen in Brevard, NC at the Falls Theater in support of the Transylvania Community Hospital.

Join the stars and support these two extraordinary organizations by ordering your tickets or simply join the Simple Things online community now!!
Join www.myspace.com/simplethingsthemovie

“Simple Things” stars Cameron Bancroft (“Love and Human Remains”, TV’s “24”) as Dr. Evan Gibbs, a leading pediatrician poised to take the helm at Chicago’s Children’s Hospital who, after the sudden death of his wife Beth, takes his his 10-year old son Nate (Aiden Mitchell, "The Riches") to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to set up a medical clinic in a small town called Dunn’s Rock. Dr. Gibbs' big-city attitude quickly clashes against the laid back ways of the small community, forcing him to deal with his suppressed grief, while finding a way to reconnect with his son. With the support of the town's mayor, Terry Hudson (Bellamy Young, “Mission Impossible III”) and her daughter, Christina (Channing Nichols, “Gilmore Girls”), Dr. Gibbs discovers more to the mountain life than he could have ever expected. With an astounding supporting cast including Joshua Leonard ("Blair Witch Project"), Amber Benson ("Buffy: The Vampire Slayer"), Mickey Jones ("Sling Blade") and Edie McClurg ("Ferris Bueller's Day Off"), “Simple Things” is sure to inspire audiences worldwide.

Transylvania Community Hospital, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose basic mission is to assume a leadership role in organizing, collaborating, coordinating, and providing a quality healthcare delivery system to serve the residents of Transylvania County and surrounding areas. TCH is also a 5-Star Hospital in terms of community value – only one of five in the State of North Carolina. For more information, visit www.tchospital.org

Mission Children’s Hospital in Asheville is the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. It cares for more than 10,000 children, and provides more than 21,000 patient visits a year just in its Children’s Clinic for subspecialty care housed in a new outpatient center. Other services of the hospital include its neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, Mission Children’s Clinic for subspecialty care and specialized inpatient pediatric units. http://missionhospitals.org/childrens.htm

For more information on “Simple Things”, Executive Producers David Huff, Dr. Olson Huff, Producer Tosca Musk, Director / Writer Andrew C. Erin and the cast and crew of Simple Things, please contact PPMG at media@ppmg.info, or call (310) 860-7774.